Arrangement: The collection is arranged by topic as follows: minutes, meetings, Corps of Engineers Districts, committees, regulations, Coast Guard, safety, pollution, ports, taxes, publications and bulletins, American Waterways Operators reports, and speeches. The collection consists of 94 boxes. It is 45 linear feet.

Date Acquired: 02/27/1991

Subjects: American Waterways Operators., Gulf Intracoastal Waterway., Towing Safety Advisory Committee., United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. New Orleans District., United States. Coast Guard., United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Forms of Material: Administrative regulations., Annual reports., Bulletins., Minutes., Reports., Speeches.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection partially documents the relationship between the U.S. Coast Guard and the American Waterways Operators in a cooperative effort to improve marine safety and environmental protection. The collection, which focuses on the New Orleans region, contains meeting minutes, reports, clippings, regulations, posters, bulletins, speeches, annual reports, publications, a history of the American Waterways Operators, and project descriptions. Some of the subjects covered by the material in the collection include hazardous waste control, the New Orleans Vessel Tracking System, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, locks, bridges, safety, Army Corps of Engineers projects, the Mississippi and Atchafalaya rivers, and natural disasters.

Biographical Note

The American Waterways Operators is the national trade association representing the owners and operators of tugboats, towboats, and barges serving the waterborne commerce of the United States. Established in 1944, the association's members operate throughout the United States on America’s rivers, canals, in its ports and harbors, on the Great Lakes, and on the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts. The relationship between the United States Coast Guard and the American Waterways Operators is a cooperative effort to improve marine safety and environmental protection.

Subject/Index Terms

American Waterways Operators.
Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
Towing Safety Advisory Committee.
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. New Orleans District.
United States. Coast Guard.
United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Administrative Information

Repository: Offsite Repository

Alternate Extent Statement: 45 linear feet

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions. Collection is stored offsite, please contact LaRC staff at least two business days in advance to determine availability of the collection.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Acquisition Source: American Waterways Operators

Acquisition Method: Gift

Preferred Citation: American Waterways Operators/Coast Guard records, Manuscripts Collection 1005, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Processing Information: Processed by LAC in 2011.

Box and Folder Listing

Box 62: US Coast Guard, other topics, 1985-1987

Folder 1: United States Coast Guard - Bridge Clearance Guides
Folder 2: Coast Guard Drawbridge Operation Regulations
Folder 3: Licensing of Maritime Personnel (CGD81-059) United States Coast Guard 1/88
Folder 4: United States Coast Guard Hearings - Title 52 Violations 12-28-87
Folder 5: Right to Know Committee - 10-15-87
Folder 6: M/V Karche Accident (Crane-Huey P. Long Bridge) - 8-5-1987
Folder 7: Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee Membership May, 1987
Folder 8: Port Security Card Program - United States Coast Guard 1987
Folder 9: United States Coast Guard - Marine Casualty Reporting - 10-20-87
Folder 10: Meeting - 8/26/87
Folder 11: Comments for Control of Drugs and Alcohol Barges and Towboats - Accidents Result
Folder 12: Citations - Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Officials 1987
Folder 13: 1985 Global Distress System International Maritime Organization's Development of
Folder 14: Watchstanding Requirements for Uninspected Towing Vessel Operators - (600 mile rule)
Folder 15: Marine Safety Offices - Standard Vessel Boarding Program - 8/31/1987
Folder 16: Coast Guard Manning Standards
Folder 17: Fender System for Chickasaw Creek
Folder 18: Standards for Uninspected Vessels - Ad Hoc Committee
Folder 19: Servicing of Inflatable Liferafts
Folder 20: Mid Period Inspections - July 1986
Folder 21: Coast Guard - Proposed Rules for Bridge Lighting and Other Signals
Folder 22: Draft User Fee File - United States Coast Guard - 1985
Folder 23: Operation of Louisiana State University Experimental Center Bridge - Bayou Teche - Mile 46.5
Folder 24: Regulated Navigation Area in Houston Ship Channel

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