The American Waterways Operators is the tugboat, towboat and barge industry’s advocate, resource and united voice for safe, sustainable and efficient transportation on America’s waterways, oceans and coasts.

UMAS is a sector focussed, commercial advisory service that draws upon the world-pioneering research of the UCL Shipping Team combined with the advisory and management system expertise of MATRANS. Largest university-based consultancy on energy and environment matters related to shipping with over 50 years of collective experience on this subject.