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NAMO met on Nov 5-7
The National Association of Maritime Organizations (NAMO) met on November 5-7 in New Orleans. A key topic was growing the Association.
American Great Lakes Ports Association Annual Conference
The USGLSA attended the Annual Conference on August 14-15. An overview of the Conference and anticipated dates for 2026 may be located at https://www.greatlakesports.org/annual-conference/
Great Lakes St Lawrence States and Provinces' Resolution
The GSPG adopted a Resolution noting the economic benefits of the Great Lakes Maritime Transportation System and the importance of "adoption of policies that improve maritime transparency, efficiency, accountability, and regulatory harmony." See, https://gsgp.org/media/gzgnqdk1/
Proposed Rule for 2026 Great Lakes Pilotage Rates
The Coast Guard published the 2026 Annual Review and Revisions to Methodology on September 5th. The opportunity to comment closed on October 8th. In addition to proposed rates, there is a proposed change to methodology. The proposed rates are a product of eliminating provisions to the "working capital fund." See https://www.regulations.gov/document/USCG-2025-0252-0001
Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee met on July 23. At this time the transcript and meeting minutes are not available on line. The agenda was published and may be found at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/23/2025-11452/great-lakes-pilotage-advisory-committee-meeting-julyp-2025-meeting
Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee met on Feb 5. The agenda was published and found here. The Association's Executive Director presented on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping. He was also put through paces on the scale models Pilots use for training in Covington, LA
Seaway System of Locks and Channels closed as of Jan 13, 2026 for the Season
Seaway raises tariff
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American Great Lakes Ports Association has new Website
White House Releases Maritime Action Plan
The Maritime Action Plan contains 4 pillars: Shipbuilding, Workforce, Industrial Base, and Resilience
