TUGTOW — Association of Tugboat and Utility Group for Towage Operations and Waterways
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Membership Is Free. The Fight Is Real.

TUGTOW is funded by seed capital — there are no dues. Every operator who joins strengthens our voice in Washington and in every regulatory proceeding that affects your business.

What Membership Means for You

When you join TUGTOW, you gain a dedicated advocate working on your behalf at every level of government.

Federal Advocacy

Direct representation before Congress, the U.S. Coast Guard, and federal agencies on regulations that affect your operations.

State & Local Engagement

Active participation in state and local regulatory proceedings, port authority decisions, and waterway policy discussions.

Regulatory Updates

Timely alerts and plain-language summaries of new rulemakings, enforcement guidance, and policy changes that impact your fleet.

Comment & Rulemaking Representation

Your operational experience shapes TUGTOW's formal comments on proposed federal and state regulations — your voice in the record.

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Complete the form below and a TUGTOW representative will be in touch to confirm your membership.

TUGTOW membership is currently free. By submitting this form you agree to be contacted by a TUGTOW representative to confirm your membership.

Questions Before You Join?

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The Association of Tugboat and Utility Group for Towage Operations and Waterways. Fighting for common-sense maritime compliance and the operators who keep America's waterways moving.

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