named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Hudson River Safety, Navigation, and Operations Committee (HRSNOC)
Manages navigation safety and operations on the Hudson River, including advocacy for federally designated anchorages and coordination with stakeholders like the US Coast Guard and Corps of Engineers
Marine Highway Benefits Initiative
Promotes the use of marine transportation to move freight, reduce road congestion, and lower emissions by highlighting the efficiency and environmental advantages of tug and barge operations
Maritime Education and Outreach
Partners with schools and vocational programs like the NY Harbor School and McKee Vocational School to support workforce development in maritime industries
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 2 activities
- Heavy lift and recovery operationsProvided heavy lift capabilities to recover the Airbus A320 aircraft from US Airways Flight 1549 and supported emergency response efforts during major disasters including 9/11 and Superstorm Sandy.
- Maritime emergency response and evacuationExecuted the largest maritime evacuation in history by evacuating over 500,000 people from lower Manhattan by water during the September 11, 2001 attacks; provided safe anchorage for over 40 tug and barge units during Superstorm Sandy and approximately 30 during Hurricane Hermione and a subsequent Northeaster in April 2017.
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
- Convening safety and operations committeesConvenes the Hudson River Safety, Navigation, and Operations Committee Managing Board to review safety findings and receive project briefings related to maritime operations.
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Trade and Logistics Support Services 1 activity
- Dry bulk cargo transportation on the Hudson RiverFacilitates the annual export of over 6 million tons of dry bulk cargo on the Hudson River through harbor carrier operations.
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Industry Trade Association Services 1 activity
- Industry advocacy for tugboat and harbor carriersRepresents the interests of tugboat operators and harbor carriers in local, state, and international issues affecting the tug and barge industry in the Port of New York and New Jersey, including participation in Marine Spatial Planning and oil spill risk assessment initiatives.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Newsletter production and distributionProduces and distributes a monthly newsletter to members and stakeholders as of September 2025.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$92K
Contributions & grants$2000%
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expenses
Total expenses$73K
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balance sheet
Total assets$84K
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Net assets$84K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +45.2%
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Global School of Commerce Partner — Works with public and private partners to offer college and career pathways in supply chain management and freight logistics.
- Godaddy Partner — Website hosting and technology support powered by GoDaddy.
- McKee Vocational School Partner — Partners to provide students with career-focused skills and certifications.
- Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean Partner — Works with the Tug and Barge Committee on regional marine spatial planning initiatives
- NY Harbor School Partner — Collaborates on maritime education and career pathway programs.
- New England Regional Ocean Council Partner — Collaborates with the Tug and Barge Committee on Marine Spatial Planning
- New York Maritime Operators Partner — Collaborated with the association's members during the 9/11 maritime evacuation to transport over 500,000 people from lower Manhattan.
- Ocean Conservancy Partner — Collaborates with the Tug and Barge Committee on Marine Spatial Planning
- Port of Coeymans Partner — Provided project updates to the HRSNOC Managing Board.
- Scenic Hudson Partner — Collaborated on an Oil Spill Risk Assessment workshop.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Government — Briefed the HRSNOC Managing Board on projects.
- USACE Government — Collaborates with the Tug and Barge Committee on Marine Spatial Planning
- USCG Government — Partners with the Tug and Barge Committee on Marine Spatial Planning and port safety initiatives
- Waterfront Maritime Advisory Board Government — Advisory board under the NYC Department of Waterfronts that reviews and recommends waterfront goals and objectives.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Advocacy for Industry Interests and Navigation Safetymethodology: industry_representationBy representing tugboat operators and harbor carriers collectively, we secure favorable operating conditions and protect critical maritime infrastructure, because unified advocacy strengthens influence over regulatory and developmental decisions affecting port operations.
- Marine Highway Utilization for Sustainable Freightmethodology: marine_highwayBy shifting freight from road and rail to marine transport, we reduce congestion, road wear, and emissions, because water-based logistics are more fuel-efficient and environmentally sustainable than land-based alternatives.
- Partnership-Driven Environmental and Operational Risk Reductionmethodology: partnership-based risk reductionBy forming strategic industry partnerships, we identify and address environmental and operational risks in waterways, because collaborative engagement enables proactive solutions that individual actors cannot achieve alone.