17 April 2026
ABS and United Waterways Joining Forces on Inland Crew Training
ABS has signed a letter of intent with United Waterways (UW) to establish a joint venture (JV) with River Academy, UW’s training and education subsidiary.
The aim of the JV is to provide crew training programs across the European inland barge, river cruise and coastal vessel sectors, ABS said in a press release.
“River Academy has earned a strong reputation for developing the skilled crews that this industry depends on, and we are proud to work together with United Waterways to build on that legacy,” said Campbell Smith, ABS senior vice president, training solutions.