About Us | Mission

The mission of the Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association is to ensure the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is maintained, operated and improved to provide the safest, most efficient, economical and environmentally-sound water transportation route in our nation, serving petrochemical facilities, refineries, farms, mines, ports, commercial fisheries, recreation and more.

Mission Accomplished By

Identifying, analyzing, addressing and publicizing issues that affect the waterway, its shippers and users.

Building a growing community of support through education of its members, prospective members, community groups and relevant government officials.

Ensuring an adequate, continuous flow of federal funds for both maintenance and construction by convincing the appropriate congressional committees of the soundness of continued investment in the waterway.

Working in concert with other regional and national industry organizations, supporting them in their efforts and seeking their assistance when necessary.

Actively pursuing innovative, economical and environmentally acceptable methods of maintaining the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, its tributaries and ports.

Developing "common sense" methods to preserve, protect, enhance and restore coastal wetlands and other valuable environmental resources by reaching consensus with responsible governmental agencies and private sector groups.

Forcefully advocating the value of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and opposing initiatives that would unfairly burden its shippers, operators or sponsors with unjustified costs.

Identifying existing physical hazards and other opportunities to improve the safety and efficiency of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway; informing its members and working with the Coast Guard and Corps to accomplish the needed improvements.

Our Vision

The vision of the Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association is to become the respected, objective, authoritative voice for inland waterway navigation on the Gulf Coast. Working within the marine community and reaching out beyond it, the association ensures stability and growth of an industry that benefits all. The association provides members with a unique value for their dues investment, makes participation rewarding, and holds honor for its leadership.