Serving Since 1967
Waterways Association member companies transport more than 53 million tons of product annually through the Port of Pittsburgh. Our membership includes coal, steel, chemical and utility companies which work together to make the Port of Pittsburgh the second largest port in bulk materials transportation on the Inland River System.
Access to our annual educational events, including:
- Man Overboard Seminar
- Barge Breakaway Seminar
- Who Works the Rivers
- 8-hour HAZWOPER training
- First Aid, CPR, AED training
Annual Networking Events, including:
- Sporting Clay Shoot
- Golf Outing
- Holiday Party
- And Others
601 Baldwin Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 1100 Corporate Dr, Canonsburg, PA 15317Membership Luncheon Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
We have an impressive membership roster that is committed to the safety and proper utilization of the waterways in and around the Pittsburgh area.
300,000
Passenger vessels serve over 300,000 passengers a year on Pittsburgh waterways.
53
Million Tons of product moved annually through our port
SCHOLARSHIPS
For over 30 years,
The Pittsburgh Maritime Association has existed solely to awarded scholarships to deserving graduating high school seniors.
These merit-based scholarships are awarded for the express purpose of helping students finance their continuing education beyond high school.
Thanks to your generous, tax-deductible donations this meaningful tradition is able to continue.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The Pittsburgh Maritime Association (PMA) is offering a $2,000 scholarship for the 2026 academic year to graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue post-secondary education.
Applicants must have a parent or guardian affiliated with a member company of the Waterways Association of Pittsburgh and are required to submit a completed application, personal essay, letters of reference, and a high school transcript.
All materials must be submitted by June 4, 2026. The scholarship recipient will be recognized at the Annual Summer Picnic Membership Meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, held aboard the Gateway Clipper Fleet.
Click the link for full details and application information.
OVER
$180K
Donated to students, via merit based scholarships, in our maritime community throughout over 30 years.
Our Mission Is to promote the safety, health and transportation of various products on our waterways.
Future
Address
4621 Easy Street
West Mifflin, PA 15122
rmccallister@wapgh.org