A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 22, 2024, as "National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day" and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day".

SRES 611 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating March 22, 2024, as "National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day." It does not create new laws but expresses support for raising awareness about safety for workers in the inland waterways industry, including deckhands, engineers, masters, mates, and shoreside workers. The resolution encourages federal, state, and industry groups to observe the day with safety-focused activities and acknowledges existing safety partnerships like the Coast Guard-American Waterways Operators program. It highlights that waterways transportation is a safe freight mode and references 2022 safety data showing 4 fatalities and 101 injuries among towing vessel workers. The resolution has no binding effect but aims to promote ongoing safety efforts.