America 's Waterway Watch ( AWW ) is a program of the United States Coast Guard and its Reserve and Auxiliary components to encourage members of the public to be on the alert for suspicious behavior by boaters . As part of an effort to tighten security after the September 11 attacks of 2001 , people involved in the maritime industry and recreational boating were encouraged by the Coast Guard to report suspicious activity to the National Response Center . In 2005 , Coast Guard Commandant Thomas H. Collins issued Commandant Instruction 16618.8 , formalizing the program as America 's Waterway Watch
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
America's Waterway Watch