The president of SIU-contracted American Overseas Marine (AMSEA) recently thanked Seafarers for quickly and efficiently crewing up seven vessels that were mobilized because of Hurricane Dennis.AMSEA President Peter Lawrence wrote in a letter to SIU President Michael Sacco, “I would personally like to thank the Seafarers International Union for crewing three of the LMSR and four of the fast sealift vessels that were layberthed in the New Orleans area during the Hurricane Dennis sortie. We received the call at noon on Wednesday, July 6 and in less than 36 hours the vessels were crewed and commenced sailing on Friday morning, July 8…. The task required tremendous cooperation and organization to accomplish such an expeditious crewing effort.
“AMSEA would like to express our appreciation and a heartfelt well-done to the SIU team.”
Lawrence also specifically credited SIU New Orleans Port Agent Steve Judd and the rest of the officials and staff at the New Orleans hall along with the SIU crew members.
The following vessels were mobilized: USNS Bellatrix, USNS Altair, USNS Algol, USNS Brittin, USNS Bob Hope, USNS Pollux and the USNS Fisher.
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