SEAFARERS LOGS

Apr01

President’s Column

Time is Now for Revitalization I’m sure we could come up with some exceptions, but for the most part, any given industry is more likely to end up in the news during times of crisis rather than when going through routine operations. Not to pick on our brothers and sisters in the airline industry, but…
Apr01

SIU-Affiliated Paul Hall Center Earns ‘Center of Excellence’ Designation

The SIU-affiliated school in southern Maryland interchangeably goes by more than one name, but the facility recently added a new designation carrying some well-earned cachet: Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE). Announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) in mid-February, the CoE label is valid for five…
Apr01

SIU-Crewed Ships Assist With Gaza Aid

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) on March 20 announced that three SIU-crewed vessels are slated to play key roles in a mission that ultimately aims to facilitate delivery of humanitarian aid shipments to Gaza following the construction of a temporary pier off the coast. The construction is expected to take around 60 days…
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LATEST NEWS

Apr26
News

Trustees Announce Increased Benefit

The Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan are pleased to announce that they have increased the number of visits the Plan provides for physical, occupational, pulmonary, speech, and cognitive therapies to treat a non-catastrophic medical condition. Effective May 1, 2024, the Plan will increase this benefit from forty (40) to sixty…
Apr26
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Gen. Van Ovost Emphasizes Maritime’s Vital Importance

The commanding officer of the United States Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) recently reiterated her ardent support of the U.S. Merchant Marine. Board members and guests listen to Gen. Van Ovost Addressing the Maritime Trades Department (MTD) Executive Board via video on April 25, Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost also made it crystal clear that America’s national, economic…
Apr25
News

Federation Issues Annual Job Safety Report

From the AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated: AFL-CIO Releases 2024 Death on the Job Report Ahead of Workers Memorial Day Report finds that workers of color are dying on the job at increasingly higher rates.  Black workers’ job fatality rate is the highest it’s been in nearly 15 years. Latino workers continue to…
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COVID UPDATES

Jan26

Important Notice to Seafarers Regarding Vaccines at CVS

Effective immediately, CVS retail stores are no longer in-network with Cigna for vaccine administration (including Covid-19 vaccines and boosters). This means that if you have any type of a vaccine at a CVS retail store, you will have a higher copayment. As confusing as it may sound, CVS MinuteClinics and CVS HealthHubs are still in-network. CVS MinuteClinics…
Oct27

Updated COVID Policy for Paul Hall Center, Hiring Halls

Effective immediately, the COVID vaccine will no longer be a requirement to enter a hiring hall or to attend classes at the Paul Hall Center. Apprentices are, however, still required to be vaccinated in order to be assigned to apprentice positions. If anyone else is not fully vaccinated (meaning the original vaccines and any available…
May17

Vaccination Records at Your Fingertips

The SIU has partnered with WellCheck to bring members a new way to keep your proof of COVID-19 vaccination at the ready - on your mobile device. By using the WellCheck app, SIU members can upload their vaccine cards using their smartphone, where the information listed will be verified by state medical databases. Once verified,…
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