SEAFARERS LOGS

Sep01

President’s Column

New and Improved In the very near future, Seafarers LOG readers will notice some changes to our official publication’s look. We are taking advantage of advancements in the printing industry to help improve our product while not appreciably adding to our costs. Our format won’t be radically different (slightly smaller in size) but I’m confident…
Sep01

Biden Gives Shout-Out to SIU, Jones Act

With SIU President David Heindel seated near the podium, President Biden on July 20 offered supportive remarks about both the union and America’s freight cabotage law during a speech at Philly Shipyard (which employs union workers). Biden was there to help celebrate the ceremonial start of construction of the first offshore wind vessel of its…
Sep01

Pasha’s Janet Marie Christened

The SIU recently helped formally celebrate the addition of a new Jones Act vessel. Seafarers-contracted Pasha Hawaii on Aug. 9 hosted a christening ceremony in Oakland, California, for its containership MV Janet Marie. SIU President David Heindel was a featured speaker at the gathering; SIU Vice President West Coast Nick Marrone also attended, as did…
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LATEST NEWS

Sep25
News

IBF Agreement Boosts Wages for Mariners, Secures Other Gains

Seafarers’ unions and maritime employers have signed a four-year agreement that will see significant wage increases and dozens of workplace protections and improvements for over 250,000 seafarers’ serving on more than 10,000 vessels. The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news item. SIU President David Heindel,…
Sep25
News

Update on New Crescent Tug

Seafarers-contracted Crowley Maritime has issued the following news item regarding a new tug that’ll be built for SIU-contracted Crescent Towing. Crowley Engineering Services Wins Design, Production Contracts for Crescent Tug (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; Sept. 25, 2023) – Crowley has won the design and production contracts for a 92-foot Tier IV ship assist tugboat for owner-operator Crescent…
Sep22
News

Maritime Labor Backs Bipartisan Bill

The following news item was released Sept. 20 by the office of U.S. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Indiana). It’s available on the senator’s website HERE. The SIU is mentioned in the release as one of the organizations backing this legislation. SENS. BRAUN, TESTER, MARSHALL AND RICKETTS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO PRIORITIZE AMERICAN-GROWN COMMODITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL FOOD…
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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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