President’s Column

Great Promise for Maritime’s Future These are genuinely exciting and promising times for the American maritime industry, due in large part to the impending re-introduction of the SHIPS for America Act, along with a recently issued executive order aimed at boosting domestic shipbuilding while addressing shipboard manpower concerns. We got word right around press time…

SIU Makes Capitol Hill Port of Call

Annual Maritime Sail-In Promotes Industry to Lawmakers SIU officials, members and staff eagerly participated in this year’s record-breaking Congressional Sail-In event, which took place on April 8. Over 140 members of the maritime industry met with Congressional members and their staffers and discussed the most pressing issues presently facing Seafarers. Participating from the SIU: President…

Seafarers Bring Crucial Perspectives to D.C.

This year’s SIU group at the Maritime Congressional Sail-In featured a record number of rank-and-file Seafarers, including six bosuns and six stewards from the combined recertification class that wrapped up April 7. The quotes were collected subsequent to the Sail-In. Members were asked for their impressions of the event. Ryan Scott Recertified Bosun I enjoyed…
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Carbajal, Ezell Introduce Bill to Modernize Coast Guard’s Merchant Mariner Credentialing Exam

From the office of U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-California): This week, U.S. Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) and Mike Ezell (R-MS-4) introduced the Mariner Exam Modernization Act, which directs the U.S. Coast Guard to develop and implement a plan to modernize the Merchant Mariner Credentialing exam, aiming to eliminate redundancies and improve efficiency within 270 days…

Congressman Urges Pro-Worker Platforms, Cooperative Dialogue

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-New York) firmly reiterated his complete support for the U.S. maritime industry during his May 7 address to the Maritime Trades Department Executive Board in the nation’s capital. Most of his remarks, however, focused on bigger-picture issues facing America’s working families as well as the Democratic Party. From left: UA Metal…

AMP President Sees Great Promise for Maritime

The head of the nation’s leading domestic maritime coalition sees great opportunities for the industry – and is committed to helping capitalize on them. Jennifer Carpenter serves as both the newest president of the SIU-affiliated American Maritime Partnership (AMP), as well as president and CEO of the American Waterways Operators. She addressed the Maritime Trades…
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