The U.S. Navy issued the following news release on February 8. The full release can be viewed here. SIU-contracted Crowley Liner Services is the operator of the USNS 1st Lt. Jack Lummus. Military Sealift Command's USNS 1st Lt. Jack Lummus Arrives, Supplies Cobra Gold 2016 Military Sealift Command (MSC) Marine…
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The American Maritime Partnership, to which the SIU is affiliated, issued the following news release on Feb. 24: Texas Ranks Third in Nation for U.S. Maritime Jobs, Houston Ranked No. 2 Texas ranks third among all states for domestic maritime jobs with Houston ranked second among all U.S. cities for…
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Their respective years in Congress contrast greatly, but the two U.S. representatives who recently addressed the Maritime Trades Department executive board both voiced enthusiastic support for America’s working families and for the U.S. Merchant Marine. U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) kicked off the two-day gathering Feb. 18 in San Diego,…
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‘You’re Critical to our National Strength’ A high-ranking officer from the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) recently said U.S. Merchant Mariners are vital to the nation’s military operations. Maj. Gen. Giovanni Tuck (USAF), USTRANSCOM director, operations and plans, addressed the executive board of the Maritime Trades Department (MTD) Feb. 19…
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The American Maritime Partnership, to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news release: Former Senator Slade Gorton Stresses Critical Role of Jones Act in Strengthening Homeland Security Gorton: “Helping plug a porous border is a benefit of the Jones Act that is far too often overlooked and…
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The AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news release. More Than 100 State and Local Governments Considering Anti-TPP Resolutions (Washington, DC, February 16, 2016) – More than 100 state and local governments have introduced or passed resolutions opposing the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). In addition, more…
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The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO has issued the following news release. For a PDF copy, click HERE. SIU President Michael Sacco also serves as president of the MTD. Congressmen Open & Close Maritime Trades Department Executive Board Meeting February 18 & 19 For Immediate Release February 12, 2016 For More…
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The International Transport Workers’ Federation, to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news release, dated Feb. 12. David Heindel, quoted in the release, is secretary-treasurer of the SIU in addition to serving as chair of the ITF Seafarers’ Section. Australia’s cabotage undermining attacked at ILO The Seafarers’…
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The National Transportation Safety Board has issued the following news release concerning the Seafarers-crewed El Faro. To access the release on the NTSB website, click HERE NTSB to Launch Second Search Mission to EL FARO 2/11/2016 WASHINGTON – The National Transportation Safety Board announced Thursday that it would launch a…
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The U.S. Coast Guard issued the following notice on Feb. 9. A related announcement from late January is available HERE UPDATE: Hearing set for Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation into EL FARO sinking The U.S. Coast Guard will conduct a public Marine Board of Investigation hearing into the…