The following news release was issued by Philly Shipyard on September 21. It can be viewed here. Philly Shipyard Celebrates Keel Laying Milestone for Third Product Tanker for Kinder Morgan Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI), the wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Philly Shipyard ASA (Oslo: PHLY), held a ceremonial Keel Laying today…
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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently announced the authorization of awarding the MMEM to mariners who served in support of Operation Restore Hope and United Shield. MARAD Announces New Medal for Somalia Operations The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has authorized the award of the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal (MMEM) for service aboard…
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The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), to which the SIU is affiliated, issued the following news release on September 28. ITF Seafarers' Section Chair David Heindel, quoted in the release, also serves as secretary-treasurer of the SIU. ITF: refusal of shore leave to Hanjin crews 'a denial of human rights'…
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General Dynamics NASSCO issued the following news release on September 26. It can be viewed here. General Dynamics NASSCO Master Shipbuilder Lays Keel for Eighth Ship in ECO Class Tanker Program On Friday, September 23, General Dynamics NASSCO hosted a keel laying ceremony for the Palmetto State, the eighth ship…
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The following news release was issued by the Office of Representative John Garamendi (D-CA) on September 26. House Passes Strong Legislation Co-Authored by Reps. John Garamendi and Duncan Hunter on GPS Backup Systems and Heavy Icebreakers H.R.5978 would require creation of eLORAN backup system and move towards the acquisition of…
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The following news release was issued by the Shipbuilders Council of America on September 22. Shipyard Jobs in Northeast Support More than 42,000 Jobs; $4.78 Billion in GDP Maritime Administrator Highlights Economic Importance of Shipyard Industry for Northeast at Ship Owners Forum In comments before the international Tradewinds Ship Owners…
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On Oct. 1, the SIU will dedicate an El Faro memorial in Jacksonville, Florida, and also will conduct a brief ceremony at its affiliated school in Piney Point, Maryland. Moments of silence will be observed at all SIU halls at 11 a.m. local time. Both the Jacksonville event and the…
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The International Transport Workers’ Federation, to which the SIU is affiliated, issued the following news release on Sept. 19. SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel, mentioned in the release, also serves as chair of the ITF Seafarers’ Section. The future of maritime activism - unionists gather in Montreal One hundred and…
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The SIU-affiliated International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) issued a news release on September 19. ITF: guarded welcome for Cambodia FOC promises The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) is giving a guarded welcome to the Cambodian government’s promise to turn its maritime flag into a genuine national ship register. ITF maritime…
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The following news release was issued by General Dynamics NASSCO on September 17. It can also be viewed here. General Dynamics NASSCO Christens Fourth ECO Class Product Carrier for American Petroleum Tankers On Saturday, September 17, General Dynamics NASSCO hosted a christening ceremony for the fourth ECO Class tanker for…