The U.S. Navy issued the following news release on August 22. It can also be viewed here. The USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams is crewed by SIU Government Services Division members. Navy Launches USNS Hershel 'Woody' Williams The Navy launched expeditionary sea base Hershel 'Woody' Williams (ESB 4) at the General Dynamics…
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The following news release was issued by the Navy News Service on August 21. It can also be viewed here. The USNS Millinocket is crewed by SIU Government Services mariners. Exercise Enhances Cooperative Maritime Security Efforts The 16th annual Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training exercise, known as SEACAT, began today…
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SIU-contracted TOTE issued the following news release on August 17. It can be viewed here. TOTE Announces Plans to Establish New U.S. Mainland to Hawai’i Shipping Service TOTE announced today its intention to establish a new domestic shipping service to Hawai’i. The company is working with Philly Shipyard to construct…
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The Lake Carriers' Association issued the following news release on August 16. U.S.-Flag Shipping on Great Lakes Down Slightly in July U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 9.7 million tons of cargo on the Great Lakes in July, a decrease of 1.5 percent compared to a year ago. July’s shipments…
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The following news release was issued by the NTSB on August 9. To view it on the NTSB website, click HERE Additional Documents, Factual Reports, Added to EL FARO Accident Docket In its ongoing investigation of the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro, the NTSB is adding additional material…
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The AFL-CIO’s Maritime Trades Department recently posted the following news item concerning the confirmation of retired Rear Adm. Mark Buzby as the new head of the U.S. Maritime Administration. MTD President Michael Sacco, quoted in the brief, also is president of the SIU. The union enthusiastically supported Rear Adm. Buzby’s…
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The following news release was issued by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) on August 1. It can also be viewed here. US gas firm fined record $10m for using foreign ship The ITF has welcomed a fine of $10 million imposed on the natural gas producer Furie Operating Alaska…
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The following news release was issued by SIU-contracted Crowley Maritime on August 2. It can also be viewed here. Crowley Supports Stampede Platform Tow-Out and Installation in the U.S. Gulf Crowley Maritime Corp.’s ocean class tugboats and 455-series high-deck strength barges recently played an integral role in the safe, successful…
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The union-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland, is featured in a new video by the Southeast Maritime and Transportation Center. Access the five-minute piece by clicking HERE