The SIU-affiliated American Maritime Partnership (AMP) issued the following news release on April 12. Maritime and National Security Leaders Tout Jones Act as Essential to National and Homeland Security, Including Sealift Capacity for Wartime Needs During the 2018 Sea-Air-Space Exposition Numerous national security and maritime leaders, including Matt Woodruff,…
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Gen. McDew Underscores Need for U.S. Crews, Pro-Maritime Laws The commanding officer of the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) once again has forcefully spoken out about the crucial need to maintain a strong U.S. Merchant Marine. Gen. Darren McDew testified April 10 during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee.…
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Four Seafarers-crewed ships have been honored by the Military Sealift Command for food service excellence. The four vessels, the USNS Sacagewea, USNS Richard Byrd, USNS Kanawha, and USNS Guadalupe are crewed by members of the SIU Government Service Division. Below is a press release issued by MSC commemorating the galley gangs'…
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The office of U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) issued the following news release, dated April 1, following unanimous House passage of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014. While the legislation primarily focuses on the Coast Guard, it also includes other SIU-backed provisions supporting U.S. cargo preference laws,…