According to a communication from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), starting September 1, when an individual applies for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), all money orders, company checks, and certified/cashier’s checks used during enrollment must be made payable to “IDEMIA.” (Personal checks and cash are not accepted.) Payment must…
Jul
31
Jul
27
It has come to the union’s attention that some members may be unaware they can file for vacation benefits for reduced operating status (ROS) time. Per the current contracts, the following vessels are eligible for ROS vacation pay through the Seafarers Vacation Plan. All time filed must still meet the…
Jul
26
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued the following news release on July 25. It can also be viewed here. House Approves Legislation to Address Maritime Safety Issues, Improve Coast Guard Technology, and Reduce Marine Debris The House of Representatives today approved legislation to address maritime transportation safety issues raised…
Jul
26
The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), to which the SIU is affiliated, issued the following news release on July 26. Members of Congress, Economists and Maritime Leaders Highlight Importance of the Jones Act to Puerto Rico and to the Nation’s Economic and National Security During Congressional Roundtable New Study Validates that…
Jul
25
Last updated Wednesday, July 25, 2018 – 1:05 p.m. Comprehensive Health Services (CHSi) recently and temporarily stopped processing bloodwork results from LabCorp, due to an electronic security incident involving LabCorp. CHSi has resumed processing labs as of this afternoon (July 25, 2018). There is no indication that anyone’s personal data…
Jul
25
SIU-contracted TOTE Maritime issued the following news release on July 25. TOTE Maritime continues substantial investment in equipment The company has secured additional 53’ containers, chassis and refrigerated equipment TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico continues to make substantial investments in equipment to meet the needs of its customers as well as…
Jul
20
The following press release was issued by The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on July 18. It can also be viewed here. DeFazio, Garamendi Respond to American Maritime Partnership Study about the Effect of the Jones Act on Puerto Rico Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member…
Jul
20
SIU-contracted Crowley Maritime issued the following news release on July 20. Crowley Takes Delivery of First LNG-Powered ConRo Ship Serving Puerto Rico Crowley Maritime Corp. announced today that it has taken delivery of El Coquí, one of the world’s first combination container/roll on-roll off (ConRo) ships powered by liquefied natural…
Jul
20
The Lake Carriers' Association (LCA) issued the following release on July 20 Foreign Steel Cuts Lakers’ Ore Float in June With foreign steel now commanding nearly 32 percent of the U.S. market, it was inevitable that iron ore cargos hauled in U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) would take a hit,…
Jul
18
The American Maritime Partnership, to which the SIU is affiliated, issued the following press release on July 18. New Report Finds Retail Prices in Puerto Rico Are Not Affected by the Jones Act Jones Act carriers provide reliable, high frequency shipping services between the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico, while…