SIU-contracted Overseas Shipholding Group issued the following news release on July 16. It can also be viewed here. OVERSEAS SHIPHOLDING GROUP, INC. ANNOUNCES NEW BUILD INITIATIVE Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc., a provider of energy transportation services for crude oil and petroleum products in the U.S. Flag markets, announced today that…
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SIU-contracted NY Waterway issued the following news release on July 9. NY Waterway Ferry Crew Makes Second Rescue in Two Months A NY Waterway ferry crew, which rescued a man from the Hudson River May 7, rescued a teenager from the river today. Capt. Gil Rivera and Deckhands Selena Sobers…
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The SIU-affiliated AFL-CIO issued the following news release on July 10. Judge Brett Kavanaugh Puts Rights of Working People at Serious Risk Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States: Judge Kavanaugh has a dangerous track record…
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The following news release was issued by the Lake Carriers' Association on July 10. Lakes Limestone Trade Surges in June Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 4,052,994 tons in June, an increase of more than 17 percent compared to a year ago. This June also represented the first…
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Administration States Support for Jones Act, Cargo Preference More Jones Act tonnage is on the way, following the June 30 christening of the Seafarers-contracted containership Daniel K. Inouye at Philly Shipyard. The Inouye is the largest U.S.-built containership (850 feet long, 3,600 TEUs). It is named in memory of the…