Numerous SIU-contracted companies were among the organizations recently honored for environmental safety by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA). The host organization on Nov. 13, 2019 presented Certificates of Environmental Achievement to 61 companies, representing 1,565 vessels, for a combined total number of 14,008 years without a reportable environmental…
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued the following news item (dated Nov. 22) and the accompanying photo. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Announces $20 Million Infrastructure Investment in Jacksonville JACKSONVILLE – U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration Administrator, Admiral Mark Buzby formally presented a check for $20…
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‘Earning a Credential at Piney Point is Like Putting Money in the Bank’ When former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor Seth Harris received an invitation to deliver the keynote speech at a conference focused on identifying solid career paths, he quickly thought of the SIU. Seth…
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The International Transport Workers' Federation, to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news item. ITF Seafarers' Section Chair David Heindel, quoted in the release, also serves as secretary-treasurer of the SIU. To access the release on the ITF website, click HERE Urgent regional cooperation needed to tackle…
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More than 110 International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) inspectors gathered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in late September for the Worldwide Inspectors Seminar (WWIS). The event, which now will take place every five years, gives the inspectors time to collaborate and network among themselves; and to develop new innovative strategies for…
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The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release and accompanying photo on Nov. 1, 2019. SIU President…
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The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued the following news release, dated Nov. 1, 2019. SIU President Michael Sacco, Executive Vice President Augie Tellez and Vice President Contracts George Tricker attended the ceremony. Maritime Administrator Presents Gallant Ship Citation Award to the Crew of U.S. Flag Ship M/V Green Lake for…