The following release was issued by the Maritime Administration. 1. Reference: U.S. Maritime Advisory 2019-013 2. Issue: Multiple instances of significant GPS interference have been reported worldwide in the maritime domain by vessels operating both inport and underway. This interference is resulting in lost or inaccurate GPS signals affecting bridge…
Mar
27
Mar
27
The following bulletin was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Vessel Inspections, Exams, and Documentation The uninterrupted flow of commerce on our Marine Transportation System (MTS) is critical to both National Security and National economic well-being. During this National emergency for COVID-19 it is paramount that the Coast Guard safeguards…
Mar
25
The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, has posted the following news item. It's available on the MTD website HERE. The SIU is an affiliate of both the MTD and the American Maritime Partnership. U.S. MARITIME UNITED IN FACE OF ANOTHER JONES ACT ATTACK As America’s maritime unions stand united to protect…
Mar
24
The U.S. Navy has posted the following news item and accompanying photo. To access it on the Navy website, click HERE. Both the USNS Mercy and its sister ship, the USNS Comfort, are crewed by members of the SIU Government Services Division. USNS Mercy Departs San Diego SAN DIEGO (NNS)…
Mar
23
Dear SIU Brothers and Sisters: Thank you for your dedication, professionalism and patience as the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic. Through your sacrifices and service, you are writing a significant chapter in SIU history. While the worst part of the pandemic is, obviously, loss of life, I think the…
Mar
20
The following communication has been issued by CIGNA. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a recommendation to delay routine dental care. Additionally, state and local government agencies across the U.S. in addition to the American Dental Association have been advising dental practices to limit their services to emergency dental…
Mar
20
Friday, March 20, 2020 In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the SIU and Seafarers Plans have taken or will take the following steps. Please keep in mind that – without exception – all of these measures are being done with your safety and well-being at the forefront. Like practically every…
Mar
19
The following press release was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Novel Coronovirus – Mariner Credentials Extension of Merchant Mariner Credential Endorsements and Medical Certificates This MSIB provides guidance concerning mariner credentials and medical certificates and the action being taken by the Coast Guard due to the novel coronavirus and…
Mar
19
The heads of nine maritime-oriented labor organizations fired a letter to the chairs and ranking members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Armed Services committees to preserve the nation’s freight cabotage law (the Jones Act) as they craft legislation to help American workers and businesses caught in…
Mar
18
The hiring hall in Tacoma will be open on Thursday, March 19. For precautionary reasons, the hall was closed on March 18. ###