The union and Seafarers Plans are not relocating their headquarters operations – but they’re getting a new address, effective April 20, 2020. Only the street name is changing. Because of a government-ordered change, the new address is: 5201 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 The old address (since 1982,…
Mar
09
Mar
09
Consistent with Seafarers Appeals Board (SAB) Action 480 (full text below, click HERE for a PDF copy), effective immediately, if you have returned from any of the countries identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “hotspots” for the coronavirus (COVID-19) within the last 14 days, DO NOT ENTER ANY…
Mar
05
The U.S. Maritime Administration issued the following announcement March 6, 2020: Maritime Administration Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for the America’s Marine Highway Program Grants will provide more than $9 million in funding WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration today announced the availability of $9.5 million in…
Mar
05
The following news post was issued by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) on March 5. The guidance document can be viewed here. International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) issues new Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for shipping industry Document produced in collaboration with international bodies; WHO, IMO, ECDC and IMHA. The International…