From the U.S. Maritime Administration: U.S. MARITIME ADVISORY 2020-012 Threat Type: Piracy/Armed Robbery/Kidnapping for Ransom Geographic Area: Gulf of Guinea This revised advisory cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2020-002 1. Reference: None. 2. Issue: Piracy/Armed Robbery/Kidnapping for Ransom (KFR) continues to serve as a significant threat to U.S. flagged operators with…
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The following message, dated July 10, 2020, is signed by the presidents of six maritime unions, including SIU President Michael Sacco, and by SIU Executive Vice President Augie Tellez. For a PDF copy, click HERE MESSAGE FROM MARITIME LABOR It has become increasingly apparent the COVID-19 crisis is not going…
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The AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news release: (Washington, D.C., July 10, 2020)—AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka today announced the creation of the AFL-CIO Task Force on Racial Justice, charged with implementing a series of recommendations adopted by the AFL-CIO General Board focused on taking…
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The Houston hiring hall had been scheduled to reopen on Monday, July 13, but instead will remain closed until further notice, for precautionary reasons. We’ll post an update as soon as possible. The hall is still reachable by phone. ###
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The U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center posted the following news item on July 8, 2020. It's available on the agency's website HERE Regional Examination Center Closure Update Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Regional Examination Centers (RECs) and Monitoring Units (MUs) closed to the public on March 19, 2020.…
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Note: There has been a delay in reopening the Houston hall. It is closed until further notice, for precautionary reasons. The original post below is from July 8. The decision to postpone reopening was made July 9. A few of the hiring halls recently closed to walk-ins for precautionary reasons.…
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The following news release was issued by the Transportation Security Administration on July 8. Active TWIC® and HME holders can use their credentials to obtain TSA PreCheck™ The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expands TSA PreCheck™ eligibility to all active Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) and Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) holders who are U.S. citizens, U.S.…
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The following news release was issued by SIU-contracted Matson on July 6. It can also be viewed here. Matson Christens 'Matsonia' Matson, Inc., a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, and General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard, christened the second of two Kanaloa Class vessels, the largest combination container / roll-on, roll-off…
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The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, has posted the following news item: Acknowledging the work done collectively by maritime unions, companies, ports, shipyards, military and government, U.S. Maritime Administrator Mark Buzby saluted the work of the U.S.-flag maritime industry to keep commerce moving during the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. Buzby addressed the…
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The hiring hall in Wilmington, California, is closed until further notice as of July 2, 2020, for precautionary reasons. Members can still reach the hall by phone. ###