The following news release was issued by SIU-contracted Crowley Maritime on July 28. MARAD Awards Vessel Acquisition Management Contract to Crowley Crowley Maritime Corporation’s Solutions business unit has been awarded a multi-year, $638 million contract for Vessel Acquisition Management (VAM) by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD). Crowley’s strategic acquisition and…
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Mississippi’s State House and State Senate recently adopted pro-Jones Act resolutions. The statements are basically identical and read as follows: WHEREAS, Mississippi’s access to over 1,000 miles of the Mississippi River, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway makes it a critical hub in the nation’s transportation system; and WHEREAS,…
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27
From the International Transport Workers' Federation, to which the SIU is affiliated. David Heindel, extensively quoted in the article, serves as secretary-treasurer of the SIU in addition to his roles with the ITF. Mauritius government must release Wakashio crew held for a year without charge The ITF is calling for…
Jul
26
Please see the flyer posted below (PDF version available HERE) for information on COVID-19 vaccination availability at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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21
The following news release was issued by the National Maritime Center. Temporary Closure of REC New York Regional Exam Center (REC) New York’s historical location in the Battery Park building is undergoing a major renovation that is expected to last a minimum of 12 months. During the renovation, REC New…
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20
From the U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center: The National Maritime Center (NMC) launched a centralized electronic delivery process (via e-mail) for renewal examinations in May 2020. Over 1,200 mariners have completed more than 3,000 examination modules using this process, and the feedback regarding the improved communications and significant reduction…
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20
From the AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated: Labor Movement Leads PRO Act Events in Backyards of All 100 Senators (Washington, D.C., July 19, 2021)—The AFL-CIO is leading a Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act Week of Action, part of the labor movement’s national campaign urging senators to…
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The U.S. Department of Defense has issued the following news item. The crew of the USNS John Lewis will include members of the SIU Government Services Division. Navy to Christen First John Lewis-Class Oiler The Navy will christen its first-in-class John Lewis-class replenishment oiler, the future USNS John Lewis (T-AO…
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The hiring hall in St. Louis is closed today (Friday, July 16) for precautionary reasons, but is scheduled to reopen Monday morning. The hall is still reachable by phone. ###
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From the U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center: The National Maritime Center (NMC) will resume counter service appointments for the Regional Examination Centers (RECs) listed below, beginning Monday, July 19, 2021. Limited examination services will continue. Mariners seeking to schedule counter service or examination appointments may do so by contacting…