The U.S. Mint has begun accepting orders for products in its "Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program," including a silver dollar honoring (among others) the U.S. Merchant Marine of World War II. Orders are expected to begin shipping in early April. The direct link for ordering the "Greatest Generation 2024 Proof…
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The U.S. Central Command has issued the following news item which includes information about the SIU-crewed Torm Thor. The original post is available on the CENTCOM website HERE. Feb. 25 Red Sea Update USCENTCOM Feb. 25, 2024Release Number 20240225 - 01FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAMPA, Fla. – On Feb. 24 at…
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The SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, which includes the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, has been named a "Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education" by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD). The related MARAD press release appears below and…
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The U.S. Department of State has issued the following news item. It's available on the Department's website HERE. Houthi Attacks on International Shipping Press Statement Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson February 21, 2024 The United States condemns the reckless and indiscriminate attacks on civilian cargo ships by the Houthis. The Houthis…
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The Coast Guard's National Maritime Center has issued the following announcement. A related brochure is available HERE. New Merchant Mariner Credential Format On March 1, 2024, the U.S. Coast Guard will begin issuing Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMCs) in a new format. This new mariner credential will replace the legacy passport-style…
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The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued the following advisory. For a full list of U.S. Maritime Advisories, visit the agency's website HERE. U.S. MARITIME ADVISORY 2024-002 Threat Type: Foreign Adversarial Technological, Physical, and Cyber Influence Geographic Area: Worldwide This revised advisory cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2023-009 Issue: This Advisory seeks…
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Philly Shipyard, a union facility, recently issued the following news item: National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) Program Achieves Milestone with Steel Cutting of Fifth Ship NSMV V to be delivered to California State University Maritime Academy in 2026 PHILADELPHIA,– TOTE Services, LLC, (TOTE Services), Philly Shipyard, Inc., (Philly Shipyard) and…
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From the AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated: AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler: NLRB Ruling Affirms Freedom to Join a Union for Dartmouth Men’s Basketball Team AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler released the following statement on the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB’s) ruling recognizing the Dartmouth men’s basketball team as employees:…
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American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group (ARC) has issued the following news item and the accompanying photos. SIU members are sailing aboard this newly reflagged vessel, which is operated by Seafarers-contracted TOTE. ARC Group Adds M/V ARC Honor to U.S.-flag Fleet American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. (ARC) added M/V ARC…