The office of U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-California) has issued the following news item. The SIU strongly supports the legislation. More than 1,200 SIU members lost their lives in World War II. Garamendi’s World War II Merchant Marine Congressional Gold Medal Act Passes House WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman John Garamendi…
Sep 20
Sep 19
The SIU-crewed American Pride on Sept. 18 rescued three individuals from a foundering boat near Tampa, Florida. Recertified Bosun Ronald Webb said the American Pride was headed to anchor when an alarm sounded. “The fishermen’s boat was sinking and they had gotten into a life raft,” Webb stated. “We deployed…
Sep 19
The following news release was issued by the U.S. Navy. It can also be viewed here. The USNS Hershel 'Woody' Williams is partially crewed by SIU Government Services members. USNS Hershel 'Woody' Williams Makes Mine Counter Measure History The crew of Military Sealift Command’s expeditionary sea base USNS Hershel ‘Woody’…
Sep 18
Seafarers-contracted American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier has issued the following news release, dated Sept. 16. It’s available on the company’s website HERE As noted in the release, SIU President Michael Sacco will be a featured speaker at the ceremony. ARC to Hold Naming Ceremony to Celebrate the Newest Additions to the…
Sep 18
The United States Transportation Command issued the following news release on Sept. 17. It's available on the TRANSCOM website HERE The SIU provided crews for all of its contracted vessels within 24 hours. U.S. Transportation Command Begins Large-Scale Sealift Readiness Exercise FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. --…
Sep 13
The U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center has issued the following notice. A PDF copy is linked at the bottom of the post. Credentials Lost Due to Hurricane Dorian In accordance with Federal Regulations, duplicate Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMCs) may be issued free of charge to mariners whose credentials were…
Sep 12
The U.S. Maritime Administration issued the following news item on Sept. 12, 2019: Maritime Administration Announces Cargo Preference Training Courses WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the launch of newly-accredited, web-based training courses on cargo preference laws and regulations. The courses were developed…
Sep 10
The U.S. Maritime Administration has posted the following alert, which may be accessed on the agency's website HERE MSCI Alert 2019-005A-Southern Red Sea-Threat of Vessel Attack Description: A maritime threat has been reported in the Red Sea in the vicinity of Yemen. The nature of the event is potential increased…
Sep 06
The following news release was issued by the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO. It can be found here. SIU Assistant Vice President Kris Hopkins also serves as a Greater South Florida Maritime Trades Council Vice President. Fire Fighters are performing search-and-rescue operations in the ravaged islands of the Bahamas. Electricians are…
Sep 03
The Lake Carriers' Association has issued the following news brief, dated September 3: U.S.-Flag Cargo Movement on Lakes Increases in July CLEVELAND — U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 11.4 million tons of cargo in July, an increase of 16.4 percent from a year ago. The July float was also…