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Dec 06
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Seafarers Transport Crowley’s Wreaths Across America Shipment

SIU-contracted Crowley Maritime Corp. has issued the following news item. The wreaths will be transported aboard the Seafarers-crewed MV El Coquí. Crowley Honors Veterans with Major Donation, Logistics Services to Wreaths Across America Contributions Support Nearly 13,000 Wreaths for Veterans’ Headstones in Puerto Rico, Jacksonville and Beyond (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; Dec. 6,…
Dec 04
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SCA Announce New Chairman, Vice Chairman

The following news release was issued by the Shipbuilders Council of America on December 4. Shipbuilders Council of America Announce Rob Stuardi as Chairman and Mark A. Haller as Vice Chairman of the SCA Partners Committee   WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) today announced the appointment of the…
Nov 26
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SIU-Contracted Companies Honored for Environmentally Safe Operations

Numerous SIU-contracted companies were among the organizations recently honored for environmental safety by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA). The host organization on Nov. 13, 2019 presented Certificates of Environmental Achievement to 61 companies, representing 1,565 vessels, for a combined total number of 14,008 years without a reportable environmental…
Nov 22
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Sec. Chao Announces Maritime Investment in Jacksonville

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued the following news item (dated Nov. 22) and the accompanying photo. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Announces $20 Million Infrastructure Investment in Jacksonville JACKSONVILLE – U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration Administrator, Admiral Mark Buzby formally presented a check for $20…
Nov 19
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Former Deputy Labor Secretary Commends SIU’s Career Pathways

‘Earning a Credential at Piney Point is Like Putting Money in the Bank’ When former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor Seth Harris received an invitation to deliver the keynote speech at a conference focused on identifying solid career paths, he quickly thought of the SIU. Seth…
Nov 12
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ITF Calls for Action Against Maritime Piracy

The International Transport Workers' Federation, to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news item. ITF Seafarers' Section Chair David Heindel, quoted in the release, also serves as secretary-treasurer of the SIU. To access the release on the ITF website, click HERE Urgent regional cooperation needed to tackle…
Nov 04
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ITF Inspectors Meet in Sri Lanka for Worldwide Inspectors Seminar

More than 110 International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) inspectors gathered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in late September for the Worldwide Inspectors Seminar (WWIS). The event, which now will take place every five years, gives the inspectors time to collaborate and network among themselves; and to develop new innovative strategies for…
Nov 01
Nov 01
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MARAD Honors SIU Crew

The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued the following news release, dated Nov. 1, 2019. SIU President Michael Sacco, Executive Vice President Augie Tellez and Vice President Contracts George Tricker attended the ceremony. Maritime Administrator Presents Gallant Ship Citation Award to the Crew of U.S. Flag Ship M/V Green Lake for…
Oct 29
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House Passes Full Utilization of Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund

The Maritime Trades Department has posted the following news item. It's available on the MTD website HERE House Passes Full Utilization of Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund The U.S. House of Representatives sent a strong, bipartisan message October 28 in support of maritime when it approved HR 2440, the Full Utilization…