The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news item: The National Security Importance of the Jones Act Recognized on National Maritime Day WASHINGTON & JACKSONVILLE, FL (May 22, 2023) – The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry,…
May
23
May
23
From the American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV): WASHINGTON – On Monday, May 29, President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden will be joined by five U.S. Merchant Marine WWII veterans and their chaperones to have breakfast at the White House in commemoration of Memorial Day. The WWII veterans, including William…
May
22
The United States has been well-served by its merchant marine for centuries, and must maintain a strong American-flag fleet with U.S. crews to preserve national and economic security. Those were among the key messages delivered May 22 at the annual National Maritime Day ceremony hosted at U.S. Department of Transportation…
May
19
A Proclamation on National Maritime Day, 2023 On National Maritime Day, we honor the thousands of dedicated merchant mariners who serve on United States vessels around the world. During times of both peace and war, merchant mariners are always there — stepping up to transport equipment, troops, and goods…
May
17
Crowley Maritime issued the following news item on May 17: Three Crowley-managed Tankers Awarded Roles in Defense Fleet with Stena Bulk Three Crowley-managed tankers have been selected by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to serve in its Tanker Security Program. The program ensures a commercial fleet can readily transport liquid…
May
09
From left: Commissioners David Knezik, Joseph Palamara (Vice Chair), Martha Scott, Glen Anderson, Melissa Daub, Irma Clark-Colemen, Sam Baydoun, Alisha Bell (Chair), SIU Great Lakes VP Bryan Powell, Commissioners Terry Marecki, Monique Baker McCormick, Tim Killeen, Al Haidous, Cara Clemente and Jonathan Kinloch. (Also signing the proclamation, but not pictured:…
May
02
During a recent U.S. Senate hearing, the commanding officer of the U.S. Transportation Command – Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost – reiterated her support for the nation’s freight cabotage law and for other critical laws and programs that help sustain the U.S. Merchant Marine. “In addition to the Tanker Security Program,…
Apr
28
The U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center has issued the following notice: Changes to Awaiting Information Letter Processing for Merchant Mariner Credentials The National Maritime Center (NMC) is centralizing the processing for submission of all information sent in response to 60- and 90-day Awaiting Information (AI) Letters. The preferred method…
Apr
26
From the AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated: BREAKING: AFL-CIO Report Data Shows Latino and Black Workers Dying on the Job at Highest Rate in Over a Decade The federation’s 2023 Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect report shows alarming working conditions across the country. View the…
Apr
24
From the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency: U.S. MARITIME ADVISORY 2023-006 Subject: U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Industry Cybersecurity Resource Center Website Geographic Areas: Worldwide References: N/A Issue: This advisory announces the launch of a new maritime industry cybersecurity resource by the U.S. Coast Guard, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s…