From the Maritime Trades Department: After reviewing and analyzing the growth of the Chinese maritime industry during the 21st century, the Navy League of the Unites States is calling for a renewed commitment to preserve and strengthen the U.S.-flag fleet, including domestic shipbuilding. Released October 22, the report – China’s…
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Seafarers recently came to the aid of stranded boaters in the Pacific, approximately 150 miles off the California coast. Chief Steward Samuel Sinclair provided these photos from the MV Jean Anne (Pasha Hawaii) along with the following notes: “The boat was drifting at sea for days and was spotted by…
Oct
13
The hiring hall in Jacksonville, Florida, is closed until further notice, for precautionary reasons. Members can still conduct business with the hall via phone and email. The phone number is (904) 281-2622. We’ll post an update as soon as possible. ###
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UPDATED OCT. 13 The hiring hall in New Orleans has reopened as of today (Tuesday, October 13, 2020). The hall closed late last week due to Hurricane Delta. ###
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The U.S. Coast Guard has posted the following Marine Safety Information Bulletin, dated Sept. 30. The bulletin is linked on the agency's website HERE. For Seafarers, the two most significant changes are: Merchant Mariner Credentials National Endorsements: Under 46 USC Section 7507, Merchant Mariner Credentials may only be extended for…
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28
The following news release was issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on September 25. 400,000 Seafarers Stuck at Sea as Crew Change Crisis Deepens Some 400,000 seafarers from across the globe are now stranded on ships, continuing to work but unable to be relieved, in a deepening crew change…
Sep
28
The following news release was issued on September 25. House Passes Garamendi Amendment Supporting Jones Act Enforcement in Offshore Wind Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA03) applauded passage of his amendment (Garamendi #33) to the “Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act” (H.R. 4447) by the U.S House of Representatives. Garamendi’s amendment clarifies…
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The U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center posted the following news item on Sept. 23. Both the headline and the link at the end of the notice go to a PDF version. COVID-19 Impacts to Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Application Processing Times The National Maritime Center (NMC) continues to experience…
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22
The U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center issued the following update on Sept. 22: Reopening of RECs Anchorage, Baltimore, Oakland, Portland, and St. Louis The National Maritime Center (NMC) is reopening Regional Examination Centers (RECs) Anchorage, Baltimore, Oakland, Portland, and St. Louis for limited examination services beginning Monday, September 28,…
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The following advisory was issued by the Maritime Administration on September 22. U.S. MARITIME ADVISORY 2020-016 Threat Type: GPS Interference Geographic Area: Various This revised advisory cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2020-007 1. Reference: None. 2. Issue: Multiple instances of significant GPS interference have been reported worldwide in the maritime domain.…