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The National Maritime Center issued the following news release on October 20. Release of HOMEPORT 2.0 On October 17, 2017, HOMEPORT 2.0 was launched. HOMEPORT has a different user interface but much of the same information is available. The update did not affect the Merchant Mariner Sea Service Renewal Calculator…
Oct
24
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The head of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently voiced his unwavering support for the U.S. Merchant Marine and the laws and programs that keep it viable. U.S. Maritime Administrator Mark Buzby spoke Oct. 20 at the Maritime Trades Department (MTD) convention in St. Louis. The MTD is a…
Oct
23
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The following news release was issued by the AFL-CIO on October 22. It can also be viewed here. AFL-CIO Elects Top Officers at 2017 Convention in St. Louis Trumka, Shuler, Gebre Unanimously Re-elected Today, delegates to the AFL-CIO 28th Constitutional Convention in St. Louis elected Richard Trumka (UMWA) as president,…
Oct
17
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SIU-contracted Pasha Hawaii issued the following news release on October 16. Pasha Hawaii to Support Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Efforts with the Deployment of the Jones Act Vessel Horizon Spirit Honolulu, HI-based Pasha Hawaii has announced that it will be providing the U.S. Jones Act vessel Horizon Spirit to ship…
Oct
16
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The phone lines to the SIU hall in Houston have been restored. Please resume using the land-line phone number when attempting to contact the hall, at 713-659-5152. # # # Share
Oct
16
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The U.S. Navy Public Affairs Support Element East issued the following news release on October 15. Comfort Welcomes Newest Arrival The sound of two bells rang through the passageways of the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) as the announcement passed over the ship’s one main circuit. “Sara…
Oct
11
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SIU-contracted TOTE Maritime has issued the following news release. Both the Isla Bella and the Perla del Caribe, mentioned in the article, carry SIU crews. TOTE Maritime Productivity Improving Thanks to Collaboration and Dedicated Team October 11, 2017 – Jacksonville, FL – TOTE Maritime continues to see an increase…
Oct
11
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The SIU has established a new fund to assist our members and retirees living in areas affected by the recent hurricanes (this includes SIU affiliates). The fund’s name is Seafarers Disaster Aid Fund. Click on the PayPal link HERE in order to donate. Contributions may be made using PayPal accounts,…
Oct
10
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SIU-contracted Crowley Maritime issued the following news release on October 9. It can also be viewed here. VIDEO: Crowley Delivers Around-the-Clock Response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico 20 Vessels, 6,500 Loads of Cargo to be Offloaded by Week’s End Full-Scale Logistics Operation, 375 Trucks Expediting Deliveries With employees working…
Oct
04
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The U.S. Navy issued the following news release on October 3. It can also be viewed here. USNS Comfort Arrives in Puerto Rico The Mercy-class Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Puerto Rico to assist in humanitarian relief efforts, Oct. 3. Comfort is part of…
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