The following news release was issued by the NTSB on August 9. To view it on the NTSB website, click HERE Additional Documents, Factual Reports, Added to EL FARO Accident Docket In its ongoing investigation of the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro, the NTSB is adding additional material…
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The AFL-CIO’s Maritime Trades Department recently posted the following news item concerning the confirmation of retired Rear Adm. Mark Buzby as the new head of the U.S. Maritime Administration. MTD President Michael Sacco, quoted in the brief, also is president of the SIU. The union enthusiastically supported Rear Adm. Buzby’s…
Aug
02
The following news release was issued by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) on August 1. It can also be viewed here. US gas firm fined record $10m for using foreign ship The ITF has welcomed a fine of $10 million imposed on the natural gas producer Furie Operating Alaska…
Aug
02
The following news release was issued by SIU-contracted Crowley Maritime on August 2. It can also be viewed here. Crowley Supports Stampede Platform Tow-Out and Installation in the U.S. Gulf Crowley Maritime Corp.’s ocean class tugboats and 455-series high-deck strength barges recently played an integral role in the safe, successful…
Aug
01
The union-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Maryland, is featured in a new video by the Southeast Maritime and Transportation Center. Access the five-minute piece by clicking HERE
Jul
27
Philly Shipyard issued the following news release on July 26. It can also be viewed here. Philly Shipyard Delivers Third Product Tanker to Kinder Morgan Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI), the sole operating subsidiary of Philly Shipyard ASA (Oslo: PHLY), today delivered the American Liberty, the third of four next generation…
Jul
26
The U.S. Navy issued the following news release on July 25. The USNS Montford Point is operated by Ocean Shipholdings, Inc., the USNS Soderman and USNS Red Cloud are operated by Patriot, and the USNS Stockham is operated by Crowley. All four vessels are crewed by Seafarers. The news release…
Jul
24
The U.S. Navy has issued the following news release and accompanying photo. The SIU-crewed Ocean Giant is Operated by Waterman. To access the release on the Navy website, click HERE The Maersk Peary, mentioned in the article, also carries an SIU crew. Ocean Giant Departs for Pacer Goose 2017…
Jul
20
The National Maritime Center issued the following news release on July 20. Reminder of National Extension Expiration On December 23, 2016, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) exercised our authority under Title 46, United States Code, Section 7507, to grant extensions of national endorsements for any mariner whose Merchant Mariner…
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The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) issued the following news release on July 19. The full report can be found here. Australian Senate Inquiry Finds Flag of Convenience Shipping Poses Serious Risks To National Security The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) says the Turnbull Government can no longer ignore its national…