Sep 23
SIU-contracted American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier (ARC) has posted the following news item. For photos from the event, visit the SIU Facebook page HERE. The SIU had a strong presence at the ceremony. SIU President Michael Sacco was a featured speaker; attendees also included Executive Vice President Augie Tellez, Secretary-Treasurer David…
Sep 23
Check out photos of the ceremony on our Facebook page . Additional coverage will be posted later this week. The head of the U.S. Maritime Administration recently underscored his support of America’s freight cabotage law. Maritime Administrator Mark Buzby delivered keynote remarks…
Sep 20
The office of U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-California) has issued the following news item. The SIU strongly supports the legislation. More than 1,200 SIU members lost their lives in World War II. Garamendi’s World War II Merchant Marine Congressional Gold Medal Act Passes House WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman John Garamendi…
Sep 19
The SIU-crewed American Pride on Sept. 18 rescued three individuals from a foundering boat near Tampa, Florida. Recertified Bosun Ronald Webb said the American Pride was headed to anchor when an alarm sounded. “The fishermen’s boat was sinking and they had gotten into a life raft,” Webb stated. “We deployed…
Sep 19
The following news release was issued by the U.S. Navy. It can also be viewed here. The USNS Hershel 'Woody' Williams is partially crewed by SIU Government Services members. USNS Hershel 'Woody' Williams Makes Mine Counter Measure History The crew of Military Sealift Command’s expeditionary sea base USNS Hershel ‘Woody’…
Sep 18
Seafarers-contracted American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier has issued the following news release, dated Sept. 16. It’s available on the company’s website HERE As noted in the release, SIU President Michael Sacco will be a featured speaker at the ceremony. ARC to Hold Naming Ceremony to Celebrate the Newest Additions to the…
Sep 18
The United States Transportation Command issued the following news release on Sept. 17. It's available on the TRANSCOM website HERE The SIU provided crews for all of its contracted vessels within 24 hours. U.S. Transportation Command Begins Large-Scale Sealift Readiness Exercise FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. --…
Sep 13
The U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center has issued the following notice. A PDF copy is linked at the bottom of the post. Credentials Lost Due to Hurricane Dorian In accordance with Federal Regulations, duplicate Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMCs) may be issued free of charge to mariners whose credentials were…
Sep 12
The U.S. Maritime Administration issued the following news item on Sept. 12, 2019: Maritime Administration Announces Cargo Preference Training Courses WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the launch of newly-accredited, web-based training courses on cargo preference laws and regulations. The courses were developed…
Sep 10
The U.S. Maritime Administration has posted the following alert, which may be accessed on the agency's website HERE MSCI Alert 2019-005A-Southern Red Sea-Threat of Vessel Attack Description: A maritime threat has been reported in the Red Sea in the vicinity of Yemen. The nature of the event is potential increased…
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