The Department of Defense has issued the following news item. The new vessel’s crew will include members of the SIU Government Services Division. The Navy will christen the Navajo-class towing, salvage, and rescue ship, the future USNS Navajo (T-ATS 6), during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony Saturday, August 26, in…
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From the Maritime Trades Department, to which the SIU is affiliated: The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) issued a global maritime alert on August 23 regarding possible vulnerabilities pertaining to equipment and operations utilizing cranes, scanners and logistics systems linked to the People’s Republic of China. U.S. Maritime Advisory 2023-009 states,…
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The National Labor Relations Board has issued the following news item: National Labor Relations Board Issues Final Rule to Restore Fair and Efficient Procedures for Union Elections 08/24/2023 09:34 AM EDT August 24, 2023 The National Labor Relations Board today adopted a Final Rule amending its procedures governing representation elections.…
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Seafarers may be aware of recent news reports concerning American Shipping Company (AMSC) selling its fleet of Jones Act-compliant tankers to Louisiana-based Maritime Partners. Some of those vessels are operated by Overseas Shipholding, while the others are operated by Keystone Shipping. The sale is expected to be completed later this…
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The U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center has issued the following news item: Sending Faxes to the National Maritime Center As of August 25, 2023, Regional Exam Centers (RECs) will no longer maintain separate fax lines. In accordance with 46 CFR 10.217(a), the Coast Guard is designating the following fax…
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The benefits conference originally scheduled to take place Monday, Aug. 21 at the Wilmington hall has been postponed due to Hurricane Hilary. A makeup date will be announced later; the rescheduled conference most likely will take place in early 2024. ###
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Seafarers and SIU-contracted vessel operators are involved in the relief efforts in Hawaii. As a reminder, voluntary contributions are welcome via the Seafarers Disaster Aid Fund. More information about the fund is available HERE. Matson has posted a news release about some of its related work HERE. Pasha Hawaii issued…
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At the Washington Port of Longview, American farmers, port workers, millers, mariners, and state and federal policymakers stood together Aug. 15 to commemorate the significant humanitarian shipment of 28,000 metric tons of American-grown wheat on the SIU-crewed Liberty Glory (Liberty Maritime) as part of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s…
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Mariner Credentials Lost Due to Hawaii Wildfires In accordance with federal regulations, duplicate merchant mariner credentials (MMCs) may be issued free of charge to mariners whose credentials were lost or destroyed because of wildfires in the State of Hawaii. Affected mariners should follow the steps below to obtain an expedited…
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Seafarers-contracted Pasha Hawaii has issued the following news item: Pasha Hawaii donates $25,000 to non-profit Hawaii Community Foundation in support of Maui Strong [Honolulu– August 11, 2023] – Pasha Hawaii supply chain routes are fully operational as support efforts for Maui wildfire relief are underway. The company has enacted its…