The National Maritime Center has issued the following policy update. Calculator Policy for All Mariner Credentialing Examinations To standardize calculator usage during U.S. Coast Guard mariner credentialing examinations, the National Maritime Center (NMC) is implementing the following:Beginning January 1, 2024, all mariners testing at a regional examination center, monitoring unit,…
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Seafarers-contracted Crowley has issued the following news item. Crowley Charters Powerful Tier IV Tug to Serve Los Angeles, Long Beach (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; July 31, 2023) – Crowley has entered into its fourth long-term charter for its newest Tier IV ship assist tug, Artemis, with Brusco Tug & Barge. The powerful,…
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Seafarers-contracted Pasha Hawaii has issued the following news item. For additional coverage of the new vessel, click HERE for a PDF version of the August 2023 Seafarers LOG. Additional photos are available on the SIU Facebook page HERE. Pasha Hawaii Celebrates ‘MV Janet Marie’ Inaugural Call to the Port of…
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As previously reported, representatives from the SIU and the Seafarers Plans will conduct a series of benefits conferences at various hiring halls (the first took place July 25 in Norfolk, Virginia). Since the first round of announcements, Mobile, Alabama, has been added to the schedule (November 15). Seafarers, retirees and…
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With SIU President David Heindel seated near the podium, President Biden on July 20 offered supportive remarks about both the union and America’s freight cabotage law during a speech at Philly Shipyard (which employs union workers). President Biden gestures towards SIU President David Heindel during remarks at Philly Shipyard. Biden…
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From the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), to which the SIU is affiliated. SIU President David Heindel, quoted in the news release, also chairs the ITF Seafarers' Section. 20 July 2023 Young seafarers, part of the ITF Seafarers’ Section’s Young Seafarers Network on a recent visit to the IMO headquarters…
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The following letter was sent to U.S. Senators on behalf of USA Maritime, an organization representing U.S.-flag shipping companies, labor unions (including the SIU), and American maritime trade associations: USA Maritime strongly opposes Senate Amendment 265 which effectively eliminates the Ship American “cargo preference” rules that are essential to the…
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Federation Honors SIU President Emeritus Michael Sacco Seafarers International Union President David Heindel is the newest member of the AFL-CIO Executive Council. SIU President David Heindel is appointed to the AFL-CIO Executive Council. Heindel was seated at the beginning of the organization’s summer meeting July 18-19 at AFL-CIO headquarters in…
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SIU-contracted Pasha Hawaii issued the following news release on July 11. Pasha Hawaii Announces Delivery of Second LNG-Fueled ‘Ohana Class Vessel ‘MV Janet Marie’ at AmFELS Hawaii-based Pasha Hawaii, together with Texas-based AmFELS (A member of Seatrium Group), today proudly announced the delivery of the MV Janet Marie, the second…
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SIU-contracted NY Waterway issued the following news release after a July 10 ceremony in Weehawken, New Jersey. Representing the SIU at the event were Executive VP Augie Tellez, VP Atlantic Coast Joseph Soresi, Port Agent Ray Henderson, and numerous rank-and-file members. NY WATERWAY HONORS ITS PAST & LOOKS TO THE…