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From the Coast Guard's National Maritime Center: (UPDATE) National Maritime Center Credential Production Delays Resolved On April 7, 2023, the National Maritime Center (NMC) reported on technical difficulties with our credential production equipment. These equipment issues led to delays in issuing Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMCs). These issues have been resolved, and…

The International Transport Workers' Federation, to which the SIU is affiliated, has posted the following news item. A related Seafarers LOG article from early this year is available HERE. International Labor Conference calls for urgent action on just transition 21 June 2023, Geneva and Bonn – The International Transport Workers’…

The AFL-CIO has issued the following news item: AFL-CIO Votes to Endorse President Biden for Re-Election Earliest Presidential Endorsement in AFL-CIO History Triggers Massive Campaign in Support of Biden–Harris (Washington, D.C., June 16, 2023)—The General Board of the AFL-CIO—representing 60 unions and more than 12.5 million workers—voted today to endorse…

SIU members have helped achieve a significant safety milestone aboard ships operated by Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) – and their employer appreciates the accomplishment. Electrician Cirico Geonanga, recipient of one of Maersk’s “Safety Mariner of the Year” awards, helped contribute to the fleet’s recent milestone. In a recent communication, the…

The AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news item: AFL-CIO Marks Historic Year of Progress Under President Shuler, Secretary-Treasurer Redmond  AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler: 'This has been a year of growth, expansion, investment and victories—and I am very excited to build on this work in…

SIU members sailing aboard two Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) tankers finished May with a flourish, as they performed two rescues at sea 18 hours apart. Mariners aboard the Overseas Santorini on May 30 rescued a family of four (including two children) whose sailboat was leaking in the middle of the…

Due to air-quality issues, the hiring hall in Jersey City will close at noon both today (June 8) and tomorrow. If those plans change, we'll post updates on this page. ###

The following news release was issued by the Lake Carriers' Association on June 7. Iron Ore Trade Up 27.8 Percent in May CLEVELAND – Shipments of iron ore from U.S. Great Lakes ports totaled 5.6 million tons in May, an increase of 27.8 percent compared to a year ago and…

The following advisory was issued by the Maritime Administration on June 6. U.S. MARITIME ADVISORY 2023-007Subject: Overview of the U.S. Maritime Advisory SystemGeographic Area: GlobalThis advisory cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2022-011 Issue: This Advisory provides updates to maritime security resources, websites, and information. Guidance: The U.S. Maritime Advisory System website,…

The following news release was issued by the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM), an AFL-CIO affiliate. Workers on Strike at IFF in Memphis, Tenn. Nearly 200 members of Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM) Local 390G went on strike against International…