From the American Maritime Partnership, to which the SIU is affiliated: The Jones Act Blocks China’s Plan for Global Domination Frontiers of Freedom recently published a new report, “The Jones Act Blocks China’s Plan for Global Domination,” authored by former U.S. Congressman Ernest Istook, a distinguished fellow with the policy…
May
01
May
01
U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Virginia) recently contacted House and Senate leaders with an urgent message to support the U.S.-flag maritime industry. A news release from Rep. Luria's office appears below and is available on her office's website HERE The full letter mentioned in the release is linked in the last…
Apr
30
The following news release was issued by SIU-contracted American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC) on April 30. ARC Awarded Global Household Goods Contract American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group, Inc. (ARC) today announced the company has been selected for a new multiyear award contract by the United States Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) to…
Apr
30
The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, has posted the following news item: Seven United States Senators — all Republicans — called on President Trump to keep the Jones Act intact, and even look for ways to strengthen it, during the nation’s coronavirus pandemic. The elected…
Apr
30
April 30, 2020 Dear Seafarers: The SIU, considering the overall health and safety of our crews, last month proposed a 30-day moratorium on crew changes, along with ship restriction. These were mutually agreed to by the union and the companies of the American Maritime Association (AMA), which are signatory to the…
Apr
29
The following news release was first issued by the Wisconsin Domestic Maritime Coalition (WIDMAC). BUSINESS AND LABOR LEADERS ANNOUNCE NEW WISCONSIN MARITIME COALITION Economic Impact from Maritime Jobs in Wisconsin Nearly Doubles Wisconsin’s Maritime Workforce Delivers During COVID-19 Pandemic Business and labor leaders from around the Badger State stood up…
Apr
28
The following news release was issued by SIU-contracted Crowley Maritime on April 28. The Taíno is crewed by SIU mariners. Crowley, Caribbean Produce Partner to Provide 16,000 Pounds of Food to People Impacted by COVID-19 in New York Crowley Logistics joined Caribbean Produce Exchange, Inc. (CPE), the leading Puerto Rico distributor of…
Apr
23
The following news release was issued by the National Maritime Center. New Electronic Mail (E-mail) Renewal Examinations On May 1, 2020, the National Maritime Center (NMC) will launch a centralized electronic delivery process (via e-mail) for renewal examinations. This change provides mariners the ability to request, complete, and submit renewal…
Apr
20
The Maritime Trades Department, to which the SIU is affiliated, has posted the following news item. Access it on the MTD website HERE. For the full article by Loren Thompson, click HERE. Loren Thompson, the Chief Operating Officer for the Lexington Institute, writes for Forbes magazine that the current coronavirus…
Apr
20
The following news release was issued by the Maritime Administration on April 20. U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Nearly $20 Million in Funding to Small Shipyards The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today awarded $19.6 million in discretionary grants to 24 U.S. small shipyards through the…