The U.S. Coast Guard has published a final rule, titled: "Amendments to the Marine Radar Observer Refresher Training Regulations." The rule amends the requirements for renewal of a Radar Observer Endorsement, eliminating the stipulation that a mariner actively using their MMC complete an approved or accepted refresher or recertification course…
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Jun
11
Chao, WWII Mariners Receive First AMP American Maritime Heroes Awards The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (to which the SIU is affiliated) has posted the following news item. It's available on the MTD website HERE Starting a yearlong commemoration that will culminate on the 100-year anniversary since the Jones Act was…
Jun
07
The Transportation Institute (TI) has issued the following news release. Transportation Institute Congratulates Secretary Chao for ‘American Maritime Hero’ Honor Honor bestowed as part of national campaign to celebrate America’s rich maritime history in Centennial Year of the U.S. Merchant Marine Act The Transportation Institute (TI), a leading maritime association…
Jun
07
The following statement was issued by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) on June 6. On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy to liberate the people of Europe and end the murderous tyranny of Nazism. Just as the men on the beaches fought and died to relight the…
Jun
05
SIU Applauds Launch of ‘American Maritime Heroes’ Celebration; Union Heartily Backs Choices of Secretary Chao, WWII Mariners As the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) announces the kickoff of its year-long celebration titled “American Maritime Heroes,” the SIU enthusiastically backs the first two honorees: U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao, and…
Jun
05
The American Maritime Partnership, to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news release: AMERICAN MARITIME PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN MARITIME HEROES Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and the World War II merchant mariners announced as inaugural American Maritime Heroes at launch WASHINGTON – June 5, 2019…
May
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The American Maritime Partnership, to which the SIU is affiliated, recently issued the following news item. THE DOMESTIC MARITIME INDUSTRY CREATES 6,520 JOBS AND $1.98 BILLION OF ECONOMIC IMPACT IN THE STATE OF ALASKA Elected Officials Join Business Leaders to Announce Alaska as a Leading Maritime State JUNEAU, ALASKA —…
May
23
We celebrate Maritime Day each May 22 to honor those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the U.S. Merchant Marine, to note the critical contributions of the maritime industry to our Nation’s defense and economy, and to focus ourselves on strengthening U.S. maritime to meet the…
May
23
The following statement was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard on May 22: From the desk of Rear Adm. John Nadeau, assistant commandant for prevention policy …
May
22
Check out our Facebook album from the DOT ceremony HERE The SIU made a typically strong showing for today’s National Maritime Day observance in the nation’s capital. Union officials and an enthusiastic group of apprentices from the SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education – two of whom…