As the SIU continues to stand up for the Jones Act, we’re asking rank-and-file members to participate in a national email campaign that is quick, easy and important. The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), to which the SIU is affiliated, has created a web portal (linked below) that allows individuals to…
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The following news release was issued by the Maritime Administration on February 14. U.S. MARITIME ADVISORY 2019-004 Threat Type: Naval Activity Geographic Area: Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, and Arabian Sea This revised advisory cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2018-012 1. Reference: None 2. Issue: Multiple countries routinely…
Feb
15
The Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO - to which the SIU is affiliated - issued the following news post on February 15. MTD Executive Board Gathers near Orlando For Annual Meeting February 21 & 22 The Executive Board of the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO will emphasize its support for…
Feb
12
The following news release has been issued by the office of U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise. To access it on the congressman's website, click HERE For Immediate Release: February 12, 2019 Contact: Congressional Office of Whip Steve Scalise - 202-225-3015 Southeast Louisiana Leads Nation in American Maritime Jobs Louisiana’s Maritime Workers…
Feb
07
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has issued the following news release, also available on its website HERE. The full letter is linked at the bottom of the post. February 06, 2019 Transportation and Infrastructure Leaders Urge Trump Administration to Protect Jones Act Washington, D.C. – Today, leaders of…
Feb
05
The SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education seeks applicants for the jobs described below. Contact information is included in the announcements. The school is located in Piney Point, Maryland. Engine Instructor (Upper Level License/Ship Chief Engineer) Duties for this position include adhering to the policies & procedures…
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The following news release and photos have been issued by Crowley. The Seafarers-affiliated United Industrial Workers represents thousands of employees in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Crowley Helps Students in the U.S. Virgin Islands Get Back to Learning by Donating Delivery of School Supplies (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; Jan. 31, 2019) – Crowley…
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The following news release was issued by the National Maritime Center on January 29. National Maritime Center (NMC) and Regional Examination Center (REC) Operating Status Update · The NMC reopened January 28, 2019, and is implementing measures to address increased levels of application inventory. · Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) and Medical…
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25
The U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center issued the following messages Jan. 25. Please note that there are three related communications below. STCW Mitigation Efforts Due to Lapse in Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriations and Partial Government Shutdown Due to circumstance of exceptional necessity, the United States is…
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The National Maritime Center issued the following news release on January 24. Update 2 – Mitigation Efforts Due to Lapse in Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriations and Partial Government Shutdown To mitigate the impact caused by the partial lapse in appropriations and shutdown of National Maritime Center (NMC) operations, the following…