The American Maritime Partnership, to which the SIU is affiliated, issued the following update on Nov. 17: Domestic Maritime Industry Dedicated to Puerto Rico Delivered Long Before the Storm – And Will Continue to Deliver for Puerto Rico Long After For Immediate Distribution: November 17, 2017 Jones Act carriers have…
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SIU-Contracted TOTE Maritime issued the following news release on November 15. TOTE Maritime Partnering with Organizations around Puerto Rico to Provide Relief November 15, 2017 – San Juan, Puerto Rico - Since Hurricane Maria hit on September 20th, TOTE Maritime has delivered more than 17,000 containers of relief and commercial…
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On Nov. 13, 2017, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued amendments to its drug testing regulations. These changes will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, and apply to all mariners who ship with the SIU. These are the significant changes that SIU members should be aware of: -The…
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The Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, issued the following news release on November 14. It can also be viewed here. Teachers, MTD Affiliates Helping Provide Clean Water to Puerto Rico Several MTD-affiliated unions are working with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) to…
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The Lake Carriers' Association issued the following news release on November 14.. U.S.-Flag Shipping on the Great Lakes Up 7-Plus Percent in October U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 9.5 million tons of cargo in October, an increase of 7.1 percent compared to a year ago. October’s shipments were, however,…
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SIU-contracted TOTE Maritime issued the following news release on November 7. TOTE Maritime Prepares for Largest Cargo Week since Maria Since Hurricane Maria made landfall on September 19th, TOTE Maritime and its employees have been working around the clock to get relief and commercial goods to the people of Puerto…
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Seafarers-contracted Patriot has issued the following news release: Patriot Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in Ship Management Patriot Contract Services, LLC is proud to announce the 20th anniversary of its operations as a completely U.S.-owned ship management company. During the past 20 years PCS and its affiliate American Ship…
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SIU-contracted NY Waterway issued the following news release on November 3. NY Waterway Ferry Crew Rescues Man From Hudson, Second Rescue For Capt. David Dort NY Waterway ferry Capt. Dave Dort and his crew on the ferry Thomas Kean rescued a man from the Hudson River off Battery Park City…
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TRANSCOM Leader Examines Cyber Security, Reiterates Industry Support The commander of U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) recently urged maritime industry leaders to keep fighting for what’s right, and also credited them for consistently standing up for U.S. crews and American shipbuilding. Gen. Darren McDew, TRANSCOM’s commanding officer, offered…
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SIU-contracted TOTE Maritime issued the following news release on November 1. TOTE Maritime Increasing Service Offerings to Support Relief and Rebuilding Company focused on ensuring consistent movement of cargo even though equipment is not being returned at normal pace. TOTE Maritime is increasing its service offerings and customer support to…