The U.S. Navy Public Affairs Support Element East issued the following news release on October 15. Comfort Welcomes Newest Arrival The sound of two bells rang through the passageways of the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) as the announcement passed over the ship’s one main circuit. “Sara…
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SIU-contracted TOTE Maritime has issued the following news release. Both the Isla Bella and the Perla del Caribe, mentioned in the article, carry SIU crews. TOTE Maritime Productivity Improving Thanks to Collaboration and Dedicated Team October 11, 2017 – Jacksonville, FL – TOTE Maritime continues to see an increase…
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The SIU has established a new fund to assist our members and retirees living in areas affected by the recent hurricanes (this includes SIU affiliates). The fund’s name is Seafarers Disaster Aid Fund. Click on the PayPal link HERE in order to donate. Contributions may be made using PayPal accounts,…
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SIU-contracted Crowley Maritime issued the following news release on October 9. It can also be viewed here. VIDEO: Crowley Delivers Around-the-Clock Response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico 20 Vessels, 6,500 Loads of Cargo to be Offloaded by Week’s End Full-Scale Logistics Operation, 375 Trucks Expediting Deliveries With employees working…
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The U.S. Navy issued the following news release on October 3. It can also be viewed here. USNS Comfort Arrives in Puerto Rico The Mercy-class Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Puerto Rico to assist in humanitarian relief efforts, Oct. 3. Comfort is part of…
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The SIU testified today at a hearing conducted by the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. The oral statement of SIU Political and Legislative Director Brian Schoeneman appears below. (He spoke on behalf of several U.S. maritime unions.) A video of the entire hearing…
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The following post from the U.S. Coast Guard also may be accessed by clicking HERE The SIU hall in Jacksonville, Florida, hosted two El Faro-related gatherings last weekend: a meeting Saturday with Coast Guard officials and family members, and then a memorial/anniversary ceremony on Sunday. The Coast Guard on…
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The SIU recently published a commemorative issue of the Seafarers LOG in recognition of the 50th anniversary of its affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The 32-page issue has been mailed to all SIU halls and to Seafarers-crewed ships. For a PDF copy (14 MB), click…
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The Office of Representative John Garamendi (D-California) issued the following news release on September 28. It can also be viewed here. Reps. Hunter and Garamendi Raise Concerns Over the Trump Administration’s Decision to Waive the Jones Act Today, Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) and John Garamendi (D-CA), Chairman and Ranking Member respectively…
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The following remarks were delivered today in the U.S. House of Representatives. Thank you, Chairman Hunter, Ranking Member Garamendi and members of the subcommittee for allowing me to testify today. My name is Brian Schoeneman, legislative director for the Seafarers International Union. I am here today on behalf of sea-going…