Please note that the SIU hall in Houston will be closed today – Monday, August 28. As of Monday morning, the hall had not suffered any flooding. # # # Share
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The following news release was issued by Pasha Hawaii on August 23. Pasha Hawaii Announces Construction of Two New Containerships at Keppel AmFELS to Serve Hawaii/Mainland Trade Lane Honolulu, HI-based Pasha Hawaii has announced that two more ships will be joining its fleet which provides service to the Hawaii/Mainland trade…
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The following news release was issued by Crowley Maritime on August 22. Crowley to Deploy Powerful Tug Veteran in the Port of Los Angeles / Long Beach Crowley Marine Services is deploying the tugboat Veteran in the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach to provide enhanced docking safety for all vessels,…
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The U.S. Navy issued the following news release on August 22. It can also be viewed here. The USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams is crewed by SIU Government Services Division members. Navy Launches USNS Hershel 'Woody' Williams The Navy launched expeditionary sea base Hershel 'Woody' Williams (ESB 4) at the General Dynamics…
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The following news release was issued by the Navy News Service on August 21. It can also be viewed here. The USNS Millinocket is crewed by SIU Government Services mariners. Exercise Enhances Cooperative Maritime Security Efforts The 16th annual Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training exercise, known as SEACAT, began today…
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SIU-contracted TOTE issued the following news release on August 17. It can be viewed here. TOTE Announces Plans to Establish New U.S. Mainland to Hawai’i Shipping Service TOTE announced today its intention to establish a new domestic shipping service to Hawai’i. The company is working with Philly Shipyard to construct…
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The Lake Carriers' Association issued the following news release on August 16. U.S.-Flag Shipping on Great Lakes Down Slightly in July U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 9.7 million tons of cargo on the Great Lakes in July, a decrease of 1.5 percent compared to a year ago. July’s shipments…
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The following news release was issued by the NTSB on August 9. To view it on the NTSB website, click HERE Additional Documents, Factual Reports, Added to EL FARO Accident Docket In its ongoing investigation of the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro, the NTSB is adding additional material…
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The AFL-CIO’s Maritime Trades Department recently posted the following news item concerning the confirmation of retired Rear Adm. Mark Buzby as the new head of the U.S. Maritime Administration. MTD President Michael Sacco, quoted in the brief, also is president of the SIU. The union enthusiastically supported Rear Adm. Buzby’s…
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The following news release was issued by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) on August 1. It can also be viewed here. US gas firm fined record $10m for using foreign ship The ITF has welcomed a fine of $10 million imposed on the natural gas producer Furie Operating Alaska…