At the Washington Port of Longview, American farmers, port workers, millers, mariners, and state and federal policymakers stood together Aug. 15 to commemorate the significant humanitarian shipment of 28,000 metric tons of American-grown wheat on the SIU-crewed Liberty Glory (Liberty Maritime) as part of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s…
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Aug
15
Mariner Credentials Lost Due to Hawaii Wildfires In accordance with federal regulations, duplicate merchant mariner credentials (MMCs) may be issued free of charge to mariners whose credentials were lost or destroyed because of wildfires in the State of Hawaii. Affected mariners should follow the steps below to obtain an expedited…
Aug
14
Seafarers-contracted Pasha Hawaii has issued the following news item: Pasha Hawaii donates $25,000 to non-profit Hawaii Community Foundation in support of Maui Strong [Honolulu– August 11, 2023] – Pasha Hawaii supply chain routes are fully operational as support efforts for Maui wildfire relief are underway. The company has enacted its…
Aug
03
From the ITF Seafarers' Trust. SIU President David Heindel is quoted in the article: Izmail Seafarers Center hit in drone attack Izmail Seafarers Center was hit by a Russian drone attack in the early hours of 2 August. The center, previously funded by the ITF Seafarers Trust, has been housing…
Aug
02
During a recent hearing conducted by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Vice Admiral Paul Thomas, deputy commandant for the Coast Guard for Mission Support, expressed backing for the nation’s freight cabotage law. As part of a question-and-answer session July 27, U.S. Rep. Salud…
Aug
01
The National Maritime Center has issued the following policy update. Calculator Policy for All Mariner Credentialing Examinations To standardize calculator usage during U.S. Coast Guard mariner credentialing examinations, the National Maritime Center (NMC) is implementing the following:Beginning January 1, 2024, all mariners testing at a regional examination center, monitoring unit,…
Jul
31
Seafarers-contracted Crowley has issued the following news item. Crowley Charters Powerful Tier IV Tug to Serve Los Angeles, Long Beach (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; July 31, 2023) – Crowley has entered into its fourth long-term charter for its newest Tier IV ship assist tug, Artemis, with Brusco Tug & Barge. The powerful,…
Jul
31
Seafarers-contracted Pasha Hawaii has issued the following news item. For additional coverage of the new vessel, click HERE for a PDF version of the August 2023 Seafarers LOG. Additional photos are available on the SIU Facebook page HERE. Pasha Hawaii Celebrates ‘MV Janet Marie’ Inaugural Call to the Port of…
Jul
27
As previously reported, representatives from the SIU and the Seafarers Plans will conduct a series of benefits conferences at various hiring halls (the first took place July 25 in Norfolk, Virginia). Since the first round of announcements, Mobile, Alabama, has been added to the schedule (November 15). Seafarers, retirees and…
Jul
20
With SIU President David Heindel seated near the podium, President Biden on July 20 offered supportive remarks about both the union and America’s freight cabotage law during a speech at Philly Shipyard (which employs union workers). President Biden gestures towards SIU President David Heindel during remarks at Philly Shipyard. Biden…