Due to the turnaround times for merchant mariner credential (MMC) renewals, Seafarers are encouraged to start the process up to eight months before their respective documents expire. Starting the process early will not shorten the “life” of the original document. This is due to a postdating option that the Coast…
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The Biden administration will continue working to be known not merely as pro-worker, but as the most pro-union administration in U.S. history. Vice President Kamala Harris delivered that message April 12 during a gathering at a Sheet Metal Workers facility in Philadelphia. Attendees included U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh;…
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas recently underscored his support of America’s freight cabotage law. During an April 27 hearing of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, the secretary answered a question from U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-Mississippi) about the Jones Act. Palazzo noted that during his…
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Editor’s note: The U.S. Department of State issued this notice earlier in the year. Please note that the mailing address differs from the one that appeared in prior versions. For a PDF copy of the notice, click HERE. Updated Notice to Mariners With International Voyages Effective February 18, 2022 To…
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The following news release was issued by the SIU-affiliated AFL-CIO on April 26. AFL-CIO Releases 2022 Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect Report In a press call, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler highlights how this year’s report shows that worker injuries and deaths are far too common. Shuler expresses…
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The SIU-affiliated MTD welcomes back one of its charter members as an affiliate of the department. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) returns to the ranks of the MTD. ILA International President Harold J. Daggett will serve as the union’s MTD Executive Board Member. ILA International President Harold J. Daggett “It…
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The following news release was issued by the Coast Guard on April 19. MSIB: COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation System: Change-5 The Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 02-21 Change 5 “COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation System”. UpdateOn April 18,…
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The following released was issued by Philly Shipyard on April 17. Philly Shipyard Awarded Fifth NSMV Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI), the sole operating subsidiary of Philly Shipyard ASA (XOAX: PHLY), today announced the authorization by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) and subsequent order from TOTE Services, LLC…
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From the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration: MARAD Releases FY 2023 Budget Proposal, Essential to Strengthen Supply Chains, Keep U.S. Competitive in the Global Economy Tuesday, April 5, 2022 WASHINGTON – Following the Biden-Harris Administration Presidential Budget submission to Congress on March 28, 2022, the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration…
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With the application deadline of April 15 approaching, the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan (SHBP) has set up an email address – [email protected] – that may be used for submissions. Each year, the SHBP makes scholarships available to qualified individuals who are looking to further their education. The 2022 program…