The following news release was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. For a PDF version, click HERE. Maintaining Maritime Commerce and Identification of Essential Maritime Critical Infrastructure Workers The uninterrupted flow of commerce on our Marine Transportation System (MTS) is critical to both National Security and economic vitality. During the…
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The following news release was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. For a PDF version, click HERE. COVID-19 – Guidance for Maritime Operators on Compliance with Federal Drug Testing Requirements To help protect our essential maritime workforce, while also ensuring drug testing continues to serve as a deterrent, the Coast…
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30
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), to which the SIU is affiliated, has posted the following news item. To view it on the ITF website, click HERE. As noted in the article, SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel also serves chair of the federation's Seafarers Section. U.S. Maritime Unions Playing Essential Role…
Mar
30
The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, to which the SIU is affiliated, has posted the following news item. To access the story on the MTD website, click HERE. PUGET SOUND PMC ENDORSES LABOR COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION SUPPORTING WORKERS DURING PANDEMIC CRISIS Even though physical distancing measures in place in the state of…
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29
The U.S. Navy has issued the following news release and accompanying photo, available on the Navy website HERE. The USNS Comfort's crew includes members of the SIU Government Services Division. Comfort Underway to Support City of New York NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- The Military Sealift Command hospital ship, USNS Comfort…
Mar
27
The following communication was sent March 27 by Seafarers-contracted American Steamship Company: ALL AMERICAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY VESSEL EMPLOYEES ARE RESTRICTED TO SHIP EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH APRIL 22, 2020. ONLY INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE VESSEL’S OPERATION MAY BOARD COMPANY VESSELS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Once crew members arrive to their…
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The following release was issued by the Maritime Administration. 1. Reference: U.S. Maritime Advisory 2019-013 2. Issue: Multiple instances of significant GPS interference have been reported worldwide in the maritime domain by vessels operating both inport and underway. This interference is resulting in lost or inaccurate GPS signals affecting bridge…
Mar
27
The following bulletin was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Vessel Inspections, Exams, and Documentation The uninterrupted flow of commerce on our Marine Transportation System (MTS) is critical to both National Security and National economic well-being. During this National emergency for COVID-19 it is paramount that the Coast Guard safeguards…
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25
The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, has posted the following news item. It's available on the MTD website HERE. The SIU is an affiliate of both the MTD and the American Maritime Partnership. U.S. MARITIME UNITED IN FACE OF ANOTHER JONES ACT ATTACK As America’s maritime unions stand united to protect…
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24
The U.S. Navy has posted the following news item and accompanying photo. To access it on the Navy website, click HERE. Both the USNS Mercy and its sister ship, the USNS Comfort, are crewed by members of the SIU Government Services Division. USNS Mercy Departs San Diego SAN DIEGO (NNS)…