Seafarers Log
November 2016The SIU-crewed MV Ocean Glory, operated by Crowley, recently completed the final mission stop of Pacific Pathways 16-2, offloading military cargo in Pearl Harbor. An official from the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) commended the crew’s performance, as did the vessel master. During the last stop, the U.S.…
Seafarers Log
November 2016Editor’s note: The following news release was issued by the Maritime Administration. In keeping with its tradition of honoring the men and women of the U.S. Merchant Marine, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has authorized award of the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal (MMEM) for service aboard U.S.-flag vessels in…
Seafarers Log
November 2016Both General Dynamics NASSCO and Philly Shipyard recently laid the keels of future SIU-crewed Jones Act vessels, with NASSCO delivering a new product tanker that same week. Both shipyards are union facilities. On Sept. 23, representatives from Philly Shipyard and Kinder Morgan, Inc. were in attendance to place…
Seafarers Log
November 2016 SIU President Michael Sacco notes the passing of two industry stalwarts and also examines the state of maritime There is good news to report this month, but first I want to begin this column by acknowledging the recent passing of two longtime friends of the SIU: Mike…