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The Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU, AFL-CIO, represents unlicensed United States merchant mariners sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels in the deep sea, Great Lakes and inland trades. The union also represents licensed U.S. mariners in the Great Lakes and inland sectors...
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Top Stories from the Seafarers Log
President's Report -- Maritime's Role in the Energy Debate
SIU President Michael Sacco weighs in on ANWR, LNG and the need for a strong U.S. Merchant Marine.
Jobs Saved Aboard Phillips, Baugh
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) recently announced that it had won the bid to purchase and operate the MV Pvt. Franklin J. Phillips and the MV PFC William B. Baugh – a development which preserves Seafarers’ jobs aboard both vessels.
USNS Stockham Seafarers Help Refurbish Filipino School
Several SIU members recently volunteered to pitch in with refurbishment of a local elementary school in Subic Bay, Philippines.
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