SIU-contracted NY Waterway issued the following news release on November 3. NY Waterway Ferry Crew Rescues Man From Hudson, Second Rescue For Capt. David Dort NY Waterway ferry Capt. Dave Dort and his crew on the ferry Thomas Kean rescued a man from the Hudson River off Battery Park City…
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TRANSCOM Leader Examines Cyber Security, Reiterates Industry Support The commander of U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) recently urged maritime industry leaders to keep fighting for what’s right, and also credited them for consistently standing up for U.S. crews and American shipbuilding. Gen. Darren McDew, TRANSCOM’s commanding officer, offered…
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SIU-contracted TOTE Maritime issued the following news release on November 1. TOTE Maritime Increasing Service Offerings to Support Relief and Rebuilding Company focused on ensuring consistent movement of cargo even though equipment is not being returned at normal pace. TOTE Maritime is increasing its service offerings and customer support to…
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SIU-contracted Crowley issued the following news release on November 1. Crowley to Acquire Three SeaRiver Tankers Crowley Alaska Tankers, LLC, announced today that it has signed an agreement, subject to regulatory approval, to purchase three tankers from SeaRiver Maritime Inc., and charter them back to SeaRiver under varying multi-year terms.…
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Three members of the U.S. House of Representatives spoke Oct. 19 at the Maritime Trades Department (MTD) convention in St. Louis, and each pledged to continue standing up for the Jones Act. But those representatives also put some of the onus on delegates and guests to reach out to other…
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The coalition USA Maritime, to which the SIU is affiliated, recently issued the following statement. It’s available on the USA Maritime website HERE As noted in the statement (dated Oct. 25), government data firmly shows that hiring Americans to ship Food for Peace cargoes adds only one percent to…
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The Texas Gulf Coast AFL-CIO issued the following news release on October 27. Seafarers International Union Unveil Documentary Featuring Burmese-American Shwe Aung On Sunday afternoon, The Seafarers International Union, in conjunction with sponsors that include the Texas AFL-CIO and the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, will unveil a documentary…
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SIU-contracted TOTE Maritime issued the following news release on October 26. TOTE Maritime Playing Critical Role in Delivery of Relief Goods to Puerto Rico TOTE Maritime, through its partnerships with diverse organizations and individuals such as Monica Puig and the American Red Cross, is playing a leading role in the…
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The National Maritime Center issued the following news release on October 20. Release of HOMEPORT 2.0 On October 17, 2017, HOMEPORT 2.0 was launched. HOMEPORT has a different user interface but much of the same information is available. The update did not affect the Merchant Mariner Sea Service Renewal Calculator…
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The head of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently voiced his unwavering support for the U.S. Merchant Marine and the laws and programs that keep it viable. U.S. Maritime Administrator Mark Buzby spoke Oct. 20 at the Maritime Trades Department (MTD) convention in St. Louis. The MTD is a…