SIU-contracted American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC) issued the following news release on June 2. It can also be viewed here. ARC Celebrates Newest U.S.-Flag Ro-Ro Vessel M/V Liberty In a ceremony today in the Port of Charleston, American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier (ARC) christened the M/V Liberty, welcoming one of the…
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Jun
02
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), to which the SIU is affiliated, has issued the following news release. ITF Seafarers’ Section Chair David Heindel, quoted in the release, also serves as secretary-treasurer of the SIU. 2 June 2017 ITF unions meet in Cape Town for crucial maritime conferences…
Jun
01
The U.S. Maritime Administration recently issued the following news release. Maritime Administration Announces Funding Availability for Small U.S. Shipyards Grants Increase Production Efficiency and Support a Highly Skilled Workforce WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the availability of $9.8 million in…
May
24
Military Sealift Command issued the following news release on May 23. It can also be viewed here. The USNS Medgar Evers is an SIU Government Services Division vessel. National Maritime Day Observed with Military Sealift Command The sacrifice of U.S merchant mariners and the contribution of the maritime industry were…
May
22
Editor’s note: To view a Facebook album of photos from the event, click HERE. To read the National Maritime Day proclamation from the White House, click HERE. High-level leaders from the military and government recently made it clear that America not only appreciates its maritime history, but also plans to…
May
22
Here is this year’s National Maritime Day proclamation from the White House. It also may be accessed on the White House website by clicking HERE SIU officials including President Michael Sacco, Executive Vice President Augie Tellez and Vice President Contracts George Tricker represented the union today at National Maritime Day…
May
19
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) issued the following news release on May 19. Shipbuilders Council Honors Sen. Cochran, Rep. Hunter and Names Richard McCreary of BAE as New Chairman The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipyard industry, hosted their annual spring meeting…
May
18
The Daniel K. Inouye Institute issued the following news release on May 18. Inouye was a champion of maritime issues, as well as a longtime friend of the industry and the SIU. Sen. Jack Reed Honored for Extraordinary Support of U.S. Maritime Industry by Daniel K. Inouye Institute The Daniel…
May
18
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pennsylvania) issued the following statement on May 17. IN RECOGNITION OF THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO VICTORY IN WORLD WAR II HON. MIKE KELLY of Pennsylvania in the House of Representatives Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, today…
May
17
SIU-contracted Matson has issued the following news release on May 16. Matson Completes Upgrade of Alaska FleetInnovation makes ships among cleanest in Alaska Matson, Inc. has welcomed Matson Anchorage back to Alaska following three months of work to upgrade the vessel, including the installation of new equipment that virtually eliminates…