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MarAd Revised Advisory on Threats to Shipping Near Strait of Hormuz

Maritime Administration Advisory 2019-008 regarding threats to commercial shipping near Iran including GPS interference...

MarAd Revised Advisory on Piracy, Regional Unrest

Maritime Administration Advisory 2019-007 regarding regional conflict and piracy threats.

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 27, 2019

In this issue//WWII Mariner Gold Medal Bill Will Get House Floor Vote//Members Urged to Participate in Nautilus STCW Survey//House Deal to Re-charter Ex-Im Bank Stalls//U.S. Officials Look to Protect Shipping Near Iran//House Members Take Steps to Keep Coast Guard at Full Power During Shutdowns//Coast Guard Bill Would Require GAO Cargo Preference Study//Supreme Court Ruling on Punitive Damages for Jones Act Mariners//Money for New Soo Lock is On Track//

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Nautilus Survey: Member Response Needed for 'Huge' Upcoming Certification Changes

Members should answer a quick survey to make sure our views are represented for an important upcoming STCW review.

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 20, 2019

In this issue//Talks Continue with Liberty//LURLINE Unveiled at Christening & Launch//Alaska Budget & AMHS Update//Big Benefits from Jones Act for Golden State//FOC Ship Engineers Indicted for Oil Record Book Irregularities//V.P. Pence Tours USNS COMFORT//Upcoming Day of the Seafarer//Vacation Reminder - Check your Return-to-Work Date//Dues, Service Charges during Job Call//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 13, 2019

In this issue//Talks Continue with Liberty//Two More Vessel Attacks in Gulf of Oman//Coast Guard Eases Radar Recertification Requirements//LURLINE Set for Christening & Launch//ITF Helps Repatriate Stranded Mariners//MSC Hospital Ship Ready for Five-Month Relief Mission//Coast Guard Concludes Open Lifeboat Inspection Campaign//M.E.B.A. Diagnostic Centers & Alternate Sites//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for June 6, 2019

In this issue//House Working on New MSP, Tanker Program//Merchant Seamen are D-Day Heroes//Celebration of American Maritime Heroes//Matson Scrubber Installations//Upcoming Talks with Pasha//NOAA Hurricane Season Predictions//

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1944 AME: Merchant Seamen are D-Day Heroes

An article appearing in the September 1944 edition of the M.E.B.A. American Marine Engineer (the precursor to the Marine Officer) about the role of mariners in the D-Day invasion 75 years ago.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 30, 2019

In this issue//Coast Guard Warns Industry of Cyber-Attacks on Commercial Shipping//ITF Concern over Tanker Sabotage//Members Encouraged to Attend Upcoming Membership Meetings//Study Trumpets Benefits of Jones Act on Alaska, Washington State//Interested in a .pdf Version of the Telex Times?//Support for Delta Air Workers//M.E.B.A.-Crewed MSC Ship Supports Northern Edge Exercise//

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USCG Bulletin: Cyber Adversaries Targeting Commercial Vessels

The Coast Guard issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin to inform the maritime industry of recent email phishing and malware intrusion attempts targeting commercial vessels

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