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Government Shutdown: STCW Mitigation Efforts, Dispensations

NMC/CG put out more guidance and discussion of mitigation efforts for mariners stemming from the ongoing Government shutdown.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 16, 2025

In this issue – M.E.B.A. Crewing the CMA CGM PHOENIX//Members Ratify Agreement with Liberty//Vokac Featured on Maritime Webcast//Modified Port Fees on Chinese Ships Begin//PASS Comments on Shutdown//NMC Updated Notice on Services Affected//ITF Report Stresses Importance of Cabotage//

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Updated Coast Guard Notice on Government Shutdown

NMC/CG issued a further update as the Government shutdown continues, with new announcements to help mitigate the effect on mariners.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 9, 2025

In this issue –New King County Water Taxi Contract//Students Can Clear for a Job at CMES//20 Years of the M.E.B.A. Merchant Marine Memorial//New Book Recounts Turbulent M.A.D. Era//Mariners Keep Nation Moving as Shutdown Continues//MSC’s Sobeck Wraps Up Service//CMES Has Wartsila Openings//Hanwha Sea Trial Ship-to-Ship LNG Transfer//Columbus Day Closings//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for October 2, 2025

In this issue – Judge Halts Termination of Federal Worker Contracts//New M.E.B.A. Work in Portland//CMES Seeks Academic Dean//Interim Boston Rep. Hired//China to Retaliate for U.S. Port Fees//M.E.B.A. Ship Supporting Navy Mission//10-Year Observance of EL FARO Tragedy//CMES Releases 2026 Course Schedule//4MF Observance Tues.//

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Coast Guard Notice on Lapse in Appropriations and Government Shutdown

The Coast Guard issued the following notice after a lapse in appropriations shut down many federal offices on October 1, 2025.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 25, 2025

In this issue – M.E.B.A. ETC (LNG) Conference//Leo Gerard has Died//Bill Would Expand Overtime Tax Deductions to Mariners//Lawsuit Aims to Halt Hawaii Tax on Cruise Ships//Space in LNG as a Fuel Courses//20-Year 4MF Celebration//CG Extends Recency Regs//Bill to Sanction Russian Shadow Fleet//World Maritime Day//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 18, 2025

In this issue – Agreement with Liberty, NCL Reopener, More Maersk Talks Needed//Credentialing Modernization in the Works//Bill to Speed Up New Unionized Worker First Contracts//Ship Blamed for Internet Disruption//Coalition Defends Net-Zero Framework//Bill Would Repeal Union-Busting Executive Orders//DOL Money for Shipbuilding//

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M.E.B.A. Support for FMC Nominee

Highlighting Laura DiBella's record of supporting maritime workers, the M.E.B.A. urged Senators to quickly confirm her nomination as FMC Commissioner.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for September 11, 2025

In this issue – Labor-Friendly Legislators Assist DOD CIVMARS//Seattle Rep. Announced//Cargo Boxes Spill into Long Beach Harbor//NMC MedCert Errors//WSC Report on Cargo Inspection Deficiencies//Baltimore Hall Closed for Defenders Day//9-11 Anniversary//

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