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NMC/CG put out more guidance and discussion of mitigation efforts for mariners stemming from the ongoing Government shutdown. Read More
NMC/CG issued a further update as the Government shutdown continues, with new announcements to help mitigate the effect on mariners. Read More
The Coast Guard issued the following notice after a lapse in appropriations shut down many federal offices on October 1, 2025. Read More
Highlighting Laura DiBella's record of supporting maritime workers, the M.E.B.A. urged Senators to quickly confirm her nomination as FMC Commissioner.... Read More
The M.E.B.A., alongside the AFL-CIO, MM&P and four other national labor organizations, filed a lawsuit against a sweeping executive order by President... Read More
The 2025 National Maritime Day Presidential Proclamation Read More
The White House has released an Executive Order that aims to bring U.S. shipping and shipbuilding to prominence. Read More