M.E.B.A. HQ & Union Hall Operational Notices
West Coast Union halls Closed on Monday, July 29 for Harry Bridges Birthday (Observed)
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2024 M.E.B.A. Credentials Committee Report
M.E.B.A. Officers' Election Notice, Instructions for Nominations & Form
Members, Applicants Encouraged to Seek STCW ETO Endorsement; CMES Offers Guidance
All Ports Bulletin on DHS Essential Work
COVID-19/M.E.B.A. Guidance and Hiring Hall Practices (Updated 6/29/2020)
General Communications & Updates
Updated Passport Renewal Procedures for Mariners, as of 6/28/24
MarAd MSCI No.2023-009 on China-Backed Threats to Maritime Infrastructure
NMC: Top Medical Certificate "Awaiting Information" Reasons
NMC: Top Five "Awaiting Information" Reasons for MMC Applications
IMO Brochure: Maritime Human Rights Risks & the COVID-19 Crew Change Crisis
COVID-19 Vaccination for Seafarers & Shipping Companies, A Practical Guide
COVID-19 Legal, Liability & Insurance Issues arising from Vaccination of Seafarers
World Health Organization (WHO) - Updated Pandemic Guidance for Seafarer Safety
AFL-CIO: COVID-19 - Be Vigilant. Be Prepared. Don’t Panic
U.S. Coast Guard Notices (MSIBs, etc.)
MSIB-13-23 - Coast Guard Policies to Address Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response on Vessels
Acceptance of STCW Assessments Performed by Non-Coast Guard-Approved Qualified Assessors
NMC: Credentials Lost Due to Hawaii Wildfires
MSIB-06-23 - Merchant Mariner Credentialing Delays
Coast Guard Guidance on Endorsements for Basic Tanker Operations
MSIB-1-23 - Reporting Sexual Misconduct on U.S. Vessels
NMC: Credentials Lost Due to Hurricanes Fiona and Ian
MSIB-02-21 (Change 5) - COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the MTS
MSIB-02-22 - Cybersecurity Awareness & Action
MSIB-11-21 - Reporting Sexual Assaults on U.S. Vessels
MSIB-02-21 (Change 3) - COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation System
Update to Qualified Assessor Requirements
MSIB-02-21 (Change 2) - COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation System
MSIB-13-20 (Change 3) - TWIC Operations
G-MMC Policy Letter No. 01-21 - Guidelines for STCW Endorsements for IGF Code Operations
MSIB-19-20 - Malicious Email Spoofing Incidents
NMC: Course Approval Submissions
M.E.B.A. Governing Documents
M.E.B.A. Constitution (Current as of June 17, 2022) (.pdf)
M.E.B.A. By-Laws (Current as of July, 2022) (.pdf)
M.E.B.A. Shipping Rules, as Amended to 3/8/2024 (.pdf)
Merchant Officers’ Labor Alliance (MOLA) Between M.E.B.A. & MM&P (.pdf)
Forms & Application Packets -
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LMRDA: Know Your Rights
Beck Rights (.pdf)
Notification of General Motors/Beck Rights, Dues Check-off Revocations (.pdf)
Non-Discrimination Notice (.pdf)
M.E.B.A. Anti-Harassment Statement