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Nautilus Federation: Respect for Seafarers in Wake of Russia-Ukraine Hostilities

Nautilus Federation unions issued a statement calling for protections of global shipping and mariners as Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens to destabilize trade...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 24, 2022

In this issue//More U.S. Ships Would Help Ease the Supply Chain//S.I. Ferry Gets Passenger Ferry Grant Money, New Vessel in Service//Memorial Service for Mike Morrissey//Photo Montage Honors M.E.B.A.’s 147th Birthday//Shipping Gets Complicated in Sea of Azov//CMES Adds Wartsila Training Courses//

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M.E.B.A. Celebrates Its 147th Anniversary

147th Anniversary with link to photo retrospective..

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 17, 2022

In this issue//OCEAN GIANT is at the South Pole//Avoid MedCert Delays//Union, Companies Work on Member Safety//Interlake Offers Benefits//Sea Level Rising Faster Than Expected//CDC Lowers Cruise Travel Warning Level//Dangerous Waters for U.S. Mariners//MSC Newbuild Oiler Closer to Delivery//FMC’s Vekich Ready to Tackle Supply Chain//Bill To Get Cargo Moving Gets Port Endorsement//U.P. Auto Buying Service//President Day Closings & Fun Facts//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 10, 2022

In this issue//New Contract for Boston Marine//Task Force Charts Course to Grow Unions//Vekich Confirmed at FMC, Phillips Nomination Advances//CG Cutter Clears Way for M.E.B.A.-Crewed Ship at South Pole//Shop Stewards Elected at Cape May-Lewes Ferries//FLRA Union-Busting Decisions Overturned//Valentine’s Day Union Checklist//Avoid Delays Getting Your MMC//Saturday is the Marine Electric Anniversary//Lincoln’s Birthday Observed//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for February 3, 2022

In this issue//Talks Continue for APL Port Engineer Reopener, Replacement Ship Flagged-In//Authorized Tanker Program Still Unrealized//Congressman Lauds Mariners for Rescue//Great Lakes Group Says Icebreaker Shortage Causing Problems//NOAA Satellites Helped Save Lives//2021 Was a Yo-Yo Year for Mariner Morale/Sign Up for the Feb. 9 HQ Online Meeting!/

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Hawaii Congressman Praises HORIZON RELIANCE Crew for Rescue

Representative Kaialiʻi Kahele (HI-2) honored HORIZON RELIANCE mariners for their role in the rescue of two airmen who crashed into the sea in November 2020.

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U.S. Maritime Labor Condemns Formation of Open Registry Based in U.S. Virgin Islands

Maritime Labor has issued a unified statement casting grave doubts about a new proposed U.S. open shipping registry based in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a U.S. territory not subject to the Jones Act.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for January 27, 2022

In this issue//Matson Delivering Relief to Tonga//M.E.B.A. Group II to I Report Released//NMC Lists Top Reasons MMC Applications are Delayed//Labor Interests Look to Short Sea Shipping Coalition//U.S. Virgin Islands Registry is Part of New Plan//Final Chance for Union Plus Scholarships//Get Souped-Up, Union-Style//Sign Up for Feb. 9 HQ Online Meeting//

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Kim Takes Over at American Maritime Congress

Commander Fair Kim, USCG (Ret.) is the new President of the American Maritime Congress, an organization that has been battling on behalf of the U.S. Merchant Marine since its inception in 1977.

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