Category Archives: THE MERCHANT MARINE

USA Maritime Supports Export-Import Bank Reauthorization

On behalf of the U.S.-flag shipping companies, American maritime labor organizations and related maritime associations belonging to the USA Maritime Coalition, we are writing to express our strong support for H.R. 4863, the United States Export Financing Agency Act...

USA Maritime salutes our merchant marine veterans and all those who so gallantly serve our Nation.

American Maritime Officers: U.S. Merchant Marine loses a friend and leader with the death of Congressman Elijah Cummings

“Congressman Cummings truly recognized and deeply appreciated the value of the U.S. Merchant Marine and all of its roles — from quality career opportunities for young Americans to strategic military sealift service unequaled around the globe,” said American Maritime...

SIU Mourns Passing of Rep. Cummings

“Elijah Cummings was a tremendous leader, a true friend and a first-class individual,” stated SIU President Michael Sacco. “He always – without fail – stood up for workers’ rights and for the American maritime industry. Read more.

Op-Ed: the Merchant Marine, America’s fourth arm of defense

By: Salvatore R. Mercogliano On Oct. 13, 1775 — nearly nine months before the nation declared its independence from the British Empire — the Second Continental Congress authorized the creation of the Continental Navy. Plans called for the construction...

The unsung tale of 9/11’s maritime rescuers

Every September, Americans take time on the anniversary of 9/11 to share their memories of that fateful day, recall how they first learned the news and pay tribute to the heroes who answered the unexpected call of duty.  READ...

Canada Honors WW II Merchant Mariners

Canadians and the international community commemorated the sacrifices and contributions made by the Allied merchant navy and American merchant marine veterans during World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam on September 3. During World War II, 25,343...

Support Growing for US-Flag Energy Legislation

Bold Ocean strongly supports the Energizing American Shipbuilding Act (H.R.3829) and we respectfully request that you schedule the bill for markup in your Committee. This is a bipartisan bill which will reinvigorate U.S. domestic shipbuilding, add desperately needed jobs...

Rep. Garamendi and Sen. Wicker Send Letter to Trump Administration Urging Support for U.S. Maritime Industry

Washington, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to urging U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to ensure that U.S.-flagged and crewed vessels...

2019 Maritime Industry Congressional Sail-In

On March 6, 2019, more than 150 officers and representatives from U.S.-flag shipping companies, American maritime labor unions, and related maritime organizations came to Capitol Hill for the tenth annual Maritime Industry Congressional Sail-In. The Sail-In was cosponsored by...