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December 27, 2016
Remembering the El Faro Through Service

Mike Holland, a 2012 graduate of Maine Maritime Academy, was one of the 33 mariners lost in the sinking of the con/ro El Faro last fall. Over the course of the year since Mike’s passing, his mother, Deb Roberts,...

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December 20, 2016
Outdated infrastructure poses national security risk

President-elect Donald J. Trump has rightfully brought infrastructure modernization to the top of our national to-do list. While many Americans focus on the economic benefits of enhancing our infrastructure, there is another important advantage: our enhanced national security. Mr....

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December 11, 2016
Congressman Garamendi Introduces the Energizing American Maritime Act

Congressman Garamendi Introduces the Energizing American Maritime Act, with Strong Support from the Domestic Maritime Industry WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, introduced...

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December 2, 2016
Statement on the Announcement of Elaine Chao as the Sec. of Transportation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2016   Statement on the Announcement of Elaine Chao as the Secretary of Transportation The Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association and the International Organization of Masters Mates & Pilots congratulate Elaine Chao on her nomination...

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December 2, 2016
SIU Applauds Choice of Elaine Chao for DOT

The Seafarers International Union has warmly welcomed the news that President-Elect Donald Trump has named Elaine L. Chao to be the next United States Secretary of Transportation. Chao, who most recently served as Secretary of Labor under President George...

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November 21, 2016
AEI Letter re US Food Aid Costly Problem Publication

We write in response to the November 2, 2016 American Enterprise Institute publication “US Food aid’s costly problem: Why it’s time to eliminate cargo preference,” authored by Montana State University Professor Vincent H. Smith and his assistant Ryan Nabil....

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November 2, 2016
EX-IM BANK IS A CRITICAL FOR THE U.S.-FLAG FLEET: CONGRESS MUST ACT!

It will take you about 10 seconds to urge your representatives in Congress to restore a major source of cargo to the American Merchant Marine. Please go now to http://tinyurl.com/CargoNeeded The U.S Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) supports millions of...

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October 31, 2016
Masters, Mates & Pilots President has received the 2016 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award

Donald Marcus, President of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots has received the United Seamen’s Service (USS) 2016 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award (AOTOS) at the 47th annual gala at the Sheraton New York Times Square...

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October 6, 2016
APL received the 2016 Quest for Quality Award

On 27 September 2016, APL received the 2016 Quest for Quality Award for its outstanding performance in the transportation and logistics industry in Orlando, Florida, USA. Ranked amongst the top 10 Ocean Carriers by logistics publication Logistics Management, APL...

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October 5, 2016
Liberty Maritime has received the Certificate of Recognition from the USDA

In recognition of Liberty Maritime Corporation’s outstanding performance and support to the P.L. 480 Title II Food Aid program in delivering bulk & breakbulk grain shipments to difficult locations around the globe. Liberty Maritime Corporation has consistently demonstrated great...

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