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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.

USA Maritime mourns the passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings, a tireless fighter for the American maritime worker and the US-flag maritime industry

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...

Garamendi’s World War II Merchant Marine Congressional Gold Medal Act Poised for House Passage

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City), announced that his bipartisan Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 has secured the 290 cosponsors necessary to receive a mandatory vote in the...

Memorial Day 2019: A time to assess our vulnerabilities

Many Americans are unfamiliar with the work of the merchant marine or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, but it is worth remembering their contributions to our nation’s prosperity and security. Merchant mariners have served this nation in every war...

Bipartisan House and Senate Coalitions Urge Full Funding for MSP

MSP is a vital component of our military strategic sealift and global response capability. FY 2020 Senate MSP Appropriations Letter (PDF) FY 2020 House MSP Appropriations Letter (PDF)

Maritime – Agriculture Coalition Call On Congress to Support and Fund Food Aid Programs

With recent trends moving toward an increase in food assistance needs and global security threats, now is the time for America to continue our leadership role in the world by showing full support for Food for Peace, a program...