On-Line Archive From August 1999 AMO Homepage IN THIS ISSUE News Jones Act remains an issue in short sea initiative Views Jones Act remains at risk in trade agreement negotiations Great Lakes How do you spell 'relief?' No answers in new Interlake contract Decision to end tariffs on imported steel sparks criticism, new legislation

January 2004 On-Line Edition AMO members continue to support U.S. armed forces in post-war Iraq The USNS Pomeroy, one of eight large medium-speed roll-on/roll-off vessels manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers, loads rolling stock in Kuwait in support of U.S. military operations in the Middle East. Photo by Capt. Mike Finnigan       Members of American Maritime Officers continued to support U.S. armed forces abroad as the New Year approached.       In one recent example, the USNS Sisler helped deliver hundreds of the U.S. Army's newly developed "Stryker" combat vehicles. Full Text Of Article

MEMBER BULLETINS New Toledo dorm, training facility opened for AMO members in all sectors in January Ships asked to call ahead with time of arrival TRAINING U.S. Coast Guard announces removal of date for basic safety training certification on STCW certificate Engineers advised to complete license upgrades for first assistant, chief engineer Coast Guard issues interim rule on vessel security requirements

Copyright ©2004 American Maritime Officers All Rights Reserved