On-Line Archive From August 1999 AMO Homepage IN THIS ISSUE News Maritime labor backs measure to battle crew fatigue Views Second study projects big increases in health care cover costs Great Lakes Controversy surrounding Interlake pact not likely to ease soon August cargo float falls to lowest level in five years

October 2003 On-Line Edition New AMO jobs on U.S.-flagged car carrier Pacific Gulf Marine named operator of fifth vessel for American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier The car carrier Takamine will be registered in the U.S. this month and will be named the Freedom. Pacific Gulf Marine will operate the Freedom for American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier. The ship will be manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers.       Pacific Gulf Marine will operate a fifth car carrier for American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC), bringing new employment opportunities to the American Maritime Officers membership and a new ship to the U.S.-flag fleet. Full Text Of Article

MEMBER BULLETINS AMO Medical Plan summary annual report for FY 2002 Information about tax relief for Operation Iraqi Freedom civilian mariners 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

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