On-Line Archive From August 1999 AMO Homepage IN THIS ISSUE News Maritime unions oppose Rep. Case on Jones Act The late Paul Hall inducted to Labor Hall of Fame Views Persistent Jones Act issues are cause for political action Great Lakes List does not acknowledge biggest player in Interlake controversy

November 2003 On-Line Edition 'Freedom' under the U.S.-flag Naming ceremony for car carrier highlights value of merchant fleet       The induction of the car carrier Freedom into the U.S.-flag fleet Oct. 30 focused the attention of the maritime industry, U.S. military, federal government and the Port of Baltimore upon the value of the U.S. merchant fleet to the nation's economy and security. Full Text Of Article

MEMBER BULLETINS AMO Vacation Plan summary annual report for FY 2002 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

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