On-Line Archive From August 1999 AMO Homepage IN THIS ISSUE News Keystone challenges LMSR charter award to 3PSC LLC Views LMSR issue grows more complicated with protests and delays Great Lakes Surge in iron ore cargoes drives September gains for U.S.-flagged Great Lakes fleet

November 2004 On-Line Edition Button, Lopez, Charlton load cargo for Iraq Two AMSEA ships, Maersk Line LMSR serve in sealift mission for Rainbow Division The USNS Charlton was one of three MSC ships that loaded cargo in Philadelphia for operations in Iraq. The Charlton is one of eight LMSRs operated by Maersk Line Ltd. and manned in all licensed positions by AMO.      Three Military Sealift Command ships in October loaded cargo in Philadelphia to be used by U.S. forces in Iraq, including the U.S. Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division in its first overseas deployment since World War II. All three of the ships are manned by American Maritime Officers in all licensed positions. Full Text Of Article

MEMBER BULLETINS Anthrax, smallpox vaccine programs expanded by 16 nations Ships asked to call ahead with time of arrival TRAINING Engineering officers advised to complete license upgrades for first assistant, chief engineer as soon as possible RTM STAR Center receives Coast Guard approval for steam crossover course; next class begins Oct. 4

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