On-Line Archive From August 1999 AMO Homepage IN THIS ISSUE News Maritime Security Program will be renewed in FY 2006 Views SIUNA charter was only one event that made Nov. 7 memorable Great Lakes Benefit pitfalls could trip up Interlake fleet engineers and mates President revokes tariff policy for imported steel

December 2003 On-Line Edition AMO is new member of SIUNA family Affiliation agreement reaffirms unions' historic link, lasting friendship In this file photo, American Maritime Officers Chief Engineer John West (now retired), AMO National President Michael McKay and Seafarers International Union President Michael Sacco (left to right) gather for a picture aboard the Beaver State.       An historic bond was reinforced Nov. 7 when American Maritime Officers was chartered as an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union of North America in the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations.       The charter was issued by the SIUNA to AMO when the two unions reached an agreement that provides for continued autonomy for AMO, which began as an affiliate of the SIUNA in 1949. Full Text Of Article

MEMBER BULLETINS New Toledo dorm, training facility opens 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

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