On-Line Archive From August 1999 AMO Homepage IN THIS ISSUE News Merlin saves mariner after ship sinks in rough seas Views MARAD would see increase in funding under Bush's 2005 budget Great Lakes Facts stand in matter of Interlake and time off opportunities AMO Great Lakes area meetings schedule for 2004

February 2004 On-Line Edition AMO has major sealift role in 'Iraqi Freedom II' Union represents licensed officers on more than half of designated vessels to date In this file photo, the USNS Dahl offloads military cargo in Beaumont, Texas. The Dahl is currently one of six large medium-speed roll-on/roll-off vessels (LMSRs) operated by Maersk Line Ltd. for Military Sealift Command and manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers, participating in the large-scale sealift for Operation Iraqi Freedom II. Full Text Of Article

MEMBER BULLETINS AMO benefits will not change under new drug benefit manager 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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