The T-5 tanker Gus Darnell, operated by Ocean Ships, Inc., and manned in all licensed positions by AMO, was docked in Norfolk, Va., Nov. 6, 2003, where the officers and crew were recognized for their service in Iraqi Freedom, during which the Darnell refueled Navy vessels underway in the Persian Gulf.
Dick Gephardt, a steadfast ally of working families at sea and ashore, will complete his 14th term in the House of Representatives and retire at the end of the year.
The officers and crew of the Merlin Jan. 23 rescued one crewmember of the cargo vessel MV Kephi after the ship sank in severe weather approximately 120 nautical miles from Crete.
Short-term maritime policy decisions will determine the fate of U.S.-flagged merchant ships in the liner trades, a leading industry executive has advised.
The American Maritime Officers (AMO) Medical Plan is pleased to announce the engagement of Envision Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. as its new Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) effective April 1, 2004 for Plan participants and their eligible dependents.
Several ships manned by American Maritime Officers have been placed on full operating status and are sailing to support the most recent phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom, dubbed Iraqi Freedom II, which will involve a large-scale movement of troops and cargo.
An "evolving" domestic maritime industry will ease development of short sea shipping to relieve road and rail congestion along key coastal corridors, Maritime Administrator William Schubert said in January.
The U.S. General Services Administration recently awarded a multi-million dollar contract to the Raymond T. McKay Simulation, Training, Assessment & Research Center in Dania Beach, Fla., to provide training for U.S. Coast Guard junior petty officers and seamen.
