American Shipbuilding Association Opposes S.127       The American Shipbuilding Association in February went on record against the latest legislation to alter a critical cabotage law. Rep. Dicks: Merchant Fleet Key To National Defense       The private sector of the maritime industry serves a greater role than ever in providing sealift capability to the U.S. military and its continued ability to do so depends on the preservation of key federal programs, said Congressman Norm Dicks (D-WA). Rep. Moakley To Retire After 15 Terms In Office       Congressman Joseph Moakley (D-MA), a strong supporter of the U.S. maritime industry, announced that he has been diagnosed with leukemia and will retire when his current term expires in 2002. Expanded MSP Up Front On MTD's Agenda       Seagoing unions will promote a renewed Maritime Security Program with a longer life and broader coverage. Ammo Ship 'Page' Christened       AMO members are aboard the newly converted container ship Lt. Col. John D. Page, which officially joined the union's deep-sea fleet roster when it was christened in Norfolk, Va. Feb. 21. SeaAmerica Moves Closer To Cruise Ship Contract       SeaAmerica Cruise Lines and Litton Ingalls Shipbuilding are a step closer to the construction of at least two large ocean-going U.S.-flag cruise ships. AMO Focuses On Import Crisis, Great Lakes Fleet       Widespread layoffs at steel mills, iron ore mines and pellet plants. Companies in bankruptcy. Declining U.S.-flag iron ore floats on the Great Lakes. Measure To Aid Steel Manufacturers Will Be Enforced       The Bush administration will enforce a new law intended to compensate U.S. steel manufacturers for damage caused by "dumped" imports. Unions Support Oil Drilling In Arctic Wildlife Refuge       Maritime unions in February endorsed oil exploration in the coastal plain of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

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