On-Line Archive From August 1999 AMO Homepage IN THIS ISSUE News Corporate hog farmers again challenge Jones Act Study finds ROS crews ease reserve ship break-out Views Employers' conference is valued forum on matters of wide interest Great Lakes Early cargo figures show gains in U.S.-flag shipping

April 2004 On-Line Edition AMO members fight fire aboard USNS Shughart American Maritime Officers and Seafarers International Union members from the USNS Red Cloud who participated in the firefighting effort aboard the USNS Shughart included Wiper George Lavender, Storekeeper Rudy Amora, AB Gerald Cassie, AB Uverna Johnson, Ordinary Seaman Herman Moyler, Bosun/AB Thomas DeCarlo, Third Mate Scott Spears, AB Steven Dieken, Third Mate Phillip Thrift, Capt. Christopher Begley and First Assistant Engineer Paul Charest. AMO members from the USNS Sisler who participated in the firefighting effort aboard the Shughart included (front: left to right) Third Mate Scott Gregorio, Third Mate Christine Razukas, Electronics Officer Lawoo Shete, (standing: left to right) Second Assistant Engineer Scott Phillips, Capt. D. Bobbe, Chief Engineer William Dennis, Chief Mate Alexander Olaes and Second Mate Roger Turner. Full Text Of Article

MEMBER BULLETINS New and Useful Information Regarding your Benefits 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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