American Maritime Officers has launched an observation program for deck officers interested in obtaining a dangerous liquids person-in-charge rating. The PIC DL rating is required for nearly all deck officer positions aboard crude, product and chemical tankers.
BGT Limited has signed a letter of intent with American Maritime Officers to develop a program that will allow AMO members to sail as observers aboard two of the company's liquefied natural gas carriers in order to earn the necessary sea time and STCW endorsement to work in the LNG trades without prior experience.
The Department of Transportation May 14 proposed "tax relief" for U.S. merchant mariners employed on foreign-flagged liquefied natural gas tankers.
Please be advised that in accordance with ARTICLE XXI, Meetings, Section 2, of the American Maritime Officers National Constitution, effective December 7, 2007, a Special Meeting will be held at the Port of Dania Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at 9:00 A.M.
In National Maritime Day speeches that paid personal tribute American merchant mariners for their sacrifice and service to this nation, and captured the historical roles and significance of the U.S. merchant marine, Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters and Maritime Administrator Sean Connaughton recognized the ongoing contributions of American mariners to the nation’s security and commerce and prospects for the future of the U.S. maritime industry.
Beginning May 5 and continuing through May 9, 2008, the USNS Soderman was privileged to work with the Army's 24th Battalion and associated battalions on a mini joint logistics over the sea (JLOTS) exercise.
In honor of National Maritime Day, U.S. Army Col. John Fellows, X-band radar project manager, commended the officers and crew of the Sea-Based X-Band Radar Platform (SBX) for their dedicated service and continued success. teaser
