On-Line Archive From August 1999 AMO Homepage IN THIS ISSUE News GAO warns of danger to U.S. ports, threat of using foreign vessels for defense missions Unions, employers reach consensus on MSP ITC offers incomplete analysis of cost differential Views MSP Renewal: How To Make A Good Deal Even Better For Everyone Great Lakes U.S.-flag cargo movement begins to close the gap

August 2002 On-Line Edition Eight LMSRs Stay In AMO Fleet MSC charter to Maersk means contract gains for ships' officers The USNS Dahl, shown here in Beaumont, Tx., is one of eight large medium-speed roll-on/roll-off vessels operated for Military Sealift Command by Maersk Line Ltd. and manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers.       The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command has awarded a five-year operating charter for eight large medium-speed roll-on/roll-off vessels to Maersk Line Ltd., which will continue to operate the ships under contract with American Maritime Officers. Full Text Of Article

MEMBER BULLETINS AMO Members Asked To Call Ahead With Time Of Arrival STCW '95 U.S. Coast Guard begins enforcement of STCW '95 RTM STAR Center offers only STCW '95 compliant deck upgrade program for chief mate's and master's license New guidelines for optional non-resident training World's first diesel electric simulator at STAR Center New upgrade requirements for chief mate or master

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