American Maritime Officers will continue to represent the licensed officers aboard the double-hulled tanker USNS Gus Warren Darnell, which was sold in July to U.S. Shipping Partners.
The American Maritime Officers and Seafarers International Union members aboard the 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez have earned official praise for their work in a recent amphibious exercise off the Virginia coast.
Members of American Maritime Officers in July earned praise for the immediate crewing of seven sealift ships during a weather emergency.
The Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO in July called upon the administration to stand strong against international rules governing ship service trades.
Michael Sacco has been elected to another four-year term as president of the Maritime Trades Department of the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations.
The U.S. Maritime Administration in July awarded the operating contracts for 28 of 54 Ready Reserve Force vessels to companies that employ members of American Maritime Officers.
AMO-contracted vessels and their layberths are below. AMO members interested in working aboard RRF vessels can contact the dispatch department at (800) 345-3410.
