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	August 1999 Dyn Marine Wins Bid For T-AGOR Class Vessels House, Senate Conference Agrees On Naval Support Vessel Charter Shipping Hampered By Low Water, Foreign Steel
September 1999 New AMO Jobs Aboard 'USNS Red Cloud' Strong Support For Jones Act In 106th Congress Merchant Marine Officer Lane Kirkland Dead At Age 77	October 1999 New AMO Jobs As TanabataJoins Fleet SeaAmerica On S.1510: Bill Falls Short Of Needs U.S. Would Be 'Hard-Pressed' To Win Simultaneous Wars
November 1999 AMO Celebrates 50th Anniversary >'U.S. Lines' Ressurected For Project America FastShip Signs With Prominent Freight Forwarders	December 1999 'M/V Tanabata' Christened Under U.S. Flag No Increase In AMO Dues For The Year 2000 'Buffalo Soldier' Earns Praise In Military Sealift Command Performance Review
January 2000 'USNS Charlton' Christened FastShip, Cherbourg Port Authority Sign Contract Coast Guard To Replace Icebreaker Mackinaw	February 2000 New MARAD Tally Shows Larger U.S. Fleet 'Ascension' Assists Boaters In Distress Medical Hazards Aboard Flag-Of-Convenience Cruise Ships Documented
March 2000 AMO Breaks Ground For New Center Majority Leader Trent Lott Vows Continued Support 'USNS 1st Lt. Harry L. Martin' Undergoes Testing For Marine Corps Service	April 2000 New Milestone For SeaAmerica Project Lawmakers Pushing For Full Title XI Funding U.S. Iron Ore Trade Poised To Rebound
May 2000 Hvide Tug, Tanker Jobs Go AMO MARAD Approves Title XI Guarantees For Coastal Cruise Vessels Ballast Water Exemption Possible For U.S. Fleet	June 2000 'USNS Charlton' Delivered AMO Wins Recognition On Port Canaveral Tugs Library Association Honors 'Columbia Star' Officers
July 2000 Construction Begins On U.S. Cruise Ship Court: Foreign Cruise Ships Must Now Comply With ADA Canadian Interests Still Seeking Jones Act Reform	August 2000 New Jobs For AMO Aboard The 'Sagamore' Cargo Totals Recede In June; Shipping Brisk Vanderploeg Becomes Second Master In Her Family
September 2000 FastShip Adds Rail Element In Philadelphia Sen. Inouye To Promote Improvements For U.S. Ports Markakis: 'AMO Will Continue To Be One Of The Brightest Stars Of Organized Labor'	October 2000 SeaAmerica Reaches New Milestone ITF Campaigns Against Abuse Of Cruise Ship Labor AMO Passes Annual Quality Inspection
November 2000 Union Mans Six LNG Tankers Second U.S.-Flag Coastal Cruise Vessel Launched American Classic Voyages Completes Acquisition Of U.S.-Flag 'M/V Patriot'	December 2000 'MS Patriot' Enters U.S.-Flag Cruise Trade Jones Act, Passenger Vessel Services Act Face Challenge In 107th Congress U.S.-Flag Shipping Totals Continue To Climb In 2000
January 2001 Political Outlook Good For U.S.-Flag Fleet Express Marine Tug-Barge Unit Added To AMO Fleet New Vessel For McAllister Towing MSP Fully Funded By Congress, $30 Million Dedicated To Title XI AMO Signs Up Seabulk Tankers Byrd Provision Seeks To Assist U.S. Producers In Steel Dumping Cases	February 2001 Consensus On Maritime Policy Sealift Inc. Tanker Added To AMO Fleet New Jobs For Union On Ammo Ships STCW: Flaws And Difficulties Don't Preclude Compliance Sen. Snowe Introduces Bill To Boost U.S. Shipbuilding 'USNS Watson' Rescues Two Navy Sailors
March 2001 Congressman Joe Moakley To Retire After 15 Terms In Office Budget Plan Sets Scene For New Battle Of Political Will AMO Focuses On Import Crisis, Great Lakes Fleet Expanded MSP Up Front On MTD's Agenda Ammo Ship 'Page' Christened American Shipbuilding Association Opposes S.127	April 2001 Lone AMO Ship In Alaska Tanker Company Fleet Of 11 Ranked First In Five Categories 'USNS Persistent' Makes First Caribbean Drug Bust AMO Focuses On Import Crisis, Great Lakes Fleet 'Illegal Imports' Is Key Term In Steel Trade Debate STAR Center Evaluated And Praised By AMO Members New Jobs For AMO Aboard Sealift Ship 'USNS Watkins'
May 2001 New AMO Jobs As 'Cape May Light' Is Christened New Proposal For $100 Million In Title XI Loan Guarantee Program Funding Draws Strong Support Jones Act Foes Will Not Quit, Despite Failure To Make Case Lawmakers Urge Bush Administration To Investigate Steel Trade Complaint 'Mississippi Queen' Celebrates 25 Years Of U.S.-Flag Cruise Service Funding For MARAD Gets Drastic Cut In Proposed FY'02 Budget	June 2001 U.S. Observes National Maritime Day U.S. Cruise Vessel Enters Coastal Trades U.S. Interests Urge Administration Not To Transfer MSP Perilous Cruise Bill Advances In Senate Proposed Rail Merger Threatens U.S. Great Lakes Fleet Task Force Urges Steel Hearings
July 2001 Red River To Operate 'Buffalo Soldier' Replacement New AMO Jobs Aboard 'mv SSG Edward A. Carter, Jr.' Jones Act Repeal Bill Introduced In Congress AMO Breaks Ground On Expanded Training Center Administration Will Initiate Steel Trade Investigation Exportable Training Brought To AMO Members In Diego Garcia	August 2001 Two Die From Fire Aboard 'mv Carter' AMO Mourns Third Engineer Paul Powell, III Funding For MSP In 2002 Appears Secure Funding For Title XI Loan Guarantees Increased By Both Houses Lower Water Levels Pinching Lake Carriers AMO Aboard The T-5 Tanker 'Gus W. Darnell'
September 2001 'Forgotten War' Remembered As MSC Takes Delivery Of 'USNS Pomeroy' Investigation Into Fire Aboard Ammo Ship 'mv SSG Edward A. Carter' Continues Ongoing Steel Import Crisis Plagues Great Lakes Shipping Wrapping Up The New Seabulk Tankers Contract	October 2001 AMO Members On Sealift Stand-By As U.S. Launches War On Terrorism Maritime Union Presidents Pledge Support For U.S. Operations AMO Member Rick Araiza Assists In New York's Emergency Response House Cruise Legislation Threatens Cornerstone Of U.S. Maritime Policy Terrorism Probe Extends To Shipping
November 2001 'USNS Sumner' Aids In Recovery Of Sunken Training Vessel 'Ehime Maru' Post 9-11 Decline In Cruise Tourism Bankrupts American Classic Voyages 'USNS Denebola' Supports Workers Responding To 9-11 Terrorist Attacks Bethlehem Steel Latest Casualty Of Trade Dumping	December 2001 'Pitsenbarger' Christened For MSC Charter AMO Elected Officers To Begin New Terms January 1 LTV Corp. Looks To Cease Operations, Sell Nearly All Assets President Approves Funding For MSP, Title XI
January 2002 Pacific-Gulf Marine To Operate Reflagged 'Industrial Challenger' Under U.S. Registry Proposal from Hawaii governor threatens cruise cabotage law U.S. food to cuba: U.S.-flag vessels need not apply United Steelworkers seek greater trade remedies for unfair imports	February 2002 STCW '95 countdown ends: full coverage Analysis of Jones Act must not employ flawed data AMO endures challenges, maintains its status as top officers' union American Steamship, Oglebay Norton to combine operations
March 2002 MTD urges action on Maritime Cost Parity Act Administration budget holds no funding for Title XI program Will Senate heed points made by Rep. Young on ANWR? President Bush opts for temporary tariffs on imported steel up to 30 percent, duty-free quota on steel slab; legacy costs not covered	April 2002 Tariffs may not be enough to help iron ore fleet Maritime Security Program renewal a national priority Reliance on foreign-flags is relevant to port security discussions Steel states seek more trade relief: Legacy costs, slab import restrictions top list of shortfalls
May 2002 Navieras deal to result in net job gain for AMO Labor is part of the cure, not the cause in steel crisis Fewer ships, less cargo mark start of 2002 shipping season Panel approves $50 million for Title XI shipbuilding program	June 2002 'Queen' paddlewheel fleet to resume service National Maritime Day honors merchant seafarers Maritime Day: remember the veterans, but also focus on state of fleet Legacy cost measure introduced in House, companion to Senate legislation
July 2002 Delaware North signs; ARC adds car carrier; MSC awards charters Congressional hearing probes U.S. security risks of using FOC ships Memo to trade negotiators: Jones Act has added value since 9-11-01 Lakes cargo deficit shrinks but decline in shipping continues	August 2002 Eight LMSRs Stay In AMO Fleet MSP Renewal: How To Make A Good Deal Even Better For Everyone GAO warns of danger to U.S. ports, threat of using foreign vessels for defense missions U.S.-flag cargo movement begins to close the gap on Great Lakes
September 2002 'MV Rhode Island' joins Maersk Line commercial fleet to serve spot markets AMO in the Puerto Rico Towing and Barge Co. fleet AMO will continue to represent officers aboard Hess ITBs sold to new company Summer 2002 in review: new vessels, jobs, security for membership	October 2002 AMO Deep-Sea, Inland Job Bases Grow Maersk Line replacing four MSP containerships AMO ready for sealift service as U.S. gears for war with Iraq MSP renewal, expansion leads agenda at SIUNA convention
November 2002 Jones Act waiver sought by shippers TOTE, ILWU keep cargo moving to Alaska during port lockout Take it from someone who knows: U.S. needs MSP ships, crews U.S. Steelmakers report strong third quarter; shipping still threatened	December 2002 MSC charter adds two vessels to AMO fleet Department of Defense: no reason to waive Jones Act Cargo float improves for fourth consecutive month 'SS Cornhusker State' receives 2002 Professional Ship Award
January 2003 Customs denies request for Jones Act waiver AMO in the Puerto Rico Towing and Barge Co. Fleet A good year for AMO, but one moment had special significance Bethlehem Steel mulls offer from ISG	February 2003 AMO jobs secure in sale of T-5 tanker fleet to MSC New jobs for AMO on the 'Tyco Dependable' MSP renewal, Jones Act are top issues for maritime in new Congress AMO retains contract on 'MV Richard Reiss'
March 2003 Renewal, expansion of Maritime Security Program would spur U.S. investment in commercial shipping No new funding for Title XI loan guarantees in 2003 'SS Northern Lights' tapped for 'Enduring Freedom' U.S. defense logistics pros make case for renewed MSP as war looms	April 2003 'Northern Lights' in 'Iraqi Freedom' Sealift Coalition calls for U.S. cargo preference compliance Membership is source of pride as AMO 'turns to' for sealift service Bethlehem Steel retirees lose health, life insurance
May 2003 Orca-class trailership delivered to TOTE for Jones Act service New funding for Title XI boosts U.S. shipbuilding prospects AMO played major role in sealift during'Operation Iraqi Freedom' May 1 vessel count shows improvement over 2002	June 2003 AMO fleet grows by four ships Measure to renew, expand MSP approved by House of Representatives House vote is only first step in effort to renew, expand U.S.-flag MSP Support for Jones Act, second large Soo lock top priorities for Lake Carriers
July 2003 New jobs for AMO on 'Virginian' New study confirms efficiency of Jones Act in important U.S.-Puerto Rico shipping markets House and Senate bills to renew, expand MSP are not far apart Total cargo movement improves slightly in May	August 2003 AMO, MMP reach cooperative agreement Plans administrators discuss rising health care costs Agreement between AMO, MM&P means new era of cooperation Interlake: a matter of rights and principle
September 2003 Maritime unions fight effort to re-flag tanker Interlake contract hits wages, benefits and security One man's silence says much about Interlake contract New study shows rapid rise in cost of health care	October 2003 New AMO jobs on U.S.-flagged car carrier Maritime labor backs measure to battle crew fatigue Second study projects big increases in health care cover costs Controversy surrounding Interlake pact not likely to ease soon
November 2003 'Freedom' under the U.S.-flag List does not acknowledge biggest player in Interlake controversy Persistent Jones Act issues are cause for political action Maritime unions oppose Rep. Case on Jones Act	December 2003 AMO is new member of SIUNA family Maritime Security Program will be renewed in FY 2006 SIUNA charter was only one event that made Nov. 7 memorable Benefit pitfalls could trip up Interlake fleet engineers and mates
January 2004 AMO members continue to support U.S. armed forces in post-war Iraq Jones Act remains at risk in trade agreement negotiations How do you spell 'relief?' No answers in new Interlake contract Decision to end tariffs on imported steel sparks criticism, new legislation	February 2004 AMO has major sealift role in 'Iraqi Freedom II' Merlin saves mariner after ship sinks in rough seas MARAD would see increase in funding under Bush's 2005 budget Facts stand in matter of Interlake and time off opportunities
March 2004 Study documents value of Ready Reserve Force Interlake Steamship: the issue that will not fade from view Charter from SIUNA means new security, opportunity for AMO AMO hosts maritime labor leaders	April 2004 AMO members fight fire aboard USNS Shughart Corporate hog farmers again challenge Jones Act Employers' conference is valued forum on matters of wide interest Early cargo figures show gains in U.S.-flag shipping
May 2004 Unions challenge Coast Guard on vague, hasty new standards for merchant mariner documents Unions fight effort to re-flag U.S. tanker Debate over Jones Act could flare up again in U.S., overseas Steel trade, Jones Act, Soo Lock top legislative priorities for Lake Carriers	June 2004 AMO jobs secure in Great Lakes Fleet sale New jobs for AMO aboard chemical carrier Charleston Security clearance backlog threatens seagoing jobs A 'surreal voyage' with Interlake Steamship
July 2004 Tax measure would assist U.S. vessel operators Dyn scores 'excellent' tech rating, but T-AGS charter goes to Horizon Charter award and Horizon advantage raise several questions Mixed signals for U.S. fleet as cargoes and imports increase	August 2004 Professional Ship Award presented to 'Flickertail State' officers and crew Exclusion of maritime sought for Panama trade deal Membership's professional excellence continues to boost AMO Interlake anniversary passes with sustained silence
September 2004 Charters Add 11 LMSRs To AMO Fleet Interocean Ugland Management to take over operation of five U.S.-flagged car carriers Members get top credit for short-notice activation of SL-7 vessels U.S.-flag cargo float hits high-water mark in July	October 2004 3PSC upheld as a small business Protest delays turnover of nine LMSRs to AMSEA U.S. security is paramount among issues arising on LMSR front Federal maritime initiatives could benefit Midwest
November 2004 Button, Lopez, Charlton load cargo for Iraq Keystone challenges LMSR charter award to 3PSC LLC LMSR issue grows more complicated with protests and delays Surge in iron ore cargoes drives September gains for U.S.-flagged Great Lakes fleet	December 2004 3PSC cleared to operate Gordon, Gilliland AMO members earn AOTOS awards U.S. citizen mariners are most reliable in emergency Cargo float continues to climb
January 2005 MSC directs AMSEA to prepare for management of 9 LMSRs Watkins prepares for 15th Iraqi Freedom supply run Jobs factor in all key issues for AMO in unpredictable New Year November cargo float shows sharp improvement	February 2005 New jobs for AMO in renewed, revised MSP MPF(E) ship Stockham aids damaged nuclear sub New ships and jobs for AMO: keeping MSP in clear perspective Strong rebound for U.S.-flag dry bulk fleet in 2004
March 2005 MV Jean Anne to operate between West Coast, Hawaii Turnover of 11 LMSRs continues Dyn Marine Services to operate MV Global Patriot H.R. 39 and the case for oil drilling in ANWR's coastal plain	April 2005 New jobs for AMO members as MV Jean Anne begins Jones Act service to Hawaiian Islands AMO mans USNS Shughart, first of nine LMSRs covered by MSC charter to AMSEA RFPs create complicated cycle of loss, gain for union memberships U.S. Steel Corp: trade laws must not be weakened
May 2005 Two more LMSRs turned over to AMSEA AMO members on American Tern, Paul Buck participate in Deep Freeze Membership of AMO eases turnover of LMSRs to AMSEA fleet Iron ore rebound fuels improvement in cargo float	June 2005 AMO prevails in grievance against Interlake Steamship Court says transfer of LMSRs can continue T-5 tankers, LMSR issues show charters can't be taken for granted Long-awaited determination backs facts in AMO's dispute with Interlake
July 2005 T-5 tanker charter remains with OSI under SBA ruling SafePort demonstrates security role for Ready Reserve Force crane ships AMO members get credit as union mans all nine LMSRs for AMSEA Testimony reveals extent of planning that led to Interlake pact	August 2005 Union leads in licensed reserve fleet jobs AMO members excel in weather emergency crewing of AMSEA LMSRs, Fast Sealift Ships Lawmakers back MSC's 'CIVMARS' in rewrite of DOD labor guides Vague reports confirmed by a top witness in Interlake arbitration
September 2005 AMO fast sealift jobs secure as Maersk Line lands charter Maritrans to expand fleet with three new coastal tugs Progress on political front must now be secured by strong VPAF AMO pressing for resolution of Zug Island shore leave controversy	October 2005 Three car carriers enter U.S. fleet under Maritime Security Program Pacific Gulf Marine operating second heavy-lift vessel in Maritime Security Program September a good month as five ships join deep-sea fleet roster New AMO jobs on Maritrans oil tanker
November 2005 Senate approves full funding for MSP MSC awards charter for trailership to TOTE AMO members and Plans staff pitch in to help with recovery from 'Wilma' U.S.-flag cargo totals decline slightly in September	December 2005 AMO will maintain jobs aboard Sea Venture AMO jobs secure as Maersk lands new ammo ship charter AMO members among heroes at sea in year of crisis and catastrophe Harry Crooks, director of STAR Toledo, retires
January 2006 Congress approves extended licenses, documents for mariners in storm-stricken states on Gulf Coast Harmful immigration, tax and shipping precedents cited in new objection to FEMA cruise ship contract Membership made AMO's significant gains possible in busy 2005 Controversial pact foresaw benefit cuts in one union's health plan	February 2006 Union mourns loss of Valour crewmembers AMO maintains jobs aboard three MPS vessels AMO files suit charging interference with its legitimate Interlake contract Case goes to the heart of the matter in Interlake pact controversy
March 2006 MV Jean Anne marks first year in Jones Act service as Pasha Hawaii seeks to build second ship in U.S. U.S. Shipping Partners orders two more ATBs Court blocks Defense Department's controversial National Security Personnel System work rules Lakes area membership meetings are traditional and informative	April 2006 Jones Act seems safe, but threats always possible Northern Lights confirmed Jones Act's military value Interlake saga in new twist as 'raid' dispute spreads to tug-barge unit Renewed political interest in port security hastens planning of Transportation Worker Identity Cards
May 2006 Legislation could avert RRF budget, fleet cuts Agreement may increase number of U.S.-built ships H.R.23-S.1272 would benefit heroic WWII U.S. merchant fleet veterans Adequate funding for Great Lakes dredging critical	June 2006 Mariners recognized for hurricane relief service American merchant mariners honored on National Maritime Day AMO endures turbulent ride on industry's endless cycle of gain, loss Oglebay sells six vessels to ASC; union's jobs safe in all departments
July 2006 More mariners honored for hurricane relief service MARAD briefs AMO, RTM STAR Center on new Mariner Outreach System AMO files comments on proposed rulemakings by Coast Guard and TSA on revised documentation AMO wins another round in Interlake contract dispute	August 2006 U.S. Shipping orders nine tankers from NASSCO AMO jobs secure on Pitsenbarger as MSC awards charter to Red River AMO jobs secure as Oglebay Norton sells last three ships Edward L. Ryerson returns to service
September 2006 USS fleet upgrade could go beyond new vessels President reaffirms support of Jones Act, fair trade AMO's Capt. Kelly Sweeney addresses Jones Act, short sea shipping in Pacific Maritime magazine AMO wins new round in contract interference case: Federal judge says suit over Interlake-MEBA agreement must be heard in state court	October 2006 AMO jobs secure in sale of Maritrans tanker and tug fleets to Overseas Shipholding Group Coast Guard seeks to change physical evaluation guidelines for merchant mariner documents and licenses House and Senate approve SAFE Port legislation Congressman Oberstar receives 'Iron Man' award
November 2006 Court rules for AMSEA in LMSR charter case Maritrans may refit two tankers with double hulls AMO gains under new contracts on Lakes Extension of deadline requested for first class pilots to file exam results	December 2006 Elected AMO national officers to begin new terms January 1, 2007 Dues will not increase in '07; AMO financially sound AMO prevails in Article XX complaint against MEBA AMO comments on draft NVIC for medical waivers

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