Congratulating U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA-2) on his receipt of the 2025 Salute to Congress Award from the International Propeller Club are American Maritime Officers National President Willie Barrere and Seafarers International Union Executive Vice President Augie Tellez. During...
Read MoreSTAR Center Thursday, May 22 11:30 A.M. STAR Center, Dania Beach, Florida United States Maritime Administration Thursday, May 22 DOT West Atrium 10 A.M – 11:30 A.M. Propeller Club, Port of Norfolk Thursday, May 22 5 P.M. – 8 P.M. The Harbor Club; 333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23...
Read MoreThe minutes for the regular monthly American Maritime Officers membership meeting held May 7 at AMO Headquarters have been posted in the member section of the AMO website, which is accessible to active AMO members and applicants. AMO members will need to click on the “MEMBER LOGINR...
Read MoreAt the annual Maritime Trades Department Executive Board meeting, U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) delivered a powerful message of support for the U.S. maritime industry, stressing the need for increased investment in both the sector and its workforce. Suozzi, whose district is home ...
Read MoreLabor and maritime industry leaders convened in Washington D.C. on May 7 with one overlaying message in mind: Now is the time for U.S. maritime to shine. Beginning with the unveiling of a new television ad campaign that will run nationally on many major networks, speakers at the annual Mari...
Read MoreCaptain Nick St. Jean and Chief Mate Jaime Torres star in a new maritime ad campaign. A video advertisement starring American Maritime Officers Captain Nicholas St. Jean is poised to hit the airwaves this week as the U.S. maritime industry continues its push to promote the vital importance...
Read MoreThis week at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Midshipmen from the class of 2025 met with AMO National Vice President for Government Relations Christian Spain, Assistant Vice President for Government Relations Alaina Basciano and East Coast Representative Marissa Cap to discuss employment ...
Read MoreThe March-April edition of American Maritime Officer is available in the News and Bulletins section of this website. ...
Read MoreTexas A&M Maritime Academy Superintendent RADM Michael Fossum and AMO National President Willie Barrere joined Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) in celebrating the re-introduction of the SHIPS for America Act on April 30. Sen. Kelly, Sen. Young, Rep. Garamendi, Rep. Kelly Introduce SHIPS for A...
Read MoreCrowley, through a joint venture with ESVAGT, a European leader in maritime wind farm services, is building a U.S. flagged Service Operations Vessel (SOV), bringing new jobs in a new market for members of American Maritime Officers. The SOV will serve the emerging offshore wind farm market...
Read MoreSecond Mate Brennan Shute accepted the HERO award on behalf of the M/V El Coquí crew from the AWO. The crew of the Crowley containership M/V El Coquí recently was recognized by American Waterways Operators (AWO), receiving the Honor & Excellence in Rescue Operations (HERO) Award for ...
Read MoreSchuyler Line is bringing the new mid-range tanker SL Hawaii into the U.S. flag registry – signaling more jobs for members of American Maritime Officers. The SL Hawaii will serve in the international trade and be a part of the Tanker Security Program, a group of tankers that can be ca...
Read MoreThe Engineering Candidate Hawsepipe (TECH) Program is a comprehensive training program for those who want to pursue a career as a seagoing marine engineering officer onboard vessels operated under contract with American Maritime Officers. The deadline for applications for the next TECH Prog...
Read MoreMarissa Cap American Maritime Officers is proud to announce the hiring of Marissa Cap as the new East Coast Boarding Representative. Cap, a graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy, has sailed with AMO since 2012, primarily in the U.S. flagged tanker fleet. Her most recent stint was as C...
Read MoreThe minutes for the regular monthly American Maritime Officers membership meeting held April 2 at AMO Headquarters have been posted in the member section of the AMO website, which is accessible to active AMO members and applicants. AMO members will need to click on the “MEMBER LOGIN&#...
Read MoreThe following press release was issued by the National Maritime Center on April 14. On April 12, 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard’s online public access portal, Homeport, was taken offline permanently. Listed below are the primary mariner credentialing services affected by this change and t...
Read MoreAMO officers onboard the USNS Wheeler participating in an informational meeting in March in Seattle, Wash. included Third Mate Slade McPherson, Third Mate Philip Panzera, Third Mate Tim Van Weezel, Second Mate (Dynamic Positioning Officer) Glenn Macario, Captain Douglas Garee, First Assist...
Read MoreThe day of March 10, 2025 began poorly, but it ended gloriously for the crew of the tanker Stena Immaculate. The Immaculate was struck while at anchor by another vessel, the M/V Solong. The crew of the Immaculate responded valiantly, professionally and bravely, said Captain Thomas M. Leaf....
Read MoreThe following is excerpted from an executive order signed by President Trump on April 9. The full text of the executive order is available on the AMO website. EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – RESTORING AMERICA’S MARITIME DOMINANCE By the authorit...
Read MoreIn a letter dated April 7, more than 90 companies and organizations – including American seagoing labor unions, farming and agriculture interests and ground transportation operations – requested full support from Congress for vital U.S. food-aid programs. The letter, to which Am...
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