They attack us. They attack our programs. They attack our supporters. One thing we can say about our opponents: They never give up. Now, these so-called “free trade” groups are vowing to repeal the Jones Act before June 2020, its 100th anniversary. Their allies in government are fighting to circumvent the U.S.-flag cargo preference requirements […]

The campaign by Alaska’s Republican governor to defund and privatize the Alaska Marine Highway System will do irreparable harm to residents of coastal communities and to the state as a whole. The Maritime Alliance unions warn of the consequences of the plan—which is already being put into effect–in the November 2019 issue of their newsletter, […]

Captain William Boyce and the crew of the MV GREEN LAKE were honored by the U.S.-flag fleet and the Maritime Administration on Nov. 1 for their part in the grueling, day-long rescue of mariners who had been forced to abandon their vessel, the SINCERITY ACE, in the wake of a raging fire. During the Admiral […]

Former MM&P International Secretary-Treasurer Steven Werse has been inducted into SUNY Maritime College Heritage Hall for his professional achievements and outstanding support of the college. He received the honor on the occasion of the 40th reunion of his graduating class, the SUNY Maritime Class of ’79. “Steve has been a wonderful friend to the college […]

George A. Quick, vice president of the MM&P Pilot Membership Group and an international expert on maritime law, regulations and policy, is the recipient of the 2019 Safety at Sea Lifetime Achievement Award. The award honors individuals who, “over the course of their careers, have shown leadership in their area of expertise and made profound […]

MM&P, in conjunction with Dalhousie University, has completed a study that explores the complex problem of responsibility for shipboard safety. With modern technology, the burden of responsibility can, and must, extend to ship operators, ship owners, classification societies and flag states. To read the study, click here. To read the press release about the study, […]

In a short film that aired on ABC on July 9, MM&P member Dana Ryan, who is currently sailing as chief mate aboard the ST. LOUIS EXPRESS, talks about how a childhood affinity for boating led to her career as a professional mariner. “I grew up boating with my dad,” Ryan says. “I loved being […]

MM&P President Don Marcus addressed members of the Kings Point Class of 2019 at the USMMA commencement ceremony on June 15, congratulating them on their achievements and “for making the decision to enroll in the academy and become a part of our great industry.” In his remarks, Marcus, who graduated from Kings Point in 1979, […]