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KUDOS TO MM&P MEMBERS AT STATUE CITY CRUISES FOR RESCUE OF JET SKIER
The crew of MISS FREEDOM, a tour boat operated by Statue City Cruises, rescued a woman who had been thrown from her jet ski into the Hudson River and was being pulled along by the current on the morning of June 21. Port Captain Matt Gill, of Hornblower/City Experiences, which owns Statue Cruises, said the […]
Read moreWheelhouse Weekly, July 13, 2021
Volume 27… Number 28… July 13, 2021 STORIES COVERED In This Issue: Funding for Maritime Programs Advances in Congress Administration Says Globalization of Shipping Has Led to Higher Prices—World Shipping Council Disagrees Kudos to MM&P Members at Statue City Cruises for Rescue of Jet Skier REC New York Temporarily Closed for Renovation Also: ITF Wins […]
Read moreWheelhouse Weekly, July 6, 2021
Volume 27… Number 27… July 6, 2021 STORIES COVERED In This Issue: Global Minimum Tax Could Level the Playing Field—But Shipping Looks Likely To Be Excluded New Restrictions Worsen Crew Change Crisis Hapag-Lloyd Begins Replacing Express-Class Fleet House of Representatives Passes the INVEST Act, Which Would Boost Ferry Funding AFL-CIO President: “Supreme Court Voting Decision […]
Read moreWheelhouse Weekly, June 29, 2021
Volume 27… Number 26… June 29, 2021 STORIES COVERED In This Issue: In AFL-CIO Interview, MM&P President Describes Battle to Protect Jobs, Working Conditions “Increase Ferry Funding, Pass the Infrastructure Bill,” MM&P Reps Tell Congress President Biden Nominates Union-Side Attorney David Prouty to the NLRB Unemployed Australian Mariners Call on Politicians To Replace Their Outsourced […]
Read moreWheelhouse Weekly, June 22, 2021
Volume 27… Number 25… June 22, 2021 STORIES COVERED In This Issue: Pope Francis Endorses Unions and Collective Bargaining at International Summit “Masks No Longer Required Outdoors,” Coast Guard Says The Master, Mate & Pilot Now Online Autonomous Vessel Abandons Atlantic Crossing After Malfunction Important: Attention MM&P Health & Benefit Plan Participants and Dependents Plus: […]
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AFL-CIO DISPATCH INTERVIEW WITH MM&P PRESIDENT
The AFL-CIO, in a regular feature of the Dispatch newsletter, conducted a short labor leader interview with MM&P President Don Marcus, where they asked three questions. Please click the link below to read Don’s responses to questions about a recent organizing campaign, MM&P’s highest priorities, and shares inspiration for those involved in the labor movement. 3 […]
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2021 SUMMER MM&P MAGAZINE – UPDATED JUNE 21
Download current issue: 2021 SUMMER EDITION The Master, Mate & Pilot is published by the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P). The articles in the magazine are copyrighted by MM&P. For reprint permission, contact the MM&P Communications Office: communications@bridgedeck.org.
Read moreWheelhouse Weekly, June 15, 2021
Volume 27… Number 24… June 15, 2021 STORIES COVERED In This Issue: Fighting High Winds and Rough Seas, Crew of USNS PATUXENT Saves 15 in Gulf of Aden White House Cites Importance of Jones Act and Cargo Preference in “Buy America” Guidelines Captain of Ship That Burned and Sank Off Sri Lanka Is Free on […]
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FAMILY OF PILOT TIM MURRAY CREATES HAT IN HIS HONOR
Family and friends of Captain Tim Murray are reaching out to the MM&P community with this message. “Tim Murray was a great pilot, incredible husband, devoted father, and awesome friend. He had a heart of gold, and his tragic death at sea has left an immense hole in many lives.” “Tim was very rarely seen […]
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