Membership Group Highlights
New SSG Michael H. Ollis
The first new vessel for cross-harbor service in 16 years was christened earlier this month. The Staten Island Ferry, SSG MICHAEL H. OLLIS is one of three new boats of this class to go into service. Touring the new vessel, from left to right: Ray Hennessey, Wendy Shepherd, Rich Russo, Frank Lamiquiz and Keith Poissant. […]
Good News From Lake Carriers Association
Some positive news from the Lake Carriers Association: Cleveland, OH – Shipments of iron ore from U.S. ports on the Great Lakes totaled 5.4 million tons in September, an increase of 38.8 percent compared to a year ago. Shipments were a near match to the month’s 5-year average. Year-to-date the iron ore trade stands at […]
MM&P Member Radio Interview
Thanks to the watchful eye of our friends at MITAGS, we noticed one of our members, Second Mate Madeleine Wolczko, recently sat down for a conversation with Captain Wubbold from Voice of Vashon’s From the Captain’s Chair. (Vashon Island’s own public radio and tv station.) Well done, Madeleine! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sXIsouLi-E&t=519s
Happy Labor Day from MM&P
For those of you who will start your weekend early, we send you wishes for a safe weekend ahead. Many thanks for a great working photo from our maritime labor union members: Grand River Navigation crew, taken earlier in 2021.
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 […]