News & Announcements
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR ATC AND OSG MATES FIGHTING FOR A CONTRACT
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR ATC AND OSG MATES FIGHTING FOR A CONTRACT The NLRB victory for ATC and OSG Mates is being challenged in federal court by the companies, prolonging the delay toward a first contract. Mates across the fleet are continuing to organize and make clear that their vote must be respected. Members are […]
Wheelhouse Weekly, Sept. 29, 2026
Volume 32… Number 38, Sept. 29, 2026 STORIES COVERED In This Issue: AMMV Tells Congress: “Merchant Mariners Who Serve in Conflict Zones Should Be Designated as Veterans” Results of the IFSMA Survey on Bridge Alerts: “The IMO Should Review the ‘Nature and Cumulative Number’ of Bridge Alerts,” Ships’ Officers Say Sign Our Petition: Show Your […]
Survey Report from IFSMA
An article on the survey will be included in the September 29, 2026 edition of The Wheelhouse Weekly Please click here to view the Survey Report from the ISFMA. Key findings include: IMO Should Review “Nature and Cumulative Number” of Bridge Alerts More than a third of ships’ officers responding to a recent survey on […]
Wheelhouse Weekly, Sept. 22, 2026
Volume 32… Number 37, Sept. 22, 2026 STORIES COVERED In This Issue: MLL Fleet Renewal Begins USTRANSCOM Awards Sealift Charter Contract to Seven Companies Master of Tanzania-Flag Ship Killed in Russian Drone Attack ILWU Pickets Cruise Line in Seattle MARAD Issues New Advisory on Risk of Iranian Attacks Join the Campaign! Tell China to Free […]
Wheelhouse Weekly, Sept. 15, 2026
Volume 32… Number 36, Sept. 15, 2026 STORIES COVERED In This Issue: National Maritime Center Launches New Digital Credentialing System “Larger Ships a Growing Threat to Bridges,” Coast Guard Warns Houthis Seize More Territory in Fight to Control Bab al-Mandab Strait MARAD Accepts Delivery of TS Lone Star State Home Financing Benefits for Union Families […]
Wheelhouse Weekly, Sept. 8, 2026
Volume 32… Number 35, Sept. 8, 2026 STORIES COVERED In This Issue: Labor Day Message From Masters, Mates & Pilots Staten Island Ferry Crew Rescues Person in Distress From Waters Off Whitehall Chicago Fire Boat Responds When Heat Emergency Causes City Bridges to Get Stuck 2Alaska AFL-CIO Reaffirms Support for Jones Act How Can the […]