News & Announcements

Crew of GRN’s H LEE WHITE
Great Lakes & Gulf Region VP Tom Bell shared this crew photo from his recent visit to the H. Lee White in Erie, PA. Left to right: Tristan Nelson, Conveyorman, Terrance Drayton, Assistant Conveyorman, and Nathaniel Allen, Assistant Conveyorman.

Hugh Mulzac Featured on Smithsonian Channel
Hugh Mulzac, a World War II hero and the first Black American to sail as master of an American Merchant Marine ship in modern times, is recognized in the Smithsonian Channel clip linked below, which is part of a combat ship series recently broadcast. While the Smithsonian Channel requires a subscription, there is an option […]

GRN’s ATB VICTORY/MAUMEE Crew
Great Lakes & Gulf Region VP Tom Bell visited the ATB VICTORY/MAUMEE of Grand River Navigation in Ashtabula, Ohio in early April. From L-R: Andre’ Willard-2M, Blaine Smith-Bosun, Ryan Taylor-1M, Joshua Davis-Assistant Conveyorman, Tyler Savant- Conveyorman, Danaryl Nealy-OS. Bottom: Layne Doyle-OS.

Wheelhouse Weekly, April 5, 2023
Volume 29… Number 14, April 4, 2023 STORIES COVERED In This Issue: U.S.-Flag Fleet Goes to Congress to Advocate for American Ships and Crews Mariner Shortfall “Incredibly Alarming,” House Readiness Subcommittee Chair Says Pirates Kidnap Six Members of the Crew of Hijacked Danish Tanker Attention All Mariners: Well-Paying Jobs Offering Permanent Employment Are Available With […]

Wheelhouse Weekly, March 28, 2023
Volume 29… Number 13, March 28, 2023 STORIES COVERED In This Issue: Pirates Attack Danish Ship in Gulf of Guinea; Crew Takes Refuge in Safe Room MM&P and MIRAID Join Broad Coalition Asking Congress To Boost Food Aid Funding Unions That Represent Maersk Employees Voice Issues of Concern at Annual Meeting Maritime Labor Alliance Unions […]

Wheelhouse Weekly, March 21, 2023
Volume 29… Number 12, March 21, 2023 STORIES COVERED In This Issue: The Master, Mate & Pilot Is Now Online Matson to Convert KAIMANA HILA to LNG in 2024 MSC Accepts Delivery of Sixth Expeditionary Mobile Base Platform ITF Launches Wave of Inspections Targeting Substandard Ships in the Mediterranean National Maritime Center Notice on Credentials […]