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IFSMA Newsletter #64, May 2023
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Wheelhouse Weekly, May 2, 2023
Volume 29… Number 18, May 2, 2023 STORIES COVERED In This Issue: “U.S. Wind Farms Should Employ U.S. Mariners,” Unions Tell Congress Unions Pledge To “Fight Like Hell for the Living” on Workers Memorial Day Iran Seizes Chevron-Chartered Tanker in Gulf of Oman Cargo Vessel Veers Miles Off Course and Strikes Wind Turbine Plus: May […]
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 […]