Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., announced Tuesday that his bill, the Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act passed out of Congress. “Throughout the Second World War, our armed forces relied on the Merchant Marine to ferry supplies, cargo and personnel into both theaters of operation, and they paid ... Read More

(Halter Supply Vessel 1980 ) boatjobsonly.com 2-26-2020 ~ ST Engineering Halter Marine and Offshore, Inc., is expanding in Pascagoula. The project is a $10 million corporate investment for the ship maintenance and repair company. It will create 100 jobs.

(USS Samuel Gompers AD-37) The US Navy currently has close to 9000 unfilled positions in the fleet.  This year the Navy is requesting $33.9 billion in funding for personnel next year, that's $2.1 billion more than the service requested this year. All enlisted sailors on active duty (and in any branch ... Read More

The following is a USCG advisory. 02-03-2020 WASHINGTON DC ) — This marine safety advisory is to ensure that mariners, marine employers, and sponsoring organizations are aware that some products marketed as hemp or cannabidiol (CBD) may contain enough tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to cause a positive drug test. In accordance with 46 CFR ... Read More

Check this amazing video out. Then keep in mind only 80 something ships are US flagged ships. It's clear the US Merchant fleet is in dire straits. America use to rule the seven seas. What happened MARAD? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtffmxJmehs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtffmxJmehs

The graveside burial for Gabe is tomorrow, Thursday, January 30th at 10 a.m. at Beth David Cemetery in Valley Stream, NY. Address: 300 Elmont Rd, Elmont, NY 11003. Long Island New York. If you live near this, please round up some merchant mariners and attend this man's service. https://vimeo.com/251508016?fbclid=IwAR346TufnoRKELJ1fK8vEigYFqpN9yUnTHbQ0RGRMQLbZY9Qyw2nqsur6oI

Viking Energy : Photo Eidesvik offshore Equinor has signed an agreement with Eidesvik Offshore for the modification of the Viking Energy supply vessel, to make it capable of covering long distances fuelled by carbon-free ammonia. The vessel will transport supplies to installations on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). Equinor has awarded Eidesvik ... Read More

Map Courtesy of the FAA. According to an FAA flight advisory GPS reception may be unavailable or unreliable over a large portion of the southeastern states and the Caribbean during offshore military exercises scheduled between January 16 and 24. Click here to review the FAA advisory https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2020/Jan/CSG4_20-01_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf

BREAKING NEWS: Passage of #S133: #WW2 Merchant Mariners Congressional Gold Medal Act is imminent. As of this morning, the tally of cosponsors reached 68, which exceeds the prerequisite number. It is now only a matter of time. Thank you to all who have contributed to seeing this bill pass! (In September, companion bill #HR550 passed the U.S. ... Read More