The problem of piracy was once again discussed on Capitol Hill
in a hearing that featured the testimony of M.E.B.A.
Secretary-Treasurer Bill Van Loo.
Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) chaired the Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation Subcommittee hearing on May 20, 2009
that delved into “Piracy Against U.S.-Flagged Vessels: Lessons
Learned.” Chairman Cummings’ Subcommittee is part of the House
Transportation & Infrastructure Committee.
To view Secretary-Treasurer Van Loo’s oral testimony delivered
before the committee
click here.
To view the testimony submitted for the record by M.E.B.A.,
MM&P, SIU and AMO
click here.
You can watch the webcast of the hearing and view additional
testimony by following this link:
http://transportation.house.gov/hearings/hearingDetail.aspx?newsid=893
