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Coast Guard Requests Input on Development of U.S.-Flag Autonomous Vessels

Members may want to comment on the new Coast Guard Request for Information seeking input on the development of American-flagged autonomous commercial vessels.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for August 6, 2020

In this issue//Unions Ask MSC to Modify Gangway-Up Policy//M.E.B.A.’s Eric White is New ITF Inspector//ITF Hails Progress on Cruise Ship Mariner Repatriation, Warns of Challenges//Cruise Lines Further Extend Voluntary Suspension//TTD Petitions DOT for Facemask Policy on Public Transport//USNS NEWPORT is Latest EPF//FRC Set for September//Update Your Info with HQ//

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Unions Appeal for Consideration of CivMar Health in Restrictive MSC Gangways-Up Policy

M.E.B.A., MM&P and SIU are calling on the MSC Commander to iron out an MSC "Gangways-Up" order that is taking its toll on civilian mariners.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 30, 2020

In this issue//Crew Change Crisis is Unrelenting//Pandemic Affecting Mariner Health//Turbo Activations//COVID-19 Economic Relief Package//LEROY GRUMMAN Back at Sea//WOODY WILLIAMS Deployed//Jones Act Advantages for Hawaii//75th Anniversary of INDIANAPOLIS Sinking//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 23, 2020

In this issue//Task Force Faults Lack of Support for AMHS//MLA Statement on Support for Racial Justice/Efforts to Reduce CO2 Industry Emissions is Working//Smooth Switch to Cleaner Fuels//Vessel Attacks Have Increased, Says IMB//M.E.B.A. Mainstays Moving On//Update Your Info with HQ// MAHIMAHI Crew Clarified//Update Your Info//West Coast Halls Closed on Tuesday to Honor Harry Bridges//Register for Online August Membership Meetings//

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MLA Statement Addresses Labor's Support for Racial Equality

The Maritime Labor Alliance - a five-union coalition made up of the M.E.B.A. ARA, IBU, ILWU and the MM&P - recently issued a statement about labor support for racial justice...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 16, 2020

In this issue//Maritime Labor Calls for Government Support of Mariners//Nations at Maritime Summit Commit to Easing Crew Change Restrictions//House Funding Bill to Support MSP//MAHI MAHI Crew rescues Trimaran Crew//Credentials Committee Qualifies Nominees for M.E.B.A. Election//M.E.B.A. “Black-Out” Rules in Effect//Update Your Contact Info// Dues Must Be Current for Ballots to Count//

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Message to Mariners from U.S. Maritime Labor Unions

A joint statement penned by U.S. maritime labor unions (M.E.B.A., SUP, AMO, MM&P, MFOW & SIU) was issued this week regarding the safety of mariners during the ongoing pandemic.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 9, 2020

In this issue//MATSONIA Christened//CMA CGM “Simplifies” Network//Update on APL GULF EXPRESS Crew Change//NMC Working on Plan to Reopen RECs//WSF Push toward Greener Ferries//IMO Guidance for Seafarer Access to Onshore Medical Care//Update Your Contact Info//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for July 2, 2020

In this issue//M.E.B.A. Endorses Joe Biden for President//Updated COVID-19 Guidelines at M.E.B.A. Halls & Offices//Positive Cases on MLL Ship, Company Successfully Executes Protocols//Navigating Crew Rotation Challenges//CMES Reopens, Pares Down Schedule, Implements New Policies//Establishment of Tanker Security Fleet in House Bill//Update Your Info with HQ//Hall Closures for Independence Day, Bloody Thursday//

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