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USCG Bulletin: Cyber Adversaries Targeting Commercial Vessels

The Coast Guard issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin to inform the maritime industry of recent email phishing and malware intrusion attempts targeting commercial vessels

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 24, 2019

In this issue//WSF Member & Applicants Survey Concludes//Industry Saluted at National Maritime Day Observance//Debut of Book Detailing Murmansk Run Mission//New Florida Memorial Honors Merchant Marine//1980 Rescue by M.E.B.A. LNG Vessel Crew Recounted in New Documentary//IMO Issues Additional 2020 Sulfur Implementation Guidance//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 17, 2019

In this issue//MSP Budget Cliff Fix Proposed, Move to Extend Program//Ex-Im Bank Fully Operational, Knives Sharpening for Reauthorization Fight//U.S. Shipping Put on Alert in Middle East Hotspots//Tanker Sabotage Heightens Alert//Democratic Bills would Counteract Right-to-Work//Keel Laid for First Ship in MSC Fleet Oiler Program/Last Week for WSF Member, Applicant Survey Response//Make Sure Your E-Mail Address is on File//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 9, 2019

In this issue//Negotiations Commence with Liberty Maritime, Rank & File Requested//Rank & File Requested for Pasha Reopener Talks//MarAd Tri-Partite Meetings Continue//Two More Weeks for WSF Survey Responses//Memorial Service for Former IBU Leader//MLA Statement on Automation//T&I Chairman Updates Industry in Propeller Club Chat//M.E.B.A. Norfolk Welcomes New Maritime Friendly Lawmaker//NMC Mitigation Efforts for Mariners//Eastern Med GPS Interference Continues//Update your Email Address!//

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New NMC Update Stemming from Partial Government Shutdown

Due to a continued backlog of credential applications and increased net processing time of both mariner credential applications and medical certificate applications caused by the lapse in appropriations and shutdown...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for May 2, 2019

In this issue//Jones Act Waiver Won’t Be Issued Following High-Level Meeting//Rep. Cedric Richmond Saluted//Friends of Seafarers Inducted at SIH Event//ITF Decries Confined Space Incidents//WSF Members, Applicants Survey Reminder//Labor Hails Progress on Infrastructure Package//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 25, 2019

In this issue//Trump Considers Puerto Rico Jones Act Waiver//Support the Jones Act!//Tentative Contract for Stop & Shop Workers//Survey Links Sent to M.E.B.A. WSF Members & Applicants//Make Sure Your E-Mail Address is on File//Indictments Over Oil Record Book Falsification on Flag-of-Convenience Vessel//Recapitalization of Coast Guard Icebreaker Fleet//Use M.E.B.A. Payment Portal to Iron Out LWOP & Vacation Dues Lapses//

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 18, 2019

In this issue//Survey for M.E.B.A. Members & Applicants Sailing for WSF Starts Monday//Stop & Shop Workers Looking for a Fair Deal//FRC Completes Review, Forwards Report//CG Marine Safety Alert on Confined Spaces//Make Sure Your E-Mail Address is on File//NMC Needs Mariner Assistance Reviewing Exam Questions//Marijuana Still Forbidden for Mariners//Check Your Return-to-Work Date//Dues, Service Charges During Job Call// Halls Closed for Good Friday//

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USCG Alert - Confined Spaces: Silent & Invisible Killers

Despite decades of work to improve confined space entry by maritime safety organizations, training institutions, and vessel owners/operators, the risks have not been eliminated...

M.E.B.A. Telex Times for April 11, 2019

In this issue//Interlake Announces Construction of New Ship//Full MSP Funding has Strong Congressional Support//FRC Elected for Annual Review//MOKU PAHU Ends Run, May Head to Scrapyard//Latest Piracy Report//Ports Seek Funding Solution//Sign Up for Vacation Plan Direct Deposit//

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