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Productive 112th National M.E.B.A. Convention

Elected Delegates gathered at the Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering School on March 20th to conduct M.E.B.A.’s 112th National Convention and fulfill the Union’s constitutional requirements.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 23, 2017

In this issue//Successful Organizing Effort with TAL//Chevron Members Ratify New Contract//Productive National M.E.B.A. Convention//M.E.B.A. Inland Groups to Meet at CMES in June//Credential Application Drug Testing//March Madness Munchies//Iranian Threats to Navigation//Houston Ship Channel: Small Fish, Big Trouble//

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Houston Ship Channel: Small Fish, Big Trouble

Record-sized schools of menhaden, krill and other finger fish are teeming in the Houston Ship Channel and could cause a serious accident, authorities warn...

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Drug Testing Options for Mariner Credential Applications

All applicants for original issuance or renewal of a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and applicants seeking certain raises in grade or new endorsements must provide evidence of having passed a chemical test for dangerous drugs or meet federal requirements for an exemption from testing.

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The Finest Hours: Film Tells Tale of Storm-Torn T-2 Tankers

Fall 2015 M.O. article about the true story behind a recent film about a horrific storm in 1952 that tore a pair of tankers in half. Only brilliant seamanship coupled with one of the most hallowed small boat rescues in Coast Guard history prevented all hands from taking residence in Davy Jones locker.

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 16, 2017

In this issue//Budget Blueprint Released//TTD Executive Committee Meeting//National M.E.B.A. Convention on Monday//Upcoming AMMV Conference//Expiration of Special Early Returns//Teddy Gleason Day Tomorrow//Reminder for Govt. Fleet on VPDSD//

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New U.S.-Flag Ship Celebrated at Beaumont Ceremony

DOT Secretary Elaine Chao and others welcomed the newest entrant into the Maritime Security Program as the LIBERTY PASSION staged a naming ceremony in Beaumont, TX

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 9, 2017

In this issue//Chao at LIBERTY PASSION Ceremony//Strengthening Merchant Marine would Help Deliver on Promises//Maersk Ship Swap-Out to Lower Fleet Age//CIVMARS Part of Navy Mission//Potential Coast Guard Cuts Cause Friction//Stationary Engineer Positions//Deep Discounts on AT&T Unlimited Plan//Update your MMC/STCW Expiration Date(s)//St. Patty’s Day, the Union Way//Retired WSF Ferries Head Toward New Lives//

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Turn Back the Chronometer! M.E.B.A. Rituals

There weren't black masses and incantations, but there were some pretty nutty rituals "back in the day" for formal M.E.B.A. gatherings...

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M.E.B.A. Telex Times for March 2, 2017

In this issue//Maritime Industry Sail-In//Rep. Garamendi’s Energizing American Maritime Act//MLA & MOLA Meetings//Huge Response for Cadet Internship Program//Early Start for Great Lakes Shipping//LCA Lists Critical Issues on Lakes//Chao to Attend LIBERTY PASSION Naming Ceremony//ITF Women’s Day//Get Your Docs in Order for Hall Visits//

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