03 Jun

Maersk Alabama captain Phillips to receive Courage at Sea Award

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News
The following is the text of a press release issued by Seamen's Church Institute:   (NEW YORK) -- On Thursday, June 11, 2009, the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI), North America’s largest maritime service organization, will honor outstanding achievements made in the maritime workplace, including the heroism of Captain Richard Phillips. Phillips made world headlines recently when his ship was captured…
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02 Jun

Commissioners reject 6 percent pay raise for Puget Sound Pilots

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News
(SEATTLE) -- The Washington Board of Pilotage Commissioners has rejected a rate increase request from the Puget Sound Pilots for the first time in five years, the Puget Sound Business Journal newspaper reported. The pilots had asked for a 6 percent raise. The commissioners said no, citing financial conditions and sacrifices endured by other mariners and port customers.   Click here…
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01 Jun

Hawaii Superferry files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News
(WILMINGTON, De.) -- The operator of Hawaii Superferry has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Bloomberg News reported. HSF Holding Inc. says it plans to shut its business completely and liquidate its assets. A Hawaii state court ruled earlier this year that the interisland ferry couldn't operate under a special state law that exampted it from the normal environmental impact assessment.    Click here to…
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