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17 May

Phillips named MarAd’s first female administrator

Rich MillerMaritime NewsLicensing and training

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Monday that retired Rear Adm. Ann Phillips has been confirmed and sworn in as the 20th administrator of the Maritime Administration (MarAd). Nominated by President Biden on Oct. 21, Phillips was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 10. She is the first woman to lead MarAd as administrator. “From her…

17 May

Seafarers win right to mandatory internet access

Rich MillerMaritime NewsLicensing and training, shipping

(LONDON) — Seafarers’ groups have won the right to mandatory social connectivity for crews – including internet access – in updates to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), but are disappointed that shipowners and governments may seek to charge for it, according to the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). The MLC is an international treaty designed to protect seafarers’ rights…

29 Apr

Seafarer job satisfaction hits eight-year low

Rich MillerMaritime NewsLicensing and training

(LONDON) — The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, published Thursday by The Mission to Seafarers, reveals the lowest levels of seafarer satisfaction in the past eight years, with the measure of overall happiness decreasing from 6.41 to 5.85 and levels dropping across all categories. The survey, undertaken with the support of the Standard Club, reports on the first quarter of…

19 Apr

SAFETY ALERT: Verify pilot ladder handholds

Rich MillerMaritime NewsLicensing and training

19 Apr

Philly Shipyard confirms award for fifth NSMV

Rich MillerMaritime News, ShipbuildingLicensing and training, shipbuilding

(PHILADELPHIA) — Philly Shipyard on Sunday announced the authorization by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MarAd) and subsequent order from TOTE Services for the construction of one additional national security multi-mission vessel (NSMV). The authorization marks the fifth and final NSMV in the training ship series. This modern vessel will replace the aging training vessel at California State…

31 Jan

USMMA alumni: Sea Year safety reforms have ‘gone nowhere’

Rich MillerMaritime NewsLicensing and training

The following is text of a letter from Capt. James F. Tobin, president and CEO of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (AAF): (KINGS POINT, N.Y.) — The USMMA Alumni Association and Foundation is committed to serving and assisting the academy and midshipmen, and we are grateful to all of you for your continued support. We have…