Merchant marine - Professional Mariner

01 Nov

Captain accused of drugging, assaulting cadets surrenders license

Maritime NewsCoast Guard, John Merrone, Liberty Glory, Liberty Maritime, Merchant marine, merchant mariner credential

By Casey Conley The captain of an oceangoing ship accused of drugging two female cadets in his stateroom while underway in the Atlantic Ocean and then raping one of them has surrendered his license. John C. Merrone, 50, is accused of drugging the two female U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) cadets several years ago. Documents released by the U.S. Coast…

18 May

World War II merchant mariners receive Congressional Gold Medal

Maritime NewsMerchant marine

(WASHINGTON) — The American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV) on Wednesday commended the 10 veterans of the U.S. merchant marine awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their service during World War II. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Congress. The veterans received the Congressional Gold Medal at the U.S. Capitol on behalf of the approximately…