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AMO, MMP, MEBA really what is the difference these days?

Where is the SS Independance? Heard she was in the Med??

Matson, APL, & Ports of America all in Arizona now. Interesting or a problem with Maritme related companies being close to the warterfront?

Did the Hawaiian Super Ferry Huakai make it to Norfolk yet?

Just joined a twibe. Visit http://twibes.com/MerchantMariners to join

So how are those TWIC readers coming?

Do we really need a radio operator union still in the US Merchant Marine? Doesnt GMDSS make everyone a RO now? Why is the ARA still exisit?

To generate additional revenue, couldnt one sell advertising space on the sides of a container?

Why does MarAd allow for the scrapping of viabable Jones Act Trade vessels? Couldnt these ships be used for SSS?

I recommend that everyone who hasnt already read "Two Years Before the Mast." by Richard Henry Dana, Jr.

Should KP Graduates get waiver for sailing on foreign flagged vessels?

When will the SUP & MFOW be asbored by the SIU?

MEBA TELEX TIMES> mebaunion.org/2011_TELEX_TIM…

Strong team and individual performances make DOT a real leader in serving the American people bit.ly/w4h0rR

LaHood Leaving Transportation Secretary Post After One Term shar.es/bDUSc

When is American Feeder Lines gonna get going? american-feeder-lines.com

Another rumor heard at the hall is that MEBA is upset with some company called Alaris or Armada.

Rumor has it that Frank Angelicci has left AML and went back to work for Patriot.