Seafarers International Union of North America

Snapshots (and a menu) from the Independence Day feast aboard the USNS Red Cloud (Patriot). The smaller of the posed group photos includes (from left) Chief Cook Robert Greenwood, Recertified Steward Dennis Dizon, and SA Ebrahim Al Saqladis. #1u #SIU #Seafarers #MyMaritimeCareer

Many thanks to Recertified Bosun Ritche Acuman for this photo from the USNS Algol (Ocean Duchess) – and for the IDs! Pictured up top, from left, are AB Johncarlo Garibaldi, AB Jeremy Smoot, SA Jaylin Griffin, SA Mohsen Abdullah, Oiler Jovita Carino, OS Salih Abdelrahim, 3M Ben Rush, AB Ibrahim Abubaker, OS Shamar Rhoden and QMED DW Jared Johnson. On the stairs, from top to bottom: AB Andre Nero, AB Edward Copeland. On the lower deck, from left: 3AE Edward Jones, CC Keyanna Williams, Chief Steward Kim Holliman, 2AE John Melcher, QMED Kevin Brown, Captain Raymond Davis, Chief Engineer Matt Kwiatkowski, 1AE Josh Davenport, 2AE Marcelino Cayabyab, 3AE Edward Thompson, Wiper Jameshia Roache, QMED DW Alex Canada, GUDE Rodolfo Ludovice, 3M Gavino Octaviano, Recertified Bosun Ritche Acuman and 2M Jessica Kanehl. Photo was taken recently in Beaumont, Texas. #1u #SIU #Seafarers #MyMaritimeCareer

For those who haven’t heard, we report with heavy hearts that SIU Patrolman Jesse Sunga Jr. passed away last week, at age 36. Although the cause of death is unknown, all indications are that Jesse passed away peacefully, in his sleep. We’re light on details at this point but are planning to include a more complete remembrance in the August Log. #1u #SIU #Seafarers #Love #Respect #RestInPeace

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SIU Norfolk Port Agent Mario Torrey (left) and ITF Inspector Barbara Shipley (right) congratulate Capt. Peggy Britton on becoming the commander of Coast Guard Sector Virginia. The change-of-command ceremony took place last month in Portsmouth, Virginia. #1u #SIU #Seafarers #MyMaritimeCareer

Safety Director Ricky Rivera recently conducted a safety meeting with members aboard the Taino (Intrepid Personnel and Provisioning) in San Juan. Pictured after the meeting (and showing their respective books as an indication of eagerness to participate in the upcoming union election) are (from left) ABM Erick Toledo, ABM Victor Cortes, Bosun Joel Gonzalez, Rivera, Electrician Carlos Parrilla, Chief Cook Jonathan Perez, and Steward/Baker Jacob Parrilla. #1u #SIU #Seafarers #MyMaritimeCareer

This Seafaring Selfie proves that what goes around, comes around. Recertified Bosun James Blitch (right) was Bosun Kyle Silva’s (left) bosun on the Horizon Producer. Now, James came out of retirement to sail with Bosun Silva as his AB aboard the Maersk Kansas. #1u #SIU #Seafarers #MyMaritimeCareer

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day. (Photo from USNS Algol/Ocean Duchess) #1u #IndependenceDay2024 #July4 #SIU #Seafarers #MyMaritimeCareer

SIU member Raul Colon (center) is pictured at the San Juan hall with SIU Asst. VP Amancio Crespo (left) and Safety Director Ricky Rivera. Raul has been sailing as an AB but is now certified to sail as a bosun. #1u #SIU #Seafarers #MyMaritimeCareer

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