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CMTS COVID-19 Working Group Webinar - U.S. Merchant Mariners Mental Health Survey Results


    Monday, November 22, 2021 at 2:00-3:30 PM EST


    Opening Remarks

    • Ms. Lucinda Lessley - Chair, CMTS Coordinating Board; Acting Administrator , Maritime Administration

    • RADM John Mauger - Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, US Coast Guard

    Presenter:

    • Dr. Marissa Baker - Assistant Professor & Industrial Hygiene Program Director, Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington.

    Topics:

    • Present results of the “US Merchant Mariner Mental Health Needs Assessment during COVID-19” Survey


    ~ To Access the Webinar ~

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    Updated Notice to Mariners with International Voyages

      Effective 25 August 2021



      The COVID-19 pandemic continues to hamper Passport Services. To better serve mariners during this time we are updating our temporary provisions. These provisions are subject to change once operations are on a more normal footing.

      Instructions for Urgent Assistance with Applying for a Passport

      Qualifications

      Application and Mailing Instructions

      1. Applicants must submit the following:

      • DS-82 application completed, signed, and dated;

      • Passport photograph taken within the past six months;

      • Current passport;

      • Copy of Merchant Mariner Credential (MCC), front and back.

      • A check or money order in the amount of $187.56 made payable to U.S. Department of State. This amount includes the passport fee, expedite fee, and 1-2 day delivery fee (for information regarding passport fees, please visit travel.state.gov).

      • Letter from supervisor on company letterhead or your U.S. mariner’s union.

      2. The supervisor letter should include the following details:

      • Applicant’s full name;

      • Printed name and title of applicant’s supervisor or mariners’ union representative;

      • Supervisor’s or union representative’s signature; and

      • Date the letter was issued.

      3. Applications must be sent by traceable overnight delivery service to:

      El Paso Passport Agency

      303 N. Oregon St., Suite 700

      El Paso, TX 79901 Attention: Mariner Program


      Service Expectations

      Completed passports will be mailed using a 1-2 day delivery service. Please be sure the application includes a physical mailing address and not a P.O. Box.


      Every effort will be made to process the passport application in about one week of receipt. For instance, applications received on Monday may be completed and sent out by Friday of the same week.


      Requesting a Second Passport

      Mariners may wish to apply for a second limited validity passport (4 years). Second passports provide greater flexibility, particularly if mariners need to apply for visas when traveling domestically and overseas. For more information, please see:

      Below are the two options for applying for a second passport.


      Option 1: Requesting a Second Passport when Renewing a Passport

      To apply for a second passport, applicants must also include:

      • A second DS-82 application (with photograph) completed, signed, and dated;

      • Signed statement describing the need for a second passport. (This is required in addition to the company letter authorizing use of these special procedures); and

      • Include payment for both applications in a single check totaling $375.12. ($187.56 per application).

      Option 2: Requesting a Second Passport without Submitting a Current Valid Passport

      If mariners need to use their current (10-year) passport while applying for their second passport, they can apply at a passport acceptance facility using a DS-11 form. They can expect to receive the second passport within the expedited timeframe posted at travel.state.gov. To apply at a passport acceptance facility, applicants need:

      • Completed (not signed) DS-11 application;

      • Passport photograph;

      • Photocopy of their 10-year passport data page;

      • Signed statement of need for a second passport as outlined on our website;

      • Payment of $187.56 to the U.S. Department of State, which includes $60 for expedite service and the additional $17.56 for 1-2-day return delivery; and

      • Additional payment of $35 to the passport acceptance facility to execute the application.

      To locate the nearest passport acceptance facility, see https://iafdb.travel.state.gov. Please note that many passport acceptance facilities require customers to schedule an appointment ahead of their visit.

       
       
       

      Agenda Set for Annual Fall Event

        Updated: Sep 29, 2021


        How Green Energy and Technology can Improve Maritime Operations and Educate the Future Workforce

        September 13-15, 2021


        Monday September 13 09:00 am ET

        Welcome: Jayson Toth, SOCP President

        Keynote: Lucinda Lessley, Acting Maritime Administrator, MARAD

        Morning Panel | Monday September 13 10:00 to 11:30 am ET

        Topic: Workforce Development – Education and Technology Transformation for

        Mariner Training and Abilities

        Moderator: Dr. Shashi Kumar- MARAD

        Panelist: Mike Burns, Massachusetts Maritime Academy

        Panelist: Captain John Stauffer, Vice Chancellor, San Jacinto College

        Panelist: Captain Aaron Singh, NY Harbor School

        Panelist: Dave Abrams, Training Resource Maritime Institute

        Afternoon Panel | Monday September 13 2:30 to 4:00 pm ET

        Topic: Diversity, Social Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in the Maritime

        Community

        Moderator: Helen Brohl, U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System

        Panelist: Jeremy Hope, Masters, Mates & Pilots

        Panelist: Erica D'Eramo, Women Offshore

        Panelist: Captain Robert Cook, Organization of Black Maritime Graduates

        Panelist: Elizabeth Lee, University of Washington School of Law 1L

        Morning Panel | Tuesday September 14 10:00 to 11:30 am ET

        Topic: Emerging Technology

        Moderator: John Jorgensen, ABS

        Panelist: Dr. Gareth Burton, ABS

        Panelist: Captain David Moskoff, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

        Panelist: Captain Michael Campbell, Massachusetts Maritime Academy Training Ship

        Kennedy

        Panelist: Ziven Drake, NASCTF

        Afternoon Panel | Tuesday September 14 2:30 to 4:00 pm ET

        Topic: Green Energy – Alternative Fuels, Carbon Reduction, and Recycling

        Moderator: Jan Hagen Andersen, DNV

        Panelist: Daniel Yuska, MARAD

        Panelist: Jeff Andreini, Crowley

        Panelist: Lee Kindberg, Maersk

        Panelist: Eleanor Kirtley, Green Marine


        Wednesday September 15 10:00 to 12:00 pm ET

        SOCP Business Meeting



         
         
         
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