Marine Firemen's Union

Pacific Coast Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association. Founded 1883 in San Francisco by engine room workers on coal-burning steamships.

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Liz Shuler reelected as President of the AFL-CIO.

[TTD | America's Transportation Unions @TTDAFLCIO]

American mariners operating in the Persian Gulf & throughout the Middle East deserve the strongest possible protection as they carry out missions vital to our nation’s economic & strategic interests.

Read the joint statement from U.S. maritime unions:

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In September, USNS Red Cloud entered the Port of Gdynia, Poland. The vessel docked at the Helski I Quay to pick up military equipment from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, Devil Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army, from Fort Stewart, Georgia.

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[U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command @MSCSealift]

This week’s “Ship in the Spotlight,” is @mscsealift chartered Motor Vessel Cape Henry. The crew worked with soldiers from 8th Theater Sustainment Command and 599th Transportation Brigade to offload military vehicles and equipment as part of exercise Talisman Sabre 25.

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MFOW members aboard USNS Watkins in Panama Canal.

[U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command @MSCSealift]

This week’s @mscsealift “Ship in the Spotlight,” is USNS Sisler (T-AKR 311). The maritime pre-positioning ship was in the Philippines conducted Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore in support of exercise Balikatan 2025 this month. #WeAreMSC #MSCDelivers #UnitedWeSail

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The crew of the large, medium-speed roll-on/roll off vessel, USNS Dahl recently joined with the U.S. Marine Corps, 3rd Marine Logistics Group and the Republic of Korea Marine Corps and conducted a Maritime Prepositioning Force offload at Chinhae Naval Base in the ROK.

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MFOW and MEBA members finishing up bunkering operations aboard the MV RJ Pfeiffer in Tacoma.

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The MFOW participated in career fairs at Damien Memorial High School in Honolulu and Kea'au High School on the Big Island.

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Hawaii State AFL-CIO affiliate unions at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in Waikiki.

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2025 State of the Port Feature: First-Person POV of Port Terminals https://t.co/yhlmHkm3lU via @YouTube

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The crew aboard APL's newest US-flag vessel - MV President LB Johnson.

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Potential ILA Strike

There is a strong possibility that the International Longshoremen’s Association will go on strike beginning Tuesday, October 1. The MFOW of course will honor the job action and will not cross any ILA picket lines, and we stand in solidarity with the ILA.

[Patriot Maritime @PatriotShipOps]

Patriot Maritime was awarded a contract for operation and maintenance of two government-owned Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-On/Roll-Off vessels for Military Sealift Command, USNS Seay and USNS Pililaau pictured here.

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[Hawaii EMA @Hawaii_EMA]

Matson sailed the barge Columbia from Honolulu yesterday to transport emergency response equipment and supplies to Maui for FEMA and the Hawaii Food Industry Association.

Photo credit: Matson

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[USTRANSCOM @US_TRANSCOM]

👀 @USMC Marines conduct a Maritime Prepositioning Force offload of USNS Dahl (T-AKR-312) in preparation for Balikatan 23 in the Port of Subic Bay, Philippines. USTRANSCOM projects and sustains the Joint Force. #TogetherWeDeliver

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[USTRANSCOM @US_TRANSCOM]

#DYK, the M/V Cape Henry is a roll-on/roll off (RO/RO) ship that is part of the Ready Reserve Force, a subset of ships within @DOTMARAD's National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) ready to support the rapid worldwide deployment of U.S. military forces. #TogetherWeDeliver

[APL @APLShipping]

Today is a big day! American President Lines celebrates its 175 years of service. We'll let you discover their new anniversary logo 👇 Thank you to all the APL employees and customers for their commitment and for continuing this great adventure. #APL175

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@USArmy soldiers load the MV Cape Henry for Pacific Pathways at the Port of Tacoma, Wash. Our network of key nodes around the globe is essential to provide options and resiliency for the rapid deployment of the joint force.#TogetherWeDeliver

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