by Klaus Luhta | Oct 15, 2013 | maritime news, maritime piracy, maritime politics
In 2009 Captain Richard Phillips, a long-time Masters, Mates, & Pilots member, fought for his life against Somali pirates for five days off the coast of Somalia. Captain Phillips and his crew aboard the Maersk Alabama survived the hijacking ordeal and the pirates...
by Klaus Luhta | Feb 11, 2013 | maritime news, maritime politics
On February 7, 2013, Congressmen Cedric Richmond (D-LA) and Michael Grimm (R-NY) announced the formation of a Congressional Maritime Caucus. The caucus will give every member of Congress an opportunity to better understand the crucial role that the U.S.-flag maritime...