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NOT PART OF THE PROBLEM"

History

     The National Mariners Association was established on April 1, 1999 by the AFL-CIO and four major maritime unions as the non-profit Gulf Coast Mariners Association (GCMA) and not as a labor union. 

    On June 30, 2003, the maritime unions that assisted us to form and to represent "lower-level"/"limited tonnage" merchant mariners on workplace issues withdrew from the Gulf Coast area leaving us as an independent Association supported by our members dues and donations.  Our annual membership dues are $36.00.

     On January 1, 2008, the Association changed its name to the National Mariners Association to more accurately define the scope of our activities as national rather than regional. Full Story

 

        NMA Alerts

Reporting Suspected Terrorist Activities

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TERRORIST OPERATIONS

 

   Since September 11, 2001, Americans have been increasingly aware of the threat from terrorist activities. The threat includes any boat, ship, or facility in The Gulf Of Mexico and highlights the need for all Americans to be aware of their surroundings and to report anything that appears to be unusual or out-of-place. This document provides guidance regarding the proper authority to report observations of suspicious activities.

 

PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLIC AWARENESS

 

     All personnel (recreational and commercial fishermen, licensed merchant mariners, offshore oil and gas industry personnel and helicopter pilots and passengers) can help protect U.S. resources in The Gulf Of Mexico. By being observant and reporting suspicious or unusual activity to proper authorities, you can greatly increase the effectiveness of our law enforcement agencies. When in doubt, make the report. If it is something that looks out-of-place to you,  then it is worthy of evaluation by proper authorities.

 

COMMUNICATION TO THE PROPER AUTHORITY

 

The proper authority to receive reports of suspicious/unusual or potential terrorist activity in The Gulf Of Mexico (including coastal or inland waters) is the United States Coast Guard National Response Center at: 1-800-424-8802.  They will immediately notify the local Coast Guard, FBI and other appropriate  law enforcement and intelligence personnel.

 

MEANS OF COMMUNICATION

 

   The following communications systems can be used to contact the United States Coast Guard.

  • Primary - Cell Phone or Satellite Phone

  • Secondary - Marine Radio using Channel 16 or 68

  • Other - If you are out of range for your cell phone or radio, you could attempt to contact a manned offshore facility or offshore service vessel who should be able to contact the Coast Guard

  • NOTE: If you are making a report over the radio, there is a good possibility that you will be overheard by other vessels or facilities including the suspect

 SITUATION REPORT FORMAT

  • Name, address and phone number of reporting source:

  • Time of Activity:

  • Location; of activity (latitude/longitude, GPS coordinates or Platform #

  • Incident Description: Describe the suspicious/unusual activity with a description of the suspect vessel or facility (name, call sign, physical description, etc.)

  • Additional Information (as applicable)

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