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The Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association is the premier maritime labor union for officers of the U.S. Merchant Marine, and in shoreside capacities.

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Not every job at sea is on deck. Aboard Interlake Steamship vessels sailing out of Marquette, Michigan, M.E.B.A. members in the galley keep the crew fed and the ship running. #MEBA #CrewLife #MaritimeLife
M.E.B.A. member working in the galley aboard an Interlake Steamship vessel.

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Whatever it takes to keep the ship running. Aboard the Pride of America in Hawaii, M.E.B.A. members show up for the work, wherever it takes them. #MEBA #USFlag #Mariners
M.E.B.A. member climbing a ladder aboard the Pride of America in Hawaii.

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Close the pay gap. Pay our engine crew now. WSF engine crew worked 100,000+ hours of overtime last year. M.E.B.A.'s Eric Winge in @Seattletimes: seattletimes.com/opinion/com… @SeaTimesOpinion #MEBA #UnionStrong

Here's what is key to reliable WA ferries service | Op-Ed

Amid a global marine engineer shortage, engine room workforce challenges at WSF will only further hobble ferry service in the years ahead if left unaddressed.

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Thanks to everyone who entered Q3 Stories at Sea. Q4 is open: Holidays at Home or at Sea. $1,000 each for the best photo and video. Submit by Dec 31: bit.ly/MEBAStories #MEBA #MEBAStoriesAtSea
M.E.B.A. Stories at Sea photo and video competition graphic. Q3 submissions are closed, and thank you to every member who shared a glimpse of life at sea. Q4 is now open with the theme Holidays at Home or at Sea. $1,000 prizes. Submission deadline: December 31.

ALT M.E.B.A. Stories at Sea photo and video competition graphic. Q3 submissions are closed, and thank you to every member who shared a glimpse of life at sea. Q4 is now open with the theme Holidays at Home or at Sea. $1,000 prizes. Submission deadline: December 31.

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"Your entire career, the choice is yours." M.E.B.A. President Adam Vokac on job diversity within the union. #MEBA #UnionStrong
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This is what building a career looks like. That's #MEBA. #UnionStrong #UnionProud #UnionJob
M.E.B.A. member standing at Hanwha Philly Shipyard.

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At Hanwha Philly Shipyard, the work happening today supports the future of U.S. shipbuilding. Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A.) members are proud to be part of it. #MEBA #USFlag #MarineEngineering
M.E.B.A. member working from an aerial lift on a ship's hull at Hanwha Philly Shipyard.

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At the helm of the Staten Island Ferry. M.E.B.A. keeps the boats moving. #MEBA #CrewLife #Mariners
M.E.B.A. member at the helm of the Staten Island Ferry.

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It's #FirePreventionWeek. Firefighting training is one of the most critical skills M.E.B.A. members build at Calhoon, preparation that keeps crews safe when it matters most. #MEBA #MaritimeTraining #Safety
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A truck emits 5x more CO2 than a ship to move the same cargo one mile. A plane, 50x. U.S.-flag shipping: the most energy efficient way to move the world's cargo. #MEBA #USFlag
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Why join M.E.B.A.? Pension. Healthcare. Training. Job security. A career with a backbone. Learn more at mebaunion.org. #MEBA #UnionStrong #UnionProud #Maritime
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Our strength is our members. Every M.E.B.A. crew is built on people who show up for each other, on the ship and off. #MEBA #UnionStrong #CrewLife
Group of M.E.B.A. crew members standing together in a ship's engine room.

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National POW/MIA Recognition Day. We remember. #MEBA #POWMIARecognitionDay
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National Hispanic Heritage Month begins today and runs through October 15. M.E.B.A. is proud of the Hispanic and Latino mariners who serve in our engine rooms, on our decks, and in our union halls.
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Life at home. Life at sea. Every day at sea earns a day of paid vacation. Ready for a change? Learn more here: mebaunion.org #MEBA #WorkAtSea #UnionProud
Graphic representing M.E.B.A.'s paid vacation benefit, life at home and life at sea.

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On Patriot Day, the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A.) remembers September 11, 2001, and honors the mariners who have served our country in the years since.
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Training doesn't stop once you're in the union. At Calhoon, M.E.B.A. members keep building the skills that move their careers forward, at every stage. mebaschool.org👈
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Happy Labor Day. Today we honor every M.E.B.A. member keeping ships moving, on watch, in the engine room, and everywhere in between. Your work built this holiday. Thank you. #MEBA #LaborDay #UnionStrong #UnionProud
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Happy #LaborDay from M.E.B.A. Watch President Adam Vokac's message, including an update on the bipartisan American Mariner Tax Fairness Act.
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Early Wednesday, the Alice Austen crew spotted a man in the water near Whitehall and got him safely aboard within minutes. "It was a major rescue," said M.E.B.A.'s Ken Smith. Strong at sea. Strong together. silive.com/crime-safety/2026… #MEBA

Man rescued from water by Staten Island Ferry crew in pre-dawn darkness

Alert crewmembers spotted the man splashing in the water and quickly initiated emergency procedures.

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