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The International Propeller Club of the United States has actually asked for that Congress suitable $3.5 billion for the alleviation as well as assistance of the UNITED STATE maritime sector throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Niels Aalund, International President, spoke to the management of the UNITED STATE House of Representatives as well as the UNITED STATE Senate to allow them find out about the effect that the coronavirus has actually carried the maritime area.

“The men and women in the U.S. maritime industry have risked their health and lives, and those of their family members, to keep commerce moving during this pandemic including shipping medical supplies, food, and other vital commodities that consumers and manufacturers require,” claimed Aalund.

Meanwhile, expenses have actually boosted for companies for added cleansing as well as safety health and wellness tools, according to Aalund.

“Our members, such as pilots, mariners, and stevedores, have been laid off or furloughed. Meanwhile other members continue to meet U.S. national security needs and support military operations overseas,” claimedAalund “Yet to date, no funding has been provided for the men and women that work in the U.S. marine transportation system.”

The International Propeller Club sustains offering a minimum of $1.5 billion to UNITED STATE port authorities with $2 billion given to the remainder of the UNITED STATE maritime sector.

“It can take decades to recover from bankruptcies and layoffs in this industry. With your help the U.S. maritime industry will survive the pandemic with the capacity to meet our nation’s future needs and stimulate economic growth.” Aalund wrapped up.

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