The IMMAJ (International Mariners Management Association of Japan) and the PJMCC (Philippine Japan Manning Consultative Council, Inc.) Foundation, Inc. spearheaded the installation of three training equipment to three maritime agencies.

The Mariners' Home, a joint venture of the Associated Marine Officers' and Seamen's Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP) and All Japan Seaman's Union (AJSU), was inaugurated on January 23 in Malate, Manila.

Showing its continuous support and commitment to brother unions, JSU vice-president Kazuo Kataoka attended the 50th anniversary of the Associated Labor Unions-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (ALU-TUCP) on April 16 -17 in Cebu City, Philippines.

A captain of a Singaporean vessel was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment after the Japanese Court found him guilty of human smuggling last October.

Here are things that every JSU member should know and be aware of:

The Philippine Embassy in Japan celebrated the 106th Philippine Independence day last June 11, 2004.

In attendance were foreign dignitaries and Japanese businessman, many of which were from the maritime sector.

The demand for welfare services among non-domicile special members prompted the JSU to establish an office in Manila, where most Filipino seafarers congregate and crew deployments are made.

My warmest greetings to all JSU non-domicile special members. I am Seiichi Hirayama, a member of the JSU Central Executive Board Committee in charge of the JSU International Seafarers Bureau.

My sincere and warmest greetings to all JSU non-domicile special members. I would like to express my gratitude for your hard work and dedication on board JSU member vessels. It is my most sincere wish that you and your loved ones are always in the best of health.

Dear JSU Special Members:

What facilities, such as: a restaurant, convenience store, Internet Cafe, etc., would you like to have in your JSU-AMOSUP Mariner's Home?

We would like to know your suggestions. Send us your thoughts and be a part of your Union welfare activities. E-mail your suggestions to jsu1441@jsu.jp (ATTN: MR HIDEO IKEDA) or to info@balitangmarino.com. Or talk to any Balitang Marino staff at tel. nos. 811-0231 to 33.

The All-Japan Seaman's Union

I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to all of you registered as the members of All Japan Seamen's Union (JSU) for your daily assiduity.

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