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As tug and barge operators struggle to hire workers, some unusual recruiters are emerging to help the industry: members of Congress. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., held a press conference in March to highlight the importance of the maritime industry and urge young people to pursue careers in New York City's growing maritime sector - a sector that has many high-paying jobs to offer but not a lot of takers. "Staten Island has a robust maritime industry that unfortunately not many people are aware of," Malliotakis said at the press conference that also included representatives of tug and barge companies that transport an array of commodities and assist with refueling, maneuvering, and lightering ships in and around New York Harbor. "With this industry comes a lot of job opportunities for the residents of Staten Island, and we're here today because of the influx of federal infrastructure investment into New York ports and waterways," she said on the dock at McAllister Towing & Transportation on Staten Island. "Tugs and barges are major industries in our communities." |