The International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots, a union that represents 4,500 to 5,000 licensed deck officers and retirees, said the members of its offshore group have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a series of 10-year contract extensions. Members of the MM&P's offshore group work for employers such as Maersk Line Ltd., APL, Matson Lines, Horizon Lines, Waterman Steamship/Central Gulf and Patriot Contract Services. The newly ratified agreements...