37 32 1900 http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/738be41a6799e7f16973bcec61afab62.PDF 11aa2a31bc8379d9ebd85520e5928ab5 PDF Text Text Nixon, Ford Speak to SlUNA Convention Delegates See Pages 2 and 3 President Richard M. Nixon, the first speaker at the Convention, with SlU President Paul Hail. For reports and stories on the Convention, see inside. Public Health Service Maspitals i Are Saved Page'/.-:' • Trasis^Ali^^a Pipeline Bill Is Sipned Into Law P3ge Oil Import Legislation Fight By SlU Continues •L: ^ Page ' • 8 - �i. President Nixon Addresses 16th SlUNA Convention l: >; rt- Addressing a standing-room-only au­ dience at the SlUNA Convention, Pres­ ident Richard M, Nixon stressed that the Seafarers' traditionally stroxig belief in independence is also the long-term goal of America during this current energy crisis. "I think it is appropriate for me to relate the belief of this organization in this country—^your belief in irtdependence for America—to the problem of energy that we liave today," President Nixon told the enthusiastic Convention delegates who greeted him warmly and frequently halted his speech with ap­ plause. He later added, "you believe in in­ dependence. You live independence. That is why you want an American merchant marine. That is why you say that we want some of our products car­ ried in American bottoms, and certainly we want enough of them carried so that we will always have a substantial, strong American merchant marine which meant so much to us during World War II." President Nixon then noted, ". . . it is essential in terms of independence that the United States be, as a nation, independent of any other nation in every area that it counts, and let me put it fijst in terms of your area." "I am for a strong American mer­ chant marine because if the United States, wherever there is a crisis, is go­ ing to be dependent on some other country, no matter how friendly it may appear to be at the nfoment, as our life­ line, then we had better watch out. Let's always be dependent on the United States of America whenever we have that kind of a crisis." Then, connecting the need for inde­ pendence to the energy crisis, Nixon stated, "I would say that there is no group in America that understands in­ dependence more and believes in it more than the Seafarers Union. You be­ lieve in it because you realize that the a position so that nobody can cut our lifeline. That is what we are talking about. Nobody can cut America's life­ line." President Nixon also reiterated that, he would not step down from his office when he said, "As I become older, how­ ever rough the seas are, I don't get seasick." President Nixon addressing SlUNA Convention. United States should never have a situ­ comes necessary, can provide all the ation where we are depehdent upon any energy we need to provide our jobs, to other country for our lifeline, in effect. heat our homes, to light our homes, and to provide our transportation." The same is true of energy." The President pointed out, however, The President then said that the U.S. must set as her goal, independence and that Project Independence—1980 did not mean that the U.S. would be taking self-sufficiency in energy. an isolationist stance. "The United In accomplishing that goal. President Nixon outlined the program he calls States will always continue to play its part in the world, but the United States Project Independence—1980. "By the year 1980, if we go forward will never be dependent on any other in the development of our coal re­ part of the world whenever there is a crisis." sources, of our shale oil resources, of "So we are going to play our part in our nuclear power resources, of our the world ... We will continue as times natural gas resources, and, of course, of go on, to trade with other nations, and our available oil reources in Alaska and that will expand. We will continue to in the continental United States, if we use their energy sources whenever they go forward as we can and should go are at the right price, and so forth, and forward, by the year 1980, then the that will expand. But we want to be in United States, if it wishes, and if it be­ Referring to an earlier statement by SlUNA President Paul Hal! that the "captain of our ship of state is a coura­ geous man going through heavy seas," Nixon said, "in any event, as Paul Hall has already indicated, or at least im­ plied, it is the captain's job to bring the ship into port, and I can assure you that you don't need to worry about my get­ ting seasick or jumping ship. I am going to stay at that helm until we bring it into port." In his opening remarks. President Nixon pointed to a conversation he had with Paul Hall and noted, "I have had many opportunities during the time I have served in this office to meet many very distinguished people, and I can tell you that in an hour-long conversation that we had in the Oval Office, I found that this man, who has traveled the world and knows the world, has as deep a perception of world problems as any­ body I know." "He is a valuable man for any Presi­ dent or anyone else to know. I am proud to call him my friend, as I know he is your friend." Before introducing President Nixon, Hall called him the best maritime Presi­ dent in the history of the merchant ma­ rine and added, "we supported him in the last election and see no reason to change." On introducing the President, Hall read part of a statement that was issued some 14 months ago by him on behalf of the National Maritime Committee to Reelect the President. Hall was national chairman of that Committee. the PRESIDENT'S Challenges That Lie Ahead REPORT: Paul Hall '.r. •J Lv •-» In the past two years since our last convention we have moved ahead signifi­ cantly in a number of areas. We have achieved a revitalization of the American merchant marine with the building of new technologically-advanced ships that are making the U.S.-flag fleet competitive on the high seas. We have developed training and up­ grading programs to provide the new American-flag fleet with the most quali­ fied seamen anywhere in the world. Together, with the help of our friends in Congress and in the labor movement, we have succeeded in preserving the USPHS hospital system, and we have won the long struggle for construction of the Trans-Alaska pipeline. United we have achieved these vic­ tories which not only assure our contin­ ued job security but hold the promise of a resurgence of our nation's fleet as a major competitor in the world market. But while we can all take pride in our accomplishments, we cannot lose sight of the fact that the SIU and the maritime industry have traditionally had to fight for every gain we have made and we have had to maintain constant vigilance to pre­ serve what we have achieved. The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was a milestone in changing the course of American shipping from one of contin­ ued decline to a new era of expansion and confidence. But it has taken the vigilance of our Union to insure that the Act was implemented and it will require our con­ tinued vigilance to see to it that the thrust of this expansion continues. And, there is much yet to be done. We must be alert against those who are seek­ ing to destroy the Jones Act which is basic to a vital and growing Americanflag merchant marine. We must continue our efforts to secure a fair share of oil imports for American ships. Bills are pending in Congress, cosponsored by more than 220 Representa­ tives, which would insure that initially 20 percent of incoming oil products would be carried on American bottoms. There is strong oppositon from foreign-flag operators and the nation's giant oil in­ terests. We will be testifying when Congress reconvenes in January and will continue to be in the forefront of tliose who are trying to persuade this nation that its economy and security will best be served by passage of this legislation. We must continue to support the de­ velopment of deepwater ports to allow the United States to compete effectively with American-built, American-flag su­ pertankers in the carriage of these needed oil imports. And, finally, we must continue to ex­ pand and up-date our training programs to meet the challenges of our vastly changing industry and to anticipate the manning-needs of the radically new ships of our contracted companies. While there is much yet to be done to continue the growth of our nation's mer­ chant marine and to insure the continued security of our membership, with unity and determination we shall meet these challenges. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers (nternatiorlal Union, Atlantic, "Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avonue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. XXXV, No. 12. December 1973 Page 2 Seafarers Log �At the SlUNA Convention Ford Tells Delegates What Hell Do as VP Vice President and former House Minority Leader Gerald R. Ford (RMich.) outlined for the delegates of the SIUNA Convention what he feels will be his responsibility in his new post as America's 40th vice president. Before he became Vice President of the United States, the Hon. Gerald R. Ford had a long and distinguished career as the Congressman from Michi­ gan. He was first elected to the 81st Con­ gress in 1948. For his unstinting serv­ ice to his district, to the people of the United States and to the Congress, his colleagues elected him Minority Lead­ er of the House of Representatives in 1965. Many persons in the government in the maritime industry and in the labor movement played an important part in passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, but no person played a more im­ portant or crucial role that the then Congressman Ford. His unfailing sup­ port of the U.S. merchant marine and of American-flag shipping made pas­ sage of the legislation possible and clearly showed his personal commit­ ment to the maritime community. Speaking on the second day of the Convention, Ford said, "What is the job or the mission that the President wants me to undertake? We had a great elec­ tion in 1972. The voters overwhelming­ ly elected the President to do a job for four years. But the American people, the same voters, gave an equal mandate in the Congress and gave a Democratic majority in both the House as well as the Senate." "For the period since 1972 we have had a divided government. There has been some conflict. There have been some serious disagreements. "Now I don't pretend that I am going to be the Messiah to resolve all those problems, but I think if I have any asset, any merit, and I believe that 'Tip' (House Majority Leader Thomas P. O'Neil who was sitting on the dais dur­ ing Ford's speech) would agree with this, is that 1 can sit down with people with whom I disagree perhaps philo­ sophically and- seek to work out some signed by President Nixon. He said the legislation gave "the greatest shot in the arm to America's maritime industry in its broadest sense in the history of our country." The former House Minority Leader then noted a few of the results of that legislation. "Some 80 ships are under contract representing some $3 billion, and there is a great backlog of new ships on the way. This is the result of the leg­ islation proposed by the President, en­ acted by the Congress and implemented by the various departments." Ford added, "America has an oppor­ tunity because of this legislation to again be the greatest maritime nation in the world." Vice President Gerald R. Ford, then House Minority Leader, addressing the 16th Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North Amer­ ica at Washington, D.C. few months. It has not made anybody. answers that are good for America, and Republican or Democrat, I think, feel that is what the President has asked me good because really we want our coun­ to do and that is what I will do between try to be well and healthy at home and the President and the Democratic Con­ successful abroad." gress to the very best of my ability." The vice president added, "I happen Expanding on his relationship vis-ato be an optimist. I think that working vis President Nixon and whether or not together under our system we can solve he would do exactly what the "President some of these problems." asks me to do," Ford said, "to put it in Commenting on maritime affairs. sea-going language, the mate does not Ford pointed to the Merchant Marine undercut the captain. You have to have Act of 1970, passed by Congress and ...a team that has the same direction. A mate may make a suggestion here or there, and if the captain is wise and if the advice is good, he will take it." The former House Minority Leader then pointed out, "so my role in this regard is one of trying to give an input* at the White House from some 25 years Assistant Secretary of Commerce for of very basic experience working with 435 members of the House and 100 Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell, speaking before the SIUNA's 16th Bi­ members of the Senate." ennial Convention, outlined the prog­ Ford noted that America "has been ress in the maritime industry since the through some very choppy water and implementation of the Merchant Ma­ some very heavy weather in the last rine Act of 1970. He told the assembled delegates that the 1970 Act provided no instant, push­ button cure-all for the maritime indus­ try's problems, but that it did provide "the blueprints and tools needed to build a modem, more competitive mer­ chant marine." He stated that one of the most inno­ vative provisions of the 1970 Act made bulk carriers eligible for construction and operating subsidies. "This provision to date has stimu­ lated contracts for the constmction of 41 bulk carriers for foreign trade serv­ ice, comprising 26 oil tankers ranging in sizes up to 265,000 dw tons, 13 liqui­ fied natural gas tankers, and two ore/ bulk/oil carriers," noted Blackwell. "It is readily apparent then," he con­ tinued, "that one of the glaring defici­ encies of the American-flag fleet—the lack of bulk carriers — is being cor­ rected. And in addition to developing a better balanced fleet, we are ensured Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. that our fleet will compete more effec­ "While the long battle to re-establish tively against its low cost foreign the U.S. as a leading maritime power is counterparts." not over, we can be proud that the 1970 Assistant Secretary Blackwell also Merchant Marine Act, which you and I worked so hard to pass, has yielded sub­ stressed the importance of maintaining the high level of eflSciency of the U.S. stantial results — with even greater liner fleet. promise for the future. Already 50-60 Continued on Page 6 Presently, there are four roll-on roll- He then pointed to another piece of important legislation, the Trans-Alas­ kan pipeline, stating, "Just a few weeks ago the Congress passed the Alaskan pipeline legislation, legislation that is vitally important to the United States in meeting the challenge of the energy crisis. It is legislation that has great significance to your organization and to the people whom you represent. This, again, was bipartisan—recommended by the President, passed by the Con­ gress,- signed by the President and to be implemented by the free enterprise system." The former House Minority Leader concluded, "So I say despite the choppy weather we have had and despite the tough seas we have been going through, you and 200 million other Americans should be proud of what can be done by your government, those working with you and those associated with you in your industry." Blackwell Notes Progress Since Passage of 1970 Act Rep. O'Neill Says Marine Act Spurs Shipbuilding With the help of the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970, the U.S. has at last embarked upon an aggressive, compre­ hensive and competitive shipbuilding program, Congressman Thomas P. O'Neill (D-Mass.), the Majority Lead­ er of the House, told delegates to the 16th Biennial Convention of the Sea­ farers International Union in Washing­ ton, D.C. Congressman Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. (D-Mass.) is the majority leader of the House of Representatives, where he has served since 1952. During that period he has heen a consistent friend of the maritime industry. Before his election to Congress, Congressman O'Neill served as a member of. the Massachusetts Legislature for 16 years. During that time, he was elected minor­ ity leader and later served as speaker of the Massachusetts House of Represen­ tatives. December 1973 Rohert J. Blackwell off vessels and nine LASH containerships under contract to American ship­ yards. In terms of lift capacity, each of these ships are the equivalent of three to seven conventional freighters. "These vessels will further enhance U.S.-flag world leadership in intermodal shipping," he asserted. Blackwell noted with pride the sig­ nificant productivity gains in American shipyards. Since the 1970 Act, a|l awarded contracts have been within or below the declining subsidy guidelines outlined in the new law. "The present subsidy rate is 39 per~Continued on Page 11 Page 3 �Bosuns Recertification Program The Importance of Education 1- ?•' James C. Baudom Bosun James Baudoin has been sail­ ing with the SIU since he joined the Union in 1945 in New Orleans. He now ships out of the port of Houston. "No one said I had to attend the Bosuns Recertification Program to keep sailing with the SIU. I chose to attend this program and I am glad I took ad­ vantage of this opportunity. "I've been going to sea for almost 29 years and there have been some hard days. We had old rust buckets to saU on, but at least they were jobs to sup­ port my fjunily. "Any Seafarer who will just look back to what we had years ago and realize what we have today will under­ stand that we wouldn't be getting all of these new ships if it weren't for the fact that we looked ahead and developed our training and upgrading programs at Piney Point. "Whether you are 16 or 60, the ad­ vantages for learning and upgrading are available. All you have to do is be willing. "I learned first-hand the importance of SPAD in our fight in Washington to get ships and cargo, and I cannot urge too strongly the importance of all of us supporting this fight by donating to SPAD." Five classes of SIU bosuns—30 Seafarers in all—have now completed the Bosuns Recertification Program which began June 1, 1973, and the latest class graduated and received their Bosuns Recertification Certificates at the General Membership Meeting, Dec. 3 at Union headquarters. During their 60-day upgrading program at Piney Point and at SIU headquarters these experienced Seafarers, like those who preceded them, took advantage of the opportunity to learn about the new ships being built for SlU-contracted companies and the new skills and techniques needed to man these ships safely and efficiently. They also saw the many ungrading programs which are avail­ able now to all Seafarers at Piney Point and they learned of the new programs being developed at the Union's Upgrading Center for the still more advanced ships—^like the radically-new LNG's —which will soon be put into service. They learned, too, every aspect of headquarters operations. They asked questions and they got straight answers. They saw the SIU's legislative operations in Washington, D.C. and had an opportunity to meet with the Washington staff to discuss the many legislative goals of our Union. Because they took advantage of this unique experience,, all of these Seafarers will have a better understanding of their Union and the maritime industry. And they learned one other very important thing. It was ex­ pressed by Bosun Fred Olson at the membership meeting as he accepted his Bosuns Recertification Certificate. He said: ''We don't have to love each other. We don't even have to like each other. But, by God, we are all going to have to work together if we are to continue our progress and our leadership in the Ameri­ can merchant marine." Fred Olson Bosun Fred Olson joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1956. He now ships out of San Francisco. This is what he had to say about the Bosuns Recerti­ fication Program: "I have completed two months here at Headquarters and at Piney Point and I will be digesting for many months all of the things I have seen and learned. "The daily morning meetings where officials from all departments get to­ gether to discuss the day-to-day prob­ lems and progress and the long-range programs for ships, cargo and job secur­ ity did more to educate me and show me what I consider our most serious problem—how to get the message across to the ships' crews. "I also had an opportunity to inspect all of our Union's various departments, data processing, welfare, registration and shipping and others. I had a chance to ask questions and get straight an­ swers. All-in-all, this program has been a personal benefit to me but most im­ portant, if all of us who have been through this program do our jobs as Ships' Chairmen, we can do a lot to help educate our membership." ii . i'sHi Hi 1- * Raymond Knoles Seafarer Raymond Knoles joined the SIU in New York in 1951 and has been sailing as AB and bosun for 20 years. He now lives in San Francisco and ships out of the port of Wilmington. "If every member who has a chance to go through this program or any other SIU program, would come in with an open mind, they would learn plenty about their Union and how it functions —and they would be as proud to be a part of it as I am. "I attended the Educational Confer­ ence at Piney Point a couple of years back and although I learned a little about the need for SPAD, I still didn't fully understand it. But, as part of this program, I had the chance to attend the weekly legislative conference in Wash­ ington and I really got an education on how important our political action is and how important SPAD is in getting ships and cargo, and protecting our job security. "I had a chance to meet with Paul Hall and learned that the future of the SIU and the U.S. merchant marine is in two places—Washington, D.C. and Piney Point. I fully agree, but I would add one more thing — an educated membership. From what I've seen and learned in Piney Point and in Head­ quarters, that day is not far off." Page 4 Steve Homka Seafarer Steve Homka has been a member of the SIU since 1945 and sails out of New York. "This program has been to me a great and rewarding experience. From the beginning at Piney Point through my experiences at Union headquarters I found out that, although I have been in this Union 29 years and had some knowledge of the working of our Union, I wasn't too old to learn a great deal more. "Things have changed considerably since 1944, and all for the best. But it didn't just happen. It took foresight and planning and a lot of hard work. "My trip to Washington to attend our Union's weekly legislative meeting gave me a much clearer picture of the importance of what we are doing in Congress and how important SPAD is in maintaining our job security through new ships and more cargo. "At headquarters, the officials and staff were all very helpful and went out of their way to explain every aspect of the workings of our Union. There was no beating around the bush on any questions or issues. Everything was out in the open for all to.see. There is a free and wholesome atmosphere both at Piney Point and headquarters. "The entire program was very edu­ cational to me. I know I am a better SIU member for this and I also know that I will be better qualified to answer questions when I return to sea." Donato Giangiordano Seafarer Donato Giangiordano has been sailing with the SIU for 30 years since he joined the Union in 1943 in New York. He now sails out of the port of Philadelphia. "Our Union has always believed that an informed membership is a good membership, and through this program that I have just completed I know that I am a much better informed member. "I learned the inner-workings of our Union, all of the various departments such as welfare, shipping, records and much more. I learned the importance of political activity and of having friends who support our maritime pro­ grams, and why we should wholeheart­ edly participate by supporting SPAD. "I also learned why we must con­ stantly fight to secure more ships and more cargo, because to falter is to fall. I learned the dangers of an ill-formed and ill-planned pension program, and I realize now more than ever that our pension plans are the best in the labor movement. "Most of all I now appreciate the education and knowledge given to me through the Seafarers Log, through the Lundeberg School and through the ef­ forts of our officials. "And I also now understand that the knowledge gained by the young trainees at Piney Point will help our Union so that all of us can and will go ever forward." Thomas Self Seafarer Thomas Self joined the SIU in Baltimore in 1951. He now sails out of the port of Tampa. "In my 22 years with the SIU, I can remember the fights for better food, for inner-spring mattresses, for vacation pay, health and welfare, and education. I can also remember the struggle for pensions, better working and living conditions. "We won those battles, but I learned a very important thing during this Re­ certification Program and that is that not only did we win our early fights but we also had the foresight to look to the future and prepare for it. "I saw our upgrading programs at Piney Point and I saw how we are get­ ting our membership ready for all of the new ships that are being built. I was impressed with the experience and dedication of the entire staff there. "And at headquarters, too, I was impressed with all of the officials and the staff in. the various departments. Everyone was helpful and answered all of my questions pertaining to the Union. "The morning meetings at headquar­ ters were very helpful because we tdked about the many problems and programs of the Union, and T learned how hard we are working to keep job security by encouraging our membership to up­ grade themselves." Seafarers Log I:! �At SlUNA Convention Inouye Praises Union's Legislative Activities ^ Stressing the SlUNA's successes on the legislative front in the U.S. Congress. Senator DauieLK^ Inouye (DHawaii) spoke before the 200 assem­ bled delegates of the SlUNA's 16th Bi­ ennial Convention in Washington, D.C. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (DHawaii) was elected to the House in 1959 and to the U.S. Senate in 1962. He serves on the Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over the U.S. merchant marine, and also on the Ap­ propriations Copimittee, among others. Senator Inouye is a native Hawaiian and served illustriously in the armed services during World War H. He is a longtime friend of the U.S. merchant marine. The Hawaii Senator, termed a "great friend of the maritime industry" by SlUNA President Paul Hall, praised the Union for its "almost singlehanded fight" to save the eight remaining Public Health Service hospitals from being closed by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. The three-year battle to save the PHS system came to a successful end last victories of the year for the maritime industry. "I need not tell you that this measure faced much opposition from all sectors of the community," he noted. Senator Inouye also pointed- out to the Convention that the defeat of the recent amendement sponsored by Sen­ ator Paul Fannin (R-Ariz.), which would have seriously undermined the strength of the Jones Act, was a great success for the maritime industry. He summed up the Union's legisla­ tive record in Congress by noting that "you are batting pretty high on the leg­ islative field, and you have been placing your confidence in the right people." f/' ^ • •; , A ' ' ' Vftr-'A-' r J. / / i • • f: " : / , r : ! V I / \ ^ 1 .. Daniel K. month when President Nixon signed in­ to law the 1974 Military Procurement Authorization Act which contained an amendment guaranteeing that the hos­ pitals would remain in service. Inouye also lauded the Union for its Inouye successful work in the struggle to enact legislation allowing immediate con­ struction of the Trans-Alaskan Oil Pipeline. He termed the new legislation as "one of the most important" Congressional He also congratulated O. William Moody, administrator of the Maritime Trades Department, of which the SlUNA is a member, for the "great leg­ islative job he's done." Inouye said he looked forward to working in the future with Moody and SlUNA President Paul Hall. "I want to remind you that you have a whole flock of friends on Capitol Hill," he concluded. Beall Calls for Viable US. Merchant Fleet i:: Senator J. Glenn Beall, Jr. (R-Md.) said before the delegates of the SlUNA Convention that this nation must have a "strong, viable and competitive mer­ chant marine." Senator G. Glenn Beall, Jr. (R-Md.) was elected to the House of Represen­ tatives in 1968 and to the U.S. Senate in 1970. He is one of the sponsors in the Senate of legislation to require that a portion of all oil imports he carried on U.S.-ships. He serves on the Com­ merce Committee, where he has con­ sistently proved himself a staunch sup­ porter of maritime, on the Labor and Public Welfare Committee and on the Select Committee on Small Business. The senior Republican member of the Senate Commerce Committee on Merchant Marine referred to the recent reduction of oil imported from the MidEast and said that "just as we should not allow ourselves to become depend­ ent on others for the production of materials needed in the conduct of our everyday activities, so we should not and must not become dependent on others to bring these materials to us." The Senator, who joined with Senator Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) in sponsoring legislation that would re­ quire a quota of oil imports to be carried on U.S. flag ships, said: "We have to make sure that we keep the strength of the American Merchant Marine sufficiently high so we don't ,be­ come dependent on anybody else in the world to ship our goods to us or for us to any other part of the world. This is one reason why I was happy to sponsor legislation that would require a certain G. Glenn Beall, Jr. amount of oil brought into this country to be carried on American-flag ships." In stressing the need for a strong merchant fleet. Sen. Beall said: "I am happy to work with you all to see that this becomes a reality." Turning to another area of import­ ance to this nation's maritime industry. the Senator said that we have a respon­ sibility to protect our environment from oil spills or discharges from ships and that this should be done by establishing international standards. He said the job will require the co­ operation of every nation involved in the maritime industry and that "we should not penalize our industrv by trying to establish standards that other people are not going to adhere to." Sen. Beall stressed that this nation can take the leadership in adopting uni­ form standards "so that the United States shipbuilding industry won't be penalized by having to build double bot­ toms when nobody else in the world is going to build them." He added that establishing uniform standards will make the American merchant marine more competitive in the world market. Bentley Cites the Necessity Of Maritime Cooperation Helen Delich Bentley, chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, told the SlUNA's 16th Biennial Convention that "our future success in the maritime industry depends in large measure on the development and implementation of aggressive marketing programs." Helen Delich Bentley is the Chair­ man of the Federal Maritime Commis­ sion. Appointed to the high-ranking position in 1969, she is the first woman to serve as FMC chairman. Outspoken and hard-working, Mrs. Bentley learned about the maritime industry on the docks and in the shipyards of Balti­ more, Md., when she was employed as a maritime reporter on the Baltimore Sun. Later, she became the Sun's maritime editor, respected throughout the indus­ try for the depth of her knowledge of maritime problems. The FMC chairman said that both maritime labor and management work­ ing together within the National Mari­ time Council to secure additional car­ goes for American ships are "leading the way" in this field. December 1973 She warned, however, that if the maritime industry is allowed to deteri­ orate, it could "not only affect our pres­ ent posture in the world, but could also reduce our ability to meet responsibil­ ities at home and to the nations of the free world who still look to America for leadership." She affirmed that "we all share an awesome responsibility to the maritime industry, which has not only protected this nation in times of strife, but has contributed to its prosperity." The FMC chairman also asserted that "we must insure that the maritime history for this final quarter of the cen­ tury will reflect the kind of spirit and cooperation that has allowed this nation to achieve the greatness which today serves as an inspiration to the entire world," but this would not be possible unless "a spirit of harmony and coop­ eration prevails" within the industry itself. Citing the seriousness of the present energy crisis, Mrs. Bentley remarked that "we can indeed be thankful that President Nixon was so foresighted when he came into office in early 1969 to begin pushing for a new maritime program which finally resulted in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and which in turn has resulted in the con­ struction of new tankers and liquified gas carriers to be added to the American merchant marine in the next several years." She told the assembled delegates that "we in the shipping industry have to do as much as we can on our own to ration­ alize and save, otherwise it may be forced upon us." Mrs. Bentley urged that the Conven­ tion join in the voluntary energy saving program called for by President Nixon, and noted that "it may well be the key to saving countless jobs and livelihoods later on in the game, and at the very least, it represents a start in the right direction." "All of us can save a surprising amount of energy if each person makes, an all-out effort to cut every unneces­ sary fuel and electrical expenditure," she stated. In closing, Mrs. Bentley expressed confidence that the maritime industry Helen Delich Bentley would continue to move steadily for­ ward in the future. "I hope that you will all continue the good work already begun to make the merchant marine of the United States the number one leader on the sea lanes of the World." Page 5 �Falcon Lady Commitfee SiiSf' - I Ih The committee of the Falcon Lady (Falcon Tankers) gather for a photo at the ship^s recent payoff in Carteret, N.J. They are, from left: R. Groening, engine delegate; A. Sison, educational director; H. Murranka, deck dele­ gate; T. Smith, ship's chairman; C. Gauthier, secretary-reporter, and A. Bryant, steward delegate. The Falcon Lady was carrying jet fuel from the Persian Gulf. She also made stops at Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and Piney Point, Md. Pennmar Ship's Committee - V-'-, .• V • '•" Committee members of the bulk carrier Pennmar make ready for an­ other intercoastal voyage. They are, from left: W. Sears, educational director; Z. Berger, secretary-reporter; R. Cook, steward delegate; W. Cofone, ship's chairman; B. Buck, deck delegate, and J. Nettles, engine delegate. Some of the Pennmar's r^ular ports of call are Long Beach and Richmond, Calif.; Portland and Coos Bay, Orew; Seattle, Wash.; Ports­ mouth, N.H., and Baltimore, Md. Bethflor Ship's Committee The committee of the Bethflor (Bethlehem Steel Corp.) take a break after another intercoastal run. They are, from left: C. Sharp, engine delegate; H. C. Dyas, deck delegate; J. Michae, ship's chairman; R. Clark, secretary-reporter; R. Gowan, educational director, and Lorenzo Rinaldi, steward delegate. The Bethflor carries iron ore, structural steel and pig iron in her three holds. >liticsar( Page 6 Attack on the JonSS Act Defeated in the Senate Legislation which would have severely cut into the livelihoods of American seamen—a waiver on the Jones Ac^ of 1920—was defeated in the U.S. Senate last month by a vote of 60 to 27. The strong attack against this Act was launched by Sen. Paul Fannin (R-Ariz.) during hearings on emer­ gency energy legislation. Fannin submitted amendment No. 691 calling for a Jones Act waiver which would permit the Secretary of Commerce to allow foreign-flag tankers to operate in American coastal and in­ ter-coastal waters in the domestic oil trade if he determines that U.S.-flag vessels are not available in sufficient munbers at reasonable rates for the transport of emergency related products within the American domestic trade. Since 1920 the Jones Act has pro­ tected the rights of American seamen to take part in their country's vital coastal, inter-coastal and inland shipping by guaranteeing that only American-flag vessels will participate in domestic trade. It was because of the constant sur­ veillance of the SIU's staff in Washing­ ton, D.C. along with the help of legis­ lators who are protecting the American merchant marine, that Sen. Fannin's move was defeated. His attack on the Jones Act was met head-on in the. Senate by the SIU who supplied Sen. Warren Magnuson (DWash.) with the up-to-the-minute in­ formation needed to refute Sen. Fan­ nin's contention that there are not sufficient numbers of American-flag vessels to meet the demand of the do­ mestic trade. Sen. Magnuson, who has been a long time friend of the U.S. maritime indus­ try explained that a waiver of the Jones Act would be a serious departure from established U.S. law and that at no time during discussion of energy shortages had any proof been supplied to substan­ tiate a lack of domestic transport capac­ ity of U.S.-flag vessels. It was also pointed out by Sen. Mag­ nuson that at a time when the U.S. is working to protect the environment through the application of vigorous ves­ sel construction standards, such a waiver of the Jones Act would permit foreign-flag ships—which are not now covered by the stringent safety require­ ments applied to American-flag vessels —to engage in the coastal, intercoastal and inland trade of the U.S. thereby presenting a severe potential hazard to the environment. In Sen. Fannin's argument for the Jones Act waiver, he reiterated much of the same reasoning consistently pre­ sented by the major oil companies which have a large foreign-flag fleet, a good part of which is idle because of the recent Arab boycott on oil. The SIU feels it is apparent );hat if a waiver of the Jones Act was granted, a door would be open permitting the major oil companies to dlow their ves­ sels into what has traditionally been the American seaman's home waters and would deprive him of his basic job se­ curity in the domestic trade of his own country. Recent statements by the oil compa­ nies have indicated that New England and other northern areas in the U.S. will be suffering heavily this winter because of the oil energy crisis. The companies are attempting to show that there is a lack of American-flag vessels needed to transport energy fuels. The SIU can show that Americanflag tankers are available to meet any demand for carriage of oil and can and have assisted in alleviating the suffering of the New England area. The energy legislation passed both houses of Congress without breach of the Jones Act. Act Spurs Shipbuilding Continued from Page 3 ships have been built or ordered under the Act, with more contracts in the near future", said Rep. O'Neill. He noted that "after years of neglect and misguided government policy", American shipyards have begun to re­ establish their capability by commenc­ ing the construction of both tanker and liquified natural gas vessels. The House Majority Leader also told the delegates that the U.S. balance of trade is shifting in favor of the U.S. once again, and that it is imperative that we have a modem fleet, since hav­ ing the balance of trade in our favor is no good unless those goods are carried in American bottoms. Emphasizing that the U.S. must avoid the disadvantages of dependence on any other nation or nations in any area of trade, especially in light of the severe problems created by the Arab oil em­ bargo, the Congressman said: "It is therefore in the national inter­ est to maintain an efficient and strong merchant marine. We have been called upon to develop energy independence over the next decade . . . Carrying our goods on our own ships is the best way I know of to insure commercial inde­ pendence." Rep. O'Neill noted that the building and sailing of American ships has a definite multiplier effect on the econ­ omy, through its creation, of new and additional jobs in other sectors for many Americans. He also strongly stressed that while it is important to build new ships, "it is also important that we provide cargoes to fill those American bottoms." Noting that most other nations of the world strongly protect their merchant fleets, the Congressman said: "The Japanese carry nearly 80 per­ cent of their own trade, and the Nor­ wegians carry far in excess of 50 percent of their commerce in Norwegian bot­ toms. "By comparison, the United States carries only five percent. No one in America would think of aUowing for­ eign competitors to build 80 percent of our automobiles — neither should any American be complacent about the fact that we assign the task of carrying our goods to others. "It is therefore necessary for us to readjust our thinking, and our policy, and begin insisting 'more cargo for American ships'. "When this happens, the U.S. will be on the road to full recovery, and I want to assure the delegates to this Con­ vention that this is what I'll be fighting for," O'Neill concluded. Seafarers Log I �At the SlUNA Convention Sec. Dent Sees Resurgence in M aritime Field Secretary of Commerce Frederick B. Dent, speaking before approximately 200 delegates at the SIUNA Conven­ tion, sighted the progress that has been made in the maritime industry and ex­ pressed "optimism and confidence" in its future. Appearing on the first day of the Convention, Dent pointed out, "this convention opens on a buoyant note with the collective American maritime industry undergoing one of the most dynamic upgrading programs in its long history." "The signposts of progress in bring­ ing about a resurgence of our nation's maritime strength are readily visible.... This is in sharp contrast to the pessi­ mism and fears that wracked the indus­ try only five years ago." Secretary Dent recounted the frus­ trations of the 1960's when the Ameri­ can merchant marine was progressively declining. "Then in the fall of 1968, Richard Nixon, in his campaign for the presi­ dency, pledged, if elected, to come for­ ward with a federal maritime policy and program to restore the United States to the rank of a first-class maritime power. "He fulfilled that pledge .during his first year in office. As you know, the enabling legislation subsequently was enacted as the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. "That law has now been on the books for three years. It is readily apparent that maritime labor and management and the Maritime Administration, under the leadership of Assistant Sec­ retary Blackwell, have made splendid progress in implementing its many farreaching objectives." Dent then outlined some of the high­ lights of the progress that has been made: • "American shipyards are bulging with a record peacetime volume of or­ ders... more than 80 new ships, aggre­ gating more than 5Vi million tons, with a contract value of $3 billion. • "These ships are of advance de­ signs and high productivity. Many of them will be able to compete against their foreign counterparts without op­ erating subsidies. • "The shipyards also have re­ sponded to the productivity gains inher­ ent in the President's program....Earlier this month one of the yards received a contract for four LNG ships which re­ quire no construction subsidy. • "The maritime resurgence under way is by no means confined to the for­ eign trade segment of our fleet. Long overdue vessel replacement programs are being undertaken by our Great Lakes operators. Construction of inland waterways vessels continues at a rapid pace...." Dent expressed his department's gratification on the cooperation and dedication that is being displayed by all parts of the industry in working together to shape America's maritime destiny. "In this endeavor," he said, "Paul Hall and the SIU have been untiring in providing the support and initiatives needed to advance our mutual objec­ tives. Working together, we have come a long way in a few short years, and I am confident that we will make even greater progress in the years ahead." Dent, who SIUNA President Paul Hall called "one of the best Secretaries of Commerce" this country has had, also discussed the energy crisis and its Frederick B. Dent effect upon the maritime industry. Dent noted that "the Maritime Ad­ ministration is holding a series of re­ gional conferences... so that all con­ cerned will have a current assessrnent of the effects of shortages and to dis­ cuss possible management approaches to conserve scarce energy supplies." In concluding, the Secretary thanked the Union for its "hard work and dedi­ cation" in promoting "our Natibn's prosperity, and the renewal of this country as a maritime cower." Sec. Brennan Praises Maritime Labor, Industry U.S. Secretary of Labor Peter J. Brennan told the assembled delegates of the SIUNA's 16th Biennial Convention that both maritime labor and manage­ ment deserved a great deal of credit for their combined effort in awakening the nation to the particular needs of the maritime industry. Brennan was nominated to the labor cabinet post by President Nixon last February and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate shortly thereafter. He is the first trade unionist to hold a Cabinet position since the late Martin P. Durkin, president of the Plumbers and Pipe­ fitters, who served as Labor Secretary r;i 11 L:: • 1 1 i for nine months during the Eisenhower Jits; Administration. Peter J. Brennan Secretary Brennan, former president "Maritime labor and management of the New York City and New York realized the industry was going down," State Building and Construction Trades said Brennan, but decided to do some­ Council, noted that the U.S. merchant thing about it, because it was obvious no marine had been neglected in the years one else would." since World War II by both government Brennan, still a member of the Paint­ and industry. ers Union, continued, "the leadership on both sides, labor and management, decided to make some noise in Wash­ ington to get some attention for the maritime industry, and as a result final­ ly got that attention. It was long over­ due—and I know you are going to make that needed attention continue in the future." Recalling the old days and the tough times in the sailors' movement, Brennan asserted that "nobdy is going to snowjob the SIU. You understand who your friends are and, as you have always done in the past, even if you have to stand alone, you support them." "For that reason I take my hat off to you," he continued. "You stand up for what is right even though you are criti­ cized by people who couldn't be half the man that many of you are—and many of us who had to struggle through the rough times in this world." Looking to the future of the maritime industry, the Secretary of Labor ex­ pressed his well wishes to the SIU in the upcoming struggles. "I hope that you will sail for many, many years the great ships that are be­ ing built now and will be built tomor­ row, and that you will be sailing under the American flag, working with follow Americans—and that the time will not be too far off when we can again say that the American merchant marine is number one on the ocean." Delegates At Work ' -rjv,- Delegates attending the 16th Biennial SIUNA Convention in Washington, D.C. last month. December 1973 Page 7 �^.1; House Hearings Continue On Oil Import Legislation The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee continues to hold Congressional hearings on the proposed Oil Imports Bill, which would require that a portion of all of America's oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships. For several years, the SIU has been conducting a long, slow uphill battle for such legislation in the U.S. Congress. The legislation under consideration requires that 20 percent of the nation's oil imports be immediately transported on U.S.-flag tankers, to be increased to 25 percent after June 30, 1975 and to at least 30 percent after June 30, 1977. Presently, there are 221 U.S. Con­ gressmen who have expressed their open support for the bill. For over a month now, the House Committee, chaired by Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan, has been hearing and evaluating testimonies, both pro and con, on the oil legislation. In a recent testimony. Congressman John H. Dent (D-Pa.), one of the cosponsors of the bill, stated that "enact­ ment of this legislation would result in a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine es­ sential to the political, economic, and defense needs of our country." Representing the U.S. shipbuilding industry, Edwin M. Hood, president of the Shipbuilders Council of America, confidently stated that the nation's ship­ building industry was in fact ready, will­ ing and able to construct the tankers needed to sufficiently meet the require­ ments of the proposed biU. Also testifying at the hearings were several members of the Commission on American Shipbuilding, set up three years ago under provisions of the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970. Recently, the Commission submitted an extensive report, signed by six of its seven members, on the status of the U.S. maritime industry to Congress and to President Nixon. Rear Adm. Albert G. Mumma, (Ret.), chairman of the Commission, told the House Committee that "the security of this nation, industrially as well as militarily, demands that the United States exercise greater direct control of its seaborne transportation through the use of U.S.-flag ships." The Rear Admiral said he questioned the wisdom of relying on the so-called flag-of-convenience fleet to respond to our needs in time of emergency. "There is little basis today for be­ lieving that a U.S. owned ship under a foreign flag and manned by a foreign crew would remain available to the United States in time of crisis," asserted Mumma. Noting recent developments in the Mid East where a percentage of our for­ eign oil supply has been cut off, Adm. Mumma stated that it was evident that the United States "must achieve greater self reliance and independence in its seaborne transportation of vital mate­ rials and fuels to preclude similar cut­ offs through foreign denial of ocean car­ riage." A second Commission member, Stan­ ley Powell, also testifying in favor of the legislation, told the Congressional Committee that "if any nation or group of nations is allowed to gain substantial dominance in the ownership or control of the world transportation system, the flow of raw materids and finished goods could be directed to suit that nation's best interests which could well be op­ posed to the interests of the United States." Powell warned, that in such a case. Page 8 "the opportunities for international, political and economic leverage and blackmail would be considerable " W. H. Krome George, president of the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) and the only dissenting member of the Shipbuilding Commis­ sion, told the House Committee that passage of the oil imports legislation would "do great damage to this coun­ try's historic policy of supporting free international movements of goou.. and services and would likely encourage re­ taliatory steps from foreign producing countries." Citing President Nixon's prediction that the United States would be energy independent by 1980, the ALCOA President suggested that "we could find ourselves with a lot of excess shipyard capacity and an excess fleet of tankers which would not be competitive in world trades." However, President Nixon, speaking before the SIUNA's 16th Biennial Con­ vention refuted this testimony in his statement that "the United States will always continue to play its part in the world, but the United States will never be dependent on any other part of the world whenever there is a crisis. We will continue to trade with other nations, and that will expand. We will continue to use their energy sources whenever they are at the right price, and that will ex­ pand. But we want to be in a position so that nobody can cut our lifeline." i4 mmimm s. By B. Rocker After much concerted effort involving vigorous action by the SIU, bills dealing with the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and the Public Health Service hos­ pitals have been passed by Congress and signed into law by the President—7 both of these new laws are milestone victories for Seafarers. U.S. Poblic Health Service Hospitals The fight to keep the eight remaining Public Health Service hospitals open has occupied a great deal of the time of SIU representatives in Washington, D. C. In March, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare advised Con­ gress of its intention to close the doors of the USPHS hospitals and to ar­ range for contracted care elsewhere for the primary beneficiaries of the hospitals. The closing date was set as July 26th. Determined to continue its battle to keep the hospitals open, the SIU ob­ tained an injunction from the Federal Court which prohibited the Depart­ ment of Health, Education and Welfare from carrying out its plans for the hospitals. TTie effect of this injunction was two-fold—while the hospitals remained open to Seafarers and others, the SIU was simultaneously working to in­ crease support for legislation that would permanently insure the operation of the eight remaining PHS hospitalsi On Nov. 19, the President signed the Military Procurement Bill, to which was attached an amendment from Senator Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.) call­ ing for the continued and uninterrupted operation of the hospital system. During the period when the fate of the hospitals hung in the balance, many facilities were not kept in good repair. The SIU is already working to see to it that PHS facilities now secure all necessary repairs so that their services to Seafarers and others can continue to be first-class. Trans-Alaska Pipeline Cargo Preference Bill Receives More Support Support for legislation to delegate a portion of all oil imports to U.S. ships came up during recent hearings before the prestigious Joint Economics Com­ mittee of the Congress. The subcommittee on International Economics has been holding hearings into the subject of energy imports and the U.S. balance of payments. One witness, William G. Croly, a private consultant, urged development of a U.S.-flag tanker fleet. He declared: "One consequence of the current em­ bargo on crude oil shipments to the United States is that certain Arab na­ tions may refuse to load foreign flag tankers that operate from Iran, Nigeria or Venezuela to the United States— similar to the present so-called 'black list' of tankers operating to Israel over the last 20 years. "Such tankers may not be loaded at Arab ports which will make foreign • tanker owners chary of trading to the United States. The obvious conse­ quence, of course, is even higher freight rates on the remaining tankers that will trade to the U.S. "In my opinion, this latter possibility of a 'black list' of tankers trading with the U.S. is an excellent reason for sup­ porting a law requiring the transport of at least 50 percent of our imported oil in U.S. flag tankers. This would stimu­ late a larger U.S. flag tanker fleet which not only would help significantly to re­ duce our balance of payments deficit, but would ensure a reasonable cost of transportation with the absolute de­ pendability of U.S. flag vessels." A second long fought for victory for Seafarers occurred last month when the President signed the bill into law which grants the right-of-way for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and permits construction to begin immediately. It has been over five years since oil was first discovered on Alaska's North Slope. Experts estimate that the 48-inch line from the North Slope to Valdez will be completed within five years, and two million barrels of oil per day will then be flowing to U.S. markets. Clearly, transportation of this oil cargo will require more ships, create more jobs and help with the energy crisis. Jones Act Exemption While much of our effort is directed towards the passage of legislation de­ signed to provide more jobs and stimulate growth of the domestic maritime industry, the SIU is also constantly vigUant against passage of legislation which might be harmful to the Seafarer and his industry. During recent Senate action on the Emergency Energy Bill, the SIU was able to successfully block a last-minute attempt to add on an amendment to the energy bill which would have waived the Jones Act to allow foreign-flag ships to move oil from one U.S. port to another. Passed by Congress in 1920, the purpose of the Jones Act has always been to protect cargo for U.S. ships. This most recent attempt to interfere with this objective is one of many made by those who have no interest in a viable U.S.-flag fleet. Now that our merchant marine is beginning to show definite signs of growth and is working to regain its place in the world market, we must be constantly alert to protect the Jones Act from such exemptions—exemptions which would destroy the domestic maritime industry. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is flie way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Seafarers Log �At SlUNA Convention Calhoon Calls for Unify, Bilateral Trade 1 "We have come a long way toward getting a better, more progressive indus­ try," asserted Jesse Calhoon, general president of the Marine Engineers Be­ nevolent Association, at the SlUNA's 16th Biennial Convention. "But even with all of the progress that has been made," he continued, "there are still problems facing the in­ dustry. We are a long way from being home free—we are a long way from having the American flag number one on the oceans." Calhoon told the Convention that the maritime industry must concentrate on three major areas in the future to over­ come these problems. As outlined by the MEBA president, the first area of forward movement "must be within the American maritime labor movement itself." He stressed the importance of com­ munication, cooperation and unity of purpose "if we are to get ourselves into a position to take on our enemies." Calhoy^id the next major problem facing the maritime industry was the need for contracting new and expanded bilateral trade agreements for the U.S. berth line trade. He pointed out to the Convention the huge successes of both the U.S.-South Continued on Page 11 Jesse Calhoon NMU President Notes Points of Unity The President of the National Mari­ time Union, Shannon Wall, spoke be­ fore the delegates at the SIUNA Con­ vention and emphasized the many points of unity that exist between his organization and the Seafarers. "I believe that it can be safely said that at least 85 percent of the time the programs and policies and the aspira­ tions and actions of the NMU and the SIU are identical and I don't think we should dwell upon the other 15 per­ cent." Wall went on to outline some of the areas in which the two unions have al­ ready shown unity. "The kind of unity of purpose, I think, can be exemplified by the activ­ ities of the NMU and SIU at the ILO meetings, the IMCO meetings and other international affairs that we attend." Wall also pointed to the National Maritime Council as another example of SIU and NMU unity. "I have only been on the Executive Board of the National Maritime Coun­ cil for a little over nine months now and 1 know that President Hall and a num­ ber of offieers of the Seafarers Union have attended meetings, have spoken at banquets and other functions of the Na­ tional Maritime Council. "While Paul is introduced as Presi­ dent of the Seafarers International Union, we have always known that he speaks not just for the SIU but he has been also the spokesman for all of the maritime unions affiliated with the Na­ tional Maritime Council. "I have had the privilege on two oc­ casions since I have been on the Board to speak for the maritime industry. While I am introduced as the President of the National Maritime Union, 1 fully realize that my responsibilities arc to represent the entire maritime labor affil­ iated to that Council." Expressing his belief in the NMC, Wall stated, ". . . 1 would say that the time and effort and the money that we are putting into the National Maritime Council is all worth it." "It is money well spent and I think it is indeed showing progress and produc­ tion." Wall also pointed out that "we have a unity of membership. I say it is vir­ tually impossible to tell an NMU mem­ ber and an SIU member, or a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union or anyone else apart." "If you talk to these men about their aims, their ambitions, their problems, their fears and wants and needs you Shannon Wall could not tell an SIU member from an NMU member. "Their skills are interchangeable. We both have the same Coast Guard en­ dorsement." Wall also spoke about the possibility of the "unity of organizations" in the future. Speaking about investors who go in­ to the maritime industry. Wall said, "I think that we have had in the pasf a self protection clause as written into our contract which, instead of self-protecting us, has proven to be a hindrance to people coming in with new capital, with new ideas and new programs that are so desperately needed in our organization, in our industry." "We need new blood and financing and we should not discourage people from coming into this industry." Wall also commented that, "I can state that it is very easy to improve the working conditions and benefits for the membership, but at the same time let us not price ourselves out of business." . Wall concluded his speech by noting, "in the long run the only meaningful thing that will come out of all these words and all of these actions is if it does a better job or if it enables us to do a better job in representing our mem­ bers." "So, Paul, Board members, and dele­ gates to this 16th SIUNA Convention, if these remarks have helped in any way to improve our work toward the better­ ment of our membership, it will all have been worthwhile." In commenting on Wall's speech, Paul Hall told the Convention delegates, "I certainly believe we should try to work much closer together." Nixon Is Presented Model Of Supertanker Brooklyn An impressive five-and-a-half-foot long replica of the 225,000 dw ton turbotanker Brooklyn was presented to President Richard M. Nixon by SIU President Paul Hall at the SlUNA's 16th Biennial Convention in Washing­ ton, D.C. The $70 million crude carrier was built by Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard. Construction of the Brooklyn was skillfully handled by the nearly 2,800 SlU-affiliated United Industrial Work­ ers employed at the Seatrain Yard. Joe Kahn, chairman of the board of Seatrain also took part in the presenta­ tion ceremonies. In presenting the beautiful model to President Nixon, Hall noted that "this replica represents a gift to you from not only our organization, but from Joe Kahn, the gentleman who built it." The glass-encased model was also accompanied by a small engraved plaque. It read: "This model of the TT Brooklyn, largest merchant ship ever built in the United States, is presented to the Honorable Richard M. Nixon, Presi­ dent of the United States, in grateful appreciation for his leadership in the effort to revitalize the American mari­ time industry. "The TT Brooklyn was built under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 in an American shipyard by American workers, most of them drawn from depressed areas and given the opportunity to learn and develop craft skills. December 1973 "The operation of the Brooklyn, manned by American seamen under the U.S. flag will be of great benefit to tbe nation, and is an important evidence of the President's commitment to restore our merchant marine to a vigorous, competitive position on the high seas, and to restore employment and profit in shipping and shipbuilding industries at home." The Brooklyn is under a 25-year charter to Petrofino, a Belgian firm with an American subsidiary. After her seatrials, she will carry oil from the Persian Gulf to European Ports. The Brooklyn will eventually carry foreign crude to the United States but this is not possible until deepwater, offshore ports are available in this country. Two other ships, the Williamsburgh and the Stuyvesant, are also under con­ struction at the Seatrain Yard. The Williamsburgh will be launched this Spring and the Stuyvesant in approxi­ mately one year. A contract for a fourth ship has also been signed by the Maritime Adminis­ tration, and the prediction for the future is that the Seatrain Yard will build two supertankers per year. SIUNA President Paul Hail, left, presents model of supertanker Brooklyn, to President Nixon while Joe Kahn, chairman of the Board of Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp., looks on. Page 9 �IBU Holds Convention •tr Officers of the SlU-afflllated United Industrial Workers of North America are sworn in at their fourth Quadrennial Convention last month. UIW Sets Goals at 4th Quadrennial Convention The United Industrial Workers of North America, an SIU affiliate, held their Fourth Quardennial Convention on Nov. 28 in Washington, D.C., im­ mediately following the close of the SIUNA's 16th Biennial Convention. SIU Vice President Frank Drozak, national director of the UIW, chaired the Convention. The Convention proceedings in­ cluded individual reports from the Na­ tional Director and Area Representa­ tives. In accord with the UIW Consti­ tution, elections of new officers for the next four years were also held. Frank Drozak was elected to the post of Na­ tional Director. He told the conven­ tion he intended to carry out his term of office "working together with the other union officials for the betterment of the entire membership and for the advancement and expansion of the UIW as a whole." Joe DiGiorgio was elected as UIW Secretary-Treasurer; Ralph Quinnonez elected as Atlantic Coast Area Director; Paul Drozak as Gulf Coast Area Di­ rector, and Bill Dobbins as Great Lakes Area Director. Also elected at the Convention were John Fay and Warren Leader as Assist­ ant Atlantic Coast Area Directors; Abraham Alvarez as Assistant Gulf Coast Area Director, and Joe Huber was elected as Assistant Great Lakes Area Director. The UIW officials were sworn in by SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams. There has been a great deal of prog­ ress in the UIW since the last Conven­ tion. Much of this growth has devel­ oped in the New York City area due to the opening of the former Brooklyn Navy Yard by Seatrain Shipbuilding late in 1969. As reported by National Director Frank Drozak, there are presently 2,800 UIW members employed at the shipyard, both in ship construction and office capacities. The vast majority of these em­ ployes are from minority groups and reside in the local communities sur­ rounding the yard. Accomplishments at the Seatrain yard have been outstanding. The TT Brooklyn, largest merchant ship ever built in the United States, was christened at the yard this past June 30, and will soon be ready for her sh^edown cruise—and more impor­ tantly, a long career in the vitally nec­ essary field of oil carriage. Tlie second vessel, the TT Williamsburgh, an exact sistership to the Brooklyn, is approximately 55 percent complete and is rapidly heading toward a Spring 1974 launching. The keel for the TT Stuyvesant, third Page 10 ship to be built at the yard, was laid on Oct. 26, and a contract for a fourth ship has already been signed with the Mari­ time Administration. The prediction for the future is that employment for UIW members at the yard could expand to 6,000 workers. Expansion has also occurred in other areas of the UIW in the past four years. Gulf Coast Area Director Paul Dro­ zak reported that the Gulf region had grown from one to eight shops, and pre­ dicted that with hard work the Union could double this figure in the next few years. John Fay reported that the Philadel­ phia area had acquired no additional shops but that expansion did occur within that area's existing contracted companies. Warren Leader told the Convention that there was a great potential for fur­ ther expansion in the Baltimore area— and Gordon Spencer reported that the UIW held 600 jobs in the Norfolk area. The Convention agreed that over the next four years strong measures must be taken in the field of organizing un­ organized companies. Delegates at the Convention also passed a Constitutional amendment in­ creasing dues and initiation fee as fol­ lows: dues which are now $6 per month shall be increased to $8 per month com­ mencing Jan. 1,1974. The initiation fee of $25 shall be increased to $75 begin­ ning Jan. 1, 1974. In his report. National Director Frank Drozak told the assembled group that an effort to improve the system of contract enforcement is being proposed to standardize all collective bargaining agreements for all companies having similar operations. The goal is the development of a standardized schedule of contributions to the various plans. The present system which has different rates of contribu­ tions for each company has become too difficult to manage efficiently. A single contribution rate will make it possible to devote additional time to the im­ provement of overall welfare service. Reporting on Washington legislative activities, Drozak said that recent Con­ gressional actions showed an increased interest in the pension benefits for work­ ers. This legislative concern is in re­ sponse to numerous failures within the private pension plan sector which have left many workers high and dry at a time in life when they can least afford a financial setback. In closing, the Convention agreed to work hard in the field of organizing— and expressed the goal of a doubled membership by the next Convention. "It is especially important to begin The SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union held its Fourth Quadrennial ' and sustain organizing drives in those geographic regions and industries which Convention on Nov. 29, following com­ have been traditionally most resistant pletion of business at the SIU's 16th to union organization," said Drozak. Biennial Convention in Washington, D. C. ____ Drozak also reported' on the SiU'o SIU Vice President and IBU's legislative activities in the national director of the IBU, chaired U.S. Congress—and stressed the im­ the convention. portance of contributions to SPAD in Delegates at the IBU Convention maintaining our political weapons. passed a Constitutional amendment in­ Following is a brief outline of these creasing dues and initiation fee as fol­ issues: lows: dues which are now $43 per • A serious threat to the Jones Act, quarter shall be increased to $50 per which protects America's coastwise, inquarter commencing Jan. 1, 1974. The tercoastal and inland waterways traffic initiation fee of $500 shall be increased from foreign-flag competition, was nar­ to $600 beginning Jan. 1,1974. rowly defeated in the Senate. Paul Drozak was unanimously elect­ • On Nov. 16, 1973 the Senate ed to the post of National Director; Joe passed a bill, strongly supported by the DiGiorgio was elected as Secretary IBU, to repeal the "No Mixing Rule" Treasurer; Frank Drozak as Atlantic which prohibits the mixing of regulated Coast Area Director; Lindsey Williams and unregulated commodities in the as Gulf Coast Area Director and Byron same vessel or tow. The bill now goes to Kelly was elected as Great Lakes Area the House of Representatives for further Director. action. Ed Pulver and Gordon Spencer were • On Nov. 19, 1973, the President elected to the posts of Assistant Atlan­ signed unto law the 1974 Military Pro­ tic Coast Area Directors; Ray Herold curement Act, and with it an amend­ as Assistant Gulf Coast Area Director ment that will keep the remaining eight and Dave LeBaron was elected as As­ USPHS hospitals open and fully operat­ ing. sistant Great Lakes Area Director. • The National Water Commission In his report. National Director Dro­ zak told the Convention that at the recently issued a report which calls for a major overhaul of the nation's water present rate of growth, tonnage moved on the inland waterways will double policies and programs, and has been between now and 1985. However, pres­ submitted to the Senate Committee on sures resulting from this rapidly in­ Interior and Insular Affairs. The 590 page report contains 232 creasing traffic growth are being met. specific recommendations including the In 1972 alone, the barge industry built 1,400 new barges—an all time one- imposition of user charges on domestic water carriers through the collection of year record. fuel taxes and lockage fees. In 1973, in response to increasing The IBU is bitterly opposed to this demands, 24 new tugs and towboats recommendation and on Feb. 5, 1973 were put into service among the IBU's testified before the Commission's hear­ various contracted companies—and an ings, stating that sucfi tolls would lead to additional 29 boats are either under three disastrous effects: less cargo being construction or on contract. shipped via water; use by shippers of Drozak also reported that water alternative modes, and use of dternatransportation remains the most eco­ tive sources of supply. nomical form of moving cargo. On the The IBU will continue to fight this average, one dollar will move a ton of move with all available resources. freight 66 miles by rail, 15 miles by In their reports, the JBU Area Repre­ truck, five miles by air—but 330 miles sentatives stressed the need for a con­ by water. tinuing flow of highly qualified people The inland waterways industry has into the industry—and strongly recom­ managed to keep its transportation mended every IBU member to take ad­ rates down to 1960 levels of three to vantage of the training and upgrading four mills per ton-mile despite higher facilities available at the Lundeberg operating costs. School, Piney Point. The full range of National Director Drozak pointed these courses are thoroughly outlined in out that one of the founding purposes this issue of the LOG. of the IBU was to organize unorganized workers—and to protect all workers within the IBU's jurisdiction from the exploitation and wage cutting tactics of unorganized employers. The Convention closed on an upward note, with all delegates expressing op­ timism for the expansion of the IBU in the next four years. Delegates and officers of the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union conduct business during their fourth Quadrennial Convention in Washington, D.C. Seafarers Log �7/300 Shipboard Jobs Involved Bradford Island Committee President Nixon Signs Alaska Pipeline Bill A major legislative battle— vigorously waged by the SIU, the Maritime Trades Department and the AFL-CIO —ended in victory when President Nixon on Nov. 16 signed into law a bill authorizing construction of the Trans-Alaska oil pipeline. The 789-mile pipeline wiU carry some two million barrels of oil a day from the North Slope to the ice-free southern port of Valdez. Discovered re­ serves in the Prudhoe Bay area already total an estimated 10 billion barrels and the pipeline authorization is expected to spur further exploration and develop­ ment in this oil-rich area which could provide the nation with a secure source of domestic fuel. tion of the pipeline. At the same time, the SIU, AF^-CIO and the MTD re­ jected Ae proposal for a Canadian pipeline because it would provide no direct benefit to American workers and industry. The construction design of the pipe­ line includes the latest safety features to insure adequate protection for the en­ vironment and that oil will be carried safely on American-flag ships. The legislation calling for authoriza­ tion of immediate construction of the pipeline—including a special amend­ ment preventing further delays through court actions—was introduced in the Senate by Henry M. Jackson (DWash.) and in the House by Rep. John Melcher (D-Mont.) The special amendment was sponsored by Senators Mike Gravel and Ted Stevens of Alaska. On Oct. 18, liouse and Senate Con­ ferees reached agreement on the bill. In addition to preventing further en­ vironmental challenges, the law also al­ lows the Secretary of Interior to grant as much additional right-of-way foot­ age as necessary. The Conference bill was passed by strong margins in both houses of Congress and sent to the President. The North Slope oil field is the larg­ est ever found in North America. Geol­ ogists estimate that, in addition to the 24 billion barrels of high-quality crude laying 6,000 to 10,000 feet below the permafrost, there is 26 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in the reservoir with the oU that can provide energy equiva­ lent to another million barrels of oil per day. Construction on the $4.5 billion proj­ ect is scheduled to begin next spring and the first oil could arrive in Valdez within five years after pipelaying is be­ gun. The storage area at Valdez will have a capacity of 20 million barrels of crude. Of particular importance to the SIU and the nation's maritime industry is the fact that about 40 U.S.-flag tankers will move this oil from the Valdez terminal to refineries on the West Coast, provid­ ing more than 1,300 sea-going jobs and thousands more for American ship­ yard workers. The Jones Act requires that tankers on the Valdez-West Coast run be constructed in American yards and that the oil be transported aboard American-flag ships. The signing of the Trans-Alaska pipeline authorization bill by President Nixon ended a four year fight led by environmentalists who, in March 1970, got an injunction blocking issuance of a construction permit and urged Con­ gressional support for an alternative pipeline throng Canada. Two years later, in March 1972, the One of the most difficult and compli­ Interior Department presented an en­ cated battles waged by the SIU in recent vironmental impact statement after years—the fi^t to save the Public careful study of ecological factors re­ Health Service hospitals—^was won lating to boA construction and opera­ when President Nixon on Nov. 19 Committee members aboard the tanker Bradford Island (Steuart Tanker) gather topside at recent payoff at Royal Petroleum Docks in Fort Reading, N.J. They are, from left: L. Nixon, educational director; H. Cross, steward delegate; A. Boney, ship's chairman; J. Hodges, secretary-reporter and J. Cyr, engine delegate. Calhoon Calls for Action Continued from Page 9 American, and U.S.-Russia trade agree­ ments, and stated that "if we can extend our bilateral shipping agreements to all other berth line trades, we will have bedded our berth liners down for the foreseeable future and then the shipping companies can build up their fleets." The third major area, Calhoon told the assembled delegates, "is the bill pending in Congress to require a portion of America's oil imports be carried on U.S.-fiag ships." The MEBA president noted that op­ position to the bill by the oil industry was very formidable. He explained that seven of the largest 16 companies in the United States are oil fims. The oil industry controls 84 percent of the U.S. refining capacity, 72 percent of the natural gas companies, 30 percent of the coal reserves, 20 per­ cent of the domestic coal production, over 50 percent of the uranium reserves and 25 percent of the U.S. milling ca­ pacity for vuanium. In addition, the U.S. oil industry con­ trols a majority of world exploration, extraction, transportation, refining and marketing of oil. "These firms are no longer oil com­ panies, they are multi-national energy corporations," confirmed Calhoon. "They have grabbed monopolistic con­ trol over humanity throughout the world." "The oil industry does not want to deal with American labor," he contin­ ued. "They want to operate in national secrecies ... it is more profitable." Calhoon told the Convention that "when we take on the oil bill, we are taking on an enemy with unlimited re­ sources." "But I believe if we all put our shoulders to the wheel that we will get the bill and we will get it in 1974," he predicted. SIU Wins Long Baffle To Save PHS Blackwell Sees Progress Continued from Page 3 cent but the most recent contract for conventional tankers required only a 35 percent subsidy," stated Blackwell. "More impressively," he continued, "six months ago three LNGs were or­ dered at the subsidy rate of only 16.5 percent, and last month wc signed con­ tracts for four more LNGs which will be built without any construction sub­ sidy." "We in the Maritime Administration are pleased by the way American yards are narrowing the gap between U.S. and foreign shipbuilding prices, for it means that the taxpayers' dollars are buying far more today than they could when we were subsidizing more than half of the shipbuilding costs," he maintained. He noted that the subsidized con­ tracts have created 125,000 man years of employment in American shipyards, and will eventually translate into an ex­ cess, of 3,000 jobs for American sea­ farers. Blackwell also assessed the impor­ tance of the U.S.-Soviet bilateral trade agreement, and the possibility of other such agreements with other nations in the future. "At the time we signed the Soviet December 1973 trade agreement," he informed the Con­ vention, "43 of our tankers totalling 1.4 million dead-weight tons were idle for lack of employment. A recent tabula­ tion revealed that 51 American flag tankers were fixed for a total of 94 voy­ ages in this trade. In terms of seafaring employment it provided more than 1,500 jobs for American seamen. It also resulted in our bulk fleet being fully employed for the first time in several years." Blackwell also stressed the necessity of the maritime industry's marketing programs under the auspices of the Na­ tional Maritime Council. "Greater shipper patronage is vital to our maritime program. New ships, no matter how efficient they are, cannot compete effectively if they sail half full," he stated. In closing, Blackwell expressed his appreciation to the entire SIU for "the solid and consistent support and co­ operation the SIU has extended the Maritime Administration in the efforts to implement President Nixon's mari­ time program." "If we continue to exert our best ef­ forts, we can and will restore the Amer­ ican merchant marine to. a leading position on the world's trade routes," he concluded. signed into law the 1974 Military Pro­ curement Authorization Act which con­ tained an amendment guaranteeing that the eight PHS hospitals will remain open for both out-patient and in-patient service. The new measure provides an appro­ priation of $98 million to operate the eight existing hospitals and the 32 PHS clinics in port cities across the nation. Also—^for the first time in four years— an additional $18 million is provided for modernizing and upgrading the hospitals. The three-year-long victory for Sea­ farers came despite persistent efforts by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to shut down the hospitals or transfer them to community control. Despite Congressional approval of the Public Health Hospital system, HEW earlier this year renewed its efforts to shut down the hospitals. With strong support from the SIU, Congress thwarted this attempt to close the hospi­ tals by adding an amendment to the Emergency Medical Services Bill which would keep the system operating. Meanwhile, as Congress was debat­ ing this bill, the SIU obtained an injunc­ tion in the District Court of Washing­ ton, D.C. in July preventing HEW from going ahead with plans to close the hospitals. Although Congress passed the Emer­ gency Medical Services Bill by a wide majority. President Nixon vetoed the measure and efforts to override the veto failed by a scant five votes in the House of Representatives. Then, in October, Senator Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.), chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, tacked a PHS rider to the Military Authorization BUI. That amendment was also sponsored by Senators J. Glenn BeaU, Jr. (R-Md.), Edward W. Brooke (R-Mass.), Alan Cranston, (D-Calif.), Henry M. Jack­ son (D-Wash.), Charles McC. Mathias, Jr. (R-Md.) and John Tower (R-Tex.). This time the measure won White House approval, and insures that the hospitals and clinics wiU remain avaUable to Seafarers. The years of uncertainty over the future of the hospitals have taken a heavy toll of the hospitals' staffs, and for years the hospitals have not been modernized or upgraded. The SIU wUl monitor the hospitals to insure that the modernization and upgrading program authorized in the new law is imple­ mented. SIU Brooklyn Clinic Moves The SllTs Brooklyn medical clinic has moved to its new loca­ tion at Union headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave. from 685 Third Ave., according to Dr. Joseph B. Logue, medical director. Dr. Logue advises Seafarers that the clinic open for busi­ ness." Patients may call the clinic at 212-965-2440 for appointments. Page 11 �t : li ff Counting votes of the Union dues and initiation fee increase referendum is the SlU membership-elected Tallying Committee of (I. to r.): Chairman Edgar C. Anderson, Gilberto R. Salazar, Richard McDonald, Nicholas D'Amante, Jasper C. Anderson and Joseph N. Powers. Amendment Passed to Up Dues and Initiation Fees A Constitutional Amendment, which provides for the increase of dues and initiation fees, was passed by an over­ whelming majority vote by the member­ ship in an Oct. 2 to Oct. 31,1973 refer­ endum. The amendment contained two prop­ ositions which were voted on separately. Proposition #1 read: "Effective Jan. 1,1974, the initiation fee for all new full book members shall be $600.00, and that our constitution's Article V, Section 2, be so amended.. And that this change be applicable as well to all applicants who have not completed full payment of the present initiation fee by Dec. 31,1973." Final tally on this proposition was 3,044 yes; 235 no; 4 void; 8 no votes, and 11 challenged. Proposition #2 read: "Effective Jan. 1,1974, the calendar quarterly dues for all members shall be $50.00." The final count on the above was 3,002 yes; 276 no; 4 void; 9 no votes, and 11 challenged. The SIU's Union Tallying Commit­ tee, elected at headquarters on Nov. 5, 1973 for the purpose of tallying the membership vote on the amendment, submitted their report to the Secretary Treasurer's office on Nov. 9, 1973 for presentation to the membership. The Committee's election was con­ ducted under Article XXV of the SIU Constitution. The Committee consisted of six full book members: Edgar Anderson and Nicholas D'Amante of the deck depart­ ment; Gilberto Salazar and Richard McDonald of the engine department, New SPAD Certificates For Job Security The membership this month unani­ the USPHS hospitals, and also was able mously concurred in a report of the to secure passage of the Trans-Alaska secretary-treasurer that voluntary con­ pipeline. tributions to SPAD will be in the form And the 1970 Merchant Marine Act of $20 certificates effective Jan. 1,1974 —which was the key to the rebuilding to replace the existing SPAD receipts. of the American merchant marine—is directly the result of this membership's In his report to the general member­ voluntary participation in SPAD. ship meeting at headquarters Dec. 3, But we have to step-up our efforts on Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio said: "I'm certain that all of our mem­ the legislative front. DiGiorgio said: bers are aware that the real key to our "We are still pushing for an oil import job security is in the amount of success quota bill, and at this very moment we we have in Washington through our are fighting those special interest groups who are .seeking to destroy the Jones legislative efforts." Act." He reminded the members that the All of our efforts in politics are aimed SIU has been successful in the political at just one thing—job security for Sea­ arena through their participation in farers—and the voluntary contributions SPAD but he also warned that our work of our members to SPAD is the only is far from finished. vehicle to achieve our goal by enabling During the pas', month the Union, us to continue our support of those Con­ after a long and complicated struggle, gressmen who are firmly committed to succeeded in getting legislation to save a strong American merchant marine. I I I W Page 12 i>>i> - J mmr, and Joseph Powers and Jaspar Ander­ son of the steward department. Brother Edgar Anderson was elected chairman of the Committee. A total of 10,750 numbered ballots were issued to 26 ports, as well as 32 absentee ballots issued to eligible mem­ bers aboard vessels not scheduled to be in a port where a ballot could be se­ cured. All unused ballots were returned to headquarters after the referendum pe­ riod. The Sterling National Bank at 1410 Broadway in New York City served as depository for all ballots cast. The bank submitted daily reports to headquarters on the number of ballots received each business day—and certi­ fied at the close of the referendum pe­ riod that all ballots had been properly safeguarded and that no one other than appropriate bank personnel had access to the envelopes. The ballots were surrendered to the Tallying Committee upon the Commit­ tee's request. In the course of their work, the Tally­ ing Committee noted and acted upon several discrepancies in the voting. Ballots #4506 through #4509; #4528 through #4530, and #4535 through #4542 were returned to head­ quarters with no indication as to the port in which they had been issued. After investigation of the records, the Committee ascertained that they had been issued to the port of New Orleans. In the port of New York on Oct. 2, the stubs from ballots #115 through #122 were not removed. However, in tallying the votes, the Committee found the stubs still attached to the ballots and counted them as valid votes. On all challenged ballots, the Com­ mittee thoroughly checked bank and union records before making a decision on validity of the votes. The Committee asserted that at all times while in session there was a quorum of the Committee present, and that all activities were conducted ac­ cording to the SIU Constitution. Upon adjournment, the Committee expressed thanks to the Secretary Treasurer's office and staff for their cooperation. Thanksgiving in Yokohama ' ^' /' A ^ y ' y >. Mrs. Percival Wicks (left) dines yvith Yokohama Port Agent Frank Boyne (cen­ ter) and her son (right) on Thanksgiving Day in the'SIU hall. Seafarers Log �The officers of the SIUNA were unanimously elected to their respective posts for two-year terms on the last day of their Convention. In addition, the delegates unani­ mously passed a Constitutional amend­ ment re-establishing the post of SIUNA executive vice president. Elected unanimously to the post of SIUNA President was Paul Hall. Morris Weisberger, secretary-treas­ urer of the SIUNA-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific, was unanimously elected to the position of executive vice president. Joseph DiGiorgio was unanimously elected to the position of SIUNA-secretary-treasurer. He had been assisting President Hall in handling the duties of the secretary-treasurer since early 1972 when A1 Kerr passed away suddenly. In accepting his new post, Brother DiGiorgio said, "I hope 1 can carry on in the txadition of A1 Kerr. If I do that, I know I'll be serving the membership weU." Twenty-two representatives of the affiliates of the SIUNA were unani­ mously elected as vice presidents. They are: Kenneth Olsen, secretary-treasurer, Alaska Fishermen's Union; Gilbert Gauthier, president, Canadian Marine Officers Union; Carl C. Marino, secre­ tary-treasurer, Cannery Workers and Fishermen's Union of San Diego; Ever­ ett Clark, president, Democratic Union Organizing Committee, Local 777; James V. Motley, president. Interna­ tional Union of Petroleum Workers; Ed Turner, president. Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, and Harry Jorgensen, president. Marine Firemen's Union. Also, Roy A. Mercer, secretary-treas­ urer, Military Sea Transport Union; Merle Adlum, president. Inland Boat­ men's Union of the Pacific; Austin P. Skinner, secretary-treasurer. New Bed­ ford Fishermen's Union; Frank Drozak, vice president, SIU-AGLIW District; Fred J. Farnen, vice president, SIUAGLIW District; Earl Shepard, repre­ sentative, SlU-Inland Boatmen's Union; Lindsey J. Williams, representa­ tive, SlU-United Industrial Workers; Roman Gralewicz, president. Seafarers International Union of Canada, and Keith Terpe, president. Seafarers Inter­ national Union of Puerto Rico, Caribe . and Latin America. Also, Burt E. Lanpher, secretarytreasurer, Staff Officers Association of America; Danny Williams, president. Sugar Workers Union No. 1 of Croc­ kett, California; Ed Allensworth, president. Transportation and Allied Workers of California; Steve Edney, president. United Cannery and Indus­ trial Workers of the Pacific; John Yarmola, president. United Industrial Workers of North America-Midwest, and Jack Dwyer, assistant secretarytreasurer, Sailors Union of the Pacific. The SIUNA officers were sworn in by Peter McGavin, executive secretarytreasurer of the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department of which the SIUNA is a member. Delegates Pass 40 Resolutions Unanimously Delegates to the SIUNA's 16th Bi­ ennial Convention unanimously passed 40 resolutions dealing with maritime is­ sues; matters concerning affiliates, and subjects vital to the entire labor move­ ment. The resolutions were presented to the approximately 200 delegates by Joe Goren, chairman of the Resolutions Committee and the Committee's rec­ ommendations were unanimously ac­ cepted. Resolutions on maritime matters in­ cluded: • Continued cooperation and sup­ port for the National Maritime Council in its efforts to promote a strong, bal­ anced and competitive U.S. merchant marine. • Urging Congress to enact S.2267 —without amendment—so the inland waterways industry can develop its full potential and fulfill its vital role in the transportation system that is so neces­ sary to a healthy national economy. • Urging the Congress to immedi­ ately pass legislation ending" the Jones Act exemption for the Virgin Islands and bringing these islands under the same commercial and financial laws as those governing companies operating in the United States and Puerto Rico. • • Support of the continuing efforts of both management and labor groups to further develop the inland waterways and the urging of the U.S. Congress to oppose all attempts to impose user charges or other fees on the inland waterways industry. • A determination to expose the op­ erations and goals of the American Committee for Flags of Necessity and to show the entire nation that the American Committee is not "Ameri­ can" but rather dedicated to the de- December 1973 struction of a viable American-flag merchant marine. In line with this, the SIUNA further resolved that the Congress enact legis­ lation taking away from the interna­ tional oil companies all tax advantages on foreign operations, including the op­ eration of foreign-flag ships. • Support of planning, development and operation of offshore terminal facil­ ities to provide the United States with an economically sound and environ­ mentally safe approach to handling large volumes of petroleum imports necessary to meet the growing energy needs of America. • Urging of the Congress to reject all future Department of Health, Edu­ cation and Welfare plans to close or transfer the PHS hospitals, and urging that legislation be adopted to provide funds to modernize the hospitals. In line with this resolution the SIUNA strongly supported the creation of a na­ tional system of health security that will provide all Americans with the same type of quality, low cost, and readily available medical care now obtained by merchant seamen in PHS hospitals. • Commitment to insure that every American vessel have on-board a crewmember trained to provide medical services of a physician's assistant and equipped with the necessary medical aid equipment. .< ' VV ^ V • Urging of the Congress to require that the U.S. Maritime Administration in the Department of Commerce, which has the expertise and staff to deal ef­ fectively with maritime matters, be the chief negotiator for the U.S. in interna­ tional maritime conferences and con­ ventions. • Commendation of the Commis­ sion on American Shipbuilding for its comprehensive and perceptive report, and further that Congress begin to hold hearings on the Commission's recom­ mendations so that appropriate legisla­ tion may be enacted without delay. • An outline of the needs of the U.S. merchant marine in the 1970's in­ cluding: 1. Development of a strong, balanced U.S. merchant marine through con­ tinued operating and construction sub­ sidy programs and other financial in­ centives designed to achieve competi­ tive parity between the U.S. and for­ eign-flag fleets. 2. Adoption of legislation to provide assurance of adequate cargo for U.S. flag vessels, particularly H.R. 8193, which would require that a fair share of U.S. oil imports be carried on U.S. flag tankers. 3. Expansion of the practice of bi­ lateral shipping agreements between the U.S. and its trading partners. ^ ^ Politics are Donate to SPAD . t. , 4. The end of the U.S.'s dependency on foreign-flag vessels for the importa­ tion of oil and other vital foreign raw materials. 5. Increased U.S. tanker construc­ tion. 6. Development and construction of nuclear powered vessels. 7. Elimination of bureaucratic en­ cumbrances that have hindered the growth of the U.S. merchant marine. All branches of government must ac­ tively support the President's program to revive the American merchant ma­ rine. The Convention delegates also passed a resolution on the Middle East calling upon President Nixon to con­ tinue to deal with the Middle East ten­ sion firmly and without equivocation in the following manner: "The United States should make it perfectly clear to the Soviet rulers that it wUl not maintain a false detente if the Soviet Union continues to support acts of aggression against Israel." The resolution also states that the SIU urges all parties in this conflict to abide by the ceasefire and commends Israel and Egypt for beginning face-toface negotiations for the first time in the 25-year struggle. In dealing with foreign trade and the protection of American workers' jobs the Convention passed a resolution sup­ porting the efforts of the AFL-CIO to have the House of Representatives' draft of the Trade Reform Act of 1973 substantially rewritten or amended. "Only by so doing, can Congress pro­ vide the American worker with the pro­ tection from job losses due to foreign imports that he has so long been de­ nied." Page 13 �ASHORE PhiWelphio ^ Two IBU-manned McAllistCT Brothere „ijs jate last month Patrice, were the ^ ^"te PMadelphia BoUelta. The photos showed A/pena, Mich. CO"M eCtXSun7nrhe?:inter layup of Great Lakes ships. St. Louis port Agent Leroy ^ ""St — ;-rrSnd"trrer^« -^Sl:;^^l'eSTe nosplta. dre da, after Thanhs- giving. Schinault was examined and released. Mobile ®~r;doh:nie'Hedges in frganey a. the recent pavo«-o. .he . Bradford Island in Port Reading. N.J. duffofdluve'^W I,- rnm has Started a new run from the Atlantic Coast Waterman Steamship Corp. has startea a ports to the Far East. Ncv/ York Coast ports to Oporto and Lisbon, f ortugdi y Chicago . . This port elt, has plans to bnUd and develop Its hrst full scale contamenaation facility. Odessa, Russia thi^vSe^rCiT-h::Sh®o;Sr^s^m"pp"t:^~C^^^ a U.S.-Sovit multi-billion doUar chemical agreement. Galveston f an?"orhu£Ts':.dSs"^^^^^^^^ SIU ships over the years. Boston . hosp"ariSc':U"« «L?b'a?f"i"th?aS®!:'emranrS:spital here. They would like visitors. Baltimore Seafarer Began Career On Army Mine-Layers When Seafarer Jolmnie Hodges went aboard his first SlU-contracted ship m 1946 as messman, he was no ftr^g ,0 shipboard galleys. He had jomed the ^y^ in 1938 and during the war yeaZ from 1941-1945, he se^ed as mess sergeant aboard Army mme-layers along the East Coast. Today Seafarer Hodges, who has nearly 20 years seatime, is s^mg ^ chief steward aboard the land (Steuart TransportaUon) which is running between St. Croix, Norfolk, Rotterdam and New Jersey. Asked why he decided to make saU­ ing his career. Seafarer Hodgy said. "Although it was totally different aboard those Army mine-layers, I go to love the sea during those yems, so I '^IsHt was just natural that I wound % with this way of hfe-and Ive m. who was saUing with the SIUSIU. He his who took me down to the old h^l m Norfolk which was then on St. , h said, "and I got a ship and thats the ^^Seiarer Hodges, who makes Ws home in Virginia Beach, Va. wito to wife, SybU, plans to stay on ihQ Braa Zd Island untU June. "Then we're g^ ing to take a nice vacation, he said, "maybe head out west." The veteran steward had some words of advice and encouragement for young men who are beginning their careers at sea. ^ , He said: "They should give some thought to the opportunities and ad­ vantages of working in the J partment. Not only me the worfang conditions, especially m the new mo em galleys, pleasant but the opportuni­ ties for advancement in the department are wide open and depend only on the individual's desire to leara and im­ '^^HeSled that after he got °ut of prove.' le looked up an old friend triena oi F--"service, he of Bosun Donates Blood Walters. iij Piney Point, Ma. .u, iTnAboard the Harry L^ndebMg School re^^^^ ^ t^»riT-flU a|d from 6 p,m. to 9 p.m.,Reference materials and tape cassettes are always avatole. Also, office hours for *6 schoors wffl £ oX^'the^Mmd'^y Mrs! Shinkle, trmn^Omm^^ • /'I . I •• i. i ' i SIU clinic. Nurse Shery' Edel assists. Seafarers Log Page 14 �AT SEA SS Falcon Lady The crew of the Falcon Lady (Falcon Carriers) enjoyed a real traditional Thanksgiving dinner prepared by two veterans of the steward department— Chief Steward Conrad Gauthier and Chief Cook Alonzo Bryant. Not only was there turkey with all the trimmings, but Seafarer Alonzo did it the oldfashioned way by making pumpkin pies out of real pumpkins. The special holiday feast was served while the Falcon Lady was enroute to the Persian Gulf. SS Overseas Ulla Hudson Jones, a recent graduate of the Lundeberg School, was singled out by the crew of the Overseas Ulla (Maritime Overseas) for his hard work and willingness to learn. Seafarer Jones, who was making his first trip was sailing as steward utility. Seafarer Ulaf "Ully" Lefsaker, sailing as welder maintenance, takes time out for coffee and a smoke as he waits for payoff on the Transidaho. Sea-Land Finance The SlU-manned Sea-Land Finance, sixth of eight newly constructed SL-7 containerships, recently entered service between the U.S. West Coast and the Far East, including direct service to Hong Kong. Lefsaker Recounts U-Boat Attack In North Sea Sea-Land Resource An SIU crew flew to Rotterdam, Holland Dec. 3 to man the newly built Sea-Land Resource which will make her maiden voyage to Port Elizabeth, N.J. this month. More than 6,000 American mer­ chant seamen gave their lives during World War II but Seafarer Ulaf "Ully" Lefsaker was one of the lucky ones who survived the horror of an unexpected explosion from an enemy torpedo and the sudden plunge of his ship to the bot­ tom in the cold and dark night of a North Sea winter. / It was Feb. 17, 1945 aboard the S.S. Thomas Scott (Waterman) which was bound for England after delivering mili­ tary supplies to Murmansk. Seafarer Lefsaker, who was sailing as fireman, was on watch below when the attack came. "The explosion seemed to rip the ship apart," he recalled, "and all I had time to do was to slip on a pair of slacks and put on my life vest over my under­ shirt. The next thing I knew I was in the water in a liferaft along with several other members of the crew." Fortunately, all hands managed to get the boats and rafts clear and all were accounted for when they were spotted and picked up by a British ship four hours later. "Hardly any of us had a chance to put a jacket on," Seafarer Lefsaker re­ members, "and I can tell you it was a long and cold four hours out there in heavy seas that soaked us to the skin." The crew was transferred aboard Russian PT-boats which took them back to Russia where they had to spend three months before catching a ship to the United States. But, Seafarer Lefsaker who was bom in Norway and began his life at sea aboard Norweigian freightships when he was 20 years of age, caught the first ship he could after his return. He continued to sail throughout World War II and, along with the thousands of other SIU members who surivived that war, he helped to deliver the goods to the troops of our nation and our allies during the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict. Seafarer Lefsaker joined the SIU in 1943 when he got a berth aboard the S.S. William Storges (Calmar) in Port­ land, Me. and has continued to sail with the SIU. "Ully" and his wife Hjordis, who now make their home in Berkley Heights, N.J., became naturalized U.S. citizens in 1955. They have two children, a daughter Liv, 17, who is attending college in Norway, and a son Svein, 23, who just completed his tour of duty with NATO Forces in Norway. Seafarer Lefsaker is now sailing as welder maintenance aboard the Trans­ idaho (Seatrain), a converted C-4, which is mnning coastwise between New York, Baltimore, Charleston and San Juan. He also sails as fireman-oiler, pumpman and junior engineer. Seafarer. Lefsaker sails at least eight months a year. Japanese Seamen Convene Yokohama Port Agent Frank Boyne (standing) Is introduced to the member­ ship of the All Japan Seamen's Union congress in Tokyo last month during opening ceremonies. December 1973 Boii't let imgs destroy yon or your Hveliiioof Page 15 �•; J • '•--ivii --i November 26-28,1973 SlUNA 16th Biennial donvention Highlights November 26-28,'1973 r': I i,' != i' I' Ii Vice President Fred J. Farnen. Page 16 Lundeberg School trainees listen attentively to Convention proceedings. - Joseph DiGiorgio, secretary-lreasurer of SlUNA SlU pensioners from Baltimore attend the Convention. Vice President Keith Terpe. president SlU of Puerto Rico. Caribe & Latin America. Page 17 �Steady As She Goes Progress Through Unity We have just concluded a successful Convention at which we both reviewed our progress and took a hard look at the many problems that lie ahead. In the years since our last Convention, we have witnessed a revitalization of the nation's merchant marine with new ships that are making this country competitive in the maritime world. We have suc­ ceeded in preserving the Public Health hospital system. And we have won the long fight for the Trans-Alaska pipeline. But rough waters and shoals lie ahead and we must remain alert at the helm— not only to protect what we have accom­ plished—^but also to move ahead. Lurking in the shallows are those who would destroy the Jones Act in the name of expediency. And as formidable as reefs is the powerful oil industry which—^blind to the interest of our nation's economy and security—would sink the cargo pref­ erence bill and leave our nation helplessly dependent on the whims of foreign-flag shippers. In the months ahead we will be locked in a no-holds-barred fight in Congress to achieve our legislative goals—continued implementation of the re-building of the American merchant marine; protection of the Jones Act which is vital to the con­ tinued growth of our industry, and enact­ ment of an oil import quota law not only to provide more seafaring and related maritime jobs for Americans but also to end our nation's dependence on foreignflag operators. It is with our political support of those in Congress whose foresight for our na­ tion's security has revived the American merchant marine, and it is through our continued support of these concerned legislators that the security and growth of our industry will be assured. As Seafarers this support is not only at the ballot bpx but, most important, through our voluntary contributions to SPAD, It is only through SPAD that Sea­ farers can exert their united strength to achieve continued job security. Page 18 It has been because of our unity of strength through SPAD that we have been able to obtain new ships, job secu­ rity, better health care by preserving the USPHS hospitals and the promise of a brighter horizon for Seafarers. And it will only be through this contin­ ued unity of strength through our SPAD contributions that we can carry on our fight in the halls of Congress to expand our industry, job opportunities and our collective security. One of the greatest challenges we face is the training and upgrading of our members to meet our commitment to provide our contracted companies and the nation with the best qualified seamen in the world. We anticipated this challenge years ago when we initiated our first training programs in 1954, But our industry is rapidly changing. New concepts in ship design, automation and cargo-handling require a much higher degree of com­ petence and skill in seamen. Again, we anticipated this challenge when we began developing a comprehen­ sive re-training and upgrading program at Piney Point, not only for our deep-sea members, but for our members who man the towboats and barges of the expanding inland waterways system. But again, there is much still to be done. Already new ships—LASH ves­ sels, OBO carriers, supertankers and SL7's—are in service, and more new ships with new concepts will soon be off the ways including the radically-new LNG's (liquified natural gas carriers). Our Upgrading Center in Piney Point has already trained Seafarers to qualify for more than 2,000 endorsements and prepared them to man our new ships efficiently and safely. And new programs are continually being developed to keep pace with advances in technology. The challenge to upgrade the skills of our members is our responsibility—and it is a responsibility that we shall continue to meet and fulfill. „ iciai r>u!?licatfon North Amefica, Atla""' •- the Seafarers fnternattonal Union of ~ " '.ekes and Inland Waters OistWet. .-CIO ' Cat tafifter. grecot/ce fiafi faheoard, Vm-PreUde/it .Joe OtQiorgio, ' Undsey WliltarflB, yios-Pmident • •.fimk DwT.fihtVlce'P''&Ale)mt ' Paul 0fozak, V/ce'Aros/de,«! Published monthly by Seafarers tnternatlontfl Union, Atlantic, Seafarers Log • �USNS Tallulah T HE USNS Tallulah, one of 13 tankers under charter from the Navy to SlU-confracted Hud­ son Waterways, recently called at the port of Piney Point to dis­ charge JP-4 jet aircraft fuel des­ tined for nearby Patuxent Naval Air Test Center. During her 18-hour layover at Steuart Petroleum Terminal, she was visited hy trainees from the Lundeberg School and by Seafar­ ers attending the Bosuns Recertification Program, and Senior­ ity Upgraders, Seafarers prepar­ ing for higher ratings at the SIU Upgrading Center and members of the Lundeberg School staff. The crew of the Tallulah also welcomed the opportunity to visit the SIU Upgrading Center. Mike Sacco, vice president of the Lundeberg School, made it a point to visit the galley during his visit to the Tallulah. He's sampling luncheon stew with from left: Seafarers C. C. Williams, cook and baker; Lawrence Winfield, messman, and Chief Steward Roberto Hannibal. Tallulah's 2nd engineer, Phil Reyes (left) who sailed for many years with the SIU, and Able-Seaman Jack Arellanes, both had opportunity to talk with Jim Pulliam and S. J. Jandora who attended Bosuns Recertification Program. Mobile Port Agent Blackie Neira (right) and New York Port Agent Leon Hall went aboard the Tallulah with Lundeberg trainee Steve Downs to talk with crewmembers including Seafarer Hudson Jones, left,^who is now sailing as ordinary seaman after graduating from the school in June. Lynne Lunnen, member of Lundeberg School academic staff, went along with HLS trainees to visit the Tallulah. She got a guided tour of the engine room from Alvin Clewis, right, who graduated from the school last year. Trainees are, from left, Clifford Goodrich, George Mason and Henry Roth. December 1973 Page 19 �!;i .!j ;; 1-' n 5k; It:'! A ffer an 84-day long voyage to J\ Russia and Libya, the 84,000-ton National Defender (Vantage Shipping Corp.) sailed up the Delaware River and tied up at Mantua Terminal in Paulshoro, N.J. for payoff. "It was a good trip and a good crew," said Bosun Chuck D'Amico who ships out of Houston and has sailed with the SIU for 29 years. After discharging her cargo of crude oil, the 851-foot tanker headed for the shipyard at New­ port News, Va. where she will un­ dergo extensive renovation and will he renamed the Vantage De­ fender. The National Defender, launched in 1959, left the port of Houston on July 25 with 73,000 Chief Cook Richard Smith prepared lunch as crew waited for payoff; _ Ordinary seaman Jimmy Dale takes cap off manifold pump as NationahDeiendef readies to discharge benzene cargo. Page 20 * V » Philadelphia Patrolman Joe Air (seated) checks overtime sheet of Seafarer H. Sikes during payoff after 84-day voyage. tons of wheat hound for Russia. Arriving at the Black Sea port of Odessa Aug. 16, she had to lay out on the hook for 40 days while nine ships ahead of her were un­ loaded. But tibe long layover gave her crew ample time to visit Odessa and meet the people, who they found to he friendly. As chief pumpman Howard Green, who ships out of Mobile and has been sailing with the SIU for 28 years, expressed it: "Odessa reminded me of Mobile 50 years ago. The people here are friendly hut they have to watch what they say." Sailing out of Odessa Sept. 26, the National Defender went to El Sider in Libya to take on a cargo of crude and arrived at Paulshoro on Oct. 17. Third Cook Earl Matthews samples soup as he helps pre­ pare lunch. Crew praised steward department members for their efforts during long voyage. �">-sv. . -'. ., -•- • .• \ '. --..J-':•-'?•''••''^'vy^ 1 Able-Seaman Guiseppe Ciocco gets ready to make stern line fast to windlass after National Defender arrived at Cities Service Terminal in Paulsboro, N.J. Seafarer Franklin Wright, who sails as ' wiper, gets first look at an American port since tanker left Houston July 25. Wiper Edward Craig assists engineer in making repairs on ship's boilers. Seafarer Craig, making his first trip since graduating from Piney Point in July, received unanimous praise from crew for his "attitude and willingness to work." December 1973 Seafarer Jeffrey Parkin ponders future after signing on as ordinary seaman for his second deep-sea trip. Par­ kin's father, George Parkin, is an IBU mate and has sailed tugboats for 40 years. His grandfather was a fish­ ing boat captain out of Beauford, N.C. But this young Seafarer, who worked aboard a Curtis Bay tug for two months after getting off the Overseas Ulla, says he pre­ fers the "challenge and adventure" of deep-sea sailing. SlU men listen attentively as Patrolman Jack Caffey holds meeting and brings them up to date on new ships, progress on oil import quota till, Trans-Alaska pipeline, and other legislation affecting maritime industry. Page 21 �i- i: I;. Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; C. 12 months seatime as Third Cook o^Assistant Cook, 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker, 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. D. J 2 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 12 months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. SIU-A and G Deck Department Upgrading Quartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. IBU Upgrading Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) J I'" %' 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision.) 2. Have 6 months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 3 months seatime as wiper. FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have nor­ mal color vision.) 2. All candidates must have a letter from the company for whom they have worked certifying their ability to handle the various types of fuels that they wish certification for. 1. No requirements. Master/Mate Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) (Uninspected vessels not over 300 gross tons upon oceans.) Master—Must nave 4 years at sea on deck—one year as licensed mate. Mate—^Must have 3 years at sea on deck. 1. Must be a U.S. Citizen. 2. Must have a letter from company stating experience, type of vessel, registered number, etc., to meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements. 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision.) 2. Have 6 months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) I^ l'-5 li '• ; 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating Towboat Operator 1. Must have or successfully passed examinations for FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boil­ ermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least 6 months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Origlnal License Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. Steward Upgrading 5i ' i'. i- : I' Si•. i 1. Assistant Cook Training Program Requirements: A. 12 months seatime, in any Steward Department Entry Rating. B. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of 3 months seatime. 2. Cook and Baker Training Program Requirements: •v- I• 4 '• I' A. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; B. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, 6 months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or ; C. 6 months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. 3. Chief Cook's Training Program Requirements: it I 1st Class Pflot on vessel not over 300 gross tons 1. Must be 21 years of age. 2. Must be a U.S. Citizen. 3. Must have 3 years seatime as AB or equivalent with a minimum of 20 round trips over the route applied for within the past 5 years. -Is I' ^ Tankennan A. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; " B. Three years seatime in Steward Department, 6 months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months as Cook and Baker or; C. 6 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; D. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of com­ pletion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. 4. Chief Steward Training Program Requirements: A. 3 years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an A" seniority in the union or; B. 6 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 6 months as Cook and Baker, 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Page 22 17 Must be 21 years of age. 2. Must have 3 years seatime on deck of vessel over 26 feet. 3. Must have 1 year seatime of the three years on towing vessel including train­ ing or duty in wheel house. 4. Must have 90 days service in geographical area applied for. 2nd Class Operator 1. Must be 19 years of age. 2. Must have 18 months at sea on a towing vessel including duty or training in the wheel house. 3. Must have 90 days seatime in geographical area applied for. Original License/2nd Class Operator 1. Must pass physical examination and eye examination of at least 20/100 in both eyes, corrected to a least 20/20 in one eye, and 20/40 in the other eye. 2. Must have normal color vision. 3. Must be a U.S. citizen. Radar Observer 1. All candidates must hold a valid deck license. * SlU and IBU Upgrading Able-Seaman Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. Able Seaman—^unlimited—any waters , 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Seafarers Log �IBU First-Class Pilots The first class of Inland Boatmen's Union members successfully completed Coast Guard examinations for First-Class Pilot for the Norfolk Harbor area last month after an eight-week study program at SlU-IBU Upgrading Center In Piney Point. In gr.gduation photo taken at Norfolk Union Hall are (kneeling I. to r.): Floyd Hudgins, John Simpson and Richard Tyree. Standing (I. to r.) are: Robert Callis, George Thompson, Norfolk Port Agent Gordon Spencer, Lundeberg School Instructor John Luykx, Sam Rowe, George O'Neal and Richard Garcia. Chief Cook Training Seafarer Bobby Stearns (right) receives his Certificate of Achievement from Lundeberg School Director of Vocational Training Bob Kalmus after com­ pleting training for chief cook at the Upgrading Center in Piney Point. Up­ grading programs from third cook to chief steward are available to all qualified steward department Seafarers. Another GBD Graduate Seafarer Allen Spell, a Lundeberg School graduate who returned to the SlU Upgrading Center to prepare for his QMED—any rating endorsement, also achieved a high school diploma through the school's GEO program. Here he receives his successful test scores and congratulations from HLS Academic Director Margaret Nalen. ' ' ^ ^ : i . - Upgrading Class Schedule 7 — Original Towboaf Operator Lifeboat, QMED, FOWT, Tankerman and All January 10 Cook Programs Lifeboat, QMED, Quartermaster, Welding and January 24 All Cook Programs February 7 — Lifeboat, QMED, FOWT, Tankerman and All Cook Programs 1 • ' •1 January December 1973 isiflMATIIWK ^ . • ^ • } ^ . :>i. Page 23 �i r A goat herd once charted my course to town, I got as far as the river. The bridge was out. N Well, he needn't have defended himself at all. We each had a greater need for a friend that day Than all the tinsel one finds in town. , it was at his bidding. I . I'd like it understood, d, ' That I dipped freely into his ^tew pot, and Drank liberally from his mead crock that evening. And so we sat, we two old duffers, . Bach revisiting his years In the afterglow of the evening camp fire. ; id thus oar friendship leavened 'ligh on to brotherhood. liiifliiilillli fshence ' ,who had dreams of the time when Seafarers would be iEree— pree enough to have a wife and kids and pork chops tofeed 'em. This was a leader whose hones . were based on actual facts— , The life whinh tben did not balance so well in our favor. _ He heard me out most attentively when I spoke Having sprouted in a Baltic fishing village, and of Having been separated from my only living kin; My younger brother. He was claimed by a Chimney Sweep, While still small enough for the like of that. Then I laughed again, remembering how We had laughed in our childhood Counting and recounting my brother's , Footfingers, we called them then. He had but four to the foot. Though I stiff stood fast In honoring our childhood pact. And never mentioned it. My friend then spoke of goats, and of His life in the fields. A life comprised of paucities, and Innocent of bile and greed. He spoke of truthfulness and decency, I had no cause to interrupt him. Still, I did once ask ?. : "Ah yes. for such as Itat I borrow : The widow who comes to the river for the fish." e When my friend became too tired ' It was in a most subtle way . That he approved my husbandry. The morning of my seventh day He resolutely refused to open his eyes I first consoled his dog, As friends are wont to do, and liilssM I later consoled, as well. wsmm The widow he had borrowed. And my bosom yet swells with pride That she lent herself anew, I then bathed my friend, and Laid him away in a shallow grave. And J It was in a most unintentional way ^: Thttt I surveyed his footfingers. And He had but four to the foot. . Page 24 ^ .MttxKai . . H We will stroll by the bed of roses The ones that you liked so well fh the early hours of the morning I can still remember their smell '] I'd sailed, of harbors I'd known, and of women I'd loved, before My youth and vigor joined wings in fli, I I _ " Come take my hand my love, and walk with me Through the garden of memories ... Where each day Is a passing fancy Among the flowers and the trees "But you didn't ask about that," He protested with a twinkle, and Beckoned me toward his <^p. HI OhlHow iloVe To feel your warm sweet kiss embfacc, your heavenly face; These are the things I miss And aU his life he fought with the rest of us— To better ourselves. He haunted the Halls of Congress with our well-being in mind. His dress was as we dress and even his head covering has been given a name— The 'Lundeberg Stetson.' A simple white washable cap * to shield the sun from our old sailor's head. Yet when I write of him I write not of old men but of young fellows who raise our nation's flag at the Harry Lundeberg School and doff their caps with respect (as I do with tears) to our Nation, our Unioh^ md the men who had a dream. ThurstoA J. Lewis To A Bird Though I can only listen To the golden voiced thrush Wen he takes his flight in song s.. .. Though thrush I can never be Nor can I fly as hi^ Or sing his song... But that excess of his nature Which from his nature He must give This I possess This much is mine. All that I can take And make a part of me And so the song belongs To me alone And follows me Where ere I go! IV God I could walk forever ; With just you here by my side I'm not ashamed of my feelings For love's not a thing to bide Those long hours we spent together Lying under the old willow tree And down by the lake in the winter Throwing snowballs at each other Just we two, you and me fit'-'-,: '• I'll never forget the look in your eyes As we caressed each other How beautiful you were when the baby was bom And you became a mother > vn But now you are gone from my side my dear All these things are in the past I knew it couldn't go on forever Our love was too good to last VIH The hand that held yours is empty The sweet Hps are no more to be kissed I'll love you forever my darling God knows just how much you are missed IX Still I walk alone each day of my life In a garden that's lost its bloom Without you here beside me dear Life is but bitter gloom '• • • • -• / m Sure I know someday we will be together again For God has his ways you know And I will reach out to touch you When it is my time to go XI We will have a grand reunion Together again neath the trees Jnst you and I and God above. In our garden of memories. MliisSiiSiiilttS ' /- Jaines C. Mitchell Seafarers Log �rjlMSPAMHiRS REPORT n 1P s AMontle. Gulf & Inland Wofri PIstrlcf CQMP 1 TY?rf T- KnawYburRiglits sS5p?#PAiM^S^5% NOVEMBER 1-30, 1973 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston ...... i i....... Wilmington. San Francisco Seattle Totals DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B All Groups Class A Class B Class C 9 82 10 34 10 26 2 16 52 69 12 61 22 405 3 22 5 -20 4 6 0 5 9 19 16 23 10 142 ^ 6 67 8 21 6 17 2 18 54 44 15 35 13 306 2 16 2 17 6 6 0 1 14 6 4 5 6 85 1 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 13 134 19 59 1 47 9 49 128 29 32 112 32 664 3 31 12 32 3 8 1 9 18 31 31 44 27 250 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 3 85 5 37 3 23 6 17 51 55 9 43 15 352 3 44 9 19 4 18 1 5 24 24 7 32 14 204 3 60 3 18 4 12 0 13 46 28 6 32 12 237 2 22 3 7 6 15 0 7 14 22 10 19 5 132 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Totals AUDepts REGISTERED ON BEACH| 1 6 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 3 120 12 52 1 25 8 34 107 41 17 80 24 524 3 54 7 15 1 11 5 14 46 52 19 53 27 307 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 67 5 27 6 15 2 16 30 37 7 36 4 252 1,009 0 99 3 5 15 7 0 1 2 6 3 13 4 158 504 0 45 2 27 5 4 1 8 15 18 3 26 4 158 701 2 80 3 10 5 1 0 0 4 0 7 3 5 120 337 0 13 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 36 0 99 6 .29 1 26 7 48 60 29 18 59 10 392 1,580 2 134 3 12 2 6 1 1 9 31 8 30 11 250 807 By looking at the above shipping figures, Seafarers can clearly see the true strength of their job security. These numbers show that SIU members can feel confident that jobs wiU be available for them to fill. During the period of Nov. 1-30,1973, of the 1,074 jobs shipped, 701 were filled by Class "A" Seniority full book members. Therefore, there were 373 per­ manent jobs available to Class Seniority full book members not taken by them. , * Domingo Lallave Mr. Juan J. Turull, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, would like you to contact him at 1556 Ponce de Leon Ave., Stop 23, Santurce, Puerto Rico 00909. Lucas M. Goar Mrs. L. M. Goar asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 5315 Fleetwood Oaks, Dallas, Tex. James Krebser The Department of the Corporation Counsel of Honolulu, Hawaii asks that you contact them at City and County of Honolulu, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. December 1973 Mach Bolan Your friend Dan Gilford wishes to hear from you. Please write c/o 2011 Dauphine #3, New Orleans, La. 70116. Edward Robert Williams Your father, Edward Williams, asks that you contact him as soon as pos­ sible at 26 St. Paul's Rd., Hempstead, L.I. 11550. He has moved from 4 No. 12 St., New Hyde Park, L.I. Jack D. Kingsley Mrs. F. L. Kingsley asks that you contact her at 3029 Linda Vista, Ala­ meda, Calif. 94501 as soon as possible. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accord­ ance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avaiiabic in all Union iialis. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or senioriiy rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275-20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected ^ould imme­ diately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights arc clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against be­ cause of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLHICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated, fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic inter­ ests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment op­ portunities for seamen and the advancement of trade imion concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All con­ tributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at head­ quarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. Paie 25 �ill. . l{ I'l; ' i- •S f J-1. Seafarer Hand Appreciates Education "Education is important in any pro­ fession, but it is especially valuable for the man who goes to sea. You under­ stand more about the people you meet and you appreciate more the history and culture of the people of other lands." Seafarer William Hand who is sailing as chief steward aboard the Transpanama (Hudson Waterways) has a unique reason for his appreciation of educa­ tion. He earned a masters degree in Education at the University of Florida and worked for a number of years in guidance counselling, first with veterans returning from World War II and later with young potential school dropouts in Tampa, strongly encouraging them to continue their education. Achieving his own educational goals was no easy matter for Seafarer Hand. He had to leave college in 1940 because he did not have the money to continue, and later that year joined the Army. He served throughout the war and saw ac­ tion in New Guinea and the Philippines. After receiving an honorable dis­ charge in 1945, he returned to complete his studies at the University of Rorida under the G.I. Bill, and continued for several years as a guidance counsellor for student veterans. When that program was phased out, he worked with the school board in Tampa to encourage dropouts to return to school. He said: "I tried to work with both the kids and their families, emphasizing the need for education in today's world. Sometimes it was just a matter of cloth­ ing or lunch money or a misunderstand­ ing between the teacher and the kid, but I did everything I could to keep him in school." But, back in the late 1940's and early PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak Chief Steward Bill Hand, who is ship's secretary-reporter, prepares minutes of the ship's meetings for transmittal to SlU headquarters. 50's, guidance counselling was a new thing and when budget-cuts were made this program was the first to go, and in 1953 the program in Tampa was dis­ continued. Because he was a mess sergeant in the Army, he naturally gravitated to the steward department when he went aboard his first ship and joined the SIU in 1953. Seafarer Hand uses his educational background for more than his own selfenrichment. "Because of my guidance counselling experience," he said, "I have been able to help quite a few of the young men who were making their first trip and found it difficult to get adjusted to a new and different way of life." Seafarer Hand makes his home in Tampa with his wife Mary Lee and his stepson Lee Castro. Lee won an SIU scholarship in 1964 and attended the University of Florida. Brother Hand, who attended the SIU Educational Conference in June 1971, is enthusiastic about the educational op­ portunities offered to both the young trainees and experienced Seafarers in Piney Point. He said: "The education programs at Piney Point are the greatest thing that has happened in our Union. Not only are the training and upgrading programs benefiting all of us, but the school there is giving all Seafarers the opportunity to get a high school diploma and is en­ couraging them to continue their edu­ cation." Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Number Oct. 25—Nov. 20,1973 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Exp Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Meal Books Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Page 26 SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers MONTH TO DATE .. 177 24 2 ,. 6,160 1 151 7 484 71 113 . — 165 i.'.. .. 10 136 130 8 1 1 . 1,737 Amount YEAR TO DATE 186 6,544 3,487 203 52 85,335 20 2,615 695 MONTH TO DATE $ 36,500.00 649.00 531.00 2,820.78 53.50 49,280.00 319.20 3,644.92 215.50 5,241 748 1,565 261 52 2,139 1 85,891.25 2,002.00 13,332.25 3,569.20 91 1,608 1,490 , 176 849 11 34 2,259 6 18,550 30,000.00 19,730.68 3,551.41 1,065.00 1,122.50 90.00 42.75 3,450.51 YEAR TO DATE $ 501,797.46 6,544.00 10,461.00 34,370.63 3,468.50 682,736.00 5,187.81 57,997.44 12,153.90 988,419.47 20,409.17 192,280.31 64,454.39 2,856.25 45,430.20 144.00 450.00 11,296.00 273,000.00 293,773.08 50,612.44 25,984.91 15,683.00 729.00 5,344.41 22,590.00 2,100.00 116,126.60 10 96 2,943.50 35,244.17 TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan . 10,124 Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Welfare, Pension & Vacation . 1,003 . 13,280 134,314 24,889 13,961 173,164 272,550.95 519,805.00 449,685.22 $1,242,041.17 3,469,898.14 5,972,096.51 7,090,842.91 $16,532,837.56 HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) XL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio. .1420 W. 25 St. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla..2608 Pearl St. 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex..... 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-0267 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4577 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 Seafarers Log �William O. Howerin, 63, joined the IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing in the engine depart­ ment for Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1942 to 1973. Brother How­ erin was bom in South Creek, N.C., and presently resides in Virginia Beach, Va. with his wife, Elsie. Sigurd Odegaard, 73, joined the —SlU in The port of New York in 1955 and sailed as an AB in the deck department. Brother Odegaard is a native of Norway and now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife, Edith. His sailing career began in 1921. Brother Odegaard walked the picket lines in the 1957-58 Robin Line strike. Leslie A. Daniels, 55, joined the IBU in 1940 in the port of Norfolk and sailed in the deck department for the C. G. Willis Towing Line from 1955 to 1973. Brother Daniels is a native of Cedar Island, N.C. and presently resides in Smyana, N.C. with his wife, Doris. He is an Army veteran of World War II. Barney Buxton, 63, joined the IBU in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1964 sailing as a boatman for the Slade Towing Co. from 1958 to 1973 and for the Ziegler Towing Co. from 1953 to 1958. Brother Buxton is a lifelong resident of Starks, La., where he lives with his wife, Louzelle and family. He is an Army vet­ eran of World War II. Troy Savage, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1955 and sailed in the steward department. Brother Savage is a native of Fay"(SR^Tity, Ala., and now lives in Leaksville, Miss. He attended the SIU Crew Conference at Piney Point, Md. in 1970. He is an USAF veteran of World War II. Charlie Burns, 47, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as an OS in the deck de- partment. Brother Burns is a life­ long resident of New Orleans where he lives with his wife, Helen. Roy J. Barker, 64, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Or­ leans and sailed as a cook-baker in the steward department. Brother Barker is a native of Wisconsin and lives with his wife, Gladys in New­ ark, Calif. James B. O'Keefe, 61, joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Phila­ delphia and sailed in the engine de­ partment. Brother O'Keefe is a na­ tive of Mississippi and is a resident of San Francisco with his wife, Theresa. He has sailed since 1929 and served picket duty in the Robin Line strike of 1957-58. George M. Gloer, 65, joined the IBU in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1963 and sailed in the engine department for Sabine Towing Co. from 1948 to 1973 and Gulf Refinery Co. from 1927 to 1947. Brother Gloer was bom in Lucky, La., and now lives ^ in Call, Tex. with his wife, Mildred. Pablo R. Ojera, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a cook in the stew­ ard department. Brother Ojera was bom in the Philippines and lives with his wife, Lulubelle in Oakland, Calif. Eugene F. Dennen, 60, joined the SlU-affiliated RMR in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a mate for the Penn Railroad from 1927 to 1970. Brother Dennen is a New Jersey resident and makes his home with his wife, Martha in South Amboy, N.J. Gerald L. Algernon, 50, joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Mobile in 1956 and sailed in the deck department from 1948 to 1966 for the Mobile Towing Co. Brother Algernon was born in Trinidad and currently lives in Mobile with his wife, Zela. Deep Sea 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30p.m Hipolito Ramos, 65, joined the SIU in 1939 in the of New York, last sailing as an AB. Brother Ramos is a native of Puerto Rico and resides in Baltimore with his wife, Antonia. Jose Ortiguerra, 63, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun in the deck department. Brother Ortiguerra was born in the Philippines and now lives in San Francisco. He's a preWorld War II Navy veteran. Alberto Rocba, 56, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1956 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Rocha was bom in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and now lives in New Orleans with his wife, Maria. Homer Starling, 65, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Mobile and sailed in the engine department. Brother Starling is a native of Waynesboro, Miss, and now lives in Mobile. He's a pre-World War II Coast Guard veteran. Leoncio Servidad, 66, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing in the steward depart­ ment as a cook. Brother Servidad was bom in the Philippines and now resides in Brooklyn, N.Y. He served picket duty in the 1957-58 Robin Line strike. Geoi^e E. Swindell, 67, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1964 sailing in the engine depart­ ment for the Chicago, Duluth and Georgian Bay Transit Co. Brother Swindell is a native of Jacksonville, Ohio, and is now a resident of Dray­ ton Plains, Mich. First Pension Check MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE Port Date New York Jan. 7 Philadelphia Jan. 8 Baltimore Jan. 9 Detroit Jan. 11 HC' .ton Jan. 14 New Orleans Jan. 15 Mobile Jan. 16 San Francisco ... Jan. 17. Luis XoiTes, 62, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore and sailed as an AB/Brother Torres is a lifelong resident of Puerto Rico where he lives in Vega Bafa. He served picket duty in the Robin Line strike in 1957-58. IBU 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. — uiw .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section 'i tSauIt Ste. Marie Jan. 17-7:30 p.m. Chicago Jan. 15-7:30 p.m. Buffalo Jan. 16-7:30 p.m. Duluth Jan. 18-7:30 p.m. Cleveland Jan. 18—7:30 p.m. Toledo Jan. 18-7:30 p.m. Detroit Jan. 14-7:30 p.m. Milwaukee Jan. 14—7:30 p.m. Railway Marine Region • Philadelphia Jan. 15-10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Jan. 16-10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Jan. 17—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Jan. 14-10 a.m. & 8 p.m. tMeeting held in Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. •Meeting held in Labor Temple, Newport News. December 1973 SIU pensioner Per Karman (left) receives his first SIU pension check from San Francisco Port Agent Steve Troy. Brother Karman joined the Union in 1945 and sailed as able-seaman. Page 27 �iM Ships' Meetings Digest of SlU GALVESTON (Sea-Land), October 7 — ChairjjfeSiUiasd Recertified Bosun Denis Manning; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director Kasimir Abarons. $26.65 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Held a discussion on Paul Hall's letter about Alaska Pipeline. Everyone was very well pleased. Next port Seattle. MONTICELLO VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), October 1—Chairman J. D. Watson; Secretary E. Bradley; Educational Director T. G. Qark; Deck Delegate George A. Nuss; En­ gine Delegate B. L. Eckert; Steward Delegate Joseph Roberts. $40.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in stew­ ard department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. THETIS (Rye Marine Co.), October 28—Chairman Garth Durham; Secre­ tary Marvin Deloatch; Educational Di­ rector Allen Batchelor. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. PENNMAR (Calmar Steamship), October 21 — Chairman W. Cofone; Secretary S. Berger; Educational Di­ rector B. Sears. $2.05 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. MOBILIAN (Waterman Steamship), October 21—Chairman H. Pousson; Secretary M. E. Reid. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Obser­ ved one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Overseas), October 28 — Chairman Claude Webb; Secretary John S. Burke, Sr.; Educational Director W. L. Sutton. $9.75 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port St. James, La. MILLICOMA (Hudson Waterways), October 28—Chairman W. D. Craw­ ford; Secretary Virgil L. Swanson; Ed­ ucational Director G. Berger. $13 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Searsport, Me. OVERSEAS BULKER (Maritime . Overseas), October 28 — Chairman John Bergeria; Secretary Nicholas Hatgimisios; Deck Delegate Earl Mans­ field; Engine Delegate Charles Fritz; Steward Delegate Arthur Raio. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. OVERSEAS CARRIER (Maritime Overseas), October 21 — Chairman Walter Chipman; Secretary Bob Long. $12.90 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to Captain William B. Danzey and to the steward department for a job well done. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), October 21 —Chairman Chester lannoli; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Edu­ cational Director L. Petrick; Deck Delegate Emilio Sierra. $20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Everything running smoothly. Next port in Italy. AMERICAN VICTORY (Victory Carriers), October 7-Chairman Mike Ard; Secretary R. Schoolcraft; Educa­ tional Director Lancaster. Posted all communications received. Everything running smoothly. • - rH.''' •- Page 28 ROBERT TOOMBS (Waterman Steamship), October 22 — Chairman John Moss; Secretary J. Prestwood; Educational Director Bilo Tingley. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land), Octo­ ber 28 — Chairman C. L. Gonzalez; Secretary Raymond P. Taylor; Edu­ cational Director G. Ortiz; Deck Dele­ gate Charles Johnson. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. . BOSTON (Sea-Land), October 21 —Chairman S. Kadziola; Secretary J. Keno; Educational Director J. Gomez. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute silence in memory of our departed brothers. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Lines), October 28—Chairman D. L. Dickinson; Secretary W. J. Miles; Educational Director H. P. Calloe; Steward Delegate Melvin Green. No disputed OT. E. Anderson, cook and baker, bad a heart attack near sailing time and was taken to the hospital by his wife. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed brothers. NEW ORLEANS (Sea-Land), Octo­ ber 28 — Chairman M. Landron; Sec­ retary D. Sacher; Educational Director H. Rapp; Deck Delegate J. E. Davis; Engine Delegate A. Feliciano; Steward Delegate C. Long. $20.82 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine de­ partment. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. MOHAWK (Ogden Marine), Octo­ ber 14 — Chairman John G. Spuron; Secretary J. W. Givens; Educational Director F. C. Sayo. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain Lines), October 21—Chairman G. Coker; Deck Delegate C. Callahan; Steward Delegate Ralph Williams. $22 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to man who picks up maga­ zines. Next port Oakland. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman Steamship), October 27—Chairman M. Singletary; Secretary F. DiGiovanni; Educational Director Dickens; Deck Delegate James Watson. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Ob­ served one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metal), October 28—Secretary J. W. Parker; Educational Director J. P. Lamb. $11.67 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. TRANSONEIDA (Hudson Water­ ways), October 28—Chairman J. Boland; Secretary T. Ulisse; Educational Director L. Thompson; Deck Delegate K. Puchalski; Engine Delegate F. Con­ way; Steward Delegate F. Pezybypska. $11.80 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. Next port Honolulu. SHENANDOAH (Hudson Water­ ways), October 26 — Chairman V. Grima; Secretary P. Fagan. $3 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port Jacksonville. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas), October 14—Chairman B. Woturski; Secretary Edward Dale. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Philadelphia. TRENTON (Sea-Land), October 7 —Chairman James C. Northcutt; Sec­ retary J. P. Mar. $9.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Everything running smoothly. Next port Long Beach. PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land), October 7—Chairman Stanley Sokol; Secretary James T. Myers; Educational Director H. G. Ulrich; Deck Delegate John O'Dea. $73 in movie fund. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. DEL SOL (Delta Lines), October 6 —Chairman R. Chiasson; Secretary A. Rudnicki; Educational Director U. H. Sanders, Jr. $27.35 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Santo Domingo. SCHUYKILL (Hudson Waterways), October 7 — Chairman C. Magoulas; Secretary F. J. Connell; Deck Delegate George Tsirkas. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. MISSOURI (Ogden Marine), Octo­ ber 7 — Chairman S. Johhannsson; Secretary George W. Luke; Education­ al Director J. Lincoln; Deck Delegate William G. Rudd; Steward Delegate Dallas D. Hill. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. PENN CHAMPION (Penn Steam­ ship Co.), October 7 — Chairman R. Birmingham; Secretary L. Nicholas; Educational Director L. Peppett; Deck Delegate A. A. Hauke; Engine Dele­ gate A. Ballard; Steward Delegate M. P. Cox. $60 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port in Puerto Rico. SHOSHONE (Hudson Waterways), October 7—Chairman B. F. Gillain; Secretary S. J. Davis. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. BETHTEX (Bethlehem Steel Corp.), October 7—Chairman W. T. Baker; Secretary T. A. Jackson; Educational Director Robert O. Hinojose. Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything running smoothly. Next port Baltimore. KEVA IDEAL (Ideal Cement Co.), October 13—Chairman Raymundo Go­ mez; Secretary S. Gutierez; Education­ al Director C. Pickrec. $9.47 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. All commun­ ications posted on bulletin board. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land), October 3—Chairman D. Hunter; Sec­ retary R. Sadowski. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Bremerhaven. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (SeaLand), October 14 — Chairman J. Davies; Secretary R. P. Marion; Ed­ ucational Director Leon Acosta; Deck Delegate L. Bugajewski; Engine Dele­ gate C. Grab; Steward Delegate M. Siegel. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. DEL ORO (Delta Lines), October 7—Chairman G. A. Burch; Secretary C. Shirah; Educational Director P. Thomas; Deck Delegate H. Reed; En-, gine Delegate H. Bishop; Steward Dele­ gate W. Gains. $67 in ship's fund. $347 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Houston. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), October 7—Chairman C. O. Faircloth; Secretary Wilson Yarbrough; Educational Directbr I, W. Wright. Some disputed OT in deck and steward department. Communications posted on bulletin board. Everything running smoothly. TRANSSUPERIOR (Hudson Waterways), October 6—Chairman J. Donovan; Secretary L. Melanson; Ed­ ucational Director Mates; Deck Dele­ gate V. Tobey; Engine Delegate B. Casta^a; Steward Delegate W. Costa. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. BETHFLOR (Bethlehem Steel Corp.), October 1—Chairman J. Michael; Secretary R. Clarke; Educa­ tional Director R. Gowan; Deck Dele­ gate Roy Kelly; Engine Delegate C. Sharp; Steward Delegate L. Rinaldi. $32 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. One minute of silence ob.served in memory of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND VENTURE (SeaLand), October 1—Chairman Charles Boyle; Secretary I. R. Lienos. Movies shown every other day. Vote of thanks to F. McFaul for operating movie ma­ chine for benefit of crew. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways), October 7—Chairman F. Rod­ riguez; Secretary J. DeLise; Education­ al Director D. Able. $5.06 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Vote of thanks to the SIU Baltimore Port Agent for provid­ ing car service for book men so they could vote on Union business. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN (Mari­ time Overseas), October 7—Chairman W. Burkeen; Educational Director V. Andersen; Secretary P. L. Shauger. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Providence. NATIONAL DEFENDER (Na­ tional Transport), October 5—Chair­ man Charles D'Amico; Secretary J. D. Pennell; Educational Director Hay­ wood Green. The tanker National De­ fender made a stop at a port in Libya on her last voyage. In Libya, oiler-Florentino Reyes passed away. The crew took up a collection and it was sent to his wife and children with a letter of condolence from the crew and officers. Official ships' minutes were also received from the following vessels: DE SOTO CHARLESTON THETIS COLUMBIA MONTICELLO VICTORY PENN LEADER TAMPA SEATTLE LOS ANGELES TALLULAH RAPHAEL SEMMES YUKON HOUSTON NATIONAL DEFENDER SEA-LAND TRADE !• i i Seafarers Log f �•••' • •.''' "••'.Vv' •' ' '• "' •• '•'• • •'•• / ''-'''5V.. ' -'.''l- "V.v?/-. • Bradford James "Rusty" Gallier, oiler, is seen here lagging insula­ tion on a steam pipe after the ship arrived in port from St. Croix. The Bradford Island (Steuart Transportation) tied-np at Port Read­ ing, NJ. for pay-off last month after a 'Very rough crossing" from Rotterdam which delayed her arrival 36 hours. The 37,000-ton tanker also stopped at Norfolk and Philadelphia. She was scheduled to head for St., Croix, V.I. after dischai^ng her cargo, and then make the crossmg to Rotterdam. Bosun Andrew Boney said: "We had a good trip and a good orew that worked well together." Seafarer Homer Cross who sails as cook and baker pre­ pares lunch for a hungry crew. Crewmembers praised the skill of the steward department headed by Chief Steward Johnnie Hodges. . • A friendly game of cards helps to pass the time as crewmembers wait for the pay-off. From left are Mike Warren, crew mess; Rottria Lacy, BR; Robert Walker, saloon mess, and "Winky" Shanks, ordinary seaman. •'.•5 4, -A' "Rusty" Gallier talks with Patrolman Jack Caffey while the Bradford Island's Bosun Andrew Boney, left, looks on with two Seafarers who were at the pay-off as part of the Bosuns Recertification Program. Standing is Bosun Ray Knoles and seated is Bosun Donato Giangiordano. OS Ernest Ramirez takes-up slack on a hawser after Bradford Island tied-up. The ship was scheduled to head for St. Croix after discharging her cargo. December 1973 ^ �t' jTmal Bepartureg ! James £. Williams, Jr., 43, passed away from cancer Aug, 22. Brother Williams was a resident of Mobile when he died. He joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1955 and last sailed as an AB on the Seatrcun New Jersey. Surviving are a son, James; two daughters, Mary and Alice; a sister, Mrs. Leon Brannon, all of Mobile, and a sister, Mrs. Mary A. Holcomb of Chickasaw, Ala. Vaughn F. Nicholson, 39, died Oct. 14. Brother Nicholson was a resident of Hiawassee, Ga. when he died. He joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1970 sailing in the deck department. His last ships were the Sea Claire and Columbia (BobLo). Surviving are his widow Marie; a son, Michael, and a daugh­ ter, Joan. •M- "1 •. -i Joseph P. Cox, 28, died Oct. 20. A native of Mobile, he was a resident of that city at the time of his death. Brother Cox joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1965 and sailed in the engine department. His last ship was the La Salle (Waterman) to Cam Rahn Bay, Vietnam. He was a graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Mobile, in 1965 and attended the SIU-MEBA School of Marine Engineering and Navigation in 1968. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Cox; his widow, Bobbie; a son, Joseph, j and a daughter, Barbara. I George P. Marcotte, 59, suc­ cumbed to cancer Oct. 13 in Char­ ity Hospital, New Orleans. A native of Lynn, Mass., he was a resident of New Orleans at the time of his death. Brother Marcotte joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 last sailing as an AB on the Jefferson Davis (Waterman). He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Mary Larochelle of Derry, N.H. '••?• •• •'" •• 7 '• ' •" ; • ^ I SIU pensioner Clarence J. Garrabrant, 61, died Oct. 13 in the USPHS hospital in New Orleans. A native of Newark, N.J., he was a resident of Kingsport, Tenn. at the time of his death. Brother Garrabrant joined the Union in the port of San. Francisco in 1955 and sailed in the engine department. He was a pre-World War II Navy veteran. Surviving are his widow, Wilma and two sons, Edward and Stanley. • ('- ;»i-' Joseph P. Saxton, 64, died of heart disease Oct. 3 aboard the Robert Toombs (Waterman) in the Gulf of Mexico. A native of Indiana, Pa., he was residing in Bolivar, Pa. at the time of his death. Brother Saxton joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York and sailed in the engine de­ partment. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery, Indiana, Pa. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Norman Robinson of Bolivar. SIU pensioner Hubert S. Wilson, 73, died of a heart attack Oct. 6 at home. Born in South Carolina, he was a resident of Mobile when he passed away. Brother Wilson joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Mobile and sailed as AB. He was a Navy veteran. Burial was in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Surviving is his widow, Ora. f.l ('} r Page 30 Paul E. Sabo, 46, died of pneu­ monia Sept. 18 in the USPHS hos­ pital in Baltimore. Brother Sabo was a resident of Cleveland. He joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 194S' last sailing as an AB on the Pennmar (Calmar). Inter­ ment was in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Cleveland. Surviving are his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Sabo, Sr.; his widow, Dorothy, all of Cleve­ land, and a brother, Joseph of Brooklyn, Ohio. Joseph Williams, 57, died of a heart attack Sept. 14 aboard the Columbia (Ogden Marine) while at sea off the coast of Spain. Bom in Baton Rouge, La., he was a resident of Oakland, Calif, when he passed away. Brother Williams joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 and sailed in the steward de­ partment. He was a graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School. Intennent was in New Orleans. Sur­ viving are his widow, Lucille, and his father, Henry of Black Spring, Nev. Albert D. Brown, 65, succumbed to a heart attack July 5. Bom in North Carolina, he was a resident of Norfolk, Va. at the time of his death. Brother Brown joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Baltimore in 1970 and sailed as a cook for the Delaware River Ferry Line from 1966 to 1968 and the Norfolk, Bal­ timore Carolina Lines from 1964 to 1970 inclusive. He was a Navy vet­ eran of World War II. Interment was in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake, Va. Surviving are his widow, Corine, and his sister, Carrie of Philadelphia. Edward J. Drabek, 57, passed away from a heart attack Oct. 2 in Ashtabula, Ohio. He was a resident of Chicago when he died. Brother Drabek joined the IBU in the port of Duluth in 1968 sailing in the deck department for Dunbar and Sullivan in 1967, Chrysler Corp. from 1947 to 1957, Great Lakes Dredging Co. and Luedtke Engineering Co. Inter­ ment was in Downing Cemetery, Wheatland Twsp., 111. Surviving are his widow, Geraldine of Utica, Mich, a stepdaughter, Corienne, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Drabek of Chicago. r J Raymond T. Wagner, 60, passed away Oct. 17 in the USPHS hospi­ tal at Staten Island, N.Y. A native of Hawaii, he was a resident of New Orleans at the time of his death, Brother Wagner joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1960 sailing in the engine department. His ashes were scattered at sea. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Lois, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Hanners of St. John, La. Stephen C. Wertz, 37, died of pulmonary congestion Apr. 20. Born in Spencer, Iowa, he was a resi­ dent of Seattle. Brother Wertz joined the SIU in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif, in 1967 and last sailed in the steward department on the Walter Rice (Reynolds). He was a USAF veteran. Interment was in Cashmere City Cemetery, Cash­ mere, Wash. Surviving are his father, Wilbur; a brother, David, and a daughter, Nona, all of Seattle. Walter J. Pearson, 55, succumbed 7^ to a hemorrhage July 23 in St. Mary's Hospital, Hoboken, N.J. Born in Newark, N.J., he was a resident of Denville, N.J., at the time of his death. Brother Pearson joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1951 and sailed in the engine department. Surviving are a brother, John of Hopatcong, N.J., and a sister, Mrs. Alma Moore. Jlmmie L. Cahoon, 31, drowned Oct. 6 in the Elizabeth River be­ tween Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va. A native of Mesic, N.C., he was a resident of Aurora, N.C. when he died. Brother Cahoon joined the IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1972 and sailed as a cook aboard the tug Mar­ garet (Express Marine) and for Beng Towing Co. Interment was in South Creek Church Cemetery, Aurora. Surviving are his widow, Robin, and two dau^ters, Lisa and Stacy. Willie F. Nichols, 60, passed giway from a heart attack Aug. 15 in the USPHS hospital in New Or­ leans. Bom in Alabama, he was a resident of Lynn Haven, Fla. at the time of his death. Brother Nichols joined the Union in 1942 in the port of Baltimore last sailing in the en­ gine department on the Del Rio (Delta). Burial was in Lynn Haven Cemetery. Surviving is his widow, Mattie. SIU pensioner Sherwood Finer, Jr., 71, died of a heart attack Aug. 3 in the Bay Minette Infirmary, Stapleton, Ala. Born iii North Carolina, he was a resident of Stapleton at the time of his death. Brother Finer joined the SIl^ in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing in the deck department. He was a Navy veteran. Burial was in the Alabama City Cemetery, Gadsden, Ala. Surviving are his mother, Mary of Mattapan, Mass., and a daughter, Susie of Elberta, Ala. Robert B. James, 57, expired from a heart attack Aug. 9 in the USPHS hospital in New Orleans. Brother James was a resident of ' Choctaw Bluff, Ala. He joined the IBU in the port of Mobile in 1956 and last sailed as a cook for Rad­ ii^ cliff Materials Corp. Interment was ; in Oaklawn Cemetery, Mobile. Sur­ viving are his widow, Mary of Prichard, Ala.; two sons, Myron and Aaron, and four daughters, Cynthia, Sandra, Shirley and Doris. Walter E. CzajkowskI, 59, passed away Aug. 6. Bom in Camden, N.J., he was a resident of New Orleans when he passed away. Brother Czajkowski joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Philadelphia and last sailed as a' bosun on the Andrew Jackson. Surviving is a cousin, John J. Manion of Philadelphia. Robert Scott, 37, died July 25 in New Orleans. Bom in Louisiana, he was a resident of New Orleans when he passed away. Brother Scott joined the IBU in the port of New Orleans * in 1962 last sailing in the steward department for the Mississippi Shipping Co. Surviving is his mother, Margery of New Orleans. -Seafarers Log �that the Inland Boatmen*s Union will do its utmost, consisteia with law, to stop any non-union equipment that attempts to enter this field." ''The IBU-AGLIWD reaffirmed its continued efforts to or­ ganize the unorganized workers in the inland waterways industry." ± • • A "The Committee stressed the importance of continuing ana stepping up the Inland Boatmen*s voice in drafting tions to implement the Occupational Safety and Health Act as outlined in Resolution ISo. SO^Assuring Enforcement of theOccupationalSafety and Health Act." "The effect of the Towboat Licensing Act was reviewed together with the training and upgrading programs recently initiated by the unions in the waterborne towing industry. INDUSTRIAL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS ORGANIZATION AND GRIEVANCE COMMIHEE *^The International has also aided us in solving many other problems. In one case, the International intervened to help the San Diego cab drivers when they needed relief from an onerous law that forced them to report any illegal aliens being transported in their cabs. In this and many other ways the International has demonstrated its interest in aiding its affiliates and helping them to resolve problems. We greatly appreciate the help and support of the InternationaV^ **In the area of legislation, we support the legislative goals of the AFL-CIO and the International, particularly with re­ gard to trade legislation that will protect our industries from foreign competition and a flood of cheap imports." GREAT LAKES ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES "The comhuttee believes that the IrUernmional ftid Us affiliates must must continue their oppositu,n to a proposal of the^ aftUiates ^ Soo Line Raihoad to implement a tram r^ on wfeear from Duluth^uperior and Twin Cities, Mmne^ta to Martitis Creek, Pennsylvania, that would knock out the shipment by water of all grain. The effects of such a proposal are clear to all Seafaring and other maritime workers." "We continue to oppose the discriminatory rates charged by railroads serving the Great Lakes area. These rates are designed to kilt off water carrier competition and prevent water carriers from giving a greater share o bargain the Lakes ta-ea" "Among the issues with which our Union was concerned were: "Alaska Pipeline— **Bills authorizing construction of the trans-Alaska Pipeline from the north slope to Valdez were passed by the House and Senate and tigned by the PreMent, clearing the aay for con. ^ struction to begin." 1 "LNG Tanker Construction— , r "The SIVm mpported HJt. 15098, a pending muMcl^ eeek, to create a 40 Mp fleet to import Uqnid namr^ go,. This bill would guarantee to the United States world fmderA .1.. shipin this highly specialized field of tanker operation. if®' "The committee recommends that the policies of tlm International in support of economic and social justice tained. We call upon idl of our affiliates to work actively to /achieve these goals" THE SEAMEN'S ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE fi-, if WMM aVIL RIGHTS COMMITTEE iff? Sii r', "Vmted State. Public Health Seruice Hotpiudt. Although Ms vital subject has been mentioned in the Ma other commUtees, me feel that Uisessentud that^ Public Heallh Hospital be mentioned. Fishermen, n^chmt seamen and inland boatmen all have a ^rsonal stalm in the continued operation and maintenance of these hospitals. "In our previous conventions tee have often been face aith the threat that these vital facdities would be closed or transferred to community control. We have dlwm these attempu and have raUied the «tpport^ o/ Congress, SIVNA affiliates throughout the nation and their members, and the many private groups that support these hospUaU, to keep these hospitals operating." FISHERMEN AND CANNERY WORKERS ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE "The Commiiiee recommendsthat the new Union be urged . tobeginimmediateorganivCdcampaigntoorgmmfisherm^ in Puerlo Rico ond ifte Cori66eon-^nd 'nten^ftere M wo with the SIU of Puerto Rico so as to fashion an effective fmce^ that wUl be of mutual benefit to the fishermen and all unions "The Committee behoves that the Atla^ Fis^ri^ns VidUn and the New Bedford Fishermen, s merged into one VnUm and that steps should be taken to oc0/c<m thismerger" • ,• - fiiili ISiSK INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE "ItshouU be the policy of the United Statm that repres^^ ^r^Te DepnrLeni of Commerce, which Maritime Administration, and not the State Department, head delegations to maritime conventions.* - I ; r' " -fl'x INLAND BOATMEN'S ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE C: THE COMMITTEE ON OFFICERS' AND AFFILIATES mI'M "The committee is pleased to note that almost every one of our affiliated unions, as well as the international, jnmntaiM a poUcy of fuU participation and cooperi^ union movement on all leveh. That is, with the AFI^IO, with the AFLdCIO Maritime Trades Department and other^partmeats of the Federation, and on the local levels with the mari­ time port councils throughout the nation and with the btate FederaUons of labor and central labor bodies. This activity, in the opinion of the committee, indicates a healthy andbene^ fkm trade union attitude^ which, in the final analysis serv^^ the best interest of the membsrships of our respective orgam- "The Committee reviewed the joint organising effort and stressed the importance of concentrated effoHm ^Almka and Southern Californid petroleuni exploration and off shore driUing and related activities. The Committee went on record^ record ^ *^ns. Zilttug and rOated December 1973 ®- f ' 'ii"iiiiiipi^piiwwiWffWiMl ^ ® - ^ �P=M r J,.' SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION* ATLANTIC,GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT•AFL-CIO 1 lor TOO ;• ujt, sjf; Date. B 10001 Contributor's Name Address city. State. S.S. No. SPAD is a separate stgrtraate^ fundiiitt'pr^eedsAre ^to turner its ODjects and purposes inciuding, but not iimited'to furthering tHAPdIitwal, social and Mionomic Interests of Seafarer seamen, hg of the American Merchant Marine wtfh improved employment the , preservation and furthering portunities for seamen and the e advancement of trade union concepts^ in connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes ibu to political candidates for elective office. Ail contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of forcA job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SiUNA AGLIWD) or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD at the above address, certified mail within thirty days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund. If involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social.Irtterests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. (A copy of our r»ort filed with the appropriate supervl!liofy offieefj is (or will be) available for gunc^M from the Superintendent of Documents, tJ.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 'p. 'IP- 1^1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 1973 Description An account of the resource Headlines: PRESIDENT NIXON ADDRESSES 16TH SIUNA CONVENTION CHALLENGES THAT LIE AHEAD FORD TELLS DELEGATES WHAT HE'LL DO AS VP BLACKWELL NOTES PROGRESS SINCE PASSAGE OF 1970 ACT REP O'NEILL SAYS MARINE ACT SPURS SHIPBUILDING THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION INOUYE PRAISES UNION'S LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES BEALL CALLS FOR VIABLE U.S. MERCHANT FLEET BENTLEY CITES THE NECESSITY OF MARITIME COOPERATION ATTACK ON THE JONES ACT DEFEATED IN THE SENATE SEC. DENT SEES RESURGENCE IN MARITIME FIELD SEC. BRENNAN PRAISES MARITIME LABOR, INDUSTRY HOUSE HEARINGS CONTINUE ON OIL IMPORT LEGISLATION CARGO PREFERENCE BILL RECEIVES MORE SUPPORT CALHOON CALLS FOR UNITY, BILATERAL TRADE NMU PRESIDENT NOTES POINTS OF UNITY NIXON IS PRESENTED MODEL OF SUPERTANKER BROOKLYN UIW SETS GOALS AT 4TH QUANDRENNIAL CONVENTION IBU HOLDS CONVENTION PRESIDENT NIXON SIGNS ALASKA PIPELINE BILL SIU WINS LONG BATTLE TO SAVE PHS AMENDMENT PASSED TO UP DUES IN INITIATION FEES NEW SPAD CERTIFICATES FOR JOB SECURITY THANKSGIVING IN YOKOHAMA CONVENTION ELECTS SIUNA OFFICERS DELEGATES PASS 40 RESOLUTIONS UNANIMOUSLY SEAFARER BEGAN CAREER ON ARMY MINE-LAYERS LEFSAKER RECOUNTS U-BOAT ATTACK IN NORTH SEA SIUNA 16TH BIENNIAL CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS PROGRESS THROUGH UNITY USNS TALLULAH NATIONAL DEFENDER SEAFARER HAND APPRECIATES EDUCATION BRADFORD ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS OF CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORTS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1973 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXV, No. 12 1973 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/33a1099ffa413425ea53ca62dd8101cf.PDF 53c0b2523a27da7715e6669448ec5df1 PDF Text Text wi^ia :Ai^^'«iiu. ii «rgaa ttf tlM -1 ;•t; . • . J--, ' •• " ?- ? ; «,t •s:'' :J II Vot XXXVl, No.} , iono0ryl974 f -.' ,r :'ir ••( i First Expanded Recertified Bosuns Class Graduates I r/ 1> , , y- i«;-' I< ^• {, •; if 3' at s»( , The sixth class of Seafarers to complete the Bosuns Recertification Program posed for their graduation picture at the Rotary Shipping Board at Union headquarters in New York. Seated from left are Ovidio Rodriguez, Gaetano Mattioli, Morton Kerngood, Richard Wardlaw, Ed Morris and Marion Beeching. Standing, from left are. Homer Workman, Curley Moyd, William Butterton, Clay Miller and Donald Hicks. A total of 46 bosuns have completed the Recertification Program.'A twelfth bosun who began the receatly-expanded program had to drop out because of an emergency at home. Twenty-four bosuns are presently in the program—12 at Piney Point and 12, at Union headquarters. (For stories on the Bosuns Recertification Program and the "A" Seniority Program, with comments from the graduates, see the inside pages of this issue of the LOG.) ' ^ ' ' - ' i ' VV • iJk • tl v"' -'' ^ > \ -- o •; t'. 1 . * ~. ,',r "i y •A •• «r : . t ' Of/ Import Bill riouse Hearings Set to Start g ' • •. - v;.^ • ' - Jaworski *» 1 Subpoenas SlU Files jjiw riics " vv ' I' ' BJJH �Legislative Fight Is Porkchops to Seafarers SlU Girds for Oil Bill Battle; House Hearings Due Bell for Round 2 in the Oil Import Quota Bill is about to ring as SIU rep­ resentatives get ready to testify before House Subcommittee hearings when the 93rd Congress reconvenes Jan. 21. The import bill proposes that 20 per­ cent of U.S. oil imports be carried by American-ffag tankers and the quota be upped to 25 percent after June 30, 1975 and to at least 30 percent after June 30, 1977. Seafarers lost Round One in the legislative bout when a similar bill that would have required 50 percent of American oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships was narrowly defeated 41-33 in the Senate July 26, 1972. However, as of today, 221 Congress­ men have openly expressed their sup­ port of the present oil bill, which was introduced into the Senate by Sens. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) and J. Glenn Beall (R-Md.) last June. Since Oct. 8, a subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, chaired by Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) who in­ troduced the present oil bill into the House, has heard testimony from wit­ nesses of government and industry with labor and consumers yet to be heard from. In the other corner, the oil compa­ nies' lobby—fronted by the American Petroleum Institute and the Federation of American Controlled Shipping—is doing everything in its considerable power to kill the oil bill. Gaining sup­ port of Department of Defense officials. legislators, industries which use ships and the hapless consumer via TV, radio, newspapers and magazines, is the name of the oil lobby's game. Incidentally, the oil giants operate 365 foreign-flag vessels in the "run­ away" fleet. In the meantime, in testimony before the House subcommittee last year, Edwin M. Hood, president of the Ship­ builders Council of America, made empty the argument >f the oil interests that U.S. shipyards couldn't build Sen. Warren Magnuson enough tankers to carry the minimum of 20 percent of American oil, by testify­ ing that the nation's shipbuilding in­ dustry was able to construct the tankers needed to sufficiently meet the require­ ments of the proposed oil import bill. Also testifying at the hearings was the chairman of the Commission on American Shipbuilding, retired Rear Adm. Albert G. Mumma, who said in noting recent developments in the Mid­ east, where a percentage of our foreign oil supply has been cut off : "The United States must achieve greater self reliance and independence in its seaborne transportation of vital materials and fuels to preclude similar cutoffs through foreign denial of ocean carriage." Today a leading labor spokesman against the oil companies' secrecy is Jesse M. Calhoon, president of the MEBA, who told delegates to SIUNA's 16th Biennial Convention in Washing­ ton, D.C., Nov. 26-28, just after three major oil conglomerates had got word in June that the U.S. Justice Depart­ ment was probing their "monopolistic practises," that seven of the largest 16 companies in the U.S. are oil firms. He said the oil industry controls 84 percent of the U.S. refining capacity, 72 percent of the natural gas companies, 40 percent of the coal reserves, 20 per­ cent of domestic coal production, over 50 percent of the uranium reserves and 25 percent of the U.S. milling capacity for uranium. In addition, he added, the U.S. oil industry controls a majority of world exploration, extraction, transportation, refining and marketing of oil. Calhoon emphasized that "the oil in­ dustry does not want to deal with Amer­ ican labor. They want to operate in na­ tional secrecies... it is more profitable." Concluding he predicted "... I be­ lieve if we all put our shoulders to the wheel that we will get the bill and we will get it in 1974." Now it is up to us. Sen. J. Glenn Beall, Jr. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Education to Understand Our Problems Dit! IM(1 ft' Paul Hall This month we graduated our sixth class of bosuns, bringing to 46 in all the number of Seafarers who have completed the Bosuns Recertification Program. At the present time there are 24 more of our bosuns who are participating in the twomonth program—12 SIU bosuns are at our Upgrading Center in Piney Point in the first phase of our curriculum and 12 are here at Union headquarters. We asked the graduating bosuns to express their feelings about the program and their com­ ments can be found on pages six and seven of this issue of the LOG. This month, too, we graduated seven more Seafarers in our "A" Seniority Up­ grading Program. Their observations are published on page 22 of this issue. This issue also features stories and comments from the 17 Seafarers who have achieved high school diplomas through our study program in Piney Point. Their story is on pages 16 and 17. What are we talking about? We are talking about education. Education to meet the challenge of our rapidly advancing industry and education to under­ stand the problems we face. As Seafarers, we are confronted with many problems and pressures that threat­ en our security. But we will answer these problems and maintain our security be-^ cause we understand the problems. Our Bosuns Recertification Program . was initiated by bosuns and the curricu­ lum was planned by the bosuns for the bosuns. It is proving to be one of our most successful educational programs both in terms of improving the profes­ sional skills of these key-rated Seafarers and also in providing them with a deeper understanding of their Union and the maritime industry. The program was devised to meet the challenge and responsibility of manning the modern ships of today and tomorrow with best qualified seamen in this top rating. Because of the success of this pro­ gram and in order to further develop our educational opportunities, plans are now underway to expand the recertification program for stewards and electricians. During their four weeks at the Up­ grading Center in Piney Point, the bosuns learn the latest techniques in the deck operation of the new SL-7's, LASH-type barge carriers, roll-on-roll-off ships, orebulk-oil carriers, UNO's and the new automated supertankers that are the fu­ ture of our Union and the maritime in-, dustry. More than this, during their second four weeks at headquarters, our bosuns gain an in-depth understanding of every operation of our Union, including the dayrto-day function of the welfare and pension department, registration and shipping procedures, the records and data control center, publication of the LOG, pay-offs and the importance of member­ ship participation. The bosuns also learn of the many edu­ cational opportunities available to all Seafarers at Piney Point so that they will be able to carry the message back to our members aboard ship and encourage them to improve themselves through these programs. • -A The Bosuns Recertification Program is the cornerstone of our building for the future and is an important step in our efforts to move forward with the expand­ ing opportunities of a revitalized Ameri­ can merchant marine. Again, this and our Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program are only the beginning. We must now push on with expanded pro­ grams and we have a solid foundation on which to build. The road ahead for all of us is difficult. But if we can understand our problems we citn answer them, and education is .. thq.key to this understanding. We have to improve ourselves, upgrade our profes-. sional skills and increase our knowledge ' of our Union and the maritime industry. And .we must participate. Participate in our legislative efforts to secure the jobs of Seafarers and the future of our Union. Through education, participation and unity we shall succeed. Change of address cards on Form .3579 should be> sent to Seafarers International Unioni Atlantic, GuJf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIG^ 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn,,' New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. XXXVI, No. I.January 1974. f i y , i , -aK Page 2 Seafarers Log. �'^wWiaka?='«*e^-»w™Ee^-'^ ••» SlU Fights MSG Plan To Invade Private Shipping The SIU has registered strong oppo­ sition to plans by the Navy's Military Sealift Command to expand its opera­ tions at the expense of the privately owned, union-manned U.S. merchant marine. SIU President Paul Hall called the situation one "of grave concern" and "inimical to the national interest." The SIU position is based on in­ creasing evidence of tactical moves by the Military Sealift Command to en­ large the size of its fleet in areas where the naval agency would take over serv­ ices that have been and could be pro­ vided by the U.S. merchant marine. Hall has informed Secretary of the Navy John Warner of the developing situation and urged his examination of it. Priority in the Military Sealift Com­ mand's take-over attempts is being given to increasing the number of tankers in the MSC fleet. The Military Sealift Command has apparently de­ cided on this tact as a result of MSC having been denied appropriations for the building of ships, particularly be­ cause the services could be provided by the U.S. merchant marine. An immediate objective of the Mili­ tary Sealift Command is to take over the four tankers operated under char­ ter to the Command by Falcon Tank­ ers and put the vessels under bareboat charter as a means of removing the SIU crews aboard these vessels. In his communication to Navy Secretary Warner, SIU President Hall said "this situation is of extreme concern on two critical counts" because it would re­ move the operations control of the ships involved by a private American shipping company and place them in operation by the Government. More­ over, Hall said, it would establish a precedent "that runs counter to the established public policy which calls for the maintenance of a privately owned and operated U.S. merchant marine." The SIU President said "this would be particularly unfortunate in view of the national policy to promote devel­ opment of a competitive private American shipping industry." Hall stressed that the "Falcon Tanker oper­ ations are an exceptional demonstra­ tion of a cooperative effort by private industry and American maritime labor to innovate conditions that would make the American industry more competitive, and to provide service to the U.S. government at reduced costs." SIU has learned that in its planned take-over the Military Sealift Com­ mand intended to make changes in the operations of the vessels that would increase costs of operations. The Military Sealift Command main­ tains that it can operate vessels cheaper by itself than under charter arrange­ ments to private companies. This is not true because MSC and other gov­ ernment agencies do not have to use the same bookkeeping and accounting methods employed by private compa­ nies. Many of the costs of MSC-operated vessels are charged to other gov­ ernment departments. As a matter of policy the SIU has taken the position that Navy opera­ tions should be confined to military vessels of combat and other special purpose types and that transportation of fuel and other cargoes which can be transported without endangering the national interest or security, should be carried by private shipping. In fact, it is national policy not to put govern­ ment operations in direct competition with any private industry. yy' / -M' 'x ' ^^ •' ' y ^ ; t^oUowing is the complete text of a letter from SW Presideni^cad He to Secretary of the Navy John W. Warner concerning the plan of the Milk tary Sealift Command to expand its operations at the expense of the U.S. private shipping industry. •'y-y " OF NORTH AMERICA • AFL-CIO 675 FOURTH AVENUE • BROOKLYN, N Y. 112J2 • HYACINTH 9-6600 f; January 8, 1974 The Honorable John W. Warner Secretary of the Navy The Department of Defense Room 4B710, The Pentagon Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Secretary: I must call to your attention a matter involving the Military Sealift Command and the U. S. merchant marine which is of grave concern and could be extremely inimical to the national interest. The Military Sealift Command is presently seeking to expand its shipping operations at the expense, and to the detriment, of the U. S. private shipping industry. To this end, the Command is seeking to take over the privately-owned and crewed vessels of the Falcon Tankers Corporation. This situation is of extreme concern on two critical counts: 1. It removes the operations control of the ships involved from an American shipping company to that of the Government. 2. It establishes a precedent that runs counter to the established public policy which calls for the maintenance of a privately-owned-and-operated U. S. merchant marine. This would be particularly unfortunate in view of the national policy to promote the development of a competitive private American shipping industry. The Falcon Tankers operations are an exceptional demonstration of a co­ operative effort by private industry and American maritime labor to innovate conditions that would make the American industry more competitive, and to provide service to the U. S. government at reduced costs. In this sense the Falcon operation made an invaluable and important contribution to American shipping. In my considered judgment, the take-over by a government agency of these private ships at this time would not be in the national interest, and I respectfully urge that you carefully examine the facts before any action is taken. I would like you to know that I am available at your call to discuss or provide you with any additional information surrounding this matter. Sincerely, Qojm Paul HaU President Don't Be Fooled Taking part in recent discussions on the roles of the U.S. merchant marine and the Navy were, from the left: Captain Michael Ricinak, special assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations: Robert Carl, assistant to the assistant secretary of the Navy for Installation and Logistics; Herbert Brand, president, Transpdrtation Institute; Secretary of the Navy John Warner; SIU President Paul Hall; Admirial John Chase, commander. Military Sealift Command, and Admiral Issaac C. Kidd, Jr., chief of Naval Material. January 1974 The American Committee for Flags of Necessity, the SIU's oppo­ nent in the fight for the passage of the Oil Imports Quota Bill, has taken on a new, very innocent sounding name—the Federation of American Controlled Shipping. Despite the new name, the group, which represents the well-financed, big oil lobbies and other special interest groups, still has the same old aspirations—to block passage of the Oil Imports Bill and to ulti­ mately destroy the strength of the Jones Act, which is vital to the pres­ ervation of our domestic coastwise shipping rights. The powerful and wealthy oil companies are trying to take away your jobs—so don't be fooled by their name. American Conunittee for Flags of Necessity or Federation of American Controlled Shipping— it all adds up to the same thing— fewer and fewer jobs for American seamen. Pages I �Azalea City Committee f .V :• I i Headquarters Notes i by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak i| I YOUR WELFARE BENEFITS After a 48-day coastwise run, the Azalea City returned to the Sea-Land terminal in Port Elizabeth, N.J. The ship's committee took time out at the pay-off to pose for their photo. From left ai-e J. Nash, secretaryreporter; J. J. Copey, engine delegate; R. Lavoine who is currently in the Bosuns Recertification Program, deck delegate; A. Raymond, ship's chairman, and J. Dodd, steward delegate. Anchorage Committee One of the biggest problems in processing welfare claims and getting bene­ fits paid to members and their dependents is that many members fail to supply the claims department with necessary information such as the member's social security number or the last ship he was on. Sometimes hospital and doctor bills are missing. When the claim form is not properly filled out or necessary documents such as bills are missing, the claim is held up and this can cause hardships in the family. Members are strongly urged to take the time to check their claim forms before they are sent in to make certain that all the information required is included and that all bills and receipts accompany the claim form. If you have any problems or questions relating to your claim you should take it to the nearest Union hall and have the port agent check it over with you. Another thing every member should do is to provide their dependents with a claim form when he goes to sea. The face sheet of the claim form should be filled out with all necessary information on the member so that all his depen­ dents have to do is fill out the claims section and send it in along with the doctor or hospital bills. 4> UPGRADING PROGRAMS ' f -V t V—: After a successful trip to the Mediterranean, the ship's committee aboard the Anchorage awaits payoff early this month in Port Elizabeth, N.J. From left are: Oscar Smith, secretary-reporter; Fred Biegel, steward delegate; "Ski" Strawinski, engine delegate; Henry Bjeering, deck delegate, and M. E. Sanchez, ship's chairman. Elizabethport Committee We just graduated 11 more bosuns in our Bosuns Recertification Program and we now have 46 members in this rating who have completed the pro­ gram. I want to add my congratulations to the latest graduates—Marion Becching, Walter Butterton, Donald Hicks, Richard Wardlaw, Curley Moyd, Morton Kerngood, Gaetano Mattioli, Homer Workman, Ovidio Rodriguez, Clyde Miller and Edward Morris. We also graduated seven more Seafarers in our "A" Seniority Upgrading Program and I want to congratulate them—Timothy Bolen, Robert Thomas, Martin McAndrew, Stephen Garay, Keith Sisk, Louis Ludeman and John Miranda. The Bosuns Recertification Program and the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program are proving to be valuable assets to our Union's expanding educa­ tional programs. These and our other upgrading programs in Piney Point are insuring that the SIU will continue to provide the maritime industry with the best-trained seamen anywhere in the world. Side by side with our career advancement program for SIU members, our programs for our IBU members —both entry-rating and upgrading—are providing our contracted companies with well-qualified manpower. NEW SHIPS AND CONSTRUCTION Keel-laying for the first of our four new 35,000-ton diesel-powered tankers being built for Falcon Carriers is scheduled for April 22 and she is expected to be launched in December. The 225,000 dwt TT Brooklyn signed-on Jan. 11 and left on her maiden voyage to the Persian Gulf on Jan. 14. The second in the series of three supertankers to be built by Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp., the TT Williamsburg, is scheduled for launching in March and work on the TT Stuyvesant is pro­ gressing well. The first of two SL-18 class ships purchased by Sea-Land Services, Inc. from Bethlehem Steel completed her sea trials and is now being converted at the Pasagoula Shipyard. The second of these 38,000 ton containcrships which were originally, ordered by Pacific Far East Lines, is undergoing con­ version on the West Coast. On the Great Lakes, the 1,000 foot tug-barge M/V Presque Isle crewed-up on Dec. 15. Two straight-deckers are being built for Kinsman Marine Transit Co. The first is expected to be launched in August or September, 1974 and the second is scheduled for launching in 1976. The Overseas Juneau (Maritime Overseas) crewed on Dec. 27 at Sparrows Point, Md. This company is also building four 89,000 dwt tankers which are scheduled for delivery in 1977 and 1978. Ecological Shipping Corp. has advised that they are building a 120,000ton tanker at the Sun Shipyard and the launching is expected later this year. This company is also building three more ships at the Lockheed Shipyard in Seattle and the first is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 1976. QMED TRAINING Sea Land's containership Elizabethport, formerly on the Far East run, now sails to the Mediterranean. Here her Ship's Committee awaits payoff in New York. They are: (top) Secretary-Reporter G. W. Gibbons; Stew­ ard Delegate L. F. Snow; (front 1. to r.) Educational Director L. Petrick; Engine Delegate E. Ford and Ship's Chairman C. larinol. '' '' ^ ' Page 4 Our QMED program at the Upgrading Center in Piney Point is moving ahead to insure that we will have a sufficient number of Seafarers in this key rating to man the new ships that are being built today. Recently, nine more Seafarers completed training and passed their examinations for QMED-any rating. I want to congratulate Donald Hines, Larry Hines, Dale Susbilla, Joseph Arpino, Leon Levin, James Boone, Hiram Stegall, George Ranale and Earl Holman. . Seafarers Log �\ Hall Calls for 'Vigilance' V 't SlU Urges Defeat of Campaign To Open U.S. Waters to Foreign-Flags WASHINGTON—With anti-U.S. flag merchant marine interests stepping up their efforts to weaken and destroy the Jones Act, the Seafarers International Union has called for vigilance in pre­ serving the law that restricts domestic shipping to vessels of American regis­ try. Government agencies and members of Congress are being increasingly peppered with requests from various interests seeking waivers of the Jones Act that would permit them to bring foreign-flag ships into domestic opera­ tions. Since the sharpening of the energy crisis over the past few months, re­ quests for Jones Act waivers have been based on the deception that the fuel situation would be eased by permitting foreign-flag fuel carriers to operate be­ tween U.S. ports. SlU President Paul Hall greets Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) at the 1973 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award's dinner Dec. 11 in New York City. Rep. Sullivan is the 1973 AGIOS award winner. Following is the complete text of a letter from SlU FreMehi Paul Hall to Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan, chairwoman of the Merchant Mahrt - and Fisheries Committee, expressing the SIU's position on the repent jattacks on the Jones Act in the UiS. Senate. ^ ^ lift I. MARITIME: TRADES DEPARTMENT AMFRICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR and CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS 115 SIXTEENTH STREET. N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 (202) 630-0262 PAUL HALL. PRESIDENT PETER M. MC6AVIN. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY-TRCASURER 0. WILLIAM MOODY, JR.. ADMINISTRATOR iACK MeDONALO. ViCE*PRESIDENT November 27, 1973 The Honorable Leonor K. Sullivan, Chairwoman Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries The United States House of Representatives Suite 1334 Rayburn Building Washington, D. C. 20515 Dear Congresswoman Sullivan: Recently it has come to our attention that several parties have sought waivers from the Jones Act in order to employ foreign flag ships in domestic coastwise transportation. The latest of these efforts was rebuffed last week by the United States Senate which voted 65 to 27 against an amendment offered by Senator Fannin of Arizona to permit coastwise shipment of oil in foreign flag tankers. As Senator Magnuson pointed out during floor debate, we have protected our domestic modes of transportation as a matter of national policy since 1789 and there is no justification for permitting foreigners to" invade our domestic coastwise ship­ ping on any pretext, particularly since we have adequate tonnage to serve our coastwise requirements. Domestic coastwise operators have made a great contribution to the welfare of the U. S. merchant marine and, by and large, have been the leaders in technological innovations which have been adopted advantageously by U. S. flag berth liners in world trade. I am sure you will remain steadfast in your opposition to the continuing efforts that arise in every session of Congress to undermine the Jones Act with .consequent detrimental effects upon this essential domestic transportation system. As you know the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department is made up of unions engaged in shipbuilding and related industries as well as shipboard opera­ tions and from time to time we have been most outspoken in defense of the Jones Act. Our support for the Jones Act and our opposition to any attempt to weaken it or deviate from it by legislative or administrative exceptions was reaffirmed by the delegates to the Maritime Trades Department convention last October. Sincerely yours. •rc; January 1974 Paul Hall President SIU President Paul Hall has called for "steadfast opposition to the continuing efforts...to under­ mine the Jones Act." In advising Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan, Chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee of the SIU's views, Hall said "there is no justi­ fication for permitting foreigners to invade our coastwise shipping on any pretext; particularly since we have adequate tonnage to serve our coastwise require­ ments." While applications for Jones Act waivers have been sought by individ­ ual groups, a pattern has developed that indicates that the effort is a co­ ordinated one. Several of the most re­ cent requests were aimed at bringing in foreign-flag ships to carry liquified natural gas (LNG) from Alaska to New England, and coal from Hampton Roads, Virginia, to New England. The purpose behind these requests was to attempt to work up support among members of Congress from New England because that area has fuel supply difficulties—despite the fact that it has been firmly established that no part of the nation, New Eng­ land included, has suffered any short­ age of fuel because of lack of U.S. tankers or overland transportation capability. The SIU has pointed out that once foreign-flag shipping was given a toehold in the U.S. trades, it would attempt to wipe out the U.S. domestic fleet and leave the United States dependent on for­ eign-flag vessels. A prime force in the effort to de­ stroy the Jones Act protection for do­ mestic U.S. shipping is an association of American-owned runaway flag op­ erators known now as the Federation of Controlled American Shipping, which until recently operated under the name of Committee for Flags of Necessity. This deceptively-named or­ ganization is the hand-tool of, and front for, the major American-interna­ tional oil companies and dry bulk car­ riers, who operate some 350-400 ships under Liberian, Panamanian, and other runaway registries as a means of ducking U.S. taxes and other obliga­ tions borne by U.S. shipping compa­ nies. These foreign flag oU and bulk canier companies faced with the lay-up of many of their foreign- flag vessels due to a lack of work, see the U.S. domestic trades as a source of employment for their vessels. Attempts to breach the Jones Act or to repeal it outright have been made periodically since it was first passed in 1920. The most recent attempt to strike a legislative blow at the Act occurred shortly before Congress recessed in December when the U.S. Senate was enacting the Energy Emergency BUI. During debate on the Senate floor. Senator Paul J. Fannin (R.-Ariz.) of­ fered a last-minute amendment that would have paved the way for foreignflag tankers to operate in U.S. waters —a move that was immediately op­ posed by the SIU. The Fannin amend­ ment was decisively defeated. WhUe maritime labor and manage­ ment have generally opposed any ef­ fort to tamper with the Jones Act, there has not always been unanimity with respect to each such application. The National Maritime Union had recently indicated it would not object to an effort being made by PrudentialGrace Lines to get a waiver of the Jones Act to permit it to bring in a Norwegian-flag vessel to move Pruden­ tial-Grace barges from the Gulf to South Atlantic ports. REPRINTED FROM: JANUARY, 1974 ; • - Wnnhim/ton Lookoui By Talmage Simpkins Executive Director, AFL-CIO Maritime Committee Major bills pending As the new year begins there are several pieces of legislation of major importance to the maritime industry such as the oil import legislation, pen­ sion and welfare legislation, and con­ tinued vigilance in protecting the Jones Act, among others. \aiional Oftiee 3tinu tett NATIONAL OFFICE MEETING November 14, 1973 15] MSC that NMU not object to ap­ plication of Prudential-Grace Lines for waiver of requirements of Jones Act with respect to transporting barges from the Gulf to the East Coast. Jesse Calhoon, President of the Ma­ rine Engineer's Beneficial Association, which represents engineers aboard the Prudential-Grace ships, opposed the move on the grounds that any waiver or exemption would weaken the Jones Act. In meetings with various govern­ ment agencies and other groups con­ cerned with maritime matters, SIU President Hall has been strongly em­ phasizing that to soften our stand for complete observance of the Jones Act in any degree would be to play into the hands of the anti-U.S.-flag major oil companies and weaken the whole fab­ ric of defense of the Act—and with it the protection of American domestic shipping. Page 5 Ij �Bosuns RecerHficqtion Progrcim: 3^ > Low well is the Bosuns Recertification Program shaping up? On these pages^ the sixth class of bosuns to complete the two^month program tell in their own words what the program has meant to them. This is die first group to graduate in the expanded program which has heen beefed-up to ott^ more bosuns the opportunity to participate and v to provide the marine m^^ better-trained and highly-skilled The response to the program from the bosuns has been very positive, than 320 bosuns have applied. With the graduation of the 11 re­ certified bi»uns this month, a total of 46 have completed the course. The BMSOBS Rccenificatioii rrogrsm wag established by oar membersiifp to meet the needs of manning the newer, more sophisticated ships that are the future of the American merchant marine and the future of onr Union. In addition to this, the pn^am also equips the bosuns—^who have the re^sponsibility of being the ship's chairman—^with a better understanding of our Union, the industry and the problems that face us. •MM If the qnalhty and calibre of the 46 bosuns who have completed tN program Is any indicator, the program has shaped up to meet the h^ met by the SIU—^not only in providing the industry with more seamen, imt also (^oviding our membership with more effective Donald Hicks Enin Moyd Seafarer Donald Hicks joined the SIU in New York in 1957 and has been sailing as bosun since 1961. He lives in Brooklyn and ships out of the port of New York. The Bosuns Recertification Program has revealed to me how far we have progressed In the last 25 years under the SIU banner. Both at Union head­ quarters and at Plney Point we were shown the Inner struggles of our Union, and how the rights of Sea­ farers were fought for In the past and are being protected today. In Washington, D.C. we saw for ourselves that the picket lines of today are no longer on the waterfront but right at the heartbeat of this country on Capitol Hill. This Is where the bat­ tle for new ships and keeping ships under the American flag are being fought by our Union through SPAD. It takes money to lobby among the politicians to preserve our maritime In­ dustry and our job security. This I have learned. Bosun Ervin Moyd joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1940 and has been sailing as bosun for more than 30 years. He served with the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. Seafarer "Curley" Moyd now ships out of Mobile. During my stay at the Harry Lunde­ berg School, I found the place to be outstanding. It's a place where any Sea­ farer can achieve, his goals for advanc­ ing his career as a professional seaman. During the month I spent In New York at Union headquarters I acquired some good sound knowledge In regards to the mechanics of our Union—Includ­ ing welfare claims, the IBM records system, the control room where Infor­ mation on all of our ships Is kept up to date, registration and shipping, and many other details. I also attended some enlightening meetings concerning our role In Wash­ ington and what Is being done there to secure more jobs for our membership and to assure better job security. .-iv y I * fmmm - "<.•' Marion Beeching Walter Butterton Bosun Marion Beeching joined the Union in Baltimore in 1946 and has been sailing as bosun for ten years. Sea­ farer Beeching now ships out of the port of Houston. As I reached near the end of the Bo­ suns Recertification Program, I was amazed at how little I really knew of the Union other than the contract and pay­ offs. My Idea of the Harry Lundeberg School at Plney Point, for Instance, had always been one of ^strust. But after actually being there and seeing all the programs for myself I now see It as a key to the future of our Union. Seafarers who want to advance them­ selves to higher ratings or want to train for the new ships that we are getting have access to very good Instructors and all the materials they need which can save them many months of prepar­ ing for the Coast Guard exams. I, myself, have learned a lot In my everyday associations with bosuns and with the officials and staff at Union headquarters. And I had the chance to see all of the operations of our Union— welfare and claims, IBM data center, registration and shipping and all of the other Important operations that go on every day. The trip to Washington, where I had a chance to learn how we are able to get new ships and more cargo through our politics and working with Congress­ men, made me understand better how SPAD Is used to keep our job security. All of the things I learned through this program are more than worth the time involved. Bosun Walter Butterton joined the Union in Norfolk in 1946. He makes his home in Portsmouth, Va. and ships out of the port of Norfolk. During my stay at Plney Point and at Union headquarters I found out many fundamentals of the SIU which I never knew before, and all of the offi­ cials and staff were very helpful In an­ swering all of my questions. Being that the bosun, as ship's chair­ man, Is the leading Union man on the ship, he not only has to set an example for his Union brothers but he also must be able to answer their questions and discuss Union pre grams. One of the Important things I learned about Is our activities In Washington. I've been sailing for 30 years and I Just never realized the Importance of our being In politics. If the SIU had not gone Into politics we wouldn't be where we are today. Just two examples: the saving of ffie United States Public Health Service hospitals and the pass­ ing of the 1970 Maritime Bill which has given us more jobs. Most of all. In these past three years we have seen the SIU through good judgment and management come out on top among the seafaring unions. It doesn't take a smart person to find out why. There Is one last Important thing I want to say and that Is that we must all support our efforts In Washington through our support of SPAD. Our political action Is very Important and the only way we can get legislation which means our job security Is through our voluntary contributions to SPAD. Page 6 Richard Wardlaw Morton Kerngood, Jr. Seafarer Richard Wardlaw joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Gal­ veston. Bosun Wardlaw now lives in Romayor, Texas and ships out of the port of Houston. The first thing I want to mention on the Bosuns Recertification Program Is that It gave me an opportunity to gain an extensive amount of knowledge about our Union and Its function, and also the maritime Industry, Itself. Within the operation of our Union we have, first of all, job security. But we must keep ourselves aware of everything that Is going on In the legis­ lative area. If we are to survive and preserve our job security we must stay alert to what Is taking place on Capitol Hill. I have learned the Importance of the le^slatlve team we have enlisted In our ranks. The political and legislative arm of our Union must be financed com­ pletely by voluntary donations, and this Is through SPAD. This Is a cause that I cannot begin to stress the Im­ portance of too much In preserving our job security. At the meetings which take place every morning at 8 a.m., with all of the officials present as well as the bo­ suns attending the program, every beef and problem facing our Union Is brought out on deck and discussed. In my opinion these morning meetings were the niost Important part of my month's stay at Union headquarters. Bosun Morton Kerngood, Jr. joined the SIU in Baltimore in 1955 and has sailed as bosun for the past five years. He now lives in Jacksonville, Fla. In participating In the Bosun Re­ certification Program at our school In Plney Point and at Union Headquar­ ters I learned a great deal about the past and future of our Union. I also learned more about the new types of ships, splicing new types of lines and how our future Seafarers are being treated. The Harry Lundeberg School provides training In all fields of seamanship, deck, engine and steward departments, and upgrading programs for young and older Seafarers. One Important thing we should all realize Is that we must help and teach our young Seafarers when they join their first ship because they are the future of our Union. Learning Is a never-ending adven­ ture. We must continue to leam to keep up with this advancing world. And we must have better communica­ tion so that we can all better under­ stand our problems. If we understand our problems, as Seafarers, we can work together to solve them. Acquiring knowledge of our Union and all of Its day-to-day operations Is something that I appreciate. I only hope that all of the bosuns who get the chance to participate In this pro­ gram will get as much out of It as I did. Seafarers Log �• -'i 'r.'1 of the 46 Seafarers w**'' -— Mh nsimhs and home successfully completed the Bosuns Recertification Program. Ovidio Rodriguez Homer Workman Seafarer Homer Workman has been sailing with the SlU since 1942 except for a two-year hitch with the Navy in World War II. Bosun Workman lives with his wife Anna Mae in his home­ town of New Orleans. i was in Piney Point in August 1971 for the educational conference and up­ on my return for the Bosuns Recertification Program I found the grounds unchanged, but the shift in the educa­ tional programs from slow ahead to half ahead was a real eye-opener—bet­ ter equipment, more programs such as QMED, IBU, upgraders and all of the vocational training. I said from slow ahead to half ahead because this school, like a ship in a fog, must feel its way_ along through experi­ ence until a faster speed can be assumed in the expansion of HLSS for still better education for all hands. The young men entering the HLSS have the world's best opportunity for vocational training and academic edu­ cation, and I am sure the older mem­ bers are proud to be able to say it is a part of our Union and will assist the young men in their duties aboard ship and teach them real unionism and unity. I know from what I have seen at the Lundeberg School that there is a very bright future for all hands under the capable guidance of those who are now at the helm. I, as so many other members, thought the endorsements of yesteryear would go on and on but the modem ships call for more and better training as offered at the Upgrading Center in Piney Point. At Union headquarters, all of the officials and employees went all out to answer any of the questions asked. This program has been a unique education for me. SlU Brooklyn Clinic Moves The SlU'ii Brooklyn medical clinic has moved to its new lo­ cation at Union headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave. from 685 Third Ave., according to Dr. Joseph B. Logue, medical di­ rector. Dr. Logue advises Seafarers that the clinic "is open for business." SIU members may secure clinic appointment slips at the membership service counter in the Union Hall. January 1974 Seafarer Ovidio Rodriguez has been sailing as able-seaman and bosun since he joined the SIU in New York in 1938. He lives with his wife Laura in New York. When I decided to enter the Bosuns Recertification Program I asked my­ self if it was going to be worth it. In few and simple words, there is no limit to the advantages to be gained through this program. Modern ships and new equipment are being introduced all the time and, as a result, new seamanship skills are required to operate them. The pro­ gram at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point provides the opportu­ nity to acquire the training necessary to meet these changes. While at headquarters, I observed the operation of our Union in detail. Particularly fascinating to me is the coordinated work of our headquarters operation. Our organization is manned and operated by competent personnel, and everyone was helpful in answering all my questions. ilnniioii B. Bolts, IIbla#Dg| James B. Dixoit, MobBe Sven E. Jansson, New Yorit Jacob J. Levin, Baltiniore Ewing A. Ribn, New Orieans Alfonso Armada, Baltlntbre Jan J. Beye, New Yodk WOBam J. Cte^, New York Burt T. Hanback, New York Robert J. Lasso, Puerto Rico Robert F. Mackertj BahiiDtdre James Gor^ Jean Lafapie, New Orieans Dennis Manning, Seattle Walter Nash, New York Veikko Pollanen, New Orleans Malcolm B. Woods, Satt Frandsco David L. Dickinson, Mobile Calvain A. James, New York Stanley J. Jundora, New York James W. Pariter, Houston James W. PuUlam, San Francisco Sven Stockmarr, New York David B. Atkinson, Seattle Richai^ A. Cbrfelenberry, ' /'v? ; NirtT;York^ Elbert Ho^e, BaWmore WBIinni R.Kfeiinola, New York Alfonso Rivera, Puerto Rko James C. Baud*^, Houston Donato OiangiortlaiiO, Pbll^^ Stepben Homka, New York Raymond J. Knoles j San Fli FredOBon, San Fi^ncisi^ Thomas L. Self, Baltimore Marion E. Beeping, HoOston WaHer G. Butiertou, Norfolk Donald Hicks, New York Morton J. Kemgood, Baltiittore Gaetano Mattibll, New York Clyde E;Mfc Seattle Edward Morris Jr., Mobile ErvinD.Moyd, Mobile Ovidio R. Rodriguez, New York Richard K. Wardlaw, Houston Homer O. Worknmn,i^w Orieans Edward Morris, Jr. Clyde MiUer Gaetano Mattioli Seafarer Gaetano Mattioli joined the SIU in New York in 1949 and has been sailing as bosun for more than 12 years. He lives with his wife Vincenza in Brooklyn, N.Y. Long gone, but not forgotten, are the days of hardship and degradation suf­ fered by the men who made their liveli­ hood in the maritime industry. Today, after bitter fights against shipowners, the future of Seafarers is secure—not only in wages and working conditions, but also we have many plans which make us and our families more secure. I learned much in this program. I found out the Lundeberg School is a real advantage to SIU members, young or old, and everyone has the opportu­ nity to learn. While I was at Piney Point I learned much about the new ships, such as the SL-7's, the LNG and the LASH-type vessels. My trip to Washington was a great experience for me. I learned about the importance of our work in Congress, and I learned of the importance of SPAD and what it stands for—that it is a great help in maintaining our job security and the future of Seafarers and their families. Bosun Clyde Miller joined the SIU in 1941 and has been sailing as bosun since 1943. Seafarer Miller makes his home with his wife Linda and son Ken­ neth in Seattle. 1 am glad I wa.s able to attend the Bosuns Recertification Program. It has not only changed my mind on a lot of issues but has equipped me to be a bet­ ter ship's chairman and to be better able to answer questions from other mem­ bers. What impressed me most was the willingness of all officials and staff to answer any and all questions and to show how all the various departments function. Nothing was hidden or cov­ ered up. I am now aware of the importance of the political arm of our Union and with the need for SPAD. With SPAD we can get legislation passed that is beneficial to us. Without SPAD special interest groups would get legislation passed that would not only hurt us but could ruin our Union. The morning meetings each day at headquarters are informative and im­ portant. The daily problems of the membership and the Union are dis­ cussed and this allows the officials to stay on top of the problems and solve them before they get out of hand. I also understand better now that we are getting new types of ships all the time and crews must be trained in their operation before going aboard. In the old days simple on-the-job training was alright but not today, and Piney Point fills this need with very good teachers and a fine curriculum for young and old alike. Bosun Edward Morris, Jr. joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Orleans. He now makes his home in Mobile with his wife Mabel. In the 29 years that I have been in the SIU we have come a long way from 2 Stone St. to what we have to­ day. A Seafarer today has dignity and can raise a nice family and provide a good education for his children. The Bosuns Recertification Program gave us the chance to learn about the new ships that are replacing the old ones and the new types of equipment that we will be using. We also attended the fire fighting school and learned the latest methods for putting out fires aboard ship. We were fortunate in being able to attend the SIUNA Convention where we heard labor leaders. Congressmen and maritime officials in the Adminis­ tration speak about the problems we face. Highlighting this Convention was a speech by President Nixon. If you would have told me 20 years ago that a President of the United States would make a speech at our Convention, I wouldn't have believed you. The time we spent at Union head­ quarters gave us a chance to see how our Union functions. We saw all of the operations of the Union, and had a chance to discuss our programs and problems at the morning meetings that were held every day. All of our ques­ tions were answered and we all learned a great deal. One important thing I learned is the necessity of keeping our picket line in Washington going, through our sup­ port of SPAD. This program has made me better able to answer most any question that will come up aboard ship. 'i I •i Page 7 V •; ii.-: '4 m �SlU'Confracted TT Brooklyn Begins MaidenVoyage The SlU-contracted turbo tanker Brooklyn, largest merchant vessel ever built in the United States, left this month on her maiden voyage with an SIU crew of 19 unlicensed members. The 225,000 dwt crude carrier was built by Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard. Construction of the vessel was han­ dled by the nearly 2,800 SlU-affiliated United Industrial Workers employed at the yard. The Brooklyn was one of the first tankers to be allocated government sub­ sidy money under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The 1970 Act, the most significant maritime legislative bill since the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1936, was vigor­ ously fought for in Congress by the SIU. This great success for the SIU was made possible only by the voluntary dona­ tions to SPAD by our members. Two additional supertankers, the Williamsburgh and the Stuyvesant, identical sisterships to the Brooklyn, are now under construction at the yard with expected launching dates of Spring 1974 for the Williamsburgh and early 1975 for the Stuyvesant. Engine department member Jerry Mack trains an educated eye on the Brooklyn's control board. The TT Brooklyn's first ship's committee of veteran Seafarers are, from the left; Alphonso Armada, ship's chairman; Jimmy Bartlett, secretary-reporter; Ed Corley, educational director; Tom Brooks, deck delegate; Joe DiSanto, engine delegate; and Cecil Martin, steward delegate. A contract for a fourth ship has al­ ready been signed by the Maritime Ad­ ministration—and as projected by Seatrain's President Thomas P. Howes, the yard will eventually turn out two such carriers per year. The Brooklyn was sold by Seatrain for $71 million to the General Electric Credit Corporation which is in turn leasing her under a long-term contract to American Petrofina, the United States subsidiary of a Belgian firm. Petrofina's managing agent will be the Anndep Steamship Co. The Brooklyn was brought under the SIU flag through the Union's organiz­ ing apparatus—and represents more jobs for Seafarers for many years to come. The 1,094-foot long supertanker, capable of carrying 1.5 million barrels of oil, will transport the vital product from both Africa and the Persian Gulf to Rotterdam, the Netherlands. It is planned that she will eventually carry foreign crude to the United States but this will not be possible until off­ shore deepwater ports are built in this country. SlU-affiliated UIW member Max Reiter on the job at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard. Recertified Bosun Armada Heads Brooklyn Deck Crew The TT Brooklyn's first bosun, Al­ phonso Armada, dso a participant in the first class of the SIU's Bosun's Recertification Program, said that the 225,000-ton tanker was a "very smooth riding" ship and a "pleasure to work on" after heading her nine-man deck crew on the vessel's two day shake­ down cruise. This is the 45-year old Seafarer's first bosun's job on one of the new high technology vessels, rapidly becoming so common in the U.S. merchant fleet. Brother Armada noted, though, that Page 8 the differences in equipment on the ship —such as new type winches, deck cranes and firefighting apparatus—were not foreign to him "thanks to the fine training I received in the Bosun's Recertification Program." Armada, born in Philadelphia, Pa. and raised in Bilbao, Spain, remarked that the Brooklyn was "well constructed overall," and was particularly impressed with the ship's wheelhbuse, featuring the latest in communication and navi­ gational equipment. Despite the Brooklyn's immense size. the 20-year SIU veteran noted that docking was surprisingly easy, due to the ship's 12 .automatic hydraulic docking winches and high tension mooring wires capable of safely han­ dling 76,000 pounds of tension. Bosun Armada called his deck crew "the best" and was particularly im­ pressed with two young ordinaries. Sea­ farers Cole and Campobasso, just out of Piney Point, for their "willingness to work, and learn the job." The veteran bosun plans to remain on the Brooklyn for at least a year. Ir-' Seafarers Log �* .»pi. ...FW»-«»'--' \ •• I %- Largest Tanker Built in USA. ite-Sf *}r--''-TT; -i- '-7. i> r &• I'. i- t ultra-violet ray detector automatically stops the discharge of water if it con­ tains more than 100 parts of oil per one million parts of water. For further ship safety, an automatic blower replaces air with inert nitrogen and carbon dioxide in empty tank spaces to minimize the chance of ex­ plosion. Remote monitoring systems give engine department personnel in­ stantaneous information on the oil, water and draft levels. Other environmental advances on the ship include a complete sewage treat­ The Brooklyn, christened this past June 30, was taken out on her shake­ down cruise earlier this month and her SIU crew unanimously agreed she was a smooth riding ship even at a top speed of 20 knots. Also taking part in the Brooklyn's shakedown cruise were 140 representa­ tives from the Coast Guard, shipping companies and engineering firms. With a breadth of 143 feet six inches and powered by a 55,000-hp turbine, the Brooklyn features private-air-con­ ditioned foc'sles with private bath, as well as a handsome galley sporting all the latest innovations in food prepara­ tion. Her design incorporates many unique engineering features which con­ tribute to the ease of maintenance, and to the safe, efficient, pollution free op­ eration of the ship. All dirty ballast and bilge water pass through high capacity oil-water sepa­ rators. The oil is culled out and returned to the cargo tanks and only clean seawater is pumped out. If there is even a minor breakdown in the system, an Recent HLSS Graduate Bill Scott is sailing as messman on his first trip as a Seafarer. — — Chief pumpman Ed Corley says that working on a modern, highly technical ship like the Brooklyn will be a "particularly challenging experience': for him. ment and disposal system and a pollu­ tion-free incinerator for burnable trash. The Seatrain Yard's employment role represents a substantial increase in membership for the SlU-affiliated UIW —and if present predictions are accu­ rate, employment at the yard will ex­ pand to 6,000 members in future years. The vast majority of the yard's work force are minority group members liv­ ing in the surrounding depressed areas of Brooklyn. The yard represents a much needed boost in the economy for these areas. t. h -1^ ">l Able Seaman and Deck Delegate Tom Brooks plans to remain on the Brook­ lyn for a year. Many Months of Fine Eating For Crew of TT Brooklyn . The entire crew of the TT Brooklyn are in for many months of fine eating and gourmet delights thanks to the ex­ pertise and experience of the supertank­ er's first chief steward, 25-year SIU vet­ eran Jimmy Bartlett. The life-long resident of Mobile, Ala. was very impressed with the ship's galley stating that it is "the best we have to offer in the American merchant fleet." Jimmy is no stranger to the ultra modern galleys found aboard the newer January 1974 ships of the U.S. merchant fleet. He worked the fully automated galley of the Falcon Countess for 14 months, and also headed the steward depart­ ment in the semi-automated galley of the Overseas Joyce. The 53-year old Seafarer noted that the tanker's galley equipment was "the very latest" and that "everything worked beautifully." He was particularly impressed with the way the galley was laid out, and the huge amount of available dry storage space. Jimmy also noted that the smooth­ ness of the ship's ride would aid in the more efiicient operation of his depart­ ment. The veteran chief steward said his men were "very impressive"—and espe­ cially noted the abilities of his chief cook, and long-time friend Cecil Mar­ tin. Jimmy plans to remain on the Brook­ lyn for a year and then take a vacation, hunting in the hills of Alabama. Pages I V I •I �mmLmm ' SlU welfare representative John Dwyer gives bedded Seafarer Jim Davis the Union's $25 Christmas gift at the USPHS hospital on Staten Island, N. Y. SlU Represenfafive Visits PHS Hospital at Christmas Union Welfare Representative John Dwyer visited ill Seafarers in the USPHS hospital at Staten Island, N.Y. on Christmas Eve to hring them the good wishes of the SIU at the holiday time. Trying to keep up the spirits of those far away from their families and loved ones, especially during the joyous holiday season. Brother Dwyer extended the Union's annual ^Merry Christmas" to hospitalized members with well wishes to get bet­ ter in the coming "New Year." In keeping with an SIU tradition which has grown with the years since the Union's founding 35 years ago, many SIU officials, including patrol- Seafarers Discharge Papers The SIU Welfare Representa­ tive advises that when Seafarers enter a USPHS hospital they hring their discharge papers showing that they worked 90 days in the previous year and at least one day in the last six months. men, port agents and representatives all over the country, visited USPHS hospitals, infirmaries and clinics to cheer up Union brothers laid up by sickness or injury. At the port of New York hospital installation on Staten Island, each Seafarer got his welfare benefit check, a carton of cigarettes of his choice, $25 Christmas gift and a Christmas card. But most important of all, the in­ capacitated Seafarers were reassured by Representative Dwyer that they had not been forgotten by their Union brothers in their hour of need. For just recently, the President of the U.S. signed into law the 1974 Military Procurement Authorization Bill which contained a rider guar­ anteeing that the eight USPHS hos­ pitals and 32 PHS clinics would re­ main open for out- and in-patient treatment. Also money to upgrade and modernize the hospitals in port cities was provided for in the new law. It was contributions to SPAD that enabled the SIU to vigorously fight to keep these hospitals open. Some of the men that Representa­ tive Dwyer visited at the hospital are shown on this page. We hope that all will soon he well and healthy once again. li By B. Rocker Gerald Ford—Vice President On Thursday, Dec. 6, 1973, Gerald R. Ford (R-Mich.) was sworn in as Vice President of the United States. The swearing in took place in the chamber of the House of Representatives where he had served tor 25 years, and was attended by members of both houses. Supreme Court Justices, Cab­ inet members of the diplomatic corps, and the Ford family. Republicans elected Rep. John J. Rhodes of Arizona to fill Mr. Ford's former position as House Minority Leader. House Reorganization The Select Committee on Committees released a report on Dec. 7 with tentative recommendations for changes in the committee system in the House of Representatives. The Committee report recommends that three committees be abolished: Internal Security, Post Office and Civil Service, and Merchant Marine and Fisheries, the committee which considers most of the maritime bills. The entire maritime industry feels that dissolution of this committee would have a harmful effect at a time when we are working very hard to rebuild our U.S.-flag fleet. Rep. Leonor Sullivan, Chairman, said that "if ocean vessels have to be put in one super committee with rails, highways, mass transit and trucking, those other issues will overwhelm the few people with maritime interests ...I'll fight it to the death." Chairman Boiling of the Select Committee said he plans more work on the report in mark-up sessions in February, and will try to bring it to the floor in the spring. Appropriations The President has signed fiscal year 1974 appropriations bills for the Departments of Commerce and Health, Education and Welfare. "The Commerce appropriation provides $275 million for construction dif­ ferential subsidies and $221.5 million for operating differential subsidies, through the Maritime Administration. The Health, Education and Welfare appropriation contains $98 million to operate the eight remaining PHS hospitals as well as $18,million for repairs. For several years the hospitals have been allowed to run down, and the additional money will make it possible to begin repairs and bring the PHS hospitals to top condition. SIU wants to be certain that all personnel hired to replace those who left are competent and fully qualified to give seamen the best possible care. Cargo Preference—Oil We are continuing to work closely with members of Congress, and the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee in particular, for passage of leg­ islation to reserve a 20 percent minimum of oil cargo for our U.S.-flag ships. More than 200 members already are co-sponsoring such bills. No dates have been set yet for further hearings, but SIU Representatives will testify in favor of cargo preference when the hearings resume. The oil companies are continuing to oppose the bills, since they operate their own ships under foreign flags. One device is their committee called the Federation of American Controlled Shipping (formerly American Commit­ tee for Flags of Necessity)—a name as innocent sounding as apple pie and motherhood, but designed to sabotage efforts to reserve a percentage of cargo for U.S.-flag ships. 93rd Congress, Second Session When the Congress returns on January 21, they will be taking up bills on a broad range of matters which affect seamen and our industry. Among the bills we will follow closely are those dealing with deepwater ports, cargo preference, offshore drilling and related energy matters. Seafarers visited their brothers at the USPHS hospital on Staten Island, N. Y., the day before Christmas. They are, from left: 'A' Seniority Upgrader R. Thomas, Recertified Bosuns Ervin "Curley" Moyd and Gaetano Mattioli, patients Ahoied.Sherman, Ray Hoffman and Isaac Alvarez, SIU Welfare Rep­ resentative John* DWyer and?patient Edwin Walton. Page 10 Seafarers are urged to contribute to. SPAD. It is flie way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. �• For Ships, Cargo and Job Security; New SPAD Certificates Are Now Available New $20 SPAD certificates are now available to the membership to allow all Seafarers the opportunity to partici­ pate more fully in the SIU's continuing legislative drive to get more ships and cargo, and better job security. The membership last month unani­ mously concurred in a report of the secretary-treasurer that the $20 certifi­ cates replace the old SPAD receipts. In that report, Secretary-Treasurer Joseph DiGiorgio said: "Tm certain that all of our members are aware that the real key to our job security is the amount of success we have in Washington through our legis­ lative efforts." And speaking at this month's general membership meeting, SIU President Paul Hall reminded the members that all 435 members of the House of Rep­ resentatives as well as 38 Senators are up for re-election this year. He said: petroleum products imported into this country be carried on American-Hag ships. We will also have to redouble our efforts to defeat the attacks of the giant oil and grain lobbies, and the so-called "flag of convenience" operators, who are seeking to destroy the Jones Act. The voluntary SPAD contributions from the Seafarers is the only way we can achieve our goal of job security by enabling our Union to continue to sup­ port the legislative efforts of those Con­ gressmen who are committed to build­ ing a strong United States merchant fleet. Increased Dues, Initiation Fee Became Effective January 1 The Constitutional Amendment pro­ viding for the increase of dues and ini­ tiation fees went into effect on Jan. 1, 1974. final tally was 3,002 yes; 276 no; 4 void; 9 no votes, and 11 challenged. The votes were counted by a six man Union Tallying Committee, con­ stitutionally elected- at the November membership meeting at headquarters. The Amendment was passed by an overwhelming majority vote by the membership in an October referen­ dum. The Committee consisted of two representatives from each of the three shipboard departments. "Many of these Congressmen stood up for us when it counted—getting the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, saving the USPHS hospitals, the Trans-Alaska pipeline and beating back attacks against the Jones Act. The name of the game is ships and job security, and it is up to us to give our support to those in Congress who have supported our pro­ grams." The Amendment contained two propositions which were voted upon separatelv. Congress is scheduled to reconvene Jan. 21 and when it does the SIU, which is leading the fight to secure passage of an oil import quota bill, will have to step up its efforts in Washington to make certain that this bill passes. The bill would require that a percentage of all The second proposition raised quar­ terly dues from $43 to $50. The Sterling National Bank at 1410 Broadway in New York City had served as depository for aU ballots cast by the membership. The final membership vote on the first proposition was 3,044 yes; 235 no; 4 void; 8 no votes, and 11 chal­ lenged. On the second proposition, the After completing their work, the Committee expressed thanks to Secre­ tary Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio and his staff for their cooperation. They were Nicholas D'Amante and Edgar Anderson of the deck depart­ ment; Gilberto Salazar and Richard McDonald of the engine department, and Joseph Powers and Jaspar Ander­ son representing the steward depart­ ment. The first proposition provided for the increase in initiation fees for all full book members from $500 to $600— and that this change be applied as well to all applicants who have not com­ pleted full payment of the present ini­ tiation fee by Dec. 1, 1973. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Nov. 21—Dec. 26,1973 Number SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.Q0 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Exp Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Meal Books Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Welfare, Pension & Vacation •. Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE 17 3,445 710 15 6 8,010 2 192 7 203 9,989 4,197 218 58 93,345 22 2,807 702 476 74 138 22 2 183 — 5,717 822 1,703 283 54 2,322 1 87,515.09 2,059.85 17,024.00 6,623.80 110.00 3,952.56 — 1,075,934.56 22,469,02 209,304.31 71,078.19 2,966.25 49,382.76 144.00 13 154 22 10 49 — 5 — 1 3,516 104 1,762 1,512 186 898 11 39 2,259 7 22,066 39,000.00 22,461.74 4,327.39 1,078.75 1,198.96 — 769.95 — 500.00 22,889.30 312,000.00 316,234.82 54,939.83 27,063.66 16,881.96 729.00 6,114.36 22,590.00 2,600.00 139,015.90 12 108 6,315.00 41,559.17 17,081 4,321 1,515 22,917 151,395 29,210 15,476 196,081 340,808.28 1,029,356.10 761,152.07 $2,131,316.45 3,810,706.42 7,001,452.61 7,851,994.98 $18,664,154.01 $ 48,000.00 3,445.00 2,130.00 847.00 676.40 64,080.00 895.88 4,449.31 458.30 YEAR TO DATE $ 549,797.46 9,989.00 12,591.00 35,217.63 4,144.90 746,816.00 6,083.69 62,446.75 12,612.20 •Mi' ii •I, SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Intand Waters tid)^ United Indasfrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave, Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. 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Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. ;.. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPfflA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Jnncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-0267 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4577 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500. TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 •ii 'i I Inoculations SIU Medical Director Joseph B. Logue has announced that due to the shortage of yellow fever vaccine, inoculations for the disease will be given at the headquarters' clinic only, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y., at the hour of 3:00 p.m., Mon­ day flirough Friday. However, in case of an emergency, other arrangements will be made. i ;•! •J' m l 4 '|i| January 1974 Page 11 �Meetings Digest of SlU ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), November 4—Chairman Chester latinoli; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Director L. Petrick; Deck Delegate Emilio Sierra. $20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Next port Elizabeth, N.J. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Lines), November 4—Chairman D. L. Dickinson; Secretary W. J. Miles; Edu­ cational Director H. P. Calloe; Engine Delegate Melvin Green. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Tema, Ghana. MAUMEE (Hudson Waterways), November 4—Chairman Carl Thomp­ son; Secretary Yasser Szymanski. No disputed OT. All communications were read and accepted. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. MILLICOMA (Hudson Water­ ways), November 11—Chairman W. D. Crowford; Secretary V, L. Swanson; Educational Director C. Berger. $13 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. TRANSERIE (Hudson Waterways), November 4—Chairman J. W. Altstatt; Secretary C. F. Habighorst; Educa­ tional Director M. Morris; Deck Dele­ gate B. G. Williams. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward depart­ ments. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways), November 18—Chairman J. DeLise; Secretary D. Able. The new bosun spoke to the membership about Piney Point and suggested to all ratings that all members should go to Piney Point to upgrade themselves. $17.03 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. AMERICAN EXPLORER (Hud­ son Waterways), November 11— Chairman W. Clegg; Secretary W. Bat­ tle; Educational Director R. Miller; Deck Delegate A. Sanger; Engine Dele­ gate J. Miller; Steward Delegate C. McMillen. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for preparing a delicious lobster dinner while in Maine. Next port, Aruba. CITRUS PACKER (Waterman Steamship), November 4—Chairman W. M. Wallace; Secretary j. Reed. No disputed OT. A letter was received from Frank Drozak concerning the crew list and was read and posted. A vote of thanks was given to the 4-8 watch in deck department for coopera­ tion in keeping the messhall and crew pantry clean. Next port, Bombay. TRANSONTARIO (Seatrain), No­ vember 11—Chairman Frank White; Secretary Roy R. Thomas; Educational Director R. J. Garreck. $79 in ship's fund which the crew voted to donate to the library. Some disputed OT in engine department. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port, Oakland. OGDEN WABASH (Ogden Ma­ rine), November 11—Chairman Macon Welsh; Secretary Juan Oquendo. All communications posted. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Page 12 John Tyler Committee The Ship's Committee of the John Tyler (Waterman Steamship Co.) as­ sembled for a shipboard meeting after the Tyler returned from a threemonth voyage to the Far East. Clockwise from left are H. Ware, engine delegate; T. Ballard, ship's reporter-secretary; S. Tyler, steward delegate; G. Allen, deck delegate; H. Patterson, educational director, and L. Harvey, ship's chairman. SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (SeaINGER (Reynolds Metal), Novem­ Land), November 11 — Chairman ber 18—Chairman E. La Soya; Secre­ Floyd E. Selbt; Secretary Duke Hall; tary H. K. Pierce; Educational Director Educational Director John Darby. $90 M. Stover; Steward Delegate Walter in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in Cutter. $21.50 in ship's fund. Some dis­ engine department. A vote of thanks to puted OT in deck, engine and steward the steward department for a job well departments. Vote of thanks to the done. Special vote of thanks to George steward department for a job well done. Berry, OS, for a surprise party for the Next port. Corpus Christi. crew on Halloween. Observed one min­ SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (Seaute of silence in memory of our de­ Land), November 10—Chairman, Reparted brothers. certiW Bosun Calvain A. James; Sec­ YUKON (Hudson Waterways), No­ retary T. R. Goodman; Educational vember 11—Chairman B. R. Kitchens; Director H. D. Jones. No disputed OT. Secretary R. A. Cobb; Educational Di­ Vote of thanks to Paul Gotay for oper­ rector B. Stockmon; Deck Delegate ating the movie projector and to the John H. Wilson; Engine Delegate Rob­ steward department for a job well done. ert S. Welle. $16 in ship's fund. No dis­ SEATRAIN PUERTO RICO (Hud­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the stew­ son Waterways), November 11 — ard department for a job well done. Chairman Growder Story; Secretary Observed one minute of silence in mem­ D. G. Chafin; Educational Director ory of our departed brothers. Next port. Donald R. Pase; Engine Delegate Rob­ Corpus Christi. ert Moore; Deck Delegate Robert DelSEA-LAND VENTURE (Seamont; Steward Delegate G. Grajalex. Land), November 4—Chairman Three messmen making their first voy­ Charles Boyle; Secretary I, R. Llenos; age after graduating from Piney Point. Educational Director J. Atchison. Let­ Observed one minute of silence in ter received from the Union Hall that memory of our departed brothers. Next beginning 1974 quarterly dues pay­ port Naples, Italy. ments will be $50. Posted on bulletin OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime board. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks Overseas), November 4—Chairman A. to the steward department for a job well G. Alexander; Secretary J. W. White; done. Educational Director J. D. Tucker. No DELTA BRASIL (Delta Lines), disputed OT. Vote of thanks to all on November 4—Chairman PaulR. Turn­ watch for keeping messhall clean. Ob­ er; Secretary Thomas Liles, Jr.; Educa­ served one minute of silence in memory tional Director James C. Juvenal; Deck of our departed brothers. Delegate William A. Pittman; Engine SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaDelegate John Prolenck; Steward Dele­ Land), November 25—Chairman, Re­ gate Louis A. Gracia. Some disputed certified Bosun Calvain A. James; Sec­ OT in deck department. Everything retary T. R. Goodman; Educational running smootMy. Observed one min­ Director J. J. Eating; Engine Delegate ute of silence in memory of our de­ Charles Wagner. Some disputed OT in parted brothers. engine department. Vote of thanks to WACOSTA (Sea-Land), Noveniber the steward department for a fine 4—Chairman Ronald J. Burton; Secre­ Thanksgiving dinner. tary Jose Ross. No disputed OT. An PENN CHAMPION (Penn Ship­ antenna is needed for the crews mess. ping), November 18—Chairman B. Bir­ Everything running srnoothly. mingham; Secretary L. Nicholas; Edu­ OAKLAND (Sea-Land), Novem­ cational Director H. G. Sanford; Deck ber 4—Chairman Joe Sanfilippo; Sec­ Delegate A. A. Hauke; Engine Dele­ retary C. N. Johnson. $23 in ship's gate A. J. Bullard; Steward Delegate fund. Some disputed OT in steward de­ M. P. Cox. $60 in ship's fund. No partment. Vote of thanks to the steward disputed OT. Everything running department for a job well done. smoothly. Next port, Marcus Hook. SEA-LAND FINANCE (SeaLand), November 4—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Walter Nash;.Secretary S. F. Schuyler; Educational Director S. Wala; Deck Delegate Derek Lamb; En­ gine Delegate Clifford Hall. $9 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port. Yokohama. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land), November 17—Chairman R. Funk; Secretary I. Buckley. No disputed OT. A suggestion was made and everyone agreed to donate $1 to the ship's fund. A vote of thanks to the chief electrician and to others for showing the movies. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Elizabeth, N. J. EAGLE TRAVELER (Sea Trans­ port), November 18—Chairman Henry E. Jones; Secretary S. McDonald; Deck Delegate James V. McClantoc; Engine Delegate Ira J. White; Steward Dele­ gate Louie E. Hudson. No disputed OT. All communications were posted. The crew would like to go on record as giving a special vote of thanks to the Captain for taking care of the crews interest while in Russia. Everything running smoothly. Next port Houston, Tex. SHENANDOAH (Hudson Water­ ways), November 11 —Chairman Grima; Secretary Fagan; Educational Director McLaughlin. $3 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Everything running smoothly. ERNA ELIZABETH (Hudson Waterways), November 18 — Chair­ man Charles P. Johnsen; Secretary Vin­ cent Sanchez, Jr.; Educational Director E. J. Blanchard. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and stewa'rd departments. Vote of thanks to steward department for a job well done. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Comm.), November 25—Chairman H. O. Leake; Secretary S. Hawkins; Educational Director Poulakis. $18 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. The steward department expresses its thanks to all the crew for keeping the pantry, messhall and recreational areas neat and clean. Next port, Quebec. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following ves­ sels: WARRIOR SAN FRANCISCO PITTSBURGH STONEWALL JACKSON FALCON DUCHESS LONG BEACH NEWARK TRANSPANAMA MAYAGUEZ TRANSCOLUMBIA PANAMA LA SALLE OVERSEAS JOYCE BROOKLYN DEL ORO MOUNT WASHINGTON MOBILIAN TRANSCOLORADO DEL RIO MARYMAR ANCHORAGE OGDEN YUKON if* Seafarers Log. �4'\.- % i" With Recertified Bosun Aboard Sea-Lancf Resource Completes Her Maiden Voyage Sia-Land R^nree, containership in in the (he current current S meis T'' (he eighth and final ""tainership S-L 7 ienes, was added to the fleet ol SlU-contracted ships Dec. 13 as she S n "» Netherlands to Port Ai. J S J®">n>g Use sister-shlps In transpacific service. Aboard the new Sea-Land Resource was Recertified Bosun "Chris" Chris- JSMSI™ pCm!" n«ri!! ® *' «'• to sea 34 years." SaUing out of his JJSim'" *• "• She has joined the first of the S-L 7s, the Sea-Land Galloway-put into r ^ the Sea-Land Commerce, the Sea-Land Trade, the Sea-LMd Exchange and the Sea-Land Finance, on the Far East run. The Sea-L^d IVfcLean ^d the Sea-Land Market are in North Atlantic service. Seafarer Chnstenberiy had said at Bosun Recertification Program gradnation ccremou M: «.. .1 an. a believer In this program. It wUI make me a more effective SlU member, both at sea and ashore... I feell will be a better and more effective member because now I know what our Union and our oHiciak are domg for the membership ..." Chife further stressed the importance of the Bosuns Recertification Program m mal^g him better able to cariy out his duties as ship's chairman to represent his shipmates and protect their rights under the SIU Contact and Constitution. The Sea-Land Resource tied up at her Port Elizabeth, N.J. dock Dec. 13 after completing maiden voyage from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. At payoff Dec. 13 in Port Elizabeth, N.J., the Sea-Land Resource ship's committee, after completing her maiden voyage from Rotterdam, are 1. to r. (seated) : Ship's Chairman Recertified Bosun Richard A. "Chris" Christenberry; (standing) bearded Deck Delegate Ron Crain; (rear) Engine Delegate Ron Laner and bespectacled Secretary-Reporter LP. Lomax; (front) smiling, capped Steward Delegate Phil Pron and (seated) SIU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski. The containership is now in transpacific service. January 1974 '/ ""Ihlhik. "^"v!oC'5Sllbi'a' - i Seafarer C. Fernandez adjusts console dials in the Sea-Land Resource's engine room. Page 13 �IBU Restructures Union; Four Regions Now One ASHORE Baltimore Honored guest at the Maritime Trades Department's Christmas party here Dec. 20 was former Congressman Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.) who had chaired the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee before his retirement. Portland^ Ore. One of the two ships recently acquired by the SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Co. from States Lines, the Arthur Middleton was crewed by Sea­ farers and sailed Jan. 2 from this port. The new name of the "sea racer" is the George Walton. She was formerly known as the SS Illinois and the Mid­ dleton had been named the Arizona. Both were docked at Swan Island. Philadelphia A crewmember of the IBU-manned tug Venus (Independent Towing) was the subject of a photograph in the Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 2. The tugman was seen on the prow of the vessel's deck with the photo entitled "Getting a Line on the New Year." The crew of the new IBU-manned tug Driver (Interstate Oil) celebrated the completion of her maiden voyage from the Gulf of Mexico on Christmas by holding a party aboard the vessel. Piney Point, Md. The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship will be the scene of a national education conference called "Adult Education Works" Jan. 23-24. Some 200 U.S. educators'are expected to attend the event. The school will also host a meeting of a dozen members of the National Academy of Science Jan. 30-31 on the use of the metric system by mariners. Delegates to the SlU-aflfiliated In­ land Boatmen's Union fourth Quadren­ nial Convention on Nov. 29 in Wash­ ington, D.C. took several important ac­ tions in an effort to revitalize and strengthen the future of the IBU. In a major step, the Convention, by virtue of Constitutional Amendment, eliminated the four region structure of the IBU. As a result, the former Atlan­ tic Coast, Gulf Coast, Great Lakes Tug and Dredge, and Railway Marine Re­ gions are now one strong unit, coming under the auspices of one Executive Board, consisting of the National Di­ rector, Secretary Treasurer, Area Di­ rectors and Assistant Area Directors. Elected by the Convention to the newly formed posts were Paul Drozak, national director; Joe DiGiorgio, secre­ tary treasurer; Frank Drozak, Atlantic coast area director; Lindsey Williams, Gulf coast area director; Byron KeUy, Great Lakes area director; Ed Pulver and Gordon Spencer, assistant Atlantic coast area directors; and Dave L.eBarron, assistant Great Lakes area director. Ray Herold, who recently passed away had been serving as assistant gulf coast area director. Copies of the new constitution are presendy being printed, and every IBU member will soon be receiving one in the mail. The restructuring of the union cen­ tralizes the organization's power, giv­ ing it the unity and strength required to increase membership, improve wages and working conditions and prevent raids on the union's jurisdiction. The new structure will also enable the IBU to step up membership servic­ ing, expand vital organizing activities and wield additional power on the leg­ islative front in Washington, D.C. National Director Paul Drozak noted that ' the unification of the IBU will give us a stronger voice in effecting legisla­ tion beneficial to our own welfare and to the towing industry at large." The Convention also endorsed a res­ olution passed at the SIU's 16th Bien­ nial Convention, calling for the merger of the IBU of the A&G with the IBU of the Pacific sometime in the future. The merger, subject to approval by the membership, would make the IBU the largest single maritime union in the United States. Due to many increased costs to the union, and in order to have a more ef­ fective organization the Convention also passed an amendment raising dues and initiation fees. Quarterly dues were increased from $43 to $50—and initiation fees from $500 to $600. The change went into effect Jan. 1, 1974. Boston Seafarer Dominick Di Santo has recovered from an operation in the Brighton Marine USPHS hospital here where he was a patient for a month. He wishes to thank his friends and shipmates who visited him. He's glad to be back on his feet again, especially since shipping has picked up considerably in this port. San Juan, P.P. Sea-Land Service has extended her container lines from here to the Carib­ bean islands of St. Kitts and Antigua in the British West Indies. Weekly serv­ ice goes to the sugar port of Basseterre, St. Kitts—200 miles southeast of here. Farther southeast—about 75 miles—from St. Kitts, Sea-Land container ves­ sels manned by Seafarers swallow the anchor at the sugar and cotton port of St. Johns. Alpena, Mich. Four coal and iron ore carriers of the SlU-contracted American Steamship Co. of Buffalo continue to visit this Upper Peninsula port on Thunder Bay. They will operate until the end of this month, weather permitting. Kent, Wash. Leon Thompson, a handicapped veteran, is seeking to learn the history of the libraries aboard luxury steamships—but hasn't had much luck so far. If any LOG readers have information on this subject which they could pass onto Leon, write to him at 1211 Chicago St., Kent, Wash. 98031. St. Louis Port Agent Leroy Jones remains in a wheelchair at Deaconess Hospital here after being hurt in November when a car crashed through the Union hall front window. Also hurt were IBU member Ronald Hicks, who has left the same hospital, and his wife, Anita, who remains a patient there. - Page 14 ^ ^ UIW Gets New Constitution At Quadrennial Convention As a result of actions taken at the SlU-aflfiliated United Industrial Work­ ers of North America Convention on Nov. 28 in Washington, D.C., the UIW has been restructured, eliminating the former three region system and cen­ tralizing power under one Executive Board. The Board will consist of the Na­ tional Director, Secretary Treasurer, and Area and Assistant Area Directors. Elected to these various union posts were Frank Drozak, national director; Joe DiGiorgio, secretary treasurer; Ralph Quinnonez, Atlantic coast area Director; Paul Drozak, Gulf coast area director; Bill Dobbins, Great Lakes area director; John Fay and Warren Leader, Atlantic coast assistant area directors, Abraham Almendarez, Gulf coast assistant area director, and Joe Huber, Great Lakes assistant area director. In addition, one constitution will govern all UIW members now instead of the three regional constitutions pre­ viously utilized. Each UIW member will receive a copy of the new constitution in the mail as soon as they are printed. Some of the changes encompassed in the new constitution include matters covering membership, reinstatement, retirement, duties of officers and dis­ cipline. The new structure enables the Union to better handle all problems which may arise in any area of the UIW. The National Director now has the authority to assign his assistants to localities where their services are most necessary. The new structure also opens a wider avenue for the UIW's organiz- ing activities and legislative efforts in Congress. Success in these areas, for the UIW means increased wages, an increased membership, better working conditions and long term job security for the future. The Union's organizational costs have skyrocketed over the past few years right along with the cost of liv­ ing. To meet these rising costs, dues and initiation fees, which have remained unchanged since 1966, were constitu­ tionally raised. Going into effect Jan. 1, 1974, monthly dues were increased from $6 to $8 per month and initiation fees from $25 to $75. Claim Process Always check to see that these items of information are included on your claim forms before you send them in to the Union: • Your hospital's identification number on your hospital bilL • Your doctor or surgeon's Sodal Security number on his bill to you. • Sign your claim form before send­ ing it in. Seafarers are also reminded that copies of your marriage certificate, and copies of birth certificates for yourself and your dependents should also be on file with the Plans office. Advise your beneficiaries and de­ pendents that death certificate and funeral bills must be attached to death benefit claims. Claims containing all of the necessary information are processed faster and help the SIU serve you better. Seafarers Log �% * t 'I•I AT SEA ."^v: " i r >, SS Pecos One of the 13 SlU-manned Navy tankers, the Pecos (Hudson Waterways) paid off her crew in Norfolk, Va. Jan. 1. The vessel came from Aruba. The Pecos, and the 12 other Navy tankers crewed by the SIU, mean more jobs for Seafarers. In order to insure job security, it is essential that all Sea­ farers remain aboard these ships until properly relieved. SS Robert Toombs Ship's secretary-reporter James R. Prestwood wrote from the port of Djibouti in the Gulf of Aden—entrance to the Red Sea—last month that the ship was to arrive in Karachi, Pakistan Jan. 16 and due to depart there Jan. 25. SS Overseas Evelyn Captain John Edwards (second from right), standing in for Captain Richard Cahill, holds safety award presented to the Warrior's crew. The others present at the ceremonies are, from left; Samuel A. Clause, safety director of the NSC; Chief Steward Eloris Tart; Radio Officer W. Ridout; Chief Engineer P. Braunz, and James J. Reynolds, president of AIMS. Carrying crude from the Persian Gulf last month, this Maritime Overseas tanker had a Jan. 2 payoff in Portland, Me. Boston Port Agent Ed Riley and SIU Patrolman Jack Caffey visited the ship there to talk with the crew. Warrior Crew Presented 72 Annual Safety Award On her way to Houston late last month, the Navy tanker Shenandoah (Hudson Waterways) discharged her cargo of oil taken on in Aruba to the Steuart Petroleum Co. in Piney Point, Md. After payoff the ship signed on five new crew members Christmas Eve. The Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship graduates shipping out were James Burch, Robert Rose, Ronald Habada, John Vermoch and David Shaw. In May 1972, the entire crew of the SlU-manned containership JVarrior (Sea-Land) accomplished a valiant open sea rescue of 104 dangerously stranded persons who had been forced to aban­ don their fire-ravaged vessel, the Liberian-registered Oriental Warrior, 30 miles off the coast of Florida. Late last year, the crew's brave actions were appropriately recognized. The National Safety Council, in con- " junction with the American Institute of Merchant Shipping, presented their yearly, prestigious safety award to the Warrior's entire crew. The award was presented on the bridge of the Warrior, docked in the port of Baltimore, by James J. Rey­ nolds, president of AIMS, and Samuel A. Clauss, safety director of the NSC. SIU Chief Steward Eloris B. Tart, Radio Ofiicer William Ridout, and Chief Engineer Peter Braunz—^the only crewmembers still aboard who par­ ticipated in the rescue operation—ac­ cepted the award for their shipmates. Captain J. Edwards, present master of the Warrior, stood in at the cere­ monies for Captain R. Cahill, who is now serving aboard another vessel. Mr. Reynolds explained that this annual award is presented only after close review by an impartial consider­ ation of all such rescues, or other noteworthy actions performed by an American merchant marine crew dur­ ing the year. "The effort that best reflects team­ work and cooperation in all depart­ ments—including the licensed and un­ licensed personnel—wins the award," said the AIMS president, "and the skilled, unselfish actions of the entire Warrior crew was a superb example of this cooperation." Reynolds especially cited Seafarer Eloris Tart, calling him "a credit to his vessel and to the U.S. merchant marine" for the fine care he and the steward department extended to the rescued passengers and crewmembers of the Oriental Warrior. The AIMS president added that "every man who so willingly partici­ pated in this rescue, without regard to his own personal safety, is deserving of the highest praise." "With this in mind it is an honor and pleasure to present this award on behalf of the entire crew of the American-flag ship Warrior," concluded Reynolds. Although the rescue occurred well over a year ago. Chief Steward Tart had vivid memories of the 1972 event. The 34-year SIU veteran said that the burning Liberian freighter painfully reminded him of the many ships he saw go down in flames in World War II. "There was no chance for rescue in those days," said Brother Tart. When asked what he would do in case similar circumstances occurred again, he firmly replied, "I would do the exaet same thing as the last time— just like any other Seafarer." Delayed Benefits SS Shenandoah SS Robert Toombs Seafarer Robert Wagner's final wishes were carried out on a bright Sun­ day morning Nov. 11 when his ashes were scattered over a calm sea at latitude 30°47' S, longitude 50°52' W. Brother Wagner passed away at the age of 60 at the USPHS hospital on Staten Island. Captain R. R. Stanage conducted the final services which were attended by the entire ship's committee and other crewmembers. The ship's committee included J. Moss, ship's chairman; J. Prestwood, secretary-reporter; G. Roy, educational director; J. Blanchard, deck delegate; S. Marano, engine delegate, and D. Reynolds, steward dele­ gate. (i;: S.T. Thetis All hands on the S. T. Thetis (Rye Marine), a tanker on the Russian wheat run, had gourmet Thanksgiving fare with a luncheon leading off and featuring an appetizer of Spring onions, a fish dish of Nova Scotia Salmon, consomme a la princess soup, an entree of Tom turkey with oyster dressing and giblet gravy plus a vegetable of asparagus spears with Hollandaise sauce. Eggnog and pumpkin pie were also featured. Chief Steward Stanislaw Kolasa and Chief Cook Marvin Deloatch had the menu printed and bound in an attractive folder. It is through the SIU's political activities, made possible with donations to SPAD, that ships such as the Thetis are on the Russian wheat run. It was the SIU that fought Congress to insure that at least one-third of the ships on that run would be American. SS Vantage Defender Recertified Bosun Bill Kleimola, speaking for the entire crew of the Vantage Defender, expressed sincere thanks to the ship's steward department for making the crew's Thanksgiving a memorable one. He especially cited Chief Steward John Pennell, Chief Cook Earl Grimes, Baker Bert Winfield and 3rd Cook Marty Martinson for their efforts. The delicious Thanksgiving menu included fresh shrimp cocktail and as­ sorted other appetizers; turkey, chicken, comish hens and roast duckling; candied yams and corn on the cob, topped off with apple, mincemeat or pump­ kin pie and strawberry shortcake. The Vantage Defender is now on a run to Africa. i • I The following active members and pensioners have had their benefit pay­ ments held up because they failed to supply filing their claims. Please contact Tom Cranford at (212) 499-6600. gFAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Name John Conley Carl White Jose Rodriguez Montique Robinson Albert Bunting George Austin Walter Tollefsen S.S. No. 283-12-5935 418-66-0781 071-40-2890 228-34-1595 229-54-6636 424-03-5816 130-22-6678 District UIW Ai&G A&G UIW UIW A&G UIW Donate to SPAD , i -i' Page 15 January 1974 4 i �' i SSSSSSSSiSi:::::;:^^ Dennis Heick Maupin 17 Seafarers Earn High School Diplomas Through HLSS Timothy John M. Seafarer Carroll Heick graduated from the Lundeberg School in January, 1969 and returned to upgrade to ableseaman in 1971. He completed the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program in July, 1973 and stayed at the school to com­ plete his high school education. Seafarer Heick is the latest of the 17 SIU members who have achieved their diplomas through the SIU's education program. He had this to say about the pro­ gram: "I see a new importance for edu­ cation today, and I understand better why our Union has such strong feelings about education. I'm not only talking about the high school program, but all of our educational programs which are desired not only to make us the bestqualified seamen in the world but also to give us a better understanding of our Union, our industry and the problems of the nation and the world." Seafarer Dennis Maupin who sails out of New York graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1966 and achieved his high school diploma at the school in October, 1972. He advanced to his full-book through the "A" Seniority Program in 1971 and com­ pleted training at the Lundeberg Up­ grading Center in 1972 for a OMEDany rating. When he received his diploma Sea­ farer Maupin said: "There are many opportunities at the Lundeberg School for all Seafarers to gain a better knowl­ edge and understanding of their pro­ fession, their Union and themselves. I for one am grateful for the chance I had to come here and learn." Thomas Minton M. Seafarer John Barcroft joined the SIU in Baltimore in 1965 and now sails as able-seaman. He attended the deck department upgrading program at the Harry Lundeberg School in September, 1972 £md went on to study for his high school diploma. Seafarer Barcroft had this to say about the educational opportunities available to him and all members of the SIU: "I guess I took for granted all of the benefits that come with being a member of our Union, but I changed my ways when I saw the educational programs that our Union has developed in Pinby Point. The SIU believes in the future, the future of the industry and the future of our Union. These kinds of programs will help to advance us as seamen and as individual persons." Seafarer Thomas Minton was one of the first Seafarers to achieve his high school diploma through the academic program at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point. Minton, who had grad­ uated from the school as a trainee in 1968, returned to upgrade to ableseaman in 1972. After he completed his upgrading training and passed the Coast Guard examination for AB, Seafarer Minton decided to stay at the school to com­ plete his high school education, Minton, who had dropped out of high school in his senior year, said: "I just didn't see the need for going on at that time, but after talking with the instruc­ tors and teachers at the school I realized that achieving this diploma would mean much more to me than just a piece of paper. Accomplishing this would prove to myself that I was able to do it and it would give me the confidence to know that I could do much more." Lee Ursel R. R. Burke Barber K' ^ li Seafarer Ursel Barber graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1968. He attended the Seniority Up­ grading Program after securing his FOWT endorsement and returned to the school to achieve a QMED rating in December, 1972. While he was ad­ vancing his professional career, Sea­ farer Barber also realized his ambition to complete his high school education. When he received his diploma after passing his examinations he said: "There are many educational opportu­ nities at Piney Point which are available to every member of our Union. Whether you want to move up to higher ratings or broaden yourself through the aca­ demic program or the reading program everything is available here to give you that opportunity." Seafarer Lee Burke joined the SIU in 1966 after completing training at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in New Orleans. He returned to the Union's Upgrading Center in Piney Point in 1973 to complete his advance­ ment to QMED. He also attained his full book through the SIU "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. While he was advancing his seafaring skills. Brother Burke decided to try to achieve something he had missed out on when he was younger—his high school diploma. After he succeeded he said: "I can't praise the efforts and dedication of our teachers and instructors in Piney Point too much. I needed a lot of help and everyone was more than willing to do everything they could to help me, both in getting my endorsements and in realizing my ambition to have a high school diploma." Ashley Seafarer Timothy Thomas graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in January, 1971 and completed both his upgrading to able-seaman and the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program in 1973. While he was upgrading his seafaring skills, Brother Thomas who comes from Dayton, Ohio, decided to make another effort to achieve a high school diploma •and he succeeded. Seafarer Thomas dropped out of school after completing the 10th grade. When he achieved his diploma he said: "The opportunities at our school here in Piney Point are unbelieveable. Whether it's vocational training or aca­ demic studies it's all here. All you have to have is the desire to learn." WiUard Verzone Seafarer Willard Verzone graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1968 and returned in 1972 to the SIU Upgrading Center where he completed training for QMED-any rating in Feb­ ruary, 1973. After he had completed his upgrading, he stayed at the school to achieve a high school diploma. Seafarer Verzone, who lives in Mobile, Ala., said when he was awarded his diploma: "This means very much to me. I felt that I never had a chance be­ fore but because the teaching staff here gave me the encouragement and help I was able to go all the way and get my diploma." ' Edward R. Williams Seafarer Edward Williams graduated from the Lundeberg School in Piney Point in February, 1971 and now sails out of the port of New York. He began his upgrading by securing his FOWT endorsement the next year and has con­ tinued his professional advancement at the SIU Upgrading Center to achieve a QMED rating. Last year, while he was preparing for his QMED endorsements, he de­ cided to try again to get his high school diploma. Like 17 other Seafarers who wanted to accomplish the high school education they had missed. Seafarer Williams succeeded. After he received his diploma from the Lundeberg School, he said: "All of the educational opportunities at our school in Piney Point are something that our membership should know about and should take advantage of. Everyone on the staff of the Lundeberg School goes out of their way to make sure that you make it—whether it's get­ ting your endorsements or improving your, reading or getting your diploma." Dyrell A. F. Jones Davis J. Thomas E. Stephen Individualized instruction by competent and dedicated teachers is the key to the success of the Lundeberg School's GED program, and is the reason that all 17 Seafarers who have taken advantage of the program have passed and achieved their high school diplomas. Here, teachers Claudia Gondolf and Stephanie Bush work with Seafarers Caldwell Sabb, Lee Burke and Timothy Thomas. High School Program Available To All SIU, IBU Members Seventeen Seafarers, ranging in age from 19 to 42, have achieved high school diplomas through the academic program of the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point. With their achievements, these Seafarers earned more than a diploma. Their accomplish­ ments gave them a sense of pride—a goal they had set for themselves was reached. The motivations for earning a high school diploma are varied. To some men a high school diploma offers job security—^it's their "ace in the hole." Other Seafarers take advantage of the study program to develop reading, math and science skills which wiU help them in their career advancement programs. The more mature Seafarer seeks a high school diploma for still other reasons. Many of them were 'denied the opportunity to complete their education because they had to go to work to help support their families or because the public school systems were insensitive to their individual learning problems. But now, through the Lundebei^ School's academic program, they can earn their diploma in six to eight weeks and they will graduate—not only with a high school diploma—^but also with the satisfaction of achieving a goal that was denied them. Seafarers in the various career advancement programs at the Lundeberg Upgrading Cen­ ter have found that the academic courses have helped to prepare them for their upgrading courses and the Coast Guard examinations. The reading teachers and the vocational staff work closely together and have developed vocabulary and reading skills programs which are directly related to the vocational study programs. The academic department has also added an addi­ tional math teacher and has developed a mathematics study program directly related to the vocational upgrading programs. All of the high school courses are geared to the needs of Seafarers. Vocabulary, sentence structure, and critical reading and study skills are valuable tools in preparing for Coast Guard examinations to higher ratings in the deck and engine departments for both SIU and IBU members. An Understanding of our government and Its structure which Is stressed in the social studies class gives Seafarers a clearer insight into the importance of political action through SPAD to preserve the job security of our members. All of the academic courses—^math, science, social studies, English, reading and study skills—are tailored to the individual needs of each student and classes are small enough to allow teachers to work closely with each student. And, the courses in math and science are relevant to the vocational study programs, particularly to those Seafarers who are preparing for electrician, machinist and QMED ratings. Whatever the motivations are, every Seafarer or IBU member who accepts the challenge of striving for and achieving a high school diploma reaps the benefit of self-confidence and a realization that other goals can also be achieved. Beyond this there is also the personal en­ richment that comes from better reading comprehension skills and a better understanding of the world in which we live. The Lundeberg School's high school equivalency program is available to all SIU and IBU members who meet the following eligibUity requirements: one year's seatime; be a mem­ ber in good standing with all obligations paid to date; and meet the qualification scores on the GED (General Educational Development) pre-test. GED pre-tests are available in all SIU and IBU Union halls, or may be obtained by writ­ ing to the'Harry Lundeberg School, Piney Point, Md. 20674. Room and board, and all study. materials, are provided for all members who take ad­ vantage of this program. The length of the study program is six to eight weeks depending on the ability of the individual student. Certified teachers and reading specialists conduct classes Monday through Friday and are available for individual tutoring. Seafarer John Ashley achieved his high school diploma through the Lunde­ berg School's academic program in April, 1973 after completing all of his endorsements for QMED-any rating at the SIU Upgrading Center in Piney Point. Seafarer Ashley who sails out of the port of New York also participated in the SIU Education Conference in Piney Point in 1971. He joined the Union in New York in 1964. Seafarer Ashley— proving that you are never too old to learn—achieved both his high school diploma and his QMED rating at the age of 42. After receiving his diploma, he said: "This is something that I have always wanted. I never had a chance to finish high school when I was younger and the opportunity to get my diploma that was offered to me through our Union up­ grading program was just what I needed to realize my ambition. AUen E. Spell Seafarer Allen Spell graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1969. He now sails as FOWT out of New Orleans and achieved his full book through the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program in 1972. Seafarer Spell went to the Lundeberg School in 1973 to "achieve my ambi­ tion to have a high school diploma." When he realized his goal he said: "I really wanted to complete my high school education and the opportunity that I read about at the Harry Lunde­ berg School was just what I needed. I think I will be a better Seafarer and a better person because I made this achievement. All of the teachers at the school were very helpful and gave me all the guidance I needed to complete the course." Keith T. WUliams Seafarer Keith Williams graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in March, 1970 and completed training for his FOWT endorsement in Decem­ ber, 1970. He returned to the school in 1972 to prepare for his GED examinations and became the second Seafarer in the new SIU program to achieve his high school diploma. Following his graduation, Seafarer Williams said: "This program has opened up a whole new horizon of op­ portunities for me. I would urge all of our members to take advantage of the many educational programs that are available to us at Piney Point." Page 16 Seafarer Stephen Jones joined the SIU after completing the training pro­ gram at the Lundeberg School in Feb­ ruary, 1969. He began his upgrading in December, 1969 when he secured his FOWT endorsement. In November, 1970 he attended the SIU Education Conference and the following month he earned his full book through the SIU "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. He return^ to the Lundeberg School last year to study for his high school diploma. After he had achieved his high school diploma, he said: "I'm grateful for the opportunities I have had to ad­ vance myself as a seaman, as a member of my Union, and in getting my di­ ploma. I don't know if others realize the opportunities we have at Piney Point, but if they don't they should come down and see for themselves." Seafarer Dyrell Davis completed the GED program at the Harry Lundeberg School in October, 1972. He is a 1969 graduate of the school and completed his upgrading to able-seaman just prior to entering the academic study program. He is now serving with the U.S. Army but plans to return to the sea when his tour of duty is completed. • Seafarer Davis' teachers remember him as being "quiet but determined." After his graduation, he said: "Getting my diploma is something I wanted very badly. It's a lot different here and made it easier for me to succeed. All of the teachers took a real interest in me as a person and when people do that it en­ courages you to work harder." •T % Caldwell Richard A. Sabb Ransom Seafarer Richard Ransom graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1968 and returned in 1970 to the school's Upgrading Center to attain his able-seaman endorsement. He has also achieved his full book through the SIU's "A" Seniority Upgrading Program and attended the SIU Education Conference in August 1971. Seafarer Ransom, who sails out of the port of New Orleans, returned to the school last year to study for his high school diploma. He said: "The teachers here in Piney Point go all out to help you. All you need is the desire to ad­ vance yourself and our school in Piney Point has the staff to make sure you succeed." James R. Bennett, Jr. Seafarer James Bennett was the first SIU member to achieve a high school diploma through the Harry Lundeberg School's GED program. He completed his studies, passed the Maryland State GED examinations and received his diploma in August, 1972. Seafarer Bennett joined the SIU in 1969 and spent two years in the Navy before returning to continue his career as a professional seaman. His teachers at Piney Point remember him as "a good student with a good attitude and healthy outlook on life." When he completed his studies and received his diploma. Seafarer Bennett said: "The kind of educational pro­ grams we have at Piney Point not only will make certain that we will continue to have the best-trained seamen any­ where, but also gives all of our members the opportunity to advance themselves individually. I hope that as many of our members as possible will take ad­ vantage of these programs because we have the best educational opportunities available here in Piney Point." Seafarer Caldwell Sabb completed . training at the Harry Lundeberg School in August, 1970 and returned to the school in 1973 to advance to QMED in January. He returned to the school in July to participate in the . "A" Seniority Upgrading Program, and during this time he also achieved his high school diploma. When he had realized his goal. Sea­ farer Sabb said: "Getting my high school diploma was a goal that I al­ ways wanted to achieve. I had to drop . out of school before and I always felt that I was missing something. Now that I have succeeded, I have a new confidence in myself." 1: .i v/'iV-, $ Requirements: GED Program The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point is available to all Seafarers—regardless of age^—and of­ fers them the opportunity to achieve a fully-recognized " high school diploma in six to eight weeks. Seafarers who arc interested in tak­ ing advantage of this opportunity to continue their education can apply in two ways: • Go to the SIU ofiice in any port where you will be given a GED PreTest. The test will be sent to "the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. • Or, write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School, Piney Point, Mary­ land 20674. A test booklet will be sent to your home or your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. Following are the eligibility require­ ments for the High School Program: • One year's seatime. •' Initiation fees must be paid in full and all other obligations such as dues and loans must also be paid in full. • You must receive a satisfactory score on the Pre-Test. Page 17 I,;.' • i �dfters to HISTORIC PRESERVATION Must Rebuiid Home -^ T I am a resident of a small town in the Philippin«. On /T Oct. 15, my home, as well as most of the homes in the HT town, were completely destroyed by a tremendous typhoon. -v I am sincerely grateful to the SIU for sending my pen- ,,^ sion check on time every month. The checks are more .yj important to me now than ever because I must rebuild . ® my home. FrafemaBy, j Gervacio Viaiteaii Philippine IstawiS' rioSI NMC Working Together For Common Interests The National Maritime Council, set up in 1971 under the authority of the Maritime Administration, is a unique coalition of maritime labor, maritime management and government working side by side to help solve problems within the industry. The SIU has vigorously worked to make the NMC a successful and viable organization. The ultimate goal of the Council is the development of a strong, competi­ tive, modern American merchant fleet capable of the finest, dependable unin­ terrupted service for the American ship­ per. To achieve this goal, the Council has generated wide-ranging, aggressive car­ go promotion programs—which stress the cooperative approach—designed to attract and hold the support of Ameri­ can shippers. The Council's work manifests a new and growing unity in the maritime in­ dustry as well as an increased willingness on the part of aU concerned to work to­ gether for the common good. The NMC provides a means of regu­ lar, frequent communication between maritime industry segments, as well as providing communication and informa­ tion to importers and exporters in an ef­ fort to acquaint them with the industry's new programs, and to open an addi­ tional channel through which the ship­ pers' views can be heard by the industry. The NMC sends dedicated teams— which often include SIU Representatives —to the offices of leading shippers throughout the country to explain the need and benefits of shipping American. Among the points stressed at these meetings are: • That 71 cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American flag ships re­ mains in this country, making an impor­ tant contribution to the national balance of payments and to the national econ­ omy; • That this nation's tough safety laws serve to better protect their cargoes while in transit; • The American merchant marine's higher manning scales and the efficiency of American ships and their crews, and • That the American merchant ma­ rine is a vital link in our national se­ curity. Speaking at a recent National Mari­ time Council dinner. Secretary of Labor Peter J. Brennan praised the Council's efforts, noting that the NMC "is just one more evidence that the old hostilities be­ tween labor and management, the old suspicions, the old fears, are being sub­ dued. All parties are beginning to see clearly that there is more to gain by co­ operation than by conflict." At the SIUNA's 16th Biennial Con­ vention in November, Helen Delich Bentley, chairman of the Federal Mari­ time Commission, said that "our future success in the maritime industry de­ pends in large measure on the develop­ ment and implementation of aggressive marketing programs," and that the Na­ tional Maritime Council is "leading the way" in this field. Also speaking at the November Con­ vention, Assistant Secretary of Com­ merce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell stressed the importance of the NMC. He noted that "greater shipper pa­ tronage is vital to our maritime pro­ gram. New ships, no matter how effi­ cient they are, cannot compete effec­ tively if they sail half full." The SIU has given strong support to the National Maritime Council and will continue to do so in the future in order to build and strengthen the American merchant marine. ^ ^ I just recently retired and on Dec. 20 I received my firsi pension check for the months of November and December; I was pleasantly surprised to also find my check for ihcl'' month of January. The early delivery came in very handy 'ioTioAfor my Christmas shopping. Through the years, I have had great pleasure sailing with the SIU. I met some wonderful Brother crewmen, and 'mil win never forget or regret being an SIU man. VvMipv::''T' Sincerely^ ' A' t. James C. Flan^ F 108 -i,. Pensioner Thanks SIU I wish to take this opportuhity to fliank flie Seafarers. Welfare & Pension Plans for their consideration in reimbursing m© for my new hearing aid through their p^sidhm* ^: "Special Equipment" program. It was a great help to me and I wi^ wonderful feeling to know that pensioners are not forgotten. Thank you again. v i! >: CJ ,. ., . , ''-'t As the wife of a long time member of the Union, James J. Boland, Bosun, I'd like to thank the SIU for the helpful and <; immediate payments to my-doctors and the hospital via the Health and Welfare Plan. . „ You are first class! Thanking you again, January 1974 Volum# XXXVi, Me. \ r^il^T|nt6matl6na{ Un(6ftiof , Offielat « North America, AtianUCi QuU. UaK^ ahd inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Halt, P/estoor»l .,, Cal Tanner, executive Vlce-Pnsl<teni ' Earl Shepard, Vfce-Pte^mont doe DIQIorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Lindsay Wllllains. V/ca-Pres/deaf' Franh Orcaak, v'.'cc Pfssidsnt Paul rjruzaK, Vlce-Presidentf Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic; eoif, takae and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675 {=^ui1h Avfenue, Brooklyn, N,Y. 1123®,, Tel.^^ 4^ Second class postage pa'd at Brooklyn, N.Y. ..;li Page 18 Seafarers Log �'s : i DISPATCHERS REPORT IPS ri •2 •3 •4 •5 ••67 P 19 AKI/.PA PORTLAND AFOUNDRIA HOUSTON SAN FRANCISCO NEHi ORLEANS NEWARK ANCHORAGE TRANS HAWAII 1 Know Yinv Rights j j 1 1 lio MOHAWK 1 1 IBCRV/LLE DECEMBER 1-31,1973 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Port An Groups aassA Class B All Groups Class A QassB aassC Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals 5 26 21 ' 41 14 32 11 31 63 102 24 67 33 470 ; 4 93 10 16 4 9 2 8 22 18 . 18 20 22 246 8 _67 10 29 6 29 4 9 39 102 14 51 42 410 4 21 3 14 7 7 0 6 8 19 18 13 29 149 Port Boston • New York PhUadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals 4 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 7 0 1 0 18 AD Groups Class A Class B 7 154 23 63 18 47 7 50 130 31 29 106 26 691 5 30 17 20 6 6 2 8 25 29 22 31 15 216 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 6 54 12 26 5 17 8 27 54 58 10 59 18 354 4 82 13 18 6 14 3 11 22 28 9 27 16 253 8 38 5 26 4 15 1 8 39 47 13 51 20 275 3 83 3 24 3 11 2 9 15 22 16 37 27 255 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Total AU Depts REGISTERED ON BEACH 4 0 0 1 2 3 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 15 2 122 17 46 14 23 1 41 114 44 11 66 18 519 4 62 13 16 11 12 1 12 36 61 11 42 13 294 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3, 34 7 25 1 14 7 18 36 40 12 38 21 256 3 " 13 3 8 3 8 1 0 3 10 10 15 12 89 5M 3 28 3 17 3 12 2 6 21 32 9 19 21 176 861 2 14 2 6 2 2 0 0 1 2 9 8 21 69 473 5 53 1 4 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69 102 3 95 13 37 11 20 1 47 70 34 16 71 9 427 1,637 2 108 6 15 5 10 0 1 7 29 5 24 4 332 842 By looldng at the above shipping figures, Seafarers can clearly see the true strengfli of their job security. These numbers show that SIU members can feel confident that jobs will be available for Biem to fill. During the period of Dec. 1-31,1973, of the 1,436 jobs shipped, 861 were filled by Class "A** Seniority full book members. Therefore, there were 575 per­ manent jobs available to Class Seniority full book members not taken by them. A number of official SIU dties receipt books have been reported missing or stolen from the warehouse in Brooklyn, N.Y. following deliveiy by the printer. Al! members are cautioned not to pay any Union obligafions to anyone other than a patrolman or other Union repr^ntative caityliig the proper credentials^ . Missing receipts can be identified as being in the following serl^ of nuniheis:;^ J-21,001 to 3-24,006 and 3-108,001 to 3-110,000. report the Inddent to January 1974 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific provision for safeguarding the memhership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accord­ ance with the provision's of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 27S-20lh Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action al the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. Ilie responsibility for Log policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unle^ an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplyirtg a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSw Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against be­ cause of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic inter­ ests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment op­ portunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All con­ tributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political^nd social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitntionai right of access to Union records or information, he shoiiM immediately notify SIU President Paul Hail at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 19 J-& 'i 'I �SlU-AandG Deck Department Upgrading Quartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Abie-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 6 months seatime C. as Cook and Baker, 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs., D. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 12 months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. IBU Upgrading Engine Upgrading FOWT—r(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision.) 2. Have 6 months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 3 months seatime as wiper. FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision.) 2. Have 6 months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. if QMED—^any rating 1. Must have or successfully passed examinations for FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boil­ ermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least 6 months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. Steward Upgrading 1. Assistant Cook Training Program Requirements; A. 12 months seatime, in any Steward Department Entry Rating. B. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of 3 months seatime. 2. Cook and Baker Training Program Requirements; A. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; B. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, 6 months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or ; C. 6 months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. 3. Chief Cook's Training Program Requirements: A. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; B. Three years seatime in Steward Department, 6 months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months as Cook and Baker or; C. 6 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; D. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of com­ pletion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. 4. Chief Steward Training Program Requirements: A. 3 years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the union or; B. 6 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 6 months as Cook and Baker, 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Page 20 Taukemian 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have nor­ mal color vision.) 2. All candidates must have a letter from the company for whom they have worked certifying their ability to handle the various types of fuels that they wish certification for. Master/Mate (Uninspected vessels not over 300 gross tons upon oceans.) Master—Must have 4 years at sea on deck—one year as licensed mate. Mate—Must have 3 years at sea on deck. 1. Must be a U.S. Citizen. 2. Must have a letter from company stating experience, type of vessel, registered number, etc., to meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements. 1st Class Pilot on vessel not over 300 gross tons 1. Must be 21 years of age. 2. Must be a U.S. Citizen. 3. Must have 3 years seatime as AB or equivalent with a minimum of 20 round trips over the route applied for within the past 5 years. Towboat Operator Original License n-~ 17 Must be 21 years of age. 2. Must have 3 years seatime on deck of vessel over 26 feet. 3. Must have 1 year seatime of the three years on towing vessel including train­ ing or duty in wheel house. 4. Must have 90 days service in geographical area applied for. 2nd Class Operator 1. Must be 19 years of age. 2. Must have 18 months at sea on a towing vessel including duty or training in the wheel house. 3. Must have 90 days seatime in geographical area applied for. Original License/2nd Class Operator 1. Must pass physical examination and eye examination of at least 20/100 in both eyes, corrected to a least 20/20 in one eye, and 20/40 in the other eye. 2. Must have normal color vision. 3. Must be a U.S. citizen. Radar Observer 1. All candidates must hold a valid deck license. SlU and IBU Upgrading Able-Seaman Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no / more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or / 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. Able Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight withput glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. ITI : D , '•'iyiS- Seafarcfrs Log �Upgrading Class Schedule January 24 —Lifeboat, QMED, Quartermaster, Welding, and all Steward Dept. Ratings February 7 —Lifeboat, QMED, FOWT, Tankerman, and all Steward Dept. Ratings February 21 —Lifeboat, QMED, Able Seaman, Welding and all Steward Dept. Ratings March 7 —Lifeboat, QMED, FOWT, Tankerman and all Steward Dept. Ratings March 21 —Lifeboat, QMED, Quartermaster, Welding, and all Steward Dept. Ratings AprU 4 —Lifeboat, QMED, Quartermaster, Welding and all Steward Dept. Ratings April 18 —Lifeboat, QMED, Able Seaman, Welding and all Steward Dept. Ratings IBU Director Appointed To Coast Guard Committee National Director of the Inland Boatmen's Union Paul Drozak, who is also an SIU vice-president, was recent­ ly appointed to the U.S. Coast Guard's Towing Industry Advisory Committee. This is the first time in the 30-year history of the Towing Committee that a representative of the maritime labor movem,ent has been appointed to this advisory position. The appointment was made by Ad­ miral Bender, commapdant of the U.S. Coast Guard. Drozak will serve a two-year term along with 29 other committee ap­ pointees, representing a large number of towing companies. The IBU National Director noted that the appointment tc Ihe Committee "is an excellent opportunity for the Inland Boatmen's Union to become more deeply involved in the regulatory matters that affect our membership and the towing industry. This is a tribute to our organization." Drozak also remarked that "the U.S. Coast Guard, like other govern­ mental agencies, knows that the Inland Boatmen's Union is cooperative and responsible and will lend its strength and influence toward achieving the goals of the Committee." The Committee serves as consultant to the U.S. Coast Guard on many im­ portant matters affecting the towing in­ dustry—and provides advice on the safe operation of towing vessels and their tows on the ocean, coastwise, and on the inland waterways system. Drozak noted that the IBU "shares with the Committee a desire to pro­ mote safety and prosperity for the tow­ ing industry." At the Committee's most recent meeting, held Dec. 13 in Washington, D.C., topics discussed included the licensing and education of tow vessel workers; the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, which covers vessel traffic systems, tow size and powering; the Occupational Safety and Health Act; aids to navigation; inspection of and communications on the bridge, and environmental protection. Drozak also serves on several work­ ing subcommittees of the group, cover­ ing personnel, manning scales, oil pol­ lution and bridges. Available to IBU Members Towboat Operator Course Developed at Piney Point The Inland Boatmen's Union to­ gether with the staff of the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point has developed a course for original towboat operator's license. The new program which is designed for IBU members who do not qualify under the grandfather clause of the Coast Guard's licensing regulations, will require candidates for licenses to take the full examination. The first towboat operators course, which is a part of the Union's continu­ ing educational development, began Jan. 7. In a,letter to all IBU-contracted fleet owners, IBU National Director Paul Drozak urged company officials to encourage eligible employees to take advantage of the training opportunity and said: "It is through this type of joint co­ operation that we will solve our man­ power problems and develop even bet­ ter skilled workers for your fleets." The IBU and the Lundeberg School have already developed training pro­ grams which are now in effect for young men beginning their careers and for experienced towboat and tug men. The new course being offered at the Lundeberg School is for both original towboat operator's license and secondclass operator. The length of the course will be from three to eight weeks de­ pending upon the type of license and the individual's ability to prepare for the examinations. The towboat operator's curriculum will cover five types of licenses—rwes ern rivers, inland. Great Lakes, ocean (not more than 200 miles offshore and oceans. •% I i f HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHH* UPGRADING APPLICATION Check program for which you are applying: IBU • SIU-A&G • Name -Age (Last) (First) (Middle) Address(Street) -Telephone. (City) (Zip) (State) Book Number. (Area Code) —Seniority. Port and Date Issued. Social Security # HLS Graduate: Yes • No • —^Ratings Now Held if Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No [ Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: A&G—DEEP SEA ENGINE DECK • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman To Enjoy the Good Life • • • • • • QMED • FWT • Oiler • Dk. Mech. • Reefer • Boilermaker • STEWARD Electrician Dk. Eng. Jr. Eng. Pumpman Machinist Welder • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward IBU—INLAND WATERWAYS TOWBOAT • River-Operator • Inland Waterway-Operator • Ocean-Operator (not more than 200 miles) • Ocean-Operator (over 200 miles) • Radar Observer • Mate • Master • Pilot • Tankerman RECORD OF SEATIME — RIVERTIME (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP OR TUG RATING HELD PORT- DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE JDATE SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: IBU pensioner William R. Lewis, Jr. (center) accepts tiis first pension check last month from Representative Steve Papuchis (right) while McAllister Brothers' shop steward Fred Borentz looks on in the Norfolk Union Hall. - [January 1974 LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 ''fV' Page 21 Ma'. �Seven More Seafarers Achieve Full Books Keith £.Sisk Seafarer Keith Sisk, who graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1967, now sails out of the port of Nor­ folk as able-seaman. This program has answered all my questions about our Union as well as the fast-changing conditions of the maritime industry. It was enlightening to see all of our headquarters opera­ tions first-hand and 1 realize better now that our Union is moving ahead. I hope now to be a better Union member and to hold down my respon­ sibilities as a full member of the SIU. Seven more Seafarers achieved full books through the SIU "A" Seniority Upgrading Program and took the oath of obligation at the general membership meeting in New York this month. This brings to 67 the number of Seafarers who have attained their full books since the upgrading program was established last year. The Seniority Upgrading Program was set up to continue the SIU's tradition of supplying the b»t trained and most highly qualified seamen in all depart­ ments for American-flag ships. The curriculum contains a broad range of sub­ jects designed to acquaint the upgraders with the innovations in the new ships that are coming off the ways as the result of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, and to prepare them for their responsibilities as full members and their role as the future of our Union. On this page the seven new Seniority Upgraders tell in their own words what the program has meant to them. Martin J. McAndrew Seafarer Martin McAndrew foined the SIU after graduating from the Lundeberg School in Piney Point in 1969. He now sails as fireman-water­ man-oiler after completing upgrading at the school in 1970. He now ships out of San Francisco. Attending this program has been an educational experience for me and I have a much better understanding now of our Union and the problems of the maritime industry. I learned a great deal and I am a better informed member because of this opportunity. Not only did I get a chance to attend the firefighting school, but I also learned a great deal about the new types of ships that we will be sailing aboard. i,;., %V-. Louis H. Ludeman !)• Seafarer Louis Ludeman, who sails out of the port of New York, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1969 and now ships as able-seaman. 1 did not know a great deal about our Union when I first started sailing but since I've gone through this Senior­ ity Upgrading Program I learned a lot about how our Union operates. One very important thing I learned was the importance of the work we are doing in Washington to make sure that we have the friends who can help us in our fight for jobs and job security. That's why we all have to support SPAD- If it wasn't for that we would be in bad shape today. Timothy J. Bolen Seafarer Timothy Bolen went to the Harry Lundeberg School on the rec­ ommendation of his father, Seafarer James Bolen. He graduated in 1971 and later attended the Upgrading Cen­ ter for his able-seaman endorsement. Seafarer Bolen ships out of the port of Seattle. This program has been an enlighten­ ing experience for me, and I under­ stand better now that my Union is working with me and for me. In Wash­ ington I saw the powerful political arm of our Union which we could not do without, and I learned the importance of our participating through our sup­ port of SPAD. During my stay at headquarters I learned that many of the things we take for granted are really the result of a lot of hard work by our officials and the staff there. I truly believe that a Union is only as good as its mem­ bership and because we have a Union that works we must have one hell of a good membership. John Miranda Stephen R. Garay Seafarer John Miranda graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in May, 1971 and completed his upgrad­ ing to fireman-watertender in April, 1973. He now sails out of New York. Our educational facilities at Piney Point are proof of just how far our Union has come. Here is a place where all of our members, the young ones and the older members, can come to upgrade to better jobs and to qualify for the new ships that are coming out. Through this program I now have a better understanding of the fact that we have to be active in politics be­ cause of the nature of our industry, and that we must all participate through our support of SPAD. Seafarer Stephen Garay, who sails as able-seaman out of the port of San Francisco, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in January, 1972 where his instructors rated him as an outstanding student. It has been an educational experi­ ence for me to see first-hand the work­ ings of our Union and the advance­ ment opportunities at Piney Point. All of my questions were answered hon­ estly and clearly. Belonging to the SIU is my life and I am proud to be a part of such a con­ cerned organization. We must all stick together and contribute to SPAD for there are many who would like to see us fall. Politics Is PoifiaM mm //A// Robert M. Thomas, Jr. Seafarer Robert M. Thomas, Jr. has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1968. He now sails as fireman-watertender out of the port of Norfolk. I have been a member of the SIU for nearly six years and I have seen the opportunities available to all of our members to advance themselves to higher ratings. I have upgraded myself and I am going to continue to move to higher ratings through our Union's Upgrading Center. I have learned a great deal during my stay at Piney Point and at Union headquarters, and I know I am a better seaman and a better SIU member be­ cause of this opportunity. Page 22 A" Seniority Program Is Expanded by SIU The SIU's "A" Seniority upgrading program has been expanded to provide more Seafarers with the opportunity to achieve full books through the fourweek program. In an action last month, the Sea­ farers Appeals Board amended the eligibility requirements—^which previ­ ously limited the program to graduates of the Lundeberg School's entry-rating program—to include Seafarers who successfully complete the advanced course of training at the school. The new eligibility requirements read as follows: "Possession of a certificate of satis­ factory completion of the HLSS entry rating training program and a mini­ mum of twelve (12) months of seatime with any of the companies listed in Appendix "A" of the collective bar­ gaining agreements, or "Possession of a certificate of satis­ factory completion of the advanced course of training then being offered by the HLSS for the department in Which such seamen regularly ship and has a minimum of thirty-six (36) months of seatime with any of the companies listed in Appendix "A" of the collective bargaining agreements." The program has been expanded to provide the necessary numbers of highly qualified Seafarers to man the new ships being built for SlU-contracted companies. Speaking at the August 1972 mem­ bership meeting at Union headquarters when the Seniority Upgrading and Bosuns Recertification programs were instituted by the membership, SIU Vice President Frank Drozak said: "If the SIU is to maintain its hard earned position we must prepare now to meet the challenge these new ves­ sels will soon present—a challenge faced by both the maritime industry as a whole and by the Seafarer as an individual. "It is my feeling that one of the finest tools we have to help meet this challenge is our Seniority Upgrading Program." Facilities are available at the Harry Lundeberg School to enable 15 Sea­ farers to begin upgrading classes each month. Broad curriculums have been developed by the Lundeberg staff for Seafarers in all three departments. Seafarers Log �Antonio R. Colon, 59, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Colon is a native of Puerto Rico where he lives with his wife, Aurelia in Puerto Nuevo. Geoi^e Djian, 57, joined the Union in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Born in Oran, Algeria, Bro­ ther Djian resides in Freehold, N.J. with his wife Esther. He is an Army veteran. Thomas R. Golden, 65, joined the IBU in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1963 sailing as a cook for the Sabine Towing Co. from 1942 to 1973. Brother Golden is a native of Hillsboro, Tex., and resides in Groves, Tex. with his wife, Margaret . Clinton J. Murray, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1956 sailing in the deck department as a bosun. Brother Murray was born in California and presently resides in Seattle. Chester E. Lee, 65, joined the IBU in the port of Mobile in 1956 and sailed in the engine department. Brother Lee is a native of Alabama and resides in Mobile with his wife, Gcorgiana. f Frank A. Gages, 57, joined the If ^ SIU in 1942 in the port of New . York and sailed as an AB in the deck department. Brother Gages Riv. was born in Worcester, Mass., and 'V now resides in Queens, N.Y. with his wife, Helen. Gervacio Vinluan, Sr., 66, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Bom in the Philippines, Broth­ er Vinluan resides in Binalonan, Pangsinan, P.I., with his wife Alejandra. He is a Navy veteran of World War II. Kosta Hatgimislos, 53, joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Provi­ dence, R.I., and sailed as a cook in the steward department. Brother Hatgimisios is a native of Norwich, Conn, and now lives with his wife, Concetta in Philadelphia. He at­ tended an SIU Educational Confer­ ence at Piney Point, Md. in 1972. George J. Barnes, 64, joined the IBU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 and sailed in the deck de­ partment for the Curtis Bay Tow­ ing Co. from 1941 to 1973. Brother Barnes sailed for the P. F. Martin Co. from 1928 to 1941. He was born in Philadelphia and resides in Deerfield Beach, Fla. with his wife, Genevie. Frank J. Comunale, 65, joined the IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing in deck department as a floatman for the Penn Railroad Marine Department and on the tug Cincinnati from 1927 to 1973. Bom in Iselin, N.J., Brother Comunale lives in Lake Hiawatha, N.J. with his wife, Lucille and daughter, Carol. Howard (Hank) F. Brewer, 57, joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing in the deck department as a tug dis­ patcher for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad from 1941 to 1973. Bom in Staten Island, N.Y., Brother Brower now lives in Queens, N.Y. with his wife, Dolores; son, Howard and daughter, Ruth. He is a Na\7 veteran of World War 11. He was also a delegate to the first IBU con­ vention in 1961 and was general chairman of grievances, B «& Q Ma­ rine Department in 1967. Stephen T. FaczkowskI, 65, joined the IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing in the deck department for the Penn Railroad from 1926 to 1973. Born in Jersey City, N.J., Brother Paczkowski lives in Jersey City. He is an Air Force veteran of mm. World War II. Date Deep Sea IBU UIW ,....7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m '. 2;30 p.m. . .. Feb. 4 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. . .. Feb. 5 .. ., .7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. . .. Feb. 6 7:00 p.m. — ... 7:00 p.m Feb. 7 .... — ..... — Feb. 8 — 5:00 p.m Feb. 11 5:00 p.m 2*30 D m ... Houston Feb. 11 5:00 p.m New Orleans Feb. 12 5:00 p.m 2:30 p.m. . .. Mobile Feb. 13 — .... .... 2:30 p.m. ... San Francisco .... Feb. 14 " Columbus Feb. 16 Chicago Feb. 12 .... — 6:00 p.m —— • •.. Port Arthur Feb. 12 .... — 5:00 p.m — ... . Buffalo Feb. 13 — 5:00 p.m ••• « St. Louis Feb. 14 — 5:00 p.m — • •.. Cleveland Feb. 14 5:00 p.m •••' Jersey City Feb. 11 ..... New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Detroit • r ,1) '< 'mrM. Joseph R. Pearson, 63, joined the IBU in 1948 in the port of Houston sailing in the engine department for the G & H Towing Co. from 1956 to 1973 and the Texas City Refining Co. from 1953 to 1956. Bom id New Orleans, Brother Pearson resides in Galveston, Tex. with his wife, Ellen; son, Joseph and daughter, Mary. William R. Lewis, Jr., 63, joined the IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing in the deck department for McAllister Brothers Towing Co. from 1952 to 1973 and the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1950 to 1952. Born in Pennsylvania, Brother Lewis resides in Norfolk with his wife, Elizabeth and two daughters, Tina and Kathleen. Floyd W. Hughes, Sr., 50, joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New Orleans in 1964 sailing in the deck department for the Crescent Towline Salvage Co. from 1953 to 1973. Bom in New Orleans, Brother Hughes resides in New Orelans with his wife, Ethel; daughter, Maria and four sons, Jason, Thomas, Steven and Glenn. He is an Army veteran of World War II. James A. Godwin, 65, joined the SlU-aflSfiiated IBU in the port of Mo­ bile in 1956 sailing in the deck de­ partment as an AB for the Mobile Towing Co. from 1953 to 1973. Born in Alabama, Brother Godwin lives in Bay Minette, Ala. with his wife, Nettie. The following active members and pensioners have had their benefit pay­ xments held up because they failed to supply complete information when filing their claims. Please contact Tom Cranford at (212) 499-6600. District V. S.S. No. Name UIW 200-40-5832 Wayne Fegley urw 219-28-1976 Major Massenburg 285-36-8376 UIW Charles Henson 427-16-3543 A&G W. Poncio IBU 547-48-8325 W. Evans A&G J. Thornton 455-52-5028 IBU 230-12-0194 J. Pritchard 198-18-8939 UIW A. Furlani UIW 219-56-7925 H. Baker A&G 054-07-3022 i S. Rosario A&G 263-36-2251 J. Gonzalez IBU 438-56-2102 H. Williams UIW :¥ 282-58-3654 J. D. White IBU 164-05-7642 S. Waff UIW 580-14-4926 C. James A&G 160-38-5503 G. A. Prindle UIW 420-03-5663 D. Middlebrook IBU 183-16-1573 H. Hines A&G 423-09-9850 W. Barron IBU 497-38-8612 W. Purcell UIW 277-34-1349 L. Lowe UIW 245-48-9592 B. Spencer A&G 291-26-1145 C. Qttelin mu 043-14-1670 R. Bunkley UIW 584-28-3807 N. Trinidad A&G •1 J 383-56-5023 J. VanSnipe i % •J.Rakytd'-^"''^;^' ' IBU ' '266-56-4159 i I 1 I ''I Paul S. Husehy, 58, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department as a chief cook. Brother Huseby is a native of Minnesota and lives in New Orleans. Delayed Benefits MEMBERSHIP MEEnNGS' SCHEDULE Port Dirk Vlsser, 64, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Boston sailing in the deck department on tankers as an AB. Bom in the Hague, the Netherlands, Brother Visser lives in New Orleans with his wife, Fay. He won a Seafarers Safety Poster design contest in 1961 on general shipboard safety. i Page 23 f'' �SEAFARERS w>c_ : ••^t7i^:Si,^:M-^it,4ifs 4;... ?973-Another Look ^^ruinuea *kv>^ j^^ferer^LearnfiVefioh^;.^ |S ''"°^'^/*«'l"Soard f-V 31 'S- '•«. 51 January A1 nearly 500 for Seafarers. . One nf bmging grain to Russia Ehe n'^ '^'P' Aleutian (Maritime A' turned with the first carfio^!If nnported by the UnitS Ita^i end of World War II S ' ity Leader Gerald R p' 7^^® Minor- e;rs4»s!s,s fleet when he saidf If h/Mir»1« ^1 25-25 *^ ^ merchant V V ... lias made's^aoMf """'"e February ports be carried on Am " E &-S -^SSo'S ssKafE^SE ried on U.S.-flag ships fealed Sh'Siifl """ <<«- ding House approval T" nnportam Sllf-led i,'„' i • "olher transfer of US Pnhc u V^® Hospitals from'feder^tn trol was delayed in n, Pf'^ate con- S?Merl^,''h5''-'"-^% c, ; "S"l |ndg«re,easr;;rel\„?,5t» Rep. I^onorK. Sullivan (D-MaTias fpSSlT^'s-sas KB" ^ rigirt to of Labor. ' ..ZT^wRv :s«as -sain:;. -SnstK; Seafarers Log ^ Secretar �\ March July T he ultra-modern Delta Mar (Delta Steamship Lines) was launched at the Avondale Shipyard to become the first ship built under the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970. The SlU-contracted Delta Mar is the first of three revolutionary LASH-type barge/container carriers being built for Delta. To honor the occasion of the launching of the first ship constructed under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the vessel was christened by Leonor K. Sullivan, chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com- SEAFARERS LOG riTT"^ ^ 1973-Another Look A Joint Towing Industry Committee on Training was established to assist the Union and the school in updating and expanding the training programs. . . . The Sea-Land Commerce completed her maiden voyage from Rotterdam to her home berth at Port Elizabeth, N.J. to become the third of Sea-Land's new SL-7 containerships to be put into serv­ ice. Five more of these 33-knot ships are being built for the North Atlantic and Far East trade routes which will mean more jobs and job security for Seafarers. The adage that you're never too old to learn was graphically illustrated when 62-year-old Allen Batchelor, who has been going to sea for nearly 40 years, achieved his QMED-any rating en­ dorsement at the SIU Upgrading Center in Piney Point. — May Voyage to IcyAntarcHca mtrnrntm mitee, and the main speaker at the ship's launching was Robert J. BlackweU, assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs. . . . The member­ ship-elected Bosuns Recertification Committee issued its report on the cur­ riculum for the Bosuns Recertification Program which will begin June 1. Two new upgrading programs were added at the SIU-IBU Upgrading Cen­ ter in Piney Point. Steward department training from assistant cook through chief steward was inaugurated for both SIU and IBU members, and a new towboat operators course to qualify towboatmen for licenses under the newlypromulgated Coast Guard Towing Ves­ sel Licensing Act. f I ^he SlU-led fi^t to save the Public JL Health Service Hospitals contin­ ued in Congress as the Union told the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee that Congress must provide support and financing to again build this vital system into a viable and quality health care system. The government plans to shut down six of the eight remaining hospitals July I and to close the remaining two at a future date. ... In a special message to Congress, President Nixon asked that immediate action be taken to remove restrictions which have prevented con­ struction of the Trans-Alaska pipeline. The children of four more Se^arers achieved a high school diploma through the Lundeberg School's GED program. June FTlhe House of Representatives voted I overwhelmingly to approve SIUsupported legislation which would halt the closing or curtailing of services at the eight Public Health Service Hospi­ tals. .. . More than 108 members of the House of Representatives, led by Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan, chair­ man of the House Committee on Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries, sponsored legislation requiring that 20 percent of oil products be carried on U.S.-flag ships with the quota increasing to 25 percent in 1975 and 30 percent in 1977. Seafarers got a five percent pay in­ crease and a boost in overtime rates under the three-year contract nego­ tiated in 1972 which called for an 11 percent wage hike the first year and a five percent hike this year and next year. The Delta Norte became the second LASH barge/containership launched this year by SlU-contracted Delta Steamship Lines. UuncM^NpvOriMni SEAFARERS H.II Text of SIU Constitution M anagement leaders representing towing and barge line companies met with officers and staff of the IBU and the Lundeberg School in Piney Four $10,000 SjU Scholarships were awarded $10,000 college scholar­ ships, A total of 102 grants have been awarded since the program began in 1953, including 26 to Seafarers and 76 to Seafarers' dependents. . . . National Maritime Day was celebrated through­ out the nation to remind all Americans of the great traditions and contributions of the U.S. merchant marine in both war and peace. Again proving that you're never too old to learn, 42-year-old Seafarer John Ashley not only got his QMED-any rating endorsement at the SIU Upgrad­ ing Center in Piney Point but also Point to review a new educational pro­ gram designed to recruit and train young men as deckhands and to provide broader opportunities for IBU members to upgrade to higher ratings. lanuarv 1974 i ri~The 225,000-ton supertanker TT X Brooklyn, the largest merchant ship ever built in the United States, was christened at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard. Construction of the 1,094-foot vessel was handled by the SlU-affliated United Industrial Workers of North America. Ihe 55,000 hp turbine-pow­ ered oil carrier is the first of four iden­ tical supertankers to be built by Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp., a subsidiary of Seatrain Lines. i-L' Senators Warren G. Magnuson (DWash.) and J. Glenn Beall, Jr. (R-Md.) introduced in the Senate, legislation re­ quiring that a portion of the nation's oil SEAFARERS LOG — - % }' . SEAFARERS LOG — - BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM AprU , Delivering the main address at the launching. Secretary of Commerce Frederick B. Dent said that "under President Nixon's maritime program, embodied in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, we are engaged in the most am­ bitious upgrading of the American-flag merchant fleet ever undertaken in peacetime."...A new course for mates and masters of uninspected vessels was initiated at the SIU-IBU Upgrading Center in Piney Point to provide further upgrading opportunities for IBU towboat operators. . . , The sixth of eight SL-7 supercontainerships being built for SlU-cpntracted Sea-Land Service, the Sea-Land Finance, was christened and launched... .The SIU's Bosuns Re­ certification Program got underway as the first six bosuns arrived in Piney Point to begin a two-month upgrading program. The transfer of 13 Military Sealift Command tankers to civUian operation with manning by SIU crews was praised as a "milestone" by Rear Admiral John D. Chase, commander of MSC after sbc months of successful operation. Politics is Porkchops Donate to SPAD IBU Training For Amaj^s inland Waterways imports be carried on American-flag ships. Similar legislation is now pending in the House— Another new ship, the SlU-manned Notre Dame Victory (Ecological Shipping Corp.), arrived in New York on her maiden voyage carrying oil from Nigeria.... In a letter to all members of the U. S. Senate, the 13.5 million strong AFL-CIO urged an immediate start on construction of the Alaskan pipeline....Congressman John Blatnick (D-Minn.), chairman of the House Public Works Committee, said he would fight any attempt in the House to impose tolls or other user charges for traffic on America's inland waterways. The SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union opposes the toll system since it would not only eliminate jobs but also destroy the health and growth of the inland waterways industry. f* f ¥ August C ongress cleared the way for con­ struction of the Trans-Alaska pipeline from the North Slope oil de­ posits to the port of Valdez. The Sen­ ate vote was 77-20 and the House ap­ proved the bill by a margin of 365-60. Graduation ceremonies were held at the general membership meeting at headquarters for the first class of bosuns to complete the Bosuns Recertification Program....The SlU-manned Delta Mar (Delta Lines), the first U. S. built LASH, carrier and the first ship built under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, completed her maiden voyage to South America... .The SIU was granted an injunction preventing the Depart­ ment of Health, Education and Wel­ fare from closing the USPHS hospitals. .. .Testifying for the SIU, representa­ tives of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department told a joint session of the Senate Commerce and Public Works Committee that the building of superContinued on Page 26 Page 25 I ^ -i i �From the Pages of the Seafarers Log: 1973-Another Look IV. 5 H;,: • rf • rl ports off the nation's coasts "is of first priority if the present and ever increas­ ing petroleum shortage facing the United States is to be overcome." Additional members of the House of Representatives have joined the list of co-sponsors of legislation to require that a portion of oil imports be carried on American-fiag ships, bringing the total number of Congressional sup­ porters to 133. September I argest freightship ever built on the jWest Coast, the 80,500-ton oil-orebulk carrier Ultramar (Westchester Marine) was delivered to her owners and is now sailing around the world on her maiden voyage. More jobs were provided for Sea- Y*. .'i ,f SEAFARERS LOG — MORE SHIPS MORE JOBS SEAFARERS AND THE ENERGY CRISIS farers when another SlU-manned freightship, the Sugar Islander (Pyra­ mid) sailed from Portland, Ore. for Hawaii on her first grain-sugar run The third of the revolutionary LASH barge/container ships built for SIUcontracted Delta Lines was launched. Christened the Delta Sud, the 893-foot vessel joins her two sister-ships, the Delta Mar and Delta Norte, which were launched earlier this year.... And on the Great Lakes, the SlU-manned selfunloader William R. Roesch (Kinsman Marine) made her maiden voyage to Lake Superior. This '630-foot ore car­ rier was the first Great Lakes vessel built under the provisions of the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970—Also on the Great Lakes, the SlU-crewed Roger M. Kyes (American Steamship Co.) was launched. This 680-foot selfunloading ore and coal carrier is the first of five ships being built for Ameri­ can Steamship. In a special radio message to the na­ tion, President Nixon urged immediate Page 26 congressional action on several bills de­ signed to ease the nation's energy crisis. The President put especially strong em­ phasis on immediate construction of the Trans-Alaska pipeline and the con­ struction of off-shore deepwater ports. ... Meanwhile, as Congress reconvened this month, the SIU vigorously resumed its legislative efforts dealing with saving the U.S. Public Health Service Hospi­ tals, the oil import quota for U.S.-flag ships and immediate construction of tlie Trans-Alaskan pipeline. The expanding IBU training pro­ grams at the SIU-IBU Training and Upgrading Center in Piney Point were given an enthusiastic stamp of approval by industry leaders and the Coast Guard during a meeting of the Joint Towing Industry Committee on Educa­ tion held at the Lundeberg School. October B ecause the Bosuns Recertification Program has proved highly suc­ cessful in providing the industry with more qualified personnel, and to pro­ vide more bosuns with the opportunity to take advantage of the upgrading and re-training program, the Union has doubled the class size from six to 12 bosuns beginning with the next class. The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee began hearings on legislation that would require that a portion of all oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships. The bill was introduced and sponsored by the committee's chairman, Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) and more than 200 other Congressmen, both Democrats and Republicans—The long and com­ plicated battle to save the Public Health Service Hospitals entered the third round when the Senate attached an amendment to the Military Procure­ ment Bill that would maintain these vital hospitals and continue their com­ plete operations. This latest move to save the hospitals, which has been led by a determined SIU effort, was sponsored by Senator Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash), Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee. SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service acquired two new SL-18 class ships which were originally for Pacific Far East Lines Two more new SIU con­ tracted ships completed their maiden voyages. The Sea-Land Finance, the sixth of eight 33-knot containerships, arrived in Port Newark, N.J., after a voyage to kt |B - •• 5C. -y lUiifaii Germany and the Netherlands. She is now on her way to Seattle and the Far East. The Sugar Islander (Pyramid) which left Portland, Ore. on her maid­ en voyage carrying grain to Hawaii ar­ rived in New Orleans carrying the larg­ est single raw sugar cargo ever shipped from the Islands....On the Great Lakes, another new ore-carrier, the SlU-contracted Charles E. Wilson completed her maiden voyage. This 680-foot selfunloader is second of five vessels being built for American Steamship Co. Vovember Voya. vOMiOTSsmjaa SBAKUlEltS" f T ight to save the Public Health Serv­ ice Hospitals moved another step toward victory when the House of Rep­ resentatives passed the Military Pro­ curement Bill which includes an amend­ ment to preserve the remaining eight hospitals. The 120,000 deadweight ton tanker Overseas Juneau, built for an SIUcontracted subsidiary, was christened at the Sparrows Point shipyard Two more additions to the growing SIUmanned Great Lakes fleet are provid­ ing more jobs and job security for Sea­ farers. They are thtPaul Thayer (Kins­ man Marine) and the 704-foot H. Lee White (American Steamship) SIUcontracted Falcon Carriers announced the cutting of steel for the first of four Nixon, Ford Speak to SIUNA Convention Delegates iMhfn |M3 I HA«tR.C? AfL' Public Health Service Hospital; Are Saved r>i« n Trons-Alaslcof: PIfwIinaBIIIWf Oil Import Legislation Rght By SiU Ccntinueg t Seasons Greeiiii^^^t^^ LOG LASH Ship Robert E. Lee Is Launched Paul Thayor Annual Reporfs of Seafarers Plant 35,000-ton diesel-powered tankers. All four ships are being built under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970— The first of three new LASH-type car­ riers being built for Waterman Steam­ ship Corp. was launched at Avondale Shipyard....Senator Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.) set the keynote at the conven­ tion of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department by calling for quick pas­ sage of two bills important to Seafar­ ers—a bill to require that a portion of all oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships and legislation to begin construc­ tion of deepwater oil terminals. December W USN3 Cossatot-Nine and services The other significant victory came when the President signed a bill authorizing immediate construc­ tion of the Trans-Alaska pipeline.... Meanwhile, support in both the House and Senate continued to grow for the oil import bill and more than 220 Con­ gressmen have now joined House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee Chairwoman Leonor K. Sullivan as sponsors of the bill. Hearings on this bill which would require a substantial portion of the nation's oil imports to be carried on American-fiag bottoms are continuing and the SIU will testify be­ fore the committee in January....Some 200 delegates took part in the 16th Biennial Convention of the SIUNA in Washington. Among the speakers were President Nixon, Vice Presidential designate Gerald Ford, and Congres­ sional and Administration leaders in ith the backing of a united mem­ bership, the SIU won two impor­ tant battles on. the legislative front. The culmination of a determined three-year fight to save the remaining eight USPHS hospitals came when President Nixon signed the Military Procurement Bill which contained an amendment calling for continuation of the hospitals and for improvements in both the buildings maritime affairs In a continuing ef­ fort to provide our IBU-contracted companies with well-trained deck­ hands, the Lundeberg School in Piney Point graduated its first class in an ex­ panded entry-rating program. Increase ing the training schedule from foiir to eight weeks, the new programs include lifeboat training and tankerman train­ ing. From Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 1973, Seafarers and IBU towboatmen achieved a total of 2,247 new endorse­ ments at the SIU-IBU Upgrading Cen­ ter in Piney Point, including 151 QMED—any rating, 140 pumpmen, 36 AB tickets, 53 steward department ratings, 45 lifeboat endorsements, and 639 qualified firefighting ratings. In addition, 32 Seafarers qualified as quartermasters and 17 completed the welding course. And, 17 Seafarers achieved high school diplomas through the Lunde­ berg School's GED program. A total of 35 bosuns have received their Bosuns Recertification Certifi­ cates since the program began in June and 12 more are now in the expanded program. Meanwhile, 34 Seafarers achieved their full books under the SIU "A" Seniority Program and seven more are in the December class. IBU members achieved a total of 135 licenses, including 119 towboat operators licenses, 13 first-class pilot ratings, two mate licenses and, one master's certificate. In all, since the Upgrading Center was established in Piney Point in June, 1972, SIU and IBU members have achieved a total of 2,444 upgrading ratings, endorsements and licenses Also, the SlU-affiliated IBU and UIW revised their Constitutions at their respective Conventions. Among the changes, the IBU was restructured and dues and initiation fees were raised in both unions. Seafarers Log �41 SEAFARERS 1973 TAX INFORMATION April 15, 1974, is the deadline for filing Federal income tax returns. As is customary at this time of year, the SIV Accounting Department has pre­ pared the following detailed tax guide to assist SIU men in filing their returns on income earned in 1973. Who Must File Every Seafarer who is a citizen or resident of the United States, whether an adult or minor must file a return if you are; And your gross income Is at least: Single or are a widow or widower, and are under 65 $2,050 Single or are a widow or widower, and are 65 or older 2,800 Single, can be claimed as a dependent on your par­ ent's return, and have tax­ able dividends, interest or other unearned income 750 Married filing jointly, liv­ ing together at end of tax year (or at date of death of husband or wife), both are under 65 2,800 Married filing jointly, liv­ ing together at end of tax year (or at date of death of husband or wife), one is 65 or older 3,550 Married filing jointly, liv­ ing together at end of tax year (or at date of death of husband or wife), both are 65 or older 4,300 Married filing separate return, or married, but not living together at end of tax year 7.50 A person with income from sources within U.S. possessions 750 Self-employed and your net earnings from self-em­ ployment were at least $400. If income tax was withheld even though you are not required to file a return, you should file to get a refund. When To File Tax returns have to be filed by April 15, 1974. However, the April 15 dead­ line is waived in cases where a seaman is at sea. In such instances, the seaman must file his return at the first oppor­ tunity, along with an affidavit stating the reason for delay. How To Fay Make check or money order payable to "Internal Revenue Service" for full amount on line 23. Write your social security number on your check or mon­ ey order. If line 23 is less than $1, do not pay. Rounding Off To Whole Dollars The money items on your return and schedules may be shown in whole dol­ lars. This means that you eliminate any amount less than 50 cents, and increase any amount from 50 cents through 99 cents to the next higher dollar. Adantages of A Joint Return Generally it is advantageous for a married couple to file a joint return. There are benefits in figuring the tax on a joint return which often result in a lower tax than would result from sep­ arate returns. Changes In Marital Status If you are married at the end of 1973, you are considered married for the en­ tire year. If you are divorced or legally separated on or before the end of 1973, you are considered single for the entire year. If your wife or husband died dur­ ing 1973 you are considered married for the entire year. Generally in such a case, a joint return may be filed for the year. You may also be entitled to the benefits of a joint return for the two years following the death of your hus­ band or wife. U.S. citizens with foreign addresses except A.P.O. and F.P.O. and those ex­ cluding income under Section 911 or 931, should file with the Internal Rev­ enue Service Center, 11601 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia^ Pennsylvania 19155. Note: If you move to a new ad­ dress after filing your return and you are expecting a refund, be sure to file a change of address with the post office where you moved from. Unless you do this, the post office cannot send your check on to your new address. Exemptions Each taxpayer is entitled to a per­ sonal exemption of $750 for himself, $750 for his wife, an additional $750 if he is over^5 and another $750 if he is blind. The exemptions for age and WM' blindness apply also to a taxpayer's wife, and can also be claimed by both of them. In cases where a man's wife lives in a foreign country, he can still claim the $750 exemption for her. In addition a taxpayer can claim $750 for each child, parent, grandpar­ ent, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sis­ ter-in-law, and each uncle, aunt, nephev, m Jiiece dependent on him, if he provides more than one-half of their support during the calendar year. The dependent must have less than $750 income and live in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Panama or the Canal Zone. A child under 19, or a student over 19 can earn over $750 and still count as a dependent if the taxpayer provides more than one-half of his support. The law also enables a seaman who is contributing more than ten percent of the support of a dependent to claim an exemption for that individual, provided the other contributors file a declaration that they will not claim the dependent that year. Credit For Excess Social Security (FICA) Tax Paid If a total of more than $631.80 of Social Security (FICA) tax was with­ held from the wages of either you or your wife because one or both of you worked for more than one employer, you may claim the excess over $631.80 as a credit against your income tax. January 1974 IRS will figure your tax if your in­ come on line 15 is $20,000 or less, was only from wages, salary and tips, divi­ dends, interest, pensions and annuities, and you want to take the standard de­ duction. All you do is: 1. Place your name and address label on your return, or fill in name, address, and social security number. Also fill in County of Residence and occupation. On a joint return, show names, numbers and occupations of both husband and wife. If you are married, give numbers of both you and your spouse even though you file separately. 2. Fill in lines 1 through 7. 3. Check boxfes) on line 8 if you want to participate in the presidential election campaign fund "check-off." 4. Fill in lines 9 through 15, lines 17, 19, 21a, b, and d, if necessary. Answer the foreign accounts question after line 65. 5. On a joint return, show your and your spouse's income separately on the dotted line to the left of the line 15 entry space. 6. Sign your return. Both you and your spouse must sign a joint return. 7. File on or before April 15, 1974. IRS will then figure your tax and send you a refund check if you paid too much or bill you if you did not pay enough. Note: If you have a retirement in­ come credit, IRS will figure that also. Just attach Schedule R after you have answered the question for columns A and B, and filled in lines 2 and 5. Then write RIC on line 17 of Form 1040. Who May Use Short Form 1040A It is to be used by an individual who does not itemize his personal deductions and whose gross income (unlimited as to amount) consists only of wages, sal­ ary, tips, other employee compensation, dividends, or interest. (Last year Form 1040A was not permitted to be used if an individual had either dividend or interest income of more than $200.) Form 1040A is a "no attachment" re­ turn—that is, it may not be used by an individual who is required to file any of the schedules necessary to support Form 1040, such as Schedule D for capital gains or Schedule F for farming. Who May NOT Use Short Form 1040A Even if the above tests can be met. Form 1040A cannot be used by an in­ dividual: (1) if he is married and his spouse itemizes deductions on a separate re­ turn, (2) if he claims any credit against tax other than the credits allowable for contributions to candidates for public office, for estimated tax pay­ ments, or for excess FICA taxes with­ held because of employment with two or more employers, (3) if he claims an exclusion for sick pay, (4) if he claims employee business expense deductions or moving ex­ pense deductions, (5) if he received tips of $20 or more in a month which he did not report fully to his employer or if his Form W-2 shows any uncollected so­ cial security employee tax on tips, (6) if he is a nonresident alien or is married to a nonresident alien at the end of the year, (7) if he computes his tax other than by use of the tax rate tables or I.. Tax Credit For Retirement Income A tax credit is allowed for individuals against retirement income such as rents. Continued on Page 28 $ Your 1973 Tax Form Many Seafarers will need only short Form 1040A or Form 1040 in filing their 1973 returns. Schedules and forms that may be required in addition to Form 1040 include the following, which you may obtain from an Internal Rev­ enue Service office, and at many banks and post offices: Schedule A for itemized deductions; Schedule C for income from a per­ sonally owned business; Schedule D for income from the sale or exchange of capital assets; Schedule E for income from pen­ sions, annuities, rents, royalties, part­ nerships, estates, trusts, etc.; Schedule F for income from farming; Schedule G for income averaging; Schedule R for retirement income credit; Schedule SE for reporting net earn­ ings from self-employment; and Form 1040-SE for making estimated tax payments. Some specialized forms available only at Internal Revenue Service oflSces are: Form 1310, Statement of Claimant to Refund Due Deceased Taxpayer; Form 2106, Employee Business Ex­ penses; Form 2120, Multiple Support Decla­ ration; Form 2210, Underpayment of Esti­ mated Tax by Individuals; Form 2440, Sick-Pay Exclusion; Form 2441, Expenses for Household and Dependent Care Services; Form 3468, Computation of Invest­ ment Credit; Form 3903, Moving Expense Ad­ justment; Form 4136, Computation of Credit for Federal Tax on Gasoline, Special Fuels, and Lubricating Oil. Ii '• I' the Optional Tax Tables (for exam­ ple, if he elects income averaging or uses the maximum tax on earned income), (8) if he is a child under 19 or a student, qualifies as a dependent on his parent's return, has dividend or interest income and (a) the dividend and interest income is $750 or more or (b) his total income (line 12, Form 1040A) is more than $8,666 ($4,333 if married and filing sepa­ rately), (9) if he has a capital gain divi­ dend or nontaxable distribution (re­ turn of capital), (10) if he is a railroad employee or employee representative and claims credit for excess social secu­ rity hospital insurance taxes. (11) if at any time during the year he had an interest in or authority over a bank or other financial ac­ count in a foreign country, (12) if the balance of the tax due (line 22, Form 1040A) is more than 20% of the tax due for the year (line 19, Form 1040A), or (13) if he claims an exemption for income earned abroad. An individual otherwise eligible to use Form 1040A generally should use Form 1040 instead if (1) his adjusted gross income for 1973 is less than $8,667 and his itemized deductions to­ tal more than $1,300, (2) his adjusted gross income is between $8,667 and $13,333 and his itemized deductions are more than 15% of his adjusted gross income, or (3) his adjusted gross income is more than $13,333 and his itemized deductions total more than $2,000. Page 27 �Continued from Page 27 dividends and earnings at odd jobs. However, an adjustment must be made in this credit for Social Security benefits. Dividend Income If a seaman has dividend income from stocks he can exclude the first $100 from his gross income. If a joint return is filed and both husband and wife have dividend in­ come, each one may exclude $100 of dividends from their gross incorie. OSK 3 THIS I>C>TK ISA IA:<;AI.TI:N»KU FOR ONE OOIAAR SERIES OF Welfare, Pension and Vacation Benefits Benefits received from the SIU Wel­ fare Plan do not have to be reported as income. Payments received from the SIU Pen­ sion Plan are includable as income on the tax return of those pensioners who retire with a normal pension. There is a special retirement income tax credit to be calculated on Schedule R which is to be attached to the return. Pensioners under 65 who receive a disability are entitled to claim an adjust­ ment for the sick pay exclusion. How­ ever, all disability pension payments re­ ceived after age 65 are taxable in the same manner as a normal pension. Vacation pay received from the Sea­ farers Vacation Plan is taxable income in the same manner as wages. Death Benefit Exclusion If you receive pension payments as a beneficiary of a deceased employee, and the employee had received no re­ tirement pension payment, you may be entitled to a death benefit exclusion of up to $5,000. Gambling Gains All net gains from gambling must be reported as income. However, if more was lost than gained during the year, the losses are not deductible, but simply cancel out the gains. Income Averaging A Seafarer who has an unusually large amount of taxable income for 1973 may be able to reduce the totaly amount of his tax by using the income averaging method. TTiis method permits a part of the unusually large amount of taxable income to be taxed in lower brackets, resulting in a reduction of the over-all amount of tax due. Deductions Should You Use the Standard Deduc­ tion (line 45(b) ) or Itemize Your De­ ductions.(line 45(a))? You must decide whether to take the standard deduction or to itemize your actual deductions for charitable contri­ butions, medical expenses, interest, taxes, etc. Because the standard deduc­ tion varies at different income levels, it will generally be helpful to follow these guidelines based on your adjusted gross income (line 15). (If married and filing separately, use one-half of the following dollar amounts. And be sure to use only the total of your own deductions.) If line 15 is less than $8,667 and your itemized deductions are less than $1,300, find your tax in Tax Tables 1-12 which give you the benefit of the standard deduction. If your deductions exceed $1,300, itemize them. If line 15 is between $8,667 and $13,333 and your itemized deduc­ tions are over 15 percent of line 15, itemize them. If under 15 percent of line 15, take the standard deduction. If line 15 is over $13,333 and your itemized deductions are over $2,000, itemize them. If they are $2,000 or less, take the standard deduction. If you have income other than earned income and could be claimed Page 28 a491A 'oftkr Tirmttrtf. UNITim as a dependent on your parent's return be sure to read the blocked instruction under "Tax—Credits—Payments" in your IRS instructions. Interest Interest paid to banks and individuals on loans, mortgages, etc., is deductible. Taxes In general, you can deduct : personal property taxes, real estate taxes, state or local retail sales taxes, state gasoline taxes and state and local income taxes actually paid within the year. You can­ not deduct: Federal excise taxes. Fed­ eral Social Security taxes, hunting and dog licenses, auto inspection fees, tags, drivers licenses, alcoholic beverages, cigarette and tobacco taxes, water taxes and taxes paid by you for another person. Contributions Any taxpayer can deduct up to 50 percent of adjusted gross income for contributions to charities, educational institutions and hospitals. In the case of other contributions a 20 percent limi­ tation applies. Medical and Dental Expenses All expenses over three percent of adjusted gross income for doctor and dental bills, hospital bills, medical and hospital insurance, nurse care and simi­ lar costs can be deducted. Other such costs include such items as eyeglasses, ambulance service, transportation to doctors' offices, rental of wheelchairs and similar equipment, hearing aids, ar­ tificial limbs and corrective devices. However, if the Seafarer is reim­ bursed by the Seafarers Welfare Plan for any of these costs, such as family, hospital and surgical expenses, he can­ not deduct the whole bill, only that part in excess of the benefits paid by the Plan. All expenses over one percent of ad­ justed gross income for drugs and medicine can be deducted. The deduc­ tible portion is then combined with other medical and dental expenses which are subject to the normal three percent rule. In figuring your deduction, you can deduct an amount equal to one-half of the insurance premiums, premiums paid for medical care for yourself, your wife, and dependents. The maximum amount deductible is $150. The other one-half, plus any excess over the $150 limit is NOTEli deductible subject to the normal three percent rule. Household and Dependent Care Services If you paid somone to take care of a dependent so you (and your spouse if married) could work or find work, you may be able to deduct up to $400 a month. The expense must be for the follow­ ing persons who lived in your home as members of your family: (1) Your dependent under 15 years old who can be claimed as an exemption. (2) A dependent who could not care for himself because of mental or physi­ cal illness. This must be a person you could claim as an exemption except for the fact that he received $750 or more of income. See instruction for Exemp­ tions above. (3) Your spouse who could not care for himself because of mental or physi­ cal illness. You can deduct expenses for the services of a maid or cook but not for the services of a chauffeur, bartender, or gardener. The full amount you paid to a nursery school is dependent care expense, even if the school gave yoior child lunch. But school expenses you paid for a child in the first or higher grade are not. Generally, except for a cousin, no deduction shall be allowed for employment related expenses paid to an individual related to you or your spouse or paid to dependent household m.embers. The expense must be for services in your home, with one exception. You can deduct the cost of services outside your home for a dependent under 15 years of age, who can be claimed as your exemption. In this case, the amount you can deduct is limited to: (1) $200 a month for one such indi­ vidual. (2) $300 a month for two such individuds. (3) $400 a month for three or more such individuals. If your spouse or dependent (other than a dependent under 15 who can be claimed as an exemption) was physi­ cally or mentally unable to care for himself and received income or disa­ bility payments during 1973, you have to reduce your monthly expense as follows: (1) Dependent—Subtract $750 from the adjusted gross income and disability payments the dependent received dur­ ing 1973. Divide the balance by the number of months you incurred these expenses. Then subtract tlie-sesults 5rom your monthly dependent expenses. (2) Spouse—Divide disability pay­ ments your spouse received during 1973 by the number of months you incurred expenses for your spouse. Then subtract the result from your monthly expenses incurred for your spouse. Disability payment means payment (other than a gift) received because of physical or mental condition which is not included in income. For example, workmen's or veterans' disability com­ pensation, private health and accident insurance. If your adjusted gross income (line 15, Form 1040) was more than $18,000, you have to reduce your monthly expenses by dividing one-half of the amount over $18,000 by 12 (number of months in your tax year). For example, if your adjusted gross in­ come was $20,400, you would reduce your monthly expenses by $100 ($20,400 less $18,000^2 = $1,200-4- 12 = $100). If you were married for all or part of the year, be sure to take into ac­ count the adjusted gross income of both you and your spouse for the time you were married. Requirements for married taxpayers: (7) If you were married at the end of 1973, you and your spouse must file a joint return for Ae year to claim the de­ duction. (2) If you were married during the time you paid the expenses: (a) Both you and your spouse must have either worked full time or have been looking for a job, or (b) Your spouse had to be unable to care for himself because of mental or physical illness. Use Form 2441 to figure your deduc­ tion and attach the completed form to your return. Enter your deduction on line 32, Schedule A. Union Dues Dues and initiation fees paid to labor organizations and most union assess­ ments can be deducted. Casualty and Theft Loss(es) If you had property that was stolen or damaged by fire, storm, car accident, shipwreck, etc., you may be able to de­ duct your loss or part of it. In general. Schedule A can be used to report a casualty or theft loss. On property used only for personal purposes you can de­ duct only the amount over any insur­ ance or other reimbursements plus $100 (if a husband and wife owned the prop­ erty jointly but file separate returns, both have to subtract $100 from their part of the loss). Miscellaneous Deductions Contributions to Candidates for Pub­ lic Office, Itemized Deduction — You may claim an itemized deduction on line 33, Schedule A, or a tax credit on line 52, Form 1040, but you cannot claim both, for political contributions. If you elect to claim an itemized de­ duction on line 33, Schedule A, the amount of the deduction entered may not exceed $50 ($100 if you are mar­ ried and file a joint return). Just write "political contribution" on this line (you need not identify the person or political party) next to the amount of the contribution. Expenses for Education — You can generally deduct expenses for: Education that helps you keep up or im­ prove skills you must have in your Continued on Page 29 Seafarers Log �Continued from Page 28 present job, trade or business. Education that your employer said you must have or the law or regulations say you must have, to keep your present salary or job. Do Not Deduct Expenses For— Education that you need to meet the minimum educational requirements for your job, trade, or business. Education that is part of a course of study that will lead to your getting a new trade or business. Other — Under "Miscellaneous De­ ductions," you can deduct several other types of expenses such as: Cost of safety equipment, small tools, and supplies used in your job. Dues to unions, professional organiza­ tions, chambers of commerce. Cost of business entertainment. Fees you paid to employment agencies to get a job. Gambling losses, but only up to the amount you won. Necessary expenses connected with producing or collecting income or for managing or protecting property held for producing income. Interest on bank deposits, bonds, notes. Interest on U.S. Savings Bonds. Interest on arbitrage bonds issued after Oct. 9, 1969, by State and local governments. Profits from businesses and profes­ sions. Your share of profits from partner­ ships and small business corporations. Pensions, annuities, endowments. Supplemental annuities under the Railroad P,etirement Act (but not reg­ ular Railroad Retirement Act benefits). Profits from the sale or exchange of real estate, securities, or other property. Rents and royalties. / Your share of estate or trust income. Examples of Income You Must Report: Wages, salaries, bonuses, commis­ sions, fees, and tips. Dividends. Earned income from sources outside U.S. (See Form 2555.) Earnings (interest) from savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, credit unions, etc. Interest on tax refunds. Unfortunately, this raises another complication. The seaman who reports these earnings in 1972 will not have a W-2 (withholding statement) covering them. He will have to list all allotments, draws and slops on the tax return and explain why he doesn't have a W-2 for them. Furthermore, since no tax will have been withheld on these earnings in You -have to report all income in whatever form received (money, prop­ erty, services, etc.), unless it is exempt. Examples are given below. Examples of Income You Do Not Report: Disability retirement payments and other benefits paid by the Veterans Administration. Dividends on veterans' insurance. Life insurance sums received at a person's death. Long-Trip Tax Problems A major tax beef by seamen is that normally taxes are not withheld on earnings in the year they earned the money, but in the year the payoff took place. For example, a seaman who signed on for a five month trip in September, 1972, paying off in January, 1973, would have all the five months' earn­ ings appear on his 1973 W-2 even though his actual 1973 earnings might be less than those in 1972. There are ways to minimize the im­ pacts of this situation. For example, while on the ship in 1972, the Seafarer undoubtedly took draws and may have sent allotments home. These can be re­ ported as 1972 income. Reporting Your Income Alimony, separate maintenance or support payments received from and deductible by your husband (wife). Prizes and awards (contests, raffles, etc.). Refunds of State and local taxes (principal amounts) if deducted in a prior year and resulted in tax benefits. Embezzled or other illegal income. 1972, he will have to pay the full tax on them with his return, at 14 percent or upwards, depending on his tax bracket. The earnings will show up on his 1973 W-2. The seaman then, on his 1973 return would have to explain that he had reported some of his earnings in 1972 and paid taxes on them. He would get a tax refund accordingly. In essence, the seaman would pay taxes twice on the same income and get a refund a year later. While this will save the seaman some tax money in the long run, it means he is out-of-pocket on some of his earnings for a full year until he gets refunded. This procedure would also undoubt­ edly cause Internal Revenue to examine his returns, since the income reported would not coincide with the totals on his W-2 forms. That raises the question, is this pro­ cedure justified? It is justified only if a seaman had very little income in one year and very considerable income the next. Otherwise the tax saving is minor and probably not worth the headache. Workmen's compensation, insurance, damages, etc., for injury or sickness. Interest on certain State and munici­ pal bonds. Federal social security benefits. Gifts, money or other property you inherited or that was willed to you. Insurance repayments that were more than the cost of your normal living ex­ penses if you lost the use of your home because of fire or other casualty (repay­ ment of the amount you spent for nor­ mal living expenses must be reported as income). Combat pay. Declaration of Estimated Tax Every citizen of the United States or resident of the United States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Isands, Guam and Ameri­ can Samoa shall make a declaration of his (her) estimated tax if his (her) total estimated tax is $100 or more and he (she): (1) Can reasonably expect to re­ ceive more than $500 from sources other than wages subject to withhold­ ing; or, (2) Can reasonably expect gross in­ come to exceed— (a) $20,000 for a single individual, a head of a household, or a widow or widower entitled to the special rates; (b) $20,000 for a married individ­ ual entitled to file a joint declaration with his wife (her husband), but only if his wife (her husband) has not received wages for the taxable year, (c) $20,000 for a married person living apart from husband or wife. (d) $10,000 for married individualentitled to file a joint declaration with his wife (her husband), but only if both he (she) and his wife (her husband) have received wages for the taxable year; or, (e) $5,000 for a married individual not entitled to file a joint declaration with his wife (her husband). See Form 1040—ES for details. i <' w Deadline Approaching For SlU Scholarship Applications Seafarers are advised that the deadline for return of applications for tliis year's five $10,000 SIU College Scholarships is April I, 1974. All completed applications must be mailed to SIU Scholarships Ad­ ministrator, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Appication forms are available at any SIU hiring hall, or by writing to the Scholarships Administrator. Eligibility requirements make the contest open to: * Seafarers under 35 years of age who have three years seatime aboard SlU-contracted .ships, as well as 1 day of employment in the last six months and 90 days in the previous year. * Dependents of Seafarers who meet the seatime requirements. * Dependents of deceased Seafarers who had met the seatime require­ ments before their death. Furthermore, * All dependents of Seafarers must be unmarried and less than 19 years of age at the time they apply. Each of the five winners will receive a $10,000 grant, payable over a period of four years, to pursue a chosen field of study at any accredited college in the United States or its territories. Final decisions on this year's winners will he made hy the SIU Scholarship Selection Committee which will meet May 3, 1974 at the Lundeherg School in Finey Point. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of high school grades and scores achieved on either the College Entrance Examination Boards (SAT only), or the American College Tests. The only remaining test date for the College Boards prior to the scholarship application deadline is Feb. 2. For the American College Tests, the only remain­ ing exam date is Feb. 23. Additional information on the SAT Exams may he obtained hy contacting the College Boards at either. Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540, or Box 1025, Berkeley, Calif. 94701. For the American College tests the address is Box 168, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. V; January 1974 . -J Page 29 i �jfmal Beparturesi lA . f? IBU pensioner Richard W. Tup gle, 71, died Sept. 20. Born in Blackstone, Va., he was a resident of Hopewell, Va. when he passed away. Brother Tuggle joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 and sailed in the deck depart­ ment for Gulf Atlantic Towing Co. and Wood Towing Co. from 1951 to 1965. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are two brothers, Robert of Trevilians, Va. and John of Hopewell and a sister, Mrs. Ernest Payne, Jr. of Qinton, Md. IBU pensioner Qyde S. Lowe, 69, succumbed to a heart attack Oct. 10 in Mobile General Hospital, Mobile, Ala. Bom in Mobile, he was a resi­ dent of Live Oak, Ra. at the time of his death. Brother Lowe joined the IBU in the port of Mobile in 1956 last sailing in the engine de­ partment for Pilot Service Corp. Burial was in Mobile Memorial Gar­ dens. Surviving are his widow. Vera, and his mother, Daisy of Mobile. Richard R. Mack, 41, died of heart disease Sept. 7 in Lutheran Medical Center, Cleveland. Born in Superior, Wise., he was a resident of that city when he died. Brother Mack joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1970 and sailed in the engine de­ partment. His last ships were the George Gable (Kinsman) and the Iglehart (Huron Cement). He was an Army veteran. Interment was in Greenwood Cemtery, Superior. Sur­ viving are his mother, Christine of Superior, and a daughter, Dianne. V, 'ii •f- A Frank J. Presti, 49, succumbed to a heart attack Aug. 8 aboard the Transerie (Hudson Waterways). Born in Madison, Wise., he was a resident of Wilmington, Calif, at the time of his death. Brother Presti joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 and sail^ in the en­ gine department. He was a veteran of the USAF in World War II. Sur­ viving are his widow, Evelyn; two sons, Michael and Kevin; a daugh­ ter, Melody, all of Altamount, N.Y., and a brother Anthony of Jamesville. Wise. I SIU pensioner Joseph S. Preshong, 67, died July 30 in Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, Boston, Mass. A native of Nova Scotia, he was a resident of East Boston at the time of his death. Brother Preshong joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Boston and last sailed in the deck department on The Cabins (Texas City). Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Maiden, Mass. Sur­ viving are his mother, Josephine; a sister, Mary, both of East Boston, and a brother, John. SIU pensioner Alfred W. Plautz, 60, passed away from pneumonia Aug. 8 in St. Joseph Lloyd Hospi­ tal, Menominee, Mich. Born in Marinette, Wise., he was a resident of Menominee at the time of his death. Brother Plautz joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 and sailed as an AB. His last ships were Charles C. West (Reiss) and the /. L. Reiss. Interment was in River­ side Cemetery, Menominee. Surviv­ ing are his widow^ Mary and a son, John. Page 30 IBU pensioner Charles M, Magdzinski, 67, died of pneumonia .Aug. 6 in Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadel­ phia. He was a resident of Philadel­ phia when he passed away. Brother Magdzinski joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1962 and sailed in the engine department for Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1947 to 1967 and for N.Y. Ship Co. from 1942 to 1947. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pa. Surviving is his widow, Mary. Charles O. Lee, 61, succumbed to a heart attack on Sept. 6 in St. Luke's Hospital, Jacksonville, Fla. Bom in Sanford, Fla., he was a resident of Tampa, Fla. at the time of his death. Brother Lee joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Jackson­ ville and last sailed as a bosun on the Los Angeles (Sea-Land). Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Lake City, Fla. Surviv­ ing are two sons, Charles of Lake City and Payne and a brother-inlaw, Ira E. Southward of Sanford. , Mario A. Woods, 43, expired Aug. 26 in Tampa General Hospital from injuries received in an auto collision. A native of Hondouras, he was a resident of Tampa at the time of his death. Brother Woods joined the IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1973 and sailed in the engine de­ partment on the Sea Eagle (Allied Towing Co.) from 1957 to 1962. Interment was in the Garden of Memories, Hillsboro County, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Margaret; three sons, Mario, Jr., Stephen and Thomas; a daughter, Karolyn, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lancelot W. Woods. SIU pensioner Charles F. Murree, 75, died of cancer Aug. 13 in East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, La. A native of Boston, Mass., he was a resident of Metairie at the time of his death. Brother Murree joined the SiU in 1944 in the port of New Orleans and sailed in the engine department. He was a wounded veteran of the Army field artillery in World War I. Interment was in Lafayette Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving is his widow, Carrie. William T. Creek, 49, died of heart failure in Tampa General Hospital Dec. 11. Brother Creek was a native of Florida and a resi­ dent of Tampa at his death. He joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1970 sailing in the engine department last on the Seattle. In­ terment was in Myrtle Hill Memo­ rial Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving is^^ his sister, Mrs. Lillle M. Perkins of Tampa. Richard R. Dauhenhis, 21, passed away in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., Oct. 22. Brother Daubenbis was a native of White Plains, N.Y., and a resi­ dent of Dobbs Ferry when he died. He joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1972 sailing in the engine department last on the Sear| Land Mclean, He was a graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Burial was in St. Anastasias Cemetery, Harriman, N.Y. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald R. Daubenbis; two brothers; a sister, and an uncle, Bradford Bolke. SIU pensioner Herbert Allman, 76, died of a stroke in the Mobile, Ala. Infirmary Oct. 16. Brother Allman was a native of Mississippi and a resident of the Lynnwood Nursing Home, Mobile, at the time of his death. He joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing in the engine department until his retirement in 1967. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving Me two sisters, Mrs. Nel­ lie Supka of Houston and Evelyn; a halfsister, Mrs. Maud Gunter of Orange, Tex., and a niece, Mrs. Eunice M. Lambert of Mobile. Edward A. Barry, 45, passed away in the USPHS hospital in New Orleans Nov. 16. Brother Barry was born in Louisiana and was a resi­ dent of New Orleans at the time of his death. He joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sail­ ing in the steward department. Sur­ viving are his widow, Agnes of New Orleans and four daughters, Mrs. Edwina Lewis, Mrs. Beverley Dolfman. Gay and Elaine. SIU pensioner Leon S. Bekier, Sr., 59, succumbed to arteriosclero­ sis in the U.S. Veterans Hospital in Providence, R.I., Oct. 5. Brother Bekier was a native of Providence and was a resident of Johnston, R.I. at the time of his death. He joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing in the engine depart­ ment on the SS Adam B. Cornelius and the SS John T. Hutchinson of the American Steamship Co. of Buffalo, N.Y. He sailed from 1937 to 1968 and was a Navy veteran of World War II. Interment was in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston, R.I. Surviving are his widow, Lena; a daughter, Beverley and a sister, Mrs. Stasia Gellhieney, all of John­ ston. Joseph B. Block, 66, died of can­ cer in the USPHS hospital in Gal­ veston, Tex., Sept. 28. Brother Block was a native of Galveston and a resident there at the time of his death. He joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1958 sailing in the steward department. Burial was in Oleander Cemetery, Galveston. Surviving is his widow, Gytha. SIU pensioner David J. Burnett, 64, passed away from pneumonia in St. Mary's Hospital, Duluth, Minn., Oct. 20. Brother Burnett was born in Dululh and was a resident there at the time of his death. He joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing in the engine department for the AA Railroad Carferries from 1963-4. Burial was in Sunrise Cemetery, Duluth. Sur­ viving are his widow, Bcrnice and a son, Thomas. Peter C. Girvan, 44, was killed in a fall off a ship to a Baytown, Tex. dock Nov. 7. Born in Scotland, Brother Girvan was a resident of Fair Lawn, N.J., at his death. He joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1971 sailing in the deck de­ partment last on the Falcon Lady (Falcon Tankers) and the SenLand Afoundria. Cremation was in the Brookwood Funeral Home, Houston. Surviving is a brother, William Girvan of England. Seafarers Log �•i 1 j I j/,^.J.,. (Dtici^o CTribune Thursday, December 20, 1973 Louis Kohhmier The Seafarers' affair with Nixon WASHINGTON — President Nixon obviously is undeterred by what others think of his choice of personal and po­ litical friends. However, Nixon's last tango in Wash­ ington with labor leader. Paul Hall is causing more than whispers. It is gen­ erating a new wave of resentment among the Justice Department's Water­ gate-battered professionals. And it is complicating Watergate special prose­ cutor Leon Jaworski's investigation of Hall's union. Nixon and Hall seem as unlikely por. litical dancing partners as Archie JSunker and Ramsey Clark. HALL IS the rambunctious president of the Seafarers International Union, a rough outfit that has held its own in the tough, rivalry-torn, scandal-tinged com­ pany of other AFL-CIO maritime and longshoremen's unions. Hall's SIU in 1968 supported the Democratic Presidential ticket. In fact, the Seafarers' total 1968 political contri- Seafarers President PanI Hall buttons of $947,000 represented a very substantial increase and a very large kitty for a relatively small union. Hall's SIU in 1972 allegeidly contribut­ ed $100,000 to Nixon, and now is as close a friend as Nixon has i^ide the AFL-CIO. It is the trail from 1068 to now that angers Justice Department lawyers arid fascinates the Watergate prosecutor. Nixon, on moving into the White House in 1969, seems to have eyed Hall. tnent speitoingi one of Nixon^ inittatives involved vast new Marine sii^idi^. Ship sulxsldies rally are popular with various speci. interests nnd for maritime unions thei more, and Janu^ im IWO Merchant Sjart the Seafarers in particular. SIU members traditionally mannei unsubsidized ^ips, including tank^l Rival National Martime Union mem| bers manned the liners. Un der in 19^ for the first time for dies. The governm<mt itow is pum^| a hal^billton doUars anhUi^r^^ )^hi|l stfosidies and almost ail is going Also in 1970, the Justice Department indicted Hall and seven other Seafarers on charges of illegal 1968 contributions to the Democratic Presidential ticket and to Republican congressional candi­ dates. Then Atty. Gen. John Mitchell announced the indictment with consid­ erable fanfare as part of his effort to clean up political fund-raising. On May 25, 1972, Federal Judge Mark Constantino in Brooklyn granted the SIU motion for dismissal of the case, Constantino, a 1971 Nixon appointee, recently has he^n the center of other controversies. Over the very vigorous objections of Justice Department staff lawyers, Con­ stantino dismissed on the ground that the department purposely had delayed trial and "seriously prejudiced" Seafar­ ers' rights. Constantino's opinion even said that Hall, as "probably successor" to AFLCIO president George Meany, "has suf­ fered greatly from the notoriety sur­ rounding tills prosecution." DEPARTMENT LAWYERS remain "outraged" at Constantino. It now has been learned that in 1972 the profes-i sional staff wrote a long memo asking permission to appeal. The memo agreed that appeal presented a close legal question but concluded appeal was justified by Constantino's "gross abuse" of discretion. There was no appeal. Henry Petersen, in charge of the de­ partment's criminal division, raised no objections. Richard Kleindienst was at­ torney general at the time. When asked in a recent interview whether he or the White House stopped the appeal, Klein­ dienst said he has "no recollection whatsoever" of ever seeing the case. The Seafarers, with two reasons for gratitude, gave Nixon the alleged $100,000 last year. Last month. Hall was the only meinher of the AFL-CIO's 35memher executive council who voted against Meany's campaign to get Nixon impeached. And, as Meany's campaign rolled into high gear, Nixon accepted. Hall's invitation to address the Seafar­ ers' convention. ^ ^ ^> • „r.,/., The Chicago Tribune article by columnist Louis Kohhneier, reproduced on this page, is just one example of the type of obviously slanted journalism which attempts to undermine the SlU's genuine efforts to carry on effectively in the political arena in Washington, D.C. The article, which appeared in the Dec. 20th edition of the Tribune arranges the simple facts of the SIU's political activi­ ties and by use of innuendo and quoting out of context, twists these facts into a tangled web of alleged intrigue and illegal dealings. The SIU's foremost purpose in the political field is to secure for the membership of this Union more jobs, the best possible working conditions on the best possible ships, and strong, long-term job security for the future. And, by doing this, the SIU is securing for this nation a bigger, more modern, more competitive merchant marine, witli the ultimate goal of maldiig the U.S. fleet the most powerful afloat. There is nothing shady, or un-American about this. In addition, the SIU keeps copious records, as required by law, concerning all of the Union's political activities and trans­ actions. There is certainly nothing illegal about this. The SIU has fought many tough legislative battles in the past against overwhelming opposition—^and yet we have won many great victories—such as the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the salvage of the USPHS system, and the recent passage of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Bill. In winning these victories, we have acquired many good friends as well as making some enemies. And, in our many vital political battles still pending—such as the OU Imports Quota Bill—and those which will continu­ ally arise in the future, we will consistently meet our enemies head on. However, the SIU, staunchly backed by the continued con­ tributions of our membership to SPAD, along with hard work­ ing, dedicated people and the convictions of our rights, will continue to outfight the opposition on all fronts. It should be no surprise, though, to SIU members that the Union will continue to be barraged with the type of muckrak­ ing article reproduced on this page. Yet, the SIU which is accustomed to these kinds of attacks (see back page) has sufficiently insulated and protected itself to withstand all assaults. Furthermore, we feel the following points are particularly important: * As citizens, SIU members have a right and a responsi­ bility to engage in political activities on their own behalf. * The SIU does not carry on its fight in the newspapers— it carries on its activities at the point of production. * The SIU is being attacked for getting ships, which trans­ late into jobs and job security for its membership. * So long as the SIU continues to be successful the attacks can be expected to continue against us. * We are going to continue to pursue a better life for our­ selves as seamen and are not concerned with the pressures and attacks against us. * We are going to continue to exercise our democratic American right to participate in our nation's legislative proc­ ess. * We are going to step up our political activities and * We are going to support SPAD. Page 31 1 �•PWP wm vJa.v.^s-T i" LOG SEAFARERS January 1974 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION* ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT *AFL-CIO SrU's Political Activity Records Subpoenaed In the most recent, of what has now been a continuing six year series of at­ tacks on the SlU's political activities by certain elements of the press, fed­ eral government and anti-labor move­ ments, Leon Jaworski, special prose­ cutor for the Watergate Special Prosecution Force, recently subpoe­ naed the records of SPAD, the Union's political committee. This latest attack on the SIU comes in the wake of a bombardment of antiSIU press articles which flooded the nation's newspapers and magazines shortly after the appearance of Presi­ dent Nixon at the SIU's 16th Biennial Convention late last November. (See Page 31 of this LOG.) Indeed, the SIU first learned about this newest investigation in the same news articles which were decrying the Union's political activities and charac­ terizing them as secretive and im­ proper, notwithstanding that SPAD political activities have always been fully disclosed and publicly reported and filed with appropriate Government authorities in compliance with legal re­ quirements. The same cannot be said for some of these very same anti-labor critics. This latest attack to chill, frustrate and preclude the exercise of funda­ mental political rights by SIU mem­ bers through their SPAD political com­ mittee, is but a further demonstration of the need for our political activism. American seamen, no less than any American citizen, enjoy the basic dem­ ocratic right to fully participate in our political process so that government and those elected to administer our af­ fairs, are fully aware of our political, economic and social needs and aspira­ tions. That is what democracy is all about. And those who would frustrate such activities, constitute a serious threat to our democratic process. Our vigil—like our brothers before us—to protect seamen's rights, has been costly and difficult—for the oppo­ sition has always been the powerful, the strong, and influential with un­ limited access to the media, and in many instances to government. And, as in the past, once again we shall probably be required to defend our­ selves against those who would do vio­ lence to our fundamental rights and their exercise. The past may be a pro­ logue as to what may unfold. Looking back to the July 1969 spe­ cial four page supplement in the LOG entitled "Politics is Porkchops", the Union reprinted many articles from the Wall Street Journal—traditionally anti-union and the voice of big busi­ ness interests—analyzing the SIU's political activities. The anti-SIU articles, as part of a two-year campaign by the Wall Street Journal against the Union, included many misrepresentations of fact as well as biased innuendos as to the le­ gality of the Union's political practices. Again, in June 1970, the LOG ran a similar supplement, this time incor­ porating articles from not only the Wall Street Journal, but from news­ papers around the country. These articles, obviously as part of a campaign to preclude SIU members from collectively exercising their poli­ tical rights, referred to the SIU as a "special interest group" and began calling the Union's political activities flatly "illegal".. ."more than a little il­ legal" and "flagrant violations of the law". The opposition realized a temporary measure of success—for as a direct re­ sult of their studied and vicious cam­ paign, utilizing unlimited resources, the United States Justice Department in 1968 initiated an investigation which continued into 1970. Many of our members are fully aware of the tactics employed by the federal authorities in that investigation since SIU members were, in part, the objects of highly unusual, improper and high-handed conduct. Our history books reflect examples of improper investigatory conduct by government. They are blots upon our democratic process, which we as a free people, endowed with fundamental personal constitutional rights, would if we could, erase whether they be the unlawful and high-handed Palmer raids during prohibition or the im­ proper actions taken by government during labor's fight for recognition, dienitv, economic and social justice in about SIU headquarters and there in­ discriminately stopped persons about to enter Union property, interrogated them upon the streets and when ascer­ taining they were SIU members, would then write out and serve them with subpoenas, again for immediate grand jury appearances. Such high-handed conduct, notwithstanding strong pro­ tests, continued to the eve of an in­ dictment handed up in June 1970. As a culmination of such conduct, a 17count indictment against the SIU and seven of its executive board members, was handed up charging them with il­ legal political practices. Twenty-three months later in May 1972, after a complicated court battle, a United States District Court in New York dismissed all 17 charges against the SIU and its executive board mem­ bers because the Justice Department had failed to produce a case and "had ignored repeated court orders to spec­ ify its charges against the Union". As important as our own victory over the concerted efforts of the press and certain Government and anti- SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION B 10001 Date. Contrlbulot's Name Address S.S. No. ,, SPAD is a separate figregiiia tun^V' tts jiroceMs are iised to further oujects and purposes including, but not limited to turtbenng thepolitical, social and economic tnltfreVts of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering; of the American fvlerchant Mating with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of fctrce. job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, pr as a condition of membershi|>"in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD) or of employment. If a contribution,, is made by reason of the attove improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD at the above apdress, certified mail wittirri.thirty days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate actioft ind rjpfund, if mvoiuntaryjiSppport SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and socia.'. tnterestv..,;.^.merican trad^jJt»A'ion c^ttBjeP'' Seafarer seamen. (A copy of our report Lied with the appropnajitje^rTSuperviSory offft'iE^r is (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Docurnenis, fcJ/S Government Pnntmq Office. Wasnmqton, D.C. 20402.) cM $2000^ Signature of Solicitor Port I the mines, factories, railroads and ships of our nation. We believe that the government's investigatory conduct against our Union and its members in 1968-1970, fairly stated, would probably fit into the mold of the condemned investiga­ tory conduct of our nation's past. As so many of our members unfor­ tunately know and experienced, the federal authorities in 1969 and 1970, without notice or warning, boarded ships coming off long foreign voyages, checked the ship's articles and then armed with blank pads of grand jury subpoenas, proceeded to write and serve subpoenas upon the crew mem­ bers for immediate appearances before a grand jury and threatened with con­ tempt proceedings those seamen who first desired to see their families. Additionally, seamen were herded from vessels like cattle into waiting federal buses in early morning hours and transported to other grand juries. SIU attorney efforts to afford them the constitutional right of counsel were in­ terfered with and discouraged. Fur­ thermore, federal investigators and at­ torneys stationed themselves in autos labor forces to deny our political rights, the SIU reaffirmed and strengthened^^ the rights of all unions in the United States labor movement and associations of American citizens to engage in political activities for their members benefit and their organiza­ tion. Why then this new onslaught against the SIU by these groups? The SIU has always had to fight against seemingly stronger odds to achieve what we have accomplished. Perhaps it is because of the nature of interests which oppose the realization of our legitimate desires. Perhaps it is because American seamen who travel the world and are exposed to foreign governments, appreciate and under­ stand more than the average citizen the importance of our form of gov­ ernment and the need to fully partici­ pate and assure its continuance for themselves and those who come after us. And perhaps it is because the "powers who are", are suddenly con­ cerned that we have demonstrated we too can participate and therefore de­ cided to bring us to a screeching halt. The SIU members through their participation in SPAD, fully recognize the importance of political activity and notwithstanding past harrassment and retribution, their Union and officers stand fast in their resolve that they are equal American citizens, with equal rights and opportunities, irrespective of station in life, wealth or social background. We intend to continue our lawful right to fully'participate in the entire democratic process and to supply the financial and other lawful tools to realize this objective. Our recent efforts conclusively dem­ onstrate the importance of this objec­ tive as witness our successful fight, both legislatively and in the courts against certain government and other interests to save the USPHS system so necessary to our health and physical treatment; our efforts concerning the Trans-Alaska pipeline, representing the culmination of a five-year fight to provide employment opportunities for our members' economic welfare; and our success against economic and other interests including some govern­ mental interests to render asunder pro­ visions of the Jones Act in order to deprive American seamen of employ­ ment in "our coastwise and inland water shipping. These are merely some of our recent efforts. However, we still have many tough battles ahead of us which are vitally important to the very future of our livelihoods—and our opposition is strong, multiple, varied and equipped with unlimited resources. We are presently engaged in one of the most important legislative fights in our history—for the Oil Imports Quota Bill, which, if passed, would mean greater employment opportuni­ ties for our members and greater eco­ nomic and military security for our nation, particularly in light of the pres­ ent energy crisis. And, we must always be on the alert for attacks against the Jones Act and other long-established beneficial laws, by the huge oil lobbies and other special interest groups, including those in government. Political activity is a continuing challenge and more so in the present rapid changing climate—for if we de­ fault, our existence is doomed with the foreign-flag seamen picking up our livelihood, a result publicly opted for by certain business and State Dejiartment governmental interests. We will meet our challenges headon—and we will meet them in the poli­ tical arena. We shall continue to work for and support those whose concern and outlook is compatible with our in­ terests as American seamen and con­ versely we shall oppose those who are adverse. This is the American system, participation in the democratic prac­ tices. The SIU will not be intimidated or forced out of participation in the political processes. It is our right and our responsibility to remain active in the political field —and our members will continue to exercise their rights as citizens by par­ ticipating in and through SPAD for the betterment of our members and our organization's legitimate interests. This is our obligation—it is our right. We shall not be intimidated against meeting this duty or in ekercising this prerogative. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU GIRDS FOR OIL BILL BATTLE; HOUS EHEARINGS DUE SIU FIGHTS MSC PLAN TO INVADE PRIVATE SHIPPING DON'T BE FOOLED SIU URGES DEFEAT OF CAMPAIGN TO OPEN U.S. WATERS TO FOREIGN FLAGS HOW'S IT SHAPING UP? SIU-CONTRACTED TT BROOKLYN BEGINS MAIDEN VOYAGE RECERTIFIED BOSUN ARMADA HEADS BROOKLYN DECK CREW LARGEST TANKER BUILT IN U.S.A. MANY MONTHS OF FINE EATING FOR CREW OF TT BROOKLYN SIU REPRESENTATIVES VISITS PHS HOSPITAL AT CHRISTMAS NEW SPAD CERTIFICATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE INCREASED DUES, INITIATION FEE BECAME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1 SEA-LAND RESOURCE COMPLETES HER MAIDEN VOYAGE IBU RESTRUCTURES UNION; FOUR REGIONS NOW ONE UIW GETS NEW CONSTITUTION AT QUADRENNIAL CONVENTION WARRIOR CREW PRESENTED '72 ANNUAL SAFETY AWARD 17 SEAFARERS EARN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS THROUGH HLSS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO ALL SIU, IBU MEMBERS NMC WORKING TOGETHER FOR COMMON INTERESTS TOWBOAT OPERATOR COURSE DEVELOPED AT PINEY POINT IBU DIRECTOR APPOINTED TO COAST GUARD COMMITTEE SEVEN MORE SEAFARERS ACHIEVE FULL BOOKS "A" SENIORITY PROGRAM IS EXPANDED BY SIU 1973 - ANOTHER LOOK SLANTED STORY UNDERMINES SIU'S POLITICAL ACTIVITIES SIU'S POLITICAL ACTIVITY RECORDS SUBPOENAED Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 1 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/570acc3a00896649c7dc1c5e3188b30c.PDF 9ca1fd3c272e1b0c478280f664fdde32 PDF Text Text LNGC 'ly US. Flag �Hearings Resume Use of U.S. Ships For Oil Imports Vital To Nation WASHINGTON — Confess was urged to adopt legislation which would require that a percentage of American oil imports he carried on U.S.-flag tankers. The U.S.-flag tanker requirement legislation was urged by Herbert Brand, President of the Transportation Insti­ tute, a maritime research organization, before a House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee as hearings re­ sumed Feb. 5 on H.R. 8193 that calls for 20 percent of the nation's oil imports to be carried on American-flag vessels. The percentage would go to 25 in 1975 and to 30 in 1977. In calling for the legislation, the Transportation Institute's spokesman said that passage of the bill would pro­ vide jobs for American seafaring and shipbuilding workers, improve the country's balance of payments posi­ tion, strengthen the national security and enable the U.S. government to initiate a "much-needed" oil transpor­ tation cost monitoring system. Attacks Oil Ccmpanles Brand sharply attacked the big oil companies which, he said, are the major opponents of the legislation and which operate large fleets of foreign-flag tankers. He accused the major oil companies of "shrouding their operations in sec­ recy. Most relevant to this Committee's hearings is that nobody knows what the industry transportation costs are. We are at the oil companies' mercy, forced to pay the price of whatever they wish to charge." "H.R. 8193 would remove this dan­ ger with respect to transportation and may even prove to cost Americans less than what they are now paying," Brand said. He told the Committee that use of American-flag tankers would afford consumer protection because all the information relevant to the cost of shipping on U.S.-flag bottoms is avail­ able to the government. Brand stressed that the U.S. govern­ ment, through the Maritime Adminis­ tration, is able to determine if the rates being charged for the transportation of oil are fair and reasonable. Brand slapped the oil companies for supporting the "fake theory" that American-owned foreign-flag tankers are "effectively" controlled and avail­ able in emergency situations, and re­ buked the oil companies for having withheld oil from U.S. military forces in Europe during the Mideast military alert last October on the orders of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. Noting that "if we can't depend on the major international oil companies to show more national allegiance . ..", Brand stated, "how can we allow them to maintain complete and absolute control over our tanker transportation agencies?" He said the oil companies' "allegiance- to this country stops at the border." Brand said that the U.S. would also gain from the legislation because it will initiate a "much-needed transpor­ tation cost monitoring system." A Most Critical Time He said that the Merchant Marine Committee hearings came at a most critical time in our nation's history. The "oil embargo and other develop­ ments," Brand said, have put into "clear focus" the extreme importance of enacting legislation such as H.R. 8193. He pointed out that America faces danger in her position of dual depend­ the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: PaulHaU ;• I ency, not only on other nations for oil, but also on foreign ships to trans­ port that oil to her shores. "Under the conditions existing in the world today, it is clear that it is not in our national interest to formulate policies which perpetuate this dual de­ pendency situation," Brand stated. He added that Congress must move ahead in terms of America's national interest and that the "principal obligation of our government is to promote the wellbeing of our nation and its people." Rejects Reprisal Argument The industry spokesman told the Committee that he vigorously rejected the argument of reprisals and retalia­ tion by other nations if the U.S. were to adopt the requirement that her ves­ sels carry 20 percent of her oil imports. He said that "this country finds itself in a position where we must pay more attention to protecting and strengthen­ ing ourselves." Adding that "other nations of the world are not inhibited by feelings of guilt in setting up requirements for the use of their own flag ships," Brand cited the list of nations which have adopted cargo preference requirements for their own vessels. Brand called the Committee's atten­ tion to the "neutral" stand on the legis­ lation taken last year by the American Institute of Merchant Shipping, a manContinued on Page 9 MTD, AFL-CIO Meetings Being Held This Month Tira lEhseciitive of the Maritiine Trades Depariment, and Ibe Executive Colmci] of the AFL-CIO will hold their mid-winter meetings this month at the Americana Hotel in Bal Harbour, Fla. Hie Executive Board of the MTD, which will meet Feb. 14-15, is ex­ pected to consider a wide-range of subjects affecting its 44 unimis and eight million members. The eneigy crisis, the oil imports biO, the construction of deepwater ports, pension legislation and the dissolution of tte House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, both of which are pending in the U.S. Congress are just some of the Issues the Executive Board will take up. The AFL-CIO Executive Council will meet starting Feb. 18, and con­ clude no later than Feb. 26. A variety of issues of great concern to the entire American labor movement will be discussed by the Council. SIU Pn^dent Paul Hall, who is also prendent of the MTD, is an AFL| is CIO vice president and a member of its Executive Council. i i Leadership for Continued Progress rpHE SIU SHIPS' COMMITTEES X are providing leadership aboard our contracted vessels to encourage our membership at sea to participate more directly in the affairs and programs of our Union. We have said many times that if we can understand our problems we can deal effectively to resolve them. The Ships' Committees through their initiative in leading discussions at the weekly meet­ ings aboard ship on the many issues and problems that face our Union and our industry can do much to provide our membership throughout the world with a better understanding of both our prob­ lems and our goals. Our membership—whether ashore or at sea—^has always been encouraged to express their views and ideas on the pro­ grams and issues which affect the strength of our Union, the continued expansion of our industry, and the job security of all our members. The Ships' Committees, besides en­ couraging membership participation at sea in the developing programs of our Union, also play an important role as the link between the SIU at sea and the SIU ashore. All members of the Ships' Committees have important roles and they should take their responsibilities seriously. The bosun, as ship's chairman, has a particu­ larly vital responsibility in asserting leadership. He must assure that the meet­ ings aboard ship give the crew a better understanding of our problems through discussion of our programs to provide more ships, more cargo and better job security. Our Bosuns Recertification Program is giving our ships' chairmen the insight and understanding of our Union and in­ dustry and is equipping them with the background and information to lead meaningful discussions in the meetings at sea. The other members of the Ship's Com­ mittee have an equal responsibility to encourage participation at the meetings by all of the unlicensed crewmembers aboard their ships, and to make them­ selves aware of the problems that con­ front us so that they too can discuss these problems with understanding. We are now developing educational programs for stewards and electricians similar to the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram so that these key members who act as ship's secretary-reporter and educa­ tional director will have the opportunity to learn more about our Union and the maritime industry. A better understand­ ing and a broader knowledge of these areas will help them function more effec­ tively as members of the Ship's Commit­ tee. Our Seniority Upgraders, who have had the benefit of participating in an edu­ cational program which has given them a deeper understanding of the many problems we face, are encouraged to seek election as delegates in their departments and to actively participate in shipboard meetings. Again, what we are talking about is education to understand our problems so that we can face them intelligently and work together to solve them. It has been our unity, participation, and understand­ ing which has enabled us to weather the storms of our earlier years and to build the strength and job security we have today. Our Ships' Committees are playing an essential role in encouraging the closer unity, better participation, and deeper understanding which will insure the fu­ ture of our Union and our industry. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. XXXVI, No. 2. February 1974. ^ Page 2 Seafarers Log �Under Contract to SlU LNG Carrier Kentown- First to Fly the US, Flag This April, Seafarers will crew up the SlU-contracted liquid natural gas car­ rier Kentown in Tulon, France — mak­ ing it the first time that SIU members will be manning one of these high technology vessels. The Kentown is the first of two SIUcontracted LNG's being built in France to be operated by Interstate Bulk, a subsidiary of the Interstate Oil Co. They will also be the first LNG's to operate under the American flag. Due to the rapidly increasing world­ wide need for new liquid natural and petroleum gas carriers, ships like the Kentown will be playing a very im­ portant role in the years ahead. The United States alone, which year­ ly comprises 60 percent of the world's natural gas market — almost all of which are imports — will need an esti­ mated 30 to 90 new LNG/LPG car­ riers by the mid 1980's to meet the nation's increasing demand. Presently, U.S.-flag operators have contracts out for 13 LNG's and accord­ ing to Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell, orders for an additional 20 LNG's will be placed within the next five years alone. With continued hard work on the part of the SIU's dedicated organizing apparatus these new ships will trans­ late into hundreds of additional jobs for Seafarers in the near future. To provide the SIU crewmembers who will be manning these ships with the technical knowledge necessary to operate the vessels at maximum safety and efficiency levels, the vocational staff at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point has developed a comprehensive LNG/LPG course of study. The course will be four weeks in length and upon completion graduates will receive a certificate qualifying them to sail on any LNG vessel. The first course begins Feb. 19 with two additional courses scheduled for March 25 and May 6. The course will include an introduc­ tion into the chemical properties of liquified natural gas and liquified petro­ leum gases as well as detailed studies on the new type cargo tanks and pumps, loading and unloading procedures and tank cleaning. The course will also include an im­ portant section on the new LNG ship­ board firefighting equipment and fire emergency procedures. '.r 1J '• .V. — The above is an artist's rendition of one type of liquidlTaturai The 630-foot long Kentown is capa­ propeller, will be powered by a 23,000 ble of transporting 35,500 cubic meters hp steam turbine engine, with steam of liquid natural gas and petroleum supplied by two boilers. gases, such as butane, propane, buta­ Crew accommodations feature pri­ diene, ethylene, propylene and meth­ vate air conditioned foc'sles located in ane. the ship's aft deckhouse. The Kentown will join less than a The liquified gases are carried in five score of LNG/LPG vessels presently leak-proof insulated cargo tanks at a plying worldwide shipping lanes. temperature of minus 265 degrees Studies into the relatively new art of Fahrenheit. liquified natural gas carriage was initi­ The ship can be fully unloaded in 10 ated only 22 years ago by a U.S. oil hours with the use of two submerged company. pumps in'each cargo tank. The firm experimented with the use All loading and discharge operations of LNG barges but prohibitive eco­ will be by remote control from a Cargo nomic costs torpedoed the project. Handling Control Room from which Five years later, studies were reinnecessary pressure levels for pumps and stituted by the United Kingdom but it valves are maintained. was not until 1963 that a practical However, before any loading takes competitive LNG ship was completed place the tanks and cargo piping must and put into service. be purged with inert gases to rid the Today, triggered by the worldwide cargo spaces of oxygen. This is accom­ energy shortage and the ever increasing plished by vaporizing liquid nitrogen demand for clean burning fuel, 11 na­ or by burning fuel injthe ship's inert gas tions are either building or planning generator. This important procedure construction of LNG tankers. eliminates all chances of a potentially These are the U.S., Japan, France, explosive mixture of the gases accumu­ Algeria, Norway, the Soviet Union, lating in the tanks. Spain, West Germany, England, The Kentown, equipped with a single Sweden and Italy. gas earn Natural gas is a by-product of petro­ leum drilling operations, and is used as fuel in homes and in many industrial chemical syntheses. In addition, the heavy petroleum gas, butadiene, is used in synthetic rubber production. In many cases, even today, when no economically feasible means of trans­ portation exists at a petroleum drilling site, the natural gas is . burned imme­ diately as a means of disposal. The U.S. imports natural gas to our East and Gulf Coasts from Algeria, Libya, Trinidad, Nigeria, Venezuela, Iran and the USSR. The U.S. West Coast receives natural gas imports from Australia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia and East Africa. The West Coast also gets domestic natural gas from Alaska. The U.S. shipbuilding industry is al­ ready benefiting from the need of LNG tankers, and in the future, American yards may get foreign orders due to the U.S. supremercy in refrigeration tech­ nology. SIU Fights Plan To Abolish Merchant Marine Body WASHINGTON—A plan to aboUsh the vital House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee is being strongly opposed by the SIU. A preliminary report by the Select Committee on Committees of the House of Representatives calls for a restruc­ turing of the various Committees of the legislative body. The Select Committees's plan would wipe out the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee and spread its many functions and areas of jurisdiction among seven other Committees. In the SlU's view, this would have a devastating impact on the maritime in­ dustry and could seriously jeopardize the revitalization of American shipping just as the maritime program is showing Page 3 signs of successful implementation. Under the proposal being consid­ ered, there would be no Merchant Mar­ ine and Fisheries Committee, as such. The Committees which would deal with merchant marine and other maritimerelated matters such as environmental policy, offshore ports, fisheries, and Coast Guard, would be committees on Public Works and Transportation, Ag­ ricultural and Natural Resources, En­ ergy and Environment, Foreign Affairs, and Science and Technology. In informing the Committee of the Union's position, SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall said that "dissolv­ ing this Committee and spreading its various areas of responsibility over a number of House Commit­ tees will be extremely harmful.. .** Hall told Members of Congress that fragmenting and dispersing the present jurisdiction of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee would "destroy the effective interrelationship between the various Subcommittees of the House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee." Hall also said that the plan would "hinder efforts to achieve a national ocean policy for the United States." Through the years. Hall noted, the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee has "taken a leading role in the development of a strong U.S. mer­ chant marine," and has been "deeply concerned with the need to develop a balanced approach to the environ­ ment." In the Union's view, the SIU President noted, scattering the jur­ isdiction of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee would not only work against, but could also reverse, the strides that have been made to regain U.S. maritime prominence, and to strengthen the nation's security and economy. In the effort to preserve the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee as it is presently constituted, the SIU is working with all segments of the maritime industry—labor and man­ agement—and the nation's environ­ mental and conservation groups whose areas of interest and concern also come under ihe jurisdiction of the present House Committee. Seafarers Log 'S' I w\ I "1^ �12 Bosuns, 5 Upgraders Graduate at Meeting Seafarer Perry Greenwood said it for the 12 veteran bosuns who had just completed the Bosuns Recertification Program when he spoke during gradu­ ation ceremonies at the headquarters membership meeting Feb. 4. He stated: "I don't know of any union that gives its members the kind of opportunity we have had to learn everything we wanted to know about our Union and our in­ dustry. Everyone, both in Piney Point and at headquarters, went out of their way to show us everything, and make certain that all of our questions were answered." And Seafarer Fred Cooper also summed it up by saying: "I've learned more about our Union through this program than I would ever have been able to learn in any other way. I only wish every member could have this opportunity." The 12 graduating recertified bosuns were Edgar Anderson, New York; El­ mer Barnhill, Houston; Vernon Bryant, Tampa; Fred Cooper, Mobile; Charles D'Amico, Houston; Perry Greenwood, Seattle; Karl Hellman, Seattle; Ray­ mond Lavoine, Baltimore; Donald Pressly, New York; Albert Oromaner, San Francisco; Frank Teti, New York, and George Libby, New Orleans. (Brother Libby passed away Feb. 6 in Norfolk following a heart attack. See page 6.) Also graduating at the Feb. 4 meeting were five more Seafarers who received their full books after completing the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. They were Timothy Burke, William Davis and Thomas Vain, all in the deck department; David Gower, engine de­ partment, and Joseph Kundrat, steward department. In congratulating both the recertified bosuns and new full book members, SIU Vice President Frank Drozak said that "the strength and future of our Union and the health of our industry depends on these and our other training and upgrading programs." He urged all 11 k Bosuns who were graduating later In the day met with SIU President Paul Hall and Vice President Frank Drozak Feb. 4 to discuss the program and make recommendations for further improvements. Standing from left are Vernon Bryant, Elmer Barnhill, Fred Cooper, Frank Teti, Al Oromaner, George Libby, Karl Hellman, Charles D'Amico and Raymond Lavoine. Seated from left are Perry Greenwood, Vice President Drozak, President Hall, "Tiny" Anderson and Donald Pressly. Brother George Libby passed away only two days after this photo was taken. Seafarers to take advantage of the train­ ing and upgrading programs available to them. SIU President Paul Hall stressed the importance of the Union's training and upgrading programs as being the key Fifteen bosuns elected a three-man committee to select 12 Seafarers for the March class of the Bosuns Recertification Program. The election took place following the membership meeting in New York Feb. 4. to the future of the Union and the mari­ time industry. He said: "We are facing many problems that will have to be tackled in the weeks and months ahead. But if we can understand our problems, together we can solve them. The Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram, the Seniority Upgrading Program, our training at Piney. Point and our Ships' Committees are meeting this need to understand and face up to our prob­ lems." The Bosuns Selection Committee, elected this month at the general member­ ship meeting at headquarters, examines the qualifications of bosuns who have applied for the Bosuns Recertification Program. From left are Bosuns Donate Giangiordano, who completed the program in December, Jose Gon­ zalez and John Sweeney. Bosuns Committee Selects 72 More for March Class I A three-man bosuns committee, ele­ cted at a special meeting following the general membership meeting at head­ quarters Feb. 4, selected 12 more bo­ suns and 12 alternates for the March class of the Bosuns Recertification Program. Elected to make the selections for the March class were Donato Giangior­ dano, Jose Gonzalez and John Sweeney. Nominated to attend the next class Page 4 are Floyd Sellx, San Francisco; Reldns Lambert, New Orleans; Lester Smith, Norfolk; John Eddins, Baltimore; An­ drew Honey, Norfolk; Allan Whltmer, New York; Lancelot Rodiigues, Puerto Rico; Frederick Goose, San Francisco; Ernest Bryan, Houston; Arthur McGlnnls, New Orleans; William O'Con­ nor, Seattle, and Ramon Ferrera, New Orleans. Selected as alternates if any of the nominees cannot attend the program are Pete Drews, New York; Ray Todd, New Orleans; Barney Swearingen, Jacksonville; Harold Weaver, Houston; Bobby Gillain, Jacksonville; John Cisiecki, San Francisco; Roberto Zaragoza. New York; Ronald Burton, Nor­ folk; Kasimir Puchalski, New York; Manuel Landron, Puerto Rico; Jimmie Gamer, Mobile, Christian Christensen, San Francisco. A bosuns selection committee is elected following each monthly mem­ bership meeting in New York by all bosuns attending that meeting. To date a total of 58 bosuns have completed the Recertification Program, and currently 12 are in the first phase of the program in Piney Point while 12 more are com­ pleting their training at Headquarters. Seafarers Log �I As Two Committees Study Bills SlU Supports Fair Pension Law Two committees of the House of Representatives, the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor*Committee, are preparing "final drafts" of bills to regulate pension plans. The bills are designed to provide min­ imum standards for vesting and funding as well as prescribing standards for re­ porting procedures-and other adminis­ trative details. The SIU has long been in favor of legislation designed to protect workers aaginst inadequately funded and poorly administered pension plans. SIU rep­ resentatives have been working closely with committee Congressmen and staffs to ensure that pension legislation does not result in penalizing plans, siich as the SIU's, which are based on sound ad­ ministration and financing and which provide decent and well protected bene­ fits. If such legislation requires unwork­ able, complicated, unnecessary admin­ istrative procedures and unreasonable cost increases, the result will be weaken­ ing of presently secure pension plans. Every cost increase must result in low­ ering present or future benefits. It has also been necessary to insure that legislated standards are flexible enough to meet the needs of the wide variety of unions and industries whose members and worker^are now covered by pension plans. To accomplish this, SIU representa­ tives have been working closely with AFL-CIO pension experts and with a group of unions whose members, like SIU members, are covered by plans which involve many employers. These multi-employer plans are typical in the building trades, garment industry, re­ tail trades and others, in addition to maritime. Multi-employer plans must be treated differently, in many aspects of pension legislation, from plans such as those in most factories where only one employer is involved. The work of the SIU and these other unions have resulted in making certain that any legislation passed in the House will be superior to last year's hastily passed Senate pension bill. The SIU objected to a number of points which might be damaging to its members. SIU representatives therefore made sure that these problems were solved in order to insure that the SIU 1974 Outlook Is Bright U.S. Shipyards Hit a Peacetime Peak Last Year A boost by the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and the energy crisis brought U.S. shipbuilding to a record peacetime high in 1973 and the mini-boom is ex­ pected to continue this year. Much of the industry's resurgence last year stemmed from the 1970 Act which for the first time provided finan­ cial assistance to build tankers and bulk carriers. (It was contributions to SPAD that helped the SIU fight for passage of this Act in Congress.) In 1973 American shipbuilders were snowed under by a deluge of orders for new ships. Behind the soaring demand is the need for new-type vessels to carry crude oil and natural gas in the battle to beat the energy crunch. Other key de­ mand factors are the knowhow edge U.S. shipbuilders have in constructing these new ships and the closing of the cost gap between American and foreign yards. As of Aug. 1, 1973, there were 95 merchant ships totaling 5,704,271 dwt worth $2.9 billion on order or under construction in U.S. shipyards. Of these, 52 ships resulted primarily from the stimulus of the 1970 Act. The 1970 maritime Act was respon­ sible in large part for the revival of. shipbuilding in Brooklyn, N.Y. by the Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. at the former U.S. Navy Yard there. Seatrain's first 225,000 dwt super­ tanker TT Brooklyn, is on her maiden voyage to the Persian Gulf. The largest Reunion Since 1918! The crew of the U.S.S. Mount Ver­ non, a U.S. Army transport which sailed in World War II, have held their reunion in Boston, Mass., every year since 1918! February 1974 ship built in this country, she carries 1.5-million barrels of oil—enough to keep all New York City dwellers warm for a week. Currently being built at the yard are the Brooklyn's sisterships, the TT Williamsburg and the TT Stuyvesant—all at a cost of $171.9 million. This year, the effects of the war in the Mideast and the Arab embargo on oil to the U.S. are being weighed. Many in the shipbuilding industry believe that their future here lies in the building of much-needed, huge tankers to bring in more oil and gas from Alaska and else­ where for America's energy require­ ments. A substantial expansion of tanker building capacity in the United States is anticipated. It is forecasted that Ameri­ can shipyards each year, will eventually be able to produce eight to 10 Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) vessels and six or seven Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) in excess of 200,000 dwt. A spur to tanker construction is the strong chance that Congress will soon pass a law requiring that 20 percent of American oil imports be carried on U.S.-flagships. (See story in this issue of the LOG.) As an example, the SIU- contracted Ogden Marine Corp. operates a fleet of 25 merchant vessels exceeding onemillion dwt. By 1977 this fleet will more than double,at which time about 70 percent of its capacity will be en­ gaged in the carriage of energy prod­ ucts. For 1974 the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 authorizes the building of four ordinary tankers, four VLCCs and four LNGs. From this, shipbuilders see the 1973 impetus carrying over into this year with greater accomplishments for the indus­ try. plan—which is so well managed would not be harmed. The soufissess of the SIU pension plan has once again been proven. The SIU plan meets all proposed require­ ments for funding and other financial considerations. It is likely, however, that some changes in the SIU plan will have to be made in order to meet admin­ istrative procedures that will be re­ quired when the Act is finally passed. Raymond J. Herold Raymond Herold,Dead at 55 Raymond J. Herold, a member of the SlU-afl&liated IBU since its inception and an official of the Union since 1961, passed away Jan. 4 of a heart attack at his home in Baltimore, Md. He was 55. Brother Herold had served as Assist­ ant Regional Director of the IBU since 1961. At the IBU's fourth Quadrennial Convention last November, he was imanimously elected by the Convention to the newly formed post of Assistant Gulf Coast Area Director. Brother Herold's death is a great loss to the Union and to the entire maritime towing industry. He first entered the industry in 1942 and sailed as a deckhand for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. for 14 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary; four sons, Raymond, Jr., Robert, Ralph and Russell, all of Baltimore; two daughters, Mrs. Linda Prevas and Connie Herold, and eight grandchildren. 1' 1 ' Biackweil-Conserve Energy Robert J. Blackwell, Assistant Sec­ retary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, has written a letter to SIU Presdent Paul Hall asking the entire mari­ time industry "to implement and ini­ tiate energy conservation measures" during the current energy crisis. Stating that the "maritime industry has a large stake in the outcome of our energy conservation program," Blackwell stressed the need for cooperation between maritime labor and manage­ ment. "Management in all sectors of the maritime industry have already insti­ tuted fuel conservation programs," Blackwell said. However, "the success of these efforts will in large measure be determined by their workforces." In order to compensate for the en­ ergy shortages during the current crisis Blackwell said the industry must "insti­ tute stringent conservation measures." In asking maritime labor to do its part, Blackwell pointed out that shipping, shipbuilding and port operations re­ quire extensive uses of energy. He stated that "the level of these opera­ tions will be determined by how well and efficiently they utilize available fuel supplies." In his communication, Blackwell stated the need for the same coopera­ tion between labor-management to conserve energy that has brought about the "resurgence of the American mer­ chant marine under the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970." The cooperation of all SIU members in this effort, said Blackwell, will mean that the operations of the maritime in­ dustry will not be disrupted during the current crisis. Seamar Ship's Committee The ship's committee on the Seamar (Calmer) gathered below deck Feb. 11. for a sign-on in the port of Baltimore. They are from left A. Azez, steward dele­ gate; R. Kelly, deck delegate; W. Wells, engine delegate, B. Browning, chair­ man. Page 5 :.i! •4 �'ij; f.;- ^ - .' J- '/! I '' -; :i, ;i M( /I »"»^' « W "' ®f »»»® R«r^^« ««. ^ "W »^8 ftaintog faiS?* ^ '^in?MU„^^"*^« tare ST®^ '» Committee to ' '. . .^""/oref a" ^-..f»n^ ^ '"ta anl li ^1™®" ''«>''8oartere J?W«e« tte /»/• the past 25 yeals t ^ bosun f r- S'ockholm, Swede f "^" """ "h^m /TO«f ,v, i ""'^ ri »„„, "':'e Kara. Heti 'V' ^'"h. • yoi-k in ms j^"^'''he SW '•"Prised at whaft " "-"e. 1 wTs 1^ ^ into tile 1/ ""• """"T. Uli Mttmrni. ^••^. o„ » me to» ft. ^•^'• ?f »^„ Kjure DM»&» of i®®«irrfv A*?la# ss€?iss f" "/ Seanle Se^y^P^ou, *ee« mlhWf as bosulT' "'""" years. for more th f am an old-timf u ^^«^bermanydS^°'""andIca matle our U„,o„ jg;''""8 things • tave seen with ^ "•'to changes in our ch- ^ eves "le overall inj^j'P'" ""r benefits readriOT'rXmem''"' i'™ "<« «• I-1 t-' *" i^ ' * J. " Mderstandine^f me a bettf tndustty. '"« -riy Union andX Seafare^^Tf^-^^fy 'taymontl T r _ . Seafarer/?^ ^-et me tell you nn year oirf * *^3Voine. Tr ^^^York ®' "'e'i there " r ®^ and rf•ypy® ^ ^-rifi mm recetvad an hn„ .'"""Sh 194s f;P"Pndedmes%'"S^'' f'funded ,He s%''Z^'P "iPchlte "iPchltf Terence in /« Pinev n . Educational Cnt' t^rence ''f'du.ytT^.^P^P'nndaleo^^'^ /&'?ta"7SaTi'-",5>'"« •^Pn/nrer U^ '"<> Saf " tje ha JpietedJ the rea K^fir&^/'taJ^ 'Wfiaan «th„^ etermmation and h any Of f]jg J ^ad thr. ne couldn't .3E^£'S~S' «o:m thh V^'^' ' bis last test ye^r bis wife pj *" ''PPnn /J.-T'-""^^ "•"' £ VS T "" ^^"farer Teti goine in ffe«, Or?Mns°f ""•'' hy years but fr/ ^ ^ot- more 1 ports of Norf tnore. ^ Norfolk an and Bt [more. ".sSi?SSS /jUecember'^l^qo? joined the Jand'??"'"atag77*«"<'"'P' Which are ar""" "•"'"tag his iast shfn ''"''Since r one of ;u P '^as the [under charter to Hud^ Navy ta J, ftj an intervif. 0 Water mmm imit® Mfi Programs we hav Pa^e fi n" "•»"« Eoint, up^adhjT^^ Programs at Pin ^^er he fi^- ^®tand loo ps^pm^sri?s?o; -W^eflC^-ean.h/ro'S^^ opportunity to iff ^^°^®^wehadfh types of sh.n about .^^^be ^batwewUl h equin^ percent behind the ^ JPt-ogram andgraduL ?^^ortL oducatin members. •"''' securitj. of our r in the /f "T the to fe"m,Ba°aetatweeitof^^ r*".?'" bad metifi'S'Pmente Pi„£T".'"yweL'7'.mHes '"ot^lyS-'r. f'-on 27''"!''? I havfa h? ""Poriant to me n Pmblentt we°fSe."°''®'®"<'mfi 5'S PBS^'AS about the SIU and to J operation f n« ^^®ty phase h ''^"er unfefr^>' hS ^^onAg-!'.an^^of..,J �P'olldwing are names and u /VV •••»•',' ^' v . ; - ^', C'lariesD'Amico ir Seafarer Chuck •' filing y,ith the sw '' ^ been shipp^^f 1944 and fiye years. ffeatfenLfTl^' P'^'i if n Conference in Pinev^ Seafarer D'Amir^ Point m 1970 Por>otHo:^Z « //« port oi ZHT"" 'he o member o) the um ,""'' heen IS yeare. Pe/i/er ^u,-^ ^ bosun and car- Merchant changes in the U.S. aboard my TsSn inT ^ fat time wrhafL^.^'P'-' ^^44. At fleet afloat, and I «ierchant «;«adiJy de'cline anTdelr" oldest and one of ^ the world. This decline ^ tAc Seme. sZtZf cr:"" 'X" port o, his wife Margaret Z TT"""' ""'h I m ghd As Tl ^fo. Wash. «"= Bosuns Recen,flcafo„^p° '° cause I learned not onrh Jcl to figl,, ,0 getSt but I have a better imH today, Pr^lents that are ahea® f "f ®"" ^^2^^esstodestro;r& been for^thesiu^ f survive. Had it not leadership, which''ts we would never today. 1° ^^^t back, what we have 1970, ^d ca« out into the recover^ wtensive But, we an u room. won by one batfle^ione^ ?nd we will continue to fi' ^ IS in Congress and it; Afibt contributions to in every"day"a" Part standing of our uJon L u "'^^erfSs we talked abZ the n f' iems of the Union 5 Prob''^^"ns, update and J' '^e «^^a chance togettohnot'SS -"ptaSiotro'°1?^'''«tc working with the offlciaTr"T"' ol What the other side™l'l4^rntlrS 1 c , Albert Oromaner — and hL ten Jm ^ SO years. He has h bosun for 'he past "s y^Xeeajofag ^O^nded the SIU Rd Cromaner 'h':'neypZ"f^fmCor,tere,.ee Vnton in New York aL """O'' 'he o<f-port oi sin PrZsT beuig a book member fw 27 ^nd on first-aid fi?eflX'°°'"""'"'®'»a lifeboat instruction^®tte 1™®°®'"'!'' we gmned about SL-7? f'^""ifdse barge eairiers plk and roU-on-rolS 1 'inkers helpful. vessels was very VetaoB W Brym ^'lTranZy-%%Pm L, dishis ^"^i S-"-Scertifiabout the in?^ f- '®"®''t me a lot I bave woS^nlr ^t'garC.Andeisoii ^^ofarerEdgar"Tinv" A been sailing with the7lvl!t^ years and has been shLV bosun for the past six Anderson has participatlT^^' beefs, including the strike, the 194g "Rafn , Isthmian mpporting the vZ l "J '^""Street- tbe patrolmen in New YoA n°' ""b •n'ncc 1968. Seafarer R seen that when » t, ^ bnve 0/ Tampa where hp ^^i Viands the U^ wfi;" "nder^ifeJuanita ^Hh his p'pye^^ sli'kt tle^Afifrx-: ^'"wjthout beefs and have^a'^ "fganizing campaign Ih 'o^ife ^ of my qllestio ' old' ^t^M°^ip '/® » 1937 on an Itmgshoreman strike' / '952-53 and I have a much better un^d tail-end of the old KIT now of how our r Jnio ""Acrstanding SIU came in J 93T, 5"" "l>on the a great deal " ^T" "®®™od with some go«l aid ?®?''«fo""P eveiy morning wheL bad bought I knew abom dte ut' the problems ofour Unton And that I have been ^ni ^ b"t I itime industry and at ?• ctnarlot of new things and ? I? ^y a to solve the proW^tf " bow fit-eamess and wStJ^^ bun to understanding of whai ® better andaredoin?to1e?h ' """c I have gotfen s^e ®cc today. ottacne^shS sSSTh S-bateeS-'-h':--? =s.?Er."i£?iS ?ttd LPG's, SL-7-r m' barge Ships and the new wiU enable^S'bosun?wh received recertification prom-am to 0° °ew vessels efliciently and sSy' February 1974 C. Cooper Seafarer Fred • •y/t/ m the port of SOAT • '^'•^ed with the AirT f received (Charge. Seafarer Conn home in Lynnhaven of Mobile. He ht h ^ '^^^2-^orthe%!::tse:::; lob «cii7h:aS2 aWpa Jd cZ, "'®' mean ttJasr-Sress g^ess to get more^h^onprotecUon for the ^®^go, things that speT fo^ ' other of us. J°b security for aU quite ^®^ncd dedicated and tbeir own future and^-n oause tomorrows. "f® A'ch" own bit'a7a^d'^77®' "tbt btllueae^ ting evety SPAD Cer« ' b^ lamright ^'"^®"'fioateIbuythat �i Headquarters Notes Chief Steward's Position • I PW I by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak |§ i LNG VESSELS All of our various upgrading programs are moving ahead to keep pace with our changing industry and to anticipate the advanced skills that will be needed to man the radically new ships that will be put into service by our contracted companies in the months ahead. The first of two American-flag LNG/LPG carriers—the Kentown—will be crewing in April and this month we will begin our first class to train crews for these highly-specialized ships. The staff at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point has developed a comprehensive four-week program which will provide Seafarers in all departments with the technical knowledge they will need to man these vessels safely and efficiently. The curriculum we have developed will include a complete study of loading and discharging procedures, the new types of tanks and pumps, tank cleaning procedures and safety precautions. QMED TRAINING In line with our training program for the new LNG's, we are also stepping up our QMED training to insure that we will have the sufficient number of qualified men in the engine department to meet our commitment to our con­ tracted companies and to insure the continued job security of our membership. I want to congratulate five of our recent graduates of the QMED program. They are Seafarers Peter Hove, James Brack, Mortimore Morris, Robert Goodrum and Philip Pinter. BOSUNS AND SENIORITY UPGRADERS Our Bosuns Recertification Program and "A" Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram are integral parts of our overall career advancement programs to con­ tinue our tradition of providing the American merchant fleet with the best seamen in the world as well as providing our Union with a knowledgeable and understanding leadership aboard our contracted vessels. This month, 12 more bosuns completed the Recertification Program and will be better equipped as ships' chairmen to provide leadership and pass on the knowledge they have gained to our membership at sea. I would like to congratulate our newly-recertified bosuns and urge them to accept their responsibilities as ships' chairmen by discussing the issues and problems that face our Union and our industry at the weekly shipboard meet­ ings. I want to congratulate Bosuns Perry Greenwood, "Tiny" Anderson, Chuck D'Amico, Donald Pressly, Frank Teti, A1 Oromaner, Ray Lavoine, "Barney" Bamhill, Karl Hellman, Fred Cooper and Vernon Bryant. I am sorry to report that Brother George Libby passed away only two days after graduation. I also want to congratulate the five Seafarers who completed the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program and received their books as full members of our Union. They are Timothy Burke, William Davis, David Gower, Joseph Kundrat and Thomas Vain. THE BEST SEAMEN I cannot stress the importance of these upgrading programs too strongly. We are in a changing industry. Advances in ship design and technology re­ quire new knowledge and new skills. All of the new ships that are coming off the ways today require QMED's. New developments in the deck and steward departments make it necessary that our members in these departments ad­ vance their seafaring skills also. The SIU has a proud tradition of providing our nation's merchant marine with the best sailors—and this has been one of the keys to the. job security our membership enjoys today. Our upgrading programs at Piney Point and our commitment to a continu­ ing training program in all departments is our guarantee that the job security of this membership will remain intact. J / ' One of the chief steward's many essential duties is the preparation of wellbalanced daily menues for the crew. Here Chief Steward Ed Kelly, aboard the Ogden Williamette, checks over a completed agenda. If there is one man aboard a ship who can probably make the difference be­ tween a satisfied crew and a good trip, and an unsatisfied crew and a bad trip, it is the chief steward. A good chief steward can keep the crew happy because he has a key re­ sponsibility: to see that the meals are properly prepared and properly served. In addition to this, the chief steward has one more important job. He is a member of the Permanent Ship's Com­ mittee, and holds the job of ReporterSecretary. As Reporter-Secretary he handles all paper work involved in doc­ umenting matters brought to the atten­ tion of the superior officers, and he also prepares the minutes of the unlicensed crew meetings. Aside from supervising all the work of the steward department, the chief steward is personally responsible for the receiving and issuance of all stores, the inspection of stores for quality and quantity, preparing requisitions, taking inventory of stock and authorizing, checking and recording overtime. He is also responsible for the issu­ ance of linen "and soaps to the crew and officers. The chief steward must see to it that all the men under him perform their assigned duties. He must check the mess halls, as the meals are being served, to make sure that they are clean, and that the service is good. He should also make sure that there is adequate food for the night lunch. He may also assist when there is a shortage of help in the department, and do any work he thinks is necessary for the efficient operation of the depart­ ment. The chief steward can help make a good feedin' ship, and a good clean ship —and that makes for a happy ship. Protect Valuables Aboard Vessel Loss of money and other valuables aboard ship have been reported to Union headquarters. The problem has been especially serious while the ships are in port. Seafarers are advised that they should not keep any large amounts of cash or other valuables in their foc'sles even though they have locks on thendoors and lockers. Money and other valuables can be stored in the master's safe with a receipt given by the master. If money is not stored in the ship's safe, it should be converted to Traveler's Checks and record of the serial numbers of the checks should be kept. » Seattle Ship's Committee L I I missing or stolen from the wareiioni^ in Brht^n, following delivery by the printer. All members are cautioned not to pay any Union obligations I , to anyone other than a patrolman oi* other Union representative f : carrying the proper credentials. Missing receipts can be identified as being in the following series of numbers: J-21,001 to J-24,000 and J-108,001 to J-110,000, A Seafarer approached by anyone with these receipt numbers ltd • . . Paget 8 The ship's committee on the Seattle (Sea Land) gathered below deck during a payoff at Port Elizabeth, N.J. after an intercoastal run. They are, left to right: 0. Ponce, engine delegate; A. Tselentis, educational director; G. Thplett, deck delegate; W. Hand, secretary-reporter; V. Poulsen, chairman. Seafarers Log �Use of U.S. Ships Vital Continued from Page 2 agement association of American ship­ owners. He said that all of the American-flag shipping companies favored the legisla­ tion under consideration and that the position of the American Institute of Merchant Shipping was "dictated by the major American oil companies who are members of that association by virtue of their ownership of domestic U.S.-flag vessels." These oil companies include some of the "same companies who also hold membership in the Federation of Amer­ ican Controlled Shipping," formerly known as the American Committee for Flags of Necessity, and which is made up of U.S. major oil companies with large fleets of foreign-flag tankers, noted Brand. The industry spokesman said that of the 95-97 percent of U.S. oil im­ ports brought in by foreign-flag tanker^ approximately 40 percent is carried by Liberian-flag ships, most of which are owned by American oil companies. He pointed out that the oil companies con­ tend that these American-owned, Liber­ ian-flag ships are under the "effective control" of the United States. Brand said that the events of the past few months "have certainly put to rest this lie." He showed the members of the Con­ gressional Committee a copy of an Ex­ ecutive Order issued and signed by the President of Liberia barring any "vessel with a Liberian registry ... to carry ... implements of war to countries in the Middle East. . ." . He stressed that the Liberian action "serves as a warning of what could happen to the United States if this coun­ try is involved in a conflict, or pursues a foreign policy which does not meet with the approval of a foreign govern­ ment." He added that "conceivably Liberia could prohibit Liberian-flag ves­ sels," although American-owned, from carrying fuel or other supplies to the United States. Subcommittee Chairman, Represen­ tative Frank Clark (D-Pa.) agreed with Brand and said that it has become "increasingly clear that the U.S. can no longer be dependent on foreign-flag tankers for oil imported by sea." Other Subcommittee members at the hearing expressed sympathy with the purposes of the legislation. Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.), Chairman of the full Mer­ chant Marine Committee, said that she thought "interesting" Brand's tlieory of the preference plan providing the gov­ ernment with its first "yardstick" of oil shipping costs. The Transportation Institute spokes­ man pointed out during his testimony that the Maritime Administration knows the cost of building and operat­ ing U.S. vessels, and under the proposed legislation the Commerce Secretary would be required to determine if a ves­ sel is charging a fair and reasonable rate. It would give the government more precise cost data than it has heretofore had, he added. Brand was the lead-off witness at the resumption of the hearings and other witnesses are scheduled to follow. The SIU will be heard at a later date in the hearings. Passports All Seafarers are advised that they should have United States passport books and should carry them with them at all times. Seafarers have encountered problems in some areas of the world because they did not have passports, and the problem seems to be increasing. In addition, many Seafarers have not been able to make flyout jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports. A U.S. passport can be secured in any major city in the country. If you need assistance in getting a passport, contact your SIU port agent. Transidaho Committee mmiMm By B. Rocker Members of Congress had an opportunity during the holiday recess to go back to their districts, meet with their constituents, and find out how the voters stand on issues before the Second Session of the 93rd Congress. Some of the most pressing issues facing Seafarers are possible abolition of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, pension plan regulation, and oil import quotas. Oil Import H.R. 8193, to guarantee that a minimum of our oil imports be carried in U.S.-flag ships, is still under consideration in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Edwin M. Hood, president of the Shipbuilders Council of America, and Adm. Albert G. Mumma, chairman of the Commission on American Ship­ building, testified in favor of the bill in hearings last year. We are encouraged by the support we have gained in Congress. Two hun­ dred twenty five members have co-sponsored the bill. We know that we face powerful and determined opposition from the oil companies, since they operate ships under foreign flags. But it is interesting and timely that the oil giants are coming under attack in the Senate, where the Investigations Subcommittee is questioning their tax preferences, profits, and the oil companies' role in the energy crisis. Senator Henry M. Jackson (D-Wash), chairman of the subcommittee, has charged that he has evidence that American companies cut off oil to the U.S. military during the Mid-East alert in October, at the request of Saudi Arabia. He has asked the oil executives to respond to the charges. SIU is continuing to support H.R. 8193, and is testifying in support of the bill as hearings resumed in the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Reorganization of the House of Representatives The first attempt since 1946 to realign the committee structure of the House of Representatives is being considered in the Select Committee on Com­ mittees. Their recommendations were published and released before the Christmas recess. From the SIU point of view, the threat is to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, which handles most of the bills vital to our members. The Committee would be dissolved and its functions given to other committees. Such a change, particularly at this time when the U.S. merchant marine is beginning to grow, would deprive us of the expertise developed over many years by members who understand the unique problems of the industry, the impact on our economy, and the role of the merchant marine in national security. We believe there is a great need to retain the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee intact, and will urge the Select Committee to recommend doing so. Pension Plan Regulation Staff members of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Labor Committee are continuing to work toward a compromise pension bill. The purpose of pension plan regulation is to establish minimum federal standards for private pension plans. About 35 million people are now covered by such plans in the United States. The SIU plan has been carefully constructed and negotiated to assure that money is available for Seafarers' retirement. The Union wants to be sure that the complicated language of the bills will provide the safeguards needed to protect financially sound plans like that of the SIU. U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals As we reported last month, $18 million was appropriated to be used for repairs to the remaining eight Public Health Service hospitals. A study is now being made in each of the hospitals to determine what repairs need to be made and to set priorities. Saving the hospitals was a great victory; now we would like to see that they are maintained at a level to provide maximum care for seamen. hm'r- Everything seems to be looking up on the Transidaho (Hudson Waterways) as a smiling ship's committee gathered during a payoff after a run from Puerto Rico. From top to bottom are: V. Alvaro, educational director; B. Woturski, chairman; F. Rakas, steward delegate; S. Katehis, deck delegate; A. Derosier, engine delegate. February 1974 Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It Is die way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Page 9 k �Senate to Consider Ocean Study Proposal The U.S. Senate will next month con­ sider a proposal for an oce^ study which includes recommendations for a "large, modem merchant marine." The study's sponsor, Sen. Ernest F. HoUings (D-S.C.) says he thinks that despite Congress' efforts in the field during the last 15 years, notably crea­ tion of the National Oceanic and At­ mospheric Administration, "our pos­ ture as a sea power and our economic position in the world do not reflect the concerted effort and the national im­ petus we had hoped for nationally or internationally." Before Congress went home for the holidays last year, 52 U.S. senators sup­ ported Sen. Hollings' resolution to be­ gin a "Senate oceans' study policy." Under the proposal the ^nate Com­ merce Committee would study: • A large, modem merchant marine. • Ocean policy positions which rep­ resent national self-interest in interna­ tional negotiations. • Leadership in ocean technology. • A dynamic ocean research pro­ gram. • Progressive, inteD^nt coastal zone management. • A h^thy, growing fishing Indnstiy. • An ocean business climate whidi encourages indnstry to tap all flie po­ tential resources of the sea. it is expected that progress reports from time to time, with legislative rec­ ommendations, would come from the panel's conferees. The special study panel would con­ sist of members of the Senate Com­ merce Committee, six senators of coastal and Great Lakes' states and two representatives each from the Senate Committees on Armed Services, Appro­ priations, Government Operations, In­ terior, Public Works, Foreign Rela­ tions, Labor and Welfare. Sen. Hollings is of the opinion that the oceans may help to solve some of the U.S.'s pressing problems today, such as the energy crisis, shrinking job market, inflation and raw material shortages. First Pension Check For the Very Last Time SlU Great Lakes members gather for a very special ceremony after winter layup aboard the SS Nicolet (Gartland Steamship) in Bay City, Mich. From the left are: Capt. Werner Buller, Daniel Meyers, Andrew Aspsetter with shovel, Don­ ald Mullins and Duane Witt. Aspsetter got the shovel wrapped in dollar bills from his shipmates as a very special going-away present Dec. 1. After 46 years sailing on the Lakes—29 with the company-—he retired Nov. 30. Andy's home is in Exeland, Wise, where he plans to spend his retirement doing what he loves best—hunting and fishing. Baltimore Ship's Committee Overjoyed at getting his first SlU pension check is Jose Ortiguerra (left) from San Francisco Port Agent Steve Troy at the membership meeting last month. Newark Ship's Committee The Ship's Committee on the Baltimore (Sea Land) assembled on deck wheri the ship docked in Port Elizabeth, N.J. for a payoff after an intercoastal run. From left to right are: E. Conrad, deck delegate; F. DiCarlo, secretary-reporter; J. Datino, engine delegate; L. McGlone, chairman; R. Rivera, Jr., steward delegate. . 5ve been reported warehouse in Brooklyn, N.Y. followAU members are cautionea not to pay any Union obligations ; to anyone other than a patrcbnan or ether Union-r^ecesentative ^ the proper credentials. J sing recelj^ can be identified as being in the following i to ^24,000 and J-108,001 to The ship's committee on the Newark (Sea Land) gathers below deck for a payoff at Port Elizabeth, N.J. From left are: 0. Dammeyer, chairman; N. Reitti. educational director; A. Balkman, deck delegate: A. Silva, steward delegate: P. McAneney, engine delegate. Page 10 lepon Bie Incident to the Seafarers Log �Chief Electrician H. H. Patterson cleans up his work bench after the John Tyler tied up at Port Newark following a long three-month voyage to the Far East. T )i Mifi S.S^ JOHN TYLER (Waternian Steamship Co.) retorned to U.S. after a three-month voyage to the Far East. The 15,000 dwt mariner-type ship crewed op in Mobile for a trip to ports in Manila, Saigon, Taiwan, Pusan, Okinawa, Hong Kong and Japan. The ship, which was buflt in 1952 and originaUy christened the Colony Mariner, was later re-najoied die Og(den Bear when she saded under the flag of the Pacific Far East fleet before by IVatmnan. sf<^ at Phfladdfi^^ While awaiting payoff, Seafarer Marcos Hirr, who sails as fireman-watertender, catches up on devel^ ments affecting his Union and the maritime Indus­ try as reported in the LOG. February 1974 1., die J^>hn Tyler was schednled ici before making a retummn to die Far EastI Part of the reason the John Tyler is known as a "good-feeder" are these members of the steward department. From left are Jimmie Jones, crew pantry; Albert Coala, Jr., crew mess; Rob­ ert Gregory, saloon mess, and Jack Rankin, cook and baker. Seafarer Bobby Brown, a March 1973 graduate of the Lundeberg School, takes another turn on the bitts after the ship tied up. Brown, who comes from Mobile, said: "This was my first long voyage and it was interesting and exciting. I like sailing and feel I fit right in." Page 11 i:. �The following letter is from a member of the National Maritime Union addressed to NMU President Shannon Wall. It appeared in the November, 1973 issue of the NMU Pilot, and describes rather clearly the concern among NMU members about their job security. Also reprinted here are some excerpts from the NMU's Executive Board's actions over the past year, showing the NMU's agreement to a reduction in manning scales on their ships. strongly believe that the short term To President Wall, Sept. 22—Our approach will give the majority a NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS membership at the present time is 346 W. Uth Sf., sense of needed security. gripped by fear. The members on the New York, N.Y. 10011 ships are in fear of losing their jobs We all know that nothing is abso­ Phone; (212) 924-3900 and the ones on the beach are in fear Offices in major port cities lutely perfect, also that nothing is sta­ of not getting one. We all know that , o* AmeiiiCci AFL-CIO tic and all things do change. Change • the NdtiOPc.ll Mcjiitime UncQp , Tne off'Ciai-'cgaf^ o fear is a terrible thing to experience, has to come about within our job especially if you don't know what to structure to match the times. This NOVEMBER, 1973 NUMBER 8 VOLUME XXXVIil do about it. can be accomplished by amending It has reached a point where sides the national shipping rules, thus have begun to form and emotion is eliminating a hate-inciting and costly mounting. Our membership is split referendum. into two factions, the "haves" and disability, death and for other rea­ the "have nots", when it comes to • That when a crew member ac­ I firmly believe that we can meet jobs. Each faction has valid reasons cumulates 90 days of service aboard this challenge and unify our member­ sons. for their passionate and emotional a LASH, container or tanker vessel, ship where it will be fair and amena­ I call this the "share-a-job-plan" outbursts of hate for each other. Tell he shall take his vacation plus a com­ because it would preserve some sem­ ble to all concerned. It will provide a me, how can we survive as a progres­ pulsory 30 days additional to his va­ feeling of security and a feeling of blance of job security and be almost sive organization when there is so cation. personal worth. It will afford a peace like the two-crew proposal, which I much hate within us? • On freighters, after he accumu­ of mind to all—the men on the feel is much better than the sevenIt is a traumatic and a depressing lates 120 days of service, he shall beach, the men on the ships, the month concept because the employ­ experience to sit in the hall sweating take his vacation plus a compulsory harassed port officials and a con­ ment and unemployment gap is too out each job call and knowing that 30 days additional to his vacation. cerned National Office.—Chester E. far apart. It would be a nerve-wrack­ with each tick of the clock one's fam­ (Definitions: Short trip ships— Sliwa, Bk. 37921, SS Gulf deer ing feast and famine structure and I ily finances are going deeper in the less than 3 months duration. Inter­ red and in some cases being humili­ mediate trip ships—more than 3 Excerpts from the NMU's National Office Minutes over the last six months. ated because of forced acceptance of months but less than 6 months. Long welfare or the charity of friends. I trip ships—6 months or more. The know this because I have been in this 3-month basis would be used for cal­ J nredicament. culating vacation and compulsory Now, the man on the ship is sweat­ time off for the intermediate or long the manning scale in the Steward's NATIONAL OFFICE MEETING ing out his pension quarters. He sees Department on the SS Gaines Mill. trip ships.) January 26,1973 The National Office reviewed this re­ all hope of a planned retirement • Initiate a procedure where the 4] MSG to accept the report of Vice quest and unanimously agreed to the dwindle, with the specter of losing his men in the hall must take relief jobs President Barisic regarding the com­ reduction. job security at the same time, and in that port. There is no excuse, when bining of the ratings of Chief Cook and Vice President Bocker reported on sees it perhaps disappear completely Chief Steward on deep-sea vessels. This ratings are available, to have to re­ letter received from U.S. Lines, Inc. is presently being done on certain after years of constant affirmation of quest another port to fill these jobs or requesting reduction in manning scale coastwise vessels. it by our Union's officialdom. You to allow Group 2s to take them. on Challenger I Type Vessels. The Na­ see, I know because I'm here at this A job is a job, whether it is perma­ tional Office reviewed their request and crossroad. nent or relief. It provides the money NATIONAL OFFICE MEETING unanimously agreed to the reduction. I say we can solve this delicate and needed for today's economic exist­ May 10,1973 important problem with an approach ence. When times are tough and the 11] MSG to accept report of Vice NATIONAL OFFICE MEETING which I feel will be fair as is humanly wolf is at the door one cannot be President Strassman on the situation September 11,1973 possible to all concerned. choosy. with Cleveland Tankers Co. pertaining Tn order to speed up shipping and 11] MSG to accept report of Vice to the new chemical tanker 10-man • Group 2s would have to put in President Bocker regarding request manning scale. job opportunities wnere everyone 1,000 days before becoming eligible from Texaco Inc. to reduce the manning will get his fair share of work with­ for Group 1 status. A sliding scale scale in the Steward's Dept. The Na­ out destroying the mental composure would be worked out for eligibility as tional Office reviewed their request and NATIONAL OFFICE MEETING of anyone through fear I propose the the present Group Is are depleted unanimously agreed to the reduction. May 29,1973 following: through attrition such as retirement. 12] MSG to accept report of Vice 15] MSG to approve request for man­ President Bocker on letters received ning scale reduction of the SS Valley from Keystone Shipping Co. to reduce Forge, 6-man Steward Department the manning scale in the Deck & Engine with Steward/Cook combination. Department and Steward's Department. 16] Vice President Bocker reported The National Office reviewed their re­ for the record the manning scale reduc­ quest and unanimously agreed to the tion previously approved for the SS reduction. Barbara Jane and the SS Fort Worth. Pilot •JK Voiie of the membership Nutiouul With plenty of jobs on the board in all departments, Seafarers line up at the shipping counter to throw in for work. Making the hourly call at the NewYork hall is SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey. Shipping remains good in all ports. NATIONAL OFFICE MEETING August 1,1973 10] MSG to accept report of Vice President Bocker regarding two letters received from Keystone Shipping Com­ pany: 1) The Company's intention to purchase the SS Sister Katingo, pro­ vided agreement is reached on reducing the manning scale. The National Office reviewed this request and unanimously agreed to the proposed manning scale. 2) The Company's request to reduce the manning scale in the Steward's Department on the following vessels: SS Mill Spring, SS Monmouth, SS Ft. Fetterman, and SS Chancellorville. The National Office reviewed the request, and unanimously agreed to the pro­ posed manning scales. NATIONAL OFFICE MEETING September 5,1973 4] MSG to accept report of Vice President Bocker regarding request from Keystone Shipping Co. to reduce Page 12 MinutVH r NATIONAL OFFICE MEETING October 1,1973 10] MSG to accept report of Vice President Bocker on Union Oil Com­ pany's plan to automate boilers on the SS David Irwin. The National Office reviewed their request and unanimously agreed to the requested reduction in the Engine Department. Vice President Bocker reported on the request from Lykcs Bros, for reduc­ tion in manning scale on Gulf Andes vessels. The National Office agreed that Vice President Bocker meet with Lykes Bros, to work out necessary details. NATIONAL OFFICE MEETING December 4,1973 7] MSG to accept report of Vice President Bocker on letter received from Marine Transport Lines request­ ing the reduction of the 2nd Pumpman on the Marine Floridian. This brings it 4n line with the two other vessels. Ma­ rine Duval and Marine Texan. The Na­ tional Office agreed to the reduction. Seafarers Log �DISPATCHERS REPORT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C JANUARY 1-31, 1973 Port Boston . New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Frankfort Chicago Totals .. r .. .. .' 9 26 16 7 26 64 31 73 12 25 12 87 0 4 2 0 5 15 6 1 516 0 14 4 4 6 1 8 10 11 15 2 8 2 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 103 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 15 3 57 6 34 19 3 23 44 21 55 12 30 9 53 0 1 0 1 7 17 1 1 395 3 33 8 14 4 0 10 13 7 46 7 16 6 21 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 194 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 4 2 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 25 1 13 0 1 3 0 6 5 4 8 2 2 0 7 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 •. ,. . . ; .. ..; Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston . . .. Piney Point .. Yokohama . . . Alpena Buffalo Cleveland . . . Detroit Frankfort .... Chicago Totals 1 31 8 17 7 4 25 27 9 34 6 14 10 30 0 0 0 1 0 4 1 0 229 New York . .. . Philadelphia .. Baltimore . ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . . Jacksonville . . San Francisco . Wilmington . . . Seattle Puerto Rico . . . Houston Piney Point . . . Yokohama . . . . Alpena Buffalo Cleveland . . . . Detroit Frankfort Chicago Totals Totals All Depts 2 8 13 1 391 0 4 1 2 180 0 10 0 0 25 1 28 6 6 9 3 13 29 13 30 13 11 4 31 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 202 2 4 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 5 0 2 2 0 4 1 0 2 30 0 55 7 25 8 1 9 52 17 22 4 14 7 57 0 2 Ml 3 1 0 284 1 53 11 7 3 1 3 15 9 45 7 10 2 42 4 2 — — 1 0 0 216 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 6 — — — 1 0 1 24 2 104 12 47 22 6 49 99 28 97 12 32 27 89 0 0 2 3 9 19 1 2 665 4 56 7 20 11 1 19 31 13 54 8 19 6 41 0 2 0 0 0 4 1 1 299 2 9 1 0 2 1 0 12 4 2 0 0 0 10 0 0 1 1 3 0 2 1 53 0 36 4 13 3 3 0 33 3 32 4 13 14 35 0 0 1 39 1 3 3 0 2 17 4 34 -t 8 5 19 38 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 4 0 3 1 59 11 28 15 3 56 72 23 73 10 12 16 71 0 2 0 1 1 5 1 0 467 2 12 2 2 7 0 2 9 9 24 4 5 1 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 97 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 M. .M — Ml 7 1 201 0 0 176 0 0 19 4 46 12 30 12 3 18 58 10 42 12 17 17 34 0 0 1 2 12 28 11 3 376 2,449 3 111 26 38 28 4 50 89 39 92 18 21 33 74 0 9 2 3 1 9 2 1 658 1,256 11 59 0 20 12 1 1 38 6 8 2 2 4 88 0 2 7 3 15 28 2 6 319 409 2 30 3 13 8 1 8 37 5 30 4 10 3 21 0 0 0 2 3 21 10 , 1 212 1,352 3 88 8 27 10 2 8 43 24 70 15 12 17 60 46 2 1 1 0 11 1 0 449 799 5 36 0 7 3 1 0 10 3 5 1 3 3 29 .0 10 1 1 3 17 0 1 139 182 876 572 M By looking at the above shipping figures, Seafarers can dearly see the true strength of their Job security. These nambers show tbat SIU merabefs can feel confident tbat jobs will be available for tbem to fill. Puring tbe period of Jan. 1-31, 4974, of tbe 1,516 jobs snipped, 876 were filled by Class A" Seniority fuH book members. Therefore, tbere were 648 j^nnanent jobs available to Class "A" Seniority full book members not taken by them. February 1974 The SlU-manned crude carrier Man­ hattan is just one of 51 SlU-contracted vessels presently plying interna­ tional waters on the Russian grain/ oil run. The SIU's Washington staff was instrumental in mustering Con­ gressional support to insure a third of the ships carrying grain to Russia would be American-flag vessels. Continued donations to SPAD make legislation like this possible; thereby insuring long-term job security for entire SIU membership. The Man­ hattan, operated by Hudson Water­ ways, made a bistorie crossing of tbe Northwest Passage to Alaska nearly three years ago. ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston Ml 7 157 14 57 24 10 57 120 61 143 26 44 24 144 0 4 4 3 19 20 4 3 941 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York . . . Philadelphia . Baltimore . . . Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington . . DECK DEPARTMENT 4 3 0 72 28 5 17 5 0 18 0 8 8 4 0 5 2 0 16 4 0 64 12 1 11 6 0 35 0 42 0 10 10 1 14 10 1 3 8 33 3 74 0 9 0 4 4 1 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C ENGINE DEPARTMENT Fort Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Frankfort Chicago Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Manhattan— 1 of 51 Ships On Grain Run Politics Is ^ • '•9!l Page 13 �ASHORE Port Elizabeth, NJ. A new service by Sea-Land's SL-7 containerships and relay vessels is now in operation between the ports of Jacksonville, Fla., and Charleston, S.C., and Ae ports of North Europe. Also Sea-Land Service has reported expansion of its intermodal container cargo fleet to several inland ports in Mexico with con­ tainerships to and from the port of Houston, Tex. Washington, D.C. The National Maritime Council, which operates under the auspices of the Federal Maritime Administration, sponsored a Shipper Forum in Phoenix, Ariz, on Jan. 30. On Feb. 13 a NMC Unity Dinner was given in San Antonio, Tex., and a Shipper Adviser Award Luncheon was given in Chicago, 111. on Feb. 14. San Francisco Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Howard Casey addressed the port's U.S. Propeller Club luncheon Jan. 23 and spoke on "The Maritime Industry and Energy." Detroit Newly launched, SlU-contracted Charles E. Wilson and Roger M. Kyes (both American Steamship) and the William R. Roesch and Paul Thayer (Kinsman Marine) were hit last month by the "critical" fuel shortage on the Great Lakes. On the average a Lakes vessel can carry 495 tons of cargo one mile for each gallon of fuel consumed which is considerably much less fuel than trucks and aircraft use. Superior-Duluth Construction of a $25-million loading facility for low sulphur coal at Super­ ior, Wise, is scheduled for an April or May start. The pier will be built on 225 acres bounded by the waterfront and Winter St. between Corning Ave. and the old East Dock. Baltimore This port handled an all time record of 36 million tons of foreign cargo last year. It's an increase of almost 4.5 million tons over the 31.5 million tons handled here in 1972. The previous high was set in 1957 when 32 million tons were handled. Imports in 1973 amounted to 26 million tons and exports were 10 million tons. New York Ships on the high seas carrying cargo in and out of this port accounted for a record first six months last year with a total of 38,889,079 tons. St. Louis Port Agent Leroy Jones is at home on crutches after leaving the hospital last month. He was injured November when a car crashed through the front window of the Union hall. The wife of an IBU member hurt in the same crash, Mrs. Ronald Hicks, also left the hospital. Completion and ratification of a contract with the Notre Dame Fleeting Service here was reported late last month. Boston Seafarer Walter Schlecht has been released from the Brighton Marine USPHS hospital here following recovery from a heart attack. New Orleans Greater New Orleans' AFL-CIO has unanimously reelected to its Executive Board for another year Lindsey J. Williams, who is an SIU vice president and C. J. "Buck" Stephens, who is SIU port agent in New Orleans. Port Newark-Elizabeth, N.J. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has budgeted $28 million this year for the completion of container berths, wh^ construction and upland area development at the complex here. Mobile 'This port moved over 2.5 million tons of waterborne cargo during October of 1973, making a 10-month total last year of almost 24.3 million tons. Page 14 Bill Seldenstricker on duty in the galley aboard the frelghtship Penn Mar. Seafarer Bill Seldenstricker: An Expert Baker at SeaA Horseman Ashore Besides being an expert baker, and an ex-steward department instructor at the Harry Lundeberg School, Seafarer Bill Seidenstricker is also a very good horseman. BiU is the proud owner of two im­ pressive thoroughbred show horses, a flaxen maned palomino and a 1,500pound Vermont-bred Morgan. Along with his 13-year old son Jimmy, the Baltimore-born Seafarer competes in local Maryland rodeoes in show-riding events. Bill reluctantly admits, though, that his young teenage son, who has already won several first place rodeo ribbons —Bill is still looking for his first—^is a much better rider than he—but offers the excuse that his son gets in a lot more practice hours. Bill's eight-year old daughter Tammy is also very interested in horseback riding and is presently taking jumping lessons. Oddly enough, his seven-year old daughter Vicki finds little interest in horses—but in the athletic tradition of the Seidenstricker family, young Vicki wants to be a dancer. Not to be denied. Bill's wife Cecelia is also very athletically inclined but prefers to keep her two feet on the ground in such sports as bowling and tennis. During his nearly three years, 197073, as instructor at Piney Point, the 36-year old Seafarer found more than just a job—he found a home. Bill moved his family to Piney Point shortly after taking the steward depart­ ment position at the Lundeberg School, and now makes his permanent home there. His skills as a baker are extensive. Captain C. W. Spear remarked that while Bill was in his employ aboard the Robin Trent in 1967, "he displayed a high degree of professional ability in food planning and preparation, and has been graded excellent in galley man­ agement and sanitation." Captain Dennis Mitchell of the American Victory said that Bill "kept all of us, officers and crew, happy with the variety of his delicious cakes and pastry, the taste and appearance of which were reflecting his pleasure and effort to perform his duties to the satis­ faction of all." Bill is presently sailing as baker aboard the Penn Mar. The 10-year SIU veteran says that he misses the Lundeberg School very much and enjoyed working with his fellow staff members. He found that instructing the HLS trainees was most rewarding. "I learned a lot about the younger generation from my experiences at the School," recalls Bill, "and I'm sure it will be an important aid in my relation­ ship with my own son when he is a little older." Bill stresses the need for education and upgrading for all Seafarers. "The facilities at the Point are outstanding," he said. Bill's plans for the future include purchasing a sizable piece of property in Piney Point and—what else—rais­ ing horses. Texas City Tankers Pay Due Listed below are Seafarers hav­ ing unclaimed wages from Texas City Tankers as of Jan. 1, 1974. Name Fanoli, J. Williams, J. SSNo. 056-18-5415 563-10-8472 For the back pay due, write to Frank Greathouse, chief marine accountant, Texas City Tankers Corp., P.O. Box 1271, Texas City, Tex. 77590 or call 713-9454451. Seafarers Log �Pitched Against the Old 'Satchel' 1 AT SEA Seafarer Prince Baker'Pa(i)ge' One Sfory Literally thousands of people can probably recall that they personally sat in the grandstands and witnessed the. great Satchel Paige put down batter after batter on the way to another of his scores of victories in the old Negro leagues. But only a relative few can say they actually played against him—and even fewer can brag they beat him in a pitch­ ing duel. Prince Baker, an SIU member for nearly 30 years, has done all three. Prince was bom in 1917 in Little Rock, Ark. but as a very young lad his family moved to Chattanooga, Tenn. where he spent his boyhood days—and where he learned to play baseball, "the hard way," There were no organized Little Leagues in those days and the baseball "fields" the kicfe played on were nothing more than empty, sandy lots heavily sprinkled with various sized pebbles and rocks. Baseball gloves, for those who owned one, were the three-fingered kind with no webbing or padding, and if you caught a hard shot "it hurt." Bases were usually either large stones or paper bags held in place by just about any heavy object—and the most feared hit ball was not a screaming line drive up the alley in left or right, but a hard hit ground ball that might skip off a roclc in any number of direc­ tions and go for a home mn. Of course the scores of these games could go "pretty high", and it was not unusual for each team to cross home plate 20 or 30 times. Prince moved to Baltimore, Md. at the age of 17 where he first saw Satchel Paige pitch. He remembers paying 15 cents for a grandstand seat. He won a starting pitcher's berth with the Baltimore Giants, an industrial company-sponsored team. "I got no pay for playing baseball, but I did have a job with the company," recalls Prince. He pitched against Paige on three different occasions, losing the first two times and finally winning the third. When asked how he managed to beat SS Delta Sud With the completion of the SS Delta Sud's (Delta Steamship) maiden voyage to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil last month. Delta has rounded out its LASH fleet. The company's other LASH vessels are the Delta Norte, which has completed her third voyage to South America, and the Delta Mar, which finished her fourth trip in New Orleans. SS Befhtex Seafarer Carl Moore aboard this ship wants to thank his old shipmates on the Arizpa for the "tarpaulin muster" collected for his hospitalized wife in October. Also he extends special thanks to L. N. Lanier of the Arizpa for gathering up his things and to Capt. Robert Harvy and the other officers. Brother Moore wrote further, "It is a wonderful feeling to know your brother members are standing by you in time of need." He wishes good sailing in the future to his brothers of the sea. SS Overseas Valdez On her way from Ceylon to a payoff in Norfolk recently, the ship's crew spent $40 from the ship's fund to buy the captain a going-away gift. The skipper thanked the Seafarers saying he'd like to have the chance to sail with them again. SS Tampa Seafarer Prince Baker. - the great Satchel Paige, Brother Baker jokingly replied, "that day I threw inshoots and outshoots up and down— gliders and sliders all around." Prince played for several years but retired at an early age for a sailing ca­ reer because "there was no future in baseball for me then, and very little pay." Seafarer Baker began sailing with the SIU as a messman in 1945, and since then has worked his way up to chief steward. "Old timers" remember Prince as a Union organizer during the early struggles of the SIU. The 56-year old Seafarer has accum­ ulated over 20 years seatime in his ca­ reer and has sailed through three wars —World War H with the Navy, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars with the merchant marine. Brother Baker's most recent ship is the Bethflor, but for the past few weeks he has been sidelined with minor ail­ ments. When asked if he planned to re­ tire he answered with a definite "No— I'm gonna stay in there pitching." 5 * Change or Address Or New Subscriber your mailing list. (Frint In/ormaltan) • NAME ADDRESS STATE. A4/y Falcon Duchess Bosun Fred Olsen, who recently completed the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram, reports that the Falcon tanker was enroute to Subic Bay on New Year's Eve and all was going well. He reported that Seafarer Ed LaRoda, ship's educa­ tional director, led a good discussion on the SlUPension Plan at the last ship's meeting. He compared it with other maritime unions and explained why ours is sound and up-to-date. SS Portland Seafarer Vagn Nielsen, bosun on the Portland (Sea-Land), got off the ship in Baltimore to attend the February Bosuns Recertification Program in Piney Point. Christmas and New Year'-s at sea were made a little merrier thanks to Chief Steward William Underwood and his crew who prepared special menues for the holidays. Helping out was Seafarer Steve Bigelow who graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in Nov., 1973 and is sailing as crew mess. SS Columbia Sailing through the Panama Canal last month, the freightship Columbia (United States Steel) completed a coastwise run from the company's Pittsburgh, Calif, steel mill dock carrying steel to its plant at Morrisville, Pa. SS Transsuperior The tanker Transsuperior (Hudson Waterways) had a 49-day payoff when it docked at Carteret, N.J. on Jan. 31. The ship encountered very bad weather on the trip back from Rotterdam. During one storm, the crew reported, there were 40-50 foot seas. There were no accidents however, and Acting Bosun Vasco Tobey said that the crew handled the ship very well during the storms. SS Ultramar Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave,, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on CITY Two graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School are on the Tampa which paid off Jan. 29 at Port Elizabeth, N.J. after a month-long coastwise run. Oiler Robert M. Diaz and OS Larry Utterback both had high praise for their fellow crewmembers aboard the Tampa. ZIP. SIU-IBU members please give: Bk# Soc. .Sec. # / TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of ^dress, please give your former address below or send mailtag label from last issue received. The recently latmched oil, ore, bulk carrier, the Ultramar (Aries Marine) left the Gulf late last month carrying 63,500 tons of grain to Europe. SS Delta Uruguay On a recent voyage to South America, the Delta Uruguay departed from her usual run there to dock at Puerto Madryn, Argentina, 800 miles south of Buenos Aires. She discharged the antenna for an Omega Navigation System, a 700-ton structure to be installed 30 kilometres south of the deepwater port along National Highway 3. While the vessel was in port the local Radio Puerto Madym station gave a live broadcast with interviews about the ship and Sea­ farers right on the ship's gangway. SS Brooklyn The Brooklyn (Sea-Land) had a 28 day-payoff when it docked at Port Eliza­ beth, NJ., on Feb. 7 after a coastwise run. The SIU crew reported a very good trip, with beautiful, warm weather along the Gulf which abruptly changed as they approached the Eastern Seaboard. ADDRESS CFTY ................ Februaiy 1974 STATE ZIP. Page 15 �''-i Houston Columbia : •f •• / f—•' . f r::. 'irf t;- The ship's committee aboard the 504-foot long containership Houston (SeaLand) gather for a photo at a recent payoff at the Sea-Land docks In Port Elizabeth, N.J. They are, from the left: Julio FIgueroa, steward delegate; An­ derson Johns, deck delegate; Recertified Bosun Don Hicks, ship's chairman; Robert Scotti ,engine delegate, and Thomas Williams, secretary-reporter. The Houston is capable of carrying 332 containers with additional capacity for 63 temperature controlled containers. Arizpo A ''t •- The freightship Columbia, operated by Ogden Sea Transport, paid off Jan. 16 at Stapleton Anchorage off Staten Island, N.Y. The ship's committee are, from left: Ed Williams, engine dele­ gate; Clyde Lanier, .secretary-reporter; Ski Gribben, ship's chair­ man; Robert Adams, steward delegate, and Clem Barstow, deck delegate. The Columbia had just returned from a grain run to India and Capetown, South Africa. American Victory The 449-foot long containership Arizpa visited the port of Boston on Feb. 4 as part of her usual coastwise run. The ship's committee aboard the Arizpa are, seated front; Ronald Hoffman, (left) engine delegate, and Daniel Gatewood,' ship's chairman. Seated rear, from the left are: Ed Haber, steward delegate; William Seltzer, secretary-reporter, and Walter Gustavson, deck delegate. The Arizpa was converted for container carriage in 1965 at Todd Shipyards in Galveston, Tex. Tempo The SlU-manned C-2 tanker American Victory, after another Far Eastern run, paid off in Wilmington, Calif, on Feb. 4. The ship's committee noted that "it was a good voyage," and that the crew was looking forward to the next. The committee members are from the left: C. L. Owens, engine delegate, L. J. McCuen, stew­ ard delegate; M. West, deck delegate, and H; Lancaster, educa­ tional director. HJ^EMBERSHIP PARTIGIEA? •L'X TION »nil understandkig iin TION and tfw ^ problems we face—^fbese are the reasons for the importance of SHi Sh^ Committees. Throagh the committees and by attendance weekly meetings at sea aboard att « SIU ships, members ^n participate' to the affairs of their Union as meantogfiilly as they can ashore. SIU Ships' Committees were established by membership action to; Jfuly, 1969 to meet the need 6f keepis^ ing our membership fnUy informed. JflMg' were developed to provide our R IneiBibers at sea with ian insight and imderstanding of the jproblems con­ fronting both oor Unl(^ and the mar­ itime industry, and to inform toem of ^ programs being developed to problems. , -^4 i!acli . Cmatohtee aboard every Snj ve^ cons^^sto toeisb^n; secretsiy-repoftcr is the toe edncatioii director who Columbia The committee aboard the U.S. Steel operated bulk carrier Columbia gather topside for a photo at the ship's most recent payoff in l\/lorrisville. Pa. They are, from the left: William Slayton, engine delegate; fyielano Sarsona, secretary-reporter; James Rogers, deck delegate; Joe PuglisI, ship's chairman, and Frank Nestor, educational director. The Columbia is on an intercoastal run. ^m «ichW the thm paitments. It Is the responsihiltty of Ihe^ip's dhainnan to cail meetings every Sun-. ttoy while the ship sea and encourage all unUcen^ crewmmn'^ hers to attend the meeilngs. It Is also his respoitsibility to ie^d discossions concerning Union pro| :rams, policies •.told problems. :• Articles in the Seafe rers Log are a rich source to serve a springboards far these discussions. 1 he Presidents ^ Report, Headquarters Notes, Legis­ lative Report and artk les relating to v ition in Washin:;ton affecting {ifiir Union and our job security can fonnd In the LOG. , The ship's sccretar|'-repoiTter lihe responsibility of keeping in touch| i^j<nhh headquarters by toall and The committee aboard the U.S. Steel operated bulk carrier Co_ on to the crew ara Seatrain Carolma The SlU-manned Seatrain Carolina paid off in the port of Norfolk on Feb. 8. The ship's committee unanimously agreed that the Seatrain Carolina had an "excellent crew." The committee members are, from the left; Orvillia Payne, secretary-reporter; Enos E. Allen, ship's chairman; Harold Unglert, educa­ tional director; Jack Wong, steward delegate; Richard Mason, deck delegate, and Oswald Gallop, engind delegate. Sea-Land Resource Transonelda The education direi^r is chained ydth the res|H>nsifoiii^ matotototog ill library of Union Jil^iinational toct the SIU 'totoe-'-' Thetis lumbia gather topside for a photo at the ship's most recent payoff in Morrisville, Pa. They are, from the left: William Slayton, engine delegate; Melano Sarsona, secretary-reporter; James Rogers, deck delegate; Joe PuglisI, ship's chairman, and Frank Nestor, educational director. The Columbia Is on an Intercoastal run. Transsuperior The ship's committee aboard the containership Sea-Land Resource take a break in the ship's air conditioned messroom at a Jan. 29 payoff in the port of San Francisco. They are from the left: James Lomax, secretary-reporter; Phil­ lip Pron, steward delegate; Ronnie Lanier, engine delegate; Ronald Craine, deck delegate, and Recertified Bosun Richard Christenberry, ship's chairman. The Sea-Land Resource is on the Far East run with several of her sisterships from the SL-7 fleet. Portland , of handSng memben' beeto in toeir departments nnd of woiridng witli the ship's chalinBian to "I ^ settoftnyg ^ pay-ofit ; whenem possible. Ciewmembers Imve biUty of bringtog their beefs to the at­ tention of their department.del^ate and ^ip's chairinan. Boardia^ SIU patrolmen will rmly discuss beeto which have been taken to the dele­ gate or ship's chairman. Dnitog the shipboatel meeting, every member has both the right and fV, ! t r^qp^ntsibtote to partic|p|te to Participants in the January class of the Bosuns Recertification Program and the A-Seniority Program accompanied SlU patrolmen on a trip to the water­ front and joined the ship's committee aboard the Tampa (Sea-Land) for a photo at the Tampa's most recent payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. The Recertified Bosuns are Al Oramaner, far left, and Frank Teti, second from right. The Tampa's committee are, from the left: Bill Butts, ship's chairman; Boland Hoff­ man, deck delegate; Armando Ortega, steward delegate, and Esteban Cruz, secretary-reporter. David Gower, A-Seniority upgrader. is standing far right! Page 16 At a Feb. 2 payoff in the West Coast port of Wilmington, Calif., the ship's committee aboard the SlU-contracted tanker Thetis took time out for a photo before embarking on another voyage. Stand­ ing from the left are: W. Trawick, deck delegate;J. Tucker, edu­ cational director, and C. C. Williams, steward delegate. Seated from the left are: G. Durham, ship's chairman; M. Longfellow, secretary-reporter, and E. Cox, engine delegate. Usual run for the Thetis is Russia. discussions and to become better Infoimed about our Union and our in­ dustry. An infotmed membership is the strength of our Union—and tiie Committee members aboard the tanker Transsuperior take care of some union matters at the ship's last payoff at the Gatex Oil docks in Carteret, N.J. They are, from the left: Arthur Witherington, engine delegate; VascoTobey, ship's chairman; William Costa, steward delegate; Henry Durham, secretary-reporter, along with SIU Patrolman Ted Babkowski. The Transsuperior is on the North European run. The ship's committee aboard the 497-foot long containership Portland con­ duct business with SIU Patrolman Ted Babkowski at the ship's most recent payoff at the Sea-Land docks In Port Elizabeth, N.J. The committee members are, clockwise, from the left: George Doest, engine delegate; Juan Ayella, deck delegate; Alan Lewis, ship's chairman; Bernard Shapiro, steward dele­ gate, and William Underwood, secretary-reporter. Page 17 �t! Xh Thanks for Support House Committee Must Stay 'i t \' The House of Representatives Select Committee on Committees, chaired by Congressman Richard Boiling of Kansas City, Mo., recently released a report rec­ ommending tentative changes in the com­ mittee system of the House. Implementation of these proposals would eliminate the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee along with two other House committees. The many important duties of the 36man Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, which meets once each week to discuss problems facing the maritime industry, would be dispersed among seven other House committees concerned with a variety of matters, such as, truck­ ing, rails, mass transit and highways. ilie SIU is convinced that such a move could have serious effects on the progress presently being made in the U.S. mari­ time industry. Tlie SIU will fight such a House reor­ ganization with all available resources. Joining our fight for preservation of the Committee are many of the nation's environmental and conservation groups I A I % it i A t'" / More and more, the key to job success and'security in our nation's industries is vocational training and education—and the maritime industry is no exception. Since the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, American shipyards have received contracts for upwards of 90 ships— and the majority of these are vessels of the highly technical automated type, equipped with vastly different machinery. To safely and etticiently man these modem vessels, new skills are required on the part of our members—and in view of this—the black gang rating of QMED is becoming more and more essential every day. To insure that we will always have a Page 18 USPHS Meittcal Director ^ Boston, whose interests are also well served by the Committee. Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan, ehairman of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee, said, after hearing the Select Committee's proposals, "I'll fight it to the death," SIU President Paul Hall, on informing the Select Committee of the Union's po­ sition, stated that dissolution of the Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee "and spreading its various areas of re­ sponsibility over a number of House Committees will be extremely harm­ ful . . ." Over the years, the veteran members of this Committee have acquired a unique knowledge and insight into the specific problems facing the maritime in­ dustry, and the importance of a strong merchant marine for economic and na­ tional security reasons. To spread the Committee's work among other committees, would force maritime interests into a back seat in vital legislative areas. QMED-An Essential Rating X For several years now, the Department of Health, Educa­ tion and Welfare has been trying to close all USPHS hospitals. During that time our friends and beneficiaries have been sup­ porting us in our efforts to remain open. Your Union has been tireless in the U.S. Congress for our cause. As a direct result of this active support, we will remain open by virtue of Congressional mandate—and in addition, plans are underway to upgrade our facilities. All our specialty clin­ ics are being strengthened and we will shortly be able to provide a Pediatric Clinic. We feel confident ffiat we can again provide our patients with the best in modem medical care. I am delighted with this change in our situation, and may I take this opportunity to thank you for your help and support tiu-ough a difficult lame. Sincerdy, sufficient number of qualified QMED's to meet commitments to our contracted companies, the SIU instituted a QMED upgrading program at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point. Since the inception of the program in June, 1972, 175 Seafarers have received their QMED.ratings—151 of these in 1973 alone. So far this year, 14 Seafarers have re­ ceived the rating and 35 additional Sea­ farers are presently enrolled in the pro­ gram. We must continue to increase our par­ ticipation in this program—and all eli­ gible black gang members are strongly urged to take part in the course. Care of , . ;iU A. 1 am very grateful for being a member of such a Imej j iuhioh with a Welfare Plan that can't be beat for takihig care ^ of its members. 1 want every member to know how great^^^'^ it is to be taken care of when you become disabled ojr retireMy very best r^rds to the union. RespecthiOy yoora, Ueoige K. Marioiiiieaiix < A Backin Touch V About three months ago, I wrote a letter to the Union re- ' questing assistance in locating my brother, Seafarer Roger P. Coleman. Thanks to the ad mn in the Personals section of the LOG, we are back ill touch after six years. It was a wonderful Christmas present. keenly, ]ame.G.Colehiiin Annandaie, Va« . < : Vol«w» XXXVi. N«. 3 Offttiiai Pubtication of th« Stftfarers tntematlonal Union of fiforth Amsrica. Atlantic, QuU, Ukes and Inland Watert District. AJFCrClO % Seard2 ; ^aui Halt, Ares/cten^ • . Cal Tanner, Bxecutlve ^ics-Pmident 2> Earl Shepard, V/cs-Prts/dsnl AIOO OiOforcio, Secrefa/y-treasuce/- tindsey WtlKams. V/co-PrasWonf Frank Drozak, Viee-Pfesident Paul Oroz'ak, Ihibiishrld monthly by Saafareni lnteiWatidn^ Atlantic, 6«lf, takaa and inland Watata Olttrlct, AFL-CIO 6/5 Fourth Avonua^, Brooittyn. N.V, ^2. tlal, 499-6600. Sacond class jKistaf• pakt it?BrodklyiV NV. Seafarers Log < �Brooklyn Ship's Commiffee FINA 'CIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. Committee members of the contalnership Brooklyn gather for a photo In the crew messroom at the ship's last payoff In Port Elizabeth, N.J. They are, from the left; F. Carmlchael, steward delegate; Nicholas Bechllvamis, ship's chairman; Andy PIckur, deck delegate, and Ola Stornes, educational director. The Brooklyn carries 360 containers. Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. Lack of Vital information Delays Welfare Payments There is nothing mofe discouraging to the members or frustrating to the SIU Welfare and Pension Department when welfare, pension or death benefit pay­ ments are not processed and paid promptly. In many cases this causes hardships not only to the member, but to his family when he is at sea. Last month, there were 291 SIU wel­ fare and pension claims received at Union headquarters which could not be processed because they lacked some in­ formation necessary for trustee ap­ proval. In most cases, either doctor or hospi­ tal bills were not included with the claim forms. Other documents which are fre­ quently missing are: notarized death certificates, birth certificates, marriage licenses. Medicare statements, certified funeral bills, discharges, and income tax returns when proof of support of [.adopted or step-children is required.' Other information which is often not [included and which delays processing of i claims are the doctor's social security I number or the hospital's identification ! number. When a welfare, pension or death I benefit claim is received without all nec[ essary documents and information, the Welfare and Pension Department will write to the member or his dependent three times requesting the document or information. If the information is not supplied after the third letter, the claim SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; is filed pending further communication from the member. One way that members can help to speed up the processing of dependent claims while they are at sea is to leave a claim form—with the front page filled out with all necessary information—at home together with copies of all dis­ charges for the previous and current year, and the name of the ship they are currently aboard. The member should also instruct his wife or other eligible dependent on the necessary documents, such as bills, and other information they must have when sending the claim into the SIU Welfare Department. The member should also show his dependents how to fill out the claim form completely. The SIU Welfare and Pension De­ partment makes every effort to process all claims promptly and urges Seafarers to cooperate by taking the time to make certain that their claim forms are filled out properly and that all necessary doc­ uments are included. Members or their dependents who require assistance in filling out claim forms should go to the nearest Union hall. Seafarers can also obtain a copy of "SIU Surgical, Pension and Welfare Benefits for Seafarers" from any Union hall or by writing to: Seafarers Welfare & Pension Department, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIEIS. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member IS required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Faui Haii at headquarters by certified maii, return receipt requested. McLean Committee The following activO members and pmiohem ha^b had Ji^lid they failed to supply complete Information when liUng their claims. Please contact Tom Crantord at (212) 499-6600. Name ; Soc, Sec. No. R. Sherman 504-24-7000 R.Biay 229-62-7351 J. Rose t 018-22.0353 274-32-1039 C. WiUiams E.Mann 231-01.3903 W.Autry 416-30-0527 J. Raymond (Pensioner) 065-05-9500 H.Lindsey 567-64-0366 ard .431-50-6368 B. Gardoza 094-12-8394 J.Moran 428-24-8508 437-60-2868 J.Moore 086-50-8629 E.Reid 212-46-1398 E. Ervin 'V February 1974 District \ UIW T;:;. A&G UIW IBU A&G A&G IBU IBU A&G A&G ! - The Sea-Land McLean, following another smooth European run, paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Feb. 4. Committee members aboard the McLean are, standing from the left; 0. Ayala, steward delegate; Luis Perez, deck delegate,' and R. Sadowski, secretary-reporter. Seated is John Hunter, ship's chairman. Page 19 �\ \ Seafarer ^ngelundKnew The Sea Would Be His Life Looking back, Seafarer Qayton Engelund believes that it was inevitable that he would make the sea his life and career. As he reminisced about his boy­ hood, growing up on a farm in rural Wisconsin and later working as a lum­ berjack in the hardwood forests of Wis­ consin and Minnesota, he said, "I guess I always had it in the back of my mind that one day I would go to sea." Seafarer Engelund, who now sails as bosun and able-seaman, was born in Phelps, Wise, after his parents migrated to this Scandinavian farming commu­ nity from Norway. At the age of 17, shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the Navy and saw action in both the Atlantic and Pacific war areas. During the Normandy invasion. Seafarer En­ gelund was aboard the destroyer USS Manley when she was hit by shore bat­ teries and sunk. He was among only 15 who survived and were picked up by a nearby escort vessel. For 11 years after receiving an hon­ orable discharge from the Navy, he worked as a laborer and truck driver, but in 1956, as he put it, "I finally made up my mind to go to sea." He joined the SIU that year in the port of Wilmington and has been an active Union member even since, serv­ ing many times as ship's chairman and deck delegate. In 1965 he took part in the SIU's support of the New York City welfare workers strike. Seafarer Engelund is a professional seaman who spends eight to ten months at sea and then visits his father, Clar­ ence, who is now living in Reno, Nev. He says he plans to continue sailing as long as he is able, and he has now ap­ plied for the Bosuns Recertification Program. Seafarer Engelund recently com­ pleted a three-month trip aboard the National Defender (Vantage Shipping) sailing as AB. The ship paid off in Paulsboro, N.J. after a voyage to Russia and Libya. Personals Daniel O'Rourke Please contact your father as soon as possible at 29 Firscraig, Cantril Farm, Liverpool 28, England. Kenneth C. Adams Pleast contact your wife, Mary, as soon as possible at 15101 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonville, Md. 20730. William B. Scott, Jr. Contact your father as soon as pos­ sible at 5917 Cable Ave., Camp Springs, Md. 20023. William R. Dawson Please contact Marvin Dawson, Jr. as soon as possible at P.O. Box 322, Mayo, Md. 21106. R. Groben, Jr. Your father wishes that you contact him as soon as possible at 521 Sunset Way, Juno Beach, Fla. 33408. William Sidney Brown Please contact Mrs. Helen Cooper at P.O. Box 323, Abita Springs, La. 70720. Charles Klawitter Contact the Veterans Administration Regional OflSce as soon as possible at Sixth & Lenora Building, Seattle, Wash. 98121. Kenneth Nelson Davis Please contact your brother-in-law, Wilbur M. Shavender as soon as possi­ ble at 5416 Brinkwood Ct., Richmond, Va. 23224. Vincent Vanzenella Please contact Mrs. T. Vanzenella as soon as possible at 156 Somers St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11233. Arnold Purgvee Please contact your wife at Box 14, Beatty, Nev. 89003. Cecil Osborne Please contact your wife, Constance, as soon as possible at 4371 6th St., Ecoise, Mich. 48229. Lionel Duncan Please contact your mother as soon as possible by calling 366-4484. Mack Bolan Your friend, Dan Gifford, wishes you to contact him whenever possible c/o 2011 Dauphine #3, New Orleans, La. 70116. Howard Crenshaw Please contact Ms. D. Sanchez as soon as possible at 18th St. #1348, Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico 00920. Jack Kingsley Please contact W. M. Wallace con­ cerning your tape equipment at 112 Simpson Ave., Daytona Beach, Fla. 32018, or call 904-767-1940. Luis Lopez Cruz It is very important that you contact your sister Rosa immediately. Her phone number is: 492-5724. Tony Escoto Contact your brother, Salvador, as soon as possible at 225 Douglas Dr., Harahan, La. 70123, or call 737-0910. Tallulah Ship's Committee The Ship's Committee of the USNS Tallulah assembled Feb. 8 below deck at Sun Oil Dock, Marcus Hook, Penn. In the back row from left are: 0. Rich, ship's secretary-reporter; K. Gahagan, ship's chairman; R. Carter, deck delegate; T. Jones, educational director. In front is R. Mahlich, engine dele­ gate. The Tallulah is one of 13 tankers under charter from the Navy-to SIUcontracted Hudson Waterways. Page 20 Seafarer Clayton Engelund, right, talks about the Bosun Recertification Pro­ gram with 'Chris' Christenberry, who graduated from the program, during a payoff of the National Defender. Seafarer Engelund sails as bosun and AB and has also applied for the Recertification Program. SL-7s Smash Speed Records The SlU-manned ships of Sea-Land's SL-7 fleet have broken all existing trans­ atlantic and transpacific speed records for cargo ships since they came into serv­ ice a year ago. These ships are now the fastest cargo vessels afloat. Below is a chart outlining dates, times and speeds of these new records. Average Distance (Knots) (Nautical Arrival MUes) Speed Time To From Date Vessel Oct. 6, SEA-LAND 3,210 1972 Bishop Rock Ambrose Light 4 days, 17 hrs, 17 min. 31.07 GALLOWAY Oct. 14, SEA-LAND 2,879 4 days, 13 hrs, 17 min. 26.37 1972 Ambrose Light Bishop Rock GALLOWAY 3 days, 21 hrs, 5 min. 3,045 32.71 May 4. Bishop Rock Ambrose Light (20 hrs, 12 min. off SEA-LAND GALLOWAY'S 1973 McLEAN record) SEA-LAND McLEAN SEA-LAND COMMERCE SEA-LAND COMMERCE SEA-LAND COMMERCE SEA-LAND GALLOWAY SEA-LAND GALLOWAY SEA-LAND EXCHANGE SEA-LAND EXCHANGE SEA-LAND TRADE May 8, 1973 Ambrose Light Seattle May 27, (Race Rock, 1973 B.C.) Yokohama June 10, (Nojima1973 zaki) Yokohama July 6, (Nojima1973 zaki) Oakland July 11, (SanFrancisco 1973 Pilot Station) Yokohama July 20, (Nojima1973 zaki) July 29, 1973 Ambrose Light Aug. 20, 1973 Bishop Rock Aug. 24, 1973 Yokohama 3,053 3 days, 20 hrs, 30 min. 33.005 S days, 23 hrs, 30 min. (36 hrs. off previous 30.82 record) S days, 9 hrs. (2 days, 32.62 1 hr, 54 min. off previous record) 6 days, 1 hr, 30 min. (1 day, 11 hrs, 12 min. 33.26 off previous record) 6 days, 37 min. (1 day, 23 hrs, 23 min. 31.16 Yokohama off previous record) 5 days, 20 hrs, 34 min. Oakland (SanFrancisco (1 day, 18 hrs, 36 min. 32.34 Pilot Station) off previous record) 3 days, 18 hrs, 2 min. 33.21 Bishop Rock 3 days, 14 hrs, Ambrose Light 54 min. 33.54 2,912 Seattle 4,126 Bishop Rock Kobe (Shionomisaki) Seattle (Race Rock, B.C.) Long Beach (Ft. Fermin) 5 days, 6 hrs. 32.75 4,424 4,208 4,840 4,507 4,546 2,952 missing or stolen from the warehouse in Brooklyn, N.Y; foliow* Ing delivery by the printer. AU members are cautioned not to pay any Union obligations |o anyone other than a patrolman or other Union representative jcmrying the pr<^ Missing receipts can be identified as being in the following series of numbers: J-21,001 to J'^4,000 and J.110,000. ( A Seafarer approached by anyone with these receipt numbers should immediately report the incident to the nearest SIU port '' Seafarers Log �Ancient Deep Sea Fishermen Fort Hoskins Committee World's Earliest Seafarers Are Found in a Greek Cave American archeologists digging in a cave near Koilada, Greece, have un­ earthed signs that the world's earliest seafarers sailed the surrounding seas from around 7,500-7,000 B.C., almost 1,000 years before ocean voyages by man were previously believed to have taken place. Clues to the existence of seafaring navigation from the cave, inhabitated by humans continuously from 20,000 B.C. to 3,000 B.C., were dug up by sci­ entists, who regard this unique under­ ground home in southern Greece as the major Stone Age find in the Old World. For the last six years 30 archeologists from Indiana University led by Dr. Thomas W. Jacobsen have dug pits in the floor of the cave revealing layers of human habitation during different ages. Ages are determined by radiocarbon count. The clues to the early seafarers were the discovery of large fish bones and the finding of obsidian, a glassy volcanic stone, under the 7,000 B.C. layer. Obsi­ dian stone was used to make Stone Age tools as it can be chipped into a fine cutting edge. Since thq only local supply of obsi­ dian in the area then came from the uninhabitated Aegean Sea island of Melos, an extinct volcano 75 miles southeast of the cave, the scientists put two and two together coming up with the theory that the cave dwellers had boats. The large fish bones found in the cave clinched the argument. Before 7,5007,000 B.C. the cavemen fished offshore because only small fish bones were found in the older layers of the dig­ gings. Then in the 7,500-7,000 B.C.. layer large fish bones were dug up giv­ ing the archeologists the evidence that the seafarers went deep sea fishing'for tuna in the Aegean Sea. The cave where humans lived 22,000 years ago is at the end of the northern arm of the Gulf of Argolis, southeast of Nauplia. Archeologists have set up their base in the fishing village of Koilada across a shallow bay from the cave. The ship's committee on the Fort Hoskins (Cities Services) below deck for a payoff after an East Coast and Texas run. From left to right, back to front are: T. Gutierree, steward delegate; J. Recile, secretary-reporter; L. Almodovar, engine delegate; N. Kouloumoundras, educational director; S. Krawczynski, deck delegate. Jacksonville Ship's Committee Missouri Ship's Committee The ship's committee on the Jacksonville (Sea Land) assembled below deck during a payoff when the ship docked at Port Elizabeth, N.J. after a run from Puerto Rico. They are from left: A. Seda, secretary-reporter; I. Garcia, steward delegate; P. Konis, chairman, W. R. King, engine delegate. The ship's committee on the Missouri (Meadow) gathers below deck during a payoff. They are, from left; L. Burnett, steward delegate; Hulon Ware, engine delegate; D. Penton, deck delegate; W. J. Miles, secretary-reporter; V. Burnell, educational director, Sylvester Manardo, chairman. Trans Columbia Committee The ship's committee on the Transcolumbia (Hudson-Waterways) gathered below deck after a run to the Far East, Vietnam and Japan. From left to right seated are: W. Holland, educational director; A. Otremba, chairman; E. Anderson, deck delegate; H. Fielder, secretary-reporter. From left to right standing are: 8. Torres, steward delegate; J. Forque, engine delegate. February 1974 "Shipping Out" by Mariam G. Sherar, published by Cornell Mari­ time Press, Inc., Cambridge, Md., 1973, 84 pages. A sociological and psychological study of American merchant seamen, this short book was written by a professor of sociology at Long Island University in Brooklyn, N.Y. Besides being a sociologist—who ever since childhood, has been interested in the sea—Mariam G. Sherar is also the wife of a merchant seaman. Her husband William D. Sherar is an SIU member who sails in the engine department. Brother Sherar joined the union in 1946 in the Port of Baltimore and sails as a fireman-oiler. Bom in Paiil's Valley, Okla., he and his wife make their permanent home in Cherryfield, Me. "Shipping Out" is an interesting and enjoyable book in which Mrs. Sherar discusses such topics as "Why Men Go to Sea", "To Marry or Not", "Woman, Female, Wife." She also deals with the problem of alcoholism among seamen and the role that "The Bar" plays in his life. Some of the other chapters discuss "The Ship" itself while there are separate chapter on tankers and containerships. Mrs. Sherar has researched such areas as "Seamen and Health" and "Social Service and the Seaman." Because of the dangers that seamen face in their line of work, Mrs. Sherar has also included a chapter on "Folkways, Myths, Superstitions" which dis­ cusses the superstitions and other notions in which sailors have come to believe. Often recurring in Mrs. Sherar's study is the theme of loneliness. "A seaman's life is a lonely one," she says in the Preface to "Shipping Out." "In a world where alienation and anomie are becoming commonplace words, the seaman's life has always been one of loneliness and alienation." She also adds, however, that ". . . the very factors that make it lonely also contribute to making it dynamic and eventful." All the factors "that prevent permanency," also "create change, and this is the life-giving force for the seaman. His job carries him over the world, and to all of its ports. Upon his shoulders rests tlie responsibility of ship, cargo, passengers and fellow-shipmates." Seafarers should find "Shipping Out" absorbing reading since it deals directly with them—their lifestyle and their work. Whether or not Seafarers agree with everything in the book, it may help to give them some further insight into their lives. Page 21 �I TTf New A Book Members > "it' -A' Seniortfy Upgrading Program W ing Insures SIU's Future Tihe SnPs Upgiading Program is insuring the future of olir Union by providing our new full-book members with a solidundeistandb^ of tbcs^mantime industry, a better apprec&tjkm of their re^ponribilities aboard ^p and a deeper iiui^t into our Union. Ibis month, five more Seafarers achieved their full books and took the o|pb%Rtion at ifte general membership meeting at Union headquarters, ' 8^ Srafarers Tnnntty BoriEe, WilliamDavis, Joseph Knndrat, Thomas iVahi and 0ai^ 66wer« Tbhi bitags to 72 the numlmr of in(rihbers who have Timothy H.Barke Seafarer Timothy Burke joined the SIU in 1968 after completing training at the Harry Lundeberg School. He served two years in the Navy where he rose to the rank of quartermaster. After his discharge, he returned to Piney Point where he upgraded to able-seaman. Sea­ farer Burke ships out of the port of New York. I have had the opportunity to ride both Great Lakes and deep-sea ships and I have learned through experience that the merchant marine is a vital asset to the United States. The SIU operates the Harry Lunde­ berg School. This school is—through its educational and upgrading programs —the ladder to success, not only for the young trainees, but for all Seafarers who have the desire to better them­ selves. Joseph J. Kondrat Seafarer Joseph Kundrat has been sailing with the SIU since 1966 and ships as chief cook and chief steward. He was certified to ship as chief steward in 1971. Seafarer Kundrat lives in West­ minister, Md. with his wife Ann and sails out of the port of Baltimore. I waited a long time for this oppor­ tunity to upgrade to "A" seniority. I learned a lot at my stay in Piney Point, and I learned still more at headquarters. In both places, all my questions were answered. Before this, the officials of the Union were only names I had heard, but after meeting and talking with them I know the leadership of my Union is in good hands. They never hesitated to answer any questions asked of them. Politics is very important to the mari­ time industry and our friends in Con­ gress need our support. We do that with SPAD. The Maritime Defense League is also important to protect the rights of our members and defend them when they are in trouble because of helping our Union. I would use any educational program offered by the Union, and right now I am waiting for the Stewards Recertification Program. 5? MIPS lliomas J. Vain Seafarer Thomas Vain joined the SIU in Baltimore after graduation from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1963. He sails as able-seaman and ships out of the port of Baltimore. He lives in Fayetteville, N.C. with his wife Patsy. Since I arrived at headquarters, I have been continually enlightened about our Union's goals and ambitions. I have been amazed to see how effi­ ciently every operation of our Union is coordinated. We seem to have the highly-trained personnel and the so­ phisticated machinery it takes to make things run smoothly. The more I see and hear, the more I know our Union is on the right course. It is easy to see why we are number one among the maritime unions in the country. Page 22 attained fall>book status since the program was initiated last year, The pn^ram was developed with two objectives in mind: to continue the SHPs tradition of providnig its contracted companies wM the best-trained and most-qualified seamrm in the nation, and to give those who parfkl^te in the program a better understanding of tSie problems we &ce and fiie need lor their involvement in meethig those problems. Cbi thfe page, the new full-book members tel! in their own words what the *A** ficatkizil^ Projpam has meant to them. k David J. Gower Wmiam L. Davis Seafarer William Davis is a graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School and joined the Union after graduation in 1971. Seafarer Davis had more than three years seatime with the Navy be­ fore attending the school, and achieved his able-seaman endorsement while he was in training. Seafarer Davis, whose last ship was the Falcon Duchess (Falcon Carriers), sails out of New York. I have learned a great deal since I had the opportunity to go through this upgrading program. Attaining my full book is a goal I wanted to achieve be­ cause being a member of the SIU is a very important part of my life. I am very proud to be a part of an organiza­ tion that is prepared for a changing and challenging industry. I have acquired some real knowledge of our Union. In Washington, I saw our Union's political power and I under­ stand better the importance of SPAD. In New York, I got a better understand­ ing of the operation of our Union by actually seeing it in operation. I feel now that I can do more on my part to help my Brothers better under= stand the problems that face the Sea­ farers and our industry. i:NCi INT. KTI.WAKU Seafarer David Gower joined the Union in 1967 and sails as chief elec­ trician. He retired from the U.S. Navy after serving a 20-year hitch from 1942 to 1962. He also served in the U.S. Air Force. Seafarer Gower now lives in Oklahoma City, Okla. The past month has really been an experience for me and I just hope all the other Brothers gained as much as I have. I learned a great deal both in Piney Point and at headquarters. In Piney Point I could hardly believe what I saw. I saw training programs there that I never knew we had. When people realize that the future of our Union is coming out of Piney Point they will have a diflferent point of view. In New York, I saw all of our opera­ tions and things I never realized we had, including a data processing center where all of the records of our Union and the members are kept. I can really say that I am proud to have had the chance to go through this program and be upgraded to a full book member. I have not only gained better job security, but I gained a better under­ standing of our Union. AHi.'rA J'lmu.ANii iii OirNllKtA JAN rrw ouTi Trn'tiToN IONTO uiif v'iV ftMNjfoiU (U»N "M'ITMAS 1 YNCtI iWnffiiii ini'ui'H ?AHI •, i iiN , 1" vTi.'NON V!l ( Hi'l iAN TtiAltKlj , nfi/vAii i :.( A;; viV'AN !() ,AWA i i Vi' ( w I r H Five more Seafarers achieved full-book status this month after completing the SIU "A" Seniority Program and graduating at the membership v :-?tlng at headquarters Feb. 4. From left are Seafarers Thomas Vain William Davis David Gower, Joseph Kundrat and Timothy Burke. Seafarers Log �New SIU Pensioners William A. Durapau, Jr., 46, joined the SIU in the port of Hous­ ton in 1959 sailing in the deck de­ partment. Brother Durapau was born in Arabi, La., and is now a resident of New Orleans with his wife, Camille. He's a Navy veteran of World War 11 and pilots a plane as a hobby. Ralph Hernandez, 66, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico, sailing in the steward department as a chief steward last on the Overseas Carrier (Maritime Overseas). Born in Ponce, Puerto Rieo, he now lives in Queens, N.Y. with his wife, Carmen. Brother Her­ nandez walked the picket line in 1962 in the Robin Line strike. He also won a safety award in 1960 aboard the SS Elizabeth. Harold P. Ducloux, 57, retired to his native Mobile with his wife Estella after a long career with the SIU. Brother Ducloux who was cert­ ified to sail as chief steward joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1938. Brother Ducloux took an ac­ tive part in an SIU organizational drive in 1961. John L. Gibbons, 58, joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment as a cook last on the Sea-Land Commerce. Brother Gibbons has sailed since 1932. Born in Virginia, he now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his daughter, Julia. He walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Wesley P. Jackson, 64, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing in the deck department. Brother Jackson was born in Louisi­ ana and is a resident of New Orleans. He is a pre-war Navy veteran. George Kalimitridis, 65, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Born in Greece, Brother Kali­ mitridis is a resident there with his wife, Ouraina and sister, Marika. Joseph V. Perry, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich., in 1954 sailing in the deck department for 38 years. Brother Perry sailed for the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. in 1964-5. Born in May wood, Mich., Brother Perry now resides in Frank­ fort, Mich., with his wife, Evelyn and his son, Fred. Samuel G. White, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing in the steward department. Born in South Carolina, Brother White resides in New York City. He was a Safety Award winner in 1960 for an accident-free six months aboard the Steel Architect (Isthmi­ an). He also walked the picket line in the 1961 strike. Elwood M. Orcutt, 62, joined the IBU in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing in the steward department as a cook for the G H Towing Co. from 1953 to 1973. Born in West Virginia, Brother Orcutt lives in Kingsville, Tex., with his wife, Delphine; five daughters, Shirley, Pam­ ela, Tina, Sheree and Ruth and two sons, Wilber and Donald. He is an Army veteran of World War II. George S. Chance, 65, sailed as carpenter and joined the SIU in the port of Savannah in 1951. Seafarer Chance now resides in Augusta, Ga. Charles N. Bailey, 62, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department as an AB. Born in Barbados, the British West Indies, Brother Bailey resides in Mobile with his wife, Olinell; daughter, Linda and son, Ollie. Earl R. Harrison, 61, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1957 sailing in the steward depart­ ment as a chief cook. Brother Harri­ son was bom in Mansfield, Mass., and now resides in Sebring, Fla. with his wife, Dorothy. James C. Flanagan, 63 joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department. Brother Flanagan is a native of New York City and now lives in Houston with his wife, Gertrude. He's an Army veteran of World War II. ')t < S Retiring Able-seaman Jesse D. Wiggins (seated left) puts his oar into the fight by picking up his new $20 SPAD certificate from SIU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (right) at payoff time aboard the Columbia (Ogden Marine) Jan. 16 in Stapleton, S.I.. N.Y. Seafarer Wiggins joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New Orleans and now resides in Andalusia, Ala. The trip from India and South Africa was the last one for Brother Wiggins before he retired on SIU pension. February 1974 Pastor Delgado, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in the engine department. Brother Delgado was born in Puerto Rieo. He lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife, Aurelia. Gordon Chambers, 52, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the engine department. Brother Chambers was born in the Bronx, N.Y. and now lives in San Francisco. Lester C. Clark, 60, joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Norfolk sailing in the deck department. Brother Clark is a native of Penn­ sylvania. He now resides in Morristown, N.J. with his wife, Frances. MEMBERSHIP MEETUGS' SCHEDULE Port V Heinrich Vilk, 63, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Born in Estonia, Brother Viik lives in Baltimore with his wife, Lu­ cille. He walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. James W. Williams, 64, joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1962 sailing in the deck department as a captain for the Stone Towing Line for 43 years. Brother Williams also worked for the Wilmington, N.C. Shipyard from 1944 to 1946. Born in Georgia, he is now a resident of Wilmington with his wife, Lillian. Lasf Trip Home I Jesus G. Fernandez, 65, joined the Union in 1940 in the port of Tampa sailing in the steward department. Brother Fernandez is a native of Spain. He resides in Tampa with his wife, Isabel. New York ., Philadelphia . Baltimore .., Norfolk ..., Detroit Houston New Orleans . Mobile San Francisco Columbus .,. Chicago .... Port Arthur , Buffalo St. Louis .... Cleveland ... Jersey City J. Date .. March .. March ,. March .. March .March March 11 .March 11 .March 12 . March 13 .March 14 .March 16 • March 12 .March 12 .March 13 .March 14 .March 14 . March 11 Deep Sea . 2:30 p.m. . 2:30 p.m. . 2:30 p.m. IBU .5:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. . 7:00 p.m. . 7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. .5:00 p.m. .5:00 p.m. . 5:00 p.m. .5:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. . 2:30 p.m. < 2:30 p.m. . 2:30 p.m. . 2:30 p.m. . 2:30 p.m. . UIW .1:00 p.m. .00 p'.m — :00p.m. — .00 p.m — :00p.m......... — :00p.m — 00 p,m. rage 23 �Second of Three New LASH Vessels 55 Stonewall Jackson Is Launched Launching of a new LASH vessel, the SS Stonewall Jackson (Waterman) Dec. 15 into the Mississippi River at Avondale Shipyards in New Orleans, shows the impact of SPAD (Seafarers Political Activities Donation) and the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Donations to SPAD enabled the SIU to gain support in Washington, D.C., for passage of the 1970 Merchant Ma­ rine Act. It was through this Act that the Waterman Steamship Corp. built the Robert E. Lee in 1973, the first ship the company has had constructed since World War II and the first in a series of three LASH vessels being built. The SlU-contracted Stonewall Jackson is the second in the series. In a telephone interview in New York City last November, Waterman's president, Edward P. Walsh, told the LOG: "The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was the key to our rebuilding program. We could not have gone ahead without it." Another 893-foot LASH sistership for the company, the Sam Houston, is set to come off the Avondalc ways sometime early this year, perhaps in February, meaning more jobs for Sea­ farers. The Stonewall Jackson was com­ pleted four months ahead of schedule as launching was originally set for April 15, 1974. In approximately one year, these three new ships will replace six World War Il-built conventional freighters now on the run from the Gulf and East Coast to the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, SIU AtbaHic, Gull, UkM tk infamd Wafen InkuMl Boataen's Union United iadwhrial Worken PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak The SS Stonewall Jackson (Waterman) is launched sideways. Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea and Bay of for maritime affairs, Howard F. Casey, Bengal, says the company. who marked the launching as a "mile­ Capable of carrying 89 LASH stone" in the development of the Ameri­ barges, 18,500 miles at 22 knots, the can merchant marine. new ships will have the largest barge He pointed out that U.S.-flag oper­ capacity of any LASH vessel launched ators lead the world in the utilization of so far. this new type of ocean cargo carrier. According to the designer of the Casey said the ability of the steam LASH ships, the Stonewall Jackson is turbine-powered Stonewall Jackson to the 20th such vessel launched to date load and unload 2,000 tons of cargo out of 24 LASH ships ordered by seven an hour as contrasted with conventional U.S. shipping companies. break-bulk freighters of today which handle only 75 tons an hour, would en­ Principal speaker at the Stonewall able U.S.-flag operators of LASH ships Jackson christening ceremony was the "to compete more effectively against U.S. Department of Commerce's Mari­ time Administration deputy assistant their foreign-flag counterparts." Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Dec. 27,1973-Jan. 23,1974 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily (g $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical ' Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment Number MONTH TO DATE Amount YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 15 2,316 335 6 2 7,226 1 193 12 15 2,316 335 6 2 7,226 1 193 12 301 47 99 23 6 110 — 301 47 99 23 6 110 — 55,660.06 1,543.20 11,597.30 6,300.00 281.00 2,324.11 — 55,660.06 1,543.20 11,597.30 6,300.00 281.00 2,324.11 — 12 118 115 8 73 2 1 —« 1 12 12 118 115 8 73 2 1 — 1 12 36,000.00 18,192.01 3,807.98 1,130.00 1,110.58 150.00 179.01 — 311.20 418.90 36,000.00 18,192.01 3,807.98 1,130.00 1,110.58 150.00 179.01 _ 311.20 418.90 7 7 2, 610.00 2,610.00 11,041 16 1,540 12,597 11,041 16 1,540 12,597 250,063.15 16,273.90 907,689.56 $1,174,026.61 250,063.15 16,273.90 907,689.56 $1,174,026.61 $ 41,888.20 2,316.00 1,005.00 134.55 232.40 57,808.00 110.00 4,315.55 638.10 $ 41,888.20 2,316.00 1,005.00 134.55 232.40 57,808.00 110.00 4,315.55 638.10 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Exp Surgical ............................ ^Iptical ............................. Blood Transfusions Special Equipment ^^eal Books ......................... • Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan . Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Welfare, Pension & Vacation ....... . HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU(716)TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, 111.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEYELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. 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Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Ext, 281 Donate ' ', >5- -T -T Page 24 >• Seafarers Log �L... i'A. r,. ........ i>,-,- : '.•/>/•-c-••>••; •/ •••.••••• •'•• • v.-. v •••••. ••-, -• -/ lifliailiiSSf -ffi&pllilip ifiP ";••'• i. ' , < <• ' TJ- • '•0\ 17orever Is a very definite word. It means for a limitless time ... for aD time *.. nev« again! But forever is the length of time a Seafarer loses the r^t to his livelihood and fature career in the maritime industry if he iis busted on a drugs charge either while at sea or ashore. It's a tough rap — but lhafs exactly how it is. Your seaman's papers are gone forever, without appeal, if you are convicted of possession of ^y illegal drug—heroin, barbiturates, speed, ups, downs or marifuana. In 1971 jdone there were 400,606 drug related arrests in the U.S. and even fliat staKering figure was topped in 1972. * The shipboard user of narcotics is not only a menace to hunself, but presents a very grave danger to the safety of hfe sh^ Md sMpmates. Quick minds and reflexes are an absolute necessity aboard sh^ at all times. A tog user becomes a thorn in the side of his shipmates when they are requu^ to assume the shipboard responsibilities the user Is not capable of Imndling. Also, a Seafarer busted at sea leaves a permanent black mark on his ship. The vessel will thereafter be under constant survefflance and the crew will be subjected to unusually long and annoying searches by customs and narcotics agents in port. ^^ T^y, forever is a long, long time — somethmg a tog user does not iia^. ' , Don't let dings destroy you or your livelihood. Steer a clear course! , ,i. S...,. >k" ilki 1 :0kM" .s..,. Page 25 February 1974 �I i , '1 ' < Digest of SlU Ships^ Meetings V ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land), Decem­ ber 9—Chairman M. Sanchez; Secre­ tary O. Smith; Educational Director W. Kaweck. No disputed OT. A special vote of thanks to brothers who operated movie projector. Everything running smoothly. MOBILE (Sea-Land), December 11 —Chairman A. Ahin; Secretary W. Sink; Educational Director B. Reamey; Engine Delegate Arthur Andersen. $34.49 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Seattle. THETIS (Admanthos Shipping,) December 2—Chairman Garth Dur­ ham; Secretary M. Deloatch; Educa­ tional Director R. Caldwell; Deck Delegate Frederick E. Walker; Engine Delegate Eddie Washington; Steward Delegate Charles Ussin. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. A vote of thanks to the steward department for an excellent Thanksgiving dinner. Next port New Orleans. MANHATTAN (Hudson Water­ ways), December 16—Chairman R. Johnson; Secretary K. Lynch; Educa­ tional Director Dryden. ^me disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done and to the deck department for keeping the pan­ try clean. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Steamship Co.), December 2—Chair­ man Recertified Bosun D. L. Dickin­ son; Secretary W. J. Miles; Educational Director K. P. Calloe. Some disputed OT in engine department. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port New Orleans. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), December 9—Chairman R. Schwarz; Secretary E. Kelly; Educa­ tional Director Mereoith; Deck Dele­ gate L. Dueitt; Engine Delegate L. P. Wright; Steward Delegate C. Aaron. $22 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for the nice Thanksgiving dinner. TRANSONEIDA (Hudson Water­ ways), December 16—Chairman. J. Boland; Secretary T. Ulisse; Educa­ tion Director D. L. Smith; Deck Dele­ gate K. Puchalski; Engine Delegate F. Conway; Steward Delegate J. Silva. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Oakland. JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land), De­ cember 16—Chairman B. E. Swearingen; Secretary A. Seda; Educational Director W. Bland; Deck Delegate L. Rodriguez; Engine Delegate Curtis Ducote; Steward Delegate Juan Her­ nandez. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depanment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Jacksonville. IBERVILLE (Waterman Steamship Corp.), December 30—Chairman Donald Chestnut; Secretary Harvey M. Lee; Educational Director Frank H. Post; Engine Delegate Joseph J. Lo­ gan, Jr.; Steward Delegate Eddie Bowers. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a fine Christ­ mas dinner. All three departments were very cooperative in keeping the crew laundry room clean. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways), December 30—Chairman Re­ certified Bosun A. Rivera; Secretary J. DeLise; Educational Director D. Able. Told all members they should take the time and go to Piney Point and take advantage of the opportunity to up­ grade themselves. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done in making the Christmas prep­ arations. DELTA URUGUAY (Delta Steam­ ship), December 23—Chairman Rich­ ard J. Blake; Secretary W. P. Kaiser; Educational Director Hugh F. Wells, Jr.; Deck Delegate G. J. Maloney; En­ gine Delegate Lloyd E. Schenk; Stew­ ard Delegate Francis Howard. Biaggio Famiglio hospitalized and given $50 from ship's fund. Also paid $5 for radiogram to inform headquarters about Biaggi Famiglio. Total in ship's fund to date $62.93; in movie fund $424.68. Vote of thanks to the stev/ard department for a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Houston. VANTAGE DEFENDER (Vantage Steamship Corp.), December 2— Chairman Recertified Bosun Wm. R. Kleimola; Secretary J. D. Pennell. No disputed OT. Chairman stressed the importance of contributions to the Maritime Defense League. Also, he stressed the importance of filling out the welfare forms correctly and in their entirety. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for an excellent job. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand), December 1—Chairman M. Woods; Secretary R. B. Barnes. $27 in ship's fund. Posted all communications received. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Yokohama. COLUMBIA (United States Steel), December 2—Chairman John Eddins; Secretary M. S. Sospina; Deck Delegate James Rogers; Steward Delegate Jer­ ome Prodey. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of sil­ ence in memory of our departed brothers. YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine), December 9—Chairman Recertified Bosun James B. Dixon; Secretary C. E. Turner; Educational Director L. Morin. $12 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward depart­ ments. Discussion was held on giving contributions to SPAD and how it helps everyone. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port Trinidad. DFX. ORO (Delta Steamship), De­ cember 9—Chairman G. A. Burch; Secretary C. Shirah; Educational Di­ rector P. Thomas; Deck Delegate G. Saddy; Engine Delegate Bryden Dhlke; Steward Delegate Clarence Bewerres. $55 in ship's fund and $397 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Houston, Tex. LA SALLE (Waterman Steamship), December 2—Chairman D. L. Parker; Secretary R. W. Elliott; Educational Director James W. Demouty. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. Every­ thing running smoothly. TRANSINDIANA (Seatrain), De­ cember 23—Chairman A. Hanstvedt; Secretary Caudill; Deck Delegate Frank Camara; Engine Delegate Jose Guz­ man. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. The Overseas Joyce (Overseas Oil Carriers) came in to Carteret, N.J. for pay-off after a coastwise run and was scheduled to head for Africa on her next trip. Four membera of the ship's committee were on hand for a picture while the ship's chairman and education director went topside to settle beefs. From left are Robert Outlaw, secretary-reporter; Tony Nerosa, steward delegate; Rudolph Odom, engine delegate, and Richard Scherm, deck delegate. Page 26 GALVESTON (Sea-Land), Decem­ ber 9—Chairman Recertified Bosun Denis Manning; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director M. Stover; Deck Delegate Walter Rogers; Engine Delegate John Sullivan; Steward Dele­ gate William Davey. $26.65 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port Seattle. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), December 2—Chairman J. Collins; Ed­ ucational Director E. Synan; Deck Del­ egate I. Glass; Steward Delegate Peter Hammel. $6.30 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Had a discussion on a letter received from Frank Drozak, vice pres­ ident regarding the manning scale. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for the variety of meals served. Overseas Joyce Committee SEATRAIN MARYLAND (Hud­ son Waterways), December 9—Chair­ man J. M. Ruhburg; Secretary W. J. Fitch; Deck Delegate G. Scott; Stew­ ard Delegate Albert Hendrick. Some disputed OT in deck and engine de­ partments. Everything running smooth­ ly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (City Service), December 16—Chairman C. J. Frey; Steward Delegate W. G. Trice. $2 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Discussion was held on the oppor­ tunity members have to upgrade themselces and improve their ratings at Piney Point which would eventually aid them financially. Next port Port Arthur. BROOKLYN (Sea-Land Service), December 30—Chairman N. Bechlivanis; Secretary F. Carmichael; Edu­ cational Director O. Stornes; Deck Delegate George Alexander; Engine Delegate Leonard Bailey; Steward Del­ egate Alfred Allen. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for an excellent Christmas dinner. There was a large variety of food and everything was decorated to give a real holiday spirit. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Overseas), December 9—-Chairman John Leskun; Secretary John S. Burke, Sr.; Educational Director Franklin Miller; Deck Delegate M. C. Cooper; Engine Delegate Joseph Collins; Stew­ ard Delegate H. Holling. $9.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. All mem­ bers voted to turn heat off and on as needed in view of the energy crisis. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. FALCON DUCHESS (Falcon Tankers), December 31—Chairman Recertified Bosun Fred A. Olson; Sec­ retary S. Sek; Educational Director La Roda; Engine Delegate James L. McBride. Brother LaRoda gave a thor­ ough report and discussion on the pen­ sion plan, comparing it with other maritime unions, and explained why ours is sound and up-to-date. No dis­ puted OT. ROBERT TOOMBS (Waterman Steamship), December 9—Chairman Roy Evans; Secretary J. Prestwood; Educational Director G. Ray; Deck Delegate Joseph D. Blanchard; Stew­ ard Delegate Derrell Reynolds. $45.90 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done on the Christmas dinner. Received Seafarers Logs in Djibouti. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Official ships' minutes were also received from the following ves­ sels: ALEX STEPHENS OGDEN YUKON MONTICELLO VICTORY BOSTON LONG BEACH PANAMA BETHTEX AMERICAN EXPLORER OVERSEAS EVELYN AMERICAN VICTORY OVERSEAS JOYCE Seafarers Log �Ml"! . Falcon Lady Delivers The Goods for the Navy Zfe., B ISft'Slil r=.-:t ACK from a three-month voyage from Port Neches, Tex. to the Far East and to Bahrein in the Persian Gulf, the 37,400 dwt tanker Falcon Lady (Falcon Carriers) arrived for pay-off at Cartaret, N.J. with 300,000 barrels of JP-4 jet aircraft fuel. The 672-foot vessel, which is under charter to the Navy, stopped at Port Everglades and the port of Piney Point before her arrival at Cartaret. The Falcon Lady, which is powered by two diesel engines, is three-years old and was the first of the four new Falcon-class tank­ ers currently in service. She is now on her way hack to Bahrein. Utility Cook Terry Smith, who has been on board the Falcon Lady for six months and who was elected Ship's Chairman when Bosun Eddie "Tiny" Anderson had to get off in Yokosuka, Japan for medical reasons, reported a smooth trip hack from the Middle and Far East. ' Ordinary Seaman Juan Leon catches up on news from home when the mail came aboard after the ship tied up following a long voyage to the Far East. . . - • ^ ^ - X Able-Seaman Vincent Frisinga coils up a heaving line after the ship is safely moored at the GATX Terminal in Carteret, N.J. It was a happy reunion when Seafarer Gene Flowers, right, who was at the pay-off of the Falcon Lady as part of the Bosuns Recertification Program, met Chief Mate Nick Gullo. Seafarer Flowers got a third mate's license after studying at the SlU-MEBA-District 2 school in Brooklyn and Gullo was his "very helpful" instructor. February 1974 Lundeberg School graduate Mike Ingram; making his first trip as ordinary sea­ man since his graduation late last year, gets a demonstration on the art of tying-off a West Coast stopper hitch from veteran Seafarer John Kane who is sailing as AB as Dave Atkinson, who recently completed the Bosuns Recertifi­ cation Program, looks on. Page 27 �Jfinal Heparturesi f! •' ; ;, Hany D. Holdswortb, 63, died of neart disease July 18. Born in Brimley, Mich., he resided there at the time of his death. Brother Holdsworth joined the SIU in the port of Saulte Ste. Marie, Mich, in 1961 sail­ ing as a deck dredgeman on the Great Lakes since 1933 for the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., Peter Kewitt Sons, Dunbar & Sullivan, Marine Construction Co. and Merritt, Chap­ man & Scott until 1963. Surviving are his widow, Genevieve; two sons, Fred and Dennis and three daugh­ ters, Mrs. Bonita Mullin, Carol and Coleen, all of Brimley. ; <; Ik ' ^!} k k- :-i; Leander P. Grankvist, 69, died Feb. 13, 1973. Born in Norway, he became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1932. He was a resident of Oelwein, Iowa at the time of his death. Brother Grankvist sailed on the Great Lakes for the Great Lakes Dock & Dredge Co. in 1969 and for Peter Kewitt Sons; Merritt, Chapman & Scott and Hannah International. Surviving is his widow, Vivian of Wadena, Iowa. Donald J. French, 47, died Dec. 5. Born in Hackensack, N.J., he re­ sided in Houston, Tex. at his death. Brother French joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing in the engine department last on the USNS Pecos (Hudson Waterways) and the SS Yellowstone (Rio Grande Transport). He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his widow, Christine; a son, Robert, and a daughter, Catherine. SIU Pensioner James A. Johnson, 61, died of pneumonia Nov. 9 in the USPHS hospital in Norfolk. Born in Southmount, N.C., he resided in Lexington, N.C., at his death. Broth­ er Johnson joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1960 sailing in the steward department last on the SS Bethtex. Surviving are his widow, Eula and two daughters, Jana and Rebecca. f James F. Slayton, 23, died Nov. 2. Born in Arborvale, W. Va., Brother Slayton was a resident there when he passed away. He joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1970 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. He was a 1968 graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship, a QMED upgrader there and attended the 1971 educational conference at Piney Point, Md. Sea­ farer Slayton also passed the pump­ man course at the MEBA school, Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Slayton. IBU pensioner Samuel D. Brooks, 52, died of pulmonary complications in the PHS hospital in Norfolk on Sept. 23. Born in Gloucester City, Va., he was a resident of Hayes, Va., at his demise. Brother Brooks joined the former Railroad Marine Region in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing in the deck department for the Penn­ sylvania Railroad. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Burial was in Providence Baptist Church Ceme­ tery, Gloucester. Surviving are his widow, Margaret of Hayes; a step­ daughter, Lou Ann White; his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brooks and a grandson, Charles. Page 28 SIU pensioner Paul T. Gazic, 50, died Dec. 5. Brother Gazic was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and was a resident of Houston, Tex. when he died. He joined the Union in the port of New York in 1956 after transfer from the Sailors Union of the Pacific that year. He sailed in the engine department. Surviving are a son, James and three daught­ ers, Jeanette, Jacqueline and Suzanna of Houston. Charles Kodanko, 75, succumbed to emphysema Aug. 10 after 72 days in the hospital. Brother Kodanko resided in Sister Bay, Wise, at his death. He joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 after sailing on the Great Lakes since 1919 as a watchman for the Reiss Bros. Steam­ ship Co. from 1948 to 1964. He was a U.S. Marine veteran from 1920 to 1922. Surviving are his widow. Ber­ tha and a son, Paul. Marvin J. Lohr, Jr., 45, expired Sept. 21 from a cerebral hemorrhage after he collapsed on the deck of the Transeastern (Hudson Waterways) while at sea. Born in Hickory, N.C., he resided in Lake Charles, La., at the time of his demise. Brother Lohr joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Norfolk sailing in the deck depart' ment. Burial was at sea. Surviving are his widow, Hildegard, and his father, Marvin J. Lohr, Sr., both of Salis­ bury, N.C. SIU pensioner £mU Herek, 67, died of a hemorrhage in Commu­ nity Hospital, Santa Rosa, Calif., Nov. 2. Bom in Omaha, Neb., Brother Herek was a resident of Santa Rosa at the time of his death. He joined the,Union in 1948 in the port of New Orleans sailing in the steward department for the Missis­ sippi Steamship Co. from 1947 to 1963 and on the Delta Sud (Delta Lines). He had been sailing since 1937. Cremation was in Santa Rosa Memorial Park with his ashes being scattered at sea. Surviving are his widow, Louise and a son, Paul of Alhambra, Calif. SIU pensioner Harry J. Cronln, 70, passed away Dec. 11 of cancer in Long Beach (Calif.) Memorial Hos­ pital. A native of New York City, he was a resident of the Wilmington Rest Home in Wilmington, Calif, at the time of his death. Brother Cronin joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing in the steward de­ partment. He had been sailing since 1919. He was on picket duty in Bal­ timore in 1961. Interment was in All Souls Cemetery, Wilmington. Surviv­ ing are his brother, Edward; a sister, Mrs. Kathleen F. Konko of New York City; a stepsister, Mrs. Patricia Allen of San Pedro, Calif., and a nephew, William E. Hart of Wilm­ ington. SIU pensioner Clyde F. Culpep­ per, 73, died Nov. 13 of cardiac ar­ rest in the USPHS hospital in New Orleans. Born in Birmingham, Ala., he was a resident of New Orleans'' when he passed away. Brother Cul­ pepper joined the SIU in 1954 in the port of New York and last sailed aboard the Steel Voyager as a chief electrician. He was on the picket line in the Wall Street strike in New York City. Seafarer Culpepper also won a personal safety award aboard ship. Surviving is his widow, Ida. Joseph A. Kozyra, 57, died of a coronary occlusion in Erie, Pa. Sept. 29. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he resided there at the time of his death. Brother Kozyra joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing in the deck department as a bosun on the Joseph S. Young (American Steamship Co.) on the Great Lakes. Burial was in St. Stanislaus Ceme­ tery, Luzerene, Pa. Surviving is his mother, Anna of Wilkes-Barre. FYancisco Fernandez, 58, suc­ cumbed to heart failure in Tampa, Fla., Nov. 23. Brother Femandez was a native of Tampa and made his home there. He joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1955 sail­ ing in the steward department. In­ terment was in Myrtle Hill Memo­ rial Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving are his widow, Herminia; three sons, Joseph, Frederick and Francis; a daughter, Herminia and a grand­ child. Ewald Horst, 20, died of ship­ board injuries Nov. 14. Bom in Roedenbach, Germany, Brother Horst was a resident of Maple, Wise, when he passed away. He joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1971 sailing in the engine department for the Kinsman Ma­ rine Co. from 1970 to 1973. Surviv­ ing is his mother, Rosa. Warren Lewis, 68, died Nov. 7. Born in Baltimore. Md., he was a , resident of Baltimore at the time of tfj his death. Brother Lewis joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore last sailing in the steward department fM on the W. r. Steele. Surviving are his * widow. Rose and a daughter, Joyce. Rohert M. McDonald, 17, died in the Patuxent (Md.) Naval Air Station Hospital of neck and spine injuries sustained in a Rt. 5 motor­ cycle-car crash Oct. 8. Brother McDonald was a native of Jackson­ ville, Fla., and was a resident of Ridge, Md. when he passed away. He joined the SIU following grad­ uation from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md., in 1972. Brother McDonald sailed in the steward department. Burial was in St. Michael's Ceme­ tery, Ridge. Surviving is his father, Robert L. McDonald of St. Mary's, Md. r 0 • -• , » . J Seafarers Log �SSS8SSS , ^ ' V Whenever You Called AMindering the seas The following poem Is dedicated to all those merchant seamen who have used the facilities' of the United States Public Health Service be­ cause of injuries sustained on board merchant ips during war. ship Whenever you called we were there Through war and peace we did not care We sailed your ships through every sea To make the world strong and free We are not heros nor proclaim to be We had no parades not many cared Our fate was our own with no one we shared Only us the ones who were there •<l:v /^ ' ' When I was nine an* risin ten, I longed to follow the ways o' Uien, To pull an oar an' sail a boat, For I'd never a fear of ought afloat; I knowed a cleat from a hawser hole. An' the mast to me was a monkey's pole. But all my elders said to me: . :A • "There's time to think on't bide a wee!" When I was a lad an' gone fifteen, I thought on all the things I'd seen, ' An' the only life I cared to know Was a sail above and a keel below; For the call o'the sea it turned my brain, An' my blood ran salt in ev'ry vein. But all my elders said to me; "There's time to think on't. Wait an' see!" ^ A i'iii •• kMi As the last boom was lowered And the last line was free We drifted away slowly All alone were we Call O" The Sea • -%• • ; , - '' And as we drifted slowly away from the shore There were no bands there was no roar There were no crowds to say goodbye Hardly was there anyone that cried V Goodbye, my old ci^, Goodbye, city bruteClose your red eyes. T fly along the green From my sixty-seater I wave farewell to granite columns. ' A' If you think that we were happy and wanted to go Many seamen you do not know •For there on the shores we left behind Some who did care some who did mind Spinning over the web of asphalt belts, Amid the circling trees Manure-whipped hay Combed amber fields ": And golden fringed vine Drugged my city memories. But they stayed at home to suffer alone Both wives and children who we loved so They could not be there To see us go :;;';-rvXAp:>;b • Remember this to many that say -'Sililli There go bums on their way The luring silent village, lliiilt--. Yes we are bums as many proclaim The little colonial church We have never asked for fame Antique shops Aliil The world has proclaimed heros untold And the scattered leaves Have honored them with medals made of gold Strewn between glass-walled cottages Have set them on pedestals to see Rouse envy for this hushed haven. : But not people such as we The wheels spin. Yet when wars are over and we're needed no more While the moon showere They ban us again to the shore White magic They take from us the things that we need Upon mountain and land They think that we want nothing but greed Aslsuccumb ' v : To the spell of space. But again someday they will put out the call Come back merchant seaman we need you all Henri Percikow iiiliii Take our ships back to the seas And help us make the world be free David lolm Barry s When 1 was nigh to a man full grown. Hard o' muscle firm o' bone, I'd a-shipped,1 would, as a foc'c'sle hand On the dirtiest tramp that put from land; I'd a-given aught to ha' been away, With the decks awash, in the thick o' the bay' To ha' felt the lash of the salt, wet wind. With the sea befor an' the shore behind! An I watch the ships drop down the stream. Drop slowly down in the sunsets gleam, And the old, old longing, 'tis like a dream For me and my elders we couldnt' agree, With their "Time to think on't. Bide a wee!" An' so they fashioned a tradesman me— They fashioned a tradesman out o' me! ^ Harold Loddiait • Ri!f A: ?:SiySI Av'jrA' aiPsPlliiSS®!'' The End of the Rainbow •A'.'. ^ itSi . i A-A' •!' They're times I've of ten jvondered ., While sailing acrosS the sea. Where is the end of the rainbow. And that pot of gold for me. I've often been told, there's pots of gold. Just waiting for someone to find, I've searched high and low, wherever I go, Expecting the "Gods'' to be kind. " Sonae think their rainbows mean drinking, By drowning their sorrows in gin, IMe Others think betting the races, On horses that never come in. Some find their rainbow with cards aU night long. While others shoot dice for their thrill, Some chase the girls in port after port, All colors and shapes fill the bill. PRir'^' • • • Incredibly against all the odds you're there From a single blade then two then three and more _ A-A-.PAAA; • - . :• AAApliiAv-'i •A'Ap ' • -A • f-' . \ ThiConcrete • -.-A- ; ..^.r .. .. \ . isaei . :, And your loving ever searching roots In this desert of concrete has somehow found food God knows what the accumulated rubbish of man Trapped in the crevice, where the concrete ends and the bricks begin And you somehow have established yourself where previously there Was no vegetation There was life always here The hard working ants, Scurrying across acres of concrete .searching , For food Spiders making and repairing their nets like diligent fishermen ; vSharp eyed sparrows unconcerned at their lack of grace, Chasing the flights of flies ' But you without their skills have done the same Searched for food as industriously as ants Thrown Woven spider like the web of your roots Sharp bladed like sparrows you follow the flight of the wind : . Crack in the concrete one seed of faith of love can destroy . V The forces pitted against it and flourish in this concrete waste. Tony S. D. Fioley illwiiiiili®; I ^.;ASAiBAS Attention Seafarers; Please send your poems to Editor, Seafarers Log, 675 Fourth Ave., February 1974 Page 29 �Adult Education Worksl»» Lundeberg Sponsors National Education Conference More than 200 educators from throughout the United States, Canada and Guam participated in a two-day conference sponsored by the Harry Lundeberg School entitled "Adult Edu­ cation Works!" Sparked by the Lundeberg School's interest in learning more about what other educators are doing in the adult basic education and high school equiva­ lency areas, the conference brouj^t to­ gether educators in these fi< ds to exchange ideas, teaching meth 's and means of appfoaching problc s en­ countered in teaching the uncucated adult. Keynote speaker for this significant educational event was Joseph Mangano, Chief of Adult Continuing Education for the New York State Department of Education. He opened the conference by saying that the "Carnegie Study has indicated that adult education is prob- Where to Write Anyone wishing further informa­ tion about the programs at the Harry Lundeberg School^ of Seamanship, should write to: Director of Admissions Harry Lundeberg School of Sesunanship St. Mary's County Piney Point, Md. 20674. ably the largest facet in the whole uni­ verse of education." Telling the conference that adult basic educators carry a grave responsi­ bility, Mr. Mangano said that educators in this field also "have the opportunity to innovate because they are not bound by the kindergarten to 12th grade system." "We're on the brink of a whole new concept in education," he added. "Many of the things we in adult basic education take as truisms are being taken as innovation in the public school system. Here at the Harry Lundeberg School we see what is possible." Dr. Edgar Boone, past president of the Adult Education Association and now with North Carolina State Uni­ versity, told his workshop that under-, educated Americans are "creating a strain on the economics of our society and these personal tragedies are creat­ ing a loss in human resources." In all there were some 20 speakers at the conference who explored various aspects of adult basic education and how educators in different areas are attempting to reach the under-educated adult. Dr. Boone pointed out that there are some 24 million under-educated adults in America—persons who have not gone beyond the eighth grade in formal education. He emphasized that "until we develop the means to reach these people, it won't matter how much money is put into these programs. < < -'-.V ^st pruning c men wha will be manning the essels Will commenceon February 19^ EaFfr course will be four weeks iri leriitM} ' upon Completion a certificate wiU be issued qmlifying the Holder to sail on of the LNG/LPG vessels. We must break through and provide motivation." Lundeberg School President Hazel Brown told the educators that "what­ ever is motivational to a student is motivational to the teacher." Miss Brown, in explaining the unique academic-vocational training program at the Lundeberg School, said the key to the school's successful program "is the enthusiasm of. both students and teachers, and the school's willingness to innovate and develop new programs to meet changing needs." Seafarer Earns College Credits Seafarer Robert Goodrum partici­ pated in a five-day seminar on "Labor and the Legislative Process" last month at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point and earned three credits toward an associate degree in Trade Union Ad­ ministration. The course is being of­ fered by the Dundaik (Md.) Commu­ nity College. complete the associate degree program later this year after he finishes a course in public speaking at Dundaik College. He is presently attending the SIU- The seminar was attended by some 40 members aflSliated with a number of trade unions. Speakers included Stuart Brock from the AFL-CIO's Depart­ ment of Education and Paul Wagner, Director of the United Auto Workers Education Department. Seafarer Goodrum, who ships out of the port of Baltimore and has been go­ ing to sea for 28 years, said he plans to FOWT Course Beginning April 1,1974 the FOWT course at the Harry Lundeberg School will become a three-week course. IBU Upgrading Center at the Lunde­ berg School preparing for examinations for QMED-—any rating. A native of Efaula, Ala., Seafarer Goodrum spends most Of his time ashore participating in community affairs. Five More QMED Graduates UPGRADING CENTER Ftetow is d complete description of the course. ^ introduction into the chemical ^d physical properties of liquefied and hque6€kl|«tfr>letnn^ be giveh; tanks are of the membrane type and will be discussed in detailf as to their construction, design, expansion, and characteristics. _ -Specially built liquid cargo pumps will be treated individually and all operational and maintenance dealing with the pump will be examined. Ccmyrewwig-^ detailed of off gases to the boilers will be inade. used to feed the boil- Gasifier-—Ifreory and c^rations of the gasifier will be frdly discussed. Reliquefication—^The principles used in liquefying gases with extremely boiling points will be discussed in detail as well as by the use of pictures| and blueprints Of the actual equi^^ as found on board these vessels. Gas Plant—^Tliis system will be analyzed fully so that die new principle of | cleaning tanks will ihake^^ t^^^^^ familiar with the sys-| . tern before boarding the vessel. ogen Plant—The system used for making nitrogen and its function as ap­ plied to serving as an insulation in the cargo tank void spaces mmi protection against cargo mil be discussed hi detaillustroinentation—^A complete up-to-date instruction booklet and manual as well as the principles of electronic instrumentation wlU be carefully studied ;? throughout the course. . * m pedal Fire Fighting Procednies—^A detailed study will be made on the hazards of LNG/LPG and the special procedures to be followed in an emergencyi Loading and Unloading Procedures-—Will be examined carefully so that the student will have a complete knowledge of what is ejpected of him upon f:i)Oardihg these yes^s..v^^ As these ate the first such vessels that will be operating under the American| and the first to be under contract to the SIU, it is extremely important that ch man receive the proper training before being placed on these vessels. Page 30 Five more Seafarers achieved QMED-any rating endorsements at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point recently. The new graduates are, from left, Peter Hove, James Brack, Mortimore Morris, Robert Goodrum and Philip Pinter. At right is Engine Instructor Charlie Nalen. Upgrading Class Schedule February 21 — Lifeboat, QMED, Able Seaman, Welding and all Steward Dept. Ratings March 7 — Lifeboat, QMED, FOWT, and all Steward Dept. Ratings March 21 — Lifeboat, QMED, Quartermaster, Welding and all Steward Dept. Ratings March 25 — LNG April 1 — FOWT April 4 iv Lifeboaf, QMED, and^aU Steward Dept.Ratings Seafarers Log •• § ;N-'; •'I �Deck Department Upgrading 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Quartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Chief Cook Able-Seaman 1. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Able-Seaman—12 months—any wafers 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary. Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hoid an "A" seniority in the union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School-or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief - Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Able-Seaman—unlimited—^any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/4()—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboafman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) J FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boflermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION I I I Name. I (Last) (Middle) I AddressI (Street) I -Telephone. { (City) (State) I Book Number. I I Port and Date Issued. j Social Security (Zip) (Area Code) —Seniority. -Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: I HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Yes • No • { Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: DECK • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. -Age (First) ENGINE • • • • • • STEWARD QMED • Electrician FWT • Dk.Eng. Oiler • Jr. Eng. Dk. Mech. • Pumpman Reefer • Maclunist Boilermaker • Welder • • • • Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward i RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in ratI ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. Steward Upgrading PORT- Assistant Cook 1. 12 months seatime in any Stewai d Department Entry Rating. I 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimiun of three months seatime. Cook and Baker -DATE. SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 1. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or, ,>s.^ febniaty 1974 ^ Page 31 �Vol. XXXV!, No. 2 SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION* ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT •AFL-CIO , y � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource February 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: USE OF U.S. SHIPS FOR OIL IMPORTS VITAL TO NATION MTD, AFL-CIO MEETINGS BEHIND HELD THIS MONTH LNG CARRIER KENTOWN - FIRST TO FLY THE U.S. FLAG SIU FIGHTS PLAN TO ABOLISH MERCHANT MARINE BODY 12 BOSUNS, 5 UPGRADERS GRADUATE AT MEETING BOSUNS COMMITTEE SELECTS 12 MORE FOR MARCH CLASS SIU SUPPORTS FAIR PENSION LAW RAYMOND HEROLD, DEAD AT 55 BLACKWELL - CONSERVE ENERGY U.S. SHIPYARDS HIT A PEACETIME PEAK LAST YEAR FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP CHIEF STEWARD'S POSITION PROTECT VALUABLES ABOARD VESSEL SENATE TO CONSIDER OCEAN STUDY PROPOSAL FIRST PENSION CHECK JOHN TYLER COMES HOME VOICE OF THE MEMBERSHIP AN EXPERT BAKER AT SEA - A HORSEMAN ASHORE SEAFARER PRINCE BAKER - 'PAIGE' ONE STORY SHIPS' COMMITTEES FOR MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION AT SEA HOUSE COMMITTEEE MUST STAY QMED - AN ESSENTIAL RATING LACK OF VITAL INFORMATION DELAYS WELFARE PAYMENTS SEAFARER ENGELUND KNEW THE SEA WOULD BE HIS LIFE WORLD'S EARLIEST SEAFARERS ARE FOUND IN A GREEK CAVE THE SEAFARER'S BOOKSHELF FULL BOOK UPGRADING INSURES SIU'S FUTURE SS STONEWALL JACKSON IS LAUNCHED FALCON LADY DELIVERS THE GOODS FOR THE NAVY LUNDEBERG SPONSORS NATIONAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE SEAFARER EARNS COLLEGE CREDITS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, no. 2 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c462e5c207fa37ed36d948d57f6f7bb5.PDF 5385c8a21c184e80bb4184f576b56b33 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS ! i. • hi ''' t 'li ^JtSS'"£on(,M«( fterf ea i' 1-1 ( ^££Si2-iSS^ "s- H. Lee White i '.' li •>,i ' *• f| n •r 1 •^'a-'atteais.iuow n �t On Thursday, Mar. 14. SIU President Paul Hall testified before a subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee in support of oil cargo preference legislation for U.S. flag ships. (See story on Page 3.) The article reprinted below, which appeared in the Mar. 15th Journal of Commerce, shows that the national news media is giving extensive coverage to this important bill. Following the story are the reactions from subcommittee members to President Hall's testimony. ®Iftgtfurmilijf gfummcm AND COMMERCIAL NEW YORK, FRIDAY, MARCH 15,1974 to Merchant Fleet MOBISON WASHINGTON Paul tBall. head of Che Seaferers' International Union (SIU), In ?; a stinging attack on international oil companies, wants U. S.-flag tankers givii^' a ishare of this countiy's petro­ leum imports, and right now, Mr. Hall, who is also presi­ dent of the AFL-eiO's Mari Jtiine ad mits that U. S.-flag tankers are so few they could probably 'ck up only half of the initial per cent of imports asiign«i them under pending _ (lation. However, he >ams there Cfi^d be no delay in the legisslation or it.« impionientation, g ds Gulf Oil urgi^ last we^. To IMit off implenoentatkHt for five yesrtj, as Gulf urged,, would discourage inveskors. and "wipe out the U. S.-iiag merchant marine," he said. He claimed that would occur because it would give the ol companies time to "bring in all their foreign-buUt, foreignflag ships under the U. S. flag to compete with V. S. tank ships." In what was likely the con­ cluding testimony before the House, merchant marine sub­ committee, Mr Hall said yes­ terday ihat "current national i and international events ihake it imperative that this enef^ consumers and taxpayers," he transportation legislation be insisted. (quickly enacted into law." Mr. Hall indicated he pre­ Again it was stressed that a ferred to stick to the terms of preference requirement, the present bill and not inwhich would rise Ao 30 per c r e a s e the percentag<» of •cOTt in 1977, would provide the ma!>-be extend its provisions (o U, S. Government — since other fuels, or cargoes, per­ rates of U. S, carriers under haps liquified natural gas. fhe bifi would have to be Such steps might jeopardize jwlged as "fair and reastaichances of passage arid if that aWe^' ---• irifh a amending process begins tanker costs for the first time. "we're going to lose the whole Mr. Hs®l made no direct thing," he said. claims that- if In tearing into the oil com­ "cheaper" exactly to use U. S. panies—Which have opposed flag ships — traditionally the measure — Mr. Hall said b baiM and "I rather suspect they're mak­ opeiate — btn he did claim a ing a real fat profit <w» trans­ "savings fwr the American portation." peOf^e" in terms <d: 1.. . . Thousands of Jobs lor He also took a swipe at the American workers on board state deparimeru and espe­ ^Ipa, in ^%>yards, and in ser- cially its maritime specialists. vice litdustries." "They've alwaj-3 been ready 2. Reduction of the "deficit to conceed U. S, shining to in the ocean transportation the chopping bioric," he as­ segment of our balance of serted. ilfti payments" and thereby "help stabilize the dollar,..." He said the 1970 act, whichextended construction and op3. GenecatUig more tax ddcrating subsidies beyond to "reduce the heavy burliners to dry and Jiqijid hulk den the American worker earriersi had enable U, S. presently bears due to the tax merchant JHeet to make "sig­ avoidance of the oil comnificant strides. . . . panies." Even if the rate tw U. fl."However, the Merchant flags should rise well above Marine Act of 1970 was riot in­ world rates, "the difference tended to be and must not be will not be enough to caiicei considered as the only solution out the direct and indirect to rebuilding the Merchant money benefits to American Marine. Since the passage of the act, it has become all too apparent that the availability of cargo is essential to the sur­ vival and growth of the Mer­ chant Marine" Warning In OK»sition by the admmistratlon and the oil companies of "retaliation" by foreign countries should the preference bill pass was tagged as "lAony". The oil companies, he claimed, by using this argument "are deliberately at­ tempting to mislead the com­ mittee" and when they "speak of retaliation they are talking about themselves. They are threatening the United States with a cutoff of something vi­ tal ly needed by this country if Congress enact legislation which affects the world of shipping..,." Otiiets EsveToUcies Other countries already have such requirements or poUcies, he argued, and "I don't know of any situation when the oil compaiHes have vigorously oi^sed cargopreference measures la other naiions." He accused the oil com­ panies of trying to "reserve for themselves" and their for­ eign ships "that share of our oil imports that should be car, ricd by the U. S. merchant marine. They are wiiMng to ; apportion our trdde among 'hemselves and the exporting nation. Yet they argue that!? our fleet must stand aside carry nothing except the worthless banner of 'flee v trade'." :: 'EffecttveOontrol' Like other proponents of thd^ bill, Mr. Hall ripped Into the so-called "effective control"^' policy of the U. S, Governl ment under which U. S.-ownedf foreign flag sh^ are to be made available to this country In an emergency. By refusing to fuel the U. S. fleet during the recent Mideast fighting — although the companies claimed the fleet was fueled from nonMideast sources — Mr. Hall said; "No explanation can cloud the fact that the mul­ tinational pH companies did yield to a demand made by foreign government against the United States. They showed that their real alle­ giance was to the balance sheet, not to the United States." There was no immediate indication how soon the subcom­ mittee may move with the sensitive legislation. Its chairman. Rep. Frank M. Clark, DPa., called the bill (HR 8193) the "most imponaat maritime ' legislation since the 1963 Mer^ • chant Marine Act" which es^ « tablished the present subsit^ l •(programs. •.-.i:-;::.;, rU(|: Comments of Subcommittee Members Below are the reactions of the subcommittee members to Paul Hall's testimony as taken from the official transcript of the last day's hearings. Cong. Frank Clark, (D-Pa.), Sub­ committee Chairman "Thank you very much, Mr. Hall, for an excellent statement, and 1 agree with it 100 percent." Cong. Mario Biaggi, (D-N.Y.) *7 think it is high time that Amer­ ica adopted a similar view (cargo preference), and I could not con­ cur more with your comments, and I feel very strongly about the bit of legislation as a single first step .. .1 would like to once again congratulate you, and 1 am hope­ ful that the Committee will report the bill, and even more hopeful the Congress will pass it." "I want to congratulate Mr. Hall for a most comprehensive state­ ment." Cong. Gene Snyder, (R-Ky.) "1, too, would like to congratulate Mr. Hall for his statement." "... I am not suggesting that it [the requirement in the bill] ought to be less. As a matter of fact, in my mind, and without any basis in fact, 1 feel like maybe it ought to be a higher figure. "We did have 50 percent in the proposed legislation." Cong. Trent Lott, (R-Miss.) "Mr. Hall, 1 want to thank you for coming here and making this very fine and devastating statement this morning." "I have been very much concerned all along about effective control, and most of my previous questions have been directed at that. "I want to thank you for your re­ marks in that regard, and they cause great concern, particularly your mentioning this Executive Order of the President of Liberia, that really bothers me, that they would take that attitude, and what attitude they might take in the fu­ ture bothers me." Cong. Paul Sarbanes, (D-Md.) "1 was particularly interested in this theme here that we must re­ member that when we talk about who controls the cargo of oil im­ ports we are talking about the mul­ tinational companies, and the fact, as you point out, that what the companies are really trying to do is to reserve for themselves, for their foreign flag fleet, that share of our oil imports that ought to be carried in the U.S. merchant ma­ rine." "Mr. Hall, I want to thank you for a very forthright, and a very per­ ceptive statement." Cong. Peter Kyros, (D-Maine) 'Why are the oil companies so vio­ lently opposed to this legislation? Why?" Mr. Hall: "They want to run their own little private world." Cong. Gerry Studds, (D-Mass.) "Your testimony, and that of the last two days, has been devastating to the opposition of this bill. Thank you very much for your fine testimony, Mr. Hall." Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District AFL-CIO fives New Yor.'v' 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVI, No. 3. March 1974. ' ' Page 2 A « Avenue, Brooklyn, Seafarers Log \ �House Hearings Conclude: Hall Urges Congress Require US.Ships in Oil Import i -y I , li S!U President Paul Hall testifying Mar. 14 before a subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on the importance of congressional passage of oil cargo preference legislation for U.S.-flag ships. WASHINGTON — SIU President Paul Hall urged Congress "to act speedily and favorably" on legislation that would require a share of U. S. petroleum imports to be carried on American-flag tankers. Testifying as the final witness before the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries which is consider­ ing H.R. 8193, Hall said that passage of the bill would "guarantee" the growth of the American-flag tanker fleet. He said that the national interest demands passage of the bill. "...Ameri­ ca's need for such legislaticm is greater than ever before. Current national and international events make it imperative that this energy transportation legistion be quickly enacted." The SIU official asserted that in the development of an adequate merchant marine, the 1970 Merchant Marine Act was "not intended to be and must not Ije considered as the only solution to rebuilding the U. S. merchant marine." He described ^.R. 8193 as "much more than a merchant marine bill." Passage of the legislation, which would require 20 per cent of all oil im­ ports to be carried on U.S. ships in­ creasing to 25 per cent in 1975, and to 30 per cent in 1977, Hall said, would result in "savings for the American people" by: 1. "Creating thousands of jobs for American workers on board ships, in shipyards, and in service in­ dustries." 2. Reducing the "deficit in the ocean transportation segment of our bal­ ance of payments" and thereby "help stabilize the dollar." 3. Increasing "America's tax reve­ nues by increasing the amount of money paid to the U. S.Treasury by American workers and Amer­ ican companies building and op­ erating American-flag ships."" 4. Providing the "benefit of a cost March 1974 monitoring system in tanker trans­ portation," because the adminis­ tering of the law would be under the supervision of the Secretary of Commerce who would deter­ mine the fair and reasonable cost of American-flag tankers available for carriage of the percentage of oil imports which would be alloted to U. S. tankers. / Attacks Oil Companies Hall strongly attacked the arguments of the oil companies who are the "prin­ ciple opponents" of the legislation and who find foreign-flag shipping "a most effective tax shelter". Repudiating the oil companies claim that the bill would result in retaliation by foreign govern­ ments, Hall told the Committee that this is "a deliberate attempt to mislead the Committee." He cited a long list of similar requirements for the carriage of imports and exports by foreign nations requiring the use of their own flag ships and asked where the oil companies were when these nations set up their cargo preference requirements. Hall warned of the danger that lies in depending on oil company-owned Liberian and Panamanian flag ships to respond to U. S. needs in an emergency. Noting that the oil companies justi­ fied their expenditure of U. S. tax dol­ lars on the development of foreign oil that was supposed to be available to us, he said "there is no factual basis for believing that foreign-flag tankers are any more under the control of the United States than is foreign based oil which has been denied us and used as a political and economic weapon against us." Effective Control Myth He recalled to the Committee that statements by witnesses from the Amer­ ican Petroleum Institute and the Fed­ eration of American Controlled Ship­ ping clearly showed "that the so-called effective control fleet cannot be relied upon to respond quickly to our nation's needs." The Federation of American Controlled Shipping, formerly called the American Committee for Flags of Ne­ cessity, consists of major American oil companies operating foreign-flag ships. Hall cited as evidence of the falseness of the "effective control" theory the action by Liberia in banning ships under its registry to carry arms to the Middle East. He also attacked Aramco for bowing to the orders of Saudi Arabia in denying fuel to U. S. miUtary forces against the best interests of the U. S. The SIU President said there is no relation between the cost of operating a vessel and the price charged for trans­ porting oil on that vessel. He stated that "testimony before this Committee when similar legislation was being considered in 1972 proved conclusively that the price charged consumers for petroleum products was not related to the rates charged for carrying the oil." Cost Monitoring System H.R. 8193 will "give the American people for the first time, the benefit of a cost monitoring system in tanker transportation which will insure that only justifiable and necessary costs are passed on to the consumer." kinder this bill, the Secretary of Commerce would first have to deter­ mine if the rate being charged by a U.S.-flag tanker is fair and reasonable before it could carry oil under this leg­ islation. "On the other hand," he said, "oil industry shipping information, like all oil industry statistics, is incomplete or unavailable." Hall said there is "no need to clutter this bill with amendments," as proposed by Gulf Oil, the purpose of which is to "delay and subvert this legislation." He told the Committee the entire AFL-CIO "is firmly in favor of this leg­ islation as a matter within and crucial to the best interests of the United States," a position that he said was re­ affirmed at the Februar>' AFL-CIO Executive Council meeting. In Support During the hearings on H.R. 8193 which began on October 9, 1973, those testifying in support of the legislation were: Paul Hall, President of the SIU; Jesse Calhoon, President of the MEBA; Stanley H. Ruttenberg, President, Stan­ ley Ruttenberg and Associates, Re­ search Economists; Shannon J. Wall, President of the NMU; Norman Polmar, United States Editor of Jane's Fighting Ships; Alfred Maskin, Execu­ tive Director of the American Maritime Association; Joseph Kahn, Chairman of the Board of Seatrain Lines, Inc.; Her­ bert Brand, President of the Transpor­ tation Institute; Rear Admiral Albert C. Mumma, U. S. Navy (Ret.), Chair­ man of the Commission on Ameri­ can Shipbuilding; Stanley Powell, Jr., Chairman of Ship Funding Interna­ tional, and member of the Commission on American Shipbuilding. In Opposition Those testifying in opposition to the bill were: Philip J. Loree, Chairman of the Federation of American Controlled Shipping; William Blackledge, Execu­ tive Vice President of Gulf Oil Trading Company; American Petroleum Insti­ tute (appearing for this organization were James Kinnear, Senior Vice Presi­ dent of Texaco, Christopher Carven, Transportation Operation Division of Exxon and Thomas Wyman, Manager of Maritime Relations for Chevron Oil Company); W. H. Krome George, President of Alcoa, member of Com­ mission on American Shipbuilding; Dr. William A. Johnson, Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of the Treas­ ury; Paul H. Riley, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense; Raymond Waldmann. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Transportation and Telecom­ munications; Duke R. Ligon, Director, Office of Oil and Gas, Department of Interior; Robert J. Blackwell, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs. Page 3 - r'1 'i �J Organized Labor and Political Action The participation of the membership of the SIU in political action drives to the heart of the survival of our Union and our industry, and to the guts of the job security of every member of this organization. Participation means active support through voluntary contributions to SPAD (Seafarers Political Activities Donation). Political action through membership donations is not unique in the American Labor Movement. The majority of the major unions within the AFL-CIO have political action arms which are sup­ ported by their membership — and nearly every union participates in the national, state and local political activ­ ities of the AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) through the voluntary donations of their mem­ bers. The Machinists Union have their Non-Partisan Political League, the Na­ tional Maritime Union has its Political and Legislative Organization on Watch (PLOW) and the Steelworkers, Building Trades, Electrical Workers, state and local government workers—^and many others—all maintain membership-sup­ ported political action organizations. $ ^ SEAFARERS POIITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION Date. B 10001 Contributor's Name S.S. No. SPAO Is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its points and purposes Including, but not limited to furthering erin the bolltlcal, 40Cl4il* and economic Interests of Seafarer seamen the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities tor se.imef> and tne advancement ement of trade unlor union concepts, in connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates to. for elective office. — All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, tinanc^i reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SlUNA AGI.IWD) or of employment. If. a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Ssafarers Union or .PAD SPAD at the above autireSS, certified mail within thirty days of the cijhtributlr.n for investigation and appropriate action end refund, if involuntary. Support SPAO to protect and further your economic, political and social Interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. (A copy of our report filed with the appropriate supervisory officer is (or will be) available for purchase from the Suiserintendent Qf Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office. Washington, O.C. 2040?.) $9110^ Signature of Solicitor 1974 But in no other industry is this par­ ticipation in political action more urgently needed than in maritime. And no other membership other than the Seafarers of the SIU understands this need so well and no other membership is responding to this need with such whole-hearted support. AFL-CIO Opposes House Committee Change The AFL-CIO has announced op­ position to a proposal that would elim­ inate the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, El a statement issued during its recent quarterly meeting in Miami, Fla., the AFL-CIO Executive Council scored the proposed restructuring of Committees of the House of Representatives, con­ tained in the draft report of the House Select Committee on Committees. SIU President Paul Hall, a vice presi­ dent of the AFL-CIO and a Council member, participated in the session. The Council said that "the preliminary report of the House Select Committee leaves much to be desired," with a major State. city. Address drawback being that it "destroys some old relationships between established committees and legislative functions vital to our membership." In its criticism of the proposed elimi­ nation of the Merchant Marine and Fiaheries Committee, the Executive Council noted that the functions of that committee would be absorbed by other congressional committees "despite the great and increasing importance of marine transport, ocean food harvest­ ing and mining." These are areas, the Council statement continued, "in which the Merchant Marine Committee is ex­ pert and has done yeoman work for the nation." Port Sailors are the most federally-reg­ ulated workers in the nation and the maritime industry itself is subject to the regulations and laws of more federal agencies and Congressional committees than any other national industry. "Politics Is Porkchops" is much more than a slogan to Seafarers. It is an awareness that our very livelihood depends upon our constant vigilance in Washington. No American worker needs an effective political action pro­ gram as much as the seaman. What we have achieved, we have achieved through political action—the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 which has revitalized the American-flag mer­ chant fleet and increased the job security of American seamen; preservation of the Public Health Service hospitals which insures quality medical care for seamen, and the funds to support these programs; and passage of the TransAlaska pipeline bill. But all that we have achieved could be lost by the stroke of a pen or a Con­ gressional vote. Equally urgent is that there is still much more to be done. While we are in the midst of a fight in Washington for passage of the vital oil import quota bill, we arc being attacked on the Jones Act by the giant oil and grain lobbies, and our job security is being threatened by an attempted "loop­ hole" takeover of our ships by the Navy. No union that engages in political action for the job security of its mem­ bership—whether it's the SIU, the Auto Workers, the NMU or any other labor organization — can use funds from union dues for this activity. Every union must depend upon the voluntary sup­ port of its membership. While other labor organizations should and do engage in political action, !he SIU of necessity must be fully com­ mitted. The livelihood and future of the sailor and his family depends on a strong and effective political program. Membership support—through vol­ untary donations to SPAD—will dem­ onstrate to those who would destroy us that we not only fully committed to preserving our job security, but that we are united. Quarterly Financial Committee Money Due The SIU has secured partial reimbursernmt jor the following Seafarers from the bankrupt George T. Bates and Co. The men listed below have sailed on either the SS Cortland, SS Whitehall or the SS Bowling Green. If your name appears on the list please contact Union Headquarters at 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Further notices will appear In the LOG when the Union succeeds In se­ curing more payments. Frank Caparelli Stanley L. Morris Arthur F. Backstrom, Jr. Manuel C. Noble Mervin O. Brightwell Donato C. Penaredondo Robert J. Coliantti Henry S- Rudio Claude E. Dick Mohsen M. S. Algahmi Michael T. Doherty James R. Smart Julio Dominguez Gregorio A. Vergara Ramon M. Feraci James H. Wallls George L. Kelly Joseph A. Ferro John H. Kennedy Jacob Fritzler Corbit J. Kyzar Michael Abshire George E. Major Clarence E. Anderson Willis G. McClinton Jerry T. Breland Bernard M. Neill Carl Alex Brill Reginald Paschal Daniel Clement Guy D. Reagan David Collins Derrell G. Reynolds Richard Leroy Coons Jay R. Sanchez Earl C. Gilbert Charles Scott Charles H. Jones James M. Toone Farley Joyner Harold Kohn BrittonD. TurnerJames MacDonald Joseph W. Waite Robert S. Wolfe R, E, Gatica Pacheco Abdurrub M, Awadh Jimmy L, Pennebaker Page 4 Carl A. Bean Frank A. Bolton Mariano B. Dolores Grady W. Faircloth Bruno G. Garrino Louis W. Hachey Aleksander Hallik Engelbert E. Lenz William L. Ingeberg Gary R. Jensen Fletcher J. Johnson Oliver F. Loveless John J. McGarrity Jack D. Smithey Mack Stratton Gordon D. Wheeler James A. Winget Raymond R. Womack J. W. Workman Klaus Braver Arthur A. Theriot Nikolaos Zervos Emmanuel Flamourakis Raymond E. Patten Benford E. Harris The SlU's Quarterly Financial Committee, elected at the February Head­ quarters membership meeting, check ever the Union's financial records for the third quarter of 1973. The committee members are, clockwise from left: Guy DeBaere, Nicholas Damante, Jasper C. Anderson, Thomas Maley, Pete Drews, Jose Aguiar, and Jim Gclder, San Francisco Committee The 613-foct long ccntainership San Francisco paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Mar. 3 after completion of a Mediterranean voyage. The San Franc/sco committee members are, from the left: Julius Lagyi, steward r. h director; B. Weinberg, ship's chairman; Robert Campbell, secretary-reporter, and N. Mastrogiannis, deck delegate. Sfhifh^m ^^"^^ded for container carriage in 1963 at the Bethlehem Steel Yards in Baltimore. Seafarers Log �AFL-CIO Forms New Organizing Dept. The AFL-CIO Executive Council at its quarterly meeting in Miami, Fla. last month, approved the selection of Alan Kistler to head the federation's new De­ partment of Organizing and Field Serv­ ices which will coordinate all AFL-CIO activities at the regional level. Kistler had served as assistant direc­ tor of the former Department of Organ­ ization since 1962, He was named to his new position by Federation Presi­ dent George Meany, but the appoint­ ment required approval by the Execu­ tive Council. Donald Slaiman was named deputy director of the new department. He had been director of the Department of Civil Rights since 1964. The federation's organizing commit­ tee, headed by SlU President Paul Hall, who is a vice president of the AFL-CIO, submitted a report to the Council on the implementation of the new system. The plan will bring the coordinator of state and local central bodies into the new department. The 18 former AFLCIO regions will be consolidated into eight regions, and directors will be chosen for "ability to perform as gen­ eral representatives of the full range of AFL-CIO interests and policies." The new department was created in August 1973 in order to expand and reorganize the Department of Organi­ zation. It was created by the Executive Council and ratified at the October 1973 AFL-CIO convention. In a statement to newsmen, Meany said that the new department would "act as a coordinating force throughout the country . . . just as the AFL-CIO itself acts as a coordinating force in Washington, because state federations and city central bodies are really an ex­ tension of the AFL-CIO locally." •f Recently appointed director of the AFL-CIO's new Department of Organization and Field Services Alan Kistler (center), speaks with the deputy director of his department Donald Slaiman (right), and SlU President Paul Hall. Hall, a vice president of the AFL-CIO, is chairman of the federation's Organizing Com­ mittee. SlU Doubles Support in Sabine Fleet; Fluke Blocks Win in NLRB Vote Support for the SlU among crewmembers of the Sabine Towing and Transportation Company has almost doubled, results of the second repre­ sentation election on the company's ships revealed. Only an unusually strange set of circumstances prevented the slu from winning the election and blocked Sabine seamen from enjoying SlU representation. As it was, the SlU came very close, receiving 82 votes to the 91 received by the Sabine Independent Seamen's Asso­ ciation—a company union. The Na­ tional Maritime Union, which inter­ vened in the election after the SlU peti­ tioned for a ballot, did not receive a single vote—despite the fact that 14 or 15 of its retired members reportedly were aboard the Sabine ships. As announced by the National Labor Relations Board, which_conducted the vote on Sabine's seven tankers, the re­ sults were: SISA (Company Union)—91 SlU — 82 NMU— 0 Tht^ now can tale «fiy «mpl^^ iimslttding shipboard jo^ as lo^ as file job is not one lor which fiie mnpk^r must make contributions to the Sea Pension Plan. (Amendinmnt No. 7S-5—^ Article IV; Section Any pensioner now under sus­ pension beOmise he is working at em^oyment. previouidy prohibited but now permitted under the new rule phMild appl^ to th^^ reinstatepsei^ of his pensiim. JULY, 1973 There was aii error article on Page 3 of the June PILOT headed, "Union wins new safeguards for seamen, rerees." : In a summary of amendments the Pension Plan, under No., 1, the article stated that "They (service pensioners] now can j .take any employment, including| pboard jobs, tts long as thi is not one for which the I ployer must make contributions to the NMV Deep Sea Pension In the first election held seven years ago among the Sabine seamen, the SIU 'ten." received half the votes it received in this The language in italics is not election. correct. It should read: "as Although the NMU conducted an long as the job is not aboard a official organizing campaign and its port vessel covered by any collective agents ^d organizers visited the Sabine bargaining agreement of the ships, distributed literature and talked NMU." to crewmembers, not even the retired This would mean any employ­ NMU members who continued to re­ ment with deep sea comp.anies ceive their NMU pensions while work­ under contract to NMU would ing on the Sabine ships cast votes for the be prphifeited. However, employ­ NMU. (The NMU changed its pension li# ment with other companies or rules last year to allow retired members on government ships would be to sail aboard non-NMU ships while •YYY-.:'V : continuing to get pension pay.) REPRINTED FROM: J' mm JUNE, 1973 The -Union has reached agreement with deep aea operators on several amendments to tte Pension regula­ tions providing added safeguards tor seamen and p«^^ 1. The right of service pensioners to work after retirement without loss of Infoniiation made available to the Union points to the fact that pensioned NMU men working the Sabine ships had been instructed to vote for the com­ pany union as a means of keeping the SIU from being designated bargaining representative for the Sabine seamen. If the 14 or 15 NMU retirees reported aboard had voted for the NMU, that would have giveji the company union 14 or 15 less votes and a total of 76 or 77. Thus, with the SIU getting 82 votes, a run-off election would have been nec­ essary. The information provided the SIU revealed that the NMU pensioned members had- been given employment on the understanding that they would vote for the company union. But the real concern among true union seamen is that such a tactic "uses" retired sea­ men against working seamen who need the jobs, and allows them to serve as a threat to the job security and conditions of union seamen. In any case, the strategy worked to the benefit of the company employer and to the disadvantage of the seamen involved. On tlie basis of the heavy increase in support for the SIU amon<T the Sabine tankermen, and in response to urging by Sabine crewmen, the Union is pre­ paring for a new campaign to give the Sabine men true union protection and representation. One hundred and seventy two objec­ tions against the company for miscon­ duct in the election were filed with the NLRB. Hearings on these alleged com­ pany violations will be held in 30 days. SIU of Canada Goes on Strike The SIU of Canada went out on strike against the Canadian Lake Carriers Association Mar. 15 after the refusal by shipowners to discuss wages led to the breaking off of negotiations for a new contract. Union President Roman Gralewicz said that more than 300 union mem­ bers had voted "overwhelmingly" to strike. "I have a clear mandate to hack our demands to the fullest," he said. "The membership gave me authorization and asked that there he no backtracking." The SIU of Canada is seeking a two-year contract with 15 percmit wage increases each year, better working conditions and certain fringe benefits. The biggest stumbling block, Gralewicz said, is the union's aim to scrap the traditional 30-day work month and "bring some simple dignity" to the job. The strike is halting 90 percent of Canadian shipping on the Great Lakes, idling about 268 ships oper­ ated by 17 firms. House Passes Bill to Set Pension Plan Standards WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives has passed a pension reform bill which provides federal standards for private pension plans, and includes a system of insurance against loss of pensions when companies go bankrupt. The SIU supported the House pension legislation, which now goes to a conference committee of the House and the Senate. The Senate previously adopted a differ­ ent version. When the differences are worked out the final version will he brought hack to each of the legislative bodies for a final vote. The House pension bill was sub­ mitted by Rep. John Dent (D-Pa.), chairman of the Labor Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee, and Rep. A1 Ullman (DOre.), of the House Ways and Means Committee. SIU representatives have been in continuous touch with House staff members and with the Union's legal counsel, accountants and actuaries to determine the effects of this legislation on the present SIU Pension Plan. Full details will be published in the LOG as they are compiled by SIU Headquarters. The bill does not require any com­ pany to set up a pension plan for work­ ers but establishes standards for those companies that have such plans. A provision in the legislation recog­ nizes the difference between single em­ ployer and multi-employer plans, such as the Seafarers Pension Plan and those of other maritime workers and building and construction trades workers. Under terms of the legislation, pen­ sion funds will be required to meet cer­ tain standards on funding and vesting. The bill also creates a Pension Bene­ fit Guaranty Corporation to provide reinsurance against the failure of pen­ sion plans. This corporation would be administered under the Secretary of Labor and is similar to the Federal De­ posit Insurance Corporation which in­ sures depositors against bank failures. Page 5 March 1974 i 1 y y. �Bosum R«C0iiincaHdii Progitim CAN IINDERSTAND oar problents^ we can tu$ effectively: #ii>}re tbem. This one iff flie most impoitutt par|KMes iff ffie iUMN»tlb»rtiim Ihi^ twi^ weeks at the SIU Training and Upgrading Center in Pin^ Point and four WMks at Union Headquarter»~-the bosuns are provided wiffi an nnderstmidb^ of the workings and day-tiMiay pndilenis of ffieir Union, the problems conbronting ffte nmritime industry and tiie iinaportance of onr Union's poiitkai efforts in Wasbii^ton. Thui month, 12 more Seafarers--Haiost of thmn v^erans of the earily otthe $IU-~-^mpl<eted the eighth class in &e cunent Bosuns and received ffieir certilcatm at ffie nimber. 4. litis ra&es to 70 the nmidie^ of bosuns Vflio have conipietM the recerttficatkm pri^ram; Tvrelve more bosuns are now in Piney Point in the first phase of their recertification training and 12 are at Headquarters in the second phase. Uie recmtlBed bmams ndwimve a better understanding of the importance of the idl In^rt bill and the Jones Act->-ound how they relate directfy to fliOre ^ilps, more cargo and continued job security for our membership. When the recertified bosuns return to our contracted ships, diey vnHl go abtmrd better equipped to provide the leadership that is the strength of our Union. They wiB have a dei^pmr insight into ffie importance of txainittg to meet the noeds of our rapMly changing industry. Th^ will have an understanding of the serious threats to our Union, the maritime industry and our job security that come from the persistent attacks from Ihe ghuM oS, grs^ and fo the bosuns teD in their own words what the progpram ihas meant to them. What it means to our Union is ttiore effective teadersh^ aboard sIiip--^-leadershlp whidh will provide all of our Seafan^, vi^ a brmider imderstanding of the problems of oitr Union and our ^h^hstiy, and wffl oismo the continued growth of the American merchmff marine as well the shieiigth and job^ni% of our menibmps, •fff < Stanley Bojko Bosun Stanley Bojko became a member of the SIU in November, 1938 when he joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia. He has been sailing as bosun for seven years. Seafarer Bojko served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945 and returned to the SIU after he received an honorable dis­ charge. He now lives in Alameda, Calif, and ships out of San Francisco. I have been going to sea for 36 years and I can remember the hard times we had—fighting for better food, living conditions, job security and a better way of life. We won the battles, but we can't let our guard down. I learned a very im­ portant thing during this recertification program and it was that our future and our job security depends on our staying alert and fighting through SPAD to make sure that we get more ships and more cargo, and to protect ourselves against foreign-flag operators who are trying to break our backs by killing the Jones Act. Our morning meetings at Headquar­ ters impressed me and taught me a great deal about our Union and our industry. Everyone was helpful and answered all my questions pertaining to the Union. One more thing I must say to our SIU brothers—SPAD is our life and security. Page 6 Joseph E. Ivcyal Seafarer Joseph Leyal joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 and was originally certified to ship as bosun in 1962. Born in New York City, he lives in Pennsylvania and ships out of Philadelphia. I found this program to be of excep­ tional interest to me and I am proud to have been a part of it. While at Piney Point, I had the opportunity of visiting the many classes where our future sea­ men are being taught and I was very impressed with the effort they showed in their studies. I must in all honesty say that my trip to Washington and what I learned about our work there opened my eyes —and let me say this, a donation to SPAD is the smartest investment you will ever make in your future. I honestly feel that any of our broth­ ers who get the opportunity to take ad­ vantage of this program should do just that. Raymond W. Hodges Seafarer Raymond Hodges has been a member of the SIU for more than 30 years and has been shipping as bosun for the past 22 years. Seafarer Hodges who was born in North Carolina lives with his wife Lucy in Baltimore. He at­ tended the SIU Educational Confer­ ence in Piney Point in October, 1970. I've been a member of the SIU for many years but I have learned a lot of things about our Union while attend­ ing the Bosuns Recertification Program that I never knew before. That proves to me that you are never too old to learn. I learned about our training and up­ grading programs at Piney Point and why they are so important today be­ cause of new ships and new technology that mean we have to keep up with the times. I also learned the importance of SPAD in not only protecting the job security we now have but also in keep­ ing up our work in getting more ships and more cargo. At Union Headquarters all of the officials and employees were very help­ ful in answering all my questions and explaining the workings of the various departments. Wallace G. Perry, Jr. Seafarer Wallace Perry joined the SIU in 1953. He attended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Baltimore in 1962. Seafarer Perry also attended the SIU Educational Conference in Piney Point in 1970. He now sails out of San Francisco. I've been asked if this Bosuns Recer­ tification Program was to make us brainwashed, but let me tell you it has sure enlightened me about a lot of things I didn't know about our Union and our industry. For instance, I went to Washington and learned what the Transportation Institute means. It means job security through getting laws passed beneficial to all of us, showing us who our friends and who our enemies are in Congress, and why it is so important that we sup­ port our friends through our SPAD donations to make our Union stronger as the years go by. The training we got also was very helpful, particularly the firefighting training. I've worked with explosives before but I learned something new when I saw how 'ia OB A cannister ex­ plodes when mixed with water and oil. And I've learned more about our contract than I knew before, as well as our welfare program. I feel that now I will be better able to answer questions of my Union brothers who haven't yet had Ae opportunity to go through our upgrading programs. Julio D. Delgado Bosun Julio Delgado joined the SIU at the Beaver St. Headquarters in Man­ hattan in 1946 and has been shipping as bosun for the past five years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952 during the Korean War and re­ turned to the sea after receiving an honorable discharge. Seafarer Delgado lives with his wife Concorcia and his three children Julio, Jr., Milca and Daniel in Ponce, Puerto Rico. I have found out many things about our Union and many changes for the better that are taking place. As for our school in Piney Point, it is giving train­ ing to the newcomers as well as the upgraders and is combining an educa­ tional program with the vocational training. In simple words it is great. I also had an opportunity to visit the Transportation Institute in Washington where our Union works and fights to protect our job security by getting laws passed to get us more ships as well as to battle against foreign-flag ships and those who want to destroy the Ameri­ can merchant marine and our Union. While I was at Headquarters I went through the whole operation and had the opportunity to see for myself how Union matters are handled. When you can see and judge for yourself, you know that the job at Headquarters and in Washington is well done. Leo J. Koza Seafarer Leo Koza joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1945 and has been shipping as bosun and car­ penter for 20 years. Born in Massa­ chusetts, he now lives in Baltimore. 1 have been sailing for 32 years. It has been my way of life and it is what I want to do. The SIU means as much to me as my job aboard ship because without our Union I probably wouldn't have a job. I am deeply impressed with the prog­ ress our Union has made since I have been a member. We have come a long way but we still have a long way to go. If every member will take the oppor­ tunity the upgrading programs offer, then they will see it as it is. Attending the Bosuns Recertifica­ tion Program at Piney Point and at Union Headquarters has opened my eyes to the need for upgrading and the need to support SPAD so we can con­ tinue our work in Congress. SPAD is job security. It means more ships under American flag and it means protection of the Jones Act. These are never-end­ ing battles and we must all participate if we are going to win. Seafarers Log �FoUowIng are names and home ports of the 70 Seafarers who have Wdcc^sfu^ the Bosuns Recertification Program. George A. Burke Hans S. Lee Bosun George Burke, who now sails out of New York, joined the Sailors Union of the Pacific in San Francisco in 1944. Two years later he joined the SIU in New York. He has shipped as bosun since 1965. Seafarer Burke lives in New York with his wife Dominica and a daughter Diane, 16. The Bosuns Recertification Program is designed to be a learning experience because understanding our problems will make us able to work to solve them. In the past two months I learned a great deal at Piney Point, in Washing­ ton and at Union Headquarters that will make my life richer and more complete, and will help to make me more eflfective when I go back aboard ship. The knowledge I gained about our Union, the maritime industry and the importance of supporting our polit­ ical action through SPAD, I can pass on to other Seafarers. Another very important thing I learned is that education is becoming more necessary in every field, includ­ ing the maritime industry. That educa­ tion and training is available to every Seafarer at Piney Point and I would strongly urge everyone to take advan­ tage of it. Seafarer Hans Lee, who was born in Norway, joined the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1938. In 1957 he trans­ ferred to the Inland Boatmen's Union and sailed towboats between Seattle and Alaska. He joined the SIU in 1960 and has sailed as bosun for six years. Seafarer Lee attended an SIU Educa­ tional Conference in Piney Point in 1971. He now ships out of the port of Seattle. This recertification program is of special interest to me because when I attended the SIU Educational Confer­ ence in August, 1971 I was one of the bosuns that recommended the pro­ gram. I can't think of any other Union that affords the opportunity to its mem­ bers to delve into the innermost work­ ings of their Union to such a degree as we have here at Union Headquar­ ters. We observed how our funds are handled; we saw the tremendous work­ loads in all of the various departments like welfare and records, and we got willing answers to all our questions from officials and staff which helped to enlighten and educate us. And last, but most important of all, I understand better why we must re­ main in Washington and fight the en­ emy in his own backyard to make sure that the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 continues to build ships, that we get more cargo for American ships and that our enemies don't scuttle the Jones Act. Sven E« Janssoh, Pifew York Jacob J. Levin, Baltimore Ewing A. Rilin, New Orleans Alfonso Arma^, Baltimore Jan J. Beye, New York William J. Clegg, New York Burt T. Hanback, New York Robert J. Lasso, Puerto Rico Robert F. IViackert, Baltimore James Gorman, New York Jean Latapie, New Orleans Dennis Manning, Seattle Walter Nash, New York Velkko Pollanen, New Orleans Malcolm B. Woods, San Francisco David L. Dickinson, Mobile Calvain A. James, New Yorit Stanley J. Jandora, New York IJam^ W. Pail^r, W. PuUlam, San C^cisco iSven- Stockmarr,:^w Yoik ; iDavidB. Atkinson, Seattle lEdgar Anderson, Nc^Ycirk iDonald J. Pressly, New York Frank Teti, New York |Rayroond T. Lavoine^^^l^^ sjKaiiBtellman^ Seattle Vernon Bryant, Tampa |Allred H. Anderson, Norfolk iStanley Bojku, Sau FranciscO lAlbert £. Bourgot, Mobile ijulio D. Delgado, New York Richard A. Cbiistenbeiiy^ SanJ^r^cisco EttgehO B. Flowers, New York . Elbert Hogge, Baltimore William R. Kleimola, New Yoilg Alfonso Rivera, Puerto Rico James C. Baudoin, Houston Donato Gianglord^o, FbJladi^iiia Stephen Homka, New York Raymond J. Kholes, San Francisco Fr^ Olson, San Francisco Thomsu L. Self, Baltimore Marion E. Beeching, Houston Walter G. Butterton, Norfolk Donald Hicks, New York Morton J. Kemgood, Baltimore Gaetano M^ttioli, New Ybric Clyde E. Milter, Seattle Edward Morris, Jr., Mobile ^ Ervin D. Moyd, Mobile Ovidio R. Rod^guez, Neyr Y Richaid R. WMiaw, HomteW Homer 0. WOrtEni^ New Orteans Charles lYAnuco, Ffoustoh || George Libby, New Orleans Albert Qiminaner, San Francisco Elmer Fred Cooper, Mobife Perry Greenwood, Seattle Noiroan F^ New Orl^s , George Burke, New Yorir Richard E. Darville, Honstcm Raymond W.HOdg^, Btdtimore Leo J. Balthnore Wallace G. Perry, Jr;, San •'.fr , K'. 'x 9 Albert E. Boorgot . Seafarer Albert Bourgot has been a miember of the SIU since 2938 and has sailed as bosun since 1942. Seafarer Bourgot has averaged more than eight months seatime every year for the past 20 years. He now ships out ofihe port of Mobile. I came into the SIU as a charter member back in 1938 and I have seen how far the SIU has come since then in strength and unity. Through this Bosuns Recertification Program I now have a much clearer picture of why the Seafarers Union was organized and how important it is today that all of us participate to keep our Union strong and united. While at Piney Point I learned a lot about the new type of ships of today's American merchant marine including the LNG's, OBO's, LASH and the new crane-type cargo carriers. I made a trip to Washington to visit the Transportation Institute. Here I found out whyjt is so important that you and I donate to SPAD to help those Congressmen who are working to build a bigger and better merchant ma­ rine and also to help American-flag ships get more cargo. March 1974 Richard E. DarvlUe Seafarer Richard Darville joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1946 and has been sailing as bosun for the past 24 years. He now lives with his wife Patricia, his sons Richard and Douglas, and his daughter Jacqueline in Houston. After coming through Piney Point as one of the Educational Conference delegates in 1971 and now again through the Bosuns Recertification Program, I can see the tremendous strides our Union has made in its many programs there. We picked up a lot of valuable in­ formation about the new types of ships and we were given books and articles on them that we can pass on to our shipmates. The QMED program is es­ pecially valuable for these new ships, and although the course is tough, I saw that if you're willing to buckle down they have the lest instructors and the best courses that will make sure you get through. Norman F. Beavers Seafarer Norman Beavers joined the SIU in Baltimore in 1952. He now lives in Slidell, La. with his wife Alma and ships out of the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Beavers was born in West Virginia and served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. Since I began sailing with the SIU in 1952 there have been many changes. We have welfare, vacation and pension plans that are second to none. And now we have educational programs that are helping all of our members to advance themselves and keep up with the new kinds of ships and new equipment. I was amazed at the progress made at our school in Piney Point. It's a place where a young man can come and learn the basics of his trade, and he can get his high school diploma, too. What im­ presses me is how polite and clean these young men are and how they raise and lower the flag each day. All of our members can upgrade in deck, engine and steward departments and this is important if we are going to get the new ships and the job security that goes with it. Alfred H. Andei'son Seafarer Anderson joined the SIU in July, 1939 in Norfolk and has shipped as bosun for the past 30 years. Born in Norfolk, he still lives there with his wife Mary. He has three grown chil­ dren, Alfred, Jr. and Elwood who have completed their college education, and a daughter Barbara. I have learned more things about the SIU and our maritime industry in the past two months ffian 1 did in the past 35 years as a member of our Union. I have asked questions and I got straight answers which has not only been a personal benefit to me but will make me do a better job as ship's chairman. The morning meetings at Union Headquarters were the highlights of this program for me. It was at these meet­ ings that I learned of the many prob­ lems that face our industry and our Union, and the importance of under­ standing these problems so that to­ gether—being united and participating —we can solve the problems and maintain our strength and job security. Page 7 It 1 �s I Transerie Ship's Committee .1 I i Headquarters Notes i •X X! by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak §i •I*? :5 BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM This month 12 more of our bosuns graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program, In all, 70 bosuns have completed the program which is adding the kind of leadership to our Union which will ensure the continued strength and job security of our membership. I am sure that all of you join me in congratulating Bosuns Joseph Leyal, Raymond Hodges, Stanley Bojko, Wallace Perry, Julio Delgado, Leo Koza, George Burke, Hans Lee, A1 Bourgot, Richard Darville, Norm Beavers and A1 Anderson. These bosuns now have a better understanding of the problems that face our Union and the maritime industry—and you have seen me write many times before that if we can understand our problems we can deal with them effectively. Because these bosuns do have a better understanding of our problems, they will be able to discuss them with our membership at the weekly meetings aboard ship and at port meetings ashore—and share with them the knowledge and understanding they have gained. The ship's committee aboard the Transerie gather topside for a photo at a payoff at the Gatex Oil docks In Carteret, N.J. on Mar. 6. They are, from left: Darry Sanders, engine delegate; Eddie Cane, deck delegate; F. Johnson, ship's chairman; F.T. DiCarlo, secretary-reporter, and Ctis Paschal, steward delegate. The Transerie had just returned from the Mediterranean carrying a cargo of gasoline. SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM Five more "A" Seniority Upgraders also graduated this month. I want to congratulate Richard Markarewicz, Henry Manning, Charles Kirksey, Thomas Kegney and Patrick Graham. These new full book members have gone through an intensive training program to provide them with a better understanding of what we are doing to protect our job security, to get more ships and cargo and to continue our fight in Washington against those who are working every day trying to destroy our Union and our industry. I want to remind each of our upgraders that as full book members of our Union they carry a heavy responsibility of par­ ticipating in the activities of this Union—^both on the ships and ashore. LNG TRAINING The first class in our new LNG training program started Feb. 19 at Piney Point. Two other courses are scheduled; they will begin on Mar. 25 and May 6. The classes will be limited, so it is important that you get your appli­ cations in as soon as possible. The first two LNG's which will carry the American flag are now being built, and the first of these ships—the Kentown—will be crewing this spring. I don't have to tell you how important it is that we demonstrate that this Union can supply fully-trained and qualified crewmembers for these new ships. These are only the first two ships, but eight more are being built in American shipyards and within the next five years there will be some 70 to 80 LNG's under American flag. We have developed a first-class training program for LNG's at Piney Point. It will be up to us—and it will be the responsibility of all of us—to prove to the American maritime industry that we can man these ships safely and efficiently, and make them competitive in the world market. Again, this means job security for all of us. QMED TRAINING I want to stress again the importance of our QMED training program at Piney Point. This industry is changing rapidly—and we have to change with it. All of the new ships built by our contracted companies have been designed with highly advanced technology which requires new skills for the men who sail them. We have a responsibility to our contracted companies, and to the industry to provide qualified men for these ships. But most important this goes to the guts of protecting our jurisdiction and job security. The training program we have at Piney Point is the best anywhere, and I would urge all of you who are qualified to take the time to get your QMED endorsement. NAVY TANKERS The performance of our crews aboard the Navy tankers has continued to be in the best tradition of the SIU, and very soon we will be taking these ships off organizational status. As you know, bids on nine new tankers to replace the old T-2's have already been opened, and the Navy is calling in several of our contracted-companies to discuss manning these ships We are confident that because of our record of performance for stability, etliciency and safety that we will be awarded these charters. Page 8 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submilled to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, socia} and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as'a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log �SlU Maintains Vigilance On Jones Act Attacks The Joi>es Act which reserves do­ mestic waterborne transportation for U.S.-flag vessels is being attacked in this session of Congress with greater intensity than at any time during the last ten years. The attempts to take over this do­ mestic system of transportation by foreign-built and foreign-manned ships and barges is being carried on in the face of ample evidence that American craft are available. So far none of these efforts have met with any degree of success; thanks to the enlightened at­ titude of a majority of the members of both Houses of Congress. Legislation presently pending before Congress seeing waivers from the Jones Act present a serious threat to the job security of JSeafarers. SIU legislative representatives have been vigilant in calling to the attention of members of Congress the dangerous precedent that would be set by grant­ ing any of the pending requests. The pending bills include requests which would permit foreign-flag coal carriers to operate between Hampton Roads and New England; phosphate rock carriers to run between Tampa and Baton Rouge; LNG ships to sail between Alaska and states on both the Pacific and Atlantic Coasts, and an .v.- \ f effort by the Collier Carbon Ammonia Company, a subsidiary of Union Oil Company, to obtain a waiver for a Japanese refrigerated ship to transport anhydrous ammonia from Alaska to Oregon. The Collier Carbon case is typical of the deception being employed by oil companies or their subsidiaries to break down the Jones Act. Obviously such a breakdown would result in the capture of all coastwise tanker shipping by the runaway foreign-flag fleets operated by the multinational oil companies. The Collier Carbon case has been manipulated so as to try to mislead farmers in Oregon and Idaho to be­ lieve that they are being deprived of fertilizer needed for their 1974 crop production because U.S.-flag ships are not available. An investigation of the facts of the case by government officials and SIU representatives disclosed, however, that U.S.-flag ships could be provided to carry the Collier Carbon cargo and, in any event, the fertilizer would not be available in time for Spring 1974 use by the farmers because Collier Carbon has committed its output to foreign cus­ tomers at higher prices than the fer­ tilizer would bring in the U.S. market. Farah Strike Ends The 21 month-old strike and boycott against the Farah Manufacturing Co. by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America has ended with the com­ pany's recognition of the union as the bargaining agent for its employes. In a joint statement made in New York by Willie F. Farah, president of the company, Clothing Workers Presi­ dent Murray H. Finley, and SecretaryTreasurer Jacob Sheinkman, it was an­ nounced that an agreement had already been reached on the rehiring of strikers and the calling off of litigation by both sides. The statement said that "good faith negotiations" for a contract would begin "as soon as a union negotiating committee can be elected." The striking workers sent a letter to I' W f i. the SIU thanking the union for its help and support during the 21 month-long walkout and boycott of Farah goods. Nearly all of the workers who make Farah slacks are Chicano, and most of them are women. Farah had insisted that his workers didn't want a union, pointing to the fact that fewer than 3,000 of a labor force that once was nearly 10,000 were actually on the picket lines. The Clothing Workers came up with cards signed by more than two-thirds of all the workers, non-strikers as well as strikers. The mayor of El Paso, Tex., by the consent of both parties, super­ vised the verification of the card check. The figures stood up. -if SIU President Paul Hall, (left) who is also a vice president of the AFL-CIO, discusses the energy crisis with other members of the AFL-CIO Executive Council at its mid-winter meeting in Miami, Fla. last month. Seated next to him are, from the left, Peter Bommarito, President of the Rubber Workers Union, Frederick O'Neal, President of the Actor's Union and Paul Jennings, President of the Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers union. AFL'CIO Backs Bill to Use US, Ships in Oil Trade MIAMI—In a strong 13-point pro­ gram aimed at coping with all phases of the energy crisis, the AFL-CIO Execu­ tive Council urged a "massive rebuild­ ing" of the U.S.-flag tanker fleet to reduce dependence on foreign-flag ships and supported legislation that would require use of U.S. ships in the carriage of oil imports. SIU President Paul Hall is a member of the federation's Executive Council which, at its quarterly meeting here late last month, analyzed the current fuel emergency and expressed particular concern over its impact upon American workers, and the community at large. The Council charged that the truth about the energy emergency is "hidden from the public by the veil of secrecy of the giant oil companies." Lucrative tax loopholes, the Council said, have encouraged and subsidized foreign oil operations and foreign-flag shipping at the expense of American production and employment, and have enabled the giant multinational oil com- Navy's Threat to Private Shipping With the Navy seemingly intent on expanding its Military Sealift Command operations to the detriment of the nation's commercial shipping industry, a battle appears to be shaping up over the issue of government competition with private industry. In the view of the SIU, which has been carefully watching the Navy's activities and plans, such government take-over is a matter of "grave concern and could be extremely inimical to the national interest." SIU President Paul Hall said that such a development "would be particularly unfortunate in view of the national policy to promote the development of a competitive private American shipping indus­ try." Signs indicate that the Navy's plans are a long-range strategy to build up the Military Sealift Command fleet, which would engage in the carriage of supplies and materiel that has been and can be carried by private shipping com­ panies under charter arrangement. Although budgetary requests for the Navy's private-type shipping operations have been denied over past years, the March 1974 military agency nevertheless appears determined to develop and expand noncombat and support shipping activities, and thus reduce substantially the aux­ iliary role of the American merchant marine prescribed by law. The Navy seems determined to ex­ pand the MSC by by-passing the budgetary appropriations route through subtle financing schemes that would have banking institutions provide the funds for Navy transportation ships with government-secured mortgages. It appears that the first step in the Navy strategy to acquire commercialtype vessels for its use is takeover of the four SlU-contracted Falcon tankers, remove the SIU crews and put the ships in the Military Sealift Command fleet operations. The SIU has registered strong op­ position to the plan and will fight the Navy's invasion of private shipping. The Navy scheme comes at a time when slow but strong progress is being made toward a mutually beneficial Navy-merchant marine combined seapower approach. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment condemned the Navy plan at its Executive Board meetings last month. The MTD said that the "only beneficiary of the take-over plans would be the bureaucracy of the MSC which, as a result of having displaced private ownership and labor, would create ad­ ditional billets for the Navy." The MTD position pointed out that "the civilian-manned, privately-ownedand-operated U. S. merchant marine stands ready and willing to discharge the function of the support service to the military, a responsibility clearly delegated as a matter of public policy to the merchant marine by the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 and reiterated in the amendments contained in the 1970 Act." panics to pay U.S. income tax rates as low as 2.7 percent in 1972. "The American people can respond to*difliculties now as they have in the past if they are provided with a candid appraisal of the situation and with fair and equitable government measures to cope with it," the Council stated. As part of its program to deal with the effects of the current energy crisis, the AFL-CIO Executive Council stated; "A massive rebuilding of the American-flag tanker fleet is an es­ sential part of reducing this conntry's dangerous dependence on foreign petroleum imports, trans­ ported in foreign-flag vessels. "We support legislation to re­ quire that 20 percent of oil imports he transported on privately-owned U.S.-flag vessels, to the extent that the vessels are available at fair rates, and that this reserve share increase to 25 percent after mid1975 and to at least 30 percent by mid-1977." Among tlie other recommendations called for in the Executive Council's program are these: • Establishment by Congress of adequate government machinery to as­ sure verified information on the oil in­ dustry and its operations. Federal chartering of all major oil companies should be required, with federal stan­ dards of disclosure. • Elimination immediately by Con­ gress of the depletion allowance and intangible drilling tax breaks provided the oil companies on their foreign oper­ ations; phasing out of special loopholes on domestic operations and a genuine excess profits tax. •Off u • Review by Congress to determine whether the oil industry is in fact a pub­ lic utility which should be subject to regulation by the federal government. ^upiNirt SPAD /. . Seafarers are uiged to contribute to SPAD. It b the way to have your Voice heard and to ke^ your union effective In the fight for ieghtotion hV |i protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Pages ^ �DISPATCHERS REPORT FEBRUARY 1-28, 1974 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C A DECK DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 2 1 0 0 4 4 52 4 27 14 1 13 39 33 55 27 6 5 43 0 3 2 13 5 13 5 1 0 19 23 26 18 1 6 14 6 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 3 21 4 14 1 6 4 1 0 8 12 17 10 8 1 13 0 1 1 0 0 3 21 4 7 7 6 482 0 0 104 0 1 20 7 7 362 0 1 155 0 3 15 60 23 2 75 0 ......... 4 . . .. 8 161 17 58 24 14 63 139 58 133 26 54 19 165 0 3 6 2 17 25 0 3 5 1,001 5 35 5 8 12 4 11 26 13 33 12 17 3 34 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 223 1 6 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 1 2 0 7 0 3 3 0 2 2 0 0 0 34 3 110 14 50 18 11 54 92 35 87 10 27 24 105 0 0 3 2 8 28 0 1 6 692 3 73 5 18 16 1 22 42 18 42 4 24 5 40 0 2 2 0 0 4 0 1 0 322 0 13 0 1 1 0 0 12 6 4 0 0 0 11 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 53 1 61 16 25 14 6 59 69 34 68 10 21 15 81 0 2 1 1 1 6 0 0 2 493 3 10 1 2 7 0 2 6 5 21 1 7 2 23 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 93 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 5 45 9 27 10 6 20 57 9 38 10 21 18 33 0 0 2 6 11 48 1 11 4 391 2,577 4 133 23 48 29 6 57 90 44 87 20 24 31 85 0 9 6 3 0 17 1 3 1 721 1,359 12 70 0 22 14 1 1 33 7 9 4 3 5 85 0 5 10 3 7 46 0 3 6 346 431 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 3 42 3 15 13 0 8 42 21 54 17 5 5 32 0 1 2 1 28 6 9 2 0 3 24 17 36 10 3 7 15 6 3 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 .0 0 0 3 3 9 2 — 0 _ 178 1 — 0 — 14 1 62 5 20 5 9 19 39 30 57 11 9 8 49 0 1 5 0 0 18 — 2 5 355 1 42 4 8 9 0 6 21 15 25 4 10 2 17 0 2 3 0 0 1 — 0 0 170 1 6 0 1 0 0 0 6 3 2 0 0 0 4 0 2 2 0 1 1 — 0 0 29 0 26 9 11 9 4 17 26 21 33 3 7 1 0 1 0 1 2 1 13 3 6 1 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 30 2 19 8 0 6 34 10 43 13 4 4 24 0 1 1 0 2 54 0 0 5 2 0 206 2 _ 271 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals . 10 5 40 0 1 1 0 0 3 » 0 2 227 5 1 25 3 3 7 1 4 17 9 30 15 9 13 15 22 1 0 — _ 2 — 0 1 178 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 1 1 0 4 0 — 1 — 0 0 15 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Totals All Depts ....... 1 24 3 15 7 4 8 28 6 22 9 9 8 18 0 0 3 4 5 35 — 6 5 222 1,286 1 79 10 26 17 5 18 46 35 64 13 14 20 52 33 4 7 1 0 14 — 1 2 462 790 4 24 0 7 3 0 0 9 5 4 4 2 2 21 0 7 9 1 1 29 — 2 4 138 192 * ' * 839 'A ^ 511 • A will be avaiiaMe for tti^ to of the 1,394 jobs shipped, 839 were SIU Atlaiitic, Gulf, Lalii & Inland Wateis Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C t PRESIDENT PaulHaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave^ Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mkh 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (5i7) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Esse* St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin SI. 14202 SlU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn. 2014 W. 3 St 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 287 415 Main St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. ... .5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla.. 2608 Pearl St. 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala.. ....IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626^793 SANTURCE, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Jnncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-0267 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Giavois Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 Wn.MINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6NnionOlidori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 ™ M y» ^ ^ ' ^ �t Two members of the class, Egil Sorensen (left) and Charles Wagner take down some notes during class. Vocational Instructor Charles Nalen explains the circuitry of some of the auto­ mated controls aboard an LNG vessel to the first class of Seafarers attending the four-week course at the Lundeberg School in PIney Point, Md. I f:' ) . Since the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 went into effect, the iSIU hes seen many new and varied types of vessels slide down the ways, the trainuig facilities of the Harry Lundeberg School fliese ships ° , have been crewed by Seaforers who have bad the advantage of both classi toom and practical training prior to boarding these vessels. From the report of both the companies and the crews of these vessels the training received at the Lundeberg School has been invaluable in i; ^ maintaining the highest level of safe and efficient shipboard operation. \ The Lundeberg School is now in the midst of the new revolution in I; shipping, the Liquid Natural Gas carrier. Never before has there been such hi^y sophhdicated systems of transporting the world's energy needs. < The Lundeberg School realizes that as the complexity of the ships increase so do^ the need for well-trained pnd qualified men to man these energy carriers. The school's staff has met extensively with the chemical engineers I ,, who have desqpied die cargo containment and cargo pitmpmg i^stems so I ^ that all the school's instructors are cpniplet<# fatnlliar with^^^t^ 'ifcjLt is haii^ to inm^e wbat vroffid be maniiing these ye^ls SO years 1^0 when there was no training available. ^ ~ • Since die cargo fficilitles on these vessels have nothing hi cpmmon with those now In use on strmd^ man these vessels become familiar with the systems In a daasroom rmnoi^here i^ore going aboard ship. ^ , Ihe coiuse offeitd at ffie jtundeberg School is a good iiitroductlon to the chemhitry of bodi M prddiicte such as pri^an^ and ethylene. Understanding the chemical and physical properties of . diese gases wiO allow the men on the ships to recognize proper imaradng " coiididons, but more important it will allow one to recognize abnomml tioiis and theii take i^isii^actiott^^ Lvesseli One example of the importance in understanding the properties of these gases is the effect that super cold has on steel plates on a ship. Recently when a LNG carrier was being loaded, the cargo officer was lax in his duties and one tank overflowed. The result of having this extremely low temperature liquid contact the steel deck caus^ the ship's deck to develop a 10 foot crack. Had the cargo officer had a better undershmduig of the'product he Was loading this might not have occurred. The LNG course offered at the school is not limited to any cme department, but rather contains the information necessary for all who will sail on the vessels, whether they be in die deck, engine or steward departments. Since th^ ships are capable of carrying Liquid Petroleum Gas, as well as LNG they are equipped with special gas ffeeing and tank cleaning systems with which all who woric on board must be familiar. The physical act of mucking tanks has been replaced with inert gas systems but the Able Seaman or die QMED who wiff be periutiiil^ the opemthni is still there and he m^ Imovriedge of dime new systems. (All engine department members who widi to enter the LNG program must have their QME^ The crews who will report to the SlU-contracted LNGs, Kentown ......... LNG course birii^ bfbered Ihshres thrt thu bort tiained and^^^ c safety conscious individuals will man the energy camors of tM The photos on this page show some higUights 9^^ course at the Lundeberg School. if; r f if LNG class members listen attentively as Vocational Instructor Lee DeMasters explains the molecular structure of fuels. March 1974 Director of Vocational Education Bob Kalmus uses this blueprint to explain the safety systems found aboard the new ships. Pagtill �•jk / ASHORE Third LASH for Waferman SS Sam Houston Launched Last Month Florida The state legislature here is considering a measure which would replace the state's current "no defense" oil spill law, which has caused a serious curtail­ ment of tanker services. The present law, which took effect in March, 1971, imposes absolute, or unlimited, liability on any vessel that pollutes Florida waters, or creates coastal damage by a spill of oil or chemicals. None of the traditional defenses available to the operator (claiming that the spill was caused by an act of war, act of God, deliberate act of another party, etc.) are permitted under the present law. In addition, the law requires a certificate of financial responsibility from the operator of any vessel bringing oil or other pollutants into the state's waters. As a result of this law, many vessel operators have refused to accept charters involving calls at Florida ports. The new law, as it is presently drafted, would set up a $200 million state fund to handle claims of persons whose property was damaged by oil or chemical spills. The legislature is expected to consider the measure this month. Port Elizabeth^ N.J. Sea-Land has opened its new 232-acre terminal complex here on Newark Bay after four years of planning, design and construction. The new terminal becomes the hub of Sea-Land's containership operations in the port of New York. According to a spokesman for the Company, the line's old facilities (a 100-acre site on the inland end of the Elizabeth channel) will remain open for the time being, and its ultimate disposition has yet to be decided. San Francisco Cargo tonnage here increased more than 16 percent to a total of 3,677,020 tons during 1973. Last year's volume represented a 516,000-ton increase over 1972's total of 2,161,970 tons. The rise in 1973 resulted from a number of factors, including increased use of the port's grain terminal which handled 250,000 tons of grain and related commodities during the year. Newsprint tonnage was also up considerably. Baltimore The new 2,400-foot long access to Baltimore's Dundalk Marine Terminal has been officially opened by the Maryland Port Administration after a year's delay. The new ship channel is considered a key project for the fast turn­ around of large containerships. Alexandria^ Egypt Egypt has announced it will reopen the Suez Canal. The canal has been closed for the past six and one-half years. Experts feel the canal could be in minimal operation condition by the end of 1974. Houston This port handled a record 86.2 million tons of cargo in 1973, due in large part to heavy grain shipments. Last year's total tonnage was 21 percent higher than 1972, which set the previous record. Bulk cargo tonnage (grain, petroleum and other products) leaped almost 100 percent in 1973 over the previous year. The port handled between 75 and 80 percent of the massive Russian grain shipments. Seattle Seafarer Alfred L. Yarborough received his first pension check here at the monthly informational meeting on Feb. 22. Brother Yarborough spoke to the membership; "It was almost 30 years ago when I joined the Seafarers Union in Boston, Mass. on Sept. 1, 1945. We have come a long way since that time, and as you know, we have gained many benefits which were unknown to us then. It is for this reason that I am about to receive the long-awaited pension which I am about to enjoy. I am proud to have been a member of the SIU. I wish my shipmates who still go down to the sea smooth sailing and good luck." Page 12 The SS Sam Houston, the third and last of the Waterman Steamship Corp.'s new LASH vessels, was launched into the Mississippi River on Feb. 16 at the Avondale Shipyards in New Orleans. The Sam Houston joins her sisterships, the Robert E. Lee and the Stone­ wall Jackson, which were both launched in late 1973. Each ship is capable of carrying 89 LASH barges at a service speed of 22 knots. All three ships were built from funds obtained by Waterman under the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970. The passage of this important maritime legislation was strongly supported by the SIU which bought for its enactment in Con­ gress. Through donations to SPAD, the SIU was able to gain the crucial support in Washington that was needed for the passage of the act. Edward P. Walsh, president of Wa­ terman, has stated in the past that "The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was the key to our rebuilding program. We could not have gone ahead without it." In about a year, these three new SIUcontracted ships will replace six World War Il-built conventional freighters now on the run from the Gulf and East Coast to the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. The Sam Houston has a cargo capac­ ity of 25,600 long tons, or 1,744,400 cubic feet. Her propulsion machinery is steam turbine, with a rated propulsion horsepower of 32,000. The ship's cruising radius at service speed is 18,500 miles. Principal speaker at the launching ceremonies was Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secretary of Commerce for maritime affairs. Commenting on the completion of the three-ship building program. Blackwell said, "This is an accomplishment in which all of you in Avondale—blue collar and white collar—can take pride. For series production of standardized ships is a key element in closing the price gap between U.S. and foreign shipbuilding costs. It also is an under­ lying principle of the 1970 Act which is geared to improving the competitive position of American shipyards and shipping lines." "I think we can agree that we have come a long way in just a few short years. Our shipbuilding industry has made quantum jumps in productivity, and I believe it will continue to improve its competitive position with each pass­ ing year." 1970 Marine Act Helps Waterman Rebuilc Last month when the SS Sam Hous­ ton was launched from the Avondale Shipyards in New Orleans, it marked the completion of Waterman's threeLASH shipbuilding program which was subsidized by the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The funds which Waterman obtained from the government after the passage of this Act were crucial in the com­ pany's construction of three LASHtype vessels. The Robert E. Lee and the Stonewall Jackson were launched last year. Before this legislation was passed there weren't any federal funds avail­ able for operating cost subsidies or for ship construction. Waterman was just one of many American companies that were strug^ing under heavy com­ petition from the cheaper-to-operate foreign-flag vessels. The 1970 Act, which was spear­ headed by the SIU's Washington legis­ lative efforts, also provided operating differential subsidies along with funds to be used for shipbuilding. Waterman is one company that benefited greatly from these subsidies. The company was able to secure a 20-year contract for Trade Route 18— from the Atlantic and Gulf coasts to the Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. It also obtained two short-term three-year contracts for Trade Routes 12 and 22 (the entire Far East, with the exception of Singapore and Indonesia) and Trade Route 21 (the United King­ dom and the continent, with permission to call at Baltic and Scandinavian ports). Both short-term contracts will be converted to 20-year ones in the future, after public hearings are held. The Waterman Steamship Corpora­ tion today is one of the major freight cargo steamship operators in the U.S. It was founded by John B. Waterman and two associates in 1919 in Mobile, Ala. Waterman, a native of New Or­ leans, came to Mobile in 1902, and until his death in 1937 helped establish Mo­ bile as a major port. At the time of World War II, Water­ man was operating 125 vessels (37 of its own), with 450 employees located at shipping centers from the Gulf to the North Atlantic. In 1955 Waterman sold all its capital stock to McLean Industries, Inc. In 1965 McLean sold its interests to Cor­ nelius and Edward Walsh, with the for­ mer becoming chairman of the board of Waterman Industries, and the latter president of Waterman Steamship Cor­ poration. A year later the Walsh inter­ ests sold half of their stock to United States Freight Company. Waterman In­ dustries and United States Freight, which is a holding Company, now jointly own Waterman Steamship Cor­ poration. When the Walsh's took over Water­ man in 1965 they bought a company containing 16 C-2 ships. Since then, they have replaced them with C-4's, mariners and now the three new LASH ships. Ed Walsh says, "We built up an old World War II fleet into a much more modern and effective fleet. The Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970 was the key to our rebuilding program." Seafarers Log �2nd OBO, the Ultrasea, Takes on Her SlU Crew Another ship built under the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970 to curtail the foreign-flag monopoly on the United States' bulk trade—the giant oil, bulk and ore (OBO) carrier, Ultrasea (Aries Marine) — took on her SlU crew Mar. 11 in San Diego, Calif. The Ultrasea will sail from San Diego to Vancouver, Canada, where she will load grain and head for Japan. She'll then go to the Persian Gulf for oil. took place more than a year ago about the same time the Ultramar was launched. The contract for these ships was the first one awarded under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 for oil, ore, bulk carriers, another example of the bene­ fits of the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund which, through the contributions of the mem­ bership, helped produce the legislation to build these new vessels. The results are more jobs for Seafarers. The 80,500 dwt San Clemente-class carrier joins her sistership, the Ultra­ mar, which was the first OBO built for the company. The Ultramar sailed on a round-the-world maiden voyage Aug. 8 from Vancouver to Japan. She was then the largest oil, bulk, ore carrier ever built on the West Coast. Like her sistership, the 16.5-knot Ultrasea is of the maximum length (S92V2 feet) that can transit the Pan­ ama Canal. The steam turbine, single screw ship has a beam of 105 feet 9 inches and a depth of 62Vi feet. Keel laying of the Ultrasea, which will provide more jobs for Seafarers, She was built at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. yard in San Diego. A Giant of the Great Lakes Presque Isle,World's Largest Tug-Barge Debuts A new addition to the SIU's grow­ ing merchant fleet on the Great Lakes — the 1,127-foot M/V Presque Isle (U.S. Steel), believed to be the globe's biggest tug-barge, recently completed her maiden voyage. The $35-million tug-barge is unique in that, although she looks like a super ore carrier, her 152-foot tug fits into a slot at the stern of the 975-foot barge. She is second in size only to the largest ore carrier on the Great Lakes, the Stewart J. Cort (Bethlehem Steel). The Presque Isle's Seafarer crew delivered 52,000 tons of taconite iron ore pellets (enough to manufacture 10,000 automobiles) to South Chicago and Gary, Ind. from Two Harbors, Minn, on Dec. 22. Completing the 1,700-mile roundtrip to Erie, Pa. in six days, where she was built for Litton Industries, the Presque Isle went into winter layup to fit out sometime in early Spring. The tug-barge was christened Dec. 8 and after sea trials on Lake Erie crewed Dec. 15. Her five-deck tug, built in New Orleans, is powered by twin 7,500 hp diesels which push the barge at 16 mph. A 250-foot unloading boom dis­ charges 10,000 tons of cargo an hour. S/U Firm's 7ih New Ship in 3 rears I AT SEA i I .J •V7i Sea-Land Venture Able-seaman E.E. Lindberg was injured while-working on deck on sailing day from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. He was hospitalized there. The ship docked in Houston for a payoff Feb. 26. Ship's Chairman is Bosun Charles Boyle, reporter-secretary is Chief Steward John E. Adams and Educational Director is Electrician-Pumpman Charles Henley. SS Yellowstone A bumed-out electric blower in the forced draft ventilator system in the engine room of the SS Yellowstone (Ogden Marine) produced a 1 a.m. smokey fire Feb. 2 near Cape Town, South Africa. As smoke poured from the fire room vent, the ventilator system went out on the starboard side soaring the temperature to 120 degrees. Only the quick action in the emergency of Chief Electrician S. P. Gondzar saved the day. Rolling out of the sack five minutes after the fire began, he isolated the burned out blower. By afternoon coffee time, the vent system was back in operation dropping the temperature ih the engine room back to normal. "Luckily," says engine delegate John H. Ford, "there was a spare blower motor on board." He and the entire engine department thanked and com­ mended Gondzar and his electricians for their unselfish devotion to duty. SS Vantage Horizon The Military Sealift Command has chartered the tanker. Vantage Horizon (Vantage Steamship) to carry about 33,000 tons of bunker C Fuel from the Arabian Gulf to the United Kingdom, the continent of Europe, the Azores, and West Africa. SS Seatrain Georgia On a two to four month run on the West Coast is the Seatrain Georgia carrying 15,000 tons of dry cargo for the U.S. Government. SS Penn Challenger Still carrying oil last month from Black Sea ports is the 30,000-dwt tanker Penn Challenger (Penn Navigation). She discharged her tanks on the U.S. East Coast. USNS Taluga The SIU crew of the USNS Taluga (Hudson Waterways) got high marks for "outstanding support performance" in the first part of this year from both the commanders of Service Group 3, Pacific, and Adm. W. S. Guest, Military Sealift Command, PAC. This is the second time the Taluga crew has been cited. Over a year ago MSC chief, Adm. John D. Chase visited the ship in San Francisco Bay saying "The civilian crew on the Taluga are all performing in an outstand­ ing manner." Adm. Guest added "Taluga has again shown the way. Your performance continues to be rated outstanding and best in the West in spite of hectic, numerous reschedulings and three diversions. Despite fast changing require­ ments, she has always been ready to meet all commitments. It is my distinct pleasure once again to extend a well done to all hands." The ship was judged on reliability, mission effectiveness and readiness, maintenance and performance and management practice. Mi n Lakes Ore Carrier Fleet Grows As H.Lee White is Launched With Great Lakes carriage of coal and iron ore helping to beat the energy crunch, the SlU-contracted American Steamship Co. of Buffalo, N.Y. has launched the 32,080-ton H. Lee White, its seventh new ship in three years. . The $15-million ore/bulk self-unloader, launched late last year at the Bay Shipyard in Sturgeon Bay, Wise, was the third new ore carrier added to the company's fleet in 1973. She was the largest ship ever built in that ship­ yard. At 704 feet, the twin-diesel H. Lee White will be .christened in June to join her sister-ships, the SlU-manned Charles E. Wilson and the Roger M. Kyes, both launched last summer. Three more new ore carriers for the steamship company's 21 carrier fleet are on order. The first, an 18,000-ton, 630-foot vessel, will be delivered next March 1974 year in April. In 1976, a 680-foot ship will go into service. Finally, in 1977, a 780-foot, 42,000 dwt self-unloader worth $20 million will be built for the firm to carry 30,000 tons of iron ore or 25,000 tons of coal for a total of 1.8-million to 2-million tons during a Lakes season. f! r .*1 She will be the third largest selfunloader on the Great Lakes. The new unnamed vessel will also be the first ship on the Lakes with double-belted, twin-conveyor machinery in her hold to unload coal. The H. Lee White can unload 6,000 tons an hour from her six holds with conveyors and a boom on rails. She also has 1,000 hp stern and bow thrusters for maneuverability. The new ship succeeds the former H. Lee White, operating since 1945, which will be renamed the SS Sharon. A new lady of the lakes, the 32,000-ton bulk carrier, MV H. Lee White makes a big splash at year end as she's launched at the Bay Shipyard in Sturgeon Bay, Wise, for service in June. Page 13 i'I ,:f li. j -I �Keep the Door Locked! HISTORIC PRESERVATION. • V f "4 /^ . V >" . .' Makes the Rounds ; >the latest edition ot the Seafarers Log has just b^ re^^ ihied to me after making its rounds in the neighborhood. ~ • Because of the Log, folks around here are ^tter informed i !of the real facts concerning the maritime industry. Many local ; 'businessmen are now beginning to write their Congressmen ' , mging them to support such important maritime bUls as the ^ • Qillmports Quota law. / There was a time when the neighbors borrowed the local morning newspaper-Amow its the Seafarers Log. FntfmnaDy, Alhms & ^ishbs Stronghold on Job Security Far more than any one piece of federal sgislation, the Jones Act of 1920 proects the livelihoods and job security of seafarers and thousands of other Amer­ ican maritime workers. One of the Act's major provisions states that any and all cargoes shipped from one U.S. port to another U.S. port must be carried on an American-flag, American-manned vessel. This provision completely covers not only our nation's domestic coastal and intercoastal deep sea trade, but also traffic .on our vast inland waterway sys•tein including our rivers and the Great Lakes. in view of the fact that nearly 50 percent of die approximate 560 deep sea vessels operating under the Ainerican flag are engaged strictly ifl domestic ship­ ping, total retention of this provisioii^of the Jones Act is extremely vital to Ihe very existence of the U.S. inerchant marine. Another important provision of the Act is that all vessels which do engage in domestic trade miist be built in an Amer­ ican shipyard. And, looking to the future, the soon to be built Trans-Alaska Pipeline will spur the need for at least 40 new crude car­ riers, all of which, because of the Jones Act, must be constructed in American yards for the American-flag fleet to be manned by American seamen. With the exception of several occasions during the crucial days of World War II, the Jones Act has been strictly enforced since its passage over 50 years ago. However, in the last few months alone, the big oil lobbies and other special in­ terest groups have initiated seven pro­ posals for waivers of the Act's provisions. Let us look at some of these recent at­ tempts . • During the Senate debate on the Emergency Energy Act last December, Sen. Paul Fannin (R-Ariz.) introduced Page 14 an amendment that would have allowed for "case by case" waivers of the Jones Act to allow foreign-flag ships to carry fuel between U.S. ports. It was defeated. • A bill, still pending action in the Senate, was introduced by Sen. Robert Packwood (R-Ore.) that would permit foreign-flag ships to carry fertilizer from Alaska to West Coast U.S. ports. The product in question is manufactured by a subsidiary of a large oil company. • A proposal was made by the De­ partment of Defense to allow liquid natural gas to be transported from Alaska, and coal from Norfolk to New England via foreign-flag ships. A-definite pattern in these attempts to breach the Jones Act is clearly emerging. The requests are always for a few for­ eign ships to operate on a temporary basis. Yet the long term, underlying pur­ pose of these concerns is the eventual total destruction of the Act's power. The oil concerns have given no sub­ stantial cause for any of these waivers. Their reasons are contrived and their proposals unwarranted. In studies conducted by the Maritime Administration, it has been firmly estab­ lished that no part of the nation. New England included, has suffered any short­ age due to lack of U.S. shipping tonnage. SIU President Paul Hall has notified the House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee that "there is no justifi­ cation for permitting foreigners to invade our coastwise shipping on any pretext; particularly since we have adequate ton­ nage to serve our coastwise require­ ments." The U.S. must not allow foreign-flag operators in any circumstance to invade our domestic shipping rights. And, the SIU backed by the AFL-CIO and the Maritime Trades Department, will continue to fight all attacks against this Act—our stronghold on job security. In view of the many accmhpiishments within the niaritiipe industry in the last few yearn and of the many battles that lie ahead, strong support of SPAD becomes more and more nec­ essary every day. In the tradition of this Union, we must all pull together and support our friends In the legisiatura^ > , Loyalty is spelled SIU! \ - • J^teniaBy» AftLonuis,!!^ ' - - -^Bromrrffle, N;K I:i —fare Pjan HelpsJ J' ^ ^ ' • I i 4 . In the past four years since tt^ death of my wife I have beenv'-iA;-:.' in tlm hospital many times—^and each time the SIU has come through for me. If not for the SIU's Welfare Flan I would have had to sell my home to meet the hospital and doctor bills. Young men just entering the industry should be aware of what it really means to be 100 percent Union and how our Union wprks when you are down on your luck. fid yoms, •• i *r- . , ' *. s^mm IM, Bdeiiji N»C€; .... .y' xxxvi. No. 3 PH^icatfon of Saafawre International Union of North Amenca, Atlantic. Golf, Ukes and inland Waters District, AFLHCIO : Executive Board Paul Hall, Pf^sfdent 389 s "• , 'j > i Seafarers Log �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Variety of Measures Passed at Quarterly Meeting MIAMI—The Executive Board of the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department took action on a wide range of issues of vital importance to Sea­ farers and other workers, among them a call for passage of legislation that ^ould require a percent­ age of U.S. oil imports to be carried on Americanflag ships. In its two-day quarterly meeting here on Feb. 14-15, the MTD Executive Board also announced vigorous opposition to a proposed plan to abolish the House of Representatives' Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The MTD Board sessions were chaired by SlU President Paul Hall, who heads the Department which is composed of 44 national and interna­ tional AFL-CIO unions representing eight million workers. The MTD Executive Board said that the tanker requirement legislation, presently the subject of hearings before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, would remove a threat to "the nation's political and economic freedom of action." Citing the oil producing countries' cut-off of oil to the United States, the Board cited the fact that the U.S. is dependent on foreign-flag tankers for the carriage of 95 to 97 percent of our oil im­ ports—a dual dependency that is dangerous to the nation's welfare. Attacking the opponents of the legislation, led by major American oil companies and their front organization—the Federation of American Con­ trolled Shipping, the MTD Board said "it is im­ portant that they no longer be allowed to place their own selfish interest above the welfare of the United States." The MTD Board pointed out that the oil cargo legislation "in addition to strengthening our secu­ rity, would provide jobs for American workers, improve the nation's balance of payments position and better protect our environment." With respect to the proposal now being consid­ ered by the House Select Committee on Commit­ tees that would radically change the present Com­ mittee structure in the House, the MTD Board stressed the effectiveness of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee as it is presently constituted. Abolition of the Merchant Marine Committee and the scattering of its functions among several other committees would be "counter productive," the MTD Board said. In urging retention of the Merchant Marine Committee, the maritime labor group said that the nation needs "more urgently than ever before the benefits of the leadership that can best flow from the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee " In addition, the MTD has been advised by the railway unions that the proposed dissolution of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee into a Public Works and Transportation super com­ mittee, would rob them of the expertise in railway matters the Interstate Committee has acquired over the years. The MTD Executive Board also took action on many other matters of vital concern to not only the American maritime worker, but all American workers, the American consumer, and the nation as a whole. Myth of Eflfective Control For years now, American oil companies and various Federal departments have maintained that American-owned vessels under the registry of foreign nations are still "effectively controlled" by the United States. t '4- I SlU President Paul Hall, center, also president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, chairs a session of the MTD's Executive Board meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla. last month. Hall is flanked to the left by Pete McGavin, MTD executive secretary-treasurer, and to the right by William Moody, MTD administrator. The MTD Board, by citing a recent interna­ tional incident, proved that "effective control" is nothing more than a convenient theory put forth by these concerns—and constitutes dangerous na­ tional policy. Last November, Liberia issued an executive order prohibiting any vessel flying the Liberian flag, many of which were American-owned, from carrying arms to the Middle East, thereby seriously affecting U.S. foreign policy. Energy Policy The MTD pointed out that, at the present time, the U.S. lacks both a strong national energy policy and the organizational framework to implement one. The Board affirmed that the U.S. "must develop a coordinated master plan," which would clearly define and efficiently administer a national energy policy, to insure the competitiveness of U.S. in­ dustries and achieve the goal of national energy independence. Oil Firm Responsibility The Executive Board noted that, encouraged by tax loopholes, the oil industry has neglected the building up of domestic refinery capacity, concen­ trating on the expansion of its foreign operations, which dangerously increases our dependence on foreign sources for our energy needs. In addition, the MTD released a 62-page report entitled America's Oil Industry: End of a Myth, which bares the causes of the energy crisis and urges Congress to take swift action "to insure that the American people will never again find them­ selves at the mercy of a small group of multina­ tional oil companies and oil producing nations." Mutual Aid Pacts In 1958, U.S. airlines instituted a strike insur­ ance plan, the so-called Mutual Aid Pact, whereby struck companies are reimbursed by other com­ panies for any losses incurred during a labor dis­ pute. The Act has proved a failure, in that, instead of preventing strikes it has induced and prolonged them. To prevent such strike insurance systems from spreading to other U.S. industries and to preserve industrial peace for this nation, the MTD Execu­ tive Board urged Congress to implement measures outlawing all such strikebreaking mutual aid pacts. i MSC's Plans The Military Sealift Command is seeking to take over privately-owned merchant ships now operat­ ing under charter to the Navy. The move would eliminate hundreds of jobs now held by civilian seamen and create a greater burden on the Amer­ ican taxpayer. The Executive Board denounced the proposed action, and again affirmed that the privatelyowned and operated U.S. merchant marine is thor­ oughly capable and willing to provide any and all support services to the miUtary. Pension Reform The MTD urged that quick and deliberate ac­ tion be taken to enact Federal pension plan regu­ lations that would effectively safeguard the inter­ ests and rights of the American worker. Over the years, too many workers have been cheated out of their legitimate benefits because of poor funding, inadequate record keeping, payment delays and, in some cases, plan termination due to so-called "business reasons." Jones Act Using the energy crisis as an excuse, the U.S. oil and energy firms continue to wage a determined campaign to breach provisions of the Jones Act, which protects American domestic shipping from being invaded by foreign-ffag vessels. The MTD maintains that any such breach, no matter how small, would open the door to the oil concerns to eventually wipe out the strength of the Jones Act entirely. Mort Brandenburg The MTD Executive Board expressed its pro­ found grief and sorrow at the death of Mort Brand­ enburg, president of the Distillery, Rectifying, Wine and Allied Workers' International Union of America. The Board called him "a good friend and colleague, a dynamic and respected labor leader, a valued and active member of this Board and a strong and progressive voice in the trade union movement." Brother Brandenburg is succeeded as president of his union by George J .Oneto, who will also serve on the MTD Executive Board. • '''I v.»f I il: •SI" 1 l-i �a 5 wy j;- f^.^'JU WW! SlU and MTD President Paul Hall confers with W.Wimpsinger.Vlce President of the Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers while Morris Weisberger, Executive Board member and executive vice president of SlUNA looks on. Leon Schachter, Executive Board member and vice president of Amalga­ mated Meat Cutters and MTD President Paul Hall listen as Charlotte Roe, executive director of Frontlash reports on her organization's efforts in get­ ting young people registered to vote and actively involved in politics. • 1 •t' MTD delegates acted on a variety of vital issues during the mid-winter Executive Board meeting in Miami, Fla. heid February 14-15. 1 •' Floyd Smith, Executive Board member and president of the Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union listens as MTD delegates discuss business. Peter Hall (left), secretary-treasurer and James Housewright, Executive Board member and president of the Retail Clerks International Association. Jack Curran, legislative representative of the Laborers' International Union gave a comprehensive report on the status of pension legislation in Congress. Merle Adium (left), of the SlUNA's Inland Boatmen's Union of the Pacific and Stephen ' PRIIP FYfirutivp Board member and oeneral vice oresident of the International Union Executive Board members Ben Feldman, president of the Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers and' Louis Isaacson, president of the Dolls, Toys and Playthings Workers listen to status report on Trade Bill legislation. Thomas Murphy (left). Executive Board member and president of the Brick­ layers, Masons and Plasterers Union and Bernard Puchalski (center)^ presi­ Robert Coonoy (standing). Executive Board member and vice president of the Bridg^ dent of the Chicago Port Council listen to Executive Board member ueorge Oneto, president of the Distillery Workers Union give a report. Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers addresses delegates as Executive Board member Russell Crowell (seated at right), president of the Laundry and Dry Cleaning Union looks on. I Michael Monroe (left), vice president of the Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades. Al Heaps (center). Executive Board member and secretarytreasurer of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, and Harvey Poole, executive vice president of Amalgamated Meat Cutters. •!??•-. ') Joseph Ames (left) of the Federation of State, County and Municipal Em­ ployees, and William Lucy, Executive Board member and secretary-treasurer of that union attend the meeting. Id 1- Special Supplement Executive Board member Page Groton, assistant to the Executive Board member George Knaly of the Brother- president of the Boilermakers and Iron Ship Builders dehood of Electrical Workers reads report to MTD delegates, livers report of the Commission on American shipbuilding. Dominic assistant to the |presi-* UUIIMIHty Carnevale, oaiMovai*=>, administrative im • • "itters, was was dent of the Association of Plumbing and• Pipe FiUers, Executive designated to represent his organization as an Executive C. L. Dennis, Executive Board member and president of the Raiiway, Airline and Steamship Clerks discusses pending legislation with MTD President Hall. Board member. Special Supplement •A, ' tI- 1'.i �The Journeymen Barbers, Hairdressers and Cos­ metologists' International Union of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers Boot and Shoe Workers' Union Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union of America United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers In­ ternational Union Communications Workers of America Distillery, Rectifying, Wine and Allied Workers' International Union of America International Union of Dolls, Toys, Playthings, Novelties and Allied Products of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO International Brdtherhood of Electrical Workers International Union of Elevator Constructors International Union of Operating Engineers International Association of Fire Fighters International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers Glass Bottle Blowers' Association of the United States and Canada American Federation of Grain Millers Graphic Arts International Union Hotel and Restaurant Employees' and Bartenders' International Union International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Laborers' International Union of North America AFL-CIO Laundry and Dry Cleaning Interna­ tional Union International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union International Association of Machinists and Aero­ space Workers There are 44 anions representing eight miUioH f ftm^ the Maritime Trades Department. While many of the member unions do not have interests directly relating to maritime affairSy they find it to their distinct advantage to belohg to the MTD. They benefit from being part of a strong organization that is extremely success­ ful in obtaining passage of favorable legislation in Congress: an organization that has a; strong voice in the American labor movement. The 44 member unions of the MTD are: Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Work­ men of North America Office and Professional Employees International Union Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Traded of the United States and Canada United Paperworkers International Union Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' Inter­ national Association of the United States and Canada United Association of Journeymen and Appren­ tices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada International Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers International Federation of Professional and Tech­ nical Engineers Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employees Retail Clerks International Association Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America Seafarers International Union of North America She^t Metal Workers International Association American Federation of State, County and Mu­ nicipal Employees United Telegraph Workers United Textile Workers of America Upholsterers' International Union of North Amer­ ica American Guild of Variety Artists MTD 'Score Sheet' The Maritime Trades Department is cur­ rently compiling a "congressional score sheet" listing members of the House and Senate and how they voted on key pieces of maritime legislation. The score sheet is similar to the one that AFL-CIO COPE prepares on Congressmen on their overall labor voting record. Some of the bills to be listed on the MTD score sheet are the Oil Cargo Bill, USPHS Hos­ pitals, the Fannin Amendment to the Jones Act and the Alaska Pipeline issue. All other maritime legislation will he similarly listed in order to guide the political activities of the department's affiliates. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: 74 Million Members Strong: American Labor Supports SlU Programs W E HAVE SAID MANY TIMES that the Paul Hall s's' K ' ||:'•-TT' continued strength and the future of our Union and our industry lies in the unity of this membership. There is another kind of unity—the unity of the American Labor Movement—that is adding the strength of 14 million Amer­ ican workers in the Seafarers'fight for legislative programs which will provide our membership with continued growth and job security. We have recently concluded our quar­ terly meeting of the Maritime Trades Department where some 44 national and international unions—representing eight million workers — unanimously adopted our programs for an oil import quota bill; for a federal pension bill which will safeguard the rights of our members under our Pension Plan; for a continued vigorous fight against those who would destroy the Jones Act, and for the continuation of the effective House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Beyond this, all of the maritime reso­ lutions adopted at the Maritime Trades Department Convention last year were unanimously supported by the Executive Council of the 14 million member AFLCIO, Resolutions supporting the Sea­ farers' legislative programs have been adopted by State Labor Federations in nearly every state in the nation calling on their members to write to their Con­ gressmen to support our programs. This support of the American Labor Movement is essential to the achieve­ ment of our goals. It is true that nobody is going to help the sailor but the sailor himself—and as Seafarers, we have ini­ tiated the programs which have revital­ ized the American merchant marine and built the job security of this member­ ship, But the support of the labor move­ ment has been of immeasurable help in securing passage of those bills which have moved us to progress. We can point to the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the preservation of the United States Public Health Service hos­ pital system. Congressional resistance to repeated attacks on the Jones Act, and appropriations to implement this nation's shipbuilding program as evidence of our successes. The support we have and are now receiving is because we—as Seafarers— have understood the meaning of unity within the labor movement. Since our earliest days we have stood in the fore­ front of the struggles of our brothers in their fight to organize and win decent wages and working conditions. Many of our old-timers will remem­ ber the bitter "Battle of Wall Street" in 1949, And many of our members re­ member the long strike of the New York City Welfare Department workers and the long hours of picket duty in a bitter cold winter, and the heat in the fields of Delano in California for the United Farm Workers.This is a continuing process and at this verymoment we are involved in a number of organizing programs with our AFL-CIO affiliated organizations. But this is what the American Labor Movement is all about. Brother helping brother to organize and achieve a decent standard of living for all Americans, And this is why our involvement and our commitment to the Maritime Trades De­ partment and the AFL-CIO is so impor­ tant, It represents unity and strength— not only for Seafarers—but for all Amer­ ican workers and their families. Again, nobody is going to help the sailor but the sailor himself. We are going to have to continue to initiate the programs that will benefit our Union and the maritime industry. We are going to have to lead the fight to see to it that our legislative programs for ships and cargo and job security for our membership are successful. However, the united support of all affiliates in the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, the strong legislative support of the AFL-CIO and the grassroots support from local and state central councils all add strength and encouragement to our continuing fight in Congress for the pro­ grams that are so vital to our member­ ship. But basically the fight is ours. In Washington we must be constantly alert to attacks on our Union and our industry from the giant oil and grain lobbies, and the foreign-flag operators. And it is all of us as Seafarers who must participate in our legislative efforts through our support of SPAD to get more ships and more cargo. We have the strength; we have the understanding; we have the determina­ tion—and we have the unity to achieve our goals. .J �Digest of SlU CHARLESTON (Sea-Land), Janujary 20—Chairman J. F. McCollom; Secretary Hutchins; Deck Delegate P. IMcDaniel; Engine Delegate J. J. Tobin; I Steward Delegate A. Romero. EveryJthing running smoothly. No disputed loT. A vote of thanks to all delegates [for a job well done and for the coopera[tion of the entire crew. Observed one j minute of silence in memory of our dej parted brothers. Next port Baltimore, (Md. SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (SeaiLand), January 6—Chairman Peter A. Ucci; Secretary Duke Hall; Education­ al Director Emerson Walker; Steward Delegate Thomas Ventura. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the messmen for an excellent job in the crew mess and to the steward department for a fine Christmas dinner. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. SEATTLE (Sea-Land), January 13 I—Chairman Gionniotis; Secretary T. I Deloach; Educational Director Tselentis; Deck Delegate S. Rossoff; Engine Delegate C. Thompson; Steward Del­ egate J. Fanoli. $16 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port in New Jersey. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Comm. Corp.), January 6—Clliairman H. O. Leake; Secretary S. Hawkins; Educational Director Poulakis; Stew­ ard Delegate M. DeGollado. $6 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Next port Seven Isles. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Lines), January 21—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun Jean Latapie; Secretary S. Wright; Educational Director J. D. Burchinal; Engine Delegate Edward J. Kosecki. $5.95 in ship's fund. $200 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in stew­ ard department. Everything running smoothly. Next port Houston. TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Water­ ways), January 7—Chairman Recerti­ fied Bosun Elbert Hogge; Secretary O. Vola; Educational Director Robert E. LaGasse; Steward Delegate Juan Ruiz. Bosun had a discussion on contributions to SPAD and how everyone should go to Piney Point to upgrade themselves. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port San Juan. Ships' Meetings Iberville Ship's Committee The SlU-manned freightship Iberville, operated by Waterman, came into the port of New Orleans on Feb. 12 before embarking on a Far East voyage. The ship's committee noted they are looking forward to a smooth run. They are. from the left: William Simmons, deck delegate; Donald Chestnut, ship's chairman; Eddy A. Bowers, steward delegate, and Harvey M. Lee, secretaryreporter. IBERVILLE (Waterman Steamship), January 23—Chairman Donald Chest­ nut; Secretary Harvey M. Lee; Educa­ tional Director Stephen Divane; Engine Delegate J. J. Logan, Jr.; Steward Dele­ gate Eddie Bowers. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. BETHTEX (Bethlehem Steel Corp.), January 20—Chairman W. T. Baker; Secretary T. A. Jackson; Educational Director James M. McDonald; Deck Delegate G. A. Paschall; Engine Dele­ gate Edmund Lee Bumette. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Houston. DELTA MAR (Delta Lines), Janu­ ary 13—Chairman J. Collins; Secretary D. Collins; Educational Director E. Synan; Steward Delegate Peter Hammel. $5.20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for the fine food. Next port Rio de Janeiro. ALEX STEPHENS (Waterman Steamship), January 6—Chairman A. Antoniou; Secretary H. Donnelly; Edu­ cational Director A. Cox. $35.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Held a general discussion on LASH ships. Next port Aquaba, Jordan. SEATRAIN CAROLINA (Hudson Waterways), January 31—Chairman Enos E. Allen; Secretary O. Payne; Deck Delegate Richard C. Mason. $43.38 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. PANAMA (Sea-Land), January 27 —Chairman C. A. Perreira; Secretary V. Gerner; Deck Delegate V. C. Dowd; Engine Delegate G. Byoff; Steward Del­ egate C. A. Carter. No disputed OT.. Everything running smoothly. Next port Long Beach. PECOS (Hudson Waterways), Janu­ ary 13—Chairman Billie Price; Secre­ tary J. B. Harris; Educational Director James Chianese. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. GALVESTON (Sea-Land), January 6—Chairman Recertified Bosun Denis Manning; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Ed­ ucational Director Maurice D. Stover; Deck Delegate Walter H. Rogers; En­ gine Delegate John A. Sullivan. $26.65 in ship's fiind. No disputed OT. Every­ thing Tunning smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Seatram Georgia Committee COLUMBIA (Ogden Marine), Janu­ ary 12—Chairman L. Gribbon; Secre­ tary C. Lanier; Deck Delegate C. Bairstow; Engine Delegate E. Williams; Steward Delegate R. Adams. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. A special vote of thanks by the crew to the steward department for the good menus and quality of food still being served after so long a time. Next port New York. ROSE CITY (Sea-Land), January 27 —Chairman J. Cisiecki; Secretary D. F. Kaziukewicz; Deck Delegate Charles Frank; Engine Delegate Brooke Butler; Steward Delegate Francis Smith. Some disputed OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Vote of thanks to the deck de­ partment for keeping up the messroom and pantry during off hours. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. March 1974 OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Over­ seas Corp.), January 20—Chairman John Leskun; Secretary John S. Burke, Sr.; Educational Director Franklin Mil­ ler; Deck Delegate M. C. Cooper; En­ gine Delegate Joseph Colly; Steward Delegate Herbert Hollings. $8.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Have a dangerous cargo aboard so all crewmembers were advised to be careful where they are smoking. Next port Sardina, Italy, TRANSERIE (Hudson Waterways), January 20 — Chairman F. Johnson; Secretary F. DiCarlo; Educational Di­ rector L. Stanton. Had a long discussion on safety and observing safety rules. $15 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next ports Rota, Spain and Augusta, Sicily. SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (SeaLand), January 20—Chairman Peter A. Ucci; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Director Emerson Walker; Steward Del­ egate S. W. Wier. $65 in ship's fund. Had a discussion on safety aboard ship. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. I i •a t• I OVERSEAS JUNEAU (Maritime Overseas), January 13—Chairman Re­ certified Bosun R. F. Mackert; Secretary J. Gross; Educational Director D. Murphy; Deck Delegate John R. Murphy, Steward Delegate H. Gardner. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port, Capetown. <; TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways), January 20—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun G. Mattioli; Secretary C. L. White; Engine Delegate David Able; Steward Delegate Fernando Zavola. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to all and to the steward department. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. TRANSHAWAH (Seatrain), Janu­ ary 6—Chairman Victor Carbone; Sec­ retary H. McCurdy; Engine Delegate William Cachola; Steward Delegate Darie Rio. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for excellent holiday dinners. Next port Baltimore, HOUSTON (Sea-Land), January 13 -Chairman Juan C. Vega; Secretary T. Williams; Deck Delegate Anderson Johnes; Engine Delegate R. Scotti. $4 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. Everything running smoothly. Next port San Juan. ! '-.it Official ships' minutes were also received from the following vessels: MAYAQUEZ LA SALLE MARYMAR BROOKLYN MOUNT VERNON VICTORY The Ship's committee aboard the Seatrain Georgia gather for a photo in the ship's lounge at her most recent payoff in the port of San Francisco. They are, from left: T. Richbrds, ship's chairman; H. Wooten, steward delegate; P. Dolan, deck delegate; H. Sormunen, engine delegate, and P. Franco, secretary-reporter. The Seatrain Georgia will be laid up for a short while. I WALTER RICE I NEW YORKER •'V'4.- JACKSONVILLE J Page 15 A �wm New SIU Pensioners Joseph V. Bissonnet, 64, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department as a bosun and an AB for the Marven Steamship Corp. Brother Bissonnet sailed 35 years on Ameri­ can-flag ships. Bom in Dallas, Tex., he is now a resident of Porterville, Calif. Markos E. Potiriadis, 66, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1956 sailing in the steward de­ partment for the Waterman Steam­ ship Co., Victory Carriers, Calmar Lines, Cities Service and Sea-Land Service Corp. Brother Potiriadis is a Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Egypt, he now resides in New York City. Fedele Di Giovanni, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1954 sailing in the steward de­ partment for the Maritime Overseas Corp., the Mississippi Steamship: Corp., and the Penn Navigation Co. Brother Di Giovanni attended the seventh SIU Educational Confer­ ence at Piney Point, Md. He is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Bora in New Orleans, he is now a resident of Metairie, La. with his wife, Philippa. Allen L. Miller, 65, joined the Union in the port of Galveston in 1956 sailing in the engine depart­ ment last for Cities Service. Brother Miller sailed for 28 years. A native of Columbus, Tex., he presently resides in Westlake, La. with his wife, Irene. Otto R. Hoepner, 65, joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Hoepner attended an SIU Educational Conference at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. He is a 1934-1943 veteran of the Navy. A native of Hamburg, Germany, he now resides in New York City. Edward J. Jasinski, 67, joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in 1942 in the port of Chicago sailing in the engine department as an oiler on tugs for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co., and the Clark Oil and Refining Co. Brother Jasinski presently lives in Chicago with his wife, Esther. •mi Ronald L. Karns, 48, joined tlfe SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Karns was bora in Emlenton, Pa., and is now a resi­ dent of Metairie, La. with his son, Gary. John A. MacDonald, 67, joined the SlU-afiiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as an oiler in the engine department for the Dunbar and Sullivan Dredging Co. from 1942 to 1946. Bora in Nova Scotia, Brother MacDonald resides in Detroit with his wife, Christina. Joseph J. Melita, 65, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Balti­ more sailing in the deck department. Brother Melita was bora in Balti­ more where he now lives with his wife, Louise. Salvador J. Malhabour, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1958 sailing in the steward de­ partment for the Waterman Steam­ ship Co., and Calmar Lines. Brother Malhabour is a native of the Philip­ pine Islands and presently resides in San Francisco. Alfred L. Yarhorough, 59, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Boston sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Yarborough was a delegate from Seattle to an SIU Educational Conference at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Born in Seattle, he presently resides there. Juan Nieves, 64, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department for Maritime Overseas Corp. and SeaLand Service Corp. Brother Nieves walked the picket line in the New York Harbor strike in 1961. Born in Puerto Rico, he now lives in La Riviera, Rio Piedras, P.R., with his wife, Gregoria. Daniel I. Butts, 65, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department as a bosun. Brother Butts sailed for 45 years. He was the SIU's Puerto Rico port agent for five years, an HLSS instructor, and had attended the Maritime Advancement Pro­ gram. A native of Staten Island, N.Y., he now resides in Colma, Calif, with his wife, Maria. Charles W. Hall, 51, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment for U.S. Steel. Brother Hall is a 1940-42 veteran of the Navy. Bom in Chattanooga, Tenn., he now resides in Baltimore. Q. P. Bailey, 65, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 and last sailed in the engine depart­ ment for the Mississippi Shipping Co. Brother Bailey was born in Alabama where he now lives in Samson with his wife, Willie Belle. Delta Brazil Committee Andrew Aspseter, 65, joined the SIU in the Great Lakes port of Detroit in 1959 sailing in the deck department as an AB. Brother Asp­ seter sailed for a total of 45 years. A native of Hubble, Mich., he is now a resident of Exeland, Wise, with his wife, Helen. Dioscoro B. Militar, 73, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department last for Victory Carriers. Brother Militar sailed for 45 years. Born in the Philippines, he now resides in San Francisco. Fred Gentry, 67, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing in the engine department. Brother Gentry sailed for 51 years. He is a native of San Francisco where he now resides. James A. Hellems, 65, joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Buffalo in 1961 sailing as a tug deck­ hand for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1957 to 1973. Brother Hellems currently resides in Rochester, N.Y. tfkffll Deep Sea' IBU — ...5:00p.m New York ...... Apri Philadelphia ...April Baltimore ..«v ,. April The Delta Brazil recently crewed up in the port of New Orleans for a voyage to Africa. Recertified Bosun Ewing Rihn-, center, who was one of the original committee members that set up the Recertification Program, will serve as ship's chairman. Electrician Abner Abrams, left, will serve as educational director and Chief Steward Robert Marion as secretary-reporter. Page 16 Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco ,. Columbus Chicago ....... Port Arthur ... Buffalo St. Louis , Cleveland 115... — Seafarers Log �'M New A Book Members 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program First Group to Graduate Under Expanded Program Henry Manning Seafarer Henry Manning obtained a Cook and Baker's rating from the Harry Lundeberg School in December, 1973. The 26-year old native of Texas ships out of the port of Houston. He's been in the €I U for eight years. I have learned several things that 1 needed to know about the Union. 1 have come to learn about the Union and how members feel about the Union. I believe that the Union is looking out for the best interests of the 'members, and I have learned in my "A" class the Union benefits and what it takes to be qualified for the benefits. I encourage each member to express his own views to the Union. Five more Seafarers achieved full books through the SIU "A" Seniority Upgrading Program and took the oath of obligation at the general membership meeting in New York this month. This group includes men who were able to upgrade under the new expanded program. The program, which was previously lim­ ited to graduates of the Lundeberg School's entry-rating program, now includes Seafarers who successfully complete an advanced course of training at the school. This month's class brings to 77 the number of members who have attained full book status since the upgrading program began last ywr. The five Seafarers are: Richard Makarewicz, Henry Man­ ning, Charles Kirksey, Thomas Kegney and Patrick Graham. The Seniority Upgrading Program was established in order to mahitahi tibe SIU's tradition of providing well-trained and highly qualified Seafarers for all its contracted ships. Its main objective is to prepare our members for the innovations hi the new ships being built, and to give all Seafarers a better understanding of the problems we face and how to deal with them in the future. On this page the five new "A" Seniority full book members tell in their own words what the program has meant to them. about Piney Point, I would recommend it liighly to him and encourage him in every way to attend. I have had the opportunity of getting a deeper insight into the workings of our Union and a better overall under­ standing of the role that our members and I play in the shipping organization. and the teaching staff that is at our dis­ posal at Piney Point. I learned quite a lot about our Union in the two weeks that I spent at Piney Point. We even took a trip to Washington to the Trans­ portation Institute; these people are there fighting for us. We must support SPAD. I honestly feel that if it wasn't for the fine leader­ ship in our Union, and SPAD dona­ tions, we would not be where we are today. The educational facilities at Piney Point are proof of just how far our Union has come. It is a place where all of our members, both young and old, can come to upgrade to better jobs, and to qualify for the new ships that are coming out. I know that my Union is working with me and for me. In Washington I saw the powerful political arm of our Union, and I learned the importance of our partici­ pating through our support of SPAD. In my two weeks of "A" Seniority Up­ grading in New York, I learned more about the Union than I thought I ever would learn. 1. Patrick Graham Seafarer Patrick Graham graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in Aug. 1972. Born in Louisiana, the 21year old Seafarer ships out of the port of Houston. f; During the process of my seniority upgrading course I have seen with my own eyes how our Union actually oper­ ates. This is an asset to any member, for then he can fully understand his in­ dustry and what his Union is doing to protect his job security. Richard Makarewicz Seafarer Richard Makarewicz, who sails"out of the port of Baltimore, re­ ceived a QMED rating from the Harry Lundeberg School this past January. A native of Pennsylvania, he has been an SIU member for 11 years. Before entering the upgrading pro­ gram you could say that I was com­ pletely ignorant of the opportunities that are open to the members of our Union. During my stay at the school I had lots of time to sit back and observe, and I have come to find that it is the best vocational training school in the nation. If asked by another member year old Seafarer joined the SI U at the urging of his father, Clarence Burrows, who is a Chief Cook and has been an SIU member for 20 years. Seafarer Kirksey ships as oiler out of the port of Mobile. Charles Kirksey Today we use lawyers and lobbyists, not sticks and fists to achieve new jobs. Our industry has matured to a point where we can get more accomplished in Washington, D.C. than we can on the docks. Seafarer Charles Kirksey graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1970. A native of Alabama, the 23- With a well-educated membership, as well as our strong leadership, we have nowhere to go except ahead. Thomas Kegney Seafarer Thomas Kegney graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1966, and he upgraded to electrician at the School in 1971. Born in Brook­ lyn, the 25-year old Seafarer sails out of the port of New York. I was very impressed by the facilities V. •" '• iii Ei Oil Import Hearings have resumed on H.R. 8193, a bill to reserve a portion of oil import cargo for American-flag ships. There are already 226 sponsors of the House bill, and a companion bill in the Senate has been referred to the Commerce Committee. An SIU representative will testify in favor of H.R. 8193 this month. Committee Realignment By B. Rocker Social Security Increase As a result of a bill passed by Congress and signed by the President on Dec. 31, Social Security benefits will increase seven percent in March and another four percent in June. The increase replaces a 5.9 percent cost of living increase scheduled for July 1974. Benefits were raised by 15 percent in 1969, 10 percent in 1971, and 20 per­ cent in 1972 in an effort to step up benefits to match rising living costs. March 1974 The Select Committee on Committees has recommended abolishment of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee and scattering of its work among other committees. SIU is strongly opposed to such a change. The Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee has taken a leading role in the development of a strong U.S. merchant marine, has been concerned with the development of a balanced approach to the environment, and has pushed for development of a policy for the exploration of the oceans. Pension Plan Regulation ii .1 •A. The House of Representatives passed by a vote of 375 to 4 a bill to regulate the thousands of pension plans which cover more than 30 million workers in the United States. H.R. 2 combined provisions of bills from both the Ways and Means Com­ mittee and the Committee on Labor and Education. Page 17 .f ij i- �Portmar Ship's Committee The SlU-manned freightship Portmar, operated by Calmar Steamship Co., paid off in the port of Baltimore on Feb. 28 after another good intercoastal run. The Portmar's ship's committee took time out for a photo with several fellow crewmembers before taking part in the Union meeting. They are, seated from the left: George Kontos, educational director: Irwin Moen, ship's chair­ man, and George Manning, steward delegate. Standing from the left are: B. Maldonado, deck delegate; W. Addison, engine delegate, and J. Marshall, secretary-reporter, along with crewmembers M. Hill and L. Proffitt. Monticello Victory Commiffee The Monticello Victory, operated by Monticello Tankers, paid off on Feb. 27 at Stapleton Anchorage off Staten Island, N.Y. The ship's commitee agreed it was another good intercoastal voyage, with all departments working well together. They are, from the left: Ervin Bradley, secretary-reporter; Richard Koch, educational director; Joe Bennett, deck delegate; Bill Scott, ship's chairman, and Joe Roberte, steward delegate. Transchamplain Committee NewYorker Ship's Commiffee The SlU-manned T-2 tanker Transchamplain, operated by Hudson Water­ ways, paid off in the port of San Francisco late last month. The Ship's committee members are, seated from left: R. Tollman, deck delegate; H. Rapp, engine delegate; H. Houston, secretary-reporter, and M. Guidera, steward delegate. Standing on left is Bosun L. Suckocki, ship's chairman, along with two other members of the Transchamplain deck crew. Usual run for the Transchamplain is Hawaii. The SlU-manned containership New Yorker, operated by Sea-Land, paid off in the port of Norfolk, Va. on Feb. 26. The ship's committee noted it was a good voyage and they are "looking forward to the next." They are, standing from the left: Bobby High, engine delegate, and Julian Wilson, ship's chairman. Seated from the left are: R. H. Avery, Norfolk patrolman, Joe Woolford, deck delegate, and Jerry Wood, steward delegate. The New Yorker is on a coastwise run. Ogcfen Wabash Commiffee Delta Mar Ship's Committee 4JMIW. I The LASH carrier Delta Mar paid off in the port of New Orieans on Feb. 13 after another run to South America. The ship's committee members are, from the left: Irvin Glass, deck delegate; Al DeArgo, engine delegate; Don Collins, secretary-reporter, and Peter V. Hammel, steward deiegate. The Delta Mar was the first of three revolutionary LASH vessels built for Delta Steamship at the Avondale Shipyards in New Orleans. She can carry 74 barges along with 288 containers at one time. Page 18 Recertified Bosun Homer Workman, seated second from left, who recently completed the SlU's two-month Bosun's Recertification Program, is now sailing aboard the Ogden Wabash. Photo was taken at a recent payoff in the port of New Orleans. Other committee members are, standing from the left: John Wallack, engine deiegate; Sam A. Solomon, secretary-reporter, and Bob Munroc, deck delegate. Seated from the left are: Joseph Huszar, educational director; ship's chairman Workman, and Benny Cuncia, steward delegate. New Orleans Patrolman Jimmy Martin is seated right. Usual run for the Ogden Wabash is Russia. Seafarers Log �Annual Reports of Seafarers Plans Annual Report of Seafarers Welfare Fund Appears on Pages 19 and 20 Annual Report of the United Industrial Workers of North America Welfare Fund Appears on Page 21 Annual Report of the Seafarers Pension Fund Appears on Page 2 2 •h y{ Annual Report of the United Industrial Workers of North America Pension Plan Appears on Page 23 •' t I- •; • I Annual Report of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan Appears on Page 24 I 'i ! •?. I I I II ANNUAL REPORT For the four months ended March 31,1973 SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (.3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (Address of Fund) to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) Ail data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. mmc Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) (b) Employee -. (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies $2,610,802.65 $2,610,802.65 •^1 a: Page 19 J • -T ' ' . s. I ' 'i ip.- u I �3. Investment Income: (a) Interest (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments • •. • , 4. Profit on disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of invest­ ments , 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) Adjustment to Reserve for Wage Insurance Claims Receivable (b) Receipts from other entities, food sales, interest on delinquencies, misc (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions 18,966.43 467.76 19,434.19 43,999.83 138,365.06 182,364.89 $2,812,601.73 LIABILITIES Insiu'ance and Annuity Premiums Payable Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable $3,116,578.20 Accrued Expenses 96,701.24 Other Liabilities (Specify) Estimated Liabilities Re Claims and future Benefits, Unapplied Contributions, Misc 1,227,124.20 14. Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) 1,018,891.53 15. Total Liabilities and Reserves $5,459,295.17 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (In­ cluding Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Sep­ arately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating state­ ment of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) . 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) .. 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .. (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, employee benefits, office ex­ penses (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) Provision for receivables deemed doubtful of collection (b) (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) 4<ooiioa (a) Secured • 43y,yi i.y4 (b) Unsecured * 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate 7. Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income i#: IQO (b) Prepaid Expenses • ••; 10,198.65 (c) Other (Specify) Fixed Assets—Net; Loan Program—Net; Misc 573,058.27 8. Total Assets $5,459,295.17 $1,290,686.94 560,133.41 92,984.08 1 The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. 157,203.02 4,911.51 7,700.20 13,126.13 36,715.40 3,091.18 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND 220,584.06 443,331.50 43,462.91 STATE OF. ss. 24,944.34 24,944.34 $2,455,543.18 COUNTY OF. and Trustees of the Fund and affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) $ 661,832.98 $2,812,601.73 2,455,543.18 357,058.55 $1,018,891.53 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ASSETSi Others (Indicate titles): End of Reporting Year •*V Item 1. Cash $ 462,462.67 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer 1,602,217.27 (2) Other (Specify) (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds (c) Other (Specify) Due from other entities; Wage Insurance Claims—Net 105,133.26 3. Investments (Other than Real Estate): (a) Bank Deposits At Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings and Loan Associations 39,144.49 (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3)'Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) .". (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) % See attachment 2,201,168.62 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages Page 20 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ATTACHMENT TO NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT FOUR MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,1973 Page 7—Item 3e—Subsidiary Organizations Name Welfare Mobile Building Corp. Welfare Philadelphia Building Corp Welfare New Orleans Building Corp Welfare Baltimore Building Corp Welfare New York Restaurant Corp Welfare Baltimore Restaurant Corp Welfare New York Building Corp Percentage of Amount of Ownership Investment 100% $ 83,257.72 100% 143,675.40 100% 578,803.91 100% 436,158.31 100% 47,836.84 100% 27,828.60 100% 883,607.84 $2,201,168.62 ' Seafarers Log �, L— ANNUAL REPORT For the fecal year ended April 30,1973 UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA WELFARE FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) $1,819,008.17 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 1,797,363.12 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) $ 521,279.24 21,645.05 $ 542,924.29 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES to the ASSETS SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE End of Reporting Year of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York New York 10038. CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item 1. Contributions: (a) Employer (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments 4. Profit on disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of invest­ ments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) Reimbursed Expenses (b) Interest on Delinquencies (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions $1,786,524.73 $1,786,524.73 26,814.24 26,814.24 4,274.27 1,394.93 March 1974 i. LIABILITIES Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses 28,315.71 Other Liabilities (Specify) Estimated Liabilities Re Claims and Future Benefits, Unapplied Contributions, Misc 349,766.47 14. Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) 542,924.29 15. Total Liabilities and Reserves $ 921,006.47 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. ' <y-i ] 5,669.20 $1,819,008.17 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA WELFARE FUND DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (In­ cluding Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Sep­ arately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) .. 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, employee benefits, office ex­ penses (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) Provision for Contributions deemed Doubt­ ful of Collection (b) (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions Item 1. Cash $ 151,534.49 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer 262,941.71 (2) Other (Specify) (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds (c) Other (Specify) Due from Other Funds; Travel Advance .... 21,236.64 3. Investments (Other than Real Estate): (a) Bank Deposits At Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings and Loan Associations 425,000.00 (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations 55,000.64 (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) % (2) % 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured (b) Unsecured 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate 7. Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income 4,067.73 (b) Prepaid Expenses 271.82 (c) Other (Specify) Fixed Assets—Net 953!44 8. Total Assets $ 921.006.47 V . STATE OF ) , .1 •( SS. $1,336,552.26 COUNTY OF. and 95,233.53 $ 122,906.47 14,674.80 7,768.85 22,171.10 29,742.26 884.94 406.78 Trustees of the Fund and. affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. •' 1 Emplojfer\rustj J •' i t 'f ( • r- W 130,883.50 'fil ' i'' i 329,438.70 .. 4, Employee trus 1 , 36,138.63 i . if Others (Indicate titles): 36,138.63 $1,797,363.12 Page 21 I �ANNUAL REPORT For the four months ended March 31) 1973 SEAFARERS PENSION FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Contributions from employers Contributions from employee-members Interest, dividends and real estate net income Profit on disposal of investments Increase by adjustment in asset values of investments Dividends and experience rating refunds from insurance carriers in connection with member benefits Other income: 7 8 9 10. Total $ 5,116,997.59 It441,801.69 9,057.21 $ 6,567,856.49 (Address of Fund) to the SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Aimual Statement, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Part IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages 2 and 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fund. Address replies to New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and alTairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment refer to the Annual Statemen, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street New York, New York 10007. DEDUCT; 11. Premiums and annuity considerations to insurance carriers for member benefits 12. Beijefits directly provided to members 13. General expenses 14. Loss on disposal of investments •• 15. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments Other: 16 17 18 19. Total (Lines 11-18 incl.) 20. Increase or decrease (Line 10 less Line 19) 21. Net change from previous year in amounts set aside for payment of benefits 22. Net increase or decrease (Line 20 plus or minus Line 21) $ 1,929,301.00 325,302.30 $ 2,254,603.30 $ 4,313,253.19 $ 4,313,253.19 BALANCE OF FUND 23. Balance of Fund at beginning of year 24. Net increase or decrease from Item 22 above Other charges or credits (Itemize): 25 26 27 28. Balance of Fund at end of year (Line 19, Page 2) $81,145,529.39 4,313,253.19 $85,458,782.58 ASSETSi 1. Cash: a. On interest $ 766,580.89 38,079.29 b. Not on interest $ 804,660.18 c. In office 2. Bonds: a. Government obligations $ 120,372.00 b. Other obligations 50,488,491.70 50,608,863.70 3. Stocks: a. Preferred $ 2,524,971.60 b. Common 26,297,484.21 28,822,455.81 4. Mortgage loans on real estate 189,997.49 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $ allowance for depreciation 6. Interest and other investment income due and accrued 1,047,855.93 Other assets (List each separately): 7. Mortgage Investment Trust 999,732.43 8. Contributions receivable 3,139,644.93 9. 10. Total Assets $85,613,210.47 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION FUND STATE OF. SS. COUNTY OF_ and Trustees of the Fund and being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. Employer LIABILITIES 1• ; I. V'. l1 •; 11. Outstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers ... $ 12. Other amounts set aside for payment of benefits 13. Premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued $ 42,870.93 Other liabilities (List each separately): 15. Due to other Plans !.. 111,556.96 16 17 18. Total Liabilities 19. Balance of Fund 85,458,782.58 20. Total $85,613,210.47 Others (Indicate titles): t'i ft 1 The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th day of Feb. 1974. \ - Page 22 IJ: Seafarers Log �ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended April 30,1973 UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN (Name of Welfare Fund) SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Contributions from employers $ 849,610.62 Contributions from employee-members Interest, dividends and real estate net income 42,514.94 Profit on disposal of investments Increase by adjustment in asset values of investments Dividends and experience rating refunds from insurance carriers in connection with member benefits Other income: 7. Interest from delinquent contributors 105.53 8. Collection expense recovered 234.90 9 10. Total $ 892,465,99 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) DEDUCT; to the SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Part IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages 2 and 3 herein. (2) The Aimual Report is required to be hied, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fimd. Address replies to New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street New York, New York 10007. ASSETS! 1. Cash: a. On interest b. Not on interest $ 73,349.08 c. In office $ 73,349.08 2. Bonds: a. Government obligations b. Other obligations $604,723.70 604,723.70 3. Stocks: a. Preferred $ 12,172.30 b. Common 630,658.90 642,831.20 4. Mortgage loans on real estate 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $ allowance for depreciation 6. Interest and other investment income due and accrued 10,062.36 Other assets (List each separately): 7. Prepaid Expenses 253.39 8. Contributions receivable (Less reserve for doubtful accounts of $38,503.67) 110,656.84 9 0. Total Assets 7 $1,441,876.57 11. Premiums and annuity considerations to insurance carriers for member benefits 12. Benefits directly provided to members 13. General expenses 14. Loss on disposal of investments 15. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments Other: 16. Provision for doubtful accounts 17 18 19. Total (Lines 11-18 inch) 20. Increase or decrease (Line 10 less Line 19) 21. Net change from previous year in amounts set aside for payment of benefits 22. Net increase or decrease (Line 20 plus or minus Line 21) $ 24.961.02 106,814.74 836.84 28,268.65 $ 160,881.25 $ 731,584.74 ^ 731,584.74 BALANCE OF FUND 23. Balance of Fund at beginning of year $ 572,653.48 24. Net increase or decrease from Item 22 above 731,584.74 Other charges or credit (Itemize): 25. Adjustment re: change in accounting method from cash to accrual basis 94,137.18 26 : 27 28. Balance of Fund at end of year (Line 19, Page 2) $1,398,375.40 ANNUAL REPORT OF 1HE UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN r if n STATE OF. •'"i SS. ! -f;i COUNTY OF. and !41 Trustees of the Fund and being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. \ I • I 1 ! '•'J • • T^IAu^ •'.I Employer tr LIABILITIES 1. Outstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers $ 107.00 2. Other amounts set aside for payment of benefits 13. Premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued 31,963.84 Other liabilities (List each separately): " 15. Unapplied contributions 3,873.27 16. Due to other Plans 7,557.06 17 18. Total Liabilities 43,501.17 19. Balance of Fund 1,398,375.40 20. Total .... $1,441,876.57 ^ pie assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not 30 required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. March 1S74 '1^1! '•4 . r I ! •i • f Employee Others (Indicate titles): Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of Feb. 1974. Page 23 I- �m rrsv" V.-411S ANNUAL REPORT For the four months ended March 31,1973 SEAFARERS PENSION FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) 5 i 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Contributions from employers Contributions from employee-members Interest, dividends and real estate net income Profit on disposal of investments Increase by adjustment in asset values of investments ......... Dividends and experience rating refunds from insurance carriers in connection with member benefits Other income: 7 8 9 10. Total $ 5,116,997.59 1,441,801.69 9,057.21 $ 6,567,856.49 (Address of Fund) to the DEDUCT; SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS I . of the i STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Part IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages 2 and 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fund. Address replies to New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fimd Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment refer to the Annual Statemen, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street New York, New York 10007. 11. Premiums and annuity considerations to insurance carriers for member benefits 12. Benefits directly provided to members $ 1,929,301.00 13. General expenses 325,302.30 14. Loss on disposal of investments •• 15. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments Other: 16 17 18 19. Total (Lines 11-18 incl.) $ 2,254,603.30 20. Increase or decrease (Line 10 less Line 19) $ 4,313,253.19 21. Net change from previous year in amounts set aside for payment of benefits 22. Net increase or decrease (Line 20 plus or minus Line 21) $ 4,313,253.19 BALANCE OF FUND 23. Balance of Fund at beginning of year 24. Net increase or decrease from Item 22 above Other charges or credits (Itemize) : 25 26 27 28. Balance of Fund at end of year (Line 19, Page 2) $81,145,529.39 4,313,253.19 $85,458,782.58 ASSETS! 1. Cash: a. On interest $ 766,580.89 b. Not on interest 38,079.29 $ 804,660.18 c. In office 2. Bonds: a. Government obligations $ 120,372.00 b. Other obligations 50,488,491.70 50,608,863.70 3. Stocks: a. Preferred $ 2,524,971.60 b. Common 26,297,484.21 28,822,455.81 4. Mortgage loans on real estate 189,997.49 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $ allowance for depreciation 6. Interest and other investment income due and accrued 1,047,855.93 Other assets (List each separately): 7. Mortgage Investment Trust 999,732.43 8. Contributions receivable 3,139,644.93 9 10. Total Assets $85,613,210.47 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION FUND STATE OF. SS. COUNTY OF_ and Trustees of the Fund and • being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. Employer LIABILITIES 11. Outstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers ... $ 12. Other amounts set aside for payment of tenefits 13. Premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued $ 42,870.93 Other liabilities (List each separately): 15. Due to other Plans 111,556.96 16 17 18. Total Liabilities 19. Balance of Fund 85,458,782.58 20. Total $85,613,210.47 1 The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. Page 22 Others (Indicate titles): Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th day of Feb. 1974. Seafarers Log �ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended April 30,1973 UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN (Name of Welfare Fund) SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Contributions from employers $ 849,610.62 Contributions from employee-members Interest, dividends and real estate net income 42,514.94 Profit on disposal of investments Increase by adjustment in asset values of investments Dividends and experience rating refunds from insurance carriers in connection with member benefits Other income: 7. Interest from delinquent contributors 105.53 8. Collection expense recovered 234.90 9 10. Total $ 892,465.99 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New Yorik 11215 (Address of Fund) DEDUCT; to the SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Reporris to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Part IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages 2 and 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fimd. Address replies to New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fimd Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street New York, New York 10007. ASSETS^ 1. Cash: a. On interest b. Not on interest $ 73,349.08 c. In office $ 73,349.08 2. Bonds: a. Government obligations b. Other obligations $604,723.70 604,723.70 3. Stocks: a. Preferred $ 12,172.30 b. Common 630,658.90 642,831.20 4. Mortgage loans on real estate 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $ allowance for depreciation 6. Interest and other investment income due and accrued 10,062.36 Other assets (List each separately): 7. Prepaid Expenses 253.39 8. Contributions receivable (Less reserve for doubtful accounts of $38,503.67) 110,656.84 9 10. Total Assets 7 $1,441,876.57 11. Premiums and annuity considerations to insurance carriers for member benefits 12. Benefits directly provided to members 13. General expenses 14. Loss on disposal of investments 15. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments Other: 16. Provision for doubtful accounts 17 18 19. Total (Lines 11-18 incl.) 20. Increase or decrease (Line 10 less Line 19) 21. Net change from previous year in amounts set aside for payment of benefits 22. Net increase or decrease (Line 20 plus or minus Line 21) $ 24,961.02 106,814.74 836.84 28,268.65 $ 160,881.25 $ 731,584.74 $ 731,584.74 i i BALANCE OF FUND 23. Balance of Fund at beginning of year $ 572,653.48 24. Net increase or decrease from Item 22 above 731,584.74 Other charges or credit (Itemize): 25. Adjustment re: change in accounting method from cash to accrual basis 94,137.18 26 : 27 28. Balance of Fund at end of year (Line 19, Page 2) $1,398,375.40 tfe' , 15 i.i ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN (• i" STATE OF. '•! - SS. 4- ii 1 COUNTY OF. and ' •( r'l • Ir' i' : i, ^ Others (Indicate titles): Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of Feb. 1974. % March 1974 n. Trustees of the Fund and being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. LIABILITIES ^ The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. i ! -i Employer t 11. Outstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers .... $ 107.00 12. Other amounts set aside for payment of benefits 13. Premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued 31,963.84 Other liabilities (List each separately): " 15. Unapplied contributions 3,873.27 16. Due to other Plans 7,557.06 17 18. Total Liabilities 43,501.17 19. Balance of Fund 1,398,375.40 20. Total $1,441,876.57 V ir Page 23 •y k r �ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended March 31,1973 GREAT LAKES TUG & DREDGE PENSION PLAN (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) to the CASH RECEIPTS Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) a. Employer (Schedule 1) $ 190,035.22 b. Employee 63,547.44 c. Other (Specify) d. Total Contributions $ 253,582.66 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds From Insurance Companies ........................................a 3. Receipts From Investments: a. Interest $ 74,593.94 b. Dividends 35,405.11 c. Rents d. Other (Specify) e. Total Receipts From Investments 109,999.05 4. Receipts From Sale of Assets: a. Sales to parties-in-interest b. Sales to others $ 924,106.83 c. Total Receipts From Sale of Assets (Schedule 2) 924,106.83 5. Other Receipts: a. Loans (Money borrowed) b. Other (Specify) From other Plans $ 6,404.67 c. Total Other Receipts 6,404.67 6. Total Receipts $1,294,093.21 CASH DISBURSEMENTS SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Fart IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages 2 and 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fund. Address replies to New York State Bunking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street New York, New York 10007. ASSETS! 1. Cash: a. On interest b. Not on interest $ 24,176.71 c. In office $ 24,176.71 2. Bonds: a. Government obligations $ 221,958.85 b. Other obligations 1,072,314.70 1,294,273.55 3. Stocks: a. Preferred $ 161,983.12 b. Common 845,678.57 1,007,661.69 4. Mortgage loans on real estate 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $ allowance for depreciation 6. Interest and other investment income due and accrued 22,009.24 Other assets (List each separately): 7. Contributions receivable 25,954.83 8. Advances for administrative expenses 277.99 9 10. Total Assets $2,374,354.01 7. Insurance and Annuity Premiums Paid to Insurance Carriers and Payments to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) 8. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund $ 69,381.25 9. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach late.st operating statement of the Organization showing detail of ad­ ministrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 10. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, hospitals, doc­ tors, etc.) 11. Administrative Expenses: a. Salaries (Schedule 3) $ 17,626.58 b. Allowances, expenses, etc. (Schedule 3) 3,498.46 c. Taxes 1,101.96 d. Fees and commissions (Schedule 4) 10,515.23 e. Rent 5,046.29 f. Insurance premiums 703.28 g. Fidelity bond premiums 79.00 h. Other administrative expenses (Specify) Tabulating, stationery, misc 18,302.10 i. Total Administrative Expenses 56,872.90 12. Purchase of Assets: a. Investments: (Other than real estate) (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest (2) Purchased from others $1,161,345.37 b. Real Estate: (1) Purchased from parties in-interest (2) Purchased from others c. Total Purchase of Assets 1,161,345.37 13. Loans (Money loaned) 14. Other Disbursements: (Specify) a. Contribution to Pension Plan; payments for other Plans, fees and interest purchased .. $ 6,892.31 c. Total Other Disbursements 6,892.31 15. Total Disbursements $1,294,491.83 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GREAT LAKES TUG & DREDGE PENSION PLAN STATE OF. SS. COUNTY OF_ and Trusteesof the Fund and being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. LIABILITIES 11. Outstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers ... $ 1,691.57 12. Other amounts set aside for payment of benefits 13. Premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued 10,631.26 Other liabilities (List each separately): 15 16 17 18. Total Liabilities 19. Balance of Fund 2,362,031.18 20. Total $2,374,354.01 Employer trusjpe: Employee trustee Others (Indicate titles): 1 The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. Page 24 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of Jan. 1974. Seafarers Log �^• SIU pensioner Raymond J. Moran, 52, died of cancer Oct. 4. Brother Moran joined the SIU in the port of Cleveland in 1961 sailing in the deck department for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1951 to 1972. He was an Army veteran of World War 11. Bom in England, he was a resident of North Olmsted, Ohio, when he died. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Cleveland. Surviving are his widow, Bette; two sons, John and Michael, and five daughters, Eileen, Patricia, Jeanine, Danette and Rae Anne. Lamar Palmer, 50, drowned in the Mississippi River near New Or­ leans Oct. 24. Brother Palmer joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile sailing in the deck department. He had sailed 31 years. Bom in Yazoo County, Miss., he was a resident of Jackson, Miss, when he died. Burial was in Cedarlawn Cemetery, Jack­ son. Surviving are two brothers, Cal­ vin E. and Earl, both of Jackson. Charles D. Peterson, 21, died in Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, Fla., Dec. 19. Brother Peterson joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1970 sailing in the steward department. He was an HLSS grad­ uate. A native of Foley, Ala., he was a resident of Pensacola when he died. Interment was in Myrtle Grove Cem­ etery, Pensacola. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Dixie A. Purvis of Pen­ sacola and his father, Fred Peterson. George E. Osika, 60, died Feb. 27 in St. Catherine's Hospital, East Chi­ cago, Ind. Brother Osika joined the SIU in the port of Buffalo in 1957 sailing in the deck department. He was a World War 11 Army veteran. Bom in McKeesport, Pa., he was a resident of Williamsfield, Ohio when he passed away. Surviving are his mother, Ann of McKeesport, and a sister, Mrs. Helen Dacrr. SIU pensioner Frank C. Messner, 72, succumbed to a cerebral hemor­ rhage in Seaway Hospital, Trenton, Mich., Nov. 18. Brother Messner joined the Union in the port of De­ troit in 1961 sailing as a tugman for the Dredge Towing Co. from 1925 to 1940 and the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1940 to 1963. Bom in Calumet, Mich., he was a resident of Trenton when he died. Burial was in Michigan Memorial Cemetery, Hud­ son Twsp., Mich. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy; two sons, Michael and Walter, and a daughter, Dorothy. SIU pensioner Eduardo T. de la Pena, 82, died of pneumonia Jan. 13 in University Hospital, Baltimore. Brother de la Pena joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sail­ ing in the engine department as a machinist. Born in Spain, he was a resident of Baltimore at the time of his death. He attended an SIU Crews' Conference in 1970 at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. Interment was in Lake View Cemetery, Carroll County, Md. Surviving are his widow, Martha and his daughter, Yvonne, both of Baltimore. March 1974 William E. Pinkham, 60, died in Orange Memorial Hospital in Or­ lando, Fla. from injuries sustained in an auto crash Nov. 5. Brother Pinkham joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1970 sailing in the deck department as an AB. Born in Pinetown, N. C., he was a resident of Orlando when he passed away. Burial was in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, N. C. Surviving is his widow. Ruby. Grover A. Peterson, 48, died Jan. 6. Brother Peterson joined the Union in the port of New York in 1958 sailing in the deck department as an AB. He had sailed for 33 years. A native of Forrestville, Mont., he was a resident of Wilmington, Calif, at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy of Panorama City, Calif.; his mother, Ethel; two sons, Robert and Bradley, and two daughters, Geraldine and Sherry. William Condon, Jr., 63, passed away Jan. 15. Brother Condon joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1957 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. He attended an HLSS Edu­ cational Conference in Piney Point, Md. and took engineering training at the school in 1967. He was an Army infantry veteran of World War 11. Born in Philadelphia, he was a resi­ dent there at the time of his death. Surviving is a cousin, John Condon of Rossmont, Pa. Leslie A. Bennett, 18, was lost on the high seas Dec. 27 off the Norfolk (Cities Service) near the Panama Ca­ nal Zone. Brother Bennett joined the Union in 1972 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Born in Waycross, Ga., he was a resident of Bainbridge, Ga. when he died. He was a graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship, Piney Point, Md. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Bennett, Sr. of Bainbridge and his grandmother, Mrs. W. C. Pitman of Waycross. Michael Gottschalk, 79, passed away Dec. 23. Brother Gottschalk joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York. He had sailed in the steward department for 56 years. He was a veteran of the July 1942 Mur­ mansk run to Russia on the SS Robin Goodfellow. He was also a veteran of World War 1 and the Korean con­ flict. Seafarer Gottschalk was on the picket lines in the N. Y. Harbor and Isthmian Line strikes. He was a grad­ uate of the Maritime Advancement Program and the 1964 Stewards Recertification Program. Born in Hoboken, N. J., he was a resident of Kaernten, Austria at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow, An­ na; a son, Roy and a daughter, Linda. Robert E. Kemper, 45, passed away in New Orleans, La. Nov. 7. Born in Oregon, he was a resident of Seattle at the time of his death. Brother Kemper joined the Union in the port of Seattle in 1969 last sail­ ing in the engine department on the Mobile. Seafarer Kemper was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Air Force in 1947 and 1950. Burial was in Visitation Cemetery, Verboort, Ore. Surviving are a son, Richard; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Kemper and a brother, Clarence, all of Forest Grove, Ore. SIU pensioner Robert V. Ken­ nedy, 59, died of heart failure Dec. 7 in the Bethesda Clinical Center, Bethesda, Md. Brother Kennedy joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. He was a veteran of World War 11. Bom in Boston, he was a resident of New Orleans. Burial was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, New Orleans. Surviving is his widow, Betty Mae. Robert B. Byrne, 57, succumbed to cancer Nov. 30 in the USPHS hos­ pital in New Orleans. Brother Byrne joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing in the deck depart­ ment. A native of Canada, he was a resident of Galveston, Tex. at the time of his death. He walked the picket line in the 1961 N. Y. Harbor strike. Burial was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, New Orleans. Surviving is his sister, Mrs. Irene Patterson of New Orleans. SIU pensioner Antonio Fernandez, 86, died of pulmonary complications Jan. 20. Brother Fernandez joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing in the steward depart­ ment as a chief cook. He had sailed for 36 years. A native of Portuguese Goa, India, he was a resident of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico at th^ time of his death. Surviving is his widow. Carmen. Robert T. McManus, 38, drowned Feb. 24 after falling overboard off theSS Transoregon (Hudson Water­ ways). His body was subsequently re­ covered. Brother McManus joined the Union in the port of New York in 1970 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Born in Jersey City, N. J., he was a resident of Oxford, N. J. when he died. He was a 1953-6 Army vet­ eran. Surviving are his widow, Lois; two daughters, Nancy and Tara; a brother, Joseph, of Bayville, N. J.; a sister, Mrs. Rosemary Poerksen, of Washington, N- J-. and a sister-inlaw, Mrs. Betty Widenor, of Oxford. i , 1 U si ; :-r. - ij ! 'S • i 'a Porter J. Causey, Jr., 60, died Oct. 1. Brother Causey joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Norfolk last sailing in the deck department as an AB for Cities Service. He had sailed for 44 years. Born in Missis­ sippi, he was a resident of Slidell, La. when he died. Surviving is his widow, Josephine. Politics Is Porkchops '- I• ,1, I • I 'i . t Donate to SPAD 1 ' I i ^1/ 1 . ^ Page 25 �-V . ^ QMED Program Filling the Need for Well-Trained Seafarers Recognizing the need for well-trained, versatile men in the engine departments of SlU-contracted vessels, the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. institutes its QMED program in June 1972. Since that time, 187 men have grad­ uated from the Lundeberg School with the QMED-Any Rating certificate and over 1,800 graduates have obtained ratings leading toward the QMED endorsement. handle any emergency which might arise, and consequently facilitates the eflScient operation of the vessel. Currently, the Lundeberg School is constructing mock-up instrument con­ soles to simulate those found aboard the automated ships in the engine rooms. These mock-ups will be used in the QMED program to help the student further understand functions such as the steam-water cycle, the lube-oil sys­ tems and the fuel oil systems. The training simulators are moni­ tored by an instructor's console, which will allow the instructor to give a prob­ lem to the student and monitor the solving process. Robert Kalmus, HLS Vocational Ed­ ucation Director, said the new teaching tools will allow a QMED graduate to go aboard ship with "ho fear of pushing a button, or when to push a button." "The course will create more aware­ ness of all engine room systems without having to have all the valves and pumps directly in front of the QMED gradu­ ate," said Kalmus. Panel on MeHc System Meets at HLSS Before an applicant can register for the U. S. Coast Guard approved eightweek course, he must have held at least one advanced rating for at least six months in the engine department. The Panel on Metrication in the U.S. Maritime Industry met Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. to further develop a compre­ hensive plan for the orderly conversion To obtain the QMED-Any Rating, to the use of the International System the student must receive his Fireman, of metric units for the U.S. Maritime Water Tender, Oiler, Electrician, Reef'r Industry and for those government Engineer, Machinist, Boiler Maker, agencies concerned with maritime mat- ' Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engi­ ters. neer and Deck Engine Mechanic en­ The panel is under the auspices of dorsements. This assures that a member the Maritime Transportation Research of the engine department is qualified to Board, National Academy of Sciences of the National Research Council. During the meeting at the Lundeberg School, the 11 members of the panel and a liaison representative from the Maritime Administration studied and revised various sections of a report draft, and agreed upon the details of a time-bar chart, which summarizes the HLS Director of Academic Education Margaret Naien explains the metric sys­ proposed metric conversion time-table tem to some of the Seafarers attending the LNG/LPG program at the School. for the U.S. maritime industry over a government agencies for converting to Walton said the Maritime Trans­ 10 year period. J: '" the metric system assuming that Con­ portation Research Board began think­ According to S. Lynn Walton, gress passes legislation to effect the ing in terms of the orderly and least ex­ project manager, the purpose of the re­ transition from the present system to pensive method of converting to the port is not to convince the country to the metric system, and assuming the metric system in the maritime industry 'v;,' go metric. It will only serve as a guide­ change-over will take place in a 10- following preliminary moves by Con­ line in the maritime industry and related year time span. gress and the Bureau of Standards to bring the U. S. in line with other in­ dustrialized nations currently using the metric system. In referring to the maritime industry, the MTRB includes in its definition both management and labor interests in the areas of ship and terminal operations, shipbuilding, marine equipment manu­ Jan.24.Feb.20,1974 facture and supply, naval architecture, and. marine and marine-related engi­ SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN neering. ELIGIBLES The conversion plan, when published, will include a recommended mechanism Dailys" ® "SI'M * "woo for a continuing metrication resource and information center to assist the in­ dustry during the conversion period. Walton said the report will be further revised before it will be com­ pleted and submitted to the Maritime Transportation Research Board for final Supplemental Medicare Premiums . 20 "^32 UZOizO 2!458.30 review. DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES The project is being funded jointly by Hospital & Hospital Extras 424 725 73 047 92 128 707 98 the Maritime Administration, the Mili­ Docto.- Visits In Hospital 73 120 'tZ's tary Sea Lift Command and the U. S. Coast Guard. Mafernhv 15.180.50 26,777.80 B^T-sfuskms-::::::::::J - Politics w •• Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid special Equipmeni-.'.".'! .*!! i i i i ;.*i^.921.^ PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Exp OnMcaf Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Meal Books Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Tota &afarers Pension Plan SS FTotal Welfare, Pension & Vacation 134 103 19 252 218 21,000.00 21526 ZQ 50 _ 4 _ 1 1,783 123 2 5 _ 2 1,795 L631.00 1455 30 _ 1 08I 60 L081.^ 72 00 12,151.10 57,000.00 45 718 6,677.62 2J6L00 2 5fi5 «H i?nno 1 1,260.^ 383 20 12,57000 8 15 4,135.15 6,745.15 Ii,040 2,184 22,081 2,200 2,562 26,843 271,101.27 521,760.00 572,658.77 $1,365,520.04 521,164.42 538,033.90 1,408,348.33 $2,467,546 65 14,246 Schedule 1 — FOWT ^iq?rjl4 ~ Lifeboat, and all Steward Dept Ratings AprO 18 — Lifeboat, QMED,Able Seaman, Welding and ; all Steward Dept Ratings 24 — FOWT May 2 — Lifeboat, QMED, and all Steward Dept Ratings I mmSi Page 26 Seafarers Log �Lundeberg School Deck Department Upgrading Quartermaster 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook Ahle-Seaman 1. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Able-Seaman—^unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. V , i HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION -Age- Name. (Last) ; t (Middle) (First) Address(Street) -Telephone. (City) (Zip) (State) (Area Code) Seniority. Book Number. Port and Date Issued. Social Security #• HLS Graduate: Yes • No • -Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No [ Dates Available For Training I I Am Interested In: DECK • AB 12 Months • AB Unlimited • Quartermaster • Lifeboatman • • • • • • ENGINE QMED • Electrician FWT • Dk.Eng. Oiler • Jr. Eng. Dk.Mech. • Pumpman Reefer • Machinist Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT > i h' DATE OF DISCHARGE l.vl; ri' LNG/LPG Program 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. Steward Upgrading 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Cook and Baker J>ATE. PORT- ^r '.i i i-l;) SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO; [i u • LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 ' fh'- t'i'i 1• 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; •:) i March 1974 11 v. i 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. Assistant Cook ! \ 'j . STEWARD • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP Welding I Y • Chief Steward 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) iL, .1 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Abie-Seaman—12 months—any wafers 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3, Have 12 months scatimc as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) t^T.. Page? 1) I ? J1 > f 9 i ""I �pi Bill®'™ ,„««r is a toevet , .. ,,—• to, a limHto" ttoe • • • is ^rigbJtoteUveU^^SS.^'Xe^t sen or aste'^ assume the at sea leam a ^^"e Xn't let drugs desWy you or your Steer a cl^«?|^^ — industry «•»« p.p^' and ^ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource March 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: THE JOURNAL OF COMMERCE HALL URGES CONGRESS REQUIRE U.S. SHIPS IN OIL IMPORT ORGANIZED LABOR AND POLITICAL ACTION AFL-CIO OPPOSES HOUSE COMMITTEE CHANGE AFL-CIO FORMS NEW ORGANIZING DEPT. SIU DOUBLES SUPPORT IN SABINE FLEET; FLUKE BLOCKS WIN IN NLRB VOTE HOUSE PASSES BILL TO SET PENSION PLAN STANDARDS UNDERSTANDING OUR PROBLEMS FARAH STRIKE ENDS NAVY'S THREAT TO PRIVATE SHIPPING AFL-CIO BACKS BILL TO USE U.S. SHIPS IN OIL TRADE LNG COURSE BEING OFFERED AT HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL SS SAM HOUSTON LAUNCHED LAST MONTH 1970 MARINE ACT HELPS WATERMAN REBUILD 2ND OBO, THE ULTRASEA, TAKES ON HER SIU CREW PRESQUE ISLE, WORLD'S LARGEST TUG-BARGE DEBUTS LAKES ORE CARRIER FLEET GROWS AS H. LEE WHITE IS LAUNCHED STRONGHOLD ON JOB SECURITY VARIETY OF MEASURES PASSED AT QUARTERLY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS OF MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT MID-WINTER MEETING AMERICAN LABOR SUPPORTS SIU PROGRAMS FIRST GROUP TO GRADUATE UNDER EXPANDED PROGRAM FILLING THE NEED FOR WELL-TRAINED SEAFARERS PANEL ON METRIC SYSTEM MEETS AT HLSS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 3 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3c8e8de3b26f0764467d13ca7c8df8ef.PDF 6baca712eccab00f7be32d3d2b3db326 PDF Text Text i. ir •fl Fitting Out on the Great Lakes See Page 11 ; :l I ». I ! i 5 it i* J ,i �'Energy Transportation Security Act of J974' Committee Approves Bill to Import Oil on U.S. Ships WASHINGTON—The House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee has voted overwhelmingly to approve legislation that would require at least 20 percent of U.S. petroleum imports to be shipped on U.S.-flag ships. The full merchant marine committee acted on the bill (H.R. 8193) on Apr. 9, after it had been approved 13 to 3 by the merchant marine subcommittee on Mar. 27. This action of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee now dears the legislation for con­ sideration by the House of Repre­ sentatives. An amendment submitted in the sub­ committee by Subcommittee Chairman Frank M. Clark (D-Pa.) named the bill "Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974." At the full Committee meeting on the legislation, Committee Chairman Leonor K. Sullivan (DMo.) stated that with most other maritime nations "insisting on cargo preference" it is about time that the U.S. did likewise. Opposition to the legislation was voiced in both the subcommittee and full Committee considerations by Rep­ resentative Pierre duPont (R-Del.). At the full Committee meeting, several of the Committee members expressed strong disagreement with duPont's po­ sition. Representative Don Young (RAlaska) noted that the bill contained a number of important factors among which were the provisions that the bill would expedite environmental safe­ guards and also enable the U.S. to con­ trol "at least a percentage" of its oil imports. In the full Committee, Representa­ tive Joel Pritchard (R-Wash.) stated that testimony received by the Commit­ tee showed that the cost of fuel would not increase if U.S.-flag ships were al­ lotted a percentage of the oil imports. Both Democratic and Republican members of the Committee favored adoption of the legislation on the grounds that it would help the U.S. bal­ ance of payments position, increase employment for American seamen and other maritime workers and would serve the national security interest. The Committee felt strongly that the continued double depen­ dence of the U.S., not only on for­ eign produced oil, hut on foreignflag ships to bring it into this coun­ try, is dangerous. The Committee is now preparing its report on the legislation. The require­ ment of 20 percent of petroleum im­ ports to be shipped on U.S.-flag vessels would be increased to 25 percent on July 1, 1975 and 30 percent on July 1, 1977. In the event that suflBcient U.S. ton­ nage is not available to handle the cargo "at fair and reasonable rates," the Sec­ retary of Commerce could waive the requirement. A similar bill was introduced in the Senate and is awaiting action by that body's Commerce Committee. During the hearings on the measure in the House, SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall urged Congress to act "speedily and favorably" in the national interest. "America's need for such legislation is greater than ever before," Hall said. "Current national and international events make it imperative that this energy transportation legislation be quickly enacted," Hall told the com­ mittee. The SIU official attacked the oil companies as the "principle opponents" of the bill because of their interest in continuing to use foreign-ffag shipping as a "most effective tax shelter." House,Senate Ready to Meet on Pension Bill WASHINGTON — With the ap­ pointment last week of House mem­ bers to a House-Senate conference committee, the way has been paved for a resolution of the differences between the House and Senate versions of the federal pension bill. It is expected that the conference committee will begin dealing with the substance of the pension bill the latter part of this montL The House version of the pension bill was passed on Feb. 28 of this year. It differs in some respects from the bill passed in the Senate on Sept. 19, 1973. Both the House and Senate versions contain provisions which are designed to protect American workers covered by pension plans against the loss of earned benefits. The bills also provide standards for participation, vesting and funding. Under terms of the proposed legisla­ tion a Pension Benefit Guarantee cor­ poration would be created to provide reinsurance against the loss of pensions in the event companies go bankrupt. There are differences of these provi­ sions in the Senate and House versions. SIU representatives are continuing to work with congressmen and senators and their staffs to make sure that the final pension bill will be of maximum benefit to Seafarers, and will in no way endanger the present healthy and actuarily-sound SIU pension program. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Political Action and Job Security Paul HaU ;• ^1)1 !•-' rpHE STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL X of the American-flag merchant fleet and the job security of our membership requires our constant vigilance and unit­ ed effort on the legislative front in Wash­ ington. This year is a critical time for our Union, the maritime industry and our nation. We are locked in an all-out fight with the giant oil and grain lobbies to preserve the victories we have won and to move ahead to make certain that this Union, this industry and this nation does not have to depend upon the selfish in­ terests of foreign nations or this country's multi-nation conglomerates. Three years ago we won a long and hard battle to achieve the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970 which brought the promise of a revitalization of the Ameri­ can merchant marine. This was the promise of more jobs for Seafarers, ship­ builders and thousands of other Ameri­ can workers. It also brought the promise of a more favorable balance of payment to this nation. As a direct result of this Act, American shipbuilders launched more vessels in 1973 than in any peace­ time year since 1921. But the battle to maintain what we have achieved, and to move forward to insure the American-flag merchant fleet and the job security of this membership, requires our constant attention in Wash­ ington. On the one hand we are engaged in an important legislative effort to secure more cargo for American ships. At the same time we are locked in a continuing struggle with the oil and grain lobbies, the state department and the agricultural department — together with American operators of foreign-flag fleets — who are dead set on destroying the Jones Act protection of our coastwise shipping. This month we were successful in getting the oil import quota bill—known as the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 — reported favorably out of the House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee. More than 225 Con­ gressmen have already endorsed this measure, which will require that 30 per­ cent of our petroleum imports be carried on American ships by 1977, and this of, course would not only provide jobs for American workers but also strengthen our national security. We are confident that this bill will be carried in the House, but the fight is far from over. We must continue to work for Senate approval and the signature of the President. Implementation of the Energy Trans­ portation Security Act, also known as the oil import quota bill, and preserva­ tion of the Jones Act are our two fore­ most battles today. And the foes we are up against are strong, tough ones. They no longer bust heads as in the early days of the labor movement's struggle. (See story on back page.) But though less violent, they are potentially more devastating. They use their monetary funds to get what they want. And what the giant oil and grain firms want, is in complete op­ position to what Seafarers need and want. Our enemies would not think twice about eliminating our jobs. That is why we must fight for our job security; and fight our foes on their own ground and with their own tools. That is why SPAD is our lifeline to the future; Change of iaddress cards on form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Guif, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn^ N. Y. Vol. XXXVI, No. 4. April 1974. Page 2 Seafarers Log �Hall is Keynote Speaker IBU of Pacific Holds Third Annual Convention The IBU of the Pacific, an affiliate of the SIUNA, held its Third Annual Con­ vention late last month in Seattle, Wash, with delegates from the six districts of the Pacific IBU—the Southern Cali­ fornia, Puget Sound, Alaska, Hawaii, San Francisco, and Columbia River Re­ gions—in attendance. IBU President Merle Adlum, also an SIUNA vice president, served as chair­ man of the proceedings. SIU President Paul Hall was keynote speaker at the Convention. In one of the major orders of busi­ ness at the Convention, the delegates proposed a merger with the IBU of the Atlantic, which if accomplished would make the joint IBU the single largest maritime union in the ngition. The Atlantic IBU had made a similar proposal at their Fourth Quadrennial Convention in Washington, D.C. last November. In this regard. International Presi­ dent Hall designated Merle Adlum as coordinator of all operations concern­ ing the merger. The proposed merger, of course, would be subject to the approval of the IBU membership. JBU President Adlum said of the proposed merger that "changing condi­ tions in the maritime world are making coordinated effort and closer coopera­ tion between the unions a practical necessity." During IBU of the Pacific Convention held in Seattle, Wash, last month, SIU President Paul Hall (center) talks with Merle Adlum (right), president of the SlUNA-affiliated IBU, and Rep. Joel Pritchard (R-Wash.) who is a member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. In his address to the Convention, fic brought on by the Alaska Pipeline. President Hall praised the IBU for its To ensure this continued growth, accomplishments in achieving full em­ Hall emphasized the importance of pre­ ployment and strong job security for its serving the integrity of the Jones Act, members, and predicted that the IBU which protects all American domestic would continue to grow and thrive due shipping, including deep sea and tug to huge increases in tug and barge traf­ and barge traffic. Noting the many recent attempts by the big oil lobbies to breach provisions of the Jones Act, President Hall stated that "the oil interests are hammering at the gates to take away your job rights. They would like nothing better than to breach the Jones Act and bring in Pan­ amanian, Liberian or Just about any sort of runaway-flag to do the work that rightfully belongs to our American ships and men." He stated that the SIUNA's legisla­ tive staff in Washington, D.C. was on constant alert against these attacks, and would actively oppose any such attempt with all available resources. President Hall also noted the vital importance of engaging in political ac­ tivities to protect jobs and job security for the future. He stated that too many times in the past, victories achieved during long strikes "were wiped out by one stroke of the legislative pen." He strongly encouraged the IBU's continued work in the legislative area, and affirmed that "your participation in the political arena has been and will be of tremendous benefit to the IBU and the members it serves." Hall also emphasized the need for cooperation between inland vessels and deep sea ships especially in the Northwest where the Alaskan Pipeline will create a massive movement of cargo in the near future. Conference Reviews Maritime Programs and Policies Representatives of various segments of the maritime industry participated in a two-day conference sponsored by the Maritime Administration as the first step in a study of the effectiveness of existing maritime legislation. SIU President Paul Hall par­ ticipated in the conference which was held in Roslyn, Va. on Mar. 18 and 19. In calling the conference, As­ sistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert Blackwell said that "President Nixon's new maritime program embodied in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 has now been in effect for almost three and one-half years," and that "very significant progress had been made during this period toward revitalizing American shipping." Blackwell added that it was ap­ propriate at this time to conduct an in-depth study of current maritime legislation to consider "all reasonable alternatives" for more effective ways to rebuild the merchant marine. The conference participants came from the areas of ship operations, ship­ building, labor, lending institutions and consulting areas. Discussions centered on policy objectives which had been set fortb by the Maritime Administra­ tion. With the primary objective being to develop a merchant ma­ rine that would provide for luitional security and for the develo[Hnent of commerce. Dis­ cussed also were a whole range of objectives in the shipbuilding area, sbip operations, port development and deep water ports, and other national objectives involving pol­ lution and abatement and energy conservation. The conference participants also considered a broad range of alterna- April 1974 lives to existing policy on which there was considerable debate. SIU President Paul Hall emphasized the advances which had been made for the U.S. merchant marine under the Nixon Maritime Program and the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970. He credited the Maritime Administration and its personnel with having performed an effective job in implementing the Act and assisting the industry to progress. Hall said, however, the 1970 Act "Is not the total answer" to the problems of the merchant ma­ rine, that it is necessary to develop extreme flexibility and he empha­ sized the necessity for the "pil­ ing of all the talent" within the industry to meet the challenges and problems that lie ahead. The SIU President cited what he re­ garded as a number of vital objectives for consideration in planning future maritime policy: • Definition and establishment of a national cargo policy. • Full utilization of commercial ships in the carriage of all govern­ ment cargoes and the elimination of encroachment by the military in transporting cargoes that could be carried by the private sector. • Development of a maritime trans­ portation policy for the non-con­ tiguous trades. V. .) • Consolidation under the Maritime Administration of all maritime policies and regulations admin­ istered by other agencies and departments. A draft report of the conference de­ liberations, prepared by Booze-Allen andHamilton, Inc., a research and con­ sultant organization which handled the conference for the Maritime Admin­ istration, is to be ready in September. The SIU, along with other participants, will review the report and make further comments and recommendations. Navy Takes Over Falcon Tankers The Navy has succeeded in expand­ ing its Military Sealift Command opera­ tions and damaging the nation's com­ mercial shipping industry by taking over four SlU-contracted Falcon tank­ ers and replacing the crews with civil service employees. The SIU, which has been fighting the Navy take-over for months, was able to bring the matter before a labor arbitra­ tor, contending that Falcon had vio­ lated Article six. Section one of the tanker agreement which states that prior to the disposal of any vessel, the company must give the Union 90 days notice. The arbitrator. Prof. Christensen, a Labor Law professor at New York Uni­ versity, held a full-day hearing last month. Although he refused to issue an injunction to delay the take-over for 90 days—an injunction which the SIU was seeking—he did order the company to "treat all the people as if they were on your payroll for 90 days after" the date the Union was notified, which was Mar. 13. This means that each crewmember of the four Falcon ships will be paid for 90 days after Mar. 13, even if the MSG has already replaced the SIU crew. The company also will continue to make contributions to the welfare and pen­ sion plans. The four ships are the Falcon Lady, Falcon Duchess, Falcon Countess and the Falcon Princess. SIU President Paul Hall, in a Janu­ ary letter to Secretary of the Navy John W. Warner, wrote that the MSG take­ overs would establish a precedent "that runs counter to the established public policy which calls for the maintenance of a privately owned and operated U.S. merchant marine. This would be particularly unfortunate in view of the national policy to promote development of a competitive private American ship­ ping industry." At the final pay-off of the Falcon Princess before the MSG take-over ear­ lier this month in Bayonne, N.J. many of the crewmembers were angry and disappointed by the change-over. Recertified Bosun Red Gooper said. "The best way to stop these people from future take-overs is through the courts. I hate losing these ships because they are a pleasure to work and we work well on them. Our performance record is terrific, so I can see no other reason, except selfishness on the Navy's part, for these take-overs." J. T. Spivey, Jr., who sails as baker said, "It's a dirty shame what the Navy is doing to private industry. The Navy is playing politics in this t^e-over and as far as I can see will continue to do it in the future unless we stop them." Able-Seaman Mitchell Lemieux had high praise for the crew and stated "we operate these vessels without a flaw. The Navy is dead wrong in these take­ overs. It's just unfair." The crew on the Falcon Princess left the ship in excellent condition when they departed, in the finest tradition of the SIU. And in a final display of solidarity, and to help fight any future attempts at government intrusion in the private shipping sector, virtually every crew-member made a $20 donation to SPAD before leaving the ship. Page 3 l:i « i f. < ' r:ii il f' ' �Strike Ends SlU of Canada Gets Best Contract Ever J- The SIU of Canada reached the best contract settlement in its history with the Canadian Lake Carriers Associa­ tion earlier this month and brought to an end the two-week long strike that had tied up Canadian shipping on the Great Lakes and idled some 268 ships operated by 17 firms. The new two-year agreement calls for a 10 percent wage increase this year, and another increase of 12 percent next year. The union also obtained one of its major demands which was the reduc­ tion of the work week from 56 to 40 hours. Under the terms of the pact the men are guaranteed 34 hours of over­ time a month to compensate for the re­ duction of the work week. The new contract was overwhelm­ ingly ratified by union members in their headquarters at Montreal and at the seven different out ports. The final vote was 1,027 for ratification, 414 against. The union also will receive increases in its pension and welfare plans. The companies will contribute one percent of a seamen's gross salary this year, and three percent next year. The Seafarers do not contribute to the plan them­ selves. The companies will also con­ tribute 60 cents a day per man to the union's welfare plan. The companies will make contribu­ tions to a hiring hall fund which will be used for the upkeep of the hiring halls, and to a school program which union officials hope will become like the Harry Lundeberg School but on a smaller scale. One provision of the contract that the union considered very important is the "manning clause." This states that the companies cannot reduce crews on their ships, due to technological ad­ vances, without first negotiating with the union. The excellent terms which the union obtained shows how it has been able to re-emerge to a top position in the Cana­ dian labor movement only seven years after the Canadian government relinquisned the trusteeship it held over the union. This trusteeship, which affected all Canadian maritime unions, was a result of the famous Canadian beef of the early 1960's. At the end of the 1961 shipping sea­ son Upper Lakes Shipping, Ltd., a sub­ sidiary of the Norris Grain Co., refused to negotiate a new contract with the SIU of Canada as the old one was about to expire. Instead, Upper Lakes 'locked out" some 300 SIU crewmembers and re­ cruited scab crews from a "paper union" called the Canadian Maritime Union, which up until that time was neither a formal organization nor had members. Subsequently the Canadian govern­ ment appointed a Commissioner to in­ vestigate the dispute and to resolve the issues which had begun to affect Can­ ada's entire maritime industry. After 107 days of hearings Superior Court Justice T. G. Norris, who had been appointed Commissioner by the Canadian Minister of Labor, issued a 318-page report in July, 1963 which recommended the placement of all Ca­ nadian maritime unions under govern­ ment trusteeship. The SIU, with strong backing from the AFL-CIO, vehemently opposed the proposal, but in October of that year the Canadian Parliament passed the "Maritime Transportation Unions Trustees Act" setting-up a three-man government trusteeship with the powers to: • Recommend constitutional changes, and to remove, suspend and appoint all officers and employees • Form "advisory councils of sea­ men and their representatives and joint advisory councils of seamen and ship­ owners .. • Designate and advise bargaining committees • Handle all finances and property. Only welfare and pension funds held by insurance or trust companies would be exempted • Search and seize all books and rec­ ords "if necessary by force, and by day or night, any place .. The trusteeship lasted for four years, imtil 1967 when the unions and officials were again permitted to "run their own ship." In the space of seven years the union has regained a solid position of prominence and has now concluded its best contract ever. SIU of Canada President Roman Gralewicz visits picket line at Montreal harbor last month as a strike against the Canadian Lake Carriers Association began after negotiations between the groups broke down. Montreal members of the SIU ratify the new two-year contract which includes 10 and 12 percent wage increases, a 40-hour week and guaranteed overtime. ••i I 5s? Canadian Federal Labor Minister John Munro (left), and Roman Gralewicz announce settlement of strike on .Apr. 1. Gralewicz termed the new contract the "best the union ever got." Page 4 Happy members of the SIU negotiating team after agreement was reached. Left to right are President Gralewicz; Lloyd Langill; Vice-president John Royce; John Hughes; Secretary-Treasurer Roger Desjardins, and Robert McArthur. Seafarers Log �L NMC Notes Progress on Industry Problems WASHINGTON — The importance of the role played by the National Mari­ time Coimcil in promoting increased use of American-flag ships was high­ lighted at its recent Board of Governors quarterly meeting. The National Maritime Council meeting, held here April 2, indicated that the Council was making progress on all fronts in behalf of the maritime industry. House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee Chairman Leonor K. Sullivan sat in at the meeting as an observer. In remarks to the Council's Board of Gov­ ernors, Congresswoman Sullivan stressed the urgency of unified ac­ tion hy all elements within mari­ time and pointed out that the activities of the National Mari­ time Council were healthy and en­ couraging. The Board of Governors of the Coun­ cil consists of representatives from all segments of the maritime industry— management and labor in shipbuilding and ship operations, meeting under the sponsorship of the Maritime Adminis­ tration. SIU President Paul Hall, a member of the National Maritime Council's Board of Governors and its Executive Committee, also heads the Council's Public Relations and Advertising Com­ mittee. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell described some of the successes being registered for American shipping as a result of the implementation of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. He also noted several encouraging signs of in­ creasing American-flag shipping activ­ ity. For the first time representatives of shippers on the East and West coasts attended the National Maritime Coun­ cil session. In his report to the meeting as Chair­ man of the NMC Public Relations and Advertising Committee, SIU President Paul Hall said that as a result of the Council's activities in the brief period of its existence there are definite signs of improvement in the state of the in­ dustry's condition. He pointed out that NMC is proving to be a most valuable forum for the exchange of views be­ tween all segments of the industry and for the development of coordinated ef­ forts to win acceptance by shippers of American-flag vessels as an efficient medium for the transportation of their goods. From the results of the Council's ac­ tivities both nationally and regionally, the strong feeling of all participants is that the Council is serving the needs of all who are engaged in the maritime in­ dustry, both on the management and labor sides. The contribution the Council is mak­ ing to the improvement of the industry is evidenced by the fact that slowly but effectively the Council is bringing the story of the American merchant marine to the American business community which imports and exports goods into and out of the United States. As a re­ sult, more and more companies are be­ ginning to use American-flag vessels to ship their goods. One of the underlying reasons for the success of the program is the increasing stability of the American industry which is regarded as a prime factor in its ability to compete with foreign-flag shipping. The SIU Files Charges Against Sabine Tactics The SIU has filed a series of charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Sabme Tankers and Transportation Co. for many alleged illegal actions taken by the company to influence the outcome of the recent NLRB Certification Election. The elec­ tion was conducted to determine which union—the SIU, the NMU or the Sabine Independent Seamen's Associ­ ation—would be the employees' bar­ gaining agent with the company. Weisberger, Other Officers Re-elected by SUP Members Morris Weisberger, executive vice president of the SIUNA, was re-elected to serve a twelfth term as SecretaryTreasurer of the Sailors Union of the Pacific in a two-month secret election that ended Jan. 31. Weisberger has held the SUP's top post since 1957 when he succeeded the late Harry Lundeberg. The SUP membership unanimously approved the results of the 2,036 votes cast at regular meetings held at SUP headquarters in San Francisco and branches on Feb. 19. Also re-elected at SUP headquarters were: Jack Dwyer, assistant secretarytreasurer; C. P. Shanahan, first patrol­ man; Jim Dimitratos, second patrol­ man; Bill Berger, third patrolman; Paul Dempste, tanker patrolman. Re-elected as port agents were: Ed Coester, Seattle; Jim Dooley, Portland; Gordon (Blackie) Ellis, Wilmington; Bill Armstrong, New York; Charles Russo, Honolulu, and Henry Johansen, New Orleans. Re-elected as patrolmen were: John Battles, Seattle; Bill Smith, Portland; Ray Murphy, Wilmington; Ronald (Whitey) Young, New York. Two propositions which appeared on the ballot were approved by well over the two-thirds majority required for adoption and went into effect last month. One is an amendment to the Consti­ tution providing for the apportionment of work among other officers when a vacancy occurs between elections. The other proposal dealt with relief trips and became part of the Shipping Rules. The SIU was defeated in the election by a narrow margin of only nine votes. The tally was 91 for the companydominated SISA, 82 for the SIU, and no votes for the NMU. Among the charges brought, the SIU contends that on many occasions during NLRB-sanctioned meetings aboard Sabine ships between SIU Rep­ resentatives and the unlicensed crews, company officials, guards, and hcensed officers were present, thereby creating uneasiness among the crew and unduly intimidating them against the SIU. The SIU also charges that Sabine held back mail from their ships which contained SIU literature while deliver­ ing only company mail and SISA ma­ terials. In addition, the SIU has entered evi­ dence that company officials and other Sabine sympathizers deliberately mis­ led the unlicensed seamen as to the SlU's Shipping Rules and fringe bene­ fits. The SIU also states that Sabine em­ ployees who supported the SIU were harassed and that one crewmember was actually fired for his support of the SIU. We are convinced that the violations seriously affected the outcome of the election, causing the SIU to lose many votes it otherwise would have gotten. For these reasons, the SIU has pe­ titioned the NLRB to overturn the election's results and, either recognize the SIU as the legal bargaining agent for Sabine's unlicensed seamen, or simply schedule a new election for sometime in the future. The NLRB is presently investigating the charges but no definitive action has as yet been taken. The SIU is confident that the NLRB wiU rule in its favor, for the Labor Board three years ago ordered new elections because of similar Sabine tactics. In the interest of the maritime indus­ try and the American labor movement as a whole, the SIU will continue its fight to organize Sabine. FMC Moves The Federal Maritime Commis­ sion in Washington has moved its office, the third time the agency has moved since it was split from the Maritime Administration in the eariy 1960's. Their new location now is the top four floors at 1100 "L" Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. (20573). ; -^t; Lundeberg School Hosts Frontlash Training Institute The Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship in Piney Point, Md. last month hosted the Frontlash Training Institute which brought together some 90 peo­ ple to discuss a youth-labor alliance for the 1974 election year. The nine-day session ran from Apr. 5 through Apr. 13 and featured some 15 leading labor and political analysts. Seventy-five men and women from con­ gressional districts in 30 states partici­ pated in the program. The main purpose of the Frontlash Institute's program was to provide the skills, knowledge and commitment nec­ essary to organize! "register-and-vote" drives for 1974 on the participants' school campuses and in their unions. Some of the speakers from labor were: Albert Shanker, president of the United Federation of Teachers; Gus Tyler, assistant president of the Inter­ national Ladies' Garment Workers Union; William DuChessi, secretarytreasurer of the Textile Workers Union of America; Sam Fishnian, Michigan Director of the United Auto Workers' April 1974 Community Action Program; SIU Pres­ ident Paul Hall, and Bob Georgine, secretary-treasurer of the Building and Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO. "It is the young who fight and die," SIU President Paul Hall told the Front­ lash Institute Apr. 11. "But, the young should not always be called on to fight, they should be encouraged to par- V't ticipate in creating a situation where fighting is not necessary." Hall told the Youth Labor Confer­ ence held at the Harry Lundeberg School that, "One of the great things today is that young people are question­ ing more." t •lil Pointing to the Frontlash partici­ pants, Hall said "You are the shock troops of the so-called liberal section, you made the difference in quite a few instances." SIU President Paul Hall was one of the main speakers during the Frontlash Training Institute program held at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship In PIney Point, Md. from Apr. 5 to 13. Seated Is Charlotte Roe, Executive Director of Frontlash. Reviewing politically the SIU and labor groups in the United States, Hall commented that although the labor movement of today has demonstrated the capability of winning a political victory, it has not yet moved towards the legi-Jative achievement. Also featured in the Frontlash pro­ gram were small group discussions, films and reading materials—all de­ signed to inform the participants about the role of the trade union movement in American politics and the importance of creating a youth-labor alliance. Page 5 t I il I ••i V �IB ^suns kecertmcation Pro^iitt I i '!, ^' i:t'f ' y •I George A. Biirch Seafarer George Burch has been a member of the SIU since April 1939 when he joined the Union in New Or­ leans. He has been sailing as bosun since 1943. Seafarer Burch lives in Tickfaw. La. with his wife Velma and ships out of the port of New Orleans. I've been a member of the SIU for quite a number of years, but I have just recently learned a lot about otir Union both at Piney Point and at Union head­ quarters. One very important thing I learned is that vi'e don't have to love each other; we don't even have to like each other—but one thing for sure is that we have to work together and stick together to protect our job security. All of my questions were answered and I saw every operation of our Union. What I learned will help mc in ship­ board meetings, to make our meetings more interesting and to be able to pass on the knowledge and understanding I have gained during these two months. I only wish every member could come and see for themselves because I'm sure we would then all have a better understanding of our problems and how to cope with them. •( 1 Perry Konis Seafarer Perry Konis joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 and has been sailing as bosun since 1964. A native of Greece, he now lives with his wife Efi in New York. Seafarer Konis has been around boats since he was 12 when he worked with his grand­ father who owned two fishing vessels in Greece. He now ships out of New York. This program has taught me a great deal about our Union and the maritime industry, including the importance of our many training programs at Piney Point to prepare our members and the young men coming into the industry for the ships of the future. I also now understand better about SPAD and how it works. I think every member of the SIU should participate through SPAD in our political fights with the giant oil companies who are go­ ing against the American seaman and against all U.S.-flag ships. We must have the power to fight them and the only way to fight the oil giants is through political channels and this means SPAD. SPAD means job security. Page 6 'iv' iteBOSUNS PROGRAM Is providing our in a Itey^ aboard our contracted ships with the tools fcwr efitecdive leaden^. ^ tools are an understanding of the prob­ lems that we face in our industry and what we as a Union are doing to solve these problems. If wlO be the continued unity of our membership that will insure that we will foe successful in our battles in Washington for more ships, more cargo and job security. And it will foe the knowledge and understanding of our recertified bosuns that will provide the leadership aboard ship to keep our unify intact. We are moving ahead in many areas and although we have been under constant attack on many fronts we are confident of the future of our Union, our industry and the job security of our membership. Much of our confi­ dence is based on the leadership that has already been asserted by the more than 80 bosuns who have completed the recertification program. At meet­ ings aboard oirr ships throughout the world, the SnLFs recertified bosuns are passing on to our membership their knowledge and understanding of our Union and our industry and the need for continued membership par­ ticipation through discussions at meetings both at sea and ashore—^and throirgh full support of our legislative activities in Washington by con- ^ tributimis to SPAD. On these ^o pages, have completed the nintlti class in the R^nns R^ertification Prograin comment on what the pro| has meaht to Ward M. Wallace Seafarer Ward Wallace, who has been a member of the SIU for 28 years, lives with his wife Helen in Daytona Beach, Fla. and sails out of the port of Jack­ sonville. He has been sailing as bosun .nnce 1950. Seafarer Wallace worked at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point in 1968-69 and said that he was "proud to have played a part in build­ ing the school." I've been with the SIU for quite a few years, but until this Recertification Program I was in the dark on a lot of issues. I knew about SPAD, but I never really understood how it was used. Dur­ ing my visit to Transportation Institute in Washington I gained more knowledge of our Union's struggle to maintain our strength and job security than if I had just read about it for years. I only wish that every member could spend time in a program like this be­ cause I am sure it would add to their understanding and to the strength and unity of our Union. William J. Meehan Seafarer William Meehan has been sailing with the SIU since 1957 and has shipped as bosun for more than five years. He served with the U.S. Army, from 1941 to 1945. Born in New Or­ leans, Seafarer Meehan now makes his home in Norfolk with his wife, Helen. The Bosun Recertification Program is one of the best and most important of our training and educational pro­ grams. I learned a great deal both at Piney Point and at Union headquarters. Anything we' asked was answered will­ ingly and clearly as possible. ITie trip to Transportation Institute was a great eye-opener. I feel that each member should have the chance to see our Union's operation there on the leg­ islative front. Then they would under­ stand why SPAD is so important to our welfare. The whole program was an eye open­ ing experience for me and I only hope I can pass on what 1 learned to the brothers aboard our ships. Correction Raymond W. Hodges Stanley Bojko The photos of Recertified Bosuns Stanley Bojko and Raymond W. Hodges were inadvertently transposed in the March SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG regrets the error. David H. Berger Seafarer David Berger joined the SIU in Norfolk in 1944 and began sailing as bosun in 1945. He took part in the New York City welfare department beef in 1965 and attended an SIU Educational Conference in Piney Point in 1971. Sea­ farer Berger lives in West Chesapeake, Va. with his wife Sylvia and ships out of the port of Norfolk. My impression of the Bosuns Recer­ tification Program is that it is very edu­ cational and, for the record, I will state that it should be a must for all SIU bosuns. In fact I think all key ratings in all three departments should have the op­ portunity to attend a similar program, and that all SIU members should also have an opportunity to learn more about their Union and how it operates. Piney Point with its various training programs has to be seen to be believed. You have to see and understand the necessity of training to realize the im­ portance of training not only the young future members of our Union but the older Seafarers as well. This is the strength and the future of our Union and the job security of our membership. Peter D. Sheldrake Seafarer Peter Sheldrake has been sailing with the SIU for 23 years and ships out of the port of Houston. Born in England he now lives in Houston. Seafarer Sheldrake has been sailing as bosun since 1966. He served with the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1948. After sailing 34 years aboard Eng­ lish, Dutch and American ships, 1 am really thankful to participate in this program and see the great strides our Union has made over the years while other maritime uniuns have been stand­ ing still. 1 spent three months aboard a British School Training Ship and I can assure you that the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point is one of the best things that has happened to our Union and bur industry in bringing in qualified young men to our Union and industry. While I was in Washington I saw the large amount of work and time our Union puts into political activity which is vital to the security of our Union and the livelihood of our membership, and why SPAD is so important. Seafarers Log �Following are names and home ports of the 82 Seafarers who 'lUtydk successfully completed the Bosuns Recertification Program, Hnmion B. Butts, Houston James B. Dixon, Mobile Sven £. Jansson, New York , Jacob J. Levin, Baltimore Ewing A. Ribn, New Oriieiuiiii William C. Riley Seafarer William Riley joined the SIU in New Orleans in 1962 after sail­ ing with the Sailors Union of the Pacific since 1942. He has been sailing as bosun for three years. Seafarer Riley lives in San Francisco with his wife Isa­ bella. Married for 32 years, he has three married daughters and seven grand­ children. Having attended the Bosuns Recertification Program, I now have a whole new outlook. At first I was afraid this was going to be a brainwashing, but not so. I can truthfully say I had my eyes opened. I have gained a working knowl­ edge of our Union and the problems of our industry that I would not otherwise have. I have to give the Lundeberg School credit where credit is due. It is one of the finest educational plants I have ever seen. At Piney Point a member cannot only upgrade professionally but can also upgrade academically if he wants to— regardless of age or education. In Washington, I got an insight into what SPAD is really all about. You had better believe our picket lines are not on the waterfront any more, but they are in Washington where our SPAD dollars really count. Alfonso Arma^, Baltimore Jan J. Beye, New York Wflliam J. Clegg, New York Burt T. Hanbacl^ New York Robert J. Lasso, Puerto Rico Robert F. Mackert, Baltimore James Gorman, New York Jean Latapie, New Orleans Denis Manning, Seattle Walter Nash, New York Viekko Follanen, New Orleans Malcolm B. Woods, San Francisco David L. Dickinson, Mobile Calvain A. James, New York Stanley J. Jandora, New York James W. Parker, Houston James W. Puiiiam, San Francisco Sven Stockmarr, New York David BvAtkinson, Seattle Edgar Anderson, New York Donald J. Pressly, New Yoric Frank Teti, New Yoik foymond T. Layoine, Baltimore Karl Heilmra, Seattle Vernon Bryant, Tampa Alfred H. Anderson, Norfolk Stanley Bojko, San Francisco Albert E. Bonrgot, Mobile Julio D. Delgado, New York Joseph E. Leyal, Philadelphia Hans S. Lee, Seattle Tony J. Radich, New Orleans Perry Konis, New York Ward M. Wallace, Jacksonville William €. Riley, San Francisco David H. Berger, Norfolk George E. Annis, New Oileans Richard A. Ghristenberry, San Francisco Eugene B. Flowers, NevrYtnM Elbert Hogge, Baltimore WUiiam R. Kleimolb, Nevr York Alfonso Rivera, Puerto Rico James C. Baudoin, Houston Donato Giangiordano, Philadelphm Stephen Hbmka, New York Raymond J. Knoles, San Francisco Fred Olson, San Francisco Thomas L. Self, Baltimore Marion E. Beeching, Houston Walter G. But terton, Norfolk Donald Hicks, New York Morton J. Kemgood, Baltimore Gaetano Mattioli, New York Clyde E.Mmer, Seattle Edward Mohis, Jr., Mobile Ervin D. Moyd, Mobile Ovidio R. Rodriguez, New Yoik Richard K. Wardlaw, Houston Homer O. Workman, New Orleans, Charles fPAmico, Houstoii George Libby, New Orleans Albert Qrcmtmcr, San Francisco Elmer Bamhill, Houston Fred Cooper, Mpb^ Perry Greehyvobd, $eattfe Norman F. Bfc^vers, New Orleans'fl George Burke, New York Richard E. Darvillc, Houston Raymond^Ifodges, Baltimore i Leo J. lialti^ Wallace G. Perry, Jr., San Francisco Raymond Hodges, Mobile WlOiam J. Meehan, Norfolk Peter D. Sheldrake, Houston Vagn T. Nielsen, New York George A. Burch, New Orleans John W. Altsfatt, Houston . Raymond Hodges Seafarer Raymond Hodges has been sailing with the SIU for the past 20 years and has shipped as bosun since 1966. Born in Mobile, he now lives with his wife Willie Mae in Irvington, Ala. and ships out of the port of Mobile. In attending the Bosuns Recertifica­ tion Program at Piney Point and at Union Headquarters I have learned many things about our Union and its policies. The Transportation Institute in Washington was my biggest surprise. Seeing how our Union operates to con­ tinue our fight in Congress for laws to give us a bigger and better American merchant marine, and how our Union works to protect our job security by fighting off attacks on the Jones Act made me realize how important it is that all of us support SPAD. I have asked many questions about our Union, contract, constitution and benefits and every question has been answered for me. The many things I have learned will help me to explain our problems much better to our members on board our ships. .• )•, »' f' Vagn T. Nielsen Seafarer Vagn "Teddy" Nielsen who was born in Denmark joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1962. He had previously sailed aboard Danish and Swedish ships. Now a citizen of the United States, Seafarer Nielsen lives in Brooklyn with his wife Wilma Rose. He completed the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program in New York in 1964. I am glad I was able to attend the Bosuns Recertification Program. It has not only changed my mind on a lot of issues, but has equipped me to be a bet­ ter ship's chairman. What impressed me most was the willingness of all officials and staff to an­ swer any and all questions. Nothing was hidden or covered up. I also understand better now that our SPAD donations are getting us new types of ships all the time, and crews must be trained in their operation. In the old days simple on-the-job training was all right, but not today. Piney Point fills this need with very good teachers and a fine training program for young and old alike. April 1974 Tony J. Radich Seafarer Tony Radich has been sail­ ing with the SIU for nearly 27 years. He joined the Union in the port of Mobile. Seafarer Radich served two years in the Navy—from 1944 to 1946—and has sailed as bosun for 20 years. He at­ tended an SIU Educational Conference in Piney Point in 1971. He now lives in Biloxi, Miss. Now that this program is just about finished, 1 can say what is on my mind. Yes, I was one of them. I didn't want to go to the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram. Hell, what can they teach me? I thought I knew it all, but I was wrong. From not wanting to attend the pro­ gram, I can now say that I am glad I had this opportunity. I know it has helped me a lot. The best way to say this is to admit that I know a lot more about our Union and how it operates and I have a better understanding of why SPAD is important in our fight for job security. John W. Altstatt John "Blackie" Altstatt joined the SIU in 1943 in New York, and now sails out of the port of Houston. He lives in Seguin, Tex. with his wife Mau­ reen and his children Wayne, 13, and Bruce, II. Seafarer Altstatt took an ac­ tive part in the Isthmian beef in 1946. "Blackie" celebrated his 50th birthday in Piney Point while he was attending the Bosuns Recertification Program. Being like the average old-timer (I first shipped out of #3 Stone St. in 1943) I never had much faith in Piney Point, but I had never been there. Now, having almost finished the Bosuns Re­ certification Program, I can truly say to all of the old-timers if you have not been to Piney Point don't knock it until you go there and see for yourself the training programs they have for recruits and Seafarers of all ages. The school in Piney Point is one of the finest things that ever happened to the SIU. George E. Annis Seafarer George Annis joined the SIU in 1941 and has been sailing as bosun since 1953. He took an active part in the Isthmian beef in 1946-47 and also participated in the American Coal beef in 1954. He now sails out of the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Annis's last ship was the American Rice as bosun from January to November 1973. While participating in the Bosuns Re­ certification Program both at Piney Point and Union Headquarters, I gained a large amount of information and an in-depth imderstanding of our Union, its policies and its programs for the future. At Piney Point we learned all about the new modem ships, automation and other developments taking place in the maritime industry. Because of my informative trip to Transportation Institute in Washing­ ton, I am now more aware of the im­ portance of our political activity and the need for each and every member to donate to SPAD. The everyday associations with the other bosuns. Union officials and staff members has greatly impressed me, especially the willingness of all officials and staff in answering a!) my questions. Page 7 'HA SI ? • �•f--, , Financial Committee V- •x Vt i Hiadquartars Notas SS r i' J I <i I by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak i -} i I • 'I I NEW CONSTRUCTION f. V ?• i = : • I • i: ^ : { \ A number of our contracted companies have new ships under construction or on order in American shipyards which will further insure the job security of our membership. Waterman Steamship Corp. has three LASH-type ships under construction which will be delivered this year. The Robert E. Lee is scheduled for delivery in June and the Stonewall Jackson and the Sam Houston are both scheduled for delivery in July. This company has also filed requests with the Maritime Subsidiy Board to operate four 80,000 dwt OBO vessels to be delivered in 1977. Cities Service has applied for construction subsidies to build two 265,000ton tankers, and Maritime Overseas has signed a contract to build four 89,000 dwt tankers. Westchester Shipping Co., which has already put into service the Ultramar and the Ultrasea, has eight more vessels under construction. The Golden Dolphin will be crewing in June and the Golden Endeavor and the Golden Monarch are scheduled for delivery this year. Falcon Carriers has been granted construction differential subsidy under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 to build four 35,000-ton diesel engine tankers, and Interstate Oil Transport is now building three 265,000 dwt tankers which will be ready for delivery in 1975 and 1976. On the Great Lakes, American Steamship Co. expects to take delivery of the H. Lee White next month and five more 1,000 foot self-unloaders are under order by this SlU-contracted company. Kinsman Marine Transit Co. will launch a self-unloader in July and a second ship is now under construction. The TT Brooklyn was last reported in Rotterdam on her maiden voyage and Seatrain Lines announced that the TT Williamsburg is scheduled for launching at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard in July. The TT Stuyvesant is expected to be completed early in 1975 and Seatrain Lines announced that it has signed a new contract with MARAD for a fourth ship. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM \\ I •J,I Twelve more bosuns completed the Bosuns Recertification Program and graduated at the SIU Headquarters membership meeting this month, which brings to 82 the number <rf bosuns who have completed the program. I want to congratulate all of the bosuns who have taken the time and effort to par­ ticipate in this program and who now have a much better understanding of the problems of our industry and the programs our Union has developed to deal with these problems. The latest bosuns to complete the program are George Annis, John Altstatt, David Berger, George Burch, Raymond Hodges, Perry Konis, William Meehan, Vagn Nielsen, Tony Radich, William Riley, Ward Wallace and Peter Sheldrake. I would urge all of our members to read their comments about the program which are published on pages six and seven of this issue of the LOG. «A" SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM Also this month, six more Seafarers completed the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program and will assume their responsibilities as full-book members of our Union. I want to congratulate Seafarers William Bellinger, William Deskins, Marion Fila, Robert Gilliam, John Restaino and Larry Utterback on their accomplishment. I would also urge all eligible members to take advantage of this and the other upgrading programs which are necessary to the continued job security and future of our membership. Members of the Quarterly Financial Committee, elected at the April member­ ship meeting in Headquarters, check the Union's financial records. Counter clockwise around the table are: Seafarers John McHale; John L. Gibbons; Felizardo T. Motus; Theodore R. Goodman, chairman; John S. Sweeney; Angelo Romero, and Oreste Vola. Stewards, Steward/Cooks Play Vital Role on Ship SIU stewards and steward/cooks play vital and important roles aboard our contracted ships—both in their function as heads of their departments and in their role as leading members of the Union's ships' committees. How well they perform their duties as heads of their department can spell the difference between a good trip and a bad trip, and how seriously they take their responsibilities as SIU representa­ tives at sea can make the difference be­ tween active Union meetings or indif­ ference on the part of the crewmembers. In both cases the key is leadership. It is the responsibility of the steward and the steward/cook to supervise the members of his department—to per­ sonally see to it that meals are served properly and are properly prepared; to make eertain that the mess haU, saloon mess and galley are clean at all times, and to personally inspect rooms and all other areas to see that these duties are being carried out.. They must also inspect the night lunch as to quantity and quality, and they are responsible for the issuance of soap and clean linens. Aside from supervising the work of their departments, the steward and steward/cook are personally respon­ sible for preparing requisitions and menus, receiving and issuing stores. taking inventory of stores, and author­ izing overtime. One of the steward and steward/ cook's most important responsibilities is as a permanent member of the ship's committee. As Reporter-Secretary, he handles all matters brought to the atten­ tion of superior officers, prepares min­ utes of the weekly meetings at sea and keeps in touch with Union Headquar­ ters ashore. The chief steward and the steward/ cook are important members of both the Union and the ship's crew, and they should take their responsibilities seri­ ously. Payoff Procedure It has come to the attention of Union Headquarters that on several recent occasions crews have paid off without a partrolman on board. Some of these pay-offs have been made at sea. This is to remind all members— particularly all ships' committees— that no crews are to pay-off until the patrolman has come aboard, unless the pay-off has been cleared by the port agent at the nearest port of pay-off. Thomas Lynch Committee UPGRADING PROGRAMS ' 'fc-' • % The training and upgrading programs we have developed at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point are available to all of our members and because of the rapidly changing technology in the maritime industry I strongly recommend that all Seafarers take advantage of these training advancement programs. The future job security of this membership depends on our ability to supply our contracted companies with fully-qualified crews that will insure that the American-flag fleet will be competitive in the world market. The QMED training program is of particular importance because all of our new ships, including the LNG's and VLCC's, will require this endorsement. Equally important is the LNG training program which is presently under­ way at Piney Point. The first SlU-contracted LNG carrier—the Kentownwill begin crewing next month and the Montana will crew up later this year. Eight of these ships are now under construction in American yards and within the next five years there will be 70 to 80 LNG's under American flag. The next LNG course will begin May 6 and since the classes are limited, I would urge our members to enroll in this program as soon as possible. Page 8 The ship's committee aboard the Thomas Lynch gather topside for a photo at the ship's most recent payoff in the port of Houston, Tex. They are, from the left: Bernard, Paulson, ship's chairman; Clarence Pryor, deck delegate; James Sanders, secretary-reporter; Troy D, Smith, engine delegate, and Pedro Laboy steward delegate. The Thomas Lynch is on the Far East run. Seafarers Log �Maritime Budget for 1975 Submitted to the Congress The Nixon administration submitted its maritime budget for 1975 to Con­ gress recently and it provides sub­ sidy funds for the construction of a dozen new ships. The budget request was for $563.4 million for the fiscal year 1975, a drop <rf about $4 million from the current fiscal 1974 budget. The construction subsidy requested by the administration is $275 million, which represents the same base figure of a year ago. However, last year an extra $50 million was available in . "carry-over" from previous years' sub­ sidies, while this year the "carry-over" figure is only $5.5 million. That makes a total of $280.5 million available for aiding in ship construction during the 12 months beginning July 1. Energy Office Set Up in FMC The Federal Maritime Commission has established a new oflice of Energy Utilization and Conservation designed to cope with bunker fuel supplies and to provide guidance and help with the American maritime industry's fuel allo­ cations. The maritime industry will receive top priority and consideration so that there will be only minimal problems to face during the current energy crisis. Helen Delich Bentley, Chairman of the FMC, says that she expects the new office to play a significant role in the Commission. "In view of the critical and indefinite nature of the energy crisis ... I felt it essential to create this new office imme­ diately," the Chairman said. The director of the newly created office is Robert G. Drew, formerly Chief of the Commission's office of water pollution responsibility. The government expects all of the vessels for which subsidiaries are pro­ vided in the fiscal year 1975 to be en­ ergy carriers, and most of them will be much bigger, more sophisticated and more expensive than the administra­ tion's program to rebuild the commer­ cial fleet originally envisioned. The remainder of the budget request is allocated as follows: $220 million for operating subsidy, up slighty over last year's amount; $27.9 million in re­ search and development funds, an in­ crease of $3.9 million from last year; the remaining $40.5 million goes to Maritime Administration's salaries and expenses, and to funding maritime edu­ cation programs. Robert J. Blackwell, assistant sec­ retary of Commerce for maritime af­ fairs, commenting on the proposed budget, said it was "very responsive" in terms of maintaining the fleet rebuild­ ing program that began with the pas­ sage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Since that act was passed by Con­ gress the program has subsidized the construction of 52 ships and the con­ version of 16 others. The $237 million in construction subsidy remaining in the fiscal 1974 appropriation is slated to fund 11 more vessels. Blackwell said that the 1975 budget request would be used to fund construc­ tion of four large tankers of up to 400,000 tons, four smaller tankers in the area of 90,000 tons and four big liquified natural gas carriers. In an effort to dispel any idea that, because the 1975 budget provided funds for a smaller number of ships than the 1974 budget the administra­ tion's shipbuilding commitment might be diminishing, Blackwell pointed out that the carrying capacity of the 12 ships would be nearly as large as the 17 called for this year, i.e., two million tons. Appeal to Supreme Court The United States Supreme Court voted recently to hear an appeal by the Committee of American Maritime Unions in a suit brought against the committee by the Mobile Steamship Stevedore Association of Mobile, Ala. Two Alabama state courts had ruled in favor of the association by declaring that the National Labor Relations Board does not have jurisdiction in the case which involves the committee's right to picket foreign-flag vessels and their practice of paying low wages to foreign crews. The committee had maintained that the case should come under the juris­ diction of the NLRB because the asso­ ciation is not foreign. The lower courts ruled that it is a court matter because foreign-flag vessels are involved. The committee also maintains that the picketing is legal under the guaran­ tees of the First Amendment. Because of the usual heavy court calendar, and the upcoming summer recess, the Supreme Court will prob­ ably not hear the case until October. By B. Rocker House Reorganization The Select Committee on Committees has completed deliberation on "re­ form" of the House of Representatives. On Mar. 19, members of the Com­ mittee introduced House Resolution 988, which proposes restructuring the committees in the House. The Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee now receives and considers all bills dealing with merchant marine, fisheries and wildlife conservation, en­ vironment, Coast Guard and navigation, oceanography, and the Panama Canal. Under the terms of H.Res. 988, Merchant Marine would become a Category B committee, with jurisdiction only for merchant marine. Coast Guard and shipbuilding matters. SIU, other maritime unions and management are opposed to changes in the Merchant Marine Committee that would reduce its effectiveness. The Maritime Trades Department and the AFL-CIO have gone on record with resolutions opposing the Select Committee recommendations. No date has been set for action on the floor of the House, but we will con­ tinue to oppose H.Res. 988. Energy Transportation Security Act In hearings before the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee in March, SIU President Paul Hall testified in favor of H.R. 8193 to reserve a portion of the oil import cargo for our U.S.flag fleet. President Hall said, "Enactment of this legislation would go a long way toward reversing our dangerous dependency on foreign-flag, foreign-crewed ships ... provide thousands of jobs for American workers . . . improve America's balance of payments position . . . (and) increase America's tax revenues by increasing the amount of money paid to the U.S. Treasury by American workers and American companies .. .." The Merchant Marine subcommittee after extensive hearings has approved and sent the bill to the full committee for their action. No action has been taken on the companion bill in the Senate. How is a Bill Passed? In one session of Congress, more than 1,000 bills will be introduced in the House of Representatives. About one-fourth of that number will be intro­ duced in the Senate. Each bill is given a number, referred to the appropriate committee for consideration, labeled with the sponsor's name and sent to the Government Printing Office so that copies can be made for study and action. Many bills each session are killed at some step in the legislative process, simply because no action is taken. The first committee action on a bill usually is a request for comment by interested agencies of government. It may be considered by the full committee or the chairman may assign it to a subcommittee. There are 21 standing com­ mittees in the House and 17 in the Senate (with more than 250 subcommit­ tees) and from time to time special or "select" committees are set up on an ad hoc basis. Hearings may be public, closed (executive session) or a mixture of both. The subcommittee considers the bill and reports to the full committee its recommendations and any proposed amendments. The full committee votes on the recommendations. Once the bill is reported out by the committee, it goes to the floor of the House or Senate, where it is discussed and voted on. If there are conflicting provisions in the House and Senate versions, a conference committee of in­ terested senior members of both houses meets to resolve the differences. The conference committee version is voted on by each of the houses and sent to the President for signature. At any point in Congressional deliberations, a negative majority vote can cause the bill to die, and many more die than are passed. What Congress acts on is the budget, prepared by the Administration to meet the programs which have Presidential priority. There must be one bill to "authorize" a program and another to appropriate the money to carry it out. aetive luewfaers and penstonem have had their heiM meats held up because they failed to supply complete Informatiioit when tfaidr claims. Please contact Tom Ccanford at (212) 499-6600. ' Name " Soc.Sec.No. L. Fisher ^ ;J 225-16-0430 716-03-3305 230-5S-5061 094-42-4800 238-5^5571 r April 1974 " Unimi - 433-68-3774 237.62-36»0 Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in tfie fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Pages :y -{•H ('.if If .1^1 ii it �e Jeff Davis Committee SIU Patrolman Ted BabkowskI, far right, straightens out some Union mat­ ters aboard the Jeff Davis at her most recent payoff in Port Newark, N.J. Ship's committee members, from the left, are: E. C. Cooper, secretaryreporter; Louis Arena, ship's chairman; Henry Mobley, steward delegate, and John O'Frazier, deck delegate. The Jeff Davis, operated by Waterman, will be sailing to India on her next voyage. Newark Committee Transchamplain Committee Recertified Bosun Thomas Self, left, is on his first ship, the Transchamplain, since recently completing the two-month Bosun Recertification Program. The ship paid off in the port of San Francisco, and SIU Patrolman Pat Marinelli, center, conducted Union meeting aboard her. Other members of the ship's committee, from the left, are: Frank Coe, engine delegate; Jon Stringer, deck delegate; Matt Guidera, steward delegate; Alfred Bodie, secretaryreporter, and Ray Bowman, educational director. Ultrasea Committee The 497-foot long containership Newark paid off in Port Elizabeth on Mar. 21 after a coastwise run. Committee members are, from the left: Red Conners, engine delegate; John Bowman, ship's chairman; Joseph Rioux, steward delegate, and John C. Bokus, deck delegate. The Newark was converted for container carriage in 1968 at Todd Shipyards in Galveston. She can carry 360 containers with capacity for an additional 63 temperature controlled containers. Anchorage Committee As part of the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program, Upgraders Larry Utterback and John Restaino, standing right, accompanied SIU Patrolman Ted Babkowski, seated, to the waterfront for the payoff of the containership Anctiorage at Port Elizabeth. Ship's committee members, from the left, are: John Nash, secretary-reporter; H. Bjerring, deck delegate; M. E. Sanchez, ship's chairman, and W. D. Kaweck, educational director. Upgraders Utterback and Restaino received their full books at this month's Headquarters' membership meeting. Page 10 Recertified Bosun Stanley Bojko is aboard the SlU-contracted ore/bulk/oil carrier Ultrasea for her maiden voyage to the Far East. Members of the OBO's first ship's committee are, from the left: Bojko, ship's chairman; R. Greening, engine delegate; Isabelo Quanico, steward delegate; Tom Navarre, secre­ tary-reporter, and V. Vanzanella, deck delegate. The Ultrasea, operated by Westchester Marine, was loading grain in Vancouver, British Columbia when photo was taken. New Orleans Committee li'. • • Recertified Bosun Alfonso Rivera, second from right, is among the crew of the 497-foot containership New Orleans and is serving as chairman of the ship's committee. The Sea-Land operated vessel tied up in Port Elizabeth after completing another coastwise voyage. Members of the committee are, from the left: E. Morales, engine delegate; Herman Rios, steward delegate; Jack DeSilver, deck delegate; F. Long, steward delegate; Rivera, ship's chairman, and M. Viera, secretary-reporter. Seafarers Log �Fitting Out on the Lakes Shipping Season Keeps Expanding Michael Pesenak, fireman/watertender on the J.A.W. Iglehart (Huron Cement) checks the engine depart­ ment equipment as part of fitting-out routine. Engine department crew comes aboard early to prepare ship for first trip after winter lay-up. Even before the Spring thaw ar­ rives on the Great Lakes the crews on the hulk carriers begin to fit-out the vessels for the start of the new shipping season. This fitting-out takes place during early March and the ships begin sailing in mid-April. For the past few years the shipping on the Great Lakes has had an "ex­ tended season"; instead of the ships laying up for the winter sometime in December, many sail right through January, and a few even into Febru­ ary. This is part of the government's plan to encourage eventual yearround shipping on the Great Lakes, for which it provided $6.5 million in 1972 to he used over a three-year period. For example, the SlU-contracted SS Hennepin this year was still in operation through the first week in February. The ship's crew got off around that time, hut three weeks later was hack on hoard and sailed out again on Mar. 5. The rest of the approximately 56 SlU-contracted hulk freighters and self-unloaders were ready by Apr. 16. The engine crews and the steward department members are the first to arrive, relieving the shipkeepers who have kept lonely vigil on the giant ore and coal carriers during the layup. The deck crew comes aboard later, closer to the time when the ves­ sel will ship out. Great Lakes shipping is vital to the continued growth of the rich indus­ trial and agricultural heartland of America. The hulk carriers each year transport millions of tons of coal, iron ore, gypsum and limestone. Ore car­ riers travel from the Upper Lakes to lower Lake Michigan and lower Lake Erie steel mills. The Great Lakes fleet has an im­ portant part in the economy of the United States, and the SlU is proud of the role it plays. J.AW.IOUHART m # The J.A.W. Iglehart fittlng-out In .River Rouge, Mich, after a winter lay-up. li The engine room on the Paul Townsend (Huron Cement) after the crew has begun fittlng-out vessel prior to first trip. *1 steward Jack OkomskI works In the galley aboard the Roger M. Keyes which was docked at Toledo, Ohio for flltlng-out. i Wiper John Schwanekamp straight­ ens out the bins in the J.A.W. Iglehart's engine department. Sch­ wanekamp also checks to make sure there is sufficient equipment aboard when the ship is ready to sail. The Iglehart is a cement-carrier. April 1974 Terry Mattfies, fireman/watertender on the Iglehart puts strainer on fuel oil line In vessel's engine room. The coal-carrier George E. Seedhouse In lay-up at the C&O coal docks at Toledo, Ohio. Page 11 �in New York City I V* ' •/ •• I-.' I • a. ni ^ I NMC Information Forum Draws 500 Area Shippers Stressing the vital importance of a solid, competitive U.S. merchant marrine, the National Maritime Council held an enlightening shipper forum/ luncheon at the New York Hilton late last month, attended by nearly 500 of the area's major importers and ex­ porters. The NMC, an organization spon­ sored by all segments of the maritime industry—labor, management and gov­ ernment, conducts periodic informa­ tional meetings of this kind in port cities around , the country to convince American companies of the many ad­ vantages of shipping their cargoes on U.S.-flag vessels. Panelists at the most recent New York NMC forum were Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell, who served as panel chairman; Teddy Gleason, president of the International Long­ shoremen's Association; Paul Richard­ son, president of Sea-Land; John T. Gilbride, president of Todd Shipyards Corp.; Richard H. Falck, senior vicepresident of S.S. Kresge Co., and Ber­ nard Raskin of the NMU who sat in for scheduled speaker NMU President Shannon Wall who was called away on business. The SIU's delegation included Head­ quarters' Representative Ed Mooney and New York Patrolman George McCartney. Captain Thomas A. King, Eastern Region director of the Maritime Ad­ ministration was coordinator of the forum. Assistant Secretary Blackwell, the first speaker, stated that the spirit of cooperation between labor and man­ agement in maritime "is unmatched in any U.S. industry." He told the gathering that it was the shipper, "by his patronage of the U.S. flag—or lack of it—which would shape the future of the American merchant marine." He also stated that the U.S. had the most modem intermodal fleet in the world and that "it is good business to do business with the American-flag fleet." Kresge Co. Vice-President Falck, the only importer on the panel, noted that of the $400 million worth of goods imported by his firm yearly, 30 percent was brought in on American-flag ships, and that he used U.S. vessels whenever possible. He also affirmed that shipping Amer­ ican cost no more than shipping for­ eign, and that U.S.-flag ships were superior to foreign-flags in safe, prompt, efficient service. Sea-Land President Paul Richardson said that $10 billion had been invested worldwide in containerization in recent years, and American shipping firms alone accounted for $4 billion of these investments. He also stated that he was very im­ pressed with the attitude of maritime labor "toward building a better U.S. merchant marine." Richardson predicted that 1974 would be the best year in many for the American-flag fleet. Todd Shipyards President John Gilbride stated that U.S. yards were quickly closing the gap in vessel con­ struction costs as compared to foreign yards. He also noted that American yards possessed all new foreign shipbuilding innovations, and were actually expand­ ing and improving on them due to im­ provements of $500 million dollars nationwide over the past four years, with another $500 million to be in­ vested in the next few years. The National Maritime Council conducts recent shipper information forum at the New York Hilton. Nearly 500 area importers and exporters attended. The SIU's delegation, along with representatives of the other maritime imions, pledge their continued sup­ port and cooperation in achieving sta­ bility and harmony in the industry— and expressed determination in reach­ ing the goal of a completely revitalized U.S. merchant marine. i'-. C Unclaimed Bank Accounts ^ Following is a list of 16 seamen with whom the Seamen's Bank for Savings located in New York Gity has lost con­ tact. These men have accounts in the bank totaling a very substantial amount of money. When an account is left un­ claimed for a period of ten years the money is turned over to the New York state Comptroller. But even in that case the funds may be recoverable. If your name appears on the list please contact Roy E. Walters, Dormant Ac­ counts Department, Seamen's Bank for Savings; York, N.y, HECTOR BOWEN FRANK BRENNAN JOHANNES BRONS SECUNDINO C. CASTRO PRIMITIVO FASCUA CHJ VICTOR CVITANOVIC JOSHUA L. FARNUM PEDROE.GALUP THORVALD HANSEN LOUIS G. HARGROVE KNUT K. HORNEUS EGBERT H. HOWELL WAYNE KLAVU ERKKIMAKKOMEN HANS NEUMANN NICOLAOS G. PAGONIS "M Ogden Willamette Committee Tha Ogden Willamette, ona of 50 SlU-contractad ships on tha Russian grainoil run, paid off on Mar. 2 at Staplaton Anchoraga off Statan Island, N.Y. Ship's committaa mambars ara, from tha laft: Harry Maradith, aducational diractor; Lional Strout, staward dalagata; R. D. Schwarz, ship's chairman; John Dickerson, deck dalagata; Ed Kally, sacratary-raportar, and John Kulas, angina dalagata. Tha Ogden Willamette was tha first U.S.-flag tanker to complete tha round trip voyage from Russia to tha U.S. in lata January of last year as part of tha grain agreement. Page 12 UIW and Saatrain nagotiators look ovar naw contract proposals at opaning nagotiation sassion Mar. 25 at downtown Brooklyn hotal. Contract Negotiations Union officials of the SlU-affiliated United Industrial Workers of North America and a team of Seatrain Ship­ building Corp. negotiators met Mar. 25 in the opening round of contract talks to hammer out a new collective bargaining agreement for the UIW members at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard. Meeting at a downtown Brooklyn hotel, the negotiators included UIW Atlantic Area District Director Ralph Quiimonez, UIW of N.A. representative Robert O'Keefe, union lawyer Charles Montblatt and 21 UIW shop stewards. Seatrain negotiators were Harrison A. Slayton, director of labor relations and Martin P. Feeney, labor relations rep­ resentative. The company's vice president for la­ bor relations, George Shackleton, was not at the meeting due to an emergency conference, Slayton explained. Highlights of the new contract are proposals on a cost of living allowance; safety; an upgrading program; premium pay; classifications; seniority; sick pay; overtime; pensions; vacations, and two more holidays. The 21 elected department shop stew­ ards representing 14 shipyard crafts at the negotiating session were, from the day shift: Chief Shop Steward Cuthbert Jones; Welders Clydte H. Thompson, Obean Adams and Victor Burgos; Car­ penters John Lablack and Gartshore All wood; Shipfitters Edward Nutter and Walter Dzuik; Pipefitters David Munez and Frank Fava; Burners Richard Moody and Harold Frances; Painter Frank Watson; Electrician Carl Spen­ cer; Rigger Jose Prosper; Machinist Jean Gouse; Maintenance John Carfagno, James Dingle and Christopher WiUiams. For the night shift sjjop stewards: Welder Eldred Johnson and Crane Operator Benjamin Campbell were on hand. Results of the negotiations will be published in upcoming issues of the LOG. Seafarers Log �MARCH 1-31, 1974 Port Boston New York .... Philadelphia . . Baltimore .... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . . Jacksonville . . San Francisco .. Wilmington . . . Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston Piney Point ... Yokohama .... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals DISPATCHERS REPORT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 6 65 14 30 19 8 25 72 28 62 19 22 10 95 0 3 16 9 6 51 9 16 20 605 2 18 5 7 6 2 1 9 7 14 10 11 1 19 0 1 4 1 1 5 4 1 1 130 Boston New York . . . Philadelphia . Baltimore . . . Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle Puerto Rico . . Houston .... Piney Point . . Yokohama . . . Alpena Buffalo Cleveland . . . Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals 3 58 13 42 7 3 17 53 12 35 7 17 9 63 0 0 7 1 24 59 9 11 12 462 3 37 6 6 2 3 5 23 20 28 5 12 4 26 0 0 1 0 0 16 7 0 3 217 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 8 0 4 1 1 2 7 1 1 3 37 Port Boston New York . . . Philadelphia . Baltimore . . . Norfolk Tampa • Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle Puerto Rico . . Houston .... Piney Point . . Yokohama . . . Alpena Buffalo Cleveland . . . Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals 2 32 4 20 12 2 17 32 9 49 3 6 8 33 0 0 1 1 1 3 0 0 1 260 1 9 2 6 2 0 1 3 2 11 3 4 0 4 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 4 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 3 2 0 1 9 2 0 1 35 Port 2 73 14 31 4 5 4 58 38 74 6 30 6 65 0 4 10 7 0 54 0 23 31 546 0 28 7 23 4 2 1 23 23 23 4 8 7 44 9 2 7 2 0 13 0 4 5 239 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 4 2 0 2 22 0 1 2 46 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 13 140 20 51 37 13 69 144 49 113 33 43 16 167 0 2 11 6 12 35 9 2 7 984 6 27 4 10 11 3 7 16 9 33 18 20 2 22 0 0 1 1 0 4 4 1 0 199 0 43 5 101 15 53 20 8 49 92 27 79 14 32 18 109 0 0 3 2 10 35 9 5 2 688 5 76 5 14 10 3 19 46 21 37 7 22 6 33 0 2 1 0 0 9 6 0 1 323 0 9 0 2 0 1 0 9 3 3 0 0 0 13 0 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 2 54 3 47 14 27 22 6 50 60 22 67 11 15 14 60 0 1 1 1 0 4 1 1 1 471 2 14 1 3 4 0 3 8 4 16 5 7 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 86 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 8 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 9 1 0 1 2 0 7 0 2 4 0 1 4 2 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 60 7 32 5 7 7 42 18 49 3 18 10 49 0 0 7 0 28 72 0 8 23 445 2 50 8 19 6 1 1 22 22 27 2 13 4 36 12 1 3 0 1 20 1 0 6 257 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 5 0 2 13 0 0 2 37 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Totals All Depts. TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 51 7 27 4 5 0 31 19 41 2 11 9 41 0 0 1 3 10 40 0 7 13 325 1 35 2 12 . 3 0 3 23 12 29 2 8 7 16 35 2 4 0 0 4 0 1 3 202 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 15 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 4 27 11 26 3 2 9 29 6 34 7 11 10 24 0 0 0 11 17 76 8 18 27 360 1,687 3 72 10 42 21 7 18 48 38 60 11 15 15 71 50 3 6 6 0 35 7 5 10 553 958 1,316 6 36 9 32 8 6 23 60 5 31 14 19 17 33 0 0 2 12 13 57 8 14 2 407 2,550 5 126 22 49 35 6 44 91 39 88 24 24 27 92 1 2 5 7 0 27 7 4 4 729 1,337 11 71 1 12 15 3 0 23 7 11 3 4 3 85 0 5 46 15 17 111 4 10 9 466 571 V N & Ihiand WahiTS ^ M Unionl iJ^Jttited;|iidttstriai ^W^keii:! PRESIDENT Paul HaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave,, Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, .Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU(716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DEl ROli , Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. 5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, FIa..2608 Pearl St. 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-0267 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravels Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 \ lookingirt tlie abwe shipping fig^ see the true strength of their job security. These hers showThat jSIU tnembiers can feel confident that jobs yiill be nvailable fo^ till. Duiing the period of March 74, of the 2,126 jobs shipped, 1,316 were tilled by Class "A" Seniority full book members. Therefore, there were 810 \\ manent jobs available to Class Seniority full book members not taken by them. April 1974 Page 13 4 �ASHORE Seafarer's Kin an Opera Singer Cincinnati Under construction since August is the UlW-manned steamboat Delta Queen II (Delta Queen Steamboat) whose bow is taking shape on the ways of IBU-contracted Jefifboat, Inc. at Jeffersonville, Ind., across the Ohio River from Louisville, Ky. The all-steel, 379-foot riverboat will carry an SlU-affiliated UIW crew when she sails in April 1975. The paddlewheeler—first of her kind to be built in nearly 50 years—will be launched in November 1974. She weighs in at 4,500 tons and cost $15.5 million to build. The steamship, which has two 1,000 hp engines, will carry 400 passen­ gers in 220 staterooms at 12 mph. The ship will carry the traditional calliope and will have a swimming pool on her top deck. New Orleans The U.S. Maritime Administration has praised the energy conservation pro­ gram of the SlU-contracted Delta Line. MARAD cited the company for its "prompt and comprehensive energy conservation measures". The government's commendation went on to say "with respect to obtaining fuel. Delta's initiative, knowledge of the Federal Energy Office regulations and working relationship with suppliers are exemplary and should insure continued success in meeting and overcoming shortfall problems." At the beginning of the energy crisis. Delta effected various operating changes in her fleet which resulted in a reduction of fuel consumption by Deltaclass and DelRio-Class vessels by approximately 20 percent. LASH container ships used nine percent less fuel. The company is continuing to monitor the program to achieve increased economies. St. Louis Port Agent Leroy Jones, severely injured Nov. 16 when a car crashed through the front window of the Union h^l, is up and about out of a wheelchair and walking with a cane. SIU representative Frank "Scotty" Aubusson is filling in for Brother Jones while he's getting well. Washington^ D.C. The Coast Guard has issued new lifesaving equipment rules which will require tankers and other cargo vessels, engaged in ocean and coastwise service on Mar. 1, 1975, to carry on board an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB). The equipment is designed to send out a distinctive radio signal from a ship in distress and wUl help search and rescue operations. P t' London A growth of 16 percent was registered last year in the world's tanker fleet, according to a report by ship brokers here. The world-wide tanker fleet now is up to 251,104,767 dwt During the second half of the year, 131 new tankers of 18.9 million dwt were delivered to their owners. Countries with the largest tanker fleets were Liberia with 60.6 million dwt. Great Britain with 27.2 million dwt, Japan with 26.4 million dwt, Norway with 21.3 million dwt, Greece with 12.4 million dwt, France with 8.7 million dwt and the U.S. with 8.3 million dwt. Figures don't include combination bulk carriers. Long Beach, Calif. Sea-Land Service, Inc. completed construction of a sixth new crane at this port and brought to a close its two-year program of building new cranes and modifying existing ones at docks where the new SL-7 containerships are expected to call. New Orleans The safety director of SlU-contracted Delta Lines cited Seafarers J. J. Doyle, A. L. Stephens, William F. Garritty, C. A. Henning, T. J. Dalla, P. Boudreauz, N. Pizzuto and M. J. Mouton for not losing any time due to accidents last year. These Seafarers are part of Delta's shore gang. Seafarer Henry M. Murranka, 57, who sails out of the ports of San Francisco and Wilmington, Calif., is a proud parent. His daughter, Mrs. Sandra Alesi of Brooklyn, N.Y., a concert and operatic diva soprano, had her photo featured in the N.Y. Daily Newp Dec. 14 say­ ing she would star as Mimi in the Regina Pacis Opera Repertory Com­ pany's production of Puccini's "La Boheme" in Brooklyn, N.Y. She studied at the Brooklyn Conserv­ atory of Music and teaches voice and piano as vocal director for the opera company in Brooklyn. A newspaper's review of her "La Boheme" full house performance said: "... Sandra Alesi gloriously sang and acted the part . . . She sang 'Mi chimano Mimi' (1 Am Called Mimi) . . . Her beautiful phrasing and diction were matched by a wonderful control of vocal shading and coloring . . . The aria 'Addio Senza Rencor' (Farewell) was still another marvelous example of Sandra Alesi's ability to maintain a fragile, sentimental tone." In November, 1971 the director and producer of Brooklyn's St. Ephrem Adult Theater Guild's "West Side Story" were so "exceptionally im­ pressed with her talents" during audi­ tions that they cast her as Maria in the musical. Her other credits include Laurie in "Oklahoma" and Fiona in "Brigadoon" with Theater 5 in Huntington, L.I., N.Y. For the latter role she was nominated as "Best Actress in a Musi­ cal Production" by the Associated Community Theaters of Suffolk County, N.Y. She also appeared with the David- Sea&irer Murranka son Repertory Company in Smithtown, L.l. in the "Odd Couple," and "The Women". As Heavenly Linley in "Sweet Bird of Youth" she merited "The Best Supporting Actress Award" from A.C.T.S. Cinemawise, Sandra recorded the sound track for a Mexican film called "Elodia" which was entered in the Venice Film Festival. In her private life, Mrs. Alesi's husband works for the Long Island Railroad and she has a son Teddy, 19, and a daughter. Melody, 9. Seafarer Murranka, who late last year sailed in the deck department of the Falcon Lady (Falcon "Tankers) to the Persian Gulf, has another daughter, Roseann, a resident of Oregon where she's a housewife with four children. The New Jersey native joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Galveston. During World War II he sailed to Europe and the Pacific. Seafarer Saves Shipmate In the port of Chalna, Bangladesh, Seafarer Jesse James Baker, 33, of New Orleans saved his shipmate Henry Christian, 49, from drowning after he had fallen overboard off a sampan into the swift current of the Pussur River on the night of Oct. 2, 1973. Later a citation for courage to Baker from his ship's captain read: SS Steel Admiral^ port of Chalna, Qcf. 2,1973 Bangladesh "This is to commend Jesse J. Baker, Jr. for his swift action in effecting the rescue of his shipmate, Henry Chris­ tian, at this port. "Christian fell overboard from a sampan while crossing the Pussur River during darkness. This river is fast and a dangerous undertow exists at all times. Baker, without regard to his personal danger, reached out and man­ aged to pull his unfortunate shipmate to safety." James S. B. Komlosy Master, SS Steel Admiral Fortunately for Cook and Baker Christian, who also hails from New Orleans, he has long hair. For in the words of OS Baker, who is nearly six foot tall and weighs 192 pounds, this is how it happened: "We went ashore at night and on the way back to the ship at 1 a.m. we found there was no launch available. So we took a sampan. Jesse James Baker, Jr. Henry Christian "Half way back we didn't see the ship. 1 was talking to Chris who was up front and I was in back. He moved and fell overboard. "I saw his coat going by. So I grabbed him by bis long hair." Brother Baker, who originally comes from Natchez, Miss., explained that Christian is of average height and 184 pounds. He added also that the river current was estimated to be six to seven knots. At one time, he said, the John B. Waterman (Waterman Steamship) lost two anchors in the Pussur River be­ cause of the swift current. Baker went on to say that follow­ ing his rescue. Christian told Capt. Komlosy of his shipmate's heroism. on American-flag vessels to the national ibalanceof payments and to the nation's economy. ^ Use U.S.-fhig shl^. IPs gmd fpr Page 14 htdnstty, the Ameri-, Seafarers Log �SlU Pensioner Torres Worked More, Now He Enjoys More Luis Torres was 62 years old last Dec. 1. In September of last year he retired from the SIU after having been in the Union since its birth in 1938. What makes Torres different from other SIU pensioners is that he re­ mained active after he had already qualified for an Early Normal Pension (20 years seatime at age 55). He was the first member to take advantage of an "increment" feature of the Early Normal Pension Plan (ENP). By putting in an additional 365 days seatime, Torres increased his pension from $250 to $265 per month. For each 365 days of seatime a member puts in after he qualifies for ENP he is entitled to an extra $15 per month on his pension, up to a maximum pension of $355. Torres said in a LOG interview, "I would've stayed on longer, but my health was not so good," He is now liv­ ing in his native Puerto Rico, Torres, who was a member of the old ISU before the SIU was formed, has many seafaring memories. He was involved in one particularly harrowing episode in his nearly 40 years at sea. In 1942, during the Second World War, he was sailing as AB on the Elizabeth (Bull Line), At around 10 o'clock one night as the ship beared Cape Coriente off the coast of Cuba, she was torpedoed by a German sub­ marine and went down, "We lost seven or eight men when we went down," he said, "We were in the lifeboats until 6 o'clock the follow­ ing night when we were picked up near Cape San Antonio, It was pretty scary." Torres spent a good deal of his time at sea sailing to Asia, mainly to the Philippines, Korea and Vietnam. What he remembers most about his trips were "the cargo we carried during both the Korean and Vietnam wars. We never had any trouble, but we knew all the time that it might be dangerous," SS Delta Bras// On a recent call at Buchanan, Liberia, the SS Delta Brasil (Delta Lines) loaded the largest amount of rubber cargo ever to be shipped out of that West African port city. The record-breaking shipment of 1,750 tons of rubber was shipped by the Liberia Agricultural Co, plantations. They also raise cattle, hogs, chickens and catfish. SS Columbia The ship's dog mascot, "Hey, You!" died aboard ship Feb, 10 and was buried on the high seas. She had sailed on the SS Columbia (U.S. Steel) from July 1, 1955 to her demise. "Hey, You!" acted as the ship's watchdog during coftee time breaks. The dog was the constant companion of Bosun Joe Puglisi and other bosuns of the vessel. When she passed away she was with Able-Seaman H, Whisnant. SS Transidaho Seafarer Luis Torres As a charter member of the SIU Torres remembers well the struggles of the early days, "We suffered then; it was very difficult. That's why we should appreciate what we have now, the pen­ sion and welfare plans, and other ben­ efits," "I'm very proud of our Union," he continued, "I think because of our leaders, and the new people coming in, the Union will stay successful in the future," Torres usually sailed a minimum of nine months a year, which explains his high amount of seatime. He did much of his sailing on Sea-Land ships (C-2 and C-3), and the last vessel he shipped out on was the Citrus Packer (Waterman), Today, Torres spends his time re­ laxing in Puerto Rico, in a town named Vega Baja, He fixes up his house a lot, and just enjoys being with his wife. Aside from his pension he also re­ ceives Social Security benefits, "The cost of living is pretty high down here, but I get along all right," Gets Diesel and Steam Chief Engineer License Bill Logan, a former member of the SIU and one of the Union's first mem­ bers to receive his original engineering licenses through the Brooklyn MEBAAMO School, recently also became the first Seafarer to obtain a chief en­ gineer's license for both steam and diesel ships. Logan, who is 42 years old and had been in ffie SIU for 15 years, received his "chief steam" license in April, .'Bill Logan, who received a chief en­ gineer's license for steamships last April, has now obtained one for diesel ships, April 1974 ts AT SEA 1973, He then sailed for eight months on the SlU-contracted Falcon Princess as 3rd assistant engineer, working to­ ward his "chief diesel" license. He re­ turned to New York and passed the Coast Guard examination for "chief diesel," and can now sail as chief en­ gineer aboard any ship, Logan obtained his original license in 1966, After putting in more than the required 12-month seatime as 2nd assistant engineer, he returned to the MEBA School in 1969 and obtained his 1st assistant's license. He sailed as 1st assistant on a number of Seatrain Line ships and Hudson Waterways ves­ sels, including the Transcolorado, Seatrain Maine, Seatrain Ohio and Seatrain San Juan. Logan, an MEBA District 2 mem­ ber since he left the SIU, returned to school in December, 1972 to study for his chief's license. After he completed the three month course he received his "chief steam" license, and now less than a year later he has both chief steam and chief diesel licenses. Having no particular preference for either type of ship, Logan says he will take a job as chief "wherever I can get one. But, I'm probably not going to ship out until around August, I have a lot of vacation time I'm going to take," An accident in the engine room of the SS Transidaho (Seatrain) cost the life of her third assistant engineer Joseph Sojak, and resulted in SIU oiler Carmelo Bonefont being injured in late February, The ship's chairman. Recertified Bosun Elbert T, Hogge commented that a "Good job was done by the crew" during the emergency, SS Mount Washington Late last month the SS Mount Washington (Victory Carriers) carried a 35,000-ton cargo from the U.S. Gulf Coast to the Far East for the Military Sealift Command, SS Portland The Portland (Seatrain) was on a voyage late last month to the West Indies, sailing to San Juan, Puerto Rico and St, Croix and St, Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands with a cargo of printed matter and parcel post mail. 1 SS Overseas Arctic On a voyage to the U.S. East Coast from the Caribbean, the SS Overseas Arctic (Maritime Overseas) last month hauled a Military Sealift Command cargo. SS New Orleans Sea-Land Service, Inc. has added a fifth containership, the SlU-contracted New Orleans to its Seattle-Alaska run. The ship will sail three times a week. She enters this service as a result of the building of the Trans-Alaskan pipeline. Construction of the pipeline came about through the determined efforts of the Union's staff in Washington, D.C., which pushed for the passage of the TransAlaska Pipeline bill—another piece of legislation enacted into law with the aid of voluntarily contributed SPAD funds from our membership. ri SS Del Rio The SlU-contracted Del Rio (Delta Lines) has had 21 consecutive accidentfree months. When she has 24, she will get the Jones F. Devlin Award, SS Transhawaii The entire ship's company of officers and crew sent a card of sympathy to the family of third assistant engineer Joseph Sojak killed February in the line of duty aboard the Transidaho (Seatrain), A get well card was sent to SIU oiler Carmelo Bonefont, injured in the same mishap while on watch. Both were caught in an engine room explosion. SS Sagutuck Paying off in the port of Boston again after a three-month Caribbean run from Houston was the SlU-contracted DSNS Sagutuck (Hudson Waterways). The tanker stopped off in Aruba, Curacao, Norfolk and Bermuda. The Kaiulani She's the last of the Yankee downcast squareriggers, the first and only U.S.built merchant bark. Her's was the last commercial voyage under American sail in September 1941 when she rounded Cape Horn to South Africa. Abandoned in the Philippines after the war, she was given to the U.S. in 1964. Today she is to be taken up and restored. She will be brought home from Manila Bay by the U.S. Navy and rebuilt at cost at the Todd Shipyard in Seattle, In mid-1973 she was designated as the flag ship the National Maritime Bicentennial fleet, ,,i •I ^3) USNS Maumee The USNS Maumee had its steering motor knocked off its base when the vessel hit the ice in McMurdo Sound in the Antarctic last month. The 16,000ton supply tanker headed for Wellington, New Zealand under her own power, bui was met a few days out of port by the U.S. icebreaker Glacier which escorted her in. The deck department worked 16 to 18 hours a day coming into the New Zealand shipyard alternating six-man watches. The entire steering motor will have to be removed and taken ashore for repairs which are expected to take some time. Page 15 j 1 1 �w f /f iff t » ^ II f fiJ ff 43 k.Wi- J. 1 The Delta Mar's 30-ton capacity crane takes on a container in preparation for another voyage. -•. •ci.-tS' The Delta Mar's 500-ton capacity crane loads barge weighing nearly one million pounds. SlU-Manned LASH Containership-Barge Carrier Delta Mar Pays off In the Port of New Orleans j States, paid off Mar. 13 in tlie port of New Orleans after completing a round trip to ports in South America. Veteran Cook Milton Mouton, who has been at his job for 21 years, prepares lunch for the crew. New Orleans Patrolman Jimmy Martin, center, writes out SPAD receipt for Crewmembers Robert McNeese who sails as ordinary seaman, and Irvin Glass, able-seaman, after donating $20 to the Union's political fund.' vdysigem Her exact sfsterships, thei Oetto JVoriia and Delta Sud, were launched in May and August of 1973 respectively. AH three vessels were built with government subsidy money provided by the Merchant Marine Act of 1970~--and they are three good reasons why the United States has the mo«?t modem, eflicient intermodal fleet In the worlds Delta Mar can carry as many ios 74 barges, weighing nearly a mlflion pounds each, and 288 containers at the same time. Depending on the individual demands of a pariicolar voyage, she could sail as a fnll contain^hip with 1,740 container or as a bai^ei carnter with 89 baji^^, 8he K equipped with a 500-ton capacity crane wliich lifts barges firom the water at the crane moves on raflroad type tracks which Crew Messmen Larry Thomas^ left, and Wilbur Miles await completed menu orders to serve the crew. Bosun Joe Collins, center, and Wiper Jacob Oterba bring their books up-to-date with Patrolman Martin. ^1 ; Page 16 Page 17 OM "•-- �Open the Valve! Letters to the Editor .'l; • HISTORIC PRESERV^a"iON < -•Ty - 1 . Most Grateful I received my first disability pension check yesterday and I am most grateful. I have been sailing with the SIU since 1945 md have always been pleased to say that 1 was a member of this Union. All of the officials that 1 have known have been good guys and have always treated me the way I felt a Union member should be treated. Through the years, 1 tried to do my work well and leave a good record with every company and with the Union, Since 1945, the Union and the Welfare and Pension Flans have come a long way to help the members. Good luck to all the oHlcials and my brother members I have sailed with. If I can ever do anything for any of them at any time I hope they let me know. Thanks again for the check 1 will be getting each month. i Oil ImportsNow Is the Time Now is the time that the United States Congress must take significant, positive action in enacting into law the oil imports quota bill, which would require that a portion of all our nation's oil imports be carried on American-flag vessels. Passage of this bill, which was re­ named the Energy Transportation Secur­ ity Act by a subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commit­ tee, is not only another important step in the revitalization of the American-flag fleet and the U.S. shipbuilding industry, but is extremely vital to this nation's na­ tional security. Principal opposition to the bill comes from the powerful multinational oil in­ dustry whose contention it is that the nation's present import policies are not injurious to our country's security. In recent testimonies before the Mer­ chant Marine Subcommittee, oil industry representatives claimed that their "thirdflag" fleets, although under foreign reg­ istry, are still effectively controlled by the U.S. However, a recent international inci­ dent has conclusively proved that this claim is nothing but a hollow, unsubstan­ tiated promise. Last November, Liberia issued an or­ der prohibiting any Liberian registered vessel, many of which were American owned under the "effective control" sys­ tem, from delivering war supplies to the Middle East. And "effective control" or not, none of them did, thereby seriously inhibiting U.S. foreign policy. So much for "effective control." The oil industry has also testified that the U.S. shipbuilding industry is inca­ pable of keeping up with increased de­ mands for new construction, which would be spurred by the oil import legislation. This testimony is completely refuted by the findings of the impartial Commission on American Shipbuilding which in a de­ tailed three year study concluded that the U.S. shipbuilding industry was both willing and capable of meeting all de­ mands put upon it in the area of new ship construction. The oil industry claims are prompted by selfish, corporate economics and are by no means reflective of the national in­ terest. SIU President Paul Hall, in his testi­ mony before the Subcommittee, outlined the wide-ranging benefits to passage of the bill. He testified that the bill would: Create thousands of jobs for Ameri­ can workers on board ships, in shipyards, and in service industries. • Reduce the nation's deficit in the ocean transportation segment of our bal­ ance of payments and thereby help sta­ bilize the dollar both home and abroad. ® Increase the nation's tax revenues by increasing the amount of money paid to the treasury by U.S. workers and U.S. companies building and operating Amer­ ican-flag ships. • Provide the benefit of a cost moni­ toring system in tanker transportation, which will insure that only justifiable and necessary costs are pass^ on to the American consumer. Almost every oil importing nation al­ ready has oil import quota laws on the books, and rigidly enforces them. It is high time that the U.S. recognize the dangers in our import policies and adopt the Energy Transportation Secur­ ity Act. It is good for the U.S. maritime indus­ try, the American worker and America. Fcatemally, Buren D. Elliott Chesapeake, Va. ... Regards to the SIU ;M Seafarer Fred Hartshorn, is legally blind and :he has asked me to send his regards and congratulations to the SIU for the fine job you are doing both ashore and afloat in making the Union such an outstanding organization. Each month, I read the LOG to him from cover to cover. He enjoys keeping informed of the Union's progress in the . areas of new ships and new facilities at Piney Point. ; Sincere regards, . 'k Mrs. Norma Hartshorn Pawtucket,RJ. 'I jc. ...... ml r -• Thanks Brother AAembers years as a marine engineer aboard inland tugboats, 1 am now retired in Harvey, La. with thd belp of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. I appreciate the Union taking care of me in my dwlinihg and ill years and I want to thank my Brother inembers for all; fliey have done for me since my retirement. ISmnsJiForet^^^ Mfsith Ai^rica, itt SiaOiren. fntefhitloriat Union ot : < ulf. Uilte* ind intone Witors Oiitric^ AFtCIO Eoocutivo Board P»ul Hall Presldant Cat Tantiar, Ewoof/va Vice-Pf$sld0nt EatI Shepard, Vic«-Ptitsiaent JOB O.Giorgio, Secretuf'Treasuwr Ufldaay Wlltlams, VlCB-PfasMent Wa<\)n Drozak. Vice-Pfesidont Paul Oro«ik. Vteo-tVeiidBnt mbhthly by Soafaror# intemaltonal Unten; Atlantic, 103 tjuJf, Lakea and Inland W^fa Diatrtct, AFL-CIO 675_.Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.V. 11232. iTal. 499.6600, Second C!as» postage paid ai^:B N.Y. tip': ...... Seafarers Log Page 18 Mr �C0:\ • SlU-Manned Ulfrasea Sails on Maiden Voyagel| •: '•'.ri''•^'' .>i>K'-'-: ••' • "^"T- ^HE SIU-MANNED Ultrasea (Westchester Marine) loaded grain in Vancouver, Canada late last month and departed for Japan on her liden voyage. The 80,500 dwt OBO (oil, bulk, ore) carrier crewed up iMar. 16 in San Diego to join her sister-ship, the Ultramar H'hich sailed [on her maiden voyage to the Far East in Aug^. The third of these San Clemente-class ships—^the largest class of ships [built on the West Coast—^will be crewing in June. She is the Golden lDofp^£n> Eight more of these OBO carriers are scheduled for launching [by Westchester Marine I J"}- - , I• I"*' " All of these 11 new 892-foot ships are being constructed under the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970 which was enacted through the participation of our membership in SPAD. The Ultrasea is powered by a steam turbine engine with a service speed of 16.5 knots. She has a beam of 105 feet and a draft of 62Vi feet. Seafarer Stanley Bojko, who completed the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram last month and is bosun on the Ultrasea said: "We have a good crew aboard and everything is running smoothly.'' ' V' . \ 1,^ ^ r——^ The foredeck of the Ultrasea as seen from the bridge shows the radically new hatch and pipeline design of the oil-bulk-ore carriers. Engine Delegate R. Greening and QMED Philip Martin stand In front of the automated engine room console. Training at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point is providing our contractedcompanies with trained Seafarers to man the new ships of our nation's revitalized merchant marine. April 1974 Bosun Stanley Bojko, who completed the SlU Bosuns Recertification Program last month, stands wheel watch at the automated console in the wheelhouse of the Ultrasea. Chief Steward Tom Navarre, right, and Cook-Baker Isabelo Quanico together with other members of the steward's department are making certain that the crew is well-fed and happy. Page 19 �4* Houston Seafarers listen attentively to the meet­ ing's proceedings. Seated center is Recertified Bosun Richard Wardiaw who recently completed the two-month Bosun Recertification Program. The port of Houston, Tex. is one of the busiest in the United States. In terms of cargo tonnage handled per year, only the ports of New York, which handles 174 million tons, and New Orleans, which handles 123 million, are larger. Houston handles in excess of 64 million tons. Shipping in Houston, which has always been good, has increased substantially due to the .signing in late 1972 of the bilateral trade agreement with Russia. Houston is the major U.S. port of departure in> volved in the U.S.-USSR wheat agreement. Presently, there are 50 SlU-contracted ships on the Russian grain run. For Houston Seafarers, the port holds its monthly membership meeting on the second Mon­ day after the first Sunday of each month. Besides voting on a number of reports from Union officials, Seafarers at the February member­ ship meeting heard from a representative of the United Farm Workers Union, asking the SHTs support in the hoycbtt of non-union harvested crops. SlU-Vice President Paul Drozak, who chairs the Houston membership meetings, answers question from the floor. The floor is open to discussion at February's Houston membership meeting, and an SID member, standing right, poses question to SlU-Vice President and meeting Chairman Paul Drozak, at podium left. i'; Union Representative Abraham Almendarez, seated, aids Houston Seafarer David Herrera In completing application for upgrading at Piney Point for the rating of able-seaman. Page 20 United Farm Workers Representative Kris Vasquez asks the SlU's support in the boycott of non-union harvested crops. Seafarers Log �50 SlU Ships in Trade Agreement Between US. and Russia Provides Many Jobs for Seafarers Eighteen months ago, the United States and Russia concluded their prec­ edent-setting bilateral trade agreement which opened up trade between Russia and 40 American ports. That agreement, which guaranteed that at least one-third of all cargoes be­ tween the two countries would be reserved for American-flag ships, pro­ vided 5,000 new jobs for Americans including many SIU members. Onethird of the cargo was reserved for Rus­ sian ships, and the remaining third available to third-flag shippers. The Ogden Wabash (Ogden Marine) at the public grain elevator loading grain in New Orleans recently. The vessel is one of 50 SlU-contracted ships which are currentiy making runs to and from Russia. The agreement to ship one-third of the goods on American-flag ships was achieved to a large extent through the efforts of the SIU, and its political arm in Washington, SPAD. It is through the voluntary contributions of Seafarers to SPAD that the SIU is able to fight for important agreements like the one be­ tween the U.S. and Russia. This bilateral agreement ("affecting both parties"), which SIU President Paul Hall has termed "a basic change in national policy on trade," is just one area where SPAD has worked for the benefit of SIU members. The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and the construction of the Trans-Alas­ kan pipeline, were two other legislative actions for which the SIU (through SPAD) successfully fought. In December of 1972, an SIUmanned ship, the Ogden Willamette, became the first U.S.-flag vessel to carry grain to Russia and return under the terms of the trade agreement. At that time 20 SlU-contracted ships had received approval for operating dif­ ferential subsidies for the carriage of grain. Today, 50 SlU-contracted ships are on runs to Russia carrying grain over and returning with oil. A grain chute depositing corn into the hold of the Ogden Wabash. With all chutes loading the grain, the ship can be fully loaded in about 12 hours. Chief Cook Rene Hidalgo (front) and Cook and Baker Benny Cuncia at work in the galley making sure that the crew is well fed on the long trips to the Soviet Union. Third Engineer Jim Stewatt (right) and John Wallack, who is engine delegate on the ship's committee, looking over the controls in the engine room aboard the Ogden Wabash. April 1974 In addition to the original 20, (aside from the Ogden Willamette, some of the first to make a run to Russia were the National Defender, Overseas Joyce, Transsuperior and Transpanama) ships now making runs to Russia include the Overseas Vivian, Transeastern, Over­ seas Anchorage, Penn Challenger, and the Manhattan. Most of the major American ports on the East, West and Gulf Coasts, and the Great Lakes were opened to trade. This marked the first time that Soviet vessels were able to call upon East Coast and Great Lakes ports since 1963. The October 1972 agreement opened up trade between the two nations far beyond the shipment of grain. The So­ viet Union is importing machinery built by American workers, and exporting raw materials to the United States. The original agreement was ampli­ fied in May, 1973, after negotiations be­ tween the two countries were held in Moscow. As. a result, American ships engaged in U.S.-Soviet trade obtained more favorable terms in the second half of 1973. The new agreement increased the government's operating subsidy pro­ gram for American vessels involved in this trade, and provided for greater channel depth at Black Sea ports. Page 21 �New SIU Pensioners Joseph J. Cbervenka, 67, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Duluth, Minn, sailing as an A"S in the .Ti. deck department. He had sailed 28 years when he retired. Brother Chervenka is an Army veteran of World War II. He is a native of Czechoslo­ vakia and is a resident of Erie, Pa. -lir- Jesus M. Granados, 65, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1951 sailing in the steward depart­ ment as a cook. Brother Granados attended an educational conference at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. He was bom in Tampa, Fla. where he is now a resident. John McLain, 65, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment for 32 years. Born in Arkansas, Brother McLain is now a resident of Kreole, Miss., with his wife, Ollie. Hany K. Pillars, 72, joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Ashtabula, Ohio in 1961 sailing in both the deck and engine depart­ ments for the Great Lakes Towing Co. Brother Pillars is a Navy vet­ eran of World War I. He is a resi­ dent of Ashtabula with his wife, Alvera. Jesus Ayala, 55, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in the engine department. Brother Ayala is a native of Fajardo, Puerto Rico, and is now a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. with his wife. Pilar. Billy Sing, 70, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sail­ ing as chief cook in the steward department. Born in China, Brother Sing currently lives in San Francisco. Norman E. Wroton, Sr., 63, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing in the engine department. Brother Wroton is a native of Princess Anne, Va., and now resides in Chesapeake, Va. with his wife, Vera. John H. Morris, 66, joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Jack­ sonville sailing in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Morris sailed for 34 years. Born in Panama City, Fla., he currently resides in Jacksonville with his wife, Alberta and son, William. Ding H. Woo, 65, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing in the steward department as a chief cook. Brother Woo was bora in China becoming a U.S. citizen in 1954. He now resides in San Fran­ cisco with his wife. Ah You. Harold L. Knipp, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing in the engine department. Brother Knipp is a native of Ohio and currently resides in Toledo with his wife, Helen. Alpbonse Monaban, 70, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1962 sailing in the engine depart­ ment last for the Waterman Steam­ ship Co. Brother Monahan had sailed since 1940. Bora in Massa­ chusetts, he now resides in Maiden, Mass. J. C. Keel, 50, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing as a bosun in the deck depart­ ment. A native of Woodville, Ala., he now resides in Atmore, Ala. with his wife, Carolyn. Regino Vazquez, 58, joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Vazquez was on picket duty in the New York Harbor strike in 1961. Bora in Puerto Rico, he presently resides in New York City. SIU Patrolman Mike Woriey, seated right, talks over some aspects of the SlU's Shipping Rules with the ship's committee aboard the containership Oakland at her most recent payoff in the port of San Francisco. The com­ mittee memLers are, standing from the left: Claude Johnson, secretaryreporter; John Coastes, engine delegate; James Moord, deck delegate, Leo Karttunem, educational director, and crewmember George McClelland. Seated from the left are: Jim Shorten, ship's chairman, and Lionel Dunkins, steward delegate. Page 22 William H. Bowman, 65, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Bowman was born in Portland, Me. where he is now a resident. Walter R. Geis, 66, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Baltimore sail­ ing in the steward department for more than 30 years. Brother Geis was born in Baltimore and is now a resident of Jonesville, La. Oakland Committee rri Cornello Preclaro, 68, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department for 46 years. Brother Preclaro sailed as a bosun for eight years. A native of Santa Cruz, the Philippines, he is a resident now of San Francisco with his wife, Sophie. Jack Ryan, 65, joined the Union in the port of Seattle in 1961 sailing in the deck department as an AB. fj Brother Ryan was bora in Michigan and is now a resident of Seattle with his wife, Louise. Albert F. Gu£fner, 66, joined the SIU-afl51iated IBU in the port of Buffalo in 1961 sailing as a tug lines­ man for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1943 to this year. Brother Guffner was a member of the Inter­ national Seamen's Union in the early 1930s shipping out of the East and West Coasts to the Far East. He be­ gan sailing on the Great Lakes in the late 1930s. Seafarer Guffner is now a resident of Buffalo with his wife, Mae. ''m: 'V Gaylord C. Dragoo, 66, joined the SIU in the Great Lakes port of ElfCailing^in the deck department as an AB. Brother Dragoo is a native of Michigan where he is now a resident in Benzonia with his wife, Thelma. MONBERSHIPMEEnNGS' SCHEDULE Port Date New York May 6 , Philadelphia ... May 7 . Baltimore May 8 . Norfolk May 9 . Detroit May 10. May 13 . Houston .May 13 , New Orleans ... May 14 . Mobile .May 15. San Francisco ..May 16. Columbus May 18. Chicago May 14 . Port Arthur ... May 14 . Buffalo May 15. St. Louis May 16. Cleveland May 16. Jersey City May 13 . Deep Sea 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m — 2:30 p.m — 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m IBU 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. — UIW 7:00 p.m, 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. — — — — — — 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. ........ 5:00 p.m. Seafarers Log �New A Book Members WiUiam Deskins Seafarer William Deskins has been a member of the SlU since 1967. Brother Deskins ships out of the port of Norfolk in the steward department. Prior to completing the program for his "A" book he went through the Steward Up­ grading Program at Piney Point and up­ graded to Chief Steward. A native of West Virginia, Brother Deskins now re­ sides in Virginia Beach, Va. with his wife Lucy. I have to say that I am thoroughly impressed with the oflBcers and person­ nel who run our Union. In each department at Piney Point you find willing and able people dedi­ cated to their job. Teachers deal with students on a one-to-one basis until they can pass the required material. They treat each person in the most humane and respected way, giving him a chance at a better paying job and a better way of life. Over and over again the importance of doing a good job is stressed by those in charge, as they build for tomorrow. They give hope to those who in a lot of cases have never had a break before. I am proud to be a part of this or­ ganization and will not sit idly by when my service can be of help, including my donation to SPAD. Six more Seaforers achieved full books through the SIU "A" Senioi^ity Upgrading Program and took the oath of obligation at the general membership meeting in New York this month. The addition of these six brings-hv* 83 the number of members who have attained fuU book status since the up­ grading program was initiated last year. The six are: John Restaino, On this page the six new full-hook William Bellinger, William Deskins, members tell in their own words what Marion Fila, Rohert Gilliam and the program has meant to them. Larry Utterback. advantage of it will have missed one of the really great opportunities of his life­ time. This program opens the internal workings of our Union to us. It shows us the need for our Seafarers Political Activities Donations, and how these donations are used to gain newer, big­ ger, better and safer ships through poli­ tics and legislation. Also, our SPAD dollars go toward getting legislation en­ acted to give us more of our fair share of the cargo needed for the profitable operation of these ships. We should all take advantage of these programs that have been opened to us. Larry Utterback William Bellinger Seafarer William Bellinger has been a member of the SIU. since 1967. Brother Bellinger, 50, is a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. A native of• Michigan, he now / rv I . ships out of the port of Baltimore as Cook and Baker. Seafarer Bellinger re­ ceived his lifeboat ticket at Piney Point in 1972. He plans to return to Piney Point to upgrade to Chief Cook, and to enroll in the GED program. We have in our Union today one of the greatest opportunities ever offered to a membership by any union. Any man in the SIU who is qualified for this diverse program and does not take y Robert The program was established with two objectives in mind; to maintain the SIU's tradition of providing welltrained and highly qualified Seafarers for all its contracted ships, and to give those who participate in the program a better understanding of the problems we face and the need for ^ meeting those problems. Seafarer Larry Utterback graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in August, 1969 when he was only 16 years old. A native of Pensacola, Fla., Seafarer Utterback sails out of the port of Jacksonville as able-seaman. He has a wife, Jenny, and a 16-month old daughter. At Piney Point I learned about the need for better trained OVailiVil seamen lliaiiman—vauiaawvi ning our ships, and at the Harry Lundeberg School this training is given to a young guy to make him better prepared for a career of going to sea. During the time I spent at Piney Point and in New York I have come to under­ stand the operations of the SIU. I learned the need for our SPAD dona­ tions, how they are used to help pass Gilliam Seafarer Robert Gilliam has been in since 1968. Brother Gilliam sails out of the port of San Francisco in the steward department. Prior to up­ grading to "A" book status he com­ pleted a course at Piney Point to receive a 3rd Cook rating. A native of Phila­ delphia, the 29-year old Seafarer now lives in Oceanside, Calif. During my stay at Piney Point I learned about our Union and what it does for our membership. The Union provides us with better wages, working conditions and living conditions. It in­ sures our paid vacations, welfare and hospitalization benefits and job security. During the program I have been able to learn how the Union does this and observe the various plans in operation. Education in this Union has a very big emphasis. The attitude at Union Headquarters and the facilities at Piney Point go very far towards providing a Union education system that is un­ matched in this country. bills that are important to the Merchant Marine and how they help stop outside interests from destroying the industry. I think every seaman, young and old, should take advantage of all the pro­ grams and opportunities offered by the Union for its members. Marion Fila Seafarer Marion Fila has been a member of the SIU since 1960. Brother Fila ships out of the port of Wilming­ ton, Calif, as AB. Prior to completing the Upgrading program he received his Quartermaster's rating and qualified for sailing on the new LNG/LPG ships at the Harry Lundeberg School. Born in Poland, Brother Fila now makes his home in Wilmington. I used to be upset when jobs went to Seafarers who had ten times less seatime than I did. Finally some Union of­ ficials talked me into going to the school for my "A" Seniority Upgrading, and believe me that's the best thing that ever happened to me. For one thing, it opened my eyes on how the Union operates and the hard­ ships it went through to get where we are today. It also taught me that for $20, SPAD can keep me off the docks and from" getting my head bashed in like in the old days. The opportunities those kids and upgraders have must be the envy of students from the best col­ leges in the U.S. The system, the facili­ ties and most of all the instructors are unique. John Restaino Seafarer John Restaino graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in December, 1971. A 22-year old native of New Jersey, Brother Restaino sails as fireman-watertender out of the port of New York. He eventually plans to return to Piney Point to upgrade to QMED. In a day when most large organiza­ tions have lost their concern for the individual, it is somewhat reassuring to be a member of one of the few organi­ zations left that still prides itself on its concern for the individual. If I have learned anything during my time in the "A" Seniority Program it is that as a' member of the SIU I do count and that my voice does not fall on a deaf car. The SIU believes in an informed and knowledgeable membership, and goes to all ends to insure this. I have no doubt that as a full member of the SIU I am somebody, not just another number in some filed statistics. >V 'Robert J. Traittor, Deck ^mgeonSimpson,Eiigtae l.,E4^e ^ John R. Day, Enginte line Richai^ L.Blacldock, En^o Carroll GcHelck, Deck GanertHvClartc, D^^^ MairinR-^ Blake D. Haynes, Engine James EofRnnmetit^ • GeojrgC;Eo:Moqre,:De^^^^ Charles Rodriguez, Engine David W. Stauter, Engine John R. Wolfe, Deck Albert K.H.Wambach, Deck George S. Vukmir, Deck Following are me mmcs ma ae^cesefMy completed the "A" Senior-r i i parimenteciiheSJSeaSarerrwhohme tly Upgradtng Program. Timothy Thomas, p. L. Bean. Bean, Deck ; Timirthy noma.. Deck P. Timothy I. Bolen, Deck Kevin Conklin, Engine M. R. Grimes, Deck Stephen R. Garay, Deck Robert G. Lentsch, Deck D. E. Ivey, Engine Louis H. Ludeman, Deck > ;^' Wadsworth R. Daniel, Engine ML J<^ Deck Martin J; McAndrew, Eo^e John D.Kelley, Deck L. Q. KIttleson, En^ne John Miranda, Engine Caldwell Sabb, Jr., Engine M. A. Marcus, Deck Keith ESisk, Deck Patrick M. Hawker, Deck T. J. McCabe, En^ne M. Thomas, Ehiuie Lee Roy Burke, Engine R. G. Minix, Engine Timothy H. Burke, Deck H. D. Spencer, Engine C. M. Moore, Deck WUiiamL. Davis, Deck _, Wiiliaro ,J. Moore,, Deck D, B. Sniith, Steward David I. Gower, Engine . Gary L. Spell, Engine Mbximo Dising, Engine Joseph J. Kundrat, Steward William Ripley, Deck Larry Ewing, Steward Thomas J. Vain, Deck Alfred G. Sanger, Dec Johnnie Konetes, Deck Patrick M. Graham, Dedc Lawrence Kunc, I Thomas Kegney, Engine Charles J, Kr^ey, April 1974 fames Robak^ Deck^^ Marie E. Wilhelm, Engine , iRichaii^ C. Wilson, Steward luapT. BMter.EegEe. ^knc A. Bcauverd.E^e Paul Keniey, Engine Jason R Paricer, Deck Joseph W. Spell, Deck Ashton R. Woodhouse, Engine Robert C.Mey, Jr., Engine Ronald B. Shaw, Engine Richard R.Makaravricz, Elaine Heniy£.M^ |Wi||^ William H, Deskins, Steward Marion R. Fila, Deck Robert W.Gilliam, Steward11® John M. Restaiiio, Enj^ne rL.Uttetfoad(,] Page 23 �Rio HalnaFlne, Little Ship One of the most unique vessels manned by Seafarers Is the relatively small containersh^ Rio Haina oper­ ated hy Sea-Land Service. Dwarfed hy such giant containerships as the 946-foot long Sea-Land Market, the Rio Haina carries 26 containers on a continuous run be­ tween Port Elizabeth, NJ., Ports­ mouth, Va. and Bermuda. She re­ mains in port for approximately one day at each stopover. The Rio Haina, namd after a river in the Dominican Republic, is 165 feet in length with a 38-foot beam and an eight foot draft. She weighs 1,000 gross tons and can cruise at a speed of 10 knots. She is powered by a 1200 hp twin engine diesel. The six-year old containership was originally designed to service oil rigs in the Gulf but was acquired by Sea-Land and converted for con­ tainer carriage several years ago. In a detailed and informative let­ ter to the LOG, Marvin Howard, presently sailing as able seaman aboard the Rio Haina, notes that for a small ship, "living quarters are very spacious.** He also notes that she "has an excellent galley." "She is a fine ship to work," con­ cludes Brother Howard. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Flans Cash Benefits Paid Feb. 21-Mar. 27,1974 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospitd & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment Amount Number MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 15 482 547 23 5 9,705 2 242 75 43 3,415 998 50 10 24,032 4 676 107 50,878.00 482.00 1,641.00 4,467.61 839.00 77,640.00 515.05 5,640.56 2,431.40 $ 124,878.00 3,415.00 . 2,994.00 8,635.31 1,340.00 192,256.00 975.05 15,397.61 4,889.70 495 71 150 37 4 184 — 1,220 191 368 75 11 465 122,326.15 2,038,00 19,101.25 9,650.00 411.00 3,938.18 251,034.13 5,495.65 45,879.05 19,550.00 732.75 9,859.60 17 218 157 22 33 — 6 — — 1,808 36 470 375 44 156 2 11 2 3,603 50,050.70 42,204.08 6,564.75 3,472.75 978.95 — 2,209.57 — — 12,036.40 107,050.70 87,922.39 13.242.37 6,233.75 3,544.83 150.00 3,470.18 — 383.20 24,606.40 13 28 4,065.25 10,810.40 14,311 2,187 1,104 17,602 36,392 4,387 3,666 44,445 423,581.65 527,330.00 578,865.37 $1,529,777.02 944,746.07 1,065,363.90 2,059,213.70 $4,069,323.67 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Exp Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Meal Books Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Welfare, Pension & Vacation Page 24 QmarM. Mnthanna Please contact your parents as soon as possible at 4735 N. Drake Ave., Chicago, 111. Migel Luis Medina Please contact Justina Schumacher as soon as possible at 25 S. Munn Ave., E. Orange, N.J. 07018. D. Papaioannou Please contact Mrs. Gladys Hanson as soon as possible at 3565 Dimond Ave., Oakland, Calif. 94602. Richard y. Ceiling Please contact Mis. Mary Ceiling as soon as possible at 665 Geary St., San Francisco, Calif. 94102. Jack Minnahan Contact John Donovan as soon as possible at 584 Columbia Rd., Dor­ chester, Mass. Patrick Phillips Contact your mother as soon as pos­ sible at 414 Brookside Dr., Mayfield, Ky. 42066. All Seafarers Harvey Pritchett, brother of the late Seafarer Claude W. Pritchett, requests that anyone who was recently ac­ quainted with Claude prior to his death -get in touch vrith him concerning his brother's personal effects. You may contact him at Route 1, Box 83, Al­ berta, Va., or call collect 804-6768824. Billy Burke Mr. Chris Clarke wishes that you contact him as soon as possible at 49 Maple St., Cranston, R.I. Mike Cramer Please contact Ed lialsor as soon as possible at 1110 Pleasant Valley Lane, Baker, Ore. 97814. Seafarers Log �Makes It '18 Out of 18' Seafarer Blafchford Gets High School Diploma A thirst for knowledge led John "Chris" Blatchford to the Harry Lundeberg School with three goals in mind: receiving his engine department en­ dorsements through the Upgrading pro­ gram, receiving his high school diploma through the GED program, and taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test in order to qualify for college. Seafarer Blatchford, 31, received his endorsements for Qualified Member of the Engine Department in February, and as soon as he finished with that project went immediately into the Gen­ eral Equivalency Development Program —a tough assignment for someone who left school when he was in the ninth grade. But, the undaunted student replies, "Education isn't an age, it's a state of mind." He proved his point on March 21 and 22 by becmning the 18th Seafarer to pass the GED tests and receive his high school diploma. This makes 18 out of 18 Seafarers who have taken and passed the test. Blatchford said he gave the thought of working towards his high school di­ ploma in order to enter college some long hard consideration and discussed the idea with many educators in Adult Education. He said that that age is no barrier in completing one's education today. Blatchford added that he had at­ tended a Southern Educational Confer­ ence in Houston, Tex. last year and was encouraged to take the big step by the attitudes of the people he met and talked with. "The information I gained there al- leviated many of my fears about return­ ing to the classroom," he said. "Besides, I'm single and can afford it!" Seafarer Blatchford was one of the public school pushouts. He withdrew from school when he was 17 and was "hustled off to the Navy" where he stayed for four years. He later found out that his Assistant High School Prin­ cipal had suggested that his parents withdraw him because he "wasn't of the caliber necessary for the educational program." "At that time it was probably a fair judgement," he commented, "because I wasn't putting out any effort." Blatchford went from the Navy to a Quality Control Inspector for Chrysler Corporation to working in the Louisiana oil fields before he began shipping in 1968. Since that time he has been around the world and was shipping as a Second Pumpman before he came back to the Lundeberg School to up­ grade. V : i| ^ J f Eventually, he wants to major in Po­ litical Science in college with the goal of going into law, either corporate or marine. He added he still plans to ship for three months out of every year while he pursues his educational goals. T i, { 'i Science Teacher Cindy McCall works with Lundeberg School trainees who are preparing for their GED high school examinations. From left are: Ron Staley, Rudy Vedder and Joe Kopeck. Small classes and dedicated teachers insure the success of the school's academic program for trainees and Seafarers. Seafarer John "Chris" Blatchford, 31, left, works with HLS Trainee Charles Cooper as they prepare for their Maryland State High School Equivalency Examinations. Chris, who also achieved his QMED endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School, became the 18th Seafarer to pass his high school tests. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Eighteen Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. Some students at the Lundeberg School who are not quite ready for the full GED course enroll in the special pre-GED program for reading and study skills help. Reading Specialist Anne Clare Morrison works with two students, Patrick Turner and Aaron Thibodeaux to help them improve their study methods. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED PreTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and Literature; Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will he mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in fuU. I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. .Book No.. Name. Address. Last grade completed. Reading impro\^ement is an important part of the training program at the Lundeberg School for both trainees and upgraders, and the school has highly qualified educators to teach and encourage reading skills. Ann McCallum, head of the reading and study skills program gives special attention to the reading advancement of trainee Kedrick Jackson. (Street) (City or Town) (Zip) Last year attended Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Page 25 April 1974 --T �Meetings Digest of SlU V. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Comm. Corp.), February 3 — Chair­ man M. Duet; Secretary S. Hawkins; Educational Director Poulakis; Deck Delegate W. J. Pearl. A fire and boat drill was conducted and everyone per­ formed exceptionally well. $6 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. There are 12 movies aboard and they will be shown twice so all crewmembers will get a chance to view them. FALCON DUCHESS (Falcon Car­ riers), February 11—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun F. Olson; Secretary W. E. Battle; Educational Director Ed LaRpda; Deck Delegate Elex Carry. $88 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Held a discussion on various features that appeared in the January issue of the Seafarers Log. Suggested that everyone read the Log as everything concerning the Union is in it. Everything running smoothly. Next port Pearl Harbor. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service, Inc.), February 3—Chairman Manuel Sanchez; Secretary John Nash; Steward Delegate Frederick R. Biegel. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the deck department for keeping the crew messhall and lounge clean. Vote of thanks to the cooks and messmen for a job well done. ERNA ELIZABETH (Albatross Tankers Corp.), February 17—Chair­ man Jack D. Kingsley; &cretary Vin­ cent Sanchez, Jr.; Educational Director Dobromir Kosicld. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service, Inc.), February 24—Chairman John Davis; ^cretary E. W. Anderson; Steward Delegate Raymond Clark. No disputed OT. A new antenna is to be installed on the television set. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Houston. PECOS (Hudson Waterways), Feb­ ruary 19—Chairman Billie Price; Sec­ retary J. B. Harris; Educational Direc­ tor James Chianese. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. MONTICELLO VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers Inc.), February 3—Chair­ man B. R. Scott; Secretary E. Bradley; Educational Director R. J. Koch; Deck Delegate B. Owen; Steward Delegate Joseph Roberts. $23 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. PANAMA (Sea-Land Service, Inc.), February 3—Chairman C. A. Perreira; Secretary H. P. Knowles; Educational Director V. Gemer; Deck Delegate V. C. Dowd; Engine Delegate G. Byoff; Steward Delegate C. B. Carter. No dis­ puted OT. Everything running smooth­ ly. Next port Long Beach. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas), February 10—Chair­ man Joseph ^ley; Secretary E. Hagger. $2.73 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TRANSIDAHO (Seatrain Lines Inc.), February 24—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun Elbert Hogge; Secretary Oreste Vola; Engine Delegate O. Lefsaker; Steward Delegate Juan Ruiz. No disputed OT. Bosun held a discussion on the advantages of upgrading at Piney Point. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Page 26 THOMAS LYNCH (Waterman Steamship), February 10—Chairman V. Poulsen; Secretary J. W. Sanders. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas), February 10 — Chairman Luther J. Pate; Secretary E. W. Gay; Educational Director J. J. Orsini; Deck Delegate Richard Bradford; Steward Delegate Richard G. Smith. No dis­ puted OT. Everything running smooth­ lyLONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service, Inc.), February 10—Chairman C. L. Gonzalez; Secretary Ray Taylor; Edu­ cational Director Ramon Torres; Deck Delegate James Williamson. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. BROOKLYN (Sea-Land Service, Inc.), February 24 — Chairman N. Beachlivanis; Secretary F. Carmichael; Educational Director O. Stornes; Deck Delegate Elvis O. Warren; Engine Del­ egate Leonard Bailey. No disputed OT. Held a discussion on all Union matters especially SPAD and how all members can benefit from contributing to same. TRANSINDIANA (Seatrain Lines, Inc.), February 17 — Chairman A. Hanstvedt; Secretary E. Caudill; Edu­ cational Director Carroll; Deck Dele­ gate Frank Camara; Steward Delegate Henry Martin. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done and to the deck department for cleaning the pantry in the morning. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Honolulu. San Juan Committee After completion of a Mediterranean voyage, the SlU-contracted containership San Juan paid off at Port Elizabeth on Mar. 18. Her ship's committee members are, from the left: Y. Swartz, deck delegate: H. Murranka, ship's chairman; L. Nieves, engine delegate, and S. Piatak, secretary-reporter. The San Juan has a length of C13 feet with a capacity for 476 containers. GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service, JOHN TYLER (Waterman Steam­ Inc.), February 3—Chairman Recerti­ ship), February 17—Chairman Lee fied Bosun Denis Manning; Secretary Harvey; Secretary T. D. Ballard; Edu­ Gus Skendelas; Educational Director cational Director Brunell: $170 in Maurice D. Stover; Deck Delegate ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck Walter Rogers; Steward Delegate Oscar department. Held a discussion with Sorenson. $26.65 in ship's fund. No crewmembers and warned about the disputed OT. Everything running use of drugs aboard ship. Suggested that $40 be taken from ship's fund to smoothly. Next port Seattle. buy books. Next port Charleston. SEA'LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Service, Inc.), February 9—Chairman DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), Charles Boyle; Secretary J. E. Adams; February 10—Chairman J. Collins; Educational Director Charles Henley. Secretary D. Collins; Educational Di­ No disputed OT. Observed one minute rector E. Synan; Steward Delegate of silence in memory of our departed Peter V. Hammel. $6.30 in ship's fund. brothers. Next port Rotterdam. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Suggested that the company have SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (Seaa pay telephone installed on the docks Land Service, Inc.), February 4 — in the area as there is no phone avail­ Chairman Peter A. Ucci; Secretary able at the present time. A vote of Duke Hall; Educational Director Em­ thanks to the steward department for a erson C. Walker; Deck Delegate Frank job well done. J. Balasia; Engine Delegate Pete Gon­ COSSATOT (Hudson Waterways), zalez. Received a new shipment of Logs February 17—Chairman David Lain Hong Kong and read President Paul France; Secretary J. Thrasher; Educa­ Hall's column on SPAD. $65 in ship's tional Director G. Meaden; Engine fund. Held a meeting on safety during Delegate John L. Hubbard. $8 in ship's fire and boat drills. Vote of thanks to fund. No disputed OT. Request that the steward department for a job well movies be supplied for extended voy­ done. Observed one minute of silence ages. Next port Turkey. in memory of our departed brothers. JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land Serv­ ice, Inc.), February 18—Chairman B. E. Swearingen; Secretary A. Seda; Edu­ cational Director W. Blank; Deck Del­ egate A. Ruiz; Engine Delegate Curtis Ducotee; Steward Delegate Juan Her­ nandez. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Miami. COLUMBIA (United States Steel), February 24—Chairman Joe Puglisi; Secretary M. S. Sospina; Educational Director Frank Nestor; Deck Delegate J. S. Rogers; Steward Delegate Frank Rahas. No disputed OT. The crew re­ grets the loss of their dog Hey You who died on February 10, 1974 and was buried at sea. She was the deck depart­ ment watch dog at coffee time and had been with the ship since July 1, 1955. Everyone will miss her. SHENANDOAH (Hudson Water­ ways Corp.), February 17—Chairman Grima; Secretary Fagan; Educational Director John McLaughlin; Deck Dele­ gate James W. Galloway. 40jf in ship's fund. All crewmembers are requested to give a donation in case it is needed. A vote of thanks to the new messman. Next port, the Azores. TRANSERIE (Hudson Waterways Corp.), February 17—Chairman F. Johnson; Secretary F. T. DiCarlo; Edu­ cational Director L. L. Stanton; Deck Delegate Eddie McCain; Engine Dele­ gate Darry Sanders; Steward Delegate Otis Paschal. Had a discussion on safety aboard ship and for all crew­ members to obey smoking signs, red lines and danger area. $55 in ship's fund. $40 came from arrival pools. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for an excellent job. SEALAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service, Inc.), February 6—Chairman Recertified Bosun James W. Pulliam; Secretary J. Shields; Educational Di­ rector Wale; Deck Delegate Anthony Ferrara; Engine Delegate Clifford C. Hall; Steward Delegate Stonewall Jack­ son. All crewmembers were asked to donate to SPAD as much as they can. $25.75 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Will try to obtain a better selec­ tion of movies and a time will be set up for showing so everyone can enjoy them. Next port. Long Beach. Official ship' minutes were alsd received from the following vessels: FALCON PRINCESS JEFFERSON DAVIS DELTA SUD TRANSONEIDA TRANSCHAMPLAIN BOSTON SEA-LAND VENTURE CALMAR SEATRAIN FLORIDA IBERVILLE OVERSEAS BULKER FORT HOSKINS LA SALLE Seafarers Log �tY.. •1 1 Iberville VisHs Gulf . '.r Before Far East Run The freightship Iberville (WaterI man S^p^mship Corp.) stopped off at the port of New Orleans in Februaiy before heading out to the Far East. The ship came into New Orleans, lone of the busiest U.S. ports, from I a coastwise run to top off bunkers. The 563-foot vessel spent three Idays in New Orleans. She was crigiinally scheduled to come in on Feb. Is, but was delayed until the 11th bejcaiise dense fog at the mouth of the sissippi prevented vessels from lentering port for 15 days. The 14,313-dwt ship was built in |1952. Her speed is 19.5 knots. The Iberville was formerly the Hong \Kong Bear, when she was owned by IPacific Far East Lines. Waterman 1 Steamship Corp. took over the ship in June, 1972. The Iberville had been running coastwise picking up cargo after she returned from her last Far East run. She had stopped at New Orleans, then went to Houston, Beaumont, Tex. and then hack to New Orleans. After departing New Orleans she headed for the Far East ports of Kobe, Qiiinhon, Saigon, Manila, Suhic Bay, Hong Kong, Kaohasiung, Kaeelung and Yokohama. Despite the fact that the ship was anchored outside New Orleans wait­ ing for the fog to lift, the crew re­ ported no problems aboard. They were looking forward to a smooth run to the Far East. if. i-fcv i'V "' f" L -f IT' • 1:1 The Iberville (Waterman Steamship Corp.) at dock in New Orleans. <)•' I I' I .< !• 1 t: 1i| Cook and Baker Eddy A. Bowers prepares food in the galley, as Third Cook John R. Holiday (left) and Chief Steward Harvey M. Lee (middle) look on. : >..3 The deck gang aboard the Iberville working hard rigging the cargo boom. April 1974 Page 27 . '1- .. �jRnal departures! Julio C. Mayorga, Sr., 40, expired aboard the SS John Penn in Keelung, Taiwan, Nov. 16. Brother Mayorga joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1971 sailing in the deck department. A native of Honduras, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Burial was in San Pearo Sula, Honduras. Surviving are his widow, Teresa and two sons, Julio C., Jr. and Carlos. SIU pensioner Charles A. Moss, 75, passed away on Nov. 10. Brother Moss joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Boston sailing in the steward department. He began sailing in 1919. Born in Rhode Island, Brother Moss was a resident of Philadelphia when he died. Surviving is an aunt, Mrs. Josephine Roblee of Everett, Mass. 11 SIU pensioner Charles L. Mason, 57, died of cancer in Blessing Hospi­ tal, Quincy, 111. on Oct. 30. Brother Mason joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1962 sailing in the deck department as an AB. He had sailed 32 years. Born in Quincy, he was a resident there at the time of his death. Burial was in Calvary Cemeter>% Quincy. Surviving are his widow, Barbara; four sons, Michael, Ed­ ward, Charles and John and three daughters, Margaret, Lucille and Barbara. Florenz Paskowski, 47, passed away Dec. 1 in New Orleans. Brother Paskowski joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Philadelphia sailing in the engine department. He had sailed 30 years. Bom in New York, he was a resident of Vineland, N. J. at the time of his death. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Veronica Wandland of Vineland. !'! A Willard A. McMllllon, 64, expired in San Francisco Nov. 20. Brother McMillion joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1966 sailing in the steward department. He had sailed 17 months during World War II and was a 1965 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School. A native of Beckley, W. Va., he was a resident of San Jose, Calif. Inter­ ment was in Oak Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, San Jose. Surviving are his widow, Virginia; a son, Terry, and two daughters, Darlene and Donna. Richard M. Nelson, 65, died Dec. 4. Brother Nelson joined the Union in the port of San Francisco in 1962 sailing as chief steward. Born in Den­ mark, he was a resident of San Fran­ cisco at the time of his death. Inter­ ment was in Mt. View Cemetery, Auburn, Wash. Surviving is a niece, Mrs. Gene Wright of Auburn. William A. Houston, 48, died of cancer on Feb. 2. Brother Houston joined the Union in the port of Mo­ bile in 1968 sailing in the engine department. He attended an SIU Crews Conference in Piney Point, Md., and was a World War II Navy veteran. Born in Coffeeville, Ala., he was a resident of Mobile at the time of his death. Surviving is his sister, Mrs. Wilma Mills of Mobile. Page 28 John L. Basham, 52, died Feb. 16. Brother Basham joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing in the deck department as an AB. Born in Battleship, W. Va., he was a resident of Coal City, W. Va. at the time of his death. He was a Navy veteran of World Far II. Surviving is his mother. Mrs. Tressie Basham of Coal City. George Klovanich, Jr., 24, died Feb. 9. Brother Klovanich joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1970 sailing in the engine department as a QMED. He was a Piney Point grad­ uate. A native of Staten Island, N. Y., he was a resident of Shadyside, Ohio at the time of his death. Surviving are his mother, Frances, and his father, George, Sr. Charles C. Hirschfeld, 66, expired Feb. 6. Brother Hirschfeld joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing in the deck department as an AB. A native of Union City, N. J., he was a resident of Wayne, Pa. when he died. He was a Navy signalman in World War II. Surviving are his widow, Kathryn and a son, Charles, Jr. SIU pensioner Dalfon A. Gabriel, 79, died of pneumonia Nov. 20. Brother Gabriel joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Boston sailing in the steward department. He had sailed for 42 years. Born in St. Lucia, British West Indies, he was a resi­ dent of Roxbury, Mass. at the time of his death. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Boston. Surviving is his widow, Vernice. SIU pensioner Sam Henry, 73, died of pneumonia Jan. 16 in the New Orleans USPHS hospital. Bro­ ther Henry joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Mobile sailing in the steward department as a 2nd cook and baker. He received a Personal Safety Award in 1960. Born in Belleview, Ala., he was a resident of Mo.bile when he died. Burial was in Mo­ bile. Surviving are two sons, Clifton and Cleveland and a sister, Louise Terrarera of Florida. Abraham Calderon, 29, passed away Jan. 22. Brother Calderon joined the Union in the port of New York in 1971 sailing in the engine department. A native of Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N. Y. when he died. Burial was in Ever­ green Cemetery, Brooklyn. Surviving are his widow, Ramona; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Faustino Calderon; a son, Abraham, Jr.; a daughter, Nan­ cy, and a brother, all of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. George T. Hubner, 59, died of arterioscleriosis Jan. 22 in the San Francisco USPHS hospital. Brother Hubner joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing in the deck department as an AB. Born in Port­ land, Me., he was a resident there when he died. Interment was in Cal­ vary Cemetery, Portland. Surviving are his widow, Kathcrine; two sons, David and Joseph, and three daugh­ ters, Katherine, Margaret and Mary. George P. Libby, 55, succumbed to a heart attack Feb. 6 in Norfolk, two days after he had graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program. Brother Libby joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Philadelphia sailing in the deck department for 32 years. His last ship was the USNS Pecos (Hudson Waterways). A native of St. Stephens, N.B., Canada, he grew up in Maine. Surviving are his widow, Anna Mae and his daughter, Mrs. James Osborne, both of Virginia Beach, Va. Donald Morrison, 54, died of pneumonia in San Francisco USPHS hospital Dec. 25. Brother Morrison joined the Union in the port of San Francisco in 1962 sailing in the en­ gine department. He was the ship's delegate on the SS Jefferson Davis in 1969. Also, he was a Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Scotland,' he was a resident of San Francisco when he died. Burial was in St. Vin­ cent's Cemetery, Vallejo, Calif. Sur­ viving is a sister, Mrs. Annie Robert­ son of Scotland. George W. A. Elliott, 63, died of a heart attack Dec. 24 in the New Orleans USPHS hospital. Brother El­ liott joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing in the steward department as a chief cook. He had sailed for 39 years. Born in Knoxville, Tenn., he was a resident of Chalmette, La. at the time of his death. His body was donated to the Tulane Medical School in New Or­ leans. Surviving are his widow, Emma, and his sister, Elizabeth of Mobile. SIU pensioner Herbert P. Jansen, 68, died Dec. 25. Brother Jansen joined the Union in the Great Lakes port of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, in 1961 sailing as a tugman for the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Co. of Chicago from 1948 to 1959. He was a resident of Bumham, 111. when he died. Surviving is a son, Herbert, Jr. of Los Angeles. David L. Kellis, 22, died of third degree burns in Bell Memorial Hos­ pital, Ishpemmg, Mich., Nov. 10. Brother Kellis joined the SIU in tbe port of Detroit in 1970 sailing in the deck department for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., he was a resident there when he died. Interment was in Oakland Chapel Gardens, Sault Ste. Marie. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Kellis, Sr. of Sault Ste. Marie. ,J } ! .- 1 J "5 J !' 1 Seafarers Log �* » 1-, t y " ^ ^' I S§{mM"\ ^ X; ^ ' •iWSljJgsi® . S!i-::j0;"r :i. :.. " SEAMEN'S I .i u •porever is a very definite word. It means for a limitless time . . . for aO •i- time ... never again! But forever is the length of time a Seafarer loses the right to his livelihood and future career in the maritime industry if he is busted on a drugs charge either while at sea or ashore. It's a tough rap —=• bat that's exactly how it is. Your seaman's papers are gone forever, without appeal, if you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbiturates, speed, ups, downs or marijuana. In 1971 alone there were 400,606 drug related arrests in the U.S. and even that staggering fi^re was topped in 1972. The shipboard user of narcotics is not only a menace to himself, but presents a very grave danger to the safety of his ship and shipmates. Quick minds and reflexes are an absolute necessity aboard ship at all times. A drug user becomes a thorn in the side of his shipmati^ when they are required to assume the shipboard responsibilities the user is not capable of handling. Also, a Seafarer busted at sea leaves a permanent black mmit on his ship. The vessel will thereafter be under constant surveillance and the crew will be subjected to unusually long and annoying searches by customs and narcotics agents in port. Truly, forever is a long, long time—> something a drug user does not have. Don't let drugs destroy you or your livelihood. Steer a clear course! X' % i4' •4 i?-' i: .1 EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARER® LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. ADril 1974 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its eContents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SFAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade imion concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records, or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 29 i| �Lundeberg School Grad Learns a Lot; Gives and Receives Praise on First Trip A 1973 graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship re­ cently returned from his first trip—six months aboard the Sea-Land Galloway —and received high praise from his brother Seafarers. Nineteen year-old OS George Berry in turn credits his fellow crewmen with teaching him a great deal. Although George says he "learned a hell of a lot" in his three months at Piney Point, he also adds "you can't expect to learn all about the deck in two weeks." George says he acquired all the basics at the Lundeberg School and when he went aboard ship it "was easy to apply the knowledge." George's mates on the Sea-Land Galloway taught him nylon and wire rope splicing, and basic navigational terms, among other things. He liked the Sea-Land Galloway so much he would've stayed on longer, but because of his "B" book status he had to get off after six months. George found his schooling at Piney Point a good over-all experience, and said it was pretty easy if "you have a positive attitude about it." He thinks some men don't make the grade be­ cause they have "negative feelings" and are apprehensive about the school. The young Seafarer added that "you learn so much there, you think you'll forget it. But when you see it again on the ship it all comes back." A native of Springfield, Va., George says he had never been west of the Mississippi until he boarded the SeaLand Galloway at San Francisco. Dur­ ing his six months aboard he made seven trips across the Pacific, stopping at Tokyo, Hong Kong, Yokohama, Kobe and Osaka. After taking some time off to visit his f^ily, he plans to return to New 'v OS George Berry donating blood at the Health Clinic at Union Headquarters in New York. By the look on his face it seems quite painless, and George says, "I think it's something everyone should do. I'm going to try and give some blood everytime I register." Nurse'Cheryl Edel makes the donation a little pleasanter. Graduate Talks About SPAD "Winning in politics takes money and plenty of it. And SPAD provides the dollars than can spell victory or defeat in the political arena." With these words, Tom Hamill, a 22year old entry rating graduate of the Harry l.undeberg School gave a strong speech on politics and the importance of SPAD during the February Educa­ tional Forum at Piney Point, Md. Hamill, who hails from Chicago, majored in journalism at Wright Junior College prior to coming to the Lunde­ berg School. Eventually he hopes to sit for his Third Mate's License. Following are excerpts from his speech: "SPAD, or the Seafarers Political Ac­ tivities Donations, is the political arm of the SIU. It is financed by the volun­ tary contributions of its members. "Winning in politics takes money and plenty of it. And, SPAD provides the dollars that can spell victory or defeat in the political arena. "First, you've got to have the money. Money for political contributions and the Hke. But, the money goes nowhere without the guidance. Legal guidance, call it what you want, but people such as . . . the officers of the SIU must be and are putting the contributions to good use. "For example: How many of you have heard of the Jones Act? Well, for the benefit of those who haven't, the Jones Act became law in 1920 and is designed to protect our nation's mari­ time industry by prohibiting foreign-flag operators from carrying domestic cargo from one American port to another. "Now recently the giant oil lobby and foreign-flag operators have tried to get the law repealed. Why? It's simple. "With the sharpening of the energy crisis over the past several months, the pressure for Jones Act waivers has been made on the basis of deception. Yes, deception. Deception in that the fuel situation would be eased by permitting foreign-flag carriers to operate between U.S. ports. Page 30 I''- York and ship out again. "I'd love to go to Europe," he says. Eventually George plans to return to Piney Point and upgrade to AB. But his ultimate goal is to attend col­ lege. He wants to study veterinary medicine at Northwestern University. George, who loves a good time, threw a Halloween party for his ship­ mates on the Sea-Land Galloway last year. "We had over 40 men from all three departments in my foc'sle at vari­ ous times," he said. "There was pipedin music and a huge bowl of punch. It lasted until 4 a.m." One of the first things George did when he arrived in New York was to donate blood at the Headquarters' clinic. He had also donated blood when he was at Piney Point. "I don't particularly like to give blood, I'm a little afraid I guess. But I think it's something everyone should do. Aside from the fact that the sup­ plies are low, once you donate it, either you or a dependent can get some, anytime. I'm going to try and give some everytime I register." George was very impressed with the conditions on the Sea-Land Galloway. His "foc'sle was great, really roomy, and the food was fabulous." And his mates were the "nicest bunch of people you'll ever meet." Although George doesn't plan to make seafaring a career, he'll "go back every chance I get." He plans to save most of his wages for college, and he feels that shipping out will give him the opportunity to pursue his other career goals. - Upgrading Class Schedule April 29 May 2 • May 6 May 16 May May May June 20 27 30 13 June 24 June 27 July 11 FOWT QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Dept. Ratings LNG QMED, Lifeboat, Quartermaster, and all Steward Dept. Ratings Welding FOWT QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Dept. Ratings QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, Welding, and all Steward Dept. Ratings FOWT QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Dept. Ratings QMED, Lifeboat, Quartermaster, Welding and all Steward Dept. Ratings Achieves QMED At 58 Entry-rating graduate Thomas Hamill, Class 140, shipped out of Baltimore on the Merrimac bound for Holland. "This is where SPAD came in. '... these waivers were defeated by our legislative staff in Washington, D.C. If they had not been defeated, it would have meant foreign ships carry­ ing virtually all of our ocean cargoes and also much of our inland cargo. Can you imagine a foreign-flag vessel with a foreign crew carrying petroleum from Texas way up to Chicago? "Well, I can't because that would mean I'm out of a job. "Is it right to take millions of dollars out of our economy just to benefit big business interests? No, it is not. And, that is why we should support our politi­ cal arm—SPAD. "If the money is there under guidance and with our full support behind it, we won't have to worry as hard about ef­ forts to amend the Jones Act. . . . Be­ cause then we can meet it head on, and on equal terms. And, the day will never come when we see a foreign-flag ship carrying our goods in our country." Seafarer Ben Davis has been ship­ ping with the SIU for 22 years and last month he completed all of his engine endorsements for his QMEDany rating. He was determined to secure the rating because "without it, it would be only a question of time before I would be swept under the rug and forgotten." Seafarer Davis, who is 58 and ships out of the port of Houston, was deter­ mined to achieve the QMED rating because he understood that "it will only be a few more years when you're going to have to have the rating to sail aboard the new ships that are the future of the industry and our Union." Speaking of the training he received at the Harry Lundeberg School, he said: "Nowhere else could you find the education and instruction you need to get this rating, and nowhere else will you find the instructors who will take the time to make certain you pass your examinations." He is now looking forward to ship­ ping out on the new automated vessels to use-the skills he has learned and to take advantage of the higher rate of pay for QMED's. Seafarer Davis began his career at sea as a wiper on the Bents Fort, T-2 tanker. His last ship was the Merrimac (Ogden Marine Transport) where he sailed as fireman-watertender. A native of Staks, La. and the father of two sons, he planned to go to Houston immediately after graduation to ship out as soon as possible. "When I left home for Piney Point," Seafarer Davis said, "I told the family that the only thing I wanted for Christ­ mas was that QMED rating." Seafarers Log �Deck Department Upgrading Quartermaster ' 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. 1. Must hold an endorsement as Ablc-Seaman- -uniimited—any waters. Chief Cook Able-Seaman 1. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Able-Seaman—12 monfhs- -any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School-or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper, (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating -Age I Name (Last) I I Address. FOWT—-(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) (Middle) (First) a: (Street) -Telephone. (State) j (City) I Book Number ! Port and Date Issued. I I I I tt'i DECK • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman l/i. —Seniority. j HLS Graduate: Yes • No • I Dates Available For Training I II Am Interested In: I W (Area Code) (Zip) j Social Security # 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. • • • • • • JRatings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: ENGINE QMED • Electrician FWT • Dk.Eng. Oiler • Jr. Eng. Dk. Mech. • Piunpman • Machinist Reefer Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG Yes • No • STEWARD • Assistant Cook • Cook «& Baker • Chief Cook • Steward RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) RATING HELD SHIP Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE LNG/LPG Program 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. Steward Upgrading Assistant Cook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. CookandBaker I I I PORT I j SIGNATURE. I -DATE. RETURN COMPI.ETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 1. 12 months seatime asThird Cobk br; April 1974 ' f' Chief Steward Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1• Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. 1. No requirements. • ..J !• Page 31 i;. r-r. 'i''' �1 SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO The American Labor Movemenf Continues Its Fight •H! .{ i' iS' - if -I fi f•• t' !' »; t \^ 11 ;t 'f l i To get where we are today, the American trade union movement has had to fight all the way—and fight against overwhelming odds, sometimes seemingly insurmount­ able. Our fight was not for a better life but for life itself—and on too many occasions, American workers ac­ tually lost their lives to militia, police and strikebreakers' bullets as they walked the picketlines. In the early days of the movement, our opposition was front and center, the all powerful companies—but at the very least we knew who we had to fight. At one time, these companies wielded so much influence that upon their request, mayors, governors and even presidents called out the mili­ tary and police to break a strike. In addition, the government made little or no attempts to regulate the strikebreaking activities of the com­ panies who hired armed scabs to do their work. The result of these strikebreaking attempts were always the samemen and women lay dead or wounded in the streets, and the American worker as a whole continued to suffer. For instance, in 1877 when the American labor movement was weak and in its infancy, state militiamen opened fire on striking railroad work­ ers in Baltimore, killing 12 and wounding scores more. The strike was broken, and the workers were forced to take substantial wage cuts from an already unbelievably low wage. In a similar incident in 1914, fed­ eral troops fired indiscriminately into a crowd of striking Colorado mine workers killing 33 people and wound­ ing hundreds. The troops and com­ pany hired guards then drove the majority of remaining strikers out of the state and warned them not to come back.'And to top it off, they ushered the editor of a Colorado newspaper, friendly to the strikers, out of the state after devastating his offices. The American merchant seaman also suffered greatly through these hard times. His lot was little better than a slave. He was subjected to intolerable shipboard conditions which included strenuously long working hours, in­ discriminate beatings by the ship's officers, and dank, stinking, crowded foc'sles for living quarters. Almost unbelicably, the seaman was tossed in jail without trial if he attempted to quit his job aboard ship. Once when threatened with im­ prisonment for his union activities, Andrew Furuseth, founder of the maritime labor movement, flatly state: *^ey cannot put me in a smaller room thai£ 1 have always lived In. They cannot give me plainer food that I have always eaten. They cannot make me lonelier than I have always been." The merchant seaman, as did workers in America's many other industrit":, slowly made progress in the uphill fight for a liveable existence. However, violent strikebreaking continued to be a part of the Ameri­ can labor scene. As late as 1934, seamen and long­ shoremen were shot down by police and national guard, and many others were wounded as they struck the San Francisco waterfront. Despite tragic losses such as these, the labor movement did not allow itself to be destroyed. Through conviction of our beliefs and 100 percent solidarity among the working force, we won victory after victory. Wages regularly increased, work­ ing conditions continually improved, the work day steadily shrunk, and other benefits, such as pensions and vacations, were instituted—and the American worker was finally reaping some real benefits from his sweat. In a relatively short time the Amer­ ican labor movement has grown from a few abused railroad workers walk­ ing a picket line to an overall mem­ bership in the AFL-CIO of 14 mil­ lion workers strong. However, there is still a great deal of opposition to trade unionism in this coimtry. Our enemies are no longer the strikebreakers' bullets, but the threat to our livelihoods is just as serious. The opposition goes under several names—the National Right to Work Foundation, Americans Against Union Control of Government, and the Public Service Research Council. Their weapon is propaganda in the form of letters sent to millions of Americans accusing unions of illegal political actions. The letters solicit funds for the or­ ganizations' campaign to enact legis­ lation on both a national and local level which would undermine the labor movement. The contributors to the fund are invariably large companies, like the oil industry, and the rich—those least in need of the protection and security provided by trade unionism. However, these organizations also solicit from workers and ask them to donate anywhere from $5 to $75. In their accusatory letters, the. Right to Work forces claim that unions "flagrantly use compulsory union dues for political purposes." This could not be further from the truth, because federal legislation pro­ hibits the use of one penny of union dues for political campaigns. Each dollar given by a union to a candidate for office comes from voluntary contributions by the members. And who's kidding who about po­ litical contributions? The same supporters of the Right to Work forces yearly donate mil­ lions to political campaigns for their own purposes. The letters to the public also claim that unions "have no regard for your interest as a taxpayer." The AFL-CIO has 14 million members—all taxpayers—and that tax money makes up a good percent­ age of both the federal and local gov­ ernments' revenues. The supporters of the Right to Work forces, the big companies and the wealthy, by manipulating tax loopholes, each year avoid paying the fair share of the tax burden. Who really has the interest of the taxpayer at heart? We must fight these anti-union forces in their own ballpark through the legislative process—and by supporting those legislators who have the best interests of the Ameri­ can worker in mind. We as Seafarers can do our part by contributing to this Union's political arm, SPAD. These contributions not only help us gain new job opportunities and stronger job security, but also help us preserve the many victories we have worked so hard over the years to achieve. We in the American labor move­ ment must not sit idly by as these anti-union organizations work to our detriment. Support SPAD—it supports you. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource March 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: COMMITTEE APPROVES BILL TO IMPORT OIL ON U.S. SHIPS HOUSE, SENATE READY TO MEET ON PENSION BILL IBU OF PACIFIC HOLDS THIRD ANNUAL CONVENTION CONFERENCE REVIEWS MARITIME PROGRAMS AND POLICIES NAVY TAKES OVER FALCON TANKERS SIU OF CANADA GETS BEST CONTRACT EVER NMC NOTES PROGRESS ON INDUSTRY PROBLEMS TH ESIU FILES CHARGES AGAINST SABINE TACTICS WEISBERGER, OTHER OFFICERS RE-ELECTED BY SUP MEMBERS LUNDEBERG SCHOOL HOSTS FRONTLASH TRAINING INSTITUTE THE TOOLS FOR LEADERSHIP FINANCIAL COMMITTEE STEWARDS, STEWARD/COOKS PLAY VITAL ROLE ON SHIP MARITIME BUDGET FOR 1975 SUBMITTED TO THE CONGRESS ENERGY OFFICE SET UP IN FMC APPEAL TO SUPREME COURT SHIPPING SEASON KEEPS EXPANDING NMC INFORMATION FORUM DRAWS 500 AREA SHIPPERS UIW CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS SEAFARER'S KIN AN OPERA SINGER SEAFARER SAVES SHIPMATE SIU PENSIONER TORRES WORKED MORE, NOW HE ENJOYS MORE GETS DIESEL AND STEAM CHIEF ENGINEER LICENSE SIU MANNED LASH CONTAINERSHIP BARGE CARRIER DELTA MAR PAYS OFF IN THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS OIL IMPORTS - NOW IS THE TIME SIU-MANNED ULTRASEA SAILS ON MAIDEN VOYAGE MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN PORT OF HOUSTON AGREEMENT BETWEEN U.S. AND RUSSIA PROVIDES MANY JOBS FOR SEAFARERS RIO HAINA - FINE, LITTLE SHIP SEAFARER BLATCHFORD GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS IBERVILLE VISITS GULF BEFORE FAR EAST RUN LUNDEBERG SCHOOL GRAD LEARNS A LOT; GIVES AND RECEIVES PRAISE ON FIRST TRIP GRADUATE TALKS ABOUT SPAD ACHIEVES QMED AT 58 THE AMERICAN LABOR MOVEMENT CONTINUES ITS FIGHT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 4 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e3e47d06ad5874f605d4412dc30b9ef8.PDF 6ec4b94ff76c1292a0a0953e1e0dcfc1 PDF Text Text �• ',•'•'• . •• , • .-'i! r •:" '"'••y.. J •' ^ Oil Import Bill Passed by House of Representatives WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives passed legislation by a vote of 266 to 136 —H.R. 8193 — which provides for the carriage of up to 30 percent of oil imports in Americanflag tankers. The bill was adopted on May 8, 1974, after debate. The legislation, which is entitled the Energ)' Transportation Security Act of 1974, would immediately require 20 percent of petroleum imports to come in on U.S.-flag vessels. TTie percentage would be increased to 25 percent on July 1, 1975 and to 30 percent on July 1,1977. In the event that sufficient U.S. tonnage is not available to handle the cargo at "fair and reasonable" rates the Secretary of Commerce could waiver the requirement. The fight to secure passage of H.R. 8193 was led by Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan (D.-Mo.), Chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee. In calling for support of the bill. Representative Sullivan out­ lined the benefits that would "flow from the enactment of this bill." Passage, she said, • is essential to United States secu­ rity to maintain tanker capability to inove our petroleum require­ ments; • provides substantial balance of payments benefits to the United States; • would provide many jobs for American workers otherwise lost to foreign labor; • will result in a cost monitoring system for the first time for petro­ leum ocean transportation costs; • will provide "additional badly need'^d protection for our marine environment;" • will probably not increase con­ sumer costs, or if there is an in­ crease, "it will be negligible." Representative Sullivan said the "C reason for supporting this bill is to reduce our dependence on foreignflag petroleum transportation. She said that presently our national energy pol­ icy has been "pegged to follow the na­ Paul HaU h. • V,' •f • •••• .. ;• I• , , the formation of the Arab Maritime Petroleum Transportation Company "for the express purpose of assembling a substantial tanker fleet capable of lift­ ing a percentage, of exports from their own oil fields." She said that it is "perfectly obvious from the trend in th^^ world today that the worn-out retaliation argument is groundless." 'Too long has the United States sat back helping everybody in the world and doing nothing to help itself," Rep­ resentative Sullivan said. Represenative James Grover (RN.Y.), ranking minority member of the Continued on Page 12 Seafarers to Receive Wage Boost SIU members will receive a five per­ cent pay increase effective June 16 under terms of the three-year freightship and tanker agreements negotiated and signed in 1972 between the Union and its contracted companies. There will also be a boost in premium overtime pay rates for work done on weekends and holidays. In the first year of the contracts. Sea­ farers received an approximate 11 per­ cent wage increase. Last year Union members received a five percent pay hike, and that, coupled with this year's increase makes a total wage raise of 21 the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: O tional oil companies to wherever they can find the greatest profits." The Missouri congresswoman slapped at the multinational oil com­ panies and governmental agencies for arguing against the bill because of pos­ sible retaliation by other trading na­ tions. Representative Sullivan said that this argument is without "substance or ac­ curacy." In fact, she stated, other na­ tions have "seized the initiative and are busily engaged in putting together their own vessel capability in order to carry substantial shares of bilateral trade in their own vessels." Representative Sullivan pointed to percent over the three-year period of the contracts which expire in June of 1975. Some average highlights of the new monthly base wage and premium rate increases include: • In the deck department, freightship bosuns will get a pay raise of $38.33 a month plus 33 cents more an hour for premium overtime. The SIU tanker bosun (aboard vessels of 25,000 dwt or over) will get a pay raise of $40.88 and 38 cents an hour for pre­ mium overtime. Freightship able seamen will get a $29.18 pay hike and 25 cents an hour more in premium pay. Ordinary seamen will receive $22.81 more a month and 20 cents more an hour for premium pay. Tanker able seamen will receive $29.53 more a month plus 26 cents more an hour in premium pay. Ordinary seamen will get a $23.41 monthly raise and 21 cents more an hour in premium wages. • In the engine department, aboard freightships, chief electricians will re­ ceive a wage increase of $45.09 and a wage premium overtime increase of 39 cents an hour. QMED's get a $43.34 monthly hike and 37 cents an hour in Continued on Page 12 . But Do We Really Listen? UR UNION is now locked in a will use their "flag of convenience" to struggle with the giant oil and grain frustrate the peace-seeking foreign policy industries which could determine — not objectives of the United States. only the continued security of our mem­ The impact of a defeat on the oil im­ bership—^but the economic well-being of port quota bill and watering down the the nation and the hundreds of thousands Jones Act would not only be destructive of workers in maritime and related in­ in terms of our national interest but dustries.^ I' would be a serious blow to the job secuThis month, after a long and deter­ 7 rity of American seamen. The loss of job mined campaign, we were successful in opportunities for American sailors — getting approval in the House of Repre­ coming at a time when we have just sentatives for a bill which would require crossed the threshold of a revitalization that at least 20 percent of the nation's of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet—^would petroleum imports be carried on Ameri­ be ironic. But the oil giants, who last year can bottoms, and this quota to be in­ racked up unconcionable profits at the creased to 30 percent in 1977. Our expense of Amers;an consumers and are Union led the fight for this bill and— presently engaged in a morally bankrupt largely because of the understanding and propaganda'blit^ aimed at blurring the participation of the majority of our mem­ truth about J their manipulation of oil bership—we won the vote in the House prices, have little concern over the jobs by a margin of 266 to 136. The bill now and security of American seamen. goes to the Senate, and the oil giants have So, the fight is ours. It is a fight for the already geared up for an all-out fight to job security of our membership, and the block it at any cost. job security of all American seamen, as At the same time, these oil giants that well as a fight for the economic and polit­ directly control a majority of the foreignical integrity of our nation. We are in the flag tankers carrying petroleum into tliis forefront of this battle^as we have been country are engaged in a concerted at­ in so many battles before—to secure the tack on the Jones Act which would, if . rights of the American seaman. they are successful, effectively destroy Our strength today is, as it always has the domestic shipping of American-flag been, in the understanding and unity of vessels. More than this, any encroach­ our membership. And at no time has this ment on the Jones Act would further in­ understanding and unity been more ur­ crease this country's dependence on gent than now. Understanding comes unreliable third-flag nations which have through listening to what we hear and already demonstrated that they can and comprehending what we read. Ai Whit- mer said it at our membership meeting after completing the Bosuns Recertification Program. He told the members: "A lot of us hear the reports on the fights we have in Washington—bj4t how many of us really listen?" This is the key: listening and under­ standing. Because if we can understand our problems we can work together to solve them. If we can understand that picket lines are no longer on the water­ front but in the Halls of Congress, and if we understand that our antagonists are the giant oil-grain-farm lobbies whose economic self-interest would destroy American-flag shipping, then we can understand the necessity for working to­ gether to preserve our job security and advance the interest of our nation's wellbeing. Our weapons are an informed and united membership, and an effective po­ litical organization. It was this combina­ tion of unity, understanding and political action that resulted in our successful efforts to secure passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 which generated the growth of the American-flag merchant fleet. It will be this same combination that will spur an increase in cargo for our nation's merchantmen through a reason­ able petroleum import quota program and the continued jwotection of our do­ mestic shipping. An informed and unified membership is our political strength— and SPAD is our political muscle. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second 01?.?':^ postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXYI, No. 5. May 1974. Page 2 S^farersLog �In 21St Year of Existence SlU Scholarship Program Gives-Five $JOfOOO Grants The SIU's Scholarship Program, rec­ ognized by.fine colleges and universities throughout the U.S. as one of the best "no strings attached" programs in the country, this month awarded five more $10,000 scholarship grants—one going to a full book SlU member and the other four to chUdren of Seafarers. This brings to 107 the number of grants awarded by, the SIU's Scholar­ ship Program since its inception in 1953. Of these, 27 were awarded to Seafarers and 80 to dependents of Seafarers. This year's winners are: Seafarer Paul Rittiner, Jr., 26 of New Orleans; WUliam McDonald, Jr., 18, son of Seafarer and Mrs. William McDonald of Abilene, Tex.; Janice Lynn Parker, 17, of Tuckasagee, N.C., daughter of the late Seafarer Samuel Parker; and Pearl and Judy Yao, 18-year old identical twin daughters of Seafarer and Mrs. Fang Wing Yao of San Francisco, Calif. Two alternates were also chosen, and will receive the grants in the event one INDEX Legislative News House Passes Energy Transportation Security Act (Oil Import Quota Bill) . .Page 2 Legislative Report column.. Page 9 President's Report .......Page 2 Union News Seafarers to get wage boost Page 2 Rubber Workers local on strike ....;... .Page 5 Five $10,000 SlU scholarships awarded ..Page 3 Shipping ' Dispatchers' Report Page 26 Seatrain sells Hawaii, Guam service Page 5 Hiring Hall at Piney Point ..Page 4 Overseas Arctic returns from Africa Page 13 Transhawaii pays off ... .Page 21 Ships' digests ... -. Page 20 Ships' committees Page 10 Trairiing and Upgrading Tenth class of recertified bosuns graduates ... Pages 6-7 Five more "A" seniority upgraders graduate ... Page 22 In all departments, upgrading is a necessity Page 30 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 30-31 GEO program at Lundeberg School and application . . Page 9 Headquarters' Notes column Pages Membership News New SlU pensioners .....Page 23 Final Departures .... Page 27 Brother Bellinger becomes 19th Seafarer to receive high school equivalency diploma at Lundeberg School .....Page 9 Recertified bosun buys a "gold mine'-' Page 14 General Feature Mark Twain's Mississippi River Pages 28-29 Mayl^4 or more of the winners is hot able to accept the award. The alternates are: John Chermesino, Jr., 18, son of Seafarer and Mrs. John Chermesino of Boston, Mass.; and Anne Marie McGreal, 17, daughter of Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas McGreal of New York, N.Y. The winners were chosen from among 24 applicants by a Scholarship Selection Committee, made up of an Seafarer William McDonald, Sr. Father of William McDonald, Jr. impartial panel of educators from around the country which met at the Lundeberg School on Apr. 26. The Committee's selections were based on the applicants' scholastic abil­ ity, determined by high school grades and scores achieved on the College Boards or the American College Test, and the individuals' character and lead­ ership qualities based on extracurricu­ lar activities and letters of recommen­ dation. This year's Selection Committee members were: Dr. Charles Lyons, President of Fayetteville State Univer­ sity, Fayetteville, N.C.; Miss Edna Newby, Asst. Dean of Douglass Col­ lege, New Brunswick, N.J.; Charles D. O'Connell, Director of Admissions, University of Chicago; Dr. Bernard Ire­ land, an ofi&cial of the College Entrance Examination Board; Dr. Elwood C. Kastner, Dean of Registration of New York University, and Prof. R. M. Keefe, of Lewis and Clark Community Col­ lege, Godfrey, 111. Each of the five winners will receive his or her $10,000 scholarship grant over a four-year period, and may pur­ sue any course of study at any accred­ ited college or university in the United States or its territories. Praises SltPs Education Prograins New Orleans-bom Seafarer Paul Rit­ tiner, introduced at the May member­ ship meeting at Headquarters, praised the SIU for its keen interest in educa­ tion for its members and their depen­ dents. He stated that the Scholarship Pro* gram provided a "great opportunity" for Seafarers and their dependents to receive a fine education "they might otherwise not be able to afford." He also pointed out that the SIU's GED High School Equivalency Pro­ gram, and other vocational and aca­ demic programs offered at the Lunde­ berg School in Piney Point are "fine example."! of the SIU's dedication to education." Seafarer Rittiner, a graduate of Mar­ tin Berhman High in New Orleans, al­ ready has some college experience under his belt. He attended Louisiana State Univer­ sity at Baton Rouge for two semesters and accumulated 36 credits, but was forced to abandon his college studies due to "lack of funds." Rittiner began sailing with the SIU in 1965 after attending the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Or­ leans. He received his AB ticket in 1968, and his full book in 1971 after completing the SIU's "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. He plans to pick up where he left off at LSU, with a major in Education and minors in American Government and Economics. His plans for the future include work­ ing toward a Master Degree in Educa­ tion and then a career in teaching. Bro­ ther Rittiner also plans to maintain his full book with the SIU, and someday renew his career on the sea. A Career in Medicine William McDonald, Jr. will this month be graduating from Cooper High School in Abilene, Tex. Born in Has­ kell, Tex. in 1956, the young scholar will use his $10,000 grant to pursue a career in medicine at Baylor University in Waco, Tex. He recalls that he always wanted to be a physician, and that his choice for this career "stems from the fact that my grandfather is a doctor, and he has probably been the biggest inspiration in my life." During his high school years, William was an outstanding scholar and athlete. He played with his school's football Seafarer Fang Wing Yao Father of Judy and Fear! Yao team, and belonged to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Math Club, the Drama'Club, and the Classical Film Society. William's high school Principal J. M. Anthony writes that "this young man has exhibited qualities of leadership far superior to the average student in our present senior class. He is of high moral character, very dependable, and pos­ sesses excellent academic qualities." William says he is looking toward the future "with enthusiasm." His father. Seafarer William Jackson McDonald, Sr., has been sailing with the SIU for 28 years. He joined the Union in the port of New Orleans and sails with the rating of Cook and Baker. Brother McDonald has accumulated r; i •'' 1. . r' The late Seafarer Samuel Parker Father of Janice Parker nearly 7,000 days seatime in his sailing career. Will Study Law Graduating this month from Cullowhee High School second in her class with an overall four-year grade average of 95 is scholarship winner Janice Lynn Parker. She will use her $10,000 grant to pur­ sue a career in law at Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tenn. A life-long resident of Tuckasagee, N.C. in the Southern section of the Ap­ palachian Mountains, the young schol­ ar realizes the importance of study and education, and explains that "a career in law will present a continuing chalContinued on Page 8 _ Ia • - i| •h:] i'' ^ i- - V * fi ''h virf The six-member SIU Scholarship Selection Committee study scholastic and extracurricular records of those who applied for the five $10,000 grants. Mr. Charles Logan, center, served as a consultant to the committee. Selection Committee members are, clockwise from the left: Dr. Charles Lyons, presi­ dent, Fayetteville State University; Prof. R. M. Keefe, Lewis and Clark Com­ munity College;. Charles D. O'Connell, director of admissions. University.of Chicago; Consultant Logan; Dr. Elwood Kastner, dean of registration. New York University; Dr. Bernard Ireland, representing the College Entrace Exam­ ination Board, and Miss Edna Newby, assistant dean, Douglass College. Page 3 i �Lundeberg School Entry-Rating Training, Shipping Guarantees Job Security For All Seafarers ; - Graduates check the registration board as they wait for a job opening. "I was very impressed with the training programs at Piney Point, especially the training of the young fellows who will be my replacement aboard ship when I retire. They will be the insurance of my pension. I know it will be in good hands because these young men are learning the his­ tory of our Union and the importance of keeping our Union strong." These words were spoken by Sea- farer William O'Connor who has been sailing with the SIU for 21 years and who—^hke all of the bosuns at­ tending the Bosuns Recertification Program—^got a first-hand look at the training programs and shipping procedures of the trainees at the Harry Lundeberg School- in Piney Point. The entry-rating training program at Piney Point is providing skilled and Trainee graduates register at hiring hall in port of Piney Point.., Graduate is all smiles as he gets his "B" book and shipping card from Port, Agent Gerry Brown. their jobs on a seniority basis. When they have selected their jobs, the graduate trainees are flown to the port where the ship is located. They are met at the airport on their arrival by an official of the SIU who takes them aboard ship and introduces them to their department delegate and their shipmates. The training and shipping of young men to continue the tradition of the SIU is unique in this nation's mari­ time industry. And it is because of the development of this program that shipowners look to the SIU for quali­ fied and reliable young seanien to continue the outstanding perform­ ance of SIU members. The training of these young men is the guarantee of continued job secur­ ity for all of our members as well as the promise of continued security of our pension program. Our members should encourage their sons and other young men to take advantage of the opportuniti^ offered at Piney Point, not only for their future, but for the continued growth of the SIU and the security of our membership. motivated young men—who have an understanding of our Union and the problems we face—to replace the veteran Seafarers who have passed on, retired or left the industry. This training program is the SIU's insur­ ance that this Union wiU remain strong and that the programs and pol­ icies adopted by our membership today will continue in the future, and ihkt the rights of our pensioners will remain secure. The shipping procedures of train­ ees from Piney Point are regulated by Section 4(E) of the SIU Shipping Rules which provide that ". . . if the first call of a vacant Group III or 3rd cook job does not produce a qualified seaman possessing Class A or Class B seniority, tne job shall be referred to the hiring hall at Piney Point, Mary­ land, where the job shall then be of­ fered at a job call. If after the first call of such job, the job remains open, it shall be referred to the port from which it was originally offered . . ." Jobs that are referred to the port of Piney Point are posted on the Rotary Shipping Board. Graduate trainees register with the port agent and select Veteran Seafarers help the newcomers who are the future of the SIU. Page4 • Seafarers Log 'I-,'- 7'.I'-'i J J". - (i'-sa 'if: �BoycoftBegun I I ^ vlfl^ '-f%t # •• Local 621 of URW Continues 14-Month Strike in Coltf; For the past 14 months, nearly 300 men and women, members of Local 621 of the United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America, have determinedly held the picket line against their employer, R & G Sloane Co. of Sun Valley, Calif, The company, which manufactures President Nixon has proclaimed May 22 National Maritime Day to com­ memorate the vital role of the American merchant marine in war and peace. In his anntml proclamation the President urged all "ships sailing under the American flag" to observe "dress ship" custom^ and requested all Americans to honor the merchant marine by displaying the flag at their homes on this day. The first National Maritime Day was marked by Congress in 1933 in com­ memoration of the first transatlantic steamship voyage of the USS Savannah to Liverpool, England in 18J9. ^ following is the text of the President's proelamqtiop: THE WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL MARITIME DAY, 1974 ' r-:": V ' ' - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Since the beginning of our Nation, maritiraie enterprise has helped to fege the spirit of America and shape its destiny. In our early years, our merchant marine was a major force in fostennjg^dur economic growth and defending our freedom. Down through the years, the American merchant marine continued to serve our economic aspirations and to assist our military forces in times of emergency. Today, when the United States is the world leader in trade and military power, the dual roles of our merchant marine remain vital to the national interests. Under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, new generations of highly advanced and efficient ships are being introduced into our merchant fleet to reinforce America's preseiice in the world's shipping lanes and to insure tiiat our Maritime capacities remain equal to their challenges. ^ To piomote puMb awareness of o^ hentage, die Congress in 19^3 (48 Stat. 73) designated the anniversary of the first transatlantic voyage by a steamship, the Savannah on May 22, 1819, as National Maritime Day, and requested the President to issue a proclamation annually in observance of that day, NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the Upited^ S^^^ of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our American merchant marine on May 22, 1974 by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes and other suitable places, and I request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-four, and of the ; Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-eighth. ^, RICHARD NIXON ^ plastic piping and pipe fittings, has continually refused to bargain in good faith with the Union's officials. Instead, the company has intention­ ally prolonged the strike by reducing its contract offers to a point that would lower the plantwide average wage by up to 60 cents an hour. These workers, who have valiantly endured a great deal of personal sacri­ fice throughout the strike which began Mar. 11, 1973, cannot and will not accept such a settlement. In addition, the company has contin­ ued to operate the plant during the strike by hiring illegal aliens and by paying bounties for the recruitment of other strikebreakers. The company's intent in this matter Seatrain Discontinues Hawaii, Guam Service SlU-contracted Seatrain Lines of California is discontinuing its West Coast services to Hawaii and Guam and will sell or transfer leases to some of the vessels, equipment and facilities to Matson Navigation Company. Howard M. Pack, president of Sea­ train L4nes, Inc., parent company of Seatrain Lines, California, cited con­ tinued losses aggravated by the rising costs and uncertainties of the energy crisis as the reason for Seatrain's deci­ sion to withdraw from the Hawaiian trade, effective immediately. R. J. Pfeiffer, president of Matson said his company has agreed in prin­ ciple to acquire the Seatrain assets in order to avoid disruption or curtailment of ocean freight services in both the Hawaiian and Guam trades. ballot a new three-year collective bar­ gaining agreement with Seatrain Ship­ building Corp. UIW officials described the new con- Benjamin Schwartz Passes Away Benjamin "Little Benny" Schwartz died of af heart attack 'oti Apr. 10 after he had collapsed in the mess- May 1974 hall of the SS Ogden Champion (Ogden Marine) in New Orleans. He was 63. Born in Poland, Brother Schwartz joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York and sailed as an oiler. In 1965 he participated in the Dis­ trict Council 37 beef, and was active in all Union affairs. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving are his niece, Mrs. Han­ nah Rozen of Brooklyn, N.Y., and a nephew, Harry Byofsky of Bellerose, L.I., N Y. Interment was in Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, iStaten Island,. N.Y. on Apr. 15. 3,400 27-foot cargo containers and 1,500 27-foot chassis from Seatrain. Matson will also assume the leases on Seatrain's terminal at Sand Island, Honolulu. Purchase price of the assets for Matson will be in excess of $14,500,000. Seatrain had been in the Hawaii service since 1969, and began the Guam service in 1970. Bosun ^8111/ Burke Is Dead At Age 49 a. .) i • /' 'M 'aH •J J Matson will take over charters on three Seatrain containerships now serv­ ing the Pacific. The ships are the SS Transchamplain, SS Transontario and the SS Transoneida, all converted T-2 tankers. In addition, Matson will purchase Lf/W Members Ratify Contract With Seatrain Members of the SlU-aflfiliated United Industrial Workers of North America employed at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard, early this month ratified by mail is clear. It is attempting to break the Union. The American labor movement can­ not allow the company to achieve this goal, for such a tragedy would create a serious threat to all trade unionism in this country. In support of the strike, the AFLCIO Executive Council has issued a strong statement, calling for a national boycott by American consumers and contracting companies of all R & G Sloane Co. products. The SIU has expressed its full sup­ port for the URW local and, if the need arises, SIU members, as in the Wall Street Strike of 1949 and on many other occasions, will morally and physically support these workers on the picket lines. tract "as one of the best in the ship­ building indnshry." After five weeks of intensive bargain­ ing with the company, the 16-man UIW negotiating committee in late April imanimously approved the proposed terms of the new contract. Summaries of the major proposals in the new agreement along with referen­ dum ballots were immediately mailed to the membership and returned within ten days. The Union negotiating committee counted the returned ballots. The new contract provides for a sub­ stantial money package increase spread over two-and-a-half years; a hike in fringe benefits; a yearly cost of living raise; establishment of a third work shift with premium pay; changes in overtimci and seniority language; pre­ mium pay for Certain cl^sifications, and adoption of upgrading and training programs. Bosun William D. "BiUy" Burke, 49, former SIU Headquarters main­ tenance chief, died Apr. 24 of a heart attack at his home in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. A native of New York City, Brother Burke joined the SIU in the port of New York. In the early 1940s be sailed for the Isthmian Line. In 1961 he walked the picket line in the Greater New York Harbor strike. After recovering from a serious accident in 1968, he ran for the Union's Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram Committee in 1972. At the time of his death, he was on the SeaLand shore gang and had applied to enter the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Surviving are his widow, Inger; three sons. Glen, Patrick and Mi­ chael; two daughters. Colleen and Sharon, and a brother. Funeral services wer^ held on Apr. 27 in Brooklyn. Brother Burke's ashes were buried at sea off a Sea-Land SL 7 containership. Pages ::-(l ll tl �r- John Eddins Seafarer John Eddins has been sailing with the SIU since he joined the Union in New York in 1948. He now ships out of Baltimore where he lives with his wife and son. He has been scaling as bosun since 1958. During this program I had an oppor­ tunity to iattend a meeting of the Na­ tional Maritime Council. I learned that the shipowner, too, is cooperating in the fight for legislation to protect and advance American-flag shipping. All of this costs money, time and labor, and all of us should invest through SPAD for laws which will give us ships, cargo and job security. Think about it. Either we all participate in this fight or we all find ourselves vacating our berths to the foreign-flag operators. luated its tenth class of SeaiCarers this month brmging to 94 the total nnmher of SIU bosims who have had an opportunity to team more ahoiit their Union, ! die industry and the programs we have devdoped to insure a strong ^ American>flag merchant fleet. The knowledge they have gained will enable them to better perform tlmir roles aboard ship as representatives of our Union at sea. Because they have a better understanding of our constant fight for more ships, more cargo and more job security these bosuns wiltbe able to provide all of our niembership with a better understanding of these programs by discussing fliem at the weekly membership meetings aboard ship. On Uiis page, the latest graduates of the recertification program com­ ment briefly (aai fiheir iniiiri^imis of what it has meant to them. more cargo for American-flag shipping. But the basic fact is that ships and cargo mean job security for all of us. We led the fight for the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 which has revitalized the Amer­ ican merchant marine and has provided all of us with better job security. We won this fight only because of the par­ ticipation of our membership. The fight now is for cargo—and I for one under­ stand fully that it will only be through full membership participation that we will be successful in this effort. vulnerable to attack from all sides by those who would sink the American merchant marine by legislative "action. The Jones Act is under constant attack by powerful interests who want to gain a foothold in our domestic shipping. The Oil Import Quota Bill [Energy Transportation Security Act], now pending in Congress, is a logical second step—after the Merchant Marine Act of 1970—in rebuilding the U.S.-flag fleet. The major oil giants are violently opposed to this bill and are spending untold sums of money to fight it. There­ fore, we must fight fire with fire—and we can do this only through our support of SPAD. -rj . Andrew Boney Seafarer Andrew Boney has been a member of the SIU since 1945 and has sailed as bosun for the past J5 years. BorA and raised in Virginia, Seafarer Boney ships out of the port of Norfolk. The Bosuns Recertification Program is one of the best things that could have happened to me. I didn't support SPAD too much before, but now I understand how much I have to lose in terms of job security and retirement unless we ail support our Union on .the legislative front by donating to SPAD. We should be glad that we have responsible leader­ ship that understands the problems and knows how to cope with them. We should all be more responsible Union members, ourselves, and help secure the future of our Union. Alan Whitmer Seafarer Alan "Honest Al" Whitmer joined the SIU in 1943 and has been sailing as bosun since 1950. Seafarer Whitmer lives in Maine wfthihis wife Carol and daughter Mary, and ships out of New York. There are many of us who go to the Union hall when we want to ship out. We make a trip, reap the benefits, but few of us ever ask ourselves—How is this possible? Why am I able to have job security second to none? What can I do to preserve what we have? How ^ can I help? We are now engaged in Washington in some of the most impor­ tant struggles of our economic lifer-the survival of the American merchant ma­ rine and all that goes with it. How can we help? By investing in SPAD. This is an investment in our collective and indi­ vidual future. It's job security for all of us. These arc some of the things I have learned. Ernest Bryan Seafarer Ernest Bryan joined the SIU in Houston in 1947. He has been ship­ ping as bosun for six years-. Seafarer Bryan ships out of the port of Houston where he lives with his wife and three children. I wish I could describe Piney Point like it really is, but I believe a person would have to see this place first hand and then he would go away, like I did, feeling really proud. I just hope it is possible for each of you to come and visit, or to take advantage of the courses offered at the Lundeberg School, and meet the dedicated people who are teaching and working with the trainees =the men who will man the ships of tomorrow. » / ' - "" , T '4 Peter Drewes Seafarer Pete Drewes joined the SIU in Charleston, S.C. in 1944 and began sailing as bosun in 1954. He served as elected SIU patrolman from 1969 through 1972. Seafarer Drewes now ships out of the port of New York. Perhaps the most important part of this program came during my visit to Washington where I received an indepth briefing on our legislative efforts in Congress. Many of our members dn not realize the importance of federal legislation in securing more ships and . r.- : : 4 H'-: iSs. I. Floyd Selix Seafarer Floyd Selix joined the SIU 22 years ago and now sails out of the port of San Francisco. He has been shipping as bosun for the past eight years. We are not immune from the prob­ lems of the maritime industry. We are Barney Swearingen Seafarer Barney Swearingen joined the SIU in September, 1939. His sea­ faring career was interrupted when he served with the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1947. He returned to the sea and has been sailing as bosun since 1955. Sea­ farer Swearingen ships out of Jackson­ Page 6 ville where he lives with his wife Leona. The Bosuns Recertification Program is one of the best and most important of our training and educational pro­ grams. I've been an active member of the SIU for 34 years, but the program has certainly shown me things I never knew before. I have asked, and heard more questions asked by other bosuns, concerning every phase and operation of our Union and everyone was an­ swered to the individual's satisfaction. I also feel that I now have a better under­ standing about this Union as well as the maritime industry. I realized before at­ tending the program what our SPAD donations were being used for, but now that I have seen the operation we have in Washington and how well it works my outlook and attitude has changed about the program and I support it fully. Arthur McGinnis Seafarer Arthur McGinnis has been a member of the SIU since 1951 and has shipped as bosun for the past 13 years. A native of Connecticut, Seafarer McGinnis, now ships out of the port of New Orleans. One of the most impressive things I saw during this program was how we are getting our membership ready for the new ships that are being built. Our training programs at Piney Point are the best thing we have done because it means that we will get the new ships which means the job security of all of us. I know I learned a great deal about the LASH barge carriers, the LNG's and LPG's, and the SL-7's. Another thing that hit home was the importance of having a voice in the halls of Con­ gress. If we don't make ourselves heard in Congress we will soon lose all of the things we fought so hard to obtain over the years. Lester Smith Seafarer Lester Smith has been ship­ ping as bosun since 1949. He joined the SIU in 1946 and now ships out of the port of Norfolk where he makes his home with his wife Loys. I have learned more about our Union in the last two months than I did in the 28 years I have been a member of the SIU. I used to wonder why we were involved in a school for seamen in Piney Point and why our money was being spent on it. But now that I have been there to see for myself, I under­ stand why this school is so important to the future of our Union and to our continued job security. This program has meant a great deal to me^because I have a better understanding now of what it's all about, and I think anyone who gets the chance should take advan­ tage of the many programs offered by our Union for education and training. Seafarers Log X'.Ji,' .^1 �Wflliam O'Connor Seafarer William O'Connor joined the SW in Norfolk in 1943 and now ships out of the port of Seattle where he lives with his wife Shirley. He has been sailing as bosun since 1949. I was very impressed with the train­ ing programs at Piney Point, especially the training of the young fellows who will be my replacement aboard ship when I retire. They will be the insurance of my pension and I know it will be in good hands because those young men are learning the history of our Union and the importance of keeping our Union strong. 1 was also impressed with the upgrading programs and ±e dedi­ cation of the teachers who work with young and old alike to make sure that all will be able to pass the Coast Guard examinations. This school, and pro­ grams like the recertification program —are the future of our Union. Lancelot Born in British Guiana, Seafarer Lancelot Rodrigues has been going to sea since 1945. He joined the SIU in 1964 and has been sailing as bosun since 1970. He lives with his wife Wallis and three children in Ponce, P.R., and sails out of San Juan. When I first read about this program I said to myself: "What can I leam that I haven't already learned aboard ship?" Let me tell you, I learned a lot about our Union and this industry that I never knew. While I was in Piney Point I was surprised at the quality of the training programs for the young men who are the future of the SIU, and who will keep Ais Union going when we are gone. Another surprise was during my trip to Washington and the Transportation Institute. It showed me where the real fight is to build ships and get cargo which means job security for our mem-* bership. This is where all of us can help through our support of SPAD. We have a hard fight ahead of us, so we must work together to keep our Union strong. Seafarers attending the Bosuns Recertification Program at Union Headquarters and Piney Point, and two Upgraders, got a first-hand look at the SlU's legisla­ tive operation during a one-day trip to Washington. Among their stops was the Capitol building where they saw the U.S. Congress at work. First row, from left, are Lundeburg School Vice President Mike Sacco, and Bosuns Manuel Landron, Jim Garner and Harold Weaver. Second row, from left, are Piney Point Port Agent Gerry Brown and Bosuns Raymond Ferreira, John Cisiecki, Albert Wrinquette and Verner Poulsen. Third row, from left, are Bosuns Bob Gillain, Ravaughn Johnson, James Thompson and Roberto Zaragaza. Fourth row, from left, are UpgraderE. C. Gardner, Bosun Robert Schwarz, Upgrader Oscar Johnson, and Bosuns Arthur McGinnis and Reidus Lambert. Reidus Lambert Seafarer Reidus Lambert has been a member of the SIU for 20 years and has shipped as bosun for the past five years. He now lives in Kenner, La. with his wife Jean, and ships out of the port of New Orleans. I have had an opportunity to spend time at Union Headquarters and at Piney Point, and believe me I have seen a lot that has opened my eyes. I know that I will be a better Union member when I go back aboard ship. One very important thing I learned is that SPAD ii the future of this Union. Everyone knows that big business is going to fight us every step of the way, and we are going.to have to fight like hell to protect, our jobs and to get more ships and more cargo. This can only be done through SPAD—and ihy isupport is 100 percent. Telling It Like It Is "Many of us hear—but how many of us really listen?" This was the ques­ tion posed by Seafarer Al Whitmef as he received his Bosuns Recertifica­ tion Certificate at the Headquarters membership meeting this month. Bosun Whitmer said: "If we listen we will understand our problems—and if SIU Bosuns m Washington we can understand the problems we can do something to solve them." Brother Whitmer made his remarks after reports on the Union's activities in Washington were read which de­ tailed the progress of the oil import quota bill and the SlU's efforts to block attacks on the Jones Act. Bosun's Recertification WoUawing are: the names and home ports of the 94 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SW Bosuns Recertification Program: Aljbed Edgar Andeipon, New York G^rgeAm^ tlawM Aikmtskiii, EIinerB Jiaun^Baud^ Norman Beaver^ Ne^ IMbunon ]|^MM:taiii^, Honston Ddvid Bi^er, Norfolk :' r Jan Beye, New Yoric Stanley Bojko, San Francisco Andrew Boney, Norfolk George Burch, New Orleans George Bnike, New Yfwk Walter Botterton, Norfolk Hufiuoii Butts, Houston RRhard ChrtstenberiyvSa^ V^Uiam^^C Fred Cooper, Mobile Chairtes Rkhard DandSle, Houston Julio De^do, New Yorik l^id IHcklnsqn, Mp^^ JamesBfaEpn, MobjOte Peter Drewes, Naw York joha Eddins, BaMmore Eugene Flowers, New York Donato Giangiordano, Philadelphia James Gorman, New Yoric Perry Greenwo^, Seattle Burt Hanback, New York Karl Hellman, Seattle Domdd Hicks, New Yorfr Raymond Hodges, Mobile Raymond W. Ho^es, Baltimore Elbert Ho^e, Baltimore Stephen Homka, New Yoric Calvain James, New York Stanley Jandora, New York ili? Sven Jansson, New York Morton Kemgood, Baltimore Perty Konis, New Yorik lAo Koa»,^fimore Reidus Lsucnbert, New OrieanS f Robert Lasim,;Pii)»tb Rfco;-'-v?:; m Raymond Layonie,Bjdtiniore ; Hans Lee, Seatfle JT^ob Levin, Biddmore Joseph Leyal, ndtedrtphig fGeorge Libby, New Orleans, Robert Macl»rt, Bal^ ~ < H»iis:Manninfc SeatBe Ardior McGhuns, New Orteaumr William Meehan. Norfolk Clji^ MQleiv Seattle Rdward Morris, Jr^ Mobile Ervin Moyd, Mobile Ys#i Niefeen, New York VQlliam fPConnor, Settle Frtid^p^ AJlNert 6rottimksr» San Francisco JafoesWiri^^ Wallace Perry, Jr., San Francisco Yieklto PoUaaen, NewOrleans tfonaild Prt^fy, New York Francisco James Pullfom, Tony Radich, New Orleans Ewing Rihn, New Orieans Wpif^ Alfonso Rivera, Puerto RicpL^; y ^ Lancelot Rodr^[u<^, Puerto ^R^ Ovidio Rodi%#^New Y^ Thomas Self, Baltimore Ffoyd Sells:, San Francisco Peter Sheldirake, Houston ' Lester Smith, Norfolk Sven Stockmarr, New Yoric Baniey Svrearingen^ Jiiclisrnil^ Frank Teti, New York Ward Wallace, JacksonviDe Richard Wardlaw, Houston Alan Whitmer, New York Malcolm Woods, San Francisco . Page? �fe i ^ I Boggs-Outstanding Citizen Headquarters Notes :¥ § S by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak § ::i SSftW?S?Sft^%W5S!!fSS!Sg5!SS!^^ SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN I want to stress again the importance of taking the time to make certain that all claim forms for benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan are filled out completely and that all necessary receipts, bills, discharges or other documents are attached to the claim forms when they are sent to the SIU Welfare Plan for payment. The SIU Welfare Department makes every eflfort to get the claims pipcessed as quickly as possible, but many times the forms have to be returned to the member or his dependent because information is lacking. This creates a hardship which could be avoided if the member would take the time to make certain that his claim form is complete with all necessary information. Members should also leave a claim form with their dependent when they go to sea. The first page of the form should be filled out completely and signed by the member. Discharges showing that the basic seatime requirement has been fulfilled should also be left at home. By taking this precaution, our members will not have to worry should their wives or children need medical care while they are at sea. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM With the graduation this month of 12 more bosuns from the Bosuns Recertification Program, we now have 94 bosuns who have completed the two-month training and upgrading program, and I want to congratulate our latest graduates on their efforts to make themselves more effective aboard ship. These brothers — and all of our members who have completed the program — have a better understanding of this Union, the industry and the problems we must tackle to insure our continued job security. Bosun A1 Whitmer said it all at the membership meeting in New York this month when he conunented: "A lot of us hear the reports read at mem­ bership meetings and hear the reports from our officials at payoffs — but how many of us really listen?" That's the key: listening and understanding. Because if we really listen and try to understand what our problems are, then we will be able to tackle those problems and solve them. Our recertified bosuns, together with our "A" Seniority upgraders are making a valuable contribution to bringing our membership a better under­ standing of the problems confronting this Union. They have had the oppor­ tunity to see first-hand every operation of the SIU — at Headquarters, in Washington and at our training center in Piney Point. They asked questions, and they listened. These bosuns will now be more effective representatives of our Union both at sea and ashore. I want to congratulate these brothers on their participation in this program and their concern for the continued job security of this membership — Andy Boney, Ernie Bryan, Pete Drewes, John Eddins, Reidus Lambert, Art McGinnis, Bill O'Connor, Lancelot Rodrigues, Floyd Selix, Barney Swearingen, Lester Smith and "Honest Al" Whitmer. "A" SENIORITY UPGRADING Five more of our members completed the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program this month and I would like to congratulate Jon Humason, Arthur Lehmann, Phillip Painter, Pierangelo Poletti and Bert Reamey. It is important that we encourage more of our members to participate in this program because fhe strength and future of this Union rests on the shoulders of our full "A" seniority members. We have today in this Union about one and one-half jobs for every full book member, and the number of members who are leaving the industry, because of death or retirement, exceeds the number of members who are achieving full "A" seniority through our upgrading program. TRAINING AND UPGRADING One of the most Impoitant keys to the success of this Union in securing new ships and new companies — deep sea, on the Lakes and in the rivers — has been the success of our training programs in Piney Point. Training and upgrading to meet the challenges of advancing technology in the maritime industry is the key to the future of this Union and the job security of our membership. We have been successful — more than any other Union — in getting new ships and more job opportunities. We have been successful in this effort because we have shown that we can provide trained and highly-qualified crews for the new ships, tugs and towboats of our growing American-flag fleet. The QMED training, while it is by no means the only important upgrading program at the Harry Lundeberg School, has proven valuable in providing qualified men for the SL-7's, VLCC's, LNG's, LASH and OBO carriers which represent the continued job security and pension security of this membership. Page 8 The Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO this year presented its 12th annual Out­ standing Citizen Award to Congresswoman Lindy Boggs (second from right) who is the wife of the late Rep. Hale Boggs of Louisiana. SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams, also president of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO is standing left, along with Mrs. C. J. Stephens, wife of N.O. Port Agent Buck Stephens, and Pat Stoddard, president emeritus of the New Orleans organization. SIU Scholarship Grants Continued from Page 3 lenge to me to keep up-to-date, through reading and concentration, on new l^al issues. This will keep my mind active, because I have discovered that the mind will quickly grow stale if allowed." Actively involved in her .school'.s ex­ tracurricular programs, Janice belonged to the French Club, the Math Club and the Poetry and Drama Club. She also worked on the school newspaper and was co-editor of the 1974 school yearbook. Janice was written up for two consec­ utive years in "Who's Who Among American Students," and was awarded membership in the Society of Outstand­ ing American High School Students, and the National Honor Society. Cullowhee High School Principal Charles Stallings writes, "Janice is an excellent student in every way. Her high academic grades and participation in many of the school's extracurricular ac­ tivities are an indication of her value and worth as a student and school citi­ zen. She is a human being who will make contributions to society as long as she lives." Her father, the late Seafarer Samuel Parker, died from injuries sustained in a shipboard accident in Okinawa in June of 1972. Brother Parker sailed as electrician, and was a member of the SIU for 2^years prior to his death. ^' Medicine and Marine Biology Identical twin sisters. Pearl and Judy Yao, graduated from George Washing­ ton High School in San Francisco last December, both being in the top 20 students of 220 graduates. As v/ell as being identical twins, the two are also very close friends. They are planning to attend the same college, the Univenlty of California at San Diego; however Judy will study marine biology and Pearl, has chosen a career in medicine, Judy believes that "education leads to success" and that a college education "will enable me to achieve my personal goals in life." Judy has a great respect and concern for nature, and feels that as a marine biologist she will be able to "help solve some of the problems we face, such as pollution and over population." After completing her undergraduate work, Judy plans to attend Scripps In­ stitute of Oceanography in Claremont, Calif, to finish her education. Like her sister. Pearl values educa­ tion very highly, and recalls that "I've always dreamt of going to college ever since I was a little girl." Pearl chose a medical career simply because "I want to help people, and the best way I know of doing this is by be­ coming a doctor." Both girls were very active in their school's extracurricular programs, par­ ticipating in the Drama Club, th6 Girls Athletic Association and other Clubs and Committees. Their Principal, Saul Madges, writes that the girls "are more than worthy re­ cipients of a scholarship award, and they will bring credit to your organiza­ tion and the school which they will attend." The girls' father. Seafarer Fang Wing Yao, has been a member of the SIU since 1955. Bom in Shanghai, China, the veteran Seafarer sails in the engine department with an FOWT rating. The SIU extends congratulations and sincere good wishes to the five scholar­ ship winners in their college careers. Marine Firemen's President Retires \ Harry Jorgensen, president of the Marine Firemen's Union,and a vice pres­ ident of the SIUNA, retired last month because of ill health. According to the Marine Firemen's Union, Jorgensen's health had been de­ teriorating over a period of time, and made it difficult for him "to put in the amount of time required as President of the Union." Henry "Whitey" Disley, vice presi­ dent of the union's Pacific District affi­ liate was named acting president until a special election to fill the vacancy is held. Disley has also been designated to fill the position of vice president in the SIUNA. Nominations for the office of presi­ dent took place last month at union meetings, and the election was sched­ uled to take place sometime this month. Seafarers Log �Two More Seafarers Achieve Educational Goals ITie educational programs of the SIU are aimed, not only at advancing the professional skills of Seafarers, but also toward providing them wtih academic opportunities that had been denied them. This month, two more Seafarers achieved their educational goals. Able Seaman Paul Rittiner, Jr., who has been sailing with the SIU since 1965, was accepted by the Union . College Scholarship Committee for a four-year grant worth $10,000, and Seafarer Wil­ liam Bellinger became the 19th SIU member to achieve a high school diploma through the Union's academic enrichment program at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point. (For the story on Seafarer Rettiner and the SIU College Scholarship awards, see page 3.) •'V 'yjL- H' J. ' ' Seafarer Bellinger Seafarer Bill Bellinger's career re­ minds one of the old nursery rhyme— "... a butcher a baker a candlestick maker .. .". During his lifetime he has been employed as a construction worker, a truck driver, bus driver, cab driver, short order cook, police ofiScer and served with the military during two wars. Recently, the 51-year old SIU mem­ ber took on yet another role—GED student at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Seafarer Rittiner Bellinger said he "formally finished the 8th grade, but actually started to quit in the fifth grade." By the 6th and 7th grade he had declared himself a non-student and teachers were just passing him on to get "rid" of him. "In the past, there have been many, many cases when having the high school diploma would have helped me con­ siderably and not having it hindered me considerably," commented the Houston, Tex. resident. "It was difficult," he continued. "I felt comfortable in some content areas, and uncomfortable in others—particu­ larly in mathematics—I'm completely bafBed by it." "But, I picked up quite a bit, par­ ticularly in English-Grammar," said Bellinger. "I can read writing, but in High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Nineteen Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office In any port and you will be given a GED PieTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and literature; Social Studies, Science I I I 1 I I I I I and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to yoiu- home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you wiU receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements 'for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in folL the past have not been able to write reading." "I have a desire to write," he said. "I could never write, though, without having learned what I've learned here about punctuation, clarification, sen­ tence structure and paragraphing." Bellinger has been sailing with the SIU since 1967 and is currently ship­ ping as chief cook or baker. He's no stranger to Piney Point, either. In Oc­ tober 1972 he dame to HLS for his Lifeboat ticket, and in March of this year he came back for seniority up­ grading and received his full 'A' book last month. "I would encourage other Seafarers to get their high school diplomas," said Bellinger. "Because they're going to find a high school education is almost a must—and becoming more and more so every day." By B. Rocker Pending Bills Action is still pending on three bills which have major importance to Sea­ farers. Progress has been reported and content discussed at length over the last several months on the following: • Energy Transportation Security Act: H.R. 8193, a bill to guarantee a minimum of oil imports for our U.S.-flag ships, has been reported out of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, and is awaiting a rule from the House Rules Committee. The rule sets the time limit for general debate and governs the amending process—including "closed rule," which means no amendments are allowed, or "open rule," which permits amendments from the floor. In some cases, only members of the committee reporting the bill can add amendments. SIU has urged passage of H.R. 8193 in the interest of the maritime indus­ try, the national economy, and national security. • Pension Plan Regulation: A conference committee has been appointed (members from the House and the Senate), but because Congress has been in recess, members have been away, visiting their districts and meeting with constituents. In their absence, their staff members have worked together on H.R. 2, and H.R. 4200 to achieve a compromise bill to regulate pension plans and protect workers' pension rights. • Select Committee on Committees: The proposal to reorganize the House committee structure, H.R. 988, is scheduled to go before the Democratic caucus. SIU has strongly opposed H.R. 988, because, among its deficiencies, the resolution would weaken the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Minimiim Wage On Apr. 8, the President signed into law new amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act which will raise the minimum wage to $2 an hour, effective May 1 and increasing to $2.30 by 1976. Coverage will now be extended to five million workers who previously did not come under minimum wage—^federal, state and local government em­ ployees and domestics. More than 1.6 million federal employees and nearly 3.4 million state and local government workers will now be protected. And for the first time, firemen and policemen will be paid overtime after 60 hours. The increase is the first in six years. The Consumer Price Index shows that in that time, the cost of living has increased 39 percent. The House Education and Labor Committee said in its report of the bill that under the existing minimum wage of $1.60, an employee working 40 hours a week for 50 weeks would gross $3,200 or $1,000 below the figure defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as "poverty level." Mr. Nixon had vetoed a bill in September which would have raised the minimum to $2.20, because he felt it would be inflationary. However, he be­ lieves the increase is "now a matter of justice that can no longer be fairly delayed." I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information j on the Ltmdeberg High School Program. .Book No.. Name— f' •;! Address. Last grade completed (Street) (City or Town) (Zip) Last year attended— I Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 I May 1974 Seafarers are ui^ed to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. • \• Pages �ipw" Lyman ^ '-ii Houston Committee Third Cook Mohammed Hussien, far left, stands in with the ship's committee for a photo aboard the containership Houston at a recent payoff at the SeaLand docks in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Committee members are from the left: Julio Figueroa, steward delegate; John Barcroft, deck delegate; Stanley Zielewski, educational director: Frank Rodriguez, ship's chairman, and Thomas Williams, secretary-reporter. The 504-foot containership runs coastwise. The SlU-manned freightship Lyman Hall paid off on Apr. 8 In Port Newark, N.J. The Lyman Hall was purchased a year ago by Waterman from Pacific Far East Lines. She took on her first SlU crew la.st July. Committee members, from the left, are: Rosco Rainwater, steward delegate: Ed Wallace, ship's chairman; Felix Diaz, educational director, and Jim Martin, secretary-reporter. The Lyman Hall is on the Far East run. Charleston Committee Elizabethport Committee Recertified Bosun Vagn Teddy Nielsen is on his first ship, the Elizabethport, since recently completing the SlU's two-month Bosun Recertification Program. The Sea-Land operated containership paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Apr. 28. Ship's committee members, from the left, are: Nielsen, ship's chairman: N. W. Jorgensen, engine delegate; J. Morales, educational director; George W. Gibbons, secretary-reporter; Bill Sierr, steward delegate; and T. Williams, deck delegate. Usual run for the Elizabethport is the Mediterranean. ;. >• The 497-foot Jong containership. Char/esfbn, operated by Sea-Land, paid off late last month after completion of a coastwise run. Committee members are, standing left; l^uis Cepeda, educational director, and Bob Hutchins, secre­ tary-reporter. Standing right is Victor Silva, steward delegate; and seated clockwise from the left, are: Tom Wolfe, deck delegate; John McCollum, ship's chairman; crewmember William Smith, and John Tobin, engine delegate Transidaho Committee San Juan Committee ••'A,.' m- • After completion of a Mediterranean voyage, the SlU-contracted containership San Juan paid off at Port Elizabeth on Mar. 18. Her ship's committee members are, from the left: S. Piatak, secretary-reporter; H. Murranka, ship's chairman; L. Nieves, engine delegate, and Y, Swartz, deck delegate. Brothers Piatak and Swartz were incorrectly identified in the April LOG. Page 10 Recertified Bosun Elbert Hogge, a member of the September class of the Bosun Recertification Program, is now serving as ship's chairman on the committee of the Transidaho. Other committee members, from the left, are: Dimas Mendoza, deck delegate; Juan Ruiz, steward delegate, and Abraham Aragones, secretary-reporter. The Transidaho, operated by Hudson Water­ ways paid off late last month in the port of New York. She is on a coastwise run.' Seafarers Log �aBR5ng?«mmKiPrr-:^j^^^ " an, the Sugar Islander Delivers Her Cargo The 28,000 dwt bulk carrier Su­ gar Islander (Pyramid Sugar Trans­ port, lnc.)» one of the lai^est of her type ever buflt m a U.S. shipyard, stopped off at the port of Kawasaki, Japan recently to discharge cargo. The SlU-contracted Sugar Islander spent two days In port nnloadlng over 24,000 tons of gram. The 641-foot long vessel's normal run Is to the Far East. She usually picks up grain on the U.S. Gulf Coast, discharges It m Far East ports, and then picks up sugar In the Hawai­ ian Islands before returning to the Gulf or West Coast. The ship was hullt by Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction. She was dedicated on Aug. 24,1973, and has a speed of 15.75 knots. The ves­ sel has six cargo holds with a capacity of 1,195,986 cubic feet. She Is under long term charter to the California and Hawaiian Sngar Co. for the ^ j-k" The Sugar Islander in port at Kawasaki, Japan where she recently spent two days unloading over 24.00Q long tons of grain carried from New Orleans. The 28.000-dwt bulk carrier is one of the largest of her type ever built in theU.S. Four Seafarers on board enjoy a hot meal in the ship's modern crew's mess. From left are; Bosun. William Parker, AB Dewey Penton, AB Percy Kennedy and QMED Robert Vance. Know Your Rigiits St,';:. transport of raw sugar from Hawaii to the mainland. One of the many modem features aboard the Sugar Islander Is the galley, which has three ovens (one of which Is a combination microwaveconventional), a push-button potato peeling machine, a meat slicing ma­ chine, ice cube machine and other equipment which makes the steward's job easier. The galley also has cafe­ teria-style serving which Includes hot steam tables. On this recent run to the Far East the ship also discharged cargo at Kobe before arriving m the Philip­ pines, where It loaded 27,000 long tons of bulk sugar for deposit at the C & H Refinery In Crockett, Calif. The vessel arrived back m New Or­ leans m late April to load up a full cargo of soybean, and It was sched­ uled to head back for the Far East earlier this monfli. Wiper William Feyer enjoys a cup of coffee in the Sugar Islander's cafeteriastyle galley. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officef or member. Tt has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out"this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and reconunendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findinp. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various triist fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquartersof the various trust funds. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts whicb the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the\stoowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: . Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship; Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. May 1974 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement' of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntap'. No contribution may be solicited of received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or .of employment., If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade imion concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the ahove rights have heen violated, or that he has heen denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU Pfesident Paul Hall at headquartersJby certifib.' mail, return receipt requested. • Page 11 �/• ri J K-' i' , •*5 Oil Import Bill Passed by House of Representatives Continued from Page 2 oil industry impoets.their petroleum on Houss. Merchant Marine aed Bisherws- ..ships Suing the Liberiar..flag42.pc^?ent of the time; some eight percent is car­ Committee, in his speech on the floor ried on U.S.-flags mostly from Carib­ during the debate, urged "my col­ bean countries and a variety of foreign leagues on both sides of the aisle" to ships carry the balance." support passage of the bill in the inter­ Representative Grover lashed at the est of national security and as a "corol­ so-called effective controlled fleet lary to project independence." He which he said cannot be relied upon. He pointed to the increasing seapower of said "it is appalling that the State De­ the Soviet Union and the fact that "vir­ partment and even the Department of tually all petroleum imported from the Defense continue to pay lip service to Middle East moves on ships which owe the discredited effective-control no allegiance to the United States." theory." The New York Republican said that "according to their own lobbyist, the Many other Congressmen, from both political parties, rose to speak in sup­ port of H.R. 8193. Congressman Frank Clark of (D.Pa.), chairman of the Merchant Marine Committee, and a staunch advocate of the legislation, noted that "the real op­ Members are advised that there ponents of this vital legislation are the have been problems concerning multinational oil companies." Congress­ launch service to and from vessels man Clark said that the committee's ac­ in transit through the Panama tion on the Energy Transportation Secu­ Canal. The Panama Canal Au­ rity Act was the first step in Congress' thority which operates the launch goal of "formulating an energy policy service has advised that there will tliat is not dominated by the oil com­ panies." he no guarantee of transportation Congressman Joel Pritchard, a (R.either to or from the ship. Wash.), added that "we can no longer The SIU is looking into the mat­ afford to leave U.S. oil policy at the ter and will report the progress of discretion of the oil companies." its investigation in the LOG. In the Anothef member of the Merchant meantime, memhere are advised Marine Committee, Congressman Peter not to rely on launch service while Kyros said it is doubtful "if the 1970 their ships are in the Canal zone Act would ever be successful as long as area. the multinational oil companies control the transportation of the vast prepon- Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce derance of these oil imports." ^ CojjirpiUre', ^haire<l,tj^^^en. Congressman Thomas Djuiinvng Long (D.-La.), are expected to take Va.), a long time supporter of a strong place within the next few weeks. Many U.S. merchant marine, also spoke in supporters, including SIU President support of the Energy Transportation Paul Hall, will testify at the Committee Security Act. "There is no question" he hearings. said "that the proposed legislation is needed and ne^ed now." He added, "the bill would provide many additional jobs for American workers that would otherwise be lost to foreign labor." Robert Leggett (R.-Calif.), stated that the legislation, by requiring the in­ creased use of U.S.-flag vessels, will re­ An arbitration session was held sult in "a larger portion of the tankers last month to determine whether the operating near our shore to come under Military Sealift Command is required American environmental regulations re­ to reimburse steamship companies garding release of polluting oil into the for payment of Vietnam war bonuses water." after the date of July 1,1973. A final Another supporter of a strong U.S. decision is still pending. merchant marine and a sponsor of the The MSC's position is that mer­ Energy Transportation Security Act, Jo­ chant seamen no longer had the legal seph Addabbo (D.-N.Y.), stated that right to war bonuses with termination by the passage of H.R. 8193, "the na­ of the Selective Service Act on July tion's consumers will save at least a 1, stating that these payments are penny per gallon on imported oil while only awarded "during an induction we at the same time provide thousands period." of jobs for American workers." However, many steamship com­ Many other Congressmen, from all panies, at great cost, continued the sections of the nation, rose to speak in payments without reimbursement favor of the legislation, including Con­ and now stand to lose these monies. gressman John Murphy of New York, The American Maritime Associ­ Joe Waggonner of Louisiana, Fred ation will represent the majority of Rooney of Pennsylvania, Lawrence HoSlU-contracted companies in this gan of Maryland, Bob Eckhardt of matter. Final decision on the arbitra­ Texas, Teno Roncalio of Wyoming, and tion will be published in an upcom­ William Ketchum of California. ing issue of the LOG. Hearings before the Merchant Marine 5 Percent Wage Boost On Board Delta Mar Panama Canal Launch Service Continued from Page 2 premium wages. Oilers and firemenwatertenders get a $29.18 increase and 25 cents an hour for premium overtime. Wipers get $27.11 and 24 cents an hour in premium wages. Tanker QMED's get an increase of $45.09 and 39 cents in premium over­ time. Chief pumpmen get $41.25 and 36 cents in premium overtime. Oilers and firemen-watertenders will receive $29.53 extra a month and 26 cents extra an hour in premium overtime. Wipers get $27.11 more a month and 24 cents an hour in premium pay. • In the steward department, freightship chief stewards will receive $38.33 more a month and 33 cents more an hour in premium overtime. Cooks and bakers get $33.21 more and 29 cents an hoiu- in overtime pay. Messmen will re­ ceive an increase of $22.63 a month and 20 cents more an hour in premium overtime. Tanker steward-cooks wiUf et $41.80 a month extra and 36 cenfs an horn: extra in overtime premium pay. Cooks and bakers will receive $34.63 a month and 29 cents extra an hour in overtime pay. Messmen will get $22.63 more a month and 20 cents an hour in prem­ ium overtime pay. Bosuns, Chief Electricians and Chief Stewards on SL-7, SL-18 and LASH ships who receive higher monthly base salaries than men with these ratings on other freightships, will receive the same pay increase. However their increase in overtime premium pay will be slightly higher. War Bonus Arbitration Wiper Jacob Oterba, (center) and Bosun Joe Collins (right) bring their books up-to-date with New Orleans Patrolman Jimmy Martin when their ship, the Delia Mar, first LASH containership-barge carrier built in the United States, paid off in the Guif port recently. Brothers Oterba and Collins were incorrectly identified in the April LOG. In Iberville's Galley SCHEDULE Port I • ' J". Three members of the Iberville's steward department at work in the ship's galley during visit in Port of New Orleans. Third cook John R. Holiday (left) and Cook and Baker Eddy A. Bowers (center) look on as Chief Steward Harvey M. Lee prepares food. Brothers Bowers and Lee were incorrectly identified In the April issue of the LOG. Page 12 Date New York ... ..June 3... Philadelphia. . . .June 4... Baltimore ... ..June 5... Norfolk ..... ..June 6... Detroit ..June 7... June 10... Houston ..... . .June 10.., New Orleans . ..June 11... Mobile ...... ..June 12... San Francisco ..June 13... Columbus ... ..June 15. .. Chicago ..June 11... Port Arthur . ..June 11... Buffalo 12... St. Louis . ... :.June 13... Cleveland ... ..June 13... Jersey City . . . 10... Deep Sea IBU 2:30 p.m 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. — 2:30p.m. «• • ' UIW 5:00 p.m. ....,.. . 7:00 p.m. ......... 5:00 p.m. .... .... 7:00 p.m. .... 5:00 p;m. \ ... .... 7:00 p.m. .... 5:00 p.m. .. .\ .... '7:00 p.m. , ...., , , , , '• •• 5:00 p.m. .... 2:30p.m. .... .... 5:00 p.m .... 7:00 p.m. 2:30p.m. .... .... 5:00 p.m 2:30p.m. .... .... 5:00 p.m. ....' 2:30p.m. — .... . .. .1:00 p.m. .... 5:00 p.m. .... — .... 5:00 p.m — ••• • « • • • .... 5:00 p.m • • • •, — .... 5:00 p.m. ..,. • • '• • *. m • I • • •d" • . • 1 • • — »• Seafarers Log �T HE OVERSEAS ARCTIC ar­ '"C"'- , '.' . - > '• 'S?"-'tv ' "t"' ' - • ' Able-seaman Howard Knox stretches a guy as the 65,000ton tanker lies at the Stapleton anchorage off Staten island. rived at the port of New York this month after a voyage to Nigeria. The 65,000-ton tanker anchored off Stapleton, Staten Island while she waited for clearance to move into her dock to discharge cargo. While she was at anchorage, the crew held a good shipboard meeting and dis­ cussed many of the critical issues be­ ing debated in Washington which af­ fect their job security—including the ''oil import quota" bill and the con­ tinuing attacks on the Jones Act. Participation in SPAD was very good because, as Able-seaman Rich­ ard Bradford said: "I donate to SPAD because I have a job and I want to make sure that I will con­ tinue to have a job in this industry. I look at SPAD as an investment in my future." The Overseas Arctic is now on a run to the Mediterranean. Recerti­ fied Bosun Luther Pate said: "We have a good crew aboard, and the young fellows from the Harry Lundeberg School are doing an outstand­ Chief Pumpman John O'Rawe checks oil levels in the tanks ing job." as the Overseas Arcf/c makes ready to discharge. 'I Mfiliiiij *••• iljiiii.. iS iiSS ir V'r li :r 'li/i Stores come aboard the Overseas Arctic as the ship lies at anchor off Staten Island in the New York harbor waiting to discharge her cargo of crude oil after a trip from Nigeria. Seafarer William Niel, who sails as baker, mixes baiter for one of his culinary specialties. Brother Niel is a veteran Seafarer and a long-time member of the SlU. Bosun Luther Pate is a strong supporter of SPAD and he invests in his future by investing in SPAD at nearly every payoff. Seafarer Pate, who has been a member of the SlU for 28 years said: "SPAD is job security. We have to have strong representation in Washington. We have to all get behind SPAD because -by being united we can keep duj security. Lundeberg School graduates Cheyenne Morris, left, and Daniel Dellosa are both sailing as ordinary seamen—and received praise from their shipmates for their enthusiasm over their wdrk and their willingness to learn. Both of the young Seafarers invested in their future by investing in SPAD at the payoff. Page 13 May 1974 �Seafarer Perry Sees Gold ASHORE LSfc'. •' New Orleans SlU-contracted Delta Line marked its 55th birthday recently. The firm's name, which originally was Mississippi Shipping Co., was changed to the Delta Steamship Co. in 1962. San Anfonio, Tex. One of the main speakers recently at the Unity Dinner of the National Mari­ time Council's Central Region Action Group here was O. William Moody, administrator, AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Moody related how labor views the American merchant marine and its future, He urged importers and exporters to increase their use of Americanflag vessels. Stressing the importance of global trade, the unity dinners have been held in cities throughout the United States. They show American shippers how labor, management and government are united in an effort to develop a strong, com­ petitive, modem, American-built, privately owned and operated U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine. I i' New York The port of New York leads the list of busy ports in 1973 with 9,093 ships calling. Two other busy ports were Philadelphia with 5,128 ships calling and Los Angeles with 5,019 ships. For the California port, a jump of 301 ships over the 1972 figure was reported. Boston Chief pumpman Thomas O'Connor of this port remained in a cpma late last month in the U.S. Public Health Service hospital here following surgery to remove a blood clot. That operation was performed in the Massachusetts Gen­ eral Hospital. Also in the PHS hospital convalescing ^ter an operation for ulcers is Sea­ farer Augustus "Roger" Hickey. St. Louis "I'm still alive and kicking," says Port Agent Leroy Jones back on the job late last month after recovering from injuries sustained Nov. 16 when a car crashed through the front window of the Union hall here. "I'm getting stronger every day," he noted while using a cane to get about the hall. Brother Jones said his doctor in the hospital laid his recovery on his fine physical condition." He spent two months in the hospital recovering from severe internal injuries. Jones summed it up with, "I'm coming along fine. I'm just a lucky country boy." Also hurt in the crash were Mrs. Ronald Hicks and Union members Ronald Hicks and Max Shinault. All are all right except for Hicks who is still recovering up in Illinois. * * * Former SIU representative in Paducah, Ky. and Chicago, Frank "Scotty" Aubusson, has been assigned here as an IBU represeintative. • * • The UlW-manned Delta Queen sailing out of New Orleans made her first stop of the new season here on April 25. Seafarer Wallace Perry shows his federal claim permit to Joseph-Leyal while they were both attending the Bosuns Recertification Program this year. Back in the 1880's gold was discov­ pan," he said, "I picked up a lot of ered in Washington Creek in northern books on the subject and I talked to California—and the rush was on. To­ many old-timers in the area. I learned day, nearly 100 years later, there are a lot I didn't know about gold mining." still those hardy optimists who pan in Although he only worked his claim the creek and dig in the soil hoping to for two months since he got his permit. hit the "mother lode." Seafarer Perry has already dug a tunnel Among those who live in tents and 14 feet into an outcropping of gravel. make-shift huts along the banks of "The tiinnel is drifting into hard Washington Creek a; they patiently rock," he said, "arid what I'm looking search for riches is Seafarer Wallace for-is a mother lode in the bed rock Perry who recently completed the SIU's under the outcropping." He said he also Bosuns Recertification Program. expects to find a "placer pocket" which Seafarer Perry is no newcomer to is a pocket of gold which has settled as panning and digging for gold. Before •sediment in the bottom of a water-cov­ he got his present federal claim permit ered hole in the gravel bottom. in July 1973, he had already prospected "The only thing you have to do to for five years in various areas of Cali­ keep your claim is to show that yOu fornia and had also prospected in worked your mine every year," he ex­ Alaska in the 1950's. plained. The land, which is in Nevada Seafarer Perry's federal permit — County, Calif., is regulated by two fed­ which cost him $10—gives him the tight eral agencies—the Forestry Department to prospect on a 20 acre tract along the and the Bureau of Land Management. creek. There's another 20 acres next to Seafarer Perry, who has been a mem­ his claim and he plans to get a permit ber of the SIU for 21 years and ships fortius land, too. out of the port of San Francisco, says "While I was in Alaska," he said, "I that he plans to sail for seven to eight used to follow the hydraulic dredges and months each year and work his mine pan the gravel pilings left behind by the the rest of the time. dredge." He did all right, he said, but "I've barely made expenses so far by when he went to California to try his panning the creek," he said. "But who luck he did some homework first. knows, maybe this year I'll hit that "Before I got my sluice box and gold mother lode." Long Beach, Calif. Sea-Land Service, Inc.- completed construction of a sixth new cran&at this port and brought to a close its two-year program of building new cranes and modifying existing ones at docks where the new SL-7 containerships are expected to call. Entrance to the tunnel being dug by Seafarer Perry in his search for a mother lode of gold in bedrock under the gravel outcropping. Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-l^g vessels ; remains in this country, making a very snhstantiai contribution to the national I balance of payments and to the nation's Economy. • UseU.S.-f 7; IT, the AmMI^shipper; and Amerka. •• y Page 14 �Movie The Seafarers^ —Direcfecf by Kubrick Although many Union members have seen the SlU-produced motion picture The Seafarers at Union halls through­ out the country and at the Harry Lundeberg School, few have noticed the open­ ing credits which state that the film was photographed and directed by Stanley Kubrick, now internationally known for his direction of such important movies as 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clock­ work Orange, Dr. Strangelove, Lolita, Spartacus, and Paths of Glory. In 1953, Kubrick had displayed con­ siderable talent in the documentary film field. When the SIU, through the LOG, decided to make a motion picture which told the proud story of the Union, young Stanley Kubrick was given the job. Recently, the Motion Picture Divi­ sion of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C, requested a print of The Seafarers so that it could be added to their permanent collection of impor­ tant films. There, it will be available for viewing by the general public. Written by Will Chasan and narrated by newscaster Don Hollenbeck, The Seafarers tells the story of the day-to­ day operations of the SIU in very hu­ man terms. The film outlines the Union's pension and welfare plans, ma­ ternity benefits, scholarship fund, edu­ cational programs, LOG activities, and the operations of Headquarters. In addition, the theory and practice of the SIU hiring hall are depicted, with particular stress on the importance of the hiring hall concept to Seafarers. • The movie is not merely a presenta­ tion of facts and statistics about the SIU. It tells the story of our members in very personal, human terms. An SIU representative is shown making his weekly visit to hospitalized Seafarers, paying them their cash benefits, filling personal requests, and exchanging scut­ tlebutt with hospitalized brothers. Members are seen relaxing and so­ cializing at headquarters, examining works of art creat^ by Seafarers, and throwing in for jobs. The film is not content to stay ashore; the camera goes on board ship to cover a payoff and to show the process of ironing out griev­ ances. Kubrick, a landlubber himself, glorifies the labor of the Seafarers in strikingly beautiful compositions set against the sea and sky. Most SIU members appreciate the democratic nature of the Union, but this film is a good introduction to that aspect of the organization for men just com­ ing into the industry, and for the general public as well. The secret ballot for Union elections, the majority rule con­ cept used at meetings, and Ae right of every member to nominate himself for office are explained in detail. The film ends with a Seafarer pre­ paring to make way for a voyage to a foreign port. As he mounts the gang­ way, the narrator sums up the story of the SIU and the seaman's way of life. "Any man," he says, "no matter how independent, is a member of a family, a community ... a crew." He stresses that cooperation and unity have brought all of the gains that the SIU has achieved throughout the years. So, although the film is an historical account and does not show the recent progress of the SIU since 1953, the basic strategy of the Union is stressed: Strength in Unity. Get Passports All Seafarers are advised that they should have United States passport books and should carry them with them at all times. Seafarers have encountered problems in some areas of the world because they did not have passports, and the problem seems to be increasing. in addition, many Seafarers have not teen able to make flyout jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports., A U.S. passport can be secured in any major city in the country. If you need assistance in getting a passport, contact your SIU port agent. Transhawaii Committee I AT SEA SS Walter Rice In a letter to the ship's engine department delegate. Seafarer Nathan Adams, Chief Engineer Jefferson P. Shobe and First Engineer Gay C. Glover expressed their appreciation to the SIU members in the black gang "... for the outstand­ ing job" the engine department did on a voyage in the Gulf to Corpus Christi, Tex., late in March. Especially cited in the letter by name were: Firemen-watertenders Nathan Adams, Bernard R. Hireen and Guadalupe Banda; Oilers Melvin C. Eickmeier, Edwin D. Imhoff and Waller S. Murphy; Wiper Trinidad Garcia, Jr. and Deck Engineer George E. Connell. "In addition to maintaining alert engine room watches, you have contributed greatly to our routine maintenance, repairs and quadra-annual U.S. Coast Guard inspection," the letter said. The top engineers concluded with: "We extend our personal thanks to each man and hope that you will all be able to make the next trip with us." 55 Delta Norte This vessel and the Delta Sud (Delta Line) are taking part in a U.S. Gov­ ernment research project by collecting marine data from the world's oceans. The Cooperative Expendable Bathythermograph Program was first carried out in mid-1970 on the Delta Argentina and the Delta Brazil for the National Marine Fisheries -Service and MARAD. Midshipmen of the Kings Point Maritime Academy, L.I., N.Y., aboard these SlU-contracted ships with the bathythermograph probe, take underwater tem­ perature readings. The readings pinpoint seasonal and year-to-year temperature variations in the Yucatan and Florida Straits, Antilles, Equatorial and Guiana Currents. With this valuable information, the National Oceanographic Data Center makes up nautical charts, showing the temperature and sal,t cjontent of the cur­ rents, so important to mariners and meterologists in their work.' "" ^ USNS Maumee Messmari Charles Thrope was left in hospital in Wellington, N.Z., following scald bums in shipboard mishap recently. The Meteor Now a museum ship, the Meteor, last surviving vessel of a 44 whaleback tanker fleet built in the twin Great Lakes ports of Duluth, Minn., and Superior, Wise, during the 1880s-1890s, was presented to the city of Superior recently by her owner after 74 years of service. Restored to its original condition, the ship was visited by 20,000 persons during the first few weeks of exhibition at her mooring on Barkers Island. 55 Citrus Packer Departed Union Brother Browning S. Wilamoski, 67, formerly on the SS Alex Siephans (Waterman Steamship), was buried at sea after midday on Sunday, April 14, in the Bay of Bengal. Seafarer Wilamoski died Mar. 13 in the port of Calcutta, India. Prior to the sea burial. Father D. Souz of the Stella Maris R.C. Church of Calcutta said a funeral service aboard ship Apr. 12 in the harbor. At sea, ship's Capt. Emmanuel Patronas read prayers written by the priest for our departed brother with the officers and crew assembled. The SIU crew, the master, captain and crew of the Alex Stephans, repre­ sentatives of Waterman Steamship Co. and Angus Co. Ltd., presented wreaths of flowers at the ceremony. The ship's committee of Bosun William C. Jordan, Secretary-Reporter John C. Reed and Deck Delegate J. Milage Skinner handled funeral arrangements. 55 Transpanama A collection of $205 was taken up for Able Seaman Hobart R. Kirkwood of this ship who died of a heart attack on the morning of Apr. 2 while the vessel was docking at Baton Rouge, La. The money was sent to his survivors, his mother and three children in Jack­ sonville, Fla. The SlU-contracted containership Transhawaii, operated by Seatrain, paid off recently in Weehawken, N.J. Ship's committee members, from the left, are: E. Rodriguez, deck delegate; H. C. McCurdy, secretary-reporter; Victor Carbone, ship's chairman; D. Rios, steward delegate, and W. Cachola, engine delegate. The Transhawaii is on a coastwise run. May 1974 55 Delta Sud In a letter of congratulation to the crew of the SlU-contracted Delta Sud, ship's Capt. John D. Kourian wrote recently "... I would like to take this oppor­ tunity ... to thank all of the personnel for a job well done. "Those involved in the operation and maintenance of the cargo cranes de­ serve special praise, for it is their effort that has made the LASH concept a successful operation . . . The important fact is that we have all kept the vessel moving when it was required, and under all conditions ... It was you that made it possible, and you can well be proud of your achievement. "Management, as well as union leadership, can make many claims for their contribution to the success of LASH—and justly so, but they are not in the arena . . . The final test is in the' arena. The credit belongs to the men in the arena... You are the men in the arena. "Many thanks for your fine efforts." Ship's Chief Steward Michael J. I)unn, the vessel's secretary-reporter, on reading the commendation replied ". . . We are very proud to be members of this crew." Page 15 �isBrotherhood of the Sea: f!i "Rsmw Members of the Gallon Club; SlU Blood Bank Serves i SIU Blood Bank Honor Roll Membors and FgiTiii'ies Listed below are members of the Gallon Qub — members who have donated a g^on or more of blood to the SIU Blood Bank. The understanding and unselfishness of these members — and all SIU members who have donated to the Blood Bank are maldng it possible to insure that blood wiU be available to all of our members and their dependents in time of need. Their partidpation in the SIU Blood Bank is in the best tradition of the "Brother­ hood of the Sea." B ROTHEIfflOpD OF THE SEA means that Seafarers are concerned about the se^ty and well-being of their brothers who go to sea —and this is exemplified by our members' unselfish support of the SIU Blood Bank. Since its beginning in 1959, Seafarers have donated more than 10,000 pints of blood to make sure that their brothers wUl have an ample supply in times of need. But, because the need for blood by Seafarers and their dependents is always present — the need for donors has to be one of our prime concerns. program is an important part of our overall health program," said Dr. Joseph Li^e, SIU medical director. "With the cost of blood in hospitals at an aU-time high, it is especiaUy important today that we maintain an adequate reserve m our blood bank to supply the needs of this membership." It only takes a few minutes to give a pint of blood — and it's safe and painless. The rewa^ — in knowing that your blood will help a brother Seafarer will r^^ with you forever. And the demonstration of your concern is in the best tradition id Brotherhood of the Sea. I Seafarer Arthur Sankovidt received a special Certificate of Honor from SIU Medical Director Dr. Joseph Logue in recognition of his donating a total of thmo gallons of blood to the SIU Blood Bank. Seafarer Clifford Emanuel receives his '•Gallon Donor" pin from Dr. Logue. Alvic Carpenter Peter Dolan Arthur Elliott Clifford Emanuel PhiUpErck Edward Goii^ Charles Johnston Noral Jorgensen Bernard Krogman Torsten Lundkvist Alfred Pelton Andrea P^ce Dominick Venezia Donald Wagner Arthur Sankovidt (3 gallons) .i. ^ P' ' ' I' fftitMi;, . V'Y' "t i' lr tills w' •I I;':, IM fj k A '• •L\': % •' ••• '• giSfe A ^4 , Seafarer Ernest Bryan registers at SIU Clinic in New York to donate blood Chief Steward Alvin Carpenter has donated eleven pints. Seafarer William Bellinger was among a number of "A" Seniority Upgraders who donated blood at the SIU Clinic in New York while they were taking part in the upgrading program. ira M""' • xiit:: M -" >.r.^ w Dr. Maurice Rivkin checks Seafarer Bryan's blood pressure. ' Lab Technician Fred Howard takes a blood sample for analysis. •si'Sl mm Bosun David Atkinson donated a pint of blood at the New York SIU Clinic while ^ he was participating in the recertification program. Recertified Bosun Floyd Selix said it didn't hurt a bit. G.^eat Lakes Seafarer Bemard Krogman is congratulated by Dr. Logue. V,;; " . V - C; }• iJisi -i.'S :'Tii lifgs N. j V'. I'A' JI - ^ ->i ...iz I - J I: -'' '-r ' f > . /• mm:: - 1(1, " . 'Seafarer Bryan relaxes as Nurse Sheryl Edel takes a pint of blood •' Ft ^ Seafarer Bryan proudly displays blood for the SIU Blood Bank. • J ^ "\ SIU Medical Director Dr. Joseph Logue talks with Bryan about Blood Bank. Seafarers' blood donations are taken to lab for typing, processing and storage. Page 17 E'Slf'v'- If; Vcj.''!;.;, . . . ...".v.. • • ' M- ''.i ...,_ 'u- ' "•'.' •'lii" •! ' f;'_i. -mm: �m- Q • Stumbling Block •' , j/ ;,. .-f-' •>* M r!' mmsmB wm -01- m W. N. m '.4' , 'Ar. iUsRe, i 'i •iiSS 'ISsi '•• HISTORIC PRESERVATION a lii Sii Sfii 65 A Sound Investment The next few months leading up to this year's elections will be an extremely crit­ ical time for the American maritime industry. This November, each of the 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives is up for election as well as nearly one third of the Senate seats. Presently, the SlU and the maritime industry have many staunch supporters in both houses of Congress who over the past-few years have consistently pushed and voted for legislation that has signifi­ cantly helped revitalize the U.S. merchant marine. On the other hand, though, there are a number of Congressmen and Senators — many of them oil lobby puppets — who have just as consistently opposed legislation which would spur growth in our industry. Despite this continuous opposition, through our legislative activities in Wash­ ington, D.C. and with the aid of our supporters in Congress, the SIU has spearheaded in the last few years the pas­ sage of many important bills vital to the maritime industry. I W' f'- J' The signing of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 marked the enactment of the most significant piece of maritime legislation in nearly 40 years. It is vital to the growth of the maritime industry that we continue to work — and work hard — for the reelection of our supporters in Congress, while at the same time working for the defeat of those who would allow the industry to flounder and die. At the same time, though, our major political enemies, such as th& big oil lobbies, will be exeftmg aU of their re­ sources in exactly the opposite direction. Our only weapon in overcoming this well-financed opposition is the SPAD dollar. The staunch support of SPAD by our members in the past has enabled us to beat the opposition at their own game. Yet in the next few months, we must increase our support of SPAD to insure continued success in Washington and the preservation of what we have already won. Give to SPAD — it is an investment in your livelihood. writing this on the eve of my departure for the land f my birth, Sweden. 1 am now almost blind and partially ( but outside of that my health is excellent, f'' 1 wish to express nty humble thanks and appreciation for the number of years I have had the advantages and pleasure ' •of beinji a small cog in the finest Union in the U.S.A. ; 1% w Brothers, only we, the real oldtimers realize and appreciate j , the almost unbelievable advances that have taken place in the teaman's life of today as compared to yesteryear. Only through the strength of our Unions has a seaman achieved the respect­ ability in society that was denied him in my early days. Sixty-five years ago when I first started out on Scandinavian . lips the only strength and respectability you had wa.s in your Fffffists and if you knew how to use them. , Here are just a few examples: . How would our young sailors of today like to sleep and cat in the same room — that is deck in one and black gang in One? You had to buy your own utensils — if you had any money left over to buy them with, and if not, any old cans had to do. : You had to buy your own bed clothes, mattress and blankets , '— and of course sheets were an unheard of luxury. How often did you have money for such luxuries? Not ?ften — generally a few burlap bags had to sufiieeJ . If was -A seveii-ditv work week with no overtime. If you got sea-sick or otherwise Xelt ill, you could not, as you do today, lay up —• you stayed on your watch or got logged. That was; the g orious life I had dreamed of before first starting out -rbut the dream soon disappeared into stark reality. , Brothers, just one suggestion from an olditmer. While you • • , -are on a ship it is your home — treat it as such. You have not been shanghied as in the old days — you have signed up on your own free will. You have a duty to perform — live up to it. Because you are representing your Union, your peiionnance on the ship can make or break your Union. Now my humblest appreciation and thanks for the pleasure •w . • 1 - • - Frateraally, - Emil G. Pearson I may 1?74 fc:--' f;; Firefiglitmg for Your Safety One of the most potentially dangerous occurrences which constitutes a serious shipboard emergency is a fire at sea. ft- If not immediately and effectively con­ trolled, a small fire can rapidly spread causing disastrous and tragic effects. To avoid such a situation, each seaman manning a vessel must be well acquainted with the various causes and ways of fight­ ing a fire. To provide all American seafarers with this vital knowledge, the Maritime Administration sponsors a Firefightmg f: f-" i'f '• |;i '"ft of®'' it., •«;. 'f' Page 18 School at the Army Base in Bayonne. The course is only one day in length, and includes both classroom instruction and practical firefighting training in the field. This course is a must for all Seafarers, to insure the personal safety of the crew and the vessel. If you have not already done so, sign up and take this Important course as soon as possible—for your own good and the good of your ship and shipmates. The next firefighting class is scheduled for May 31. - VViuTn« AAXVr, Hoi p Onicitfi ruuiiuaiion of Tfi^ Seararenj mwirnaftondi union ot North America, Atlantic^ Gulf,. Lakes and fntand Waters District, AFL-CtO Sii I ExwuUve Board Paul Mall. PrsEliient ,; I Cat Tannsf, Eyecuiive Vhe-Pwsiiient Earl Shepard. Vice-Pt6s(dent Joe DiGiorgio, Sdoretaty'TreastJwr Uindssy Williams, VIce-Piesmnt ipfank Drozak. Vic^-Prestdent Paul Droiaii, V/C8-P^SsWePf I I Piihtished monthly by Soafarers iniurnatlonai Union, AUantio, • Gulf, Lahos ami Ir.lend Waleis Daalricl, AFL-CIO S75 Fcmnh Avenue, Brooklyn, NX 11233. Teti 4994600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, NX. te' ^rjiTTgi I Seafarers Log V. �Scholarship winner, Seafarer Paul Rittiner, thanks the membership for the "opportunity" to receive a college education. Membership Meeting,N,Y, At fliis month's general membership meeting at Headquarters, 12 more SIU Bosuns received their Certificates after completing the Union's twomonth Bosun Recertification Program. The comments of the bosuns to the membership concerning the program and the many importapt issues facing the Union, showed that this tenth class of bosuns was one of the best informed to complete the course. In addition, five more Seafarers received their full "A" books, bringing to 88 the number of SIU members who have achieved their full books since "A" Seniority Upgrader Pierangelo Poletti notes the importance of SPAD to the future of the SlU and the mari­ time industry. In his report to the membership meeting, Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio also read the names of this year's five SIU Scholarship winners, and introduced 26-year old Seafarer Paul Rittiner, the 27th SIU member to win the $10,000 grant since the program was initiated in 1953. HY iY Y\' Recertified Bosun Andrew Boney points out the importance of "getting invoived" in the issues con­ fronting the Union. SIU Representative George McCartney, right, con­ gratulates "A" Seniority Upgrader Bert Reamey for achieving his full book. Recertified Bosuns, seated front from the left, Fioyd Selix, Ernest Bryan, Andrew Boney and Lester Smith in attendance at the Headquarters meeting. May 1974 •- . 1 Recertified Bosun Ernest Bryan encourages all SIU members to take advantage of the many opportuni­ ties available at the Lundeberg School. SIU members, listen cioseiy to proceedings at the May 6 meeting. Page 19 �m i . Jlisiesl-i^LilMlJI liiyaol ill OHi A f ' i GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), March 24—Chairman Recertified Bo­ sun Denis Manning; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director Mau­ rice D. Stover; Engine Delegate John A. Sullivan; Steward Delegate Oscar Swenson. $26.65 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. A vote of thanks to John A. Sullivan who spent much time on ar­ rival pools and raised enough money for a Cinemascope lens. The cost of the lens was $195. Next port Anchor­ age. TRANSHAWAII (Seatrain), March 3—Chairman Victor Carbone; Secre­ tary H. C. McCurdy; Engine Delegate Willie Cochola; Steward Delegate Dario Rios. The entire ship's company, of­ ficers and crew sent a card of sympathy to the family of Joseph Sojak, Assist­ ant Engineer who was killed on duty on the Transidaho. A get well card was sent to Carmelo Bonefont, oiler who was on watch and injured at the same time. No disputed OT. Next port Weeliawken. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ALBANY (Ogden Marine), March 24—Chairman Recertified Bosun R. E. Darville; Secretary. J. Williams; Educa­ tional Director Stanley Rothman. Some disputed OT in deck department. Brother R. E. Darville reported he had just completed the Bosuns Recertification Program at Piney Point. He stressed the upgrading and other fea­ tures open to both the old and new members of the Union. Everything run­ ning smoothly. TRANSroAHO (Seatrain), March 4—Chairman Recertified Bosun El­ bert Hogge; Secretary D. Vola; Educa­ tional Director Robert E. LaOasse, No disputed OT. Bosun suggested that all members donate to §PAD. Everything running smoothly. A Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SAUGATUCK (Hudson Water­ ways), March 26^—Chairman L. Para­ dise; Secretary A. Papadimatis; Educa­ tional Director D. Keller. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. Next port Houston. •ii > 1:^ J 'F r I - }, •;• ii" BRADFORD ISLAND (Steuart Tankers Co.), March 3—Chairman P. Semyk; Secretary J. L. Hodges; Educa­ tional Director Allen Batchelor. $38 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. AFOUNDRIA (Sea-Land Service), March 17—Chairman C. J. Clark; Sec­ retary E. C. Martin; Educational Direc­ tor A. Lane; Engine Delegate C. A. Morrison. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port Elizabeth, N. J. MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine Inc.), March 31—Chairman John C. Green; Secretary W. T. Rose; Deck Delegate Bryan P. Kaline, Jr.; Engine Delegate John Malinowski; Steward Delegate Edward F. Costin. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. NEW YORKER (Sea-Land Service), March 24—Chairman J. R. Wilson; Secretary Edward M. Collins; Educa­ tional Director R. Borlase; Steward Delegate Jerry E. Wood. Some books are needed to complete the library. Some disputed OT in deck department. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port Norfolk, Va. SEATRAIN WASHINGTON (Sea­ train Lines), March 24 — Chairman J. S. Lewis; Secretary Willie Slater; Educational Director J. A. Thompson; Deck Delegate Marc Marcus; Engine Delegate Robert Bunch; Steward Dele­ gate Philip Pimperton. Some disputed OT in steward department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Oakland. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Steam­ ship), March 10—Chairman Recerti­ fied- Bosun D. L. Dickinson; Secretary W. J. Miles; Educational Director Frank Chavers; Engine Delegate Max L. Sewart; Steward Delegate James Perrymon. $9.03 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Takaradi, Ghana. Sea-Land Finance '! i .1^ ^ - .'Af ••.' ' •H', Recently Recertified Bosun Jim Pulliam, seated second from right, attends Union meeting aboard the SL-7 containership Sea-Land Finance at her most recent payoff in the Port of Oakland. Also pictured, seated clockwise from the left, are; Mike Worley, SlU patrolman, and committee members Ali Mahamad, steward delegate: Clifford Hall, engine delegate; Tony Ferrara, ;deck delegate: -ship's, chairman Pulliam and John T, Shields; secretary-^ reporter. Standing right is Sadak Wala, educational director. Bethtex Committee The SlU-contracted bulk carrier Bethtex, operated by Bethlehem Steel, paid off in the port of Baltimore on Mar. 30. The ship's committee gathered, in the vessel's recreation room for a photo. They are, from the left: Carl Merritt, educational director; Harry Jones, steward delegate; E. J. Jaks, engine delegate; Gene Paschall, deck delegate; William Baker, ship's chair­ man, and Thomas Jackson, secretary-reporter. The Bethtex runs coastwise. MAUMEE (Hudson Waterways), March 10—Chairman Carl Thomson; Secretary Vasser Szymanski; Educa­ tional Director Allen Spell. Crew messman Charles Thrope was injured and taken to a hospital in Welliri^on, New Zealand. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everything running smoothly. Next port Houston. PORTLAND (Sea-Land), March 24 —Chairman Recertified Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary Juan Cruz. Chairman requested all members at payoff to re­ member SPAD and to lend their sup­ port as it is to their advantage. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port, Elizabeth. BROOKLYN (Westchester Shii^ ping), March 10-^hairman Recerti­ fied Bosun Alfonso A. Armada; Secre­ tary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational Director Eddie Corley. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. The steward gave a vote of thanks to the deck department for helping keep the pantry and messhalls clean. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port in Canary Islands. MARYMAR (Calmar Shipping), March 10—Chairman Tom Karkatzas; Secretary B. J. McNally; Educational Director B. Wilhehsen; Deck Delegate Tom Butefakos; Engine Delegate Joe Tagleiferri; Steward Delegate Louis Williams. Had a discussion on safety and suggested that all crewmembers read the books put out by the SIU on the subject of safety. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. JEFFERSON DAVIS (Waterman Steamship), March 31—Chairman L. Arena; Secretary E. Cooper; Educa­ tional Director G. Craig; Engine Dele­ gate Earl Willis; Steward Delegate Kenny Mobley. Crewmembers were asked to observe all safety rules for their own benefit. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Durban. OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE (Mari­ time Overseas), March 10—Chairman F. A. Pehler; Secretary George A. O'Berry; Educational Director Herman Wilkerson, No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Istanbul. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Comm. Corp.), March 24—-Chairman M. Duet; Secretary S. Hawkins; Edu­ cational Director Poulakis. Chairman supplied movies the cost of which will be equally divided among the crewmembers and the oflBcers. $5 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port Rotterdam. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Over­ seas Corp.), March 24 — Chairman Walter Colley; Secretary John S. Burke, Sr.; Educational Director Franklin Miller; Deck Delegate M. C. Cooper; Engine Delegate Joseph Collis; Steward Delegate Herbert Hollings. $7.75 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Trinidad. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), March 31—Chairman C. L. Gonzalez; Secretary Ray Taylor; Educational Di­ rector Ramon Torres. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. MOBILE (Sea-Land Service), March 4—Chairman E- Mercereau; &cretary A. Williams; Educational Director K. Abarons. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. TRANSCHAMPLAIN (Hudson Wa­ terways), March 3—Chairman Recerti­ fied Bosun Thomas L. Self; Secretary A. Bodie; Educational Director Ray­ mond L. Bowman; Engine Delegate Frank M. Coe. Some disputed OT in engine department. Everything running smoothly. Next port Oaldand. pfiBcial ship's minutes were also re-, ceived from the following vessels: -.PORTMAR .> ^ ^-.PANAMA • WALTER RICE SEA.LAND RESOIMCE ROSTGN EE-CALMAR .^SEATTLE Seafarers Log " Page 20 |r;; tl 'I''• . < 'il' �'--fj .t ... •,.: •,-. - t': 1* : ;.,--;r;sc;;';'^::vs /, "••: ;• .'I*', ... • .sj'^v - ' . ji/ - SlU veteran H. C. McCurdy, who sails as chief stew­ ard, prepares lunch for Transhawaii crew. an -g.o M'l •••mm • .-"•V''' SlU-Contracfed Transhawaii Pays Off In Weehawken The SlU-manned containership Trans­ hawaii paid off at the Seatrain docks in the port of Weehawken, N.J. on Apr. 26. Originally built in 1944, the Transhawaii was acquired by Seatrain Lines in 1968 and converted for container carriage in 1970 to help meet the growing needs of the U.S. container­ ized trade. Formerly known as the General James H. McRae, she saw action as a troop carrier in the last year of World War II. The Transhawaii is capable of carrying 480 forty-foot long mixed cai^o containers. The containership is presently on the coast­ wise run. At the payoff, department representatives agreed the ship had an excellent crew that worked well together, and said they were look­ ing forward to the next trip. im Seafarer Pcic N. Vasquez, sailing as ordinary sea­ man, wcrks tcpside in pert cf Weehawken, N.J. ifj- r-'- H'/ 11- ". j ./•4 ' , -y Itr ' r#" • ^ y Fireman W. Cachcia, aisc serving as department delegate, tends tc duties in ship's engine rccm. May 1974 The Transhawaii is cappble cf carrying 480 fcrtyfcct Icng mixed cargc ccntainers. Chief Electrician K. Katsalis applies his prcfessicnal skiils in the ccntainership's engine rccm. Page 21 �» i: ,V-- T—f New A Book Members •• ¥!• ,$ert Btve idoie Seafarers achieved fuli Reamey I •:!)••]• - Hi: , 1. (•" :1f 1 iJf t ' bo<^ throngh die SRPS SeDHNtity Progi^ and took die oath of obl%at^ at the general membership meetpgJn New York this mondi. The addifioB of these Ji^ hipgs to 8S the japdmr of anembem who have attalnu^ full book status since this upgrading program was initiated last year. The five are: Bert Reamey, nifllip Pahtteiv Ardmr Seafarer Bert Reamey obtained a QMED rating from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Seafarer Reamey ; joined the SIU in 1966. The 50-year ; old native of Oklahoma is a World War i II veteran who saw action in the Pacific. He now lives in Kent, Wash, with his r Lehmann, Pierangelo Poletd and Jon wife, Olga, and their two children. Brother Reamey sails out of the port of i Humason..,.; Seattle. Seafarer now lives in Richmond, Va. The Harry Lundeberg School at with his wife Pauline and their three Piney Point is geared to the needs of the boys. Brother Painter ships out of the shipping industry. A new seaman can port of New York. get a good, basic understanding of all Having attended the engine depart­ the-shipboard departments. The "old ment upgrading and "A" Seniority Pro­ timer" can advance as far and as rapidly grams at Piney Point in recent months, as he wants. The only limitations are I find the training programs, facilities, those put there by the seaman himself. instructors and staff excellent in all During my visit to SIU Headquarters respects. The knowledge that I have I was impressed with the sincere desire gained there has better equipped me to shown by the Union officials that each hanffie my job and duties aboard ship. seaman in our program understood the While at Headquarters I was able to inner workings of every department of visit the various departments and learn our Union. If we wanted more informa­ first-hand how each one functions. I tion all we had to do was ask. found the personnel eager to assist, able The SIU leadership is totally involved and very efficient in their duties. The . in getting more and better ships for us discussions at the daily meetings were to man, in providing the trained crews very informative. for this new merchant marine fleet and It is pleasing to know that the Union making sure that there is cargo to be is well abreast of the affairs that affect moved. Seafarers. And, we insure our future by sup^ porting SPAD. '7 Jon Phillip The Seniority Upgrading Program was established in order to maintain the SllPs tradition of providhig wi^tralned mid highly qualified Seaiaicili for aQ its contracted ships. Its main objective is to prepare our members for file ininovafions in the new rii%s b^g bniif, and to ipve all Seahuers a better understanding of file problems we face and how to deal with them in the future^ On this page the five new book ihembers tell in their own words what New York I have gained a better in­ sight into how my Union operates. I was amazed at the size and the people involved in such an operation. As an "A" Seniority Upgrader my time at both places was spent learning more about my Union. This is an opportunity few labor unions give their membership; Few labor unions believe in a member­ ship that is informed and educated as to what's happening in all phases of its industry. The SIU does. And even fewer give you a chance to go to school and upgrade yourself. The SIU does. The Union is the best friend I have. No one else ever made anything like this possible. As far as I know there is no other union that makes these things possible at no cost or in such a short period of time. Without the help of the SIU, I would still be on the street, a dead end street at that. The best way to finish this iS' to say what a brother said to me, and there is so much truth in it. "To join the SIU and go to sea is the chance of a lifetime." I'm just prOud and happy that I had the chance. Ilninason Painter Pierangelo Seafarer Phillip Painter has been a member of the SIU since 1966. He re­ ceived a QMED rating from the Harry Lundeberg School in Jan. 1974. A na­ tive of West Virginia the 44-year old Seafarer Jon Humason graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. A 21-year old native of Virginia, Brother Humason makes his home in Portsmouth. He sails out of the port of Norfolk as an AB. During my stays at Piney Point and Poletti Seafarer Pierangelo Poletti received a Quartermaster rating at the Harry wmmi at Following are the Homes and ^departments,of 88 Seafarers who have completed the "4" Seniority Upgrading Prograt^ f ;P.J.Andreponf,Engine I hlott Arnold, Deck I Alan Baxter, Engine |P, Bean^ Dedk I ArihuriBeanverd, Engine ^ William Bellinger, Steward I Rich^d Blacklok, Engine ; Tftnoiny Boien, Deck lEeeitoy Burke, Engine |Tbwpthy Burke, Dec^ i Garb^£laric, Deric^^^ ^ Kevin Conklin, Engine ^ Wadswbrih Daniel, En^ne Pafritk Graham, Deck Richard Makarawicz, Engine Ronald Shaw, Engine M. R. Grimes, Deck Henry Manning, Steward liMieph Simpnet^ Steward ! Ray Hart, Deck M. A. Marrss, Deck Spurgeon Ssnpson, Engine Pattii^ Martin McAndiew, Enj^e :n^e Keith Sisk, Deck Blake Haynes, En^e />. JcbnMcCabe, B D. B. Smith, Steward Carroll Heick, Deck T. J. McCabe, Engine Gary Spell, Engine Jon Humason, Deck R. G. Minix, Jr.. Engine Joseph Spell, Deck James ifmmmerick, Jr., Steward John Miranda, Engine H. D. Spencer, Engine D. E. Ivey, Engine C M. Moore, Deck David Steater, Engine M. Johnsp -George Moore, Deck Kvetoslav Svoboda, Enj William Moore, Deck , Robert Thomas, En^he IbomasKcgney, Engine Phillip Painter, Engine Timothy Tbonus, Deck -John^Uey, Deck Jason Parker^ Deck Robert Trainor, Deck Wiiltetti Hayis, Deck PaulKj^i^^ jMerangelo poletti, Deck Larry Utterback, Deck CfaaBeisKb^ Bert Reamey, Engine Thomas Vain, Deck WiOiam Deskins, Steward L. Q. Kittleson, Deck John Restaino, En^e George Vukmir, Deck Maximo Dising, Engine Johnnie Konetes, Deck William Ripley, Deck Marvin Walker, Enipne Eany Ewing, Steward Lawrence Kunc, Deck James Roback, Deck ' Albert Wambach, Deck Marion Fila, Deck Joseph Kundrat, Stewar# Charles Rodriguez, Engine Marie Wllhelm, Engine Arthui^Lehmaun, Deck Caldwell Sabb, Jr., Ettginp Richard WUson, S ^ ipli|am,Stew^ Robert Lentsch, Deck Robert .Salley, Jr., Engine , John Wolfe, Deck n,Deck, Alfred Sanger, Dedk ; > t , Ashton Page 22 V' ^ • Lundeberg Stkool in Dec., 1972: A tive of Savona, Italy, the 32-year old Seafarer has been a member of the SIU since 1968. He sails as AB out of the port of New Orleans, where he now makes his home. I have been at Piney Point twice. Once in Dec., 1972 for the Quarter­ master upgrading and the second time in April, 1974 for the Seniority up­ grading. Seems to me that the conditions as well as everything concerned with the Harry Lundeberg School are im­ proving each time that I come back. I would like to make just a little point about SPAD. I have been on ships and at payoff time I heard some "A" book members telling a "B" book member that they (the "A" books) do not have to donate to SPAD because they were "A" books. How wrong! An "A" book has invested a good part of his life in the welfare of this Union. Who has more to lose than the "A"book with15-20 years in the Union. Without political donations, this Union, can lose ships and jobs in 24 hours just because the wrong legislatioh was passed. So I urge any member of this Union—donate to SPAD because it is like buying insurance. It is for your job protection. Arthur Lehmann Seafarer Arthur Lehmann joined the* SIU in 1967. A 33-year old native of Michigan, Brother Lehmann sails out of the port of Wilmington as an AB. He. now makes his home in San Francisco:* Our experiences both at Piney Point and New York have opened our eyes about just what our Union is doing. In Piney Point, we were able to see all of the various programs, all the way from the basic departmental training that each trainee receives to the technical programs for QMED and LNG. All of these upgrading programs are available to us as members of the SIU. We were also given a background of unionism with a great emphasis on mari-' time unions and the SIU. We were shown just what our SPAD contribu­ tions are used for, and why we must continue to be "ever vigilant." Many of us, while aboard ship, have not been able to fully grasp the many important roles we must assume in Washington. In New York we have been shown just how intricate an operation we have. We were shown our welfare, pension and vacation plans, our basic financial structure, our basic operation in the hiring halls and our payoffs with a patrolman. We even visited our UIW brothers at the Seatrain shipyard. Seafarers Log v.;,. ... V, �New SIU Pensioners -I a'i'auiww.iu. Luis G. Figueroa, 58, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. Brother Figueroa was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. A native of Puerto Rico, he is now a resident there in Catano with his wife, Jose­ phine. Rudolph Klrscheumann, 52, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1966 sailing in the en­ gine department. Brother Kirschenmann was born in McLaughlin, S.D., and is now a resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss. George H. Lament, 65, joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an AB. Brother Lamont is a native of Manistee County, Mich., and now resides in Arcadia, Mich, with his wife, Paula. William J. Donald, 54, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB. Brother Donald is a native of Lansing, Mich., and is now a resident of Norfolk with his wife, Betty Jane. Hugh J. Maclnnls, 68, joined the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing in the engine department for the Dunbar and Sullivan Dredging Co. from 1950-8, Merritt and Chap­ man Co. in 1958 and the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Co. from 1959 to this year. Bora in Canada, Brother Maclnnis now resides in Highland Park, Mich, with his wife, Mary. Jake Cobb, 62, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Cobb was born in Chipley, Fla., and is now a resident of New Orleans! i Buren D. Elliott, 69, joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing as chief electrician in the engine department. Brother Elliott at the age of 67 was a 1972 upgrad­ ing program graduate at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. He has been a union man since 1923. Bom in South Carolina, he is now a resident of Chesapeake, Va. with his wife, Amanda. Frank J. Foley, 72, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing in the steward department. Brother Foley sailed for 27 years. Bora in Kentucky, he is now a resi­ dent of New Orleans. James B. Llpplncott, 51, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile ' sailing in the engine department. Brother Lippincott is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Bora in Wyoming, he is now a resident of St. Ignatius, Mont, with his wife. Lawton J. "Hoss" Beale, 66, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief stew­ ard. Brother Beale walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. A native of Florida, he is a resident there in Dunnellon with his wife, Janie. Alexander MacLean, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Conneaut, Ohio. He sailed as an AB for the Becker Towing Co. from 1959 to 1974 out of the port of Detroit. Brother MacLean is a native of Scot­ land and now resides in Wyandotte, Mich, with his wife, Kate. Charles £. Ludwick, 45, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1952 sailing in the steward de­ partment. Brother Ludwick was bora in New York and is now a resi­ dent of Houston with his wife, Dorothy Lee. Deposit In the SIU Blood BankIt's Your Life 11 Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans 11 Cash Benefits Paid •Mar. 28-A|;r. 24,1974 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN-,.--: ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Meal Books Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM , TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan ........... Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation. .. . .. . : Amduiht Number MONTH TO DAIR 10 415 663 21 3 7,297 5 237 15 YEAR TO DATE 53 3,830 1,661 71 13 31,329 9 913 122 $ 1 MONTH TO DATE YEAR TODATE 22,745.00 415.00 1,989.00 2,746.15 384.00 58.376.00 1,586.35 5,500.47 403.70 $ 147,623.00 3,830.00' 4,983.00 11,381.46 1,724.00 250,632.00 2,561.40 20,898.08 5,293.40 95,046.39 2,629.07 17,741.10 6,140.00 358.40 3,505.19 — . 34 *,080.52 8,124.72 63,620.15 25,690.00 1,091.15 13,364.79 — 3 5,429 34,000.00 19,126.53 4,320.84 1,629.00 1,325.04 95.75 — — 195.34 12,140.40 141,050.70 107,048.92 17,563.21 7,862.75 4,869.87 245.75 3,470.18 — 578.54 36,746.80 14 42 4,158.25 14,968.65 11,692 2,204 932 14,828 48,084 6,591 4,598 59,273 296,556.97 529,056.60 503,879.19 $1,329,492.76 1,241,303.04 1,594,420.50 2,563,092.89 $5,398,816.43 480 87 133 23 3 155 — 1,700 278 501 98 14 620 — 12 141 101 11 38 1 48 611 476 55 194 3 —• — ' 1 1,826 Jerry L. Broaddus Please contact either your mother or sister as soon as possible in Lock Springs, Mo. 64654. Leonard A. Wright Please contact your^ mother, Mrs. Helen Wright, as soon as possible at the Baptist Home, 1801 Chestnut Hills, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. ' AlbertV.LQo Please contact Ms. Sally Brooks as soon as possible at Sylvania House, 13 Locust St., Philadelphia, Pa. Antonio Escoto Please contact your brother, Salva­ dor, as soon as possible at 225 Douglas Dr., Harahan, La. or call 504-7370910. Don Gflbo Mr. Louis I. Scheer wishes that you contact him as soon as possible at 4803 N.E. 101 Ave., Portland, Ore. 97220. John Admn Kaczmarowski Please contact your sister-in-law, Jeanne Boyle as soon as possible. All Seafarers Anyone that may have been friends with the late Seafarer Joseph Henry White, it is requested that you get in touch with his brother, William LeBlanc, who had not seen him for many years. Address correspondence to J. W. LeBlanc, 65 Dorchester St., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. lanPIdreiing Please contact Ms. G. Pickering as soon as possible at 89 Buxton Rd., Weymouth, Dorset, England. Page 23 May 1974 • • f �n ANNUAL REPORT ^ For the fiscal year ended September 30,1973 HA]^¥ LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEiUifANS]^ (Name of Welfare Fond) RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) $7,114,502.93 18. Total Additions During Year Otem 7) $8,242,883.78 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 5,523,288.95 20—Net L::r:iC3 .-rfr :-.-.- .'w . • •• ^——••x;rl9;S'>4TO321. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) $9,834,097.76 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Address of Fund) ASSETS* Eadof Reporting Year toflfie SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE t , of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in, lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form p-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and .affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Inswance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. A STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE ^ ' Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) $7,860,242.95 (b) Employee (c) Other (Specif) (d) Total Contributions $7,860,242.95 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 23,148.31 (b) Dividends ;.... (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments 23,148.31 4. Profit on disposal of investments 223.19 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of invest­ ments 6. Other Additions: Xltemize) (a) Adjustment to prioT years* employee benefits 348,178.00 (b) Interest on Delinquencies; Mftcellaneous .. 11,091.33 (c) Total Other Additions 359,269.33 7. Total Additions $8,242,883.78 DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (In­ cluding Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Direcdy by the Trust or Sep­ arately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of admin­ istrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) ... 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) ... (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) "(e) l^ent ................................ ff). Insurance Premiums -. (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify Tabulating, employee benefits, oflSce ex­ penses ........................... (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments ............................ 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) Provision for doubtful contributions receiv­ able; Miscellaneous (b) Mortgage and Loan Interest (c) Total Other Deductions — Page 24 Item 1. Cash 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify) (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds '... (c) Other (Specify) Due from Subsidiary; Miscellaneous 3. Investments (Other than Real Estate): (a) Bank Deposits At Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings and Loan Associations (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) Odentify) (2) (Identify) : (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) See Schedule % (2) % 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured (b) Unsecured 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate 7. Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income ' (b) Prepaid Expenses (c) Other (Specify) Fixed Assets—^Net; Security Deposits 8. Total Assets 5 83,306.05 1,828,328.24 223,539.29 1,211,637.56 6,686,173.24 297,845.75 "• 7,874.19 48,335.71 10,387,040.03 LIABILmES 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable Accrued ExpensesOther Liabilities (Specify) Mortgages Payable Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) Total Liabilities and Reserves t '268,467.60 284,474.67 9,834,097.76 10,387,040.03 *Tbe assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing in­ vestments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP ^ STATE OF $ 503,593.41 SS. 3,386,271.26 •' -••K- y COUNTY OF. and $ Trustees of the Fund and affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. 39,610.53 968.11 3,126.32 44,462.68 14,266.15 323.66 920.35 Employe] .-rf.-' 61.885.81 165,563.61 1,273,925.60 160,738.30 33,196.77 \ 'X-X 193,935.07 $5,523,288.95 Others (Indicate titles): Seafarers Log �einrarnfHWMiyiKeFniwi Overseas Arctic in New York Above, crewmembers on the Overseas Arctic (Maritime Overseas) take part in shipboard meeting during payoff at Stapieton Anchorage, Staten Island, N.Y. last month. The brothers and New York Patrolman Ted Babkowski (far right) discuss the latest developments on the oil import quota bill and other federal legislation affecting their job security. Ninety percent of the crew invested in their future by donating to SPAD. Below, members of the Overseas Arctic's ship's committee are on the deck. They are, from left: Earl Gay, secretary-reporter; Tony Nerosa, steward delegate; Richard Bradford, deck delegate; N. J. Wuchina, engine delegate; Joe Orsini, educational director, and Luther Pate, ship's chairman. DRUGS •inr»i SS Seattle Pays Off Above, crewmembers of the Seattle (Sea-Land) participate in shipboard meeting after vessel paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. earlier this month. New York Patrolman Carl Peth, left, discusses various issues including the Union's current legislative battles in Washington and the important role SPAD dona­ tions play in our legislative fights. Below, two members of the Bosuns' Recertification Program, Barney E. Swearingen (left) and Al Whitmer (third from left) pose with the Seattle's ship's committee. They are, from left to right: John Gianniotis, ship's chairman; Ralph Rumley, engine delegate; Gene Hall, deck delegate and John Fanoli, steward delegate. SEAMEN'S PAPERS F ^orever is a very definite word. It means for a limidess time ... for all time ... never again! But forever is the length of time a Seafarer Imes die ri^t to his livelihood and future career in the maritime industry if he is busted on a drugs cluu^e either vdiile at sea or ashore. Ifs a tou^ rap — but that's exacdy how it is. Your seaman's papers are gone forever, widiout appeal, if you are convicted of possession ol any fllegal drug—heroin, barbiturates, speed, ups, downs or marijuana. In 1971 alone there were 400,606 drug related arrests in the U.S. and even that staggering figure was tipped in 1972. llie shipboard user of narcotics is not only a menace to himself, but presents a v«ry grave dangor to die safety of his diip and sh^mates. Qukk minds and reflexes are an absolute necessity aboard ship at aU times. A drug user becmnes a diom in the idde 4^ his ^ipmates udi^ they are reqniied to assume the shipboard responsibilities the user is not capable of handling. Also, a Seafarer busted at sea leaves a permanent black mark on his ship. The vessd will thereafter be under constant surveillance and die crew win he subjected to unusually long and annoying searches by customs and narcotics agents in port ' ^T^nlyy forever is a long, long time — something a drug user does not have. Don't let drugs destroy you or your livelihood. Steer a clear course! May 1974 Page 25 �f^\- DISPATCHERS REPORT APRIL 1-30,1974 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York . . .. Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa ...... Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston .... Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo ..... Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals 7 91 14 42 12 5 35 56 37 72 12 27 11 80 0 6 9 5 45 54 9 20 9 653 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile . .. ; New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco .... Wilmington ...... Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point ...... Yokohama-::^;;'; /C.. Alpena ...... •. Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort ..... i., Chicago .. Totals 2 76 9 31 12 4 23 67 17 49 10 21 12 59 0 1 4 5 23 33 5 6 3 472 2 13 3 4 6 1 5 10 5 9 4 11 2 12 0 3 0 1 0 8 2 3 1 105 3 43 3 11 5 1 3 14 11 33 8 8 1 28 0 1 1 0 0 9 5 3 1 192 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 7 1 0 4 2 3 0 2 31 1 4 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 2 0 0 2 4 0 0 3 2 0 5 4 0 4 35 Port Boston . . . ....... New York . Philadelphia ..... Baltimore .... Norfolk .......... Tampa ...... ^ Mobile New Orleans ..;... Jacksonville San Francisco . . ..J. Wilmington Seattle .....:..... Puerto Rico ... ;;H. Houston . Piney Point Yokohama . Alpena ... Buffalo .. Cleveland . Detroit . .. Duluth . . . Frankfort . Chicago . . Totals ... 17 6 25 0 0 0 1 6 5 3 3 0 227 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 6 1 27 2 18 9 0 15 37 4 23 3 4 16 21 0 0 9 6 41 28 3 17 4 288 1,640 2 96 9 32 15 7 15 38 28 70 14 15 13 37 46 2 6 4 0 20 7 5 8 489 847 5 41 1 7 3 0 0 10 7 5 0 2 1 38 0 16 34 17 14 69 28 10 21 329 401 3 . • 'm ^ •'V 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 2 2 1 0 2 4 5 13 5 3 0 4 6 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 61 1 36 6 16 8 2 21 28 9 31 a Port REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 1 3 35 2 74 1 6 11 2 15 36 0 10 14 0 9 8 0 20 8 0 27 65 0 12 14 20 2 41 0 4 11 1 14 22 6 1 8 3 59 22 0 0 9 10 3 4 3 3 13 0 6 1 10 0 77 27 19 75 2 5 4 2 33 4 6 5 11 73 238 619 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 68 5 48 0 3 9 0 10 29 0 5 4 0 1 2 0 3 16 0 28 36 1 13 8 1 28 48 0 6 8 0 10 18 1 7 10 2 20 51 0 0 10 4 3 9 M r r' 2 0 1 50 30 8 10 42 1 8 1 1 1)J 11 2 3 3 41 245 379 jdJn STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 16 39 42 0 3 5 7 1 23 ' .J b; 6 2 7 0 3 3 0 10 3 0 22 31 Mtyjii'f ,• 7 1 8 1 40 1 29 2 7 Q pr--; ^ 0 14 14 . 8 5 . i 9--r- •• 15 0 33 1- 1 5 1 0 1 4 0 3 0 0 20 1 I - 10 2 5 1 1 0 0 0 12 0 3 1 41 ; 259 215 12 145 20 56 30 10 70 124 33 104 32 44 13 165 0 3 11 6 8 - 28 14 2 10 950 6 25 3 6 13 1 5 9 4 28 18 22 1 22 0 1 1 2 1 5 5 2 0 180 4 8 0 1 0 0 0 10 1 0 1 1 0 8 0 1 4 0 2 4 4 0 2 51 5 118 12 51 19 9 45 107 29 68 16 30 17 109 0 0 5 5 5 24 13 2 2 691 6 62 5 13 11 3 12 42 19 25 8 14 1 43 0 1 1 0 0 9 5 0 2 282 1 7 0 2 1 1 0 7 2 3 0 0 0 14 0 0 2 3 2 4 4 1 2 56 3 61 13 31 23 3 52 67 22 56 13 18 11 54 . 0 0 1 1 1 6 4 2 1 463 3 17 3 3 1 0 4 6 7 20 9 4 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 89 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 11 4 131 19 53 32 4 43 69 35 71 25 23 23 88 1 1 5 8 0 24 8 5 6 678 1,229 10 69 2 10 14 2 0 25 10 10 2 4 2 92 0 9 66 31 16 143 31 16 24 588 706 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Boston New York .. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa • •••••• •-* « • • • Mobile , ,' New Orleans . .. . Jacksonville San Francisco ....... Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Finey Point Yokohama Alpena i.. Buffalo ............... Cleveland .. Detroit ............. Duluth . . .. Frankfort Chicago ...... ... .^ . i' .. . '. V • Totals Totals All Depts. . .. • ••••••• a.... m M i m f m i 5 34 9 29 11 5 24 62 7 i 25 i 12 1 • 14 i 18 i 30 i § m 8 i 1 1 i i -0 0 6 13 12 40 11 7 2 376 2,480 By looking at the above shipping figures, Seafarers can clearly see the true strength of their job security. These numbers show that SIU members can feel confident that jobs wiU he available for them to fill. During the period of Apr. 1-30,1974, of the 2,110 jobs shipped, 1,257 were filled by Class "A" Seniority full hook members. Therefore, there were 853 permanent jobs available to Class "A'* Seniority full hook members not taken by them. Page26 SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes ft InlaiHl Waters Inlsnd Boatmen's Union JJafted Indusfrial Workers PRESroENT PaulHaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Eari Shepard Lindsay Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS <75 4 Ave., Bklyo. 11232 (212) HY 9-<Mf ALPENA, Mich. 8M N. 2 Ave. 497§7 (517) EL 4-3<l< BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. BaMiroore St 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Man. 215 Essex St. 02111 «17) 482-471< BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Franklin St 14202 SIU (710 TL 3-9259 IBU (710 TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, OL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. <0017 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 DU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (210 MA 1-5450 DETROrr, Mkh. 10225 W. leffenon Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Mhm. 2014 W. 3 St 55800 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mkh. P.O. pox 287 415 Main St 49035 (010) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tcx. ,^. .,iB04 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fia..2008 Pearl St 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CnY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Abk.....1 S. LawicnccSt 30002 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 030 Jaduon Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7540 NORFOLK, Va. ...... 1 . . .115 3 St 23510 (804) 022-1892 FADUCAH,Ky. .; 225S.7St42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2004 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 0-3818 PORT ARTHUR, l^x.... .534 9 Ave. 77040 (713) 983-1079 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St. 94103 (415) 020^793 SANTURCE, PJL.1313 Fernandez loncos, Stop 20 00908 (809)724-0207 SEATTLE, WaA. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (200) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS^ Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 03110 (314)752-0500 TAMPA, Fla. 312 Harrisoa St. 33002 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Saamiit St. 43004 (419) 248-3091 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 YofeohaauPoitPA). 5-ONihoaOhdGri Naka-Ka 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 Pofitlcs Is Donate to Seafarers Log �SIU pensioner James King, 68, died Feb. 24. Born in Ireland, he was a resident of Beaver, Pa, when he passed away. Brother King joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1959 sailing in the engine depart­ ment for 34 years. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Nora Creese of Beaver. Rodney E. MatthleS, 22, died Jan. 29. Brother Matthies was a resident of Lockport, 111. at the time of his death. He joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1971 sailing in the deck department as a lineman for Hannah Inland Water­ ways since 1970. Surviving is his father, C. C. Matthies of Lockport. SIU pensioner Anton E. Sandberg, 65, succumbed to a liver ail­ ment in the Paul Oliver Hospital Frankfort, Mich., Nov. 28. Born in Alexandria, Minn., he was a resident of Frankfort when he died. Brother Sandberg joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing in the engine department on the B.W. Druckenmiller (American Steam­ ship) from 1965 to 1972. Burial was in Benzonia Twsp. Cemetery, Ben­ zie County, Mich. Surviving is his widow. Ruby and three sons, Anton J., Jr. of Alexandria, Brian and Michael. Allen Styner, 39, died of injiuies Jan. 29 in a Port Arthur, Tex. hos­ pital following an accident. Bom in Cade, La., he was a resident of Port Arthur when he passed away. Broth­ er Styner joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1970 sailing in the steward department as a third cook. Interment was in Port Arthur. Sur­ viving are his widow, Alice and two daughters, Carmen and Alice. Howard A. Thomas, 42, died in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, July 7. Born in Traverse City, Mich., he was a resident of Interlochen, Mich, when he passed away. Brother Thomas joined the SIU in the port of Frankfort, Mich, last year sailing in the engine department. He was a wounded veteran of the Coast Guard. Interment was in Traverse City. Surviving are his widow, Phyl­ lis; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerimiah Thomas, and a brother, Rosewell J. all of Grawn, Mich.; a son, Howard T., Jr.; a stepson, Thomas B. Redding II and a stepdaughter, Debra Redding. SIU pensioner Milford W. Valen­ tine, 63, died after respiratory arrest in the USPHS hospital in Galveston, Tex., Oct. 31. Born in Fults, 111., he was a resident of La Marque, Tex. at the time of his death. Brother Val­ entine joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sailing in the engine department. Burial was in La Marque. Surviving is his widow, Mamie. SIU pensioner Adolfo Capote, 72, passed away Dec. 29. Born in Key West, Fla., he was a resident of Tampa when he died. Brother Ca­ pote joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Tampa sailing in the steward department for Qities Service. Sur­ viving is his widow, Thelma. SIU pensioner James W. Sim­ mons, 55, expired from heart failure Oct. 28. Born in Clinton, N.C., he was a resident there at the time of his death. Br' iher Simmons joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing in the steward depart­ ment as a second cook for Maritime Overseas and Delta Line. He had sailed for 26 years. Seafarer Sim­ mons served during World War II in the Army combat infantry of the 116th Regiment in the Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland campaigns in Europe. Interment was in Qinton Cemetery. Surviving are his mother, Martha and brother, William, both of Clinton. SIU pensionex^vin J. FincBT^, succumbed to a cerebral thrombosis Jan. 1 in the Buffalo V.A. Hospital. Born in Amsterdam, N.Y., he was a resident of Point Derby, N.Y. at the time of his death. Brother Finch joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in 1941 in the port of Buffalo sailing in the engine department as tug fireman for Dunbar &. Sullivan from 1920-1, Great Lakes Towing Co. from 192365 and the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Co. He was an Army veteran of World War I. Burial was in the First Church of Evans Cemetery, Point Derby. Surviving are his wid­ ow, Lucille; a son, Alvin, Jr. and a daughter, Shirley. SIU pensioner Teofll Smiglelski, 69, died Feb. 26. Born in Lowell, Mass., he was a resident of Bunnell, Fla. at the time of his death. Brother Smigielski joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department as a bosun. He had sailed for 38 years. Surviving are his brother, Charles of Flagler, Fla. and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Sophie Smigielski and Mrs. Carol Jean Smigielski, both of Florida. William May, 66, died of natural causes Jan. 29. Born in Shanghai, China, he was a resident of New York City at the time of his death. Brother May joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 last sail­ ing in the steward department as a cook on the SS Charleston. He did picket duty in the 1962 Robin Line strike and the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Interment was in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Sur­ viving are his widow, Wongluet; a daughter. Ling Ying, and a brother. Land of Woodside, Queens, N.Y. SIU pensioner Nicholas P. Tsaousakls, 63, died of cancer in Aspropyrgos, Greece, Oct. 8. Born in Mosehonisia, Turkey, he was a resi­ dent of Piraeus, Greece at the time of his death. Brother Tsaousakis joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in the deck depart­ ment. Interment was in Aspropyrgos. Surviving are his widow, Dor­ othy, and two daughters, Mrs. Joann Smith and Mrs. Christine A. Kozlowski, all of Baltimore and a brother, Emanuel of Piraeus. Clyde L. Vanepps, 60, succumbed to cancer in Studebaker Hospital, Norwalk, Calif., Dec. 21. Bom in Ashford, N.Y., he was a resident of Norwalk when he died. Brother Vanepps joined the SIU in the port of Galveston in 1954 saiUng in the engine department as a chief electri­ cian for Sea-Land Service. Burial of his ashes was on the high seas. Sur­ viving are his widow, Ann; two sons, Gerald of Brawley, Calif, and Waldemar of Houston, and a sister, Shir­ ley Mae of Norwalk. SIU pensioner Willie A. Edwards, 65, died of heart disease Feb. 2. Born in Virginia, he was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. at the time of his death. Brother Edwards joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment for Victory Carriers. He walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y". Harbor strike. Burial was in the Frederick Douglas Cemetery, Staten Island, N.Y. Surviving is his widow, Evelyn, \ SIU pensioner Edmond L. Cain, Jr., 48, died Mar. 1. Born in York, Pa., he was a resident of Essex, Md. at the time of his death. Brother Cain joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing in the deck de­ partment. He was an Army veteran. Surviving are his widow, Ann Ruth;' his father, Edmond L. Cain, Sr. of Baltimore; a son, Patrick and three daughters, Kathy, Naomi and Dawn. Francis F. Sfoken, 58, died of a heart attack in Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, Manistque, Mich., Aug. 26. Born in Manistque, he was a resident of Garden, Mich, when he passed away. Brother Stoken joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a deck gateman for Amersand/McKee Sons. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Burial was in New Garden Ceme­ tery, Garden. Surviving are his wid­ ow, June; a son, Nicholas, Jr., two daughters, Mary and Susanna; a. brother, Raymond of Manistque and a brother-in-law, James Duschene of Garden. James C. MacDonald, 63, succtunbed to heart failure in San Francisco General Hospital Sept. 27. Brother MacDonald joined the Un­ ion in the port of New York in 1955 sailing in the steward department. A native of Glasgow, Scotland, he was a resident of Clearwater Beach, Fla. when he died. Interment was in Fairmont Cemetery, Fairfield, Calif. Surviving are a brother, John Mac­ Donald of Clearwater Beach; a sis­ ter, Mrs. Ellen Spearbreaker, and a nephew, Brian Snider, both of Ra­ cine, Wise. SIU pensioner Melvin C. Dart, 62, succumbed to a hemorrhage in St. Mary's Hospital, Green Bay,. Wise., Nov. 28. Born in Door County, Wise., he was a resident of Sturgeon Bay, Wise, at the time of his death. Brother Dart joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1962 sailing as a tug piledriver for the Luedtke Engineering Co. of Frankfort, Mich, from 1950 to 1972. Interment was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Sturgeon Bay. Surviving are his widow. Pearl and two sons, Reginald and Cleyon. . Page 27 May 1974 .A' �I '</ f - Si. -•%r' 'rm';: • 5®sf; '.( ,5 ,.1 . 'ii-', : •'] •,«04 L«A9A«^.W*^je*i ^] t njl fi TJf-i .,r|-f| r|:|| f;^ ;iui'ii;.iii! nnir! rn iCT:!aeais^Esii ^'-' \i'A ij j' i! Si With smoke billowing and flags flying, Mississippi Steamboat Robert E. Lee travels dov/n the great river. "The Mississippi is well worth reading about. It is not a commonplace river, but on the contrary is in all ways remarkable. Con­ sidering the Missouri its main branch, it is the longest river in the world—4,300 miles. It seerns safe to say that it is also the crookedest river in the world, since in one part of its journey it uses up 1,300 miles to cover the same ground that the crow would fly over in 675." . —Mark Twain Mark Twain wrote that paragraph as the open­ ing to his book "Life On the Mississippi" over a century ago (before the source of the Nile had been discovered revealing it as the longest river •^". :• in the world). In that book. Twain described many colorful accounts of the Mississippi and his ex­ periences on it. Today it can be used as a '^semifactual" historical guide to the great river. The Spanish explorer Hernando deSoto was the first white man to see the Mississippi, in 1541, Twain points out in his book. But deSoto did not really explore it. He died and was buried in it by his priests and soldiers. Obviously the account of the discovery by deSoto's men who returned home did not stir any excitement, for almost 130 years passed before another white man was to see the river. ^ the Atlantic Although the white settlers along coasts had heard of a great river to the west, there Spanish explorer Hernando deSoto discovered the Mississippi in 1541. ||, ' rl/iiis'jc.iirs&ia;} , ^ J , L' ••'I' was no interest in it and hence no exploration. Even deSoto was not looking for a river when he found it, and evidently neither he nor his men valued the discovery. In 1673 the. French explorers Joliet and Marquette set out from Canada with an expedi­ tion. They went by way of the Great Lakes, down through Green Bay, Wise, and reached the banks of the Mississippi. Traveling down the Mississippi they passed the mouth of the Ohio, and reached the mouth of the Arkansas, according to Twain. This renewed interest in the Mississippi after 130 years apparently was due to the belief in that day that the Mississippi emptied into the Gulf of California, and thereby provided a short cut from Canada to China. Previously the river was thought to have em.ptied into the Atlantic. After Joliet and Marquette reached the mouth of the Arkansas, they came to believe that the Mississippi did not empty into the Gulf of Cali­ fornia or the Atlantic, but into the Gulf of Mexico. They returned to Canada with their news. Almost simultaneous with the exploration of Joliet and Marquette was the one of LaSalle, sail­ ing in the name of Louis XIV. After numerous' delays and misfortunes, LaSalle and his men set out in the dead of winter in 1681. They started down the Illinois and at the Mississippi they turned southward. They went past the mouth of the Missouri and the Ohio, and reached the mouth of the Arkansas. In February, 1682, at a point which was to become the future town of Napoleon, Ark., LaSalle raised a cross with the arms of France on it, right on the banks of the Mississippi. Joliet and Marquette's expedition ended on that same spot, and when dcSoto first sighted the river (over a eentury and a quarter earlier) he sighted it from there also, Twain notes. From that point LaSalle was able to see the river bmpty into the Giilf 6f Continued on Page 29 �mlr^ -«*.*.#• tM*if -»#•- r-.j"./.*. •*-1 ^ > S-'' "• '. " 4, - I -J Sternwheeler City of l^emphis paddles down the river, circa 1870. Continued from Page 28 Mexico, and he proved conclusively what Joliet and Marquette had earlier theorized. It was not until the beginning of the 19th cen­ tury however that the river became a vehicle for anything even remotely resembling- a regular commerce. Here's how Mark Twain describes the first real transportation on the river, and the type of men working on it: "The river's earliest commerce was in great barges—keelboats, broadhorns. They floated and sailed from the upper rivers to New Orleans, changed cargoes there, and were tediously warped and poled back by hand. A voyage down and back sometimes occupied nine months." "In time this commerce increased until it gave employment to hordes of rough and hardy men; rude, uneducated, brave, suffer­ ing terrific hardships with sailorlike stoicism; . heavy drinkers, coarse frolickers in moral sties like the Natchez-under-the-hill of that day, heavy fighters, reckless fellows, every one .. . yet, in the main, honest, trustworthy, faithful to promises and duty, and often picturesquely magnanimous." Before long the steamboat made its appear­ ance. For the first decade or two the keelboats were used for downstream business to New Orleans, while the steamboats carried cargo up­ stream. But after some time the steamboats increased so much (in number and speed) that they took over the entire commerce. Keelboating died, and the keelboatman became a deckhand, or a mate or pilot on the steamer. In a colorful description by Twain, he tells of the type of boat which revolutionized water travel and commerce on the river: "She is long and sharp and trim and pretty; she has two, tall fancy-topped chimneys, with a gilded device of some kind swung between them; a fanciful pilothouse, all glass and 'gingerbread,' perched on top of the 'texas' deck behind them; the paddle-boxes are gorgeous with a picture or with gilded rays above the boat's name; the boiler deck, the hurricane deck and the texas deck are fenced and ornamented with clean white railings; there is a flag gallantly flying from the jack- staff. Some 60 years after steamboating began on the Mississippi, and about 30 years after its peak, it had died off considerably. The railroads killed steamboat passenger traffic (taking much less May 1974 Marquette and Joliet exploring the river in 1673. time), and the towing fleets took away much of the freight business by taking more loads at much less expense. The Mississippi itself has always been an im­ mensely wide, fast-flowing river with numerous snags, stumps, blind reefs and sandbars. And it's always had an incredible shifting channel, which re-located cities, changed boundaries and in gen­ eral created "geographic chaos." For example, in Twain's day, at Hard Times, La. the river was two miles west of the region it once occupied, so that the original site of that town was not in Louisiana, but on the other side of the river in the State of Mississippi. Just as hard to believe is the fact that almost all of the 1,300 miles of the Mississippi which LaSalle sailed down in 1682 was solid ground 200 years later. The river flowed to the right in some places, and to the left in others. Twain tells us. It has been over 400 years since deSoto set eyes on this remarkable river which flows the length of this nation from the Great Lakes down into the Gulf of Mexico. Since that time it has provided the American people with a means of transportation (for cargo and passengers), a capricious, forceful body of water which sometimes plays havoc with surrounding towns and countryside and a subject for seamen, authors and storytellers to pursue for as long as men inhabit this country'. The legendary Mark Twain on the deck of a ship. Page 29 �•' S •« >'»• ^^trr #•• •*» <• J4W «»WC*^ UW V»' In All Departments Upgrading - Key to Future Education is a never-ending process. We are always learning, whether it be through the informal route of the "school of hard knocks," or through the more formal avenue of a classroom set­ ting. Higher education is a great plus factor for anyone wishing to advance himself within hisxhosen profession or who desires simply to enrich his life by experiencing as many learning situa­ tions as possible. The Harry Lundeberg School has committed itself to providing Seafarers in the maritime industry with the knowl­ edge of modem approaches to shipping and keeping them up to date on inno­ vations within the deck, engine and steward departments; The Lundeberg School is committed to giving each and every Seafarer the opportunity to up­ grade himself and advance to Ae high­ est rating within his department, if he wishes. Today's world is so technically oriented, with a computer for almost any task, that a man working in the engine department must be on top of the situation at all times in order to perform his job competently. This ap­ plies not only to the QMED's, but to the wipers, who receive their training in the Lundeberg School's entry-rating program. For this reason, the Lundeberg School is in the process of constructing a console simulator in order to support the QMED courses and expose the candidate to all phases of the console he might encounter aboard ship. The console will teach the student "how to hanidle a modem engine room and how ^ lerifr ,A Dicssi I^'ngtnc fafMurine Dies^ei Bn^nenrs win <?. the Harry Lundeberg Scfu^j Regmremem for the bpme. ^aik those interested by Wfiting thepkeetor of Vocational JS^ucaiiofiiParryLun School of SeanuttishJp, St. County, Poim. md: f0o74. V , Polhwing is an outline of %^^e{ts the course will coverr']. - - a,, .What a . U , 5 i-Z A group of engine department Seafarers take advantage of one of the many courses offered at the SlU-IBU Upgrading Center at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Here, as part of a course in welding, bracing and cutting. Instructor Charlie Nalen (third from left) demonstrates proper way to light-off acetylene torch. to counteract an emergency situation. For the AB, the Lundeberg School is developing curriculum in addition to its established coiu-se of study that would enable an AB candidate to take over the helm of a ship under simulated conditions. This will prepare him to competently man the helm of any vessel afloat. Those persons upgrading to Third Cook or other positions within the Steward Department will be facing new technology such as radar ovens. In the Lundeberg Upgrading program, stu­ dents learn how to mn the galley aboard ship efficiently as well as tastefully. Upgrading not only extends into the vocational department of the Lunde­ berg School, but the academic depart­ ment as well. The General Equivalency Development program at HLS enables an individual to eam his diploma— whether for better job opportunities or personal satisfaction. This chance has been welcomed by many Upgraders, such as Bill Bellinger, 51, who recently gained his diploma after a little more than a month of study. Seafarer Bellinger was the 19th Upgrader to receive his diploma throu^ the Lundeberg School program. Just before entering the GED program. Brother Bellinger had received his full 'A' book through the Union's 'A' Se­ niority Upgrading program. Education is the key to a more qualified work force within the maritime industry as well as the SIU's foot inside the door in obtaining more and better contracts. And, the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is the door to the future. Lifeboat Course Any Seabirer wishing to take the Lifeboat course while upgrad­ ing at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., should indicate that fact on his application. Ike Seafarer will then be able to attend a Lifeboat course if one is available while he is at the SchooL Why Donate to SPAD? - f F % h' /v . ~ J' ^ . a* jp urcia^nKiii^t;^ • WVi Delayed Benefits r The followii^ members have had their benefit payments held up because they failed to supply complete information when filing their claims. Please con­ tact Tom Cranford at (212) 499-6600. Dennisop, E. F .. 234-60-8752 UIW Benson, G .. 381-54-7943 A&G VKo, F. .. 134-14-9223 A&G Jeanty,^1. ...............a'. .. 084-48-4142 UIW Puce,S....................... 460-58-8037 A&G Crahtree, R. 268-36-3740 UIW Kauffer, C UIW Ortiz, A. .. 095-18-6193 A&G Williams, S UIW Williamson, V. A&G Quinnonez, M. . . 088-40-2559 UIW Diaz, A..." A&G Rice, J. UIW Renski, J. A&G Sheldrake, P. . — A&G Reed, A . 031-07-1871 IBU Murray, M. ......... ,. ..264-88-3708 A&G : °382-20-74i:8 Southard, R. A&G Youi^j yVt .. 212-20-6272 A&G Seafarers Log Page 30 yV-- V. >• Seafarer Howard Ring, Jr. catches up on the latest developments in the im­ portant oil import quota bill as reported in the LOG when the Sea-Land McLean (Sea-land Service) arrived in the port of New York after a run to Rotterdam and Bremerhaven. Able Searnan Ring, who is a regular supporter ^of SPAD, said: "Our political activities are essential to our job security. SPAD 'made the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 possible, and SPAD will mean more ships and cargo which means more jobs for all of us in the SlU." - •\.t �V ^^ -J - ^ " J -S'- 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Deck Department Upgrading Qoartcrmaster Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Chief Cook Able-Seaman 1. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters __ Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months sealtime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or, 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have thfte months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) I I I I I Name. (Last) I I Address. (Street) I FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No r^uirements.^ Electrician, Reoperation, Pumpman, Deck Engiiieer, Jnnior Engineer, Machinist or Boilennaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) (City) -Telephone. (Area Code) Seniority. I Social Security #. j HLS Graduate: Yes • No • I Dates Available For Training I II Am Interested In: • • • • QMED—any rating -Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • ^^ STEWARD ENGINE DECK 1. No requirements. 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. (Zip) (State) j Port and Date Issued. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (yriio holds an engine rating such as FOWT) Welding •Age. (Middle) (First) Book Number. ' ',i.. Be able to, pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more ' than 20/ICK)—26/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six monthsjseatime in engine department as wiper. 1. Must have rating (or successfully .passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the" following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHff UPGRADING APPLICATION AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman • • • • • • QMED • Electrician FWT • Dk.Eng. Oiler • Jr. Eng. Dk. Mech. • Pumpman Reefer • Machinist Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • • • • Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward ! RECORD OF SEATIME —^ (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) RATING DATE OF DATE OF SHIP HELD SHIPMENT DISCHARGE LNG/LPG Piogiam 1. P-nginft personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. Steward Upgrading Assistant Cook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Cook and Baker I I I PORT I [ SIGNATUREI 1 I -DATE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; Mayiim, Page 31 �voi.'xxx^f.,Ncj: i'; -v.i -r . (• •[.w.-<5--r-.'-./r. ' : •'- • •^^..=;.-v.-''!..' ri its LJy:§:ilg0: '' Ii>-' , fi!V,N-.' • •:-^S^•^•^-••.• \'''-V' 1 i' i' -" • i-^. • . •; :i:- '; • • , ' iV, *'' . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource May 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: OIL IMPORT BILL PASSED BY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SEAFARERS TO RECEIVE WAGE BOOST SIU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM GIVES FIVE $10,000 GRANTS LUNDEBERG SCHOOL ENTRY-RATING TRAINING SHIPPING, GUARANTEES JOB SECURITY FOR ALL SEAFARERS LOCAL 621 OF URW CONTINUES 14-MONTH STRIKE IN CALIFORNIA SEATRAIN DISCONTINUES HAWAII, GUAM SERVICE BOSUN 'BILLY' BURKE AT AGE 49 BENJAMIN SCHWARTZ PASSES AWAY UIW MEMBERS RATIFY CONTRACT WITH SEATRAIN TENTH CLASS GRADUATES TELLING IT LIKE IT IS BOGGS - OUTSTANDING CITIZEN MARINE FIREMEN'S PRESIDENT RETIRES TWO MORE SEAFARERS ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL GOALS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS FROM THE GULF TO JAPAN, THE SUGAR ISLANDER DELIVERS HER CARGO OVERSEAS ARCTIC ON THE AFRICAN RUN SEAFARER PERRY SEES GOLD IN THEM THAR HILLS MOVIE 'THE SEAFARERS' DIRECTED BY KUBRICK SIU BLOOD BANK SERVES MEMBERS AND FAMILIES A SOUND INVESTMENT FIREFIGHTING FOR YOUR SAFETY MEMBERSHIP MEETING, N.Y. SIU-CONTRACTED TRANSHAWAII PAYS OFF IN WEEHAWKEN TWAIN'S MISSISSIPPI A FASCINATING AND MIGHTY RIVER UPGRADING - KEY TO FUTURE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 5 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/cd68c9a9d97d2846db43c9cd30d30f1a.PDF 90e07da0106c18c80323108ffebf8409 PDF Text Text The SlU-contracted Do/p^ Marine Shipping Co.), largest vessel ever constructed on the West Coast, is launched at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. in San Diego, Calif, last January. She will be crewing-up in late July for her maiden voyage. ' f [ i^li ' k •. •' r f r : %' . '1 • 5' , -V • T\ • • -v:-0 • 4'i. 'f •.-1 I I (' r.k ^..r >: *' 5 'Slf' �PIE-fSf "If Will Be a Victory For the Labor Movement" AFL-CIO Unions Pledge Support on Oil Bill Legislative representatives from national and international .unions reoresenting a broad spectrum of the Ameri­ can labor movement met at AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C., June 13 and pledged their full cooperation to insure passage of the Energy Transpor­ tation &curity Act of 1974. The meeting was called by the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department to coordinate the efforts of AFL-CIO af­ filiates in every state of the union in contacting U.S. Senators who will be voting on the Bill in July. MTD and SIU President Fan! HaD thanked the AFL-CIO representatives for their support and said: 'This is a trade onion hiU, and our victory will be a victory for the entire labor movement in tihis country.'^ He said that the grass roots support .from..a9JiQga^.J!oAjn/CTat'onaljLy.vons through their state and local affiliates is the kind of support that is needed "to bring this'legislative campaign to a de­ cisive victory." Over 40 national rnd international unions—^d their local union affiliates —are contacting U.S. Senators in every state seeking support for the energy bill, and every AFL-CIO state federation is actively working for passage of the bill, it vyas renortec^ bv Peter McGavia, secretary-treasurer of the Maritime i rades Department. "Every one of our Maritime Port Councils, as usual, is also working hard for this bill," McGavin said. MTD Administrator O. William Moody reported on the progress of the oil bill, and received commitments from the AFL-CIO legislative representatives to continue personal contacts with members of the U.S. Senate to exnlain explain the necessuy loi uT^ir auppcn:^ •MTD President Hall said: -The labor movement, from the AFL-CIO legisla­ tive department and the international unions on down, is involved in this grass roots effort on the bill, and with this kind of support and the work being done at all levels in the labor movement we think we can win." LS All-Out ' For Oil Bill i^lit 500 letters and tei(»» grams to their U.S. Senators a4qr<M» ffie nation otgliig support for the Traii^rtetion Secndty Act; Sacco pii^mpanied a deieg^fffioi S3^ ||(i^suns, senior^ uf^^ders iand pntx officials to the l^^ by the Marine l^ade meat in Washington, June 13. He |rnp>otted t^ Imideherg Scho# rereived ''good response^ ficitnii iffffieSeimteimi^^^^ Maritime Trades Department President Paul Hall speaks to more than 75 Legislative representatives from AFL-CIO national and international unions who pledged their cooperation in seeking enactment of the Energy Transportation Secu­ rity Act of 1974. Also speaking to the AFL-CIO representatives was MTD Secretary-Treasurer Peter McGavin, seated at dais, and MTD Administrator O. William Moody. The meeting was held at AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C. ^ Pftul Hall ... • "KP i-ef t/s Consider the Human Being Almost totally obscured in the sta­ tistics and learned rhetoric of lawyers, economic experts, professors and gov­ ernment bureaucrats during the lengthy hearings on the Energy Transportation Security Act has been the area of the human being. A mountain of facts and figures on the costs of energy production and transportation has been compiled by educated men and submitted as argu­ ments against this bill, but on one basic issue—that of the human being—^there has been a dismal lack of research. The American seaman—as a human being —does not figure in the balance sheets of multinational oil conglomerates and the American operators of foreign-flag ships. But, this is an old story to the Ameri­ can seaman. Time and again, he has been called upon to risk his life during periods of national emergencies—only to be forgotten when the conflicts were over. The professional sailor had a higher percentage of casualties than any branch of the armed services during World War II. He lost more than any­ body. It was the professional sailor who died and whose bones cover the oceans floors that made it possible for the same people who ignore him today to make their living and prosper because of his sacrifice. During the course of the Senate hear­ ings on this bill, we heard a scholarly professor from a respected university just outside San Francisco state that there were no lack of jobs for American seamen. This professor obviously did his homework to compile statistics on com­ parative costs for the transportation of oil, but he paid no attention to research­ ing the plight of the human being. If he had just walked down the street a short way to the union hall of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, he would have found that employment conditions are such that West Coast sailors have to restrict employment to jobs not exceed­ ing seven months a year. He would have had to reach the conclusion that these American workers—these human beings —could no more afford to support their families on seven months pay than he could. The same callous indifference to the American sailor by the technicians of the oil giants is also shown to the American consumer. Two years ago these oil giants were able to defeat a similar energy transportation bill when their experts convinced Congress that "the costs would be prohibitive/' At that time, oil was going for a little more than $3 a barrel. Today, the price of oil is up over $11 a barrel. The cost to the consumer— both in terms of the price he has to pay and the endless lines he has had to endure—^have made every gas pump a point of hatred toward the oil compa­ nies. Again, they have ignored the human being. We, as professional sailors, have faith in the good sense of the American people. We believe that if you take the people into your confidence their good judgment will prevail. We are convinced that if the oil companies had taken the American people into their confidence, this nation would not be in the energy mess it is today. We can, through legislation like the Energy Transportation Security Act, bail our country out of the mess we are in. But, beneath this legislation, beneath aU of the testimony and the arguments pro and con, are the American people •—the human beings—who are tdl too often forgotten in the high levels of economic determinations. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Distrifct, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, Y. Vol. XXXVI, No. & June 1974. Seafarers Log �• V • ' • ,5? ' T '.'• • ' fVyV '• \' :P ? V- »• '» V , I ^ V • • -J'"J *• • SlU President Testifies at Senate Hearings ••- Ha!IGtes-Na©d fo? WASHINGTON—Hearings on the Energy Transportation Security Act (rf 1974—which would require that 20 percent of the nation's petroleum im­ ports be carried on U.S.-flag ships—^ were concluded by the Senate Subcom- INDEX Legislative Nev/s Senate holds hearings on Energy Transportation Security Act ! Page 3 Washington Activities column Page 9 Maritime unions meet on joint legislative effort .. .Page 2 Union News Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry . Problems Established .. .Special Supplement President's Report Page 2 Membership meeting in port of New Orleans ....Page 4 Headquarters' Notes column Pages SlU to crew Golden Dolphin Page 5 New York medical clinic is 17 years old Page 10 General News Annual Institute on Foreign Transportation held in New Orleans Page 5 Construction starts on Trans-Alaska pipeline ..Page8 Shipping Dispatchers' Reports Page 22 George Walton docks in Brooklyn .....Page 21 Bienville in Far East .' Page 23 Ships' Committees Page 11 Ships' Digests Page 20 Training and Upgrading Twelve more recertified bosuns graduate Pages, 6-7 Six more 'A' Seniority upgraders graduate ...Page 18 Training and upgrading in - engine department. Pages 14-15 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application ... Pages 26-27 GED high school program at Lundeberg and application Page 26 Headquarters' Notes column ..Page8 Membership News Union official proves "you're never too old to learn" / . Page 5 New SlU pensioners ..... .Page 19 Final Departures ... .Pages 24-25 Brother Champine gets high school diploma through GED program.. Page 26 Youngest recertified bosun believes in training and upgrading .. .Page 12 Walter Rice crew p\ays benefit garhe .........Page 12 • Two Seafarers try to save chief officer on .' • Falcon Lady...Page 17 June 1974 .f - • •; mittee on the Merchant Marine May 30. A vote by the full Senate on the bill is expected after the July 4th Congres­ sional recess. SIU President Paul Hall, testi­ fying as the toal witness before the Senate committee, said that "the people of the United States have heen victimized and manipu­ lated by the Arab oil exporting . companies as well as by our own oil companies." He stressed that the need for legislation to reserve a portion of the nation's oil im­ port trade for American-flag ves­ sels "is greater than ever before." Emphasizing testimony he had pre­ sented to the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee in March, Hall said: "Enactment of this legislation will in fact insure that the United States has SIU President Paul Hall speaks in strong support of oil cargo preference the capability to maintain some control legislation (Energy Transportation Security Act) during May 30 testimony be­ over its oil imports. It will guarantee for fore the Senate Subcommittee on the Merchant Marine. Looking on, at left, is U.S.-flag ships the cargo that will act 0. William Moody, administrator of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. as an incentive for the development of our own tanker capability." in hundreds of American service indus­ the Merchant Marine Act's stated pol­ The Energy Transportation Bill was tries. icy of rebuilding America's merchant passed in the House of Representatives • Reduction in the "deficit in the marine and "would guarantee the in March by a vote of 266-136. ocean transporation segment of our bal­ growth of the American-flag tanker In his testimony this month to the ance of payments" which would help fleet." Stressing the need for passage of Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Ma­ stabilize the dollar. the Energy Transportation Act, Hall rine, Hall said: • An increase in "America's tax rev­ said: "It is essential to remember that the enues by increasing the • amount of "Under the Merchant Marine Energy Transportation Security Act of money paid to the U.S. Treasury by Act of 1970, the U.S. fleet has 1974 is much more than a 'merchant American workers and American com­ been able to make significant marine' bill. It is legislation essential panies building and operating Ameri­ strides through the ship construc­ to the national security of the United can-flag ships." tion and operating subsidy provi­ States." • Protection for American consum­ sions of that Act. However, the Again emphasizing his testimony be­ ers of imported petroleum products Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was fore the House committee. Hall said through a cost monitoring system under not intended to be and must not that enactment of the bill — which the supervision of the Secretary of Com­ be considered as the only solution would require that 20 percent of all merce who would determine the fair to rebuilding the merchant marine. petroleum imports be carried on U.S.- , and reasonable cost of American-flag Since the passage of that Act, it flag ships, increasing to 25 percent in tankers available for the carriage of the has become aU too apparent that 1975 and to at least 30 percent in 1977 percentage of oil imports allotted to the availability of cargo is essen­ —^would have broad economic advan­ U.S. ships under the Act. tial to the siuwival and growth of tages for the nation and the American the merchant marine." Guarantee Growth people. Among the benefits he cited Hall also emphasized the national were: Hall said that passage of the Energy security aspects of the bill, citing the Transportation Security Act of 1974— • Creation of thousands of jobs for as the logical extension of the Merchant American workers on board AmericanContinued on Page 17 Marine Act of 1970—would implement flag ships, in American shipyards and Comments of Senate Subcommittee Members , Following are comments from members of the Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Marine as reported in the official transcripts of the Senate hearings on the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 and the Congress­ ional Record. thrown up against those countries "It seems to me if this nation is for providing themselves a little bit going to achieve its objectives in the "fVe are also concerned about the of security?" world, we are going to have to pror American worker who is constantly Senator J. Glenn Beall, Jr. vide more jobs and capture more losing jobs to foreign crews and for­ (R-Maryland) world markets—including shipping eign shipyard workers. Furthermore, on the high seas. All those objec­ these foreign vessels pay very little "At a period in history when ex­ tives, it seems to me, would be U.S. taxes. And what about the ports and imports throughout the enhanced by the approach we have American citizens', security if it has world have been expanding, our here." to depend upon these important oil merchant fleet has suffered the hu­ Senator Russell B. Long imports by foreign ships." miliation of carrying less and less (D-Louisiana) Senator Daniel K. Inouye of our nation's trade and commerce. (D-Hawaii) Presently, virtually none of the oil "We seem 0 always be concerned imported into this country is carried about what other people are going on U.S.-flag vessels. While I am not to do to us if yve take an action, and "I would rather have the assur­ suggesting the U.S. move all of its the result is that we don't do any­ ance that [we have] American ves­ imported oil on its own ships, I thing to protect our own position ... sels manned by American crews with believe 20 percent is an equitable I know in the House report that American technology on board to figure. I am convinced that this legis­ France guarantees the French fleet prevent any oil spills and any of the lation will go far toward assuring the equivalent of two-thirds of their problems that could slow down the that the American shipping indus­ imports. The policy of Japan is to production of oil and gas in Alaska. try remains vital, competitive and guarantee at least 50 percent of its I would rather have that and pay healthy." imports. Ecuador, Chile, Spain and the onie-third cent more." Senator Charles Mc. Mathias, Jr. Peru require 100 percent. I wonder Senator Ted Stevens (R-Maryland) what kind of retaliation has been (R-Alaska) •m'-. m r • i iA> - I', • •. f' '.•-'ri: 1 : 1 V. V- J '• i• i nKl I if.' k' ;!K: \ I.; �m Seafarer Thomas Freeman poses question to the dais .during New Orleans meeting. Members have the chance to raise beefs and make motions during the forum. New Orleans Port Agent Buck Stephens delivers legislative report to the members. Afterwards a good discussion on these matters was conducted. /Membersh/pTMeef/ngs-fhe Democratic Process On the second Tuesday after die first Sunday of each mondi, Seafarers in New Orieans c<Hidnct a general membersdh^ meeting for that port Sim­ ilar meetings for our members are held on desig­ nated days of each monfli in all SIU Constitutional ports. These meetings not only inform the membersh^ in each port of the many important issues fticing the SIU, the maritime industry and die individuars job and job security, but provide an opportunity for the member to express his personal views on the issues; bring up beefe; ask questions, and make motions for approval or denial of the membershty. At last month's meeting in the port of New Orleans, die second largest port in die United States in terms of tonnage handled per year, reports concerning the internal aftiirs of die SIU were presented and a good discussion on the many legislative batties teeing die SIU in die U.S. Con­ gress was held. The New Orieans membershty pledged their support of the SIU in these fights. Whenever possible. Seafarers should attend these meetings and should take an active role in making them more meaningful. It is a part of die democratic process of this Union and the Ameri­ can trade union movement in the UJS. • ^! I I ft 4 r SIU member Lionel Antolne has the deck at last month's New OrJeans membership meeting. The meetings offer Seafarers the opportunity to express their views on many issues. } ' '• :- ' • - After meeting is over, SIU members discuss the proceedings while waiting for a job call. Shipping has been excellent in the port of New Orleans. yr"' 51 01 ... • I v., ? l!'" • :M€r • 4V/fg:, SIU members took an active role in last month's New Orleans meeting. Seafarers should attend these meetings wheneve** possible, and should fully participate. SeafarersLbg Page 4 M New Orleans Seafarers listen closely to the proceedings during meeting. It is part of the democratic process of the SIU. V, �• /.-ix• _.V*'cjjaUi^ls^-'ivti-^.UiL'.^.^ - tf II ^ - M Never Too Old to Learn M K Union Official Gets High School Diploma at HISS ^i~insy iiav&"U"£ew^ears onider my belt, but that doesn't mean I'm too old to study and learn," remarked 53-year old SIU member Sk^ttie Aubusson after successfully completing the Lundeberg School's GED high school equivalency program. Aubusson is the 21st SIU member— and the first Union oflBclal—to get fals high school diploma through the equiv­ alency program at Piney Point Scottie's S3 years also makes him the oldest Seahuer to achieve this educational goaI.< Brother Aubusson modestly credits his achievement to the help and encour­ agement he received from the Ltmdeberg School's academic staff—^but the credit really belongs to him. He-worked closely with his academic instructors and studied long hours on his own in preparing for the GED exam. After only two weeks, his instructors felt he was ready. Scottie "nervously" took the exam, and achieved the second highest grades of all SIU members who Speaking at Tulane completed the program. (The highest grades among Seafarers were obtained last month by 51-year old SIU member WiliiamT BeTiihgerT'See" MayT9'iTLXKr, page 9.) Members of the HLS academic staff SIU Representative Scottie Aubusson, right, and iBU Trainee Biii Lawier ex­ tend weii deserved congratulations to each other after they both successfully completed the Lundeberg School's GED high school equivalency program. The two worked and studied together in preparing for the GED exam. Were "vefyTmpfessed'wiTh'Tne way he worked on his own and with the younger Trainees also participating in the program," and explain, that his GED marks make Scottie "college bound material." Bom ^ South Harrows, England, a suburb of London, Broiiher Aubusson left school at the age of 14 and entered apprenticeship for the butcher's trade. Dissatisfied with his training, he joined the British Merchant Navy in 1938 and during the early years of World War II sailed British merchant­ men with England's National Union for Seamen. After being dumped by a German torpedo on a return run to England from Murmansk, Russia, he was res­ cued and dropped off in Locheue, Scot­ land. There, he caught his first SIUcontracted vessel, the Gateway City, which was heading back to Murmansk. He has been with the SIU ever since. Brother Aubusson continued ship­ ping on SlU-contracted vessels imtil Continued on Page 13 -.-tar-. I Hall States Need for Maritime Cooperation The Graduate School of Business Administration of Tulane University in New Orleans, La. conducted its 25th Annual Institute on Foreign Transpor­ tation and Port Operations May 6-10, 1974. The broad objective of the annual five-day proceedings is the ad­ vancement of maritime commerce for the United States. The educational program's day-long sessions consisted of brief lectures, panel discussions and question and' answer periods. The most heavily attended and well received of all these sessions was a panel' discussion entitled "Our Mari­ time Status—Today and Tomorrow," which took place on the last day of activities. SIU President Paul Hall; Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan, chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee; Captain J. W. Clark, New Orleans chairman of the National Maritime Council, and James S. Barker, president and chairman of the board of Moore-McCormack Lines constituted the panel. Industrial Rela­ tions Counselor Charles H. Logan of New Orleans served as panel chairman. In his address to the Tulane Uni­ versity audience of 300, SIU President Hall reflected on the significant devel­ opment of labor-management relations over the years in the maritime industry. Hall noted that, in the past, the ship­ owners and unions were constantly at each other's throats, neither willing to give nor compromise—and the industry suffered. "We have come a long way since then," affirmed Hall. "Now we realize that the key to a strong and revitalized U.S. merchant marine is cooperation and coordination between management and labor, and most importantly we realize the need of understanding each other's problems." Hall also noted that in the past "we sometimes let differences in personal­ ities stand in the way of negotiating quick and fair contracts — and again the industry suffered." He aflfirmed, "we must not allow personality conflicts between labor and management representatives to enter into our negotiations, or to stand in the way of a healthy and developing U.S. maritime industry." Congresswoman Sullivan, leader of the fight in the House of Representa­ tives to secure passage of the oil imports quota bill, outlined for the Tulane Insti­ tute the importance of this legislation to the U.S. and our nation's maritime in­ dustry. Mrs. Sullivan reaffirmed her full and active support of the bill, and ex­ pressed confidence that the needed bill would also move successfully through the Senate and be signed into law. In addition, Congresswoman Sullivan expressed the vital need to this nation for the construction of off-shore deep wmer port facilities. She noted that in years to come the U.S. would be in­ creasing its oil imports, and due to the rapidly rising prices of fuel "we must try to cut costs in.allpossible areas." And, she predicted that "the con­ struction of offshore ports would be the most efficient, the most economical and" fastest way to handle our increased imports." Mrs. Sullivan also reaffirmed her opposition to the plan of the House Select Committee on Committees to reduce the jurisdiction of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. V Congresswoman Sullivan expressed the importance of all facets of maritime to this nation, and voiced the vital need of a strong legislative body, which the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee provides, in handling the na­ tion's maritime problems. After completion of the panel ses­ sions, the Annual Tulane Institute wrapped up with a luncheon at the SIU Hall on Jackson Ave. in New Orleans. ' i % SIU President Paul Hall, left, along with Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan and Industrial Relations Counselor Charles H. Logan during fifth day of pro­ ceedings at the Tulane University's 25th Annual Institute on Foreign Transpor­ tation and Port Operations in New Orleans. Hall spoke of the continued need for management-labor cooperation in building a strong U.S. merchant marine. fh-r Golden Dolphin to Crew-up in July The SlU-contracted Golden Dol­ phin, first ^f three 90,000-ton tankers to be built for Aeron Marine Shipping Co., and the largest vessel ever constucted on the West Coast, will be tak­ ing on her SIU crew in the last week of July for her maiden voyage. The 894-ft. vessel, capable of carry­ ing 25 million gallons of crude oil (about 500,000 barrels) is the first double-bottom ship (to protect against oil spillage in collisions) of its size ever built. Her cost was approximately $30 million. The Golden Dolphin, which was launched last January at the National Steel & Shipbuilding Co. in San Diego, Calif., will be joined on the waterways by her two sister-ships, the Golden Endeavor, scheduled to be launched June 15, and the Golden Monarch. These three ships are similar to the two oil-bulk-ore carriers (OBO) the Ultramar and Ultrasea, previously built at National Steel and Shipbuilding and manned by SIU crews. The OBO's are less than two feet shorter than the tank­ ers, have the sapie hull and engine, and have i dead weight tonnage of 80,500 tons. All the vessels were subsidized with funds from the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 which has provided jobs both in U.S. shipyards and on U.S. ships for Americans. The Golden Dolphin will carry enough fuel to take her more than half­ way around the world without stop­ ping. She is of the maximum width that can go through the Panama Canal and she can hold a sustained speed of more than 16 knots. The ship has many safeguards built into her, such as its provision for carry­ ing clean ballast which will contribute to the maintenance of high environ­ mental standards. The great black and red vessel is so large that NASSCO had to lengthen its building ways by 400 feet and construct a coffer dam to build and launch it. The ship .will be delivered to Aeron Shipping during the last week in July. At the present it is not sure what her cargo will be.or where she will sail on her maiden voyage. 1. V it Page 5 June 1974 -• / '!... • , J. . :-w �at•if .l* '.-V, ,,. ; •.• • •>•; s •,.. t . * i : .* 1!' . 1v - • I - • Vemer Poulseii Seafarer Verner Poulsen has been a member of the SIU since 1961. Sea­ farer Poulsen, who ships out of the port of Seattle, has been sailing as bosun since 1968. A native of Denmark, Brother Poulsen now makes his home in Tacoma, Wash, with his wife Made­ line and their two children. It has been a wonderful opportunity to participate in the Bosuns Recertification Program at Piney Point and at Headquarters in New York. We have been able to observe and experience first hand the integral workings of oiu: Union and the commitment and invest­ ment the SIU has in seeking further job' opportunities for its members. We have been made increasingly aware of how the financial backing of each member makes it possible for our Union to successfully promote and lobby for effective legislation which will profit each member. This we may do individually through our contributions to SPAD. Frograin Ssf eonii^^ |» Jllppiy Oof jjN^nsss wfe tfej they need to effectively iafonn tisebr bmm^ tiie problems and issues our UumU face^jSjid best way du^ vViilb tiieni7 Tlife month the elevtmtii class of bosuns graduated from the program bjrbigiBg to J.06 the uumber of bosuns who have gained a better insi^^ imo tiie and fedustry# The loiowledge tbese mra have acquired bcdter equips them tq providte all of our m«i^>«®sh%» a gi^ter imdexsta^^ of oar problmnsi and to dfiscnss tiimn at wO^b^ menibeidu^ r.- -7 . ' > '' Raymond Fenrera Seafarer Raymond' "Blackie" Ferrera has been sailing with the SIU Page 6 ^ H On uiesc two tS^ 12 bost^ who haVe Just eomgleSed program tell bnefly in titefe own words whm moant^^^ since 1938, and as bosun for the past 29 years. A native of Florida, Brother Ferrera, now makes his home in Chick­ asaw, Ala. with his wife, Elsie. He ships out of the port of New Orleans. When I arrived at Piney Point to start my Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram in April, I didn't know anything about the place. But I came with an open mind so I could learn all they could teach me in the short time I would be there. I found the staff very nice to all of us. They did a great job making our stay interesting and infor­ mative in jail departments. The Wash­ ington trips were very interesting and I learned a lot there. I now know more about how our SPAD'dollars are spent and I now know not one of them is wasted. I have a new oudook on donat­ ing to SPAD. At our Headquarters everyone in all the departments was very nice to us. We learned a lot about the running of om Union and what our Union is doing for us. mi Robert Schwarz Seafarer Robert Schwarz has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been sailing as bosuit since 1950. A na­ tive of Alabama, He ships out of the port of Mobile, where he makes his home with his wife, Mittie. We started our program in Piney Point in April. We received a lot of information in Piney Point and in Washington. We sat in both the Senate and House and watched them in action. We learned the value of having good representation in Washington. We met 15 other House members who told us the importance of SPAD. At Union Headquarters in Brooklyn we received a lot more information on the running of our Union. Everyone was very helpful in showing us every department and in answering our ques­ tions. I learned a lot. I just hope I will be able to present it to the crews on our ships as well as I received it. of the vast amount of records that must be kept on file to help our Union run efficiently. I just hope I can retain most of what I have learned and be able to present it to the membership on the ships I sail on in the future. My confi­ dence in the SIU has been bolstered 100 percent, and through our efforts we can have one of the finest merchant fleets in the world. Roberto Zaragoia Seafarer Roberto Zaragoza has been in the SIU since 1941, and has been sailing as bosun Since 1944. Born in Puerto Rico, Brothel' Zaragoza now makes his home in Brentwood, Long Island, N.Y. with his wife Anna, and their five children. He ships out of the port of New York. I thought I really knew a lot about this Union until I attended the Bosuns Recertification Program in Piney Point and Headquarters. In the 30 days at the Harry Lundeberg School and 30 days at Headquarters I learned how to un­ derstand the contract and other things I didn't know before. It has shown me the importance of this program. We are not only preparing young men to go to sea, but we are also preparing Seafarers for the new ships of the future. The field trip to Washington, D.C. was very important to me because I learned about the activities of the mari­ time industry, the AFL-CIO and the Maritime Trades Department. The hh. portant thing I want to say is that we must support the political mid legisla­ tive arm of our Union through our sup­ port of SPAD. And the only way of keeping our "picket line" going * in Washington is through contributions to SPAD. Robert GiOain John Cisiecki Seafarer John Cisiecki has been a member of the SIU since 1942, and has been sailing as bosun for the past six years. A native of Pennsylvania, Brother Cisiecki now ships out of the port of San Francisco where he makes his home. I became a merchant seaman in 1942, and also became an SIU member the same year. Comparing those early years with the present time is like night and day. Those early years were tough. We didn't have the knowledge con­ densed like it is today. At the Harry Lundeberg School it's all there for young and old alike. As a participant in the Bosuns Recertification Program I have been enlightened to the extent that I believe I will be much more educated and wiser as a seaman and as an American citizen. I'd like to thank all Union officers and personnel for taking the time to actually show and explain to me all the inner workings of the SIU at Head­ quarters. I must say that we must sup­ port our political arm, SPAD. It is our strength. J. R. Thompson Seafarer J. R. Thompson joined the SIU in 1949, and has been sailing as bosun since 1951. A native of Mobile, Ala., he now resides in Chicl^aw, Ala. with his wife Cecilia. Brother Thomp­ son sails out of the port of Houston. I have really learned a lot about our Union through the Bosuns Recertifica­ tion Program. The month at Piney Point, and the trips to Washington gave me more insight into the workings of politics, and the time at Piney Point made me see how important our train­ ing progran?s are to holding on to what we have worked hard for throughout the years. Our second month has been spent in Brooklyn, and I had no idea Seafarer Bobby Gillain has been a member of the SIU since 1961, and has sailed as bosun since 1967. A native of Cordova, Ala. he now makes his home in Keystone Heights, Fla. with his wife Shelbia. Brother Gillain ships out of the port of Jacksonville. I found out that any member of the Union can help himself with the teach­ ing and training programs at Piney Point. It is the best thing that has hap­ pened since I've been in this Union. We were able to go to Washington and see ^ow the SPAD money was spent, and I can say that the SPAD money is put in the right place. At Headquarters we were able to ask about records, money or anything we wanted to, and the lead­ ership gave us some very good answers. All in all I can say the Bosuns Recerti­ fication Program is a very good thing for all the members, and I think that I will be better able to inform the mem­ bers aboard the ships. Ravanghn Johnson Seafarer Ravaughn Johnson has been a member of the SIU since 1945,. A native of Alabama, Brother Johnson now makes his home in Houston, Tex. with his wife Louise. Seafarer Johnson, who has been sailing as bosun since 1960, ships out of the port of Houston. I made a list of the subjects that I feel will benefit other members, and I hope that I will be able to pass them on to the others who have not had the oppor­ tunity to go through this program yet. The first five weeks we covered the union movement from the beginning and the SIU from 1939 to the present. We made two trips to Washington. The first trip we were introduced to a num­ ber of congressmen and they explained how the oil bill was being placed on the floor of the House. We left there with a good insight on how SPAD is being spent and what it is being used for. The other trip was to the Transporta­ tion Institute, and We learned not only how to get our bills passed, but also that we must constantly watch out for any­ thing that might be against our inter­ ests. I am proud to be a member of this Union, with a leadership with such fore­ sight to create the Harry Lundeberg School and this program. Seafarers Log �j •..V'-:Wsfv-,', -I'lii. \ . X -C'V "V*'- «j • -J • ; 1^' 11 ... : . A '• ; •• • '..v.! '•* .'^.r^'?.*'- • -r""" • i-' "• >. '' i •M: 7' ' • "o' ' ...lA j ' -G- -. i; •- i ?> y-'.- • --V , Harold Weaver Seafarer Harold "Buck" Weaver has been a member of the SIU since 1951, and has been sailing as bosun since 1962. A native of Mississippi, Brother Weaver now ships out of the port of Houston where he lives with his wife Frances. While at Piney Point our classes vis­ ited Washington, D.C. on two occa­ sions. We took a tour of the Senate and House of Representatives and saw how bills were put forth, passed or rejected on the floor. We were introduc^ to lawmakers from many states who in­ formed us as to the value of pur SPAD donations. They are our only tool to help our friends in winning legislation beneficial to us. Your'involvement by voluntary donations is needed now more than at any time in our Union's history. Our picket line is on Capitol Hill instead of the streets and wharves. Our second, and concluding phase of the Recertification Program was spent at Headquarters. We met various indi­ viduals who have the responsibility of keeping the machinery of the Union, such as records, correspondence and financial dispatch in an efficient, smooth operation. 1 for one was glad to participate. Bosuns John Urzan, John Winn and Al Whitmer (Recertified) (I. to r.) were elected as the special selection committee which will choose the bosuns to participate in the July class of the Recertification Program. The three were elected at a special meeting of bosuns held this month after the general membership meeting in New York. if ^ V /H I toilowing are the names and home ports of the 106 Seafarers^who have AUstatt, John, Houston Koiii8,Peny,NewYoilt Andeison, Alfred, Noxfolk Kitta,Leo,Battimofe Anderson, Edgar, New York ' Lambert, Reidus, New Orleam Aimis, George, New Orleans . Landron, Ntonnel, San Joan Ajanada, AHonso, Baitimofe ^ Lam, Robmt, Puerto KjsM» A1kiBS<ai,lto^ Seattle ^ Lafrq^,J BamliiU,Btaner,Honstmi Lavetoe, Baudoin, lames, Houston Lee, H<nis, Seattle B^vers, Norman, New Orlearks Beeching, Marion, Houston Leyal, Joseph, Pbiladelpliia Berger,DavS^ Norfolk . - i^ Lfeby, Br^Jari^Ni^^ Mackert,itobert,Baltonore , James Gamer Seafarer Jimmie Garner has been a member of the SIU since 1963, and has been sailing as bosun siiice 1969. Bom in Alabama, Brother Garner now re­ sides in Gasden, Ala. He ships out of the port of New Orleans. Since it is about the end of our two months I can say that I have gained a broader vision and a greater knowledge of our Union. Since I have been here 1 have also become more interested in the Union as well. It is very important that we stick together and fight for our rights. I was very impressed with the trip to Washington. I would like to en­ courage all of our members to cooper­ ate and give to SPAD because this is now more important to us than any­ thing else. The Bosuns Recertification Program has helped me in many ways and I have enjoyed it very much. We have been treated very nice, and lots of questions have been cleared up. I would like to thank everyone that has had a part in the program. It wOuld be good id every member could attend. Sc|k^Stonley; am Eran^^ , ^• iTUMfl . McGimiis, Artbor, New Orleans Bouigot, AlHrert,^Mobile Batch, Georgia New Orleans Bmke, G^rge, New Yosk , ? Morris, Edwmd, Jr., Bloirfle Albert Ringoette fNewYmdr; Manod Landron Seafarer Manuel Landron has been a member of the SIU since 1939, and . has been sailing as bosun for the past 14 years. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Landron makes his home there with his wife Carmen. He ships out of the port of San Juan. " Oarvllle,Rachard,Hoisston fttoisiwi. , Bfewes,Pefer,NewVoik m,Baltimore PeBaB^VickkGjNs v«ni«r, gmitlfe IJW«*Pl.il5iClSCO * I am very happy that I was selected to attend the Bosuns Recertification Program at the Harry Lundeberg iGamer, Jaines, New Otltons School at Piney Point and at Head­ iGianglordano, D©!!3to,P!i!lailel^l!!a quarters. Our group was taken on a tour of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. where we went to see the House of Rep­ IcfewSKwocNd, Pet*y, ^ • resentatives in session. While in tour in iHanback, Burt, New York the Capitol I learned what SPAD IHellman, Karl, Seattle means and what SPAD stands for and iHieks, Donald, New York how wisely it is spent. SPAD means job e * security. At Union Headquarters we observed /Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore different departments in the Union, Homim, Stephen, New York such as claims and welfare, records and the LOG. We also went to the firefight- James, Calvain, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York , ing school and learned how to fight fires and bring them under control. My Jansson,Sv€n, New York group was also taken to the shipyard Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston and observed how a ship is constructed. Kemgood, Morton, Baltimore I urge all my Union brothers to attend the Bosuns Recertification and Upgrad­ mFiandsco ^ > ing Programs at Piney Point. - : lladitdi,T€Baiy, NewOrleans ' lUlm,Ewlag,NewOrfeans. Kiveia, Alfonso, I^rto Rico Self,'ii Selix, Floyd, San Francisco Sheldrake, Peter, Honston Smtifa, Lester, Norfolk Stockmarr,Sven, New York Teti, Frank, New York Thompson, J. Wallace, Wardlaw,: Weaver, Harold, Houston Whltaier, Alan, New York Woods, Malcolm, San J Seafarer Al Ringuette has been in the SIU since 1953, and has shipped out as bosun since 1960. A native of Fall River, Mass., he still makes his home there. Brother Ringuette ships out of the port of San Francisco. Before 1 attended the Bosuns Recer­ tification Pro^am I thought I knew a lot about the Union and how it works. That was until I went to Piney Point^ and Headquarters. The Union educa­ tion course in Piney Point was very in­ teresting and I learned a lot about the history of our Union which I never knew before. As part of the program, we visited Washington twice. One day we visited Congress and spoke to several Con­ gressmen. They showed us who our friends in Washington are and the im­ portance of our support to fight the opposite side. Believe me the only way we as seamen can do that is by SPAD. If we don't contribute, there goes our job security. We also visited the Trans­ portation Institute and saw with our own eyes what an excellent job is being done. Deposit In the SIU Blood Bank- . ^ ^iaragomu Roberto, New York 1974 "v ' It's Your Life 3 •-•il • �-- V 'xv im-. . ' •-.'*., : yi •'Vs'r. "-V'"r Tf Construction Work Starts On Trans-Alaska Pipeline Construction has begun on the $3.5 billicm Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline pro­ ject, which, when completed, will sp^ nearly 800 miles across the fro^n Alaskan frontier from Prudhoe Bay in Alaska's North Slope to the ice free port of Valdez on the 49th State's southern shore. All legislative roadblocks which had stalled the beginning of work for al­ most three years were finally lifted last August when a bill calling for imme­ diate construct'on of the pipeline was signed into law. The SlU was at the forefront in this legislative battle. When the first phase of the project is completed in mid-1977 the pipeline will initimiy pump 600,000 barrels of crude oil per day. This capacity will significandy increase to two million barrels a day, which is one third of our present .daily foreign oil imports, with the ad­ dition of pumping stations along the pipeline route and increased storage capacity at Valdez, It is estimated that 9.6 billion barrels of oil can be recov­ ered from the North Slope oil fields, the -largest ever discovered in North America. From Valdez, the oil will move by American-flag tanker to refineries on the U.S. West Coast for purification and shipment to other parts of the nation. The project will also oeate the need for conshmction of a new fleet of tank­ ers for our merchant marine, creating thmisands of jobs In onr nation's ship­ yards. Also, because of the legislative strength of the Jones Act, all ships iU" volved in the domestic transport of the Abskau etfl must be American-built, Aineiican-manned vessels, which is the promise of hundreds of new jobs for American seafarers. The greater part <rf the first year in the three-year pipeline construction project will be spent building a 360mile road from the Yukon River to Prudhoe Bay which will be used to move men, supplies and equipment during construcdon. Other construcdon for "this season will include site preparation for a ma­ rine terminal at Valdez and for pump stations along the pipeline loute. The actual pipeline, along with .the terminal and pump stations will be built in the second and third construction seasons. Headquarters Nates X* by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak i t- i FiREFIGHTlNG No one has to tell a Seafarer how dangerous a fire aboard ship can be. It can mean death or serious injury to the entire-crew. Yet many Brothers are not willing to take a simple one-day course that could ,easily mean the difference between life and death. And that is precisely what the course given by the Maritime Administration in Bayonne, N.J. could mean. You will not only learn the various and best techniques for putting out a fire, biit, perhaps more importandy, you will learn that most fires can be extinguished. In other words, you will not be as fearful of a blaze and you will have the knowledge of what to do when confronted with a fire. I cannot stress strongly enough how very im­ portant this one day course is. The June Class schedule is; June 21 and 25. SlW: ,X WAGE BOOST Effective June 16, you will receive a five percent wage boost according to the terms of the three-year collective bargaining agreement signed with our con­ tracted companies in June of 1972. This five percent wage boost brings to 21 percent the amount of wage in­ crease received by Seafarem since 1972. In the first year of the contract, SIU members received an approximate eleven percent wage boost and last year Seafarers got a five percent increase. For work done on weekends and holidays you will also find there is a boost in premium overtime pay rates. FALCON TANKERS As you know, the Navy has taken over the four Falcon tankers and bareboat chartered them to the Military Sealift Command. The Navy has therefore suc­ ceeded in expanding its Military Sealift Command operations at the expense of the private American merchant marine. The SIU was fighting the take-over for months but the Navy seemed deter­ mined to damage this nation's commercial shipping interests. However, the SIU was successful in winning an arbitration ordering the company to pay all its crewmembers for 90 days after the Union was notified of the take-over, which was Mar. 13. This Union wUl continue to oppose the Navy in any of its attempts to take over privately manned American merchant vessels. More than 9,000 workers are ex­ pected to be involved in this season's construction which will increase to 14,200 during the peak construction period next year, and then taper off to 10,600 in the third year. Headquarters has n , __ To date, several hundred pieces of heavy equipment have been put into service, and sections of 48-inch dia­ meter pipe, which had been stockpiled in Valdez, are beginning to move to storage sites south of the Yukon River. mmilabfe, membe^; 0^ inquiries as to the requfrem^ls ttf SlU the" c^ew.-'' may •, be i^qpucd; tv -drive mrews to dri kmgshoi® « winches for handling ca^ or may be occasions. Two sections of the.SIU's Standard Freightship Agreement outline the work requirements of the crew in this matter. The tot, 4^^ SkNdioii 10(a), States: "Members of all departments shtdl perform iho j^es^ ^ntinuance of tire operations of the vessel as set f<^ this agreement, Necessary Vrork shall include the ptepararion and ^uri of cargo gear and die preparation of cargo holds for the ^'loading dr-discharging;^^^^ The second, Artide II Section 32, fardter darMies the matter. If states: V'-In those ports where there are no required to handle cargo. For such work, crewmembers shaJl be paid by using the various group® as defined by the Shipping Rules, 3, Depart­ Rules. Sectkm 3. Denart' ments and Groups, to d^rmine theiir applicable rate. *'On tankto wlijkai am when crewmembers are Tequired to ur fasten butterwoilh plate nuts remove the butterwoith plates for the purpose of loarflng or di^arging graih caurgo, they entided to cpnppensation as provided for in thls.s^tioiiv so cotfe strued as tp be appUeablfa to ahy-wOT| where longshoremen are pot availabl| dne to labor trouble.'' i V SABINE TANKERS ORGANIZING DRIVE ' The NLRB is currently considering holding hearings to determine whethor or not the certification election which was held in February 1974 should be over­ turned. While it is still too early to predict a decision in favor of the SIU, we feel that the Board's ruling to fully review our charges of unfair labor practice against Sabine Tankers is a step in the right direction. Although we would like early hearings, it appears that further action by the Federal Government will not be forthcoming in the near future. In the meantime, we will continue our efforts in maintaining contact with the unlicensed seamen aboard Sabine's vessels. ^ ^ NAVY TANKERS .Ck>nceming the nine new Navy Tankers which are being built to replace the T-2's now in service, some new developments have occurred which we are currently investigating. Although Falcon Carriers was the low bidder, the Navy wants to give .tfie contracts to Marine Transport Lines. We are currently investigating "why Falcon was not allocated the ships as the low bidder. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM This month we were proud to graduate our eleventh class of recertified bosuns. The Bosuns Recertification Program which began on June 1 of 1973 has proved to be a resounding success. With this group of 12 bosuns, we will now have 106 Seafarers who have been recertified through the two-month program. Each month, we are placing aboard our ships more and more Seafarers who have up-to-date knowledge about the modem ships of today and up-to-date knowledge on the Union and how it works. These men have become well acquainted with the many issues of vital im­ portance to the job security of Seafarers, such as the Energy Transportation Security Act, formerly known as the Oil Import Quota BilL Because these recertified bosuns have become familiar with the new ships, the Union and other important areas affecting your livelihood, they can better serve each and every member of the SIU when they go back aboard ship. Again, I want to'congratulate the 12 bosuns who graduated this month and wish them the best of luck as they return to their ships. They are: John Cisiecld, "Blackie" Ferrera, Jimmie Gamer, Bobby Gillain, Ravaughn Johnson, Manuel Lqndron, Vemer Pouisen, Albert Ringuette, Roi^rt $chwarz, James Thomp­ son, Harold Weaver and Robert Zaragoza. "A" SENIORITY UPGRADING Another program which also helps not only those involved but the entire membership by giving them abetter trained, better informed man aboard ship, is the-"A" Seniority Upgrading Program. This month we were happy to graduate six Seafarers from this one-month program. They are: Robert Garcia, Raul Gotay, Richard Hutchinson, Nikolaos Paloumbis, Dimitrios Papageorgiou and Hans Zukier. They bring to 94 the number of Seafarers who have successfully completed the progrt^ which consists of two weeks at the Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship in Piney Point and two we^ks here ad Headquarters. I would encourage all our members who are eligible to advantage of this prc^am. It spells job security for you. �"v. A, C'^^K'' ' •;••••:>-^/^^ • ' -• • Vi-' Jones Act -5 . . i' ij * WMhington Activities By B. Rocker oa Import BiB 'S. . • Legislative action on the Oil Import Bill (Energy Transportation Security Act) is moving full speed ahead in Congress—and is picking up widespread support from the AFT-CIO aflOliates in all parts of the nation. On May 30, SIU President Paul was the wrap-up speaker as die Senate Commerce Committee ended hearingis on the bill. President Hall closed out the Congressional hearings with a stinging indictment against the giant oil con­ glomerates for their callous indifference to what he called "the human element" in this issue—the American seamen and others who Will benefit from jobs, and all Americans who would be rid of the price gougings and energy supply short­ ages created by the uncontrolled practices of American-owned foreign oil interests. • Legislative support for the oil bill is also steaming full ahead, fired up by the AFL-CIO, the Maritime Trades Department, and AFL-CIO state and local centi.:! bodies. On May 28, AFL-CIO President George Meany sent a detailed letter to all members pf the Senate Commerce Committee urging Con- • gressional support for the bill. Letters and telegrams are also being sent by AFL-CIO unions and their members to Senators in every state in the union. • The AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Commihee on Maritime Industry Problems—set up by President Meany in April—met with Legislative representatives from affiliates of the Maritime Trades Department on May 28. MTD Administrator Bill Moody outlined the progress of the bill in Congress, and MTD President Hall chaired the meeting and called for a "united front" iii securing passage of the oil bill. The MTD represents more than 7 million members throughout the nation. The legislative representatives pledged full cooperation and support for the oil import bill. The SIU Washington staff remains alert to the continued attacks on the Jones Act by the giant oil interests, the farm lobbies, and the "flag of convenience" operators. Repeated attacks on the Jones Act—^which is the American sea­ men's job security in the coastwise andintercoastal trade—have been overcome throng the efforts of our staff in Washington. The latest attempt to by-pass the Act was made in an effort to bring in foreign-flag vessels to move anhydrous ammonia from Alaska to the West Coast Protecting domestic shipping for U.S.-flag ships and American seamen through the safeguards of the Jones Act will become increasingly important when oil from the North Slope of Alaska begins to arrive for shipment at the port of Valdez. Deepwater Ports The long-delayed Deepwater Port bill passed the House of Representatives by an overwhelming majority—318 to 9..The bill, H.R. 10701, clears the way for construction of deepwater tanker terminals on U.S. coasts. The bill would permit the start of deepwater construction of offshore ports which could handle vessels of 265,000 dwt or more—^which are now being built in American ship­ yards. These ships and the deepwater terminals will make the U.S.-flag fleet more competitive in the world shipping market. The bill now goes to the Senate, where a special subcommittee is drafting its own version. Firefighting Training A bill to provide specialized firefighting training to merchant seamen is nearing final passage in the Congress. The bill, which has received the support of the Maritime Administration, would establish a U.S. Fire Academy to train seamen and dockworkers in techniques to effectively handle fires aboard Amer­ ican-flag ships—particularly tankers, LNG/LPGwessels and other carriers of highly explosive cargoes. Merehant Marine and Fisheries Committee An attempt to ground the effectiveness of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee is being vigorously opposed by the SIU. A House resolu­ tion to restructure the committee by scattering some of its important functions to other House committees has been referred by the Democratic Caucus to a Conunittee on Review which will report back to the Democratic Caucus in the House on July 17. An earUer attempt to abolish the committee was defeated after strong opposition by the SIU. : rfi Merchant Marine Act of 1970 The Senate Commerce Subcommittee for Mechant Marine held hearings on May 15 on a bill to authorize the Maritime Administration budget for ship construction and operating subsidies under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The $562.9 milhon budget for fiscal 1975 includes funds for research and development of new ship designs as well as construction and oper­ ating subsidies for tankers, LASH and OBO carriers. Great Lakes vessels and containerships. I 'i';' Pension Legislatioii A House and Senate Conference Committee is meeting on two bills which would regulate privately-funded industry pension plans. The SIU is watching the progress of this conference to make certain that the rights of Seafarers under the SIU Pension Plan are safeguarded and that all benefits for SIU mem­ bers remain secure. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. '• S''?! T|.4 . Seamanship Trophy, Part of Maritime Day in New York r ir-' -••• i! Ai ' National Maritime Day was celebrated May 22. and as part of the festivities in the port of New York there was a water display from a fireboat moving up the East River under the Brooklyn Bridge. During the various ceremonies held on that day. the New York City fireboat Firefighter was awarded the 1974 American Merchant. Marine Seamanship Trophy. The Seamanship Trophy was established in 1962 to honor deeds exemplifying distinguished seamanship and profes­ sional competence by U.S. citizens serving aboard a U,S. vessel. The Firefighter yras awarded for her gallant response to the mammoth fire which resulted from the collision of the container vessel Sea Witch and tanker Esse Brussels under the Verrazano Bridge in June. 1973. Accepting the award from Thomas A. King, (center). Eastern region director of the Maritime Administration Is Lieutenant James F. McKenna, commander of the fireboat. Pilot Matthew T. Fitzsimmons (far right) looks on. SIU President Paul Hail was among the members of the Select Committee which reviewed nominations for the trophy. JiiiielS74 ''I f-i'rfi- ��mm • /. Boston Committee Ultramar Committee • ' - )tr0- 'I Recertified Bosun Chuck D'Amico, front second from right, is on his first ship, the Boston since recently completing the two-month Bosun Recertification Program. The Boston paid off at the Sea-Land docks in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on May 2. Ship's committee members are, standing front from the left: James Keno, secretary-reporter; John Atherton, educational director; John Wright, engine delegate; D'Amico, ship's chairman, and Manuel Sanchez, deck dele­ gate. "A" Seniority Upgrader Charlie Humason, standing rear center, accom­ panied SID Patrolman Dave Quinones, rear ri^ht, on the ship's payoff. James Committee Recertified Bosun Barney Swearingen, standing second from right, partici­ pated in the March Class of the Bosun Recertification Program and is now aboard the Ultramar. Photo was taken during a visit to the Ultramar in the port of Jacksonville, Fla, The Ultramar is the largest ship to ever enter Jacksonville. Committee members, standing from the left are: Pat Rogers, educational director; Carroll Boudreaux, engine delegate; Swearingen, ship's chairman, and Joseph Pitetta secretary-reporter. Kneeling front from the left are: Frank Campbell, steward delegate, and Arthur Longuet, deck delegate. Walter Rice Committee The SiU-manned cargo ship James paid off in the port of Bayonne, N.J. on May 13 after a run to the Far East. Ship's committee members agreed it was a good voyage and a good crew. They are, from the left: P. H. Rose, deck dele­ gate; Lyie Clevenger, educational director; Robert Rowe, steward delegate, and A. Dimitropoulos, engine delegate. Portland Committee The SIU manned Walter Rice tied up in the port of Longview, Wash, recently to pick up some cargo. The ship's committee noted that the entire Walter Rice crew worked well together with fine cooperation in all departments. The com­ mittee members are, from the left: Perry Ellis, educational director; W. C. Byrd, ship's chairman; Clarence Smith, steward delegate, and Bill Verzone, engine delegate. Educational Director Ellis used some of the money in the ship's fund to purchase puzzles and other games for the use of the crew during off hours. Suamico Committee Recertified Bosun Frank Teti, second from right, a participant in the Bosun Recertification Program during the months of December and January, is now sailing bosun aboard the coiitainorship Portland which paid off on May 1 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Ship's committee members are, from the left: George Paul John, steward delegate; Juan Cruz, secretary-repprler; F. Teti, ship's chair­ man, and Ed Boles, deck delegate. The Portland, originally buiit in 1945 by the Kaiser Co. in Richmond, Calif., was converted for container carriage in 1968. The 497-foot long vessel is capable of carrying 360 containers. She is on a coastwise run. June 1974 The SlU-manned Suamico, operated by Hudson Waterways, paid off recently in the port of Portland, Ore. The ship's committee, along with Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford, standing rear, gathered topside for a photo after a smooth payoff. Committee members are, from the left: Don White, educational director: J. Buchanan, steward delegate; C. Canales, ship's chairman; L. Ben­ nett, secretary-reporter, and R. Crockrell, deck delegate. Page n �J ASHORE Seafarer Garner Believes In Training and Upgrading / New York Two SlU-contracted companies were among the shipping firms that awarded prizes to the 17 contest winners in the 1974 Harold Harding Memorial National Maritime Essay competition sponsored by U.S. Propeller Clubs throughout the country, it was announced here recently. The 39-year-old contest marked the observance of Maritime Day on May 22. Delta Steamship Lines of New Orleans gave a free cruise to South America to high school student R. Thomas Morgan of Gallipolis, Ohio for his essay on the importance of the maritime industry. Sea-Land Service, Inc. of Elizabeth, N.J. gave a $100. U.S. Savings Bond to Horacio Mourino of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Final decision on the best of the 17 essays will be made this month. n• Galveston - Maritime Day was marked here with a dinner and a program at a local hotd with the Propeller Club, the Galveston-Texas City TrafiSc Qub and the Gal­ veston Chamber of Commerce in attendance. Seattle A Miss Maritime Day queen and her court, employes of the port and a steam­ ship firm here, reigned over National Maritime Week celebrations from May 19 to26. The festivities were highlighted by seamen's memorial services off Pier 56. Ship models and nautical gear were on display during the week in several store windows. Open house was held on vessels at Pier 5 on the downtown waterfront. Baltimore Grand prize winner out of 10,000 entrants in the annual "Ship American" national maritime poster contest was a 17-year old girl high school senior here. She got $500 for her achievement. Savannah SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Co. has added this port as a calling point for its ships on the Far East run. Two C-4 Mariners will eat the anchor there bimonthly with the breakbulk SS Thomas Jefferson calling Jime 24 with containers, tanks and refrigerated cargo. Piney Point Owners and representatives of the towing industry met here May 29 to May 30 in an Advisory Meeting on Towing Industry Education. They reviewed the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship curriculum, approved new courses and held a critique on the future goals of education in the towing industry. Louisville The LllW-contracted paddlewheeler, the Delta Queen of Cincinnati won the 11th annual Great Ohio River Steamboat Race May 1 steaming undCr the Clark Memorial Bridge 10 lengths in front of the Belle of Louisville. Arriving in time for the Kentucky Derby festivities, the Delta Queen has won the steamboat race six times and the Belle of Louisville five times. San Francisco National Maritime Week got underway here May 19 in the Bay with the annual 10-man whaleboat race sponsored by the local steamship companies. On Maritime Day the SIUNA-aflBliated Marine Cooks and Stewards Union held seamen's memorial services in the morning on the schooner C. A. Thayer moored at Maritime State Park on Hyde St. Pier near Fisherman's Wharf. After taps and a rifle volley, floral wreaAs were cast on the outgoing tide at the Golden Gate from a U.S. Coast Guard cutter. Seafarer Jimmie Gamer is a profes­ sional who has a firm belief in the value of the training and upgrading programs of the SIU—and he has cUmbed the ladder from ordinary seaman to ableseaman, bosun and quartermaster through the Union's career advance­ ment programs. Seafarer Gamer was 22 and working as an assistant civU engineer for the state of Alabama when he happened to meet some SIU seamen at the Mardi Gras in New Orleans in 1963. From that chance meeting came a desire to go to sea. He went to the SIU hall and was advised that the best way to begin was to attend the Andrew Fumseth Train­ ing School—the foremnner of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. After attending the AFTS in New Orleans and Houston for 60 days, he boarded his first ship—the S.S. Hudson (Oriental Steamship Co., now Ogden Marine)—for a 28-day trip to Calcut­ ta. His next trip was as dayman on the S.S. Madcat (Waterman Steamship Co.) and he continued sailing with Waterman through 1966. During that time. Seafarer Garner achieved an ableseaman endorsement through study ma­ terials supplied to him by the AFTS training facUity in New Orleans. In 1969 he took his first bosun's berth on the S.S. Steel Architect (Isth­ mian Lines) and the same year he achieved his full "A" book through the SIU's seniority upgrading program. Seafarer Gamer has sailed steady as bosun and in the past 11 years he has accumulated more than seven year's day-for-day seatime. This month. Sea­ farer Garner, who at the age of 33 is the youngest bosun in the SIU, completed the SIU Bosun Recertification Program. His success story — made possible largely through the training and up­ grading programs of the SIU — has made Seadarer Garner a firm believer in the opportunities the programs provide. Commenting on the training programs SeaSsaer Jim Gamer for young men coming into the indus­ try, he said: "It's the best thing that ever hap­ pened to this Union. These young guys mean not only that we have a stability and future for our Union but also that we will have security in our pension program in the years ahead." Speaking of the various upgrading programs. Seafarer Garner said: "If a man had to pay for this kind of training very few of us would be. able to make it. It's all there at Pincy Point for anyone who wants to make it. All you have to do is to be willing to try and the school will work with you all the way." What are Seafarer Garner's plans for the future? "I'm looking to get a bosun's job on one of the Waterman LASH sWps. I also plan to go back to Piney Point for training on the new LNG/LPG ships because I believe that these new ships are the future of our Union and we should all be prepared to handle this new equipment better than any other seamen in the world." The Walter Rice Crew Plays Two Benefit Games Oakland, Calif. This SIU port had a cargo upswing last year moving 7.2 million tons, 5.4 million tons being containerized. In 1962 the port moved 2.5 million tons of containers in its first year of container operations. •'r.''' -' . >T1V' • Inchon, Korea The SlU-eontracted Sea-Land Service, Inc. will now call at this port near Seoul. ' Construction of the harbor's deep water^tidal basin begun in 1969 has just been completed. The company's S-L 7 container fleet will call at the port weekly from Hong Kong, Yokohama, Kobe and the U.S. West Coast. Charleston, S.C. Seatrain Lines, Inc. hopes to get more container traffic here after enlarging its facilities and building a new terminal. In the last nine months, Seatrain has handled 372,000 tons of cargo in the port, almost two-thirds for export. SIU member M. Zepeda,, second from left, holds trophy presented the Walter Rice crew"for "International Good Will;" In a wonderful display of the "broth­ erhood of man", the crew of the SIUcontracted Walter Rice got together a basketball team and played two benefit games against a local squad from the town of Corral, Chile for the poor chil­ dren of that area. All proceeds from the games wsnt to the children's Christmas Fund. The of­ ficers and crew of the Walter Rice also donated eenerouslv to the fund. P Page 12 • The contests took place just prior to the Christmas holidays while the Walter Rice was in port. The Seafarers tried to keep the games close in an effort to hold fan interest at a peak, but in the process managed to lose both games. In appreciation for their contribu­ tion, the Mayor of Corral presented the Walter Rice crew with an award for "International Good Wilk" Seafarers Log ri':. .r'-; - •'- • „ �•'m- Cities Serviceinterstate May Merge Cities Service Co. and the Interstate Group of Companies, both SlU-contracted companies, have reached an agreement to combine their marine operations. The merger is subject to a number of conditions, including a favor­ able ruling by the Internal Revenue Service. The new company, which will be known as lOT Corp., wiU bring together Interstate's fleet of tugs and barges and the deepwater tanker operations of Cities Service. Interstate is a privately owned Philadelphia-based group of ma­ rine oil transportation companies. Cities Service marine division is Cities Service Tankers Corp., New York, a whollyowned subsidiary of the oil company. When combined the new organization will have a fleet of 22 tugs, 42 barges and 14 ocean-going tankers. Five tugs and six barges are on order and will be delivered between now and 1976. Also on order are three very-large crude carriere, each in the 261,000 dwt class. Adrian S. Hooper, presently board chairman of Interstate, will be chairman of the board, president and chief execu­ tive officer of lOT. Corporate head­ quarters will be in Philadelphia. Meeting Informs Crew 1 AT SEA SS Stonewall Jackson Launched only last December in New Orleans, this SlU-manned Waterman LASH ship sailed June 5 from the Gulf to Port Sudan on the Red Sea. The 20,000-ton tanker carried 2,000 tons of wheat in 11 of her lighters. 55 Mobile Up in a Seattle drydock last month, this Alaska vanship was a rare sight that far south. Drydock work entailed bottom welding and the tightening of rivets loosened by Alaskan ice packs. 55 Mohawk Arriving in Saigon this week from the Gulf is the SS Mohawk (Ogden Ma­ rine) carrying 14,000 tons of rice bags destined for the Khmer Republic formerly known as Cambodia. 55 Bienville This Sea-Land containership carrying a military cargo made her first call at the port of Inchon, Korea, May 10. The 226-container ship used her own shipboard cranes as a shore crane won't be available until August. 55 New Orleans A fifth containership, the SS New Orleans (Sea-Land) was added to the firm's Seattle to Alaska run. Now three instead of two Sea-Land eontainerships will make the weekly run. 55 Overseas Alice Ship's skipper, Capt. Albert Johnston reports that the SlU-eontraeted tank­ er's refueling exercise in the Pacific with a Navy vessel recently was "mo#k com­ mendable," according to the U.S. Navy command. Last month the Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) docked in Sasebo, Japan. Earlier, the SIU crew thanked Chief Steward E. R. Perry and the steward department for an excellent Easter feast of Virginia baked ham and the fixings displayed in an attractive, mimeographed menu and served on clean, white linen. Above, crewmembers on the Transoregon (Seatrain) hold shipboard meeting at ship's payoff May 21 in Weehawken, N.J., after a coastwise run to Puerto Rico. The SlU's legislative activities were discussed, and the crew was brought up-to-date on current issues before the Congress and the problems facing the maritime industry. Below, the transoregon's ship's committee gathered for picture. They are (from I. to r.): R. Carabailo, steward delegate: Gene Greaux, deck delegate; Recertified Bosun Gaetano Mattioli, ship's chairman, and David Able, engine delegate. 55 Falcon Lady Recertified Bosun Edward Morris, Jr. of Mobile writes that the taiiker's Chief Mate N. Gullo was asphyxiated in one of the ship's tanks and died on the way to Yokosuka, Japan. A bouquet of flowers and sympathy cards were sent to his family. The master's wife, Mrs. F. Liberty had to leave the vessel because of illness. A box of candy and get well cards were sent to her at the hospital. On docking in San Francisco, the ship was taken over by the Military Sealift Conunand. 55 Iberville Fireman-watertender Frederick J. Dukes aboard this SlU-contracted Water­ man ship was hospitalized in Saigon recently. 55 Alex Stephens Another Waterman vessel had Seafarer-writer Charley A. Bortz of Hellertown, Pa. aboard acting as deck delegate on the voyage from Durban, South Africa to Savannah. Bortz has written a few stories for the Seafarers LOG on his trips to Russia on an SlU-contracted grain-oil tanker and on his impressions sailing aboard an S-L 7 containership to Europe. Bosun A. Antoniou said the crew donated surplus ship's fund money to a children's hospital. All of the SIU crew voted thanks to Messman Jose Vargas for good service. 55 Seattle High School Diploma Continued from Page 5 1952 when he began servicing the New York waterfront as a Union patrolman. In 1959, he became port agent in Chicago and is responsible for organiz­ ing the Greater Chicago and Vicinity Port Council of the Maritime Trades Department. Presently, he is working on organiz­ ing companies for the SIU-afiBliated In­ land Boatmen's Union in the States of Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkan­ sas and Oklahoma. The father of eight—^five girls and three boys ranging in age from 10 to 29 —Scottie ^ways impressed on his chil­ dren the importance of education, but "never really thought about my own." June 1974 "It's unfortunate," he notes, "that many of our members, because of cir­ cumstances were never able to get their diplomas." "But now, the Union offers a real opportunity for high school equiva­ lency, and our members should seri­ ously think about taking part in it," he stat^. Brother Aubusson recalls "when I first entered the GED program I didn't know how it would turn out. But I had to prove to myself that I could pass the exam, and when I did I felt a great deal of personal satisfaction." Complete infqnnation and applica^tion for the Lundeberg School's GED equivalency program can be found on page 26 of this issue of the LOG. "Being an original member of the Union," Reporter-Secretary E. B. Tart reminded his SIU shipmates of what "we went through in the old days on these ships." He pointed out that because "we have lost the Falcon tankers to the MSC, we should buy as many SPAD tickets as we can afford. For as they say," he emphasized, "POLITICS IS PORKCHOPS." .• /•%•. '5 Page 13 . 4' �¥ .s y'i it• -i *1 tr • J'. I; 4 ' n ' I • i.rV,- T:. 'iL - .H •? -•'= {' IrtelliJJ 1 } ii ' 11^ 'McDonald, and Jeff Lutz. standing is course Instmctorpl^d^^^^^'^le^an^er Martinez, jim Fonvllle, Randy aM dJIipmri"® »^®"ell Neiuelir^ John Griffith htt the looks wfiile studying for tfieir Junior Engineer enaorsement. one of the endorsements required for the QMED rating. Training and Upgrading to Meet the Needs of the Future llie U^. maritiine industry Is a rapidly and radically changing one. As tte older ships of our merchant marine are taken out of service, they are being replaced by new, highly automated, highly technical vessels such as the liquid natural gas carrier, the ore/bulk/ofl carrier, the LASH contamershlp-baige carrier, and the supertanker. And, just as rapidly as the ships of our merchant marine change, the skills to efficiently and safely man thei|i also change. To meet the manning needs of the' near future — and to protect the job security of our members, the SIU's Hai ry Lundeberg School^ In conjunction with the Coast Guard, has developed comprehensive career advancement programs which enable a Seafarer to ipgrade to the top of his particular department In a relatively few years. The photos shown on these two pa;es outline. In particular, the many opportunities offered by the Lundeben School for engine room personnel. Upon entering the Lundeberg School a young man learns during his basic entry engine room training period the ( uties of a wiper. After accumulating the necessary ieatime requirements, he can then upgrade to fireman, oiler, watertender— and from there can get the necessary endorsements for the Increasingly impo tant QMED rating. While achieving his QlVffiD rating, a Seaforer can get a welding endorsement, and Is eligible to participate m the new LNG training program. These programs are open ®Pen to all eUgible SlU members members and and Seafarers Seafarers should should ! s'" >•'- HI OJ I -% i Upgrader Craig Spencer works in thd Lupdeberg School's engine room as pan of h,s on-the-job training for — ^ W.OUB O • ' ' .-Ir 'A, y',- ' > " VlMJUIg Seafarers ke fnll advnnfaoA «kam : . .. » Photos of control board of an LNG carrier with^inQtm^f"^?'^' ^'^antage of them. They are an insurance of job swurlty for the Seafarer Nikolaos Saslos recently course is necessar? for all Sea^rers wha ^ "ember and they mean higher paying, more responsible jobs abomd ship. ^ completed his QMED course at the LNG carrier. P aboard an SlU-contracted Complete details and requirements for all of the Lundeberg School's proLarry Allen, left, and Bob Prentice study the makeup of heat exchanger Lundeberg School and stayed on to Sfams can be found on pages 26 and 27 of this Issue. wh^e^^rticipating in the Lundeberg School's LNG program for engine department get welding endorsement. Here, he I. n u i. •J-••I'!•' l-^K' fec---'Pt«p..l t-'. • row, frontto rear are: Charles Dahlhaui, Bob Prentice, and Urr^ Allen sSidIng "Tnsructor Lee DIML?®'" a Larry Alien, standing is Instructor Lee DeMasters. "-S" ""isfit, ©ration unit while working for^ED^ " : ••4^'L .. I '•*n< iiwiiiiaaiiiiM _ -'ii •* ' ' 1 , J r < « 1 ^ ij ' I ^ ^ . 's , ' 4. ^ « on refrigeration problems during classroom instruction. important for manning needs aboard the new high techpoioS^ and Dayid Cameron study refng- ^ . f _ s • fageiS • > . •. . ' J r -J"'''- '•e '* V f• /• 1 �m S»»a!»«SI«!OMBSIW»«r«f •'.^ -• Sv'k ' W- • *• • Admires SlU's fffQitS I am not a member of the SIU, but being a charter boat P captain J come into contact with a lot of people who make their living on the water, many of whom are SIU men. . X can't help admiring your untiring efforts in saving our USPHS system and keeping the Jones Act in force. I also admire your continuing fight to use more American ships to import foreign oil—and this is one fight all of us can join by sending letters, to our Senators and Representatives. To this goal let every onp strive to do their best. Sincerely, Eddy Davis IMItimore, Md. -X -1 •, Unity For a Strong U.S. Fleet Maritime Labor is moving in a posi­ tive directon toward resolving the prob­ lems that have frustrated the vitality and growth of this nation's maritime industry for many years. A significant step for­ ward was made last month when AFLCIO President George Meany estab­ lished the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. (See Special Supplement in this issue of LOG.) How meaningful that first step will be and how far we will travel on the road to achieve that stability which will foster the growth of a strong and competitive U.S.-flag fleet is going to depend upon the understanding, good faith and deter­ mination of all miaritime labor organiza­ tions. A promising beginning was made on May 28 when maritime labor— joined by other AFL-CIO organizations -united in a cooperative effort to work together for passage of the Energy Transportation Security Act. But, we must move beyond an effort to achieve an immediate goal. We must probe to the causes of the ills of our in­ dustry and find the cure that will make it viable and competitive. Understanding will be the key to achieving our long-range objectives. Recognizing our mutual concerns vrill stimulate a determination to unite in an uncompromising effort to achieve a dur­ able solution to the problems and chal­ lenges that confront the maritime indus­ try and all of its labor organiztations. The problems and challenges are many. They involve our relationship with each other and, in the larger sense, they concern our joint responsibilities to the industry. There afe the challenges that directly affect our jobs and job security. These are the challenges of a rapidly advancing technology which demands new training. There is the challenge of cooperation be­ tween maritime labor and the industry to increase productivity— while protecting liili IM'i Ffaises Welfare Plan I wish to thank the Seafarers Welfare Plan for the fine and ; qitick financial response I received for the time my wife was V' iOnfined in a hospital. I am glad to belong to an organization jobs, wages and working conditions—^to make the U.S.-flag fleet competitive in the world market. There is the challenge of achieving greater stability in labor-management relations which will bring increased de­ pendability on our nation's merchant marine. We have in recent years made major strides forward in this area, but more needs to be done. There is the challenge of convincing Congress of the need to adopt a legisla­ tive program that will strengthen the in­ dustry, and of persuading the industry of the need for their cooperation in achiev­ ing our joint legislative goals. Fraternally, tSeorge Palm Manitowoc, Wisc.^ on Pension recently received my first pension check and I want to Isay howmuch I appreciated itj and how happy I am to belong I to such a good'Union. I also appreciate the way the Welfare " " ha.s taken care of my wife's medical bills in the past.' " ; Best of luck, and God bless all my friends in the SIU. Fraternally, George E. Powell Irvlngton, Ala. . ,« There is the challenge of seeking a coordinated government maritime policy which will implement—rather than frus­ trate—^the nation's shipping program. There is the problem of jurisdiction, and the disputes which sap 'the energy that maritime labor must have to achieve greater economic gains and job security for all seafarers. The challenge before us is to work toward our common goals in a spirit of mutual trust and understanding. The regular meetings of the Ad Hoc Com­ mittee, under the auspices of the AFLCIO, will provide the forum to discuss our mutual problems and seek solutions: to our common goals. They will provide us'with the opportunity to plot the broad needs of our industry in terms of labor, management and government—and to chart our cour^ for the future. In charting that course, we must be careful to avoid the shoals of misunder­ standing and jurisdictional conflicts. We must seriously consider whether the an­ swer to the basic problems affecting the maritime industry—^problems which ad­ versely affect the best interests of mari­ time workers—-is the compelling need for mergers between unions in both the unlicensed and licensed areas. hlpmates Took Collection ; ' My mother passed away on May 3 while I was working at sea aboard the Hra4ford Island. The olfic'ers and crew of the ship took up a collection and, , sent flowers. I wish to thank my .shipmates for Ihcii kindness < in a time of sorrow. Sincerely, ...r J. Lee Rogers - y ' '' iune m* Volume XXXW No. 4 Official Publication of Uto Seafararte tntarnatlonal Union of - . AFL-ciQi ; v,;:.'-:.;,,.: iPli North America, Atlantic, Quif, Ukea and Inland VVater^ Otstrict; txecutivo Board Paul Hell, PtdsitSeni , Cai Tanner, Bxscutive Joe DiGlorpio. Secrefafy-rmaswer ' pnnk OiozaK Vice-President , gatl Shepard, Vicff-Prosldsnt tindsey Williams. Vice-President ' Pmi QiozaK Vice-Presldeni Publistfed monUtly by Seafarers Internatlbnal Union, Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFt-CIO 675 FoorMr Avenue. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Ti»t.' 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn. N.y, . -.^85 _____ ___ I-- Page 16 Seafarers Log J • .. TA i- • u . . „• .Vfc. »r -1'; .1 1,^ i<- r ••s. ' • .U. ;• ' .• ,u A ' • \ / ,Y ' J X �Former HLSS Instructor f ^i - row® , •• Fumes Fell Chief Officer Aboard the Falcon Lady UH1 H' (^* rtsf ,J»»a »• A '^¥fyvV-.>2i Despite the desperate efforts of his shipmates to save him. Chief Officer Nicholas Gullo was overcome by nox­ ious fumes in one of the ship's tanks aboard the Falcon Lady and died at sea on April 14, 1974. The ship's Master, Captain Robert K. Stanley has recommended the entire crew for a Coast Guard commendation for their efforts, with special bravery commendations for Recertified Bosun Edward Morris, Able-seaman Keith Sisk (both SIU members) and Second Assistant Engineer Thomas Golias. like to recommend the entire crew for a commendation." Chief Officer Gullo was extremely well-liked and respected by all who worked with him. In 1969-70, Gullo headed the voca­ tional education program at the Harry Lundeherg School in Piney Point. Working along with the staff of the School, he was instrumental in setting up many of the innovative programs for deck and.engine training for both entry rating trainees and upgraders. - J. •• I-' Union Label Show In Memphis The SlUNA-affiliated United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, Los Angeles and Vicinity District, provided one of the 400 exhibits at the 29th Union-Industries Show held in Memphis, Tenn. last month. Union workers showed off their products, skills and services to visitors during the six-day "open house" staged by the AFL-CIO Union Label and Service Trades De­ partment. Standing in front of the Cannery Workers exhibit are (from I. to r.) Steve Edney, president of the union; Russell E. Train, administrator, Environ­ mental-Protection Agency; Richard Walsh, president. Union Label and Serv­ ice Trades Department, and James Searce, deputy director. Federal Media­ tion and Conciliation Service. Transportation Act Continued from Page 3 Merchaiit Marine Act of 1936 in which Congress charged the privately-owned civilian merchant marine with-the de­ fense mission of serving as a "naval and military auxiliary in time of war or na­ tional emergency." Rebuts Oil Company Arguments He strongly rebutted arguments of the major oil companies, which operate third-flag fleets, that these oil compa­ nies had "effective control" over their foreign-flag ships. Hall cited the action of Liberia in banning ships under its registry from carrying arms to the Mid­ dle East as clear evidence of the false­ ness of the "effective control" argument. Hall charged that American-owned multinational oil conglomerates frus­ trated U.S. foreign policy by bowing to the demands of oil-producing Arab na­ tions, and he attacked Aramco for giv­ ing in to the orders of Saudi Arabia to deny fuel to American NATO forces in Europe. In concluding his testimony. Hall re- Get Passports All Seafarers are advised that they should have United States passport books and should carry them with them at all times. Seafarers have encountered problems in some areas of the world because they did not have passports, and the problem seems to be increasing. In addition, many Seafarers have not been able to make flyout jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports. A U.S. passport can be secured in any major city in the country. If you need assistance in getting a passport, contact your SIU port agent. minded the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee of their "great service rendered to the nation through the adoption of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 ... which stimulated the neces­ sary first steps toward regaining promi­ nence and stability for the United States on the high seas." Stressing the critical importance of the 1974 Energy Transportation Bill, Hall said: "This legislation ... offers another opportunity to this Committee to pro­ vide leadership in bringing about the enactment of landmark legislation which serves the best interests of the United States." In Support Speaking in support of the Bill, in addition to SIU President Hall, were: William Blackledge, executive vice president, Gulf Oil Trading Co.; Edwin M. Hood, president, Shipbuilders Coun­ cil of America; O. William Moody, ad­ ministrator, AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department; Alfred Maskin, executive director, American Maritime Associa­ tion; Joseph Kahn, chairman of the board, Seatrain Lines; Jesse Calhoon, president. Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, and Shannon Wall, presi­ dent, National Maritime Union. In Opposition Testifying in opposition were: Philip J. Loree, chairman. Federation of American Controlled Shipping; James W, Kinnear, senior vice president, American Petroleum Institute; Edwin J. Dryer, general counsel. Independent Refiners Association of America; Julius Katz, acting assistant secretary. Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs; John •K. Tabor, under-secretary of com­ merce, Department of Commerce; Duke Ligon, assistant administrator for pol­ icy, planning and regulation. Federal Energy Administration, and John M. Letiche, Department of Economics, University of California. On the day of the tragic incident. Chief Officer Gullo entered the tank wearing a Fresh Air Breathing Appa­ ratus. While in the tank, he encountered trouble with the air hose and tried to make it back topside, but was overcome by the deadly fumes and collapsed. On seeing this. Bosun Morris rushed into the tank without a Breathing Ap­ paratus and reached the chief officer but was forced back by the fumes. Able-seaman Sisk and the second engineer then entered the tank wearing masks and were able to bring Guild topside. Other members of the crew tried to revive him through mouth to mouth resuscitation, but the attempts were all unsuccessful. In his letter to the Coast Guard, Captain Stanley writes, "the entire crew displayed unsurpassed cooperation and effort in the attempt to revive the chief officer ... and for their efforts I would War Bonus Arbitration Is Decided u 5! An impartial arbitrator this month ruled that all claims for the payment of Vietnam War Bonuses prior to Jan. 9, 1974 must be honored, and that such payments after this date are denied. It had been the contention of the Military Sealift Command that they were not required to reimburse steamship companies for war bonus payments after tbe date of July 1, 1973 with the end of the Selective Service Act. However, many companies con­ tinued these payments after the July 1 date and had been refused reim­ bursement by MSG. I 1'; Pensioner on Great Lakes 11 In the port of Frankfort, Mich., Seafarer Alfred Sandow (left) receives check and best wishes from Port Agent Harold Rathbun. Brother Sandow started his sailing career In April, 1941 and ended It as a fireman on the Ann Arbor Rail­ road Carferrles In Frankfort last February. I Change of Address • Or New Subscriber I Editor, * SEAFARERS LOG 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Prim In/urmation.) I'J NAME ADDRESS CITV STATE ZIP. SIU-IBU members please give: Soc. Sec. # Bk# ./. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give former address or send mailing label from last issue received. Page 17 June 1974 " 1 S - �«»**«.a<n!i^-!.iM»'w,-a>»wftgii TTI New A Book Members ore Nikolaos Paloninbis Seafarer Nikolaos Paloumbis re­ ceived his QMED endorsement from the Harry Lundeberg School in Novem­ ber, 1973. Brother Paloumbis has been a member of the SIU since 1968. A native of Greece, he now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife Diana and their two children. Seafarer Paloumbis ships out of the port of New York. I used to be upset when jobs went to Seafarers who had less seatime than I did. Finally I had the resolution to go to the school for my "A" Seniority Up­ grading. During the time I spent at Piney Point and in New York I have come to understand the operations of the SIU. I learned the need for our SPAD donations and how they are used to help pass bills that are important to the merchant marine. I also learned how they help stop outside interests from destroying the industty. I think every seaman, old and young, should take advantage of all the programs and opportunities offered by the Union to its members. . Six more Seafarers achieved full "A" books throu^ the SIU's Seniority Up­ grading Program this month and toOk the oath of obligation at the general flScinbership meeting in New York. Seniority Upgrading Program ^ was established with the objective of keepihg our membership ptepared for tbe innovations on the new ships beingcoiistructed, thereby maintaining the SU's tradition of providing welltraitted and Qualified Seafarers for all i|S contracted vessels. Its purpose is also Ijl^pur members a bett? hard facts about, contributing to the political fund in order to assure victory on these important pieces of legislation. We engaged in a unique program geared to instruct the membership on just what happens in the offices. One such department was welfare and claims. I also visited the record depart­ ment and the IBM room where any information can be gotten in a few sec­ onds by pressing buttons. So you can clearly see by just attendmg the up­ grading program how the membership can be better informed about the Union and its affairs. standing of our problems and what the best way is to deal with them. The addition of these six Seafarers brings to 94 the number of members who have attained full "A" book statoX siuCcT tliis upgtudiiig pfOgtara Was ini^ tiated last year. On this page, Raul Gotay, Robert Garcia, Nikolaos Paloumbis, Dlraitrio|i Papageprgiou, Hans Zukier and Rich­ ard Hutchinson, Jr. tell in their own words wpat ffie^rograra has meant t^ and the help of politicians in Washing­ ton we can strive to get better and stronger laws for the benefit of the merchant marine. In the program at Piney Point I learned how the Union was founded, all its achievements and how it has prospered in the last few years. Richard Papageor^n Seafarer Dimitrios Papageorgiou has been in the SIU since 1969. He re­ ceived his QMED endorsement from the Harry Lundeberg School in March, 1973. A native of Greece, Brother Papageorgiou now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. He ships out of the port of New York. During my stay at the Harry Lunde­ berg School in Piney Point and at SIU Headquarters in New York as an "A" seniority upgrader, I had lots of time to learn anything I need to know about our Union. That school in Piney Point is one of the best in the nation. If asked about it 1 would recommend it highly. I have been at Piney Point three times, for QMED, lifeboatman and "A" Se­ niority upgrader, and I was very im­ pressed by the facilities and the teaching staff. Hutchinson, Jr. Robert Raol Hans Gotay Znkier Seafarer Hans Zukier has been in the SIU since 1968. He received a FWT endorsement from the Harry Lunde­ berg School in October, 1973, A native of Germany, Brother Zukier now ships out of Philadelphia where he makes his home. During my stay here in the Seniority Upgrading Program I have learned a whole lot more about the SIU. It was really amazing to see just how the organization works. For instance, the day starts out with a meeting, which is attended by Uruon officials, bosuns who are being recertified and seniority upgraders. Here current events concern­ ing welfare, and pension and oil legis­ lation are discussed. We were given the Dimitrios Seafarer Raul Gotay graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1969. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Gotay now makes his home in Gainesville, Fla. with his wife Ruth and their two children. Seafarer Gotay ships out of the port of New York as steward-cook. The "A" Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram that the SIU is presenting is an opportunity to see how the Union is working for its members. It gives us the opportunity to see where and how our money is spent. The employees at the offices are very pleasant and cour­ teous, and they are able to answer any questions we may have. I learned where the money for SPAD donations goes and how it works. I be­ lieve that with our SPAD donations Seafarer Richard Hutchinson has been sailing with the SIU since 1969. He received his QMED endorsement from the Harry Lundeberg School this past March. A native of Verona, Ky., he still makes his home there. Brother Hutchinlsoh ships out of San Francisco. During my two stays at Piney Point I was impressed with the openness and frankness of the Union officials in an­ swering all of my questions. Those fel­ lows opened up a whole new insight for me in the understanding of how my Union operates. I am really amazed at the number of personnel involved in the operation of our Union, the break-down into individual departments and the time involved in processing all the paper work received to keep us alive. While at New York as well as Piney Point we were given a background in unionism with great emphasis on the maritime industry unions and the SIU in particular. We were shown in Wash­ ington just what our SPAD contribu­ tions are used for. Garcia Seafarer Robert Garcia has been a member of the SIU since 1969. In 1970 he attended the Harry Lundeberg School and received his AB endorse­ ment. Born in Wdshirigion, D.C., he now lives in San Diego, Calif, with his wife Sharon. Brother Garcia ships out of the port of San Francisco. Spending two weeks at Piney Pqint I got to work and talk with a lot of the upgraders and trainees. I've learned and seen a lot. The young trainee has a great opportunity to get a good start in a good trade. If the trainee has the will to work and learn the trade of a seaman, at Piney Point he is given every chance. I'm grateful for the opportunity I have, through the SIU, to upgrade and better my life, and to see what the Union is doing to secure the future of our shipping industry. Following are the names and departments of 94 Seafarers who) •mm Andxepont, F, J.,^glne Engine Arnold, Moft, Bean, F.L., Deck tt<»uverd, Arthur, Engine teward Blacklok, Richard, Engine Bolen, Timothy, Deck Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck Donklin, Kevin, Engine *-» _ vis, VriUiam, ikik lay, John, Engine ins, Wiffiam, Steward : ^erney, Paul, Engine Rirksey. Charles, Engine Gilliam, Robert, Steward Kitfleson, L. Q., lOeck Gotay, Raul, Steward Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Gower, David, Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Graham, Patrick, Deck Rundrat, Joseph, Steward Grimes, M. R., Deck Hart, R^y, Deck Lehmann, ArBiur, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck , ^ Lentsch, Robert, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine , . Lundeman, Lonis, Deck Heick, C^rroD, Deck ^ Makarewkz, Richard, Hnraason, Jon, Deck Manning, Heiuy, Steward Hununerick, James, Jr., Steward Marcos, M. A,, Deck Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Eng^lne McAndrew, Martin, Eng^i Ivey, D. E., Engine McCabe, John, Engine ^isk, Moore, George, Deck Papageorgiou, Ditttitrios, Parker, Jason, Deck Poletti, Pieraugelo, Deck Reamey, Bert, En^ne Restaino, John, Roback, James, Deck Rodriguez, Charles, £n{ Sabb, Caidwell, Jr., Engine , Robert, Jr., ED ', Alfred, Deck Shaw, Ronald, En^e •^niKh,^.;.p.-E.r$feward. Igell, Gary,Engine S]^, Joseph, Deck Spencer, H. D., Engine •m looter, David, liriabddaj K^ .:'iihoinas,Robert,:Pn Thomas, Timothy, ^ Trafnor, Robert, Deck Utterback, Ijsrry, Deck 'ain, Thomas, Deck Vukuur, George, Deck P'Mkeri'Marvm, EngiheiWllhelm, Mark, Engine Wilson, Richard^Sit^^ Wbote jiin^oit Page 18 Seafarers Log �j:v--#:-!ar--*>*j««»ii«*ru»*.-!'''x-*.. "^j|!^.: - --- -, ..V> I New SIU Pensioners iliiQiiiiado R. Llenos, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Phila­ delphia sailing in the steward de­ partment. He had been going to sea for 42 years. Brother Llenos is a na­ tive of the Philippine Islands and is now a resident of Gretna, La. with his wife, Maria. Alfred G. Sandow, 65, joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 and sailed in the engine de­ partment. Brother Sandow had sailed for 33 years. He was bom in Frank­ fort, Mich, where he now resides. Acsiclo Perez, 67, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. Brother' Perez had sailed for 52 years. A na­ tive of Puerto Rico, he now resides in Houston. Leonard F. ••Whitey" Lewis, 65. joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing in the engine department as an electrician. Brother Lewis sailed for 41 years. Bom in New York City, he now resides in San Francisco with his wife, Adla. PHlllam Bract Please contact Iharia Vetter as soon las possible at 8411 Liberty Ave., North (Bergen, N.J. Artmro Marian!, Jr. Please contact as soon as possible iRafael Hernandez at Sea-Land Service, [Ltd., SS Raphael Semmes, GPO Box |531, Hong Kong, B.C.C. Joseph Zeloy Please contact Mrs. Catherine GlideI well as soon as possible at Route 3, Box 194, Gulfport, Miss. 39501. Dimas Rivera, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sail­ ing as an AB. Brother Rivera had sailed for 46 years. Bom in Puerto Rico, he is now a resident of Phila­ delphia with his wife, Rafaela. James M. Quinn, 67, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1953 sailing in the steward depart- ' ment. Brother Quinn had sailed for 20 years. He was bom in Myersdale,' Ala., and now resides in Nutter Fort, W. Va. Alfonso J. Snries, 56, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Surles had sailed for 36 years. He is a World War II Navy veteran and was a San Francisco delegate to an SIU Crews Conference Workshop at the Harry Lundeberg School for Sea­ manship at Piney Point, Md. Bom in Orrum, N.C., he now resides in San Francisco. Please contact Mrs. A. J. Babbitt as I soon as possible at 217 Eddy iSt., San (Francisco, Calif. Clifton G. McLellan, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of San Francisco sailing as an AB. Brother McLellan was bom in Pittsburgh and now resides in Hedgesville, W. Va. George E. Powell, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1957 sailing as a cook. Brother Powell was bom in Dauphin Is., Ala., and now resides in Irvington, Ala. with his wife, Willie Mae. SIU pensioner John J. Rotta, 65, joined the SIU affiliated IBU in the port of Milwaukee in 1961 sailing as a tug lineman for the Great Lakes Towing Co. Brother Rotta is a resi­ dent of Milwaukee with his wife, Mary. RicliardV. Gelling Please contact either your wife in San I Francisco, or your mother in Chicago I as soon as possible. William L. McBride, 59, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother McBride had sailed for 34 years. He won an SIU Safety Award in the first half of 1960 aboard the Seatrcun New Jersey. Bom in Missouri, he is now a resident of San Francisco. Francis W. Hall, 66, joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Duluth in 1962 sailing as a linesmanoiler for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1943 to 1974 and the Ze­ nith Dredge Co. from 1942 to 1943. His son, Francis also sails for the Great Lakes Towing Co. in Duluth. Brother Hall was bom in Bayfield, Wise., and is now a resident of South Range, Wise, with his wife, Marie and two other sons, Mark and Michael. Hendrick J. Swartjes, 64, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Swartjes had sailed for 43 years. A native of The Netherlands, he now resides in Teaneck, N.J. Apr.25-May22,1974 Number MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN FLTGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood. Transfusions Optical . .:. Amoimt YEAR TO DATE YEAR ID DATE 64,842.42 399.00 519.00 117.15 319.00 52,304.00 — 4,786.99 1,876.70 $ 212,465.42 4,229.00 5,502.00 11,498.61 2,043.00 302,936.00 - 2,561.40 25,685.07 7,170.10 74 4,229 1,834 75 19 37,867 9 1,131 142 442 58 114 2,142 336 615 115 15 792 95,863.89 2,245.52 14,447.20 4,269.75 26.00 3,508.54 441,944.41 10,370.24 78,067.35 29,959.75 1,117.15 16,873.33 56 750 593 68 236 4 14 3 , 7,291 21,949.30 28,615.07 5,645.86 1,554.50 1,192.22 60.00 456.02 17,784.60 163,000.00 135,663.99 23,209.07 9,417.25 6,062.09 305.75 3,926.20 578.54 54,531.40 59 5,303.45 20,272.10 y $ MONTH TO DATE 21 399 173 4 6 6,538 —> 218 20 1 172 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS W.T.Byrd Please contact Mr. Thomas S. Harte I as soon as possible at 68 Post St., San (Francisco, Calif. 94104. William C.Lance Please contact as soon as possible Miss Shepard of the Barrett Convales­ cent Hospital, 1625 Denton Ave., Hayward, Calif. JohnLaszlo Please contact Mrs. Mafalda Ciottj. as soon as possible at 616 W. Court St., Ithaca, N.Y. 14850. Freddie D.Wilklson Please contact Mr. Benjamin Nessanbaum as soon as possible at 586 Broadway, Bayonne, N.J. 07002. ^ Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical,Expenses ... Surgical 8 139 117 13 1 Blood Transfusions Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ — 1,862 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, t. TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan ............ Total Seafarers Pension Plan ............ Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation 10,385 2,196 830 : 13,411 58,469 8,787 5,428 72,684 328,086.18 1,569,389.22 521,679.00 2,116,099.50 425,283.72 ' 2,988,376.61 $1,275,048.90 $6,673,865.33 Page 19 June 1974 • '-'i- ''MM'''- "I t }:'jx M M:M. ;. j •t ir: i t i ; Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid ^ Ml > �. "••' • yT -. " /v ''•!.. : • ''. •".v.:*.': '• Digestitf SlU BROOKLYN (Sea-Land Service), April 21—Chairman N. Bechlivanis; Secretary F. CarmichaeU Educational Director O' Stores; Deck Delegate E. Warren; ^gine Delegate M. Valentin. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. TRANSINDIANA (Seatrain), Aprfl 21—Chairman A. Hanstvedt; Secretary Cau^; Engine Delegate Frank Camara. No diluted OT. All communi­ cations posted. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of sQence in memory of our departed brothers. ALEX STEPHENS (Waterman Steamship), April 7—Chairman A. Antoniou; Semetary H. Donnelly; Educa­ tional Director A. Cox; Steward Dele­ gate E. Johnstm. $32 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine dq>artments. The money in ship's fund to be donated to a childrens hospital as a donation from crewmembers. A sug­ gestion was made that all crewmembers donate to SPAp.*-A vote of thanks to the messman Jfose Vargas for good serv­ ice. Next port Savannah, Ga. MOBILIAN (Waterman Steamship), -April 2—Chairman J. McDonald; S^ retary M. E. Reid; E()ucational Direc­ tor J. Griffith. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smOOthly. V/ OVERSEAS ARCnC (Maritime Overseas Corp.), April 7— Chairman Luther Pate; Secretary E. Gay; Educa­ tional Director Orsini; Deck Delegate R. Bradford. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Reminded crewmembers that there is no smoking while on look out. Everything running smoothly. GEORGE WALTON (Waterman Steamship), April 14—Chairman P. Stonebridge; Secretary E. Miller; Edu­ cational Director L. Bryant; Steward Delegate J. Smith. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Every­ thing running smoothly. BETHFLOR <Bethlehem Steel), April 14—Chairman J. Michael; Sec­ retary J. Kundrat; Educational Director Ralph Gowan; Deck Delegate J. Ellrod; Engine Delegate H. Duarte. $26 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing ruiming smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Baltimore. MOHAWK (Ogden Marine Inc.), April 14—Chairman Recertified Bosun W. Butteiton; Secretary J. Higgins; Educational Director Johnson. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (SeaLand Service), April 21—Chairman.. Recertified Bosim W. C. Riley; Secre­ tary F. Airey; Educational Director R. P. Coleman; Engine Delegate J. P. Murray; Stewed Delegate J. Woods. No dii^uted OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of sil­ ence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port Seattle. GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), April 22—(Chairman Recertified Bosun Denis Manning; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director M. Stovt^ Bi^e Delegate John A. Sullivan. $36.05 in chip's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. HfestiRys JEFF DAVIS (Waterman Steam­ FALCON LADY (Falcon Carriers), ship), April 7—Chairman L. Arena; April 28—Chairman Recertified Bosun Secretary E. Coopej^ Educational Di­ E. Morris; Secretary C. Gauthire. $16 rector G. Craip. No disputed OT. All in ship's fund along with 13 eight-track necessary repairs have b^n completed. tapes. The 13 eight-track tapes are to be A vote of thanks to the steward Apart­ raffied off, wiimer take all. Flowers and ment for a job well done. Next port sympathy cards were sent to the family Durban, S. A. of N. Gullo, chief mate, who died aboard ship. A box of candy and some CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (Qties get-well cards were sent to the captain's Service), April 15—Chairman C. Frey; wife who was ill. Discussion on SPAD Secretary M. Chapman; Educaticmal was held and it was recommended that Director Beatty; Steward Delegate E. $20 be donated by each crewmember. Felken. $10.25 in ship's fund. No No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the diluted OT. Everyt^g running steward department for a job well done. smoothly. Next port Texas City. Next port, San Francisco. MOUNT VERNON VICTORY SEATTLE (Sea-Land Service), April (Victory Carriers), April 14—Chair­ 21—Chairman J. Gianniotis; Secretary man Dick Ware; Secretary J. Albano; E. B. Tart; Educatioiud Director A. Educational Director P. G. Anderson. Tselentis; Deck Dele^te E. Hall. $18 Some disputed OT in deck, engine and in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Re­ steward departments. Everything run­ minding the crewmembers of what Sea­ ning smoothly. Observed one minute of farers had to go through in the old days, rilence in memory of our departed it was suggested that as many SPAD brothers. tickets should be bought as one could TRANSERIE (Hudson Waterways), afford. As they say, "Politics is PorkApril 7—Chairman F. Johnson; Secre­ chops." tary F. D. Carlo; Educational Director T. Burke; Deck Delegate P. Starfield; OVERSEAS AUCE (Maritime Engine Delegate J. Nash; Steward Dele­ Overseas), April 28—Chairman R. gate C. Paschal. $55 in ship's fund. No McDonald; Seaetary E. Perry; Engine disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the Delegate David E. Davis; Steward Del­ egate A. Dowd. No disputed OT. Held steward department for a job well done. refueling exercises with a Navy ship and Next port Russia. Captain reports that it was most com­ TRANSPANAMA (Hudson Water­ mendable according to Naval Com­ ways), April 7—Chairman L. Olbrantz; mand. A vote of thanks to the steward Secretary R. Brown; Educational Di­ department for an excellent Easter rector Floyd Jenkins; Deck Delegate E. feast and for all meals since the begin­ Killigrew; Engine Delegate R. Maklick; ning of the voyage. Next port Sasebo. Steward Delegate W. Richmond. Broth­ er Kirkwood had a heart attack and DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steamship passed away on April 2, 1974, as the Inc.), April 7—Chairman Recertified ship was docking at Baton Rouge. He Bosun E. Rihn; Secretary R. P. Marion; was a fine shipmate and will be missed Educational Director A. Abrams; Deck by all that knew him. A collection was Delegate J. Klondyke; Engine Delegate made for the family and $205.00 in O. Wheeler; Steward Delegate J. Humtravelers checks were mailed from merick. $157.34 in ship's fund. No dis­ Beaumont to his mother and three puted OT. Crewmembers asked to young children who are residing in . return books to library as soon as they Jacksonville. No disputed OT. Next are finished with them. Everything run­ port San Diego. ning smoothly. John Tyler Committee JOHN PENN (Waterman Steam­ ship), April 7-^-ChaiimaQ A. Jeckert; Secretary S. A. Freeman; Educational Director S. M. Senenney; Deck Dele­ gate Gerald Corelli; Engine Delegate Frank Biazell; Steward Ddegate S. Pmuips. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job weU done. Everything running smoothly. A minute of silence observed in memoiy of our depart^ brothers. Next port Panama. IBERVILLE (Waterman Steam­ ship), April 1 — Chairman Donald Chestnut; Secretary Harvey M. Lee; Educational Director Stephen Divane; Steward Delegate E. Bowers. No dis­ puted OT. A crewmember Frederick J. Dukes was hospitalized in Saigon on April 1, 1974. Everything running smoothly. PORTLAND (Sea-Land Service), April 7—(Chairman Recertified Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary Juan Cruz. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. The steward department praised the crew for being such a great group to sail with. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Elizabeth. COLUMBIA (United States Steel), April 14—Secretary M. S. Sospina; Deck Delegate J. S. Rogers; Steward Delegate Frank Rahas. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the stewai^ de­ partment for a job well done. Every­ thing running smnnthly. CALMAR (Calmar Lines), April 8 —Chairman Recertified Bosim Af. Kemgood; Secretary C. Gamett; Deck Delegate William F. O'Brien. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port Seattle. Dl^ RIO (Delta Steamship), April 21—Chairman Arthur Campbell; ^retary A. R. Booth; Deck Delegate Robert Callahan. $3 in ship's fund. $100 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward depart­ ments. Everything running smoothly! Observed two minutes of silence in memory of our departed brothers. EAGLE TRAVELER (United Mar­ itime). April 21—Chairman C. D. Finklea; l^cretary F. S. Paylor; Edu­ cational Director C. Lando. No dis­ puted OT. A vote of thanks to the crew for their cooperation with the steward department. OVERSEAS BULKER (Maritime Overseas), April 7—Chairman Ame Houde; Secretary C. Scott; Educational Director Sidney. A report was made that we are getting better educated and better qualified men from the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Haifa. The SiU-contracted freightship JP/jn Ty/er, operated by Waterman, paid off recently In Port Newark, N.J. The-ship's committee agreed the ship had a good crew that worked well together in all departments. Committee members are, seated front from the left: Samuel Toliver, steward delegate, and Elmer Merrit, deck delegate. Standing from the left are: Lee J. Harvey, ship's chair­ man; Victor Brunell, engine delegate, and Torn Ballard, secretary-reporter. The Jo/in 7y/er is on the Far East run. , Seafarers Log • -KJ mmmt: �—r: -c 4 'r' :' -at • a f :. \ ^ . The George Walton (Waterman Steamship Corp.) docked in Brooklyn, N.Y. last month to load cargo and pay off. - • -a r. ;- •• — —- -: •' -1-; • -': !H, .':'• • ^•'y Jr.' . -"it. y ' •• 'I - <. 5 •''. • Chief Cook Courtney Rooks prepares to serve enticing turkey to crew. it George Walton Docks In Brooklyn The George Walton (Waterman Steamship Corp.) docked in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. last month to pay off and load up cargo. The 14,961 dwt break-bulk carrier sailed from New York on May 14 and was scheduled to dock at Assab, Ethiopia on June 8, before continoing on to other Red Sea ports and into ffie Per^an GnlL The 563-foot loi^ vessel, a C-4 Mariner-type ship, was huflt in 1953. The ^lip, which has a beam of 76 feet, carrfes grain cargo. She was formerly the Aruona, owned by Pa­ cific. Far East Lin^. Waterman Steaindup took her over in Decem­ ber, 1973. The George Walton normally loads cai^o in the Golf and in New York. Aside from making mns to Red Sea and Persian Golf ports, she '^ r^: ^_ srJMdS oVfl •UMniwBonsaaa ~ r jrw«»wy tMsw 4 I 4 Ml • h jtii' •• F^rt.n.iw Pakistan and India. •. J . ;• p-. . • tc, t - S!- 1 •r.fr •.•.Ir ,'i • r; h' y. ,k '-I • ,< • (l i• ' If S" t f'S-1j .y ^ foTe crew in t^^^^ June 1974 ' Engine Delegate Leslie Phillips (right) makes a five-ticket SPAD contribution to SlU Patrolman Ted Ba&skI (left) as QMED John Mailer checks latest Union news in the LOG. Page21 �ptrii • -jsa V B»»9f: Jif- ;• i' I J ;*• MAY 1-31,1974 • , t & I ??j •fVj. •ii 'f.'-i- -d DISPATCHERS REPORT *. Port Boston . New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston .... Piney Point ., Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 6 87 3 28 16 8 38 75 30 58 14 35 9 79 0 1 4 1 8 25 8 13 7 553 3 25 2 5 4 0 7 17 9 18 9 8 2 16 0 0 1 2 7 2 2 0 2 141 Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico J. Houston Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena ...... Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth FrankfortChicago Totals 1 73 6 25 7 4 24 58 27 68 5 21 16 54 0 0 2 4 3 16 7 9 1 431 1 43 5 6 4 2 7 18 8 23 10 10 1 9 0 5 1 1 2 - 4 6 1 3 170 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk .... Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville.....; San Francisco. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland......... Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Totals All Depts. •i 1 Vi'v • • ;r • fefi i • .• M - I - 'IJ ' '-W . itofUI. REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A CEassB Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes A Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers DECK DEPARTMENT 1 2 0 0 0 0 0. 2 2 0 0 1 0 4 0 2 2 0 2 2 2 2 3 27 5 77 8 29 9 8 17 64 21 45 15 29 18 65 0 3 6 0 10 35 15 21 6 506 1 29 3 18 8 1 10 27 19 31 14 11 5 21 12 4 6 3 14 21 3 4 5 270 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 4 3 1 0 0 0 1 • 0 5 3 2 11 18 4 4 1 62 10 158 12 55 29 8 73 129 46 94 31 48 13 162 0 2 9 8 6. 32 13 . 4 10 952 6 36 3 9 9 0 7 13 6 21 17 24 2 25 0 0 1 3 0 5 6 1 1 195 3 7 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 1 1 0 9 0 1 4 0 2 5 6 2 4 52 3 122 13 52 18 6 45 111 27 69 14 31 13 105 0 0 4 5 4 26 14 6 0 688 4 52 5 13 5 5 11 31 18 23 13 15 1 33 0 3 1 0 2 10 6 0 1 252 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 2 3 1 5 5 0 3 38 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle ...... Puerto Rico . Houston .... Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo ..... Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals ul TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 8 0 0 0 2 0 3 2 0 1 2 3 2 3 21 • 1 60. 5 23 5 3 16 39 16 43 3 19 9 30 0 1 2 • 3 "3 15 9 10 3 318 3 57 7 8 4 0 5 17 12 36 9 10 5 22 11 3 1 1 6 3 .7 2 4 233 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 .0 0 0 1 0 5 2 1 2 6 4 4 2 38 1 8 0 0 2 3 0 2 4 14 3 3 1 6 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 54 1 41 4 15 5 3 16 37 7. 36 10 11 13 17 0 1 3 1 5 31 7 27 4 295 1,506 1 102 11 21 9 2 22 45 31 60 9 28 20 48 44 4 6 5 14 17 7 9 5 520 885 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 1 0 0 1 3 2 27 4 21 5 1 13 41 8 37 14 14 14 • 21 0 2 1 1 4 20 3 7 0 260 3 41 3 10 4 0 3 16 10 27 6 14 6 13 23 0 3 0 1 4 1 3 4 195 2 6 1 1 0, 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 1 3 0 6 0 1 1 3 1 1 2 34 0 2 59 11 27 20 3 49 61 19 54 9 20 4 71 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 2 1 455 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 19 1 3 3 3 3 5 7 21 7 5 .1 8 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 3 93 0 2 8 3 3 45 143 12 17 ! 25 47 12 25 3 2 39 ' 27 60 62 10 45 28 72 8 20 11 27 16 18 30 91 0 1 1 2 6 3 9 10 8 2 26 21 13 11 10 4 4 8 366 674 2,561 1,214 7 67 2 10 15 2 0 23 10 9 0 4 1 97 0 7 78 44 24 158 46 19 36 659 758 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT ;.... .; ; 1 1,084 098 ' 134 SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mkh. 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (5i7) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Battlmore St. 21202 (301) £A 7-4900 BOSTON, Mitts. 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO. N.Y.... .290 FrankUn St. 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, RL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 mu (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mkh. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 SL 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich. P.O. Box 287 415 Main St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. ... .5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla.. 2608 Pearl St 32233 (984) EL 34)987 JERSEY crrv, NJ. STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 36 7 7 7 3 26 25 12 23 9 8 6 54 0 3 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 227 PRESIDENT PaulHaU 99 MoniEomery St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala.. ....IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. .;..... .225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Callf.1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626^793 SANTURCE, PJt.1313 Fenandez, Joncos, Stop 20 00908 (809)724-0267 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravob Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Ha. 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Sununit St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, .......P.O. Box 429 Yohohaioa Port P.O. 5-6NihonOhdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 sliow that shijpj^g^ in al! awai is excellent. During the period of. May 1-317 a U ^alls* 0nt.i>{lIiese, only 17084 were taken hy Class "A" .seniority full book nse.«. S32 pcrrdiienC jobs avaibible to Class "A** seniority f JH book ineo aol taken by them. There are plenty of ji^ dejpartmentS; and SIU members em fee! seoii^ that when they go to an SIU hiring hall, there will be jol ' Seafarers Log Page 22 , , *^. 1 • �For the Bienville, IFs a Far East Shuttle Run The ciMifainerslii^ Bienville (Seadocked briefly in flie port of Yokohama late last month to dlsIcharge and load cargo before headling back to the States. She was Ischeduled to arrire in flie port of loakland on June 14, sail the next •day andarrive back in Yokohama on I Jane 30. The 450-foot long vessel is a conI verted C-2 riiip. She was converted in Februaiy, 1958 at tihe Mobile Ship Repair Co. in Chickasaw, Ala. The \ Bienville was built in 1943 at the Gulf Shipbuilding Corp., also in Chickasaw. The BienvUle has a horsepower of 6,600, and a speed of 15 knots. The shqi has two cranes, and has a ca­ pacity to transport 226 containers, 60 of which can be temperaturecontrolled. The ship has a gross ton­ nage of 9,014. The vessel's normal run Is in the Far East feeder service. Besides Yokohama, she also stops at the ports of Naha and Inchon, among others. --i'is The Bienville at the docks in Yokohama. AB Charlie Nysler checks out lifeboat prior to drill. Deck hands prepare to tie-up ship as it docks in Yokohama. KnowYbw Rights UNANCIAL REPORIS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and InlMd Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which' are to 1» submittal to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the memtership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findmgs and recommendations. Members of this committee may. make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU AtlanUc, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accor^nce with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures Md disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headqu^ers of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has bera My violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Ciuinuan, Seaftirera Appeals Board 275 - 20tfa Sfnet, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. "Diese contracts Specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know yo^ contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any Umc, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. June 1974 Bienviiie crew during lifeboat drill. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out'this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constituUon are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and fu^ering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are volimtaiy. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. • % .41 ' ^4|ll �nmm •• -Ir. Jfmal B^partt^ Joseph T. Vaughn, 48, passed away Jan. 12 aboard the 55 Monticello Victory (Victory Carriers). Bom in Straden, Ala., he was a resi­ dent of Montgomery, Ala. when he died. Brother Vaughn joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department as an AB. He had sailed for over 30 years. Surviving are his widow, Marjorie of South Houston, Tex.; two daughters, Delores and Constance, and his mother, Meta, all of Montgomery. v"^ - • SIU pensioner Samuel P. Druiy, 66, succumbed to emphysema Mar. 12 in the San Francisco USPHS hos­ pital. Bom in Mississippi, he was a resident of Solvang, Calif, at the time of his demise. Brother Dmry joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Mo­ bile sailing in the engine department as a chief electrician. He was a pre­ war Navy veteran. Surviving are a foster daughter, Mrs. Barbara Drake of New York City; a brother, Harry F. Drury of BroolAaven, Miss, and a sister, Mrs. Pearl V. Morris of Jackson, Miss. H -1' m , t- 1• SIU pensioner William P. DriscoU, 78, passed away Mar. 4. Bom in New York, he was ^ resident of Canoga Park, Calif, at the time of his death. Brother Driscoll joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Phil­ adelphia sailing in the deck depart­ ment. He was a onetime resident of Sailors Snug Harbor, St. George, Staten Island, N.Y., and he was a Navy veteran. Surviving is his sister, Mrs. Ethel Gale of Santa Susaha, Calif. SIU pensioner Vernon L. Wilfiamson, 56, succumbed to a pulmo­ nary disorder in Orange Memorial Hospital, Orlando, Fla., Sept. 9. Bom in'Vidalia, Ga., he was a resi­ dent of St. Cloud, Fla. at the time of his death. Brother Williamson joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1951 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. He was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Burial was in Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Toombs County, Ga. Surviving are four brothers, Marios of Jackson­ ville, Fla.; Collie T. of St. Cloud; Vernon of Los Angeles and A. G. Williamson of Kissimmee, Fla.^four sisters, Mrs. Lindsey Hurst of Miami Springs, Fla.; Mrs. M. C. Dickersbn of Lyons, Ga.; Mrs. Sue Hockaday of Hialc^, Fla. and Mrs. Felton Shuman of Vidalia; an aunt, Alice Williamson, and a niece, Nannette of Kissimmee. SIU pensioner Gilbert G. Ed­ wards, 75, passed away from arterio­ sclerosis Jan. 11. Bom in Jamaica, British West Indies, he was a resi­ dent of Roxbury, Mass. when he died. Brother Edwards joined the Union in the port of Boston in 1958 sailing in the steward department for 43 years. He was a veteran of the Army infantry in World War I. Bur­ ial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Bos­ ton. Surviving is his brother, Amold of Roxbury. 1.^ SIU pensioner Albert G. Yumul, 71, succumbed to pneiunonia Jan. 26. Bom in the Philippine Islands, he was a resident of Philadelphia at the time of his death. Brother Yumul joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing in the steward department for 20 years. He was a pre-war Navy veteran and a natural­ ised U.S. citizen. Interment was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Mont­ gomery County, Pa. Surviving are his widow, Kathryn and a cousin, Manuel Madarang of Philadelphia. Frauds T. Wonsor, 51, died of jaatuEaUcam!>s in the USPHS hospi­ tal, Staten Island, N.Y., on Sept. 21. Bom in The Bronx, N.Y., he was a resident of MoonacMe, N.J. when he died. Brother Wonsor joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sail­ ing in the engine department. He at­ tended the HLSS in 1968 for upgrad­ ing to QMED and the joint SIUMEBA School of Marine Navigation and Engineering, Brooklyn, N.Y. In­ terment was in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, N.Y. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Averine Kellogg of Ker­ honkson and a stepmother, Mrs. Edith Wonsor of Moonachie. - Raymond E. Vaughan, 53, died of heart- failure Jan. 3 in the New Orleans USPHS hospital. Bom in Massachusetts, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Brother Vaughan joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Galveston sailing in^the deck department as an AB for Mfaritime Overseas and Waterman Steam­ ship Co. for 25 years. Interment was in St. Bemard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette, La. Surviving are two brothers, Frank N. Vaughan of New Bedford, Mass. and George F. Vaughan of Seattle. SIU pensioner Carl Wayne, 65, di^ of natural causes m Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 23. Bom in Germany, he was a resident of Brooklyn when he died. Brother Wayne joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Philadelphia sailing in the engine department. He had sailed for 25 years. He also walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Cremation took place in Middle Vil­ lage, L.I., N.Y. Surviving are a son, Donald of Queens Village, N.Y. and a niece, Mrs. Emestine Holbin of -Glen Oaks, Queens, N.Y. ' '' s ¥ ' "I ^ ^ -a. ^ ^ I ' ' ' .^y^' 1 '' ' ' f ^ Delayed Benefits The foUowing members have had their benefit payments held up because they failed to supply complete iuformatiou when filing their claims. Please con­ tact Tom Crauford at (212) 499-6600. — Name i': ! 1 •• • -y s" :i: r fS \• ;, •|( : • *, i' •'*v • * J. Renski J. A. Smith D. Burton A. Reed P. Austin * M.Murray R. C. Southard (Deceased) W. Young J. J. Modtelewski (Deceased) W. R. Merino E. S. Hernandez W. Davis E. Danner J.P.Knickles V.Bodden G. L. VoiuJoumis ,^ . O. Templeton 1; \ I. Martinez A. L. Mallory t ' Page 24 Social Security No. Union 161-09-4087 290-56-4580 298-50-3130 453-01-6530 118-42-0133 264-88-3708 382-20-7418 212-20-6272 171-18-6266 063-46-6783 581-70-8351 232-34-1509 160-16-9162 434-80-4297 263-60-2905 026-14-3318 214-26-8434 581-62-3897 261-46-8885 A&G UIW UIW mu - • y y -y.'--' UIW A&G A&G A&G A&G UIW UIW UIW A&G UIW IBU IBU A&G UIW A&G SCHEDULE Fort Date Ne^ York July 8. Philadelphia ... July 9. Baltimore. ..... July 10. Norfolk .July 11. Detroit July 12. July 15. Houston ....... July 15. New Orleans ...July 16. Mobile .July 17. San Francisco . . July 18. Columbus .... . July 20. Chicago ....... July 16. Port Arthur ...July 16. Buffalo ... July 17. St. Louis July 18. Cleveland July 18. Jersey City ..... July 15. Deep Sea IBU 2:30 p.m. .i 5:00 p.m. 2:30p.m 5:00p.m. 2:30p.m. ........ 5:00p.m. — 5:00 p.m. 2:30p.m. ........ — — 5:00 p.m. 2:30p.m. 5:0Op.m. 2:30 p.m 5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. — UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m, 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. .A- yy;.' Seafarers Log �Jfmal Bepartumi Hendley J. Beaven, 47, died Jan. 16 of a liver ailment in New Orleans Charity Hospital. Brother Beavep was a resident of Denton, Md. when he passed away. He was a native of HUlsboro, Md. Brother Beaven joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1955 sailing in the deck de­ partment as an AB for Sea-Land and Delta Lines. Seafarer Beaven was a upgrader graduate of the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Burial was in Protestant Episcopal Ceme­ tery, Jamesboro, Md. Surviving is an uncle, Milton Beaven of Hillsboro. .•,t SIU pensioner Timothy R. Holt, 55, died of heart failure Feb. 18 in the New Orleans USPHS hospital. Born in New York City, he was a resident of New Orleans when he passed away. Brother Holt joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department as an AB for Sea-Land Service. He had sailed for 30 years. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. John A. Cummings of Miami and Mrs. Marion Larson of IsUp, L.I., N.Y. William R. Stone, 48, died in Mo­ bile General Hospital on Nov. 16. Bom in Mobile, he was a resident there at the time of his death. Brother Stone joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing in the steward department as chief steward for Sea-Land Service and Hudson Waterways. Interment was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Sur­ viving are his widow, Agnes; his mother, Frances, and three daugh­ ters, Mrs. Therese S. Kent, Sheila and Trina, all of Mobile. Earl F. Smith, 63, passed away on Oct. 28. Born in Augusta, Ga., he was a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. when he died. Brother Smith joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing in the engine depart­ ment as a chief electrician. Surviving are his widow, Mary L. and a daugh­ ter, Mrs. Marallise Ray, both of Reading, Pa. SIU pensioner Celso Rodriguez, 63, died of heart disease on Dec. 3. Bom in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he passed away. Brother Rod­ riguez joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing in the engine department for Sea-Land Service. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn. Surviving is his widow, Marcella of Los Angeles. SIU pensioner Jaime Fernandez, 72, died of cardiac arrest in Coral Gables, Fla. Hospital Dec. 16. Born in Havana, Cuba, he was a resident of Tampa when he passed away. Brother Femandez joined the Union in 1948 in the port of Tampa sailing in the steward department. Inter­ ment was in Asturiano Viejo Ceme­ tery, Hillsborough County, Fla. Sur­ viving are his widow, Luisa; five sons, Jaime E of Tampa, Gabriel, Jorge, Carlos and Jose; a daughter, Mrs. Graciela Gonzalez of Miami and a granddaughter, Monica of Tampa. 'a:- June 1974 Robert M. Rutledge, 70, passed away Feb. 11. Born in Phil^elphia, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Brother Rutledge joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Tampa sailing in the engine de­ partment for 35 years with Cities Service and the Mt. Vernon Tanker Corp. He was a veteran of the Army Artillery Corps. Interment was in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a brother, Ed­ ward Reigle and a nephew, Donald Reigle, both of York, Pa. Fcliks Jarocinski, 64, passed away Mar. 6 in the New Orleans USPHS hospital. Born in Poland, he was a resident of New Orleans. Brother Jarocinski joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department as a chief cook for Delta Steamship Lines. He had sailed,for 28 years. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Silvia Kucharska of Poland. Zoilo L. Oliveras, 62, died of can­ cer in Camino A1 University Hospi­ tal, Rio Piedras, Puerto Wco, on Sept. 26. Born in Guayanilla, Puerto 'ik Rico, he was a resident of Ponce, Puerto Rico at the time of his death. Brother Oliveras joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sail­ ing in the engine department for SeaLand Service and Hudson Water­ ways for 34 years. Interment was in Guayanilla Municipal Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Esther and a brother-in-law, Julio Delgado. Florentino L. Reyes, 46, drowned in a swift current of the Mediterran­ ean Sea while swimming off the tanker, SS National Defender (Na­ tional Transport) near the Essider Oil Terminal, Cyrenmca, Libya, on Oct. 1. Born in Waco, Tex., he was a resident of Houston when he died. Brother Reyes joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1970 sailing in the engine department. He was an Army veteran. Burial was in Hous­ ton. Surviving are his widow, Estella and two daughters, Joan and Joett. SIU pensioner Michael J. Schalestock, 68, died of cardiac-respiratory arrest Jan. 24 in the Baltimore USPHS hospital. Bom in Rahway, N.J., he was a resident of Philadel­ phia at the time of his death. Brother Schdlestock joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing in the engine department for Marine Carriers. He attended a SIU Crews Conference in 1970 at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Interment was in St. Dominic's Cemetery, Philadel­ phia. Surviving is his widow, Jean. SIU pensioner WInslow S. Ship­ ley, 65, succumbed to a coronary thrombosis Jan. 28 on arrival at Mercy Hospital, Port Huron, Mich. Bom in Forrester, Mich., he was a resident of Port Huron when he died. Brother Shipley joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing in the deck department as a watchman for 31 years with Boland & Cornelius and the American Steamship Co. Burial was in For­ rester Cemetery, Sanilac County, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Elva and a son, Donald. Raymond Hannibal, Jr., 30, died of injuries suffered-in a fall Jan. 25 into a hold of the SS Thomas Jeffer­ son (Waterman Steampship) at Yamashita Pier, Yokohama, Japan. Bom in New Orleans, he was a resi­ dent there when he passed away. Brother Hannibal joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1965 sailing in the engine department. He was a graduate of the New Orleans Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1964. Interment was in New Or­ leans. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Louise Jackson of New Orleans. •m. i. •reff' Si- 2^ •/ 7 : James H. ^}elson, Jr., 54, suc­ cumbed to cardio-pulmonary col­ lapse Jan. 2 in the San Francisco General Hospital. Born in Savannah, Ga., he was a resident of San Fran­ cisco at the time of his death. Brother Nelson joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Savannah sailing in the engine department as a QMED. Burial was in Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Dorothy N. Smith of Savannah. Watson W. Stockman, 62, died May 9, 1973, in New Orleans. Bom in Upland, Pa., he was a resident of New Orleans when he passed away. Brother Stockman joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sail­ ing in the deck department as an AB for Sea-Land Service, Marine Trans­ port, Victory Carriers, Maritime Overseas, Penn Transport, Delta Lines, Hudson Waterways and the Waterman Steamship Co. He had sailed for 39 years. Interment was in St. Bemard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette, La. Surviving are his widow, Lillian and a granddaughter, Debbie Hastings of New Orleans. Francis S. Sturk, Jr., 37, died of diabetes in the New Orleans USPHS hospital on Apr. 3,1973. Born in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, he was a resident of New Orleans at the time of his death. Brother Stirk joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1969 saUing in the engine department for Water­ man Steamship Co., Delta Steam­ ship Line, Sea-Land Service, Hud­ son Waterways and the Vantage Steamship Co. He was an Army vet­ eran and attended a SIU Crews Con­ ference in 1970 at the HLSS at Piney Point, Md. Interment was in Woodville Clemetery, Tenn. Surviv­ ing is his mother, Mrs. Cleopatra H. Bijou. Arvin B. Weeks, 45, passed away Mar. 5 in the New Orleans USPHS hospital. Bom in Geneva, Ala., he was a resident of Chunculla, Ala. at the time of his death. Brother Weeks joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1970 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Surviving is a son, Rickey A. Weeks of Pensacola, Fla. Browning S. Wilamoski, 67, ex­ pired Feb. 27 in Calcutta, India. Born in Maryland, he was a resident of Baltimore when he died. Brother Wilamoski joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing in the engine department for Waterman Steamship Co. He was an Army veteran. Page 25 5.- -.St? �< •; Seafarer Wayne Champme, 34/Gefs High School Diploma Thirty four-year old Seafarer Wayne Champine just nailed down something that eluded him 18 years ago—a high school diploma. Ke achieved this educational goal through the Lundeberg School's GED High School Equivalency Program, which provides for our members the important opportunity to achieve a high school diploma after an average of only four to six weeks of study. In addition to his GED work, the Detroit-bom Seafarer is enrolled in the School's Steward Department Upgrad­ ing Program, working for his Assistant Cook's rating. To date, 21 out of 21 Seafarers who have completed the Lundeberg School's GED Program have passed their exams and gotten diplomas. It was this one hundred percent success which encouraged Brother Champine to sign up for the equivalency course. "In the May issue of the LOG," recalls Champine, "I read about Bill Bellinger who was 51 years old, and a • •J It \n n 'J "t- f IM % fi Seafarer Wayne Champine. 34, just recently achieved a high school diploma through the Lundeberg School's GED equivalency program. "You're never too old to learn," says Brother Champine. the other guys who got their diplomas age to the importance of education. I and I decided right then and there to had to learn the hard way." give the program a try." . "In most cases," continued the Los The nine-year SIU veteran advises Angeles, Calif, resident, "a solid voca­ that "people should wise up at an early tional and academic education will ipigriding Class Schedule lime 27 July 11 *uly22 25 July 29 August 8 meSn the difference between just any job and a good jo'j." Brother Champine is very impressed with the structure of the School's edu­ cational programs. "All classes are small which enables the teachers to give us a great deal of personal help in our work. The whole atmosphere of the School encourages study while at the same time making it a pleasure to work and leara." After completing the Assistant Cook's course, he hopes to catch a ship out of Ponce, Puerto Rico destined for the Far East. He prefers the Far East to other parts of the world because "life seems to move at a much slower pace there." He is particularly fond of the ports of Singapore, Pusan and Inchon. When asked what some of his plans for the future included, he quickly answered, "I plan to get my seatime requirements as fast as possible and work my way up to Chief Steward step by step." "You're never too old to learn," he concluded with a smile. SPAD—Investment In Future QMEO, Lifeboat, and all Steward Dept. Ratings ; —- QMED, Lifeboat, Qnartemiaster, Welding, and Steward Dept. Rndiig^ -~:FDW . 4-^ QMED, Lifebmat, all Ste^rd Dept Ratinp 4.^ Diesdl Engine Oourse ' ?>— QMED, Lifeboat, /^Idlii^,^^ A and High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Twenty one Seafarers have already successtully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED PreTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and Lherature; Social Studies, Science i I I I I I I I I -iS *t i;- and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will he mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation'to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. . 2. Initiation fees paid in fulL 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in full. I am interested in furthering my education, and 1 would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. Name . Address Last grade completed. (City or Town) Last year attended j Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen I . Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I . X Piney Point, Maryland 20674 ; . '- /t. '-.u'. ;l'f''.'N'--'A' 1 •:•:• Page 26 "\v '• I. ' ••'4:'"vi"-' v* » 12^ SUftRERS POUtlCtl UTIVITY DONATION B 10001 Date . Contributor's Name Address (Zip) State. City. S.S. No. : • ',• • > .Book No.. (Street) Able-seaman Richard Bradford, SIU Deck Delegate on the Overseas Arctic, has a good reason to Invest In SPAD: "I donate to SPAD because I have a good job and I want to make sure that I will continue to have a job in this industry. It's an Investment In my future." SPAO IS a MfrMaled furod. Hs proceeds are used to rurt^er Hi pojects and purposes including, bul not limited to furlhenng ih0poiitii.at. social and economic Initrcsts ol Seafarer seamen the preservation and furtrtenng of ir>e American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for teamen and the advancement of trade union concepts, in connection vriih such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to poiiticel candidates for ciecfhre office. All contributions are votuntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of foKe. iob dtKriniination. financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or at a condition of memberthip In the Union (SiUNA ACLIWO) or of employment. If a contribution it made by reaton of the abpye improper conduct, notify the Seafarert Union or SPAD at the above Mdrett. certified man withiis tfliriy deyt of the contribution for investigation end appropriate action gnd refund. »f involuntary. Support SPAG to prnteci and further yuur economic, poiiticei end sociat Interests. American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen (A copy Of our r»ort filed with the appropriate •wpervlsory officer is lor will be) available for ^n^haM ?rom the Superintendent of Documents, U;S. Government Printing Office, Washington. O.C. Slgndur* ol SoOcftor 1974 Port Seafarers Log rVift - 'T'-'L"-1'.,* /.'v'kfL. '' • �f Quartermaster 2. .24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or, 3^ Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited- -any waters. ChiefCook Deck Department Upgrading Able-Seaman 1. 12 months seatime asCook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Able-Seaman—12 months—^any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/4()—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/4()—^20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third C^ok and hold an •A" seniority in the union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. "Dvelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Clertificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and ^ve normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Eng^eer, Machinist or Boilermaker-— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) ^ 1. No requirements. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION I I -AgeName. (Middle) (First) I (Last) 1 Address. (Street) I I -Telephone I (City) (Area Code) (Zip) (State) —Seniority I Book Number. ! Port and Date Issued. JRatings Now Held. 1 Social Security #. I HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • i Dates Available For Training. 11 Am Interested In: I DECK 1 n AB 12 Months • AB Unlimited • Quartermaster • Lifeboatman QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime. of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpm^, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Steward) must hold a rating. Steward Upgrading Assistant Cook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and ^ show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum . of three months seatime. Cook and Baker 1. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; .N>c I STEWARD ENGINE • QMED • Electrician • FWT • Dk.Eng. • Oiler • Jr. Eng. • Dk. Mech. • Pumpman • Reefer • _ Machinist • Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker • ChiefCook Q Steward I { RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is appli(»ble.) I RATING DATE OF DATE OF I SHIP HFTD SHIPMENT DISCHARGE I I I I I I IPORT- _DATE. I ! SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: I LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, j PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 I^ ^ �! ' . '•. >/ v.*- ••, 'A J..I mmm •.v.%'vtv'^v-ri. •i'::' .\- . • I . . • ,, . .-Av; *- J. A.' s V< -. . LOG S^AIARERS June, 1974 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-QO J iV/MK,! / . • 'i Vv. • • • '--'J //; •i A:%."S-1Jl, /v\.A »• - " \ •.; • / ^ *fc -f. v & ^ X" •'T-Ub.,-•/•• • i.-'" / / A;, V i V yi:i;g£y. 7 \ / • / / > wmz'... H % 0 /K I iK^, .if; V :X. V-- • 5K V; \ - A- •y>y' j.v y-\ F v>v/. / / X >'' 7 ' \ 7 -S:, 'tlijtltnma y /w ny ^T7 a I \- "V\ ' X\ Vw.X '' V •> ' [ ' V - •)•' _' '\ K. orever is a very definite word. It means for a llaiitless time . .. fmr ail . time ... never again! But fo>rever is fiie lengfii of time a Seafarer loses the right to his livelihood and future career in the maritime mdnstry if he is hosted on a drugs charge either while at sea or ashore. It's a tough rap — but that's exactly how it is. Your seaman's papers are gone forever, without appeal, if yon are convicted of possession of any . ^'' illegal drug—heroin, barbiturates, speed, nps, downs or marijuana. In 1971 akme there were 400,606 drug related arrests in the U.S. and even that staggering figure was topped in 1972. The shipboard user of mvcotics is not only i| menace to himself, Irat presents a very grave dbmger to the i^ety of hhi ship and shlpniates. Qni^ minds and reflexes are an ahsolnte necessity aboard ship at all times. A drug user becomes a thorn in the side of his rii^mates when they are reqpifaed to assume ttie shipboard responsibilities die user Is not capable of handling. Abo, a Seaforer hosted at sea leaves a permanent black mark on hb ship. The vmsel wfll thereafter be nnder enhstimt surveillance and die crew win be subjected to nnosually long and annoying searches by customs and narcotics agento In port. Iridy, forever b a long, long time—rsomething a drug user does nothave.^ Dont let drugs dcfliroy you or ymir Bvelfliood. Steer a clear course! 7/ V' vx ' Z'\yj^: f . 'i' , .1? ; Vvf'- liJhU'^ r V -s " ' , .. . ^ �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO AFL-CIO President Meany Sets Up Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems I— AFL-CIO President George Meany recently established an Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. The committee is composed of all principal maritime unions. This special supplement will provide Seafarers with the background leading to the formation of this committee together with the proposals submitted by the SlUNA at the first official meeting of the committee on May 20, 1974 in Washington, B.C. attended by representatives from all of the unions involved. (President Hall's letter of April 11 and President Meany's reply of April 23 are reprinted directly below.) President Meany called a meeting of AFL-CIO maritime organizations in April in Washington. At this meeting, preliminary discussions were held on the SIU's recommendation that meetings be held on a regular basis. President Meany called the first official meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee for May 20 at AFL-CIO headquarters. At this meeting, SIUNA President Hall and Executive Vice President Morris Weisberger presented the following proposals and recommendations which are of vital importance to the American senior. AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRB^INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS OF NORTH AMERTCA • AFL-CIO 675 FOURTH AVENUE • BROOKLYN, N Y, 11257 • HYACINTH 9-6600 amomn MSANV t3%l nuL$om RF.SRO> a™- PAUL HALL fniidm Mr. George Meany, President April 11 1974 AFL-CIO f » 815 16th Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20Q06 . Re: T. W. Gleason letter to George Meany dated March 6, 1974 Dear Sir and Brother: The maritime industry is composed of a number of AFL-CIO afSliated unions. They are confronted with a multiplicity of problems. We can only resolve these problems through a. higher degree of under­ standing of those matters of concern to each of the unions involved. To bring about this kind of underistanding we are in need of a mechanism for the exchange of views and discussions which could lead to the resolution of these problems. To protect the workers in the maritime industry it is paramount that the maritime unions involved cooperate to the fullest degree. The Seafarers International Union, therefore, proposes the initiation of quarterly meetings, attended by representation from all maritime unions. We propose further that such meetings be chaired by such individual as is appointed by you, as President of the AFL-CIO. In submitting t^ proposal we wish to assure you of our desire to cooper­ ate in every way possible. Fraternally, Paul Hall President • ai8 SIXTCCNTH STKECT. N.W. WASHINGTON. O-C. 90009 laoti asT-sooo April 23, 1974 Mr. Paul Hall, President Seafarers International Union 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11232 Dear Sir and Brother: As a result of the discussions which were held on April 11 with the four principal maritime unions, I have proposed that a special ad hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems be created. This special committee will provide an opportunity for all of the unions in the maritime industry to meet on a regular basis and discuss their mutual problems. There wiU be no special set of rules governing the functioning of this special committee except that each union is expected to be represented at all meetings. The special committee will meet at the call of the AFL-CIO. We will send notices to each of the interested unions and will provide a chairman for the meetings. It has been suggested that meetings of the committee should be held every two months and I am, therefore, scheduling the first meeting of this committee for May 20, 1974, at 10:30 a.m. in the Executive Council Room at AFL-CIO Headquarters. Invitations for this meeting are being sent to the following unions: International Longshoremen's Association Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association National Maritime Union American Radio Association Seafarers International Union United Steelworkers of America Please advise me who will represent your organizations at this meeting and send along any suggestions you wish to make for the meeting's agenda. cerely and^^^ally, SIUNA Report to AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems as Submitted by Paul Hdll, President and Morris Weisberger, Executive Vice President As we meet today for what will be­ come a . regular series of meetings in­ volving the major American maritime unions, it is essential that we not lost sight of the purpose for these meetings and what we hope to accomplish. As every member of the Ad Hoc Cdmmittee on Maritime Industry Prob­ lems realizes, we face a multiplicity of challenges, not only in improving our dealings with each other, but on a larger 'i <v -< 5 r t' r? ' ]'»• Get^e Meany President cc: To all AFL-CIO Maritime Unions Introductibii \ It scale, in our joint efforts to revitalize our industry. The regular meetings by the Ad Hoc Committee, called by President Meany under the auspices of the AFL-CIO, wiU provide us the forum to work toward the accomplishment of both these goals. More importantly, these regular meetings provide us with a rich oppor­ tunity to consider the broad needs of our industry, in terms of labor, manage­ ment, and government and to set our course for the future. In order to provide a partial frame­ work for our work in the coming months, we have assembled a brief doc­ ument that sets out some of the prob­ lems and challenges faced by our indus­ try and its labor organizations. While all of these problems do not affect every maritime union, they do reflect some of the major concerns of our industry. It is hoped that this material can serve as a starting point for a broader involve­ ment by the Ad Hoc Committee and all of its member unions in each of these areas. In so doing, we can create a frame­ work of cooperation and unity that will enable us to set the pace in the futme development of our industry. Industiy ChaUenges The U.S. maritime industry is a vital and important segment of our national economy. It is, however, an industry faced with unique problems which must be solved if the industry is to con­ tinue to grow. Continued on Next Page t *!> :v �i5 •.jit-aOBna ' ••'-% f '"i Continued from Preceding Page 1-,.. 7 •1 r ^ : I' , ' J II ; •r' •"^ "i r./ '1• :f: J TECHNOLOGY Containerization, sophisticated cargo handling systems, LASH and roll-on/roll-off vessels, and semi-auto­ mated ships are all part of an increas­ ingly modernized industry. Widespread technological change continues to make headway in the industry. How can maritime unions continue to coop­ erate in increasing productivity while at the same time protecting jobs, wages 'and working conditions? LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS The maritime industry has made major strides towards more stable labor-management relations. Already, this stability has resulted in a healthier shipping industry and has improved the dependability and effectiveness of the U.S. fleet. In the future, the U.S. mari­ time unions will have to seek new means to continue this progress, so that the gains we have made are not wiped out by labor-management disputes from which no segment Of the U.S. merchant marine benefits. Among the measures we need to consider are uniform expiration dates and better machinery to resolve jurisdictional disputes. CARGO DIVERSION The jobs of American longshoremen are threatened by cargo being diverted away from traditional work sites and ports. No national policy exists for port development and the systematic han­ dling of cargo. Competition for cargo is increasing between ports creating the twin problems of job security and em­ ployment. How can maritime labor resolve these issues and continue to improve port productivity? What steps should be taken for a national port de­ velopment and cargo handling policy? U.S. SHIPBUILDING The U.S. shipbuilding industry is a vital arm of our national security and economy. Over 75,000 American workers are employed in U.S. ship­ yards. Employment in the industry has been cyclical, causing the loss of job skills and producitivity. Expanding U.S. shipbuilding capacity requires coordination and planning with con­ tinued goverrunent support. How can maritime labor promote programs to strengthen the industry while at the same time increasing &e job security of. shipyard workers? How can mari­ time unions, especially the steelworkers, assist the shipbuilding industry in obtaining adequate supplies of steel to maintain peak production? > PROMOTING THE MARITIME INDUSTRY The National Maritime Council has become the catalyst for closer cooper­ ation and a unified effort by manage­ ment labor, and Government to achieve a strong U.S. flag merchant mmine. While the Council has laid the framework for the promotion of the use of U.S. flag vessds, America's labor unions need to review the new ways in vidiich they can contribute to the Coun­ cil and its promotional efforts on behalf of the U.S. fleet ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS U.S. environmental laws often re­ quire costly safety and pollution con­ trol devices not present on foreign flag vessels. When only U.S. flag vessels must meet these requirements, they place the U.S. fleet at a competitive dis­ advantage with foreign fleets, which operate under only the most minimal regulations. What can maritime unions ^iei:^S«ppleineirt do to see that the U.S. flag fleet is not put at a competitive disadvantage in terms of environmental standards im­ posed by U.S. laws?' THE GUAMJMTEED . .1 ANNUAL INCOME The Guaranteed Annual Income is experiencing funding and assessment problems. This program was set up to insure that American longshoremen were not adversely affected by changes in port and cargo handling product­ ivity. How can the Guaranteed Annual Income be p^erved? How does the G.A.I. affect other segments of the industry? Can the.maritime unions in' sure that the G.A.L doesn't lead to the use of ports outside the U.S.? RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT The National Science Foundation, the Coast Guard and tho Navy, the Maritime Administration, the National Academy of Science and a host of private and public institutions promote maritime research and development Coordination and long-term planning is needed. What can maritime labor do to work for a streamlining of efforts in this vital area? What research efforts should be undertaken on behalf of the needs of maritime iabor? L^jslative Concems One of the major problems facing the maritime industry is the constant barrage of attacks on the industry by various public and private groups and individuals. In spite of the industry's best efforts and successes in the past, we still face the problem of convincing Congress of the need to adopt a legis­ lative program that will strengthen the industry without weakening any of its segments. By presenting a common and united front, we can overcome the barriers to our legislative goals: Some examples of the legislative problems we face are: • The problem of overcoming the opposition and securing the passage of the Energy Transportation Secu­ rity Act of 1974 in the Senate. • The problem of continual fights to maintain and strengthen the Jones Act. The maritime unions must take the initiative in recognizing and solv­ ing the problems unique to the non­ contiguous areas which depend al­ most delusively on shipping for their trade if the Jones Act is to be preserved. • The problem of protecting the Jones Act frOm legislative waivers. Many times, such requests are merely ploys to allow the intrusion of foreign-flag vessels into our coastal trade. Similarly, we must Overcome the problem of opposition to includ­ ing the Virgin Islands under the pro­ visions of the Act so we can halt the flow of U.S. biased refineries to the Islands and provide shipping jobs for American workers. • The problem of overcoming theopposition of those who are blocking legislaticm to allow the construction and operation of deqiwater port fa­ cilities. Sudi facilities would encour­ age the construction of a fleet of U.S. supertankers which would provide the American people with an eco­ nomically sound and environmen­ tally safe means of carrying our oil imports. • The problem of defeating at­ tempts by the Military Sealift Com­ mand to win the passage of legisla­ tion authorizing its charter and build program. Such efforts by the Gov- (Hie warranting analysis ana recommen­ dations. 5. Duty of Fair Representation ' Law Suits. The substance d these matters con­ stitutes some union members alleging that their union failed to fairiy represent them. Such generic topic can include anything from enforcement of the union contractual provision to the most minor of grievances involving employment These matters generally manifest them­ selves throng class actions where sub­ stantia] legal fees are involved. The record of such suits involving unions over the past few years demonstrates increased activity. A study should be considered of this matter as it may affect maritime unions and suggestions made regarding remedies to be followed. Con­ current jurisdiction is equally possessed by the NLRB, however, resort thereto by the Board has been minimal, but nevertheless consideration may be given to a review of the impact of tl^ matter. As a positive step in the right direction, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department asked for a special meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems on May 28 to discuss a "joint union effort for passage of the Energy Transportation Security Act in the Senate, Here, MTD President Paul Hall addresses the meeting which was held at AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C. emment to build and operate its own fleet in competition with the prir vately-owned merchant marine de­ prive our commercial ships of the cargo they need for the maintenance of a viable industry. • The problem of defeating propos­ als to abolish the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Comittee. • The problem of enacting environ­ mental legislation which will not be written or administered in such a way as to put U.S.-flag ships at a competitive disadvantage in the world shipping market • The problem of achieving legisla­ tion that encourages the construc­ tion and operation of vessels on our inland waterways. This transporta­ tion system must be maintained and kept free of restrictions and laws that lessen its competitive and cost ad­ vantages. • The problem of securing legisla­ tion to cover the operations of deep sea mining and ofibhore oil indus­ tries. The vessels used in these indus­ tries must be U.S. built and manned ships. • The problem of halting the flow of jobs out of this country. Americanowned, foreign based refineries, fac­ tories and mills, as well as the con­ struction and operation of foreign flag ships all deprive American workers of jobs. A Cobrdinated Goyemment Maritime Policy Despite the progress made in recent years through the passage of the 1970 Act, the growth and development of the U.S. merchant marine continues to be seriously ret^ded by the lack of an overall Government maritime politty for all segments of the industry. Because there is no coordinated pol­ icy each Government department. Commerce, Treasury, Defense, State, the Interstate Commerce Commission and others, adopt programs which fre­ quently conflict with those cff other agencies. In many instances. Government agencies have taken positions, ccmtrary to U.S. shipping policy, that have proven extremely harmful to the best interests of the U.S. merchant ma­ rine. some example: • The IMense Department opposed enactnient of H.R. 8193 [Energy Transportatior Security Act], despite the bill'sdear national security bene­ Legal Probleiiis fits. This subject is prefaced with the ob­ • The State Department's position servation that the following matters do in opposition to a 40-40-20 cargo not affect all maritime unions but, in­ sharing formula at the U.N. meeting variably, one or more of such subjects on a C^e of Conduct for Liner Con­ have a direct or indirect impact. ference effectively nullified U.S. in­ 1. The Landrum-Griffin Act. fluence at that conference. a. Its Title I—the so-called "free • The MUitaiy Sealift Command speech provision." Concern of impact continues to seek to build a large of Court's totally ignoring Congress' fleet through the extra-legal method proviso in the law's Section 101 (a)(2) of "charter and build," in direct com­ of unions' right "to adopt and enforce petition with the private American reasonable rules of every member to­ merchant fleet. ward the (Union) as an institution." • Finally, several Government agen- Such proviso is highly significant in des shipping Government financed I maritime, where employment is upon cargoes ^ve often alloted U.S. ves­ vessels on the high seas and uniform wd sels 50 percent or less of these car­ equally applicable disciplinary rules of goes, despite the laws requirement conduct are a frmdamental necessity. that at least 50 percent be carried on b. Its Title IV—^the election provi­ U.S. ships. , sions. The statutes provisions are pat­ ently directed to factual patterns of These examples iare indications of how the present fragmented Govern­ shore-side unions which are totally dis­ ment maritime policy leads to Gov­ similar than .in maritime; witness the ernment agencies working at cross pur­ fundamental transitory nature of em­ poses on vital maritime matters. The ployment, difficulties for timely com­ Maritime Administration is the only munication, substantial groups of Government agency that consistently membership unavailability and totally different histmiical developments. Sim­ supports policies designed to revitalize ilarly, the Department of Labor's ad­ the U.S. merchant marine. ministration of the law is correlated to This divisive U.S. maritime policy shore-side operations, creating in many and its disjointed implementation by a instances rules inapplicable, if, not host of Government agencies should not meaningless. Equally significant, re­ be. continued. There are a number of garding the Department's administra­ goals that must be sought to alter the tion, is its past zealous initiation and nation's present inadequate maritime conducting of procedures for re-run programs. These include: elections prraiised upon factual basis and theories unrealistic, with conse­ • The Congress should develop a quence of extensive union expenditure national program designed to set of money and time, with almost in­ forth the ways in which the U.S. mer­ variably no change in election results. chant marine can best serve the eco­ nomic, military and political needs of the United States. 2. The Taft-Hartley Act. a. Qrgania»tional t^ctivities, particu­ • %>edfic polides should be for­ larly among seamen of oil company mulated on the range of vital issues captive unions, is rendered most difficult facing America's merchant fleet, in­ by Board rules, preduding meaningful cluding promotion of cargo, the U.S. access to vessels in organizational cam­ domestic trades. Government inter­ paign and timely processing of electimi vention in private shipping. Great petitions, compounded by oil compa­ Lakes and Inland Wateiways, and nies' resort to dilatory tactics, permitted U.S. fisheries and other pressing by the Board. problems. b. Interprdatimis of secondary boy­ • To implement these polices, it is cott provisions, The Board in its inter­ essential that there be established an pretation as to the validity of union independent Government maritime conduct severely limits economic ac­ agency to act on behalf of the Amer­ tivity against parent or dominant ican merchant marine. corporation or (rf subsidiary or afiBliate notwithstanding they constitute allies. America's maritime unions will have Illustrations of this problem are ofi^hore to play the leading role in achieving these important goals. oil rig explorations, part of the oil com- plex, and formerly under,decisional law within the ally concept. 3. Court Interpretations of Statutes and Impact. a. Issue of third flag fleet and right to picket informationally now under an injunction. As a result of the Supreme Court's recent Windward decision, the pre-emption provisions of the Act with respect to picketing foreign vessels is highly, if not completely limited. An open issue is whether pre-emption exists in the third flag cases where control is fundamentally American. This is the issue presently sought to be litigated in various stages of development. Concomitantty, also being developed and now tmder judicial review is the issue of informational picketing of foreijgn-flag vessels and constitutional protection re­ garding such activities. b. The right-to-work laws. Concerted effort is under way by the oil companies to apply to maritime, right-to-wcurk laws various states. For example, there is now present before the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, Mobil Oil's action to make Texas right-to-work laws ap­ plicable to some maritime operations coming out of Texas. 4. Administration of Anti-discrimination Laws. a. Regarding this subject the provi­ sions may or may not have application to various maritime unions, depending upon factual patterns. However, the subject breaks down tatwo categories: 1. Actions by EEOC alleging race or ' sex discrimination. Generally, most race actions of import have been resolved. However, for bureaucratic purposes, the agency at­ tempts to magnify run-of-the mill issues. Such activities, if applicable to some maritime unions, may pose problems for appropriate resolution. Equally, the agency is pursuing actions of aU^ed sex discrimination. Fundamentally this may be a new issue to be studied and resolved among some of the maritime unions. 2. In addition to proceedings com­ menced by the EEOC similar pro­ ceedings are commenced by private litigants as part of a dass action. The agency proceeding does not pre­ empt a private law suit. Class actions in­ volving this subject are quite the vogue today, particularly where substantial legal fees are recoverable. Again, this may pose a problem for some maritime organizations and at the very least is Social and Psychoioglcai Problenis The rapid changes which have taken place in recent years in all facets of the maritime industry when combined with the broad economic and social change in America have created a new set of problenis and concerns involving both the on-the-job and off-the-job lives of maritime workers. Some of these changes and concerns follow: Extent and Impact of Changes The total maritime industry must face the problems which are being created by increased automation. Seamen and other maritime workers are wftnessing dianges in the job mar­ ket, job content, social conditions of work on board ship, leisure and rec­ reational activities at sea and ashore, work and social relationships, home and family life and numerous other social and psychological aspects. The direction that is to be taken to approach these complex problems must be determined soon. loh Security All workers ate concerned about job security and the stability within the maritime industry. The decline of the U.S. flag fleet combined with declining manning scales has created a fairly widespread feeling of job insecurity. Containerization and sophisticated cargo handling methods, with the re­ sulting increases in longshore produc­ tivity have had similar impacts on longshore workers. The (MHitent <rf the jobs is changing so that workers must have retraining and upgrading to qualify for the chang­ ing jobs. This heed for education creates some social and psychological adjustment among the workers. Environmental Elements The seafarer's environment includes the sh^ he is on as well as his shoreside living conditions. The following are crucial elements for consideration when' discussing the seafarer's sociological and psydiplogical concerns: The kind of ship he is on, type of vessel, size, degree of automatitm, and age; The voyage pattmms, length of voy­ age, destination, time in port, number of ports of call; The rating of the seaman and the type of work he is expected to do; The characteristics of the seaman, his age, marital status, family size, health, education, place of residence and length <M time he has worked at sea. Sociological and Environmental Aspects The workers in the maritime indus­ try are living in a rigidly dianging sodety with increasing changes taking place socially and technologically. Organizations and job structures are changing at sudi a rapid pace that un­ less immediate action is taken to make adaptations, environmental and social problems will have a significant adverse impact on seafarers and maritime workers. Changes in Society The dianges which are taking place in the seamen's social environment have created a growing concern on the part of the individual over his relation­ ship to work, its meaningfulness and its value. Individuals are seeking a meaningful and relevant relationship between thdr work and the social life around them. Maritime workers wish to achieve . sdf-actualization, self-expression, inde­ pendence and wdrthwhileness. They wish to be educated, socially compe-tent and an integral part d today's society. There was a time when a dock worker or seafarer was proud to be a loner but today he wants to be accepted as a worthy citizen of our modem society. He wants and should have a normal family life, a place in the community and an opportunity for social and emo­ tional adjustment. Technological Changes The changes which are occurring in the maritime industry are of such mag­ nitude that the displacement of men and skills by automation and comput­ erization is becomiqg commonplace. Automated technology is absorbing the routine activities into the machine. The worker becomes a respondent to the machine rather than a determiner of action according to his own judgment The human becomes important only when an "event" occurs which requires immediate action such as an engine failure, or an unpredictable need for an adjustment. Men, therefore, become trouble-shooters rather than totally committed individuals to any series of self-initiated tasks. These changes create new tensions and stresses never felt before in the maritime industry. The shoreside as well as deep sea workers are faced with responding to the problems created by increasing automation and technologi­ cal changes. Job Satisfaction There are certain behaviors which can be observed that are job-related and can be directly related to produc­ tivity and responsibility. Job perform­ ance, absences from work, accidents and human errors are just a few that indicate attitudes toward the job. The attitudes toward self and the job arc also created by the maritime work­ er's reaction to his wages/salaries, in­ terest in his work, feelings toward his fellow workers, working conditions, ability to qualify for promotions or en­ dorsements, job prestige, and his atti­ tude toward the industry and the union. The morale and job satisfaction of seamen is an area which must be con­ sidered very seriously. As technological advances are made, so must advances be made to improve the conditions of the worker. Socki Problems The social problems which seem to Continued on Next Page Spflciid Suppkumt 1 'v II- -Mt •fi -'.'b I '. . .. .. J f i t, "A Wf1- :• .' < • i. ' V. •r if- ' • :i) 'Ii ' •m U)i V:- •• •'i-ivil r • • 'M • .. -^1. "(f -1 �one warranting analysis ana reoommeudations. 5. Duty of Fair Representation ' Law Suits. The substance rff these matter's constituty some union members alleging that their union failed to fairly represent them. Such generic topic can include anything from enforcement of the union contractual provision to the most minor of grievancy involving employment Thye matters generally manifyt themselvy throng class actions where sub­ stantial legal fey are involved. Ibe record of such suits involving unions over the past few years demonstraty increas^ activity. A study should be considered of this matter as it may affect maritime unions and suggytions made regarding remediy to be followed. Con­ current jurisdiction is equally posseyed by the NLRB, however, ryort thereto by the Board has been minimal, but nevertheless consideration may be given to a review of the impact of this matter. lent asked for a special nneeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry ransportation Security Act in the Senate. Here, MTD President Paul Hall addresses Legal Piobleiiis This subject is prefaced with the observation that the following matters do not affect all maritime unions but, in­ variably, one or more of such subjects have a direct or indirect impact. 1. The Landrum-Griffin Act. a. Its Title I—the so-called "free speech provision." Concern of impact of Court's totally ignoring Congress' proviso in the law's Section 101(a) (2) of unions' right "to adopt and enforce reasonable rules of every member to­ ward the (Union) as an institution." Such proviso is highly significant in I maritime, where employment is upon vessels on the high seas and uniform and equally applicable disciplinary rules of conduct are a ^damental necessity. b. Its Title IV—^the election provi­ sions. The statutes provisions are pat­ ently directed to factual patterns of shore-side unions which are totally dis­ similar than in maritime; witness the fundamental transitory nature of em­ ployment, difficultly for timely com­ munication, substantial groups of membership unavailability and totally different histtmcal developments. Sim­ ilarly, the Department of Labor's ad­ ministration of the law is correlated to shore-side operations, creating in many instances rules inapplicable, if. not meaningless. Equally significant, re­ garding the Department's administra­ tion, is its past zealous initiation and conducting of procedury for re-run elections premised upon factual basis and theoriy unrealistic, with conse­ quence of extensive union expenditure of money and time, with a^ost in­ variably no change in election ryults. 2. The Taft-Hartley Act. a. Organi^tipnal aptivitiy, particu­ larly waiong seatnen of oil company captive unions, is rendered most difficult by Board rules, preduding meaningful access to vessels in organizational cam­ paign and timely procysing of electitm petitions, compounded by oil companiy' resort to dilatory tactics, permitted by the Board. b. Interpretations of secondary boy­ cott provisions, The Board in its inter­ pretation as to the validity of union conduct severely limits economic ac­ tivity against parent or dominant corporation or of subsidiary or affiliate notwithstanding they constitute alliy. Illustrations of this problem are offshore oil rig explorations, part of the oil com­ plex, and formerly under,decisional law within the ally concept. 3. Coi4rt Interpretations of Statutes and Impact. a. Issue of third flag fleet and right to picket informationally now under an injunction. As a ryult of the Supreme Court's recent Windward decision, the pre-emption provisions of the Act with rypect to picketing foreign vessels is highly, if not completely limited. An open issue is whether pre-emption exists in the third flag easy where control is fundamentally American. This is the issue presently sought to be litigated in various sta^ of development. Concom­ itantly, also being developed and now under judicial review is fhe issue of informational picketing of foreign-flag vessels and constitutional protection re­ garding such activitiy. b. The right-to-work laws. Concerted effort is under way by the oil companiy to apply to maritime, right-to-wcnrk laws (ff various staty. For example, there is now present before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Sth Circuit, Mobil Oil's action to make Texas right-to-work laws ap­ plicable to some maritime operations coming out of Texas. 4, Adrmnistration of Anti-discrimination Laws. a. Regarding this subject the provi­ sions may or may not have application to various niaritime unions, depending upon factual patterns. However, the subject breaks down ta two categoriy; 1. Actions by EEOC; alleging race or sex discrimination. Generally, most race actions of import have been resolved. However, for bureaucratic purposy, the agency at­ tempts to magnify run-of-the mill issuy. Such activitiy, if applicable to some maritime unions, may pose problems for appropriate ryolution. Equally, the agency is pursuing actions of allied sex discrimination. Fundamentally this may be a new issue to be studied and resolved among some of the maritime unions. 2. In addition to proceedings com­ menced by the EEOC similar pro­ ceedings are commenced by private litigants as part of a dass action. The agency proceeding doy not pre­ empt a private law suit. Class actions in­ volving this subject are quite the vogue today, particularly where substantial legal fey are recoverable. Again, this may pose a problem for some maritime organizations and at the very least is Social and Psychoioglcai Problenis The nq)id changy which have taken place in recent years in all facets of the maritime industry when combined with the broad economic and social change in America have created a new set of problems and concerns involving both the on-the-job and off-the-job livy of maritime workers. Some of thye changy and concerns follow: Extent and Impact of Changes The total maritime industry must face the problenis which are being created by increased automation. Seamen and othy maritime workers are witnessing changy in the job mar­ ket, job content, social conditions (ff work on board ship, leisure and rec­ reational activitiy at sea and ashore, work and social relationships, home and family life and numerous othy social and psychological aspects. The direction that is to be taken to approach these complex problems must be determined soon. Job Security All workers are concerned about job security and the stability within the maritime industry. The decline of the U.S. flag fleet combined with declining manning scaly has created a fairly widypread feeling of job insecurity. Containerization and sophisticated cargo handling methods, with the re­ sulting increasy in longshore produc­ tivity have had similar impacts on longshore workers. The content ol the jobs is changing so that workers must have retraining and upgrading to qualify for the chang­ ing jobs. This need for education creaty some social and psychological adjustment among the workers. Environmental Elements The seafarer's environment includy the ship he is on as well as his shore^ side living conditions. The following are crucial elements for consideration when' discussing the seafarer's sociological and psycholo­ gical concerns: The kind of ship he is on, type of vessel, size, degree of automation, and The voyage patterns, length of voy­ age, dytination, time in port, number of ports of call; The rating of the seaman and the type of work he is expected to do; The characteristiy of the seaman, his age, marital status, family .size, health, education, place of residence and lengtn ot tune he has worked at sea. Sociological and Environmental Aspects The workers in the maritime indus­ try are living in a rapidly dianging sodety with increasing changy taking {dace socially and tedhnologically. Organizations and job structury are chai^g at sudi a rapid pace that un­ less immediate action is taken to make adaptations, environmental and sodal problems will have a significant adverse impact on seafarers and maritime workers. Changes in Society The changy which are taking place in the seamen's sodal environment have created a growing concern on the part of the individual over his relation­ ship to work, its meaningfulness and its value. Individuals are seeking a meaningful and relevant relationship between their work and the sodal life around them. Maritime workers wish to achieve self-actualization, self-expression, independyice and wdrthwMeness. They wish to be educated; socially compe­ tent and an integral part d today's sodety. There was a time when a dock worker or seafarer was proud to be a loner but today he wants to be accepted as a worthy dtizen of our modem sodety. He wants and should have a normal family life, a place in the community and an opportunity for social and emo­ tional adjustment. Technological Changes The changy which are occurring in the maritime industry are of such mag­ nitude that the displacement of men and skills by automation and comput­ erization is becomiqg commonplace. Automated technology is absorbing the routine activitiy into the machine. The worker becomy a respondent to the machine rather than a determiner of action according to his own judgment The human becomy important only when an "event" occurs which requiry immediate action such as an engine failure, or an unpredictable need for an adjustment. Men, therefore, become trouble-shooters rather than totally committed individuals to any seriy of self-initiated tasks. These changy create new tensions and stressy never felt before in the maritime industry. The shoreside as well as deep sea workers are faced with ryponding to the problems created by increasing automation and technologi­ cal changy. Job Satisfaction There are certain behaviors which can be observed that are job-related and can be directly related to produc­ tivity and ryponsibility. Job perform­ ance, absency from work, accidents and human errors are just a few that indicate attitudy toward the job. The attitudy toward self and the job are also created by the maritime work­ er's reaction to his wagy/salariy, interyt in his work, feelings toward his fellow workers, working conditions, ability to qualify for promotions or en­ dorsements, job prytige, Und his atti­ tude toward the industry and the union. The morale and job satisfaction of seamen hi an area which must be con­ sidered very seriouriy. As technological advancy are made, so must advancy be made to improve the conditions of the worker. Social Problems The social problems which seem to '-•••ill i-Vi•, •'...J Vi. i •. Continued on Next Page Spcdd SttpplcflMrt 'K'J I ..'A •i • 'fe ', lit: ui b V'% ;v 'J*,. I .•^1 • - if Ml i.r •)} ; . I- - 11 ^ 1• �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBUCATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Continued from Preceding Page be most pressing today are alcoholism, drug abuse and mental illness. The maritime industry has barely scratched the surface in responding to this area of urgent need. The recurring requests by women to enter the maritime field are creating an entirely new set of concerns for ship­ board as well as rhoreside workers. Need For Research Several research projects have been completed and others are under way. The results from the research studies should provide statistical proof of areas of concern in the psychological and so­ ciological adjustment of seafarers and maritime workers. The Merchant Marine Officer Atti­ tude Survey has been completed by Dr. Martin J. Schwimmer, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and The National Maritime Research Center. This study gives an interesting profile of the Amer­ ica merchant marine officer. An Occupational Analysis of the Seafarers completed by C. J. Bartlett and Irvin L. Goldstein, University of Maryland was done under the guidance of the H.L.S. in cooperation with the Seafarers International Union. The re­ sults of this study of the attitudes of un­ licensed seamen toward their job, fam­ ily, living conditions and union are available for review. A Personnel Study of the Unlicensed U.S. Merchant Seaman is presently under way at the National Maritime Re­ search Center, Kings Point, New York. This study is researching the personal attributes of seamen, job context and performance, non-sailing environment including the home and family, occupa­ tional environment and economic and technological trends within the total in­ dustry. Some concrete decisions should be made regarding the direction to be taken when Ae results of the surveys are available. Research is essential as the launch for action, but programs must be developed to respond to the needs. Aspects Needing Urgent Attention Recognizing the health needs, both mental and physical, of maritune workers, the U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals must be maintained and im­ proved. Alcoholism and drug abuse programs should be initiated. Mental health clinics should be available to all seafarers. The problems resulting from containerization must be solved at the dock as well as at sea. The large terminals and port facilities create additional problems for seamen and dock work­ ers. The quick turn around and short time in port are major problems. The new tankers also create some psychological concerns to seafarers be­ cause of the quick turn aroimds and the distances between ports of call. Maritime workers must be provided with opportunities for educational ad­ vancements. The changes in jobs and responsibilities necessitate the retrain­ ing and upgrading of the workers in order to qualify for the jobs. They also need to have available to them the op­ portunity for self-advancement and selffulfillment through edqcatipnal experi­ ences. Jurisdiction The SIU feels that Article XX [pro­ vision within AFL-CIO Constitution for resolving jurisdictional disputes] has been successful. Some of the maritime unions think that Article XX is not sufiSdent within itself to resolve all of the jurisdictional problems. In any event, on this subject any union is free to negotiate with any or all other maritime unions for the purpose of establishing procedures to resolve jurisdictional disputes as a substitute for or as a part of Article XX. Any imion that feels that Article XX is not sufficient should be encouraged tQ work with any or all other maritime unions to establish its own set of rules as is allowed for in the AFL-CIO Con­ stitution. Until and unless this is done by mutual agreement. Article XX should apply. The jurisdictional problems affecting the maritime industry are but a mani­ festation of tiie real illness that affects this industry. That illness is tiiat there are too many maritime unions with overlapping jurisdiction. It is our belief that the proper answer to the resolution of problems of juris­ diction, as well as the dnswer to most of the problems affecting the maritime industry and acting to the detriment of the workers, is the compelling need for the merger of a number of existing unions in the maritime industry in the following manner: • A merger of all unlicensed AFLCIO seamen's unions into one un­ licensed AFLXIIO seamen's union. • A merger of all licensed AFLCIO seamen's unions into one li­ censed AFL-CIO seamen's union. The above should be accomplished by the immediate formation of merger committees from each of the appropri­ ate maritime unions, with proper rep­ resentation, into an Unlicensed Merger Conunittee as well as a Licensed Merger Committee. There should be separate and paral­ lel action by these two groups on the basis of continui^. Subject to the constitutional provi­ sions and rights of all affected or­ ganizations and their memberships, as well as of the AFL-CIO Constitution, such merger committees should reach their conclusions as soon as possible! This, we submit, is tiie true answer to most of our problems. Maritime unions must deal with the social and psychological consequences presented by the fast turnaround ships of ' containership, the Sea-Land GaWoway, shown here. • -r-y- Stroctiire of the Ad Hoc Committee Clearly the work we will undertake to fully consider the many challenges facing the inaritime industry and its unions demands that this effort be con­ tinued on a day to day ba.sis. In addition, the many problems within each area of concern, such as legal or legislative, requires that sepa­ rate groups be established in each area of involvement. To carry out this task and to ensure the daily coordination and study these problems require, the following organ­ izational structure is suggested: • There should be a full-time Execu­ tive Director of the Ad Hoc Com­ mittee. He should be selected by Presi­ dent Meany and should be a qualified neutral. The Executive Director would provide the coordination for the meet­ ings, the studies^ and paperwork result­ ing from the committee's work. The salaries, and expenses of the office of Executive Director would be borne by the participating unions. • There should be established a number of subcommittees to conrider and make recommendations on each of the major areas of concern of the Ad Hoc Committee. • The chief delegate of each union or his designees should serve on the subcommittees. Each union should be represented on every subcommittee. These subcommittees would draw up detailed proposals for.dealing with each maritime industry problem for submis­ sion to the full committee, where they would be considered and adopt^ the policy of the Ad Hoc Committee. In this manner, the work of the Ad Hoc Committee could be an on­ going process that would be a focal point of the maritime unions' efforts to solve their problems in a constructive and harmonious manner. such as the ultra-modern SL-7 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource June 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: AFL-CIO UNIONS PLEDGE SUPPORT ON OIL BENEFIT LET US CONSIDER THE HUMAN BEING HALL CITES NEED FOR ENERGY TRANSPORTATION ACT COMMENTS OF SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS - THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS UNION OFFICIAL GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AT HLSS HALL STATES NEED FOR MARITIME COOPERATION GOLDEN DOLPHIN TO CREW-UP IN JULY GIVING A BETTER INSIGHT CONSTRUCTION WORK STARTS ON TRANS-ALASKA PIPELINE LONGSHORE WORK REQUIRED NEW YORK CLINIC CELEBRATES 17TH ANNIVERSARY SEAFARER GARNER BELIEVES IN TRAINING AND UPGRADING THE WALTER RICE CREW PLAYS TWO BENEFIT GAMES CITIES SERVICE, INTERSTATE MAY MERGE TRAINING AND UPGRADING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE FUTURE UNITY FOR A STRONG U.S. FLEET FUMES FELL CHIEF OFFICER ABOARD THE FALCON LADY GEORGE WALTON DOCKS IN BROOKLYN FOR THE BIENVILLE, IT'S A FAR EAST SHUTTLE RUN SEAFARER WAYNE CHAMPINE, 34, GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS AFL-CIO PRESIDENT MEANY SETS UP AD HOC COMMITTEE ON MARITIME INDUSTRY PROBLEMS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 6 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/11f8144fd1eeebd04e460bd40bb91dad.PDF d83166c35b1e4e6a96da052a5d774b67 PDF Text Text •:/-V'-'''t;:,"^;/;-;-::S'^:"'i^v *•;•, .-Si'Aiifer:'' • s?-': •. ^ •• - :' J*. -•,. •,rt:',T;--.- ^' ' '/•. ,..?, —-.. •••I , ••••V .^: ,. „ •. -r Bosuns Take Part in Varied Program ' ii'• ,'ifl - :1 •. . if sftll -it . ! , M ... • ' fl. •'--J. / :' f As part of the two-month Bosuns Recertification Program, SlU bosuns spend approximately four weeks at Piney Point, where they learn more about their Union and the technology on newly-built ships. At the same time, these bosuns are able to impart the experience they have obtained over the years to the young train­ ees. Pictured here working with trainees are (clockwise from top right) Recertified Bosuns Guillermo Castro, John Pierce, Ray Todd and Gene Nicholson. s.^! ii.;| ..-•i, '^.'1 vsA:^' r-f .•! •< .• : h«i'i;- t-. -A I »-• -'i'-'j i., .... r V• . :J mm •. fc>, -mf\ . .. ,»;. -:p UM 'i ' " . . ^ - - ... / - M ...« -'-L...._ �I.- MTD Briefs Industry leaders On Progress of Oil Import Bill I " WASHINGTON ^ The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department briefed a group of shipowners, representatives of the shipbuilding industry and labor rep­ resentatives on the progress ctf the oil import bill at a meeting held here July 2. organizations throughout the United States in generating grassroot support for the oil bill. He said that a victory for this bill "would represent a victory for the entire labor movement." Paul Hall, president of the MTD and president of the Seafarers International Union, told the more than 100 industry and labor leaders that the labor move­ ment had established a united front in support of the energy transportation bill and he u^ed the industry to take a more active role in promoting legisla­ tion to strengthen the U.S. merchant fleet. MTD Administrator O. William Moody outlined the progress of the oil import bill since its approval in the House of Representatives by a vote of 266 to 136 .and predicted a victory "if we keep up the momentum." Peter McGavin, executive secretary of the MTD, reviewed the coordinated efforts of the AFL-CIO and its affiliated The oil import bill—^which would re­ quire that 20 percent of oil imported into the United States be carried on U.S.-flag ships—was voted out of the Senate Commerce Committee by a vote of 14-2 on June 27 and action on the bill by the full Senate is expected later this month. (See story on page three.). Paul Hall, president of the Maritime Trades Department and the SlU addresses maritime industry leaders at a July 2nd meeting called by the MTD in Washing­ ton, D.C. "i' Labor Secretary Brennan Praises Upsurge in U.S. Shipping The 20-year employment decline in shipping and related maritime indus­ tries has been halted by new U.S. for­ eign policy initiatives and the expansion of the U.S. merchant marine, according to Secretary of labor Peter J. Brennan. Speaking at commencement cere­ monies of the Merchant Marine Acad­ emy at Kin^ Point, N.Y., Secretary Brennan praised the "new spirit" in maritime labor-management relations, and said: "The U.S. merchant marine is now in a position to meet foreign com­ petition on the world's sea lanes." He noted that seamen's unions are cooperating more and have loosened rigid manning requirements to make use of'new technology and to boost productivity — all of which help to make the U.S.-flag fleet more compe­ titive in the world market. As an indication of this cooperative spirit in labor-management relations. Secretary Brennan also noted that Union representatives and shipping executives are appearing jointly before Congress and the American business community to win back cargo lost dur­ ing the decline in numbers and quality of the U.S.-flag ships. But, he also said: "Clearly, I am not suggesting that the days of strikes are gone forever. The unions have not given up their duty to represent their membership, nor companies their stockholders. But the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: W E IN THE SEAFARERS UNION have learned from experience that our strength is in our unity. Through the unity and understanding of our'memhership, we have accomplished much—-not only for ourselves, but for the maritime industry and the thousands of workers in maritime related industries. I';' i i • Paul nmU i-A., On the broader scale, the labor move­ ment in this nation has long recognized the need for unity to accomplish, not only its parochial economic goals, but to fur­ ther its deeper social objectives. And, within the family of seagoing unions, all of us recognize that a unity based on mutual respect and understand­ ing is essential to the continued growth of the maritime industry and the wellbeing of our membership. •1 Within the management section of the industry, itself, with some few excep­ tions, there is a lack of organization—of unity. There is a lack of involvement by some of the shipowners associations in anything other than commitment to their own personal interests. - /-V' . •: the level of hostility has diminished." Secretary Brennan said that a major result of this cooperation based on a mutual understan^ng of the problems that effect both labor and management is that "both unions and management can look forward with confidence to the continued growth and prosperity of the shipping industry." Commenting On the shifting attitude of tlie government toward the nation's merchant marine. Secretary Brennan said that the history of the merchant marine has been one of "feast and famine." "The. feast," he said "has been the product of the boom in shipping en­ gendered by the two world wars—and the famine has been a product of the failure of people and institutions since World War II to understand the vital necessity of maintaining a competitive merchant fleet." He observed that since the passage of the 1970 Merchant Mariac Act, federal maritime policies have been restructured to revitalize and improve productivity in the shipping and ship­ building industries. Pointing to advances in maritime technology and a boost in ship con­ struction, Secretary Brennan said that these add up to jobs—-"good jobs on ships, in the shipbuilding yards, on the docks and in those industries that sup­ ply the shipbuilders." ' "jB ' It Is Time to Talk Together But, the time has come to talk to­ industry and no articulate spokesmangether. We must take a hard look at this representing a united industry—^to speak industry and the problems which concern for them. us all. We must become aware that ours We are nearing the end of this round is a common cause and that the many in our fight for an equitable oil import problems that confront us can only be re­ bill. We think we are going to win. But solved through a unity of conviction and —win or lose—we will be back for the commitment. next round. And—^win or lose—^we vvill Our efforts in the past two years to have achieved a major victory if we have secure legislation which would provide learned that only through unity of the our industry with a fair share of cargo entire industry can we expect to build a for American-flag ships illustrates both strong, viable and competitive Ameri­ our strength and our weaknesses—and, can-flag merchant fleet. more important, forcefully illustrates the It is time to talk together and to take need for closer unity of purpose within a hard look at where -we are and where the industry. we are going in this industry. None of us Witliin die labor movement, we have can afford to go it alone. Individually, we achieved a unity which has, galvanized a are all at the mercy of the many Federal concerted effort toward enactment of the agencies that regulate and control the Energy Transportation Act. This legisla­ maritime industry. But, together—united tion—which began with the Seafarers, —^we can achieve our common goals, alone—^has become a trade union pro­ Within the labor movement we have sucgram. The success of this effort will be a c^ded in forging a unity Of purpose and victory for the labor movement. , direction. It is time now for the industry Within industry management asso­ • to organize itself and to understand (hat ciations diere has been little, if any, in­ ours is a common cause, which can only volvement. There has been hp effective- succeed through the unity of out com­ organization to present the views of the bined determination and strength. Change of addre«B cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers Internatlonat Union, Atlantic, Gulf. Ukes and inlarid Waters District, AFL CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue Brooktvn New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at BrooMyn, N. Y. Vdl. JOCXVi, No. 7. July 1974, i v v"' Seafsrars Log- ' r! �• Energy Transportation Bill Moves to Full Senate Senate Committee OK's Oil Import Bill by 14-2 Vote WASHINGTON—A bUI which wiU require that 20 percent of the nation's oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships took another step forward when the Senate Commerce Committee ap­ proved the measure by a strong 14-2 vote on June 27 and sent the bill to the full Senate. A vote there is expected sometime after July 29. The bill—which passed in the House of Representatives in March by a vote of 266-136—will require that 20 per­ cent of petroleum imports be carried on American bottoms this year and that the quota be increased to 25 per- INDEX Legislative A/ews Senate Commerce Committee passes Enetgy Transportation Security Act .Pag|3 Washington Activities ... .Page 9 Union News John Hawk, former SlU official, passes away.. .Page 3 HLSS president appointed to federal committee . . Page 3 President's Report .Page 2 Headquarters' Notes Page 8 Membership meeting in port of Philadelphia .. .Page 10 Investigation reopened against SlU over SPAD.. Page 5 NLRB agrees to hearings on Sabine election Page 3 SPAD works for jobs and job security Centerfold General News Secretary of Labor Brennan speaks about upsurge in U.S. merchant marine . .Page 2 California newspaper tells about efficient San Francisco ports Page 12 Calmar cuts West Coast service ?Page 9 War bonus arbitration Page 7 Meeting of maritime companies Page 2 Shipping Dispatcjiers' Reports .... Page 24 Ships' Committees .Page 19 Ships' Digests ..Page28 Vantage Horizon........Page 25 Ultramar ............. .Page 13 Long Lines Page 22 Transoregon .....,... .yPage 29 Pecos .Page 11 Overseas Alice .........Page 15 Training and Upgrading Twelfth class of recertified bosuns graduates ,.Pages 6-7 Bosuns participate in wide variety of activities. Page4 Five more "A" senioritvr upgraders graduate .~.. Page 21 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and . application .Pages 30-31 GED high school program at Piney Point ........ Page 30 Membership News Young Seafarer performs "act of courage" .... . Page 14 Horace Jones receives high school diploma . .Page 30 ' New SlU pensioners .. . .Page20 Final departures ....Paiges 26-27 cent in 1975 and at least 30 percent in 1977. The Senate version of the Act—S. 2089—^is entitled: "A Bill to Regulate Commerce and Strengthen National Security by Requiring that a Percent­ age of the Oil Imported into the United States be Transported on United States-Flag Vessels." In reporting its version of the Bill to the full Senate, the Commerce Com­ mittee added three requirements not included in the House version: • No ship older than 20 years, imless it has been reconstructed and is still within its economic life, would be an acceptable vessel under the Act; • Owners of eligible vessels must enter into a capital construction fund agreement with the government to set aside part of earnings for new tonnage by the end of the ships' economic life; • Any vessel greater than 20,000 deadweight tons contracted for after Dec. 31, 1974 or scheduled for deli­ very after Dec, 31, 1979 must be equipped with a segregated ballast ca­ pacity and must be fitted with double bottoms. The Senate Committee mark-up and vote came June 27 after a week of hearings during which government, in­ dustry and labor spokesmen testified before the Merchant Marine Subcom­ mittee. Continued on Page 23 *— HLS President Asked to Serve On Federal Committee on Apprenticeship In recognition of her success in for­ mulating training programs for young men entering the merchant marine, Hazd Brown, president of SIU's Harry Lundeberg School, has been invited by Secretary of Labor Peter Brennan to serve on the Federal Committee on Apprenticeship. This Committee, composed of repre­ sentatives from labor, business and the public, is responsible for advising the Secretary of Manpower in setting up apprenticeship programs and establish­ ing labor standards to protect the ap­ prentices. Recognized as a leading educator in the field of apprenticeship and training for her work at HLS, Miss Brown has been appointed to the committee as a public representative. As dir^tor of SIU's training program at Piney Point, Miss Brown's appointment to this in:>ri NLRB Orders Hearings Tolnvestigate SabineTactics The National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C. has ordered that hearings be held to further investigate the charges brought by the SIU against Sabine Tankers and Transportation Co. for alleged illegal actions taken by Sabine to unduly influence the outcome of the recent NLRB certification elec­ tion. The SIU was narrowly defeated in the election, which was conducted by the NLRB to determine the bargaining agent for Sabine's employees, and con­ tends that the company's unfair labor practices and anti-SIU campaigns over­ turned the election in their favor. The recent ruling of the NLRB na­ tional office upheld the findings of its regional office in Houston which rec­ ommended additional steps be taken in the investigation. No definite date has yet been determined to begin the hearings. During the organizing campaign, SIU officials compiled a lengthy record of Sabikie's tactics, and after the results of the election were announced the SIU immediately filed the report with the NLRB for action. The SIU charged that on many occa­ sions during NLRB sanctioned meet­ ings aboard Sabine ships between SIU representatives and the unlicensed crews, company officials, guards and licensed officers were illegally present, creating uneasiness among the crew and fostering reluctance to support the SIU. It is also charged that Sabine held back mail from their ships which con­ tained SIU literature while delivering only company mail and anti-SIU ma­ terials. In addition, evidence was entered charging company officials and other Sabine sympathizers with deliberately misleading the unlicensed seamen as to the SIU's Shipping Rules and fringe benefits, and harassing Sabine em­ ployees who openly supported the SIU. The SIU is determined to continue the fight to organize Sabine and provide its employees with the same benefits en­ joyed by SIU members. The LOG will continue to report on the progmss or outcome of the NLRB hearings in upcoming issues. ; . 'i ! II t'r r , PA Hazel Brown fluential Committee reflects the Labor Department's high regard for the train­ ing and upgrading opportunities offered SIU members. Set up under the Fitzgerald Act, the Committee was allowed to sink into in­ activity during the Johnson administra­ tion. Secretary of Labor Brennan, shar­ ing SIU's belief that apprenticeship and quality vocational training is the right way to get young people into skilled trade positions, has reactivated the Committee. Stating that Miss Brown's "leader­ ship in apprenticeship and in other areas of manpower activities is well es­ tablished," Secretary Brennan believes that her experience with the highly suc­ cessful SIU training programs will make her a valuable member of the Commit­ tee in its attempts to help the Depart­ ment of Labor rework and renew na­ tional manpower training programs. 0 I r T>' i -! t I.' v• r| SIU Offkial John Hawk,67, Passes Away John "Whitey" Hawk, an active SIU official from the Union's incep­ tion until his retirement in 1971, passed away June 28 at the Valley Park Community Hospital in Mill Valley, Calif. He was 67. Brother Hawk was a charter member of the SIU and served as Secretary-Treasurer, of the SIU At­ lantic & Gulf District. Later he became Secretary-:Treasurer pf the SIUNA and served in that capacity until his retirement on May 10, 1971. Paul Hall, SIU president, ex­ pressed sorrow and regret at the pacing of John Hawk. "Brother John Hawk was a comgeten^weU- the trade union movement, he will be greatly missed. In accordance with bis wishes, Brother Hawk's remains will be cremated and his ashes scattered at sea. If anyone would like to give a contribution in John Hawk's name, his choices would have been: iohn mitey* Hawk liked Seafaret and Union official," President Hall said. "His death sad­ dens those of us who worked with him and had the opportunity to know him." To the ma^who knew him in St. Joseph's High School for Boys Archdiocese of San Francisco PO Box ISI Mountain View, CA 94042 or St. Vincent's SdhNMl fmr Boys BoxM, Civic CentorBmndi San Rafael, CA 94903 m V. •-'il r f H'n �• 4- .;U. During Two-Month Program \\u< f Bosuns Participate in Wide Range of Activities "i;' ^7. - if •i i 1^ iS ^ : t • '• 7 • 5 '• ' i r.., J i |V.. • 1'• .'i i'- -' •1;. The twelfth class of Seafarers to participate in the Bosuns Recertificatlon Program stand for a group shot with SiU President Paul Hail, seventh from the left, and Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco, ninth from the left. Ail were in Washington, D.C. in late May to attend a special, meeting, called by the Maritime Trades Department, of the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems to discuss the Energy Transportation Security Act pending in the U.S. Senate. From left are: Guillermo Castro; John Koen; Ronald Burton; Stanley Sokol; William Bushong; Paul Turner; Hall; James Colson; Sacco; Eugene Nicholson; Ray Todd; Robert Gorbea; John Pierce, and Earl McCaskey. Ihiring fhc two-monfh period thai ' ^ groups of Sill oosuns attend the Bosun Recertification Program tliey ' leam and observe many aspects of ' -fhon* ilteir IlniirbM Union ana : the mamfirnik'iiuintt.1 mantune mans* • try-!n the time they spend at PIney Point they are brought up-to-date on •4'^ LNG/LPG, SL 70 being constructed. They also ,. receive a thiirougii course in die his" tory of the SICJ and its present oigannsptmnai structure. ^' The i^^ssosti! at Piaey Point also includes one or more trips to Washington, D.C. where they are shown the importance of the SIU's • ' Mir* A. A . 'AW ' hospital, £Uid visit the tlnifcd tni trial Workeis in the Searrain yard ip Brooklyn. All these activities comp ^program, which Is providing ohF trnM WJHF tku%yrrs%:%t^^jqufg^u itttSM they win lieed to he effective leaders on the SIU sliips of the future; ' d-wSavfi'' ' d*A . "v. A!":'-'\:'4 importance of SPAD In tfei® continn* ous fight for job security and a good future for all seamen. " ' During the sswo •4 . .'! 1 : v*^s IScadijuai^Cra »H ^ ami sees firsthand what learned In piney ^own how" ^ey all fit ^i^niaationai stmctuiRe. elude Welfarc-Ciafms, Seafarer Bobby Gillain, who graduated from the eleventh tontroi r/. class of bosuns to participate In the program, is shown here wearing the hard hat that Is a requirement when visiting the former Brooklyn Navy Yard where SlU-affili•ated UIW members are building the TT Williamsburgh. .1. In the Control Room at Headquarters, Bosun Robert Gorbea reads some of the very useful information which Is kept on all SlU-contracted vessels. ;<£»• VM ••;••! :C 'y'j • i i •.,;••.' . • • • / I'rl' "•••"•^7: '• .. I 'I ,, •v;' i'?7' ..A '' /.r-7.vj' As part of their one-month stay In Headquarters, bosuns help to register Seafarers at the second deck counter. Here, Bosun Paul Turner, right, regis­ ters Wiper Ignazio Passalacqua. . , Page 4 The veteran and the novice come together as Bcsun John Pierce watches: two trainees rig the sails on the 135-foot schooner Capt. James Cook at : the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. While the bosuns learn about the' new ships coming off the ways today, they can also give some good, sound sea advice to the young fellows coming Into the industry. ' ' • -"^r Seafarers Log �i / Everything was above-board and all contributions were made by check and clearly reported. So, why the story? In the article on June 18, the Post story deals with the Justice Depart­ ment's harassment of the SIU which ended in 1972 when the U.S. District Court dismissed the case against the Union. According to the Post, Jaworski's office found no evidence of improprieties—still he recommended that Justice begin a new probe of the original charges. Why the new investiga­ Jaworski Dredges Up SlU Probe Who Is Behind This Plot? The tuning is interesting—^but the comments of Watergate Special Prose-, cutor Leon Jaworski are even more interesting. . Just as SIU President Paul Hall was presenting testimony on the Energy Transportation Security Act at a special hearing before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, the Washington Post "reveals" that the SIU had made political donations to several Democratic congressmen. And, on the eve of the Senate Committee's vote on the oil import legis­ lation, the Post reports that the Justice Department—at the apparent sug­ gestion of Jaworski—had reopened its investigation of the SIU's political activities fund (SPAD). In the first story, ths Post finds nothing wrong with the SIU's donations. tion? It seems quite obvious that every time the SIU moves into the area of legislative, or political action—as it has every legitimate right to do—the issue of SPAD and the SIU's political activities is questioned. The timing on the publication of these two articles strongly suggests that the giant oil interests—desperate to head off the efforts of the American labor movement to win enactment of the oil import bill—are behind the maneuver. The coincidence is compelling. Perhaps, too, the Special Prosecutor in his zeal to indict the President thinks that he must tarnish anyone or any organization that has supported programs of the President. This is a symptom of the "throw the baby out with the bath water" syndrome that is not uncommon among prosecutors. Whatever the reason for this latest attack on the right of Seafarers to engage in political action, the membership of the SIU will continue— through their voluntary participation in SPAD—to strive for a stronger U.S. merchant marine, and for better job security for American seamen. " The following are excerpts from the Washington Post article which appeared^ WiMay30,1974. By Bob Kuttner :,:::WRjhiagtonP6ai8^ seafarersVunion has distributed fSid checks to several Democratic congressmen, earmarked for each metnber's office .accdiint. The union pported the money as a political con­ tribution, The congressmen did not. The Republican senatori campaign committee reports spending tens of thousands of dollars picking up the t4h for TV tapes, produced for GOP senators by the Senate recording stu^ dio.s. One senator Seeking re-election;'; Peter Dominick of Colorado, repdrted . • the paynrient as a campaign contributipn. Another, Jacob Javlts of New York, did not. "Frankly," says Chuck Warred; Javits's chibf legislative assistant, "I don't think it's something we've really thought about. But I'll mention it to the senatph Maybe he'ii want to startreponing it." According to Rep. Charles Rangel of New York, one of the House Demo- • crats who got a check from tlie sea­ farers, that contribution went uhreported because office-account money is nonpolitical. "It's for our news­ letter," says George Dalley, Rangel's administrativh assistant, pointing out that the newsletter is jranked, and therefore couldn't be political. Other House Democrats who re­ ceived tradC'union contributions for their office accounts include Mario Biaggi (N.Y.), Frank Annunzio (111.) John Culver (Iowa), Charies Carney (Ohio), Lester Wolff (N.Y.), William Ford (Mich.), John Murphy (N.Y.), John nineell (Mich.) apd Charle.? Wjlson (Calif.). • Campaign finance disclosure is still a -myriad of gray areas. An examinatiph of the quarterly campaign-finance reports on file with Uie clerk of the House and the secretary of the Sen­ ate reveals that despite Watergate, a variety of loopholes remain open to special-interest groups wishing to con­ ceal contributions to legislators. stxallad "In-kind" conttibuMbna lb may be a free ride in a corporate a printing bill picked up by a ipedal-interest campaign committee, phone-bank volun­ teers sui^^ied by a union local «r tapea purdiased^r a GOP senator by the Republican campaign committee. The 1971 law is clear; all sti^ lerms of assistance are supposed to be reported, by. both the campaign committee making the donation and the candidate receiving it. In the 1972 campaign, many of these contributions went unreported. But this election year, in the wake of Water­ iMigate special-interest groups seem to he reporilng expendi­ tures somewhat more care­ fully. In 8ome cases, the groups and the candidates are using different standards-—to the embarrassment o" " j •1 " >i •As •V'-,:? • •.)! he following appeared in the June 18th, 1974 edition of the Washington Post • I')' members to make supposedly voluntary contributions. Because the 1971 campaign The Justice Department has iiepjptencd its Investigation of - finance act changed the law the Seafarers International explicitly to permit unions Union (SIU) and lis political end corporations to operate action fund, apparently at the separate political funds, any suggestion of Watergate Spe­ hew indictment would have to cial Prosecutor Leon Jaworski. show evidence of illegal pres­ A 1970 indictment charging sure on the membership tb SIU president Paul Hail and contribute. A number of coiimrate and seven other "union officers trade political funds do with violations of the Corrupt reportunion identical cimtribctioni Practices Act was dismissed from large numbers of em­ by U.S. District Court Judge ployees, which seems to re­ Mark A; Costantino in May, flect at least sodal pressure to 1872, on the ground that the The courts have Justice Department had unac- contribute. not determined whether that \couhtabIy delayed pressing constitutes the case. About three weeks 1971 law. a violation of the after the Justice Department discided not to appeal the dit* Uovernment imi-st)gators missal, the SIU borrowed view the Seafarer.s as one un­ $100,000 to mbke a cbntributioh ion tli.1t in substantial to the Nlsen re-clectioa cam- arm-twisting to fatten its polit­ Ptlgnical war chest. ihe prosecutor's in­ Union president Hall dis­ vestigation found no evidence missed timt diartje as of improprieties, either in the "ridiculous."' According to Justice Department's delay or Hall a large portion of SPAD in the 1972 campaign contribu­ funds come from solicitations tion. However, Jaworski in the union's newspaper. cecbahnend that Justice ibegin However federal investiga­ a new probe of the original tors in the 1970 case found charges. that union business agehta Those were that the Seafar- called "patrolmen" collect po­ cii violated the Corrupt Prac­ litical contributions at the tices Act by maintaining a same time they collect comSeafarers Poiitieal Action Do­ pulsory union dUes as seamen nation fund (SPAD), which ac­ are being paid after voyages. Union officials agree that. tually was, a front for the un­ ion itaelf, and by coercing the practice occurs, but conBy Bob Kuttner ; ; m 9lat( WriWf tend that many union mem­ bers decide not to contribute. . and that so / repri8^;Kh»^^^^ taken. "With a declining member­ ship, the Simfmers in recent jmars hove relied heavily on lobbying efforts to keep sub­ sidies flowing the American , merchants marine. Reports filed with the clerk of the House indicate that the Seafarers political action fund spent nearly $:b)0,000 irt 1 1973—including $100,000 to repsy the money borrowed for 1 the Nixon contribution and $50,000 for off-year contriboi tions to House and Senates members. The union raised almost ahother $100,000 in the first mive months of 1974. The Seafarers also operate s nonprofit research organiza­ tion ibe Transportatioh Institute, which is financed by compulsory employer conti'SbBtions totaling about a mR, lion dollars a year. .The professed pmiwse of the Instituie is to conduct re-, search aimed at demoiatrating the need for a strong Ameri­ can merchant marine. Howevcr for several years the in­ stitute was best lumwiivfor:' its now discohUntied Wednesday luncheons, at which congressmen were invited to deliver speeches drafts ed by the institute for ariums % i . ' u -n ' i- was reprinted in papers across the country. " 'i.': -I Pro-Nixon labor chief reporteid Jaworski target WASHINGTON—Since leaks spring two ways, it now can be reported that special Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski's staff has forced the Justice Department to investigate one of the nation's most politically influential labor leaders. He committed no crime. But he's proNixon. Jaworski's Headquarters took this action when it determined that the union leader hadn't violated any electoral practices law during the 1972 presidential campaign. THE PROBE IS ON. FBI men are in the field. Witnesses, frightened by the doomsday at­ mosphere here, are being interrogated by Jus­ tice Department officials. Old records are being uprooted from dossiers in which they've mil­ dewed for years. Someone is out to get this man, Paul Hall, president of the Seafarers International Union (SIU), national vice president of the AFL-CIO, and chief of the eight million-member AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. And in this capricious capital's highest circles, the feeling is that someone is out Jo. prove it doesn't pay to he pro-Nixon these days. They point out that: On Monday, Oct. 22; 1973, during an emer­ July 1974 1 11 Labor reporter and syndicated columnist Victor Riesel shows the other side of the story in this column which VICTOR RIESEL I, .iB.: gency breakfast session of the AFL-CIO Execu­ King Midas never examined his gold coin tive Council, Paul Hall alone stood against the collection more closely than Jaworski's auditors 30 other hoard members when they passed a went over those hooks. This went on for months. resolution calling for Dick Nixon's resignation. Hall's union had donated $100,000 to the .Nixon Later that day his delegation was the only one at campaign. To do this, the union borrowed the the federation's national convention in Bal money from a hank and later SPAD returned it Harbour (Fla.) to stand mute in protest against to the SIU, which repaid its loan. the adoption of this resolution by a laughing, FINALLY THE UNION'S political activity applauding crowd. records were stacked up. Jaworski's men. even ON NOV. PAUL HALL introduced those of the Kennedy-McGovern-Lindsay camp, President Nixon to the international Seafrers couldn't find anything wrong. Not a misplaced convention in the Statler- Hilton here. Warm penny. applause. Later that week Hall presented his old Reluctantly they wrapped it up. They gave up friend, Vice President Jerry>Ford. And Secre­ ,on the records. But not on Paul Hall. They went tary of Labor Peter Brennan. to the Justice Department. They spaded up an Between the October resolution and the old (circa 1968) probe of SPAD. It had been November convention. Hall told me when I in­ launched by then Atty. Gen, Ramsey Clark, who terviewed him during a broadcast he would believed that SPAD-had muscled big sums for hack "Jerry" for any office, including the political action in the '60s. Clark was a Lyndon Johnson appointee, of course. And the late presidency. In December, a few weeks later, special President's sensitivities were hurt when Hall prosecutor Leon Jaworski subpoenaed the outlohhyed him on a maritime issue in the records of the union's "SPAD"—Seafarers Congress. Johnson had admitted this during a Political Afitvity Donation. SPAD is the SIU White House meal with some labor men. campaign machine similar to the AFL-CIO's IN THE FOLLOWUP to the Ramsey Clark COPE or the United Auto Workers' CAP (Com­ action, the Justice Department rounded up munity Action Program). sailors, loaded them in buses, took them in and served them subpoenas by the score. But nothing came of this. Mass political action collections are trade unionism's traditional tactics. This is a separate issue and should he argued elsewhere. In May 1972, the case was heaved out of the federal court. There the SPAD affair rested until Hall and his union coalition stayed on hoard with Nixon because of the President's vast maritime construction program, This is trade unionism—which never is simple. To Hall the vital matter always is—what makes jobs for his followers. But recently, when Jaworski's investigators found nothing illegal in the Seafarers' 1972 political action, they went over to"Justice" and laid it on the line: Hall should be probed again on possible violations in 1968 (and earlier) of the Corrupt Practices Act. BY CONTRAST, there appears not to have been any investigation of unions which con­ tributed to the McGovern campaign. I don't insinsuate there should have been. If I knew of any violations, I'd print the story. But the con­ trast is vivid. ' �i' ;,- J • - -' • • ".fS". -l J,'r ; • • ^ • suns Recertificaiion Program % -'• Eugene Nicholson Seafarer Eugene Nicholson, 49, has been a member of the SIU for 31 years, and has sailed as bosun for the past 20 years. Born in Baltimore, Brother Nich­ olson ships out of that port city. He and his wife Marie make their home in a Baltimore suburb. After finishing the Bosuns Recertification Program, I can say that 1 was most impressed by the excellent job that is being done at Piney Point where the staff and instructors work 24 hours a day to train anyone involved in the program. Also we were in Washington where we saw our SPAD dollars at work. We ?'so attended the firefighting school which to me was very educational and informational. I think that our elected officials are doing a very good job, and I urge every member to attend and participate in all meetings ashore and aboard ship. A better informed membership is a stronger membership and that is why we are, "Strong In Unity". •I. \ r-: -^ • I" •• ''m •••'-• • '• '- fer JvsJ ctiTviiSTiEy - Robert Gorbea Seafarer Robert Gorbea, 45, has been a member of the SW since 1950, and has been sailing as bosun since r--'fliers all. SCS^aTvaS. V'"; "• On ;thei^.two;jj^g^;itt^ program describe sth^ it has tdemfl tdtteim.. 1959. A native New Yorker, Brother Gorbea now ships out of that port. He makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife Inez and their two children. I have looked, listened and sighted every aspect and function I possibly could of this Union, and all my ques­ tions were answered here at Head­ quarters and Piney Point, by very capable and reliable people. I found out this Union is in pretty good shape and it will even be healthier when the Energy Transportation Secu­ rity Act is passed. There was, and is, a lot of hard work and money into getting this bill through the House and Senate and before the President. This bill will mean that 30 percent Of oil imports to the U.S. will be carried by American ships by 1977. This means new ships and more jobs. So we can help by do­ nating to SPAD because there are no more picket lines. It is now done by legislation in Washington, and that's a fact, no fallacy. Like it or not, SPAD is where it's at. .iS; Paul Tomer Seafarer Paul Turner, 47, has been with the SIU since 1946, and has sailed as bosun for the past 16 years. A mtive of Tennessee, Brother Turner ships out of the port of New Orleans where he makes his home. During the last month of my stay at Headquarters and the time I spent at Piney Point, I iound th^ a lot of the things I took for granted before take a lot of work on the part of the officials and office staff. Before I just paid my dues and didn't ^ve it a second thought, until I needed my vacation pay or some kind of welfare. I also found out that our officials don't just sit back and draw they pay. Every day they are out in the streets or on Capitol Hill in Washington trying to save our jobs or get us more. Believe me men, SPAD money is well spent. It keeps your jobs and ships. It's money that's needed. When you put out $20 you are betting that you keep yoiu* job. And so far, we have been collect­ ing our bet prettj' well. • -• The B<»ims Receitliteirtiun12di cfapss iiif l^rs ihis nionfii, and & comtlainiijg fb ^vide more of our bbsiiiis with L a greater knowledge of their Union, its prohiems and how it is meeting •i-.lheni. 11m ho^uhst who have gauied a Imtter nadnnstmiding of tim mm^hiie indnstiy im on ouCconfracilMl h now 118. They are able to retum to their ships iand inform die memberdilp about what SIU will be facing ui the hiture, and how ft is light- the functions of our Union. Believe me, it was interesting and educational. All the people I came in contact with would go to lengths to explain any question 1 might ask. I know where our SPAD dol­ lars go—it is money well spent. I sug­ gest that those of you that don't under­ stand why we need SPAD, speak to someone that does. Then, let your good sense and your conscience be your guide. Stanley Sokol Seafarer Stanley Sokol, 64; joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1944, and has been sailing as bosun since then. Amative of Poland, Brother Sokol ships out of San Francisco where he makes his home. I came to HLSS in Piney Point to attend the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram, sponsored by this Union, to find out the true story after hearing sonie criticism from some members. I'd like to advise them to come to Piney Point and, like myself, to find out the true story how this Union operates to ob­ tain job security for this membership. During my two months that I spent in HLSS nobody brainwashed me. I had the opportunity to be three times in Washington and see for myself all the action of this Union in fights for tlie rights of this membership. Times change—our struggle is no longer on the picket lines on the waterfront—now it is in the political arena in Washing­ ton. We the membership, must.strongly support SPAD to secure what we gained on picket lines, through many years of hard fighting. In the near future I'm going to retire after spending 48 years going to sea and 30 years with the SIU. I'll get my pension and remember always what this Union did for the membership through all those years. ^ Earl McCaskey . - 1ft ^ ft M A GuOlermo Castro Seafarer Guillermo Castro, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1945, and has been sailing as bosun since 1947. Born in Catania, Puerto Rico, Brother Castro now makes his home in Dorado, Puerto Rico with his wife An­ gela. He ships out of the port of San Juan. I have had the opportunity and privi­ lege to attend the Bosuns Recertifica­ tion Program. After having seen all the inner workings of our Union and all the problems they face daily I can only say that our elected officials are really dedi­ cated and doing a fine job. Our main problem lies in Washing­ ton, D.C. where the oil companies and federal agencies ^re trying to put us out of business. Our only way to survive is through SPAD. We had the oppor­ tunity to attend quite a few meetings in WasUngton and those donations work. They know the SIU in Washington, and it is only through our donations and par­ ticipation in all phases of labor activi­ ties that we are recognized. We all have a job to do not only on the ship, but also to support SPAD and our Union. John Pierce Seafarer John Pierce, 46, has been a merhber of the SIU for 29 years:; and has sailed the last 15 of them as bosun. A native of Philadelphia, he ships out of that port and also makes'his home there with his wife Mary and their four children. The month I sp6nt at Piney Point was well worthwhile. I had been there be­ fore and when I was called to go through the Bosuns Recertification Program, I thought 1 knew what to expect, but not so. I learned a lot about the new ships coming out and what is expected of the sailors that man them. While going through this program, between Piney Point and New York, I came to realize how little I knew about Seafarer Earl McCaskey, 53, has been with the SIU since 1942, and has been sailing as bosun since 1956. A native of Alabama, he now makes his home in Mobile. Brother McCaskey ships out of the port of New Orleans. I have just completed the Bosuns Re­ certification Program and there were no questions left unanswered. We par­ ticipated in every phase of the Union. We were at the HLSS where young men who will be future Seafarers are taught. Too much praise cannot be given to the staff and every person who is connected with it. They are doing a typical SIU job. "Well done." I was in Washington quite a few times and saw how our donations to SPAD work. We should donate generously^ to SPAD, it means our job secu­ rity which is what we all worry about. Without jobs, we don't exist. So give and give generously. It was also a pleasure and a privilege to see how our elected officials are working for each member, to protect and seek more rights and benefits for him. Ronal4 Buitoii Seafarer Ronald Burton, 55, has been with the SIU since 1942, and ha: sailed as bosun for the past 10 years. Born in New York, Brother Burton novy makes his home in Alexandria,Va. with his wife Ellen. He ships but of the port of New York. The five weeks in New York City were more than excellent, as I was able to see and learn what my Union has to do to operate properly. No matter what, the ball has to be kept rolling at all times. When it isn't our internal affairs, it is our external affairs, which all be­ come a part of us, one way or the other. While in New York I was fortunate to attend a rally for the United Farm Workers. After the rally, on returning to my car, I passed a building known as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Labor Center and was amazed at the inscrip­ tion on the mural which was, "If there is no struggle, there can be no progress" by Frederick Douglass. So gentlemen, it is very clear we must keep on strug­ gling to meet our goals. In order to do so we must keep not only SPAD but maintain a steady support behind our Union and elected officials. Seafarers Log V' �• o;>^ mM^m FoUawing iXte the names and home pp^ts of the 118 Seafarers who have success0ky completed the SlU Bosuns Recertification Program: , •<>•' Anileis^y Al&^No ^Anderson, Edgai^ NtiwlTofiE Annis, George, New Orleans Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore ^ Addn^n, David, iSeattle BarnhiU, Elmei^ I ll^udoiii, James, Houston ? Beavers, Norman, New fliieans Beeching. Mari«n^Hmi#an f^igei^ David, ;^fieye,^,New\^ Bon(^ Andrew, Norfolk Booigot, Albert, Mobile Bryan, Ernest, Houston Brjmit, Vernon, lOanij^ Burch, G^rge, New Orieans Burke, George, New York ' • Burton, Ron^d, New York Bushong, Willi^, Seattle Buttermn,Vt^ierv^^N^ Aavwswss €a£^^GiiMeimo,SaiiJiian Christenbeiry, Cisiecld, John, 1^ Francisco Ctegg, Williani,New York^ Colson, Jmnes, Scgltie Cocker, Fred, MoibOo D'Amico, Charios, Honston... Darvffle, Rkhaid, Ho '' Delpi^, Jnii<^ New York ^ ^ ^ Dixcm, James, Mobile Dscwcs, ^t£^;Ncw Ytnk;':' Fddlns, John, Baltimore Fc^ra, Raymond, Nm^ Ori^uus , > , .7f-. James Colson Seafarer Jimmy Colson, 41, has been with the SW since 1959. Brother Col­ son, who has shipped as bosun for the past two years, is a native of Seattle. Seafarer Colson ships out of Seattle, where he makes his home with his wife Pat and their two sons. While attending the Bosuns Program at Piney Point, 1 not only got the chance to learn about the new automated ships, I got the chance to see how our Union is working for us. The month I spent in New York I saw first-hand just what our Union ofidcials are up against and their endless struggle to keep our Union where it is. I, like many others, at one time or another have thought being an official was a soft job. Believe me, I'll take a ship any day, as being an official is like being on an endless line. This is a 24 hour, 36.5 day job. This is what it takes to keep us working. I Iwlieve every man in our Union who is eligible should attend this pro­ gram, because if they have ever had any doubts, they will come away with a true knowledge and understanding of theSIU. War Bonus Arbitration Die Military Sealift Command has accepted the ruling of an impar­ tial arbitrator concerning the pay-, ment of Vietnam War Bonuses. The arbitrator's decision, reported in the June issue of the LOG, stated that all cbinis for the payment of the Vietnam War Bonus prior to Jan. 9, 1974 must be honored, and that such payments after this date would bedeni^. The arbitratSon is binding only between the and the Master, Mates and Pilots Union, which called for the arbitration. A meeting of th6 SIU and the other maritime unions will soon be held to deterinine if this derision is acceptable to all without further ar­ bitration* The LOG will keep SIU members informed on new develop­ ments in the War Bonus situation in upcoming issues. Jiil, fi74 • ? JohnKoen Seafarer John Koen, 61, has been going to sea for well over 40 years; first as a serviceman in the Navy for seven yearsi then as a member of the old ISU and then finally joining the SIU in 1938. Brother Koen, who has been shipping as bosun since 1940, is a native of Alabama. He ships out of the port of Mobile, where he makes his home with his wife Sue. I can see now that each member in our Union is well protected while away from home. I have gone to sea for 40 years and I honestly thought I knew all about our Union's programs. Welfare, Pension, Vacation, Shipping Rules, Constitution, but I soon found out 1 didn't know as much as I thought I did. But after being at our SIU Headquarters for five weeks, I found out that if you didn't know just what everything was all about, all you had to do was ask. And although 40 years ago most of the Seafarers' ball games were played the hard way, on the streets and on the docks, today they are played a little dif­ ferently up there in Washington. And just like we participated in our Union's affairs years ago on the streets and on the docks, we can and we should par­ ticipate in our Union's affairs in a dif­ ferent manner today. We should give ourselves a hand by donating to SPAD. Vl^niiamBw^ Seafarer William Bushong, 60, has been sailing with the SW since 1953, and has been shipping as bosun for about the last 10 years. A native of Indianapolis, Ind., Brother Bushong ships out of the port of Seattle where he makes Ids home^with his wife Sue, and their three children. The portion of our program at Piney Point gave us new knowledge and in­ formation that was priceless: history of the Union; first aid knowledge; seaman- ship; new ships and equipment; Union politics; firefighting, and many other subjects and activities. We saw first hand new men being trained for our way of life. This is an important threemonth program and wiU give us better qualified and better informed future SIU manpower. At Piney Point the SIU men in charge and the very fine staff are well qualified and dedicated people go­ ing out of their way to help anyone there. The New York portion of our pro­ gram gave me thorough knowledge of what goes on at Headquarters; what we are up against every day in our fight for survival and what we are doing about it. Our participation in Union activities in other fields as well as ours, gives us future friends who cw help us develop a solid labor front. We found out where our SPAD money goes and why it is absolutely necessary. C^uner, James, New Orieans Giangiordaiio, Donatp, PhiHde1phik| GOk^, Robert, Jau^^^ Goibrii, Roberl^ New York Gonnan, Jamj^, New York Greenwood. Perry, Si^ftle Hanbackj Btirt, New York Uelbnan, kail, Seattle Hk^^ Dmisdd, New York , HvdgsS, RSjiSv3d,,Mvblte; Hodges, Raymoiid W^, Babffiiaorir He^e, Elbert, Baltimore Homk^ St^heB,New Yoik James, Calvaln, New York ^ Jandora, Stanliy, New York l^msson, Svcn, New York • Kera^Mid, Morion, Baltimore RIeimola, WIBliani, New York Jolm, IVBrbile Konis, B»nry, New York Kosa, ]>o, BattniMHe Lambert Reidiis, New Orieans Manui^ San Jmm ' ;'K 'GMoj . . w . Levin, Jacob, Bidtimoie 'we Lihby. Georae, New Orteans Mackert Robriit BalfBnoie Manning, Denis, '4 -t • if i McGionls, Attimr, Meehan, I^EDI^UBI, Norfolk Miller, Clyde, Seattle Edwa^ *- f Nash, Walter,New York J; Olson, Fred, San Frandsco Oromaner, Albert, San Franci^o Raymond Todd Seafarer Ray Todd, 38, has been a member of the SIU since 1960, and has been shipping as bosun for the past five years. A native of Mississippi, Brother Todd makes his home in Collins, Miss, with his wife Martha, and their four children. He ships out of the port of New Orleans. After my completion of the Bosuns Recertification Program, I leave Head­ quarters with full knoweldge of how every phase of the Union works. There were no questions left unansweredWe have the greatest training facili­ ties for our young new members and also the old-timers at the HLSS. Too much credit cannot be given to the staff and all of the instructors. Also, we were in Washington and saw the impact our SPAD dollars have there. So I strongly urge you to support SPAD. Our elected officials are working 24 hours a day for our benefit and I think we owe a debt of gratitude to our leadership. If you read the LOG and study it you will be well informed on the prob- • lems we face and what can be done about it. We also attended the firefighting school and it was most impressive. I think it should be compulsory for every member to attend, as it gives you more confidence to fight a fire aboard ship. ; Poiianen, Hanlsen, Vemer, Seattle Radkh, Tony, New Ori^ms . --j 11 , Wlluam, Saii Fraiicisco \' Rodriqnc^, Laneelot San Jnan Rodripiez, Ovidio, New York ehwai^ Robert. MdfaBe elf, Thomas, Btdtkmiie Sheldrake, Peter, Houstirn &***&, Lester, Norfolk •v/f • i. .r- Teti, Franlr, New York Thomp^tt, J.^R., Houstojs Todd, Raymond, New Orieans Wallace, Ward, Jack^nville Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Weaver, Harold, Houston W -f' " Workman. Homer tetcrfo,NewYoik^^^ Page 7 ''u �mmrn . •- - Finance Committee Meets / ,• >-.' - ^ LNG TRAINING Twenty-five Seafarers have thus fiir completed the LNG training offered at the Lundebeig Sdioolin Piney Pcwt, Md. I cannot stress too (rften the importance of getting LNG training. If you want to insure the job security of diis membership, then all Seafarers eligible should participle in this course. More and more in the future you will see these mietgy carriers—^LNGs and LPGs—plying the waterways of the world, ff we are to secure these ships for the membership we must show that we can provide qualified men to s^ them. Requirements for this course can be found on page 31 of this issue of the LOG. The next class is sdieduled to begin on Sept. 23. i • ^•^T-' BOSUNS RECERHFICATION PROGRAM The 12 Seafarers who graduated this month from the Union's Bosuns Recertification Program bring to 118 the number of men who have completed this very successful program since its inception on June 1, 1973. I am proud to congratulate these 12 men and wish tfe;n the best of luck in the future. They are: Ronald Burton; William Bushong; Guillermo Castro; James Colson; Robert Gorbea; John Koen; Earl McCaskey; Eugene Nichol­ son; John Pierce; Stanley Sokol; Ray Todd, and Paul Turner. Since there have been a few inquiries as to how the bosuns are selected for the program, I would like to note that each month a special meeting of Ix^iins is held after the regular membership meeting at Headquarters to elect a three-man Selection Committee which chooses the 12 bosuns who will par­ ticipate in the next month's class. This is the procedure that was established by the bosuns when the Recertification Program was set up. NAVY TANKERS As reported to you last month, the Navy wants to give ks manning con­ tracts for nine new 2S,000-deadweight ton tankers to Marine Transport Lines, even though Falcon Carriers was the low bidder. We are currently investigating why Falcon was not given the contracts ais the low bidder. * Both Representative Frank Clark of Peniosylvania and Senator Warren Magnuson, chairman ot the Commiffee of Commerce, have sent inquiries on this matter to the und^ secretary ot the Navy, William Middendorf. U• 4' •'• 4 «A'* SENIORITY UPGRADING Five more Seafarers have completed the SIU's "A" Seniority Upgrading Program, thus bringing to 99 the number of brothers who have completed this program since it was begun last year. I am proud to congratulate Thmnas Bartd; Thomas Galka; Don Knight; Darry Sanders, and Thmnas Vanyi. I encourage each and every one of you who are eligible to participate in this one-month program. . -1 a.: > • • • ^ fir y--'^- '• • •- •• ' '• -J'f\' •'' -...A\-- :- ..J.!-'-- '• . • •Mi' ^ 'V-'. NEW CONSTRUCTION SlU-contracted Zapata Bulk Transport signed a contract to build three 97,000-deadweight ton tankers at Newport News, Va. with delivery to take pla^ in 1979. Also this company expects two of her 35,000-deadweight toh diesel engine tankers to be launched in 1975. Watermm Steamship Company's Robert E. Lee crewed in New Orleans on-June 24. The Stonewall Jackson will be crewing later this month and the Sam Houston in August This company has also acquired three American President Line vessels: the President Bitchanan, to be delivered at the end of this month; the Presidera Jackson, also to be delivered this month, and the President Garfield, to be delivered later this year. Interstate Oil Trmsport reports that the keel has been laid for IIuU 4643 which is one of three 265,000-deadweight ton MFC Boston tankers to be built for the company. The firm also noted that shipyard problems are delay­ ing the ddivery of toeir two LNG vessels, the Kentown and the Montaria. Sea-Land Service will deliver the Sea-Land Consumer and the Sea-Land Producer later this summer. Seatrain Lin^' 225,000-deadweight ton tanker TT Williamsburgh yt'HU be christened on Aug, 17. I would al^ like to note that on July 1, a consolidated agreement between Cities Service Trankers and Interstate Oil was signed. The company is to be known as International Ocean Tratisport Corporation. I-. ?. . J.,-;. The SIU's Quarterly Financial Committee, elected at the general membership meeting at Headquarters July 8, review the Union's books and financial transactions. They are, clockwise from the left: SlU members John Carey, Warren Cassidy, Pete Drewes, Conrad Gauthier, Otis Paschal, M. E. Reid, and Nicholas Damante, Must Know Sailing Time According to the rules outlined in both the SIU's New Standard Freightship and New Standard Tanker Agree­ ments with our contracted companies, a Seafarer must be aboard his vessel at least one hour before the scheduled sailing time. -And, it is up to the indUvidual Seafarer to be aware of what that sailing time is. As noted in the Agreements, sailing times will be posted "at the gangway on arrival when the vessel is scheduled to stay in port 12 hours or less. When the stay is scheduled to exceed 12 hours the sailing time shall be posted eight hours prior to scheduled sailing, if before midnight. If scheduled between mid­ night and 8 a.m., sailing should be posted by 4:30 p.m., but not later than 5 p.m. For ships arriving on weekends be­ tween 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Monday, sailing times will be posted "not later than two hours after arrival." Any changes for weekend sailing times previously set may be made, but these changes will be made "no less than eight hours prior to actual sailing. This provision applies to all vessels sched­ uled to depart during a weekend. Full details covering penalties for failure to arrive on time, and compen­ sation for delayed sailings are outlined in Article II Section 38 of the Freightship Agreement, and Article II Section 36 of the Tanker Agreement. Port Work Requirements On certain occasions. Seafarers are required to perform various longshore duties to insure the smooth continuance of operation of their vessels. These required duties and the com­ pensation payments for performing them are completely outlined in two" specific sections of die SIU's Standard Freightship and Tanker Agreements. The first, Artide II Section 10(a), states: "Members of all departments shall perform the necessary duties for the continuance of the operations of the vessel as set forth in this agreement. Necessary work shall include the prep­ aration and securing of cargo gear and the preparation of cargo holds for the loading or discharging of cargo." The second, Article H Section 32, fnrdier clarifies the matter. It states: "In those ports where there are no longshoremen available, members of the crew may be required to drive winches for handling cargo or may be required to handle cargo. For such work, crewmembers shall be paid by using the various groups as defined by the Shipping Rules, Section 3, Depart­ ments and Groups, to determine their applicable rate. "On takers which are carrying grain, when crewmembers are required to un­ fasten butterworth plate nuts and/or remove the butterworth plates for the purpose of loading or discharging grain cargo, they shall be entitled to com­ pensation as provided for in this section. "This section shall not be so con­ strued as to be applicable to any work where longshoremen are not available due to labor trouble.'* Bosun Selection Committee The Bosun Selection Committee reviews applications of SlU-bosuns to deter­ mine who will make up the 12-man August class of the Bosun Recertification Program. The impartial committee is elected at a special bosun meeting each month immediately following the general membership meeting at Head­ quarters. Members of this month's committee are, from the left: John Sweeney, William Funk, and Gaetano Mattioll, a Recertified Bosun. SMfarerslog ' ' •; if �Two SlU Officials Appointed To Positions with NMC •t'.: ; Frank Drozak, SIU vkc president, -and Ed Mocmey, SIU headquarters reptesentative, have been appointed to ex­ ecutive positions on National Maritime Council committees. ^ The National Maritime Council is made up of representatives from all seg­ ments of the maritime industry—^man­ agement, labor and government Its purpose is to help promote and main­ tain a strong U.S. merchant marine. Frank Drozak will serve as vice chairman of the NMC*s Co-Sponsored Activities Committee. This committee is responsible for coordinating activities and setting up discussions with organi­ zations outside the National Maritime Council. In addition to helping set up these meetings, SIU Vice President Drozak will, at times, represent NMC's labor segment on these discussion panels visiting other organizations. SIU Headquarters Representative Ed Mooney has been appointed Chair­ man of NMC's Economic Committee. This Committee researches and studies any issue affecting the economic situa­ tion of the U.S. merchant marine. The committee also uses their research in­ formation to present white papers and to make recommendations to the Na­ tional Maritime Council. The appointment of two SIU officials to these National Maritime Council committee posts insures our Union a strong voice in the policy making deci­ sions of this influential maritime organi­ zation. SIU's active participation in all maritime and labor groups is one way the Union can help shape national mar­ itime and labor policy, and work to insure its members' job security. Calmar fo Cut Coastal Route After 47 years of continuous service between Baltimore and the West Coast, SlU-contracted Calmar Steamship Cor­ poration is being forced to withdraw six of its seven freightships from the long established intercoastal route because of foreign competition. Calmar, a subsidiary of Bethlehem Steel Corp. of Sparrows Point, Md., an­ nounced that the sharp curtailment of service would go into effect Jan. 1, 1975. The company reports that the move is necessitated by the closing of its coldrdled steel bands plant in Richmond, Calif. The plant, which employs nearly 3,000 people, is shutting down due to heavy foreign competition. This year, the seven SlU-manned vessels are scheduled for 34 intercoastal voyages, but company projections for 1975 show a need for only seven round trip runs because of the lack of west­ bound cargo. For years, the seven 15,000-ton car­ go ships had carried steel coils from Sparrows Point to its plant on the West Coast, and returned with lumber from the Pacific Northwest and other cargoes. Calmar officials have not completed plans on whatlo do with the withdrawn vessels, but they expressed confidence that the ships can be employed in other trades. Calmar purchased the vessels pres­ ently sailing the intercoastal route in the mid 1960s from the U.S. govern­ ment. The ships, originally World War II troop carriers, were then converted at a cost of $29 million. SIU to Attend ITF Congress The SIU will be sending a delegation of Union officials to the 31st Congress of the International Transport Work­ er's Federation, which opens in Stock­ holm, Sweden on Aug. 7. The ITF is a multinational confeder­ ation of transportation worker's unions set up to coordinate labor movement activities on an international level. Meeting once a year, the ITF's con­ gress elects officials, votes on amend­ ments to its constitution and hears mo­ tions sponsored by its member organi­ zations. The agenda of this ITF congress will include a vote on a motion sponsored by the SIU and other U.S. trade unions. calling for an investigation of multina­ tional companies. Stating that the financial decisions made by these business giants "aim at establishing sub-standard worldwide employment conditions", and that these multinational companies "are taking a heavy toll among working families and working communities from one end of the globe to the other", the motion calls for an ITF conference to formulate an international labor course of action to deal with these companies. The 31st congress will also hear mo­ tions dealing with the safe manning of ships, income tax relief for seafarers and the basic rights of trade unions. HLS Grad Will Upgrade WasMngton Activities ByB.Rockcr OHlnyortBiB • Legislative action on the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 (H.R. 8193; S. 2089) took another important step forward last month when the Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Merchant Marine voted the Bill out <rf committee by a significant vote of 14-2. The Bill—which passed in the House of Representatives in May by a wide mar^ of 266 - 136—^now goes to the full Senate. A vote there is expected witlun a few weeks. This Bill will require that 20 percent of oil imports into the United States must be carried on American bottoms, and that this quota will be increased to 30 percent in 19 77. The Bill will give a shot in the arm to the U.S. shipbuilding industry, and will improve the job opportunities and job security of American seamen. In addition, this Bill will provide consumer protection against the uncontrolled inflation of gasoline and home heating fuels, and—^because of the high safety standards of American ships and American crews—the Bill will insure a cleaner environment on the high seas and along our coastal waters. • Legislative support for the Energy Transportation Security Act continues to come in from all segments of the American Labor Movement. AFL-CIO President George Meany and SIU President Paul Hall have sent telegrams and letters to the heads of aU national and international unions, and all affili­ ates of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department requesting their support for this Bill. In addition, all Port Maritime Councils, AFL-CIO Regional Di­ rectors, State Federations and Local Central Bodies have been contacted, and these organizations have pledged their full support. Literally thousands of telegrams and letters have been sent to U.S. Senators by AFL-CIO affiliated organizations, and the legislative representatives of a number of national unions have personally contacted Senators urging them to vote in favor of the Bill. At the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, more than 500 letters ask­ ing the support of their Senators have been sent by the trainees, upgraders and staff members. t Deepwater Ports Hearings on construction of offshore, deepwater oil terminals are now being held in the U.S. Senate. The Deepwater Port Bill passed the House of Repre­ sentatives last month by a wide margin—318-9. The Special Senate Joint Committee—composed of members of the Senate's CcHumerce, Public Works and Interior Committees—has revised the House version of the Bill to designate the Department of Transportation as the pri­ mary agency to license and regulate the deepwater terminals through the Coast Guard. The committee also gave the green light to allow oil companies to apply for permits to build these ports. Several committee members opposed this move which would give the oil companies control over these key installations. How­ ever, if the oil companies are allowed to build deepwater ports on the offshore coastal areas of the U.S., they may very well open the door to anti-trust actions against them. Merchant Marine Act of 1970 President Nixon last month signed a supplemental Maritime Administration authorization providing an additional $23 million for operating differental subsidy for the remainder of fiscal 1974. This increased the authorization from $221.5 to $244.5 million for the period. Legislative Meetings The SIU Washington staff regularly attends the meetings of the AFL-CIO Legislative Department to review the progress of legislation affecting Seafarers aind their families. During the past month, some of the urgent bills on the agenda for discussion and review at these meetings have been—in addition to the oil cargo bill and the deepwater port bill—^legislation affecting union-management pension plans and offshore mining. With respect to the Pension Reform Bill now before Congress, the SIU is keeping a close watch to insure that the rights of Seafarers and their families are fully protected. •i'i li ..'h '•••' f' i< ' 1J Ul -• . } •K- ) •f V Harry Lundeberg School graduate, Oiier Jay Sides, has been sailirig with the SIU for two years, The Engine Room Delegate aboard the San Francisco (Sea Land), Brother Sides is anxious to upgrade to QMED, and plans to return to Piney Point shortly to attend SIU's upgrading program. July 1974 ipst; Seafwrm are uiged to coatrRwte to SPAD. !f is tkc way to have yow voke iward aadl to keep yow wiioa effective fai tiw fight for kgistatioo to protect ffto sccwity of every Scalwer wmi his ihnily. -Cf �Philadelphia SiU members iisten attentively to proceedings of June meeting. Seafarers Take Part in Philadelphia Membership Meeting Seaforeift in the port of Phibdelphla partk^ted in n memberahip meeting last month, much like the membership meetings held in all SIU Constitutional ports each month. SIU mmnbeis presmit heard re­ ports from Unibn official on the upgrading programs, welfare claims, the state of shipping in the port of niiladdlphia, the importance of SPAD and other issues relevant to Union operation. In addition, l^islation before the U.S. Congress that is of vital im­ portance to Seafarers vras discussed, and SIU members at the meethig were appraised of their Union's activ­ ities in Washington in support or opposition to these various bills. The port of Philadelphia, also known as Ameriport, is the laigest industrial port in the nation. Lo­ cated in the geographical center of the Atlantic Seaboard megalopolis area, the port has facilities for all modem container handling, as well as facilities for break-bulk, grain, ore, coal, oil, lumber, chemicals and gypsum. Port Agent John Fay reports to members on the state of shipping in Philadelphia. f h • • Patrolman Joe Walsh, left, arid SIU members Steve Bergeria, center, sjind^ W Seafarers like James Bergeria, left, James McGirity, center and Cas-^ Johannes Roos are interested In hearing about their Union's activities in mer Szymariski attend a membership meeting, they are takirtg an acfiye role^^ .Washington. ' / .• vin mnnipg-theirUnion. A;::. 7 A7 SeafarereLoff 7'r''7- iifc. �SlU'Mahhed Pecos Supplies Military Bases Around Globe ssTdT^; zis.SiS:®"'' "" ^ 'PonflM* the Pecos, has been hopscotching aroond the globe to ports in Spain, Veneznela, Scotland, Greece, and the U^. and its territories, %- ^e ph^s appearmg on this page were taken while the Pecos was enronte from Rota, Spain to Norfolk, Va. ^ submitt^ to the LOG by the ship's First Assistant Engineer, Greg Hayden, who wrote, «if there was some kind of award for the outstandmg engme room crew of the year, these guys would certainly win it." 11 Members of the Pecos engine room crew are, from the left: Art Austin, fifeman-watertender; Bill Parker, oiler; Al Morris, fireman-watertender; Bob Sawyer, fireman-watertender, and Stan Grooms, oiler. Brother Grooms has been on the Pecos longer than any other member of the ship's black gang, including the Wiper Sam Davfs, standing the 4-8 watch, performs Ilicensed' officers. the daily chore of blowing tubes. '#• m-.'t :; '• ! .I .. V - Bosun Bill Price, left, and Pumpman Jim Chianese on duty topside aboard the Pecos. VH i Seafarer Doug Turner, sailing as oiler, during his watch in the Pecos engine room. in STEER A CLEAR COURSEI K. • t ' f.'l >- I * r r. • i XT' '}p M -•S^n ;i.J Page 11 • �iV"- ':^r:. m ..# San Francisco Ports Speed Valley Crops to Orient ? B ^ :. ^4^- 1S;' '1; m-" ,"i*' N_ „f The following article and photo on the American merchant marine by Wayne Cox is reproduced from the May 26th, 1974 edition of the Fresno Bee, a California newspaper. The story points out a good example of how U.S. produce growers can be en­ couraged to ship American. OAKLAND — Unmatched in their ability to produce abundant commod­ ities for California's $5 billion agricul­ tural industry, San Joaquin Valley fresh fniit packers and shippers jumped at an invitation offered by the Mari­ time Administration to gaze at ultra modem Bay Area cargo shipping pro­ cedures. On a two-day bus jaunt, the 34 packer-shipper contingent left their warm inland valley for a breezy coastal visit to the flourishing port of Oak­ land and'its counterpart on the San Francisco side where international trade is as common as the salty air. As the peach, nectarine, plum and grape traders stretched their necks and strained their eyes to see it all, the word "export" popped up in their ex­ cited conversation. Tliey are bent on expanding Far East trade in search of greater market areas. They also realize that export is the name of the game and ocean carriers appear to be the most practical way of getting their ag­ ricultural products to foreign markets. Containerization, the relatively new concept of shipping cargo in 35 and 40 foot containers, caught on in a big way in the 1960s with the Port, of Oak- 4 11^: On their tour of the San Francisco docks, perspective shippers inspect a method of cargo packaging called the "shrink wrap". In order to protect overseas freight, a heavy mill .polyethlene envelope is slipped over the loaded pallet and heated to 450 degrees in a special chamber. In seconds, the pallet is removed and the envelope shrinks rapidly and tightly around the enclosed cargo. land leading the way. Today, some of the world's largest and fastest cargo ships are capable of moving 1,096 containers on a single vessel which steams from Oakland to Yokohama in only .five and a half days at 33 knots an hour. The Sea-Land Terminal at;. Oak-, land's Outer Harbor operates eight of these swift SL7 super containerships from its sprawling 70-acre facUity with barely enough space for 2,000 con­ tainers on their own chasis. This terminal and others like it make Oakland the largest container port on Mi' • the closing of accounts of the General Agents (companies) who operated for the National Shipping Authority during the Vietnam sealift, the U.S. Maritime Administration is in possession of lists of merchant seamen who have un­ claimed wages due to them for service on these Government-owned ships. Any Seafarer who knows he has unclaimed wages due him,-should fill out the «;-''V.,--.. DATE; I MARITIME ADMINISTRATION I CHIEF, DIVrSION OF ACCOUNTS I WASHINGTON, D.C. 20230 the Pacific, handling twice as much cargo as the Port of San Francisco. To keep Sea-Land's more than 65,000 containers from dead-ending or piling up at any given port, the com­ pany always loads its swift ships with the same number of containers whe­ ther they are loaded or empty. Like a Coke bottle, a container may leave its point of origin and never re­ turn. More than 2,000 containers and chassis are maintained in the local area around the Sea-Land Terminal to han­ dle incoming and outgoing cargo. A pair of giant cranes load and un­ load Sea-Land's cargo containers at the rate of 500 tons an hour, and two more $1 million-plus cranes are now on order. , Across the bay. Pacific Far East Lines is practicing another new cargo moving concept with ships known in the maritime world as LASH, an acro­ nym for "lighter aboard ship." Two ships are now in service and four more are being built. LASH service involves a large "mo­ ther" ship carrying 61-foot barges loaded with cargo. An entire barge and its cargo is lifted aboard ship by an onboard crane and released in the water to be towed to either the port dock or inland points while the ship stands put in deeper water. This pro­ cedure is reversed when the ship is being unloaded. • However, timing took an unfavor­ able switch for the touring packers and shippers since none of the LASH ships were in port during their visit. Pacific Far East Lines handles' a tremendous amount of argricultural bulk products such as rice, alfalfa pel­ lets and fertilizer. On the other hand, Sea-Land has developed special con­ tainers to accomodate a comfortable trip for livestock such as cows and sheep. Down the pier from Sea-Land, US Lines is now constructing a new ter­ minal in the Oakland Middle Harbor which s*hould be ready for full opera­ tion in July. Tour guide Theodore W. Plessner, a Maritime Administration cargo rep­ resentative,-told the packers and ship­ pers tliat real estate is a critical prob­ lem among the steam ship lines. "Tliere just isn't any more of it available," he said. Although Plessner admitted the Fort of San Francisco "has a long way to go to catch up with Oakland," he said American President Lines on the San Francisco side is now in the process of moving to new facilities from Pier 80 to Pier 96. Also, States Steamship Company of San Francisco is about ready to intro­ duce an entirely new shipping proced­ ure involving the roU-on, roll-off method of cargo loading and unload­ ing. This innovative style of shipping cargo features the "no lift" concept which eliminates the need for sky tow­ ering eranes capable of lifting 50 tons or more in a single movement. Currently, States Steamship Com­ pany is using conventional vessels to move its cargo. But the company has ordered four $40 million vessels from Maine ship builders to initiate the rollon, roll-off cargo shipping technique. In total tonnage, the Port of Oak­ land last year shipped more than seven million revenue tons of freight iilcluding 5,395,094 revenue tons in con­ tainers. Oakland's total tonnage rose 10 per cent over the 1972 totals and containerized shipments were tip 17.8 per cent over 1972. / Containerized freight leaving-Oak­ land represents 86 per cent of all port general cargo and 75 per cent of the total port tonnage. r'-Vt- ! DEAR SIR: I I I REQUEST UNCLAIMED WAGES FOR SERVICE DURING THE I I VIETNAM SEALIFT ON NATIONAL SHIPPING AUTHORITY VES- I I SELS OPERATED BY THE FOLLOWING GENERAL AGENT(S): I I ^ , Quarterback Visits HLSS ^^ If' j'"' ^,-' ; IIIP •a I) , •_' iif.ti 'i ,1 • -. I, -r:-' I I j NAME I I ADDRESS I I I I (LAST) (CITY) ! SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER I • V-^'M I VERY TRULY YOURS, (STATE) (ZIP CODE) I PLEASE FORWARD MY CHECK TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. ,v-:/'. r (INITIAL) (STREET) iC- •J- (FIRST) I I i I I Page 12 • - (applicant's signature) - _____ ____ _. • 2.'- "_J The Green Bay Packers' quarterback, Scott Hunter, second from left, visited the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. the end of May tb show a film on drugs to the trainees. He discussed v\/ith the young men, the harmful and dangerous effects of drug use. Pictured with him here are, from left: Mike Sacco, vice president of the HLSS; Gerry Brown, Piney Point port agent, and Recertified Bosun Earl McCaskey who is Scott Hunter's uncle. Seafarers Log �t ' AB Arthur Longuet helps ready Ultramar for, her recent drydocking in JackRonuiiift > -vV •, AB Alex Berlin, a recent graduate of SlU's upgrading program at PIney Point straightens lines. After Maiden Voyage,Ulframaron2nd Trip Round theWorld Largest Ship in -> K' •J Jacksonville S'l Harbor The largest ship to ever enter the Jacksonville harbor, the 895-foot SlU-contracted Ultramar (Westches­ ter Marine) recently called on that ^ port for a guarantee drydocking hy her builders, a service similar to a car's 1,000 mile^checkup. € •-H Chief Steward Joseph Pitella, like flie rest of flie ship's crew, couldn't be happier with his new ship. One of the Ultramar'5 original crewmembers. Brother Pitella said, when inter­ viewed in his modem galley, *Tve waited years and years for a sh^ like this." Having just completed her maiden voyage around the world, the 80,500ton oil, ore, hnlk carrier spent two weeks in drydock during the general checkup, and then sailed for Norfolk to take on a load of coal. SIU veteran Joseph Pitella; chief steward aboard the Ultramar, prepares lunch in his modern galley. ,•1 After delivering toe coal to Yoko. hama, toe Ultramar sailed for Aus­ tralia, where she will take on ore bound for Rotterdam. The view forward from the bridge of the 895-foot Ultramar. ^ 'I ti . • • \A : ' • K " f •^ J.V ifiTman'^^checkr'lifeioa^ The Ultramar's deck gang takes a coffee break. They are (I. to r.) Barney Swearlngen, recertified bosun; Walter Wright. AB; Page 13 July 1974 :7:,: '^,1 \ �::*•-: \f^ ,. //;-4- Young Seafarer Performs 'An Act of Courage' ASHORE • -rhs-Baton Rouge, La. SIU vice president Lindsey J. Williams was honored at the Louisiana AFLCIO 19th Annual Convention on Apr. 9 getting the award of excellence from Victor Bussie, state president of the AFL-CIO. Taking part in the ceremonies were Sen. Russell B. Long and Rep. Corinne C.*"Lindy" Boggs, both of Louisiana; Sen. Lloyd Bcntsen, Jr. of Texas and Gov. Edwin W. Ed-wards of Louisiana. The award to Lindsey Williams said: "The Louisiana AFL-CIO 19th Annual Convention proudly presents this award of excellence to Lindsey J. Williams for inspiring an entirely new dimen­ sion in the relationship between organized labor and the public of Greater New Orleans AFLCIO area. His unique concept in setting up a system of selecting political candidates who would prove faithful to workers as well as bring honor to their community has earned him universal respect in the seats of Govern­ ment and throughout the body public. It is a tribute to this untiring champion of workers that he devoted so much of his life to give to civic and public affairs while still carrying on his enormous responsibilities as vice president of the Seafarers International Union and his obligations to the maritime groups within his jurisdiction. For many years he has played an important role in the leader­ ship of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO impervious to opposition and dis­ dainful to adversity. This dedicated man has remained steadfast where lesser men would have surrendered. He is a private part of the great organization of^ Seafarers of which he leads in this area and is always a dependable fighter for the great body of AFLCIO workers throughout Louisiana." "mi Piney Point The U.S. Maritime Administration has notified the HLSS that a Soviet mari­ time delegation from the U.S.-USSR Cultural and Technical Exchange Pro­ gram is expected to visit the school sometime after July 15, * * * Recertified Bosun Earl McCaskey's nephew, Scott Hunter, quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, spoke to the trainees last month about his football career. He also answered questions on the use and problems of drugs. .4 Haskell, Tex. One of the SIU's five 1974 scholarship winners, William Scott McDonald, a graduate of Cooper High School, Abilene, Tex., had his picture and story of his award in the local newspaper here, the Free-Press. He's the son of Seafarer William Jackson McDonald and Marticia McDonald and the grandson of Dr. and Mrs. F. C. Scott of Haskell. \>l if New York Thirty-four years of North Atlantic station weather patrols by the U.S. Coast Guard ended June 30 when the cutter Morgenthau sailed away from Station Bravo between Labrador and the southern tip of Greenland. The only remaining Pacific station. Station November, between San Fran­ cisco and Hawaii, was also decommissioned on the same date. Today's faster and higher flying airfcraft equipped with sophisticated navi­ gational gear plus weather satellites have reduced the need for weather ships, ^e Coast Guard says. Weather Station Hotel 250 miles northwest of Norfolk is not a part of the ocean station system and will continue to operate. A cutter mans the station from August to mid-April sending out advance weather data on winter storms and hurricanes heading for the Eastern Seaboard. Eleven of the Coast Guard's 21 East Coast weather ships have been deccnnmissioned. Bravo will be the fourth station phased out in a year. Stations Delta, Echo and Charlie were axed last year. m "i'-, Pv •. ' _r iV. Itr: /> ii^v •'4i!.-, W- . ;^^.. New Orleans For the second straight year, the SlU-cOntracted Delta Steamship Line has won the National Safety Council's annual award for the lowest fleet injury rate in±eU.S. Brooklyn, N.Y. The SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Corp. of Mobile will rim their LASH ships from Piers 6 and 7 here. The new 893-feet long LASH ships are the SS Robert E. Lee, SS Stonewall Jackson and the SS Sam Houston. They will carry 89 barges each to the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Balboa, Panama Canal Zone Sea-Land Service, Inc. has put into operation a 30-ton, 150-foot container handling gantry crane on Dock 7 in the terminal area here. The crane was carried from Puerto Rico to replace a steam crane. f."' I P 5 Exhibiting courage and the ability to act decisively in a life and death situa­ tion, OS Philip Haring, Jr., a recent Harry Lundeberg graduate, risked his life to save ah injured fellow Seafarer from being washed overboard by heavy boarding seas. For his quick and courageous action, Brother Haring has been commended to the U.S. Maritime Administration by his chief mate on the Sea-Land Market. On May 2, the Sea-Land Market was. weathering a gale in the North Atlantic when Ordinary Seamen Haring and Jan Prins, Jr., another recent HLS gradu­ ate, left tiieir quarters to go aft to the messhall via a tunnel on the starboard side. They had stopped by an entranceway to look at the sea when Brother Prins noticed a lifering adrift and went on deck to retrieve it. At that instant, a heavy boarding sea hit Brother Prins and carried him aft, breaking his ann, fracturing a rib and puncturing a lung. Seafarer Haring, waiting hack in the entranceway, saw the sea hit Brother Prins, and thinking he had been washed overboard, ran to the messhall shouting "Man overboard!" He then ran back to the entranceway. Looking aft, he saw Brother Prins hanging to the bulwark, half overboard and half aboard. With­ out hesitating. Seafarer Haring ran out, pulled Prins aboard and brought him back to the entranceway. Just as he laid Brother Pruri down on the deck within the entranceway, another sea hit the same area. Had Hair­ ing not acted as quickly as he had, this second sea would surely have carried Prins completely overboard. I f" i ' 4-1 "i* Seafarer Phil Haring poinls out area where Brother Jan Prins was almost washed overboard by heavy boarding seas. Commended to the U.S. Mari­ time Administration for the quick and courageous action that saved the life of his fellow Seafarer, Brother Haring risked his own life to pull Seafarer Prins to safety. •'"H;-' -, -.;,. • ' •; .r®i • • •[' • The chief mate aboard the Sea-Land Market, Richard Hawkins, was so im­ pressed with the actions of both HLS graduates, he drafted a letter of com­ mendation. Entitled "An Act of Zieal, An Act.of Courage", the letter was cosigned by the captain, J. Robertson, and sent to the U.S. Maritime Adminis­ tration in Washington, D.C. Of Seafarer Jan Prins' "act of zeal". Chief Mate Hawkins wrote: "Perhaps it was foolhardy of Prins to go after the lifering, however to him, he saw a wrong that must be put right. Seamen have been ridiculed so many times for lack of loyalty, no spirit, here in one second was a pure act that disproves ahy such scorn." Calling on MARAD to recognize and commend Brother Haring for his "act of courage", the letter continues: "Mr. Haring's actiops in going to the rescue of Prins too could also be called foolhardy, but of such actions it seems as though one rises to the situation. With no hesitation he went to his aid." The mate's letter praising the two SIU members ends: "With this type of men the American Merchant Marine will always stay way ahead of whoever is in second place. I for one am cer­ tainly proud of them." After being hospitalized in Rotter­ dam, the Sea-Land Market's destina­ tion, Jan Prins was repatriated and is reported to be recovering quickly from his injuries. Despite his near fatal ex­ perience, Brother Prins plans to ship out as soon as he has recovered. Seafarer Haring, after payolBl in Eliz­ abeth, N.J. in June, ship|$ed out aboard the Sea-Land Market again, and is headed for Rotterdam. SeafarerHoS �-, r- . .1 • ., USNS Millicoma • The Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) at sea. Her SlU crew was recently commended by U.S. Naval observers for its performance during a refueling at sea drill. Overseas Alice Crew Receives Praise For Refueling at Sea The crew of the SlU-manned Over­ seas Alice (Maritime Overseas) was praised by Captain Robert Johnson, master of the ship, naval observers aboard the USS Mispillion and the vicepresident c/L Maritime Overseas for its performance during a complicated refueUng-at-se^ drill recently. Despite moderately heavy seas, the crew rigged two stations alward the Mispillion, and then unrigged the aft station under a simulated emergency breakaway, without difficulty. The U.S. naval observers, impressed with SIU crew's ability to carry out this diffidilt maneuver under adverse weather conditions, sent the crew a telex message stating that the "Mispillion has conducted fueling at sea operations with four MSG chartered vessels and 55 Overseas Alice was the best to date." The telex also praised the Overseas Alice and her crew for remaining on a steady course and speed, despite the heavy seas, thereby facilitating station keeping. Unable to find a single major safety violation, the naval observers further singled out the Overseas Alice as "the only MSG chartered tanker whose deck hands, without exception remained completely outfitted through the exer­ cise." At the following weekly shipboard meeting. Captain Jphnston, master of the Overseas Alice, further commended the crew and read a letter from the vicepresident of Maritime Overseas praising the officers and crew for a job well done. Ami Bjornsson Works His Way Up from OS to Master f: As a yoimg man, former SIU member Ami Bjornsson decided to make ^ the merchant marine his career; and now—30 years after he first shipped out—he has taken Us first command. Truly a self-made man, Brother Bjornsson has worked his way up from OS to captain, and will sail as master of the Manati (Berwind Lines), an SIU of Puerto Rico contracted feeder sUp that operates between Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Captain Bjornsson, a native of Ice­ land, first went to sea as a herring fish­ erman during school vacations at the age of 13. In 1944, 16-years old and 6'2" tall, he sUpped out as an OS from Reykjavik on the Yemasea, part of an Allied convoy bound fpr Scotland and New York. In 1945, upgraded to AB, Seafarer Bjornsson began sailing with the SIU. An active Union member as well as sailor. Brother Bjornsson walked the SIU picket lines in 1961 during the Robin Line beef. Later, he served for five years as one of the first lifeboat and deck instructors at the old Harry Lundeberg School in Brooklyn. Experienced in sailing all types of ships, Capt. Bjornsson put his knowl­ edge of sailing vessels to good lise as an instructor at HLS and helped sail the 135-fopt schooner Dana, the 64foot yawl Manitou and the 38-foot sloop Hi Doll from various ports to Piney Point. In 1969, Capt. Bjornsson took, ad- Seafarer Lawrence Parker, an AB aboard the SlU-contracted tanker USNS Millicoma (Hudson Waterways) engaged in the Navy's Charger Log IV re­ fueling operations, received a "well done" commendation letter from the ship's master, Capt. William H. Barrett, Jr. on May 12 in Rota, Spain. The letter read; "It is not often and it gives me pleasure to be able to do so, to recommend to anyone the above designated seaman (Parker) without qualification whatso­ ever. He is a gentleman. He is a capable able-seaman and is one of the finest helmsmen I have ever known. This skill was demonstrated to perfection during a recent refueling-at-sea operation with the USS Canisteo in the Mediterranean Sea." A ship-to-shore radiogram on May 1 from the USS Canisteo to the master of the USNS Millicoma said in part"... commenced consol first light Apr. 29 ... approach alongside... first shot line over at 6:24 a.m first rig connected at 6:35 a.m.... During refueling a 30 degree course change was executed at 10:15 a.m.... There were no problems encountered during the maneuver.... Consol was completed at 12:53 p.m. Millicoma personnel were well prepared and performed in a highly professional manner. The passing and retrieving of fueling rigs was conducted smoothly and with a high degree of safety although the fuel transfer (1,216,870 gallons) was conducted expeditiously All communications while alongside were by sound-powered phones with excellent results ... consider briefing of Millicoma personnel for this .. . primarily re­ sponsible for efficiency of operations ..." SS A4cf(ee Sons For the first time in the 18 years of the National Ship Safety Achievement Awards Contest competition, a Great Lakes vessel, the SlU-manned 55 McKee Sons (American Steamship) has been cited for her rescue of six persons in Lake Huron on Christmas Day 1973. The 633-foot self-unloader out of Buffalo received an award of merit from the marine section of the National Safety Council and the American Institute of Merchant Shipping. 55 Roger M. Kyes Making her first port of call in mid-June was the newly built SlU-contracted ore carrier 55 Roger M. Kyes (American Steamship) which self-unloaded her cargo of 26,000 tons of iron ore pellets at the Pittsburgh and Conneaut (Ohio) Dock. Later she headed for her home port of Detroit afthe head of the Lakes. '• h' 55 Ultramar The 75,000-ton OBO 55 Ultramar (Westchester Marine) carried 15,000 tons of coal late this month from Hay Point, Australia to Europe. SSUltrasea This month the OBO 55 Utrasea (Westchester Marine) carried 30,000 tons of ore frpm Gove, Australia to Rotterdam. 55 Yellowstone The 55 Yellowstone (Ogden Marine) this month sailed from the Gulf of Mexico to Conakry, Guinea, carrying 2,275 tons of wheat flour and 10,000 tons of com. 55 Delta Paraguay This Delta Line vessel carried an unusual on-deck cargo last month, a water taxi called the Sirene built in New Orleans for the Union des Remorqueurs of Dakar, Senegal on Africa's west coast. The 63-foot, 33-ton boat was lowered over the side to head ashore. She will carry men and equipment to offshore oil drilling platforms. -AmiiBjonissoii vantage of the upgrading opportunities offered by the SIU and MEBA District 2 and by July of 1969, he had obtained his second mate's license. Now, five years after becoming a li­ censed crewmember and 30 years after he first began sailing. Ami Bjornsson has reached the top of his chosen pro­ fession and taken his first command. In the best tradition of free enterprise, Capt. Bjornsson has been free to rise as high as his ability and drive will take him. And in the best tradition of trade unionism, the SIU has been able to offer anotiier one of its members thetraining opportunities and support he needs to reach his professional goals. July 1974 ' •'V: - •. Page 15 •- i i. �1't-. .um <11: •^: •',i'i.''^<r'r'. ' 'Muf'' " •Sr . . WHAT IS SPAD? SPAD — Seafarers Political Activity Donation — is the political energy that powers tfie SlU's drive for jobs and job security. It is the only means for Seafarers to make their voices heard on legislative matters that directly affect their livelihood. SPAD is a Political Activity Fund made up from the voluntary donation of SlU members, ft is a separate and segregated fund estab­ lished to further the. political, social, economic and trade union interests of Seafarers — and to promote the American Merchant Marine to provide job opportunities for American seamen. HOW DOES SPAD WORK? f| SPADIS VOLUNTARY ^ •> ' • l-'i. • •f' , . rf J • mm m. : "ill All contributions to SPAD are voluntary. No contributions may be solicited or received brcause of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal or as a condition of employment or membership in the SlU, or threats of such action. All members who contribute to SPAD receive an official receipt If any member feels he has been forced or threatened to contfibute, he should notify the SlU or SPAD and demand ah investigation and refund if his donation was involuntary. SPAD IS UNITY • SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elec­ tive office. Through the support of political candidates whose philosophies and political programs are consistent with Seafarers we may attain laws which promote Seafarers' economic, social, political and trade union objectives — and protect the jobs and job security of American seamen. HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE b4. ' Irl. . . "• • You can participate in this program through your voluntary donations to SPAD. Through your purchase of a SPAD Certificate you are joining with your shipmates and SlU brothers in working effectively toward building a healthier maritime industry which will provide greater job security for all American Seamen. Seamen are the most federally regulated workers in America and the maritime industry itself is subject to the regulations and laws of more federal agencies and Congressional committees than any other national industry. In no other industry is participation in political action more urgently needed than in maritime. The strength of the SlU has always been in our unity — and our unity in Political Action is through our support of SPAD. Politics Is Porkchops is more than a slogan to Seafarers — it is"^ an understanding that only through effective Political Action will we protect what we have.and build for our future. ; f 'I S ' ^. ' ' -If Addrvu llrVli; -< - ^ SPAD WORKSI -v SPAD does work to provide jobs and job security for Seafarers. The Political Action of the SlU was directly responsible for the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. This Act is building new. ships for a revitalized American Merchant Marine. The Political Action of the SlU is carrying the tight for more cargo for American-flag ships. It was through our Political Action that American ships are carrying U.S. grain to Russia - Jobs for American seamen. It is through our Political Action that we are leading the fight to have American-flag ships carry a substantial portion of the nation's oil imports — more jobs for American seamen. The Political Action of the SlU is fighting against attacks on the Jones Act which protects our domestic shipping for U.S.-flag ships job protection for American seamen. The Political Action of the SlU has saved the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital system — health protection for American seamen. ^ f Slertptordpf Sotldlor 1974 v'/ iy.-y.yfl-'Tfy,..' , , ''4 f •l ,..S- -S'-iV • . C«y- (ftlomtl 1?^ I -•• rfc:.SKV-•_ : .v.. • )!:/!'i.f: iro^Konomic ' 'y •\ ••v. CA copy a* otP rworl rilod wUb tbt opproprieio jupervtsory officor it fof orill Ml w«fl«bM for •unum frOM IfM SupoftntondOM of OocumonU, U.S. Qovoritmortt Prlntint Offict, Wttninfion, Q.C. • • - ... SUPPORT SPAD FOR B 10001 i- • - '• \ SPAD is the unity of Seafarers in the continuing struggle to promote a strong and comjDetitive American Merchant Marine which will provide greater job opportunities and job protection for American seamen. SP^ MPPPm snd centrlftu(i» to »oiil)cM Mnwa«t« fot AiiTMU^^^fniVn vofuMAry. No COAUibu^ m»jf b« tollcltM or rMNM MCNIH Of roTM. ^ dtKrim»fl«tion. fiO«nci«l figrlMi. Of trtroot of wcti COMUCI, or «> • conoHion of mombennwm tn« Union (SiUNA ACLIWO) or of omMoymonL.lf • contribuOeO n maOa by roMon of tn« oboyo imprepor conduct, noufy th* SMfofon ynhnn w SPAD «t tn« joo^ c«n«rt«d m«N witnjMfrtrty doy» of ibo canti>buiion for t-ij ,4 ,• warn NUTioi uiimr munn ContfRNitofs Nam* . mf ! I:i"f' li-hA •• �SPAD: Key to Political Clout '•'I Vf -k i'4:. 'j'.»' r'^-\ •r""4:V-:V; V ^ At the end of World War 11, this coun­ try commanded the largest, newest, most efficient and competitive merchant ma­ rine in the world. However, through corporate business deals which transferred hundreds of American ships to foreign-flag registry, and an almost disgraceful governmental neglect, the U.S. merchant marine slowly lost its competitive edge on the high seas and the industry as a whole fell into a se­ rious state of decline. So serious was this decline, that several years ago a report showed that the U.S., in little more than a score of years, had slipped from world dominance in mer­ chant shipping to a poor seventh place, falling behind Liberia, Japan, England, Norway, Russia and Greece. And, an­ other report showed that the U.S. now commanded the world's largest idle fleet. However, through the continuing ef­ forts of the SIU to make our nation's leg­ islators aware of the vital importance of a health)^ competitive merchant marine, the U.S. maritime industry is steadily re­ building, and is on the threshold of again regaining its previous worldwide position. The SIU has been successful in spear­ heading the legislative fight to revitalize the maritime industry for one very basic reason—the voluntary contributions of an involved SIU membership to SPAD. (See pages 16 and 17 of this issue) SPAD has provided the SIU with ffie invaluable tools to build a political appa­ ratus in Washington, D.C. that has paid off for everyone involved in the U.S. maritime industry. Let us look at some of our victories. Four years ago, the SIU, backed by the ' political strength of SPAD, was at the fpj Page 18 chant Marine Act of 1970, the most sig­ nificant piece of maritime legislation to be passed in ndarly 40 years. As a direct result of this Act, the U.S. shipbuilding industry is now in the middle of its greatest boom in the history of peacetime America. And, Seafarers are already manning many of the vessels built under this program. Again backed by SPAD in late 1972, the SIU was successful in getting the gov­ ernment to sign a bilateralshipping agree­ ment with the USSR for the Russian grain-oil run. Presently, 50 SlU-contracted vessels, which might otherwise be laid up, are involved in this run. In November of .1973, the road was finally cleared for the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, which when com­ plete will mean hundres of jobs for Seafarers. The SIU again le the fight. Also in that month, the USPHS hos­ pital system was save from extinction through the efforts of the SIU. Our fight to revitalize the U.S. mer­ chant marine, and to protwt the job se­ curity of our members, is a continuing one. We must not only work to achieve new successes, but we must fight to maintain those we haVe already won. We are presently involved in two major battles—the final enactment of the oil imports bill, and the continued protection of the Jones Act—^which will shape the future of our industry. We are confident that we will be suc­ cessful in both, but we can only continue to fight through our members' strong par­ ticipation in SPAD. For Seafarers, SPAD means jobs and job security:, so support it—it supportsu, you., - JeafarersUg i . . •• 5- �John Penn Committee Philadelphia Committee •wv --"4 J * yA nv ''A _y::f v •. . -^SK, .If '• fie SlU-contracted John Penn, operated by Waterman, paid off last month [n Brooklyn, N.Y. Committee members, seated clockwise from the left, are: steve Senteney, educational director; Julius Kotan, steward delegate; Arnold Eckhert, ship's chairman; Edward Ryan, engine delegate, and Jerry Corelli, jeck delegate. Standing right is Anthony Freeman, secretary-reporter. The John Penn is on the Far East run. The containership P/i/Vade/ph/a, operated by Sea-Land, paid off in the port of Seattle late last May after completing a coastwise run to Alaska. Ship's com­ mittee members are, seated from the left: Clyde Miller, ship's chairman; Hubert Martin, educational director; Bjarne Jensen, engine delegate, and George Hair, secretary-reporter. Standing from the left are: Jim Downey, deck delegate, and Donald Kink, steward-delegate. The 497-foot long Philadelphia is powered by 9,900 horses and carries 360 containers. Calmar Committee Galveston Committee I t t. r ?!. ' i? ^v%.- -• t' •"' V t' S- Recertified Bosun Denis l\/lanning, left, graduated from the Bosun Recertification Program last September and is now aboard the SlU-manned containership Galveston. Photo was taken at the ship's most recent payoff in the port of Seattle. Committee members are, from the left: Manning, ship's chairman; John Sullivan, engine delegate; Gus Skendelas, secretary reporter; Oscat' Sorenson, steward delegate, and Walter Rogers, deck delegate. The 497-foot long containership, converted in March 1969 at Todd Shipyards in Galveston, carries up to 360 containers on its coastwise run to Alaska. Mt. Washington Committee Recertified Bosun James Baudoin, left, is now sailing aboard the SlU-contracted tanker Mount Washington. Photo was taken topside aboard the tanker in the port of Yokohama. Ship's committee members are, from the left: J. Baudoin, ship's chairman; N. O, Huff, deck delegate; Chuck Galbraith, edu­ cational director; Cyril Grab, engine delegate; William Autry, secretaryreporter, and Jose Santiago, steward delegate. The Mount Washingtc.i, pre­ viously on the Far East run is switching to the Persian Gulf run. Juiy 1974 Recertified Bosun Morton Kerngood, a participant in the November class of the Bosun Recertification Program, is now working the bosun's job aboard the SlU-contracted freightship Calmar. Photo was taken at the ship's most recent payoff at the Pennwood Wharf in Sparrows Point, Md. Ship's Com.mittee members are, rear from the left: Kerngood, ship's chairman; Claude, Garnett, Jr., secretary-reporter, and J. V. Rooms, steward delegate. Seated front, from the left are: Roland Muir, engine delegate; William O'Brien, deck delegate, and Julian Lopez, educational director. Long Lines Committee With a full size portrait of their unique vessel in the background, the ship's committee aboard the 511-foot cable ship Long Lines take time out for a photo in the crew's mess in the port of Yokohama. They are, seated rear from the left: Herb Libby, ship's chairman; Ted Williams, educational director; John Smith, cable department delegate; A1 Valente, watch department delegate ah'd Charles Shaw, engine delegate. Seated front, from the left are: Ira Brown, secretary-reporter, and Ralph Trotman, steward delegate. The $99 million vessel is crewed by 90 officers and unlicensed men, and stores as much as 1,000 nautical miles of telephone cable in her three cable tanks. Page 19 ^• �.•»;• f/ jpK M r New SIU Pensioners in * Ifl " ^ .-^.:.w;. ..V..-.* ' :'^^'. If —WiHisjn J. Doyle, 53, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as . an AB. Brother Doyle walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and is an Army veteran of World War II. Bom in Wisconsin, he is now a resident of Slidell, La. with his wife, Evelyn and son, William J., Jr. • -T Jolin T. Murphy, 75, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as an AB. Brother Murphy was on the picket line in the Robin Line strike in 1962 and is an Army veteran of World War I. He is a native of Bruley, Newfoundland, Canada, and is now a resident of Syosett, L.I., N.Y. Roy E. Curtis, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1959 sail­ ing in the engine department. Broth­ er Curtis is a native of Georgetown, Tex. and is now a resident of Port Arthur; Tex. •i • ' Nicholas Goresh, 62, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of jBaltimore sailing in, the steward department. Brother Goresh was bora in Penn­ sylvania and is now a resident of Newark, N.J. with his wife, Julia. Isaak Bouzin, 64, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1954 sailing as a bosun. Brother Bouzin is a wounded Army Purple Heart medal veteran of World War II. He did picket duty in the N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and attended a 1970 Crews Conference at Piney Point, Md. A native of Russia, he is now a resident of Chicago with his wife, Lee. Steve O. Bernaldes, 72, joined the Union in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1960 sailing in the steward department. Brother Bernaldes was bora in the Philippines and is now a resident of Wilmington. j:' /c/. Archibald R. Vdkerls, 55, joinbd the Union in the port of New Ybrkin 1954 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Volkerts is a native of Dutch Guiana, South America, and is now a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife, Evelyn. Anders I. EUingsen, 60, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Wilming­ ton, Calif., sailing as an electrician. Brother EUingsen attended a Crews Conference workshop at Piney Point in 1971. He was bora in Oslo, Nor­ way and is now a resident of Mobile wi& his wife, Rosina. Curtis S. Wainwright, 52, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans I in 1954 sailing in the engine depart^ nient. Brother Wainwright is a Navy j veteran of World War II. Bora in Jacksonville, Fla., he is now a resi­ dent of Westwego, La. with his wife, Edna. Frank E. May, 56, joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an AB for the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. Brother May was bora in Springdale Twshp., Mich., and is now a resident of Frankfort with his wife, Zelda. James Kalogrides, 61, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Kalogrides had sailed for 42 years. Bora in Greece, he is now a resident of Jersey City, N.J. with his wife, Frangeska. Edward L. Poe, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile saUing in the steward department. Brother Poe is a native of Mobile and is now a resident of New Or­ leans. Cruz Negron, 53, joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Negron did picket duty in he N.Y. Harbor strikes of 1946, 1961 and 1962. Bora in Puerto Rieo, he is now a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. with his wife. Carmen. John M. Thompson, 65, joine^ the Union in the port of New York in 1950 saUing as a chief electrieian. Brother Thompson served picket duty in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Bora in Utah, he is now a resident of Portland, Ore. Tihurcio C. Ihabao, 85, joined the Union in 1938 sailing in the steward department. Brother Ibabab was bora in the Philippines and is now a resident of Daly City, Calif. William Nuttal, 68, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sail­ ing in the steward department. Bro­ ther Nuttal was born in Manila, the Philippines, and is now a resident of San Francisco. Edward E. Edinger, 55, joined the Union in the port of Savannah in 1955. He had been sailing as a chief steward for 34. years. Brother Edinger attended a Crews Confer­ ence at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. A native of Ohio, he is now a resident of Phoenix, Ariz. , Thomas C. BaUard, 67, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in both the steward and engine departments. He had been sailing since 1926. Brother Ballard is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Bora in Alabama, he is now a resident of Houston wi^ his wife, Ruth. William F. Garrlty, 63, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Garrity is a native of New Orleans and is now a resident of Chalmette, La. with his wife, Antionette. George W. Owen, Jr., 50, . joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1955 sailing as an AB. Brother Owen is a Navy veteran of World War II. Born in-Elizabeth City County, Va., he is now a resident of Chesapeake, Va. with his wife, Minnie. Thomas Lynch Committee lEMBQISHIPIEETlNe? SGHBIULE Port Deep Sea Date ' " • • • 4 f. Recertified Bosun Richard Wardlaw, center rear, wearing the traditional white cap of the Seafarers, is on his first ship, the Thomas Lynch, since compfeting the SlU's Bosun Recertification Program. Photo was taken at the ship's most rafcent payoff at Pier 7 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Ship's committee members are, seated rear from the left: Theodore Humal, educational direcior; R. Wardlaw, ship's chairman, and C. E. Pryor, deck delegate. Seated front, from the left are: J. W. Sanders, secretary reporter; Troy Smith, engine delegate, and Ver­ non Barfield, steward delegate. The Thomas Lynch is on the Far East run. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. T'OOp mV. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. " *• J Page 20 •> -v.,' 1. UIW New York ... ..Aug. 5... . 2:30 p.m." .... . 5:00 p.m. ..;.., .. Philadetphia . .. Aug. 6... . 2:30 p.m. ...,.., 5:00 p.m. ....... . Baltimore ... .. Aug. 7... . 2".30 p.ni, ..,,:.... .5:00 p.m. ...... . . y Norfolk ..... ..Aug. 8... p'.. •. 5:00 p.m. ...... . . Detroit ...... ..Aug. 9... . 2:30 p.m. .... """ ' •••••• r-r. .. . . ;... 5:00 p.m. .._.... Aug. 12... Houston ..... . .Aug. 12.... 2:30 p.m. ........ 5:00 p.m. . . .•-... . . New Orleans . ... Aug. 13... . 2:30 p.m. ..... ... . 5:00 p.m ^ Mobile ...... .. Aug. 14... . 2:30 p.m. ........ 5:00p.m. San Francisco .. Aug. 15... . 2:30 p.m. .... •• • Columbus ... • """ • •. • • • • • .. Chicago . . ... .. Aug. 13... • • • • » .... 5:00 p.m. ...... • • Port Arthur . .. Aug. 13... • • . ^# .... 5:00i).m. ...... • * Buffajo i. Aug. 14.. • , '. • • • 1.... 5:00p.iri. ...... • • . St. Louis ,. i.. . . Aug. 15... • • • • • « .... 5.00 p.m. .... ^ * * Cleveland ... .. Aug. 15..; • . . ' ' • • •• • .... 5:00p.m. Jersey City ... .. Aug. 12'... • ... ... 5.00 p.m., • ' • < • — . '• • "•* • « IBU ' • • Seafarers Log • �*5^ TTf New A Book Members Donald Knight Seafarer Donald Knight has been a member of the SIU for seven years. Prior to receiving his full 'A' book, I Seafarer Knight obtained a QMED en\dorsement at the Harry Lundeberg I School. The 38-year old Seafarer is a native of Tampa, Fla. where he ships 1 out and still makes his home. The Seniority Upgrading program I has left me more informed as to how the SIU works. The upgrading Seafarer is §hown every little detail as to how the SIU functions at the top level. There are no places off limits when it comes to informing the upgrading Seafarer about the different plans that the Union has. If a Seafarer has a question about the Welfare plans, it is answered in de­ tail to make sure he leaves the program fully informed. The oflficials at Headquarters are never too busy to take a little time with the Seafarer and answer any questions he may have about the structure of the Union and the programs in which the SIU is involved. I was particularly interested in the many job security programs in which the SIU was involved to keep jobs for the membership. This takes, I have seen, m^y hours of planning and strate^. ' ^ iCis I L / Thomas Galka Five more Seafarers achieved full 'A' Books through the SlU's Seniority Upgrading Program this month and took the oath of obligation at die genei^^iin^^ in N.,Y. Our' edge and understanding of our p iems and bow we must meet them Order to survive. The addition of these five mei bnngs to 99 the number of Se who have had the opportunity to gi fo teach seamen the latest innovations and technology on merchant ships so diat they will be able to effectively miin theion in the future. The ^A' Se­ niority Upgrading Program does just that, and at the same time provides gj^gt^tknpwl- ^ tiated last year.Theirhevrly-ac^uire W Book status also gives them a bet ter choice when they ship out. Oh ffik! {N^e the five new Seafare with fun 'A' Book status teO in the! own words what the program h meant to them. I attended the firefighting school in Bayonne, N.J. I recommend this to all Sea­ farers. As is stressed in the course— once the fear of fire is overcome, it becomes a relatively simple task to com­ bat one, if we act quickly enough—and let's face it, a fire at sea is probably one of the most dangerous things we might ever encounter. The Brooklyn shipyard for me was also an exciting part of the program. I saw work being done on the TT Williamsburgh, the sistership of the recently completed TT Brooklyn. These ships are one of the end results of our SPAD donations. SPAD was, is, and must con­ tinue to be our political weapon in Washington. Passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, eventual passage of the now pending Oil Quota Bill, the Public Health Hospitals remaining open, protecting the Jones Act—these are only a few of the things the SIU has fought for and won for its members and the industry in general—and each and every fellow member can and should be proud, because he knows he played a part in it with SPAD. April, 1973 for his AR ticket. A 24year old native of Wilmington, Del. he now makes his home in Cocoa Beach, Fla. Brother Bartol ships out of the port of Houston. During my two-week stay at New York I learned quite a lot. Going through the IBM, Welfare, Claims, Control Room, and the Records De­ partment really amazed me. I didn't think there was so much work involved. What interested me most was the Con­ trol Room and the IBM. The computer is some kind of machinery and it saves time. I am glad I had a chance to go to the firefighting school. I learned a lot from the film the instructor showed us as well as the instruction we received on the firefighting field. All the information I received down in Piney Point and in New York, I will pass on to my shipmates. Again I'd like to say I am glad to be a member of the SIU and that we have the best Union. Darry Thomas Seafarer Thomas Galka graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1970. He returned to Finey Point in 1973 to receive his FOWT endorse­ ment. A native of Philadelphia, the 25year old Seafarer ships from that port and makes his home there. Brother Galka plans to return to Piney Point at the end of this year to obtain a QMED endorsement. While in the "A" Seniority program. Following I, J., Engine id,lVIott,Dedc iiliiih ThoniaSj Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean, P. E., Deck Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Biacklok, Richard, Engine Bolen, Timothy, Deck Burke, Lee Roy, Engine l^rke, Timothy, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck 'oiiklitt, Kevin, Engihe liel, Wadsworth, Enghie vis, William, Deck i)ay, John, Engine « kiss, William, Steward [, Maximo, Engine Sanders Bartol Seafarer Thomas Bartol graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. He returned to Piney Point in are the names and departments of tSai^ Thomas, EnglM Gaiay, Stephen, Deck Garda, Robert, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gotay, Raul, Steward Gower, David, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grime.s, M. R., Deck Hart,JRay, Deck Hawker, Patrl^ Haynes, Blake, Engine Carroll, De^ Humasbn, Jon, De^ ^ Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward :icliard,Jr.,e.ngine Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine igine Ivey, D. E., Engine Jecfc Johnson, M., Deck Jones, Le^ttejk Kegney, Thomas, Kelley, John, Deck Seafarer Darry Sanders graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1968. He received his FOWT endorse­ ment in 1970 in New York. A native of Mobile, Ala., the 25-year old Seafarer Serney, Paul, Engine kirkseyi Charles, Engine kittIcsoii,L;Q., Deck ships out of that port and~tnak-es-hishome there. He plans to return to Piney Point for his QMED endorsement. In the time I spent at Headquarters in New York, I went through various phases of the Union operation. I was also shown how Union funds are broken down and how those funds are used. I also found out how important SPAD is. It is the only weapon we have against the people who want to control the maritime unions. SPAD allows us to have a louder voice in the political system of our government and that is the only way we can win this fight. When you contribute you are doing yourself a favor. Finally, I would like to say to those of you who are eligible for any of the upgrading programs offered by the Union to take advantage of them. They are there for you. Thomas Vanyi Seafarer Thomas Vanyi received his Chief Steward's endorsement from the Harry Lundeberg School in April, 1974. A member of the SIU since 1967, the 31-year old native of Hungary now makes his home in Flushing, N.Y. with his wife Betty and their son. Brother Vanyi ships out of the port of New York. The two weeks that I have spent in New York for my "A" Seniority Up­ grading have been a great experience. I had the opportunity, which I hope everybody will have once, to see how our computer system works, how care­ fully and precise everything is kept. Also, I am very impressed about our Record Department, especially by the job that is performed in keeping every­ thing up-to-date. I also had the chance to participate in the firefighting school in New Jersey, which course I com­ pleted, and believe it is very essential for every member to experience. It would give all of us a better opportunity to be ready when fire emergencies arise. I would like very much to express my thanks to all the personnel who were so helpful and patient in teaching me all of the above mentioned items and many other things which would take too long to explain in writing. Moore, Wiiiiam, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Paloumbis, Nikolaos, Engine Papageorgion, Dimitrics, Engine Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Paiker, Jasoiij Deck ^ Polett:, Pierangelo, Deck kiinc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph,Steward Pieamey, Bert. Engine Lehmaim,. Arthur, Deck Restalno, John, Engine Ripley, William„Deck Lentsch, Robert, Deck Lundeman, Louis, Deck koback, James,Deck Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Rodriguez, Charies, Epgine Manning, Henry, Steward Sabb,Caldweii, Jr., Engine Sailey, Robert, Jr., Engine Marcus, M. A., Deck McAndrcw, Martin, Engine Sanders, Darry. Engine . McCabe, John, Engine Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Ronald, jj^gine I^Simonetti, Joseph, Steward Spell, Joseph, Deck Spencer, H. D., Engine Stanter, David, Engine Svohoda, Kvetoslav, Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Trainor, Robert, Deck Utterback, Larry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Vanyi, Thomas, Steward Vukmir, George, Deck. Walker, Marvin, Engine j Wambach, Albert, Wilhelm, Mark, Engjne Wilson, Richard, Ste Wolfe, John, Deck Page 21 July1974 iXl i.-^ ..if -T . xV A:. A h- �Laying Cables in the Pacific,CS. Long Lines Calls at Yokohama 1 J-. laying cable in the Pa!jr::fhe "CaWe Long' L«»«s:: ,e pert el Vokohibia. This 511-fo6t long more than 1,000 nanikai j^ cable ln buge tai^, wbich she can lay while criiistng at seyen or eight ' : ^ -i- (^rrying 00^ Officers and crew, abkrard Ibis yessel^ tlie % 4:& ing nnifine jobs reqoiring alertDiscussing cable loading operations are, from left: John Whiting, cable AB; Mr. Siman, who is an AT&T cable oper­ ator director, and Bosun Kerb LIbby. The 511-foot long Cable Ship Long Lines entering the port of Yokohama. 1: V •; Vantage Horizon Meeting FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and InlMd Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union 'finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are. posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shirowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak,' Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Bourd 275 • 20tb Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—-SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by memitership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. , PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any tinie you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. V.::i fs , f- - • A. ' -v.- "r EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Coiisequentiy, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. '• • /f Members of the Vantage Horizon's ship's committee (top) gathered on deck when ship paid off recently after seven months at Newport News, Va. They are (from I. to r.), H. Roberts, engine delegate; B. Turk, educational director; Thomas Reading, deck delegate; G. Tolliver, secretary reporter; J. E. Tanner, ship's chairman, and F. L. Hall, steward delegate. Members participated in ship's meeting (bottom) and were brought up-to-date on legislative action in Washington and other developments affecting the Union. Bosun John Cisiecki (shown in Inset photo), who was participating in the Bosun Recertificatlon Program at the time visited the ship from New YOrk and described the Pro­ gram, emphasizing the importance of contributing to SPAD in order to win our legislative battles. The entire crew donated to the SPAD fund. Hgsn SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION ^ SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force job discrimination, financial reprisal, or. threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contnbuuon for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Su^rt SPAD to protect Md further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarar fecbitimt that aiiy of the above rights ba^ i, i«n violattd, or that he has keen denied Us cvostitHfl fanmcdlate - rtqnested. Seafarers Log • 'Si, �Cbmmittee OK's Oil Bill Continued from Page 3 "T-lt Sltf President Paul Hall—testifying {as tlR final speaker at the hearings— stressed the importance of this legisla[tion to the national security of the United States and to the nation's ecoInomic and environmental concerns. Hall also emphasized that the oil I import legislation would implement the Merchant Marine Act's stated policy of rebuilding the nation's merchant [marii^. Stating that the passage of this cargo legislation is *Hhe logical extension of the sh^nilding pro- Get Passports All Seafarers are advised that they should have United States passport books and should carry them with them at all times. Seafarers have encountered problems in some areas of the world because they did not have passports, and the problem seems to be increasing. In addition, many Seafarers have not been able to make flyout jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports. A U.S. passport can be secured in any major city in the country. If you need assistance in getting a passport, contact your.SIU port agent. Richard Selling Please contact the SIU hiring hall in Seattle. Agent is holding mail and a package for you there. Joseph Michael Novotny Your son Michael would like you to [ contact him at 202-628-3544. Charles O. Faircloth Please contact Mrs. Virginia B. Faircloth as soon as possible at 3684 1 Riviera Dr., Slidell, La. 70458, or call ! collect 504-643-1668. William Dnnn, Jr. Please contact Ernest S, Newhall c/o the SS John Tyler, Waterman Steamship Co., 120 Wall St., New York,N.Y. 10005. Joseph Zeloy - Please contact Mrs. Catherine Glidewell as soon as possible at Route 3, Box 94, Gulfport, Miss. 39501. Peter Ucd Please contact Miss Carmela Corbo as soon as possible at 109 Norwood Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. 14222. gram of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970," Han asserted: '*The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was not intended to he and most not he considered as the only solution to rehuUding flie merchant marine. Since the pas­ sage of that Act, it has become all too apparent that the availability oi cargo is essential to the survival and growth of the merdumt marine." Following is the recorded vote of members of the Senate Commerce Committee on the oil import legis­ lation: 7^ d "Liberty Ships" by John Bunker, published by Naval Institute Press, An­ napolis, Md., 1972, 287 pages. Often overlooked in histories of World War II are the ships and sailors that struggled against heavy enemy resistance to keep the. Allied forces rolling with supplies of "bombs, bullets and beans." "Liberty Ships," written by a former merchant seaman who sailed on two Liberty ships during WW II, fills in the gap with this thorough recounting of the exploits of "the ugly ducklings of World War H" and their crews. Voting Against Norris Cotton CR-N.H.) and James B. Pearson CR-Kan.). Beginning with the simultaneous launching of the first 14 Libertys on Sept. 27, 1941, John Bunker Cwho sailed with the SIU) follows the history of this mass produced, "expendable" ship through each theater of operation. Ship by ship, he records accounts of merchant seamen braving' enemy torpedoes, air attacks, heavy seas and boredom in the Atlantic, Persian Gulf, Pacific, Mediterranean, and on the Normandy invasion and Murmansk run. He also includes accounts of some of the several hundred unlucky Liberty ships sunk or destroyed by enemy attacks, bad weather and in a few cases, poor construction. And there are fascinating .stories of weeks spent in lifeboats that read like sea fiction, but are actually drawn from diaries kept by crewmembers. To balance the picture, there are accounts of greatly outgunned merchant seamen shooting down enemy planes, sinking subs, gunning down torpedoes headed for their ships, and even one account of a Liberty sinking a 4,800-ton German raider. But as anyone who sailed a Liberty during the war knows, life on board was not all attack and counterattack. Mr. Bunker, always the accurate historian, quotes terse log entries that record fights stemming from shipboard monotony and anonymous ditties complaining of long months waiting to unload and the lack of battle action. .The inevitable comic confusion that always surrounds military operations doesn't escape his attention either, and there are stories of Liberty sMps roaming the South Pacific, unable to find anyone to accept their cargo. Not Voting Howard H. Baker, Jr. CR-Tenn.) and Robert P. Grifl&n CR-Mich.). Full of good sea stories about the Libertys, this straightforward and well re­ searched book is always interesting. It includes over a dozen photos, detailed plans of one of the Libertys and a complete numerical and alphabetical listing of the more than 2,700 Liberty ships built. Voting For Chairman Warren D. Magnuson CDWash.); Russell B. Long (D-La.), Chairman of the Merchant Marine Subconunittee; John O. Pastore (DR.I.); Vance Hartke (D-Ind.); Phillip A. Hart (D-Mich.); Howard W. Can­ non (D-Nev.); Frank E. Moss CDUtah); Ernest P. Hollings CD-S.C.); Daniel K. Inouyc CD-Hawaii); John V. Tunney CD-Calif.); Adlai E. Steven­ son, III CD-IU.); Marlow W. Cook CRKy.); Ted Stevens CR-Alaska); and J. Glenn Beall, Jr. CR-Md.). Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid May 23-June 26,1974 Number MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ~ ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical 1. Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical .....; ' . .TV. . .... PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras •• Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions — ...... Special Equipment ^)cntal Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan ............ \ ; Total Seafarers Pension Plan ............ .. •" ; . : Total Seafarers Vacation Plan .........,. > Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Amount YEAR TO DATE 20 433 212 22 7 7,937 1 192 68 94 4,662 2,046 97 26 45.804 10 1,323 210 540 83 154 26 5 129 MONTH TO DATE 47,330.46 433.00 636.00 2,809.94 591.00 63,496.00 340.00 4,549.28 2,723.50 $ 259,795.88 4,662.00 6,138.00 14,308.55 2,634.00 366,432.00 2,901.40 30,234.35 9,893.60 2,682 419 769 141 20 921 112,376.61 2,734.04 20,554.60 • 6,600.00 236.50 2,913.92 554,321.02 13,104.28 98,621.95 36,559.75 1,353.65 19,787.25 69 937 734 82 . 276 4 18 4 9,163 39,000.00 40,352.85 4,720.06 1,915.00 1,371.49 —^ 423.66 250.00 12,618.50 202,000.00 176,016.84 27,929.13 11,332.25 7,433.58 305.75 4,349.86 828.54 67,149.90 1 60 364.62 20,636.72 12,102 2,214 1,271 15,587 70,571 11,001 6,699 88,271 369,341.03 535,169.00 643.097.27 $1,547,607.30 1,938,730.25 2,651,268.50 3,631,473.88 $8v221,472.63 ' s $ YEAR TO DATE ' ' 13 187 14L 14 40 — 4 1 1,872 \ P4ge23 July 1974 t' ?. 5^ �ri.-- r\ r4.: ••:. „•'. • v"'V «ISPAYCH1RS REPORT JUNE 1-30, 1974 TOTAL RE6ISTEREO AHOromw A CIBMB CIMSC REGISTERED ON BEACH Alt Groups CtossA CtMsB CIMSC TOTAL SHIPPED ANSroups A OMSB CtoMC DECK DEPARTMENT - . '"'V - '• -i-. • '' , -J.' '• -t ':•/= Wr'' • •. • v- Boston 6'* «'*V« • * • New York ......... Philadelphia Baltimore ........ Norfolk ' Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco ...... Wilmington Seattle . Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duiuth Frankfort Chicago : • ••••••••••••••• Totals • ••••••••••••••• Port Boston •',f ,•*••• ,. "l ir'" :. i :' • .-•* 1 5 99 17 55 20 7 28 78 .38 57 32 11 76 0 2 3 3 2 11 7 8 4 582 2 15 3 8 3 4 3 18 5 13 11 10 0 20 0 4 0 0 2 1 2 1 2 127 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 3 2 0 0 1 3 0 1 20 0 90 8 38 11 4 25 47 19 51 12 9 12 59 0 2 1 2 2 17 11 3 4 437 2 38 6 11 4 1 8 28 15 27 11 21 6 27 0 1 1 1 3 2 4 0 1 218 0 5 0 1 0 . New York Philadelphia ...... Baltimore. ...... .•• j. Nortoik ................... .f......... Tampa ............................ Mobile ' . New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington ; Seattle Puerto Rico Houston :... Piney Point Yokohama ..... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duiuth Frankfort .•...'. Chicago Totals .............................. • 8 38 4"' 12 6 .a.,.......' Houston . Piney Point Yokohama .... Alpena .......... Buffalo ............. Cleveland i Detroit Duiuth Frankfort ..... Chicago Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk.. Tampa ..... v k^obile ............................ New Orleans '. Jacksonville San Francisco — Wilmington Seattle.. Fuerto Rico Houston ; Piney Point i...... !•.•. . • • 4 37 4 12 10 9 7 43 9 10 7 16 3 38 4 1 2 2 7 8 6 1 2 242 8 158 23 79 27 8 59 104 50 110 25 55 16 139 0 2 4 2 6 16 5 6 6 908 3 27 4 8 6 1 7 6 7 24 18 19 2 28 0 4 0 -2 1 _ 3 3 1 1 175 2 ' 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 5 0 3 4 0 1 0 6 2 3 34 1 128 11 55 19 2 43 78 20 71 18 25 19 89 0 1 2 4 2 24 7 2 0 621 2 52 8 18 7 2 15 24 8 27 16 17 6 34 0 4 2 1 1 - 5 4 0 1 264 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 3 3 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 4 2 1 2 6 0 8 40 5 74 8 22 12 0 36 45 20 58 11 22 13 74 0 2 0. 1 1 3 3 0 0 310 1 16 1 2 2 1 3 6 5 32 7 5 1 13 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 89 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 .0 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 3 159 21 47 i 35. .19 2 i 2 39 i 17 52 42 i 19 83 i 29 18 i 5 19 i 13 33 1 23 66 i 24 4 1 0 2 1 1 5 1 5 5 5 i 5 14 1 25 14 1 5 5 i 15 4 1 4 • 355 661 2,194 1,189 10 83 4 13 9 2 0 16 14 15 0 4 4 65 0 9 65 34 21 88 46 21 40 563 646 1 6 1 5 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 4 2 11 10 12 2 3 70 ENGINE DEPARTMENT i Port Boston a..'....... New York ....... i.. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa .' Mobile New Orleans ...........,. Jacksonville .......... San Francisco Wilmington Seattle "'. 'V- .•, ^ 1 86 5 29 16 10 20 61 33 31 14 20 7 67 0 2 3 . 5 2 21 12 11 6 462 Yokohama ..... Alpena Buffalo -. Cleveland Detroit .......................^..... Duiuth .... Frankfort Chicago .......a.............,.....'. Totals Totals AllDepts 16 24 5 9 0 0 0 4 1 2 3 6 0 0 1 0 1 9 1 12 6 3 0 11 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 58 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 2 2 2 1 5 27 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 -0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 10 1 65 . 6 28 8 8 18 43 23 43 6 17 9 58 0 1 3 2 2 9 14 6 6 376 1 52 4 12 7 4 5 22 18 22 5 14 1 35 6 2 0 0 11 3 5 0 6 235 0 8 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 3 0 3 0 2 3 5 0 1 0 30 > STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 3 1 30 15 33 0 6 1 S 12 2 0 O 7 3 0 '8 0 19 5 16 0 39 0 13 12 0 21 22 5 0 7 1 6 7 0 8 7 28 11 33 0 0 21 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 3 1 3 1 1 2 8 1 2 3 4 1 0 9 3 2 1 238 182 54 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 32 11 24 6 2 i i i 14 31 8 23 6 14 1/ 18 0 1 0 3 2 2^ 7 15 3 2C0 1,53S 54 i ^ i ^ 1,076 PRESIDENT PaulHaE SECRETARY-TREASURER JoeDiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner. VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindscy Williams. Frank Drtnak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS <754Avc.,Bfc|)ni.ll232 (212) HY MM# ALPENA, Mich. SM N. 2 Ave. 49767 (517) EL 4-3414 BALTIMORE, Md. 1214 E. Baltimore St 21242 (341) EA 7-4944 BOSTON, Mam. 215 Emex St 42111 (§17) 4S2-4714 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .294 Franklia St 14242 SIU (714)1X3-9259 IBU (714)1X3-9259 CHICAGO, m.. .9383 S. Ewiag Are. 44417 HU (312) SA 1-4733 IBU (312) ES 5-9574 CLEVFXAND,Ohlo 1294 Old River Rd. 44113 (214) MA 1-5454 DETROIT, Mich. 14225 W. Jeffcrsoa Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Mbn. 2414 W. 3 St 55844 (218) RA 2-4114 FRAT^KFORT, Mkh. F.O. Box 287 415 Malo Si. 49435 (414) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tax. ... .5844 Canal St 77411 (713) WA 8-3247 lACKSONVlLLE, Fhk.2448 Pearl St 32233 (944) EL 3-4987 JERSEY CITY, TU. 99 MoBtgomery StT7342# (241) HE 5-9424 ^ MOBILE, Ala.: ...IS. Lawrence St 34442 (245) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS^ La. 434 Jaehaoo Ave. 74|34 NORFOLK, Va. .115 3 St 23514 (944) i22-18» PADUCAH, Ky..;..... .2258.7 St 42441 (542) 443-2493 PHULADELPHU, Pa.. .2444 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 4-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .5349 Ave. 77444 (713) 983-1479 SAN FRANCISCO, CaHr. 1321 Mission St 94143 (415) 424i4793 SANTURCE, PJR..1313 Femandex, Jnncos, Stop 20 00948 (849)724-4247 SEATTLE, Warik 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (284) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUBk Mo.. .4581 Gnvois Ave. 43114 (314)752-4584 TAMPA, Fb. 312 Hanhoa St 33442 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Sonmrit St 43644 (419) 2466491 WILMINGTON, CaM. 514 N. Broad St 94744 (213) 549-4444 YOKOHAMA, PX). Box 429 Yokehawi Part PAL 5-4NlhoaOhdari Nika-Ka 231-91 201-7935 Ext 291 The above %aKS cieaily Atm that siting in aD areas is exoelleiN. Daring Oe of Jmie 1-30, a total of 1,889 jobs wen shipped ANMB SIU bails. Bat of these, only 1,070 wen taken by Class SealoiKy faU book men. That awaas than were 813 pcraiaBeBl jobs avaOabie to Class seniority fall book awa not tato by tbcat There are pleBty of jobs avail­ able la aDdepaitaMits,aad SIU amabascaB fed secare that vriwatb^goloaBSIUUi^baB,tberewlDbejobslortlwBi to 8Rr ;'v" y• P8ge24 ::A . • '.Seaf^IS log �: • >• Vantage Horizon Visits Australia J •••' ^ se- I i-fi. f- v.- 1 xvr'??^ • ••-s\^''<M\ . , . Mm- The Vantage Horizon (Vantage Steamirfiip), the ficst American vessel to k>ad wheat in Australia since Woild War II, recentty had a seven month payoff at Newport News, Va. The sfa^ had carried grain from die of Mexico to Germany, India, Iran^ and Genddton, Australia, among other ports. The 650 foot-long tanker has a dwt iff 33,761 tims. ^e was consirocted fatm two vcssds in Mobile, Ala. in April, 1968. Her bow and stem section were taken from the former T-2 tmiker, Westfield, and her mid-body from the French-buflt Isanda. The fulty air-conditiimed diip is one of the 50 American sh^ vffiich carry grain to the Soviet Union as part of die trade agreement be­ tween the UJS. and Russia signed in 1972, The Vantage Horizon returned to die United States with a ^ort-handed crew. The deck department lost some men abroad who had to be hospital­ ized, but crewmembers all agreed that all three departments really woriced together to bring in the ship with a minimum of diflBculty. The steward and engine departments es­ pecially helped out with tying-up and standing watch. The Vantage Horizon sailed from Houston on June 19 carrying wheat headed for Leningrad, Russia. •fv.. ijf-r- ir^ h' • " X •Sk rr-' ] V '•'f r- f •S- .k ' f 11 1; r •yi- • t- iI •? f V y-!. 1 I -y / i'i". ] ."» / I 4 .'y .J .f 5 ;-Tf t- • 4.t r 1.' fcS: it v: '5 BR/Utllity Pericles Mouzlthras (left) makes two-ticket SPAD contribution to Norfolk l4tn5lman Steve Papuohis. ' >^i>^^^ Chief Cook F. U. Halt (left) piepares food in the galley as Chief Steward G. Page 25 July 1974 > . V ;, r*' • •- .1 >• 'a ' s. •f y t- ; \''>" • . y^^-' ''if aH'V-: -:A- �'Sit-:: Jfinal Beparturesi SlU pensioner Earl R. 'mckie** Harri­ son, 61, died of bron­ chopneumonia in the A.G. Holley State Hospital, Lantana, Fla., on. Feb. 13. Brother Harrison joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a chief cook and steward delegate. He was bom in Mansfield, Mass., and was a resident of Lake Placid, Fla. at the time of his death. Burial was in Lake Placid. Surviving are his widow, Dor­ othy, and a stepdaughter, Marian A. Williams. •J Thomas C. Hop­ kins, 53, died oh Mar. 18. Brother Hopkins joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1958 sail­ ing ir the engine de­ partment. He had sailed for 32 years. A native of Norton, Va., he was a resi­ dent Churchill, Tenn., at his death. Seafarer Hopkins was a pre-World War II veteran of the U.S. Coast Artillery. Surviving are his widow. Hazel; a son, Mark of Kingspoit, Tenn., and his mother, Mrs. Jennie McMurray of Dor­ chester, Va. SIU pensioner Cleveland A. Howell, 76, died of natural causes in Misericordia Hospital, Bronx, N. v., on May 29. Brother Howell join­ ed the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. He was bom in -Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies, and was a resident of the Bronx at his death. Burial was in Woodlawn Ceme­ tery, the Bronx, Surviving are his widow, Wilhelmine and a daughter, Mrs. Elaine M. Allen. Frank I. Fisher, 19, passed away aboard the SS Platte (Ogden Marine) in Saigon Harbor, Viet'nam, on • Jan. 15. Brother Fisher was a 1972 graduate of the HLSS. He sailed in the steward and deck departments. Sea­ farer Fisher was a native of St. Peters­ burg, Fla., where he resided at his death. Burial wais in St. Petersburg. Surviving is his mother, Jeanne of St. Petersburg. /- n m- m-rn'. William F. Carpenter, 37, died of a hemorrhage in Law­ rence County Gen­ eral Hospital, Ironton, Ohio on Mar, 19. Brother Carpen­ ter joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1970 sailing as an AB for both the American and Erie Steamship Compa­ nies. A native of Ironton, he was a resi­ dent there at his death. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Burial was m Woodland Cemetery, Ironton. Surviving are his widow, Ruth; his mother, Mrs. Mari­ etta Carpenter and two children, all of Ironton. Candido Bonefont, 57, died in the Bronx, N.Y., on Aug. 8, 1971. Brother Bonefont joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, Seafater Bonefont was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. at his death. Sur­ viving is his widow, Maria. SIU pensioner George F. Crabtree, 70, died of natural causes on May 28 at his home in New York City. Brother Crabtree joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Norfolk sail­ ing. as a cook. He was bom in King, N. Carolina. Cremation was in Garden State Crematory, North Bergen, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Catherine and a son, Tom of Rainier, Md. Ernest C. Brown, 66, passed away in Oakland, Calif, on Apr. 22. Brother Brown joined the Union in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 47 years. A native of Seattle, Wash., he was a resident there at his death. Sea­ farer Brown is survived by two sisters, Lillian Brown and Mrs. June Sentine, both of Seattle. Charies L. Gregson, 60, succumbed to pneumonia in Morton Hospital, Taunton, Mass. on Mar. 22. Brother Gregson joined the SIU in the port of Boston in 1956 sail­ ing as a chief cook. He was born in Worcester, Mass., and was a resident of Taunton at his death. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Ma^s. Surviving is his widow, Isabelle. SIU pensioner Roy J. Barker, 64, suc­ cumbed to cancer inPark Central Conva­ lescent Hospital, Fre­ mont, Calif, on May 20. Brother Barker joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. Bom in Wisconsin, he was a resident of Newark, Calif, at his death. Burial was in Irvington Cemetery, Newark. Surviving are his widow, Gladys and three grandchildren, Pamela Jean, Roy and Richard Saladin. Frederick Colle­ ton, 47, passed away on the SS Overseas Valdez (Maritime Overseas) on Apr. 19. Brother Colleton joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing in the engine department. Bom in Stockport, England, he was a resident of Wilming­ ton, Calif, at his death. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Barbara Hollis of Wil­ mington. SIU 'pensioner Adam R. Swiszczowski, 77, succumbed to heart disease in Brooklyn, N, Y., on Apr. 23. Brother Swiszczowski joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB.- He was an Army veteran of both World War I and World War II. Seafarer Swiszczowski attended the HLSS in 1970. He also sailed on the RV Anton Bruun (Alpine Geo­ physical) in 1964 on the National Sci­ ence Foundation Indian Ocean Expedi­ tion. Bom in Poland, he was a resident of Toledo, Ohio. Cremation was in the Garden State Crematory, North Ber- . gen, N. J. Surviving are a sister, Z. Dzieworska of Warsaw, Poland and three cousins, Mrs. Helen Brpwnfield of Birmingham, Mich.; Henry Richards of Toledo, and W. S. Richards of Perrysburg, Ohio; .•••A I • Francesco E. Gianicco, 52, died of heart disease in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Apr. 19. Brother Gianiccp joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1959 sailing as a firemanwatertender. Bora in San Jose, Calif., he was a resident of Brooklyn at his death. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Burial was in Greenwood Cem­ etery, Brooklyn. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Ruth G. Pascoe of San Francisco. SIU pensioner Jo­ seph T. Gehringer, 63, died of cancer in East Louisiana State Hospital, Jackson on Apr. 7. Brother Geh­ ringer joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing in the deck department. Bom in Allentown, Pa,, he was a resident of New Orleans at his death. Interment was in Garden of Memories Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Audrey and a son, Tom of Allentown. Karl G. Westerback, 56, passed away on Apr. 13. Brother Westerback joined the Union in the port of New York in 1965 sailing as an AB. He was bom in Finland and was a resident of Baltimore at his death. Interment^as in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is a brother, Al­ fred of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Canada. William J. French, 63, passed away on Mar. 25. Brother French joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing in the deck department. .He was born. in Massachu­ setts and was a resident pf Middlesex, Md. at his death. Surviving is a sister, iMrs. Eose Carlin of Middlesex. William L. Ecker, 84, died of. a heart attack aboard the SS Summit (Sea-Land) at the Kodiak, Alaska City Dock on Mar. 31, 1973. Brother Ecker joined the Union in the port of Seattle in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 44 years. Bom jn Rome, N.Y., he wjis a veteran of both the Army and the Navy in World War I. Burial was at sea from the SS Brook­ lyn (Sea-Land) on Aug. 8, 1973. Sur­ viving are a son, Tom; two sisters, Mrs. Carl Domino, both of Rome, N.Y., and Mrs. Marjorie Jones of Whittier, (IJalif. and a cousin, Mrs. Harriet Simons of Pompano Beach, Fla. I$racR.Claik,49, died in Oakland, Calif, on Mar. 16. Brother Clark joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sailing as a cook. A native of Mississippi, he was a resident of Oakland at his death. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Interment was in Sunset View Ceme­ tery, El Ceirito, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Nellie; a son, Aaron; three daughters, Beverly and Michelle and Pamela Gilliam, all of Oakland, and a sister, Mrs. Sylvia L. Troupe of Hamil­ ton, Miss. John E. Brown, 70, died of a ^ heart attack in Seattle's USPHS hospital on Apr, 26. Brother Brown joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1952 sail­ ing as a firemanwatertender. He was a pre-war and World War II veteran of the Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. Bom in Beach Grove, Tenn., he' was a resident of Seattle at his death. Burial was in Acaia Memorial Park, Seattle. Surviving are his widow, Margaret, and a daughter, Mrs. Betty J. Minga of Bellingham, Wash. George E. Phillips, 5 1, passed away aboard the SS Achil­ les (Newport Tank­ ers) while at sea on June 16. Brother Phillips joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1954 sail­ ing in the engine department. He at­ tended the HLSS at Piney Point, Md. in 1970. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Houston at his death. Sur­ viving are his widow, Margaret; six sons, Philip, Ronald, Ernest, Donald, Jeffrey and Lawrence and two daugh­ ters, Peggy and Etta. Jose Dacimha, 63, was found drowned in Baltimore Harbor on Mar. 28. Brother Dacunha joined the Union in the jjprt of Philadelphia in 1955 sailing in the steward department. A native of Portugal, he was a resident of Balti­ more at his death. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is a brothpr; Manuel of Baltimore. Seafarers Log �I- Jfiiwl Beparturcsi Edward S. Bryson, 72, passed away in Woodstock, 111., on June 4. Brother Bry­ son joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a cook. jBorn in Chi­ cago, lie was a resi­ dent of Clinton, Md. at .his death. Sur­ viving is a cousin, Edward Silver of Los Angeles. SIU pensioner Francisco Mayo, 68, died in Cor-una, Spain, in June. Brother Mayo joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing in the engine department. He was bom in Spain and was a resident there at his death. Surviving are his widow, Lena and a sister, Delores of Baltimore. Michael N. Katradis, 66, died on May 26. Brother Katradis joined the Union in the port of New York in 1965 sailing in the engine department. A native of Greece, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y, at his death. Surviving are his widow, Katina of Chios Agios Simeon, Greece, and a son and a daughter. Charles J. Burns, 56, died in the 1 Church Home and Hospital, Baltimore, on Apr. 27. Brother Bums joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a bosun. He did picket duty in both the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. Bora in Cumber­ land, England, he was a resident of Carbondale. Pa. at his death. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Balti­ more. Surviving are three brothers, Michael of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; Joseph of East Haven, Conn., and James. Milton F. Flynn, 58, died of cancer in the Fort Pierce, Fla. Memorial Hospital on Mar. 19. Brother Flytm joined the Union in 1949 in the port of New York sailing in the engine department. Brother Flynn was a SIU welfare representative in 1956. He was bora in Florida and was a resident of Fort Pierce at his death. Surviving are his widow, Mary and a brother, SIU member Delmar Flynn. ^ Louls C. Becker, 18, died in John F. Kennedy Hopital, Iselin, N.J., on Mar. 7. Bora in Perth AmSIU pensioner Gil­ boy, N.J., Brother bert G. Parker, Jr., Becker was a resi­ 51, succumbed to dent of Iselin at the |i emphysema on Mar. time of his death. He 13. Brother Parker was a 1972 graduate of the Harry joined the SIU in Lundeberg School of Seamanship, 1944 in the port of Piney Point, Md., and sailed as an OS. Savannah sailing as a Seafarer Becker marched in the school's chief cook. He had Memorial Day parade in 1972. Burial sailed for 30 years. Born in Philadel­ was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Rahway, phia, Seafarer Parker was a resident of N.J. Surviving are his mother, Alice of Savannah at his death. Burial was in Iselin; his father, Louis and a sister, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Savannah. Sur­ Mercedes. viving are his mother, Ethel and a Victor C. AUcea, brother, John, both of Savannah. 39, succumbed to a William E. May, heart attac' in Jew­ 63, succumbed to ish Hospital, Brook­ cancer May 20 in lyn, N.Y., on Mar. 26. Brother Alicea Monroe Memorial Hospital, Monroe, joined the SIU in the port of New York in Mich. Brother May 1970 sailing as a joined the SIU in the Great Lakes port of cook. A native of Puerto Rico, he was Alpena, Mich, in a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. at the time of his death. Interment was in 1955 sailing in the steward department Municipal Cemetery, Bayamon, Puerto for the American Steamship Co. and Rico. Surviving are his widow, Tita; the Huron Cement Co. Bora in Cheyfour daughters, Sylvia, Elizabeth, Lus boygan, Mich., he was a resident of Ivonne and Margarita; a son, Edwin; Alpena at the time of his death. Inter­ his father, Leonardo; a sister, and two ment was in Evergreen Cemete^, brothers. Alpena. Surviving is a son, William of Rockwood, Mich. Robert H. Al­ bright, 48, died of Severino H. Garcancer in the USPHS da, Jr., 22, passed hospital in New Or­ away in St. Joseph's leans on Sept. 19. Hospital, Houston, Brother Albright on Apr. 27. Brother joined the Union in Garcia joined the the' port of Philadel­ Union in the port of phia in 1952 sailing Houston in 1971 sailing as a winer. A , in the engine department. Bora in Monclo, W. Va., he was a resident of Or­ native of Galveston, Tex., he was a lando, Fla. at the time of his death. resident of HousJon at his death. Burial Seafarer Albright was a veteran of the was in South Memorial Park. Cemetery, Army Medical Corps in World War II. Pearland, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Sylvia; a daughter, Christie; his mother, Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Naomi Albright of -Orlando and a sister, Mrs. Nica and his father, SIU pensioner Se­ Jean A. Bradshaw of Pinellas, Finverino Garcia, Sr., ail of Houston. Hobart R. Kirkwood, 47, died of a heart attack aboard the SS Panama (SeaLand) in Baton Rouge, La., on Apr. 2. Brother Kirkwoiod joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He was a Navy veteran of World War 11. Seafarer Kirkwood was a November 1973 alter­ nate in the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram and attended the HLSS welding and GED courses at Piney Point, Md. Bora in Florida, he was a resident of Jacksonville at his death. Interment was in Riverside Memorial Park, Jackson­ ville. Surviving are his widow, Virginia; three sons, Travis, Hobart and Kylcn and his mother, Mrs. Ruby Curl of Jacksonville. Jos^b L. Cebnla, 59, expired from cancer on July 18, 1973. Bora in Al­ pena, Mich., he was a resident there when he died. Brother Cebula joined the SIU in the port of Alpena in 1958 and sailed in the engine department as a fire­ man. Burial was in St. Casimir Cemeteiy, Posen, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Helen; his mother, Anna; a son, Joseph, Jr. and a daughter, Jane. Richard N. Green, 20, after an acci­ dent aboard the Ben Calvin died in Outer Drive Hospital, Lincoln Park, Mich., on Aug; 8. Brother Green was a resident of Rogers City, Mich. He was a member of the SIU in the port of Detroit and sailed in the deck depart­ ment as a gateman for the American Steamship Co. of Buffalo. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Rogers City. Surviving is his mother, Dorothy. George E. Richardson, 53, passed away on July 25, 1973. Bom in Mis­ souri, he was a resident of California at the time of his death. Brother Rich­ ardson joined the Union in 1956 in the port of Baltimore and sailed in the en­ gine department. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Marie Richardson. SIU pensioner Edmund H. Johnston, 73, passed away from arteriosclerosis on Sept. 17. A native of Alpena, Mich., he was a resident of Hubbard L^e, Mich, at the time of his death. Brother Johnston joined the SlU-afi^liated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1949 and sailed in the steward department for Michigan Tankers Corp. from 1953 to 1962. He had been sailing on the Great Lakes since 1937. Surviving is his widow, Edith. SIU pensioner Jos^b E. Schmidt died on June 26. Brother Schmidt was a resident of Chicago at the time of his death. He joined the SlU-aflfiliated IBU in the port of Chicago in 1961 and sailed in the deck department as a tugman for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1924 to 1929 and the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1929 to 1973. Surviving are his widow, Agnes, and four sons, Robert, Donald, Ken­ neth and James. Sondor J. Csortos, 64, passed away in February. Bora in Buffalo, he was a resident there at the time of his death. Brother Csortos joined the SlU-afSliated IBU in the port of Buffalo in 1962 sailing in the engine department for Kinsman Marine, Huron Portland and the Boland Steamship Co. Surviv­ ing are a brother, John and a sister, Mrs. Ann Thomas, both of Buffalo. •• J' 4' f V" 'y r -.U f- '4^'. iJ •f i fy . ? '• V. i I -i: 'I • ;V; ;• -tU- f -'%• t H I ^ 'i U K; r I I-, > •I' :-v" v': -.1 J. A • i 'I SIU pensioner Anthony Czeczemsld, 79, died of arteriosclerosis in the Gould Nursing Home, Baltimore, Md. on Aug. 12. Bom in Buffalo, N.Y., he was a resident of Baltimore when he passed away. Brother Czeczeraski joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York and sailed in the engine deparment as a fireman-watertender. Burial was in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Dundalk, Md. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Walter A. (Josephine) Kurek, and a niece, Mrs. Cecila Fahey, both of Phoenix. Ariz. Page27 -•1'. L SIU pensioner Stephen R. Laffey, 72, died of a cerebral thrombosis in the Napening . Nursing Home, Midway Twsp., Minn., Dec. 9. Bora in Ireland, he was a resident of Duluth, Miim. at the time of his death. Brother Laffey joined the SIU in 1945 in the port erf Cleveland sailing in the deck depart­ ment as a wheelsman for Kinsman Ma­ rine. He did picket duty in the Northern Venture strike. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Duluth. Surviving are his widow, Marian and a sister, Mrs. Mar­ garet Leininger of Carnegie, Pa. SIU pensioner Jesse A. Pace, 73, died of heart failure at home Dec. 31. Bora in Elberta, Ohio, he was a resident of Frankfort, Mich, when he passed away. Brother Pace joined the Union in the port of Elberta in 1953 sailing in the engine department 21 years for the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. Interment was in Vonway Cemetery, Manistee County, Mich. Surviving is his widow. Vera. SIU pensioner Cari G. Green succiunbed to a cerebral thrombosis in De­ troit General Hospital Nov. 20. Brother Green joined the Union in the port of New York in 1965. He was a resident of Detroit when he died. Burial was in Feradale Cemetery, Riverview, Mich. July 1974 • ••ci •v.A®*' SIU pensioner Francis Peterson, 68, succumbed to lobar pneumonia in Memorial Hospital, Onekoma Twsp., Mich, on July 27, 1973. Bora in Frankfort, Mich., he,was a resident of Manistee, Mich, when he died. Brother Peterson joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in 1939 in the port of Detroit sailing in the engine department for the McCarthy Steamship Co. Burial was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Manistee. Surviv­ ing is his widow. Norma. Hubert E. Burireen, 36, was crushed to death when he fell between a ship and a Great Northern ore dock in Su­ perior, Wise., Oct. 5. Brother Burkeen joined the SlU-aflfiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1973 sailing in the deck department for Kinsman Marine •and the Great Lakes Shipping Co. Bora in Texarkana, Ark., he was a resident of Duluth, Minn, at the time of his de­ mise. Burial was in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Texarkana. Surviving is a brother, Charles B. Burkeen of Texar­ kana. Gerald R. Blabnik, 45, died of a heart attack in St. Joseph Hospital, Lo­ rain, Ohio on Aug. 16. A native of AJgoma, Wise., he was a resident of Green Bay, Wise, when he passed away. Brother Blahnik joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing in the deck department as a wheelsman for the Roen Steamship Co. of Sturgeon Bay, Wise., and the American Steam­ ship Co. of Buffalo. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Interment was in St. Mary Cemetery, Algoma. Surviving are his mother, Mary and his father, Raymond of Algoma, and two sisters, Mrs. Gail J. De Meuse of Green Bay and Mrs. Vema Moore of Algoma. 1/' �<.'• •ft-;-;, 5 •• •,• '- '/;f: - *. -*r. Vv 1.': i A/ Digest of SlU Shlps^ Meetings i . DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steamship), May 7—Chairman Recertihed Bosun E. A. Rihn; Secretary R. P. Marion; Ed­ ucational Director A. Abrams; Deck Delegate J. Klondyke; Engine Delegate O. Wheeler; Steward Delegate J. Hummerick. $157 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman urged all to take advantage of upgrading at Piney Point. There was also a discussion about the importance of SPAD. Next port Maracaibo. Overseas Vivian Committee TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Water­ ways), May 12—Chairman Recertified Bosun Raymond W. Hodges; Secret^ A. Aragones; Educational Director E. Lagasse; Steward Delegate Juan Ruiz. A vote of thanks to the Assistant Cook, Monte Estes foi a job well doiie. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed bro­ thers. Next port New York. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Maritime Overseas), May 26—Chairman Recer- " tified Bosun Fred Cooper; Secretary J. Thomas; Educational Director S. Marano; Deck Delegate J. Murphy. Held a discussion on the Oil Import Bill and After a run to Russia, the SlU-contracted tanker Overseas Vivian paid off on how it came about with the help of May 14 in the port of Philadelphia. The ship's committee noted it had been a SPAD donations. All crewmembers do­ smooth voyage and reported no beefs from the crew. Committee members nated to SPAD. The great benefits that are, from the left: Paul Honeycutt, engine delegate: R-- C. Bozeman, steward can be attained by going to Piney Point delegate; Nolan Trahan, educational director; Whitten Hammock, deck dele­ were also discussed. $2.73 in ship's gate; Paljlo Barrial, ship's chairman, and Allen Bell,"secretary-reporter. fimd. No disputed OT. All communica­ DEL ORO (Delta Line), May 5— tions were read, discussed and posted. TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Wa­ Chairman Robert Broadus; Secretary terways), May 12—Chairman Jesse L. At a safety meeting several points were Teddy Kross; Educational Director Green; &cretary D. G. Chafin; Educa­ made on how to improve things safetyDavid Rojas; Deck Delegate Andrew tional Director William L. Holland. wise for all crewmembers. Thompson; Engine Delegate R. L. Steward Delegate David R. Sumulong Evans; Steward Delegate John Reilly. making his first trip from Piney Point. LOS ANCELES (Sea-Land Service), $70 in ship's fund..No disputed OT. A Observed one minute of silence in mem­ May 19—Chairman Pedro J. Erazo; vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port Secretary Paul P. Lopez; Educational ment for a job well done. Next port Pusan, Korea. Director Walter Stevens; Deck Delegate Dakar. John Holt; Engine Delegate Juan J. Patino; Steward Delegate Rufus Woodard. OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE (Mari­ EAGLE TRAVELER (Sea Trans­ $40 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. time Overseas), May 12—Chairman port Corp.), May 5—Chairman G. Everything running smoothly. Next port F. A. Pehler; Secretary George A. Finklas; Secretaiy F. S. Paylor; Educa­ Cadiz, Spain. O'Berry; Educational Director Herman tional Director C. Landos. Some dis­ Wilkerson. Some disputed OT in deck puted OT in deck department. A vote of IBERVILLE (Waterman Steamship thanks to the steward department for a department. A vote of thanks to the Corp.), May 5—Chairman Donald job well done. Everything running pumpman for the up-keep of the wash­ Chestnut; Secretary Harvey M. Lee; ing machines and d^ers. Everything smoothly. Educational Director Stephen Divane; running smoothly. Next port Houston. Steward Delegate Eddie Bowers. Some SEATRAIN WASHINGTON (Hud­ disputed OT in steward department. son Waterways), May 12—Chairman BROOKLYN (Sea-Land Service), Everything running smoothly. Observed A. Schwartz; &cretary W. G. Williams; May 6—Chairman N. Beahlivanis; Sec­ one minute of silence in memory of our Educational Director J. Lincoln; Deck retary F. Carmichael; Educational Di­ departed brothers. Next port Charles­ Delegate W. Moore; Engine Delegate rector O. Stores; Deck Delegate Elvis ton. S. Torina; Steward Delegate P. Living­ O. Warren; Engine Delegate Marcelino ston. A vote of thanks to the deck watch Valentin. No disputed OT. The SEA­ MONTICELLO VICTORY (Victory for keeping the messroom and pantry FARERS LOG was received and sev­ Carriers), May 5—Chairman Recerti­ clean. Some disputed OT in steward de­ eral articles contained therein were dis­ fied Bosun P. Konis; Secretary McNally; partment. Everjrthing running smoothly. cussed. Everything running smoothly. Educational Director Bryant; Steward Delegate Joseph Roberts. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. ERNA ELIZABETH (Hudson Waterways), May 19—Chairman Jack Kingsley; Secretary Sherman Wright; Educational Director D. Kosicki. $T5.08 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything running smoothly. SEATTLE (Sea-Land Service Inc.), May 5—Chairman J. Gianniotis; Sec­ retary E. B. Tart; Educational Director A. Tselentis. $18 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of sil­ ence in memory of our departed brothers. '.r'' ' OVERSEAS BULKER (Maritime Overseas), May 19—Chairman A. Houde; &cretary C. Scott; Educational Director D. Sidney. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks tp the steward depart­ ment; three of the messmen were from Piney Point and did a fine job. Every­ thing running smoothly. Next port Ja­ maica. COLUMBIA (United States Steel), May 12—Chairman John Bergeria; Secretary Melano S. Sospina; Deck Del­ egate James Rogers. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Page 28 George Walton Committee t'l i ^ y'f A. I , NEW YORKER (Sea-Land Service), May 12—Chairman Robert N. Mahone; Secretary Edward M. Collins; Educa­ tional Director Rodney D. Borlase; Deck Delegate Lonnie C. Cole; Engine Delegate Rodney Borlase. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothy. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. JAMES (Ogden Marine), May 4— Chairman F. Finch; Secretary P. Franco; Educational Director Clevenger. Some disputed OT in deck and en­ gine departments. Everything running smoothly, TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways), May 5—Chairman E. Cristiansen; Secretary E. Caudill; Steward Dele­ gate H. Martin. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observied one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Kobe, Japan. BIENVILLE (Sea-Land Service), May 19—Chairman Francis J. White; Secretary Jack Mar. $3.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything run­ ning smoothly. BROOKLYN (Anndep Shipping Co.), May 3—Chairman Recertified Bosun Alfonso A. Armada; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational Director Eddie Corley; Steward Delegate C. Martin. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. All cmnmunications were read and posted on board. A vote of thanks to the Steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ceivcd from the pACRAMENTO . SALVESTON •' • ~ ITHUR MIDDLETON 'ERANaSCO Recertified Bosun George Annis, standing second from right, a graduate of. the February Class of the Bosun Recertification Program is now sailing bosun aboard the SlU-manned George Waiton which paid off late last month at Pier 7 in Brooklyn, N.Y. after a run to Africa. Ship's committee members, and others are, standing from the left: Robert Johnson, educational director; Dave Quinones, SlU patrolman; Leslie Phillips, engine delegate; George Annis, ship's chairman, and Pete Gerard, steward delegate. Seated clockwise from the left are: Roy Evans, deck delegate; Larry Utterback, "A" Seniority Upgrader, and Bennie Guarino, secretary-reporter. ..f " ... 'J Seafarers Log �•!' • 'l r-,T '• -.Sf^ "•. ••'••A'-: ij.Y'.,'"- • .^ • • • ^ ' •'-" '- -f-e/,- s., ^ ^ ^ /' Cv » 1 "-f' m *' • • •• 'M, •'-• •- ' -vK ' "'mv k'^W" ' '•>*11'' ' /-TTi Able-seaman William Jenkins of Baltimore works topside aboard the containership Transoregon. .. - i,; Young Seafarer George Pino, right, on his first ship since graduation from the Lundeberg School, squares away dues with Patrolman Dave Quinones. crew to SIU patrolmen servicing the vessel. During the payoff, Recertified Bosun Gaetano Mattioli, a graduate of the November Class of the Bosun Recertification Program, chaired a Union meeting at which the SIU's The SlU-contracted containership Transoregon, operated by Seatrain Lines, paid off May 21 in the port of Weehawken, J. after anoflier good voyage to Puerto Rico. The payoff was handled smoothly and no bee& were reported by the legislative activities were discussed, and the importance of SPAD in sup­ porting these activities was empha­ sized. The crew was brought up-to-date on the progress in the U.S. Congress of the oil imports quota bill and other important issues facing the industry. The crew also took note of the necessity—for personal and ship­ board safety — of getting firefighting training at the Maritime Administration Firefighting School in Bayonne, NJ. I Sf •I '^J. R. Thompson, a-participant in the Bosun Recertificatioh Program, accompanied SIU rep­ resentatives to Transoregon payoff, and brought —crew up-to-date on oil imports bill, Thompson Third Cook R. Caraballo, left^ and Baker-Juan Rodri- graduated Program at June membership meeting guez prepare a weii-baianced dinner for the crew, in New York. f Engine Delegate David Able does his part in supporting the SlU's Washington activities with a donation to SPAD. Page 29 July 1974 ^ 'i", ' ' " ' I ' v''''' 1 " i' J.'' • -1 -' • •• t • 1 •• • ^; .-J i > (I i Vl �yt-r^ . - ^v^;',';.- • 'Lr, V- .. v 'V^' ^ Through HLS's Program .•v^' ' 22ncl Seafarer Gefs High School Diploma Chief Electrician Horace Jones has beeome the 22nd SIU member to get his high school diploma through the equivalency program at the Lundeberg School. Seafarer Jones, a Seafarer since 1968, decided to get his high school diploma because he "felt limited with­ out it. Among other things, it's a pre­ requisite for all college courses." An avid photography buff, Brother Jones, who is 38, now plans to continue his education by attending photography courses at a lot^ college, if he can find the time. Before beginning the program, Brother Jones was especially worried about the math section, but his math teacher said: "Horace always worked the hardest in my class. He always came to class with his assignments ex­ cellently prepared." His hard work payed off, and though Brother Jones finished the GED pro- gram, in half the time most Ltmdeberg Trainees in the program take, he passed the GED exam with the highest total of all the students sitting for the test. Born in the West Indies, Brother Jones left school at the age of 15 to become a diesel mechanic's apprentice. A. resident of the country since 1968, Seafarer Jones makes his home in the port of New York, Brother Jone.s' roommate at Piney Point, QMED Joseph Myers, is another SIU member going through HLS's GED high school equivalency program. Brother Myers, no stranger to the training programs offered at the Lunde­ berg School, earned his full "A" book there in 1971 and returned in 1973 to upgrade to QMED. Shipping out since the age of 17, Seafarer Myers has returned 4o take ad- vantage of the SIU's GED pro|ramnn| earn his high school diploma so (hat he can begin pursuing a college education. Peter Albano, another Seafarer who upgraded to QMED in 1973 at Piney Point, has just returned to start attend­ ing GED classes, making him the 24th SIU member to start the Lundeberg School's high school equivalency pro­ gram. This GED program at Piney Point offers many SIU members the oppor­ tunity to earn the high school diplomas they may never have had the chance to get. With teaching programs geared to the individual, SIU members studying at Piney Point have had an amazing 100 percent success record in passing the GED exam and earning their di-; plomas. Upgrading Class Schedule July 22 July 25 July 29 August 8 August 19 August 22 Brother Horace Jones, who became the 22nd Seafarer to receive his high school diploma through the GED program at the Lundeberg School, studies in the research barge. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Twenty two Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: -)-.J Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED PreTest. This test wiU cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and Literature; Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will he mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests, and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your smy at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High Schooi Program: Septs Sept 16 Sept 19 Sept. 23 Oct. 3 Oct 17 Oct. 31 Nov. 11 Nov. 14 Nov. 29 Dec. 12 Dec. 26 — FOWT QMED, Lifeboat, nil Steward Dept. Ratings ! lii^ , — Diesel Engine Course — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, Able-seaman, and all Steward Dept. Ratings —FOWT i — QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Dept. ' Ratings —Lifeboat, QMED, Welding, and all Steward Dept Ratings —FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, and ail Steward Dept Ratings —LNG — QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, Welding, and all. Steward Dept Ratings J —^^ AU Steward Dept. Ratings, QMED, FOWT and Life-Imat . —Lifeboat, Quartermaster, QMED, Welding and all Steward Dept Ratings —FOWT — All Steward Dept. Ratings, QMED, Able Seaman and Lifeboat .. —Lifeboat QMED, FOWT, Welding, and all Seward ' Dept. Ratings — All Steward Dept Ratings, QMED and Lifeboat -—All Steward Dept Ratings, QMED and Lifeboat . Upgrader Secures Job 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary <ffiligations, such as dues and loans paid in fuO. " j I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information ' I on the Lundeberg High School Program. j ,:*••, ,'i-' I Name— I j Address. I I I Last grade completed J • • - • .Book No.. (Street) • - (City or Town) (Zip) Last year attended.— • I Ccunplete this fprm, and mail to: Margaret Nalen I • » Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 ,, ; •I steward Department Upgrader Edward Heniken, a veteran Seafarer, unloads the Piney Point commissary vegetable locker. Brother Heniken, having sailed as chief cook for eight years, decided to take advantage of SIU's Steward Upgrading Program and get his steward endorsement because, in his words, "Eventually you're going to need the endorsement to get the steward job. It's the only way you can protect yourself against a period of slow shipping." Deck, engine room and steward upgrading programs at Piney Point offer all SIU members the same opportunity to increase their job security and, of course, their pay check. Seafararsiog �Deck Department Upgrading 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Qnlartennaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited- -any waters; Chief Cook Able-Seaman 1. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook Or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Abie'Seanum—12 months—any waters I. Must be at least 19 years of age.. 2; Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100 20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—^20/100, corrected to 20/4()—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT-^who holds an engine rating soch as Electrician) 1.: No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Janior Engineer, Machinist or Boflermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) L Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/l()0—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six ihonths seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior iBngineer, Machinist or Boflermaker— ^ (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and I^ck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one pr a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Cook and Baker DECK i I I I • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman I I • • • • • • ENGINE STEWARD QMED • Electrician FWT • Dk.Eng. QUer • Jr. Eng. Dk.Mech. • Pumpman Reefer • Machinist Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward T'' ; 1 5-1 I"-!?, RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) -I rr,. SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE I ^ I -DATE. I PORT I j SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: I I LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, j PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 j 1. 12 months seatime as Third Co(^ or; July 1974 V? .'I. I Am Interested In: 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stewmxl> must hold a rating. 1.12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. L I I -Age I Name. (Last) (Middle) (First) I .1 Address. (Street) I I -Telephone. I (City) (Area Code) (Zip) (State) I Seniority. I Book Number. I Port and Date Issued. I -Ratings Now Held. I Social Security #. I HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • Dates Available For Training LNG/LPG Pjogfam Assistant Cook •< HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. Steward Upgrading I • t;-" 1 Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School-or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Lifeboatman \ •. h- • -a .. Page 31 �•u* • f" •• . Vol. XXXVi, No. 7 SEAFARERS tl -t" LOO OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES ANDJNLAND WATERS piSTRIGT * AFL-'CfO • ^ \ ' .T'T • • . ' ' •* • • " • • • f ^ - ' • • _ ' , h II I m urn 3•'••• \ 4 > ^v-i-VK- - : -if-: ft.: . • " • • .:'>• ' , ,/• „ - -J > - • .• i A ^ I. !>• h I? 1^., teis receives scores of claims filed by SIU members that cannot be proc­ essed and promptly paid because die claim lacks information of some kind. This is a very disconragh^ tmd foistratl^ sitnatkm—and a situation rtm» at times *•«" cause undue fiiMingiai har&h^ to a member and his dependents. But the SIlPs Welfare and Pension Plans are regulated by the State of New York which requires that certain information must be obtained before payment of any claims is made. The most amimon cause of delayed claims is the foflure to include doctmr or hoispital bills with tiie SnJ claim form. Other documents fre­ quently miwing include: notarized death certificates, birth certificates, marriage licenses, Medicare statements, cer^ed funeral bills, dischaiges, and income tax returns when proof of support of adopted or step-children is i^uired. Your doctoPs social security number or the hospitaPs identi­ fication number is also necessaiy for the processing of claims. SIU members Can esLtily avoid these nnnece^iy payment delays by taking a few minutes to make sure the claun is properly and comfdetely filled out, and that all rdevant docunienis are included befmre mailing the claim to Headquaiters. When going to sea, a mmnber shonld leave with his wife or other dependents a claim form—with the front page completely filled out—-• along with copies of all discharges for the previous and current year, and the name of tiie sbip he will be aboard in case a claim must be filed winie he fe -sw«y= The member should also instruct his dependents on what other docu­ ments are necessaiy for payment of a claim to be made. Seafarers are uiged to cooperate with tiie Union's Wektoie and Pensidtf ' Department in this mUtter. " *" " • " s_ ''fotnte. If you have any questions on filing a claim wUh the Seafarers Wdtiare and Pension Department, get in touch with .an SIU repiesentatiye ut tii^ nearest Union Hall to your home. C." fdUfowIng members have had their benefit payments held vp they failed to supply complete Information when filmg their claims. Please < tact Tom Cranford at (212)499-661)0Social Security Number ?Unionc Name 1 I .1 1 I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I 1 I 1 i I I 1 1 '''w> , yr',:. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MTD BRIEFS INDUSTRY LEADERS ON PROGRESS OF OIL IMPORT BILL LABOR SECRETARY BRENNAN PRAISES UPSURGE IN U.S. SHIPPING IT IS TIME TO TALK TOGETHER SENATE COMMITTEE OK'S OIL IMPORT BILL BY 14-2 VOTE HLS PRESIDENT ASKED TO SERVE ON FEDERAL COMMITTEE ON APPRENTICESHIP NLRB ORDERS HEARINGS TO INVESTIGATE SABINE TACTICS SIU OFFICIAL JOHN HAWK, 67, PASSES AWAY BOSUNS PARTICIPATE IN WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES WHO IS BEHIND THIS PLOT? PRO-NIXON LABOR CHIEF REPORTED JAWORSKI TARGET TWELFTH CLASS GRADUATES MUST KNOW SAILING TIME PORT WORK REQUIREMENTS TWO SIU OFFICIALS APPOINTED TO POSITIONS WITH NMC CALMAR TO CUT COASTAL ROUTE SIU TO ATTEND ITF CONGRESS SEAFARERS TAKE PART IN PHILADELPHIA MEMBERSHIP MEETING SIU-MANNED PECOS SUPPLIES MILITARY BASES AROUND GLOBE SAN FRANCISCO PORTS SPEED VALLEY CROPS TO ORIENT AFTER MAIDEN VOYAGE, ULTRAMAR ON 2ND TRIP ROUND THE WORLD YOUNG SEAFARER PERFORMS 'AN ACT OF COURAGE' OVERSEAS ALICE CREW RECEIVES PRAISE FOR REFUELING AT SEA ARNI BJORNSSON WORKS HIS WAY UP FROM OS TO MASTER SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION SPAD: KEY TO POLITICAL CLOUT LAYING CABLES IN THE PACIFIC, C.S. LONG LINES CALLS AT YOKOHAMA FIRST U.S.S SHIP SINCE WWII TO LOAD WHEAT DOWN UNDER TRANSOREGON PAYS OFF AFTER GOOD COASTWISE RUN 22ND SEAFARER GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 7 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e983cc72e2e7939ba887b57c2febc956.PDF 656e458c6fb3fc92d4d51b3dc1b4ba07 PDF Text Text -•. ->•••--IT" -.:";. :• .-i-V'- " '.• .-. ''X-''*!" ' •• • • •' • -?; , '"- • ,.- ' •-••••• •';•,••''•• '.'. ,' • ,-.>^>» •. ,-jt, y* . •-^'viT-^v'V ' • -^f'. -• v' '•• • - •'••iJr^'y if-'rW':;;''* v^'• • A'-",-,* President Gerald R. Ford-—who was then Vice President designate—is greeted by SlU President Paul Hall at the SlU Convention last November where he asserted his belief that "America has an opportunity to again be the greatest maritime nation in the world." Ford was sworn in as President of the U.S. on August 9th. (See story ori page 2.) ' ' ) v\: •• V*-••'•••' >" • "•: ' ^ v^-. «•' •' " • '" ^ '•' ' '• • • ' *• >^' L.-*- ';• M », * k p \ ft'.t,« • J-* i r'; • ••; '•. I >: t .«,") V •'* V J I »- i ^ " >;.V I*' '•,r-if--' �L Senate Poised for Vote Labor Support for Oil Import Bill Builds in Nation WASHINGTON — Support for the Energy Transpwtadon Security Act <rf 1974 continu^ to pour in from the labcH- movonent throughout the nation as the Senate was preparing to vote on the measure. Action in the Senate is ex­ pected later this month. The bill will require that 20 percent of this nation's oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships beginning this year, and that the quota be increased to 25 per­ cent in 1975 and to at least 30 percent in 1977, Under the leadership of the SIUand with the suppmt (rf labor organiza­ tions in every state of the union—the bill has already won overwhelming en­ dorsement in the House d Representa­ tives with a vote d 266-136, and late in June was voted put d the &nate Mer­ chant Marine Committee by a strong margin d 14-2. The bill had already received the unanimous endorsement of the AFLCIO and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department earlier this year, and rince then 65 national unions and their aflUiates—including State Central Federations in every one of the 50 states —have actively participated in su{^it d the bill by contacting every member d the U.S. Senate to urge favorable consideration. Legislative representatives from na­ tional and international unions have worked closely with the SIU and the Maritime Trades Department in press­ ing for passage d this legislation. The Energy Transportation Security Act will strengthen the nation's nation^ security by insuring that a substantial percentage of America's energy needs will be transported on ships owned and cmitrolled by the United States through this country's private industry. It will al^ add to the nation's security by pro­ viding a strcmger U.S. merdiant marine to serve the nation in times di national emergencty. _ Other goals d the bill include: • Cost benefits trffrom 36 to 59 cents per barrel of imported oil by reducing ml cmnpany pricing deceptions such as traii^er pricing, by increasing tax reve­ nues and earnings from U. S. shipping companies, by providing thousands ci new jobs for U. S. shipyard and shipboard workers, and by greatly reducing the present U. S. balance d payment d^cit created by U. S. dollars paid for use of foreign ml tankers. • A tangible consumer bendtoof sev­ eral cents a barrel by waiving 15 cents per barrel of the oil import fee cm crude oil imports carried in U. S. tankers. The saving would be required to be passed on to U. S. ccmsumers. '• It would aid U. S. farm exports by creating a large pool of U. S. ships will­ ing to carry bulk farm products such as grain as a backhaul at low rates. • It would aid the Great Lakes and other U. S. seacoasts by fairly appor­ tioning U. S- Government-impelled car­ goes to the nearest U. S. ports. The central purpose ^ the Oil Bill is to reduce the U. S. dependrace for oil inq)ort tran^rtaticm cm foreign flag, forei^ crewed vessels that owe no allegiance to the U.S. This dependoicty is further compounded by the ch^erous U. S. reli­ ance cm foreign oil imports and the sus­ ceptibility of these imports to a further cut-off by the Arab nations. This dual cut-off would only be fore­ stalled by a strong U. S. fleet able to resist foreign threats and able to ccmtinue to carry U. S. oil impdrts. The dangers the nation foces in the future will be heightened as the Arab states complete their massive tankerbuilding program and achieve their goal of carrying dO peicent or more d Arab oil exports. Today the United States is virtually the only major power that allows its vital oil import transportation lifelines to be foreign dominated. Other naticms the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: W 4'' * .• • X", sels more than 50 percent oi its oil im­ ports. Many other countries are taking similar actions to strengthen their mer­ chant marine while ensuring that a greater portion of their vital trade is carried in their own fleet. . President Ford Has Record Of MerchontMarine Support President Gerald R. Ford, who was then Vice President designate, addresses the SIU Convention held last November as SIU President Paul Hall, seated tmside the podium, listens. est shot in the arm to American mari­ WASHINGTON--President Gerald time industry , in its broadest sense in R. Ford—who was sworn in this month the history of our country." Looking to as the 38th President of the United the future he said: "Americia has an op­ States following the resignation d Rich­ ard M. Nixcm—has Icmg been a staunch portunity becmise of this legislation to advcmate d a strong American Mer­ again be the greatest maritime naticm in chant Marine. the wcxid." President Ford was a m^ber erf President Fend, as a member erf Con­ gress, was cme of the leading siq)pocter5 Congress fern 25 years as a represmtaerf the Merchant Marine Aa erf 1970 tive from Michigan before Ire became Vice President and has ccmtinued to work for implementaticm erf the Act. " SIU President Paul Hall'said he was confident that President Ford "would Speaking at the SU Ccmventicm in continue his support for an American Washingtem last November, President merchant marine that will provide this Ford reaffirmed his support fern a strong nation with security in times of p^ce naticmal merchant fleet. He called the as well as national emergency." 1970 Merchant Marine Act "the great­ Working Toward A Common Goal E ARB MOVING SWIFTLY tOWaid • ? have biiilt up large tanker fleets and have passed laws or made administra­ tive decisions to provide their fleet with a major portion of their oil trades. France allots its fleet the equivalent of two-thirds of its oil imports. Japan, by administrative actions, assures its ves­ enactment of die Energy Transptntation Act of 1974—a law which will guaranty that American-flag shii» will carry a fair share of die crude oil imported into this nation. The impor­ tance of this legislation to our national security has been urged by many mem­ bers d Congress. Spokesmen for con­ sumer protection and environmentalists have pointed out the importance erf the bill in bringing about a greater measure of national control over our economy and our environment. Industry leaders have supported the bill because it will revitalize maritime related industries which have been in decline for many years. Leading the fight all the way has been the American Labor Movement—and this is the most significant aspect of this long legislative struggle. Never in recent years has the labor movement in this country united in an effort to initiate and enact legislation which will provide job security for many thousands of Ameri­ can workers, as well as insure the integ­ rity of diis nation. It was the membership of the SIU which initiated this fight for cargo for American ships. And from the very be­ ginning the labor movement rallied to our support. The AFL-CIO convention unanimously supported our efforts as did the Maritime Trades Department. AFL-CIO unions in every one of the 50 states have been working actively for passage of the bill. Nationd and interna­ tional unions in all industries across the country have rallied to our support. The importance of this is that it dem­ onstrates that the American labor move­ ment can and will unite in an effort to move this nation forward to protect the economic security of American citizens and to insure the security of the nation against the military and eponomic blackjiail offoreign nations. " ' The Energy Transportation Security Act win provide thousands of jobs for American seamen and workers in re­ lated maritime industries. It will provide a major incentive for revitalizing this nation's merchant marine—our fourth arm of defense. It will enhance our na­ tional prestige and will establish this na­ tion m its rightful place as a leading power on the high seas. It is to the credit of the American labor movement that we have shown the foresight and determination to work for passage of this important legislation. The unity that has been demonstrated shows very forcefully that the labor movement in this nation is a viable force for the well being of the country—and not just for the parochial interests of its membership. We are all working toward a common goal. We are working for jobs for Amer­ icans, security for America, and a better way of life for all Americans. ' Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, GuK, Lakes and hiland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklynt Nevir York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn. N. Y. VoL XXXVI, No. 8. August 1974. - Page 2 Seafarers Log - ' -4 • *1 '' - J ^ • > "-r MiiiilM . �, /• ' i' ' -V , Launching Witnessed by Thoifsands 2ncl Supertanker, TT Williamsburgh, Christened TTie 225,000 dwt TT Williamsburgh, sister supertanker of the TT Brooklyn —^first giant ship buUt by 3,000 SIUafiBliated UIW members, emiployed by Seatrain Shipbuilding—^was christened and launched by the wife of New York City's imayor, Mrs. Abraham D. Beame shortly after Friday noon on Aug. 9 at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard. Like the Brooklyn, the l,094^foot Williamsburgh will bei manned by an SIU crew to carry 1.5 million barrels of oil following systems testings and out­ fitting, sea trials in September and de­ livery in October. Tfoee more of the six-story behe­ moths will be built at the Yard with a sixth leviathan planned and awaiting the green light from the U.S. Maritime Subsidy Board. This sixth vessel could provide jobs at the shipyard right into the 1980's. Presently, the third supertanker to be built, the TT Stuyvesant is half com­ pleted and the fourth tanker recently named the TT Bay Ridge will have work started on her in the very near future. More than 4,000 spectators saw chant Marine Act of 1970. Of the estimated 3,000 UIW mem­ bers at the Yard, 82 percent are from miniority groups, Blackwell pointed out. He also noted U.S. women blue col­ lar shipyard workers soared from 862 in early 1973 to 2,400 this March. Another Brooklyn resident of 45 years, N.Y.C. Mayor Beame termed the Yard as "... one of the city's most jobproducing resources." Beame said "This is a great day for the Brooklyn Navy Yard and a great day for our city. Brooklyn needs the Navy Yard. And New York City needs the Navy Yard." The mayor continued "It is through such projects as the-TT Williamsburgh resulting from skilled and dedicated management such as Seatrain's, teamed with the excellent effort by workers such as those who built the Williamsburgh, that New York City can—and will— realize the full potential of its reputa­ tion as the greatest city in the world." Summing up, Beame said ". . . the management and board of directors of CLICK (Commerce, Labor, Industry Corp. of Kings), the people of the loc^ communities, all those workers who built the tanker, and all others involved. TT Williamsburgh eases out of graving dock as UIW shipbuilders look on. Mary Beame get help from Seatrain A Brooklyn native and former Bay Shipbuilding's new president^ John A. Ridge resident, U.S. Assistant Secret^ Serrie, Jr. in baptizing the Williams­ of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Rob­ burgh with champagne. ert J. Blackwell stated, "This christen­ A huge dockside circus-like tent ing provides further evidence of the shaded the 1,000 guests as they cheered restoration of this Yard which in just the horn blast of the ship on her first a few short years has again become one minivoyage on a 1:45 p.m. high tide of our nation's leading shipbuilding as she was tugged out to Dock J nearby. centers." Just before the launching of the 50,000 hp single screw ship in perfect weather and to the tune of "Look Me Legislative News Over" and "California Here I Come" President Ford and by the U.S. Coast Gu^d Band from Merchant J^arlne Page 2 Governor's Island in N.Y. Harbor, the 01! bill awaits action multitude was treated to a dynamic in Senate .Page 2 keynote address by Brooklyn CongressPresident's Report —....Page 2 woman Shirley Chisholm whose 12th Washington Activities District flanks the Yard. Column ...;.. .Pages "It is not the blueprints on the draw­ Union News ing board, it is not the economic ideol­ SlU-contracted Williamsburgh ogy, but it is the jobs and training (at christened Page 3 the Yard) lhat wiU be the only tangible Contract negotiations answer to the unemployment in our conciuded on community today," she emphasized. Great Lakes Page 5 "Together we must fi^t in Washing­ 74 SlU-contracted ships ton, D.C.", she said, "throu^ the New receiveAMVERawards .Page 10 York congressional delegation to se­ SIU VP Frank Drozak (left) chats with Robert J. Blackwell, U.S. asst. secretary of commerce on maritime affairs, about the future of the Industry. Headquarters Notes cure more contracts for the large tank­ Column .......Pages ers and cargo vessels. Together we must have good reason to be proud today.' Blackwell added "I think it's a great General News Top man of Seatrain Lines, parent credit toSeatrain and the workforce that build; together we must have faith." Investigation called on Navy of Seatrain Shipbuilding, Howard Pack Mrs. Chisholm told the audience-of its first endeavor in the shipbuilding tanker award ... ...Page 5 shipbuilding workers and owners, gov­ field was to produce the largest mer­ praised the SlU-aflfiliated UIW for SIU representative attends "closely working" with the company. ernment and Union officials and invited chant ships ever built in this coimtry." ITF Congress Page 5 guests that top priority was jobs. She He said the "rebirth of the fleet is a The MARAD head detailed the fact. TTiis christening signals that re­ President Hall addresses said the commimity must "get a piece agency's "heavy engagement" to guar­ birth. I believe Seatrain can take pride Carpenters Convention .Page 4 of the action." She concluded by say­ antee equal job rights for the upward in being a pioneer in the movement to ing that "tankers are needed for our mobility of minorities in the shipbuild­ Shipping begin a resurgence of shipbuilding at ing industry spelled out by the MerDispatcher^ Reports ....'. Page 24 nation." American yards." Ships' Digests .....Page 22 Seatrain Lines chairman of the board Ships' Committees .Page 12 Joseph Kahn said we "proved ourselves SariPedro on West Coast.Page 25 capable." Kahn said he was "proud of Achilles Page 11 the workforce 3,000 strong and grow­ American Victory Page 23 ing." It was a difficult job and a job Stohewa//i/ackson visits weU done, he added. New York .....' Centerfold Other SIU-UIW members and gov­ Training and Upgrading ernment officials at the ceremonies were 12 more recertified the 12 Seafarers in the Bosuns Recertibosuns graduate . .Pages 6-7 fication Program at Union headquarters, Five "A" seniority SIU Vice President and UIW National upgraders graduate ... Page 21 Director Frank Drozak; SIU-UIW Sec­ Upgrading class schedule, retary-Treasurer Joseph Di Giorgio; requirements and SIU New York Patrolman George Mc­ application ......Pages 30-31 Cartney; UIW Atlantic Area Director 500th student graduates Ralph Quionnez; UIW Chief Steward from GED program . .Centerfold Cuthbert Jones; UIW Representative GED requirements and Robert O'Keefe; U.S. Assistant Secre­ application ..........Page 30 tary of Commerce for Economic Devel­ Membership News opment WiUiam Blunt; Federal Mari­ HLS grad on first trip ... .Page 15 time Commissioners Ashton C. Barrett Bosun, 57-yearsold, and George H. Heam; U.S. Secretary of receives high school . the Maritime Subsidy Board James S. diploma .............Page5 Dawson, Jr., and Commands of the - New SIU pensioners .....Page 20 'At launching are (I.) Frank Drozak and (3rd from 1.) Sec.-Treas. J. Di Giorgio U.S. Coast Guard's Atlantic Area Vice with Recertified Bosuns (L to r.) J. Spuron, E. Tirelli, , J. Gonzalez and Final Depertures Pages 27-29 W. F. Rea, III. Admiral 0. Pedensen. •i'ii •fe:-! .m-i , I ''"t- '•'h INDEX August 1974 y' , -I i .'i, I.' • - ''J- 'f ('.v I:. I ./'i/W'ij'.'.ryi.t ^ - ••• V.v •• -.iy.'f y i?..r r,.s'- •' .<•. t •-' i' L • V- i f.' k «• Pages 1 •• K. "•'i ^1. • .jc; t': it,] ''y i I't.. ftr . ' . i'' 'Pi '4: . f , 'if f t • hJK �m r^i- SIU President Paul Hall on the platform of the 32nd General Converiiion of the Carpenters in Chicago, August 1. With him is Carpenters General Secretary William Livingston. Carpenters General President William Sidell delivers keynote address to the 32nd General Convention of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners ofAmerica held in Chicago. The Carpenters delegates shown repr^ent a membership of 850,000. 'i'i: Speaking at Carpenters Convention Stressing the absolute necessity of strong political action to safeguard the rights of the millions of. American workem involved in the trade union movement, and the importance of a codrdinai^ effort in labor to build an effective organizing team, SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall delivered an address to the 32nd General Conven­ tion of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America in Chicago, 111. on August 1. In introducii^ President Hall to the Convention, Bill Sidell, president of the Carpenters and Joiners Union, called him "one of t^e finest friends that the Carpenters have ever had in the Labor movement." He added that Hall was a "doer" and a "firm believer in helping yoiur friends and fighting your enemies." In his address. President Hall told the Convention that "our welfare as workers lies in the area of legislation. The conditions under which we work depends on whether or not we get good laws on the books." Hall noted, though, that "exercising our free prerogative as free trade union- Sailing AboardThomas Lynch M•?a': ists in the political arena" is not an easy task, for each time a labor union becomes actively involved in politics, the Union's officers are harassed by certain elements of the federal govern­ ment "We in the labor movement are held more accountable for our actions than any single sector of the whole Ameri­ can society," he said. "Even ^ough the trade union move­ ment operates today under a double standard of justice," afiSrmed HaU, "we must continue to be active in politics to insure the rights and job secmity oi our individual members." Hall concluded that this can be most effectively accomplished "by support­ ing our friends in Congress—whether they be Dmocrats or. Republicans— and by working for the defeat of oiu: raemies." Focusing on another '\ery impor­ tant" area. President Hall outlined for the Carpenters Convention the prog­ ress of the newly formed AFL-CIO Department of Organizing. He said that over the past few years "the trade union movement as a total­ ity has not done too good of a'job in organizing," and that this can only be combated by a "coordinated effort by everyone involved in labor." He aflSrmed, however, that the AFL-CIO Department of Organizing "would be able to supply the kind of leadership and coordinatwl effort that is required on the part of us all to get off the seats of our pants and continue the vital job of organizing." r SIU President Hall thanked General President William SideU of the Car­ penters for the great support his organ­ ization—along with many others, has given maritime workers in their legisla­ tive fights. Filipino Unionist Visits SIU f/. ' - Brother Ed Lessor stands by one of the life preservers aboard the Thomas Lynch (Waterman) during a recent payoff of the vessel in Brooklyn, N.Y. Brother Lessor, who sails as able-seaman, joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Boston. He now makes Seattle his home port. Page 4 Roberto Oca; National President of the Philippine Transport and General Workers Organization, discusses labor publication with SIU Vice-Ptesident Frank Drozak during a recent tour of SIU Headquarters. Brother Oca, visiting related transportation unions in the U.S., was Impressed by the size and organization of SIU operations. , Seafarers Log �••V -mr •, Best Great Lakes Contract Ever Negotiated -T-"' SlU Concludes Successful Bargaining Agreement Contract negotiations between the SIU and the shipowners the Great Lakes Association of Marine Operators were formally concluded in Detroit, Mich, on Aug. 8. v The new agreement between the Union and the companies reflects the lx»t wage, benefit and working rules conditimis ever negotiated for unli> censed seamen on the Great Lakes. Amwig the highlights of the new con­ tract are large hourly rate increases spread out over the next three years. Effective Aug. 1, 1974, all ratings re­ ceived a 28 30 cents an hoxir increase and a 67 cents per hour cost of living adjustment. For example, bosuns will now earn $5,065 per hour, QMEDs $5.16 and second cooks $4.96. On Aug. 1, 1975, all ratings will get a 16 cents per hour increase, and ncmentry watch standers will receive an additimial 15 cents per hour "watch differential." As the third step in the wage in­ creases negotiated, after Aug. 1, 1976 there will be a 16 or 21 cent increase in hourly rates. In addition to the agreed-upon in­ creases, cost of living adjustments will be computed and added to each yearly increase. This is the first time that a Great Lakes SIU contract has included a provision for cost of living adjust­ ments. The new contract also contains sub­ stantial changes in working rule and living conditions for Seafarers on the Great Lakes. ' Included in these changes are: two new holidays. Flag Day on June 14 and Maritime Day on May 22; double time and one-half for holidays; an increase in transportation allowance to 9 cents per mile, $95 maximum; an increase in subsistance from $13 to $23.75; time and one-half in addition to regular wages for crewmembers required to clean up excessive oil spUls; overtime for deck department members required to work in the timnel; no painting, chipping or soogeing for QMEDs, and overtime for firemen required to pass coal. Increased fringe benefits were also negotiated. Through HLS Program Bosun Jim Foti Gets High School Diploma Bosun Jim Foti, who is currently en­ rolled in the 14th class to go through the Bosuns Recertification Program, has become the 23rd Seafarer to re­ ceive a high school diploma through the Harry Lundeberg's General Educa­ tion Development Program. Seafarer Foti thus becomes the first bosun to receive a bigb school diploma while simultaneously participating in the Bosuns Recertification Program at Finey Point. And at 57, be is also the oldest Seafarer to obtain a diploma, proving once again that you are indeed never too old to leam. Brother Foti has been a member of the SIU since 1941, and he has been sailing as a bosun since 1954. He is a native of Boston, but now makes his home on the West Coast. "I dropped out of high school in Massachusetts after completing the 10th grade, and that was over 40 years ago," he says. "I must admit that after all these years I had my doubts about going through this program." Seafarer Foti credits the teachers at the school with helping him pass the state tests and get his diploma. In fact he completed the course in less than the normal eight weeks time, and had the highest total score on the tests of any­ one in his group. "The teachers at Piney Point were Invesfigafion On Navy Tanker Award Both SIU and District 2 MEBA-AMO have called for an investigation of the Militai7 Sealift Command's decision to award manning contracts for nine new 25,000 dwt Navy tankers to Marine Transport Lines, even though another operator, Iran Destiny Carriers, had submitted a lower bid. The MSC bypassed Iran Destiny, an SIU contracted company, claiming that they were hot a responsible operator. This contention was partially based on the MSC takeover of four Navy tankers operated by Iran's aflMiate Falcon, an action the SIU has strongly criticized as a Navy attempt to move into the civil­ ian sector of the merchant marine. With the SIU's encouragement. Sen­ ator Warren Magnuson (D.-Wash.)', chairman of the Committee on Com­ merce, has sent an inquiry to under sec­ retary of the Navy William Middendorf about MSC's awarding of these con­ tracts to the higher bidder MTL. Congressman Frank Clark (D-Pa.), also encouraged by SIU, has sent a tele-^ gram to under secretary Middendorf. Protesting "the Navy's manner of han­ dling the awarding of the fixed-price contract'' because it "increases cost to government and taxpayers," Represen­ tative Clark felt that the "Navy award should be set aside and renegotiated in fairness to all parties." Attacking MSC's decision on another front, MEBA requested that the Generid Accounting OflSce review the decision to deny Iran Destiny the con­ tracts for the nine tankers. ^SIU will continue to follow the situclosely and keep you informed of all future developments. very, very encouraging and enthusias­ tic. They chose good subject areas for me to study, and gave me a lot of con­ fidence. And, they provide individual instruction with the students, which is really great." When Seafarer Foti came to Piney Point he took a pre-GED test and scored very well. He was then given another series of tests, again scored well, and decided to go through the program and try for his diploma. Since he was also going through the Bosuns Recertification Program at the same time, he was kept pretty busy dur­ ing his stay at Piney Point. "I spent a lot of time in my room studying the books they gave me. It was a little hectic, going to classes with the bosuns too, but Piney Point is like a school in a resort, so my time down there was a pleasant experience." Seafarer Foti admits that for some­ one to go "back to the books" after a 40 year lapse he must have continued some sort of an "informal education" over that time. A&G DEEP SEA VESSELS • J i)} • i'VI Above, Bosun Foti receives some individual tutoring from Social Studies Teacher Jean Magrini; below, English Teacher Marilyn Grotzky works with Trainee Tim Galvin and Brother Foti. r4 - V "I - li. ' , c Bosun Foti is shown board listing Deep Sea vessels at Headquarters by Control Room worker Marie Fundora. SIU Representive Attends ITF Congress SIU Vice President Bull Shepard has joined other U.S. maritime labor offi­ cials and labor representatives from all over the world in Stockholm, Sweden for, the 31st Congress of the Interna­ tional Transport Worker's Federation. The ITF is a multinational confeder­ ation of transportation worker's svaions set up to coordinate labor movement activities on an international level. The agenda of this ITF congress in­ cludes a vote on a motion sponsored by the SIU and other U.S. trade unions, calling for an investigation of multina­ tional companies. Stating that the financial decisions made by these business giants "aim at establishing sub-standard worldwide employment conditions," and that these multinational companies "arc^ taking a heavy toll among working families and working communities from one end of the globe to the other," the motion calls for an ITF conference to formulate an international labor course of action to deal with these companies. The 31st congress is also considering motions dealing with safe manning of ships, income tax relief for seafarers and the basic rights of trade unions. :-n, til Page 5 August 1974 % "'r,. a L vtT»•^V/• .it" ^ �•Ir James Mollis Seafarer James Mullis, 47, has been sailing with the SlU since 1945, and has been shipping as boSun for the past 12 years. A native of Mobile, Ala., Brother Mullis ships from that port city, and resides there with his wife Elizabeth, and their daughter. I was glad I was selected to attend the Bosuns Recertification Program at Piney Point and in New York. As I see it the staff and teachers are doing a great job in the training program of seamanship. They let it be known that they were there to help us, and for us to ask questions if we wanted to know something. We were treated with great respect. We went to Washington on a twoday trip and met a lot of people who are working with the SIU to save our jobs and create new ones. It takes a lot of money to fight big oil companies and the U.S. Government at the same time. So the only way we can fight is with SPAD. During our stay in New York we went through all the departments and 1 learned a lot about the Union and its operation that I never knew before. Wmiam Tfllman Seafarer William Tillman, 43, hc^ been sailing with the SIU since 1958, and as bosun since 1963. A native of Mississippi, Brother Tillman now makes his home in San Jose, Calif, with his wife Theodora and their six chil- dren. He ships out of the port of San Francisco. I am very happy that I was selected for the Bosuns Recertification Program. I'd like to thank the entire staff and Union oflBcials in New York and Piney Point for the knowledge and under­ standing I gained while attending. We made a few trips to Washington; one was to the Senate and House of Representatives and the other was to the Transportation Institute and Mari­ time Trades Department. We learned how the Transportation Institute and Maritime Trades Department help pass legislation which is before the Congress. This means additional job opportun­ ities, job security, and better Welfare and Pension benefits for the member­ ship. So, let's all do our part, by taking a $20 SPAD ticket to make sure we keep SPAD dollars on Capitol Hill where the fight is. ^ SItPs iBtwinI _ and before long they will all be m# a valuable contribution on board SIU sbijisi % atfendihg the prbgrainj and thereby gaining a greater knowledge of their Uaion, these SIU bdsiihS are able to return to the sh|ps and Inform other hiettibere of the SlU'is ^%^t for job security, and ho% tlie Union » fadng its problems. V There are now 130 bosuns who have gone throng the program and ^have obtained a better UjUdetstanding of the maritime hidustiy today and of the Hew tediiiulogy oiE SiU-coatjoeted ships. are brief comments by mejatest^grdipm% on tn liipm. • Kenneth Gahagan Seafarer Kenneth Gahagan, 50, has been sailing with the 5/1/ since 1952, and as bosun since 1958. A native of Marshall, N.C., Brother Gahagan still makes his home there. He ships out of the port of Houston. I have gotten a better understanding of just how the Union operates. Since we have been here in New York I have been able to go over records and see how they are kept. I must say that I believe that Piney Point has a very good program. I like the way the in­ structors took each student and would work with him, and the program gives the student a feeling of belonging and responsibility. We were able to go to Washington, D.C. to the Congress and to see first hand how laws are made or defeated. We all had the opportunity to visit the Transportation Institute and were told just what its function is. Now we also know why SPAD is so important to each and eveiy one of us; that is how we are able to compete. 1-^' " Floyd Pence Seafarer Floyd Pence, 49, started shipping with the SIU in 1943. A native of Texas, Brother Pence, who is a vet­ eran of WW II, ships out of the port of Houston where he makes his home with his wife Lydia and their two sons. I learned a lot in Piney Point from the wonderful teachers and instructors that we have there. We received a lot of Union literature to take to sea with us. These things will help us better inform our Union brothers about how the Union functions, how we came to be where we are today, what it takes to keep what we have, and what it takes to keep growing. At Headquarters1 learned that noth­ ing is hidden from the members. The books were open to us, they let us go through the official records of each de­ partment, nobody rushed us, and each and everything was explained to us as we went along. ^ ^ w ^J ^ Sylvester Monarda Seafarer Sylvester Monardo, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been sailing as bosun since 1947. A native of Braddock, Pa., Brother Monardo now makes his home in Slidell, La. Seafarer Monardo ships out of the port of New Orleans. 1 have been a member of the SIU for 31 years. There have been many changes in the industry during those years. We've gone from four hundredfoot ships tp at/or near 1,000-foot ships. And the SIU has been governing into our fold the bulk of the new con­ struction of these ships. Piney Point has developed into an excellent training facility. The majority of the young men in training are excel­ lent candidates for SIU membership. I found our programs sound and promis­ ing. •• John Moss Seafarer John Moss, 47, has been sailing with the SIU since 1966, and started shipping as bosun five yars ago. A native of Hubbard, Tex., Brother Moss, who sailed on merchant vessels during WW II, now makes his home in New Orleans with his wife Esther and their two daughters. He ships out of the port of New Orleans. This program has given me my first chance to get acquainted with the way things work from the top of the organi­ zation, and the people who make it work. Every official has done his dead level best to answer any questions we brought up, and made every effort to explain anything we may have for­ gotten. For those concerned about Piney Point, as I was, I learned that the ad­ ministration down there is doing a hell of a good job. Everything is controlled very well and there is no waste of equipment or material. Our job security is now governed more by Washington than ever before. Through our political arm, SPAD, we further our cause to get the necessary legislation passed to protect our jobs. Without money to support our people on Capitol Hill we're dead. Edward Roley • '.A wr - Anthony Caldeira Seafarer Anthony Caldeira, 47, has been .sailing with the SIU since 1949, and as bosun since 1954. A Navy vet­ eran of WW II, Brother Caldeira is originally from Brooklyn, N.Y. He now ships out of the port of Houston where he makes his home. Piney Point really surprised me with its training and educational programs whose teachers and officials are so oriented toward seamen. While I was there I was really impressed with the School and teachers. I went to Wash­ ington aiid learned that the shipping industry is controlled by legislation; we could pot survive if we were not in­ volved in politics. We are really carry­ ing the ball in our SPAD program. I will support SPAD and hope all mem­ bers will do so too. In Headquarters in New York I was also very impressed with the manage­ ment of the Union. I hope we continue to work together to solye opr problems. Seafarer Edward Ruley, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and started shipping as bosun the fol­ lowing year. A native of Baltimore, he ships from that port city arul makes his home in a Baltimore suburb. The Bosuns Recertification Program is one of the best and most important of our training and educational pro­ grams. I've been an active member of the SIU for 31 years, but the program has certainly shown me thinp I never knew before. I have asked, and heard more questions asked by other bosuns,^ concerning every phase and operation of our Union and everyone was an­ swered to the individual's satisfaction. I also feel that I now have a better under­ standing about this Union as well as the maritime industry. We also attended the firefighting school and it was most impressive. I think it should be compulsory for every member to attend, as it gives you more confidence to fight a fire aboard ship. Also, our legislative activities are very important and I just want to say, Don't get mad, give to SPAD and be glad. Seafarers Log f, t, ' b �•• S • •fi- .. 14 • ' : "• • v.'• • ' ,v" •' • • • • 'V..' :'I •'•''.-•'•' • •' •• ••• JV -;, 'ri-yj, , -, " ... w::- . Ralph Marry Seafarer Ralph Marry, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and has shipped as bosun for the past 18 years. A native of Virginia, Brother Marry now ships from the port of San Francisco where he makes his home with his wife Betty. When I arrived at Piney Point I was amazed at what I saw. I couldn't be­ lieve that our Union had such a nice place for Seafarers to up-grade them­ selves, 1 was able to sit in on all the training programs and see for myself what the young seamen were being taught, and believe me they were being taught every phase of our Union and how it operates. At Union Headquarters we learned a lot more about the running of our Union and how everyone's record is kept. We were also shown every depart­ ment, and had our questions about the whole operation of our Union answered thoroughly. I hope I can carry this in­ formation back on board my next ship and pass it on to iny other brothers. ' , -• -i""- .. •, •' •• Kasimir Pacli&lski Elmer Baker Alfred Hanstvedt Seafarer Kasimir Pachalski, 50, joined the SIU in 1944, and has been sailing as bosan since 1947. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Brother Pachalski ships oat of the port of San Francisco where he makes his home. When I got to Piney Point I couldn't believe it. The beauty of the place and the treatment we got. The staff went out of the way to teach us and make things interesting at the same time. When I saw how they were teaching the trainees, it made me proud that I'm an SIU member. The trips to Washington were inter­ esting. We went to the House of Repre­ sentatives and Senate and saw how they pass legislation; we also visited the Transportation Institute and the Mari­ time Trades Department. Now I know what they mean when they say our fights are on Capitol Hill and we need SPAD. SPAD will make the difference between a weak maritime industry and a strong one. The program as a whole is very good, and I'm glad I picked the SIU when I first started going to sea. Seafarer Elmer Baker, 42, has been a member of the SIU since 1955, and has been sailing as bosan for the past four years. Born in North Carolina, Brother Baker now makes his home in Texas City, Tex. with his wife Patricia and their three children.Seafarer Baker ships oat of the port of Houston. Since I have been in the Bosuns Recertification Program I have been ex­ posed to all of the functions of the SIU including the affiliates, and have seen how the records are kept. We have had first hand-knowledge of the problems that the SIU is faced with, and how they are handled. We went to Washington, D.C. to visit Congress and sat in on the pro­ ceedings to see how laws are passed. So we can now understand why SPAD is very essential for all of us in the SIU because the place for us to be active is in politics. The training program at Piney Point for young men is the best they could get anywhere in three months, and I like the program for the upgraders. Seafarer Alfred Hanstvedt, 56, has been a member of the SIU since 1945, and began sailing as bosun in 1951. Born in Bergen, Norway, Brother Han­ stvedt now makes his home in Toms River, N.J. with his wife Betzy. Sea­ farer Hanstvedt ships out of the port of New York. ^ , ^ ^ - ^ ' '' , ik^wtHiciiijjauii^un : ^wGmm.Jfsim tiekOiksm Before going to Piney Point I thought I knew all about our Union, but now after being at Piney Point for 30 days, I foiind out how little I really knew. So, the Bosuns,Recertification Program has really been great for me. I learned a lot about our Union, and all my questions were answered. I .•••• J y\ After 30 days at Piney Point I then thought I had learned everything, but after arriving at Headquarters I foimd out more information about the SIU. While I have been here in New York I have learned all about how our records are kept and how our Union operates. I hope every member of our Union gets a chance to see these things that concern our Union. ^ Teti, Fimik,NcwYoA MBIer,pj-to,Sea»ae / y : mrnpsoM-«•, Hon^ • ' Wardlaw,»iekard,Httoi5teii i ' -f tWOUj JLKMiMCHlV New Orin»ft Get Passports All Seafarers are advised that they .should have United States passport books and should carry them with them at all times. Caldeira, Aiilhimy, igstro, Sa» lo^. Wr»iniC!ls«<;«[k . ^ iFramciaea L'ki, John, Saw .5^ 'V'' ., . - 1, ivtamici, San aan Jnait juaxi txihat#. jinn .iiian" •' Easinm, !&pi Fmitdsca^FnUimta, James, SanFimiclsca R^ch, Tmy, New Orle^if .Rilev.1l'lfl^m..'SafrSVsiiicuco Kusgiieiie, /sjpen, tsan r raiitisco Elveia»:Aliaixgo, Sfuh Joaii J' Rodiiqu^ I^ancelot, l^n Jaan Rodriguez, Ovidid, New York Ruley, Edward, B^timcre Seafarers have encountered problems in some areas of the world because they did not have passports, and the problem seems to be increasing. In addition, many Seafarers have not been able to make flyout jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports. A U.S. passport can be secured in any major city in the country. If you, ne^ assistance in getting a passport, contact your SIU port agent. :: • ^1 �An Active SlU Member St. Louis Port Agent Leroy Jones administers the SlU oath of obligation to Robert E. Forshee, SiU Cook and Baker, as he receives his full "A" book. An active Union member, Brother Forshee has also been an active recruiter for the training programs of the SiU's affiliate, the Inland Boatmen's Union. Seated are Kevin and Keith Hoiiis, two of the young men Brother Forshee has interested in the IBU Deckhand/Tankerman program at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. All SiU members are urged to follow Brother Forshee's example and serve the Union by helping recruit young men for our excellent training programs. Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak i SABINE TANKERS ORGANIZING DRIVE We are moving steadily ahead in our. hid to organize Sabine Tankers. The NLRB has scheduled hearings to start Sept. 16 to review evidence supporting SIU charges of unfair labor practices against the company during a certifica­ tion election in February, 1974. We are confident that the NLRB upon re­ viewing a detailed presentation of the company's illegal aqtivity will rule in favor of the SIU. Meanwhile, in the field, our orgamzers are maintaining contact with the company's unlicensed personnel. Their reports to Headquarters show the SIU strength aboard Sabine's ships has remained sttong over the last several months. "A" SENIORITY UPGRADING With the five brothers who graduated from the SIU's "A" Seniority Up­ grading program this month, we now have 104 Seafarers who have completed this program since it began last year. These 104 men, and those who will join them in the future, can convey what they learned about Piney Point, Headquarters, and today's maritime industry to their brothers at sea. I have asked them to encourage their fellow Seafarers, who are eiligible, to parUcipate in this one-month program to guarantee their future job security; Congratulations to each of the five "A" Seniority upgraders who graduated this month and I wish them smooth sailing in the years ahead. They are; Larry Allen; Bob Cunningham; Sam Rivers; Sid Vaiton, and Bill Mortier. LNG TRAINING The next LNG/LPG course being offered by the Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. will begin on Sept. 23. Almost every day while you're in port you hear on radio, read in the news­ paper or see on television, something about the world's fuel needs. New forms of energy and better ways of carrying fuel are being devised each day. Ships which carry liquefied natural gas are among these new, energy carriers and you will be seeing many of them in the months and years ahead. If we want to secure these new vessels we must provide sldlled personnel to man them. Requirements, an application and a descriiftion of the course Can be found on pages 30 and 31 of the LOG and I ask that each Seafarer eligible, lake advantage of this program and apply as soon as possible. Pages Pensioner Mans Expo Booth Jack Ryan, retired SIU member, shows Andy Vinnes, eight, how to splice a line at the Expo Folklife Festival in Seattle. Brother Ryan spent a week, at the invitation of the Foikiife Festival, showing festival crowds that old sailing art —Marlin Spike and rope work. . _ FIREFIGHTING In the future it will most surely be required that each seaman tearding'high technology ships have firefighting training. This is for your own good and the welfare of each and every member aboard ship. The U.S. Maritime Administration's Firefighting School, which has trained an estimated 20,000 men, has closed its Bayonne, N.J. facility and expects to open its new school at Earle, N.J. around Nov. 6. Meanwhile, classes are be­ ing given at the Navy Damage Control School m Norfolk, Va. The dates for September are: Sept. 6th and 20th. Ask any of the SIU patrolmen Jjow to apply for this course. I cannot encourage each of you "too strongly to apply for this one-di^ course now. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM This month we graduated the 12 Seafarers who completed the 13th class of the Bosuns Recertification Program and welcomed to Headquarters those 12 Seafarers who will take part in the program here during the month of August. We are proud of the fine job our recertified bosuns are doing aboard ship. They are holding informative and knowledgeable meetings each week on their vessels and are letting their brothers know about the Union's programs in Piney Point, Headquarters and in Washington. After this month's membership meeting in New York—as is done each month—a special bosuns meeting was held and a three-man Selection Committee was elected to choose those brothers who would participate in the September Bosuns Recertification class. With the 12 brothers who graduated this month we now have 130 bosuns who have completed the two-month program. I want to congratuate these 12 men and wish them the best as they go aboard their ships. They are: Elmer Baker; Tony Caldeira; Ken Gahagan; A1 Hanstvedt; Sylvester Monardo; John Moss; Jim Mullis; Ralph Murry; Floyd Pence; Kasimir Puchalski; Ed Ruley, and Bill Tillman. A NEW CONSTRUCTION Waterman's 893-fopt long LASH vesseU the Stonewall Jackson, docked in the port of New York at Pier Seven last monffi. Headquarters representatives went on board and found the operations on the ship Working well. They inspected the ve^el top to bottom and watched as the unique LASH barges Were unloaded. Ultra modem ships like the Stonewall Jackson are bound to present some new problems at first. But usually these difficulties can be re­ solved in a short time. We will continue to study and watch the-LASH ships closely so that any new development can, be handled quickly and properly. Also, one of the three American President Line vessels that Waterman has acquired-^the ex President Jackson now renamed Joseph Hewcs—^was deliv­ ered on July 15. No delivery dates have been set for the others, the ex Presi­ dent Buchanan to be renamed Carter flraxtort and the ex President Garfield to be renamed 5am jC^c. Sea-Land Service's -Sealand Producer-r^a former Pacific Far East Line ship be delivered on Sept. 2 and American Ultramar's Golden Doiplun crew will on Sept. \9. • Further, I woffid like to report that as of July 1st, Cities Service Tankers Corp. changed its name to International Ocean Transport Corp. , V'''V'• 's''I "'''i'''' ' • ' • ' '-h' -' ' ' •: ' ' '- y '• �• '•. •fc;:'' Washington Activities Pengkm Plan RegnlatiMi House and Senate conferees met on July 31 for a final drafting session on H.R. 2, a bill to regulate private pension plans. The conference version of the bill is scheduled to go to both houses for a vote, as we go to press. Deepwater Ports ByB.Rod(ar Eneigy Tnm^rtatioii Security Act A vote on the Senate version of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 has been delayed. A strong network of support for the bill has grown through joint efforts of the SiU, Maritime Trades Department, and the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Indmtry Problems, set up in April by President Meany. Member groups of the Committee have contacted State Central Bodies, Port Councils, and their own local organizations, to promote passage of the bill. The Com­ mittee met again on July 11 to discuss progress and responses to their contacts with Senators. There are some differences between the House and Senate versions, which will have to be resolved in a conference committee after the bill passes the Senate^ However, the percentages of oil guaranteed to U.S.-flag ships are the same: 20 percent in the beginning; 25 percent after June 30, 1974 and 30 percent after June 30, 1977. , Our latest information indicates the bill will come to the Senate floor late in August. \ House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee A special committee, chaired by Rep. Julia Hansen (D-Wash.) has com­ pleted deliberation on the Boiling Committee resolution to change the House committee structure. Under the Hansen Proposal, the Merchant Marine Committee would retain all functions which would be lost under House Resolution 988. In addition, the Merchant Marine Committee would gain jurisdiction over international fishing agreements, now in the hands of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. SIU has strongly opposed stripping the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee of its jurisdiction and placing maritime matters in other commit­ tees whose members have less experience and expertise in legislation which affects the merchant marine. No action is scheduled at present. Debate is expected to begin after Labor Day. A special Deepwater Ports Subcommittee, made up of members of the Senate Commerce, Public Works and Interior Committees, is continuing to work on a draft of a bill to license and regulate deepwater terminals. The Senate version differs somewhat from the companion bill already passed by the House. It gives authority to the Department of Transportation to issue licenses; the House version places licensing in the Interior Department. It also includes an oil spill liability provision not in the House bill. SIU supports deepwater port construction. The hew 265,000 dwt vessels being constructed in American shipyards cannot be accommodated by the existing Gulf and East Coast ports. Deepwater ports and bigger ships will make our U.S.-flag fleet competitive with foreign-flag ships. The only major issue still to be resolved is compensation for damage to persons injured by oil pollution in operation of a deepwater port. Ihe bill is expected to go to the floor of the Senate for debate by late August. Other Legislation We are also monitoring: ' Hearings in the Senate on the Intercoastal Shipping Act of 1933, to provide that government cargo be regulated by the Federal Maritime Commission. It would repeal the government's privilege to ship cargo free or at reduced rates. Hearings in the House Armed Services Committee on naval shipbuilding, to determine whether funds for building and repair of naval vessels should be restricted to Navy yards. Private yards would like a 50-50 split, and costs for work in Navy yards are reported to be as much as 33 percent higher than commercial contract prices. H.R. 5385, Surface Transportation Act, which would require water carriers to file rates for transportation of dry bulk commodities and allows railroads to freely reduce their rates during a one-year experimental period. The bill has been marked up in the subcommittee and will go to the full committee (House Interstate and Foreign Commerce) in the near future. y ? f1 -d J Double Bottom Tanker Requirements In special hearings held by the Coast Guard, Congressman John Murphy, Edwin Hood, President of the Shipbuilders Council of Anierica, and James Reynolds, President of the American Institute of Merchant Shipping endorsed Coast Guard proposed regulations to omit double bottom requirements for newtankers. Murphy quoted from findings of the Inter-Govemmehtal Maritime Con­ sultative Organization (IM;C0) which indicate, on the basis of substantial experience, that double bottoms adyersely affect stability and buoyancy. If such regulations were imposed, they would only apply to U.S.-flag ships, not those registered under foreign flag. The increased building costs would make it more difficult to compete with foreign fleets at a time when our U.S. merchant marine is beginning to grpw. 4.. Sirafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect, the security of every Seafarer and his. family. OrganOzes) SS Newark -i :• There's nothing unusual about Chief Steward Jack Utz playing the organ-rexcept that this organ Is in his room aboard the SS Newark (Sea-Land). Probably the only SIU member with h:s own organ aboard ship, Brother Utz brought It aboard to help pass the long stretches of time a sailor spends away , from home. August 1974 At the Baftimore Clinic Mrs. Margaret "Mickey" Smith, medical technician checks records In the Health Clinic at the SIU Hall in Baltimore. Mrs. Smith has been at the Baltimore Hall for 14 years. Pag«9 •i' .if- �I ri' ^5- - Money Due From Bates Labor College Scholarship Available The SIU has secured partial reim­ bursement for the following Seafarers from the bankrupt George T. Bates and Co. The men listed below have sailed on either the SS Cortland, SS Whitehall or the SS Bowling Green. If your name appears on the list please contact Union Headquarters at 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232. The SIU is currently trying to secure more reimbursements and notices will appear in the LOG when the Union succeeds in securing further payments. The Community Services Committee of the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO has announced the establishment of the "'Thomas J. Perry Scholarship" at the Labor College in New York City. The winner of the scholarship, se­ lected by a screening committee of the Student Association of the Labor Col­ lege, will receive tuition and other school fees for a two year course of studies in Labor-Liberd Arts at the Labor College. The Labor College is a division of Empire State College designed to pre­ sent an opportunity to working people, especially union members, to attend a college program designed to meet their needs, interests and goals. Part of the State University of New York, the Labor College offers four degrees: As­ sociate in Science, Associate in Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts. Any Seafarer who is interested in attending this course of studies but is financially unable to do so, should con­ tact the Community Services Commit­ tee at 386 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10016 to obtain an application for the scholarship. . ' Frank CapareDi Michael T. Doherty Julio Domingnez George L. Kelly Bernard M. NeDl Brittoh D. Tomer ' Joseph W. Waite Abdurmb M. Awadh Carl A. Bean Frank A. Bolton Gary R. Jensen'^ Oliver F. Loveless Stanley L. Morris James R. Smart James H. Wallis Joseph A. Ferro Jacob Frifzlar Jerry T. Bieland Carl Alex Brill Daniel Clement James McDonald MackStratton Raymond R. Womadc Arthur A. Theriot Emmanuel Flamourakis Benford E. Harris Companies Receive Awards Two SlU-contracted companies, Calmar Steamship Corp. and Sea-Land Service Inc., received awards recently for excellent sanitation aboard their vessels from the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Wejfare, Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration. This Is the 12th year In a row that the companies have received a Special Citation. Basis of the awards Is a _ rating of 95 or better on an official Public Health Service Inspection Involving 166 separate Items of sanitary construction, maintenance and operation. Those attending the Sea-Land presentation (above) are (from I. to r.) D. T. Tolan, senior vice president, Sea-Land; R. T>. Soper, vice president. Marine Operations, Sea-Land; Ed Mponey, SIU headquarters representative; John E. Bogle, supervisory Investigator, Food and Drug Administration, B. Varn, commissary superintendent, Sea-Land. Those present for the Calmar award (below) are (from I. to r.) S. M. Moodle, assistant vice president, Calmar; T. C. Maravlglla, regional food and drug director, Philadelphia office, U.S. Public Health Service; A. F. Cherney, vice president, Calmar, and Ben Wilson, SIU Baltimore port agent.. AUentioB PhitfoBvffli in seeing your fdiow crewmembeta or ^ ca!L the IOC wonld Kke to MARAD Reports Figures On U.S. Merchant Fleet i As of Apr. 1, the privately-owned sector of the U.S. merchant marine con­ sisted of 568 ocean-going ships and 202 Great Lakes self-propelled vessels, ac­ cording to data released by the Mari­ time Administration. The MARAD figures show 173 freighters, 235 tankers, 21 bulk carries, 133 intermodal ships and six combina­ tion passenger-c^go ships in the ocean fleet, for a total deadweight tonnage of more than 13.2 million. The Great Lakes fleet consists of 173 bulk carriers, 14 tankers, and 15 other ships, including railroad and automobile ferries, with a total deadweight tonnage of nearly 2.5 million. The same MARAD report shows American shipyards building or holding orders for construction of 68 tankers, 18 intermodal carriers, seven dry bulk carriers, and two tug barges, totalling more than 6.1 million deadweight tons and valued at almost $3.6 billion. -y'^: I 'X:i f LV;f Money Due Money is due Seafarer J. Wil­ liams (Social Security Number 563-10-8472) from Texas City Tankers Corporation. Brother IWniams should contact the company at P.O. Box 1271, Texas City, 77590, or call (713) 945-4451. - J : y' LOG OIBce at 675 4tb Ave., Brook:l^Y;:il232, ^Be;«iiro'^:;W^ people and ; and indttde yoor bome if yon would like y retorned. 74 SIU Ships Win Coast Guard Award Seventy-four SlU-manned ships 62 cited at least once' before—^have won 1973 AMVER awards for their outstanding participation in the U.S. Coast Guard's 1,276 ship—interna­ tional rescue program. Also three Union-contracted vessels joined the four-year-old system this year. All of these Union-contracted ves­ sels were on an Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER) plot for 128 or more days, constantly on ffie alert to aid ships in trouble on the high seas. Merchantmen of all nations making offshore passages of more than 24 hours may send sail plans and pe­ riodic position reports via free radio messages to the AMVER Center c/o the Coast Guard in New York City. Data from these messages is put into a computer which maintains dead reckoning positions of participating ships all during their voyages. The pre­ dicted locations and SAR character­ istics of all vessels known to be within a given area are given upon request to recognized SAR agencies of any coun­ try for use in a maritime safety emer­ gency. Benefits to shipping include: Page 10 ' J C . J ilfpi Improved likelihood of rapid aid in emergencies. • Reduced number of ;alls for as­ sistance to vessels not favorably lo­ cated. • Reduced time lost for vessels re­ sponding to calls for assistance. First time SIU winners of the award were the USNS tanker Erna Elizabeth (Albatross Tanker), 5S Falcon Count­ ess, SS Falcon Duchess and 55 Falcon Lady (Falcon Tankers); 55 Overseas Bulker and 55 Overseas Joyce (Mari­ time Overseas); 55 Penh Ranger (Penn Shipping) and the 55 Sea-Land Com­ merce, sis Sea-Land Galloway, 55 SeaLand McLean and the 55 Sea-Land Trade. They received certificates and blue pennants. New SlU-contracted members of the AMVER this year are the TT Brook­ lyn (Westchester Marine), 55 Mohawk (Ogden Marine) and the 55 Warrior (Sea-Land). The other multiple award winners were: _ The 55 Bethflor and 55 Bethtex (Bethlehem Steel); 55 Cid:-yur, SS Maryniar, SS Portmar and the 55 5eamar, (Calmar Lines); 55 Bradford Island (Cities Service); 55 Seatrain Georgia, 55 Seatrain Louisiana, 55 Seatrain Puerto Rico, 55 Seatrain San Juan, 55 Transchdmplain, 55 Transhawcui, 55 Transidaho, 55 Transindiana, 55 Transoneida, 55 Transontario and 55 Transoregon (Hudson Waterways); t 55 Columbia (U.S. Steel); And 55 Steel Admired (Isthmian Lines). Also, 55 Overseas Alice and Over­ seas Valdez (Maritime Overseas); 55 Penn Champion (Penn Shipping); 55 Inger and 55 Walter Rice (Rey­ nolds Metals); 55 r/te/ir (Rye Marine); SS Afoundria, 55 Anchorage, SS Arizpa, 55 Baltimore, SS Bienville, 55 Boston, 55 Brooklyn, SS Charleston, 55 Chicago, 55 Elizabethport, 55 Gal­ veston, 55 Gateway City, SS Houston, SS Jacksonville, 55 Long Beach, 55 Los Angeles, 55 Mayaguez, 55 Mobile, 55 New Orleans, 55 New Yorker, 55 New­ ark, SS Oakland, SS Panama, SS Phila­ delphia, 55 Ponce, SS Portland, 55 Rose City, 55 San Francisco, SS Sea-Land. Economy, 55 Sea-Land Venture, 55 Seattle, 55Summit, 55 Tampa, 55 Tren­ ton and SS Wacosta (Sea-Land);; 55 Longview Victory (Victory Car­ riers), and 55 Thomas JejO'erron (Waterman). Seafarers Log / - •' i- c: �'2' .^: f| -' *'l fI 1 fl The deck of the Achilles, anchored in the waters of the Narrows between Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York. After 3 Month Voyago, the Achilles Comes Home n HE steam tanker fNew- at Russian ports Including Odessa nnv<> nf d'Y ^n#: <in<i « .L L... me /icnmes was one of the 50 Thewas .. ._ ^/^gSrRSi^ss be American American. thf^Ses^'^'^ *— T^T rwm «"u > u,cuwcm -- ^ - make sure everything is running properly aboard •i .-i £rs"oi!er"''V"'''''"'"' SkiriiTcLp^^^ ^ . '. i;v^^ August 1974 ..x.W: Page 11 . '•' -- W^i ^ .' icX' UM.: V:-'•.•v;\,.. i..-w\.'rv • - • . ,r ,-r ...'yO-'^U .;VVV, �Achilles Committee • r»»—it;.- • . • The i4nc/7orage, an SlU manned containership operated by Sea-Land, paid off on June 12 in Port Elizabeth, NJ. after a run to the Mediterranean. Ship's Committee.members, from the left, are: Bernard Shapiro, steward delegate; Raymond Reyes, deck delegate; Manuel Sanchez, ship's chairman, and Reidar M. Neilsen, educational director. Converted to carry containers in 1969, the 496-foot long Anchorage carries up to 354 containers on its transatlantic runs. Tampa Committee The SlU-contracted tanker Achilles, operated by Newport Tankers, paid off last motnh at the Stapleton Anchorage in New York Harbor after a .three month grain/oil run to Odessa, Russia. The Ship's Committee members, seated from the left, are: Louie Hudson, steward delegate; Dario P. Martinez, ship's secretary-reporter and Fred Jensen, ship's chairman. Standing are . Jack Rhodes (I.), deck delegate and Robert Arnold, engine delegate. San Francisco Committee- Recertified Bosun George Burke, third from the left, is now sailing as bosun aboard the SlU-contracted containership Tampa. Photo was taken at the ship's last payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. From the left, the Ship's Committee members are: Tom Kline, deck delegate; A. D. Jesus, steward delegate; Burke, ship's chairman; Charles Petersen, engine delegate, and Jose Ross, ship's secretary-reporter. The containership San Francisco, operated by Sea-Land, paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. last month after just completing a successful run to the Mediterranean. The Ship's .Committee members, standing from the left, are: Brad Pinder, educational director; Julius Silagyi, steward delegate^ Joseph Puglisi, ship's chairman, and Theodore Veleotes, deck delegate. Seated from the left are: Jay Sides, engine delegate and Ted Balbkowski, SlU patrol­ man. American Victory Committee Los Angeles Committee ' With the Port of Elizabeth in the background, the Ship's pommittee aboard the Los Angeles poses for a photo. They are from the left: R. B. Woodard, steward delegate; Alf Larsen, deck delegate; Paul Lopez, chief steward; John Leon, educational, director; Carlos Sola, engine deiegate, and Peter Garzo, ship's chairman. In Port Elizabeth for their most recent payoff, the crew aboard tfie Los Angeles had just completed a Mediterranean run. Pagel2 One of the last C-2s still sailing, the American Victory is owned by Victory Carriers. After four months of carrying general cargo for the Army in the Far East, the crew paid off last month in the Army Terminal in BayonnO, N.J. The Ship's Corrvnittee members are, from the left: T. R. Price, ship's chair­ man; D. K. Kelly, engine delegate; Sam W. McDonald, ship's secretaryreporter, and John Kelly, deck delegsie. ^ - Seafarers Log �Contributing to SPAD SIU members are reminded that in filing a claim with the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans, your correspondence must Include a properly filled out claim form as well as other pertinent documents or the claim cannot be processed and payment will be delayed. Documents absolutely necessaiyr for the prompt payment of various types of claims include: doctor or hospital bills, certified death certificates, birth certifi­ cates, marriage licenses, Medicare statements, funeral bills, discharges, and nota­ rized tax returns from the previous year when proof of support of adopted or step-chfldren is required. Your doctor's social security number or the hospital's identification number is also necessary for the processing of certain pi«i«wi6. The following members have had their benefit payments held up because they failed to supply complete information when filing their claims. Please contact Tom Cranford at (212) 499-6600. Name Urti, A. J. Benham, J. R. Ziemba, F. Welstead, G. C. Rodriquez, C. Burton, R. McNeil, A. Ingram, G. C. Thies, H. O. Brathwaite, E. Zakorchemny, J. Belew, R. F. Johnson, C. DeWaUly, O. Brasseaux, M. Welton, J. P. Brown, C. Jackson, C. Conley, J. P. Maples, T. White, C. Herek,E. Social Security Number .X , . '' ; ^ — : ^ . . * ' X ' V - ^ : X X;^ ' 131-22-8914 369-44-3136 217-14-3500 143-44-5926 054-09-9412 438-14-9360 230-68-2530 242-26-7597 364-38-9379 • 125-44-0668 159-32-4004 362-38-4295 502-09-7296 435-16-2901 459-03-5652 151-22-4288 218-54-2054 225-74-4534 569-07-2612 421-76-5145 418-66-0781 505-10-9396 Union . Able Seaman Otiliano Morales has been shipping with the SIU for eight years and is a strong booster for SPAD. He said: "SPAD helps us to get jobs. Every­ thing is changing now, and it's changing for the better. It's all because of SPAD that we are getting new ships and more jobs for our security." Here he gets his receipt after giving a $20 donation to i Patrolman Babkowski. A&G A&G IBU A&G A&G A&G UIW IBU A&G UIW UIW A&G A&G - IBU IBU IBU UIW UIW A&G IBU A&G A&G V ^ SEAFUERS POIITICAL ACTIViry DONATION B lOGOl Contributor's Name Addruss City. State. S.5. No. SPAD IS a scparatt stffefated fund, its proieads arc uicd to rurtbar rtt oojtcts and purposes includinq, but not iimliad to furtncnnq tha political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen the preiaryation and furlherinq of the American fwlercnml Manna witn improved employment opportunities for seamen and tha advancement of trade union concepts, in connection with such obiects, SPAO supports and contributes to political candidates for eiecthra office Aii contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force. |Ob discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of Such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SiUNA ACLIWOI Of of employment. If a contribution »s made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAO at the above address, certified mail withm thirty t^ys of the contribution for investigation arsd appropriate action end refu.-id. '» involuntary. Support SPAQ to protect and further your economic, political and social Interests. American trade smion concepts and Seafarer seamen. (A copy of our r»ort filed with the appropriate supervisory officer is (or will be) available for ^r^ase from the Superintendent of Oncuments. U.S. Government Printing Office. Washmgion. O.C. 1974 '20lOOl Port '• • • \ Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid June 27-July 24,1974 Number SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ^ SaU ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 " In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical . . .• Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 ............. Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums .... rcuiiSdfd that tbey should apply for Medi­ care as soon as they are eligible in order to insure adequate eoyerage o yeans ui or older, or any pensioner who has boeti rccefving a disabiUfy award jErom Social Security for twfryears is eligible for Medicare. To apply, you must bring proof of date of birth and your social car^ to your ibcgl sp^igl you turn 65, dudng the month you turn 65, or dating the three iiiontiis after your 65th birthday. II you do not register during this $^yeii.j|ioi!tb period, you may only jfly for Medicare during the »h enrolfanent peroid held each January, Fcbruaiy and March. Those that enroll during period are not covered by eare until the following July 1 Poisioners should »ote that .fiatrers Welfare and Pei 'Ian reqiilrt^ that all eligible ^ ^ DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity ••• Blood Transfusions V Optical . • >' PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death ; . Hospital & Hospital Extras . . Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses.. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions ........ Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums ..,..... - SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ' hills to our welfare and •• TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan .....,. Total Seafarers Pension Plan ........ .... Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 8 172 214 15 1 7,532 ,2 • 211 10 102 4,834 2,260 112 27 53,336 12 1,534 220 .495 86 148 31 5 151 MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 14,000.00 172.00 642.00 1,953.70 60.00 60,256.00 614.00 4,634.33 . 689.20 $ 273,795.88 4,834.00 6,780.00 16,262.25 2,694.00 426,688.00 3,515.40 34,868.68 10,582.80 3,177 505 917 172 25 1,072 84,698.81 2,631.86 21,266,00 7,975.00 618.00 3,161.21 639,019.83 15,736.14 119,887.95 44,534.75 1,971.65 22,948.46 74 1,196 842 90 362 4 19 11,052 15,000.00 17,758.42 3,160.85 1,035.00 1,539.21 —: 330.65 448.32 13,413.00 217,000.00 193,775.26 31,089.98 12,367.25 8,972.79 305.75 4,680.51 1,276.86 80,562.90 — 60 — 20,636.72 11,438 2,230 865 14,533 82,009 13,231 7,564 102,804 256,057.56 540,134.29 419,325.24 $1,215,517.09 2,194,787.81 3,191,402.79 4,050,799.12 $9,436,989.72 5 259 108 8 86 — 1 1 1,889 . • 5' •' $ • .>r. August 1974' r-v' "fi • I Page 13 iit'r. * f f �p SIU Vessel Cited for Rescue ASHORE '•» , ( i-: Piney Point A delegation from Russia to the U.S.A.-U.S.S.R. Educational, Cultural and Technical Exchange Program toured the facilities (rf the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship here on July 18. The group was in the United States for a two-week visit. Highlights of the HLSS tour by the delegation to the school were a cocktail party and banquet attended by them, the U.S. Maritime Administration's W. H. Patterson, S. D. Wheatley and E. St. Germain; SIU vice president Earl Shepard from the port of Baltimore; HLSS President Hazel Brown, and HLSS Vice President Michael Sacco, and the school's faculty. The Soviet delegaticm on ship equipment, crew training and human factors were deputy chiefs of administration for the U.S.S.R. Ministry of the Merchant Marine, N. F. Babynin and A. V. Y. Kazanov; deputy director of the Scientific Research Institute; S. N. Dranitsyn; chief engineer of maritime ship­ ping, E. K. Blinov; division diief of the Scientific Research Institute, S. P. Arsen'Yev, and division chief of the Bureau of Technical Information, A. P. Grachev. ' -sJ.' • Lagos, Nigeria t • i V'. V '' •• . • A new container terminal will be built in this capital city and principal port for this West African country by 1976. Reportedly this new facility is part of a $75-million program financed partly by the World Bank. New Orleans "The highest maritime museum in the world," the Louisiana Maritime Museum here, now has a new home on the 31st deck of the International Trade Mart at the foot of Canal St. at the Mississippi River. SlU-contracted Delta Line's president Capt. J. W. Clark, who also heads the mart, formally opened the new premises recently by cutting a ceremonial nbbon—a length of mooring line. The museum houses a 56-inch .scale model of one of Delta's LASH vessels, the SS Delta Mar and a collection of ship models, fiags, nameplates, lights, divers suits, charts and many other nautical artifacts. In the lobby of the mart is a 13-foot, 500-pound model of the U.S. Navy's World War II heavy cruiser, the USS New Orleans worth $100,000, on loan from the U.S. Government. The SlU-contracted SS McKee Sons (American Steamship Co.) recently be­ came the first Great Lakes vessel to ever receive a marine safety citation of merit. The award was given for the McKee Sons' rescue of six persons from Lake Huron last December. The 633-foot long self-unloader was cited in the 18th National Ship Safety Achievement Awards Contest spon­ sored by the marine section of the Na­ tional Safety Council and the American Institute of Merchant Shipping. Last Christmas Eve the McKee Sons was anchored off Stoneport, Mich, waiting to load cargo. About a mile and a half away was the steamer Frontenac, also at anchor. The weather was ex­ tremely hazardous; freezing rain and snow and 25-knot winds pelted both vessels. As the ships rolled and jerked at their anchors, footing on deck be­ came treacherous. Just before midnight a crewmember aboard the Frontenac fell overboard and was lost from sight. The ship im­ mediately launched a six-man crew in a lifeboat to search for and rescue the man. The men got underway so quickly that they failed to dress properly; one crewmember was clad in only a T-shirt and cotton pants. The McKee Sons, under the com­ mand of Captain Robert J. Laughlin, had been in radio contact with the Frontenac and joined the search. Un­ fortunately the search proved futile; the man had perished within minutes. However, now the lifeboat crew was unable to return to its ship, despite re­ peated efforts. It was then up to the McKee Sons to save the lifeboat crew before they died of exposure. They appeared occasion­ ally on the radar, and were also lighting flares. The captain, along with the as­ sistance of the ship's SlU-crew, was able to guide the McKee Sons close enough to the lifeboat to. pick the men up. Both the crew of the Frontenac and the crew of the McKee Sons were cited for "their dedicated effort to saving lives of others under the most adverse conditions. This is in the highest tradi­ tion of the American merchant marine and a tribute to all men who follow a career at sea. The awards given are also emblematic of the highest traditions of safety beyond the call of duty which have characterized American merchant ships and the men who sail them since the birth of our nation." Thomas Jefferson Meeting Washington^ D.C. The U.S. Co^t Guard has issued proposed pollution regulations for Amer­ ican seagoing tankers and barges of at least 150 tons engaged in the domestic carriage of petroleum, including oil, sludge, oil refuse and refined products. The rules, which do not require the vessels to be equipped with double bottoms, were drafted under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972. Boston Chief pumpman Thomas O'Connor who suffered a blood clot induced coma is still in serious condition at the USPHS hospital here. At the same hospital is Seafarer James Francisco undergoing cobalt treatment following lung surgery. He'd like his brothers of the sea to drop him a line. Brother William McKmnon injured in a motorcycle mishap is out of the Massachusetts General Hos­ pital here and is now at home convalescing. Boston. England English historian Martin Middlebrook author of "The First Day of the Somme", "The Nuremberg Raid" and now in the process of researching the World War II story of Allied Convoys Sc. 122 and HX. 229 in the Battle of the North Atlantic in early March 1943, is asking Seafarers for help in his research. The 104-ship convoys sailed from New York and lost 22 merchant ships between them to Nazi U-boats before reaching England: Since 25 of the merchant vessels and three of the naval escorts in the con­ voys were American, Middlebrook writes to the LOG, "I'm anxious to de­ scribe fully this American participation and I'm appealing to readers of the Seafarers LOG who took part to help me by giving their personal ex­ periences." "In particular, I'm hoping to trace men who served on the destroyers, the USS Babbitt and USS Upshur and the U.S. Coast Guard cutter, the USS Ingham or any of the UJS. merchant ships involved, especially from the SS Harry Luckenbach, SS Matthew Luckenbach, SS Irenee Du Pont, SS Gran­ ville, SS James Oglethrope, SS Walter Q. Gresham and SS William Eustis, all of which were sunk.", He concludes: "If any of your members are able to help, cpuld they please write to me giving, initially Just their name and address and tlieir sWp or position in March 1943.1 will then given them more details of the information I am seeking." His address is: Martin Middlebrook, 48 Linden Way, Boston, Lincoln­ shire PE 21, 9DS, England. His phone number is: Boston STD Code 02054555. •'.•rw.-v- ,• ' '.-•• /••'. r- WyiiM- • •i •.••.p;-.> <'i v< -• Page 14 • .• •. ".i"'-. In top photo, crewmembers aboard the SlU-contracted Thomas Jefferson participate in a Union meeting at the ship's most recent payoff at Pier 7 in Brooklyn, N.Y. last month. SIU Representative George McCartney, standing center, led discussions on the importance of the SlU's Washington activities, and brought the crew up-to-date on the progress of the oil imports bill in Congress and other important issues affecting the Union. In bottom photo, ship's committee members pose for a quick picture after their three-month ;Far East voyage. They are, from the left: John Kelly, steward delegate; Floyd iMitchell, secretary-reporter; Albert Doty, ship's chairman; James Collins, deck delegate, and Jack ^rock, engine delegate. Bosun Doty noted that it was "one hell of a nice trip and crew." fiflafarers Log v;. •!'•» �".-OK™!;;)) AT SEAi : - -f -ft'; afv J5 o.',; k ri~ Jti 0-- * Lundeberg grad Ronald Miller on board his first ship, the Achilles. SS Sea-Land Consumer This containership, one of the two new SL-18 class vessels bought by SIUmanned Sea-Land Service while under construction at Bethlehem Steel's Spar­ rows Point, Md. shipyard from Pacific Far East Line for $32 million last Fall, entered the Gulf-North Europe run late last month. She was converted at an­ other shipyard, in Mobile, Ala. to carry 739, 35 and 40-foot containers. The other containership acquired by Sea-Land Service Inc. is the Sea-Land Producer undergoing modifications also and expected to be delivered next month. The 720-foot, 23-knot Sea-Land Consumer joined her sisterships, the SIUcontracted Sea-Land Economy and the Sea-Land Venture, on the Gulf-North Europe run. They were put on this route in 1972 after sailing between the U.S. East Coast and North Europe and the United Kingdom. Sailing from Houston and New Orleans, the Sea-Land Consumer will call at Rotterdam and Bremerhaven every 10 days. Lundeberg Grad Makes First Trip on Achilles 55 Delta Mar The SS Delta Mar (Delta Line) was honored last month by the city fathers of the port of call of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela with a plaque commemorating the LASH ship's maiden voyage stopover there last year. She was the first LASH vessel to call at that port city. "Travelling is an education in itself," says '22-year-old Ronald Miller, who recently made his first trip aboard an SIU ship after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School this past Fjcbruary. The young Seafarer, a native of Hattiesbeig, Miss., shipped out on the tanker Achilles (Newport Tankers) as a wiper. Even though he would have setU^ for any department, because he was anxious to get on his first ship. Miller says he's very happy with the engine department and will definitely siick with it. "There's more advancement in the engine department, and even if I decide to quit ^pping 1 will know plenty about engines and that's good b^ause 1 like to work with my hands." Seafarer Miller became interested in the SIU through his younger brother, Dave. Dave Miller had spoken with a friend who was shipping out and he de­ cided to join the SIU, graduating from Piney Point in September, 1973. Unfortunately, Dave Miller, who is 19, fell into a cargo hatch on the SS Hnrr/cmte, his second ship, and injured his back severely. But, Ae elder Sea­ farer Miller says his brother's accident does not discourage him. "I like shipping a lot; you can work when you want to. Right now I plan on getting off this ship and taking a short vacation back home in Mississippi." Seafarer Miller, who attended two years of junior college in Mississippi be­ fore joining the SIU, abo has very posi­ tive feelings about the training programs at the Harry Lundeberg School, and the facilities at Piney Point in general. He says he learned a lot there that helped him on board ship, and that—combined with actually doing the job on the ship —has been an invaluable experience. "A lot of guys complain about the discipline at Piney Point,** he says. "But, if yon can*t go through that for three months, then how can yon ex­ pect to survive on a shqi for even longer periods of time? YonH never he able to do a good job.** "I think Piney Point is what you make it. You can't have a negative at­ titude about the place. It's only as good as you make it, and you only get out of it what you put into it. I had a great time." HLS Gracfs Ship Together J -J 55 La Salle Rounding the Cape of Good Hope late last month near the port of Durban, South Africa, this Waterman Steamship Co. vessel reported she had to hospi­ talize A. Saliani, saloon messman, and C. de Jesus, cook and baker in the port of Karachi, India. 55 Arizpa Recertified Bosun Stanley J. Jandora aboard the SS Arizpa (Sea-Land) said there was "a good article in the last (May) LCX) for young and oldtimers to read. It's entitled '65 Years at Sea'." The above mentioned article in the Seafarers LOG was in the Letters to the Editor column on Page 18. It was written by Brother Emil G. Pearson of Worcester, Mass. who re­ counted the rough, old days aboard ship in his letter. He advised young Sea­ farers to treat their ships as they would their homes. 55 Gateway City Twenty-seven year SIU veteran Chief Steward Andy Reasko celebrated his marriage to Miss Sum Yi in Pusan, Korea on June 16 with the entire crew invited. The couple "wish to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the membership and officers of the SS Gateway City (Sea-Land) (shuttling on the Far East run to Yokohama) for donations and remembrances at the wed­ ding party." 55 Baltimore Wheelsman E. Carter was taken by helicopter off this Sea-Land ship to Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. early in June after being stricken while on early morning duty. He had been in bed, ill for an hour-and-a-half when his condition worsened. Chief Mate A. K. Nazarian immediately notified Capt. R. D. Loftberg that Carter was "in bad shape and to contact the USPHS hospital." The skipper had Radio Operator Edward Wendrow make ship-to-shore phone contact until a helicopter from Cape Canaveral, Fla. arrived on deck after noon with a Dr. Hardy aboard who had the ill Se^arer lifted off in nine minutes. Chief Steward Ken Hayes says "Capt. Loftberg, Nazarian, Dr. Hardy and the crew of the chopper are to be commended for their prompt action and care of a sick brother." Eveiy day Is like a school reunion aboard the SS Ultrasea (WeStchesteV Marine Shipping) where four HLS grads ship together. Pictured from left, are: J. Havduk, OS; C. Galvan, OS; R. McDonnell, Steward Utility: and R. Farris, Steward Utility. All trained and graduated from the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Page 15 August 1974 I, , X -,i' . •' - H' • '^'i • / >•" '' w ,1' ^ "• j '* .'i ,f' y it'i: '•» • .t -s ^ -• ft y- �' 'v .i.l • The SIU>coiitracted LASH 5S Stonewall Jackson, on its first run, called on the port of New Yorii last month to deliver LASH barges to the Waterman Steamship Co. termipd in Brooklyn. Though the crew went aboard in June, they spent the month in New Orleans learning how to operate the ship's 1.5 million dollar crane, fomiliarizing themselves with the automated engine room and getting accustomed to the ultra modem facilities in the galley, before their first run. This 893-foot LASH ship is capable of carrying 89 LASH barges 18,500 miles at 22 knots. And when it reaches port, the steam turbine-powered Jackson can load and unload 2,000 tons of cargo in an houn The second in a series of three new LASH ships, the Jackson was buiit by Waterman with the help of government subsidies awarded under the Merchant Marine Act of 197(). The SIU, through donations to SPAD, was able to gamer the cracial support needed for the passage of this act. act' Waterman has also built the Jackson's sisterships Sam Houston and Robert E. Lee, making it one of the major freight cargo steamship operators in the 1J.S. Running from the Gulf and East Coast to the Persian Gul^ the Stonewall Jackson and her two sisterships wiU replace six World War II-bul!t conventional freighters. In addition to its LASH building program, the expanding Waterman CompiiEmy has also recently added three former Pacific Far East ships to its fleet. ^i '• - :' • •% „ - • 'J-vP'• "' xj ' •fit r •M; I* •m, f I' 4.' i P » " ."... ,I X • , 5 0'^Jr fl • 'm .'l-'V'''.' E f -A • ' sm ym- m ' S-1 =h£i-Vi"\. The new SlU-contracted LASH Stonewall Jackson (Waterman) being docked at Pier 7 in Brooklyn, N-Y. The Jackson had just completed a run to New York from New Orleans, where she crewed up last month. * The view aft from the Stonewall Jackson's bridge, showing her barge holds and crane. Standing far right, two recertified bosuns and an SIU 'A' Seniority upgrader watch as a longshoreman readies a barge for unloading by the ship's crane. They are, from the left: Recertified Bosun KennethOahagan; Upgrader Lawrence Allen and Recertified Bosun Elmer Baker. '- '/•'y y'Mx-'ix - li Last inondi the Hanry Lnndeberg School graduated the 500th student to complete its General Education Development Program, pass the Maryland state tests, and receive a school diploma. Hiis figure represents the total number of trainees and Seafarers who have taken advantages of the op­ portunity to obtain a high school diploma through the Lnnde­ berg School's eight week accredited course. The 500th student to graduate frmn the program is Danny Hunter, a 19-year-old trainee from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Daimy became intinrested in the merchant marine through his father, who was a merchant seaman during WW II. He quit school after the ninth grade, and when he came to Piney Point to enroll in the trainee program he learned about the GED conne. "They have really good teachers here, a real good staff," he said. "And the program itself is very good. I learned a lot in a very short time." Young Seafarers such as Danny Hunter, who ni^de them- ^5 ffl selves both academMy and vocationa^^^ of the future who will be manning technologically advanced hi • V': y-' ' •» ... •I,J • ' WMm •» ,(! • . , .•"< ... |<U. • '.';'c?VV'•':-' : •••••••••a Science teacher Cindy McCall presents fiigh school diploma to 500th Trainee Hunter receives congratulati^irfrorrrT;u^ GED graduate Danny Hunter. President Hazel Brown surveys the surroundings. •y ,. ^— story above.) The GED Program itself has made great strides since its inception a little less than four years ago. The program ^tresses . individual accomplishment and students worit individuaily with teachers. The program encompasses five subject areas: English gram­ mar, Literature, Social Studies, Science and Math. There are also other course, such as a reading course, study glcills, and ports o' call, which deals with different cultures, politics and religions. Even though the program leads to a high school diploma, there is not an over-emphasis on tests. Margaret Nalen, direc­ tor (ff Academic Education, says that the program is "goal oriented. We try to have a. great emphasis on basic skills, those that can be applied in fife." Mrs. Nalen says, "We try to go with concepts, and reduce everything to a smaller scale. We try for a real poritive ap­ proach." Whatever that approach is—as Danny Hunter and the 499 who received diplomas before him can attest to-rit certainly is woridng. . Trainee Arlen Jones works in Science class while class "mascot y%:y p- h. '; • . . •fi'f.v... •. ••<V __ School Trainees Pat Lavih (left) and Paul Appersowdrk with teach^ f iflh Clare Morrison in readiiig lab. Danny Hunter, who'also completed the three-month entry-rating i«#itK Dinox; Pnint Pnrt Anont Rmw/n English teacher Marilyn Grotzky looks oyer work of Trainee Steve Hoelscher. as Seafarer Peter Albano looks on. - Brother Hunter packs his gear in preparation for shipping out from Piney Point. �t:fm iv W- - I. >r'' '»3^./ I: • it , New Ships and New Skills II \- •^A.> U^;y It is no secret to anyone actively in­ volved in the U.S. merchant marine that our industry is in the midst of many rev­ olutionary changes—and these changes are occurring at a very rapid pace. As the familiar old freightships and small capacity oil tankers are inevitably taken out of service one by one, they are being replaced by such radically differ­ ent vessels as the LASH/containership, the ore/bulk/oil carrier, the supertanker —and in the not-too-distant future— LNGs and LPGs. These modern, technologically ad­ vanced vessels represent a giant step for­ ward for the U.S. maritime industry in regaining its pnce world-wide domi­ nance in merchant shipping and ship­ building. Yet, for the professioiial sailor^ this rapid advancement has created a new and important challei^e—to acquire the additional skills absolutely uecessary to safely aud efficieutly man the modem deep-sea vessel. We, as Seafarers, must meet this chal­ lenge head on if we are to insure for our­ selves a continually secure livelihood in our changing industry. And, we can do so by fully participating in the many fine training and upgrading programs avail­ able to SIU members at the Harry Limdeberg School in Piney Point, Md. The School regularly conducts a com­ plete range of courses which enable Sea­ farers to advance to the higher ratings and endorsements in their respective de­ partments. The importance of these new ratings and ejttdorsements-—^such as QMED— any rating. Bosun's Recertification, and LNG/LPG training for members of all Page 18 departments ^ cannot be stressed enough. In just a few years, whether or not one has these ratings may mean the difference between getting or not getting a job aboard an SlU-contracted vessel. To date, the good participation of this membership in the Union's career advancement opportunities has paid off for Seafarers. Already, SIU members are manning many of the highly automated vessels— such as the Delta and Waterman LASH ships, the supertanker TT Brooklyn, and others—^built under the 1970 Merchant Marine Act which was passed with the aid of SPAD donations. And the SIU will continue to get the majority of the new ship contracts if our members con­ tinue to cooperate and participate in the Union's programs. What it all boils down to is jobs and job security—the promise of a finan­ cially secure future for all SIU members and their families. Through the SIU's Lundeberg pro­ grams, Seafarers are provided with the opportunities to gain the needed skills of the future, but it is still up to the individ­ ual SIU member to participate and build his guarantee of long term job security. The Lundeberg programs are open to all Seafarers. A complete outline on course requirements and starting dates can be found in each issue of the LOG on pages 30 and 31. If you have questions about these pror grams, ask an SIU representative or write the Lundeberg School directly. An Sea^is are strongly urg^ to take die time out and partic^ate ia these programs. The few weeks spent at the School are an investment in years of job security. where we are npw. Back then, we knew that one man alone coultl ^ Seafarers Log �SlU Vice President Bull Shepherd reports to membership at last month's meeting In port of Baltimore. Baltimore Membership Meeting Provides Forum for Discussion Able-seamen Tom Spangler (left), and Tom Danzey check Registration board In Union Hail In Baltimore. SIU brofliers in die port of Balti­ more hold a general membership meeting at the Union Hall on the first Wednesday after the first Sunday of each montii. These meetings are held on des^nated days in each SIU Con­ stitutional port, and they provide an opportunity for all our members to discuss beefs, ask questions and put motions before the membership. At last month's Baltimore meet­ ing, SIU Atlantic Area Vice Presi­ dent Bull Shephard reported tiiat shipping was good all along the East coast. He informed tiie members of the SHPs current legislative fights in Washington, and our continuous struggle to provide job security for afi Seafarers. Members in all ports should attend these meetings to express their views and keep informed of all develop­ ments affecting tiieir Union. Saafarer Jim Combs, who received a QMED rating at PIney Point in Feb., 1973, has the floor for a question at the general meeting. Page 19 August 1974 V-V''V^ =-.• - • : • ^ .^ I ' ""•K-'r I . •- 'I " 1 �New SlU Pensioners Benito R. Cuenca, 72, joined the SIU in 1948 in llie port of New York sailing as. a chief steward. Brother Cuenca had s£^ed for 52 years and is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Born in the Philippine Islands, he is now a resident of Violet, La. with his wife, Beulah. , 5 Hoilis Bishop, 51, joined the SIU , in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing in the engine department. Brother ^ Bishop is a vetdran of the U.S. Army Engineers Corps in World War II. Bom in Alabama, he is now a resi­ dent of Bayou La Batre, La. with his wife, Dorothy and his daughter, Lenora. George B. WUIiams, 61, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother Williams walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and the Robin Line strike of 1962. Bom in Louisville, Ky., he is now a resident of Norfolk. Elmer G. Derby, 64, joined the Union in the Great Lakes port of Elberta, Mich, in 1956 sailing as an oiler for Ann Arbor Carferries. Brother Derby is a native of Manis­ tee County, Mich, and is now a resident of Bear Lake, Mich, with his wife, Doris. i,:- Joe B. Brown, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 38 years and walked the picket line in the Greater New York Harbor strike in 1961. Brother Brown was bom in Alabama and is now a resi­ dent of Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife, Lillian. It Alexander Pulles, 64, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1961 sailing as an AB. Brother Pulles was born in Estonia, now part of the USSR, and is now a resident of Baltimore with his wife, Alide. Leo J. Gomes, 62, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother Gomes was born in Trinidad, British West Indies and is now a resident of Mo­ bile with his wife, Mary. David P. Rivers, 48, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Boston sailing as an AB. Brother Rivers is a native of Patrick, S.C. and is now a resident of Diboll, Tex. with his wife, Bertie Mae. Jean V. Beitnmd, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Bertrand is a native of Louisiana and is now a resident of Ville Platte, La. Joan Rodriguez, 67, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as a chief steward. Brother Rodriguez was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico and is now a resident of Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico with his wife, Maria. James D. Bergeria, 56, joined the Union in 1942 in the port of Phila­ delphia sailing as a cook. Brother Bergeria was born in Pennsylvania and is now a resident of Philadel­ phia with his wife, Elizabeth. Vr Severino Garcia, 48, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1956 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Garcia is a native of Galveston and is now a resident of JHouston. Joaquin Passapera, 62, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Philadel­ phia sailing as an OS. Brother Pas­ sapera is a lifelong resident of Yabucoa, Puerto Rico where he is a resident with his wife, Felicita. Delos O. Boyd, 72, joined the SIU in the, port of Mobile in 1958 sailing as a cook. Brother Boyd is a native of Mississippi and is now a resident of Brookhaven, Miss. John Kackur, 60, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as a chief cook. Brother Kackur is a native of Pennsylvania and is now a resident of New Paris, Pa. Riversly C. Brown, 66, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Brown is a native of Viequez, Puerto Rico and is now a resident of San Francisco. David Henry, 67, joined the SIU' ' in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-water-tender for ^ the Kinsman Marine Transit Co., ' Brother Henry was born in Ireland and is now a resident of Buffalo, N.Y. Al^io Tmjiiio, 57, joined the SIU in the Gulf port of Lake Charles, La. in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother Tmjillo is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Bom in Cuba, he is now a resident of Miami with his wife, Delia. San Francisco Pensioner MEMBERSHPIIIIEErillGS' SCHEDULE Port New York ... ..Sept. Philadelpl)ia . ..Sept. Baltimore .... ..Sept. Norfolk ..... Sept. Detroit Septi Houston ..... New Orleans . .. Sept. Mobile San Francisco . iSept. Columbus ... ..Sept. Chicago Port Arthur . ..Sept. Buffalo. ..... .iSept. St. Louis .... ..Sept. Cleveland ... ..Sept. Jersey City .. . . Sept. Seafarer William Nuttal, left, receives his first pension check from San Fran­ cisco Port Agent Steve Troy at the June membership meeting. Brother Nuttal, who sailed in the steward department, joined the Union in 1948 in the Port of New York. Born in the Philippines, Seafarer Nuttal is 69 years old. His last ship was the fieai/regard. Page 20 • V, ^ I I - I i-nr-'^-'iiiif •.iiiiiMiuiiaBiii Date ' Deep Sea 3... . 2:30 p.m. 3... . 2:30 p.m. 4... . 2:30 p.m. — 6. . 2:30 p.m. 9... . 2:30 p.m. 10... . 2:30 p.m. . 2:30 p.m. 12... . 2:30 p.m. 21... — — 10... 11... 12... 12... 9... . ,• " • • • • '" ,. — • UIW IBU - ' \ •;A • 5:00 p.m. ......5:00 p.m. 5:00'p.m. ........ 5:00 p.m. .. ... .. . . . .. .., . . ... ....... .V..... ....... ....... — .. ...., 7:00 p.m. .. .. • • • ''' / • ........ . ^ .... i ....... ....... ....... 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00 p.m, p.m. p.m. p.m. — 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. ....... 5:00 p.m. 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. ... ' —" • .. .. .. .. .. • • •• *. • • • —• A'.• • Attt - A"'- • ,y; i .A •.•'• '•'A.' '•;r;'' Ari^A Seafarers Log S I'A5; �rr» New A Book Members Five more Seafarers achieved full *A'Books through the SlU's Seniority Upgrading Program this month and took the oath of obligition at the general membership meeting in New York. By initiating this Upgrading Pro­ gram the SllJ is filling the great need in fhechanj^ginari for a means of teaching seamen the latest technology on aU newiy-constructed ships. At the sanie time this plbgrdiitt provides our members with a better imderstanding of our problems ^d bow we must deal with them if we are |o pia^ an important i^e in this ng? tioh's merchant marine d flie hitnre. The number of meh ^o have gone through this U|>graduig Sam Rivers Sidney Vaitoii Seafarer Sam Rivers graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in January, 1972. Prior to attending the Seniority Up­ grading Program Brother Rivers ob­ tained. a QMED rating at Piney Point. A native of St. Louis, he still makes his home there. Seafarer Rivers ships out of the port of San Francisco. This Union is known as the Brother­ hood of the Sea, and to me this means respect. And, by giving the other guy as much respect as you would want from him, you create a strong foundation through a lifetime. I'm proud of the Union for what it has given me, and that is an opportunity to play a big role in it, an opportunity to prove to myself and to others the hidden intel­ ligence that refused to come out before I got involved in the SIU. The Union consists of many things; not only the world of. the sea, which is the main concern, but also such things as dealing with everyday life, politics, law and order, discipline, and most of all unity among the people. A union like the SIU is one of the best ways to show people what unity really means and ho,\y it is put to work. Seafarer Sidney Vaiton graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1969. Brother Vaiton received an FOWT rating in 1970 in New York. A native of New Orleans, he contin­ ues to make his home there. Seafarer Vaiton ships out of the port of San Francisco. I learned more through being a Sea­ farer than any school ever taught me. The type of education I received at sea, overseas and through the Harry Lunde­ berg School was of a highly unique type, and that is experience. The op­ portunities for advancement are ex­ traordinary, because after three months of wiper time I upgraded to FOWT! The instructors at Piney Point teach you what you have to know from di­ rect experience. I can see the importance of SPAD for the betterment of the Union. Without it my livelihood would diminish. With it we will open up ways to a better and brighter future. Robert Cunningham Seafarer Robert Cunningham grad­ uated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Prior to attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram, Brother Cun­ ningham Veceived his AB ticket at Piney Point. A native of California, he now makes his home in Los Angeles. Seafarer Cunningham ships out of the port of Houston. While going through the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program I have learned a lot about my Union and how it oper­ ates. During our stay at Piney Point we made a trip to Washington and learned . how SPAD was working for us. We went to the House of Representatives and the Senate; talked with Congress­ men and Senators. Without SPAD we wouldn't have any representation on Capitol HUl. That's why SPAD is so important to our security. Here at Headquarters we have learned how our Union operates and all of the problems that come up and how, they are solved. I was really impressed with the different departments, such as IBM, Records, Claims, Control Room and Welfare; they were all very inter­ esting. It amazed me to see how much work has to be done to keep everything straight. > With our membership we will build a.stronger and better union. Page 21 m Following are the names and departments of 104 Seafarers who have completed the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. Allen, Lawrence, En^e . Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Andbrepont,P.J.,Eugine Manning, Henry, Steward . Aniiold, Moh, Deck , 'I,', > Marcus,M. A.,Deck " " McAndrew,Martin, Eiiglne f Bartol, Thoihas; Deck McCabe, John, Eng^e ^Baxter, Alan, McCabe, T, I., Engine Bean, P. L., Deck Mintx, Jr., R. G., Engine Beanverd, Artbiiir, Engine Miranda, John, Engine BelUnger, WiUiam, Steward Moore, €. M., Deck Blacklok, Richard, Engine Bolen, Timothy, Deck Moore, George, Deck Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Moore, William, Deck Burke, Timothy, Deck Mortief, William, Dedk Claik, Gamtt, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Conklin, Kevim Paloumbis, Nikolaos, Engine ! Cunningham, Robeid, Deck Papageotglon, Dhnitriosi Parker, Jason, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Pofetti, Pierangeio, Deck Davis, William, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine Day, John. Engine Resfaino, John, Ehgine Deskirts,Wailaro, Steward R^ley, William, Dedt DIsing, Maximo, Enjs^ne ' . Rivers, Sam, Engine Ewing, Larry, Steward Rohack, James, Deck Fila,Marion,Deck . Galka, Thomas, Engine V ^ lezi ^ ^ Gamy, Stephen, Deck . Sabb, Caldwell,Jr., Garcia, Robert Deck . Salley, Robert, Jr., Sanders, Darry, Engine lilllam, Robert, Steward Sanger, Alfred, Deck otay, Raul, Steward Shaw, Ronald, Engine >wer, David, Engine Sinioiietti,. Joseph, Steward Graham, Patrick, Deck • ^ ^ Grimes, M. R., Deck Simpson, SpurgCon, Engine Hart. Ray, Deck . Sisk, Keith, Deck awker, Patrick, Deck Smith, D.B., Steward aynes, Blake, Engine " Spell, Gary, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Spell, Josi Eng&ie-' ' Humasori, Jon, Deck Stanter, David, Engine Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Svoboda, Kveloslav, Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., En^e B Thomas, Robert, Ivey, D. E., Eagitte inomas, Timothy, Deck Johnson, M., Deck Trainor, Robert, Deck , Larry, Deck Kegney, Thomas, Engine Vain, Thomas, Deck Kelley, Jobn, Deck .Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Kemey, Paul, Engine . Vanyi, Thomas, Stewardi Kirksey, Charles, Engine Vukinir, George, Dt Kittieson, L. Q., Deck Walker, Marvin, Knight, Donald, Engine W'ambach, Konetes, Johnnie, Deck m. Artimr, i foodhouse, now reached 104. iknowledge they have gained, their full 'A' Books now give them better opportunities when they ship out. five new gradj^ ates of the ptogram describe in their own words what the program has' meant to tiiem. William Mortier Seafarer VVilliam Mortier has been a member of the SIU since 1968. Brother Mortier received a Quartermaster rat­ ing at Piney Point last year, and re­ turned this year to go through the LNG/LPG training course at the school. A native of Holland, he now makes his home in New York. Sea­ farer Mortier sails as AB from the port of New York. My stay at Piney Point, which was a pleasant and constructive one, has been instrumental in giving me a better per­ spective as to what is going on in Washington politics in keeping our ships and assuring jobs for all seamen. The laws formulated by our Wash­ ington politicians either make or break our job situation, and the sooner our SIU members realize this fact the better they will understand how important it is to our job security. It is up to us to back up SPAD with our donations and not just give it lip service; so when you pay off your ship, don't wait for the patrolman to ask you for your SPAD donations. Don't ask what the SIU can do for you, but see what you can do for the SIU, which in effect would be doing it for yourself. j Lawrence Allen Seafarer Larry Allen has been sail­ ing with the SIU since 1969. Prior to obtaining • his full 'A' Book, Brother Allen received his QMFD rating and \ attended the LNG/ LPG training pro­ gram at the Harry Lundeberg School. A native of Mississippi, Brother Allen ships, out of the port of San Francisco where he makes his home with his wife Wilbur and their four children. During my stay at Piney Point and New York I got to learn a lot about the operation of the SIU, what it means to be a member of this Union, and how SPAD is used. You might say SPAD and Piney Point are the backbone of our Union because the SIU needs them both. My stay at Piney Point was very re­ warding. They have a very outstanding staff there, and a very good program. In New York you have a chance to look over the operation starting with Welfare, Claims, IBM, Control Room and Records. The SIU leaves no doubt in its members', minds just what every penny is being spent for. Now that I have received all the en'^dorsements that an unlicensed man can receive, it makes me a full member of the SIU. Seafarers Log �•f" Ships' Meetings m\ I ^ ' i I 'I • i. . } . ij I• GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), June 30—Chairman Recertified Bosun Karl A. Hellman; Secretary Gus Skendeias; Educational Director Rogers Coleman; Deck Delegate Wilbur NewOn; Engine Delegate John A. Sullivan; Steward Delegate Oscar Sorenson. Chairman advised crewmembers to read the Seafarers LOG which has many interesting items in it. Referred to President's report on the Maritime Strategy meeting that was held in Washington and how all contributions to SPAD. help make us a stronger Union. Crewmembers agreed with chairman and realize that we must all back our Union. $36.05 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. BETHFLOR (Bethlehem Steel), June 16—Chairman J. Michaels; Sec­ retary J. Kundrat; Educational Director Ralph Gowan; Engine Delegate H. Duarte. $26 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Houston. BOSTON (Sea-Land Service), June 30—Chairman Recertified Bosun C. D'Amico; Educational Director John Atherton. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. BROOKLYN (Anndep Steamship Corp.), June 23—Chairman Recertified Bosun Alfonso Armada; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational Director Joe Amino; Steward Delegate C. Martin. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Cape­ town, CALMAR (Calmar Steamship), Jime 23—Chairman Recertified Bosun Morton J. Kemgood; Secretary C. Garnett; Deck Delegate D. Shields; Engine Delegate Leon Fountain. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. DEL ORO (Delta Steamship), June 16—Chairman Robert Breaus; Secre­ tary Teddy Kress; Educational Director David Rojas; Deck Delegate Andrew Thompson; Engine Delegate R. L. Evans; Steward Delegate John Reilly. $76 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SEATRAIN MARYLAND (Hud­ son Waterways), June 23—Chairman Recertified Bosun John Eddins; Secre­ tary Walter Fitch; Deck Delegate H. DeBoissiere; Engine Delegate J. Billott; Steward Delegate F. Urias. $9 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Chairman urged all crewmembers to support the up­ grading program. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port New Orleans. SEA-LAIVD RESOURCE (SeaLand Service), June 2 — Chairman James Lomax. Some disputed OT in deck and engine department. Request bus service front ship to the gate in Yokohama, Kobe and Horig Kong. Everything running smoothly.; ji•yvr DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship), June 19—Chairman Re­ certified Bosun Tony J. Radich; Secre­ tary S. B. Wright; Educational Director R. Lawson; Engine pelegate James Ward, Some dlsuted OT in deck depart­ ment. Chairman urged all crewmem­ bers to attend Union meetings and to donate to SPAD. All crewmembers were asked to cooperate and donate to the movie fund. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Steamship), June 9—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun George Burch; Secretary W. J. Miles; Educational Director Frank W. Chavers; Engine Delegate Juan Cruz; Steward Delegate James Penymor. $3.03 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Everything running smooth­ ly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Takaradi, Ghana. JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), June 23—Chairman Recertified Bosun W. H. Butts; Secretary J. Prats; Educational Director H. Duhadaway; Deck Delegate Pedro Del Valla; Engine Delegate Curtis Ducote; Steward Dele­ gate R. Bosco. No disputed OT. Chair­ man suggests that all crewmembers support SPAD—it is for their benefit. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. ROSE CITY (Sea-Land Service), June 16—Chairman Recertified Bosun J. Cisiecki; Secretary F. Kaziukewicz; Engine Delegate Delmar Richey. Chair­ man held a discussion on SPAD what it is for—how it works—and how it can benefit all crewmembers in the future. Put out some reading matter on differ­ ent subjects which should be of interest to everyone. Suggested that everyone get to see Piney Point. Vote of thanks to the steward department and deck department for mess hall upkeep. Elizabethport Committee Recertified Bosun Vagn "Teddy" Neilsen, third from the left, graduated in April from the Bosuns Recertification Program and is now sailing aboard the SlU-contracted containership Elizabethport. Photo was taken at the ship's most recent payoff in Port Elizabeth. The Ship's Committee members are, from the left: George Gibbons, ship's secretary-reporter; R. A. Ruffner, deck delegate; Neilsen, ship's chairman; M. V. Jorgensen, engine delegate; Nick Caputo, AB, and B. Sierra, steward delegate. ARTHUR MIDDLETON (Water­ man Steamship Corp.), June 9—Chair­ man Bernard Toner; Secretary J. Mojica; Educational Director Robers Cosaelou; Deck Delegate Albert Pack­ ers; Steward Delegate Stephen M. Dong. No disuted OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Savannah. DELTA SUD (Delta Steamship), Jime 25—Chairman Recertified Bosun Viekko Pollanen; Secretary Mike Dunn; Educational Director Morris Bartlett; Deck Delegate Jack D. Calla­ way. $15 in ship's fund, $285 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Brother James C. Dial of Upper Alabama, besides going to sea, is raising racehorses. A special vote of thanks to the steward deaprtment for a job well done. PORTLAND (Sea-Land Service), June 1—Chairman Recertified Bosun Don Hicks; Secretary Juan Cruz. Chair­ man suggested that all members sup­ port SPAD. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. EI^IZABETH PORT (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 30—Chairman Recertified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Director P. Kanavos. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. The men in the steward department thanked the deck depart­ ment for keeping the messroom and pantry clean. Next port Cadiz, Spain. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Overseas Corp.), June 16—Chairman Walter Colley; Secretary John S. Burke, Sr.; Educational Directof Franklin Mil­ ler; Deck Delegate M. C. Cooper; En­ gine Delegate C. E. Johnson; Steward Delegate Herbert Hollings. $21 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in en­ gine and steward departments. All com­ munications posted. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well dope. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), June 16—Chairman M. Sanchez; Sec­ retary J. Nash. $14 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks by the steward department to the deck depart­ ment for keeping messhall and pantry clean. Also a vote of thanks to Brother Jackson for running movies. SEATRAIN PUERTO RICO (Hud­ son Waterways), June 30—Chairman M. Silva; Secretary S. Brown; Educa­ tional Director D. Pase; Deck Delegate John Wilson; Engine Delegate H. F. Welch. $10.80 in ship's fund. $10 do­ nated to a Korean Orphan home. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Extended high praise to John Kane, pantry utility and Man­ uel Cordero, saloon mess for an excelent job. This was their first trip out of Piney Point. Next port Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), June 2 — Chairman Lothar Rock; Secretary L. Dekan; Edu­ cational Director Gene Speckman; Steward Delegate Martin Badger. $140 in ship's fund. Chairman to try and purchase some movie film in Seattle. No disputed OT. Crewmembers sug­ gested that more safety meetings be held. Next port. Long Beach. LA SALLE (Waterman Steamship), June 23—Chairman Recertified Bosun L. Rodriguez; Secretary A. Salem; Edu­ cational Director Gower; Deck Dele­ gate L. Callaway; Engine Delegate A. Rehm; Steward Delegate G. Vorice. Chairman suggested that the men in the engine department should go and get their QMED at Piney Point. Reminded all crewmembers that when they get their SPAD receipt to be sure you have a number on it. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote pf thanks tp the , steward department for a job well done. Next port Durban. ARIZPA (Sea-Land Service), June 29—Chairman S. J. Sandora; Secretary W. Seltzer; Educational Director I. Koramis; Engine Delegate Jose Pineiro; Df -k . Delegate Walter Gustavson; Steward Delegate Joseph Righetti. Chairman suggested that to get an in­ sight of Union activities and the use that SPAD is being put to, read the Sea­ farers LOG thoroughly. Reference was made to the May 1974 issue of the Sea­ farers LOG—Letters to the Editor col­ umn—"65 Years At Sea"—which de­ picted life at sea as it used to be and how it is today. Next port. Port Eliza­ beth. BIENVILLE SCHUYLKILL : OVERSEAS BULKER • iit'^cHiCAGO" vfmmi BALTIMORE EAGLE TRAVEI.ER J OVERSEAS ARCTIC SUGAR ISLANDER MILLICOMA ® a MAYAGUEZ SHENANDOAH . PHII _ AnFT ."PHI A .-.J PHILADELPHIA V OVERSEAS EVELYP^.^j LONG BEACH ^ •i-MM : "CI SeafarersLog vPage22 > • ; :'4 T' -• �Seafarer Nyles Nash, sailing as FOWT, checks the boiiers aboard the American Victory. Seafarers gather in the crew's mess during the payoff to pay dues, discuss the voyage and hoid a shipboard meeting. American Victory At NJ, Army Terminal The SIU manned American Victory (Victory Carriers), paid off last monffi at the Army Terminal in Bayonne, N J. One of the last C-2s still safling, the Victory and her SIU crew carried general Army cargo to Subic Bay, Hawaii, Thailand, Viet Nam, Korea, Japan, Guam, Long Beach, Calif., Panama and Puerto Rico during the four-month run. Though the ship is old, the crewmembers agreed that it had been a good run, widi few problems and an abundance of good ports. During the payoff, a lengthy shipboard meeting was held and the crewmmnbers, actively interested in Union affairs, discussed the oil bill and its implications for SIU members, the various attacks on the Jones Act, and the Sabine Tanker drganizing drive. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and InlMd Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly ^ance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any lime, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Sei)tember, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. Thirty-year SIU veteran Sam W. McDonald, left, chief steward and Seafarer Bill Theodore, third cook, prepare dinner for the crew. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not^have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters? CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with ite contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other detailsi then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or receiyed because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. Cook and Baker Paul Lemmon, left, and BR T. Nettles, sailing with SIU for over 3(ryears, buy SPAD tickets from SIU. patrolmen. They both realize the importance of Union participation in political action. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rlgbL« have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutfoTfil righf -of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notlQr SIU President Paul Hail at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page23 August 1974 I 'I • -i' - -'y K , -.X A •. ^ -v' • X, •>. r * �* • ->• 1 ••. • - •• ''J-f ; • , ^ -r' • •;• AISPAfCHERS REPORT- JULY 1-31,1974 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port • . '• -i • •f-- "K "J:L.-^ -. T':. : ^ • i'V I • '..• •• f s .. DECK DEPARTMENT Boston ...... New York . T.. Philadelphiei Baltimore ... Norfolk ..... Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston \ ; V 'i fi * -5' 'HK'"' .J' ^ • r . 1 3 0 1 0^ 8 72 2 17 6 0 15 48 25 . 55 16 23 5 33 0 3 11 3 10 15 15 17 7 406 Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth .;.... Frankfort Chicago Totals 6 1 97 18 13 3 " 35 7 ' 14 2 .5 1 21 2 54 - 14 41 14 59 14 25 4 - 29 10 11 1 71 13 0 0 . 3 2 5 0 3 1 10 6 5 11 11 5 1 7' 9 0 540 124 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 4 3 4 1 6 30 Port Boston New York Philadelphia' . Baltimore . . . Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston .... Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo ..;.. Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago ..... Totals 3 68 13 38 10 3 26' 56 24 54 15 20 9 57 0 2 5 2 9 18 14 7 2 465 2 2 53 4 0 5 0 18 0 7 0 • 0 0 15 2 46 0 15 0 39 0 7 1 17 1 13 0 21 0 0 2 2 1 2 1 6 2 9 3 .28 3 19 1 ' ^5 • 0 4 23 333 Port Boston New York . . .. Philadelphia . Baltimore .. . Norfolk ..... i Tampa ...... Mobile , New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston . . ;. Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland .*... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals ...... 0 1 1 40 2 8 0 5 0 1 17 2 0 0 11 0 5 0 11 . 0 2 30 0 2 0 14 4 0 37 . 8 10 0 4 0 14 1 6 0 1 36 0 1 . 0 0 2 1 ' 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 6 4 1 0 2 .2 0 2 ' 0 0. 1 0 249 41 9 Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena ...... i •' I .:, REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 1 20 0 7 2 0 2 12 16 10 4 7 4 15 5 5 2 2 14 6 18 2 3 155 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 9 3 16 24 10 7 11 95 7 165 28 81 30 11 48 97 65 110 28 41 20 161 0 2 3 2 5 Is 4 4 6 933 2 33 7 .7 5 2 8 15 12 30 16 18 1 28 0 3 0 1 4 3 3 1 0 199 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 4 0 3 3 0 3 1 3 1 4 32 2 134 18 63 19 5 40 60 27 85 17 21 17 113 0 2 4 2 2 15 5 4 0 663 4 57 4 20 7 2 15 28 12 38 10 14 8 33 0 1 2 0 2 3 5 0 3 268 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 3 0 1 4 1 1 2 4 1 5 31 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 5 46 0 14 •4 1 5 15 8 24 10 13 4 17 '0 1 1 0 2 5 5 0 3 183 2 43 3 7 7 2 3 14 14 19 10 . 14 4 15 5 3 1 1 4 5 5 .0 4 18!P 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 6 2 3 6 , 4 2 1 41 STEWARD DEPARTMENT • A- • Port Boston .* 4 New York 41 Philadelphia' ....:. 1' 4 Baltimore ........ 23 Norfolk ........ ,' 5 Tampa 0 Mobile 13 New Orleans ; 28' Jacksonville 6. San Francisco 29 Wilmington .., ; 4 Seattle ; : 16 Puerto Rico 10 Houston . 17 Piney Point 0 Yokohama ..,......................... 0 Alpena......f..4 Buffalo 4 Cleveland .-j 8 Detroit i ..... 26 Duluth ...; .^ ......... .V.... w 6 Frankfort ......;.... 19 Chicago 4 Totals • , 271 Totals/UIDepts. ... . 1,525 0 2 27 47 3 0 7 14 4 2 . 1 • 1 . 3, 8 8 39 10 11 26 32 5. . 2 15' • ' 10 1 7_ 16 24 0 21 3 2 1 2 0 0 3 4 3 16 3 2 3 12 1 1 154 260 0 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 3 1 0 0 6 1 1 3 ^ • 14 2 5 1 4 68 13 - 25 19 4 26 45 22 61 13 14 15 78 0 •1 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 424 53 0 2 12 4 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 6 . 1 5 26 0 0 8 0 2 0 2 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 •0 1 4 85 . 11 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 3 80 6 22 22 2 19 53 29 64 19 21 15 50. .29 3 • .1 I 11 9 16 3 3 481 829 1 1 11 i i 1 1 1 56 40 11 3 19 37 i 12 i 37 i 3 i 17 i 29 1 21 i 0 1 0 1 2 1 4 1 3 i 23 i 5 1 11 1 5 1 358 2378 6 172 27 46 26 3 41 72 46 97 20 16 43 82 3 1 3 4 7 14 7 4 2 742 1,294 11 75 3 15 .8 2 1 IL 13 15 0 6 4 58 0 4 67 28 25 67 33 27 46 519 593 PRESIDENT PaulHaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6669 ALPENA, Mich...... .MO N. 2 Ave. 49797 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltlinore St 21202 (301) EA 7.4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex Si. 02111 (617) 482.4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Franklin St 14202 SIU(716) TL 3.9259 IBU (716) TL 3.9259 CHICAGO, IIL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 14)733 IBU (312) ES 5.9570 CLEVELAND, OUo 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1.5450 DETROIT, Mkh. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3.4741 DULUTH, Mlmt..... .2014 W. 3 St 55806 (218) RA 2.4110 FRANKFORT, MIcb. P.O. Box D 415 Main St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. ... .5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Ffab.2608 Pearl St 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montsomeiy St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala.. ....IS. Lawicnce St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. ... .. .225 S. 7 St 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626^6793 SANTURCE, PJt .1313 Fernandez, Jsncos, St(HI» 20 00908 (809)72441267 SEATTLE, Wash. ^ 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUI^ Mo.. .4581 Gravob Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 312 Harrison St 33602 (813) 229.2788 TOLEDO, Ohio .... .935 Summit St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaHf. 510 N.Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan ...... . .PA>. Box 429 YohohiMMPoctPA). 5-6NBMnOhdori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Eit 281 M; V . • 1.' The above figures clearly show that shj^ping in all areas is excellent. During the period of luly 1-31, a total iri 1,682 johs vrera shipp^ from SlU halls. But of these, only 999 were taken by Oam **A** ^nlority fuU bo<dc men. That means there were 683 j^mmncnt jobs available to Class,Senlorilj bo<A men not taken by them.'There are plenty of joba available in aH department and SlU members can feel secure that when they go to an SlU hall there will be jobs for dmmtofilL Pa«e24 Seafarers Log �::i ..'I'! " . -V- ' • ... - - •••^; •••••'/:^r-• •, - pA^-' • :> •' -•?^^- •••^' • - - •• > •.^#" A.. "•:<y '<^" ^--"^rr ) ' - '. • -•--, ;: • •;• , : X,-. -^ «•' • •• ••:•^ .r SS'-C'*- • '• v; i .i ' /•; 'J... i"'^•'•'. ; i V ., ,. , ""V. -t.j'*.;.- ^. ..,v . ..^ '^V:-; ••• The San Pedro clocked at the port of Oaklanrf laet 0(1 after lime spent on a Far East sttuttle furl C l> I • • • r • ,. P.-t?* u .. "'^ ""'®" P®'" '''''®®®P"'-«"''pO"'ai"ef terminal at the port of Oaklana Calif. ' San Pedro Pays Off in Oakland After Far EastRun '•V'i :,'^1;"-'';'"i' •'.> •% A-i-', :•- . ., ''v!'•vS'''v'-^ " " • -- •'• ,.;• • - •^"^ V ., ' '''^!',*'y^'-''%-<'' '•'"•ji-.•'! 'V^-' v ••'" .i-v: Ai'f-r^x'- f 1:- •f..: ^:.v: .•• ' Seafarer Abe Rosen, who signed-on the San Pedro as a BR Utility is also a RoI!^n^h Screen Actors Guild as the union card he hoids clearly shows In t ^i'fns under the name of Jeffrey Allen, acting in small character roles in Westerns and as a stuntman. ^ 'M"-. Selan J?-' • ffcv - .. .., ., ; BaW RobSS^^S v- •• .... . * ' • . . SPAD dpn^tipnWt^celves oertificate August 1974 Page 25 -fci.'v, i'..t',vr. , . WMBMIflf?1IIWMMWfftMMWillfci^MlilillMMI^^M^^n't**^mi«rtwiiiiiiiTifiiiiiiaiiiMii'i"iI'TVI--' '''^'- •'T.'-,. , '• �^ r \ •, .. ANNUAL REPORT ^ ...... . •/ • For the fistial year ended December 31,1973 .•r ' -^i .' ' • 'I">i '-'.Hp '-. ' ' .r;, » j-:- -• : ••.. U . SEAFARERS HIRING HALL TRUST FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) or . SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE ., NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of • Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. f, (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund, llie presentation is necessarily V •->" abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. f f •I STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item -1. Contributions; (Exclude amounts entered in .ft Item2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) Interest on delinquent con­ tributions (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest (b) Dividends (c) IRents (d) Other (Specify) (e), Total Income from Investments 4. Profit on disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of invest- . ments ............................... 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) (b) (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions $1,403,599.32 484.70 703,207.52 End of Reporting Year $ 4,003.08 Item 1. Cash . .»,,jL ........ : 2, Receivables: ' — . , (a) Contributions: (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify) Allocated from Harry Lundeberg 4,593.16 School of Seamanship -. (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds (c). Other (Specify) - 3. Investments (Other than Real Estate): (a) Bank Deposits At Interest and Deposits of Shares in Savings 694,037.17 and Loan Associations , (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred ;,.. (2) ^^ommon .................................... (Q) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations ....'................... (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d-) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage Of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) ................ ......................... (2) ............... ..................'.. .. ' • ,5" •• - .. 4. Rejd Estate Loans and Mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) .....:. (a) Secured 7 (b) Unsecured * 6. Real Estate: ,(a) Operated v(b) Other Real Estate 77?^ 7. Other Assets: '(a) Accrued Income ........ .— ................... (b) Prepaid Expenses . (c) Other (Specify) Advances. ..................... . $703,207.52 8. Total Assets ........................................... $1,404,084.02 LIABILITIES 30,810,57 30,810.57 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 7 Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses ....................;. Other Liabilities (Specify) Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance)................. Total Liabilities and Reserves ••••••••••••••••a • • ••>•••••*•••••• $703,207.52 703,207.52 JThe assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing in­ vestments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. $1,434,894.59 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS HffiING HALL TRUST FUND DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance STATE OF. Carriers and to Service Organizations (In­ •.. • • •-V,m-r cluding Prepaid Medical Plans) ... SSL •; 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Sepa. rately Maintained Fund 2,829.00 • - -J-, 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the COUNXY OF^ Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating state­ _dnd. 'ir'M'iitWi ment of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Trustees of the Fund and ,. r':-Trustees.-o Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.).. affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report arc true 12. Administrative Expenses: and hereby subscribe thereto. (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) . (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2).. '3,145.08'^ 7,77 (c) Taxes (d) FeesandCommissiohs (Schedule 3) ..... I(),550.2t77^7r7;l^':;f^.7^ (e) Rent (f) -Insurance Premiums 319.75 " (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums ............... (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) 79,973.83 Tabulating and office expenses ........ 93,988.93 (i) Total Administrative Expenses '....,.... 13. Loss on disposal of investments ........... ^. :77S:'';:.7:^7. 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of invest­ .7''7 --AS 7' ments .................I,.'............. 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) '' > , (a) N.Y.S. Insurance Dept.—rexamination..., 1.557.54 • I'-. (b) ...................................ii'« Others (Indicatetitles)r;7 1,557.54 ' (c) Total Other Deductions ........... V]' $1,019,728,24 16. Total Deductions . ......,......... ll ' .tf. 415,166,35 ASSETS? to the STATE OF NEW YORK ' L. $ 288,041.17 1,434,894.59 1,019,728.24 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITiES of the . L- 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year^ - 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) ....... . 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16.) .... .. 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) ... .\ ..,... .j. 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14', Statement of Assets and Liabilities) (Addr^ of Fund) •, - ' }. , V RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 275 20tfa Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 s .'I :• r - • -' .. Page 26 I ;7v l-'.'y' -.7v:..w7 ''^:- i ^• 7777' -V777 :7-..,;- • . v 7,7;7 • V Seafarers Log : 7777'7;."'7v,7:'7'WVUlMt vrw .»-w^ ... _ �1 Jfinal departures! SIU pensioner Dennis A. Marcoly, 62, succumbed to arteriosclerosis at home on Apr. 25. Brother Marcoly joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing in the engine department, A native of Pennsylvania, he was a resident of Long Beach, Calif, at his death. Inter­ ment was in St. Mary's Cemetery, O'Hara Twsp., Pa. Surviving are three brothers, Michael, Francis and James; three sisters, Mrs. Angeline Thens, Mrs. Armella Carbone and Mrs. Lucy Enie, all of Pittsburgh and a nephew, Joseph M. Marcoly of Downey, Calif. SIU pensioner Florencio P. Marquez, 82, passed away on June 24. Broth'^r Marquez joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. He had sailed for 41 years. A native of Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Yabucoa, P.R. at his death. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Francesca and two daughters, Naomi of Camden, N.J. and Suzanne. SIU pensioner Manfred E. Walker, 66, succumbed to a lung malady in the USPHS hospital in Norfolk on June 11. Brother Walker joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Norfolk sailing in the engine depart­ ment. He had sailed for 38 years. Bom in Maple, N.C., he was a resident of Vesuvius, Va. at his death. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Steeles Tavern, Va. Surviv­ ing are two sisters, Mrs. Elsie M. Wynn of Norfolk and Mrs. Hilda Olander of Vesuvius. SIU pensioner Antonic R. Russo, 61, succumbed to heart disease at home on Apr. 24. Brother Russo joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He was also a member of the SUP and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line beef in 1962. Seafarer Russo was a Navy veteran of World War II. Interment was in Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, L.I., N.Y. Bom in New York City, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. at his death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Theresa De Pompeis of the Bronx, N.Y. and Grace, and a sister, Mrs. Concetta Rizzo of Fair Lawn, N.J. John P. Troester, 67, passed away on June 21. Brother Troester joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1959 sailing in the engine department. He be­ gan sailing in 1927. Born in Rumania, he was a resident of Port Arthur, Tex. at his death. Seafarer Troester became a naturalized Ameri­ can citizen. Surviving are his widow, Birdie, and a sister, Mrs. Walter Liska of Hinsdale, 111. STEER A CLEAR COURSE! orever is a very definite word. It means for a limitless time ... for all time ... never again! But forever is the length of time a Seafarer loses the right to his livelihood and future career in the maritime industry if he is busted on a drugs charge either while at sea or ashore. It's a tough rap — but that's exactly how it is. Your seaman's papers are gone forever, without appeal, if you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbiturates, speed, ups, downs or marijuana. In 1971 alone tihere were 400,606 drug related arrests in the U.S. and even that staggering figure was topped in 1972. The shipboard user of narcotics is not only a menace to himself, but piresents a very grave danger to the safety of his ship and shipmates. Quick minds and reflexes are an absolute necessity aboard ship at all times. A drug user becomes a thorn in the side of his ^ipmates when they are required to assume the shipboard responsibilities the user Is not capable of handling. Also, a Seafarer busted at sea leaves a permanent black maik on his ship. The vessel will thereafter he under constant surveillance and the crew wiU he subjected to unusually long and annoying searches by customs and narcotics agents in port. Truly, forever is a long, long time — somediing a drug user does not have. Dont let drugs destroy you or your livelihood. Steer a clear course! F SIU pensioner Leoncio Servidad, 66, passed away of natural causes in the Kings County Medi­ cal Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. on Apr. 25. Brother Servidad joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a cook. He was on the picket line in the 1957-8 Robin Line strike. Born in the Philippines, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y- at his death. Burial was in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, L;I., N.Y. Surviving are a brother. Co­ mer and a sister, Leona, both of Ilorrlo City, the Philippines and a cousin, Mrs. Katherine Magno of Brooklyn, N.Y. Page 27 August 1974^ • " '• '• .'•rt'-.r'y . ' '' Warren B. Smith, 65, died of cancer ip Memorial Medical Center, Ashland, Wise, on Dec. 27, 1973. Brother Smith joined the SIU in the port of Toledo in 1960 sailing as a wheelsman for the Bolan, Cornelius Steamship Co. and the Reiss Steamship Co. A native of Washbum, Wise., he was a resident there at his death. Inter­ ment was in Calvary Cemetery, Washbum. Surviving is his widow, Mildred. •'V;- ; . .i"'"'' y'-' • ". " t' ! , • x-'U V;, ''| I • III I riTTrrTmT'nfirir'— • . S,, .<'• r , i- A', •' :• V- " - �-fir • ' -vm' JFinal BepartureiS i] s -i-:'* - I •; 5 ^ 1 • > ( 'R 11 Ih J «i #.V } i V f ii :< . i k George C. Doyle, 33, died of injuries sustained in a truckpedestrian accident in New Orleans on Feb. 14. Brother Doyle joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1965 sailing as a Wiper. Seafarer Doyle was bom in Eu­ nice, La., and was a resident of Houston at his death. He attended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Or­ leans and in Houston in 1965 and was a post-world War II veteran of the U.S.. Nav>'. Interment was in Lake Charles (La.) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Mabel; a daughter, Beverly, both of Houston and his father, Steve of De Quincy, La. Jesse H. Gage, Jr., 48, succumbed to heart disease on May 6. Brother Gage joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1968 sailing as a chief cook. A native of Cleveland, he was a resident of Norfolk at his death. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the post-war fleet. Surviving are his widow, Cleo; his mother, Mrs. Mary G. Smith of Quitman, Miss.; four sons, Carl, Mark, Kenneth and Dresden, and two daughters, Jacquelyn and Mary Ann, all of Norfolk. Claude W. Pritchett, 59, diecf of nat­ ural causes in Cum­ berland Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y. on Jan. 31. Brother Pritchett joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Norfolk sail­ ing as a chief cook. A native of Virginia, he was a resident of Alberta, Va. at his death. Seafarer Pritchett was an Army veteran of World War II. Interment was in New Hope Christian Church Ceme­ tery, Alberta. Surviving are a brother, Harvey of Alberta and a sister, Mrs. Herman E. Daniel of Farmville, Va. SIU pensioner Conrad D. Shirley, 66, died of pneumo­ nia in the USPHS hospital in San Francisco on Feb. 5. Brother Shirley joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief COOK. He had sailed for 30 years. Born in Vir­ ginia, he was a resident of Torrance, Calif, at his death. Burial was in Green Hills Memorial Cemetery, San Pedro, Calif. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Lamonl of Torrance. Anthony Pinchock, 49, suc­ cumbed to diabetes aboard the SS Transerie (Hudson Water­ ways) in Tuapse, Russia on May 11. Brother Pinchook joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department. Seafarer Pin­ chook attended the HLSS. A native of Massachusetts, he was a resident of Atmore, Ala. at his death. Interment was in Tuapse pending a burial at sea. Sur­ viving is his widow, Anne. David F. Dudley, 42, died of head in­ juries sustained in a fall in San Francisco on Apr. 22. Brother Dudley joined the SIU in San Francisco in 1972 sailing as a fireman. Born in Ala­ bama, he was a resident of Birmingham, Ala. at his death. He was a veteran of the Army's 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division during the Korean War. Burial was in Shadow Lawn Cemetery, San Francisco. Surviving are his mother, Ruth of Birmingham and a brother, Hubert of Norton Air Force Base, San Bemadino, Calif. Allen J. Bullard, 54, succumbed to ar­ teriosclerosis in Jack­ sonville, Fla. on Mar. 31. Brother Bullard joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Savannah sailing in the engine depart­ ment. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Waycross, Ga., he was a resident of Texas City, Tex. at his death. Burial was in La Marque Cemetery, La Marque, Tex. Surviving is his widow, Lillian. SIU pensioner Opie C. Wall, 70, died of a heart attack in Baltimore General Hospital following! an operation there for arteriosclerosis on Mar. 14. Brother Wall joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Norfolk sailing in the engine department. He had sailed for 38 years. Seafarer Wall was a pre­ war Navy veteran. Born in Raleigh, N.C., he was a resident of Baltimore at his death. Interment was in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Brooklyn, Md. Surviving are his widow, Virginia and a daughter, Betty of Baltimore. SIU pensioner Sigurd Halvorsen, 60, died of a heart at­ Oliver Martin, tack in the USPHS 62. died in the hospital in New Or­ USPHS hospital in leans on Mar. 28. San Francisco on Brother Halvorsen Mar. 15. Brother joined the SIU in Martin joined the 1947 in the port of Union in 1945 in the Mobile sailing as an AB. He was bom port of New Orleans in Norway and was a naturalized citi­ sailing in the deck de­ zen. Seafarer Halvorsen was a resident partment. Bom in South Carolina, he of New Orleans at his death. Burial was was a resident of Charleston, S.C. at in Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans. his death. Surviving are a brother, C. C.. Surviving "are a daughter, Mrs. Anna Martin of Garden City, L.I., N.Y. and H. Murret of Abbeville, Miss., and his mother, Anna of Spannevien Haugea sister-in-law, Mrs. W. L. O'Neal of sund, Norway. San Francisco. Lonnie V. Hargesheimer. Sr., 44, passed away on May 11. Brother Hargesheimer joined the Union in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He attended an HLSS Crews Conference at Piney Point, Md. in 1971. Bom in Indiana, he was a resident of Houston at his death. Surviving are his widow, Hattie; a son, Lonnie of Metairie, La. and a daughter, Kathryn. IBU pensioner Frank Saudarg, 78, died of a heart attack in Cape May, N.J. on May 26. Brother Sau­ darg joined the SIUaffiliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a derrick engineer for Merritt; Chapman and Scott Corp. from 1937 to 1963. He was a World War I veteran. A native of Lithuania, he was a resident of Villas, N.J. at his death. Interment was in Femwood Cemetery, Femwood, Pa. Surviving is his widow Viola. Valente B. Ybarra, 60, reportedly drowned in the Miss­ issippi River off a ship at Charbonnet Wharf, Arabi, La., on Mar. 17. iBrother Ybarra joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He attended an HLSS Crews Con­ ference. Born in Silver City, N.M., he was a resident of Violet, La. at his death. Interment was in Memorial Gar­ dens. Chalmette. La. Surviving are his widow, Lillian; a stepson, Mervin; a stepdaughter, Barbara and a sister, Lena of Los Angeles. SIU pensioner James E. Stickney, 65, succumbed to ar­ teriosclerosis on the way to St. Luke's Hospital, Newburgh, N.Y.- on May 19. Brother Stickney joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing in both the engine and deck depart­ ments. He was a pre-war Navy veteran. Seafarer Stickney walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Otego, N.Y.. he was a resident of Montgomery, N.Y. at his death. Interment was in Wallkill Valley Cemetery. Walden, N.Y. Surviv­ ing is his widow, Margaret. SIU pensioner Theodore M. Grif­ fith, 72, died of a heart attack in Touro Infirmary, New Or­ leans on Apr. 26. Brother Griffith joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 40 years. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Lockhart, Ala. at his death. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Florala, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Irma; a daughter, Mrs. Clarence O. Dupuy, Jr., both of New Orleans and a sister , Mrs. Norah H. E. Hobbs of Lockhart. t Royce A. Yarborough, 69, passed away " in Seattle on May 22. Brother Yarborough joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a cook. He was an Army veteran of World War II. A native of Virginia, he was a resident of Seattle at his death. .Surviving are an uncle, T. C. Lawrence. Sr. of Hamlet, N.C. and a cousin, Mrs. Madge L. Thomas of Pinehurst, N.C. Benjamin W.Tingley, 58. died of pneu­ monia in Charity Hospital. New Or­ leans on May 18. Brother Tingley joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a chief electrician. He was an Army World War II veteran. Born in Phila­ delphia, he was a resident of Galveston, Tex. at his death. Burial was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, New Or­ leans. Surviving are his widow, Nettie and a sister, Mrs. Richard L. Houston of Timberlake, Ohio. SIU pensioner Alhert A. Richards, 57, f B died of arteriosclero­ sis in Mobile General Hospital on Apr. 17. Brother Richards joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. He was an Army veteran of ^orld War II. A native of Mobile, he was a resident there at his death. Interment was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving is his widow, Annie. , SIU pensioner Jan Robert Mucins, 76, 1 passed away in Hoboken. N.J. on May 28. Brother Mucins joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. He was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Seafarer Mucins attended a Crews Con­ ference at the HLSS in 1970. A native of Latvia, he was a resident of Hoboken at his death. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Brooklyh, N.Y. SIU pensioner Lyndon G. "Duke" Wade, 70, died ol a heart attack in Belle­ ville (111.) Memoriaj Hospital on Dec. 6., Born in Irishtown, Twsp., 111., he was a resident of East St^ Louis, 111. at the time of his death. Brother Wade joined the SIU ih the port of New York in 1952 sailing in the steward department as a cook.. Burial was in McKendrie Chapel Cemetery, Keyesport, 111. Surviving are three sis­ ters, Mrs. Lincoln H. Bange of East St. Louis; Mrs. Mary Hediger Of Carlye, and Mrs. John Stone of St. Louis; three brothers, Don of Lavonia, Mich, and Murray and Howard of St. Louis and two stepbrothers. Dean Kramer of St, Louis and George Kramer of Glendale, Calif. Seafarers Log �1 jTinal departures; SIU pensioner Robert J. Moody, 71, died of a coro­ nary thrombosis' in Concord, N.H. on Dec. 1, 1971. Broth­ er Moody joined the li SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailr ing as an AB for McKee Sons. He was born in Newfoundland, Canada, and was a resident of Concord at his death. Interment was in Alexander Cemetery, Bow, N.H. Surviving are a brother, James and a niece, Mrs. Linda E. Dyment, both of Concord and a nephew, Robert of Hampton, Va. Edward P. J. Marsh, 54, died in the USPHS hospital in San Francisco on May 19. Brother Marsh joined the "Union in the port of New York in 1965 sailing in the engine department Bom in Illinois, he was a resident of San Francisco at his death. Surviving are his widow, Mary of Sacra­ mento, Calif., and nephew, John W. Winter of East St. Louis, 111. John W. Mack, 59, died in New Or­ leans on Apr. 2. Brother Mack had sailed for 37 years in the deck department. He was an Army vet­ eran. A native of Bal­ timore, he was a resi­ dent of Seattle at his death. Surviving are his mother, Marion and a sister, Mrs. Catherine L. Spence of Baltimore. William (Bill) F. Lowe, 53, died on Feb. 24. Brother Lowe joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a chief steward. Born in Manny, La,, he was a resident of San Pedro, Calif, at his death. Surviving are his daughter, Susan and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Harmon Lowe, all of Vivian, La. - WiUiam H. John­ son, 53, died June 3 in Norfolk. Brother Johnson joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 32 years. Seafarer John­ son was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Schoolfield, Va., he was a resident of Danville, Va. at his death. Surviving are his widow, Jeanette of Norfolk and his mother, Lucy of Dan­ ville, , Fred R. Ballard, 58, passed away on Mar. 19. Brother Ballard joined the SIU in the port of Sa­ vannah in 1951 sail­ ing as an AB. Bora in Jacksonville, Fla., J.be was a resident there at the time of his death. Burial was in Jacksonville. Surviving is his widow, Imogene. Perry J. Dixon, 35, died on June 24. Brother Dixon joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia sailing in the deck depart­ ment for the Inter^ " / I state Oil Transport Co. since 1958. Born in Philadelphia, he was a resident of Blackwood, N.J. at his death. Surviving are his widow, Kathleen, and his father, Walter of Philadelphia. '•- Ralph E. Jenkins, 51, died of natural causes on Apr. 26. Brother Jenkins joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1970 sailing in the engine department. He was wounded in the Normandy (France) invasion in World War II with the Air Force. A native of Kentucky, he was a resident of River Rouge, Mich, at his death. Burial was in Feradale Cemetery, Riverview, Mich. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Pauline Lykins of Ecorse, Mich. Ronald K. Jansa, 24, died of injuries on his way to Hous­ ton Memorial Hospital on Mar. 27. Brother Jansa joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1968 •i* sailing as an OS. He was a graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. Born in Houston, he was a resident there at his death. Interment was in South Park Cemetery, Pearland, Tex. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Jansa of Houston. SIU pensioner James M. Davis, 54, died of cancer in the USPHS hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. on Mar. 3. Brother joined the Union in the port of Bi®l /^^H-New York in 1952 sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 29 years. Born in Birmingham, Ala., he was a resident of Montgomery, Ala. at his death. His ashes were scattered at sea. Surviving are his mother, Lanora of Birmingham; a brother, Tom of Montgomery; a nephew, James D. Johnson of Center Point, Ala., and three sisters, and two other brothers. SIU pensioner - Fred C. Frederiksen, 77, succumbed to heart disease in New Orleans on Oct. 20, 1972. Brother Fred­ eriksen joined the Union in 1947 in the ' port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. He won a safety award aboard the SS Louisiana (Seatrain) in 1961. A native of Denmark, he was a resident of Hoboken, N.J. at his death. Seafarer Frederiksen became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1957. In­ terment was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette, La. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Nancy MUos of Val­ paraiso, Chile; a granddaughter, Helga of Santiago, Chile and a son-in-law. Hector G. M. Loof of Santiago. Nelson Julllus, 60, passed away in Buf­ falo, N. Y., on May 28. Brother Juliius joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1958 sailing as a fire4^. man. Bora in Massachusetts, he was a resident of Buffalo at his death. Surviv­ ing are his foster mother, Mrs. Albina Julien and a sister, Mrs. Camilla Gil­ bert, both of Quebec, Canada. SIU pensioner Paul Gladden, Sr., 73, succumbed to cancer in St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa on Apr. 2. Brother Gladden joined the t Union in 1945 in the , port of Norfolk sail­ ing as a bosun. He was born in Mem­ phis, Tenn. and was a resident of Tam­ pa at his death. Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery, Oxford, Miss. Surviving are a son, Paul of Mobile and a brother, Sanford of Boulder, Colo. SIU pensioner Frank A. Hallem, 59, died on June 27. Brother Hallem joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a chief cook. Born in Egypt, he was a resi­ dent of New Orleans at his death. He became a U.S. naturalized citizen in 1960. Surviving are a daughter, Evan­ geline of the Bronx, N.Y., and a brother, Yese of Alzwek-Lgri, Egypt. SIU pensioner Melvin G. Hartley, 50, was killed in a truck-train wreck in Lexington, N.C. on Oct. 27,1973. Broth­ er Hartley joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sail­ ing in the engine department. Born in Lexington, he was a resident there at his death. Burial was in Lexintgon City Cemetery. Surviving are his widow. Opal; a son, Paul; a sister-^in-law, San­ dra, and a grandson. Grant. John Trost, 76, died on May 24. Brother Trosf joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a fireman. He had sailed for 35 years. A New York native, he was a resiof Baltimore at his death. Burial in Belfast, N.Y. Surviving is a sisMrs. Gertrude Foster of Filmore, Joseph L. Lindvall, 80, died on Mar. 18. Brother Lindvall joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1961 sailing in the engine department for the Zenith Dredge Co. of Du­ luth from 1944 to 1974 and the Eng­ land Towing Co. in 1943 and Duluth Mining Co. from 1941 to 1943. He was an Army Engineers Corps veteran of World War I. Born in Hancock, Mich., he was a resident of Bayfield, Wise, at his death. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Genevive Stephens of Duluth; a nephew, Robert Lindvall of Washburn, Wise, and a brother. SIU pensioner Ju­ lian Q. Dedicatoria, 75, passed away on June 20. Brother De­ dicatoria joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a chief steward. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War I. A native of the Philippine Islands, he was a resident of Philadelphia at his death. Surviving are his widow, Ada and a son, Julian. Ralph J. Keen, 59, passed away on Apr. 8. Brother Keen joined the SIU in the port of Alpena, Mich, in 1950 sailing as a wheelsman. He had sailed for 40 years. A native of Port Huron, Mich., he was a resident there at his death. Seafarer Keen was a Navy submarine veteran of World War II. Burial was in Port Huron. Sur­ viving is his widow, Mildred. SIU pensioner Robert R. Lester, 66, passed away on May 25. Brother Lester joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 35 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Seafarer Lester was a resident of Edgewater, N.J. at his death. SIU pensioner Bennie H. Lowderback, 47, died on Apr. 10. Brother Lowderback joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing in the steward department. Born in Louisiana, he was a resident of Kalamazoo, Mich, at his death. Surviving is his mother, Jessie of Marion, La. SIU pensioner Comas J. Knight, Charles W. Pelen, 70, died on May 10.' 58, died on June 24. BrcLther Knight Brother Pelen joined joined the Union in the SIU in the port of 1943 in the port of New Orleans in 1958 New York sailing in sailing as a chief the engine depart­ steward. Born in ment. He attended a Harrisburg, Pa., he Pinsy Point Pensioner Conference in was a resident of 1970 and was a World War I Coast Houston at his death. Surviving is a Guard veteran. Borii in Georgia, he was sister, Mrs. Rebecca Pipes of Harris­ a resident of Philadelphia at his death. burg. Surviving is his v/idow, Ma>%aret. ' August 1974 .v, T 'S Page 29 r > • . �Seafarers Train for LNG Ships LNG COURSE Beguming Sq>t. 23 the Lundeberg School will again offer a course in LNG/LPG. The course will end Oct. 18. The skill required to man the highly complex Liquid Natural Gas carrier has made the need for the course very evident. The schooPs staff has met extensively with chem­ ical engineers who have des^ned the cargo containment and cargo pump­ ing systems. Charlie Nalen, the chief instructor for the course, just com­ pleted a two-week conference de­ signed to familiarize him even more with the complex system. Since the cargo focilhies on these vessels have nothing in common with those now in use on standard tankers, it is imperative that all who man these vessels become familiar with the systems in a classroom at­ mosphere before going aboard ship. Course description: The course of instruction to obtain certification for LNG/LPG includes the fol­ lowing: Introduction to the chem­ istry of both LNG and its prod­ ucts, i.e. propane, butane, and ethylene, proper operating pro­ cedures for loading and discharg­ ing cargo, explanation of the phy­ sical plant used to contain and store the cargo, tank cleaning and gas freeing, safety and firefighting. Eligibility: Engine personnel must he QMED—any rating. All other de­ partment personnel (deck and steward) must hold a rating. Length of Course: Four weeks. I I (, ) . The SIU's LNG/LPG program of­ fered at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. was highly praised in the June 1974 edition of the U.S. Maritime Administration's publication "Seaword". The article, which is reprinted in full below, was accompanied by a photo showing a group of Seafarers who participated in the course earlier this year. The next LNG/LPG course being offered by the School will begin on Sept. 23. See this page and page 31 for further details and an application. As technology advances so must the manpower to sustain it and the crews who man U.S. flag ships are making sure they are never left behind. One of the best examples of labor support of improved ships capabilities has been the Seafarers International Union's efforts to prepare its crews for manning the high technology liquefied natural gas carriers currently under construction. These LNG vessels which will be transporting vital energy to this coun­ try contain sophisticated cargo facili­ ties unlike those found in standard tankers. The cargo is carried in a liquid state in huge tanks at temperatures of minus 260 degrees Farenheit. Sea­ farers, therefore, must be familiar with not only all operational and mainte­ nance procedures of these vessels but' also understand the chemistry and safety measures involved in the trans­ port of the gas. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers !!?• f.^ The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. :i J and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lnndel^rg School. A test booklet and ah answer sheet will be mailed to your home or-to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: Twenty three Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. i\ ? -i i: ^ii , Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GEO PreTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and Literature; Social Studies, Science 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in fuU. 3. All outstanding monetary obligations, such as dues and loans paid in fuU. j I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information I on the Lundeberg High School Program. '-J l ..' . It-' ' I '•rW'- • I Name I I Address I I I Last grade completed. .Book No.. ^ : ; V .* •>- Special Course for Pumpman The Harry Lundeberg School will be offering a special course for pumpman beginning on Nov. 4 and finishing on Nov. 27. As automation has been steadily reducing the size of crews, it has become increasingly necessary for each member of the crew to have more expertise in his job function. This has become extremely evident in the case of the pumpman since fewer and fewer of our ships carry the rating second pumpman and more and more tankers join our fleet every day. The course being offered at the Lundeberg School is geared towards giving the pumpman that training which he would normally have received as second pumpman. The school's staff has researched the latest developments on automated tankers and with the use of its opera­ tional tank barge will conduct a concentrated "hands on" training program to ascertain that the SIU pumpmen of tomorrow will maintain the same high stimdards as they have in the past. Course description: The course of instruction leading to certification as pump­ man will consist of both classroom and practical work to include: Tanker regulations, loading and dischaiging, pumps and valves operation and main­ tenance, ballasting, tank cleaning and gas freeing, safety and firefighting. Eligibility: Applicants must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as pump­ man or QMED—any rating. i; I Length of Course: Four weeks. FOWT QMED, Lifeboat, and at! Steward Dept —.QMFJ). Llfiohoat, WeWiitg, QHartemtaster. , a Sept. S ^pt 19 - — QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Dept. Ratings Sept. 23--' V'-' LNG/LFG ' f Oct. 3 ' — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, Able Seaman, and Steward Dept. RaHpgs Oct. 15 ' wFOWtOct. 17 ^— QMED, IJfeboat, and all Steward Dept. Ratings i Oct, 31 —QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, Quartermaster, and Stewaid Dept. Ratings PlIIIlptllBIl > :H *!? 'V. '• '!• •" 'i-'. >,,1;''• ^ v -T"'' :f" . <'•} xi j .[ i'.i. •4'",. V 'V/' r" v.- , /J Ratings _ —J • !' b V'/ 'I, •- {J . | V.. . ' FOWT ' r— QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, and all Steward Nov. 14 \ 'J'fe 1'- .••• •> Anotner class of Seafarers who have obtained a QMED rating, graduated from the eight-week training course at the Lundeberg School recently. Here they pose with Director of Vocational Education Robert Kalmus, far left, and Instructor Charles Nalen, far right. They are, from the leh: Jerry Makarewicz, Frank Kraemer, John Griffith, and George Rogers. (Zip) (City orTowii) Last year attended— ! ^ Engine Dept. Upgraders ?^0V 4 (Street) I Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I ' Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Page30 The SIU Harry Lundeberg School at comprehensive coverage of the gas Piney Point, Maryland, is providing freeing and tank cleaning systems conthese LNG crews with extensive in­ snected with the transport of this cargo. The first LNG vessels scheduled to struction in LNG transport technology bei manned by these well-trained and through school instructors, visiting chemical engineers, and simulated ship­ safety conscious SIU crews are the board equipment. Since the vessels U.S. flag KENTOWN and MON­ have a capability of transporting liquid TANA, operated by a subsidiary of petroleum gas, the school also provides Interstate Oil Company. - •• ,Seafarers Log �Deck Department Upgrading 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Quartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Chief Cook Able-Seaman 1. 12 months seatime asCook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Able-Seaman—12 months—rany waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and ha\?e normal color vision). 3. Have.12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Abie-Seaman—unlimited—^any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and^ Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate";of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. ^. Engine Upgrading FOWT—has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the sbc months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—-(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deek Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more thw 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision)," 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED-—any rating I I Name. I I HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION -Age(Middle) (First) (Last) I Address(Street) I I I (City) I I Book Number -Telephone. (Area Code) (Zip) (Sute) —Seniority. j Port and Date Issued. -Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • I Social Security #— HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: • • • • 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpmm, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Bbilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE DECK • • • • • • QMED • Electrician • Dk. Eng. FWT • Jr. Eng. Oiler. Dk. Mech. • Pumpman • Reefer _ Machinist Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • • • • Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) Welding 1.. Must hold endorsement as QMEI>—any rating. SHIP LNG/LPG Program RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. Steward Upgrading Assistant Cook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. CookandBaker I I J)ATE. I PORT-: I I SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: I LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 1,12 months seatime as Third Cook or; August 1974 Page 31 ^ ; * VX a','- V ' • ( A 'i i •• 'A' ^ • .1 ,5-.< ..I . • • �v:- x,'.;"-:. •: vr' '• *• / ih-: LOG SEAFARERS • 'K.. -V '-.. For Your Educational Advoiicemenf "• "' " I -Jj'- X. :yt" ?r^ •X- -- 5 Annual $10,000 'c- :<• Scholarships X'-K 'K •t The SIU has always Tecpgnized the . vital Importance oi education—^ whether it be vocational or academic—^for personal career advancement m today's . competitive worid. As part of the Union's total ^ commitment to education^ the SIU each year offers five $10,000 coUege scholarship grants |o members and their dependents. Members shpnld take special notice that the schol^h^ ? open to them as weff as dependents of Seafarers, and they shoulajake advantage of h. Eligibility reqoirements make the program open to: ^ • Members under 35 years of age who havfe three yeare seatime, M well as 1 day of employment in the last six months and 90 days m the i;; I 1 'H .1 ri ^ Ms previ^ yw^nts members who meet the seatime requirements. • Dependents of deceased members who had met the seatime require­ ments before their death. . , ^ i (AU dependents of Seafarers must be unmarried and less than 19 years \ .» «» basis .1 high schpol g»d« scores achieved on either the College Entrance Examination Boards (SAT only) or the American Collie Tests(ACT). ^ , _ , . A.. Dates for the upcoming exams are Nov. 2, Dec. 7^d Feb. 1 for t SATs, and Oct 19, Pec. 14 and Feb. 22 for the ACTs, ^ ,1 " Additional information ott the SAT Exaim can be^obtameffb^ the Coffege Boards at either Box 592, Prmceton, N.J. 08540, ms,^4.1.y, Calit 94701. For the American CoUege Tesis the address is Bra 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. . Scholambip wbmets receive their $10,000 grants to puisne a chosen field of study at any accredited college in die U.S. or its temton^. Scholarship applicatibns may be obtained at any SIU hirmg hall, or by writing to the SIU Scholarship Administrator, 275 20di St, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Make arrangements to take the nece^ry exam as possible and send m eAaiU as no soon awvM » : completed applicatioiis to the Adiiiiiiistrator» . AppBcaU®" •i'-: •11 w&m XuHk; • 4-'^x � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 1984 Description An account of the resource Headlines: LABOR SUPPORT FOR OIL IMPORT BILL BUILDS IN NATION 2ND SUPERTANKER, TT WILLIAMSBURGH, CHRISTENED HALL STRESSES NEED FOR POLITICAL ACTION, ORGANIZING SIU CONCLUDES SUCCESSFUL BARGAINING AGREEMENT BOSUN JIM FOTI GETS HGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA INVESTIGATION ON NAVY TANKER AWARD SIU REPRESENTATITVE ATTENDS ITF CONGRESS 130 HAVE NOW GRADUATED AN ACTIVE SIU MEMBER PENSIONER MANS EXPO BOOTH MONEY DUE FROM BATES COMPANIES RECEIVE AWARDS LABOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE MARAD REPORTS FIGURES ON U.S. MERCHANT FLEET 74 SIU SHIPS WIN COAST GUARD AWARD AFTER 3 MONTH VOYAGE, THE ACHILLES COMES HOME SIU VESSEL CITED FOR RESCUE LUNDEBERG GRAD MAKES FIRST TRIP ON ACHILLES NEW LASH SS STONEWALL JACKSON, BUILT UNDER 1970 ACT, COMPLETES FIRST RUN TO NEW YORK NEW SHIPS AND NEW SKILLS BALTIMORE MEMBERSHIP MEETING PROVIDES FORUM FOR DISCUSSION AMERICAN VICTORY AT N.J. ARMY TERMINAL SAN PEDRO PAYS OFF IN OAKLAND AFTER FAR EAST RUN SEAFARERS TRAIN FOR LNG SHIPS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 8 1984 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/733f3e4dcf918c47a7ff22c73ee682e1.PDF 129fc9dfe1562a23aa579005026ec6f4 PDF Text Text •••Ir i| . .-'V Mr i-'- • • 'A^i /si'' m -; - \ :f • nt. '•% l-'.f ^ . •• f p i pI ^ • ' t ^1 •f / i -• I ? f £®' V' •a* i'1- •••s'-4isr^: •r.-v: *• 'I : - •, I'.l -• . - i • i# •;' '••^• \. ^''•;4''.)^i,.'"?P'V .'4 • \\ ,..V^ V »ri-' ,, • i-'J# •• 'iV iiSit'r -"••'l', -'-'l'. si'";»L^,o.t i .1 'T:i vJ»Vr'^ > •'• i. '. t .i.i_iJlui--.l:.i-'i.iLJ=iJ-i-XA2. .'• - �More iMCO Participation Urged I'-'v. ITF Conference Af fended by Vice President Shepard SIU Vice President Bull Shepard has just returned from the 31st Congress of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) held in Stockholm, Sweden. Joining representatives from trans­ portation unions of 80 nations. Vice President Shepard spent a week hearing reports on the ITF's past activities, formulating new international trans­ portation labor policy and considering resolutions made by the various unions. Among the resolutions heard by the Congress was a motion sponsored by the SIU and other U.S. trade unions calling for an investigation of multi­ national companies. Accepted by the Congress, the mo­ tion provides for an ITF conference to formulate an international labor course of action to deal with these companies. This ITF Congress also passed a resolution calling for more maritime union participation in the various na­ tional delegations sent to the United Nations' Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) conferences. Aside from ITF members who also belong to their national IMCO delega­ tions, the ITF sends its own delegation to various IMCO meetings. This dele­ gation, unlike the various governmental delegations, does not have a vote on any of IMCO's committees, but it does act as an advisor representing interna­ tional seafaring unions and as a watch­ dog for seafarers welfare. At present, this ITF delegation to IMCO is watching with particular in­ terest the Maritime Safety Committee, and its Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping, as this committee formulates international .standards for the training and qualifica­ tions of unlicensed watch standers in the engine and deck departments. Realising the importance of interna-^ tional regulations in protecting the weN fare of Seafarers, the SIU has always taken an active role in the U.S. dele­ gation attending the various IMCO meetings. This November, SIU Vice President Shepard will be an official member of the U.S. delegation sent to IMCO's Maritime Safety Committee session, a meeting In which the U.S. delegation will suggest international minimum qualifications for unlicensed personnel, which has received the sup­ port of the ITF and many maritime unions. Among other maritime i.ssues consid ered were motions accepted by the 31st Congress dealing with manning scales, training standards, safety and the con­ demnation of runaway flag ships. U.S. Pension Bill Is Signed Into Law President Ford signed into law the Pension Reform Act of 1974, on Labor Day, Sept. 2. The Law's provisions are most de­ tailed and cover several hundred pages. A complex and intricate Law, it will be further expanded upon by regulations to be adopted by the Secretary of Labor and the Treasury Department after pub­ lic hearings. Upon adoption of regulations, gov­ ernmental st^ appointed to administer the Law will issue initial opinions and definitions. At that time the LOG will publish a detailed analysis of the mate­ rial then available discussing and ex­ plaining the Law and how it applies to Seafarers. Much of the Law's regulatory provi­ the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Finally It Comes Down to You, the Seafarer To All Brother Seafarers: The United States maritime industry has come a long way in the past few years. We have achieved many signifi­ cant victories in our nation's law-making body in Wash­ ington, D.C.—victories which have given the industry the long-needed spark to get the productive maritime machinery rolling again. Our first major battle for a modern, revitalized, globally competitive U.S. merchant.marine was brought to a successful conclusion four years ago with the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The bill has already Jolted our once sinking shipbuilding industry into its greatest construction boom in the history of peacetime America. And you, as Seafarers, are manning the majority of the new ships built under the Act. As vastly important as the 1970 Act was—and con­ tinues to be today—the fight was Just beginning. Two years later, we took another significant step forward in achieving our goal for the U^S. merchant marine by promoting and winning support for a precedent setting bilateral shipping agreement with Russia for the grain/oil run. Dozens of ships under contract to the SIU are now plying this important trade route—dozens of ships which otherwise would be laid up. The agreement also provides a sions will have little impact upon Sea­ farer Plans because for years our Plans have been subject to regulation by the New York State Insurance Department. Very few states had such laws, so for their Plans—not headquartered in New York—the changes may be significant. Pending detailed discussion of the Law in the LOG in the near future, the following are significant highlights: 1. All Plans are required to file on government forms, details of their oper­ ations and financial conditions with the Secretary of Labor, with copies to the members. This provision is effective Jan. 1, 1975. Seafarer Plans have for many years been essentially doing this according to New York State Insurance Law. Similarly, for Trustees acting as fiduciaries in the administration of a Plan, the new Federal law also makes this procedure standard, starting Jan. 1, 1974. However, again, as to Seafarer Plans, this has been the standard for many years under New York law. 2. Vesting, which is crediting and as­ suring a person of certain years of serv­ ice certain amounts of pension benefit, is required by the Law. There are three alternative formulas for achieving vested pension rights under the Law. Detailed comments concerning these formulas will shortly be published in the LOG. The' vesting provisions generally are effective Dec. 31, 1975 and under these vesting provisions all covered persons Continued on Page 10 pattern for future bilateral treaties with other nations with whom the U.S. trades. No more than a year later, we again moved closer to our goal with final Congressional approval of the TransAlaska Pipeline. The full impact of the Pipeline bill will not be felt for several years; but there is no question that it will_provide thousands of Jobs for American mari­ time workers in our shipyards, the refineries and on board American-flag vessels for years to come. Our victories have never come easily—we have always had to fight against tremendous opposition. Yet, this month, with the passage in the U.S. Senate of the Energy Transportation Security Act we have succeeded in overcom­ ing the greatest odds we have ever faced. Although final victory will not be realized until the bill is signed and its provisions implemented, we have dealt the once invin­ cible oil giants their first major defeat in their mono­ polistic history. There is no question that we have many friends in both the labor movement and in Congress who support us in our fights. But, who is it that really deserves the true credit? In the final analysis, it is you—and only you--the individual Seafarer through your donations to SPAD, and your strong backing of the Union's programs, who is now and always has been, the backbone of our legislative battles. Through your unwavering support of^SPAD, you have given this Union the necessary political punch to carry on a continuing fight to rebuild the neglected U.S. maritime industry, and thereby make a better life for all of us and our families. And, it is' through your continued support of SPAD that we will be able to bring the Oil Imports Quota Bill to its final fruition, and then move forward again in other vital areas. I extend my profound and sincere thanks to each and every one of you, who has so undauntingly supported the SIU in achieving our common goals for a better life and a better industry. Fraternally, Paul Hall Change of address cards^on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District AFL-rio #;7«5 Pn..rfh New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVI, No. 9. September 1974i district, AFL CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, Page 2 • /'• • » ) s -• »( • Seafarers Log �•'IS;'" Oil Import Bill Passes Senate by Vote of 42-28 14 WASHINGTON — It was another major victory for the SIU —and aU American seamen — when the Senate this month passed the Energy Trans­ portation Security Act of 1974. The vote which came on Sept. 5 after two days of debate was 42-28. Earlier this • year, the bill was passed by the House of Representatives by an overwhelming vote of 266-136. The measure now goes to a HouseSenate Conference Committee where differences between the two versions of '• r\ "ri: 4 'h' f! .. •j,r • "The Seafarers Union supports this bllL I am glad the Seafarers Union sup­ ports this bill, because I think the bill is ri^ht and I think they are a good onion. If I could have only one onion supporting me in the State of Louisiana, I would pick the Seafarers Union. Let me state that these people have some influence. I am happy to say so.** Senator Russdl B. Long (D-La.) the bill will be worked out. It is ex­ pected that the final bill will-be ready for President Ford's signature within four weeks. The bill provides that 20 percent of the nation's petroleum imports — in­ cluding crude oil and residual fuel oil —will be carried on U.S.-flag ships. The import quota requirement will increase to 25 percent on July 1, 1975 and to 30 percent in 1977. Solid support for the bill was main''Under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the U.S. fleet has been able to make significant strides through ship construction... However, the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was not intended to be, and must not be considered as, the only solution to rebuilding our mer­ chant marine. It has become all to ap­ parent that the availability of cargo is essential to the survival and growth of the U.S. merchant marine fleet "...Passage of H.R. 8193 would produce Over 5,000 new jobs aboard ship in the next decade. This would assure that valuable and trained Amer­ ican seamen, many of whom would have been lost to the industry, remain at sea and are available to aid the Na­ tion lin the event of national crisis.** Senator J. Glenn BeallJr. (R-Md.) tj -fi-i r4r -'SI • I SIU President Paul Hail briefs representatives of shipping companies and shipyards at one of several meetings held in Washington, D.C. to generate organized support for the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974. Meetings were also held with legislative representatives of AFL-CIO national and international unions. tained in the Senate despite a massive last-minute assault in the editorial columns of newspapers across the na­ tion which was inspired by the giant oil lobby. The editorial opposition — a blatant effort to coerce Senators who • "...American-flag vessels are manned by crews which are highly trained, and stringently and frequently tested by the Coast Guard. Ad^ng to this, the already strict Coast Guard im­ posed construction standards, the pro­ visions (of this bill) as amended make U.S.-flag tankers among the most en­ vironmentally safe vessels in the worid.** Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) are facing reelection this year—^was a hodgepodge of misstatements of facts arid figures attemptirig to show that the use of American ships would cause a sharp rise in costs of fuel to the nation's consumers. This argument was effec­ tively countered by Sen. Russell B. Long (D-La.) who said during debate on the floor of the Senate that waiver of import fees on crude and residual fuel oils would increase costs by no more than 12 cents a barrel. Under two Senate INDEX Legislative News framing and Upgrading Senate passes oil bill Page 3 Seafarers participate in U.S. pension bill signed bosun recertification into Jaw Page 2 and 'A' seniority President's Report ... Page 2 upgrading Centerfold Washington Activities Upgrading class schedule, column ...Page9 requirements and application Pages 30-31 Union News GED requirements and Three SlUNA-affiliated ^ • application Page 30 unions merge Page 5 Membership News Headquarters Notes . 24th Seafarer receives high column Page 8 school diploma through Membership meeting MLS program Page 7 in Mobile Page 4 Brother Decareaux sculptures General News in his retirement Page 14 ITF congress concludes . Seafarer Prentice believes in Stockholm Page 2 in education Page 15 Young Seafarer upgrades to Shipping third assistant engineer . Page 7 Dispatchers Reports Page 13 New SIU pensioners Page 20 Ships' Digests .......Page 23 Final Departures Page 29 Ships' Committees ..;... .Page 6 Panama on West Coast . .Page 12 Special features Shenandoah Page 21 Wandering,thd Seas .Page 19 Tattoos—-An ancient Overseas Valdez receives praise Page 8 art .Pages26-27 September 1974 *) amendments to the bill, the savings on the import fees which would be waived —15 cents per barrel on crude and 42 cents on residual fuel oil—^would be passed on to consumers and could, according to other estimates, actually lower the cost of petroleum products. In addition to the import fee rebate, the Senate adopted another major amendment that 10 percent of maritime subsidies be allocated for new ship con­ struction on the East Coast, West Coast, Gulf^—and the Great Lakes. The Sen­ ate version of the bill would also require that all new tankers be constructed with double bottoms. Throughout the long fight through the House and Senate, the SIU has re­ ceived solid support from virtually the Continued on Page 11 Fallowing is voteihtheUrfited States Senate,on the Energy Tramportatian Security Affi of 1§74: Vofui^ for the Bili Vfl^jg Againrt^^^ James Abourezk (D.-S.D.) ^ ^ AM .x JamesB. AUen (D-Ala.) GeorgeD. Aiken (R-yermont) ; Birch Bayh(D-ind.) .. . WaUace F.Bennett (R-Utah) . J.01ennBeiur.(iM(i.) Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr. (D-Tel.) Hany F. Byrd, Jr. (Ind-Va.) Lawton M. Chaes, Jr. (D-Fla.) ; Alan Bible (D-Nev.) Rich^d C.Clark (R-Iowa) Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-Del. Nortp Cotton (R-N.H.) Roberta Byrd <D-V/.Va.) James O. Eastland (D-Miss.) Howard W.Cannon (D-Nev.) Barry M. Goldwater (R-Ariz.) Griffin (R-Michi) Gumey (R-Fla.) Jesse A. Helms (R-N.C.) Pete V. Domenici Roman L. Hruska (R-Neb.) Thomas F. Eagietca Jacob k.Javits(R-RY.) Sam J. Ervin, Jr. (D-N.C.) Edw&d M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) Mike Gravel (D-AIaska) JohnL. McClellan (D-Ark.) Philip A. Hart (D-Mich.) " : Thomas J. hfclntyre (D-N.H.) FloydK.Haskell (D-Colo.) ^ Edmund S. Muskie (D-Maine) Williani D. Hathaway (D-MaineX Gaylord Nelson (D-Wisc.) Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.) JohhG. Pastore (D-R.I.) larold E. Hughes (D-Iowa) James B. Pearson (R^ans.) )aniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) , William Proxniire (D-Wisc,) lenry M. Jackson (D-Wash.) Abraham A. Ribicoff (D-Conn.) . Bennett Johnston, Jr. (D-La.) William V. Roth, Jr. (R-Del.) tussell B. Long (D-La.) ; JohnC.Stennis (D-Miss.) |Wan-en G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) Robert Taft, Jr. (R-Ohio) ilharlesMcC.Mathias, Jr. (R-Md.) Strom Thurmond (R-S.C.) Jeorge McGovern (D-S.Dak.) Lowell P. Weiker, Jr. (R-Conn.) loward M. Metzenbaum (D-Ohio) seph M.Montoya (D-N.Mex.) 'rank E. Moss (D-Utah) Present and Giving Live Pair iNunn (D-Ga.) Jhiboriinl^ (D-R.I.) Pairtid For the Bill s' ^ '•^ J' ^ .-><•- .V ^fiamL. Scott l[T>sya lohn J. Sparkman (D-AIa.) • Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) Stuart Symington (D-Mo.) isiiiiiii Herman E. Talmadge (D-Ga.) , Harrison A..Williams, Jr.; (D-NJ.) Hbw^ H. Baker, Jr. (R-Tenn.)~-| Walter D. Huddleston (D-Ky. ^ Mike Mansfield (D-Mont.), Robert T. Stafford (R^Vt) Pages 1 �Active Mobile Seafarers Turn-To for Meetings Recertified Bosun Ed Morris (I.) and Bosun Joe Richburg point out their adjoining registration cards in the Mobile hall. Both active SlU members. Brother Richburg will soon join Brother Morris on the Bosuns Recertification Honor Roll. ^obfle, one of the eight SIU Con. .TX stitutional ports, holds a gen­ eral memhership meeting every month on the second Wednesday after the first Sunday. The home port of many active Sea­ farers, memhership meetings in Mo­ bile always attract a large number of interested members. At the July meeting, over 100 SIU members took advantage of this forum to discuss Union business and operations. These Seafarers realize that by at­ tending these meetings and exercis­ ing their constitutional right to participate in the proceedings, they are QMED A. W. George (I.) discusses shipping in the Mobile taking a forceful role in determining hiring hall with FWT J. C. Burnett before that port's July the future well-being of their jobs and membership meeting. of the U.S. merchant marine. chairing the Mobile membership meeting, Port Agent Blackie Niera listens while Reading Clerk Bobby Jordan (left) reads the Vice President's Report for July. Recording Secretary D. L Parker takes the minutes. Seated (I. to r.) Seafarers R. F, Gorju, V. Clearmen, L. E. Hartley, Harvey Lee, W. Murphy, H. Green and John Cade wait for a job call in the Mobile hall before the membership meeting. ^ ;• i' Seafarers in Mobile pack the hall for their monthly meetings and exercise their constitutional rights by participating in the proceedings. Seafarers Log Page 4 "t r- A i i« .r*. »V-i* .1" �.L.,. • 'I il i * m m By a Vote of 225 to 36 ^ i-. . , Wesf Coast Affiliate Fishermen's Unions Merge Three SIUNA West Coast affiliate fishermen's unions have voted to merge in order to more effectively unite their efforts and protect job rights. Consolidating into one union, to be known as the Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean Area, are the Fishermen's Union of the Pacific, San Diego, the Seine and Line Fisher­ men's Union of San Pedro, Md the Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of Monterey. The final vote was 225 in favor of the merger and 36 against it, with one vote void. Broken down by individual unions, the figures were: Fishermen's Union of the Pacific, San Diego: 103 in favor, 4 against; Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of San Pedro: 44 in favor, 32 against, one void; Seine and Line Fish­ ermen's Union of Monterey, 78 in favor, 0 against. Ballots and copies of a consolidation agreement and a proposed constitution had been printed and mailed out to all members in good standing of each union. The ballots and documents were printed in the four languages spoken by the members: English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. The members had a three-week period to respond by mail with their secret ballots. In November, 1973 the delegates to the SIUNA convention, with the unani­ mous consent and approval of delegates from the fishermen's unions, passed a resolution for the adoption of a plan of consolidation and merger. Over the past months numerous meetings have been held with represen­ tatives of the three unions, and at the end of July the drafts of an agreement for the merger and a proposed constitu­ tion were endorsed and the leadership of each union recommended the adop­ tion to its membership. Pensioners, Dependents Must Apply for Medicare • V • Representatives from three West Coast affiliate fishermen's unions review agreements for consolidation and merger of their unions with SIUNA Vice President Frank Drozak (seated, center) at meetings held in Wilmington, Calif, in late July. There have been arastic changes in the industry and the economic oppor­ tunities of fishermen have been substan­ tially reduced. This has necessitated the merger into one organization which will have greater strength in preserving job security at the collective bargaining table; obtaining the passage of important legislation and fighting the stiff foreign competition. Highlights of the merger agreement are: • All jobs of respective affiliates shall continue to remain the sole prop­ erty of the membership of such affili­ ates. There shall be no mixing of such job rights., • The present dues, initiation and other union monetary items shall con­ tinue unless otherwise changed in the future by applicable membership vote. • The first nomination and election for officers shall begin Oct. 1,1974 and conclude by the end of the year. Each affiliate will elect business agents and Executive Board members solely for the business of their unit, with the President and Secretary-Treasurer being elected by the membership of all units. • The officers and Executive Board members set forth in the Consolidation Agreement are to serve only imtil the conclusion of nominations and elections by the end of 1974, at which time of­ ficers will have been elected. Carl Marino, of the former Fisher­ men's Union of the Pacific, San Diego will serve as president of the new union until new officers are duly elected by the membership. The Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of San Pedro and the Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of Monterey have been affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America since its inception in 1938. The labor movement has been en­ couraging some of its smaller unions to merge on an international basis, in order that their position at the bargain­ ing table is strengthened. This is similar to what occurs in in­ dustry, when corporations and busi­ nesses consolidate and merge to reduce competition, increase profits, and fight for (or against) feder^, state and local legislation from a stronger position. As in industry, it is the overriding objective of the entire labor movement to alway? fight from its greatest position of strength, which in turn makes it pos­ sible to better confront all the problems facing labor today. Bosuns Committee Picks Oct. Class SIU pensioners are reminded that both they and their dependents must ap­ ply for Medicare as soon as they are eligible to insure adequate coverage for ' medical expenses. Any Seafarer 65 or older, any Sea­ farer's dependent 65 or older, or any pensioner who has been receiving a dis­ ability award from Social Security for two years Is eligible for Medicare. To apply, you must bring proof of date of birth and your social security card to your local social security ofllce three months before you turn 65, during the month you turn 65, or during the three months after your 65th birthday. If you do not renter during this sevenmonth period, you may only apply for Medicare during the open enrollment period held each January, February and March. Those that enroll during this period are not covered by Medicare un­ til the following July 1. Pensioners should note that the Sea­ farers Welfare and Pension Plan requh-cs that all eligible pensioners must submit medical bills to Medicare for payment before submitting the unpaid Bosuns (I. to r.) Jose Agular, John Japper and J. Mucia meet at SIU Headquarters to select members for the October balance of these bills to our welfare and class of the Bosuns Recertlflcation Program. Elected by a special meeting of bosuns following the regular membership meeting in New York, these three bosuns review applications received for the program. pension plan. September 1974 ] .• VI r<. Page 5 'f �- ' >• " The Committee Page Shenandoah Committee Overseas Traveler Recertified Bosun Fred Cooper, left, served as ship's chairmari aboard the Overseas Traveler on the vessel's most recent run to Europe. She paid off at the Army Base in Bayonne, N.J. on Aug. 23. Other committee members are, from the left: J. Murphy, deck delegate; J. Thomas, secretary-reporter; F. Payton, steward delegate; S.'W. Lewis, engine,delegate, and F. R. Clarke, educational director. Speaking for the crew, the committee said it was a good trip with no disputes and they offered a special vote of thanks to the steward department. Usual run for the Overseas Traveler is Norfolk to Europe. Chief Steward Thomas Bolton gets spruced up for some shore time after his ship, the T-5 Navy tanker Shenandoah, returned from a voyage to Greenland, paying off in Carteret, N.J. Committee members are, from the left: Fonnie Rogers, steward delegate; Paul E. Hollaway, deck delegate; G. Torche, ship's chairman, and T. Bolton, secretary-reporter. At right is Louie the Barber who lives in the Carteret area. The Shenandoah delivered fuel to Thule Air Force Base on the East Coast of Greenland, north of Baffin Bay. Transcolumbia Committee StonewallJackson • • •• •'•if -'IK «- if. 1'-• IU With Recertified Bosun Ward Wallace aboard her (seated last on right), the SlU-manned Transcolumbia, operated by Hudson Watenvays, paid off at the Marine Ocpan Terminal in Bayonne, N.J. on July 31 after a Far East voyage. Committee members are, standing from the left: D. G. Chafin, secretaryreporter and Bruce Wright, engine delegate. Seated from the left are: D. Surnulong, steward delegate; A. Otremba, deck delegate; Bill Holland, edu­ cational delegate, and W. Wallace, ship's chairman. Speaking for the crew. Bosun Wallace extended thanks to the ship's two messmen, Fred Biegel, and Juan Toro for an especially good job in serving the crew. Transsuperlor Committee I . Panama Committee • ^ j:. ,r -• ')• .W 4:.,,ijir The ship's committee aboard the SlU-manned Transsuperlor, operated by Hudson Waterways, discusses some union business with Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay. The ship paid off in Philadelphia on Aug. 1. Committee mem­ bers are, from the left: William Bowles, engine delegate; Cesar A. Gutierrez, deck delegate; Nelson O. Rojas, steward delegate; Port Agent Fay, and Leon Franklin, secretary-reporter. The committee reported no beefs at the payoff and gave special commendations to Messman John Bennet for an excellent job. The Transsuperlor is temporarily laid up. Page 6 Recertified Bosun Ed Morris is heading the deck department on the new LASH containership/barge carrier Stonewall Jackson. Photo was taken at a recent payoff in the port of New York. The ship's entire committee is, seated from the left: H. Nixon, steward delegate; Morris, ship's chairman; John Cade, engine delegate; C. E. Smith, educational director, and Pete Peterson, deck delegate. Standing is Henry Donnelly, secretary-reporter. The ship, built under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, will go on a Middle East run. ^ • '• vi "•. After another good intercoastal run, the SIU-contracted containefship Panama, operated by Sea-Land, recently paid off in the port of Oakland, Calif. Her ship's committee members are, from the left: R. Guerin, deck dele­ gate; Eddie Hernandez, secretary-reporter; Cliff Perreira, ship's chairman, and Steve Knapp, steward delegate. Originally built in 1945 by Kaiser Co. in Vancouver, Wash., she was converted for container carriage in 1966 at Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp., Pascagoula,'Miss. She is 662 feet in length and can carry 609 containers with capacity for 100 temperature controlled units. Seafarers Log v; J-,!' i :• YL-; •: �Through HISS Program 19-Year Old - 24fh Seafarer to Get High School Diploma Fireman - Oiler - Watertender John Ruiz has become the 24th Seafarer to obtain a high school diploma through the Harry Lundeberg's General Educa­ tional Development Program. Brother Ruiz, a 19-year old native of Houston, graduated from Piney Point in October, 1971. At that time, while at­ tending the trainee program, he began the GED course, but didn't complete it. So, when he returned to the school this past July to upgrade to FOWT he de­ cided to stay for a few more weeks and try for his diploma. Seafarer Ruiz, who hadn't any pre­ vious high school education, said he received some "gentle pushes" from Margaret Nalen, Director of Academic Education at Piney Point. He says that Mrs. Nalen encouraged him to complete the GED course since she knew he had started it three years ago and inust have had some interest in getting a diploma. "It's a very good program, I'm glad I went through it," the young Seafarer said. "The teachers give plenty of in­ dividual instruction, and they answer all questions you may have. "I had to concentrate on Literature and Social Studies," he continued. "I didn't have time to attend all the classes, but 1 knew enough in the other subjects. Science, Math and Grammar, to pass the state tests." All of the teachers who worked with John had high praise for his efforts. They said he was a "very easy person to work with, and worked very hard," Mrs. Nalen added that he "worked dili­ gently and enthusiastically." Seafarer John Ruiz works with Margaret Nalen, Director of Academic Educa­ tion at Piney Point, in preparation for taking the Maryland State high school equivalency tests. Seafarer Ruiz became interested m the merchant marine through his step­ father Luis Gracia, who also ships with the SIU. Although he now has a high school diploma, Ruiz has no immediate plans to go oh to college. "Right now, I'm going to try and ship out. Whether I go to college later on, well I just don't know." The young Seafarer, whose last ship before going to Piney Point was the Delta Uruguay (Delta Steamship), has spent time in all three departments; but he definitely prefers the engine room. "I shipped for over a year in deck, and for about seven months in the stew­ ard department. Now, I've been in the engine department for a little less than a year, and it's great." Brother Ruiz, who prefers to ship to the Far East more than any other part of the world, plans to return to Piney Point in the future to get a QMED rating and his full 'A' Book. Whatever his plans for the near fu­ ture, in the long run he says "most likely I will make the merchant marine a career. I hope to be shipping out for a long time. I love it." Gradoflst HLS Class in Md. Now 3rd Engineer Brother Pat Rogers, Jr., a member of the first class to graduate from the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md., has taken advantage of the many educational opportunities offered by our Union. Only 24-years-old, he has advanced from wiper to FOWT to Third Assist­ ant Engineer since his graduation in 1967 by attending SIU's upgrading pro­ grams at Piney Point anS the joint SIU/ District 2 MEBA School of Marine En­ gineering and Navigation. Pat's decision to go to sea was not a spur of the moment one. The son of 21-year SIU veteran Pat Rogers, Sr., Pat, Jr. was familiar with the sailor's life, and knew of the opportunities for advancement available to Union mem­ bers. So when SIU opened the Lunde­ berg School at Piney Point, Pat, Jr. decided that this was his chance to begin a career as a merchant seaman. When he and his classmates arrived at Piney Point in August of 1967, Pat said "There wasn't much there, except mud." But the first group of trainees were put to work, and soon converted an abandoned barracks into the beauti­ ful quarters that now house SIU upgraders, as well as vacationing SIU members and their families. As one of the first trainees, Pat took great satisfaction in helping to build the new school, and now, having kept his SIU book, enjoys going back to Piney Point with his family and parents for vacations. Shipping out as a wiper after graduat­ ing from Piney Point, and later as FOWT, Brother Rogers accumulated enough seatime to be eligible to attend the SIU/District 2 MEBA upgrading program at the School of Marine Engi­ neering. Within four months after be­ ginning classes. Brother Rogers received his Third Assistant Engineer license. Now sailing aboard _ the SlU-con- September 1974 I i i • M r, f. 1 Hi tracted Columbia (Ogden) as Third Assistant Engineer, Brother Rogers is eventually planning to take the Coast Guard test for a Second Assistant Engi­ neer License. Brother Rogers feels a debt of grati­ tude to the Seafarers that gave him, as a young man just beginning his adult life, the chance to start an exciting career, and for providing him with the oppor­ tunities to advance this career. >i 11 )• - 'I /I i ] Pensioner Gets First Check at S.F. Meeting SIU Pensioner Stanley S. Torres receives his first pension check from Port Agent Steve Troy at the San Francisco August membership meeting, as Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford (rear) looks on. y Pat Rogers, Jr., a member of the Lundeberg School's first class, now sails as Third Assistant Engineer. Page? �i >• m { "'I'- - fi;-f •j.' ; Overseas Valdez Praised For Fuel Transfer at Sea SIU crewmembers aboard the ST Overseas Valdez (Maritime Overseas), chartered to the Military Sealift Com­ mand, were praised by the vice presi­ dent of Maritime Overseas Corp. and the Captain of the USNS Passumpsic for their skilled performance of duties while carrying out a fuel transfer of 2,400 bbls. of oil at sea; In a letter to SIU Vice President Frank Drozak, Maritime Overseas Vice President J. D. Hutchison, relayed the observation of the Captain of the Pas­ sumpsic, that "I have never seen a ship better prepared nor personnel more skilled than your ship and men." The message had been sent to the Master of the Overseas Valdez. Vice President Hutchison and the Master of the Valdez also offered the Financial Committee •i!-' J', :-! ; Despite moderately heavy seas, the SIU crew aboard the MSC-chartered Overseas Alice rigged two stations aboard the USS Mispillion, and then unrigged the aft station under a simu­ lated emergency breakaway, without difficulty. The Captain of the Mispillion. im­ pressed with the SIU crew's ability to carry out this^ difficult maneuver, re­ ported to the crew, the MSG in Wash­ ington and Maritime Overseas tlrat the"Mispillion has conducted fueling-at sea operations with foiir MSG chartered vessels and SS Overseas Alice was the best to date." Muiiime Overaeas V. P. Hutchison ended hn letter commending the Sea­ farers airaard both sh^ by stating <hve feel the foienoted excellent perform­ ances shoold be adcnowledged and ... we again voice our congratulations for jobs weD done.** Investigation Called On Navy Tanker Award :'tli •;i' I' ii ji-' Seafarers "a 'well done' for their fine performance." In the same letter, Hutchison also ex­ tended similar praise to the crew of the SlU-manned Overseas Alice for thenperformance during a complicated refueling-at-sea drill. Seafarer M. E. Reld, seated far right, chairs the SlU's Quarterly Financial Committee at Headquarters. This committee, made up of Seafarers elected four times a year at General Membership Meetings, reviews the SlU's financial records for the preceeding three months. The SIU Committee members who were elected at the September Membership Meeting, are, seated clockwise from Chairman Raid's left: R. Gorbea, deck department; JD. B. Sacher, stew­ ard department; William "Flat Top" Koflowitch, engine department; R. V. Harper, engine department; S. Wala, engine department, and J. Sweeney, deck department. Headquarters Netes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak Special Pumpman Course The Lundeberg School is conducting a four weex course for pumpmen which will begin Nov. 4. The course is geared toward the second pumpman who has not been able to g^ the necessary experience for a Chief Pumpman's job. Further details on this course are carried on page 30 and 31 of this LOG. T-5 Navy Tankers At this time, I would like to report to you that the five T-5 Navy Tankers, operated by Hudson Waterways Company, and the Sugar Islander, ha\Q been removed from organizational status as of Sept. 3. Firefigbting The Maritime Administration is temporarily conducting firefighting classes at the Navy Damage (TcHitrol Scho(^ in Norfolk, Va. Two upcoming class dates for this facility are: Oct. 11 and Oct. 18. MARAD will open its new firefighting school at Earle, N.J. on or around Nov. 6. Firefighting is becoming an increasingly important endorsement. And, in just a few years, to get a job aboard an SlU-contracted ship, a firefighting endorsement will be a must. So, don't put off taking the course for any length of time. If you are in port, apply and participate. It is only a one-day course, but it will mean a great deal of job security for you in the future. Bosuns Recertification Program Since the Bosuns Recertification Program began on June 1, 1973 a total of 142 Bosunsr—^including the twelve who graduated at the September member­ ship meeting—have su^essfully completed the two-month course. We have been getting a iot of favorable feedback from our members on the Union's contracted vessels concerning the excellent job our Recertified Bosuns are doing. They are conducting well organized, infonuative Union meetings aboard . The SIU, along with District 2 MEBA-AMO, is continuing to push for a full investigation of the Military Sealift Command for its controversial deci­ sion to award operation of its nine new 25,000 dwt tankers to Marine Trans­ port Lines, an NMU company. Congressman Frank Clark (D-Pa.), after being informed of the situation by the SIU, voiced his opposition to the de­ cision with Under Secretary of the Navy William Middendorf saying that the "Navy award should be set aside and re­ negotiated in fairness to all parties." The MSG gave the contract award to Matson even though Iran Destiny Car­ riers, an SlU-contracted company, sub­ mitted the low bid. MSG claimed that Iran is not a responsible operator. Senator Warren Magnuson CDWash.), chairman of the Commerce Committee, has also noted opposition to the contract award. The unfair decision comes in the wake of the MSC's takeover of four Fal­ con tankers. Falcon is an affiliate of Iran Destiny. The SIU will continue to pursue this issue until a satisfactory decision has been rendered. The LOG will keep the membership informed on any new developments. their ships. And, beefs and contractual disputes on these ships have been cut to a minimum. Overall, our Recertified Bosuns are keeping the SIU membership better informed about the internal affairs of the Union and the many problems and new issues facing us and the maritime industry in general. I know I join the entire SIU membership in congratulating our latest success­ ful Bosuns, and those who have already completed the program and are doing such a fine job. The 12 Bosuns who graduated this month are: Fred Pehler, Rocky Morris, Jimmy Foti, Ernie Tirelli, Bill Wallace, Ame Hovde, Otto Pedersen, Dan Ticer, Jose Gonzalez, John Spuron, Charies Merrill and Arthur Beck. Sabine Tankers The National Labm: Relations Board is calling in witnesses in their investi­ gation of our charges of illegal tactics in our organizing drive for Sabine Tankers. We should be getting a decision from the NLRB in the veiy near future. We are confident that they will rule in our favor. We will keep you posted on all developments. 'A* Seniority Upgrading We have been conducting the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program for over a year now, and including the five upgraders who graduated in September, 109 of our.young members have completed the program. I cannot emphasize enough the importance in terms of job security of getting your 'A' book. According to our shipping rules, the 'A' man has preference in shipping over the 'B' man, and an 'A' book holder can remain on his ship for as long as he wishes, where the 'B' man must get off after six months. This program will not run forever. So, if you are eligible for the program, and have not applied, do so immediately. An 'A' book is your most valuable possessicm in the SIU. It meahs job security and earning power. I want to congratulate the five new 'A' Seniority Upgrading graduates. They are: Murphy Allison, Mike Derke, George Rogers, Steve Castle and Bob Smith. LNG Training The liquid natural gas carrier and the liquid petroleum gas carrier are the ships of the future. Conservative estimates say that by the 1980's, 30 LNG ctirriers will be flying the American flag. If we are to get these ships under contract to the SIU, thereby creating more job opportunities for SIU members, we must be able to guarantee the shipowner that his vessel will be in good hands. To supply this guarantee, the Lundeberg iSchool has been conducting LNG training programs for engine, deck and steward, You will have to take this course if you wish to get a job on an LNG ship.So, participate in this course for your own good and for the good of your fellow SIU members. The next LNG course will start &pt. 23. For details see pages 30 and 31 of this LOG. seafarers Log �i' watchful eye on the language of the 501-pag;e bill throughout .the many months it was being drafted-. All private pension plans must be rewritten to conform to the terms of the new Act; however, no Seafarer will lose benefits. (See story on page 2). Washington Activities By B. Rodwr OIL IMPORT BnX The Senate this month passed the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974—the cargo preference bill—successfully ending a two and one-half year battle on Capitol Hill. (See page 3.) The SIU worked closely with the labor movement to bring about this victory. Active support came from the AFL-CIO, the Maritime Tiades Department, Port Maritime Councils, State Federations and Local Central Bodies. The bill (H.R. 8193) is now in conference where the House and Senate versions of the bill will be worked out. Deepwater Ports On Aug. 14, the Senate Public Works Committee reported out its bill to establish a licensing and regulatory program to govern offshore deepwater port development beyond the territorial limits of the United States. Two other Senate committees. Commerce and Interior, have already taken similar action. The House bill, H.R. 10701, passed on June 10. That bill differs from the Senate bill in the following ways: • The House gives authority to license port operators to the Secretary of Interior; the Senate bill gives authority to the Secretary of Transportation. • The House gives less control to the States than the Senate and it places the burden of environmental control on the States. • The Senate bill requires that license application be reviewed for possible antitrust violations by the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice. No date has been set for debate in the Senate. Pension Plan Regnlatkm It seems right and fitting that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act was signed into law by President Ford on Labor Day. This complex bill has been studied by committees in both houses of Congress for several months to provide safeguards for the retirement years of 30 million American workers who are covered under private pension plans. The most dramatic pension plan failure occurred when the South Bend Studebaker plant clos^ in 1963, leaving 4500 workers under age 60 with only IS percent of the benefits due them. Pension funds will now be guaranteed under a Federal corporation, similar to the FDIC which protects bank depositors. The Act will promote minimum standards which all pension plans must adopt to be qualified under the law. The SIU was determined to preserve and protect those benefits already nego­ tiated for them from any loss due to weaknesses of other plans. To do so, we consulted with members of Congress and their staffs frequently, and kept a i. f ' AFL-CIO Labor Studies Center Seminar SIU representatives recently participated in a two-day seminar at the AFLCIO Labor Studies Center on "The Salaried Woman." The seminar, sponsored by the Council for Professional Employed, AFLCIO, deals with many different aspects of the problems of women in the work force: the laws, attitude, health care, child care, change of attitudes of both men and women, the rtrie of the union in best representing women members. Thirty women trade unionists participated. One interesting fact that came out was that union women (20 percent of the AFL-CIO membership) have a 44 percent average earning advantage over non-union women. The Council of Professional Employees, representing more than one million members—^including SIU, teachers, actors, communication workers, service employees and others—^plans to duplicate the seminar across the country. J", House Committee Reoiganization The House Rules Committee will consider rules of debate for House Res. 988 from the Boiling Committee and an alternate proposal from the special committee of Chairman Julia Hansen. These are procedural rules which set the time limit for debate on a bill and provide for its handling on the floor. We have opposed House Res. 988, which threatens to strip the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee of its functions and move them to other com­ mittees. i. ':v •4 • International Women's Year 1975 SIU participated this morith in the meeting of Washington Union Women Leadere, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. Dr. Ruth Bacon, director erf the U.S. Center for International Women's Year, discussed some of the goals of the Center and the initial plans to cariy them out. IWY was proclaimed by the United Nations and by the United States. Its goals are "equality, development and peace." I I ' • ''fl 'j| Seafarers are uiged to contrHiute to SPAD. It is tiie way to have your voke heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. f •inn- Nlr^tri fnlin Pann 'A- '11 r , r'' "i'- n photo on left SIU Patrolman Jade Caffey (far left) conducts shipboard meeting aboard the John Penh last month and discusses some pertinent articles that appeared in the SEA­ FARERS LOG. Sh^board meetings ^e Seafarers the chance to leam about the issues vital to their livelihood and to express their feelings about their jobs and the industry. In photo at right is the John Penn*s ship's committee which gathered in the crew's mess dui^ ing her payoff in Brooklyn, N.Y. They are, dockwise, from left: Julius Koten, steward delegate; Mike Kuithe, deck ddegate; Red Brannstein, ship's chair­ man; A. S. Freeman, secretary-ieporter; A» Rotundo, engine delegate, and Toma Escudero, educational director. The John Penn will change from its usual Far East run £o a Middle East schedule. A V I' • •"rnw-r ' Page 9 September 1974 . V •• • • ' •- . \ �Trainee Joins SlU Ranks HLS Gracf Finishes Ist Run Seafarer Gary Dennison, a recent graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School at Piney Point, has found after his first voyage that sailing as a profes­ sional seaman is all he had hoped it would be. Sailing as an Ordinary Seaman aboard the Lyman Hall (Waterman), Brother Dennison spent his maiden voy­ age in the Far East. Seafarer Dennison is no stranger to foreign countries, having lived for five years in Metz, France as a child, but this was his first visit to the Far East and he found it quite different from his hometown of Tampa Bay, Fla. ^ Carrying steel, fertilizer,, rice and other general cargo, the Mariner-type Lyman Hall and her SIU crew visited Korea, Saigon, Taiwan, and young Brother Dennison's favorite port, Man­ ila, during the three-month voyage. The new and exciting places he saw "$205 were the highlights of his first three months before the^mast, but the Lunde­ berg graduate also found life at sea much to his liking. And though the young OS spent most of his time chip­ ping and painting while the Lyman Hall was under way. Brother Dennison is convinced that the career in the mer­ chant marine he began preparing for while at the Lundeberg School is a ca­ reer he will find enjoyable and reward­ ing. Now, with his maiden voyage be­ hind him. Brother Dennison plans to keep shipping oITt until he has enough seatime to return to Piney Point and get his AB ticket. SIU's Training Program, allowing trained young men like Gary Dennison to complete the education they began at Piney Point by shipping out with veteran crews, will help insure the perpetuation of the SIU as a forceful, growing Union that protects its members' job security and welfare. B 10001 Contributor's Name City. Address S^.NO. TTjTT W' State. ^ SPAO is a separate liVii'dljli fund.^^ p^eetff are to furf^-1ti;i^oiects and purposes including, put not limited to furtl^rine irte political, social and economicInterests of Seafarer seamen, trte preservation and furlfierine of the Anserican Merchant Marine^with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advartccment of trade union corKer^*" pts. In connection with " -such objects, SPAO supports and contributes to political candrdates for etectWe office. An contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be'ioiiciled or VT received •w«ivw because of w* fofCe. |0b |ww discrimination, financial •••••tibial reprisal, or ... . threat of _ such conduct. ct. or as a condition of membershipin the Union (SfUNA AGLIWO) or of employment. If a contribution «s made by reason of the at^e improper conduct, notify the Seafarers union or SPAO at the above address, certified mail withjo^riy days of the contribution for inveSligatibh and appropriate action aftd refund, if invOiuntary. »l|PMrt SPAo to protect and fiirtfitr your economic, political and soci^^lnteresls. American trade:Simdn concepts and Seafarer sea(T>en. (A copy of our rMori filed with tht appropriatbebpervisory officer is (or wiii be) available for purchase from « the iSyp^fjrttendent of Documents. MM. Government Printing Office. Washington. O.C. 20402.1 Signature of Solicitor 1974 I •- " • v; - fe; His first voyage finished, OS Gary Dennison Is glad he decided to ship out. Brother Dennison is a graduate of SIU's Trainee Program at Piney Point, Md. Bill Is Signed Into Law SEDFUERS POIITICU RCTIVIIV DONRTION Date. .V, - Port Understands SPAD's Role Continued from Page 2 must be 100 percent vested when attain­ ing normal or stated retirement age. The Law also provides pension benefits for a survivor at a member's option, which provides that under certain conditions upon a retired member's death, the sur­ viving spouse is entitled to 50 percent of the pension. 3. Minimum eligibility requirements are provided for, although a Plan may provide more favorable provisions. In general then, a person 25 years or older, working for a company for one year, is eligibie, but a person who starts his job within five years of normal retirement under a Plan, may be excluded. 4. Funding.This is a system by which Plan assets are set aside to cover the costs of benefits earned by members. The Seafarers Pension Plan has for years followed the principle of funding. Under the new Law, effective Dec. 31, 1975, mandatory formulas are to be used by pension plans to fund, or in other words, put away monies for credits for past, present and future serv­ ice earned by the man while employed. These monies, however, cannot be withdrawn by a person but instead are used to provide the pension benefit upon his retirement. To assure that all cov­ ered people, ^ill receive their pension benefit when due, the Law sets up a government corporation which will col= lect insurance premium payments from all pension plans so that if a plan is in­ solvent, the government insurance cor­ poration will pay the pension benefit. This is similar to government insurance for saving bank depositors. The above material represents the new Law's highlights. When govern­ ment regulations are adopted the Union and Plans, attorneys, accountants and actuaries will prepare an appropriate detailed analysis of the Law and its reg­ ulations, whiph will then be published in the LOG. ( The Seafarer—A Man of Many Skills Seafarer Louis Lopez (standing) graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School In 1973 and understands the Importance of constant vigilance in Washington to protect and build the job security of all SIU members. "I give to SPAD as often as I can because we all have a responsibility to protect our jobs. Our future is at stake and so is the future of our older members who will be going on pension." Here, Brother Lopez receives a $20 SPAD certificate aboard the Overseas Arctic from SIU Patrolman Carl Peth. Page 10 \ Abie-seaman/quartermastef Ed Kamm, practicing one of the traditional sailor's skills, sews a canvas windlass cover aboard his ship the Sealand Exchange (Sea-Land). Photo was submitted by Seafarer Bob SIckels, ilr. Seafarers Ldg �j' -sr <^•4 Oil Import Bill Passes Senate 42-28 Continued from Page 3 entire American labor movcinent. Ear­ lier this year, the AFL-CIO Executive Council and Ccmvention gave their unanimous endorsement for the bill. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment—and all of its 44 aflBliates— went all-out in support of the bill. Port Maritime Councils, national and inter­ national unions, state federations and local central bodies—all actively sup­ ported the oil bill by contacting vSenators in every state urging support for the legislation. **...! know that we have got repre­ sentatives of the maritime unions sitting op their looking at us, and 1 have seen the effect since I know they, have got the power to pass-this hill." Senator Nonris Cotton (R-N.H.) Leader of ffie Opposition The MTD held a series of meetings to mobilize the legislative representa­ tives of national and international un­ ions for the campaign to secure passage of the bill. Meetings were also held with shipping company officials and ship­ yard operators to generate their active support for the bill. It is expected that the oil lobby will continue its assault on the bill through editorials in the Wall Street Journal and other anti-labor publications. SIU President Paul HaU said that the SIU and the Maritinie Trades Deparhnent would con­ tinue to furnish Congress and the Administration "with the docu­ mented facts on the necessity for this hiU." He said: "Aside from the obvious fact that this bill will generate new job opportunities for seamen, ship­ yard workers and thousands (ff workers in related industries, it will also give this nation a measure of security by assuring that our energy needs are not interrupted— as they were in the past—by fore^ policy conflicts with nations that register American-owned sh^s." SIU members are reminded Oat in "a claim with the Seafarers Welfare md Pension Plans, your correspondence must include a properly filled out aim form as well as other pertinent doousents or the claim cannot be processed jknd nayment will he delayed. Documents absolutely necessary for the prompt payment of various types o I indnde: doctor or hospital bills, certified death .certificates, birth certifi dites, marriage licenses, Medime statements, funeral bills, dischaiges, and nota ifh»d tax returns from the previous year when proof of siqpport of adopted oi ifep-chUdren is required. Your doctor's social security niiimber or the hospital's ' Btion number is also necessary for the processing of certain claims. Ibe foifowing members have Imd their benefit payments held up because tiled to supply complete information when filing their claims. Please contact Aboard Fairland In Far East I ' % % 'i Sailed on Lakes 45 Years Seafarer Elmer Derby (r.) receives his first pension check from Frankfort Port Agent Harold Rathbun in the Great Lakes District. Brother Derby, shipping out since 1929, has been sailing as an oiler on the Ann Arbor Railroad Car Ferries. Bosun Harvey Began Career In World War II Bosun Lee J. Harvey is a profes­ sional Seafarer who began his career at the age of 18 when he went to the U.S. Maritime School in St Petersburg, Ha. in 1943. After a two-month training period, he went to sea aboard the salvage tug Hillsboro Inlet. Later that year he de­ cided to go deep-sea and went to Balti­ more where he signed on as ableseaman aboard the Victory ship John Harlan (Sea Shipping). Seafarer Harvey, who joined the SIU in 1943, continued to sail during the years of World War II making more than 20 runs to the Mid-East and the Mediterranean. "Many of the convoys I was in were under attack in the Atlantic and the Med," he recalls, "but I guess I was just one of the lucky ones because none of the ships I was on got hit. A lot of good SIU guys were lost during some of those trips." Seafarer Harvey, who lives with his wife, Rita, in Thibadaux, La. usually stays aboard ship for nine months to a year before going home to spend time your mailing list* •f .• • '*» • • -A.' n /I- Lee J. Harvey with his family. He also has a daughter, Betty Jo, 22, and a son Craig who is 11. Seafarer Harvey, who has been sail­ ing as bosun for the past nine years, has been aboard the John Tyler (Waterman) for the past 10 months and is now making another trip to the Far East. "After this trip," he said, "I think I'll take some time off and maybe take the family on a vacation." NAME ADDRESS STATE ZIP SIU-IBU members please give: Bk# Soc. Sec. # TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last Issue received. ADDRESS CITY .... V t 'iV - iPrint /n/ormodon) CITY -f- I Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on Brother Bertil Hager took this photo of his fellov\/ crewmen relaxing in the recreation room aboard the fa/Wand while the ship was in the Far East, visiting such ports as Yokohama and Hong Kong. Standing are Gregory Kelly, ableseaman, left, and Leroy Cope, able-seaman. Seated from left are: leonard McCarthy, wiper; Kjeld Nielsen, able-seaman; George McAlpine, electrician, and Manuel Netto, chief cook. i' i STATE. ZIP. Page 11 Seafarers Log ' .iVs' •iv'l 'X. �. Cfi.i.- '.r " "-x' • • Crewmembers on the Panama gathered in the crew's mess for lunch. They are. seated (left to right): Steven J. Knapp, bedroom steward; Eddie Hernandez, chief steward; Cliff Perreira, bosun, and Wayne Evans, utility man. Standing at left is crew messman Raima Bonifacio. Seafarer Knapp, who has been sailing since the 1940's and makes his home in Vero Beach, Fla. was rehring after getting off the Panama. Chief Cook Francis Davis (left) prepares food in galley as Chief Steward Eddie Hernandez looks on. Containership Panama Visits Port of Long Beach, Calif. After Intercoastal Run The containership Panama (Sea-Land) docked in the port of Long Beach, Calif, recently for a visit before heading up the coast of California for a payoff at the port of Oakland. The 662.foot.Iong ve.ssel has a dwt of 17,014. She has a gross tonnage of 17,193, a net tonnage of 13,055, with a horse­ power of 9,000. The Panama was built in 1945 at the Kaiser Shipyard in Vancouver, Wash. She was previously named the SS Marine Jumper. The vessel is a converted jumboized C-4; it was converted in 1966 at the Ingalls Shipyards in Pascagoula, Miss. For the past six months the Panama has been on an intercoastal run between New York and Oaklwd. The Panama docked at the Sea-Land terminal in Long Beach, Calif, . - of burner in the engine room. Page 12 Seafarers Log : A • y (. • �DISPATCHERS REPORT AUGUST1.31, 1974 Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk ..... Tampa ...... Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston Piney Point ., Yokohama . Alpena Buffalo Cleveland ...., Detroit Duluth Frankfort ...., Chicago Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth ...... Frankfort .... Chicago Totals TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A aass B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C REGISTEREO ON BEACH Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 7 80 10 20 13 6 19 78 32 50 21 38 7 88 0 6 2 8 3 28 16 7 9 548 4 22 3 3 2 2 4 14 7 9 2 11 1 17 0 1 1 5 3 6 4 0 1 122 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 3 2 1 3 3 67 7 21 9 3 25 52 34 53 10 21 7 51 ^ 0 1 3 9 4 20 14 4 8 426 4 44 2 8 4 0 5 21 16 23 6 16 4 16 0 3 1 0 3 8 5 3 2 194 1 3 0 2 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 17 1 64 6 28 15 2 12 63 41 50 12 34 5 77 0 4 3 13 4 47 24 17 18 550 2 31 2 3 5 4 1 22 13 9 5 17 3 31 8 2 1 8 11 5 15 5 3 210 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 8 10 21 11 11 6 78 13 155 30 75 26 13 48 115 53 109 38 37 20 152 0 4 3 2 5 8 2 4 3 916 5 33 7 10 4 4 8 19 14 28 9 14 1 33 0 3 1 1 3 4 2 1 0 204 4 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 2 0 4 4 2 4 1 2 0 4 35 4 107 22 57 21 6 44 82 33 84 20 23 18 99 0 1 5 1 1 14 2 2 2 658 5 57 4 22 9 2 14 37 11 45 10 17 7 40 0 2 2 0 1 3 3 1 4 296 3 3 0 2 1 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 3 1 1 0 1 1 4 31 3 73 12 30 18 5 32 51 18 57 15 11 18 89 0 3 0 0 0 3 ^ 1 1 1 441 1 15 0 3 2 0 3 6 5 20 10 2 2 12 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 82 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 ^ 0 0 0 2 10 7 136 29 52 27 4 38 80 46 101 33 21 35 76 0 2, 1 5 7 14 8 1 3 726 11 71 3 16 9 2 1 10 12 13 1 3 3 69 0 3 65 27 22 72 21 25 41 500 . 576 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 65 2 25 4 2 9 46 22 50 8 13 7 45 0 2 2 11 7 26 21 6 10 395 4 61 1 5 3 0 2 19 23 18 5 16 5 23 11 2 2 0 3 10 8 4 3 227 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 2 1 7 5 12 0 0 35 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston ...... New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa ...... Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals 0 43 5 19 6 4 21 29 11 29 9 6 6 51 0 2 2 0 0 3 2 4 2 254 1 7 0 1 2 0 0 3 5 8 5 3 1 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 47 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 Port Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile ....... New Orleans .. Jacksonville ... San Francisco . Wilmington ... Seattle .. •. Puerto Rico ... Houston Piney Point ... Yokohama .... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth ....... Frankfort ..... "Chicago .. .T:. Totals Totals All Depts. 2 39 6 15 7 1 14 33 14 33 5 14 7 24 0 2 0 8 0 30 9 . 14 7 284 1,512 5 88 17 28 12 4 17 45 31 54 20 27 9 58 41 1 0 6 10 |14 14 3 4 508 871 6 24 0 7 6 0 0 6 3 0 1 4 0 36 0 4 24 18 20 56 15 13 20 263 305 3 44 3 19 10 1 5 41 20 32 1 10 8 36 0 0 2 5 4 10 7 12 2 276 2 40 5 8 9 1 7 28 12 27 3 8 8 21 28 1 1 0 3 3 4 0 3 222 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 2 4 3 0 2 25 • ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 t' 50 I 12 ; 37 9 3 ^ 22 M 48 K 7 • 42 ^ 3 I 13 1 26 if 0 » 17 2 0 §• 2 2 1^ 19 i 6 1.221 659 138 6 S 3 339 2,354 i,3oa PRESIDENT PaulHaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Biilyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-66M ALPENA, Mich. 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (5i7) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltiinorc St 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex St 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Franklin St 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, DL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mkh. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn. 2014 W. 3 St 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. ... .5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, na..2608 Pearl St 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CHY, NJ. 99 Montgomeiy St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala.. ...IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. . .225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa...2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626^6793 SANTURCE, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Joncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-0267 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 312 Harrison St 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5.6NIhooOhdori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 Shipping has been good to excellent in most ports as can be seen in the above shipping figures. In the month of August a total of 2,018 permanent jobs were shipped from SIU halls. Of these 1,221 jobs were taken by 'A' book men, leaving 797 jobs to be filled by and 'C* seniority men. The active SIU membership is made up of roughly 60 percent 'A* book men and 40 per^ cent 'B'. The montfr's shipping figures show that about 60 percent of tbe jobs were taken by 'A' men and 40 percent by 'B*. This means there are plenty of jobs to be had for all SIU members. September 1974 ' Page 13 ''t V:' ii- I" �• • •-<•' • SV. •. < ASHORE 4> . Baltimore Able-seaman Herman Whisnant has been in the USPHS hospital here since July 15 after undergoing an operation on his leg. Seafarers also at the USPHS hospital here are Ame Larsen, Ralph Nay and N. Wuchina, who was sailing as second pumpman on the Overseas Arctic and was re-admitted to the hos­ pital on Aug. 12. Drop these men a line. They will appreciate hearing from you. t.. i / Boston Three ships paid visits to this port last month. They are the Eagle Voyager (United Maritime), Ogden Wabash (Ogden Marine) and Overseas Evelyn (Maritime Overseas). Houston Recent SIU pensioner George B. Williams on receiving his first pension check here stated, "This reminds me of the time Joe Volpian shook my hand and gave me my Union book. The most important point in my life was then and now. The imtiring efforts of the oflScials has made the SIU the greatest organization for people like me. Job security, equitable pay and benefits are most satisfying to us all. I consider all of them my friends and brothers." New York Planning has begun for the Atlantic International Air and Surface Search and Rescue Seminar to be held in April, 1975 at the Biltmore Hotel here. The four-day seminar, sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, with the cooper­ ation of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, is a forum wherein repre­ sentatives of government and industry from maritime nations can evaluate the state of high-seas lifesaving, using identification of persistent problem areas, critiques of existing national and international procedures, and dis­ cussions of newly developed technology. The goal of the forum is greater precision and effectiveness in saving lives at sea through increased international cooperation, improved technique and full exploitation of the newest technology. Although discussion will focus on procedures in the Atlantic basin, representatives of all major maritime nations will be invited, since many SAR problems are common on a worldwide basis. U II H. I Pensioner Ignatz Decareaux His Hobby Makes Him Michelangelo of SIU Piney Point Mike Sacco, vice president of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship here, and his wife, Sophie announced their sixth blessed event, Anne Marie, a 7-pound, 9-ounce infant on Aug. 8. USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. SIU pensioner Art Lomas now a patient in the hospital here, writes to the Seafarers LOG that the facility is a "haven of unexcelled medical care." Late last month Brother Lomas also wrote that he and other oldtime SIU brothers are "regaining our health durough the combined efforts of the friendly and very professional ward doctors." Writing OQ^he declared, "the skills of specialized surgery all aided by the T.L.C. (Tender Loving Care) of those lovely, young ladies of the scrupulously-trained nursing staff and their aides who always added on a great psychological lift to cheer the stay of a seaman." He added that "in those days (in the '40s, '50s and the '60s) the LOG would often contain many fine letters and often articles from grateful mem­ bers wishing to acknowledge their appreciation in this manner." Brother Lomas says he's aided at the hospital by "the added comforts of modem technology." Confined to his home before for several years, he had been helped "with a hospital-type respiratory machine very generously supplied by our own Sea­ farers Union." He said the hospital's co-director sent an ambulance all the way to his Yonkers, N.Y. home" for prompt and needed treatment that has already broughtgreat relief.. .'Seafarer Lomas concludes "the ambience—the personal treatment is out­ standing as always ... everyone is so caring and so beautiful—doctors-nurseseveryone." Shipmates can find the ailing Seafarer in Ward A-B 3, Room 242. ; la this coiiatzy a veiy sttbstanOal cottfiibiriio& lo the iurtionai " PageU SIU Pensioner Ignatz Decareaux proudly displays just a few of the over two hundred statues he has made since retirement in 1966. The sea, however, "will always be my first love," he says. Some of his friends kiddingly call him Michelangelo Decareaux, and they have good reason, because in the eight years since his retirement, SIU Pen­ sioner Ignatz Decareaux of Arabi, La. has authored over two hundred statues of various sizes and subjects. For the 71-year old Seafarer, statuemaking began simply as a hobby, but since then has developed into a kind of second career. He completed his first statue shortly after his retirement due to poor health in 1966. And, to a man like Brother Decareaux, who had actively sailed fbr over 30 years and who had circum­ navigated the globe four times on SIUcontracted vessels, retirement from the sea was a very tough, reluctant, yet necessary decision. The Louisiana artist begins the statue-making process with a mold which he lines with wire. He then pours in plaster of paris and leaves it to dry. When dried, he removes the roughsurfaced statues from its mold and pain­ stakingly polishes it to a smooth, shiny, porcelin-like finish. Depending on the subject matter of his statue. Brother Decareaux then meticulously paints his work with pastel greens, blues, reds, yellows and oranges as a finishing touch. When he began, Decareaux used a small den for his workshop but since has completely taken over the garage and now has to park his car on the street. He has made beautiful statues of Venus, the head of Christ, sailing ships, soldiers, bulls and matadors and many other subjects. Most of his finished products he gives to his old shipmates, and other friends and relatives. He has decorated his own home with some and has even sold a few. Even though he has been retired for eight years and his time is well occupied, the sea "will never leave my veins," says Brother Decareaux. Each morning to this day, he either walks, or rides his bicycle the five blocks from his home to the Mississippi and nostalgically watches the tug-barge trafiSc and the deep sea vessels plying her waters. Occasionally, he visits his old ship­ mates aboard SlU-contracted ships when they come in for payoff in the port of New Orleans. On one of his most recent waterfront trips, to the Sugar Islander, the retired Seafarer had an interesting experience that he enjoys recounting. The Sugar Islander's veteran Bosun, William Parker, years before made his first trip as an ordinary seaman on a ship with another veteran bosun, Ignatz Decareaux. A native of Polina, La., Brother Decareaux joined the SIU at its inc6ption in 1938 and sailed with the old International Seamen's Union before that. A severe heart attack nearly ended his sailing career in 1964, but he con­ tinued shipping out until 1966 when his doctors advised that it would be best for him to retire. Seafarer Decareaux looks back on his sailing career with fond memories, and even though he is happy with his new life and new work "the sea was always my first love." Get Passports All Seafarers are advised that they should have United States passport books and should carry them with them at all times. Seafarers have encountered problems in some areas of the world because they did not have passports, and the problem seems to be increasing. In addition, many Seafarers have not been able to make flyout jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports. A U.S. passport can be secured in any major city in the country. If you need assistance in getting a passport, contact your. SIU port agent, j ^ . Seafarers Log T:- • .' • i'- : •, ^ .. �Is Give $300 to Save Child, J1 AT SEAi Seafarers Aid Stricken Girl She's only 11. But she's lying in a hospital bed fighting for her life, Angelita Pimentel is a little angel stricken with leukemia—a cancer of the blood—and it is reported that she doesn't even know the Grim Reaper lurks near. Nicknamed "Chinggay," the pretty prl, who her hematologist Dr. Concepsion Narcisco says "is dying a little every day" in Room 158 in the ABM Sison Hospital, Mandaluyong, Manila, the Philippines, was visited recently by three Seafarers from the SlU-crewed SS Raphael Semmes (Sea-Land) an­ chored in Subic Bay. Giving the little miss $300 donated by the crew, a radio, candy and choco­ lates, were Chief Steward Rafael Her­ nandez, deck delegate AB Lars Nielsen and OS Arnold Lopez. The child's aunt and guardian Mrs. 'Josefina Pimentel profusely thanked the Seafarers who are all from the West Coast. Angelita entered the hospital July 23 where she has been losing about a pound a day. Her white corpuscle blood count is up to 73 million and her red corpuscle blood count is down to two million, according to reports in a Manila newspaper. Physicians figured she had at the most four months to live. However, they haven't given up hope, yet. Doctors are injecting the girl with the powerful, experimental drug, Oncovin. Her doctor says "If Chinggay re­ sponds favorably to this drug in one or two months, then there is hope for her. Otherwise, only God can help the girl." Oncovin costs 110 Philippine pesos a vial and Chinggay requires one a week for two injections. Without the drug she would wither away, says the specialist. Her aunt, a destitute widow, said she spent 800 pesos in four days for the drug and blood transfusions for her ward. Senora Pimentel earns a mere 600 pesos a month as a Spanish teacher. Besides herself, she supports Chinggay, a daughter, her parents and other nieces and nephews. Now, she doesn't know where she is going to get the money needed to save the life of Chinggay, the newspaper report notes. The waif of woe had been living with her aunt since her mother disappeared years ago. Last year her invalid father was crippled in a car crash. Still today in her hospital bed, Angelita thinks she only has the flu. Daily she frets over having to stay in bed. She's wan and very weak from fighting off continuous waves of dizzi­ ness. She lifts her thin arms with an effort, the Manila newspaper reports. Notwithstanding all this, Chinggay tries to be a smart tyke in the fourth grade. Chinggay's troubles all began when attacks of dizzy spells hit. Finally, when the vertigo became more frequent, her worried aunt took her to the family physician. Dr. Jose Genato, who sent her to a hospital in Panaderos, Sta. Ana. Their diagnosis had the finality of a death "sentence: acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Little Angelita is still fighting for her Ufe. , Bob Prentice is a man who prac­ tices what he preaches—^and what he preaches is education. The 55-year old salt never hesitates to advise a younger Seafarer of the importance of education and upgrading at the Lundeberg School to achieve higher ratings, better pay, and job se­ curity for the future. A long-time black gang member, he tells his younger shipmates in the engine department that the School's career advancement programs will enable them to climb to the top unlicensed ratings, as well as lay the groundwork for more advanced coursed eventually leading to a Chief Engineer's job. Although sailing off and on since 1939, Prentice did not join the SlU until 1967. Over the years, he has -sailed with other seamen's unions and feels that his widespread exfwrience has given him an objective view of the recent history of the U.S. merchant marine. He says that the SlU, because of its far-sighted educational programs, has been able to stay afloat in spite of a sinking maritime industty, and that now, in the wake of maritime revitalization, "the SIU is the best seagoing Union." Bob first took advantage of the Lundeberg School in January of 1973, getting his QMED-any rating. At that time he said his visit was "an experience I shall never forget." He returned to the HLSS in June of this year and participated in the School's relatively new LNG program, and Is SS Manhattan The SS Manhattan (Hudson Waterways) is laid up at the Sun Shipyard on the Delaware River in Chester, Pa. after her last grain run to Russia. She's having her ice belt removed but her ice breaking bow will stay put. Her original bow goes to the scrappers. September 1974 presently taking the Diesel Engine Course, first time offered at the School. Mostly self-educated, the Coloradobom Seafarer also has keen interests in geology, archeology and photography. He has taken many individual archeological field trips around the world, and has tmcovered some undated pieces of pottery from the Citadel at Aquaba' on the Jordan River. Even at Piney Point during spare time, he takes an occasional field trip and has found arrowheads and other Indian artifacts. The ex-cross country trucker, altliough a permanent resident of Tampa, Fla. will often return to his home state of Colorado for nature walks in the Rocky Mountains. Brother Prentice hopes to ship on an LNG vessel when they soon come out under the American-flag. And while aboard, you can be sure he'll be preaching what he practices so well. 1 SS Uruguay Galveston's worst fire in a quarter of a century—a spectacular nighttime wharf blaze—triggered the SlU-crew of the SS Uruguay (Delta Line) into action to save their ship this summer. The flames wiped out the wharf and caused $6-million in damage to cotton, rice and equipment. Some vessels tied up to the dock were towed away when the fire alarm rang. Seafarers got 10 fire hoses operating in eight minutes on deck. Seven min­ utes later the crew cast off all mooring lines as the ship maneuvered away from her burning wharf on her own power. The conflagration of unknown origin broke out at 10; 10 p.m. on Pier 37 across from the SS Uruguay. Despite the heat, only blistered paint was reported on the SlU-contracted vessel with no mishaps to the crew. SS Overseas Rose Oiler Robert G. Donahue, 43, of the SS Overseas Rose (Maritime Over­ seas) passed away on July 22. The SlU crew sent flowers to his mother, Mrs. Alice T. McCance of Bergenfield, N.J. The ship left Rotterdam to a payoff in Houston on Aug. 15. SS Bethflor On her way to the port of Palua, Venezuela, Seafarers aboard the SlU-con­ tracted SS Bethflor (Bethlehem Steel) reported they tried to free the jSS Oswego Defender (Bethlehem Steel) which had been aground since June 30 with no success. SS American Victory Crew pantryman Johnnie F. Ferguson took a tumble hurting his back re­ cently aboard the SS American Victory (Victory Carriers) sailing in the Gulf. Seafarer Ferguson was lifted off the deck by a helicopter to the Bayside Medi­ cal Center in St. Petersburg, Fla. An engine room flashback sent fireman-watertender O. Bogdin ashore when his arm and hand were burned. The ship's chairman. Recertified Bosun John Eddins says: "Quite a few reports in the June issue of the LOG deal with vital interests to all Seafarers. 1 hope you read them for yourselves. "Briefly, as you know. Falcon Tankers were taken over by the Navy. This same company was the low bidder on the nine new 25,000 ton tankers that are to replace the older ships operated by Hudson Waterways. Our Union is still fighting the Navy takeover of Falcon Co., and will challenge the award of this latest contract to an NMU company whose bid was higher... "The fight still goes on for the Oil Bill that when passed will guarantee more ships, more jobs. Paul Hall has addressed both Houses in this contest and manx^hours and dollars have been spent. "This is how omr investment in SPAD is used. When the job is done we'll have our dividends in jobs and security, or pork chops." SS Thomas Lynch Seafarer Bob Prentice I I ^11 SS Seafrain Maryland EducationCan Do For You i This Waterman Steamship Co. vessel sailed out of Jacksonville Harbor on Sept. 15 on a voyage to Saigon with a cargo of 5,250 metric tons of diammonium phosphate. Expected time of arrival there is on Sept. 30. SS John Penn Another Waterman Steamship Co. vessel, the SS John Penn sailed from Tampa to Bangladesh early this month with a cargo of 7,500 tons of triple superphosphate. SS Sea-Land Finance The Sea-Land Finance left Hong Kong, Kobe and Yokohama to swallow the anchor in Seattle on Sept. 14 with ports of call in Long Beach on Sept. 18 and in Oakland on Sept. 20. SS Columbia Sailing from Donaldsville, La. to Saigon will be the SS Columbia (U.S. Steel) on Sept. 15 carrying a cargo of 10,500 metric tons of diammonium phosphate. Early next month she will carry 10,900 metric tons of phosphate to Saigon from Belledune, New Brunswick, Canada. Page 15 . •. .-11 I ii' I" $: I •A "I �>. U- . 1 kt in 142 Bosuns Have Graduated Wsuns ftece Honor Roll . Twelve more bosons graduated from the SllPs Bosun Recertification Program this month and have gained a greater knowledge of their Union and the entire maritime industry. They will return to their ships and inform their brother members of our problems and how we are dealing with them. Below are the 12 new graduates, who bring the total number of bosuns to go through the program to 142. • Following are the names and home ports of the J 42 Seafarers,who have [Successfully completed the W Bosuns Recertification Program; J':--; William Wallace Otto Pedersen Seafarer Otto Pedersen, SI, has been a member of the SIU since 1941, and has been sailing as a bosun since 1944. A native of Gulfport, Miss., he makes his home there with his wife Ernie and their three children. Brother Pedersen ships out of the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Bill Wallace, 64, luu been an SIU member since 1947, and started shipping as bosuri that same year. A na­ tive of Alabama, brother Wallace ships out of the port of Mobile where he lives with his wife Rita and their three chil­ dren. Ame Hovde Seafarer Arne Hovde, 55, has been a member of the SIU since 1942, and started sailing as bosun in 1943. A na­ tive of Norway, Brother Hovde now ships from the port of Philadelphia where he makes his home with his wife Lola. ••r Jose Gonzalez Seafarer Jose Gonzalez, 48, has been sailing with the SIU since 1952, and has been shipping out as bosun since 1957. Born in Spain, he now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. Brother Gon­ zalez ships from the port of New York. Enrico Tirelli Seafarer Ernie Tirelli, 53, has been sailing with the SIU since 1946, and as a bosun for the past 20 years. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Brother Tirelli now lives in Hackensack, N.J. He ships out of the port of New York. Sebastian Foti Seafarer Sebastian "Jimmy' ^ Foti, 57, has been sailing with the SIU since 1941, and as bosun since 1954. Born in Boston, he now ships out of the port of Wilmington where he makes his home with his wife Irene. ^ •i"' . ' 'Vs.' ir • • ^ .-i-- fS -»-I i .-r •-, ,7 I i- :•-• .. y - William Morris Ardior Beck Daniel Ticer Seafarer William "Rocky" Morris, 48, has been an SIU member since 1950 and has been sailing as bosun since 1954. A native of New York, Brother Morris ships from the port of Baltimore, where he makes his home with his wife Mary and their child. Seafarer Arthur Beck, 45, has been a member of the'SIU since 1951, and has been scaling as a bosun since 1961. A native of New York, Brother Beck now makes his home in Newark, Calif, with his wife Young Mi and their two children. He ships from the port of San Francisco. Seafarer Dan Ticer, 56, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and has been shipping as bosun since 1951. A native of Oklahoma, Brother Ticer now makes his home in Stockton,Calif. with his wife Alida and their three chil­ dren. He ships from the port of San Francisco. ^4K: . M' ^=•5 li, h,' i:> „ , Altsfett, Jidaa, Hoostoii liSSso, Robet^ San Jaais Audsmu, Alfred, Norfolk lAtapie, Jean^ New f AnOmoa, Edgar, New Yon. Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore ^Annis, George, New Oriea$ Lee, Hans, Seattle Alfonso, Baltimo jbevhi, Jacob, Bidtimfwe Atkinsmi, David, Seattle Leyal, Jow^ Fhiladelpliia Baker, Elmer, Houston Libby, Gei^e, New Orleans Bamhill, Elmer, Houston Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Baudoin, James, Houston Maiming, Denis, Seattle Beaven, Norman, New Orleans Bfattfoli, Gaetano, New York ij Beck, Arthur, San Francisc^ MteCadiey, Earl, New Orleans I i Beechmg, Marion, Houstoii McGinnis, Arfliur, New Orleans Beiger, David, Norfolk Meehan, WflUam, NorfoOk Bcye, Jan, New York Mmill, Charles, Mobile Bojko, Stanly, San Francisco IMBBeivCtyde,SeBtBe Bcney, Andrew, Norfolk : Momurdo, Sylvester, New Orleami Bourgot, Albert, MobQe Morrfo, Edward, Jr., Mobfle Bryan, Ernest, Houston A Morris, William, Baltimore jBryant, Vernon, Tampa floss, John, New Orieans iBondi, George, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Burke, George, New York / Mallis, James, Mobile Burton, Ronald, New Yorlj JMhrrry, Ra^h, San Francisco Bnshong, William, Seattle I rr Nash, Walter, New York fBiit^rton, Walter, Norfolk Nichrdson, Etqgene, Baltimore iBiodi^ Bbuhion, Houston .Nieli^ Vagn, New York fGalddra, AiDihony, Houston CPCoimor, William, Seatte Castro, Gofllermo, San Juan iB8on,Fr^Shn Francisco 1 Chrfo^beny, Ridiard, San Fiandseo:(koaamer, AUiert, San Fnmdbcp. . ^ Ciriecl^ Jol^ San Francii CO .» \ Barker, Jam^ Hoostos New York Bedefsen„Ofio, New Orleans ^ Gafooii, JstteS, Seattle Pkilil^, FNldeli^ MObi^ , £ AAlWper^ Fred, Mobfle Bimce,''Fla!yd,'i^iistmi ,> V' ^ IPAirtico, Cimries, Houstoi » ' Bnty^ WaUace, Jr., San Frmicbi^ V ilhirvflie, RMiard, Houston Pierce, Jrdiit,Bhifodelphia A IDel^^fiiBo, New York ^ A ^ Fdiianen, Viekko, New Orieans ' ; JDIcldriafm^ll^^ Mobile M .{>1 PiNdsen, Verner, Seattle Itlnsoii^ Jaraes^Mohile '^'^'^^A'PresBly, Donald, New York . ri New York ^ ? Pachalski, Kas^ PuiBami, Jain^ San Francisco Fmnen^ RayiiOnd, New (hfeam Radkh, Tony, New Oriiauis EAgteie, New Yorjr RBn, Ewhig, New Oiieans Fotk Sebasdni, Wilitiingtoil Rih^, WBllte, San FraBKibcb ^ Galu^an) Hmmedi, Houston Mngnefte, Albert, Satt Franciseo ~ I Jhu&es, New Orleans Rivoa, Alfoimo, San Juan pflai^hiidmio, Doiiato, Rodrfques, Lancelot, San Jnan |:Gpam^ RPIM^ Jacksonvile l^dr^m^ OvUio, New York papazslcz, New Yorkj ilttiey^Efibard, Bailiniore ll^rttea, Robert, New Yorii^ Schwui^ieob^ Mobfle l^riiiao,^Jiimi<A» New Ybrl^ S{df,TlHMnias^^^B^ (Nik Seattle Francisco , >Biw4,NewYdrk Sheldrake, Peter, Hopston" gflhmstvedki Alh^ New Ydrk VNbrfoflk au^Iaik Seattle ,D(N|j|If^|i}e^ - •? ,c " ' ly ' .-n-AlW.,a:iVr. • ;,|^|^lto,'I^,York Charles Merrill Seafar^ Charles Merrill, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1942, and has been sailing as bosun since 1945. A native of Mobile, Brother Mer­ rill ships from that port city and makes his home there with his wife Mattie and their son. Politics Is V:;- ' John Spuron Seafarer John Spuron, 48, has been a member of the SIU since 1942, and began sailing as bosun in 1946. A na­ tive of San Pedro, Calif., Brother Spu­ ron now ships out from the port of San Francisco where he makes his home. Frederick Pehler I Seafarer Fred Pehler, 47, has been sailing with the SIU since 1945, and as a bosun since 1950. A native of Iowa. Brother Pehler now ships from the port of Mobile, where he lives with his wife Margaret and their three children. I, Nev^^'' ' lihnk'Neiv.Y^" - TMstfDittkSistoFraaci^ Koeni,Johts, Mobfle. konis, Perry, New York Donate to SPAD Wpace^ William, Wardlaw, Richard Houston ^ Harold, Houston \^^'Alrt», New York;' SanFrnite^ :r-'y r^-i "•i ^ Following arje the names and departments df 109 Seafarers who have ajmpleted the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Heidk,C^oll,Dcck,;^A:. Hnmason, Joii, Dedk Restaino, Joiin, Engine • A-: AUisnn. Murohy, Engine Hwmmeri JjEUBes, Jr., SfCwapd , Ripfoy, rrililaiti, Deck Andrepout, P. J., Eu^e Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine Rivers, Sam, Engine ^ "A, . Anudd Mott, Di^ - tRoback, James, Deck Bartol, Thomas, Deck Deck . : Johnson, Rodriguez, Charles, Engine .% Baxter, Alan, Engine ° Jones, Lcj^ette, Deck Rogersj George, -I Bean,P.L.,Deek Keg^ey, Thomas, e S^bb, Caldwell, Jr., En^e V Beanvm-d, Arthur, Engine Kelley, John, De^ , / SaHey,Robert, Jr.,Engine Aianll«1Hi^Tlatrrv Wnomuk BelUnger, Wimam, Steward Kemey, Pan!, Engine ASandeiB, Darry, Engh» liiS BhukhA, Richard, Engfoe Khksey, Chades, Enj^ne r,Ai&ed*th^ fill Bolen,Timothy, Deik . Kiftleson, L. Q., De<k ' r , Shaw, Ronald, Engine : Buike, Lee Roy, Engine KnigiU/I^ Slmohetfi,j<^eph, Steward Burke, Tim^hy,D€^ « Simpson, Spnigeon, En^ne CasUe, Stephen, Deck ^" ' Sisl^Kdth, D^ mm Clark, Garrett, Deck Kandrat, Joseph, Steward - - ' Shiiith, p. B., Sti^ Conklin, Kevin, Engine Lehiiiann,Ai1hiir,Deck / Smith, Robert, D^ Cunningham, Robert, Deik Lentsch, Rrdrert, Dedc Spell, Gary, En^ne ^ Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Lnndeman, Louis, Deck , %eU,JoseDh,D^ Davis, Williaiii,Ded( ' Makarewicz, Richard, Engine < • ' Spenwr, H. D., Ei^uie Day, John, En^ne Manning, Henry, Steward Starter, David, EngihC Deike, Mkhaei, £B^ Marcns, M. A., Deck Svobodb, Kvetosbiv, En Deskins, WiUlam, Stemurd McAndreWy jMrarniiy ^ ^ Di.iog,kaii«.,B#r • McCahe, -• John," Engine . Tbonms^T1nM>fhy,De<k Ewing, Larry, Steward , "_McCalie,T. J., Engine ~ ' T^raittor,Rob(^Deck /; Flla, Marion, Detk Minix, Jr., R.G., Engine ;Lntterbadk, LAno', Dedt'A;: ~ lit ' ' MiraMiia lnlhi» Windnntt Galka, Thmnas, Miranda, John, Engine /, Yam^Thontas, Deck Gamy, Stephen^ Dedk Moore, C.M., Deck ^ Valten, Mdney, Garcia, Robert, De<k VanykllioHnas, Steward Gilliam, Robert, Steward Moore, Wliiiani,Deik Vnlanir, George, Dedc Walker, Marvra, En^e * - ^ Gotay, Rank Steward ^ Mortier, William, Deck Wambach, Alb^ Dedc ' Gower, David, Engine \ ' JV Fainter, Philip, Engine Graham, Patrick, De<k ^ Paloumbis, Nikrtaos, |WI!S<N%RI^^ Griines, M.H., Deck. : - 'x/y.,;'' _ _' Wohb, JrmikDedc Hari, Ray, Deck ^ Parker, Jasrti, Deik Hawkei^ Patrhkj'Dedc y^:-.Potetti,Pier8ttgdd,D^ pReam^^ Haynes, fliake, Engbte • •V 'A' Book Means Job Security Five Upgraders gain a better understanding of die ping opportimides are much better. industry they work in, and the Union The total number of Seaforers who diey belong to. And, once diey re­ have gone through this Upgrading ceive their full Books, their ship- Program has now reached 109. George Rogers Graduate Every month the Seaforers Inter­ national Union gives more Seaforers the opportunity to insure their job security for the future by putting them through a Seniority Upgrading Program in which they may learn the technology on newly-constructed ves­ sels. Seamen of the future will have to know these latest adv^cements in order to properly man American merchant ships in die years ahead. At the same time, those SHJ mem­ bers participating in die program Seafarer Steve Castle has been a member of the SIU since 1967. Born in Los Angeles^ Brother Castle now makes his home in San Diego. He ships out of San Fran­ cisco as an AB. Michael Deike Seafarer George Seafarer Mike Rogers has been a Derke graduated member of the SHJ from the Harry since 1967. Broth­ Lundeberg School er Rogers received in January, 1972. a QMED rating at Prior to attending the Harry Lundethe 'A' Seniority berg School prior to Upgrading Pro­ completing the 'A' gram, Brother Seniority Upgrad­ Derke received a ing Program. A native of Oakland, QMED rating at Piney Point. A native Calif., he now makes his home in Sacra­ of Milwaukee, he ships out of the port mento, Calif. Seafarer Rogers ships out of Houston where he makes Ms home. of the port of San Francisco. Mnrphy Allison RobertSmith Seafarer Bob Smith graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in December, 1971. Prior to attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram, Brother Smith received his AB ticket at Piney Point. A native of Brooklyn, he now ships from the port of Houston where he makes his home. Seafarer Murphy Allison has been a member of the SIU since 1968. Prior to attending the Se­ niority Upgrading Program Brother Allison received a QMED rating at tlte Harry Lunde­ berg School. A native of Louisiana, he now makes his home in Oakland, Calif, with his wife Alma and their one child. Seafarer Allison ships out of the port of San Francisco. Page 17 '.y-l -'i 'it- i;' '• -I -.•f .1," :.4. V' . 'S „ Stephen Casde ^ii^NeYOrleansi Page 16 ' '* -•^T1rrt^k'Ettricd,: New Ydrik ^ Tbiiier^Pao!,NewOrteaiis ' f' NcY i �•f m fc look Out, Belowi ^ 21'/' •'if" .i+r': , ;,:V :..^¥-V~r.; .'V,- {'«f." • HISTORIC PRESERVATION; i li\ It's been a long time since you have heard from me, pro% ably more than eight years. In 1962 the SJU awarded me an ; Andrew Furuseth Scholarehip and in 1966 I graduated frdin Fairlei^ Dicldttson University, "^neck, N.J, Since that time, I have been working toward a goal that I laid before you as part of my scholarship appiicatiom s " I am happy at this time to tell you that I have accomplishetf:;; what I set out to do. On July 2, 19741 received notice from the Casualty Actuarial Society that I had passed my last exam and would be admitted as a "Fellow" at their annual meeting j in November in New Orleans, La. It will make me oitly the f seventh woman to become a "Fellow" in jhe Society's 60-year, 1 thought you would be glad to hear of my success since it was the SIU that has done so much to get me started. 1 am meet of your scholarship winners arc outstanding indland it pleases me to let you know that I have succeeded ^ Idie ppp^ op^ed for me;?,v i Let's Set the Record Straight r Final passage by the United States Senate of the oil imports quota bill (Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974) is a great victory which will benefit all segments of the American maritime industry. vestigated testimony was entered at the Senate hearings on the bill which con­ cluded that "there should not be any increase in the price of oil" to the con­ sumer, and that'charges for the transport of oil might actually be brought down. The fight for implementation of the oil bill has been a long, tedious, uphill, allthe-way struggle. But by no means is this fight over. The opposition's other favorite argu­ ment is that enactment of the bill will" spark retaliatory legislative measures by foreign nation's to implement their own cargo preference laws. This, they say, will cause international confrontation, and therefore the bill is not in the interest of national security. Led by the multinational oil com­ panies, the legislation's long-time opposi­ tion will continue in their campaign (o pressure President Ford into vetoing the bill—and if and when the bill is signed they will pour their forces into blocking its complete implementation. The opposition will continue to use the same old arguments that the bill is inflationary, and that it is not in the best interests of national security because it would violate existing treaties with for­ eign nations. Let's straighten a few things out right now. The oil companies claim that the bill would add anywhere from $20 to $60 billion to U.S. energy costs over the next decade. This is a completely unfounded allegation. First of all, what are the oil interests using for cost comparisons? Presently, because of the almost complete monopoly of oil transportation held by the multi­ nationals, diere are no tanker carriage rate structures available—^therefore noth­ ing with which to compare. - Secondly, expert, impartial, well-in­ Who's kidding who about national security and cargo preference? Venezuela recently enacted legislation providing for eventual 50 percent car­ riage. The Arab exporting nations have formed the Arab Maritime Petroleum Transport Co. to develop an Arab tanker fleet "large enough to carry 40 percent of Arab crude exports." Japan mandates 50 percent of oil imports on its nation's flag vessels, and France reserves two thirds of its oil imports for her fleet. Cargo preference is nothing new, and the United States is by no means setting, an international precedent. What the U.S. is doing, though, is creatmg an eventual 225,000 man years of employment for American workers, shoring up a deteriorating U.S. balance of payments, and writing a national in­ surance policy against oil transportation boycotts. - ir ~ ; mXiS ' it ^ (• \ ^ ^ f&i I We arsivcd in Vokohams sboaid Ihv SS Ibcfvill-? on Aug 22 with several beefs tibat had to be cleared dp. We also had several meclianicai problems involving the air-conditioning system, the ice-making machine, and a cold water shortage. Ed Morris, Yokohama patrolman, handled all of these cases promptly and efficiently. Therefore, in the name of the entire crew of the Iberville, I wish to commend and thank Ed for an outstanding Job. Frateniaiiy C. Tony Blake t' ' • , '•( : ' I 1974 Volume XXXVI, Hfl, > the.Seafarers interoatlanal Union North annertc#..^lentic, Guhr,^)^M and Inland Waters Qhi fccetaitlve Board i Cat Tanftor, £*ec«ffVe ViCB-PioMent gen Shepord, Vio^-Pmsitim Joe DtCiorsto, Seerafa/y-Treavurer iindsey Wimerns, Wca-ZVas/uertf Prs«H Wce-frasWfi/ir . Seefarers International Union. AtJanlie, ^ frill? { r . :>:A ine oil imports quota bill means na­ tional security, and the SIU will not rest until the bill is finally enacted, and its provisions completely implemented. Seafarers Log ui f-'MV.- �Z- Z'i . •. i'r [: fll pr^. H Alone ,., m an urban tower ., . high on a concrete floor ... with cold winds howling around me .. In the distance ^. . the hazy io^ of a bucaneer ,,. peering through the mist;. i luring my Imagihation . .. Conjuring up unfulfilled yearnings for a half remembered past... In some lost incarnation ^ . V A ship at the pier ... temporarily tied ... with the promise of adventure jUst ahead^,; While I. r. Uapped In my urban cell.,. doomed to a concrete prison v i'. a prisoner Of iwy Iwaginatipn and r .iAnd then . The telephone .., jarring the night... emotions... tangling up the wire Voices .., rasping ... fighting .. . fighting for life . Even anger is welcome ,. . the dissonant voices .. . cutting the vacuum sucldngme into The vdrtex::. > Willingly ... wiflin^y ... until the purpose is lost... the meaning gone ... the image i ,'I My nemesis ... tlie silence or the voice ..iikages running into images ... like tears... On..an inkfill^ sheet.. V V.'. CreaUng patterns where none exist.., diffusing the content.. ^ imitation of art and ', Z'l . . -V > ' * .... •peship...MiIsftOTthe^,..^y. .^CTlyrtBgoae..,a And my voyage ... ftom whimsey to anger snbsuies ... on a wave oT nostd^a., Returns... ^ Kapunsei <armdt let down her golden hair ... -<1 \-k • s ' X y Thfmis. ..A 'v-'v ' ^InThd. "The earth's nature out At sea is the' ^ Strangest force I have I Ever felt or seen" , : .'•ZKZZ:} Z--L ^' -> > ' t ,.} ,y •. ? ^ Sta«r'''' . Stars! ', « *-V ZiyZk V ^ The baby in the crib is happiness to keep The child with a toy is a ^ven Joy to see ^ /, The mind to love is a course you need i ^ ^ . Por the heart is all yon want to give. TE •. .,v.,.w .^r-v. -r --.v.v.- \ \ ^ ; Along the line of words as the memory keeps , J' I Knowing the books the thoughts and the deeds The viscissitude of life.where ends meet. . /? ' 's; ^ -.I; In the days and the n^hts when in the cradle you creep ^ Fedtog 4 tenderness when motor pms you to deep silent^ ' ^he sacriBee she has given you ouly nature can bear . L And only Gpd and country and mother can bear. Anton Eattawtch -?'' -'r' 'j,..' 'li. .r; ^ ,l f ~ " ' i- "^e Water in the current ' Thrashing against the steel ship Mm a:rV V g ^ ' - 7'^ ' ^ . >.7 •M- • ' Bypassesthenorthandthesouthwherefrigidzonesrest V v ^ * The wise man looks to the stare and leads the way to the goal-^ . rr- - * '• ;-fI1ieforce.l^^^^^^ ' ZZ'ZW J \ ' 7 Z^'Z " i:.^d then the ship drops li^ J^V;-"7l7" .^''^'"17 Books you see to the left and theshows to the right Water dripping out of a sj^ut jpout," 7- ;-J ' 7. ': ^ Neitherconcernsyouastowhatdirectionsyoutake U , And Fmstay'n right here at home ' Unaware of the thoughts you yourself could create. / I guess you could say that I'mancL. r Sea With chill and ram ... i-.. . TMI ^ ^ WiMiam ivutiai j diaf hits yon with cold pa^^ "But sometimes the heat will - flow hotter than hell and All of a sudden you'll feel ill." My sea boots are still here in the closet For I use them on snowy days Reminds you of an, vjasterrioe. Endless roller coaster ride." . - , < ' J. > / > '*You don't know when It will ever die." Passed and gone jWhen it's over you ^ Will sing a song."' ""Time out here runs on In place justlike Being in the outer space aip, many aays out at sea lakes you wonder if Someone can come iUpon land you can ' ^ • i miss me smpDoara.,»oises > > And the motion at night ui my bunk ^^hnnt'n thftbrfpzenn #4 hatch t' Page 19 September 1974 •7'', -vi v., •%.- �f Of •'S'? ' t s New SIU Pensioners i~^ ! William F. Janisch, 53, joined the SIU in 1943 in the pen of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He had sailed for 32 years. Brother Janisch walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. Bom in New York City, he is a resident of Union City, N.J. m Howard F. Menz, 65, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1957 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Menz is an Army veteran of World War II and at­ tended a Crews Conference at the 'Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship at Piney Point, Md. Bom in Sewickley, Pa., he is a resident of Bmce, Fla. Anacleto Doromal, 66, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing in the steward depart­ ment He had sailed for 43 years. Brother Doromal is a native of the Philippines and is now a resident of New Orleans with his wife, Carmelita. yy .Lk if;. Edward S. Fairfield, Sr., 66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a wiper. Brother Fairfield was in the U.S. Marine Reserve from 1930 to 1934. Bom in Philadelphia, he is a resi­ dent of New Orleans with his wife, Elizabeth. Dalphin L. Parker, 70, joined the Union in 1940 in the port of Hous­ ton sailing for 41 years, 15 of them as a bosun. Brother Parker is a na­ tive of Alabama and is a pre-World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He had applied for the Bosuns Recertification Program last March, attended u SIU Crews Conference Seminar in 1970 and did picket duty in the Dis­ trict No. 37 beef. Seafarer Parker now resides in Mobile. Thomas W. Cassidy, 50, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as an oiler. Brother Cassidy is a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II. A native of New York City, he is a resident of Islip Terrace, N.Y. Elmer W. Rushing, 61, joined the Union in 1940 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. Brother Rushing is a native of Mississippi and is now a resident of La Place, La. with his wife, Ethel. V Herman C. Dinger, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1954 sailing as an AB. Brother Dinger was bom in Michigan and is now a resident of Kaleva, Mich, with his wife, Florence. Auhrey H. Thunnan, 56, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Thurrnan was bom in Kentucky and is'now a resident of Murray, Ky. Barney Kelly, 52, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of NeW York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Kelly is a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He was bom in Alabama and is a resi­ dent of Houston. Johannes Rons, 64, joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Roos had sailed for 44 years. Bom in Holland, he is now a resident of The Hague, The Nether­ lands, with his wife, Willemina. Stanley S. Torres, 66, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. Brother Tor, res had sailed for 41 years. A native of Hilo, Hawaii, he is now a resident erf San Francisco with his wife Olga. Chris A, Markris, 50, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a chief cook and baker. Brother Markris is an Army veteran of World War II. Born in Alabama, he is a resident of Mobile. Urhln E. La Barrere, 62, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother La Barrere is a native of New Or­ leans and is now a resident of Hous­ ton. Dale W. Fetrie, 57, joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an AB. Brother Petrie was born in Echo Twsp., Antrim County, Mich, and is now a resident of fiast Jordan, Mich, with his wife, Barbara. Albert L. Bagley, 66, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Bagley is a native of Maspeth, Queens, N.Y. He is now a resident of Narrowsburg, N.Y., with his wife, Elizabeth. Fellcito Aponte, 62, joined the _ SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 38 years. Brother Aponte is a U.S. Army veteran. Born in Puerto Rico, he is a resident of Baltimore with his wife. Carmen. John H. Weglian, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1965 sailing as a cook. Brother Weglian was bom in Michigan and is now a resident of Southgate, Mich, with his wife, Julia. Houston Committee - 'V ^ .•v'- The SlU-contracted Houston (Sea-Land) paid off last month in Port Elizabeth, N. J. after completing a coastwise run that included visits to the ports of Jack­ sonville, Houston and Charleston. The ship's Committee members, from ths left, are: Gene Hall, deck delegate; Frank Rodriguez, ship's chairman; Tony Parker, engine delegate and Fred Kotm, steward delegate. Page20 MEMBERSHIP MEEnMlS' SCHEDULE Port Date New York ... .. Oct. 7 Philadelphia . .. Oct. 8 Baltimore .. Oct. 9 Norfolk ..... . . Oct. 10 Detroit ...... .. Oct. 11 Oct. 14 Houston .;.... Oct. 14 New Orleans . ., Oct. 15 Mobile .. Oct. 16 San Francisco .. Oct. 17 Columbus . . . 19 Chicago .. Oct. 14 Port Arthur . ., Oct. 14 Buffalo .. Oct. 16 St. Louis . .. . 17 Cleveland .... .. Oct. 17 Jersey City .. .. Oct. 14 • ' •. Deep Sea IBU UIW .. 2:30 p.m. .. 5:00 p.m. .., 7:00 p.m. .. ...,. 2:30 p.m. ..,.... 5:00 p.m. .., 7:00 p.m. .. 2:30 p.m. ..,.... 5:00 p.m. ... 7:00 p.m. .. 5:00 p.m. ...,... 7:P0p.m. — .. ..... 2:30 p.m. ..., , , , ••• .. • • • • • '' ••, 5:00 p.m. ... ,, .. ..,.. 2:30 p.m. .., 5:00 p.m. ... .. 2:30 p.m. ....... 5:00 p.m. ...> • . • ' .. 2:30 p.m. ..,• t • • • • • • •• • — , ,, .. ... 1:00 p.m. ,, .. ... 5:00 p.m. ... ,, •. • ... 5:00 p.m. ... — ... 5:00 p.m. ... • • • • • • • • • .. .. . . .5:00 p.m. . . . •• • • . . . — • '. , f • • • • •'11 • . • ;. f Seafarers Log �^ a . . i:—- - - 'avy Tanker Shenandoah Pays Off After Greenland Voyage •a '• f - •t "i- Ui • r J,''! >4"'-> ' ''4i The SlU-manned T-5 Navy TankI er Shenandoah, returning from a trip to Greenland, paid off at the Gatx 'oil Refineries in Carteret, NJ. on Aug. 18. ;The crew reported spotting hun­ dreds of loose-floating icebergs while laid over at Thule Air Force Base north of Baffin Bay on Greenland's East Coast. Seafarers have been manning die Shenandoah, one of the 13 Navy tankers operated by Hudson Water­ ways, since December of 1972. The vessels keep Army, Navy and Air Force Bases around the world supplied with essential fossil fuels. •i ' l. * The well-kept deck of the Shenandoah towers impressively over oil refineries and other industrial centers of Carteret, N.J. in the background. '« i f• Part of the Shenandoah's crew poses topside for a photo after returning from trip to Greenland. They are, from the left: James Brock, chief pumpman; Walter Sedej, QMED and engine delegate; G. Torche, bosun, and Brothers Frank and Jim Edmonds, both able-seamen. Chief Pumpman James Brock inspects one of the Shenandoah's tanks. \ --.V i..* # fj-iJ r Brother Seafarers and fraternal brothers Jim and Frank Edmonds secure tank cover on.the T-5 Navy tanker. Brothers Jim and Frank both sail as ableseamen. Chief Steward Thomas Bolton, left. Cook and Baker Fonnie Rogers, center, and 3rd Cook C. W. Tarver are three good reasons for a well-fed Shenandoah crew. The entire steward department on the T-5 tanker was given a special vote of thanks by their shipmates. ^ t -X.. .r. • Page 21 September 1974 -V I '"I I / a:.• �Columbia Committee A CLEAR ^ COURSEI If you are cravicted of possession of any iUegal drug—^heroin, barbitulates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard win revoke your seaman papers, wifliout appeal, FOREVER. . That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to ihake a living by die sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must he licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. It's a pretty tough rap, hut that's exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural i^ht to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. have had tiieir benefit payments held up because to supply complete information when filing their claims. Please conTom Cranford at (212) 499-6fi00. Name Social Security Number Union |McDonald,.R.A. , 01] 011-18-0188 ; A&GII tKauffer.C. .-v',233 -5061 086-16-2506 |Ujo, R lAlexander, G. UIW;! A&G IS, S. -4/- jSnider,L. ; iMcKenzie, R. z, L. tKirk, S> , ,' iv, Moore, R. iNixon, E. ' ' psepn, I, fcDougall, W. 5ttaris, J. trlton,a .. UU,H. ' 054-44-3626 296-07-3738 372-18-5193 244-86-2424 487-16-9638 401-88-1534 494-28-7906 405-16-4569 IBU • UIW . • •- UIW T&D A&G , ''••-7-.'IBU ; A&G IBU JBU IBU ' A&G IBU A&G = 5, A. isi wm —A The SlU-contracted Columbia, operated by Ogden Sea Transport, paid off recently at the sugar docks near Kent Ave. in Brooklyn, N.Y. Her committee members are, from the left: Ramon All, engine delegate; Leslie Blanchard, steward delegate; Charles Shiroa, secretary-reporterj and Ed Tylutski, deck delegate. Usual run for the Columbia is the Far East. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 • 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealiqg with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should inunediatdy notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHI^. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade imion concepts and Seafarer seamen. If af any 4me a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters 1^ certified mail, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log Page 22 : ; ..v,. .• L ''.v. . l'; •' A.,' ", . . . '• •; '''VvV-' p/T - • �'ri r - f I— Digest of SlU AMERICAN VICTORY (Victory Carriers, Inc.), July 8—Chairman T. Price; Secretary S. McDonald; Edu­ cational Director D. K. Kelley; Deck Delegate Edward J. Rokicki; Engine Delegate A. S. Stankiewicz; Steward Delegate Angeles Z. Deheza. No dis­ puted OT. The crew pantryman fell and hurt his back on Jiily 10, was taken off in the Gulf by helicopter and taken to the Bayside Medical Center, St. Petersburg, Fla. Everything running smoothly. Next port Tampa, Fla. SEATRAIN MARYLAND (Hudson Waterways), July 7—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun John Eddins; Secretary W. J. Fitch; Deck Delegate H. DeBoissiere; Engine Delegate J. F. Billot Jr.; Steward Delegate F. Urias. $4.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman suggests that all crewmembers read the June issue of the Seafarers Log which contains many articles of vital interest to all. Crewmembers will also have a better under­ standing of how their investment in SPAD is used. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine Inc.), July 7—Chairman Re­ certified Bosun Robert Schwarz; Sec­ retary E. Kelly; Educational Director H. Wilkerson; Deck Delegate Luis A. Spina; Steward Delegate A. A. Smith. Chairman spoke on the Energy Trans­ portation Bill which is on the Senate calendar and the importance of con­ tinuing support of SPAD. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. ARIZPA (Sea-Land Service Inc.), July 6—Chairman Recertified Bosun S. J. Jandora; Secretary W. Seltzer; Deck Delegate Walter Gustanson; En­ gine Delegate Jose Pineiro. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman advised that anyone who had the required time for upgrading and needed an application they are aboard the ship. He advised that it is to the benefit to the individual as well as the Union to upgrade when­ ever possible. If any crewmember needed additional information on this program, the chairman offered his help. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. SAUGATUCK (Hudson Water­ ways), July 21—Chairman Recertified Bosun J. Delgado; Secretary J. Spivey; Educational Director H. Hess; Deck Delegate A. E. Weaver; Engine Dele­ gate V. T. Yates; Steward Delegate P. C. Stubblefield. Chairman advised crewmembers to read the Seafarers Log each month and to remember the im­ portance of their SPAD donations. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship Lines), July 13—Chairman Recertified Bosun Tony J. Radich; Secretary S. B. Wright; Educational Director R. Lawson. Chairman com­ mented on how the SIU is getting new ships and jobs for all. That the Hany Lundeberg School at Piney Point is expanding and growing rapidly. Urged all crewmembers to contribute to SPAD so that legislation to protect the security of every crewmember and his family may be continued. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Belem. Strips' Meetings POTOMAC (Ogden Marine), July 7 —Chairman J. D. Blanchard; Secretary N. Johnson; Deck Delegate Henry Bouganim; Steward Delegate Henry Jones. $20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Dakar. ARTHUR MIDDLETON (Water­ man Steamship Corp.), July 14 — Chairman Lee J. Harvey; Secretary W. Braggs; Educational Director H. John­ son. Chairman held a general discussion on Union activities for the benefit of the young crewmembers on board. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Durban. JEFFERSON DAVIS (Waterman Steamship), July 28—Chairman Louis L. Arena; Deck Delegate John O. Frazier; Engine Delegate Thomas P. Toledo. No disputed OT. Request that a new assortment of books be obtained for the library. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Service), July 11—Chairman L. Stevens; Secretary M. Phelps; Edu­ cational Director J. Watson. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steamship), July 11—Chairman E. A. Ruhn; Sec­ retary R. P. Marion; Educational Di­ rector B. Cooley; Deck Delegate J. klondyke; Engine Delegate N. Garcia; Steward Delegate J. Huihmerick. No disputed OT. Any money in ship's fund to be used for purchase of food and refreshments for barbecue. Next port Santo Domingo. OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN (Maritime Overseas Corp.), July 21—Chairman Recertified Bosun T. Self; Secretary A. Brodie; Educational Director R. Guerra; Deck Delegate Henry E. Jones; Steward Delegate Malcolm Steven. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Everying running smoothly. Next port Manchester. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas), July 14-^hairman Recertified Bosun F. Cooper; Secretary J. Thomas; Educational Director W. Linnette. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. * f Lyman Hall Committee > 11 I The Ship's Committee aboard the Lyman Hall (Waterman) poses for the LOG photographer during the ship's most recent payoff at Pier 7 in Brookiyn, N. Y. They are, from the ieft: Rosco Rainwater, steward deiegate; Clayton Thomp­ son, deck deiegate; Felix Diaz, educational director and Ralph Collier, secretary-reporter. The Lyman Hall, having just finished a Far East run, is bound for Europe. CONNECTICUT (Ogden Marine Inc.), July 7—Chairman Carl Linberry; Secretary George W. Luke; Educational Director H. S. Buder; Deck Delegate B. Hoffman; Engine Delegate Mike J. Berry; Steward Delegate John R. Eppersom. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of CHICAGO (Sea-Land Service), July silence in memory of our departed 29-Mrhairman Recertified Bosun O. brothers. Rodriguez; Secretary F. Vega; Educa­ SEALAND McLEAN (Sea-Land tional Director Radam. No disputed Service Inc.), July 5—Chairman Re­ OT. Observed one minute of silence certified Bosun Donald J. Pressly; Sec­ in memory (ff our departed brothers. retary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director E. C. Tyler; Engine Delegate OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Over­ Daniel Dean. No disputed OT. Vote of seas), July 28—Chairman Walter Col- thanks to the steward department for a ley; &cretary John S. Burke Sr.; Edu­ job well done. Next port Elizabeth. cational Director Franklin Miller; Deck TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Delegate M. C. Cooper; Engine Dele­ gate C. Johnson; Steward Delegate Commercial Corp.), July 28—Chair­ Herbert Holling. $60.50 in ship's fund. man John P. Davis; Secretary HatSome disputed OT in engine and stew­ gimisios; Educational Director Charles ard departments. Vote of thanks to the Wagner; Engine Delegate William Slaysteward department for a job well done. ton. $10 in ship's fund and $154 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in en­ Next port Charleston. JOHN PENN (Waterman Steam­ gine department. Everything running ship), July 5—Chairman H. Braun- smoothly. GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), stein; Secretary A. S. Freeman; Educa­ tional Director A. Barbaro. Some July 21—Chairman Recertified Bosim disputed OT in deck department. Karl A. Hellman; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director Roger P. Everything running smoothly. SHOSHONE (Hudson Waterways), Coleman; Deck Delegate David H. July 28—Chairinan Recertified Bosun Boone; Engine Delegate John A. Sulli­ B. F. Gillain; Secretary R. Robbins; En­ van; Steward Delegate Oscar Svenson. gine Delegate Byron Elliott. Some dis­ $36.05 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. puted OT in deck and steward depart­ Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. ments. Everything running smoothly. MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine Inc.), July 7—Chairman John C. Green; Sec­ retary W. T. Rose; Educational Direc^ tor V. D. India; Deck Delegate Edward O'Connell. $25 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Everything running smoothly. AMERICAN EXPLORER (Hudson Waterways), July 21—Chairman An­ drew N. Borre; Secretary E. Sylvester, Educational Director N. P. Oliver. No disputed OT. Chairman spoke to the crewmembers on the advantages that the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point has to offer the membership. Everything running smoothly. ROSE CITY (Sea-Land Service Inc.), July 14—Chairman Recertified Bosun F. E. Selix; Secretary R. P. Taylor; Educational Director N. Paloumbis. Chairman held a discussion on SPAD. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. COSSATOT (Hudson Waterways), July 8—Chairman M. Casanusva; &cretary R. Hannibal; Educational Direc­ tor J. Mata. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the cook for excellent baking. Everything run­ ning smoothly. t' f-- I OflScial ship's minutes were also"re­ ceived from the following vessels: PANAMA SL COMMERCE COLUMBIA MILLICOMA JACKSONVILLE BROOKLYN MIAMI FORTHOSKINS MX. VERNON VICTORY V-,. V . Page 23 September 19/4 N -criiA;., . v- I- �. ,} _ t :! i j:"'.'! • . iMi ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal ended December 31,1973 SEAFARERS VACATION FUND f . (Name of Welfare Fund) ' ' 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 - ^ (Address of Fund) 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at $ 967.308.50 Beginning of Year $8,871,727.56 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) ...... 8,075,077.55 19. Total Deductions Daring Year (Item 16) .... 796,650.01 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of As­ $1,763,958.51 sets and Liabilities) to the STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES End of ASSETS . Reporting Year SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of die STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five <' ^ months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. ' ' (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. If you are interested in a more comprehensive treatment refer ij to Page 4 under the heading, "Additional Information is Available". CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ,: V ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE _ Item 1. Contributions: (a) Employer (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. $8,732,929.62 , ,, (d) Total Contributions .i...... Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds . from Insurance Companies .' Investment Income: (a) Interest .; (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments Profit on disposal of investments Increase by adjustment in asset values of investments Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) See Attachment ...; (b) r : (c) Total Other Additions ............ i ... Total Additions $8,732,929.62 • . 65,929.45 "^ v • : 65,929.45 Item ~r~Cash.. $ 201,717.03 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer See Attachment 2,500,676.75 (2) Other (Specify).See Attachment 750,000.00 (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds 385,519.45 (c) Other (Specify) See Attachment 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits At Interest and Deposits on Shares in Savings 1,022,337.11 and Loan Associations (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2)' Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: • rir (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal ' (b) State and Municipal ... .-. JO,000.00 : (2) Foreign Government Obligations .......^ (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) ' (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) % (2) % 228,820^4 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages ... ................ • • • • 7 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Othef than Real Estate) (a) Secured ;; (b) Unsecured 6. Real Estate: '" (a) Operated .i (b) Other Real Estate .... 7. Other Assets: • 1,996.56 (a) i\ccrued Income ............v....................... (b) Prepaid Expenses .^.... y.. i <.<.• (c) Other (Specify) See Attachmeht 23,714.50 8. Total Assets , $5,144,781.94 • ' • •; ' LIABILITIES ' 72,868i49^ 72,868.49 $8,871,727.56 DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (In­ cluding Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospital, Doctors, , etc.) ................................ 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions '. (e) Rent '. .....' (f) Insurance Premiums .. i (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums ...: ,.. (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) See Attachment (i) Total Administjrative Expenses. ;. 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in assets values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions: (Itgipize). (a) See Attachment - ii V ^ RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable ................ -Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) .... Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses Other Liabilities (Specify) See Attachment Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) ........ Total Liabilities and Reserves "$2,609,419.62 748,570.20 22,833.61 1,763,958.51 $5,144,781.94 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE $6,874,541.32 ~ 910. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. REPORT ON EXAMINATION: This fund is subject to periodic examination by the New York State Insurance Department. All employee-members of the fund, all con­ tributing employers and the participating unions may inspect the Reports on Examina­ tion at the New York State Insurance Department, upon presentation of proper credentials. If you wish to see the Report, please contact the New York State Insurance Department, Welfare Fund Bureau, 55 John Street, New York 10038—Telephone: 488-4161 (Area Code 212). OTHER INFORMATION: Also available for inspection—to the public generally-— are the annual statements and registration documents filed by the Fund. These may be inspected during working hours at the above address, or at the office of the Fund.STATE OF. 101,486.66 7,697.09 8,139.40 32,611.95 25,281.60 5,212.43 SS. V- COUNTY OF. and. \':vi • .'f 338,162,93 518,592 Trustees of the Fund and affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are tiiie and hereby subscribe therejo. Employer trustee/ '681-944.17 (b) ......................v.............. (c) Total Other Deductions . . 16. Total Deductions .....; Continued on Page 25 ' Seafarers log Page24 .,r •• /- '••• 4 <:''l 1 iv; i. -A:) ,V -f' I. -I -ri.iMt .,:l --I. i'-^ • t..I.-,c �Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Peter Gavillo Please contact Mrs. H, S. Lincoln as soon as possible at 2716 Maryland Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21218. James Edward Hughes Please contact Hazel M. Wagner as soon as possible at 522 Summer Ave., Burlington, Iowa 52601 or call (319) 754-8516. July 25-Aug. 21,1974 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident (2 $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums Frank Nagy Please contact Mrs. M. Nagy as soon as possible at 21 Ixia Rd., Wychwood, Germiston, Transvar, South Africa. Emett Thompson Please contact Bill Doran at his Brooklyn address as soon as possible. All Seafarers Mrs. Beatrice Suthard, mother of Seafarer Robert Morgan, wishes that anyone khowing the whereabouts of her son have him contact her as soon as possible at 416-A Chestnut Dr., Lakewood Acres, Rt. 6, New Port Richey, Fla. 33552. DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital • Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Desire Jean Louis La Berre Please contact your daughter, Mircille La Berre, as soon as possible at (305)851-2864. . PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental , Supplernental Medicare Premiums Brother Katzoff Sends Greetings Seafarer Max Katzoff, whose poems often appear in the pages of the LOG, would like to say hello to his **old shipmates in the port of Son Francisco.** Brother Katzoff is presently living in Jerusalem, and if his friends would like fo get in touch with him, they can reach him at P.O. Box 6740, Jerusalem, Israel. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation SEAFARERS VACATION FUND ATTACHMENT TO 1973 NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1973 Other Additions Page 2—^Item6(a) $ Interest on delinquent contributions receivable Reduction in provisions for reserve for contributions doubtful of collection Increase in uncollectable contributions applicable to field administra­ tion Adjustment to prior years reserve for payroll taxes payable on vaca­ tion benefits paid Unclaimed vacation checks $ Otim Deductions Page 2-^em 15(a) ^ Payroll taxes on vacation benefits ^.... •. Write-off of uncollectable contributions Examination, expense—New York State Insurance Dept YEAR TO DATE 15 236 89 9 3 6,032 212 11 117 5,070 2,349 121 30 59,368 12 1,746 231 372 62 97 14 4 153 3,549 567 1,014 186 29 1,225 77,137.85 1,978.93 9,464.50 3,900.00 241.00 3,101.51 716,157.68 17,715.07 129,352.45 48,434.75 • 2,212.65 26,049.97 30,000.00 15,629.33 5,096.62 1,690.00 1,561.03 2 1 1,895 84 1,306 943 102 454 4 21 6 12,947 36.10 140.00 13,013.40 247,000.00 209,404.59 36,186.60 14,057.25 10,533.82 305.75 4,716.61 1,416.86 93,576.30 1 61 150.09 20,786.81 9,533 2,238 812 12,583 91,542 15,469 8,376 115,387 — ' 10 110 101 12 92 — MONTH TO DATE $ YEAR TO DATE 42,500.00 $ 316,295.88 236.00, 5,070.00 267.00 7,047.00 1,508.30 17,770.55 784.00 3,478.00 48,256.00 474,944.00 — 3,515.40 4,747.90 39,616.58 839.90 11,422.70 — I. •t. ^ I-; - i ^• Tabulating services Equipment rental Employee benefits Contribution to pension plan Port activity reports Repairs and maintenance Dues and subscriptions Miscellaneous Microfilming Temporary office help ' Personnel recruiting 259,379.97 5,281.40 5,963.28 21,633.91 18,200.00 2,070.63 317.28 246.86 525.46 12.77 1,518.27 $ 338,162.93 18,775.36 7' :i. 29,697.84 Statement of Assets and liiibilities 11,652.62 9,349.50 72,868.49 Item 2—^Receivables (a) (1) Employer contributions $2,560,976.75 Less Reserve for contributions doubtful of collection .... 60,300.00 $2,500,676.75 (a) (2) Time Certificates of Deposit $ 750,000.00 $ 597,665.22 79,046.46 5,232.49 $ 681,944.17 s (c) Other Receivables Due from otheC Plans Miscellaneous . • ^ ^ ... ?r $ 382,492.70 3,026.75 $ 385,519.45 * $ $ • I 65,377.92 41,663.42 23,714.50 9,436.82 ... 9,665.65 1,761.85 -• 2,148.78 Item 13—Other Liabilities Contribution^ receivable—credit balance . $ ' 22,833.61 Page 25 •» . •i&M • *f 262,279.46 2,457,067.27 538,303.71 3,729,706.50 407,374.28 4,458,173.40 $1,207,957.45 $10,644,947.17 Item 7(c) Other Assets Furniture, fixtures and equipment Less ^cumulated depreciation Stationery, supplies and printing Postage, express and freight September 1974 MONTH TO DATE 3,393.17 Other Administrative Expenses Page 2—Item 12(h) Telephone and telegraph Amount •• j Continued from Page 24 Detroit office expense Number �I II i •. - t V-", • • y.: .1 M'"" pp5?rSv'i r''' ' " ^ -r.~.: ; ;v. T ,.rS • i' -'-' { y ' • I #•- /K ! ^ » i' • ' t.-'"-':- 'm •i f 1I ^ - • ! !• ^citt(^out^^a«€ /4ticic«tt ;4nt t ' 5 "Sir i 1 ?.i«. I r' 53^!^ • 0 i ^ y- I#- .f^\ ?'3C / 1- O/i Lydia, Oh Lydia, say have you met Lydia? \,Lydia the tattooed lady. — Groucho Marx . . . from "Lydia The Tattooed Lady" The art of tattooing is an ancient one, dating back thousands of years. There is evidence that the people of Egypt were tattooed as early as 1300 B.C., and burial remains of people in Siberia show evidence of tattoos in 300 B.C. Julius Caesar claimed that natives of Britain were tattooed when he invaded that land in 54 B.C. Tattooing—as most people know—is the pro­ duction of patterns by inserting dye under the skin. The word tattoo originally comes from the Tahitian, "tatu", and was introduced into English and other European languages after it was first recorded by members of James Cook's expedition to the South Seas in 1769. People get tattooed for many reasons, and vari­ ous cultures and customs have a lot to do with the motives. Some anthropologists think the practice originally developed from painting the face and body. Tattooing is usually done for either decora­ tive purposes; as an indication of status, or as a means of obtaining magical protection. There are several methods of tattooing, and these, too, vary according to culture and geograpWc location. For exaniple, in the Pacific Is­ lands the tattooer follows an outline traced on the skin, tapping the back of a comblike arrangement of thorn or bone to force the row of points re­ peatedly through the skin. The comb is dipped into a dye before tapping, or the dye may be rubbed into the freshly made wounds. The dye used is a dark pigment made of soot and water or oil, and sometimes vegetable juice. There is not much pain during the process —the points don't penetrate deeply. Designs are permanent—any mistakes can't be corrected. In New Zealand, the Maori warriors marked their faces with individual combinations of curves and spirals as dye was laid into grooved lines cut into the skin. This was used rather than the punc­ ture design process and it was an important mark of a man's identity. Some of the most complex tattooing took place in the Marquesas Islands of Polynesia, where sometimes the entire body was covered, including the scalp, eyelids and inside of the lips. The de­ signs were of human figures and objects of every-' day use. .Both men and women were tattooed, especially those of high social status. Aside from decorations and as an indication of social status, people in various parts of the world would get tattooed for superstitious and magical reasons. Burmese people had themselves tattooed with demon figures to protect against snake bites, and with cats to increase their agility; or so they beUeved. And up until the middle of the 20th Century, people in Iran were tattooed not only to beautify themselves, but to cure sickness and pro­ tect against the "evil eye." The art of tattooing has always been more pop­ ular in the Far East and Pacific Islands than in Eurppe and the United States. After the advent of Christianity tattooing was forbidden in Europe. In the Americas many Indian tribes customarily . \ i , 7 - ' yy. Seafarers Log �i r ?-r tI:.-''• % , -v 'Z3» !| I fejf <l?U -C^ ,, m. ? • .••'^^•''•;ir:'n «;>.• -•••r ; .x%; r ;^ ; ' ^ feSBSW r-: ImBSm -. ;t'S5: -; r' ^a^fev fr f fcM:- ijS'V } :: •M' _,..sl. 1. :-21' •\^ ' t ' ^ '• StM ^n^eticcd ^odaxf tattooed the body or the face or both. Tattooing was rediscovered by Europeans when, because of exploration, they came into contact with American Indians and Polynesians. Tattooed Indians and Polynesians, and Europeans tattooed abroad attracted quite a bit of interest at exhibits, fairs and circuses in Europe and the United States during the 18th and 19th Century. -Before long tattoo "parlours" sprang up in many cities (especially port cities) throughout Europe and the United States. These parlours had many designs available, and with the advent of electric tattooing (first patented in the U.S. in 1891) the tattooing business flourished. The best customers for these parloi'.rs were (and still are) seamen, those serving their country in its navy and men in the merchant niarine. Among all the world's professions, the greatest number of tattoos can be found on men who go to sea. It is not really clear how or why this custom began among seafarers, but it probably started because many of them visited foreign ports (i.e. Far East and Pacific Islands) and decided to try out on themselves what they had seen on the na­ tives. Many seafarers who get tattooed don't give it much consideration or thought, although once you have had it done it is extremely difficult to remove. If, after you've been tattooed, you find you dislike it—you're stuck. There are many classic tattoos'among seamen. Some which are common and popular with U.S. seaforers are: The American Eagle and/or an , ''' i ^j •/••'•y/v'-'A/.-A'''//'-,. " American flag; the Statue of Liberty; any type of ship; the words"Homeward Bound"and "Mother" under an appropriate design; and either a girl­ friend's or wife's name, usually inside a heart. Another popular and classic tattoo is a naked woman. Tattooing—especially in foreign ports—is a fairly lucrative business. Most ports have tattoo parlours, but in some—notably Bombay, Oki­ nawa, Amsterdam and a few in Korea—men with attache cases roam the streets or hang out in places that seamen frequent, peddling tattoos. They carry both the equipment for applying them and whole "catalogs" of designs and patterns. Many seamen today get tattooed in foreign ports, however there are a few American ports which have tattoo parlours. One such port is San Francisco, another is Honolulu. [Tattooing has been outlawed in some states, including New York, because there is some evidence of a con­ nection with such diseases as skin cancer and hep­ atitis.] Prices for tattoos vary according to the size and complexity of the design. Small and medium ones usually range around $10; more elaborate ones are closer to $20 and up. The practice of tattooing is still quite common today although it has never really caught on in Europe and in the Americas as much as in other parts of the world; there is a major diflference in that the practice is very commercial in Europe and on the American continent, while it is done more as a ritual and as part of the culture in other sec­ tions of the world. ' I• 1 '.i '' .19P^ I •'•V^vS I Si, •v f Page 27 September 1974 �•- ..s» ^ 'U I t •-r«" •I %• r • : PART IV—.SECTION B | '-'i. . • -- STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS For the fiscal year ended March 31,1974 .|! i; •:W ? ANNUAL REPORT GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN Name of Flan: Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan For year Beginning April 1, 1973 and Ending March 31,1974 fwl File No. WP-! 57217 (Name of Welfare Fund) b'* •: 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) tothe V SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the \ : STATE OF NEW YORK i NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy o£.U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Part IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages 2 and 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fund. Address replies to New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. CASH RECEIPTS | . Item . . 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) a. Employer (Schedule 1) $ 223,996.83 b. Employee 64,156.05 c. Other (Specify) d. Total Contributions $ 288,152.88 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds From Insurance Companies 3. Receipts From Investments: a. Interest $ 95,790.89 b. Dividends 38,533.92 c. Rents ...'. d. Other (Specify) e. Total Receipts From Investments 134,324.81 4. Receipts From Sale of Assets: a. Sales to parties-in-interest $ b. Sales to others 1,354,869.23 c. Total Receipts From Sale of Assets (Schedule 2) 1,354,869.23 5. Other Receipts: a. Loans (Money borrowed) $ b. Other (Specify) Exchanges and insurance refund $ 582.51 c. Total Other Rweipts 582.51 6. Total Receipts :. $1,777,929.43 CASH DISBURSEMENTS 7. Insurance and Annuity Premiums Paid to Insurance Carriers 8. 9. 10. i- ( 11. . >• ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN ' f. ASSETS^ 4' • A -1:1 •4 t 1. Cash: a. On interest $ 265,874.50 b. Not on interest 12,093.72 b. In office . $ 277,968.22 2. Bonds: a. Government obligations $ b. Other obligations 1,324,739.08 1,324,739.08 3. Stocks: a. Preferred $ 99,239.22 b. Common 895,245.26 994,484.48 4. Mortgage loans on real estate ' 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $ allowance for depreciation 6. Interest and other investment income due and accrued 24,463.91 Other assets (List each separately): 7. Contributions receivable 9,359.14 8 9. 10. Total Assets $2,631,014.83 LIABELITIES 4- 1 il 1(r 1, 1 I i W' . 11. Outstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers ... $ 384.88 12. Other amoimts set aside for payment of benefits 13. Premiums and annuity considerations due to insurwce carriers for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued .' 8,783.40 Other liabilities (List each separately): 15 16 17. ;r. 18. Total Liabilities 9,168.28 19. Balance of Fund , ^ 2,621,846.55 20. Total $2,631,014.83 1 The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statemetit is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. Page 28 a lu.-•' 12. 13. 14. 15. and Payments to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) $ Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 89,202.99 Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations ^ or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, hospitals, doc^ tors, etc.) Administrative Expenses: ; a. Salaries (Schedule 3) $ 14,858.66 i • b. Allowances, expenses, etc. (Schedule 3) .. 3,001.35 j> c. Taxes 1,176.27 d. Fees and commissions (Schedule 4) 9,785.31 " e. Rent 4,238.99 f. Insurance premiums 141.44 ^ ~ g. Fidelity bond premiums 52.00 ; t? h. Other administrative expenses (Specify) _ Tabulating and office expense 21,126.50 i. Total Administrative Expenses 54,380.52 Purchase of Assets: a. Investments: (Other than real estate) (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest $ (2) Purchased from others ' 1,379,475.27 b. Real Estate: (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest (2) Purchased from others c. Total Purchase of Assets .TTTTTTTTTTT 1,379,475.27 Loans (Money loaned) Other Disbursements: (Specify) a. N.Y.S. Examination and filling fees $ 971.39 b. Exchanges 107.75 c. Total Other Disbursements 1,079.14 Total Disbursements $1,524,137.92 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN STATE OF NEW YORK SS. COUNTY OF KINGS and Trustees of the Fund and ^ ' ' •- being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. Employer Empl9^ trustee: Seaf^re^Loig �-1':rr - SIU pensioner Osborne M. Brooke, Jr., 54, died of em­ physema in Mobile General Hospital on May 18. Brother Brooke joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing in the engine department. He had sailed for 37 years. Seafarer Brooke was born in Portsmouth, Va. and was a resident of Prichard, Ala. He was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Army. Bur­ ial was in Wilson Annex Cemetery, Whistler, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Faye; three sons, Osborne, Jr., Ill, Robert and Albert; a stepson, James E. Cox of Prichard; four daughters, Ruth, Diana, Russella and Laurie and his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Osborne M. Brooke, Sr. Jacob C. McLaugblin, 62, died of a gunshot wound on July 12 inflicted by robbers. Brother Mc­ Laughlin joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington in 1969 sailing in the steward department. Born in Spring Run, Pa., he was a resident of Baltimore. Surviv­ ing are two sisters, Mrs. Ruth M. Musser of Granada Hill, Calif, and Mrs. Betty L. Blackmon of Las Vegas, Nev. SIU pensioner Na­ poleon A. Blanchard, 75, died of a heart attack while under­ going surgery in St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa on Mar. 1. Brother Blanchard joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as a chief cook. Born in Massachusetts, he was a resident of Tampa at his death. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving are his widow Bonnie and a son, Ernest. Robert G. Dona­ hue, 43, was found drowned in waters of Rotterdam Harbor on July 22. Brother Donahue was. ashore from the 5S Overseas Rose (Maritime Overseas). He joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as an AB. Seafarer Donahue graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1959 and attended an SIU Crews Con­ ference at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. He was a Navy veteran serving aboard the USS Des Moines. A native of New York City, he was a resident of Hous­ ton. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Alice M. Donahue of Bergenfield, N.J. Gus W. Smalls, 24, expired on Mar. 22, 1971. Brother Smalls joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 sailing as an OS. He gradu­ ated in that year from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in New Orleans and attended a SIL[ Crews Conference in 1970 at Piney Point, Md. Born in New Orleans, he was a resident there. Interment was in Oakville Cemetery, Oakville, La. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy; his daughter, Shawand; his father, Albert of New Orleans and his mother, Rosemary of Algiers, La. Francisco Da Salla, SIU pensioner Edward Granderson, Sr., 66, passed away on July 12. Brother Granderson joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing in the steward department. Born in Riverside, La., he was a resi­ dent of New Orleans. Interment was in McDonoghville Cemetery, Gretna, La. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Bailey of New Orleans. 70, passed away on July 7. Brother Da Salla joined the Union in the port of Baltimore In 1965 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He had sailed for 32 years and was a U.S. Navy pre-World War II veteran. Born in the Philippines, he was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Jean. IBU pensioner Floyd W. Hughes, Sr., 50, died of a heart attack on July 4 in the USPHS hos­ pital in New Orleans. Brother Hughes joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as a deck tankerman for the Crescent Tow­ ing and Salvage Co. from 1953 to 1973. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Born in New Orleans, he was a resident of Gretna, La. Burial was in Westlawn Memorial Park, Gretna. Sur­ viving are his widow, Ethel; six sons, Thomas, Glenn, Steven, Anthony, Jason and Kenneth; a daughter, Maria and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Hughes. William G. Kieswetter, 77, died on May 14. Brother Kieswetter joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Norfolk sail­ ing as an AB. He had sailed for 44 years and was a pre-war Coast Guard veteran. A native of Balti­ more he was a resident there. Surviving is a sister, Clara of Baltimore. SIU pensioner Luther A. Roberts, 68, died of a heart at­ tack in the Broward General Medical Center, Ft. Lauder­ dale, Fla. on May 30. Brother Roberts joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 36 years and had also sailed on the Great Lakes. Seafarer Roberts attended a SIU Crews Conference in 1966 at HLSS. Born in Avawam, Ky., he was a resi­ dent of Ft. Lauderdale. Interment was in Ft. Lauderdale Memorial Park. Sur­ viving are a son, Luther and a daughter, Mrs. Joan R. Harrell, both of Ft. Lauderdale. September 1374 Warren G. Lewis, 70, passed away on June 22. Brother Lewis joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing in the engine department. He was awarded three war zone com­ mendations in World War II from the U.S. War Shipping Administration. A native of Tampa, he was a resident of La Comb, La. Interment was in Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving are his widow, Kathryn of Gibsonton, Fla.; a son. Warren of Houston and a daugh­ ter, Shirley. Gibson F. Banks, 64, passed away on July 12. Brother Banks joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a mate for the Dela­ ware Ferry Co. from 1948 to 1951 and McAllister Brothers, Inc. from 1951 to 1974. A native of Norfolk, he was a resident of South Mills, N.C. Surviving are his widow, Pauline and a son, Robert. Robert B. Calla­ han, 65, succumbed to a heart seizure in the USPHS hospital in New Orleans on June 19. Brother Callahan joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Bom in New York, .he was a resident of New Or­ leans. Burial was in Restlawn Park, Gretna, La. Surviving are his widow, Sonia and his mother, Mae of Syracuse, N.Y. IBU pensioner Walter T. Deiotte, 78, succumbed to lung cancer on July 4 in the Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Fla. Brother Deiotte joined the SIU-afl5liated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1963 sailing as a chief electrician for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., he was a resi­ dent of St. Petersburg. He was a U.S. Navy CPO veteran of both World War I and II. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery, Ft. Meyers, Va. Surviving are his widow, Marie; a son, Walter and a daughter, Jeanette of Virginia Beach, Va. SIU pensioner Rafael Montalvo, 57, died of natural causes at home on June 30. Brother Montalvo joined the Union in the port of New York in 1962 sailing as an AB. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Interment was in Ever­ green Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Sur­ viving are his widow, Rosa; three sons. Angel, Abraham and Miguel; four daughters, Mrs. Diana Pantojas of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Maria D. Vegas of Las Vegas, Nev.; Loli and Jeanette and a niece, Evelyn of Ponce, Puerto Rico. SIU pensioner James E. Curry, 85, passed away on July 10. Brother. Curry joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 failing as a cook. A native of I Virginia, he was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Carrie. IBU pensioner Henry J. Day, 65, died of pulmonary complications in Tampa General Hos­ pital on June 24. Brother Day joined the Union in the port of Tampa in 1956 sailing as an engineer for Coyle Lines. Bora in Perry, Fla., he was a resident of Tampa. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving is his widow, Emma. ^ i. f /- i I 1 I> 9. . Stanley S. Oiicwlszewski, 52, died of natural causes on Apr. 12. Brother Orkwiszewski joined the Union in the port of New York in 1966 sailing as a wiper. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Bora in Philadelphia, he was a resident there. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, Pa. Surviv­ ing is a brother, Theodore of Vincentown, N.J. Charles A. Fete, 37, died of a heart attack while at sea aboard the S-L 7 containership the Sea-Land Resource oflf the port of Kobe, Japan on May 23. Brother Fefe joined the Union in the port of San Francisco in 1969 sailing as a firemen-watertender. A native of Luling, La., he was a resident of Berkeley, Calif. Burial was in Rolling Hills Memorial Park, Rich­ mond, Calif.. Surviving are his widow, Lorraine and his mother, Mrs. Ethel Johnson of Hammond, La. Frank M. Puglisi, 50, expired on Mar. 25. Brother Puglisi joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as an AB. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Bora in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident there. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Puglisi of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a brother, Stephen of-Pearl River, N.Y. and a sister, Mrs. Jeanette Cotraro of Hampton Bays, L.I., N.YMurfre Williams, 32, died of pulmon­ ary complications on May 26. Brother Williams joined the Union in the port of New York in 1969 sailing in the steward department. He was bora in New Orleans and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow. Ruby; a son, Murfre, Jr.; a daughter, Kim and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Williams, all of New Orleans. >!• f< I I ' ' I' '"-K .> Page 29 *• I, • ;.v �Vocational Instructor at PIney Point, Charlie Nalen (I.) and Bob Kalmus (r.), Director of Vocational Education, show Chief Electrician Al Meglio the engine room simulator they are building to use in the upgrading programs at the Harry Lundeberg School. Photographed at an angle to show a better view of the ^ control panes and wiring diagram, this simulator will train upgrading Seafarers to operate the controls in the engine rooms of the new ships. SlU's upgrading programs at Piney Point are essential if we are to keep pace with new ship technology. Upgrading Class Schedule t.23 3 15 17 t. 31 V. 4 -^LNG/LPG —QM£1>^ Lifeboat Weldbigi, Able Seaman, and all SteW' aid Department Ratings —FOWT —QIMpSD, Lttebeaf^ and^li jr—QMED, Lifeboat, WeMfaij^ Qimrtermaster, and all'. Steward D^partoent Rating^ —Pumpman (Special) Nov.Il Nov. 29 D«:.12 D(k. 25 : Jan. 6 i^t^Abl Seam daDSt wardb — QMED, LlfelM«^^ Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be ^ven a GEO FreTest. This test wUI cover five genend areas; EngUsh Grammar, and LIteratnre; Social Studies, ScieuM and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundebeig School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A tert booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mall both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundebeig School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers wiH provide their own transportation to and from the school.. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. OIK year's seatime. 2. Initiation feer paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as does and loads paid in fnlL j I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information I on the Lundeberg High School Program. I I Name .Book No.. I I Address (Street) (City or Town) (Zip) I I I Last grade completed. .Last year attended— I I Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I Piaey Point, Maryland 20674 fage 30 Feb.3 Feb. 6 — QMED,IJfebb«t,Weldfe^ Mar.3 Mar. 5 - A FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, and aU Stewaid Depaif^ent * j AB Course Scheduled High School Program is Available to All Seafarers Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Jan.13 Jan. 23 Tfe date and cuBC Me subject to change at my toe. •S^:FOWT.- The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. rF ?r, ! QMED, IJ&lKmt, Qearteneaster, aiid aB Stews^ partment Ratings •—jDiesel —QMED, Ltfeboat, Weld&ig, and aU Stevrard Depai^ ' Ratings —FOWT •-^QM£D,Lifeb<^, Able Seanmn, and aU Steward Departmcat Ratings ^ ^ rt ment Ratii^ ^sr-QME^ lifeboat, FOWT, Welding, and all Stewaid Twenty four Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. Jaa.9 kr The SIU's first four-week AB course is scheduled to begin on Oct. 3 at the Harry Lundebeig School in Piney Point and each Seafarer eligible is encour­ aged to participate in this comprehensive program for his own benefit. Thin course, taught by HLS's experienced staff instructors, vdll emphasize the practical applications of the materials covered, in addition to formal class­ room stndy. For example, as part of the cargo handling segment of the course, each student will top and spot booms. Also, each Seafarer will participate in a one-day training cruise during the last week of the course, and will be expected to take soundings, recognize navigational aids and stand a watch at the wheel. Other areas covered in the course will include the tying of knots, splicing of wire and use of braided lines. Practical firefighting work, first aid and safety will be stressed throughout the entire four week course. By the end of this course, each man will be a knowledgeable and competent member of the deck department on any ship. The equipment with which Sea­ farers will be working is of the most modem and up-to-date. TO be eli^ble for thoxourse, you must be at least 19-years old and have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman, or he a graduate of HLS with eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. You must also be able to pass the pre­ scribed physical which requires eyesight of 20/100—^20/100 without glasses, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and normal color vision. J a siuertju coume! J on Nov. 4 imd finishing on Nov. 27. As automation has been steadily reducing the size of crews, it has becom^l necessary lor each member of the crew to have more expertise iq become extremely evident in the case of id fewer of our ships carry the rating second pumpman and more and more tankers foln oar ficct every day. The coarse being offered at the Lundebeig School is geared towards giving the pumpman that training which he would lionnaily have received as second pumpman. The schooPs staff has researched the latest developments on autmnated tankers and with the use of its operajfional tank barge wifl conduct a Concentrated f'hands on" traininjg program to ascertain fiiat the SIU pumpmen of tomorrow wUI maintain the same i; The coiwse of insfmctfon leading to certification as pump- ^ of both dassroom and practical work to include: Tanker Seafarers Log �i ' (' i \ I- Deck Department Upgrading Qoartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Able-Seaman Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. u® ' eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40=20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months scatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Abie-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100-7-20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman 1, Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—(who holds an engine rating snch as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pompman, Deck Engineer, Jonior En^eer, Machinbt or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boflermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED--4my rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Eng;ineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program Cook and Baker 1. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. 1. 12 months seatime asCook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Tliird Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Assistant Cook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a-desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. i 'n I II i 'It •:|il ^ h: i| HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. M -Telephone. (AreaCode) (Zip) Seniority. (City) (Stole) Book Number Port and Date Issued. Social Security HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: DECK n AB 12 Months • AB Unlimited • Quartermaster • Lifeboatman .Age- (Middle) (First) (Last) Address. (Street) ' -Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • - ENGINE • • • • • • • QMED • FWT • Oiler • Dk.Mech. • Reefer • Boilermaker • LNG-LPG • STEWARD • 1 Electrician • Assistant Cook Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook Pumpman • Steward Machinist Welder Pumpman (Special) RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. Pumpman (Special) 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED—any rating. Steward Upgrading I: Chief Cook PORT- -DATE. i J i SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO; LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER,. PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 If I-/::- r • •1' f. '• i " September 1974 Page 31 I • -t' �LOG SEAFARERS September, 1974 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO SlU Blood Bank-AGood Health Investment For All Seafarers and Their Families , i", •• ."• v v.;-'T'-• ,Yf' lSr> '' A \ -1 • &• V/V•'5'hi.V' ' i J ^ :VJ' ' •I -. . IBAUB.'.' •• ".<•-••• SsSSS^ 'Ai*: .:S»« •. One of the most linpprtant ways in which Seafarers can show their concern for the well-being of their brothers, and at the same time help themselves and their dependents, is to donate a pint of blood to the SIU Blood Bank. It is a deeply gratifying feeling to know that yoii have done somethlRg which may one day save another human being's life. In order to safely protect the health and security of all SITJ brothers and their dependents, it Is imperative that there always be an ample supply in the Blood Bank. If each member, who is able, would donate a pint each year, there would never be a danger of the supply running critically low. It's safe, painless and fakes about 20 minutes. The SIU Blood Bank vyas started in 1959, and since then Seafarers have donated over 10,000 pints of blood. They realize that it is one Uf-the best ways to insure that in a time of need either they or their dependents may draw upon the supply of. blood in the Blood Bank. It is a wall of protection for all Seafarers and their famOies. This protection does not change. It is available wherever a seaman may be-r-ashore or at sea—anywhere he and his family may live. But this protection must be maintained by the donations of all Seafarers. Today, as always, there is an ever present need for donations. So, whenever you are at the clinic at Headquarters in New York, or near^ an SIU hall in any port, find the time to donate a pfait of blood. You win be making the best type of "investment;" one for the health and welfare of you, your family and your brothers of the sea. WSi-x :m.- - mrnms.wi; •72 • ,. .V '5 Am m MA '•hf> rh'. ; • •i' If You Haven't Donated in '74, . V. a Lite � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource September 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ITF CONFERENCE ATTENDED BY VICE PRESIDENT SHEPARD U.S. PENSION BILL IS SIGNED INTO LAW OIL IMPORT BILL PASSES SENATE BY VOTE OF 42-28 ACTIVE MOBILE SEAFARERS TO-TO FOR MEETINGS WEST COAST AFFILIATE FISHERMEN'S UNIONS MERGE 19 YEAR OLD - 24TH SEAFARER TO GET HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA GRAD OF 1ST HLS CLASS IN M.D. NOW 3RD ENGINEER OVERSEAS VALDEZ PRAISED FOR FUEL TRANSFER AT SEA HLS GRAD FINISHES 1ST RUN BOSUN HARVEY BEGAN CAREER IN WORLD WAR II HIS HOBBY MAKES HIM MICHELANGELO OF SIU SEAFARERS AID STRICKEN GIRL BOB PRENTICE KNOWS WHAT EDUCATION CAN DO FOR YOU 142 BOSUNS HAVE GRADUATED LET'S SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT NAVY TANKER SHENANDOAH PAYS OFF AFTER GREENLAND VOYAGE TATTOOING - AN ANCIENT ART STILL PRACTICED TODAY HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS SIU BLOOD BANK - A GOOD HEALTH INVESTMENT FOR ALL SEAFARERS AND THEIR FAMILIES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 9 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/73e4f27f2dfb1641f930a4b0c3a7e1c1.PDF 8eeeec517303e893b4c874426b1d344e PDF Text Text �Labor-Management Committee on Economic Policy Established I SIU PrKident Paul Hall has been ap­ pointed by President Ford to serve on the White House Labor-Management Committee as one of seven representa­ tives of labor. This committee was created at the end of the White House Summit Con­ ference on Inflation held in Washington, D.C. last month to act as a balanced advisory committee to President FordIn announcing the panels' establish­ ment, President Ford said the commit­ tee will "help assure effective collective bargaining, promote sound wage and price policies, develop higher standards of living, boost productivity and estab­ lish more effective manpower policies." As one of the seven labor represen­ tatives, SIU President Hall is in a posi­ tion to watch and help formulate national economic policies that could affect labor, and more specifically, mari­ time labor. Among the other labor leaders join­ ing President Hall on the LaborManagement Committee are; Lane Kirkland, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO; I. W. Able, president of the United Steel workers of America; Mur­ ray Finley, president of the Amalga­ mated Clothing Workers of America; Frank Fitzsimmons, president of the • International Brotherhood of Team­ sters; Leonard Woodcock, president of the United Automobile Workers, and Arnold Miller, president of the United Mine Workers. Coordinator of the 15-member Com­ mittee is Dr. John C. Dunlop, professor of economics at Harvard. Prior to the White House Summit Conference attended by President Hall, SIU President Paul Hall, center, was among the nation's top labor leaders who presented the trade union vievypoint at the economic summit conference called by President Ford In Washington last month. From left are: AFL-CIO President George Meany, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland; Hall; Plumbers Union President Martin J. Ward, and Cloth­ ing Workers President Murray H. Finley. a series, of "pre-summit" conferences were held by leaders from various seg­ ments of the nation's economy. The purpose of these pre-summit meetings was to gather hard data and proposals to present at the President's summit. SIU President Hall attended two of these "mini-summit" work sessions—a meeting in Washington of labor leaders and a meeting of transportation indus­ try. spokesmen held in Los Angeles—to help work out anti-inflationary strate­ gies that could be presented at ^e main suqimit conference. Offering a proposal to help reverse the nation's Matipnary shipping poli­ cies to the mini-summit conference of transportation industry leaders. Presi­ dent Hall submitted that "the govern­ ment's role should be, wherever pos­ sible, to create the climate in which United States industry, predicated upon capital investment in the United States, can operate profitably." "As a natural consequence," Hall continued, "this will attract investment capital, creating jobs and the produc­ tion of new and more efficient plants and equipment. More jobs, greater pro­ ductivity, and a home-based capability will increase U.S. tax revenues. We think the time has come for broad-scale adoption of bilateralisdiin ouLsMpping policies whereby the'Uhited SJales and its trading partners can share equally and substantially in the carriage of goods shipped between them, with the balance available to third flags. These are directions that merit careful con­ sideration in the effort to beat the infla­ tion problem." By attending these snmmit meetings and serving on the newly created LaborManagement Committee, President Hall can act as a maritime labor watch­ dog and Seafarers can be asStared that their interests will notimjiKtiy shffer in the nation's attempt tootrii hafldtion. .riT- the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: We Must Continue to Work Politically •r.cr; Paul Han r The United States is presently facing three very pressing economic issues^ the impact of inflation on the American economy, the measures that must be taken to halt the cancerous growth of in­ flation, and the steps needed to turn the tide on unemployment and get the eco­ nomic juices flowing again. As a part of his overall program to fight inflation. President Ford conducted a series of economic summit meetings last month—attended by representatives from a cross section of American labor and industry—^to discuss problems and solutions to the nation's economic situa­ tion. At the conclusion of these meetings, the President then appointed seven rep­ resentatives of the labor movement, in­ cluding myself, and eight spokesmen from industry to the White House LaborManagement Committee to continue to advise him on economic policy. My participation at the summit con­ ferences and on the White House Com­ mittee gives me the opportunity to fairly > present the many problems facing the American maritime industry, and to dis­ pel the misconceptions—^brought about by a wave of propoganda by the multi­ national oil companies—^that the na­ tion's progressive maritime programs are inflationary. In their attempt to gain virtual monop­ olistic control over the nation's oil sup­ plies, the multinational oil companies— the biggest offenders of sound economic policy—have been successful in stifling progress in the maritiihe industry for much too long. A strong nation must command a competitive merchant ma­ rine to remain strong economically, and sound in regards to national defense. Despite oil company opposition, we were victorious in taking the first step for maritime revitalization with the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. This bill has created thousands of jobs in our nation's shipyards, and already American Seafarers are filling new jobs aboard the vessels built under the Act. Now, with the progress we have made on the Energy Transportation Security Act, we are on the verge of breaking the multinational monopoly for the first time. Final enactment of this bill will create an estimated 225,000 man years of em­ ployment for the American maritime worker in shipyards and on Americanflag v^sels, as well as curbing the na­ tion's dangerously growing deficit of trade. Thousands of tax-paying Americans, with real purchasing power^ working in shipyards and on ships is TOuh&icdnomic policy. Thousands of Americans, unemployed and collecting government funds, can only increase the nation's economic plight. Discusions dt the economic meetings in Washington, D.C. have directly influ­ enced President Ford's economic pohcies, and will influence how Congress will vote on these policies. • The work of the White House LaborManagement Committee will signifi­ cantly influence Congress concerning new or still pending le^lation, such as the oil bill, vital to the maritime industry and the thousands of Americans em­ ployed by it. We have achieved many important victories in Congress in the, past few years alone. And, we'have achieved them by participating in all phases of the na­ tion's political arena. To reach our ulti­ mate goal of a completely i^vitahzed, globally competitive merchant Biarine, we must continue to do so.i Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fbu'rth'A^iBniidr'hi-^klyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class po^ge paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVL No. 10. October 1974. ^ Page2 j . % ,iadaIjT; �I f •I Conference Version Passed in House, Awaits Senate Vote • Oil Bill Compromise Reported Out by Conferees The compromise version of the En­ ergy Transportation Security Act of 1974, after being reported out of the joint Senate-House .Conference Com­ mittee, was passed by the House, 21940 this month, despite an attempt by Rep. PierreS. Dupont (R-Del.) to block its passage. The Senate, however, is not expected to vote on the compromise version until after Congress'month-long election recess which ends in midNovember. The compromise version of the oil bill needs the approval of both the Sen­ ate and House before it can be presehted to President Ford. This bill provides that 20 percent erf the nation's petroleum imports—^includ­ ing crude oil and residual fuel oil—will be carried on U.S.-flag ships. The im­ port quota requirement will increase to 25 percent on July 1, 1975 and to 30 percent in 1977. to Begin On Pension Act Starting with the NoTemher issue, the LOG will run a series of articles completely outlining in understandable language the terms of the new Pension Re­ form Act of 1974 and how it affects the Seafarer. The hill, signed into law on Labor Day, is extremely com­ plicated and the Union's le^l staff and the Trustees of the SIU's Pension and Welfare Plans are presently working on it to see exactly how it will af­ fect the membership. Basically, though, the Pen­ sion Reform Act guarantees, through vesting and funding, that all American workers receive their rightful pension benefits when they retire. The'measure, which had been passed in slightly different versions by both the Senate and House earlier this year, had been sent to the joint Conference Com­ mittee to work out a compromise ver­ sion. When the compromise came before the House, Rep. Dupont attempted to stall the bill by challenging an amend- Octobar, 1974 ments, promoting our national security, benefiting the consumer and taxpayer, and helping to improve our marine en­ vironment." Representative Glenn Anderson (D-Calif.) ''We have been working very dosely with the President's advisors mid we have taken out the provisions that were objectionable and I diink the White Honse will support the hill." Rqiresentative James Grover (R.-N.Y.) ment added to the original bill by the joint committee. The House, however, failed to back Rep. Dupont, and his challenge was defeated 95-216, forcing him to abandon his effort to return the bill to the joint committee. Though Rep. Dupont's attempt to sidetrack the oil bill was thwarted, op­ ponents of the bill have not given up their last minute assault on the measure. It is expected that when the Senate re- f convenes after the election recess. Sen. Carl T. Curtis (R-Neb.) will mount a campaign, similar to that of Rep. Du­ pont's, to stall the bill. Realizing that the oil lobby will not cease in its attempt to block the passage of this important bill, the SIU is watch­ ing the measure's progress closely and will keep its forces mobilized until the bill is signed into law and its provisions implemented. Suamico Centerfold taiiuiah Rescues 256 Page 7 Schuyikiii rescues tug crew .'...PagelS Training and Upgrading . Seafarers participate in bosun recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 10-11 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application ......Pages 30-31 GED requirements and application Page 30 Membership News Steward ends 46-year career Page 9 210 Seafarers gave $100 or more to SPAD in 1973 Pages 24-25 Carter Braxton deck gang Page 15 Final Departures Pages 28-29 New SIU pensioners .-.. .Page 20 Seafarer upgrades academically and vocationally ...Page6 " - fj <T am aware of the years of woric that have gone into the perfection of this legislation. This is a good hill, and I am pleased to have had the opportunity to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle on what is before us today —the. conference report on the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974." Representative Thomas Downii^ . (D-Va.) INDEX Legislative News Oil bill reported out of conference committee .. Page 3 Washington Activities column Page 9 Union News Headquarters Notes • , column Page 8 Membership meeting in San Francisco .Centerfold New ships mean new responsibilities .......Rage 18 Generai News SIU President Hall appointed to Labor-Management Committee Page 2 President's Report .Page2 AFL-CIO N.Y. state convention endorses Carey .Page3 Shipping Dispatchers Reports .... .Page 22 Ships' Digests .........Page 12 Ships'.Committeeg.^. Page 4 ~ R6a-Z.a/7(y/?esot;rce ..,. .Page 13 "This timely piece of legislation has indeed multi-benefits to our Nation, not only by strengthening our merchant marine, hut also by stimulating employ­ ment, improving our balance of pay­ •. H The September class of bosuns and upgraders attending the Recertification and 'A' Seniority Programs at Piney Point were in Washington during the time the oil bill was debated and voted on in Congress. Here they pose on steps of the Capitol with Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco (front, far left). From the left, front row: Upgraders William Farmer, Stephen Frost, Bosuns Jim Foster, Tony Palino, J. Allen, Mack Brendle, Jacksonville Patrolman Tony Aronica and Bosun Roy Meffert. Second Row, Houston Patrolman Sal Salazar, Bosuns Vincent Grima and Cyril Mize. Third row, Bosun P. G. Wingfield, Up­ graders Leroy Tanner, Robert Rodriguez and Bosun Nick Bechlivanis. Back row. Bosun Arne Eckert, New Orleans Patrolman Tom Gould, and Bosuns Ole Olson and Rich Newell. N.Y. State AFL-CIO Endorses Hugh Carey for Governor The New York State AFL-CIO en­ dorsed Democratic gubernatorial can­ didate Hugh L. Carey for their state's top political post at its 17th Constitu­ tional Convention Oct. 3-5,1974 at the Concord Hotel in Kiamesha Lake, N.Y. The convention's 1,800 delegates, representing nearly two million organ­ ized workers of the state's approximate 105 international unions and their lo­ cals, gave Carey—a 14-year veteran of the U.S. Congress—a 90 percent man­ date. Speaking to the convention prior to his endmrsement, the Brooklyn con­ gressman lauded the historic efforts of labor in its fight for social justice for all Americans, singling out labor's key role in achieving equal rights for minorities and women in the hiring practice, and in the passage of the Pension Reform Act, signed into law on Labor Day. Carey aflfirmed, however, that the labor movement must continue its vital work for social justice by "leading the way" in the fight for a national health insurance program, housing, and in­ creased aid to senior citizens. He said that in the past, labor has always been suct^ssful in their fights "by standing together," and that this success will continue "by eliminating fights between us by fighting for all of us.' Pages �V ' t\ h '• The Committee Page Sea-Land Resource Seatrain Louisiana •1 \ Recertified Bosun Pete Drewes, right, is heading the deck department and serving as chairman of the ship's committee aboard the SL-7 containership Sea-Land Resource. The ship, on the European service, paid off at Port Elizabeth Sept. 5. Committee members are, from the left: Richard Risbeck, engine delegate; M. Love, deck delegate; 0. K. Parker, educa­ tional director; J. P. Lomax, secretary-reporter; Gene 0. Sivley, steward delegate, and Recertified Bosun Drewes. As with all the SL-7's, the Resource carries 1,094 containers at a top speed of 33 knots. Azalea Ci Recertified Bosun William Meehan, seated right, is heading the deck gang aboard the SlU-manned containership Azalea City. Photo was taken on coastwise run enroute to payoff at Port Elizabeth, N.J. Standing from the left are committee members 0. Scott, secretary-reporter; R. Corobel, stew­ ard delegate, and R. Burns, deck delegate. Kneeling, is O. Krogly, educa­ tional director. Built in 1943, the Azalea City'was a pioneer in containerized shipping being converted in 1957 at the Mobile Ship Repair Co..in Chicka­ saw. Ala. Boston Committee William Kleimola, right, a graduate of the Bosun's Recertification Program is sailing bosun on the containership Boston, operated by Sea-Land. Serving on the ship's committee along with Brother Kleimola are, from the left: James Keno, secretary-reporter; Gene Dakin, deck delegate, and John Griffith, edu­ cational director. The 497-foot long Boston, capable of carrying 360 general cargo containers, is on a coastwise run. Filling out ship's minutes after conducting Union meetirig at sea aboard the Seatrain Louisiana are ship's committee members, from the left: J. Johnson, steward delegate; L. Snodgrass, deck delegate; R. Thomas, secretaryreporter; A. Austin, engine delegate, and T. Richards, ship's chairman. The vessel crewed up last May in Oakland and since then has travelled nearly 15,000 nautical miles going to the Far East, back down through the Panama Canal to Europe, the Middle East and are now enroute to Pusan, Korea. From there, the committee reports the ship will head back to Oakland to complete an around-the-world voyage. Photo was taken by crewmember Bob Tallman. Jacksonville Committee Off another good coastwise run, the containership JackshnVHle ipald off at Port Elizabeth on Sept. 19. Committee members are, from the left: H. A. Galicki, secretary-reporter; W. H. Butts, ship's* ctiairman; Curtis Dicote, engine'delegate; Geb Morah, deck delegaie, and David Van Horn, educa­ tional director. Originally built in 1944, the former Af/ssvor?, Sp/s/Tp.was con­ verted for container carriage in 1968 at Todd Shipyards in Galveston, Tex. At 11,601 gross tons, the Jacksonv/V/e carries 332 containers. o/ Rose City Committee n; Heading the deck crew of the containership Rose City, operated by SeaLand, is" Recertified Bosun Guillermo Castro, standing Ifift. Serving-along with Brother Castro on the ship's committee are: Raymond Taylor, standing center, secretary-reporter, and standing right, C. S. Bohannon, engine delegate. Seated is Robert Anderson, deck delegate. Usual run for the Rose City is intercoastal. The 685-foot long containership can carry 602 general cargo containers with capacity for 63 temperature controlled units. , .r . Page 4 Seafarers Log �T f' 1' f i In MSC Falcon Takeover / i, L .ir Seafarers to Get Money Due Them The SIU will be notifying crewmembers from the four Falcon tankers taken over by the MSC last March of money due them under a recent settlement ordered by a labor arbitrator. The Sea­ farers eligible for compensation under the settlement are those released by Falcon without the full 90 days notice stipulated in the Union's tanker agree­ ment. This means that crewmembers of the Falcon Lady, Falcon Duchess, Falcon Countess and the Falcon Princess will receive compensation for the 90 days following the notification to the Union of the tak0i^fe«f^c Mar. 13, since the MSC replaced the SIU crews before the end of the 90-day period. The labor arbitrator has also ruled that the operators of the four Falcon tankers must include payment of over­ time in computing the damages to be awarded the SIU and the ship's crewmembers. In a "supplemental opinion" that clarified points in the "original opinion" which was contested by bodi Falcon and the SIU, the arbitrator stated, "Overtime maritime premiums," in the type of employment "engaged in by these (the Falcon) crews, is an estab­ lished part of the work week or day and one cannot realisticaiiy compute the loss of pay in their positions without including such regular and expected payments over the base rate." The arbitrator therefore concluded that Falcon must include the overtime pay in computing damages to be paid to the SIU and crewmembers released by Falcon after the MSC takeover. Although the Union has succeeded in receiving compensation for the loss of these jobs to the membership, the SIU still contends that the takeover of these four tankers by the MSC is an attempt by the Navy to move into the private sector of the merchant marine, and can only damage the nation's com­ mercial shipping industry. New Men Await First Payoff Left to right, new Seafarers Charlie Smith, saloon messman; Jim Mathia, crew messman and Lee Selico, pantryman, wait in the Sea-Land Resource's mess for their first payoff. All three had just completed the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. when they shipped out on the Resource, an SL-7 containership. .-T ii ji Higfi Court Will Hear Foreign-Flag Picketing Appeal Lakes Seafarer Upgraded to Mate Second Mate Wally Watkins, who sailed with the SIU when he was an ableseaman, upgraded to licensed deck officer by attending the nine-week pro­ gram at the joint SlU-AMO upgrading school in Toledo, Ohio about three years ago. Brother Watkins, a resident of Alpena, Mich., sails on the Great Lakes freighter Paul H. Townsend (Huron Cement). Lawyers representing the Committee of American Maritime Unions will argue an appeal before the U.S. Su­ preme Court on Oct. 21 in a suit against the Mobile Steamship Stevedore Asso­ ciation of Mobile, Ala. concerning foreign-flag picketing. The case involves the Committee's contention that it has the right to picket foreign-flag ships and their practice of paying low wages to foreign crews, and that the National Labor Relations Board should have jurisdiction in decid­ ing the matter. Two lower Alabama state courts had ruled in favor of the Association by declaring that the courts have jurisdic­ tion in the matter because foreign-flag ships are involved. The Committee maintains that the NLRB should have jurisdiction because the Association is not foreign. Earlier this year the Supreme Court decided to grant the Maritime Com­ mittee a hearing on its appeal to over­ turn the lower court rulings. The Committee also maintams that the picketing is legal urder the guarantees of the First Amendment of the Consti­ tution. The Maritime Committee had 60 days (from the time the Court decided to hear the case) to file a brief stating its position. The Association had 60 days to reply to the Committee's posi­ tion, and then the Committee had a 30 day period (as the party filing the ap­ peal) in which to respond. Earlier this month the U.S. State Department, which is not involved at all in the dispute, filed a brief with the Court supporting the Association's position. The Maritime Committee has objected to the State Department inter­ fering in something which doesn't con­ cern it, and also claiming that its brief was filed too late. A Court decision on the case may be announced around the beginning of next year. FOWT Is a Stepping Stone To an Engine Room Career The flrfeftiah, oiler, Watertender rat­ ing is aii essential stepping stone to a young Seafarer wishing to build a career in the engine room. A Lundeberg grad wM^ only three months seatime (six months seatime for non grads) is eligible to take the FOWT course, which is offered at the School each month. FOWT is the most basic engine room rating, and it is an absolutely necessary one if a Seafarer is to continue upgrad­ Under the supervision of Lundeberg Instructor Jack parcell, right, FOWT Upgrader Bob Welker changes sprayer plate on burner tip in the engine room of the SphoplJs .?Hip,rDaun//e?s. October, 1974 ing to QMED, the most important un­ licensed rating for a black gang mem­ ber. And, because of the radically changing engine rooms in the U.S. mer­ chant marine's new automated ships, the QMED rating is becoming more and more important in securing a job aboard an SlU-contracted vessel. Besides the educational aspects of the FOWT rating, it is also a higher paying position aboard ship than wiper, and it offers a Seafarer increased oppor­ tunities for shipping. Upgrading is the name of the game in our changing maritime industry. So, when you become eligible for FOWT, or for any of the SIU's many upgrading programs, apply and participate. FOWT Upgrader Ed Washington lights off boiler in engine room of the Daunt­ less. The FOWT rating is a stepping stone to a career in the engine room. Pages t T "t. •ft. - 1 •} ^1 <1 �W"-:? "-i 'r i Seafarer Roy McCow/ey '*•:» .4 -s: Upgrades Academically and Vocationally Forty-eight-year old Roy McCauley, who sails as an engine department elec­ trician, successfully completed his QMED examinations at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and in conjunction with his studies in the school's upgrading program, he also completed his GED examination, there­ by achieving his high school diploma. Brother McCauley learned about the Harry Lundeberg School through the SEAFARER'S LOG and decided that it could offer valuable assistance in his efforts to upgrade. "When I arrived at the school and found the GED program was avaiilabie," he said, "I decided to take advantage of the opportunity. I ' had been interested in achieving my high school degree for some time." When Seafarer McCauley came to the Lundeberg School, he scored well on a pre-GED test and the HLS staff en­ couraged him in his desire to work for his high school diploma. "The staff were just wonderful," he said. "They were especially helpful to me in English, science and math." I McCauley is originally a native of Marion, and later Demopolis, Ala. After completing the eighth grade he dropped out of school because, "I felt I could do Seafarer Roy McCauley studies with Science teacher Cindy McCall in prep­ aration for his GED exams. For Vacation Pay One of the most important benefits a Seafarer looks forward to receiving is his vacation pay. Yet, a surprising number of members do not fully understand the rules governing the submittance of discharge papers in order to collect vacation benefits. To clarify the rules, here are three regulations covering discharge papers and vacation benefits contained in the SlU's Vacation Plan: I I said^. "I always go back there whenever I am in the States." Brother McCauley's seafaring travels have undoubtedly been a great aid to him in his academic advancement. He spent the last year in the Far East in­ cluding Japan, Korea, Okinawa, and Hong Kong. Before that he spent a year in the Middle East. McCauley also credits the Lundeberg School as a significant factor in his suc­ cess. "The entire atmosphere of the school encourages the students to want to learn more and more—to pick up new and useful information and develop new interests. Its benefit to me has been really beyond measure." Unclaimed Wages Submit Discharge Papers Within One Year % k ..as well by going to work." He has lived for several years in Baltimore, Md. where he worked as an aircraft elec­ trician. "I still call Alabama home," he • Applications for vacation pay must be submitted within one year of date of discharge. • If the applicant is on Articles at the time of expiration of a prior dis­ cbarge, he has ninety (90) days within which to file for this prior time from the date of the current discharge. • If, however, be should sign on another ship at a subsequent date, but prior to the expiration of the ninety (90) days, he must file within the shorter period of time. For example, let's take the case of a Seafarer who comes off a ship on Mar. 30, 1973. That Seafarer has until Mar. 30, 1974 to submit discharge papers for the time he spent on that ship so that he may collect the vacation pay due him. If, on the day the year's time has expired the Seafarer is on a ship, he has a ninety (90) day extension from the day he comes off this second ship to submit papers for the first ship. This is the only reason a man may have for getting an extension on the original one year's time. And, the member should notify Headquarters that he is on a ship and will require the extra 90 days to file. So, if this Seafarer should come off this second ship on June 30, 1974, he has 90 days from that date to file his discharge papers for the ship he got off on Mar. 30, 1973. However, if he catches another ship and fails to file during the time he was on the beach, he will lose all his vacation benefits from the ship he got off on Mar. 30, 1973. Unclaimed wages are due Brother J. Williams, Social Security No. 56310-8472, from Texas City Tankers. Please contact Frank Greathouse, Chief Marine Accountant, Texas City Tankers, P.O. Box 1271 Texas City, Tex. 77590. First Aid Course Given to Bosuns A first aid course—certified by the American Red Cross—was started this month at the Harry Lundeberg Scliool, and all Seafarers going through the Bosuns Recertification Program will be required to take it. The course is being taught by Chief Jim Hanson who runs the Piney Point Fire Department, and holds a certificate from the American Red Cross which permits him to teach first aid. The course is given every Tuesday and Thursday, for three hours a day, for the one month that the bosuns stay at Piney Point. Upon completing the course, during which the men are required to show practical first aid work, they take a onehour Red Cross certified test. If they pass, they receive a first aid certificate and a cardiac pulmonary resuscitation certificate. The course was initiated at the sug­ gestion of many of the bosuns going through the Recertification Program. They had been receiving some first aid training, but not from a qualified teacher certified by the Red Cross. At present the course has been termed a "pilot program," and if it works out satisfactorily it will be expanded to in­ clude everyone attending Piney Point, including trainees and upgraders. The SIU is continually reviewing its various training and upgrading pro­ grams in an effort to constantly improve them. This addition to the Bosuns Re­ certification Program is just one ex­ ample of the Union's desire to see that its members remain highly-qualified to man the American merchant ships of the future. Port Council Honors Friend / iiafarers Still to i ;-A; ; Seafarers will continue to man the SlU-contracted vessels that have been . sold to Puerto Rico as par t oiE its newly-formed merchant marine. Both Sea' Land Service, Inc. and Hudson Waterways have sold a total of eight ships to the I Commonwealth^^ own, but not operate the vessels. Sea-Land has sold five ships which were making runs to Puerto Rico. They ;; are: the Chicago, Rose City, Trenton, Brooklyn, and New Orleans. Hudson I Waterways has sold the Transidaho, Transhawaii md Transoregon. I The Puerto Rican merchant marine was established last June by Puerto I Rican legislative action, and it will be owned by the island's Maritime Shipping ^ Authority, a newly-created agency. Because of Puerto Rico's extreme dependency on maritime transportation tbe #ierto Ric decided to acquire the vessels hnd Pages V Bgf ^ SIU Vice President Frank Drozak (I.) takes the podium at the Annual New York Maritime Trades Department Port Council Dinner to introduce Staten Island Congressman John Murphy (center). Brooklyn Congressman John Rooney was presented with the Port Council's "Man of the Year" Award in recognition of his long record of support of New York's labor movement. Seated far right is New York MID Port Council President Anthony Scotto who IS vice president of Local 1814 of the ILA. V V:?' �USNS Tallulah Crew Saves 256 From Burning Cruise Ship The crew cf the SlU-nianned USNS Tallulah, operated by Hudson Water­ ways, rescued 256 crewmembers from the burning cruise liner MV Cunard Ambassador lasfmonth 40 miles south­ west of Key West, Fla. The Ambassador was heading to New Orleans to pick up passengers for a cruise to Mexico when a ruptured fuel line caused a fire in the engine room on the morning of Sept. 12. The Tallulah v,!3s cnroute to Charleston from Tampa with a partial load of aviation fuel when she was diverted by the Coast Guard to aid in the rescue. The captain of the Ambassador, Capt. Robert Howard, ordered most of his crew into lifeboats and they were picked up about 10;30 a.m. by the Tallulah and transported to Fort Lau­ derdale, Fla. •' I f The Coast Guard cutter Cape York' put crews aboard to help fight the blaze, and the cutter Diligence sprayed water on the fire which spread upward through five decks. Whem'the ship's emergency power supply failed during the night, the firefighting team of 96 men abandoned the vessel but remained aboard the Diligence in hopes of return­ ing to fight the fire. Rear Admiral Austin C. Wagner, commander of the Seventh Coast Guard District in Miami, sent a message to the Tallulah praising the crew. The mes­ sage read: "The rapid response and timely assistance rendered to the crew of the MV Cunard Ambassador ex­ emplify the highest standards of coop­ eration amongst those who follow the sea.n "Your professional seamanship is . n »J J !l] I-' The SlU-manned naval ship Tallulah (foreground) picks up crewmembers from the burning cruise liner Cunard Ambassador southwest of Key West, Fla. last month, noted with gratitude' and appreciation. mand by Hudson Waterways Corp. Association, the Coast Guard and Brit­ It was a pleasure to cooperate with you under an MSG contract. Hudson Water­ ain's Department of Trade and Indus­ in this life-saving effort," the message ways is a subsidiary of Seatrain Lines. try, to see if the ship can be salvaged. concluded. The Ambassador, which was towed A technical survey is being conducted The Tallulah is commanded by Capt. into Key West, Fla., is currently being to determine the cost of repairs, how Harlan'E. Jackson. Although it is examined by Cunard officials, agents of long they would take and if they would owned by the government, the Tallulah Lloyds of London, which insured the be feasible. A decision will probably be is operated for the Military Sealift Comvessel, representatives of the Salvage reached sometime in October. Bosun's Elegy m The SL-7 Sea-Land Galloway unloads containers at the Sea-Land dock in Yokohama. cf|fiy.i1>i(i^4.«on?2Lnors at a speed of up to 33 knots. October, 1974 SL-7s are - 946-feet long Below is a touching and poignant letter from Bosun Robert O'Rourke, aboard the SS Sea-Land Summit on-the Seattle-Alaska run, written to the SEA­ FARERS LOG last month. The letter speaks for itself: "On September 1, in a place called Captain's Bay on the island of Unalaska in the state of Alaska, a longtime favorite brother popular coast-to-coast throughout his career, AB Larry Kelly, 46, was killed in an accident involving the crane of this old containership. "As one of his closest 'buddies' I have taken the burden of writing a small eulogy I would be pleased to have pub­ lished in the LOG: Shipmates, Lawrence Bernard Kelly is dead. One inexplicable, sudden, dramatic moment and life was crushed from him. Well, Larry never lived nor liked sad­ ness or mourning, so let us honor him By recognizing as his legacy the cheer, fantasy, whimsy and glad­ ness he treasured so. Kelly would rather be missed than mourned. So my friends on this occasion we stay our grief and rejoice with the mem­ ories of him; The pleasures of having known him. Sharing his laughs, quips and indeed Some pitfalls and shortcomings. Then mourn for those who did not know him. So long, Kel, Robwt O'Eoiirice Page? IV V\ �ief:^E^aiS«93Wsre: t'i t ^ Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak ). *A' SENIORITY UPGRADING I strongly encourage each Seafarer who is eligible to participate in the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Four of our brothers completed the 30-day program last month. Each of them spent two weeks in Piney Point and two weeks at Headquarters learning about the ships of today, and about their Union, the problems seamen face and how they can best solve them. In this way, these Seafarers are securing their jobs for now and the future. The four Seafarers who graduated this month bring to 113 the number of our brothers who have completed the program. •M. f \ As the four brothers go back to sea, I want to wish them smooth sailing in the years ahead. They are: Bill Farmer, Robert Rodriguez, Stephen Frost, and Leroy Tanner. BOSUNS RECERTTFICATION PROGRAM I We can take pride in the fact that our brothers who have already completed the Bosuns Recertification Program are bringing aboard ship the knowledge they acquired during their two-month stay in Piney Point and Headquarters. On many vessdis carrying recertified bosuns, the discussions held during the shipboard meetings are very informative. These bosuns are heading weekly meetings which include discussions on our training programs in the Lundeberg School; on the Energy Transportaticm Security Act; and on the importance of SPAD. They have also been encouraging their brothers to read the SEAFARERS LOG so they can keep up-to-date on the issues which are important to them. I would also like to announce that in an effort to make a good program even better, a^rst aid course will now be included within the Bosims Recertification Program. With the 12 Seafarers who graduated this month, 154 of our brothers have now completed the Recertification Program. I want to congratulate each"one of them. I know they will Join their fellow bosuns in doing a fine job aboard our contracted vessels. The 12 are: Vic Carbmie; Don CSiestnut; Chrla Ipsen; Chris Christensen; Woody Drake; Leo Gillikin; Joe Michael; John Swiderski; Joe Richburg; Horace Rains; Duke Duet, and Bill O'Brien. SPECIAL PUMPMAN COURSE As I reported to you last month, a special pumpman course will begin Nov. 4 at the Lundeberg School and I want to ask each of you who are eligible to apply for this class. Because fewer ships today carry the rating of second pumpman, the Lunde­ berg School at Piney Point felt it was important to initiate a special pumpman course geared towards giving our Seafarers the training they would normally receive as second pumpman. With the use of the School's operational tank barge and equipped with knowledge of theiatest features on automated tankers, teachers at the HLSS will conduct a "hands on" training program to insure that SIU pumpman will maintain the same high standards they always have. Details on the four week course can be found on pages 30 and 31 of this LOG. •I Suamko Committee The ship's committee of the Navy tanker Suamico pose for a photo before going ashore at Wilmington, Calif. The Suamico will be sold by the Navy for scrap. Committee members are, from the left: Jefferson Buchanan, steward delegate; Vernon Turner, engine delegate; John Bertolino, ship's chairman; Robert Crockrell, deck delegate, and Lorenzo Bennett, secretary-reporter. SABINE TANKERS ORGANIZING DRIVE Initial hearings have been held in the Houston, Tex. office of the National Labor Relations Board on the unfair labor charges filed against Sabine Tankers for their practices during an organizing drive last year and earlier this year. Although we had expected full cooperation on the part of Sabine Tankers in reaching a quidk decision on these charges, the company attempted to delay the proceedings by claiming it could not produce its witnesses at this time. The SIU objected to these stalling tactics and petitioned the NLRB office to force the company to make available all witnesses without any further delay. The hearing officer agreed and ordered the company to immediately produce all its evidence. As a result of our quick action, NLRB was able to complete its investigation into the firing of employees for their support of SIU organizing tactics. The NLRB is now considering the evidence presented in this matter, and will release its findings in the near future. Additional hearings have also been slated J[yr November, at which time the NLRB will hear evidence on the company s alleged violation of the labor laws during the organizing campaign which preceded the last election in February of this year. FIREFIGHTING A one-day firefighting course can mean the difference between life and death aboard ship. I have heard Seafarers, who have taken this course, say that one of the best aspects of the program was the fact that they were no longer afraid to tackle a fire. They learned that most fires can be handled when you don't panic and know how to fight the fire in the best and quickest way possible. Also, in the future a firefighting endorsement may become mandatory on the modem ships being built. Therefore, I encourage each and every one of you, who have not done so, to take the Maritime Administration's one-day course. Until the new firefighting school is c^jened in Earle, N.J., around early No­ vember, MARAD is holding classes at the Navy Damage Control School in Norfolk, Va. NAVY TANKERS We are continuing to push for a full investigation into the Military Sealift Command's decision to award nine new 25,000 deadweight ton tankers to Ma­ rine Transport Lines—an NMU-contracted cmnpany—rather than SlU-contracted Falcon Carriers, which was the low bidder. Along with MEBA we are asking for a full investigation to find out why Falcon was not given this contract as the company that offered the lowest bid. The membership will be informed when we leam more about this matter. NEW SHIPS AND NEW CONSTRUCnON The third vessel Waterman Steamship acquired from American President. Lines—the Sam Chase {ex-President Garfield)—will be crewing within the next two months.' Waterman's Sam Houston, a LASH-type vessel, was crewed on Sept. 23 while her sistership, the Robert E. Lee, just completed her maiden voyage. Waterman extended its congratulations to the crew for the smooth and efficient operation of the vessel on her maiden voyage. It was a job well done. Waterman noted. Sea-Land Service's SL-18 class vessel Sea-Land Producer, a former Pacific Far East Lines ship, crewed on Sept. 11 while Westchester Shipping's Golden Dolphin was delivered earlier this month. Also, steel cutting for the fourth 35,000 diesel engine tanker to be operated by Zapata Bulk Transport took place this month. The vessel will be launched in 1975. MBNBBtSHPMEEnM^ SCHEDULE Port Date ; New York , .Nov. 4 Philadelphia .Nov. 5 , Baltimore .Nov, 6 'Norfolk -Nov. 7 Jacksonville ,.. .Nov. 7 Detroit . Nov. 8 Nov. 11 '^Houston . Nov. 11 ew Qrleans . . .Nov. 12 ifobile • Nov. 13 Francisco . . Nov, 14 ilmington ... .Nov, 18 attle ....... .Nov. 22 Columbus .... .Nov. 16 Chicago . Nov. 12 Port Arthur ... Nov. 12 io Deep Sea . ...... 2:30 p.m. . ^ i... 5:00 p.m. r . 2:30 p.m 5:00 pmv. i P . 5:00 p.m 7:00 p . 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p 9:30 a.m.' . ...2:00p.m. ....;. . 2:30 p.m . . ««««•» 2«3(> p.ni. •«,•••» 5^00 p«ni. »»• 7'^^^ : ».••*[* •»> 2*30 p^rti* • •• V * 5*00 e v«> • • •: T" .« » 2c30 p.m*^ . 5:00 **p.m. ...... ,• 2*30 p.m* . «• • f • * 2*30 p«0i* *»* «« •• 5-., 2:30 p.m, , • <, * * . — 1:0 5:00 p.m. ..... . .. . 5:00 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. • aufs 5:00 p.m. .J • > .*. 3eveland ......Nov. 14 . 5:00 , ,, p.m. t , . .. , * • *' • 1*'^ e #««*«* * 9 9 » '0> ^rsey City .;..Nov. H Seafarers log �•>'•- ' ^^55^8 Washington Activities By B. Rocker Congress recessed earlier this month and will return after the elections. They had to pass many of the high-priority bills before the recess—some of them to appropriate money for Fiscal Year 1975 to keep government departments oper­ ating. Action on some of the bills we have been following and reporting was as follows: • The Deepwater Ports bill, to establish licensing and regulation of deepwater ports, has passed both the House and the Senate. House Resolution 988, the proposal of the Boiling Committee on Committees to reorganize the House of Representatives went to the House floor with a substitute from a special com­ mittee chaired by Rep. Julia Hansen. The Hansen Report, which gave addi­ tional jurisdiction to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, was accept^ instead of the Boiling Report. Retired Seafarer John Wegllan and his wife Julia have been married for 24 years/ Brother Weglian sailed on the Great Lakes in the steward department for 46 seasons, and Julia admits that "John is quite a cook." Fitout Whistles Kept Callin' Him Back Steward Ends 46-Year Career After 46 full seasons of sailing on the Great Lakes as a cook and stew­ ard, Seafarer John H. Weglian, 62, has reluctantly called it a day. Troubled with bad legs. Brother Weglian has de­ cided to retire and end the seafaring career he began in 1929 as a 16-yearold second cook aboard a Gre^t Lakes freighter.; finished his almost half century career sailing as chief steward aboard the Bob Lo Ferries in Detroit. A resident of- the Detroit area in Southgate, Mich, for most of his life. Brother Weglian was working in a hos­ pital kitchen in 1929 when he decided to try sailing. After that first season on the Lakes, Brother Weglian was hooked on sailing and he never missed a single season on the Lakes until he retired this year. *1 woriced at a lot of different shoreside jobs during winter layups — in bakeries, restaurants and fast food chains — because I was always inter­ ested in learning new ways to prepare food and run a kitchen. Sometimes I would enjoy the job and Fd think about staying on. But come spring, Fd bear the whistles as they started fitting out the ships and Fd be off to join my own ship.** Though he liked sailing; Seafarer Weglian's first years on the Great Lakes were not easy. "There were only three men in the kitchen to do all the work, including all the sougeeing and polishing in the kitchen and mess," Brother Weglian re­ calls. "And the hours were long. We worked six hours on and six hours off." By 1935, Seafarer Weglian was sail*ing aboard the Charles West, a. Great Lakes freighter, as steward. Already an accomplished cook, he took his new steward duties seriously because he felt, "If the steward department is run well and the food is good, you will have a happy crew and a good ship." For Steward Weglian, keeping the crew well fed meant eliminating pre­ pared desserts in favor of home baked pies and cakes, planning every meal far in advance and always being on the lookout for new dishes and new ways to prepare food. Brother Weglian's formula, fueled by his enthusiasm, worked, a'nd now at the end of his long career, he cannot recall sailing with one unhappy crew. Though Seafarer Weglian was re­ luctant to end his sailing career, he has begun his retirement with the same en­ thusiasm he brought to his galley for 46 years. Ready to try a new, more leisurely lifestyle, he and his wife of 24 years, Julia, have bought a new home in a retirement community in Toms River, N.J. and are in the process of moving to this East Coast resort town. Brother Weglian will carry the mem­ ories of his long career and his brother Seafarers with him to his new home. But wanting to address all of his Union brothers before he left the Great Lakes and their ships. Brother Weglian, in an open letter, wrote: "I am glad to belong to an organization like the SIU. Thanks to all my brothers who made my re­ tirement years possible." Oil Cargo Preference Bill The House/Senate Conference Committee completed work on the Energy Security Transportation Act, H.R. 8193, and sent the final version back to both houses for approval. The House did vote the bill out on Oct. 10, 219-40, but the bill failed to come before the Senate before adjournment (See page 3). ft, J ii Maritime Administration Appropriations Late last month Congress cleared an appropriation measure calling for $275 million for ship construction during fiscal 1975 and an additional $242.8 mil­ lion for operating subsidies. In addition, the appropriation bUl earmarks $25.9 million for research and development, and another $40.3 million for operations and training. The bill was approved by President Ford. Pension Conference Representatives of the SIU attended a two-day conference on pensions and employee benefits this month, sponsored by the Federal Bar Association and the Bureau of National Affairs. The conference dealt primarily with the steps necessary to comply with the new pension law, PL-93-406. Compliance is required under the new law in such matters as filing govem~ ment forms, vesting and funding. •h* I r 'k International Trade Secretariats' Meeting Jay Lovestone, Director Emeritus of the International Trade Secretariats, Wffi the keynote speaker at the meeting of that organization, held Sept. 19 at the AFL-CIO. Each Secretariat is a federation of unions in related industries. SIU, whose Secretariat is the International Transport Workers Federation, was represented by Vice President Earl Shepard, who made a report on the activities of an ITF conferepce held last month in Stockholm, Sweden. Transportation unions of 80 nations were represented at the Stockholm meeting. Export-Import Bank The Senate passed, with amendments, H.R. 15972 to extend the life of the Export-Import Bank for four years. Conferees were appointed to work out the differences betwen the House and Senate versions. One amendment provided for an additional member of the Board of Di­ rectors of the Bank who shall be a representative of a labor organization. Another, by Senator Packwod, would bar extensions of credit to the USSR until that country allows free emigration of Jews. Taken in 1939 aboard the Great Lakes freighter, Charles West, this photo ohows. young Chief Steward John Weglian putting the finishing touches on a batch of dinner rolls. J Seafarers are ui|^d to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have yourvoice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. �New A Book Members Seniority Upgrading Robert Rodriguez V Seafarer Robert Rodriguez, 25, graduated frdm the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. He received an FOWT rating at Piney Point in March, ^ native of l Mew York, Brother Rodriguez ships from that port and makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife Iris and their child. Seafarer Stephen Frost, 30, has been a member of the SlU since 1969. He upgraded to AB in 1970 in New York. A native of New York, Brother Frost novf makes his home in Lecanto, Fla. with his wife Tuyet and their two children. He ships out of the port of New York. completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. 0ising, Maximo, Elaine Ewing, Larry, Steward Farmer, WOliam, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Gallm, Thomas, Engine Garay, Stephen, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gotay, Raul, Steward Gower, David, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M. R., Deck . Hart Rav Dedr Mart,Ka^D^ .Hawker, Patric^ Deck Blid^ En^ Hdck,C«TO»,D^ '^ADen, Lawrence, Allkon, Mmphy, Bngin*! "Andrepont, P. J,, Kwgjiwe 'Vi Arnold, Mote, Deck , Bailol, Thomas, Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine V •, Bean, P. L., Deck ^ g , Beaoverd, Arthur, Engine ^ Bellinger, William, Steward ^^ Bhtekl<dc, Richard, Engine . Bolen, Timothy, Deck '" V jurke, Lee Roy, E^gjine 'Burke, Timothy, Deck Caidle, Stephen, Deck ' Clark, Garrett, Deck ,(* Coiildin, Ket^ Eiigiiie . / ' Cunningham, Robert, Deck As V 5 Daniel, Wadsworth, EngkH ^ Davis, William, Deck Day, John, Engine isV Derke, Michael, F.ngin^ # Deskim, William, Steward ——7 future. A total of 113 Seafarers have now been given the opportunity to advance their careers as seamen and at the same time be prepared to man the technologically-advanced vessels of the future. Following are the names and departments of 113 Seafarers who have ^ -- Four more Seafarers graduated from the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program this month, thereby gaining a greater knowledge of the maritime industry and their Union's efforts to obtain job security in the Upgrading Honor Roll Stephen Frost , 4 More Gain Job Security .» Lundeman, Louis, Deck Makarcwicz, Richard, Engine Manm'ng, Henry, Steward Marcos, M. A., Deck McAndrew, Martin, Engine McCahe, John, Engine McCabe, T. J., Engine ' - f ; ; ; ^ / - ^ . V , V4 . 51 flummetick, James, Jn^Stewaid Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine Ivey, D. E, Ettgine * j Johnson, M., Deck Jones, X^ette, Deck Kegney, Thomas, Engine -sSiiiiiifc Kelley, John, Deck iiS mtts: Kemey^'Paul,Engine Z ,, •$ r Eteksey, Charley Eiigine f , Kittleson, E Q., Deck 1 Knight, Donald, Engine ' ' ' Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, J(»eph, Steward Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lentsch, Robert, Deck . Miranda, John, Engine Moore, C, M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, William, Deck Mortier, William, Deck Deck n^oraer, tviuiam. Painter,Philip,Engine Paloumbls, Nikolaos, Engine Papageoigioo, DimlMo., Ei^e P.A«,J^B.I>eck Pole(li,)neniidM>«:k Reamey,Bert,Ei^^ f Restaino,, John, Fngliw Ripl^, William, Deck ^ s Rivers, Sam, Engine > Roback, lames. Deck i ^ Rodr^ez, Charles, F.ngin^» Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Rogers, George, E^ne Srf»b, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Sanders, Darry, Engine Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Ronald, Engine Simonetti, Joseph, Steward Simpson, Spurgeon, Engine Sisk,Keith,Deck Leroy Tanner Seafarer Leroy Tanner, 23, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Prior to completing the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program Brother Tanner received an FOWT rating at Piney Point. A native of New York, he ships from that port and makes his home in the Bronx, N.Y. William Farmer Seafarer William Farmer, 61, has been shipping with the SlU since 1967. -v A native of Okla­ homa, Brother Far­ mer now makes his home in Eureka, Calif, with his wife . , Ruth. He ships the port of San Francisco as an Smith, D. B., Stewitbit^ Smith, Robert, Deck Spell, Gary, Elaine Spell, Joseph, Deck A; •; Spencer, H. D., Ermine',, Stauter, David, Et^fne " ' Svoboda, KvetoslaV, Eiigiite ' Tarmer, Leroy, Engine Thorny Robert, Engine Thomib, Timothy, Deck , , Ttednor, Robert, Deck " fUtterback, Lany, Deck, Vain, Thomas, Deck Vaiton, Sidney, Engine , " Vanyi, Thoiiias, Steward Vukmir, George, Deck Wrfker, IVfaivin, En^e Wambach, Albert, Deck Wilhelm, Mark, Engine Wilson, Richard, Steward i'V.-"' 'VWolfe, John, Deck .iii' Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Zukier, Hans, Engine REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic Gulf Lakes anH TnlnnH makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union SEAFAIWRS POLmCAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD SPAD i« • CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SllJ halic THM* contributions are voluntary. No contribution mav^ soHcifPrf «r ^ job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct or of fow, ship in the Union or of employment. If a contrteutfon ^ condition of mcm^berimproper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD reason of tee above the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and rlfl^ SPAD to protect and further your ecJS rSliu?M^^ imion concepts and Seafarer seamen. ' ®oc'®l "tterests,,American trade , sssar" i Page 10 Seafarers Log fAei jadofoO -j;... JS. '••V-.nJ,' - r'n • 'Aa T ' i- , �tfi Joseph Michael Seafarer Joseph Michael, 55, has been sailing with the SIU since 1951, and for the past 20 years has been ship­ ping out as bosun. Born in Baltimore, he ships from that port city, and re­ sides there with his wife Norma. Christian Christensen Seafarer Chris Christensen, 58, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and began sailing as bosun that same year. A na­ tive of Denmark, Brother Christensen ships from the port of San Francisco where he makes his home. Woodrow Drake Seafarer Woody Drake, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1951. Brother Drake, who has spent the last 12 years sailing as bo­ sun, ships from the port of Seattle. A native of Lynnwood, Wash., he makes Ms home there with his wife lone. ^ilUam O'Brien Seafarer William O'Brien, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1943, and as a bosun since 1952. A native of New York, he ships from that port city and makes his home there. Altstatt, John, Houston Anderson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Edgar, New York Annte, George, New Orleans Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Baker, Elmer, Houston Bamhill,'Elmer, Houston Baudoin, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orleans Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Beeching, Marion, Houston Beiger, David, Norfolk Beye, Jan, New York Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bouigot, Albert, MohOe Biyan, Ernest, Houston Biyant, Vemon, Tampa Burch, George, N^w (Means Burke, Ckioige, New York Burton, Ronald, New York Bushoi%, William, Seatde Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Hurmon, Houston Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Carhone, Victor, San Juan Castro, Guillermo, San Juan Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Chrbtenbeny, Richard, San Francisco Christensen, Christian, San Francisco Chdecki, John, San Francbco Clegg, William, New York Cobon, James, Seattle Cooper, Fred, Mobile D'Amico, Charles, Houston Darvilie, Richard, Houston October, 1974 Joseph Richburg A iifitecnfh giadirated from th(eS9tl^ Bosuns Recer^^ fication Progrum flue joontii, bringfaig the total nnnther of bosuns to go through the program to 154. Each month 12 more bosuns have an opportunity to leant more about the changing maritime industry, and how they will play a part in its fitturo. They also have the chance to make an hnportant contribution to tfaetr Union by becomhig more Imowledgedtle and tiiereby hold more informative sh^board meetings at sed. With each passing month the number of men who can effectively lead the SHI crews on board ship grows larger. Below are the 12 latest gtaduir t Seafarer Joseph Richburg, 57, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been sailing as bosun for the past 23 years. A native of Alabama, Brother Richburg now ships from the port of Mobile where he makes his home. • .1 fl) • .a A : ' I; 3-' 1 -i-- k:. Horace Rains ' Victor Carhone John Swiderski Seafarer Victor Carbone, 60, has been sailing with the SIU since 1938 and started sailing as bosun the follow­ ing year. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Carbone -makes his Home in Ponce, Puerto Rico with his wife Eulalia. He ships out of the port of San Juan. Seafarer John Swiderski, 59, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and has been ship­ ping as bosun for the last 24 years. A native of Pennsyl­ vania, Brother l^Swiderski now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife Anna. He ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Horace Rains, 47, has been sailing with the SIU since 1945 and as a bosun since 1955. A native of Texas, he ships from th port of Housco where he makes his home with his wife Bobbie and their son. Recerfification Honor Roll Following are the names and home ports of the 154 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program: Delgado, Julio, New York Dickinson, David, Mobile Dixon, James, Mobile Drake, Woodrow,,Seattle Drewes, Peter, New Yoik Duet, Maurice, Houston Eddins, John, Baltimore Ferrera, Raymond, New (Means Flowers, Eugene, New York Foti, Sebastian, Wilmington Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Garner, James, New Orleans Giangiordano, Donato, Philadelphia Gillain, Robert, JacksonvUle Gillikin, Leo, San Francisco Gonzalez, Jose, New York Gorhea, Robert, New York Gorman, James, New York Greenwood, Peny, Seattle Hanhack, Butt, New York Hanstvedt, Alfred, New York Helhnan, Karl, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Homka, Stephen, New Yoric Hovde, Ame, Philadelphia Ipsen, Orla, New York James, Calvain, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Kerngo4^, Morton, Baltimore Kleimola, William, New York Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Keen, John, Mobile Konb, Peny, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore Lmnhert, Reidus, New (Means Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasso, Robert, San Juan Latapie, Jean, New Orleans Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore Lee, Hans, Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Leyal, Joseph, Philadelphia Lihhy, Cieorge, New Orleans Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Manning, Denb, Seattle Mattioli, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans McGinnb, Arthur, New (Means Meehan, William, Norfolk Merrill, Charles, Mobile Michael, Joseph, Baltimore MiUer, Clyde, Seattle Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Morrb, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mullb, James, Mobile Muny, Ralph, San Francbco Nash, Walter, New York Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nieken, Vagn, New York O'Brien, William, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Okon, Fred, San Francisco Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco Parker, James, Houston Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Franckco Pierce, John, Philadelphia Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Poulsen, Vemer, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New Ydric I J Seafarer Maurice "Duke" Duet, 47. has been sailing with the SIU since 1943, and as bosun since 1951. A na­ tive of New Orleans, Brother Duet now ships from the port of Houston where LeoGillikin — Seafarer Leo Gillikin, 47, has been sailing with the SIU since 1944, and as a bosun since 1960. A native of North Carolina, he now makes his home in Pacifica, Calif, with his wife Betty. Brother Gillikin ships out of the port of San Francisco. ,I Maurice Duet Donald Chestnut Seafarer Donald Chestnut, 51, has been sailing with the SIU since 1939, and has been ship­ ping as bosun for the past 18 years. A native of Alabama, Brother Chestnut makes his home in Fairhope, Ala. with his wife Mary and their son. He ships out of the port of Mobile. \ ; 'j; he makes his home. Orla Ipsen r-' Seafarer Orla Ipsen, 46, has been going to sea since 1943. A member of the SIU since 1962, he has been shipping as bosun since 1969. A native of Den­ mark, he now makes his home in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. Brother Ipsen ships from the port of New York. Puchakki, Kasimir, San Franckco Pulliam, James, San Francisco Radich, Anthony, New Orleans Rains, Horace, Houston Richburg, Joseph, Mobile Rihn, Ewing, New Orleans Riley, William, San Franckco Ringuette, Albert, San Franckco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Rodriques, Lancelot, San Juan Rodriguez, Ovidio, New York Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Self, Thomas, Baltimore Selix, Floyd, San Franckco Sheldrake, Peter^Houston Smith, Le^er, Norfolk Sokol, Stanley, San Franckco Spuron, John, San Francisco Stochmarr, Sven, New York Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville Swiderski, John, New York Teti, Frank, New York Thompson, J. R., Houston Ticer, Dan, San IFranckco Tillman, William, San Francisco Tirelli, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Turner, Paul, New Orleans Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, MohOe Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Weaver, Harold, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York Woods, Malcolm, San Franckco Worionan, Homer, New (Means Zaragoza, Roberto, New York I ! .f' ,'v I.' jj ' rt» i W li -?! I M'- IH' I Page 11 I iT" T 1 �Vf •- • • Ships' iMeetingis Digest of SlU BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), August 18 — Chairman Recertified Bosun S. Stockmarr; Secretary W. Nihem; Educational Director W. Fitz­ gerald; Deck Delegate H. Hansen; En­ gine Delegate W. Brown; Steward Dele­ gate E. Odum. $18 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Letter received from Vice President Frank Drozak concerning the removal of a sick brother to shore'side hospital was read and posted. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Jacksonville. SAUGATUCK (Hudson Water­ ways), August 11^—Chairman Recerti­ fied Bosun J. Delgado; Secretary T. Vanyi; Educational Director Hess; En­ gine Delegate John Croker. Chairman held a discussion on several topics: that had appeared in the SEAFARERS LOG. SPAD donations were very good this trip. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. TRANSHURON (Hudson Water­ ways), August 4—Chairman Recerti­ fied Bosun W. G. Perry, Jr.; Secretary K. Lynch; Educational Director Barri-. neau; Deck Delegate Elmer Annis; Steward Delegate David Bradley. Chairman gave a report on firefighting school. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), August 15—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director E. C. Tyler. Chairman held a discussion on SPAD and the SIU policy to its membership. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Rotterdam. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land Service), August 11—Chairman J. McCollom; Secretary R. Hutchins; Deck Delegate J. Badyk; Engine Delegate B. Speegle; Steward Delegate V. Silva. No disputed OT. Crewmembers signed a petition to help boost the passage of the Oil Bill. Members who have visited Piney Point discussed how much they like it. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways), August 10—Chairman P. Sermyk; Secretary C. White; Steward Del­ egate Frank LaRosa. Chairman and Ship's Committee gave a talk on SPAD and the importance of donating to SPAD, noting that "if it were not for the fine leadership in our Union and SPAD donations we would not be where we are today." No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted borthers. DELTA URUGUAY (Delta Steam­ ship), August 11—Chairman Recerti­ fied Bosun Jean Latapie; Secretary Bill Kaiser; Educational Director Hugh F. Wells, Jr.; $400 in movie fund. $74.61 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land Service), August 24 — Chairman Recertified Bosun W. J. Meehan; Secretary C. Scott; Educational Director O. Krogly; Deck Delegate Robert Burns; Engine Dele­ gate John Linten; Steward Delegate Rafael Corobel. Received reading material from the merchant marine library. Everything running smoothly. PORTMAR (Calmar Steamship), August 4 — Chairman Recertified Bosun R. Hodges; Secretary S. Berger; Educational Director A. Palmes. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the deck and steward departments for a job well done. Next port Camden, N.J. ' Official ship^s minutes were also SEA-LAND GALLOWAY MERRIMAC TAMARA GUBLDEN COLUMBIA ^ , AMERICAN EXPLORER > , ANCHORAGE ' ^ MIAMI DELTAMEXICO V OGDEN YUKON JOSEPH HEWES SEAL AND TRADE ELIZABETHPORT OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN ROBERT TOOMBS (Waterman Steamship), August 15— Chairman B. Schenk; Secretary J. Prestwood; Edu­ cational Director C. Hines; Engine Del­ egate Roy R. Young. Crewmembers request that a safety meeting be held. $72.99 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to Steward Prestwood and Baker Spirito. Next port Savannah. OGDEN WABASH (Ogden Marine Inc.), August 18—Chairman Recerti­ fied Bosun E. D. Baker; Secretary H. Hastings; Educational Director J. Rounds; Deck Delegate T. L. Sustaire; Engine Delegate Milton Havens; Stew­ ard Delegate Allen Manuel. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers pay^ attention to the President's Report in the upcoming SEAFARERS LOGS and to support SPAD as it is their way (o support their views in Congress. No disputed OT. Next port Boston. ULTRAMAR (Westchester Marine), August 18—Chairman Recertified Bo­ sun B. E. Swearingen; Secretary J. Pitetta; Educational Director F. M. Lopez. Discussed SPAD donations and how they are used for the benefit of the Union. Some disputed OT in deck, en­ gine and steward departments. Every­ thing running smoothly. DELTA NORTE (Delta Steamship), August 23 — Chairman Recertified Bosun Ramon Ferrera; Secretary R. R. Maldonado. Chairman spoke to crew­ members on the Oil Bill and the impor­ tance of SPAD donations. $16 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. sthe following vesseis;^ CANHGNY , SEA-LAND VENTURE VBROOKLYN BETHFLOR sGKiSONVILLE^-^^^^^^^ OVERSEAS EVELYN tRANSERIE OVERSEASROSE ^BEAMAR " . ^ : toLTA BRASIL MARYMAR MAUMEE DEL SOL OVE J SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), August 11—Chairman Recertified Bosun Ervin D. Moyd; Sec­ retary Charles J. Mitchell; Educational Director Angelo Meglio. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to all delegates for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Service), August 25—Chairman C. F. Boyle; Secretary S. J. Davis. $56 in ship's fund. $50 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Houston; SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), August 11—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun C. D'Amico; Secretary L. Nicholas; Educational Director R. W. Zeller; Deck Delegate E. D. Scroggins; Engine Delegate William joe; Steward Delegate R. E. Kiedinger. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. Next port Rotterdam. SEATRAIN WASHINGTON (Hud­ son Waterways), August 25—Chair­ man A. Schwartz; Secretary W. G. Wil­ liams; Educational Director J. Lincoln; Deck Delegate G. Cato; Engine Dele­ gate S. Torine; Steward Delegate P. Livingston. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Rota, Spain: LA SALLE (Waterman Steamship), August 13 — Chairman ^Rerertified Bosun L. B. Rofeques;,^aittary A. Salem; Educational Director; Balog. Chairman had a talk about training and upgrading at the Harry Limdeberg School of Seamanship. Also, on the Energy Transportation Security Act to guarantee oil imports for U.S. ships and the President's Report concerning the Jones Act. Stressed the importance of crewmembers going to Piney Point to get their QMED. Some disputed OT in deck department. Next pdrt Neiv Or­ leans. • SHENANDOAH (Hu<|^ij|itei> ways), August 5—Ohaililnia^s: Troche; Secretary T. Bolton, Sdm© dis­ puted OT in engine department, ^qte of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Page 12 Seafarefsl^ifl# v,.fc. W , . "I �Si-ritelASi'l t y. ih • .Iff. fL. V'.: f 1 ' :; .• - • • Is . i' ' M- - y^?. ''>hr f >1 ilVilTVliK't 'Jhjflira ••••a-jfiii-fb If i''k.i ! /.V0BJ-<;:;rii-3V-3 -ftfeiirdtKriU,;-- ' The Sea-Lanof Resource, ah SL-7 containership, paid off at the Sea-Land Terminal in Port Elizabeth, N.J. last month. Sea-Land brought the Resource from the West Coast to put it on a reguiar run from Port Eiizabeth to Europe. - Looking forward from the Sea-Land Resource's stern, the photographer's wide angle lens captures a small portion of the SL-7's 1,094 container cargo. Above is part of.the huge crane used to unload the containers. n\ i The Sea-Land Resource's large, modern bridge presents an imposing facade as one looks aft from the bow. .--T oeararer Mil-ivHAosiiaw, auuaivj mo wt-a-i-anu no source, w3H be briss-crossing his bTother Ahmed's wake as he sails to and from Europe. Seafarer All's brother sails as third cook aboard the Sea-Land Market, another SL-7 on SeS^^Mfld^a^ufdpeant^dn.^^'• ^ Octo|[^,aJ9W5£^ n i rilo accommodate increased conX tainer traffic to and from Eur­ ope, Sea-Land Service has brought the Sea-Land Resourcej^ an SL-7 able to cany 1,094 containers, to Port Elizabeth, NJ. fiwm the West Coast. It will join two other SL-7's, the Sea-Land Market and the SeaLand McLean, on a scheduled run from Port Elizabeth to Europe, and allow them to change from their present scheduled 13-day round trip to Europe to a more leisurely 21-day round trip. Less than a year old, the Sea-Land Resource provides modem, roomy accommodations for her SIU crew. With all quarters housed aft, each crewmember has a carpeted foc'sle with private bath. There is also a well-appointed crews mess and an elevator to speed travel between the five decks and three engine room levels. Driven by two 60,000 h.p. steam turbines, the 50,315-ton Sea-Land Resource can reach a top speed of 33 knots with her 120,000 horses driv­ ing the two 47-ton, five-bladed pro­ pellers at 135 revolutions per minute. One of eight SL-7 containerships built since 1970 by Sea-Land, the Resource and her sisterships are pro­ viding^ Seafarers with jobs that—• they require new skills and new responsibihties—^will be secure in the future. (See editorial on Page 180 - •'W chief Cook James Sivley bones a turkey he is about to serve asJunch aboard the Sea-Land Resource. Seafarer Sivley's brother. Gene, also sails in the Resource's galley. Page 13 i: f S' a.-, .1 �ASHORE Crew Honors Retiring Copt. Inchon^ Korea Sea-Land Service started its first direct weekly sailing of SL-7 containejships to and from this Far East port on Sept. 30. Previously, Sea-Land sailed every two weeks between Japan and Korea. At this port a shoreside crane was completed at the end of last month. SeaL^d had been utilizing shipboard cranes on one of the two feeder containerships, the 225-container SS Bienville which calls here. In 1969 a major construction project was started here to build a deepwater tidal basin which was fiinished early this year. Prior to this, Sea-Land served this port by truck. The. company's 1,096-container SL-7s make weekly calls between the West Coast ports of Oakland, Long Beach and Seattle and the Far East ports of Yokohama, Kobe and Hong Kong. The containerships feed cnrgo from Japan to Pusan and Inchon. The crew aboard the SS Thomas Jefferson (Waterman) presents Capt. Jessie Rhodes with a watch on his last voyage before retiring. Pictured from left, are: SIU members John Kelley; Frank Grand; R. Seymour; W. Chestnut; retiring Capt. Rhodes, and Chief Mate C. Mayhall.' Delayed Benefits Hampton Roads, Va. Sea-Land's SL-7 containerships, the Sea-Land Market, Sea-Land McLean and Sea-Land Resource began stopping at the Hampton Roads' port of Ports­ mouth, Va. Oct. 1 on their weekly runs to North Europe. After departing from New York, Portsmouth will be the last stop for the ships here before unloading in the ports of Rotterdam, The Netherlands and Bremerhaven, West Germany. The Virginia Port Authority says sailings from the Portsmouth Marine Termi­ nal will be on Tuesdays. T^e company is building a $8-million terminal next to the present terminal. It will have two container cranes, 22 acres of paved storage area and warehouse and office buildings for the SL-7s which carry 895 35-foot containers and 200 40-footers totaling 1,096 containers. New Orleans Some of Delta Line's fleet of LASH vessels and containerships were "adopted" recently by several elementary schools in the U.S. Under the Adopta-Ship Plan, students will write to the ships broadening their knowledge of geography, the sea, the merchant marine, history, and foreign and domestic trade. The plan started around the time of the passage of the U.S. Merchant Marine Act of 1936. Delta Line has participated in the program for more than 20 years. V USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. A regular contributor to SPAD, SIU pensioner Art Lomas who is a patient here, wrote to the Union during August that: "I hope to be able to send my usual SPAD donation at later date. But time runs short and with an awareness of the inevitability of that final trip to the scrapyard that beckons all men and ships alike, I must at this time express a long felt gratitude to the Seafarers for the loyal and continuing support they have given me through a long period of illness and disability that enabled me to live with a measure of dignity and selfrespect that otherwise would have been denied to me. "No man was better served by his fellowman, no man respected and appre­ ciated it more,..." Brother Lomas now makes his home port in Bronxville, N.Y. Piney Point Hazel Brown, president of the HLSS was a member of a MARAD-sponsored Amencan fact-finding delegation to the Soviet Union this month. Miss Brown re^esented vocational educators interested in merchant marine training Durmg the tour, she studied Russian merchant marine academies and techmcal schools for training seamen in Leningrad, Odessa and Moscow Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-fhig vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-llag ships, it's good for the Ameriran maritime indnstiy, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Page 14 The foUowing members have had their benefit paymeiite held up because they failed to supply complete information when filing their claims. Please con­ tact Tom Cranford at (212) 499-6600. Name Social Security Number Union Williams, J. W 083-22-9328 UIW Holland, M 129-42-5900 UIW Price, J 460-58-8037 A&G Garcia, J 581-10-3608 A&G Spangler, Jr., T 212-36-5188 A&G Barr,J.N 251-80-2796 UIW Desantis, A 080-42-4593 A&G Perez, V 582-12-3481 UIW Guidry, A 451-22-4130 • IBU Noble, H 580-07-8520 UIW Turner, T. N 391-54-2827 ' IBU Sorensen, E _ 085-40-0381 A&G Luedtke, E 399-12-5451 A&G Dymock, H 268-38-3472 IBU Kight, C 228-46-7392 UIW Mahabir, A 074-44-5733 ' ', ' UIW Wobbleton, J. E. ....! 239-48-2024 IBU Moore, H. L 262-22-4275 J Gillain,L.E 421-52-3032 A&G Remko, J. . 216-20-6152 A&G Dobbins, D.D 274-30-2824 A&G Werner Jr., J. W ^ 116-01-1936 IBU Maynard, J. R 413-40-1498 IBU Taylor, R. 129-42-6281 UIW Mackin, A 254-26-0619 A&G Da Costa, D. A 127-44-0704 UIW Melancon, W. L 436-52-7162 IBU Stowe, W. M. 241-74-8269 ^ IBU Montalvo, R 217-14-9823 ; A&G O'Neal, R.L. 237-62-3680 IBU McCoy, H.M 231-12-5572 UIW Scott, R 216-44-0810 ? UIW BaUard, R. T 112-44-4997 yiW Haluska, A. D 308-56-1475 J&D Thomas, R.E 262-01-9644 IBU Pelayo, R. 133-01-8693 A&G West, N. I. 004-18-5216 A&G BarnhiU, Sr. D 018-36-5636 UIW Brower,R.W 155-42-2979 UIW Tutson, E 071-40-6826 UIW Inman, E. 456-94-5716 UIW rT' 570-18-6179 - .;A & G Cuder, M. M ; 231-09-2170 : .TBU Rodriguez, A. 050-48-5835 — W Sorensen, E. 085-40-0381 " ' A&G BnggSi W. T 107-12-8515 A&G Venable, J. R ;.... 439-78-5600 Hagmann, Jr. L. 426-24-6382 ' A&G Fairburn, H _ 434-12-3746 ' A&G Dorman, G 162-40-7001 ' " UIW Joseph, I. 054-44-3626 UIW ^: . - 'n the SIU ••' IJL/ I if ,s '1 'C ' •• snivts? J>;aH ' - swDT' . �l^ISEA ^r=¥is»,';-/^ .,,„^ 'J. f • ^S?4p •"'t the request of the S, Warwick M C '^''Leun. Capt. H r -epStrft:;,r S:5==.S£Saftet- they had to ah off the eastirn ^r » barge ^t<S , ^be ^c/i«S T' Late Charted A ewgo of jet fuel, ' '^9 Burns ^as very danT "-a bufef ^--Pa Pet^ouue, that "" ^ at=tt:N?r5re~^^ "~ • pot. Of Rottertiam! from the port of B,.. '^^e a high/^ frS'""? ^"'Pa of the US.'^eJi^^^P'ace fro^; Z ^^P^f ,t« P'bngs QC r»-i « . ^argo "'"' a from "•;•>, ^ '"a ^eceiv^ ^'^om the towboat 1? , day" owned by Ottn r ^ ^ Candies ^^and. La of Des AlS Beaufort, fec^lo^jogi making a stop at '"5 for the Azores and proceeded to the 77 degreef w?,r' ? "H'es off the eastern ^ atoul 240 Byh, lime the e f',''"='<'ri<'a. the towboat fire ivh'^i,"u ' arrived, the engine room'was ra • ^ S^«ur'''''"®Ser Mt ftflf lldlM llllHl Ulif in 9i'42^«r i "ambe. of his ^''•feboattor^utmf'''"0"tout,o„ crew who were shaken K tug Tbe tug crew "abjured. foe towboat did not'^d' f^'^^""®^® barge, because soon after fh fo ^^"ved on the scenf ® explosions. If fhp h ' ! two -^ew would caught fi^e? bcenkiiied.. probably , Next mouth the ss ™ 'P S'e%m;"Pi">a tag wrote a letter ' f» 'Pt tbefe^rff® •'•anto; —aer from tbeS^i^ ^S^d' ^ Pf the vessel comraetid^d°H; "" "^'at ^ned the lifeboat for f i?h ""at TheOBO ca - 3,000 torn of Ultrasea llln»'' ""' '•" PtP^Vmd^" «-<»o llSSt P;lI^ 1 PPt'apf Ghent, Be,- :l ' r-rnm :iW>y J ?•%..• , J -'J''-: ': M < ' .~ . i?if,; I' At «© rM ill wH. i'tT ^'%V •" -WWiA .. •-htil >1! Bosun ^olsX,^-',%PtPyerh ••Pmcrme he likeliest Jikeiie.. candiSilbolds water, ""an then f^B's and three ^ die r "P'OL to'Jede^rsZ^^.f^^^teeotdiuaries deck gang k, a,^ meiStSU Z'' Jichard A. Carter ^e: be the Sllf-contraemrf P"°P tbtst Boy Theiss, Robert deck departSX "'n JVairen, Norwood G^o f i' have accumulated Q Seafarers Jermgan. And sai/inrT ^'yde 3J5-yeais of practiei°"^ foemseJves Seafarers Aliiland r are sailing. ^ acticmg the art of Pecker and Ert«GreS"°' Recehifi'^'^gJ^^^^ ptg^ headed by eb^cady ha1 f tte age of 46 Mobile boarded die r ? I®' ''®' P' geneial cargo ^'•'"'P''. a Bla. on Aug 28 Th' fo'^^sonville. tPend Brother SiS 1'""'"=^ 'P"" uate of the Bosun's cfofter, 1974 pS?^%sjr'bia\».<'Sn^'^t Sr-/Pc dte exee&f'r ^P S3H~^£ an^John _ —••••aoiafj. Next man on the tnr year-old e totem pole is 64/^ri year-ow'"&^™ Jacksonville with 33 rt« b,m.. u . .. Close ar®°" sea. .3^°^" et P' eee- . -nv, vru uecK gangs. P'd eTtnX^o^S'?^"'«-Jearsailing for "^n yeaSflloTS," "^nnasgau nas <?.» been S'°? 'PC 30 attd four „i,J with the SIU P'Hannasian nw mnv ?• Bcother ™Les his home in New York. York.' k„ ^eckcrew, Aaa 25 years e*.tw - • • on the ' of Seattle "ccjc aepartment. yean on the deck. ®®*'y ^as 19 G^een. Robert Gann, left -. year-oid l^cba^dParkf vfoe started sailing relafftet®^ •'^^^onbut still has 25 years ^ ^ "fe. •'^so a World u/ w ^ Mehland Cann, 55 „? // T' 27 years at sea L has New York. ongmally from c-x/uiougii the ..„ i,,. Alfooueh tha 'ho "eck deck crew, B^ZTcr P' '?' BrnesTor S.'PP'J P'aaihng;™"' Oceen, «, has £"?:°f!Pa»gexn:iS!'»;«. of tbJPJZ"'?^^24 years. .Navy. Brother arZlIf^"' "ith the ;„ J( JeeksonviUe. ® 'b "ome home oville. Wh#»f* «wwi_- « - time the crew tomdh'°°"3' Jears sea"«»'• thew '•.»« When all «"•""•We PmSo'i''^' «•« a J-e.giveofS^X'lirred'' f^g6l5 f I �if-' Hi \r' - - I -r -•":. 'I*. r The SlU-manned Navy tanker Suatnico, which the Navy reports will soon be sold for scrap, paid off at the Naval Base in San Diego, CaliL on Sept. 18. The vessel presently, though, is running coast­ wise and is scheduled for a Far East voyage in upcoming wee^s. Three other SlU-manned Navy tankers, the Saugatuck, Cossatot, and Pecos, have already been inactivated and temporally put into the custody of the Maritime Administration. The loss of these vessels means, of course, the loss of a number of jobs to SIU members, and it comes in the wake of a series of other moves by the Navy to manipulate the private sector of the U.S. mer­ chant marine. The Navy's first move against the private sector came early this year with the takeover of the four Falcon tankers and the replace­ ment of the SIU crews with civil service people. The Navy took things into its own hands again a few months ago by awarding the operation of nine new tankers^ to Marine Transport instead of Iran Destiny Shipping, the low bidder. The SIU opposed the Navy's move to take over the Falcon tank­ ers, and has called for a full investigation into the awarding of the new tanker contracts. Whatever ttie final outcome, the SIU wUl continue to oppose the Navy hi any area which adversely affects the jobs of SIU members. SIU Representative Mike Worley, seated, gives SPAD receipts If the Navy continues to act as it has in the past year, it could have serious stunting effects on the growth of Ae U.S. merchant marine at a time when innovation and revitalteatioik is a must for SnKKtr,- ^t^SirbeTrnt'eir It's business as usual in .he Suanuce's galley, as CoeK and Ba.er the UJS. merduutmaiiBe in the interest of natkmal security. shipping sector. scrap. Jefferson Buchanan prepares lunch for the crew. •ji i -4; ; ,1, ii .7 1 If .a. meetings has always been participa- - Sriia tion on the part of the SIU member­ ship. When in port or on the beach, members should attend the Union forums. They will keep you on top of the issues affecting your livelihood as a seaman and a member of the labor movement—and they give you the opportunity to exercise your rights as a member of the SIU. The San Francisco membership > meeting is held on the second Thurs­ day foUowing the first Sunday of each month. A complete schedule of dates and times for all SIU meetings can be found in each issue^ of the LOG. — As in all the SIU's constitutional ports, San Francisco holds a general membership meeting once a month for the Union's Bay Area members, as well as any SIU member who may be ashore in this port. The meetings are an important part of the democratic structure of all trade unions in the United States. They provide the member with an important forum for discussion of problems concerning the Union and the maritime industry in general. They also give the member a right to voice his opinion on Union policies, and to make motions subject to the approval or veto by a membership vote. The key to the success of these ^ ii II 1 Meeting officers Harvey Mesford and Steve Troy, both with backs to camera, give legislative and other reports to the San Francisco membership. •PB San Francisco members throw in for job on rotary shipping board during job following the membership meeting. J# j' „• K : 11 •i ? • li SIU- members register for shipping at .counter in San FranSan Francisco members show their books at door before en- • SiU rnernbers do sorT^socialteiiig in a friendly cardrjd^ibe^^^FrarRrfew. dscohali. . taring meeting hall. meeting is called to order. . . ' J' ;V-1 • Page 16 - r'i t ' {• l^rv.' '•* 'iJ. . •'• .•Tn- ,, • :• «««in nnrHiflt r nnvfifsation in the San Fran- As demonstrated in the show of hands, participation is the gat aafa^ay, key to suocese of the Union membership meetmg. Page 17 ^ �They Have to Balance HISTORIC PRESERVATION Upgradc«i*>7&!!s It Like It |$ New Ships Mean New Responsibilities After two-and-a-half decades of de­ cline in the U.S. maritime industry—a decline so serious that our merchant fleet sunk from first to seventh place in the world standings—the industry finally took a sudden about-face with the pas­ sage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. This vital bill, one of the most im­ portant pieces of maritime legislation to be passed in our nation's history, was spearheaded through Congress by the SIU. Ultimately though, it was the re­ sponsible actions of this membership, through their support of SPAD, which enabled the SIU to work so effectively on this issue. With the Act's passage four years ago, the then lifeless U.S. shipbuilding industry was injected with the indus­ trial adrenaline needed to get the lifeblood flowing again. As a result, our nation's shipyards are now in the midst of the biggest shipbuilding boom in the history of peacetime America. However, their products are no longer C-2 tankers and conventional freightships. They are revolutionary, highly automated vessels such as the LASH/ containership carrier, the ore/bulk/oil carrier, the supertanker, and in the near future, the liquid natural gas vessel. The SIU has gotten the majority of these new ships under contract, which consequently has created many new job opportunities for our members. At the same time, though, a new and important challenge for all Seafarers has been created—to acquire the skills abso­ lutely necessary to safely and efficiently man these vessels. The SIU has developed comprehen­ sive vocational programs at the Harry Limdeberg School in Piney Point to aid our members in meeting this challenge. Yet, it is still the responsibility of the individual member to himself, his family, his Union, and the industry in which he works to take advantage of these oppor­ tunities and upgrade his professional skills. However, the Seafarer's responsibili­ ties do not end here. While aboard our newly contracted ships, each brother must work to precise­ ly honor the Union's contractual agree­ ments with our shipping companies. As responsible Seafarers, you must make certain you are properly relieved before going off duty, as well as notify­ ing the Master a full 24 hours in ad­ vance before getting off the ship so there will be sufficient time to get the proper replacement. You cannot allow these ships to sail short. A Seafarer should also remain on top of the many important issues facing the maritime industry. These issues, all of which are carried in the LOG, should be discussed among fellow Seafarers. One of our most important tools over the years has always been an active, well-informed membership ready to meet our opposition head on. A Seafarers' responsibilities are in­ creasing and becoming more complek in this increasingly complicated maritime industry. But, by meeting these responsibilities as true professionals, Seafarers will in­ sure for themselves and their families a financially secure future, as well as help­ ing to build the global competitiveness of the U.S. merchant marine and there­ by insuring its continued growth and revitalization. Below is a letter written in English and Spanish by SIU Up' grader Antonio Ramos gbout his learning experiences at the Harry Lundeberg School. He requested that it be printed in both languages so that his Spanish speaking brother members would be able to share his experiences. While going through the quartermaster and firefighting up­ grading programs, I learned a lot of things that I didn't knowi things that I used to see on the ships, but didn't know their names or how they were operated. Now, I know their names, and I am eager to give them a try. When I finish my two first courses, though, I'm taking LNG and LPG. There are many things to learn in these programs, but the main one is, in case of emergency I now know^what to expect, what to do. It might help to save my life and the lives of my brother Seafarerk aboard ship. There is nobody to thank for what I learned but all the instructors at this school. When I was on a ship, I used to see the crew give for SPAD. I gave $20, then I'd say to myself, "$20 down the drain." You know why? Because I didn't know what it was for. Now I know. If it was not for SPAD, we would all be eating bananas on the street. Don't ask me what I learned at Piney Point. Go there and see for yourselves. The doors ^e open for everybody. PARA LOS LATINOS J En el tiempo que yo estuve en la esuela, de Piney Pointj yo aprehdi muchas cpsas que no sabia, cosas que yo yeia en los barcos, y no sabia como se llamabam, o cual era el uso|i de ellas, ahora se los nombres, y conid trabajajrlas, anora | buando termine estos dos cursos, voy a empezar lbs de LNG|| TEG, son muchas las cosas que tengo que aprender penD) 1^ mas importante es, en caso de eraergencia, quiero saber quel pasa, y que hacer, quizas esto que aprenda en la escuela, mb m sirva para salvar ni vida, asi como la de mis companeros. Agradesco mucho a esta escuela, y a los instructores que: me ll^udaron mucho. Cuando yo estaba en los barbos, veia que los otros marinos daban dinefo para SPAD, y yoj pues lbs daba taunbien, y despues pensabaque ese dinero sehiba ajusta, y ahora me doy |Uenta^ de qee si no fuera por SPAP,^ estuvieramos todosl comiendo guineos en la calle. No me pregunten, que aprendi en Piney Point, porque mi contesta es, veala esquela. Las puertaS estan habieitas para todbs hosotros. Creemelo, estote ayudara mucho. Antonio M. Ramos ^ 9' I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the entire crew of the Over.'seas Ulla for the sympathy extended the| . , on the passing of my mother, and for the money they sent for „ a floral wreath. [ r Fraternally, ? . Harold Gilder | VotbMoXXXVt/Nb.id: October 1974 - Official Publication of tiie Seafarers International Union of AT North America, Atlantic, Gulf, takes and Inland Waters Olstricf, I' AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall. President: i Cel Tanner. Sxecuf/i'e W^ Joe DiQiorgio, Secrelary-Treasurer Frank Drozak, Vice-President 'Earl Shepard, Vice-President . Undsey^iUiams,Vice-President;, • ; ^ Paul Drozak. Vice-President Published monthly by Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class ;tOBtage paid at t^rooklyn, N.Y. J, PageJS T'.-) ;',.7 ' . �m'mm ''1 •rf. 0^-1 'f Tickled me out of. my snooze. Ym<potaW»yourself,and« -'• *'As year chjef mate tt js my duly 1 icei ,. ... "Damn strange," you mumbled when you reached To draw a curtain and found none. , Nor'djd:We::ey^ niee Not a creature within eye sight dr ear shot r Ordered the bos'^n to Arrange a leeward niche for ! ; When you woidd need it. And ii^e snoozed again. We did what we dk " .• : we coupled. ^ course. But lout stirring dust? ; ..^yr It was attsd'li^utiful, is^ natural that We resolved to traffic no more with Those who mtdce sin of such , ^ . our resolutiou wkh ^Theri'Wi^ Our teunion in encore, And We snoozed again. Amd f in tny sham nf «HT_^snodzp s I leisurely revisited ?' / Our few adult years together.. * ' ^ SSirnHXi As beautiful as you, and Throi :!OT .V _ WM. ••...-y-.. 1? we relished this nftfrouhled and nbered life we willed ourselves. • «ifL' • V- . ^" . ' pfS r '• 11 Eleven years ago I was the most excited man in the world. And Just as happy as if I bad good sense. X.. I waa twenty-two, I had just married Bernice My only sweetheart since we were peep chicks, And I was to sail my first ship as third mate. , * ^ .Agreed, we were in hock up to the ass. ' We knetywe could reach into, . Little Matj's toy bank. . . , ... Our established run to japan, ^ thirty-six day loop from Seattle, Is sometimes too long sixteen and two, and ' " Are most hospitable. JWe knew even then that little Marj would be ours. The brutal truth of it is that , '•• ''••yyyk;y''-^y\y^y:\^yw-k^k'^- • • o- •.,f''Lf tunent and romance— , Poetic hogwash, said I. "Hell, live it as you see it," You whispered in my ear, when The brute of an alarm clock Screamed us out of bed. ,• •' We had an untroubled morning and We homnied along with our radio all ihrough breakfast. Bemice wore the peek through costume She religiously wears When I sail from home port J iiiiiilfii; , •_ (H, 1 f •; '}• I __ Attention Seafarers: Please send your poems to Editor, Seafarers Log, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. pipiftpsi® I# ^ - ' Shotoert^. He reached his ship and caught the rope. And whistled at a morningstar. f - he sands and yeasty surges mix W In caves abcmt a dreary bay, on thy n1js the basrasde ^kks, ;< ,, And in thy heait the shrimp shall p :' 'J' nVnol " amwered. "death issure P; '' To sit with empty hands at home. ^-"My dings about my neck, , cries tor shme'; _ ^ •„ v - • - '• • •i T •• • ,i;: S -v - * ) j . / i V- iililiiii ,t ^ ^ i . I t 'r TI OfJtesJStI Page 19 -r'^VL, <i' !f;- Max 5 f ~ - t i •• i (\ �New SIU Pensioners '.i ;I I! Willie F. Coppage, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a cook. Brother Coppage was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He also attended the HLSS Upgrad­ ing Program. Born in South Caro­ lina, he is a resident of Hamlet, N.C. with his wife, Elnor. Thurston J. Lewis, 57, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Lewis was the 100th QMED graduated in 1974 through the HLSS engine department upgrad­ ing program in Piney Point, Md. He was on the picket line in the 1946 Strike and attended the 1970 Edu­ cational Conference at the Harry Lundeberg School for Seamanship. During World War II he was in the U.S. Navy. A native of Oklahoma, he is now a resident of New Orleans. Jose Ml!*iRranies, 45, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a wiper. Brother Carames was born in Philadelphia and is a resident there now. Joseph Hall, 51, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing as a cook. Brother Hall had sailed for 30 years and is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Alabama, he is now a resident of Mobile with his wife. Ruby. J. Richard J. Brown, 46, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Brown sailed for 31 years. Bom in New Jer­ sey, he is now a resident of Baltimore with his wife, Vencenta. Frank Fisher, 63, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Galves­ ton sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Fisher sailed for 27 years. A native of Seattle, he is now a resident of Galveston with his wife, Elvira. Pedro T. Flores, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a cook. Brother Flores had sailed for 34 years. He is a U.S. Navy vet­ eran of World War II. Bom in the Philippines, he is now a resident of Baltimore with his wife, Ciechia. Gerald L. Garrity, 69, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as an oiler. Brother Gar­ rity had sailed for 32 years. He was bom in New Orleans and is now a resident there with his wife, Mary. Antonio Cosplto, 64, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a cook. Brother Cos-, pito walked the picket line in the Robin Line strike of 1962. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in World-War II. Born in Union City, N.J., he is now a resident of North Bergen, N.J. Richard J. Blake, 55, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Blake was bom in Minnesota and is now a resi­ dent of Minneapolis, Minn, with his wife, Elaise. Harry E. Dorer, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Dorer was born in Bellaire, Ohio and is now a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Edward J. Senff, Jr., 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB for the Bo­ land and Cornelius Steamship Co. Brother Senff started sailing in 1929. Born in Michigan, he is now a resident of Onaway, Mich, with his wife, Marion. Gladstone W. Ford, 65, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Boston sailing as a cook. Brother Ford was bom in Barbados, British West In­ dies, and is a resident of Roosevelt, L.I., N.Y. with his wife, Eulalia. Bernard Falk, 57,, joined- the Union in the port of New Yotk in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Falk is a native of Poland and is now a resident of Baltimore with his wife, Bernice. Fred F. Kallsfrom, 64, joined the Union in the port of Detroit sailing as a cook for Boland and Cornelius. Brother Kallstrom had sailed for 44 years. Bom in Jefferson, Ohio, he is now a resident of Styrgeon Bay, Wise, with his wife, Tessie. Anderson J. Johnes, 63, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing as a bosun. Brother Johnes is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was bora in Missouri and is a resident Of Tampa with his wife, Evelyn. Marcelo S. Maguad, 65, joined the Union in the port of Savannah, Ga. in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Maguad sailed for 46 years. Bom in the Philippine Islands, he is now a resident of San Francisco. Floyd Dominski, 66, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Dominski walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Bom in Tremont, Pa., he is a resident of Jer­ sey City, N.J. William Leuschner, 63, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Phila­ delphia sailing as a bosun. Brothel Leuschner is a native of Poznany ;? Poland and is now a resident gf math, Calif, with his wife, Susey.. ?} Ends Long Career on iskes^ -i'.d-jibl Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooldyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Prim InformaUon) bJAhlE ADDRESS .... .. STATE CITY ZIP. SIU-IBU members please give: Bk# Soc. Sec. # .1 / TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issue received. ADDRESS CITY • " ZIP. STATE. • Page20/:'^// - Seafarer Robert E. Jackson (I.), aftehsailing on the Great Lakes for 311'd^rs,' receives his first pension check from Frankfori, Mich. Port Agent Haf6li&'Rath bun. During the last years of a long sailing career begun in,1.945, Brpjher Jack­ son sailed as a porter aboard the Ann Arbor Railroad Carferrie%^^'^,|^ ... - • • of-" "•\'/;/v ., SeafarersLog �*# '•'S I t •r.sia- tfi^^.i-'W .>.j.-u :• fi,< t i:-.A'p .i- - .V7'>J' *v,. . I <f7-'A;.H-..>' |y<»v. i-y ; V'n". STEER A CLEAR COURSEI ( M, ^ f , V • "* ' a ^ „ „ I, barbifuIfs a pretty tough rap,but that's exactly how it is and yon can't do anyrat^ spCM,; LSDj or even maryuana—the U.S. Coa^ Guard will revoke fihing about it. Hie convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputatkni your seanuui papers, without appeal, FOREVER. for the jest of his life. , means fliat you lose for the r^ of your Ufe the right to make a However, drugs can not only destroy your di^t to a good livelihood, It living by the sea. can destroy your life. / However, it doesnt quite end there even if yon receive a suspended r» •. ^ . .. ... Vi sentence Drug abuse presenfe a senous direat to botti your physical and mental You liuiy loM your right to vote, your right to hold ouhHc office or to Om. a guu. You ffieo u«.y lo« the oppo;Ll.y of ever becoming a doctor, deutiri, certiSed public accouutaut, englueer, lawyer, architect, reattor, pharmacist, school tocher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job whc!ie you must be licensed or boiided and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. Anastado Cmzado Please contact Mrs. Leticia Cruzado 'as soon as possible at 135 Franklin Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11205. AlbertH. Schwartz Please contact Mr. Mike Schwartz as soon as possible at 3905 Glenbrook, Arlington, Tex. 76015. Please contact your wife, Mary, as soon as possible at her San Francisco address. " Beriurd Lahdos Please contact Jean Mateson as soon as p^ible at (212) 624-6335. James K. Haines Please contact Mrs. Ester Haines as soon as possible c/o Mrs. Ingrid Gray­ son, Dep. Mail Sw. Box 192, F.P.O. San Francisco, Calif. 96651. Percy Williams, Jr. Please contact your aunt, Mrs. Cora Edgerson as soon as possible at 1201 S. Galvez, New Orleans, La. 70125, or (504) 827-0765. Your father also wishes you to contact him in Strutler, Ohio at (216) 755-5540. Politics Is i • aiinfire )c: October, 1974 T" ®t **T®' . I -ju .1 Vrr •» i • I"®* <*"*8® destroy your natural r^ht to a good, happy, productive ih. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Aug. 22.Sept. 25,1974 Number SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 10 678 192 22 8 7,873 1 192 17 127 5,748 2,541 143 38 67,241 13 1,938 248 450 74 138 20 5 157 — MONTH TO DATE 340,595.88 5,748.00 7,623.00 20,992.45 3,983.50 537,928.00 3,590.40 44,189.35 12,286.40 3,999 641 1,152 206 34 1,382 — 94,262.91 2,809.01 18,044.50 6,000.00 223.00 3,435.72 810,420.59 20,524.08 147,396.95 54,434.75 2,435.65 29,485.69 — PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS 5 Death 184 Hospital & Hospital Extras 127 Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. 11 Surgical 76 Optical ' 1 Blood Transfusions 2 Special Equipment — Meal Books 3 Dental .............................. • 1,916 Supplemental Medicare Premiums 89 1,490 1,070 113 530 5 23 —• 9 14,863 15,000.00 21,917.72 4,610.77 1,000.00 1,399.93 25.00 422.75 — 750.00 13,887.00 262,000.00 231,322.31 40,797.37 15,057.25 11,933.75 330.75 5,139.36 — 2,166.86 107,463.30 7 68 4,319.50 25,106.31 .' \ .. TOTALS 12,169 Total Seafarers Welfare Plan 2,257 Total Seafarers Pension Plan 1,183 Total Seafarers Vacation Plan " Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation 15,609 / — ^ ' I 103,711 17,726 9,559 130,996 $ YEAR TO DATE 24,300.00 $ 678.00 576.00 3,221.90 505.50 62,984.00 75.00 4,572.77 863.70 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 1-.-; ^ Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment .:i •i if 1.;f 7 285,884.68 2,742,951.95 546,291.64 4,275,998.14 583,461.01 5,041,634.41 $1,415,637.33 $12,060,584.50 •'i k; Page 21 �DISPATCHERS RtoPORT TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C SEPTEMBER 1-30, 1974 1 . REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port • I. ' '• • Vi-' •' 9 95 9 33 22 9 28 43 27 68 25 36 8 92 0 2 12 • 8 18 21 5 4 7 601 Boston New York ... Philadelphia Baltimore .. Norfolk .... Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington ., Seattle Puerto Rico . . Houston . . . . Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .. .. Chicago Totals Port Boston New York .. .. Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston .... Piney Point . . Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals Port Boston New York . . . Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington =. Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Totals All Depts :... ; - :... 2 19 5 3 6 • 0 7 17 7 10 6 12 0 18 0 2 2 3 4 4 4 1 2 134 2 80 5 33 15 6 27 36 25 51 17 22 9 86 0 4 3 5 5 23 9 3 1 477 4 47 6 10 6 1 11 24 30 20 8 11 2 31 0 1 1 0 3 3 9 0 2 220 46 5 13 14 3 14 28 31 31 9 19 10 40 0 1 2 1 0 3 0 2 1 286 4 6 0 1 2 1 0 3 4 9 0 3 0 - 10 7 0 0 0 0 . 0 ~1 2 0 53 4 35 5 17 15 3 6 31 15 20 6 14 14 26 0 0 4 3 4 21 8 17 6 274 1,648 3 110 10 28 30 0 28 59 29 47 14 31 27 59 31 5 6 6 13 9 7 7 3 562 969 DECK DEPARTMENT 2 ' 8 5 2 83 24 0 10 12 0 28 5 0 10 13 0. 0 3 0 6 1 2 24 52 2 13 29 0 8 36 0 2 9 0 29 21 0 3 7 0 10 50 0 10 0 0 3 2 21 3 9 . 4 8 9 16 9 13 19 8 22 8 18 16 15 13 2 3 3 8 94 200 457 2 42 6 10 7 3 13 33 17 28 10 16 0 42 0 3 2 1 3 5 1 2 1 247 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 2 2 1 63 29 0 6 4 0 30 6 0 8 5 0 0 . 2 0 0 5 30 0 39 1 14 22 20 0 25 0 6 2 16 19 1 1 5 4 0 38 15 0 0 3 0 4 1 18 2 4 6 0 2 5 2 4 16 2 2 0 9 9 3 1 1 3 5 1 175 36 318 4 127 16 59 27 9 69 94 34 100 28 31 19 136 0 4 6 1 1 21 4 3 1 794 6 89 7 22 10 2 20 41 28 39 17 18 6 56 0 1 1 0 1 3 6 0 4 377 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 46 31 9 6 3 0 11 6 0 9 8 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 36 19 0 13 12 0 25 11 0 6 0 1 16 14 2 7 0 5 14 18 0 0 26 0 1 1 0 0 0 9 3 2 1 1 2 4 7 6 1 6 5 4 11 4 2 3 1 2 224 175 41 4 70 11 34 21 6 43 57 36 61 21 27 19 114 0 2 2 0 0 3 0 1 0 556 3 16 0 3 2 1 2 3 6 17 8 2 1 14 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 83 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0, 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 -'0 3 8 8 177 21 62 40 3 55 96 47 118 44 30 40 99 0 3 I 4 11 14 7 - 4 3 887 1,594 10 51 0 13 13 0 1 14 8 7 1 8 3 75 0 7 75 21 25 87 21 22 43 505 558 1 6 0 2 2 1 0 0 1 - 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 4 1 0 2 1 1 331 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 4 - 6 M, 59 ii 32 19 3 24 57 -• 0 ®: 0 9 2 7 0 4 2 23 0 5 73 4 26 43 19 17 15 283 349 S m m Wi p m m S A 4 10 0 4. 3 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 2 2 3 39 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 5• ^9 m • 0 4 1 5 0 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 8 0 2 . 3 4 4 1 2 1 4 42 12 147 23 69 29 17 62 123 55 130 54 60 20 182 0 5 8 4 10 17 2 2 4 1,065 1 4 0 0 1 0 . 0 . 1 2 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 3 2 2 4 2 1 31 '^1 10 '^1' 38 * 1 ' 1 • 5 H ,,. . 22 m • 4 4 mMMMMwiiBiBHWiBIBBi ^ 395 999 550 171 2,811 & Wafers Inland Boaiiiien^s Union - United fcdusfrlai Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DlGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave„ Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mfch 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (5i7) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ni.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 mU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Midi. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) R A 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. ... .5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla.. 2608 Pearl St. 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, NX 99 Montgomeiy St 07362 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. ..... i S. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. .; 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626^6793 SANTUROB, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809)724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravols Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fhk 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio .... .935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOllAMA. Japan ........P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nikon Ohdori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 As Carted at the general membership meeting at Headquarters earlier this month, and as evidenced by the figures above, shipping has been pretty good in most ports. The outlook for shipping in the future, ^ough, is even better because of the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and the start of construction of the Tfans-Alaska Pipeline. Although passed fmur years ago, the benefits tO Seafarers of the Merchant Marine Act will rot he fully realized for many years to come—and the Alaska pipefine will not affect our domestic shipping untfl 1977, i^on its completion. Page22 Seafarers Lofi �^^•TS^rKT.fP'acst: k I ANNUAL REPORT iS5>i • ^ f rjS'.;*,- ,• SEAFARERS PENSION FUND ' (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) to the SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed • in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, the Statement of ' ^ Assets and Liabilities (Part IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and rt ! Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages .{ - I2 and 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fund. Address ' /replies to New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. y. <• ''T ' I as ..00 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION FUND ; m tm) ASSETS^ 1. Cash: a. On interest $ 6,863,461.21 b. Not on interest 72,771.33 c. In office $ 6,936,232.54 2. Bonds: a. Government obligations $ 120,372.00 b. Other obligations 57,575,364.67 57,695,736.67 3. Stocks: a. Preferred $ 1,788,171.05 b. Common 28,109,278.29 29,897,449.34 4. Mortgage loans on real estate 175,200.83 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $ allowance for depreciation 6. Interest and other investment income due and accrued 1,124,880.04 Other assets (List each separately): 7. Mortgage Investment Trust 999,732.43 8. Contributions receivable 3,115,757.80 9. 10. Total Assets $99,944,989.65 •o '' 1. -Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer $16,034,390.04 (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total (Contributions $16,034,390.04 2. • Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 4,251,782.67 (b) Dividends 977,323.46 (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments 5,229,106.13 4." Profit On disposal of investments 1,043,336.50 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) (b) (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions $22,306,832.67 -I ;' .5^^'1 ; .ft DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and Payments to Service Organiza­ tions (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) ... 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospital, Doctors, etc.) 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums '. (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, employee benefits, office expenses (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in assets values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) Information and education ... (b) Litigation—claims, settlements (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions A p., $ 6,123,499.01 I - •I 164,008.15 13,892.17 13,105.02 110,151.51 41,478.31 1,651.48 1,900.00 I 307,145.05 653,331.69 1,221,533.83 337.63 3,650.00 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Beginning of Year 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7 above).. 19. Total Fund Balance at Beginning of Year Plus Additions ; 20. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16 above) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item 14, page 7) 3,987.63 $ 8,002,352.16 It m $85,458,782.58 22,306,832.67 107,765,615.25 8,002,352.16 $99,763,263.09 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION FUND STATE OF NEW YORK SS. COUNTY OF KINGS and Trustees of the Fund and , ^ being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Aiuiual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. Employer trustee 1 The ass^Mted iff tois statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall 1^ valued at their llBii&za^ or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so requited t^ wraed with the U.S. Treasury Departihent. October, 1971 A 'i -ri ^r ^^ i 11. Oiitstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers ... $ 12. Othef ainpunts set aside for payment of benefits 13. premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers ; for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued -• 43,103.32 Other liabilities (List each separately): 15. Due to other Plans 138,623.24 1® •(. 17 18. TotalXiabilities 181,726.56 19. BalanMofFtmd-. 99,763,263.09 20. Total ......v......:.... $99,944,989.65 !.:• 'i: I A) RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE LIABBLI'IIES ,• ? I t .'H ADDITIONS to FUND BALANCE !;^ For the fiscal year ended March 31,1974 9{.' ;ti:;. • V' ^' CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) Page 23. 5 J E191BTf.e2 I' '•V �Involvementr^ ^ ^eajarers have demonstrated an active interest in participating m pdUticcdt^ l^j^^&ive activities, which are -j vikOf to both our job security and our social and economic welfcae, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seaf arers Political 1 Activities Donation (SPAD) fund during the year 1973. •"''iVv;: "J.-.,, : H. A. Ahmad 'A' San Francisco,Calif. R. Boyle Annapolis, Md. E. Craig Newton Hamilton, Pa. R. Farris St. Lotus, Mo. E.L. Alderman Brooklyn, N.Y, B.F.Brooks ^ Lexington, Md. R. Czadek Diduth, MiraU R.Fowlkes Orewe,Va. C. Anchorage Brooklyn, N.Y. B. Brown Mobile, Ala. R.Daishey Brooklyn, N.Y, M. H. Franson Houston, Tex. lii Andersen Union Town, Ala. L.Bruski Rogers City, MUsh. B. Dahlan Brooklyn, N.Y M.Gain Philadelphia, Pa. S.Anderson No.Seatle, Wash. L.Buchan Upper Marlboro, Md. C.DeJesus Brooklyn, N.Y, P.Genaro Tampa, Flo.' Li Bugo AlgonaCyMich. J.P.DeSanio8 Brooklyn, N.Y. tir. X Gonzales New Orleans, ta. » F» j R. Desmond Eden, N.Y. R. L. Goodman Dallas, Tex. itB.Ayala Bronx, N.Y. B-Azar Brooklyn, N.Y. T.Burke Belmont, Mass. J. W. Badgeit ^ Baytown, Tex. K. Burton New Orleans,Lau' M. Baines Hampton, Va. R.Butch Warminister, N. J. T.Baker Berlin, Md. S.R.Carroll Hermosa Beach,Calif. R. Balog Youngstown, Ohio L.Carver Santee, Calif. A.Barnett Brooklyn, N.Y^ B.Cloudman G. Dudley Pr~dUla,.i,MicH. . ' J. M. Kulberg Hampton, N.H. D.Howell , xmm Little Park, Minhi 'J.Hunt, Mobae,Aia. M. Kurtz Jacksonville, F/cf| D. Hurley Carrollen, Tex. R.Laiche New Orleans, La, J.C.Illson NewRochelle,N.Y.' ' F.I.Laing ,:•_•,:• J,,. New Orleans, Ld, i-f's. •' -/v- D.W. Leuwqfdfj^., Houston, Tex^ R.R.Doody 6rielle,N.J. E. Halley Portsinouth, Va. I.Jaime Bayanion,Puerto Rico P.Lardeque Frankfort, Mich, B.Drumgoode San Jose, Calif. J. L. Hamley A A Jastpr S^r^isco, Calif. San Marcus, Tex. C.Egelston Goldsboro,N.C. SABigelOw Henderson, Nev. ' T.Isch , ^ Algonae, Mich. ^\ W.Corbett Bronx, N.Y. D. Cosentino Baltimore, Md. /.A.. J.Green Algonae, Mich. R. Baumgardner San Francisco,Calif. iif- • S. Doherty Harrington, R. I. ./••.if:;: C.Eastwood Oberlin,La. \ W.E.Bierly r Cleveland, Ohio W.Kull .^1 Forest HOI, Ill.^^m • - -v. L. Lantphere . ^ Brooklyn, N F. J.C.Coombs Chesapeake, Fa. IG, Berry Springfield,Va . • W.Kokms Honolulu, Hawaii V.Isaido New Orleans, La - B.M.Bartholomew Arlington, Va H. Cortes Brooklyn, N.Y. ' •; " • SA. Himmd ^ Boston, Mass. , , R. Goodwin Brockton, Mtws. K. Duggan - • Acckeet.Mdi" i A.Hooper : Millville, N.J. S.C.Klano _ Hamilton, Ore, [ A. Dimitropoulos , New York, N. Fi J.F.Colbert Newport N^S,Va W. Barron Detroit, Mich. ^ . •, •'m H.R.Hill River Rouge, Mich. • M. Elethorws Algonae, Midi, J.M.Erich AMm,Ohio Hanks J.«.Jokn^on Auburn, Wash. ^ ^ . • S.Harris NewOrleans,La. J.fonesfY'^'-New OflOdhs, LaJ D->Hart ''kd.TexasCity,Tex. C.M.Joy Wanetechee, Wash. G.B00S Garwood, N.J. ,W.8. Borchardt DanSouci,Fla &.C.Borda te, Calif. AAA i jmBoughman i Detroit, Mich. . ^t.Bousson ^ imeood,N.Y. C.W.Bowman Glenn Burney, Mdl [ J. L. Boyce nrginia Beach,Va ^. 'JI Page 24 4 i' / F.J.Le^a Camden, N. J. ''4-u v""^' M.M.Leilyy'AMfi^0i : WesiminstS^lfdl R. C. L^andomekAMi Baltimafe,Md. t , T.Daeo-..,.:-Ty'''^h New Orleans, ta. / - J,Hastings Baltimore, Md. W.A.Kenny Philadelphia, Pa H.Lilledah New York, N. y; *"' J.S.Heeks Houston, Tex. C.R.Killeen Scranton, Pa R.C.Loiderman Baltimore, Md., D.Hernandez Detroit, Mich. / A.L.King . San Francisco, Calif R.Lorenson 1 Algonae, Mich. F. B. Mack St. Helena, Calif. _ , a. A, Blair Boulder City, Nev. J. J. Bock^ Mobile, Ala 11 B. M. Mahan Bronx,N.Y. AR'Mchan ronx, N. Y^ • /-imisL, ^0. Mainaiza n,Mas8. R. Makarewieif -^5Baltimore, Md._ K*Manko * Somerdale, N. J. . « ;V ^ "1 ib^R. Mansfield ISan Diego,Calit t '1 L.Marrero ' -,^1 San Francisco, Calif^ J.F.Marth Northhampton^ Da j M. Martin J ila Seafarers Log ,191 , �f itl ,|;|f 210 Seafarers Gave $100 or More to SPAD in 1973 .X ) ^ i Ii W.B. Tampa, Fid. r.lM.Paulson Portland, Ore. j.Richoux Metaire,La. Hi G. Roth " Dick8on,TeXi C.W.Seese Baltimore, Md. W.d.Sims Mobile, Ala. J. M. McCoy tynntmod, Wmh. G. Payton Pritchard, Ala. J. Rivera Monterey Park, Calif. M. Russo No. Seattle, Wash. W.P.Setlife Florida R, A. McDonnell Beliinyham, Waalu G.C. Smith Jacksonville, Fla. M, A. Peters Novato, Calif. N.Rivera Brooklyn, N.Y. N. G. Sakellarides Silver Spring, Md. T. P. Shannon Ogdensburg, Ni Y. D. L, Merson Baltimore, Md. D. Soyka Piney Point, Md. L. Phillips Loxlty, Ala. J.Michael Baltimore, Md. L.Pretious Houston,Tex. H.N.Middleton Sat8uma,Ala. B. Prozak Al0onac,Mieh. T.W.Miller Lang Beach, N.Y. S.Rafferty 1.8. Rodriguez Manhattan Beach, Calif. Audndale, La. L. Minix Richmond, Calif. R.Raynep Jacksonville, Flo. M. Montenwgtaf Houston, Texi / '> . P.Rivern J.Salyards Bayamon, Puerto Rico Bakersheld, Calif. Ai S. Shariff River RoUgd, Mich. L. Rodden Detroit, Mich. D. L. SanFilippo San Diego,Calif. G^T. Sheen Seattle, Wash. D.Santiago Bronx, N.Y. S.Simpson St. Louis, Mo. C. Rodriguez Jersey City,N.J. S.Schultz R. F. Sims Grand Junction, Colo. Brooklyn, N. Y. . •H ' ''.U. ' ,)• . ] D. SPrague SeattlCrWash. W.S.Stark Brooklyn,N.Y. ^ t i CM E. D.Stefer Houston, Tex. C.Rondo Baltimore, Md. .1 , - »• J ' "ii J. C. Moore W.Covina, Calif. "t't- ' :*5 I Vi ^ Sr T.P.Moore Lexington Park, Md. t V» r' ; % E. W. Morris Belleville, Mich. C. Mosseri TrumlnM,Cdiu^ 'ti E.Moyer Brodktm'N^Mf^m A j.Mumns DenhamSprtiMfS,,^ C. Murphy ^ Houston, Tex. G. Nason Garden City, N.Y. N. Ocasio Brooklyn, N.Y. D. Olsen Detroit, Mich. 'ii' ¥ , ^ O. J. Olsen Jersey City, N. J; J. J. Orsini Her8h€y,Pa. % O.F.Ostiander MarysvUle, WasH^i, K. Othberg Cleveland, Ohid r J.A.Wright BedtB^tWa^ M.WMxhumn MetBdri€,hg. ^ E.Young Detroit, Mich. f' R,Palacios ' Houston, Tex. , GiomestegMasmi P.C.Pardervich St.Albans,N.Y. ; V i M. Young Algonac, Mich, , t - I - rI.Zemenz Norwalk,Conn. -J kyL iB.G.Partch,Jr. le,Wmh, J ' •^'• J•'fl^5!.iv 0ctober,i9M t ^ C.Woodward Algtmtc, Mich. P. Owen : Califafrnitt,l!p4l P.jPdintisand San Francisco, Calif: Page 25 �m r* Seafaring on "America's Fourth k • Over 2,500 Seafarers man 58 ships which carry a large part of 389-miIlion tons of waterhorne cargo each year but never touch the waters of the Atlantic, the Pacific or the Gulf of Mexico. Sail­ ing off what has been called America's fourth scacoast, Seafarers on the Great Lakes form an important part of America's merchant marine. Sailing specially designed Great Lakes vessels, these Seafarers carry the cement, coal, limestone, lumber, ore and other raw materials that supply and fuel most of our major industries in the Northern part of the U.S. Not only are the ships on the Lakes different from those sailing on the deep sea, but sailing on these vessels also in­ volves a different type of work schedule. This SiU-contracted Great Lakes freighter, the Medusa Challenger (Cement Transport), gets ready to enter a lock. As is common on most Great Lakes ships, the pilot house is directly in back of the bow, while the crews quarters are placed far aft. Thr^..«h wi During the spring, summer and fall, the crews on these ships rarely get off as they sail from one city to another, only stopping long enough to load and unload their cargo. But during the severe Northern winters, these Lakes vessels are forced to lay up because of « . . Coast"! i . J ice on the Lakes and connecting rivers,' and the Seafarers aboard these ships must wait until the spring thaw before shipping out again. Seafarers on the Lakes are also re­ quired to possess special skills in ord^r to perform their duties properly. They must be familiar with the various selfloading conveyors carried aboard many Lakes ships, the unloading pumps for cement and other fine bulk cargos, as well as know how to dock their ship without the aid of tugs by . using bow thrusters and lines. To service the Lakes Seafarers on these vessels, the SIU has developed a unique system to ensure that our mem­ bers on the Lakes receive the Union representation all Seafarers should expect. Because the vessels spend little time , in port, and crewmembers are paid each^ week rather than at intermittent pay-" oils, the SIU has placed patrolmen in a boathouse along tbe St. Clair River in Algonac to periodically service SIU crews as their ships pass through. AB Joe Boboia, in his 19th season Of sailing on the . SeaSs^r'..' ^ ...I .-A • l-y �•-<> r«»rv»v=i'«>itv^)7ir»<^f'*'«- ----- ••-• 'i jn •n Members Play Important Role on Great Lakes The St. Clair River is the only con­ necting channel from Lakes Michigan and Huron to the Eastern Great Lakes, and most ships in the SIU-contrac(ed fleet pass through this channel fre­ quently. By monitoring a ship-to-shore radio, the SIU patrolmen in Algonac can intercept the SlU-contracted ships as they siowly navigate the narrow channel. When a ship sailing down river is contacted, a pilot takes the patrolmen out to the vessel in the SIU's^ small launch, and the patrolmen must climb up a ladder as the pilot keeps the launch alongside the moving ship. It is a tridcy maneuver, and though no patrolmen have been lost, a few briefcases have landed in the river whOn either the ship or launch has pitched suddenly and the patrolman on the ladder has had to lunge for the ship to avoid a cold and dangerous bath in the river. Once aboard the ship, the patrolmen service the Seafarers, hiding shipboard meetings, settling any beefs and con­ ducting other Union business as the ship continues its voyage down the St. Clair River. As the ship passes Detroit, approxi­ mately three hours after it has passed through Algonac, the patrolmen are taken off the ship by a private mail boat in a procedure similar to the one used to board the ship. For ships sailing upriver, the routine is reversed, with the patrolmen being put on the vessel in Detroit and taken off in Algonac by our launch. Seafaring on the Great Lakes is in­ deed a unique occupation, calling for specialized skills and presenting its own unique problems to a Union serving its. members. The SIU, in order to meet its obligation to all of its members, has had to adopt different procedures to spe­ cifically serve the needs of Seafarers on the Great Lakes. But, as unique as these procedures may be, they represent only superficial differences, for all Seafarers are united in their desire to make a de­ cent living as professional seamen who take pride in.their chosen career. Ml i %i -3^ The Detroit Edison (American Steamship) unloads its cargo of coal using its self-loading machinery. Self-loaders enable Great Lakes vessels to unload their cargoes of bulk ore in a few hours. T• ' "V •' '••i i. Members of the Paul H. Townsend's deck department hook up pumps that will unload their cargo of cement by sucking the fine, dry powder from the holds and pumping it into storage silos. i ' J , n I" J— ' ^ -iO* -f, ' ''.i' :' i he Union's launch, used to put its patrolmen aboard SlU-contracted Lakes hips as they pass through the St, Clair River, navigates the river on its way D meet a ship headed towards Detroit. SIU patrolmen, living on top of this boathouse in Algonac, Mich., monitor freighter traffic as it passes through the St. Clair River in order to service SIU members on the Great Lakes. Page 27 October, 1974 •:1 i- ; J c1S1£|f,S^ •, c:., JS:-; V �T' I jRnal JSeparturesi I 'i SIU pensioner Arnie R. Glasscock, 67, died on Aug. 2. Brother Glasscock joined the Union in 1949 in the port of ^ New Orleans sailing ^ cook. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Foley, Ala. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Selma; a son, Arnie, Jr., and a daughter, Luanda. SIU pensioner Alvin Henderson, 67, succumbed to cancer in Holthem, N. C. on Aug. 6. Brother Henderson joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Boston sailing in the steward department. He had sailed for 49 years. A native of Savannah, Ga., he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Surviving are his widow. Venita and a godchild, Wanda. Roqne P. Ramos, 53, died of a heart attack on the SS San Juan (Sea-Land) off Cadiz, Spain on Aug. 5. Brother Ramos joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. He was born in Portugal and was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Leonides; three sons, Edivor, George and Roque, Jr., and a daughter, Nancy. IBU pensioner Raymond A. Miiligan, 61, died of cancer in the USPHS hospital in Baltimore on May 2. Brother Milligan joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a chief engineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1944 to 1974. Bom in Baltimore, he was a resident of St. Michaels, Md. at his death. Burial was in Glen Haven Memorial Park, Gleh Burnie, Md. Sur­ viving are his widow, Margaret and a daughter, Margaret. SIU pensioner Alfred Mueller, 74, passed away on June 30. Brother Muel­ ler joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. A native of Estonia, USSR, he was a resident of Staten Island, N.Y. when he died. Russell H. Scalllon, 53, died in a hepatic coma in the Poplar Bluff Vet­ eran Hospital in Missouri on May ^24. Brother &allion was a member of the SlU-aflfiliated IBU sailing for Inland Tugs. Bom in Arkansas, he was a resi­ dent of Lilboum, Mo. Interment was in Mounds Park Cemetery, Lilbourn. Sur­ viving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Scalllon of Lilbourn and a sister, Mrs. Ethel Delashmet of St. Louis. SIU pensioner Ancil E. Cunning­ ham, 57, died of heart disease on Aug. 28. Brother Cunning­ ham joined the Union in the port of Hous­ ton in 1955 sailing as a chief electrician. A native of Middleport, Ohio, he was a resident of New Orleans when he passed away. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Fred (Marcella) Bartels of Youngstown, Ohio. David C. Dix, 58, passed away in the USPHS -hospital in Norfolk on Aug. 8. Brother Dix joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1968 sail­ ing as an AB and mate for the Chesapeake Bay Co. from 1945 to: 1964, the NBC Line in 1972 and the Allied Towing Co. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Born in Cape Charles, Va., he was a resident there when he died. Sur­ viving are his widow, Marjorie and two sons, David, Jr. of Atlanta and Robert. Woodrow Wilson Moore, 60, passed away on Aug. 3. Brother Moore joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. A native of North Caro­ lina, he was a resident of Baltimore when he died. Surviving are his widow, Kathy; a son, George of Roanoke, Va. and two brothers, Roy and Dew£y of Tarboro, N.C. Alfred Talaske, 38, died of a heart attack in Alpena, Mich, on Aug. 12, 1973. Brother Talaske joined the IBU in the port of Alpena in 1956 sailing in the steward department for the Boland and Cornelius Co., American Steam­ ship Co. and the Huron Cement Co. He was a graduate of the HLSS. Bom in Alpena, he was a resident there when he passed away. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Alpena. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Talaske and a brother, David, all of Alpena. SIU pensioner Clifford J. Cooper, 71, died of a cerebral stroke at his home in Toledo, Ohio on June 29. Brother Cooper joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender for the American Steamship Co. until his retirement in 1966. He had sailed for ^5 years and was born in New York. Cremation was in the Toledo Memorial Park Ceme­ tery, Sylvania, Ohio. Surviving are two sons, Sherwood of Buffalo, N.Y. and Russell, and a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Schlinder of Gowanda, N.Y. SIU pensioner Gustav A. Lueth, 72, died in Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y. on Apr. 21. Brother Lu­ eth joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York mailing as a cook. He had sailed for 32 years, at­ tended the HLSS in 1970 and was a U.S. Army veteran in World War II. A native of Hamburg, Germany, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. at his death. Surviving is ji brother. Jack of Union City, N.J. Frederick* R. Pekarek, Sr., 53, died aboard ship off Pan­ ama on Jan. 16, 1970. Brother Pekarek joined the Union . in the port of Jack: 5 sonville in 1964 sail­ ing in the deck de­ partment. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1936 to 1958. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident of Jacksonville when he passed away. Burial was in Yonkers, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; a son, Frederick, Jr. of Jacksonville and a brother of Yonkers. SIU pensioner Albert G. McLaugh­ lin, 86, passed away on Aug. 17. Brother McLaughlin joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Tampa sailing in the engine department. He was a resident Pompano Beach, Fla. when he died. Interment was in Flagler Memorial Cemetery, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Marie; a son. Seafarer Lionel A. McLaughlin of North Lauderdale, Fla.; a foster son, Harrison Ebanks; seven daughters, Mrs. Alora Ebanks, Mrs. Leona Yates, Mrs. Helen McCannurse, Mrs. Genevieve Castels, Mrs. Verbena Alvarez, Mrs. Marie Watson and Mrs. Louise Ram­ irez; three brothers, Cyril, Frances and Carl; two sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Thomas and Mrs. Pearl Cliff; 19 grandchildren, 17 greatrgrandchlidren and a greatgreat-grandchild. IBU pensioner Carl A. ChisneU, 72, died of acute hepatic failure in the Faith Medical Center, East China Twsp., Mich, on Aug. 23. Brother ChisneU joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1964 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 30 years. Born in Ar­ mada, Mich., he was a resident of St. Clair, Mich, when he passed away. In­ terment was in Hillside Cemetery, St. Clair. Surviving is a brother, David of St. Clair. f SIU pensioner Flacido L. Diaz, 80, died of cardiac arrest in the Abbey Hos­ pital and Medical Center, Coral Gables, Fla. on July 17. Brother Diaz joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 38 years and had become a U.S. natural­ ized citizen. Seafarer Diaz was born in Spain and was a resident of Miami. In­ terment was in Woodland Park Ceme­ tery, Miami. Surviving are his widow, Carmen a son, Placido, Jr. of Miami and Tampa and a brother^ Antonio of Newark, N.J. SlU pensioner George Wass, 72, passed away from natural causes in the USPHS hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. on Aug. 5. Brother Wass joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Born in New York City, he was a resident of Irvington, N.J. at his death. Cremation took place in the Garden State Crema­ tory, North Bergen, N.J. with his ashes scattered on the high seas. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Joan) Puccio of Warwick, N.Y. and Susan Wass of Fairfield, Conn. < Frances L. Shac­ kelford, 68, passed away from lung can­ cer at home in Vir­ ginia Beach, Va. on July 9. Brother Shac­ kelford joined the Union in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a chief steward. He was a pre­ war Navy veteran and was born in Nor­ folk. Interment was in Rosewood Me­ morial Park, Virginia Beach. Surviving is his widow, Lucy. Edward F. RodriIguez, 42, died of a heart attack in St. Mary's Hospital, Galveston on May 120. Brother RodriIguez joined the SIUaffiliated IBU in the I port of Houston in 1957 sailing as an AB for the G & H Towing Co. from 1956 to 1974. A native of Galveston, he was a resident there at his death. Burial was in Grace Memorial Park, Alta Loma, Tex. Sur­ viving are his widow, Billie Jean; a ,son, Edward, Jr.; four daughters, Elizabeth Ann, Wanda Jean, Barbara Jane and Betty Ann, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Rodriguez, Sr. IBU pensioner Lewis C. WUgns, 78, succumbed to cardioi respiratory failure in Beebe Hospital in ' Lewes, Del. on Aug. 12. Brother Wilgus [joined the Union in I the port of Philadel­ phia in 1961 sailing as a cook for the Taylor and Anderson Towing and Li^terage Co. since 1946. Bom in Delaware, he was a resident of 06ean View, Del. at his death. Interment was in the Wilgus Cemetery, Roxana, Del. Surviving are two sons, Lewis of Ocean View and Lloyd of Bethany Beach, Del. SIU pensioner George J. Giamarelos, 82, passed away due to natural causes in Vdlos, Greece on Apr. 22. Brother Giamarelos joined the Union in 1942 in the port of Detroit sailing as an oiler. He had sailed also on the deep sea. Bom in Greece, he was a resident of Volos at his death. Burial was in Volos. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Urania Giamareldu; a sister, Maria; an uncle, Isolnis G. NicHolos and a nephew, George Tsanis, all of Volos. John W. (Jack) Groener, 53, drowned when he fell into Lake Stock­ holm, N.J. on May 20. He was dead on arrival at Stockholm Lake Hospital. Brother Groener joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Born in Perth Amboy, N.J,, he was a resident of Stockholm, N.J. when he died. Burial was in Laurel Grove Memorial Cemetery, Totowa Boro, Paterson, N.j. Surviving are his widow,' Edith and his stepfather, Charles Bar­ tow of Paterson. SIU pensioner Wade B. Harrell, 59, succumfied to heart disease in New Or­ leans on Oct. 15,1973. Brother Harrell joined the Union in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing as a cook and baker. A native of Dade City, Fla., he was a resi­ dent of New Orleans when he died; In; terment was in Orange Hill Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving is his Syidbw, Olga of Smyrna Beach, Fla. • ' ' H' . •» ••i'ii.I'" VJ-.-: . nh'"' Page 28 ilUIi �1 Jfinal Bepartwresi Richard H. Cox, 65, passed away on July 5. Brother Cox joined the SlU-affiliated'IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a chief steward for McAl­ lister Brothers from 1959 to 1960. Bom in Medford, Mass., he was a resident of Cincinnati. Sur­ viving are his widow, Bumetta of Cleve­ land; a stepdaughter, Madge Crabtree and a stepson. Robert H. Daniels, 56, succumbed to heart disease on July 4. Brother Daniels joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1971 sailing as an AB for the Huron Cement Co. He was a pre-war U.S. Coast Guard veteran. A native of North Carolina, he was a resident of Alpena, Mich. Burial was in Caledonia Twsp. Cemetery, Spruce, Mich. Surviving is his widow, Jean. Wadsworth R. Daniels, 56, died on June 21. Brother Daniels joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as a QMED. He was a 1968 grad­ uate of the Andrew Furpeseth Training School in New Orleans, an A Seniority Upgrader at the HLSSiiin 1973 and attended the U.S. Maritime < > Administration's Bayonne, N,J(, Firefighting School. Seafarer Dan­ iels was a,U.S. Air Force veteran from 1940 to 1949. Bom in St. Francisville, La.; he was a resident of Baton Rouge, La. Surviving is his widow, Lee. . James O. Dewell, 64, passed away on J July 29. Brother Dewell joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 19j59. sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for.42 years and was a; pre-war veteran of the Army and Navy. Seafarer Dewell was bom in Gooding, Idaho and was a resident of Houston. Surviving are a son, James, Jr.; two daughters, Susie and Maria; a half-brother, Samuel Grannukos trf Houston and two sisters, Mrs. Nita Hettler of Frazier Park, Calif, and Mrs. Cora Betz of Seattle. Ernest C. Siupper, 43, perished in the blaze of his mobile home in Delco, N.C. on Apr. 15. Brother Skipper joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in 1957 sailing as a first mate aboard the SS Sea Eagle for the Allied Towing Co. He was bom in Delco and was a resident there. Burial was in the Delco Ceme­ tery. Surviving are a son, Ernest, Jr.; a daughter, Vickie; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Skipper; four brothers, William, James, Robert and Grant; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Walker and Mrs. Melba Kay Little and two sister-in-laws, Mrs. Sue Skipper and Mrs. Rosetta October, 1974 George F. Lesnan^^5, died on Aug. V LesnanW'^r— ' joined the Union *** in the port of Wilm^ ington, Calif, in 1955 — sailing as a firemanwatertender. He was > an Army veteran of World War 11 and attended the SIUMEBA, District 2 School for Marine Engineers in 1968. Born in Mingo Junction, Ohio, he was a resident of Sonoma, Calif. Surviving are his widow. Park Soon and his father, John of Mingo Junction. IBU pensioner Norris F. Lever, 70, succumbed to an acute pulmonary edema in Outer Drive Hospital, Lincoln Park, Mich, on Aug. 8. Brother Lever joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a tug linesman for the Frank Becker Tow­ ing Co. from 1953 to 1974. A native of Detroit, he was a resident of Lincoln Park. Interment was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Starville, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy; a son, Marvin, and a daughter, Mrs. Beverly Knierim of Newport, Mich. John Patrick. Ryan, 56, suc­ cumbed to heart at­ tack on the SS San Juan (Sea-Land) at sea on July 26. Brother Ryan joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Savannah sailing as a cliief electrician. He had sailed for 37 years. Seafarer Ryan, walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, attended the HLSS for upgrading in 1966 and was on the Vietnam run during hostili­ ties. A native of Savannah; he was a resident of Pottsville, Pa. when he died. Interment was in the Queen of the Uni­ verse Cemetery, Monongahela Twsp., Pa. Surviving are his widow, Mary and a son, John, Jr. SIU pensioner Pearl May Yost, 76, died of a heart attack in Erie, Pa. on Mar. 19. Sister Yost was one of the last women to sail as a cook on the Great Lakes aboard the SSScobel. She joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1951 sailing for the Erie Sand & Gravel Co. She had sailed for 18 years. A native of Kentucky, she was a resident of Girard, Pa. at her death. Burial was in Girard. Surviving are two grandsons, Richard G. Myers of Girard and David P. Myers of Erie and a daughter-in-law, Rita. 1 SIU pensioner Mark Wamoff, 65, succumbed to a heart attack in St. Vin­ cent's Hospital, To­ ledo, Ohio on Feb. 9. Brother Wamoff joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1959 sailing as a wheelman. Bom in Russia, he was a resident of Toledo. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, To­ ledo. Surviving is his widow, Blanche. SIU pensioner Ronald A. Eden, 62, succumbed to a heart attack on July 1 in Harborview Medical Center, Seattle. Brother Eden joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief electrician. He had sailed for 43 years. Born in London, England, he was a resident of Seattle. Cremation took place in the Washelle Crematory, Seattle. Surviving is his widow, Mamie. "I • • I .:a t ''if > Gerard T. McGar•ty. 52, died aboard the SS San Pedro (Sea-Land) on Sept. 3 off San Francisco. Brother McGarity ] joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1968 sailing as a chief electrician. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1949 and was up­ graded to OMED this year at the HLSS. Born in Billings, Mont., he was a resi­ dent of San Francisco when he passed away. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Nancy Ryan of Gardenia, Calif. SIU pensioner Jose M. Reyes, 63, succumbed to heart disease in Rio Peidras, Puerto Rico on July 14. Brother Emillo DI Pietro, Reyes joined the SIU 61, succumbed to a in 1938 in the port of heart attack on Aug. Baltimore sailing as 1. Brother Di Pietro a bosun since 1962. He had sailed for joined the Union in 45 years. Bom in Florida, Puerto Rico, 1938 in the port of he was a resident of Carolina, Puerto Galveston sailing as Rico when he died. Burial was in Caro­ a fireman-watertendLawrence B. "Lar­ lina. Surviving are his widow, Mercedes ^ er. He was born in ry" Kelly, 46, was New Jersey and was a resident of Pennsand his mother, Emilia of Santurce, killed in a crane ac­ ville, N.J. at his death. Surviving are his Puerto Rico. cident aboard the widow, Anna and a brother, Francis of containership, SS Ramon B. Fer­ Pennsgrove, N.J. Summit (Sea-Land) nandez, 53, died of on Sept. 1 at Cap­ arteriosclerosis car­ William C. B. tain's Bay, Unalaska, diovascular disease in Bourgeois, 49, suc­ Alaska. Brother Kelly the Church and cumbed to a pulmon­ joined the SIU in the port of Wilming­ Home Hospital in East ary embolism in ton, Calif, in 1956 sailing as an AB. He Baltimore on July 29. Jefferson Hospital, was a post-war Navy veteran. Born in Brother Fernandez Metairie, La. on June Revere, Mass., he was a resident of joined the SIU in the 3. Brother Bourgeois Fallbrook, Calif, when he died. Surviv­ port of Baltimore in 1960 sailing as a joined the SIU in ing are his widow, Billie; two scms, deck engineer. He was bom in Spain 1952 in the port of Scott and Brian; a stepson, Amold Bonand was a resident of Baltimore when New York sailing as a chief cook. He sall; a daughter, Maureen and a sister, he passed-away. Seafarer Fernandez was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War Mrs. Gloria H. Kennedy of Revere. completed his "A" Seniority Upgrading 11. Bom in New Orleans, he was a at the HLSS in 1973. Interment was resident of Metairie at his death. Burial in the Gardens of Faith, Baltimore. Ronald C. Sonthwas in Masonic Cemetery, New Or­ Surviving is a brother, Julio of Balti­ ard, 45, was lost leans. Surviving are his widow, Nancy more. overboard off the and a son, William, Jr. containership, the John Dickens, 61, Edward J. MulGalloway Sea-Land passed away on Aug. vanerton, 46, expired while helping to rig 20. Brother Dickens on July 25. Brother the starboard gang­ joined the SlU-affiMulvanerton joined way prior to entering liated IBU in the port the then SlU-aflSliSan Francisco Har­ of Chicago in 1963 ated RMR—now bor on Dec. 14. A three-hour search sailing as a scowman IBU—in the port of in the night fog by Seafarers was to no for the Great Lakes New York in 1960 avail. Brother Southard joined the Dredge Co. in 1963 sailing as a floatman Union in the port of New York in 1970 and from then to now for the Hannah for a post-war U.S. Army base, the sailing as an OS. He was a post-war Waterways Co. He attended a HLSS Penn from 1944 to 1945 and the veteran of the Navy. A native of Detroit, upgrading program this year and was an Penn Central RR from 1971 to 1974. he was a resident of San Franscisco. Army veteran of World War II. Born He was bom in Jersey City, N.J. and Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Suzanne in Thomas, W. Va., he was a resident was a resident there. Surviving are his P. Pietrzyk of Dearborn Heights, Mich.; of Chicago when he died. Surviving are widow, Rita; a son, Edward and a his father, Casto; two sons, John and his widow, Violet; four sons, John, daughter, Michele, both of Bayonne, Ronald, Jr., and three daughters, Ann­ Matthew, Thomas and Michael and a N.J. ette, Patricia and Marlae. daughter, Carolyn. Page 29 I- VJ ^ J 'N 11 I f .. i ; 1• i ' (• •: • n' • I �Practical 5- "- • • Tank Barge T raining ''•f Part of the training curriculum for the Lundeberg School's upcoming special pumpman course, to start on Nov. 4, will take place aboard the School's tank barge. Above photo, taken aboard the barge, shows QMED upgraders getting some practical instruction from HLSS Instructor Lee DeMasters (far left). From the right of DeMasters are Seafarers Alton Long and Leon Lockley of Baltimore; David Goosby and Ralph Mahlich of Jacksonville, and Ernest Siejack of Baltimore. Upgrading Cjass Schedule Oct. 31 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 14 Nov. 29 Dec. 12 Dec. 26 Jan. 6 Jan. 9 Jan. 13 .—-QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, Quartermaster, and all Steward Department Rating^ — Pumpman (Special) — FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, and all Steward Depart­ ment Ratings — QMED, Lifeboat, FOWT, Welding, and all Steward Department Ratings — QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Department Ratings — QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Department Ratings — FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, Quartermaster, and all Steward De­ partment Ratings — Diesel High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Twenty six Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantiage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be ^ven a GEO PreTest. This test wiD cover five gen­ eral areas: English Granunar, and literature; Social Studies, Science I I 1 I I I I I I I I .. , Y/C'-i,! • -• _ Feb.3 Feb. 6 Feb. 20 Mar. 3 Mar. 6 — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, and aU.Steward Department Ratings —FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, and all Steward DepartmentRatings — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, and all Steward Departmoit Ratings —FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Department Ratings NOTE: The date and course are subject to change at any time. AB Course Scheduled The SIU's next four-wedtAB coarse is scheduled to begin on Nov. 14atthe Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point and rach Sdibirer eligihle is encour­ aged to participate in fiiis comprehensive program for his own henefii. This course, taught hy HLS's experienced staff instructors, will emphasize the practical iqiplications of the materials covered, in addition to formal class­ room study. For example, as part of the cargo handling segment of the course, each student will top and spot hooms. Also, each Seafarer will participate in a one-day training cruise daring the last week of the course, and will he expected to take soundings, recognize navigational aids and stand a watch at the wheel. Other areas covered in the course will include the tying of knots, splicing of wire and use of braided lines. Practical firefighting work, first aid and safety will be stressed throughout the entire four week coarse. By the end of this course, each man will he a knowledgeable and competent member of the deck department on any ship. The equipment with which Sea­ farers wUl be working is of the most modem and up-to-date. To be eligible for the course, yon must be at least 19-years old and have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman, or be a graduate of HLS with eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. You must also be able to pass the pre­ scribed physical which requires eyesight of 20/100—^20/100 without glasses, corrected to 20/40—^20/20, and normal color vision. 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in fuD. 3. All ontstandii^ monetary obliga­ tions, such as dncs and loons paid in fuD. I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information J on the Lundeberg High School Program. { .Book No.. Name Address Last grade completed. (Street) (City or Town) (Zip) Last year attended— 1 Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 I fa«3o viJg . and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundebeig School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to file Harry Lnndeherg School. A test hooidet and an answer sheet will he mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the rests and mail hoth the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg SchooL (See application on thb page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: Jain. 23 Log �k ly I. Deck Department Upgrading 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Able-Seaman Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be feqiured to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—nnllmlted—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100. corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatmari 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT-—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime wUl be required to take the four week course.) 1. No requirements. Electriciaii, Reirjgeiation, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior En^eer, Machinist or Boilermaker'— (who holds Only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMEP-:Trany rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Bi^ennaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic, i 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Welding f ! £ t :Sl|,, ii t .f "a. ,1= t ! 1 i •• ^ HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION ; I Name } (Last) I I (City) I I Book Num^r -Telephone. (AreaCode) (Zip) Seniority. (Sute) i' 'I 'I I 1 j Port and Date Issued 1' -Ratings Now Held. I Social Security # j HLS Graduate: Yes • Nd • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • I Dates Available For Training II Am Interested In: I DECK • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman IM Ml, i: Age. (Middle) (First) I Address I (Street) 'X ENGINE • • • • • • • QMED • FWT • Oiler • Dk.Mech. • Reefer • Boilermaker • LNG-LPG • I STEWARD Electrician • Assistant Cook Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook Pumpman • Steward Machinist Welder Pumpman (Special) r*!' I - :! • ' I RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in ratI ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program • 1. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or, 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Qoarfermaster FOWT—(who holds an engine rating snch as Electrician) . J' Cook and Baker SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT I DATE OF DISCHARGE i; 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) mutt hdd a rating. Pumpman (Sp^ial) 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED—any rating. ; Steward Upgrading AaMuUCook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and shpw a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum -lol threemcmths seatime. miis I I IPORT__ -DATE. I !SIGNATURE. I RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: j LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, I PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 ^ ^I I ^ 'I' W;- Page 31 i'' •>,1 �.. , SEAFARERS LOG October, 1974. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DIStRICT • AFL-CIO i The STLTs Harry Londeberg School has deyeloped a comprehensiYe training and upgrading program for career-minded Seal^ers shipping in the steward department. A Seafarer who takes fnll advantage of these opportunities can go from messman or other steward entry ratings all the way to Chief Steward in a relatively few years. The programs offer comprehensive training in the preparation of all types of foods, as well as instruction in the professional formulation of nutritionally balanced meals and diets. Membership response to these programs, though, has not been as good as response to the HLSS upgrading program for deck and engine. The most successful steward program. Third Cook Training, has graduated 83 Seafarers as reported to the membership at this month's general meeting at Headquarters. The other upgrading courses for steward have graduated 15 Assistant Cooks, 12 Cook and Bakers, 5 Chief Cooks, and 8 Stewards. This is a good record, but if we are to continue to meet our steward department manning obligations to the Union's contracted operators. Seafarers must more fully participate in these programs. If you are a young Seafarer still shipping entry, consider the steward department for a career. And, if you are already shipping in the steward department, get the needed seatime and upgrade. Each time you upgrade to a higher rating—no matter what shipboard department you safl-yoo increase your earning power, as weli as strengthening your job security. Requirements for all the Lundeberg School's upgrading programs can be found on page 31 of each issue of the LOG. ^ Londeberg Scbcl's stewrd depmUnent trainiiig and upgrading programs, talks about balanced meal preparation mtb Upgraders A! Hutchinson, left, and George Salazar. The steward department offers many fine careers for SIU members. Entry rating trainees get some basic Instruction m steward department t^hnlques from Jim Richards, dhecto? of the Schoors a career In the steward department. ^ ^ r.W. • '' . U}. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource October 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HALL NAMED TO ADVISORY PANEL BY PRESIDENT FORD OIL BILL COMPROMISE REPORTED OUT BY CONFEREES N.Y. STATE AFL-CIO ENDORSES HIGH CAREY FOR GOVERNOR SEAFARERS GET MONEY DUE THEM HIGH COURT WILL HEAR FOREIGN-FLAG PICKETING APPEAL LAKES SEAFARER UPGRADED TO MATE FOWT IS A STEPPING STONE TO AN ENGINE ROOM CAREER UPGRADES ACADEMICALLY AND VOCATIONALLY FIRST AID COURSE GIVEN TO BOSUNS USNS TALLULAH CREW SAVES 256 FROM BURNING CRUISE SHIP BOSUN'S ELEGY GALLOWAY UNLOADS IN YOKOHAMA STEWARD ENDS 46-YEAR CAREER THE SL RESOURCE SWITCHES TO EUROPEAN SERVICE SIU-MANNED SCHUYKILL CREW RESCUE SEVEN AS TUG BURNS IF PRACTICE MAKES DECK DANG PERFECT NAVY TANKER SUAMICO PAYS OFF IN SAN DIEGO: REPORT SHE WILL BE SCRAPPED PARTICIPATION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS OF UNION MEMBERSHIP MEETING NEW SHIPS MEAN NEW RESPONSIBILITIES 210 SEAFARERS GAVE $100 OR MORE TO SPAD IN 1973 SEAFARING ON "AMERICA'S FOURTH COAST": SIU MEMBERS PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE ON GREAT LAKES HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS HLSS HAS PROGRAM FOR CAREER IN STEWARD DEPARTMENT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 10 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/878ec8884e890ec3b8692645f12b4066.PDF bdef98008e45c716427eb821053ee320 PDF Text Text "•jf • - OfftoUil frabUmitlMi «i tiM SBAFAIIBmS INTBIINATIONAL UNEON • Atl«atl«/Oi^^ lAliw anB iaBmd Wattrt IHMMtr* AR-GIO ••.,>'••• X '• . . A -wC-vV'' 1 - - 't •..r I trs- • -J -" • • : -• ;'3£,.-35Sc;-"53arii^^ • -I"' "'r ., r.Si' • v.; .r^, •f - , " * ,rf « --'y I#/ ^ Nov«mber, 1974 \ •i i• /•I- • ^I • i ; ^ k %ii I V. ; . i t rf • T-' •. |V/" ' i'M I' ;• i i Here are Just some examples of how Seafarers can advance themselves through the vocational and academic programs at the Lundeherg Schooi. Ciockwise from leftt many jobs on today's ships require a knowledge of burning and welding, see page 30; bosun participates in first aid course, see page 7; Brother Pierangelo Poietti gets high school diploma, see page 30, and SIU members In LNG course, see centerfold. ilill wrnximmsm t mm H' 'eamefiS:. li 'iiSf ii JM �Marifime G>mmiftees Virfually Intact Democrats Post Big Election Gains WAmUNGTON — Draiocrats io congressional and state elections swept to landslide victories in their biggest election day gain in more than ten years. In the Senate—with oae race still undedded in North Dakota—the Dem­ ocrats won a net gain of three seats, giving them a 61-38 majority in the 94th Congress which will take office Jan. 1,1975. The five Democratic members of the Senate Commerce Committee — all strong supporters of the U.S. merchant marine—easily won re-election to sixyear terms. These included Commerce Committee Chairman Warren A. Magnuson (D-Wash.) and Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee Chairman Rus­ sell B. Long (D-La.). In the House, the Democrats posted substantial gains which will give them a two-thirds majority. Although some races are still undecided, the E>emocrats appear to have picked up 40 seats —giving them a 292-141 majority in the 94th Congress. House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee Chairman Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) easily won re-elec­ tion, but Merchant Marine Subcommit­ tee Chairman Frank Clark 0>-Pa.) lost his bid for re-election. Clark will he re­ placed as the head of the Merchant Marine Suocommittee by either Jobn D. Dingell (D-Mich.) or Thomas L. Ashley (D-Ohio). Thomas N, Downing (D-Va.), chair­ t man of the House Subcommittee on Oceanogr^>hy, was re-elected and John M. Murphy (I>-N.Y.), chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation, also won his bid for rc-dectlon. The sweep of the Democratic land­ slide was symbolized by two of its most politically important victories — the election of Rep. Hugh L. Carey <D-N.Y.) as Governor of New York, and Edmund C. Browto as Governor of California. Carey's election was the most stun­ ning victory in this year's political cam­ paign. Coming from behind after he lost his party's endorsement in the primary campaign, Carey rolled to vic­ tory in the state primary election and then went on to rack up a victory mar­ gin of over 800,000 votes over incum­ bent Governor Malcolm Wilson. LOG to Explain Effect on 5IU Plan New Pension Law's Provisions Aired The Employe Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, signed into law in September by President Ford, repre­ sents a massive piece of legislation cov­ ering and regulating over 300,000 pension plans and upwards of 45 mil­ lion American workers. The complexity of the law is repre­ sented by its almost 250 pages of de­ tailed statutory language, which is to be added to, probably in an equal amount, by regulations to be drawn by the U.S. Labor and Treasury Departments. It is unquestioned that it will be many years before we know exactly the meaning, reach and effect of the law and all its provisions. However it is clear that pension plans will have to establish and follow minimum basic rules set up under the law. In the December issne ol the SEA­ FARERS LOG a special centerfold win appear to lay out and discuss the basic provisions of this new penrikm law, with emphasis qwn its aiqdkation the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: to the Seafarers Pension Plan. Most of the pension plans which will be regulated by the new law are single company plans, as distinguished from multi-union-management joint plans, such as the Seafarers. In some aspects under the law, different rules apply de­ pending upon the type of the plan — joint union-management or single com­ pany. The thrust of the law is to establish minimum standards and conduct for pension plans. Those standards include: the time when a worker becomes a par­ ticipant in a plan; how he builds up service or credit toward his pension; the circumstances under which he may lose such service credits; the manner and method by which time worked be­ comes vested, or phrased differently, when it is considered banked for a per­ son; how vesting may be interpreted or applied for the purpose of a man being able to draw his proportionate or full share as the case may be, upon his normal retirement age and standards as to funding the monies received for pen­ sion benefits. By this it is meant, the procedures to be followed regarding adequate monies to provide the earned benefits and what must be done where the funding is insufficient, so as to assure the availability of monies when needed for an eligible person's retire­ ment. Other standards include: provisions for joint and survivor options, which means upon a retired worker's death, the surviving husband or wife may se­ cure a continued pension payment but at the expense of a reduced amount, both for the survivor and the pensioner during his or her retirement; the estab­ lishment of a government insurance company so as to make available nec­ essary monies in a situation where a pension plan is insolvent or cannot meet pension payment requirements or when Continued on Page 5 to gain newcargoes for American-flag ships. In three years, the NMC has alerted thousands of U.S. importers and exporters to the advantages of ship­ ping American. Continued participation in this organization will have sub­ stantial effects on U.S. flag cargo percentage in the future. In 1972, unity in maritime brought to fruition the precedent setting bilateral trade agreement with the USSR. As a result, scores of laid up American vessels received cargoes, and 1,500 jobs were created for Sea­ farers on 50 SlU-contracted tankers employed on this route. raadHdl Shaping Our Own Future More recently, the SIU received the active support of organized labor throughout the United States in our campaign for enactment of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 which would guarantee that a certain percentage of imported oil be carried on American-flag ships; There is no question that the accomplishments we have made to date are of extreme importance to the survival of the U.S. maritime industry. Yet, they are still only a part of our overall revitalization program for the mer­ chant marine. e ''! "'"(J By using the same basic principle that fostered the growth of the American labor movement and still keeps it strong today, the maritime industry will overcome the many problems that have plagu^ it for so many years. We are now meeting in Washington under the auspices of the AFL-CK) with the other maritime unions to develop a coordinated plan of attack fOx the future. , What I am talking about is unity—all segments of the maritime industry —unions, ship operators, shipbuilders—^working together despite personal likes or dislikes to achieve the common goal of a completely revitalized, globally competitive merchant marine. Our immediate goal is the final enactment of the oil bill. From there/we will work for a fair share of other cargoes for American-flag ships, and we will continue to press for new bilateral trade agreements with other natioiis. By standing together on certain issues we have already taken significant steps forward in reaching our goal. Four years ago, a concerted effort brought about passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970—a bill which has greatly benefited all areas of the industry. It has enabled American operators to upgrade their fleets to com­ pete with the foreigner; 200,000 man years of employment have been created for U.S. shipyard workers, and Seafarers are manning a majority of the new ships built under the Act. i. In 1971, the National Maritime Council, a coalition of labor, manage­ ment and government was initiated to develop effective marketing programs At the same time we will be fighting for the formation of one govern­ mental maritime agency to implement the provisions of both new and long standing maritime laws. Presently there are many federal maritime agencies with only scattered duties and diluted implementation powers. We cannot let the progress of the maritime industry get bogged down in bureaucracy. As always, though, the cornerstone of our efforts still is and will continue to be the unified support of SPAD by thousands of individual Seafarers. Your support of SPAD has enabled us to break ground on the long-term construction project oi a viable U.S. marchant marine. And it will be your continued support of SPAD that will enable us to shape our own future instead of having it shaped for us. Change of address cards on Form 3079 should be sent to Seefarers International Union, Atlantic Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL'CIO, 678 Fourth AvanUC^mHttm" New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVI, No. 11. November 1974. Page 2 Seafar^^Log �ft . r. if' Congress Sef fo Reconvene; Senate Vote Due: SlU Unifies Labor Support For Oil import Bill WASHINGTON—^As Congress pre­ pares to reconvene on Nov. 18 after a month-long pre-election recess, the SlU has mobilized the labor movement across the nation in support of the En­ ergy Transportation Security Act of 1974 which is expected to come before the Senate this month. The bill (H.R. 8193) was reported out of the House-Senate Conference Committee early last month, and the compromise version of the bill was passed later in October in the House by a vote of 219-40. The Senate had been expected to act on the measure in the last week before recess, but the press of President Ford's emergency anti-infla­ tion bills prevented a vote on'the Oil BiU. The bill will require that 20 percent of all petroleum imports—^including crude and residual fuel oils—be carried on U.S.-Flag ships. The import quota will increase to 25 percent on July 1, 1975, and to 30 percent in 1977. In anticipation of the Senate vote, the Maritime Trades Department—under the leadership of the SIU—has held two planning meetings which brought to­ gether the legislative representatives of a number of AFL-CIO unions and com­ mittees. Assignments were made to per­ sonally contact Senators in all 50 states to reemphasize the importance of the bin to ^e economy and national de­ fense. In addition, letters have been sent to the presidents of all AFL-CIO state central bodies asking them—and thenlocal union afiiliates -to urge Senators in their states to sup ort the bill. AFLCIO regional directors have also been contacted and urged to coordinate the efforts of afBliates in their areas in this legislative drive. Meanwhile, the giant multi-nation oil lobby—directly and through well-fi­ nanced front organizations — has laimched a massive campaign in a lastditch effort to scuttle the import bill. Editorials written on information sup­ 50% of Tonnage Losf Is In Runaway Fleet Flag of convenience vessels comprise 23 percent of the world's merchant fleet but last year they accounted for more than 50 percent of all tonnage lost, ac­ cording to a keynote paper delivered at a recent conference in Berlin of the In­ ternational Union of Marine Insurance. Written by the chairman of the Liver­ pool Underwriters' Assn., Peter Quaile, the paper compared the average loss ratio (the ratio between tonnage lost and tonnage registered) of the princi­ pal flags of convenience to the loss ratio for the rest of the world during the last five years. INDEX Legislative News Oil bill vote due in Senate . Page 3 President's Report Page 2 Washington Activities column Page 9 Union News Membership meeting in port of Norfolk Page 4 Headquarters Notes column Pages Money due in Falcon takeover Page 5 Great Lakes Seafarers ratify new contract Page 3 General News • Blackwell predicts 300 new ships Page 5 Tonnage lost on flag of convenience ships ... . Page 3 AFL-CIO labor studies center opens Page 9 U.S. pension bill Page 2 Shipping Dispatchers Reports Page 12 Ships' Digests Page 22 Ships' Committees Page 6 Delta Brasil Page 13 TT Brooklyn Page 21 Robert E. Lee Page 27 Transhuron wrecked on reef Page 15 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in bosun recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading ...... .Pages 10-11 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 30-31 GED requirements and application Page 30 LNG program at Piney Point Centerfold Welding course ....Page30 First aid course for bosuns ... Page 4 Membership News First SlU pensioner to get high school diploma at MLS Page 9 Seafarer gets first . assistant engineer license .Page8 Seafarer Poletti successfully completes GED program .......Page 30 New SlU pensioners Page 20 Final Departures Pages 28-29 November, 1974 plied directly by the oil lobby's public relations group have appeared in the Wall Street Journal and other antilabor publications, and a number of Senators are being pressured to vote against the bill. However, the SIU—with the active participation of a united labor move­ ment—is vigorously campaigning for final passage of the bill, and will con­ tinue to keep the forces of the AFLCIO marshalled until the bill is passed and signed into law. r r 1 ', I-. I ' 1 Quaile qualified this statement by adding that "there are many fleets reg­ istered under flags of convenience . . . whose records are at least as good as those of fleets registered by other na­ tions," but he admitted that "if an owner wishes to put to sea an ill found, under­ manned and wornout ship, a flag of con­ venience is probably his best vehicle for doing so." In the background, the liquid petroleum carrier Yuyo Maru burns, as fireboats attempt to control the fires aboard the Liberian freighter Pacific Ares, a fiag of convenience vessel, following their collision in Tokyo Bay. At least 19 seamen are dead and 14 missing as a result of the Nov. 9th crash which occurred despite calm seas and fair visibility. Carrying iiquid petroieum products butane and naphtha, the fire aboard the LPG carrier Yuro Maru was successfully extinguished using recently developed LNG and LPG firefighting techniques like those covered in the LNG program at Piney Point (see centerfold of this LOG). In either case, flag of convenience fleets have proved to be unsafe vehicles operated without regard for crew safety, environmental protection or any consid­ eration other than profit. Lakes Seafarers Ratify New Contract Final ratification of a three-year Great Lakes contract was reached last month when Lakes Seafarers voted overwhelmingly to accept a new con­ tract and independent operators signed the SIU agreement. The new contract gives Lakes Sea­ farers the best wage, benefit and work­ ing rules conditions ever negotiated for unlicensed seamen on the Great Lakes. Among the highlights of the new con­ tract are large homly rate increases spread out over the next thrpe years. Retroactive to Aug. 1, 1974, all ratings wUl receive a 28 or 30 cents an hour increase and a 67 cents per hour cost of living adjustment. Further hourly wage increases will be added to the wage scales of all ratings on Aug. 1, 1975 and again on Aug. 1, 1976. In addition, cost of living adjustments will be added to hourly wage rates four times a year. These cost of living adjustments will add another 13 cents an hour to all wages earned after Aug. 1, 1974 and an additional 16 cents an hour to wages earned after Nov. 1, 1974. The cost of living increases are con­ sidered "add-on" adjustments until Jan. 1, 1976, when they will be rolled into the wage scale and treated as part of the standard hourly wage rate. The new contract dso offers Lakes Seafarers an early normal'pension. This means that after Jan. 1, 1975, any Sea­ farer on the Lakes with 20 years seatime and 55 years of age or older may be eligible for retirement. By working beyond this point. Lakes Seafarers will be able to raise their pension benefits. Increased fringe benefits and sub­ stantial changes in working rules have also been won by SIU members on the Great Lakes. Page 3 i •{ ' "In every case the loss ratio is very much higher than the figure for the rest of the world—for Somalia it is nine times higher—but there are, neverthe­ less, significant differences in loss ratio, tonnage afloat and average age between flags," Quaile said. Continuing, Quaile concluded that "the problem is not one of flag but of ownership or management." This con­ clusion was reached despite observa­ tions made in the beginning of his paper that the cause of the overwhelming majority of shipping casualities was hu­ man failure and that "Flag of conveni­ ence ships have suffered a vastly greater incident of human failure and ship fail­ ure" than other ships in the world fleet. ' i ;• ii ;V �When veteran Seafarer F. J. Mears, left, attends the Norfolk Informational meeting, he makes It a family affair. Bosun Mears' wife, Tony, a Norfolk cab driver, drives the 30-year SlU veteran to the Hall and his son Phillip comes along because he Is Interested In sailing with the SlU. Meeting officers and SlU patrolmen Richard Avery, left, Steve Papuchls, center, and Marvin Hauf chair Norfolk's October informational meeting. Norfolk holds a membership meeting on the Thursday following the first Sunday of each month. Norfolk Members Have Informational Meeting Each Month VI • O eafarers in the port of Norfolk hold an Infork? mational meeting on the Thursday following the first Sunday of each month. An informational meeting is held each month in every SIU port not designated as a Constitu­ tional port. These informational meetings perform the essential task of keeping all Seafarers abreast of the latest Union business and activities. At Norfolk's October informational meeting, Two SIU members, 24-year veteran Seafarer Dallas Hall, left, and 12-year veteran Seafarer C. C. Wil­ liams, wait in Norfolk's modern Union Hall for their membership meeting to begin. on the atatna of the Oil BUI, the number of new ships commg under SIU contract, the total amount welfare payments made to Union members during the month, as weU as a report on shipping in Norfolk. • ;=• NSA V _ P^ney^PoW graduate John "fioundtree, 7g"ht, brought his friend Davey Davis to the Norfolk Haii jg physical for the Harry Lundeberg School. Davis talked to his friend about sailing with the SlU and decided he would like to go to HLSS and start a seafaring career. ^ SIU patrolman Steve Papuchls, standing, talks to veteran SIU members Floyd Simmons, left, Clyde Marrlner, center, and P. 0. Adklns about shipping out of Norfolk after the membership meeting. These three veteran seamen have a combined 88 years of sailing with the SIU. 1 or.ii v-. .1) Vif-'- .i V, Clockwise from the left. Seafarers David Johnson, C. C. Williams, R. Allen, Lloycf Brlght and F. Payton pass time playing cards as they wait for a job call after the Norfolk meeting. , j An active port, many Seafarers in Norfolk turn out for their monthly Informational meeting. At the October meeting, over 120 Norfolk Seafarers attended. Page4 f.- , 'rnh/:,./ The modern SIU Hall In Norfolk Is the center of all Seafaring action in that port. ^ Seafarers Log .t'. �V'iw.---nt^V iijIKiw/'''"' Mdmferjy *i,-»<rTt ,<;•vv>„a;??r Blackwell Predicts 300 New Ships by 1985 Projection of deliveries on new U.S. Blackwell credits the great upsurge in ship construction through 1985 include ^ shipbuilding to the passage of the Mer­ 66 containerships of various types, 8 chant Marine Act of 1970, and said that barge carriers, 5 roll on/roll off vessels, the present orderbook for the shipbuild­ 35 liquid natural gas carriers, 63 tank­ ing industry is four times greater than ers fot domestic trade as well as 19 for in the months prior to the 1970 pro­ carriage of Alaskan oil, and 104 tank­ gram's enactment. He reported that the ers for offshore operations, according to Act had already created over 200,000 a detailed report recently submitted by man years of employment for the Amer­ Assistant Secretary of Commerce for ican maritime worker. Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell to Blackwell's projections do not in­ the seapdwer subcommittee of the clude provisions for the additional ton­ House Armed Services Committee. nage that would be needed if the Energy Blackwell told the subcommittee Transportation Security Act is finally hearings ijhat his projection was based signed into law. He did report, though, on "an Malysis of the current fleet, the that if the oil bill is enacted, it would expected deniand for replacement of require an additional 69 tankers in the existing capacity at the end of its eco­ 265,000-ton class by 1980 and 100 of nomic life, and certain growth factors these ships by 1985. Since 1970, Blackwell estimated that to reflect increase in the levels of U.S. American shipbuilders had invested foreign commerce^." The .Assistant Secretary of Com­ $371 million in shipyard improvements merce als5 report^ that there are pres­ and expects that an additional $342 mil­ ently 94 merchant vessels either under lion wifl be spent in the next few years. construction Or on order at American He said: "With modernization and ex­ pansion currently planned, there will be shipyards. These vessels, valued at $4.2 billion sufficient U.S. shipyard facilities to and aggregating 7.9 million deadweight handle commercial shipbuilding require­ ments in the near future." tonSj include 9 LASH, 4 roll on/roll off Blackwell said that the present short­ vessels, 2 ore-bulk-oil carriers, 22 tank­ age of steel and other ship construction ers in the 35,000 to 89,000 dwt range, materials is having an effect on the 13 supertankers and 9 LNG carriers al­ ready under construction, as well as 34 boom in American shipbuilding, and he ships, mostly energy carriers, on order. warned that if the shortage continues Warrior Committee in Rotterdam Members of the ship's committee on the Warrior (Sea-Land) posed for a picture when the ship docked in Rotterdam, Holland recently. Seated are Frank Naklick, secretary-reporter (left) and Pablo Laterre, steward delegate. Standing are, from left: Laverne Quantz, ship's chairman; D. Papageorgiou, educational director; R. Hutchinson, engine delegate, and I. Perez, deck delegate. The Warrior is on a shuttle run from Felixstowe, England to Rotterdam. "it would mean longer building periods and delayed ship deliveries." For the past six months, Blackwell said the Maritime Administration had been considering awards of construc­ tion differential subsidy for the building of nuclear powered merchant vessels. Five companies: Pacific Lighting Ma­ rine Co., Globtik Tankers, Zapata Corp., Seres Shipping, Inc., and Aber­ deen Shipping, Inc. have applied, but no decision has been forthcoming. The awards, though, would be granied only, for the construction of nuclear super­ tankers. Blackwell said that construc­ tion subsidy for these type vessels would probably not be granted until further research was done on nuclear ship propulsion. In addition to his basically optimistic' report on merchant shipbuilding. Blackwell said that the long term outlook for shipping remains "very good" despite inflation and cutbacks in consumer spending. He said that "forward cargo book­ ings" on American-flag vessels "seem to be holding up well, and I don't see any recession-like fall off in shipping coming." Blackwell backed up his statement with statistics showing that overall U.S. foreign trade had grown from 426 mil­ lion tons in 1969 to 623 million tons in 1973, with the share of cargo car­ ried on American-flag ships rising from 4.5 percent to 6.4 percent. The Assistant Secretary of Com­ merce for Maritime Affairs also re­ vealed that American shipping officials would soon be meeting with the Soviets to make a start on modifying and re­ newing the unique U.S.-USSR bilateral shipping agreement which expires in little more than a year. In Takeover of Falcon Tankers Arbitrator Rules Money Due Union and Crewmembers Seafarers who served as crewmem­ bers aboard the Falcon Countess, Fal­ con Duchess, Falcon Lady and Falcon Princess before Mar. 13,1974 and were released by Falcon after that date, should contact SIU Headquarters. These men have money due them as the result of a labor arbitrator's ruling that, because Falcon had failed to no­ tify the SIU 90 days in advance of the Military Sealift Command takeover of these four tankers, the operator must pay compensation to both the Union and eligible crewmembers. This award was ordered by the arbi­ trator because Falcon was bound by the SIU tanker agreement to notify the Union 90 days in advance of any trans­ fer or sale of SlU-contracted ships. Falcon had notified the SIU on Mar. 13, 1974.of MSC's intention to take over the ships, but after periods ranging from 35 to 51 days. Falcon released the crews of each ship. Crewmembers who had come aboard one of the four tankers before this date, and remained aboard their ship until released by Fal­ con, will receive compensation for their wages based on the number of days left in the 90 day period when they were released. However, because all Seafarers have lost the right to sail aboard these ves­ sels, the arbitrator ruled that the total amount of wage compensation be di­ vided equally between the SIU and those specific crewmembers released by Falcon. The compensation for lost wages includes payment of overtime premiums as well as base wages. The SIU will also receive the opera­ tor's contributions to the various Sea­ farers Plans for each day of the 90 day period, even though the crews were re­ leased before the end of that period. To receive the money due them, excrewmembers who served aboard the Falcon Countess, Falcon Duchess, Fal­ con Lady and Falcon Princess before Mar. 13, 1974 and who were released after that date, should contact Edward X. Mooney, Headquarters Representa­ tive, c/o SIU Headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, New York 11232, tele­ phone (212) 499-6600. Pension Law's Provisions ;A . ' , ^ Continued irom Page 2 it is terminated and standards as to conduct of trustees with appropriate ob­ ligations to meet certain requirements. Also, the law sets up standards for extensive reporting and disclosure of pension plan matters of interest to worker beneficiaries and of course methods of enforcing the law's com- Unclaimed Wages The following two Seafarers have unclaimed wages due them from the time they spent on vessels of Motorships of Puerto Rico. The Seafarers are Joaquin DaSilva and Charles Nicola. Please con­ tact George Van Ausdall at Motorships Inc., 482 Hudson Terrace, Englewood i Cliffs, N.J. 07632, or call (201)871.0700. IL' tf/. November, 1974 mands and different effective dates for different sections of the law. The above capsuled summary sets forth highlight captions of the law's pro­ visions, as well as some of the technical language used. The special centerfold in the Decem­ ber LOG will attempt to break down some of these subjects and their tech­ nical expressions into language more readily understandable by the average person, as distinguished from profes­ sionals and technicians. Of course the special centerfold will contain explanations based upon the law as analyzed by our general counsel, certified public accountant, actuaries, technicians and staff. However, the law as interpreted, ex­ plained and applied by the courts will be the controlling factor at all times, and as with other laws, will probably take several years before final court in­ terpretations are handed down. Ken Lapenteur receives help in preparing for his GEO examinations from social studies teacher Jean Magrini. Brother Lapenteur became the twentyfifth GEO graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School. He also achieved his QMED-FOWT ratings through the school's upgrading program. Seafarer La­ penteur ships from the port of New Orleans, which is also his hometown. Pages •h. i '"I 'A ri �\ The Committee Page Sea-Land Venture Eagle Voyager Committee •'i I The ship's committee aboard the Sea-Land Venture goes over some contrac­ tual questions with SlU Patrolman Tom Gould, seated center, at a payoff in the port of New Orleans last month. Committee members, standing from the left are: Joe Pettus, deck delegate; Bayard Heimer, engine delegate, and Johnny Young, steward delegate. Seated left is Charles Boyle, ship's chair­ man, and seated right is Sam Davis, secretary-reporter. Formerly known as the SL-180, the Sea-Land Venture was launched in 1971 in Bremerhaven, West Germany. She is 720 feet in length and carries 733 containers with capacity for 152 temperature controlled units. Usual run for the Sea-Land Venture \s the Gulf to Europe. The head of the Eagle Voyager's deck crew and chairman of the ship's com­ mittee is Recertified Bosun R. Johnson, right. Right to left from Brother John­ son are fellow committee members Jim Matheson, deck delegate; Jesus D. Reyes, steward delegate; Robert Kiedinger, secretary-reporter, and Felipe Torres, engine delegate. Photo was taken at the vessel's payoff on Nov. 4 at Stapieton Anchorage off Staten Island. The Eagle Voyager has been running coastwise, but is now enroute to the Gulf of Mexico to pick up a load of corn destined for the USSR. Panama Committee Maumee Committee 4 I i' I t, y & % Recertified Bosun Arthur Beck, left, of San Francisco joins brother Seafarers in the Panama's committee for a quick photo while discussing Union business with SlU Patrolman Ted Babkowski, seated, at the ship's payoff Cot. 12 in Port Elizabeth, N. J. Standing left to right from Ship's Chairman Beck are committee members J. Lugan, deck delegate; Abe Rosen, steward delegate; H. Vina, educational director, and Tom Hoiman, engine delegate. Before signing articles on Sept. 20, the Panama had been laid up at the Willamette Shipyard in Richmond, Calif, for repairs. The containership Panama runs intercoastal and to Europe. Sam Houston Committee J. R. Thompson of Houston, standing right, a graduate of the Bosuns Recertification Program, is now sailing as head of the deck gang aboard the SlU-contracted T-5 Navy tanker Maumee. Standing to Ship's Chairman Thompson's right are committee members Joseph Spell, deck delegate; Benjamin Davis, engine delegate; Vasser Szymanski, secretary-reporter, and crewmember Allen Spell, a QMED. Seated is SlU Representative Ted Babkowski filling out a patrolman's report on the Maumee's payoff in Carteret, N. J. last month. On her most recent voyage, the Maumee called at ports in Spain, Scotland, Trinidad and South America. Delta Brasil Committee The ship's committee aboard the Sam Houston headed by Recertified Bosun Ctto Pedersen, third from left, poses for a photo in the new LASH vessel's lounge during a payoff in the port of New York last rhonth. The entire com­ mittee is, from the left: Gary Bryant, engine delegate; Eden Ezell, Jr., deck delegate; Bosun .Pedersen, ship's chairman; Michael Toth, secretary-reporter, and Ambrosia Fachini, steward delegate. The Sam Houston, one of three new LASH/containerships operated by Waterman, was built under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. This Act has enabled Water­ man, as well as many other American shipping companies, to once again compete effectively with foreign-flag operators. Page6 At a payoff in the port of New Orleans, the ship's committee of the SlUcontracted Delta Brasil headed by Recertified Bosun Edward Rihn, right, gathers for a photo in the ship's lounge. They are from the left: Bill Coley, educational director; Nathaniel Garcia, engine delegate; John Klondyke, deck delegate; Edward Sinush, steward delegate; Bill Marion, secretaryreporter, and Bosun Rihn, ship's chairman. The committee reported no beefs or contractual disputes at the New Orleans payoff. The Delta Brasil is on the South America service. Seafarers Log �•• I Bosuns at HLSS Take Red Cross First Aid Course At the SD^estioii of bosims attending the Recertification Program at Piney Point, a first aid course, taught by a certified Red Cross in- structor, has been added to their pro­ gram. In die fntore, all Seafarers going flirongh die Bosims Recertifi­ cation Program will be required to take this course. This Red Cross first aid course in­ cludes instruction in all aspects of practical first aid work, including the use of artificial respiration, the appli­ cation of emei^ency methods to stop bleeding, as well as various bandag­ ing and splinting techniques. Upon completing the one-month course, the bosuns in the Recertifica­ tion Program will take a one hour Red Cross test. If they pass, they re­ ceive a first aid certificate and a cardiac pulmonary resuscitation cer­ tificate. By taking this course, the bosuns going through the Recertification Program will add another facet to their ahUity to help maintain a safety conscious, alert and well trained SIU Bosun John Hazel practices artificial respiration on a specially constructed dummy during the Red Cross first aid course crew that can remain on top of any situation. ttiat has been incorporated into the Bosuns Recertification Program. I i ' IJ. i' •t Bosun Stanley Krawczynski ties a bandage around the head of Bosun Bertil Hager. This bandage is used to bind an ear wound. Looking like the Spirit of 76, SIU Patrolman Mark Evans sits quietly as Bosun Tom Brooks applies a full head bandage. This bandage is used when a man has injured a temple or the top of his head. Practicing his tourniquet technique, Bosun Walter LeClair uses the arm of Bosun Bill Funk to sharpen his emergency first aid skills. First Aid Instructor Jimmy Houser (standing) lectures on the symptoms of heart failure during the Red Cross-sanctioned course Using a spiral bandage on the arm of Bosun Michael Casanueva, Bosun Ed Wallace practices a technique used to stop the bleeding from a laceration, as Bosun T. A. Tolentino looks on. Page 7 ' NbvektiMv 1974 -jr' �GEP Program's First Pensioner Headquarters Notes WW 2 PW Escapee, Gefs High School Diploma by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak| • War Bonus Arbitration TTiis past spring, an impartial arbitrator ruled that all claims for the payment of Vietnam War bonuses prior to Jan. 9, 1974 must be honL^SnsiSlNleieicach payments after that date are denied. Therefore, any Seafarer who has Vietnam War bonus payments due for work done prior to Jan. 9,1974, should contact the company for his money. It had been the contention of the Military Sealift Command that they were not required to reimburse steamship companies for war bonus payments after the date of July 1, 1973 with the end of the Selective Service Act. However, the arbitrator decided that claims up till Jan. 9, 1974 must be honored. Sabine Tankers Organizing Drive Our organizers are continuing to meet with Sabine Tankers' unlicensed sea­ men in order to maintain our strength aboard these ships and we find that ou; support keeps growing. Presently we are awaiting the decision of the National Labor Relations Board in the case of Sabine Tankers' dismissal of one of its workers for supporting the SIU. At the same time, we are also preparing our position for the NLRB hearing which will be held this month on the broader issue of Sabine's alleged illegal conduct during a pre-election campaign for the certification election held last February to decide what union will represent Sabine's unlicensed seamen. if- Bosuns Recertification Program I am proud to tell you that 11 Seafarers graduated this month from the Bosuns Recertification Program bringing to 165 the number of our men who have successfully completed the two=month program. On page 11 of this issue of the LOG you can see the photos of each of these brothers and read some background about them. You will also find on that page a list of the bosuns who htrve graduated the program since it began in June of 1973. I want to congratulate these 11 Seafarers and wish them smooth sailing in the years ahead. They are: "Ole" Olson; Mack Brendle; Arne Eckert; P. G. Wingfield; Jimmy Foster; Tony Palino; Nick Bechlivanis; J. W. Allen; Roy Meffert; Vincent Grima, and Cyril Mize. Also, in an effort to constantly improve our upgrading programs, we have instituted a first aid course as part of the bosuns' curriculum. Given on Tuesday and Thursday while the bosuns are in Piney Point, the first aid course is cer­ tified by the American Red Cross. A full page photo layout on the program can be found on page seven of this issue of the LOG. v '?• r k Firefighting Until the U.S. Maritime Administration's new firefighting school opens in Earle, N.J.—probably sometime in late January—courses are being held at the Navy Damage Control School in Norfolk, Va. Dates for this month are: Nov. 18 and Nov. 29. This is a one-day course that may prove to be among the most useful classes you have ever taken. Not only could the course mean the difference between life and death aboard ship, but it could also help you get a job aboard the high technology vessels of the future on which a firefighting endorsement may be mandatory. Anyone who hasn't obtained this endorsement should see the Port Agent or any SIU patrolman in his port and find out how he can take the one-day course. •1 *A* Seniority Upgrading In connection with firefighting, it was good to see at this month's member­ ship meeting in New York that some of our seven 'A' seniority upgraders re­ ceived their firefighting endorsement along with their full books. These men are securing their jobs by not only getting their full 'A' book but also by making sure they have an endorsement that may be required by the Coast Guard in the future. The seven brothers who received their full 'A' book this month bring to 120 the number of Seafarers who have completed this one-month program. I congratulate each of them and wish them good luck in the future. They are: James McParland; Frank Adams; Bob Keith; Doug Heller; Ronnie Laner; "Bud" LeClair, and Duane Stevens. New Ships Aries Marine/Westchester Shipping's Golden Endeavor will tentatively be delivered this month while their Golden Monarch is scheduled to be launched in March or April of 1975. Delta Steamship is chartering the Marymar for one year from Calmar Lines. The ship was laid up when Calmar had to cut back on her intercoastal service. Delta hopes to crew the vessel this month for runs from the Gulf of Mexico to the West Coast of Africa. Pages J,, Brother Leo Moval, right, the first SIU pensioner to receive his high school diploma through the GEO program at the Lundeberg School, studies with a Trainee who will soon be going out to sea. Young trainees and older Seafarers often work together at the HLSS and help each other both in academic and vocational areas. Seafarer Leo Moval, 57, recently became the first SIU pensioner to re­ ceive his high school diploma through the GED Program offered at the Lunde­ berg School in Piney Point, Md. Bom in Aland Island, a possession of Finland, Brother Moval went to sea for the first time at the age of 13. The story of his career is typical of the great heroism shown by the Brothers of the SIU during the Second World War. Seafarer Moval came to the United States in 1940 and shipped on an Amer­ ican oil tanker that was sailing under the Panamanian flag. The ship was on a run to Dunkirk, France and was sunk in the Battle of Dunkirk. He was res­ cued in the English Channel and made his way to Bordeaux. In Bordeaux, he caught a British tanker, one of the last Allied ships in the area. However, the Bordeaux Harbor had been mined and the tanker hit a Ger­ man minefield as it left the port and was destroyed. One of four survivorSj Brother Moval was again rescued, but he was later captured by the German Army and placed in a prison camp in France. Seafarer Moval escaped twice and was caught twice. His third escape at­ tempt was successful, and he managed with the help of the French and Ger­ man undergrounds, to make his way to Sweden. One month later he caught an English ship making a mn to South America and finally made his way back to the United States. He worked ashore during 1942 until he succeeded in getting his necessary seaman's documents. After joining the SIU, Brother Moval's first ship took him to the invasion of Casablanca. He re­ turned to the U.S. and immediately shipped out again, this time as a chief steward. For the duration of the war, Moval shipped as a member of the SIU. He served in the D-Day invasion of Anzio Beach and the invasion of Okinawa. Seafarer Moval continued sailing in the steward department until he had a heart attack while serving aboard the SS Manhattan, and had to retire. "The SIU has been so good to me," said Brother Moval. "I remember our hard fight for the pension plan and our great victory when we got it. It is the best thing that could happen for Seafarers. I know. I saw too many oldtimers thrown away like old dishrags. Without this plan, myself and so many other Seafarers just simply couldn't make it." After retirement. Seafarer Moval did volunteer work for awhile but found it didn't take up enough of his time. "I feel that a day you don't learn some­ thing is a day wasted," Brother Moval said. "I decided that I'd wasted too many days since I retired." So he ap­ plied for admission to the Lundeberg School GED program. "The GED program is great, and the teachers are outstanding," he said. "They take a personal interest in each student and I'm especially grateful to Margaret Nalen for all the help and encouragement she's given me." Mrs. Nalen is the director of academic education. When Leo Moval, who first learned to speak English by reading newspapers and consulting a dictionary, received his high school diploma a few weeks ago, he said. "The SIU made it possible. They won our fine pension plan and they built this beautiful school. I'm proud to be a member." He returned home to Baltimore where he lives with his wife, daughter and stepdaughter. "When I get home," Brother Moval said, "I'm going to at­ tend the community college. I want to work on a major in history or political science." Notify Union Of Address Change In order to insure that every Seafarer continue to receive all benefits due him, when a member changes his address he should im­ mediately notify Union Head­ quarters. Members should notify the Rec­ ords Department, Seafarers Inter­ national Union, 675 Fourth Ave­ nue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. They should also include their Social Security number and book number with the new address. Seafarers Log V.-, . .1 -f: .ii-i:, �Activities By B. Rocker Cargo Preference Bill SIU has been deeply committed for many months in a struggle to win passage of H.R. 8193, to guarantee a percentage of oil imports to U.S.-flag ships. Our representatives have met with other labor organizations to prepare information and statements to clarify some oi"(BL*puints to members of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Last month the bill was in a House-Senate conference committee to work out some differences in the House and Senate versions. That committee finished work and sent the final draft back for approval. The House passed the con­ ference report; the Senate did not take action. We are awaiting the return of the Congress from its month-long recess so that the Senate can vote. While members are out-^many of them at home campaigning—we have not been idle. An ad hoc committee has been formed with other labor groups and this committee is continuing to hold meetings to discuss further action as we come down to the wire. Reorganization of the House of Representatives The Boiling Report, which proposed major changes in the standing com­ mittees of the House, has failed. The proposal which would have hit Seafarers hm-dest was that the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee be dismantled and its functions scattered to several other committees. A report from another committee, chaired by Chairman Julia Hansen, was offered as a substitute for the Boiling Report. The Hansen Report gave added jurisdiction to Merchant Marine and Fisheries. On Oct. 8, the House voted to accept the Hansen Committee Report. Deepwater Ports On Oct. 9, the Senate passed S. 4076, its version of the deepwater port bill, which authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue licenses to own, build and operate deepwater ports. The House version, H.R. 10701, gives licensing authority to the Interior Department. PensioB Plan RegulaticHi Our representatives in Washington have kept in close contact with Labor Department and Treasury Department people since the Pension Bill waspassed and signed into law. The law gives broad guidelines for private pension plans, but Labor and Treasury representatives are still charged with the responsibility for regulations. These regulations help to clarify the broad guidelines spelled out in the law. The SIU is working closely with those charged with writing regulations to make certain that the rights of Seafarers are fully protected and guaranteed. (See story on Page 2.) National Maritime Council At its regular meeting this month, attended by SIU President Paul Hall, the National Maritime Council set qp a special committee to determine public relations policy. The Council seeks to promote the intere..;ts of the American merchant marine by encouraging U.S. businesses to ship American. The new committee will coordinate a speakers' bureau, prepare texts and spell out policy. This will give unity to statements made by high-level manage­ ment members of the Council when they appear and speak throughout the "country. Congressional Budget Reform Government spending has a direct effect on the cost of living of every American family. Studies show that increased costs are a leading concern of most Americans. Recent Congressional action may refiect the concern of the people. Congress has lost much of its power of legislative initiative to the Executive branch over the years. In large part, the problem has been the inability of this rather cumbersome body, with many powerful leaders, to speak with a single voice for its 535 members. Government is complex, and growing, and each member has interests which are specifically related to his constituents and his district. In an effort to reassert Congressional control over government spending, a joint study committee was appointed to make recommendations. As a result, a bill was passed to create new House and Senate committees to analyze budget options and prepare budget resolutions. The way the system operates now, the President prepares his budget, with input from his departments, coordinated through the Oflfice of Management and Budget. He submits the budget to Congress and they act on his proposal. Existing practices foiled Congressional control over how much the federal government spent. The bill will provide procedures to limit backdoor spending and to force the President to spend impounded funds. House and Senate Budget committees will study and recommend changes in the President's budget. They will then draw up a resolution with a tentative, alternative Congressional budget. The bill creates a Congressional Budget Office to provide experts and com­ puters to absorb and analyze data. Appoint SIU Official to Committees On Puerto Rican Minimum Wages An elected SIU oflScial has been ap­ pointed by the U.S. Secretary of Labor to two Puerto Rico Minimum Wage In­ dustry Committees as a representative of labor. Headquarters Representative Ed­ ward X. Mooney was nominated for appointment to these committees by AFL-CIO President George Meany. The first committee met in October to hold hearings on new proposed Fed­ eral minimum wages for the plastic, rub­ ber and jewelry workers in Ihierto Rico. The second committee will meet this month to study minimum wage rates for Puerto Rico's tobacco workers. As required by law, all committees reviewing new minimum wage propos­ als in Puerto Rico are composed of representatives from labor, business and the public. 'SIU oflScial Mooney was joined by C. Stephen Clem, Jr. of the United Rub­ ber Workers and Benjamin Feldman of the Leather Goods, Plastics and Nov­ elty Workers International Union as the labor representatives on the Committee hearing new wage proposals for the plastic, rubber and jewelry workers. On the second committee which will review minimum wage rates for tobacco workers. Brother Mooney will be joined by Wallace Mergler of the Tobacco Workers International Union and Anne Draper of the AFL-CIO Department of Research as labor's representatives. Delayed Benefits The following membcn have had (heir benefit paymenti held up because fliey failed to anpply complete Information when filing their clalnu. Please con. tact Tom Cranford at {212) 499-6600. Social Sicuflty Number Union Name ' Antonoppuloii •»••••" • Lewiif SiTii Di 1111 > t •«I > • f Fitte. Bi f II I11»1,11111111 r Novembtr, 1974 .. 1. 1, .. ,, ,1 .. ,, .. ,, ,, 112-50-0840 297-01-0726 433-20-3774 363-36-7788 019-40-5970 212-20-6272 236-80-5966 435-16-2901 423-05-3272 278-46-2628 070=^70-3602 UIW IBU IBU A&G UIW A&G A&O IBU A&G UIW A&O Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAU. It Is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. AFL-CIO Labor Studies Center WASHINGTON — The AFL-CIO Labor Studies Center was formally dedicated this month by President George Meany before a large audience of trade union leaders and educators. Speaking on the grounds of the 47acre campus located in Silver Spring, Md., President Meany said: "We realize the need for education— not just for the citizenry as a whole— but special edncation for our own people . .. to make our people better, more intelligent trade unionists so that they can do their job better and make a better contribution not only to the people we represent but to this nation." AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Lane Kirkland said the new education center will "contribute greatly to the future growth of the trade union movement." The SIU was represented at the dedi­ cation ceremonies by Harry Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco and a group of Seafarers who are in the Bo­ suns Recertification program and in various upgrading programs at the Lundeberg School. The purposes of the Labor Studies Center are to develop trade union lead­ ership through training and educa­ tional programs: to develop educa­ tional programs which will carry labor's basic philosophy to all parts of the community, and to involve trade union­ ists in the problems of the total labor movement. Plans for a college degree program leading to a bachelor's degree in labor studies are now under way, and a num­ ber of men and women in the labor movement are now studying for their degrees. •. (,i '4 ' �•i:- I;- Mack Brendle Seafarer Mack Brendle, 46, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and has been sail­ ing as a bosun for the past 15 years. A native of Louisiana, Seafarer Brendle now ships from the port of Houston where he makes his home with his wife Carolan and their son. Ame Eckert Seafarer Arne Eckert, 38, has been sailing with the SIU since 1963, and has been shipping as a bosun for the past two years. Brother Eckert ships from the port of Seattle and makes his home in that city with his wife Diana and their three sons. I i $ I 4^ 4 P.G.Wingfield Seafarer P. G. Wingfield, 52, has been sailing with the SIU since 1948, and has been ship­ ping as a bosun for the past five years. Born in Roanoke, Va., Brother Wingfield now ships from the port of Jacksonville and makes his home there with his wife Margie and their son. James Foster Seafarer Jimmy Foster, 51, has been sailing with the SIU since 1944, and has been shipping out as a bosun since 1947. A native of Mobile, Ala., he ships from that port and makes his home there with his wife Bonnie and their two children. Anthony Palino Seafarer Tony Palino, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and started shipping out as a bosun 15 years ago. A native -f of New Jersey, Brother Palino still makes his home there. He ships out of the port of New York. Nicb"lqs Bcchlivanis Bosuns Recertificafion Program Providing More Knowledge Another class of bosuns graduated from the SIlTs Bosun Recerttfication Program this montii, and soon they will go aboard the SlU's contracted ships with a greater knowledge and understanding of their Union and the entire maritime industiy. Through this program, flie SIU is continuing to provide its contracted companies with Seafarers who are highly qualified to be leaders of the unlicensed seamen aboard ship. With the graduation of this class, the total number of bosuns to have gone through the program is now up to 165. Bosun Rich Newell, from flie port of Houston, was originally in this class. However, upon coming up to Headquarters—after completing the one-month stay at Piney Point—Brother Newell was taken ill and had to return home. • ' }' i Following are the names and home ports of the 165 Seafarers who have I. w., Seattle Jaadora, Stanley, New York " Janmn, Sven, New York Johnson, Ravaugbn, Houston Kerngood, Morton, Batthnore KleimoJa, WiUfam, New York Knoies, Raymond, San Francii^ , Edgar, Net dtfffladbi, Eak^ore Baker, Elmer, Hoestou Koza, Leo, Baltimore? Lamht^ Reidus, Landrun, Mannel, San Juan Lasso, Rolnsrt, San Joan yie, Jedn, New Orleans pivolne, Raymond, -- ^ • 1^, Hans, Settle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Leyal,. Joseph, jphiladelphia . EJbby^ Geoj^e^ New Orleans Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Manning, Denis. Seattle Mattioli, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans McGinnis, Arthur, New Orleans Meehan, William, Norfolk i^doin, James, Houston Bechiivanis, Nicholas, New Yoik r,Havid, Norfolk ]|^e,Jan,NewYoik lk>|ko, Stanley, San Eraachkca Boaey, Andrew, Norfolk aBrendle. Mack. Houston an, jEmest, Houston it, Vernon, Tampa George, New Orleans ' Burlm, Cieorge, New York "•"-•on, Ronald, New York long, Wttliam, Seattle Walter, Norfolk ^ Hormon, Hcnsfon Anthony, Houston Carbone, Victor, San Juan , ^ t>stro, GnUlemto, San Juan lestnnt, Donald, Mobile ',Rjcbard,SMtt Francisco , PiA-: ' Federsen, Otto, New Orleids . ' Pehlep,Fmleriok,!Vltfblle fence, Floyd, Hoiisftiw K , ' ferry, Vincent Grima " Seafarer Vincent Grima, 54, has been shipping out with the SIU since 1962, and has been sailing as a bosun for the past five years. A native of Malta. Brother Grima now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. and ships from that port. « ' »: mm:'- . Piii Ik m^mrnk, Rains, Horace, Houston la, Vincent, New Y ioback,8wrt,NewYoJ _ / ^ iw Vork licks, Donald, New York -ges,. Raymond, . -, Mobile Hodges, RaymondtW., W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Homka, Stephen, New York .. Hhydc, Arw, Fhlladelphi Ipsen, Orta, New York Page 10 Viekko,Ne J Maurice Olson ^ Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Rodnques, Lancelot, San Juan RodrlKoez, Ovidio, New York Ruley, Edward. Baltimore „ Schwara, Robert, Mobile Self, Thomas, Baltimore ' Selix, Floyd, San Francisco Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Smith, Lester, Norfolk ^kol, Stanley, lf»ron,lobn,J ' Seafateii' Cfjil Mize, 52, hq J Seen d member of the SIU since 1943. and began sailing as a bosun 10 years ago. A native of Oakland, Calif., Brother Mize now makes his home in Ajo, Ariz, with his wife Josephine and their daughter, He ships out of the port of San Francisco. Aathor^ New Yoi^ •w Roy Meffert Seafarer Roy Meffert, 56, has been sailing with the SIU since 1956, and has been ship­ ping out as a bosun for the past 13 years. A native of Louisville, Ky., he now makes his home in St. Petersburg, Fla. Brother Meffert ships out of the port of Jack­ sonville. CyrilMize Nicholson, Eogenc, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn^ New York ' O^Brfen, WiMlanu New York <YCoanor» WiBlam, Seattte CS«ojti,Fred,Sasr" —• • Ison, Maurtce, . J.W.Allen Seafarer J, W. Al­ len, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1953, and has been sailing as a bo­ sun for the past 10 years. A native of Tennessee: Brother Allen now makes his home in Ed­ monds, Wash, with his wife Bea and their four children. He ships out of the port of Seattle. Seafarer Maurice "Ole" Olson, 56, started shipping with the SlU in 1944, and began sailing as a bosun in 1946. A native of Milwaukee, Wise., Brother Olson now makes his home in Somerville, Mass, where he lives With his wife Doris and three children. He ships out of the port of Boston. ' MerriU, Charles, Mobile ^ Michael, Joseph, italtlmore Clyde, Seattle Jacksonville Monardo, Sylvester, New Orl^ Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mollis, James, Mobile Murry, Ridph, San John, San Francisco , ; ^ William, New York . ., «.-v., o, Cbartes, Hourtpn Richard. Houston New York J Wte' '' Seafarer Nick Bechlivanis, 58, has been sailing with the SIU since 1947, and started shipping out as bosun five years ago. A native of Greece, Brother Bechlivanis ships from the port of New York and makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife Despina and their three children „ Tlcer,Dan,S Tillman, William, San F„ Tirclll, Enrico, New York Todd, B^symond, New Ortehhi Turner, Paul, New Orleans Wahaco, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobile Wardlaw, Richard, Honston ,, / Weaver, Harold, Houston • :;^hitmc^.:Alaii. New Yorit Wlnghold, f, G. Jacksonville |^orkm«n#H«M»er*;Ncw Orleaiiii; lEaragoasa, Roberto, New York h-: �Robert Keith Seafarer Robert Keith, 22, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971 and re*turned to Piney Point in 1974 to obtain his AB tick­ et. Brother Keith lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Kathryn and ships from the port of San Francisco. Doug Heller Seafarer Doug Heller, 20, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Prior to at­ tending the Senior­ ity Upgrading Pro­ gram, Brother Hel­ ler obtained his third assistant cooky rating at Piney Point. Born in Detroit, Brother Heller makes his home in New Orleans and ships out of that port. i " I' This month seven mo/e siiccessfn%> ^ flie SIlPs Siniority Upg^^ aiuS took oath of obhgaiiQh at the generfkl lemberahip meeting in New Yoik. S EstahUshed tohelp piepaio oar mein^ blip for the innovadons aboard fly constructed ships, the Seniority Duane Stevens Seafarer Duane Stevens, 23, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in April of 1972. Brother Stevens re­ turned to Piney Point to obtain his AB ticket before at­ tending the Senior­ ity Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Husser, La., he ships out of the port of New Orleans. Dpi^dihg Program also serves ^e these thiion members with a anderstanding of the SIU's operatii apd problems. These seven Seafarers bring the toi nnmber of men who have attained ^ai^rtatiisthpU James McParland Seafarer James McParland, 24, has been sailing with the SlU since 1971. Prior to attending the Seniority Up­ grading Program, Brother McParland obtained his QMED rating at Piney Point. A native of Brooklyn, he still makes his home there and ships out of the port of New York. ,. .. Following dre the names ;^dains, Francis, Deck ^len, Lawrence, Engine AUison, Muipfc^, Engine Andrepont, P. Engine Arnold, Mott, E^k Bartol, Thomas, Deck IfoxtetvAian, Engine |Bean,.E hi. Deck- „ • B^uverd, Arthur, En|^ Bellinger, WiUJiam, Steward Blaeklok, iUchard, Engine Bolen, Timothy, Deck Bnrke, Lee Roy, Engine Buirke, Timothy, Deck Castle, Stephen, Deck Ci^, Garrett, Deck ConkUn, Kevin, Engine Cnnningham, Robert, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, William, Deck DiWf John, Engine Derice, Michael, Engine Deskins. WiUiam, Steward Maximo, Engine Ewing, Lany, Steward Fanner, WBliam, Deck Fila, Marion,] Frost, Stephen, Garda^ Robert, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gutay, Raul, Steward Gower, David, Engine Grabam, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M^:R., Deck^ ^ Hart, Ray, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Heick, Carroii, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Humason, Jon, Deck Hnmmerick, James, Jr., Steward Hiatchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine Ivey, D. E, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Jones, Leggette, Deck ]^ KeDi^Tiiomas, Engine Keith, Robert, Deck .eliey,John, Deck ae Kemey, Paul, Engine Kirksey, Charl^, Engine Kittleson, L, Q., Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Koaetes, Johnnie, Deck Kmic, Lawrence, Deck LeClair, Lester,Steward Lehmann, Artbnr, Deck completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. T^sch^ Robert, Deck Sanders, Darry, Engine Lundeman, Louis, Deck Sanger, Alfred, Deck Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Shaw, Ronald, Engine iHanning, Henry, Steward Simonetfi, Joseph, Steward iMarcus, M. A., Deck Simpson^ Spiirgeon, Engine McAttdhew, Martin, Engine Sisk, Keith, Deck iHcCabe, John, Engine iy ^ B., Steward ~ McC^, T. J., Engine Smitb, Robert, Deck^ McParland, James, Engine Spell, Gary, £^ne IVitiiix, R. G., Jr., Engine Speii, Joseph, Deck ivRranda, John, Engine Spencer, H. D., Engine ; Moore, C. M., Deck Stauter, David, Engine Moore, George, Deck Stevens, Duane, Deck Moore, William, Deck Svoboda, Kvefoslar, Engii Mortier, William, Deck Tanner, Leroy, Engine Painter, Philip, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine, Paloumbis, Nikolaos, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Dect Trdnor, Robert, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Utterback, Larry, Deck Poletti, Pierangelo, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Reamey, Vaifon, Sidney, Engine Vanyi, Thomas, Stev Vokmir, George, Deck ^ William^ Dec! Walker, Marvin, Engine Rivers, Sam, Engine Wambach, Albert, Deck Roback, lames. Deck Rodi%nez, Charles, Engine , Steward John, Deck RtHinie Laner ~ Seafarer Ronnie Laner, 28, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1970. Prior to obtaining his full A book. Brother La­ ner earned his QMED rating at Piney Point. A resi­ dent of Franklin, N. J., he ships out of the port of New York. Lester LeCIair Seafarer Lester "Bud" LeClair has been sailing with the SlU for eight years. Prior to attending the Seniority Up­ grading Program, Seafarer LeClair upgraded to chief steward at Piney Point. He makes his home in San Fran­ cisco and ships from that port. Francis Adams Seafarer Francis Adams, 20, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Brother Adams returned to HLSS and received his AB ticket before attending the Sen­ iority Upgrading Program. A resident of Baltimore, he ships out of that port. Get Passports All Seafarers are advised that they should have United States passport books and should carry them with them at all times. Seafarers have encountered problems in some areas of the world because they did not have passports, and the problem seems to be increasing. In- addition, many Seafarers have not been able to make flyout jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports. A U.S. passport can be secured in any major city in the country. If you need assistance in getting a passport, contact your SIU port agent. To Preserve a 'Lifeline', Seafarers Donate to Blood Sank 'A* Seniority Upgrader Ronnie Laner (left) and Recertified Bosun Cyril Mize make their contribution to the SIU Blood Bank by donating a pint of blood.at the SIU Medical Clinic at Headquarters. Both men know the necessity of keeping the Blood Bank as full as possible because it is a lifeline for SIU members and their families. Seafarers Laner and Mize were in New York last month completing their necessary time in the Upgrading and Recertification Programs. Nurse Cheryl Edel assists in the process. November, 1974 Page 11 �•Jf, •^ . ... ......rTI DISPATCHERS REPORT. OCTOBER 1-31, 1974 Port Boston New York .... Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle 6 103 10 28 11 3 26 79 46 51 22 20 14 58 0 0 2 0 9 13 8 9 3 521 Puerto Rico .. Houston . , .. Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals 1 f- TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore . .. Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston .... Piney Point . . Yokohama ... Alpena .Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals 1 21 1 7 3 1 4 10 7 9 8 10 0 12 0 2 0 1 3 2 3 0 1 106 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 2 2 0 2 18 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 2 0 20 66 0 13 4 0 7 25 0 10 1 1 3 8 0 7 19 0 23 48 1 10 30 0 35 7 0 2 9 0 5 12 0 3 7 0 3 41 0 11 0 2 4 1 8 3 8 2 1 1 24 9 11 21 13 25 14 8 12 9 0 13 3 3 6 85 147 402 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 12* 195 20 65 20 13 61 144 68 128 60 63 26 186 0 4 5 3 8 18 5 4 5 1,123 3 48 5 9 9 2 13 23 15 25 16 23 0 43 0 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 245 1 4 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 1 1 0 7 0 2 3 4 3 0 1 0 3 35 4 154 12 54 28 11 58 132 39 95 26 30 18 129 0 2 3 1 3^ 21 5 4 1 830 6 109 7 21 14 3 18 45 30 42 17 23 7 67 0 2 2 0 0 2 5 1 2 413 3 10 0 4 3 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 2 2 2 4 40 3 87 12 32 20 6 45 79 36 61 20 31 25 125 0 2 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 590 2 23 0 2 2 1 1 5 7 19 6 10 1 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 95 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 8 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 98 8 29 13 6 19 71 19 45 7 19 9 43 0 1 3 0 4 19 6 2 2 425 4 44 5 10 7 3 3 17 8 19 7 10 3 16 0 2 2 0 3 2 6 2 0 173 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 3 2 16 0 55 9 29 8 1 19 22 14 38 5 13 4 46 0 4 3 1 3 21 7 2 3 312 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 2 3 3 4 0 21 1 25 7 16 1 1 2 15 9 10 3 5 4 4 5 3 1 0 7 5 9 2 0 135 •r Port I ?• Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 43 4 11 7 3 18 35 21 30 8 23 11 48 0 0 ' 0 272 0 11 0 2 0 0 1 0 5 6 2 8 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 41 0 40 4 21 5 2 8 38 9 26 1 12 7 31 0 1 4 5 8 21 4 18 5 270 1,488 2 100 15 26 14 6 15 43 35 55 12 30 11 43 22 2 4 2 3 8 6 3 2 459 879 1 0 3 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals . Totals All Depts 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 7 0 38 1 17 5 2 14 29 20 30 5 15 4 24 0 1 3 1 2 11 3 6 3 234 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 8 0 6 0 2 1 0 24 1 26 8 6 6 2 7 12 8 10 2 9 2 3 9 I 1 1 1 4 3 1 2 125 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 30 • 0 * 18 0 * * 26 5 25 24 ' * J; 17 252 948 407 130 - 4 64 9 32 19 6 20 70 13 44 8 21 16 48 I 0 0 3 5 7 22 6 12 4 433 2,982 7 210 20 58 38 6 48 98 56 131 43 42 35 117 0 1 2 5 5 10 7 5 2 946 1,699 14 61 1 11 14 0 0 20 6 12 0 5 4 73 0 8 67 16 28 67 16 14 39 476 559 PRESroENT PaulHaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS €75 4 Ave, Bkiyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Midi. 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. BaltimoK St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Man. 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Franklin St. 14202 SlU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ni.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU(312)SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROrr, Mich. 10225 W. lefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Mlna 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) R A 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. ... .5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla..2608 Pearl St. 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CTTY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala.. ....IS. Uwrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St. 94103 (415)626^6793 SANTURCE, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash .2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gnvob Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. .312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio .... .935 Summit St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaBf. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 .(213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Jq^ ....... .P.O. Box 429 Yokohaaui Port P.O. 5-^NiiioiiOlidori Naka-I^ 2^1-91 201-7935 Ext 281 As reported at this month's general membership meeting In New York, shipping has slowed down somewhat over the past month. This Is do mainly to the rush In shipping we experience each year after Labor Day, and the fact that a number of U.S.flag vessds are laid up awaiting cargoes. The slowdown In shipping, however. Is only a temporary situation. Several ships are crewlng up this month and as usual shipping picks up around the Christmas holidays. We are also expecting a successful vote on the Enc^ Transportation Security Act late this month, which should have an Immediate effect on U.S. flag shipping. Page 12 ' Seafarers Log �Delta Brasil Pays Off After South American Run SS Delta (Delta Line) had a smooth payoff last month In New Orleans after one of her South America mns. The 522-foot long vessel has two regularnms: from ffie U^. Gnlf to West Africa, and from the Gulf to Central America and North Brazil. The general cargo ship is a floating "grocery store," and rarries types of cargo bom "sonp to nuts." The Delta Brasil was buUt in 1968 at Ingalls Shipyards in Pascagonla, Miss. She is one of five sister ships built for Delta Line that year; the others are the Delta Argentina, Delta Paraguay, Delta Uruguay and Delta Mexico. The C-2 ship has a deadweight tonnage of 13,039, a horsepower of 11,660, and travels at a speed of 18.6 knots. She carries a full crew of 39 men. The Delta Brasil (Delta Line) at the docks in New Orleans at payoff last month. Able-seaman John Klondyke gets his book back from SlU Patrolman Stanley Zeagleras Crew Messman R. B. Kelly looks on. i Cook and Baker Calvin Troxclair at work in the galley oh the Delta Brasil. Wiper Antonio Villanueva (left) and Steward Bill Marion get receipts from Patrolman Zeagler after making SPAD donation at payoff. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership.- This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. ..V .•• • . • ^ - ^^FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Wateris District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union itoanceSi The ('constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly JiD'ance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examiiration each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and: ^parate findings. TRtfST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Districf are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments .of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financiaj records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SIIIPFING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shirowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. November; 1974 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. . EQUAL.RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by cettified mail, return receipt requested. Page 13 �•Pi I AT SEA "Old Timers" From Virginia SS Summit Crewmembers of the containership SS Summit (Sea-Land) donated $106 from the ship's fund to Mrs. Larry B. Kelly of Fallbrook, Calif., widow of AB Larry Kelly who died in a crane accident aboard this vessel at Captain's Bay, Unalaska, Alaska on Sept. 1. SS Wacosfa After running aground off Freeport, the Bahamas, the 8,673-ton container vessel, SS Wacosta (Sea-Land) was refloated showing bottom damage, but no leaks. On a coastwise run, the crew was paid off in New York on Oct. 21. SS Warrior Following a run from Rotterdam, the crew of the SS Warrior (Sea-l,and) was paid off in New York on Oct. 23. Then the 27,135-dwt ship left for the West Coast to deliver oil to Japan. SS Overseas Arctic The SS Overseas Arctic (Maritime Overseas) carried 50,000 tons of wheat to Chittagong-Chalna, Bangladesh this month after a payoff in New Orleans on Oct 14. Her last voyage was to Nigeria. SS Sugar Islander Sailing from New Orleans and San Francisco, the SlU-contracted SS Sugar Islander (Pyramid) carried a 24,100-ton cargo to Japan late last month. SS Delta Norte Three exchange teachers from Latin America—Eduardo Taroco and Mary Rivero of Uruguay and Nelida Giacobbe of Argentina—^received a complimentary voyage aboard the SlU-contracted SS Delta Norte (Delta Line). The educators will teach Spanish history, language and culture in New Orleans high schools this term. SS Delta Argentina Another free cruise aboard the SS Delta Argentina (Delta Line) went to Merchant Marine Essay Contest winner Robert T. Morgan of Gallipolis, Ohio who vacationed in Central America, north Brazil and Caribbean ports. The contest is sponsored aimually by the Propeller Club of the United States. SS Bradford Island The master of the SS Bradford Island (International Transport) received a letter of commendation and thanks from the crew for his "quick handling of a sick crewmember," Robert Lenleck, who was lifted off the ship while at sea by an Air Force helicopter. The ill seaman who suffered a heart attack was flown to a hospital in Honolulu. "Old Timers" from Mathews County, Va., AB 0. Majette (I.) and Recertified Bosun W. Meehan pose together on the Azalea City (Sea-Land) during a recent voyage. Bosun Meehan, as the ship's chairman, reported in the ship's minutes that the crewmembers of the Azalea City had read an edi­ torial in the Washington Post concerning oil imports on American ships during a shipboard meeting, and decided that "This story made the seamen look like a bunch of thieves and completely distorted the whole issue." Union Brotherhood in Action In a recent letter to the editor of the SEAFARERS LOG, SIU Brother Dan­ iel D. Backrak wrote that, "... (at) Piney Point, you will see the Seafarers of the future." And this is indeed true. Union Brotherhood is a way of life at the Harry Lundeberg School. Seafarer John Rozmus came to HLSS as an upgrader to achieve his QMED. While there, he requested that, in addi­ tion to the individualized mathematics instruction he received in class, he got extra help in fractions and decimals. Trainee Gary Smuck volunteered to help Brother Rozmus, and they worked together in the evenings and on week­ ends. According to both himself and his teachers, Brother Rozmus made excel­ lent progress. In a recent letter to Mar­ garet Nalen, Director of Academic Education at the Lundeberg School, he wrote, "Mrs. Nalen, I owe you a debt of gratitude for having assigned Gary SS Arizpa After the Arizpa laid up in Port Elizabeth, N.J. late last month. Recertified Bosun Stanley J. Jandora thanked the crew for "their willing cooperation in everything." Chief Steward W. Seltzer expressed his thanks to the bosun by saying he's "one of the best I ever sailed with." SS Council Grove Coming from Yokosuka, Japan, the SS Council Grove (Cities Service) docked in Rota, Spain and Dognes, France early this month before heading for the Azores and the Gulf. USNS Maumee it was reported at a payoff in Carteret, N.J. last month that B/R Terry Ostermier was sent home ill from Rota, Spain. SS Potomac We have a bit of poetry from the SS Potomac (Ogden Marine). Chief Steward Newelle Johnson, Jr. wrote: "A beautiful woman pleases the eye, a good woman pleases the heart; one is a jewel, the other a treasure." And, "I am a strenuous advocate for liberty and property, but when these rights are invaded by a pretty woman, I am neither able to defend my money nor my freedom." Gaiy Smuck John Rozmus Smuck to help me with mathematics while at Piney Point.'! Once both men had left HLS, Sea­ farer Rozmus was able to return trainee Smuck's favor. "Last week I took a job as an oiler on an overseas supertanker called the "Overseas Arctic," Rozmus wrote. "We're on our way to Nigeria, West Africa. Gary Smuck is a member of the engine department here." Brother Rozmus became the young formertrainee's teacher while at sea. In a letter to Mrs. Nalen, Seafarer Smuck wrote, "Do you remember John Rozmus? He was going for his QMED, and you let me give him a little help in math. Well, John's on this ship now. He's a cool dude. We get along good." Success has come to both men through the highest tradition of mutual help and Union Brotherhood. Brother Rozmus is maintaining his QMED en­ dorsement to allow himself a variety of career options, and Brother Smuck has just completed upgrading to FOWT at Piney Point. SS Seatrain Maryland Seafarers aboard the SS Seatrain Maryland (Hudson Waterways) gave "an extra vote of thanks to the steward, F. Urias, for the lobster dinner and the music and news supplied in the messroom." SS Vantage Defender Crew Messman Ray Herrin was^ put ashore to a hospital on the Cape Verde Islands early last month. SS Marymar SlU-contracted Delta Steamship has chartered the C-4 general cargo ship Marymar on a one-year contract from Calmar Lines. The Marymar, laid up for over a month, is one of the seven Calmar C-4s affected by the company's cutback on intercca^tal service. The Marymar will crew this month in Baltimore and she will run from the Gulf to the west coast of Africa. Page 14 Seafarers Log 1, �In 1965 I-ASHORE ,'? meer Washington, D.C. Aerial color photography called "photobathymetry" is being used to measure ocean depths off the U.S. coasts to map nauticd charts, says the U.S. Commerce Department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Survey. One aircraft and 11 ships conducted tests for several years off Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Florida Keys, Beaufort and Oregon Inlets, N.C., the Pacific Coast and the Great Lakes. A new experimental film specifically for clearer underwater detail is being tested. Portland, Me. A protest to the U.S. State Department recently by Michael Orlando, an official of the SIUNA-aflfiliated Atlantic Fishermen's Union in Gloucester, Mass. resulted in the seizure of a Japanese fishing dragger's cargo and 22-man crew at a dock here. The seizure of the Koto Shiro Maru was for violating the international pact which bans foreign fishing within 12 miles of the U.S. Brother Norbert Patrick, standing, shows his new first assistant engineer's license to SlU New York Port Agent Leon Hall. After sailing with the SIU for three years and graduating from the MEBA/ District 2 School as a third assistant engineer in 1968, Brother Norbert Pat­ rick recently earned his first assistant engineer's license. A native of the West Indies, ex-Sea­ farer Patrick began sailing with the SIU in 1965 as a FOWT and within a year had earned his full SIU "A" book through the Union's "A" Seniority Up­ grading Program. And though a mem­ ber of the MEBA/District 2 since 1968, Brother Patrick has maintained his book and his membership in the SIU. One of the reasons that Brother Pat­ rick feels strongly bound to the SIU and its membership is that in 1967 he was encouraged by the Union to attend the engineers training school offered by MEBA/District 2 and earn his third assistant engineer's license. To Brother Patrick, sailing since the age of 16, this was an important oppor­ tunity to continue advancing in the field he had chosen as his career while still a young man, and he elected to remain an active member of the Union. Brother Patrick graduated from the engineers training school in 1968 and began shipping as third assistant engi­ neer. Happy with his new Coast Guard li­ cense, but anxious to take his training one step further. Brother Patrick re­ turned to school in 1971 and stayed there until he had earned his second assistant engineer's license. A few years of sailing in his new position followed, and then earlier this year. Brother Patrick had accumulated enough seatime as second assistant engi­ neer to again return to school. A good student. Brother Patrick spent three hard months studying be­ fore he passed the Coast Guard exam and was awarded his first assistant engi­ neer's license last month. Now First Assistant Engineer Patrick has shipped out on the SlU-contracted Transcolumbia (Hudson Waterways) and will stay aboard this ship for awhile. But this active seaman's plans for the future don't end there. Never con­ tent to rest on his laurels, career sea­ farer Patrick is already counting the days left until he will be eligible to take the exam for his chief engineer's license. Transhuron Runs on Reef Off Indian Island The SlU^manned Transhuron.(Hudson Waterways) ran aground on a reef off an Indian island in September crack­ ing her hull in the process and was dam­ aged beyond repair. Twenty-eight of the crewmembers were forced to abandon ship and took refuge on the nearby island until they were brought to the mainland of India three days later. The Transhuron's troubles began on Sept. 24 when a major fire in the engine room caused all loss of power. The ves­ sel had been enroute from the Persian Gulf to Subic Bay in the Philippines with a shipment of oil. The tanker drifted for two days until she ran aground on the reef off the island of Kiltan, about 200 miles off the western coast of India. While the master and four officers remained on board, 28 crewmembers took shelter on the island. They remained there for three days un­ til they were rescued by an Indian tug (the Gaj) and transported the 200 miles or so to Cochin, India. Here is a perfect example of the im­ portance of lifeboat training. The men November, 1974 of the Transhuron were able to man the lifeboats and get to the nearby island quickly and without injury. Chief Steward Kasmirz; Lynch and Recertified Bosun Wallace Perry, Jr. were two of the SIU crew which spent three days on Kiltan. Seafarers Lynch and Perry said the conditions on the island could not be described as "luxurious." "We were housed in shacks about 12' X 12' and we got food only once a day," Lynch said. "At first they took our lifeboats and supplies, but later we were permitted to go back to the ship for more stores," said Perry. While the Gaj was taking the men from the island another tug Chal­ lenger) picked up the remaining officers from the ship. The crew had praise for the able assistance rendered by the In­ dian navy and the tugs. After being detained by the Indian government for 13 days, the crew was flown back to the West Coast by Hud­ son Waterways. The Coast Guard will hold an investigstion into the mishap. Piney Point Egyptian maritime delegate, Alfonse Sadek visited here recently on a U.N.sponsored torn of American merchant marine schools. He was impressed with HLSS and the trainees. Sadek was here as an observer for the United Nations which is building a merchant marine and maritime shoreside training school for Arab students. 12^ SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION B 10001 Dale. Conlrtbutor's Name Address State. City. S.S. No. SPAO IS a separate setrfated furttf. its proceeds are used to rurther lis oojects and purposes including, but not limited to turtnenng irte poiilivai. social and economic interests of Seatarer seamen, the preservation and .furthenrsg of the American Merchant Mann# wtfh improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts, in connection with such objects. SPAO supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office AM contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condilion of membershipin the Union (SiUNA AGLiWD) or of employment, if a contribution »s made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAO at the above ecWress. certified mail witnm thirty days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAO to protect and further your economic, political and social Interests, American trade urrlon concepts and Seafarer seamen (A copy of our r^ort filed with the appropriate supervisory officer is (or wiii be| available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office. Wasnmgion. D C. 20402.1 M' Signature of Solicitor 1974 Port *2000^ WWWWWWW First Tripper Gives to SPAD Messman K. Lawdry, left, gets SPAD receipt from SIU Patrolman Stanley Zeagler at the Sea-Land Venture's payoff last month in the port of New Orleans. Brother Lawdry completed his first trip as a Seafarer aboard the vessel since graduating the Harry Lundeberg School. Our members' support of SPAD has enabled the SIU to begin the work of revitalizing the U.S. mer­ chant marine. A healthy maritime Industry means more jobs and job security for SIU members. Page 15 �I f' -I ^afarers in the LNG course at Piney Point study a detailed diagram of an LNG storage system. They are. - —— m iiTTiTniiiiwMMiTrnmMiiiii~T'-Tn-"---T:y"-'r-ii--^ structor Charlie Nalen; Seafarers William sTrulisf Bob sSskrand^SMcLandom" LNG carriers mL^ed^bylhe^S n- r — SlU-contracted th^safety s^tems^'f^^^^ - lii^-- - —"-TMlTrii Lundeberg School. uses this blueprint to explain am a If tfie SIU is to grow with the expanding American merchant marine, Seafarers will need special training to keep pace with the technological advances that are making diis expansion possible. Among the most important and complex of the new types of ships beginning to crew-np are the Liquid Natural Gas carriers. These ships are able to carry large amounts of natural gas that has been converted to a liquid state through a super cooling process. In this liquid state, the natural gas, transported at minus 260 degrees F. in special con­ tainers, occupies only 1/600 of the space needed to hold the same product in its gaseous state. The SIU realizes that these highly sophisticated energy carriers will be required to carry well trained crews that have received special train­ ing in all phas^ of operating these ships and handling their cargo. To meet this need, an LNG program has been set up at the Lundeberg School to give Seafarers in all departments the training necessary to safely man LNG vessels. The course at the Lundeberg School begins with an introduction to the chemistry of LNG and its physical properties. This section also covers the dangers of skin contact with LNG and other toxic effects View forward over an LNG carrier's five cargo tanks. Courtesy of Marine Engineering/Log '-it I #•:.• The LNG carried by these new ships will be stored in special ^^"ks llko thls 000 in Brooklyn. N.Y.. until needed during This artist's conception of an LNG tanker shows the soecial tanks that wiii carry the LNG at rnmus 260-F aSSOClatcd Wlth tlUS CargO. It then covers fire prevention techniques aboard LNG carriers and the use of special safety equipment needed to handle LNG. After this introduction. Seafarers enrolled in the course will receive instruction in the use of equipment used in pumping and storing the Shipyard workers guide the huge shell of an LNG tank into an outer shell. When completed, the unit will be hoisted into the LNG, as well as the operation of inert gas systems used to clean the tanker's hull, tanks. This section will also cover the loading and unloading pro­ cedures, and the various monitoring systems used to insure safe handling of this special cargo. The SIU's LNG program at the Lundeberg School, praised by the U.S. Maritime Administration as "one of the best examples of labor support of improved ships capabilities," is designed to provide mem­ bers of the deck, engine and steward departments with the information needed by all Seafarers who will sail aboard these vessels. To be eligible to attend this comprehensive four week course. Sea­ farers in the deck and steward departments must hold a rating in their department, and black gang members must hold a QMED rating. The LNG carriers have been carefully designed to provide safe transportation of this important cargo. By offering this LNG course, the SIU can be assured that Seafarers wiU be among the best trained m^r Coast Guard Lt.-Commander Fred Hal- back ® ^ P'"®" . Courtesv of oi Brooklyn Brooklvn Union Ilttinm Cos Company Courtesy At® fatee. Y \ LOG.) '"'•'J' conseioiB sapors manning these energy carriers of 'A gas industry representative demon- •••• (For an application to the program, see page 31 of this strates the conversion of natural gas to 'Here, shipyard workers construct a o liquid liniitH state, ctato a courtesy of Brooklyn unton cas cnhonVol LNG I Mt^ ftank. sphorical vorsen discusses the safe carriage of LNG with trainees and upgraders at the Lundeberg School. rfV ' pi®i Page 17 |i':i .Pi,,:- 'j — —L-j—ip r �r-' The Back Stobber •, :• rr'r'-. A Threat to Freedom An organization exists in this country today which presents a real and serious threat to the U.S. labor movement and the millions of American workers it represents. The organization calls itself Ameri­ cans Against Union Control of Govern­ ment (AAUCG). Its ulimate goal is the destruction of the basic principles—the right to organize and the right to strikeupon which the American labor move­ ment was built. Americans Against Union Control of Government, invariably, are those in the upper class of business and political so­ ciety—^people least in need of union rep­ resentation and best in a position to benefit by breaking the back of the labor movement. They have been trying to get their "message" to the general public through widespread letter writing cam­ paigns initiated by well-known figures in business and government. A typical AAUCG letter claims that because of the political activities of labor unions "freedom's days are numbered." Labor, they say, will accomplish this coup on democracy by working for a "veto-proof Congress that will push for "further regulation and strangulation of private business, and expansion and en­ forcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Act." . These letters of course neglect to say that it was the American labor movement that ended the slavery of seven-day work weeks, sweat shops and abusive child labor. Coal miners no longer have to "seU their souls to the company store," and American seamen are no longer under­ paid, overworked, second class citizens. In fact, it is the American labor move­ ment, through its years of work, that has elevated the standard of living for the working man in this country to the high- I '"f est in the world. This doesn't sound much like a threat to freedom. In the political arena, the goal of the labor movement is not a blind "veto proof Congress. Labor's goal is, though, an openminded Congress that has the best interests of the working man at heart and the courage of conviction to vote accord­ ingly despite outside pressures. In the area of business, labor does not advocate over regulation or strangula­ tion. However, business must be regu­ lated by the government to prevent the price gouging and windfall profit making that took place during last year's energy crisis at the expense of the American consumer. Turning to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, AAUCG claims this also is a threat to freedom. OSHA is a law which regulates and enforces safety standards in work areas. Violators are not prosecuted, though, unless unsafe conditions are not corrected. Safety costs money; that is what AAUCG protests. Welreceived our son Paul^Septeml^rcbi;^ of l.og yesterday. Imagiiie ;my husband's surprise when he read page 12 and read that tte 55 Punuwu was fomerly the SS Marine Jumper. me to explain. When our son eOm. pleted the l^c course at the Lundeberg School in Scptci^berv 1973, he si^ed on Xhe Panama ea a w^r, and sah^ on it before he returned to Luhdeberg to upgmde as an oiler, i \ My husband had a long voyage on the Marine Jumper hmk ! in 1947 as an enlisted man in the U.S. Army. He boarded her at Yokohapia, Japan, travelled to Shanghai, China, the island of Ceylon, through the Suez Canal to Bremerhaven, Germany and then to Staten Island, New York. To think that 26 years later our son sails on the same Ship. How often docs that happent Of all ships that fiy the U^S. flag, it really is something for such a coincidence. We niust write Paul and tell him. He's oh the Alaska now. Thank you for letting us share this bit of nostalgia with yto Mrs. Edhitt htajss ' i . ^ i ^ A ' . I am 55 years old and have been sailing with the SiU for over 20 years. I've yelled about the Union as much as ahyone, but after Cphun^ is all about, I think that the training and upgrading here is the best thing the SIU can do for its young members. Some day you young fellows will realize it yourselves. Keep up the good work! Fmggam FineyPoimrMd. ' ;A % V' Nw.mtwtm , Velum^XXXVI, N«. 11 ' ffliilBltfiMlllt'ateTjIMI ' ' t^Uvt'catnin Ucsi~r, vt th» tn» oeaforent North Americ* - • AFt-CIO Paul r . (momotioRiiii union of inline Are?<e«nf Cal Tannai. Btamhe Vict'-fimsidmt Earl Shopard, Vicd-Pmsleftnl Jos DlGiofplc, Soc/etary-Tteasmr Lindsay Vfifllems, Vice-Pfasldent Frank Orozak, Vica-Pfesidam Paul Drozak, Vica-Prasident fHibtlshed monthly by Seafar«r« International Union. Atlantic. Uulf. Uakcs and inland Watisra OletWct. AFtiOSO 676 Fou.-t,". Ayanita, Brooklyn, NiY. 11232. Tel. 499,$^: Saeond oiBse poatasa paid at Brooklyn, N.Y, ' ' Page 18 "" y- ^ •'lijM': ... i - There does exist a real and serious threat to freedom in this country today, but it does not stem from the American labor movement. It is the i^UCG and organizations like it that have adopted the policy of 'profit over people' that is creating the crisis. - The SIU, along with the entire Amer­ ican labor movement, will fight these or­ ganizations on any front they choose. Seafarers can join in this fight simply by their continued support of SPAD. AAUCG correspondence usually con­ tains apologetic passages like: "Frankly we were reluctant to add to your burdens —^realizing that you may very well have the inclination to toss this letter and its enclosures into the trash can." We fully agree. The trash can is just where it belongs. 'K. • U Seafarers;Log �m Years, Plus, At •m 5. From Antwerp to Brussels by Fast Train, To Catch the Cooks Bus Tour of the Town, Where they took us to Laacken Palace, Then, to Waterloo, where J^apoleon Acted IVe Rambled and Gambled All Over the World, Had Sweethearts In Every Port, Spanish, German, French and Greek, > Girls ot Byery Sort. % 'Mi: London, Liverpool and Belfast Of Course, Dublin, Glasgow, Bristol too. Yes, I Saw them Folks, Many Times, While Sailing on the Blue. ^Fve Ccrtaihly Seen Most of the Sights, That Most of the Salors Have Never Seen, And After Thinking it over Several Times, It Seems to me, Just a Dreain. 3. Le Havre, Antwerp and Rotterdam, In the Twenties, and Thirties, Was Nice, You Had Your Fun, Lots of it, ^4?orReaUy Nothing, Just Be Nice. 4, B. Bremen, Hamburg and Danzig But I Realize You Have Just so much Space, ; . Were Tops of most of the Men, ' ' . After That, It Makes the Bucket, Called Waste. ^ You Made your Trip, Then came back Again, / So, Fll Say Adieu to my old Shipmates and Friends, "She" was Waiting, Thai's Sure, She was Your Friend. This is jnst a God-Bye, and Not The End. St. Marks Cathedral and the Grand Canal, , 35. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Too, . ' Pve seen them all, and then some more, , Wpe Sailing on the Blue. ° V • ' Man is but 3 symbol Clay in the Master's hand He comes into a troubled world i.^here he alone must make his stand. IL . , Each one has his purpose , ,* lie it large or small • Some fall by the wayside WhUe others stand proud and tall. .. . ^ ^ m-msm ! Sp try and makp a go pf life^ No matter what your birth ,, , Always do the best you can For your days are numbered on earth. , ; V. - Sometinies wc make decisions And unknowingly hurt a friend But life is an uphill struggle Try and do the best that you can. . > , . . „ . , .~ • - You can take all my worldly possessions Everything I obtained from the start ^ But J will go fight on For I have the love of the Lord m my heart, .v November, 1974 - . ^ -i , Of the people who pass this way • soufinthi to say., X. • ss ' , And when this life has ended And you are reborn again You will be judged by what you did And how you treated your fellow man. \TL If I should die tomorrow . I can truthfully say, I tried 1 really did the best I could And I have uotliiiig to hide.,, ^ VIIL So please try and sec my purpose . . In these few words cff rhyme Fori may die a pauper, Yous=a.Iwa^bornbe£oremytin«, " ^ Not all can be a leader . For God has made it so Man strives to make life better ' :. ; But there must be followers you know. . I saw the Acropolis of Athens, And It's Ancient Relics, Too, The Olympic Stadium and Others, Yes, Again, WhUe Sailing theBlue. iilLi I Could Go On Writing Like thisfor Days With Never the Same Line Twice, SajdngHdW Wonderful it W itie Seeing Such Wonderful Places, People, So Nice •7f s sit. Paul's Cadiedr^, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament and British Museum, I've Stood at their Doors and Pondered, Still Seems to me Only a Dream., ' 'J Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa, Was Really Traveling First Class. For a Few PesetasJ Franc? I iras. You Could Live It Lfp, What a Gas. {Eric Hoffman has sailed many SlU , , ifftips as cook. He is losing his leg but ^ ' hopes for an artificial limb and to abletoretitrntoseaJ ableto return to sea.) I saw a crippled robin Whose limb was marred . -(By some callous child Who can beforgiven.) This lovely bird Balancing not well In the grass. Flew to the safety of a leafy tree. Yet even this familiar habitat Could give him no comfort. ThenLeaving earth below. This red-breasted bird Flew up, and up, and up, 1 :> » Injured limb tucked Into soft underbqdy. T saw him not again. . And yet I choose to believe . Ml® \ , . .. • s That^ somewhere, somehow The good Lord breathed strength ^ Into the brave fluttering breast, ' The white ship in the harbor lay. Serene and resting from her woe. Ambitious to be underway. - At once, I came with heart aglow. My hours of peace were all too few / as wind and wave together reigned,\ ; \ the beaches soon were lost to view, ,\ th^te, even though and saii strained. "^ limb, r. mm oaii and Oi-m mizzen masts were yvwxw oxxcxxxxwva. The bird could rest Alofr the stays, the sounds of gale And find his food. were spirits raging thru the m;^t: tuw ».v.Aye!and caity food and life aboard became a fight. , . po his young— Mv life will alwavstemoest be. If male robins do such things. And also sing— Hrobinsdosuchthmgss Best wishes, Eric,\ -.'v .-.v.^ . "Thirsty" • • •" , ^ ^ ^ Attention Soaferers: J. Lewis ^ ® Ml .... ROeilB to EdltOl^ ..y; •I' Page 19 �>jrf" New SlU Pensioners fSK: Heniy T. Buckner, 62, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Savannah sailing as an AB. Brother Buckner had sailed for 44 years. Bom in Hampton, S.C., he is now a resident of New Orleans, Lawrence F. McGlone, 59, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a bosim. Brother McGlone is an Army veteran. Born in Philadelphia, he is now a resident of Tuckahoe, N.J. Raymond L. Penry, 72, joined the. SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief steward. Brother Perry was bom in Maiden, Mass. and is now a resident of Houston. Charles Dixon, 65, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Dixon had sailed for 38 years. A native of Florida, he is now a resident of Tickfaw, La. with his wife, Estelle. Bias Torres, 56, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Torres was bora in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Rio Piedras, P.R. with his wife, Matilde. Oliver M. Ames, 68, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Ames is a native of Michigan and is now a resident of Deland, Fla. with his wife, Edith. ;; Alver Stenman, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Stenman is a native of Ash­ land, Wise, and continues to be a resident there. Stanley R. Yodris, 66, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. Brother Yodris had sailed for 46 years. Born in Balti­ more, he is now a resident of San Francisco. George L. Bales, 63, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 44 years. Brother Bales is a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Louisiana, he is now a resident of Mobile with his wife. Alma. Antero M. G.<ispar, 64, joined the Union in 1955 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Caspar had sailed for 45 years. Born in the Philippines, he is now a resident of Teaneck, N.J. with his wife, Circe. Lester J. Mahaffey, 63, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Mahaffey had sailed for 45 years. A native of New Or­ leans, he is now a resident there. Daniel B. FItzpatrick, 48, joined the Union in 1948 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. Brother Fitzpatrick is an Army veteran of World War II. A native of Massa-' chusetts, he is now a resident; of Dorchester, Mass. i; Newton A. Huff, Jr., 55, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. Brother Huff had sailed for 37 years. He was bom in Mississippi and is now a resi­ dent of Slidell, La. with his wife, Christina. Miguel C. Llovet, 67, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a 2nd cook. Brother Llovet was bom in Puerto Rico and is now a resident of Ponce, P.R., with his wife, Petrin. Willis A. Harper, 57, joinediiti^ SIU in 1938 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB. Brother Haider was a veteran of the Army Cbas|t Artillery Corps in World War ILj"" was bom in Camden County, and is now a resident of Norfolkli M;, Howard E. Kight, 54, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1951 last sailing as an oiler aboard the SS McKee Sons (American Steam­ ship). Brother Kight is an Army vet­ eran of World War II. Born in Mary­ land, he is now a resident of Char­ lotte, N.C. William R. Heischman, 56, joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1954 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Heischman is a wounded Air Force veteran of the New Guinea campaign in World War II. A native of Bellevue, Ohio, he is now a resi­ dent of Frankfort, Mich. Arnold Kunnapas, 59, joined ttie Union in 1944 in the port of l^ew i York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Kunnapas had sailed for 40 years. Born in Estonia, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is ifoyii a resident of Teaneck, N.J. with his , wife, Martha. i ,';, 1st Check for Lakes Pensioner MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE Port Date New York ... .. Dec. 2 Philadelphia . .. Dec. 3 Baltimore .... .. Dec. 4 Norfolk .. Dec. 5 Jacksonville .. .. Dec. 5 Detroit .. Dec. 6 Dec. 9 Houston .... .. Dec. 9 New Orleans . .. Dec. 10 Mobile .. Dec. 11 San Francisco .. Dec. 12 Wilmington .. .. Dec. 16 Seattle .. Dec. 20 'i. -r SIU pensioner Howard Kight (right) accepts his first pension check from Union representative Roy Boudreau in the Detroit hiring hall last month. Page20 , Columbus ... Chicago ..;., Port Arthur . Buffalo . -. St. Louis .... Cleveland .. J . Jersey City .. . Dec. 21 .Dec. 10 .Dec. 10 .Dec. 11 .Dec. 12 .Dec. 12 .Dec. 12 Deep Sea , :iBU / i ... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. ...... 7:00 ... 2:30 p.m. .,, ... 5:00 p,m. . ; 7:()P;pi!h;f ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. 1,,..; 7:{)6p;m;' ... 9:30 a.m. ... —5:00 p.m. .... ;. .;7:00 p.mi! ... .... 2:00 p.m. ... • • •• ' '• ' • *.'-1 •• • ,• {.f y':yi ... 2:30 p.m. ... ~ ... .... : — .,. .. .,5:00 p.m.' ... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. . i.... 7:bb pjihi; ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m;'...Q!': ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. ,... ... 2:30 p.m. . . ! ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... .v.' — ••• ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... • • • '•» •r. ,. ..1:00p.m. ' ...... 5:00 p.m. ..... i 5:00 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ,..... 5:00 p.m. .'v November; 19743' �TT Brooklyn Pays Off In Finart, Scotland The SlU-contracted supertanker IT Brooklyn, the largest merchant vessel ever huilt in the United States, paid off in Finart, Scotland Aug. 30. SIU Representative Jack Caffey was sent from New York to service the vessel which is pres­ ently on a run between South Africa, the Persian Gulf and Northern Europe. The Brooklyn may eventually carry foreign crude to the U.S., hut this will not be possible until offshore deepwater ports are built in this country. The Brooklyn, one of the first vessels to receive govern­ ment subsidy money under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, was built at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard by members of the SlU-aifiliated United Industrial Workers. The TT Brooklyn tied up at her berth In Finart, Scotland. If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—^the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to liiake a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must he licensed or bonded and you may never he able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. It's a pretty tough rap, but that's exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive HLSS Graduate Richard Smith, right; will get some good steward department experience aboard the Brooklyn with the help of veteran SIU Chief Steward Jimmy Bartlett. life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Above photo was taken by a TT Brooklyn crewmember while the ship was anchored at an offshore port near Durban, South Africa. Helicopters are uded for emergency services for the crew, as well as deliveries of stores and mail. From the left are TT Brooklyn ship's committee members, Cecil Martin, steward delegate; Recertified Bosun Robert Lasso, ship's chairman; Jimmy Bartlett, secretary-reporter; A. LaFrance, deck delegate, and I. Solomons, engine delegate. November, 1974 Page 21 �r Digest of SlU :! • /5 > ii • i i -I Ships' Meetings V. SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Service), September 23—Chairman F. Boyle; Secretary S. J. Davis. $58 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Everything running smoothly. TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Wa­ terways), September 1—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun W. H. Wallace; Secre­ tary D. G. Chafin; Educational Director W. L. Holland. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Yokohama. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), September 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun M. Landron; Secretary J. E. Higgins; Educational Director Carroll. $55 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Next port SM Juan. VANTAGE HORIZON (Vancor Steamship Co.), September 1—Chair­ man J. E. Tanner; Secretary J. B. Har­ ris; Educational Director J. E. Bailey; Steward Delegate William Johnson. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. • TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), September 1—Chairman Paul L. Whitlow; Secretary F. Fletcher; Edu­ cational Director H. Hunt; Deck Dele­ gate Bernard Shultz; Engine Delegate Leon Fountain; Steward Delegate Jo­ seph Roberts. Request that all prewmembers attend shipboard Union meet­ ings. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to all departments for their fine co­ operation. Next port Guam. SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land Service), September 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Perry Greenwood; Secretary C. E. Bell; Educational Di­ rector Schineder; Deck Delegate S. Wolfson; Steward Delegate William Goff. $225 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Seattle. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), September 8—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secretary Herb Knowles; Educational Director Jim Smitko; Deck Delegate J. Long; Engine Delegate G. R. Speckman; Stew­ ard Delegate E. Tinsley. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department and to the movie projec­ tionist for a job well done. Next port Seattle THOMAS LYNCH (Waterman Steamship), September 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Wardlaw; Secre­ tary J. W. Sanders; Educational Direc­ tor C. C. Lial; Deck Delegate C. Pryor; Engine Delegate D. May; Steward Dele­ gate V. Barfield. Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Savannah, Ga. AMERICAN VICTORY (Victory Carriers Inc.), September 22—Chair• man T. Price; Secretary S. McDonald; Educational Director D. K. Kelley; Deck Delegate E. J. Rokicki; Engine Delegate Charles Smith; Steward Dele­ gate A. Z. Deheza. Some disputed OT in- engine . and steward departments. Everything running smoothly. Next port inPanama. Page 22 Robert Toombs Committee i'v-" i" Ship's committee members on the 7?oberf Toombs (Waterman) pose for a photo in the crew's mess when ship docked at the Bayonne, N.J. Army Terminal last month for a payoff and sign-on after a 30-day coastwise run. Committee members are, seated from left: Joseph Spirito, steward delegate; T. DeLoach, chief steward; E. L. Odom, deck delegate. Standing are G. W. Anderson (left), engine delegate, and Jack Nelson, ship's chairman. The Robert Toombs was headed for the Middle East, with scheduled stops in South Africa, Ethiopia, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iran and India. BROOKLYN (Andep Shipping Co.), September 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun G. Mattioli; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational Director D. Orsini; Steward Delegate Cecil H, Martin. $5 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Kharg, Iran. CHICAGO (Sea-Land Service), Sep­ tember 22 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Ovidio Rodriguez; Secretary F. Vega; Educational Director Radam. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. CARTER BRAXTON (Waterman Steamship), September 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Hodges; Secretary J. F. Castronover; Educational Director Rodney Dell. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Next port Panama. BRADFORD ISLAND (Interna­ tional Ocean Transport Corp.), Septem­ ber 15—Chairman G. Ruf; Secretary Nicholson; Educational Director J. Bodgett. A vote of thanks to the Cap­ tain for his quick handling of a sick crewmember who was taken off the ship at sea by Air Force helicopter and sent to Honolulu. No disputed OT. Tele­ gram from Paul Hall on Senate pas­ sage of oil bill dated September 7,1974 received and posted. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port Puerto Rico. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), September 30—Chairman, Recertified Bosun S. Stockmarr; Secretary W. Nihem; Educational Director W. Fitz­ gerald; Deck Delegate H. Hansen; Steward Delegate Jose Chacon. $19.29 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Elizabeth. TAMPA (Sea-Land Service), Sep­ tember 2—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun George Burke; Secretary Jose Ross. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), jSeptember 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Jan Beye; Secretary S. Piatak. Chairman stressed to all crewmembers the importance of donating to SPAD. $14 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Telegram from Paul Hall on Oil Im­ ports Bill was read and discussed and noted again how contributions to SPAD help to pass this and other legislation in Washington. A vote of thanks to the steward department and to the movie projectionist. Next port New York. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), September 15—Chair­ man L. Reek; Secretary W. Benish; Deck Delegate John McLaughlin; En­ gine Delegate Kevin Conklin. $25 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. A vote of thanks to Paul Hall for a job well done on the Oil Bill. Chairman noted that this was made possible by donations to SPAD. Next port Seattle. JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 8—Chairman W. H. Butts; Secretary H. Galicki; Educational Director H. Duhadaway. Radiogram re­ ceived from Paul Hall on Oil Bill and posted on the bulletin board. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the deck department for keeping the messhall and pantry clean during the night. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), September 22—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary W. J. Moore; Edu­ cational Director S. Senteny. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman held a discussion on upgrading and the benefit to all crewmembers. Next port New Orleans. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), September 8—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Charles D'Amico; Sec­ retary L. Nicholas; Educational Director R. W. Zeller. Held a discussion on the oil bill. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port Rotterdam. GEORGE WALTON (Waterman Steamship Co.), September 22—Chair­ man Robert Johnson; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Director J. Bussell. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. One minute of silence observed for all our departed brothers. Next port New Orleans. ELIZABETHFORT (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 22-—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector Robert C. Miller. A new water cooler was put on board and the air conditioner was fixed. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Genova, Italy. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways Corp.), September 8—Chairman P. Scrmyk; Secretary C. L. White; Stew­ ard Delegate Frank LaRosa. Chairman suggested to all crewmembers that it is necessary to donate to SPAD. Some disputed OT in engine department. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SUAMICO (Hudson Waterways), September 8—Chairman J. Bertobno; Secretary L. Bennett. $26.10 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port San Diego. LOS ANGELES (&a-Land Service), September 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. James; Secretary R. O'Con­ nor. $103.50 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Suggestion was made that money be taken from the ship's fund for library books. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine Inc.), September 15—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun H. Weaver; Secretary F. Kustura; Educational Director D. Dizon; Deck Delegate Charles T. Scott; Engine Delegate H. R. Newell. A vote of thanks to all departments for a job well done. $42 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Read communication from Paul Hall on the oil bill. Everything running smoothly. Next port Singapore. TRANSHAWAH (Hudson Water­ ways), September 29—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Jose Gonzalez; Secre­ te . O. Vola. Chairman held a discussion on crewmembers donating to SPAD and the importance of safety aboard ship. Vote of thanks to the crew for keeping mess halls and pantry clean. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port San Juan. Official ship's minutes were also ceived from the following vessels; , WALTER RICE MISSION SANTA INEZ SEA-LAND EXCHANGE SEA-LAND MARKET SEATTLE • BOSTON ARTHUR MIDDLETON BETHFLOR LYMAN HALL CANTIGNY BALTIMORE SEA-LAND G ALLOWA1 Seafarers Log �ANNUAL REPORT RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Be^nning of Year 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) For the fiscal year ended Aprfl 30,1974 I ' UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA WELFARE FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 loth Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Add!«ss of Fund) to the of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information u to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. If you are interested in a more comprehensive treatment refer to Page 4 under the heading, "Additional Information Is Available". CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) ..." $ 2,097,337.73 (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions $2,097,337.73 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 38,127.98 (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Incoine from Investments \ 38,127.98 4. Profit on disposal of investments 2,002.17 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) Coliection expense recovered 172.54 (b) Interest on delinquent accounts 70.47 243.01 (c) Total Other Additions $2,137,710.89 7. Total Additions DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 1974 (178,152.78) $ 364,771.51 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance , Carriers and to Service Organizations (Includ­ ing Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or . Seiparately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Pl?iia for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail ' bf administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. -If'ayirientii or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Piaft- Bthefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .. (c) Taxes (d)' Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) ..... (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, employee benefits, office expenses (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in assets values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions; (Itemize) (a) Provision for uncollectible contributions .. (b) (c)' Total Other Deductions i 16. Total Deductions $ 542,924.29 2,137,710.89 2,315,863.67 ASSETS End of Reporting Year Item 1. Cash $ 78,610.90 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer 309,191.94 (2) Other (Specify) Due from other funds; exchanges 1,665.67 (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds (c) Other (Specify) 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits at Interest and Deposits on Shares in Savings and Loan Associations 378,640.06 (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common i (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal 64,990.28 (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) % (2) % 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages i 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured (b) Unsecured i 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate 7. Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income 4,573.67 (b) Prepaid Expenses (c) Other (Specify) Fixed assets—net 826.31 8. Total Assets $ 838,498.83 LIABILITIES 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Unpaid claims (not covered by Insurance) Accounts payable Estimated liability for future payment of benefits Due to other Funds Other Liabilities (Specify) Unapplied contributions Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) Total Liabilities and Reserves $ 382,996.00 15,151.78 5,940.00 62,262.55 7,376.99 364,771.51 $ 838,498.83 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE $1,717,647.78 ' 176,723.88 121,606.78 5,889.07 9,382.18 18,980,85 26,876.44 1,335.99 17.00 REPORT ON EXAMINATION: This fund is subject to periodic examination by the New York State Insurance Department. All employee-members of the fund, all con­ tributing employers and the participating unions may inspect the Reports on Examina­ tion at the New York State Insurance Department, upon presentation of proper credentials. If you wish to see the Report, please contact the New York State Insurance Department, Welfare Fund Bureau, 55 John Street, New York 10038—^Telephone: 488-4161 (Area Code 212). OTHER INFORMATION: Also available for inspection—to the public generally— are the annual statements and registration documents filed by the Fund. These may be inspected during working hours at the above address, or at the office of the Fund. STATE OF. SS. COUNTY OF. and 138,217.19 322,305.50 Trustees of the Fund and , affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. Employer trustee 99,186,51 99,186.51 $2,315,863.67 Page 23 �Hie SlU-contracted USNS Maumee (Hudson Waterways) had a twomonth payoff last monffi at Carteret, NJ. i^er retuming from Europe, South America and Trinidad, and coming up the U.S. coast with a stop at PIney Point, Md. She also fre­ quently makes trips to both die Arctic and Antarctic regions. The 620-foot long tanker was built In 1956 at the Sun Shipyards In nilla- The USNS Maumee (Hudson Waterways) at the docks in Carteret, N.J. last month for a two-month payoff. I II Abie-seamen M. S. McDuffie, left, and D. Ellette carry acetylene bottles ashore at the GATX docks. Able-seaman James Camp, left, and OS Frank Rediker, right, at work on the deck of the Maumee while AO Ray Bunce looks on. .Wiper Doug Wolcott had been on the • Maumee for three months when she paid off iast month. A native of San Francisco, Brother Wolcott made his first trip aboard the ship after gradu­ ating from Piney Point earlier this year. The 19-year old Seafarer, who was getting off the vessel for a short vacation, hopes to catch a ship to the Far East oh his next trip. He will re­ main in the engine room. Three members of the Maumee's steward department pose for a picture in the ship's galley. They are, from left: Cook and Baker Francisco Monsibais, Jr.: Third Cook Warren Cassidy, and Chief Steward Vasser Szymanski. 8IU Patrolman holds shipboard meeting with crew of Meumaa M they await two-month payoff, Crew Messman Larry Artrip works In the galley. Brother Artrip, a recent graduate of Piney Point, had been making his first trip, A 19-year old native of Norfolk, Va„ Seafarer Artrip had been aboard the vessel for two months; he was getting off for a short vacation on the beach. Seafarers Log .•i ''•Vf.-riV';'. �he AAaumee Comes Home to Payoff in Carteret ^elphia, Pa. She is owned by the Davy's Military Sealift Command ^nd operated for the Navy by Hudson i^aterways. The Maumee carries dif|erent types of fuel including jet pro* Dulsion fuel (|p-4 and jp*5) and Navy listillate. A steam turbine vessel, the Mautee has a dead-weight tonnage of !h,875. She has a horsepower of 10,460 and a speed of approximately 18 knots. In addition to the veteran iiieinjers of the SIU crew, led hy Recerti­ fied Bosun J. R. Thompson, the Maumee has aboard her three recent graduates of the Harry Lundeherg School making their first trip. The three novice Seafarers are BR Boh Birdwell, Wiper Doug Wolcott and Crew Messman Larry Artrip. During her two-month tr^, the I Maumee docked in Trinidad and at ' ports in Scotland, Spain and South America. After paying off at Carteret she was scheduled to run coastwise calling at Port Arthur, Norfolk, Jack­ sonville and Houston. QMED Allen Spell (left) turns-to, relieving QMED Charlie Able-seaman Ray Bunce turns valve on Maumee's deck. Callahan. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid BR Bob Birdwell relaxed in the crew's mess when the Maumee docked in-Carteret. A native of Lex­ ington Park, Md., he graduated from the nearby Lundeberg School in Piney Point recently and caught the Maumee when she docked at Piney Point last month. Sept.26-Oct. 23,1974 MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death « In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums Personals Jack Richard Utz Please contact your wife at #331-14 Jung Reem Dong, Seoul, Korea. DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Tran.sfusions ..; Optical Tom Smith, Kashshong, Taiwan Please contact Martin Jarvis as soon as possible at 123 Second St., San Fran­ cisco, Calif. 94105. Stanley S. Tomes Please contact Rueben Belletty as soon as possible at 614 Phillip St., New Orleans, La. 70130, or call 522-1695 at night. PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums Salvador Ramirez, Jr. Please contact your father as soon as possible at 206 West Barbara St., Harlingeh, Tex. TOTALS . Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan, Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation • • ^ Amount YEAR TO DATE 13 736 276 13 5 5,745 1 200 5 140 6,484 2,817 156" 43 72,986 14 2,138 253 368 60 108 11 2 127 MONTH TO DATE $ YEAR TO DATE 43,000.00 $ 736.00. 828.00 736.77 934.76 45,960.00 231.10 4,513.19 279.10 383,595.88 6,484.00 8,451.00 21,729.22 4,918.26 583,888.00 3,821.50 48,702.54 12,565.50 4,367 701 1,260 217 36 1,509 67,748.21 2,234.68 12,930.45 3,300.00 107.00 2,728.56 878,168.80 22,758.76 160,327.40 57,734.75 2,542.65 32,214.25 5 125 109 12 77 — 4 1 1,916 94 1,615 1,179 125 607 5 27 10 16,779 15,000.00 "15,987.09 3,264.32 1,453.00 1,430.40 — 1,515.15 450.00 13,025.30 277,000.00 247,309.40 44,061.69 16,510.25 13,364.15 330.75 6,654.51 2,616.86 120,488.60 13 81 3,556.56 28,662.87 9,932 2,263 791 12,986 113,643 19,989 10.350 143,982 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM James Edward Hughes Please contact your sister as soon as possible at the Religious Education Commission, 63.64 North Sheridan Rd., Chicago, 111. 60660. James Elrod Please contact Miss Opel Gordon as soon as possible at 3030 South Bannock St., Englewood, Colo. 80110. Number ^ 2,984,901.59 241,949.64 4,812,969.50 536,971.36 407,536.77 5,449,171.18 $1,186,457.77 $13,247,042.27 V Page 25 November, 1974 'l . ,1. -'V ' l' , �I '.Ff; Jfi, • >; • ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended April 30,1974 UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN (Name of Welfare Fund) •I r 275 20di Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) . to the 'I 'ij 1 SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Part IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages 2 and 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fund. Address replies to New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. PART IV—-SECTION B TfJp- File No. WP-222 427 Name of Plan United Industrial Workers of North America Pension Plan For Year Beginning May 1, 1973 and Ending April 30,1974 CASH RECEIPTS Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) a. Employer (Schedule 1) $ 974,868.25 b. Employee c. Other (Specify) Total Contributions $ 974,868.25 d. 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds From Insurance Companies 3. Receipts From Investments: $ 67,264.72 a. Interest 17,895.32 b. Dividends c. Rents _ d. Other (Specify) 85,160.04 Total Receipts From Investments e. 4. Receipts From Sale of Assets: a. Sales to parties-in-interest $ 1,269,884.76 b. Sales to others 1,269,884.76 c. Total Receipts From Sale of Assets (Schedule 2) 5. Other Receipts: a. Loans (Money borrowed) $ b. Other (Specify) Exchanges, misc., other plans $ 95,211.93 95,211.93 Total Other Receipts c. Total Receipts $2,425,124.98 6. CASH DISBURSEMENTS 7. Insurance and Annuity Premiums Paid to Insurance Carriers 9. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN ASSETS^ 1. Cash: a. On interest $ 585,689.92 43,266.37 b. Not on interest c. In office $ 628,956.29 Bonds: a. Government obligations $ 861,473.70 861,473.70 b. Other obligations Stocks: a. Preferred $ b. Common 725,411.33 725,411.33 4. Mortgage loans on real estate 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $... allowance for depreciation Interest and other investment income due and accrued 17,745.45 ' Other assets (List each separately): 7. Contributions receivable 155,395.23 8. 9. 10. Total Assets $ 2,388,982.00 LIABILITIES 11. Outstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers ... 169.50 12. Other amounts set aside for payment of benefits 13. Premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued 11,414.44 Other liabilities (List each separately): 15. Unapplied contribution 3,113.18 16. Due to other Plans 3,108.04 17. 18. Total Liabilities 17,805.16 19. Balance of Fund 2,371,176.84 20. Total $ 2,388,982.00 1 The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost oi' present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. Page 26 •>r STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AlVD DISBURSE 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 157 and Payments to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained ' Fund 43,056.77 Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, hospitals, doc­ tors, etc.) Administrative Expenses: a. Salaries (Schedule 3) $ 23,754.44 b. Allowances, expenses, etc. (Schedule 3) ... 2,908.34 c. Taxes 2,291.10 d. Fees and commissions (Schedule 4) 12,785.98 e. Rent 5,039.90 f. Insurance premiums 280.93 g- Fidelity bond premiums 54.00 h. Other administrative expenses (Specify) Tabulating, Emp. Ben., Office 51,273.86 98,388.55 i. Total Administrative Expenses Purchase of Assets: a. Investments: (Other than real estate) (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest $ (2) Purchased from others 1,627,771.36 b. Real Estate: (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest (2) Purchased from others 1,627,771.36 c. Total Purchase of Assets Loans (Money loaned) Other Disbursements: (Specify) a. Exchanges, misc., other Plans $ 100,301.09 b 100,301.09 c. Total Other Disbursements Total Disbursements $1,869,517.77 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN STATE OF NEW YORK SS. COUNTY OF KINGS ' ;7:- . and. Trustees of the Fund and being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. Employer trustee. �Robert E. Lee Completes 3 Month Maiden Voyage r—" -J.'^7^ • Two good views of the LASH contalnership Robert E. Lee, tied up at the Washington Ave. wharf in New Orleans after completing three-month maiden voyage. Chief Electrician H. H. Patterson, standing, squares away dues with New Orleans Patrolman Stanley Zeagler. To the left is steward department member Ed Fuselier. The SlU-contracted LASH/contalnership Robert E. Lee came into the port of New Orleans early last month to complete a three-month maiden voyage to ports on the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, and In India. The Mideast will be her usual run. On this trip, she refueled In Durban, South Africa on her way back to the States. Waterman officials commended the SIU crew for their ''skill and professionalism" In running the vessel on Its maiden voyage without any problems. The Robert E. Lee, along with her slstershlps, the Stonewall Jackson and the Sam Houston, was built under the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Because of the 1970 Act, Waterman was able to build her new LASH fleet and compete effectively with the foreign-flag operator. The fouryear old Act, spearheaded through Congress by the SIU, has paved the way for the U.S. to re­ gain her once worldwide leadership In merchant shipping. Chief Electrician H. H. Patterson, Recertified Bosun Jimmy Garner, Able-seaman W. Adams, and SIU Representative Tom Gould (I. to r.) discuss sections of the contract and their interpretations. Cook and Baker Billy Wells prepares lunch in the Robert E. Lee's ultramodern galley. Patrolman Stanley Zeagler, center, gives SPAD receipts to Robert E. Lee Crewmembers Jimmy Jone^ left Joe Galliano, second from left, and Jimmy Garner, right. It was our members strong support of SPAD which enabled the SIU to get the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 enacted in Congress. November, 1974 Members of the ship's committee are, from the left: Tony Novak, engine delegate; Ed Fuselier, steward delegate; William Adams, deck delegate; Recertified Bosun Jimmy Garner, ship's chairman; Harris Patterson, educational director, and James Sumpter, secretary-reporter. Page 27 �Jflllill OfUilltlllTS Pensioners and Dependents Must Apply for /Medicare by A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director Each month the SIU Social Security and Welfare staff receives many in­ quiries regarding SIU pensioners, their dependents and Medicare. In answer to these inquiries, I would like to remind SIU pensioners that, under the provisions of the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plan, both they and their dependents must apply for Medicare as soon as they are eligible to insure adequate coverage for medical expenses. Any Seafarer 65 or older, any Sea­ farer's dependent 65 or older, or any pensioner who has been receiving a dis­ ability award from Social Security for two years is eligible for Medicare. To apply, you must bring proof of date of birth and your Social Security - card to your local Social Security office three months before you turn 65, during the month you turn 65, or during the three months after your 65th birthday. If you do not register during this sevenmonth period, you may only apply for Medicare during the open enrollment period held each January, February and March. Those who enroll during this period are not covered by Medicare un­ til the following July 1. Pensioners should note that the Sea­ farers Welfare and Pension Plan re­ quires that all eligible pensioners and their dependents must submit medical bills to Medicare for payment before submitting the unpaid balance of these bills to our welfare and pension plan. The LOG Gets Around Waiting in Yokohama to ship out on the Bienville (Sea-Land), Seafarer John Curlew is given the latest LOG-by Keiko Nakategana, an SIU secretary in the Japanese port. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., BrooUyn, N. Y. 11232 * I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—^please put my name on your mailing list iPrlnHn/ormalton) NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE. ZIP. SIU-IBU members please give: Soc. Sec. # Bk# ./. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailmg label front last issue received. ADDRESS CITY Page 28' STATE. ZIP. Francisco F. Argenal, 53, died aboard the SS Pennmar (Calmar) off San Francisco on Sept. 20. Brother Argenal joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1955 sailing as an oiler. Born in Honduras, he was a resident of Baltimore at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow, Ella. SIU pensioner Calvin S. Hettinger, 47, died on Oct. 4. Brother Bettinger Joined the Union in the port of Wilming­ ton, Calif, in 1957 sailing as a bosun. He was an Army veteran. A native of New York, Seafarer Bet­ tinger was a resident of Long Beach, Calif, when he passed away. Surviving is his mother, Ethel of Mexico, N.Y. Howard L. Collins, Sr., 56, suc­ cumbed to cancer in the Clarksburg (W. Va.) Veterans Hos­ pital on Aug. 26. Brother Collins joined the Union iii the port of New York sailing as an AB. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Toledo, Ohio, he was a resident of Baltimore . when he died. Burial was in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Clarksburg. Surviving are five sons, Larry, John, George, Howard, Jr. and Daniel and a stepson, Paul C. Kalleel, all of Clarksburg. SIU pensioner .Marion Luksa, 75, succumbed to a heart attack in the Norfolk USPHS Hospital on Oct. 7. Brother Luk­ sa joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. A native of Austria, he was a resident of Portsmouth, Va. when he died. Interment was in Princess Ann Memorial Gardens, Virginia Beach, Va. Surviving are a son, Gerald of the U.S. Army's 41st Field Artillery Group stationed in West Germany and a daughter, Mrs! Helen M. Smith of Portsmouth. Wetsel A. Stickler, 37, drowned in the Mississippi River when he apparently fell off the towboat Meece while she was towing a barge near Ridgley, Tenn. four miles south of the Tiptonville ferry on Mar. 16. Brother Stickler joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of St. Louis in 1967 sailing in the engine department for the American Commercial Barge Line and the Inland Tug Co. He was a native of Hamlin, W. Va. and was a resident of Gallipolis, Ohio. Burial was in Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Pt. Pleasant, W. Va. Surviving are his widow, Virginia; four sons, Wetsel with the U.S. Army in Korea; , Gregory of Pt. Pleasant; Tracy and An­ thony of Ypsiland, Mich.; a daughter, Elizabeth; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oma G. Stickler; five sisters, including Mrs. Regina K. Stowers of Pt. Pleasant and two brothers. Stanley F. Sek, 44, died aboard the SS Sea-Land Producer on Sept. 16. Brother Sek joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1965 sailing as a chief cook. He was a post-war Navy vet­ eran. Born in Buffalo, he was a resident of Lynnwood, Wash, at the time pf bis death. Surviving are his widow, Ann of Wayne, Mich.; two stepjsons, Robert and Edward Lewis and a sister; Mrs. Helen Wallace of Elba, N.Y, . SIU pensioner Julius Smyfhe, 68, passed away on Oct. 11 in Tampa. Brother Smythe. joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. A native of New Or­ leans, he was a resident of Mandeville, La. when he died. Surviving is his widow, Pauline. Worley E. Wilkin­ son, Jr., 46, died on , Sept. 13. Brother Wil-. kinson joined SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as a pumpman. He was a post-war Army vet­ eran. A native of Alva, Okla., he was a resident of Lynnwood, Wash, at the time of his death.. Surviving are his rnother, Mrs. W. D. Austin of West Covina, Calif, and a daughter, Mrs: Irene Anthony of Lynn•J wood. •• ' • ' . ' i ' i. ' ' J: Ignatius P. diomes, 79, passed away on Dec. 20, 1973. Brother Gomes joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a cook. He was born in British Guiaha„ South America and was a resident of St. Petersburg, Fla. at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow, Hilda. . J 1 y George L. Clay­ •a ton, 48, passed away J] on Oct. 18. iSrother 2 Clayton jbineJ ;the, r SIU in the port of Baltimore in sailing as a chief eli , frician. He was ^ a Navy veteran' of World War II. Born in kidgeley, W. Va., he was a resident of BaltjmPre when he died. Surviving aire his, VvidoW,' Marjorie and tW6 sons, George,' jV! and' Eugene, all of Baltimbrei ti-i '• MA H Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD ^eafaiers Log ;• �Joseph Kordich, 60, died of acute pul­ monary edema in the Beebe Hospital, Lewes, Del. Brother Kordich joined the _ SIU in the port of ; New Orleans in 1961 fep sailing as a firemanwatertender. He had sailed for 32 years and Was a Navy veteran of World War ir. A fiative of San Pedro, Calif., he was a resident of San Francisco when he passed away. Burial was in the Green Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, San Pedro. Surviving are a brother, An­ thony; a sister, Katie and a half-brother, John Vitalich, all of San Pedro. Peter P. Gaivelin, j 60, passed away on •July 29. Brother Gaivelin Joined the ' SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing the steward department. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Hawaii, he was a resident of San Leandro, Calif, when he died. Surviving are his widow, Laura and two daughters, Sally and Mrs. Julie Delk of San Leandro. Peter W. Gerardl, 43, succumbed to a cerebral hemorrhage in Moutonboro, N.H. on Aug. 20. Brother -Gerardi joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1962 sailing as a third cook. He" was a post-war veteran of the Navy. Born in Maiden, Mass., he was a resident of Everett, Mass. at the time of his death. Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery, Everett. Surviving is his mother, Rosa of Everett. Deimar B. Crafton, 61, succumbed to kidney disease in the New Orleans USPHS hospital on Nov. 30, 1973. Brother Crafton joined the SIU in the port of Toledo in 1973 sailing in the steward department for the American Steamship Co. He was born in Holcomb. Mo. and was a resident of St, Louis at his death. Interment was in Coming (Ark.) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn of Toledo, and two sisters, Mrs. Belle C. Blanton of St. Louis and Mrs. Lillian Pulliam of Toledo. SIU pensioner Joseph E. Cantin, 75, died on June 24. Brother Cantin joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailiiig as a bosun. He had sailed for 38 years. A native of Holyoke, Mass., he was a resident of Inglewood, Calif, at his death. Surviving are two brotliers, Joseph of Winter Haven, Fla. and Ronald of Inglewood, and a sister, Mrs. \ Lillian Gridriod of Cornwells HeightsyPa. Drew C. Gay, 47, died of cardiac fail­ ure at sea aboard the SS Ultramar (Westchester Marine) off the coast of Kobe-Osaka, Japan on June 12. Brother Gay joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. A native of Brooker, Fla., he was a resident of Grange Park, Fla. at his death. Interment was in Orange Park. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth; a son, Jesse, and a daughter, Anita. November, 1974 PhiUp L. Martin, 31, died in Rotter­ dam, the Netherlands on Sept. 8. Brother Martin joined the Union in the port of Seattle in 1968 sail­ ing as a QMED. He was a Navy veteran and was a HLSS upgrader last year. Bora in Portland, Ore., he was a resi­ dent of Vancouver, Wash, when he passed away. Burial was in Vancouver. Surviving are his widow, Marilyn; his father, Charles of Vancouver and a daughter, Julie Ann. Winfred S. Daniel, 52, succumbed to a gastrointestinal hem­ orrhage in San Fran­ cisco on Sept. 16. Brother Daniel joined the Union in the port of New York in 1954 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He had sailed for 25 years and had received a personal safety award in 1960 while on the SS De Soto. Bora in Burke County, Ga., he was a resident of Waynesboro, Ga. when he died. Burial was in Magnolia Cemetery, Waynesboro. Surviving are his mother, Myra; two sons, Walter and Thomas and two daughters, Myra and Toni Ann, all of Waynesboro. IBU pensioner Jo­ seph P. Wojciechowsld, 64, passed away on July 28. Brother Wojciechowski joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a captain for the Charles H. Harper Associates Towing and Lighterage Co. since 1936. Bora in Maryland, he was a resident of Balti-mo're when he died. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Estelle. Kentis (Kurts) K. Binemanis, 60, ex­ pired from a liver ail­ ment in the USPHS Hospital, Galveston on Aug. 8. Brother Binemanis joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 and had been sailing as a QMED. He graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1959, was on the Vietnam run in 1967, walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was a member of the Nor­ wegian Seamen's Union from 1936 to 1951. Born in Riga, Latvia, he was a resident of Houston when he died. Bur­ ial was in the Forest Park East Ceme­ tery, Houston. Surviving are his widow, Helen and a stepson, Charles P. Banga of New York City. SIU pensioner Otto L. Nitz, 85, died of an accidental head injury in Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, Mich, on June 8. Brother Nitz joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Detroit sailing as a wheelsman. He was a member of the ISU in 1936-7. A Michigan native, he was a resident of River Rouge, Mich, at his deatb. Interment was in Ever­ green Cemetery, Alpena, Mich. Surviv­ ing are his mother, Minnie of Alpena; a sister, Mrs. Mithilda Phillips of River Rouge and two nieces, Mrs. Naomi Tersinar and Helen Hube, both of Dearborn. IBU pensioner Thomas K. Engles* bee, 64, died of heart 5 " failure in the Ashtabula (Ohio) Hospital » on July 21. Brother mm Englesbee joined the Union in the port of Ashtabula in 1961 sailing as a tugman for the Great Lakes Towing Co. and Merritt, Chapman and Scott. A native of Ashtabula, he was a resident there when he passed away. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ashtabula. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Ruth K. Andrejack of Ashtabula and Sarah. Joseph M. Daly, 48, died in San Fran­ cisco on Sept. 10. Brother Daly joined f the Union in the port of San Francisco in 1971 sailing as a fire1 man-watertender. He ™. was on the Vietnam run in 1973 and was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native of San Fran­ cisco, he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving is an aunt, Katherine Kenney of San Francisco. Jacob N. Fritzler, 56, succumbed to a gastrointestinal hem­ orrhage at home on Sept. 28. Brother Fritzler joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sailing as afireman-watertender He had sailed for 25 years. Seafarer Fritzler was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and a post-war veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was born in Spokane, Wash, and was a resident of San Pablo, Calif, when he died. Cremation took place in the Fairmont Memorial Park, Martinez, Calif. Surviving is a sister-in-law, Mrs. Inez M. Fritzler of San Pablo. SIU pensioner Samuel N. Hurst, 70, died in a hepatic coma in the Wayne Memorial Hospital, Jesup, Ga. on Oct. 2. Brother Hurst joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer. Born in Appling County, Ga., he was a resi­ dent of Jesup at the time of his death. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Savannah. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. J. G. (Sarah) Stephens of Odum, Ga.; a brother. Jack of Savannah; a sister, Mrs. Lula H. Tyre of Jesup, and an aunt, Nettie I. Pye of Wayne County, Ga. SIU pensioner Edward J. Noouey, 53, succumbed to arteriosclerosis in Meadowview Hospital, Secaucus, N.J. on Apr. 10. Brother Nooney joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a bosun. He attended the HLS-MEBA District 2 School in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1968 graduating as a third mate in the deck officer training course. Seafarer Nooney was a veteran of the Army Engineers Corps in World War II. Born in Jersey City, N.J., he was a resident there at his death. Burial was in Jersey City. Surviving is his mother, Josephine of Jersey City. SIU pensioner Charies A. Moss, 75, died of a heart attack in the Thomas Jeffer­ son University Hos­ pital, Philadelphia on Nov. 1 1, 1973. Brother Moss joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 47 years. Seafarer Moss attended the 1970 Pen­ sioners Conference at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Born in Rhode Island, he was a resident of Philadelphia when he passed away. Interment was in Forestdale Cemetery, Maiden, Mass. Sur­ viving is an aunt, Josephine Roblee of Everett, Mass. SIU pensioner Frederick B. Oliver, 75, passed away on Oct. 16. Brother Oli­ ver joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of the British West Indies, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., when he died. Surviving are his widow, Aga­ tha and two sons, Theodore and Ernest. . SIU pensioner Juau Villa Santamaria, 68, expired while on vacation visiting his sister in Spain on July 11. Brother Villa Santamaria joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as an AB. He received a personal safety award in 1960 while aboard the SS Fairport. Bora in Santa Eugenia de Riveira, La Coruna, Spain, he was a resident of Kearney, N.J. at the time of his death. Burial was in Spain. Surviving are his widow, Leontina of La Coruna, Spain; a brother, Antonio of Kearney and a sister, Maria Villa Santos of Chacin-Palmeira, La Coruna. Robert M. Werkau, 53, succumbed to cardiac arrest on the way to the Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey, 111. on Sept. 13. Brother Werkau joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1961 sailing as an oiler for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1973 to 1974 and the Chicago Towing Co. from 1952 to 1973. He was an Army veteran of World War II. A native of Chicago, he was a resident of Oaklawn, 111. Inter­ ment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Ever­ green, 111. Surviving are his widow, Elaine; three sons, Robert, Daniel and Kenneth, and four daughters, Darlene, Linda, Alice and Doris. Walter Conley, 62, succumbed to a cerebral artery thrombosis in New Or­ leans on Sept. 18. Brother Conley joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 29 years. A native of Kentucky, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Antoinette and a step-daughter, Mrs. Evelyn V. Ringe. Page 29 �sssra ' w. - » V. . N Welding Course On today's ships, many jobs re­ quire a knowledge of bnmingnnd welding. In response to Ibis need, the Harry Lnndeberg School offers a course in welding every other two-week period. During this two-week course, practical on-the-job training is stressed. Students work on various projects and the different types of welding joints used, depending on the desired finished product. Tliese projects must be completed before certification can be issued. Welding techniques are taught on modem, up-to-date equipment, with safety procedures emphasized. An instractor is in attendance at all times to give individualized at­ tention so that each student will be thoroughly qualified to perform his duties aboard any U.S. vessel. The course is open to all men who have a rating in any depart­ ment. The next course will be taught Nov. 29. High School Program is Available to All Seafarers Twenty six Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and yon will be given a GEO PieTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and literatnre; Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg SchooL (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation lees paid in fulL 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in fuU. I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. Name. Address. Last grade completed. (City or Town) Last year attended Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Page 30 v;,ii, Through HLS Program Seafarer Receives High School Diploma Seafarer Pierangelo Poletti, who came to Lundeberg School originally as an upgrader, last month achieved his GED diploma with test scores which were exceptionally high. Brother Poletti, who is the twentysixth Seafarer to receive his diploma through the HLS program, is a native of La Spezia, Italy. He grew up in post­ war Italy and went to sea at the age of 13. "My main problem areas in getting ready for the GED test were math and English grammar," said Brother Poletti. ' "I was used to the decimal system rather than fractions and, of course, grammar is difficult even for people who have spoken English all their lives." Brother Poletti credits the individual ized instruction he received at HLS for a large part of his outstanding success in the GED program. Seafarer Poletti became a member of the SIU in 1967 and a quartermaster in 1972. He learned of the GED pro­ gram in 1974 when he came to the Lundeberg School to prepare to achieve his full book through the SIU's *A' Seniority Upgrading Program. At that time, he took the pre-GED test and scored very well. The academic staff at the school encouraged him in his desire to earn his diploma, and after achieving his full 'A' book, he returned to HLS and enrolled in the GED pro­ gram. "I really love sailing," said Seafarer Poletti, "and I can't wait to get back to sea. But now that I've got^y high school diploma, I may go to junior col­ lege in a few years. I'm really interested in electronics, and I'd like to take some courses in that. Then I'll have a back­ up career for my retirement. Thanks to the SIU and the great work it's doing at Piney Point, there's a whole lot of new options and opportunities for me and for all Seafarers." The Harry Lundeberg School's GED Program is open to all Seafarers and trainees who come to the school and do not have a high school diploma. Lffepmii, FOWT, Weiding, and: nil atewara Dec. 26 , QMED, Ufcboirt. and aU Steward D<#at<nKB( Radi^i inn. 9 Qnadte-^ and all Ste,^^ Da- Jan. 13 3HI1.23 .Book No.. (Street) Seafarer Plerangelo PolettI receives Individual help in mathematics from math teacher Jean Polack. Brother Poletti is the twenty-sixth SIU brother to earn his GEO diploma at the Harry Lundeberg School. He recently received hiS;^ full 'A' book through the SlU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. (Zip) m,6 ".Feb. 20 .-.QMED,Lffehoat,Aomaei»iraH,a^^ DMED, Lifeboat, aiding, and aU Stewaid jMar.3 /MWa 6 —— XOTE: TMdateandcoutoeatosiibjfM:ttodi^(^atattyliiii^ . . SeafarersLog �Dock Dopsffmenf Upgrading QnariermasieT 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Able-Scaman AMfSe—M ' 12 iBonths—<ny waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. ^ physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more tliM 20/100=:r-20/100, corrected to 20/40-20/20. and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as^an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be reqiured to take the four week course.) Abie"ScaHMui—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wii^r or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.). FOWT—(who holds an engine rating snch as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Jihiior En^eer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (w|io hidds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2.' Have Six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QME0—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri,cian. Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer. Junior Engineer, Machinist, . Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. I Must^tow evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of f he following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Ehgineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or I^ck Engine Medhanic. , WehUng '^ 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPO 1. BoghsBpenoiinel must be QMBD—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hdd a rating. jPumpman (Special) 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED—any rating. Steward Upgrading AwlrtrotCook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three montbi seatime. Cook and BakCT t. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or, 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certihcate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as CocSHlRMSaker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion ' from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. B BBS ^^B ^^B BB BMB BBB BBB BBB W SBB IBB ^BB MB ^^B ^BH BBM BN HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. -Telephone(AieaCode) (Zip) Seniority. (State) (City) Book Number. Port and Date Issued. Social Security #. HLS Graduate: Yes • Nd • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: DECK • AB 12 Months • AB Unlimited • Quartermaster • Lifeboatman JlatingsNow Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • ENGINE • • D • • • • -Age. (Middle) (First) (Last) Address(Street) STEWARD • Assistant Cook QMED • Electrician FWT • Cook & Baker • Dk.Eng. • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook Oiler Dk.Mech. • Pumpman • Steward Reefer • Machinist Boilermaker • Welder LNG-LPG • Pumpman (Special) RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD PORT. DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE J>ATE. SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 WS'mgM: Upgrade for Job Security November''l974;^''' Page 31 �«assssi-:.^„ rj- '• • Official pubUcatien of the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • Atlantle, Onlf, Lakes anS Inlaiid Waters District. APL-CIO I: n "" a ./ Irifoi'mBJtiOTy Because of the Seafarer's many pressing responsibilities in the performance of his job at sea^ in upgrading his skills and in meeting the continually rising cost of living, less urgent responsibilities are many times overlooked, yet they are none­ theless extremely important. When a Seafarer ships out, he will frequently neglect to leave with his wife or dependents certain information absolutely necessary in filing a claim for benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Without this information, the SIU is forced to hold up payment of the claim because of tight New York State regu­ lations governing welfare plans. This can cause serious but unnecessary financial burdens on a member's family while he is at sea. Before shipping out, be sure you supply your wife or de­ pendents with the following information: your book number, social security number, the ship you will be sailing, and the names and dates of ships sailed during the last calendar year. This simple act will alleviate some frustrating problems for your family in filing a claim during your absence. The BIU printed over a year ago convenient cards entitled "Information for SIU Dependents" containing open spaces for the information mentioned above. The cards, obtainable at any SIU Hiring Hall, should be filled out and given to your dependents for easy reference. If you are already out at sea and think your dependents do not have the information, get a card from the ship's chairman and mail it home immediately. It will keep things running smoothly at home while you are away. Wlttil^jvu? Dependents -ri � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource November 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: DEMOCRATS POST BIG ELECTION GAINS NEW PENSION LAW'S PROVISIONS AIRED SHAPING OUR OWN FUTURE SIU UNIFIES LABOR SUPPORT FOR OIL IMPORT BILL 50% OF TONNAGE LOST IS IN RUNAWAY FLEET LAKES SEAFARERS RATIFY NEW CONTRACT NORFOLK MEMBERS HAVE INFORMATIONAL MEETING EACH MONTH BLACKWELL PREDICTS 300 NEW SHIPS BY 1985 ARBITRATOR RULES MONEY DUE UNION AND CREWMEMBERS PENSION LAW'S PROVISIONS BOSUNS AT HLSS TAKE RED CROSS FIRST AID COURSE WW 2 PW ESCAPEE, MOVAL, GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA DELTA BRASIL PAYS OFF AFTER SOUTH AMERICAN RUN UNION BROTHERHOOD IN ACTION NOW 1ST ASSISTANT ENGINEER TRANSHURON RUNS ON REEF OFF INDIAN ISLAND THE LNG TRAINING PROGRAM AT THE LUNDEBERG SCHOOL: SEAFARERS SECURE JOBS FOR THE FUTURE A THREAT TO FREEDOM TT BROOKLYN PAYS OFF IN FINART, SCOTLAND EUROPE TO SOUTH AMERICA AND UP THE EAST COAST, THE MAUMEE COMES HOME TO PAYOFF IN CARTERET ROBERT E. LEE COMPLETES 3 MONTH MAIDEN VOYAGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS SEAFARER RECEIVES HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA LEAVE WELFARE CLAIM INFORMATION WITH YOUR DEPENDENTS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 11 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/79a5ebcb8c116e90f151ffd304adcac9.PDF 896502d8d2f273181f1c681e1e000e35 PDF Text Text •.t, ^ V'/ >v-.. iX JY uiSMSEna Kwi" *« Hall tells Governors See Poae 2 ($«e Special Supplement) . .: \. ' •- , •^', '• "t 1 - 1j •.- " V ^ r.'-wim, -V fJ �•• ». Asks Them to Consider the Human Element A » .i ., H Hall Speaks to Republican Governors on Economy SIU President Paul Hall joined one of President Ford's top economic ad­ visors, L. William Seidman, and B. F, Goodrich Rubber Co. Chairman O. P. Thomas to address the Republican Governor's Conference held in St. Louis earlier this month on the present condi­ tion of America's economy. Speaking between the business and government repre.sentatives, President Hall told the members of the prestigious Republican Governor's Association that the solutions offered by economists have considered every factor of the economy "except the quality of life for hutnan beings. And people is what our country is about." "We cannot overiook the human element," he continaed. "When 20,000 workers lose their jobs, that's 20,000 American families who are hurting for food and clothing. And if the worker hasn't lost his job, he's seen his paycheck become worth less and less while the cost of necessities—a home, a car, food, doctor's bills, everything he needs—climb to a point where he must begin to choose between these necessities.". SIU President Hall then outlined for the Republican governors the AFLCIO's proposals to reverse the down­ ward economic trend and to help equal­ ize the burden caused by recession and now carried almost entirely by Amer­ ica's workers. SIU President Paul Hall~(centerT fields questions on the economy during the Republican Governors Association Conference along with B.F. Goodrich Chairman O. P. Thomas (left) and L. William Seidman, one of President Ford's top economic advisors. These proposals included setting up extensive public works programs to em­ ploy the millions of Americans out of work, passing legislation that would both reopen housing to low and middle income families and revitalize the hous­ ing industry, closing the tax loopholes used by the large corporations, and opposing aU wage and price controls which "do not require an equitable sac­ rifice from all parts of the economy, in­ cluding wages, prices, profits, interests and dividends." Turning to the causes underlying the the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: nation's economic problems, President Hall spoke of the high price of energy and the multinational oU corporations' lack of concern for America's wellbeing. He pointed out that, "a mfiltinational corporation cannot he a good citizen of any country. They seek only profits, in whatever form or country they can be made." "I'm not against free enterprise," President Hall told the Republican gov­ ernors, "but we cannot allow the free enterprise system, as practiced by the multinationd oil companies, to be used to destroy democracy." President Hall concluded his speech by stressing the need for all segments of society to work together. "American labor wants to better America," he said. "To get that better America, we all must overlook our differences — everyone must make a contribution to society." After his speech, President Hall took part in a panel discussion with President Ford's economic advisor and the man­ agement representative, and joined them in answering questions from the Republican governors and the press. Looking ahead to 1975, we will have reached a year that will prove to be a crossroads for the U.S. maritime industry. However, we must be the ones to decide which road, which direction to take on the many com­ plicated issues that will face us in the coming year. To meet these important issues in the most effective and democratic way, the SIU will call together in the early part of 1975 a large number of deck, engine and steward department Seafarers, representative of the entire SIU membership, to another Educational Conference at the Harry Lundebei^ School. Paul Hall Educational Conference— Working Together We are drawing near the end of a year that history will not remember kindly—a year that has been marked by international economic, social and political strife. Seafarers, as a transient part of the international com­ munity, have no doubt had as good a first hand view as anyone of the many difficult protjlems facing most nations, their business, their industry and their people on a worldwide scale. Conversely though, in the U.S. maritime industry it has been a year marked by progress and growing cooperation among Ae different segments of the industry in our collective fight to make a better life for all involved in maritime and a better industry in which to work. Looking back on 1974, we see that the long-term hopes of the U.S! maritime industry, embodied in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, finally began to take root. In the past 12 months, new ship after new ship came down the ways of Americah shipyards to join the steadily revitalizing and competively growing fleets of U.S.-flag operators. And, it has been Sea­ farers, because they have taken the initiative to continually upgrade their professional skills with the help of the SIU's academic and vocational education programs at Piney Point, who are safely and efficiently manning the majority of these new highly automated vessels. The Conference will enable us to take a hard, detailed look at the present state of the industry; how it has progressed in the past few years and the direction we wish it to take in the future. As importantly, the Conference will enable us to discuss our new contract, due for renewal in June, and the changes needed in it for Seafarers to provide a more secure future for themselves and their families. It will also give us the opportunity to discuss our constitution and shipping rules, our Pension, Welfare and Vacation Plans, our training and upgrading programs, and the need for stepped-up organizational efforts. Most importantly, though, this Conference will give us the chance to meet together in force and work together side by side to voice our aspira­ tions and set our goals for the future. Too many times in the past, we in the maritime industry have allowed our personal likes or dislikes to cloud the real issues. As a result the industry suffered. In the last few years, though, wc have effectively pushed aside per­ sonalities and have worked together in unity and harmony. As a result, the industry has prospered through implementation of such programs and projects as the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and the U.S.-Soviet bilateral trade agreement. Collectively, these programs will mean jobs and job security for SIU members for years to come. Yet, now is no time to quit. Because we have won a few rounds does not mean we have won the fight^—it only means we are closer to winning. We still have tough rounds ahead of us, such as the protection of the Jones Act, securing a fair share of all U.S. cargoes for Americaii-flag ships, and the formation of one governmental maritime agency. ^ , We will be victorious in these fights only if we continue'to make the effort to understand our problems and work together in solving them. The upcoming Educational Conference will be invaluable to ps in ^achjleving these goals. ^ . .j.i . L'l.r: Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth AVenuel' Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXyi, No. 12. December 1974. . ... Page 2 J. • • ". Seafarers Log \, >• �A Victory for the 5IU Final Congressional Approval Given Oil Imports Bill WASHINGTON—The Senate gave final Congressional approval on Dec. 16 to the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 by a vote of 44-40 and sent the bill to the White House for President Ford's signature. The bill requires that 20 percent of the nation's petroleum im­ ports must be carried on U.S.-flag ships — manned by American crews — and that the quota will automatically in­ crease to 25 percent next year and 30 percent on July 1,1977. Passage of the bill by both the House and Senate brings to a successful close one of the most ambitious legislative efforts ever undertaken by the labor movement—^and represents a special victory for the SIU which led the fight all the way. It also marks the first time the powerful oil conglomerates have INDEX Legislative News Conference version of oil bill passes Senate Page 3 Washington Activities column ..:.Page9 Union News President's Report Page 2 Membership meeting in port of Wilmington Page 4 Headquarters Notes column Pages Money due in Falcon takeover Page 7 SIU Scholarship program expanded ... ..Backpage Delayed benefits J, information Pages 18-19 New Jacksonville hall dedicated ..Page 16 General News U.S. pension bill Special Supplement Hall gives energy report... Page 7 NMC meeting in Philadelphia Page 5 Hall speaks at Republican Governor's Conference . Page 2 SIU official attends IMCO meeting Page 5 Aid to Rubber workers local.... Pages Shipping Dispatchers Reports .....Page 24 , . Ships^ digpsts ...,Page 17„ Ships' committees Page 6 " Delta Norte Page 21 ' Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in bosun recertification and 'A'seniority upgrading Pages 10-11 Upgrading class schedules, requirements and applications ......Pages 26-27 GED requirements and application .......... Page 26 Advanced electrical procedures course ..............Page 26 Steward department training and upgrading Pages 22-23 Membership News Seafarers earn high school diplomas at MLS . .Pages 13,26 Brother Conti's Christmas mangers Page 12 . Bosun Chuck Hill receives borhmendation .Page 7 New SIU pensioners .... .Page 20 Final Departures Page 25 Brother Haringr«:»lves awarrt for bravery ....,,......Page 13 . •• n December, 1974 ever been beaten in any major piece of legislation. The victory was not easy. The oil lobby—through the American Petrol­ eum Institute and the Federation of American Controlled Shipping (Flags of Convenience)—mounted a nationwide propaganda campaign in the press. More than a hundred editorials and col­ umns—based on distorted and mislead­ ing information supplied by the oil lobby—were published in a broadside attack on the bill. Members of Congress, many of whom were up for reelection this year, were pressured to vote against thebm. And—once again—The Wall Street Journal attacked the Union and SIU membership for their participation in politics through their support of SPAD. Support for the SIU's position came from virtually every segment of the American labor movement. The AFLCIO and the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment were the first to endorse the bill by adopting strong support resolutions at their convention a year ago. AFLCIO affiliated international unions, state federations, local central bodies, AFL-CIO regional directors and Mari­ time Port Councils in all sections of the U.S. lined up solidly in support of the Oil Import Bill. Letters and telegrams to members of the House and Senate were sent by AFL-CIO President George Meany, Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland and the leaders of nearly every labor organi­ zation in all 50 states. State labor or­ ganizations personally contacted Con­ gressmen in their areas. Legislative representatives from the AFL-CIO and affiliated unions met reg­ ularly at meetings organized by the Maritime Trades Department to coordi­ nate activities in support of the bill throughout its long journey through the House and Senate. The SIU also held a series of meetings with ship owners and shipyard operators to galvanize in­ dustry-wide support. In addition to its direct benefits for Seafarers, the Energy Transportation Security Act has broad economic and security advantages for the nation. Among the benefits of the bill are: • A reduction of America's depend­ ence on foreign-flag ships to supply our vital energy needs; • Creation of thousands of jobs for American seamen, shipyard workers and workers in hundreds of maritimerelated supply and service industries; • A substantial reduction of the defi­ cit in the ocean transportation segment of our balance of payments; • An increase in the nation's tax rev­ enues by American companies building and operating American-flag ships; • Protection for American consum­ ers against price-fixing by oil companies through a cost-monitoring system super­ vised by the Secretary of Commerce. SIU President Paul Hall—who testi­ fied at committee hearings in both the House and Senate on the bill and who stirred up support for it at meetings throughout the nation—said at a meet­ ing of the Senate Commerce Committee on Merchant Marine: "Aside from the obvious fact that this bill will generate new job opportunities for American seamen and thousands of other Americans in related industries, it will also give this nation a measure of security by assuring that our energy needs are not interrupted—as they have been in the past—by foreign policy confficts with countries that register Ameri­ can-owned ships." Seafarers in upgrading training at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point witnessed the historic passage of the Oil Import Bill. They posed on the Capitol steps before going to the Senate gallery to hear debate on the bill and watch as the final vote successfully ended the SIU's long fight to guaran­ tee jobs for Seafarers. Pictured above with HLS Vice President Mike Sacco and Piney Point Port Agent Gerry Brown are: Bosuns Jose Aguiar; Enos Allen; Edwin Craddock; Frederick Johnson; Carl Lineberry; Basillio Maldonado; Carl CIsen; Clarence Pryor; Joe Puglisi; William Reeves; Johannes Sorel, and Joseph Zeloy; Steward Upgrader Mario Bruschini, and Seniority Upgraders William Berulis; Joe Colungelo; Tomas Escudero; John Keliy; Ernest Moneymaker and Stephen Szeibert. Comments From Senators on Oil Imports Bill The following are remarks made during Senate debate on the conference version of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974. "The principal opponents of this leg­ islation—the multinational oil compa­ nies—have attempted to terrorize the American public into blind opposition with a cost estimate which is an insult to the intelligence of any reasonable per­ son who examines the fine print behind their claims... "... The Arab oil-exporting countries have already taken steps to control oil shipping and this measure—by encour­ aging a U.S.'flag tanker capability—is clearly in the best interests of the na­ tional security of the United States." Exceqds of a letter s^ed by: Senator Warren G. Magnnson (D-Wash.) Senator J. Glenn Beall (R-Md.) tenator Rmsdl B. LOBE Senator Daniel K. Inonye (D-Hawali) Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) "Mr. President, let me state at the outset—this Senator is not in the slight­ est degree interested in what contribur tions the maritime unions have made to anybody. He has confidence in the in­ tegrity and sincerity of all his colleagues. So much for that." Senator Norris Cotton (R-N.H.) exposition Leader "We saw how these Arab powers could make major American oil com­ panies refuse to deliver the oil they had in their tankers—even to the U.S. fleet in the Mediterranean. Imagine that. Here are the so-called American-controlled ships." "Now we know who they are—all the editorials we have had—we finally know Exxon wrote them. They deny it, but they wrote it through this organization that calls itself the Federation of Ameri­ can Controlled Shipping. They might as well call themselves the American Slav­ ery Association [because] they are dedi­ cated that under no circumstances will they hire an American if a foreigner can serve the same purpose. Never hire an American seaman for $1,000 a month out on those lonely sea lanes if we can hire a Chinaman for $100 a month. Too bad. Senators, we have been misled." Senator Russell B. Long (D-La.) Continued on Page 9 They Voted Following is the roll-call vote in the U.S. Senate Dec. 16 on the Conference Report of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 (H.R. 8193): Votiiqi In Favorlames Abourezk (D-S. Dak.) X i James B. Allen (D-Ala.) IBirchBayh(D-Ina.) |J.Glean Beall, Jr. (R-Md.) ; Robert C.Byrd(0-W.Va.> : Howanl W.Cannon (D. Nev.) >.Case(R-N,J.> Continued on Rage P Pages vl •hTl �Seafarer George Muzzicca on his feet to ask a West Coast Representative Steve Troy, San Francisco port agent, at the rostrum, makes his report, and question of the chair which concerned the mem- answers queries from the floor. At his right are Wilmington Port Agent Mike Woriey and meeting Recordbership. ing Secretary Leo Bonser. t.&ij Members Hold Monthly Meeting in Wilmington ...J 'JVJ:'. Every third Monday after the first Sunday of the month in the port of Wilmington, Calif., an informational membership meeting is held and last inohth 66 Seafarers attended flie Nov. 18 meeting. Wilmington Port Agent Mike Woriey chaired the meeting presenting reports of the SUPs Atlantic Arra Vice Pres­ ident Earl Shepard, Secretary-Treasurer Joe Di Giomo, Vice President in charge of contracts and their enforcement Frank Drozak, Welfare r^resen^tive George McCarteey and of the three-man elected Bosuns Selection Conunittee which chose the Seafarers who will attend the 19th Bosuns Riecertificailion Program class. All reports were accepted hy the memhership. Woriey then reported on organizing on the West Coast, registration, shipping, payoflb and ex­ pansion of die halL West Coast Representative Steve Troy flien reported to the members on the Oil Bill, LNGs and LPGS, Sabine organizing, the Jones Act attacks, the National Maritime Council, upgrading and political victories. Finally, two members took advantage of the meeting to ask relevant questions which were answer^ by Brodiers Woriey and Troy. % ; '• 'f Recenfly upgraded to quartermaster at Piney Point, Seafarer George Atchley registers with smiling secretary Diane Simms just before the monthly meeting. Happy SID pensioner Martin Prisament (left) accepts his first check from Wilmington Port Agent Mike Woriey during Nov. 18 meeting. Listening with great interest with other members at the monthly membership meeting is Seafarer Sam Mardin. Page 4 OS Luis Perez signs in and shows his book to secretary Diane Simms in order to register. A group of Seafarers in the Wilmington, Calif. Union Hall write, read and talk before the meeting on Nov. 18. : Seafarers Log �NMC Hosts 200 Shippers In Campaign For Cargo The National Maritime Council hosted over 200 area importers and exporters at the Downtown Club in PMadelphia last month in its continu­ ing nationwide campaign to increase the percentage of American foreign commerce carried on U.S.-flag ships. Since its inception in 1971, the Na­ tional Maritime Council, an alliance of all isegments of the maritime indnstrylabor, management and government— working together for the common good of the thousands of people involved inthe industry, fus conducted scores of snccessfnl panel type discussions throughout the counli^ to alert the na­ tion's shippers to the many advantages of shipping American. At these open forums, shippers in at­ tendance are invited to ask any ques­ tions they may have concerning the U.S. merchant marine which are an­ swered candidly by NMC panelists. At the most recent NMC meeting in Philadelphia, the panelists were: SIU Vice-President Frank Drozak; Larry Malloy, representing the International Longshoremen's Association; John Crosthwaite, vice president of Ameri­ can Export Lines; J. Crowley, vicepresident of Moore-MacCormack Lines; Wilton B. Jackson, a shipper representing E. I. DuPont De Nemours, and F. J. O'Donnell of the Market De­ velopment OflSce of the Maritime Ad­ ministration. Addressing the forum, SIU Vice President Drozak afiirmed that "the U.S. maritime industry—as any major industry—^is confronted with many problems that caimot be dealt with properly by one segment of the indus­ try; but by making a sincere effort to communicate with one another we can better understand our individual prob­ lems, and then by working together we will solve them collectively." Vice Pres­ ident Drozak said that this type of co­ operation "would help guarantee the best possible nninterrupted service to the ^^erican shipper." Drozak also noted that the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 had enabled Amer­ ican operators to upgrade their fleets to effectively compete with the foreigner on the high seas. However, he pointed out that although U.S.-flag carriage had increased since the 1970 Act "only about six percent of all goods going in or out of the U.S. by ship is carried on American flag vessels," and he warned that if this situation continues to exist "foreign interests will soon dominate our trade and be able to dictate rates and schedules to us." Backing Vice-President Drozak's po­ sition, £. I. DuPont De Nemours rep­ resentative Wilton Jackson said that his company had doubled their usage of American-flag vessels in the last few years because "U.S.-flag service has proven to be on par in terms of speed, efficiency and price with any foreign vessels." In delivering the opening remarks at B 10001 Contributor's Name State City. Address S.S. No. SPAO It a separate lefretatec fund, ttt proceeds are used to further its oojectt and purposes tnciudme, put not limited to turlhenne thepohtit.ai, social and economic Interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine witn improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts, in connection wiin sucn _.^rr ^^ f A ....A..... ... ...a,....! J.. ....aI... Ail ....a..a........ ... obiects. SPAO supports and contributes to poiiticei candidates for elective office An contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial olun" reprisal, or threat of sucn conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union (SiUNA ACuiwD) or of employment, if a contribution is made by reason of the abmre improper conduct, notify the Seefarers Union or SPAO at the above eddress, certified mail within Ihirty davs of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action ersd refund, if involuntary. Support SPAo to protect and further your economic, poiiticei and societ interests, American trade ssnion corscepts and Seafarer seamen (A copy of our r^ort filed with the appropriate supervisory officer is (or wiii be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S Government Printing Office. Washington. O C. 20402.) 1974 *20Off' rwwwwwwwwi Signature of Solicitor Port Gives to SPAD for the Future AB Stephan Bergeria (left) gets a SPAD receipt from Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay after a recent payoff on the SS Columbia (U.S. Steel). Seafarer Ber­ geria voluntarily contributes to SPAD because he realizes the importance of continuing cur battle for job security and a strong merchant marine on the political front. Also, by supporting SPAD, Brother Bergeria helps insure that the SIU wiii continue to control its own future welfare and growth. /Mean/ Asks Union y\4enijbers to Aid Rubber Local on Strike 21 Months For nearly 300 men and women, members of Local 621 of the United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America, this Christmas season does not hold much joy. These workers have been on strike against the R&G Sloane Co. of Sun Valley, Calif, for 21 months, and -they con­ tinue to wage a valiant struggle against the company's refusal to bargain in good faith with the Union's officials. Over the period of this long fight for justice and fair treatment many labor organizations, including the SIU, have made contributions to the URW's strike fund, thus making it possible for these members and their families to survive decently. But, now with the holiday season here the strike relief fund is depleted. These workers have been the vic­ tims of a concerted effoit on the part of the company, which manufactures plastic piping and pipe fittings, to break the Union. The company has in­ tentionally prolonged the strike by re­ ducing its contract offers and continu­ ing to operate the plant during the strike by hiring illegal aliens and by paying bounties for the recruitment of other strike breakers. In order to aid these hard-pressed men and women, AFL-CIO President George Meany has asked all affiliated unions and their members to contrib­ ute to a special holiday season fund for URW workers. Checks should be made payable to the R&G Sloane Strike Relief Fund and forwarded to the URW District 5 Office, 100 East Ocean Blvd., Suite 429, Long Beach, Calif. 90802. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated. As a member of the official U.S. delegation, SIU Vice President Earl Shepard attended an Intergovernmental Maritime Consultive Organization (IMCO) conference held in London last month which met to recommend international training standards and qualifications. Proposals and recommendations worked out at this* conference, and others like it, may eventually become international law. It is important that the SIU par­ ticipate in these international forums in order to insure that the unlicensed seamen's jurisdiction is not invaded or given away. At this last IMCO meeting, training standards and qualifications for watchstanders in the engine room, the of­ ficers and crews of ships carrying liquified gases, as well as the officers and crews of hazardous bulk cargo carriers, were discussed. After the discussions, delegates were invited to draft recommendations which they can submit at the next IMCO 'training standards and qualifications conference. This meeting will be held in January, and the SIU will help shape the proposals submitted by the U.S. delegation on these issues as they will directly affect unlicensed seamen. Delegates at this last meeting also authorized IMCO to submit a number of their proposals to a joint IMCOInternational Labor Organization (ILO) conference to be held early next year. The ILO, being a labor organization, is expected to be more sensitive to the welfare of the unlicensed seaman when it considers these proposals and makes its own recommendations for interna­ tional maritime regulations. Among the reports that will be forwarded to the joint IMCO-ILO conference is a pro­ posal the SIU will watch closely. This proposal suggests mandatory minimum requirements for ratings forming part of a navigational watch, and it could require that all ships carry AB's, or their equivalent, to stand these watches. The Training Standards and Qualifi­ cations Conference met for five days, and at its close, all delegates agreed that it had been a productive session. US. Customs Recently, many payoffs of ships on foreign runs have been delayed because our members have noC been fully complying with U.S. customs regulations. In order to expedite all payoffs of this kind, there are two things which aff members should do. 1—Ail crewmembers should present themselves as soon as pos­ sible for the identification check with the representative from the U.S. Immigration Service when he comes aboard. 2—All crewmembers must sign the declaration forin which is sub­ mitted to the official from U.S. Customs. Members must sign this form whether they have any for­ eign purchases to declare or not. If jhese two important steps are followed, then crew members will get paid off quickly and they will be able to spend more time ashore. Pages December, i9/4 Si;--. >: O'Donnell interrogatively concluded, "imagine what the United States could earn if we carried over half of our com­ merce in U.S.-flag ships?" The ultimate goal of the National Maritime Council is a U.S. merchant marine capable of competing with any foreign-flag concern, and capable of carrying a fair share of all U.S. cargoes. The SIU will continue to work with th? NMC to achieve this goal. VP Shepard Attends IMCO Maritime Standards Meeting SEAFUERS POLITICRl RniHITf DONATION D«te. the forum, MARAD official F. J. O'Donnell emphasized the major role that substantially increased use of U.S.flag ships could have on righting the nation's dangerously growing balance of payments deficit. He noted that last year Great Britain, which carries over 50 percent of its for­ eign commerce on its own vessels, re­ ported $2.8 billion in foreign exchange earnings from their merchant marine. ?1 �IT The Committee Page Summit Committee The ship's committee aboard the 7-2 SS Summit (Sea-Land) enjoying them­ selves in the ship's dayroom at a payoff recently in the port of Seattle are (I. to r.) Engine Delegate Thomas S. Siciliano; Ship's Chairman Bosun Demitrios Caiogeros; Chief Steward James Nieto, secretary-reporter; Deck Dele­ gate AB Perry Keliikoa and OS Bruce Pederson. The converted containership of 8,904 dwt carrying 226 containers was on the Alaska run until she was laid up in the Todd Shipyards in Seattle Los Angeles Committee At a payoff Dec. 3 in the port of New York, the ship's committee of the con­ verted containership SS Los Angeles (Sea-Land) has Patrolman Teddy Babkows'ki (seated left) settle an overtime beef in the dayroom. At his side is Engine-Delegate William Connerty. Standing (I. to r.) are smiling Chief Steward Duke Gardner, secretary-reporter; Deck Delegate AB Hermanio Pacheco and Baker Pedro Laboy, steward delegate. The T-3 16,395 dwt Los Angeles is on a voyage to the Mediterranean carrying 476 containers. Tampa Committee f*: Connecticut Committee Recertified Bosun Jimmy Parker, ship's chairman (second from left) of the SS Connecticut (Ogden Marine) stands on the stern with the ship's committee. From left are: Steward Delegate Malcolm Stevens, Deck Delegate William Parks, Educational Director Fred Anderson and Engine Delegate John Rauza. The ship crewed up after being laid up in the port of Houston. In the middle of last month she loaded grain in New Orleans and set her course for a Rus­ sian port. Joseph Hewes Committee Ship's Chairman, Recertified Bosun Donald Chestnut (second ^rom right) is with the ship's committee of the recently acquired C-4 SS Joseph Hewes (Waterman) on deck in the port of New Orleans as the ship crewed up on Nov. 12. The rest of the ship's committee are (I. to r.) Educational Director Scottie Weems, Chief Steward Leon Franklin, secretary-reporter and Deck Delegate Paul Laborde. The ship had been on the Far East run, but on this trip she will carry general and Army cargo to Antwerp, Rotterdam and Bremerhaven. She is one of three American President Line ships recently acquired by Wgterman. Golden Dolphin Committee Recertified Bosun Vincent Grima, ship's chairman (seated left) with the SS Tampa's (Sea-Land) ship's committee at a payoff in the port of New York on Dec. 3. Seated from the right of the bosun are Deck Delegate Bert Svenblad and Engine Delegate A. Castelo. Standing (I. to r.) are Chief Cook Ron Shaw steward delegate and Chief Steward Stanley Schuyler, secretaryreporter. The T-2 converted containership Tampa is on the intercoastal run off the LJnited States carrying 332 containers weighing 11,601 dwt. Recertified Bosun Norman Beavers, ship's chairman (bottom right) with the ship's committee at a payoff in the dayroom of the S/7 Golden Dolphin, (West­ chester Marine) late last month in the port of Wilmington, Calif. On his right are Steward Delegate George Frazza and Education Director Ray Haif (seated left). Standing are (I. to r.) Engine Delegate Jack Davis, Chief Steward Gilbert Wright, secretary-reporter, and Deck Delegate AB Marion Fila. The 80,500 dwt, 894-foot Golden Dolphin is now on her way to the Persian Gulf. Just launched this year, she had crewed up in late August on the West Coast. Pages Seafarers Log , "(-J- : . l * , It U "I. » V �5 Recommends Public Energy Corporation Hall Gives Major Energy Report to AFL-CIO SIU President Paul Hall delivered an in-depth study of the present eco­ nomic hardships brought about by the high price of oil and made recommen­ dations to help alleviate some of these problems to a major meeting, called by AFL-CIO President George Meany, of the special AFL-CIO Energy Com­ mittee. Among the hardships caused by the oil embargo and the drastic rise in oil prices which followed, President Hall's report put high unemployment, a large deficit in the nation's balance of pay­ ments and skyrocketing inflation on the top of the list. Unfortunately, the United States has failed to adopt any program which would help regain a secure and eco­ nomical energy supply. "The primary cause of the na­ tion's lack of quick and decisive action on the nation's energy problems," President Hail's re­ port said, "has been the power of the multinational oil compa­ nies which today control and dominate every sector of the en­ ergy industry. During the past 14 months the oil giants have done everything in their power to de­ lay, oppose, undermine or dis­ credit actions which would change the energy status quo." "The policies of U.S. multinational oil companies traditionally have been a serious national problem. For years, the oil companies regularly have been involved in international cartels, com­ modity exchanges, intrigues between themselves, the U.S. and foreign gov­ ernments, and in a chronic defense in the Courts from charges of price fixing, monopolistic practices and illegal poli­ cies designed to drive out competition. "Today, however, oil industry prac­ tices have become a far more immedi­ ate threat to the nation. In the past 12 months they have endangered both the nation's economy and its security through corporate attitudes that recog­ nize no national allegiance, but which seek only maximum profit in whatever country it may be obtained." The way to loosen the stranglehold of these multinational corporations President Hall feels, is "for the nation to become knowledgeable about the oil companies impact on U.S. affairs and their control of America's energy life blood" and, "to use that newlycreated national awareness to dismem­ ber the oil octopus." Four-point Program To help reverse the multinational oil companies ever rising control of world energy supplies. President Hall's re­ port suggests a four-point program de­ signed to monitor and curb the power and influence of the oil industry. The first step in the program pro­ posed by President Hall would be to create a watchdog agency within the AFL-CIO "to monitor and make pub­ lic the range of petroleum industry ac­ tivities inimical to the nation and its workers best interests and welfare." In conjunction with this oil industry investigation body, the second point of President Hall's program calls for a concerted AFL-CIO effort to bring about legislation to regulate the U.S. Wages Due 54 Seafarers Who Sailed on 4 Falcon Tankers The following 54 Seafarers have money due them from Falcon Tankers under a settlement ordered by Professor Christensen, a Labor Law professor from New York University, who was appointed arbitrator in the case. The men, who served as crewmembers on either the Falcon Countess, Fal­ con Duchess, Falcon Princess or Falcon Lady, before Mar. 13 and were released after that d^te are eligible for compensa­ tion because they were released by Fal­ con without the full 90-days notice of the MUitary Sealift Command's inten­ tion of taking over the ships. Falcon had notified the SIU on Mar. 13, 1974 of the MSC's intention to take over the ships, but after periods ranging MTarrin Kramer Rttdolfo Rodriguez Frederic B. Mack !omas Ramirez' iPaul G. Horn Santiago Alvarado Mark E. Wilhelm Roberto Hannibal Jesse A. Spivey A. M. Reeves Alfred W. Flatts Edward Morris Nikolaos Zervos James V. McOaiitpc Ronald Y. Browning Stephen H.FuKord James J. - ^ •: U.i December, from 35 to 51 days, Falcon released the crews of each ship. Because all Seafarers have lost the right to sail aboard these vessels, the arbitrator ruled that the total amount of wage compensation be di­ vided equally between the SIU ancj those specific crewmembers released by Fal­ con. The compensation for lost wages includes payment of overtime premiums as well as base wages. Any Seafarer whose name appears below and who has not already con­ tacted Headquarters should do so, and letthe Union know to which Union Hall you want your check sent. Write Ed­ ward X. Mooney, Headquarters Repre­ sentative, c/o SIU Headquarters, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. J. T. Patten Reinaldo Cardon i John W. Cade |oS)ieph A. Gauthiet Walter Boloy Joseph LeBeau James A. Dohloug Ercd A. Olson l^ter Steivart ^Elex Cary:., ; Robert G. Guer^ro Lee Scott Carrol J. Quinnt Woodrow Drake * James N. Purvis Patrick F. Gallagher ALaRoda Howard Schneider Danny W. Riddle Billy K. Nuckols Winston E. Battle Benjamin L. Jarratt Enrique Castro James "T. Mann Jose M. Nava Earl H. Young I Joseph P. Pettuis Antonio M. Santos William P. Cbrrell Conrado F. Rosario Leroy Edmondson Richard It David M.Ehy Douglas W. Fisher Edward L. Bishop oil industry as a utility, requiring it to report and document its financial and operating activities. The third recommendation suggests that the AFL-CIO initiate an effort to seek Justice Department anti-trust ac­ tions against these U.S. oil companies. These anti-trust remedies could force the oil companies to divest themselves of parts of their monopolistic holdings, and weaken their control of American energy supplies. The fourth and major proposal in President Hall's report calls for the creation of a public energy organiza­ tion which would he jointly owned by the Federal Government, private in­ dustry and^ public shareholders. With a Board of Directors that represents all segments of the U.S., this energy J 'T organization would control the offshore oil reserves, public oil lands, oil shale holdings, thermal energy resources and federal nuclear and solar energy tech­ nology from which future U.S. energy supplies will be made available. This type of control of our energy resources, much like the public hold­ ing company COMSAT which controls communications satellites, would en­ sure that all decisions concerning our energy will be made in the best inter­ ests of all Americans. President Hall's report, with its in­ novative recommendations to help solve our nation's energy problems, was well received by the AFL-CIO Energy Committee, and is now under­ going close study by all members of the committee. Smothered Napalm Bombs ARAD Cites Bosun Hill For Dousing Ship Blaze Four years ago Seafarer Chuck Hill, who just completed the SIU's Bosuns Recertification Program, was bosun on the SS Madaket (Waterman Steam­ ship) when that ship was in Vietnam. The fighting was still raging in that country when, on the afternoon of Aug. 26, 1970, the vessel was discharging a cargo of napalm fire bombs at Cam Ranh Bay. Suddenly, a 500-pound bomb toppled over a forklift battery section, shorting the batteries, punctur­ ing the bomb casing and causing imme­ diate fire. For his leadership^and direction of the entire deck crew in extinguishing the fire and averting a major catas­ trophe, Bosun Hill received a commen­ dation from the U.S. Maritime Admin­ istration. The entire crew, along with the captain of the vessel and some of the engineers, succeeded in flooding the holds with steam from four hoses after fire and heat had caused other bombs to leak. Seafarer Hill, who has been a mem­ ber of the SIU since 1947, said that the crew was able to extinguish the fire with "steam and a lot of prayers." Even now he remembers how it felt: "Red hot, like the hotfoot of the century." Although he was singled out for the commendation. Hill is quick to praise the entire crew and does not claim any special personal credit. "I didn't do anything anyone else didn't do," he says. The commendation, signed by An­ drew Gibson, then assistant secretary of Commerce for maritime affairs, reads in part: .. . "All this action took place in a period of 10 minutes. You and your fellow crewmen, at great risk to yourselves, averted what might have been a major disaster to the ship, her cargo and adjacent shoreside facilities. I commend you upon the performance of a service which was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Merchant Marine." Hill, who resides in Houston, Tex., received the commendation at a Pro­ peller Club meeting held there in Octo­ ber, 1972. Delta Norte Committee Ship's Chairnnan, Recertified Bosun Homer 0. Workman (third from right) listens to Patrolman Tom Gould (seated) explain an overtime provsion of the contract at a payoff in New Orleans recently. Other Seafarers and members of the ship's committee also listening are (I. to r.) Deck Delegate AB J. Suf­ ferer; Chief Electrician J. Hemby, educational director; Engine Delegate QMED W. Welch, Messman Mike Vigo and Cook and Baker J. Morgan, steward delegate, opening the Seafarers LOG. Early this month the LASH containership Delta. Norte (Delta Line) headed for a docking in the port of Rio de Janiero. Page 7 t 1 H �Finance Committee Meets Headquarters Netes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak *A' SENIORITY UPGRADING I am proud to tell you that six more Seafarers graduated this month from the Union's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, thus bringing to 126 the num­ ber of your brothers who have completed this one-month course. These six Seafarers spent two weeks at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. and two weeks here in Headquarters learning more about their industry, the new ships of today and their Union. Sometimes, Seafarers ask me why we have this program to help bring in more full 'A' book members to the Union. If you just look in this LOG and see the number of pensioners and departed brothers, you will realize the need for additional full SIU members. I know you all join me in wishing our new full 'A' book members smooth sailing in the future. They are: Bin Ahmad; James Bolen; Lee Wayman; Marco Galliano; Terry Mouton, and Earnest Hale. Members of the quarterly financial committee who were elected at this month's general membership meeting at Headquarters, meet to review financial rec­ ords for the third quarter of 1974. They are clockwise from extreme left: Frank Teti; Don Hicks; Nick Damante; William Koflowitch, chairman; Otis Paschal; William Reid, and R. Campbell. Bear Hug That Saves Choke Victims Hailed by Crew SABINE TANKERS ORGANIZING DRIVE The first part of the National Labor Relation Board's investigation into Sabine Tankers illegal conduct during an organizing drive held earlier this year, has been completed. Further hearings are now scheduled for this month in Houston, Tex. We are confident that the NLRB will return a favorable ruling and order the results of the February 1974 election to be overturned. In the meantime, our organizing efforts will continue in order to maintain our support aboard these vessels. Last month the Seafarers LOG re­ ceived a letter from the crew of the SS New Yorker (Sea-Land) praising a magazine article dealing with accidental death from choking on food. The crew sent us the story, which appeared in the Aug. 12,1974 issue of Newsweek mag­ azine, and asked that the LOG write about it in the hopes that it might save some lives. HREFIGHTING What prompted the crew's interest was a story they had heard about an AB on another ship who had choked to death while eating, and presumably was not helped because those around him did not know what to do. The magazine story's main emphasis was on a new method of saving the life of a choking victim—and that is by giv­ ing him a sort of sharp bear hug. The method, devised by a Cjncinnati sur­ geon, involves grasping the victim from behind, around the upper abdomen above the navel and below the rib cage. With the victim leaning forward from the waist, head, arms and upper torso A firefighting endorsement will be a must on certain ships in the future and I therefore strongly encourage you to get this endorsement as soon as possible. It could also mean the difference between life and death aboard ship. Until the U.S. Maritime Administration's new firefighting school opens in Earle, N.J., courses are being held at the Navy Damage Control School in Norfolk, Va. The dates for January are: Jan. 10, 24 and 31. Anyone who hasn't obtained this endorsement should sCe the port agent or an SIU patrolman in his port and find out how he can take the one-day course. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM This month we graduated 12 more Seafarers from our Bosuns Recertification Program. These brothers have completed the two-month course of study at Piney Point and Headquarters, thus bringing to 177 the number of our bosuns who have successfully completed the program. I want to ask all SIU members to give the bosun, as the ship's chairman, the fullest cooperation while at sea. The bosun is the primary spokesman for the unlicensed crew and as such, he needs your support and assistance. He has the responsibility to hold weekly shipboard meetings during which matters of im­ portance to you and the entire Union are discussed. After going through the Recertified Program, the bosun has learned many things about the Union and the maritime industry today. I urge each of you to listen to what he has to say aboard ship, especially when it involves job security. hanging down, the rescuer then exerts a sudden, strong pressure with his hands against the victim's upper abdomen. This should force the diaphragm up­ ward, compress the lungs and expel the chunk of food which is propelled out by the compression of the air which is al­ ways inhaled when one accidentally starts to choke. This technique is one that is taught to SIU bosuns going through the Bo­ suns Recertification Program at Piney Point when they take the first aid course which is part of the program. The article also explains that one of the major reasons why so many chok­ ing victims die, between 2,500 and 4,000 annually in the United States, is that onlookers often mistake the symp­ toms for those of heart ^tack. The key to recognizing when a person is chok­ ing is that he is unable to speak. Any piece of food large enough to block the top of the windpipe also obstructs the larynx. Recognizing this is the first, im­ portant step to saving a choking vic­ tim's life. Transidaho Committee I want to congratulate these 12 Seafarers and wish them good sailing in the years ahead. They are: Stanley Krawczynski; Walter LeClair; Ted Tolentino; John Hazel; Bill Funk; Charlie Faircloth; Tom Brooks; Chuck Hill; Beverly Dunn; Michael Casanueva; Ed Wallace, and Bert Hager. REACTIVATED VESSELS The following ships have been reactivated and will be on the Russian grain run: Connecticut, Odgen Champion (both Odgen Marine); Achilles (New­ port Tankers), and the Overseas Joyce (Maritime Overseas). They all crewed up last month as did the Transindiana (Hudson Water­ ways) and the Odgen Wabash (Odgen Marine) both of which will be on a coast-wise run. PAYOFF PROCEDURES It has been brought to my attention that some payoffs are not going as smoothly as they co'old. Therefore, I ask that each member make the payoff easier by following proper payoff procedures and giving their books or other Union identification to their department delegate before the SIU patrolman boards the ship. Remember, a smooth, quick payoff means longer time ashore for the crew. Pages : 'ft' Ship's Chairman, Recertified Bosun Roberto Zaragoza (front left) makes out the ship's committee report aboard the SS Transidaho (Puerto Rico Marine) at a payoff late last month in the port of Baltimore. Other committee members in the messroom are (seared center) Deck Delegate AB Dinias Mendoza and Chief Electrician Luis Cepeda, education director. Standing in the back row (I. to r.) are Cook and Baker Louis A. Gardier, steward delegate; 2nd Elec­ trician Manuel Beata, engine delegate; and Chief Steward J, R. Delise, secretary-reporter. The Transidaho, SS Transoregon and the SS Transhawaii were recently sold by Sea-Land to the Puerto Rican Government to add to its new merchant marine fleet. Seafarers Log �Comments From Senators Continued from Page 3 "At a time of growing unemployment in the United States, this act will lead to 225,000 man-years of employment in ship construction and service industries —and 5,700 man-years of employment for American seamen." "The Commerce Department esti­ mates this legislation will lead to a balance-of-payments savings of $3.1 billion injhe next ten years—and $11.5 billion over the longer term." Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) "When viewed objectively, any cost increase to the American consumer re­ sulting from this legislation will be small and short term . . . Further [this bill] will provide thousands of jobs for Amer­ icans in constructing and manning tank­ ers which will be a boost to our sagging economy." Senator Birch Bayh (D-Ind.) "It is time we insisted that the major oil companies invest their windfall prof­ its in the United States—not in Japanese tankers. It is time we insisted they hire U.S. workers — instead of registering their ships abroad to avoid U.S. taxes. And it is time we insisted on transporta' tion security for our vital oil imports." Senator Adiai E. Stevenson, III (D-Hl.) "Significantly, a report presented to a recent international conference veri­ fied what the bill's^proponents (the Oil Import Bill) have been saying: namely, that the flag of convenience fleets have proved to be unsafe vehicles operated without regard for crew safety, environ­ mental protection or any consideration other than profit." Senator J. Glenn Beall, Jr. (K-Md.) "I want to remind the Senators that after World War 11 we were constantly importuned by the Defense Department that we did not need to do things for ourselves—but we would have control over ships. So, we find a ship in the Indian Ocean financed by the [Ameri­ can] oil companies, insured by England, with Italian officers, and an Indian or Chinese crew. We found out we had no control over these ships at all." "The maritime groups have contrib­ uted more or less to my campaigns for 38 years—long before this bill was ever thought of. I hope they continue. We have a lot of maritime legislation in our committee. I guess they liked the way the chairman was helping them with their real serious problems." Senator Warren G. Magnuson Chairman, Senate Commerce Committee , Uv' They Voted orfthe Oil Carl T.Curtis (R-Neb.) James G. Eastland (EWMiss;) Sam J. Ervin, Jr. (D-N. C.) Paul J. Fannin (R-Ariz.) Church (D-Idaho) ' ' HiramJU t^jng (R-Hav(^aii)iii J. W. Fulbri^t (D-Ark.) , Alan Orsteston <D-Cd.) ^ . .Barry M:Goldwater (BbvAdzi) '• Robert J. Dole (R-Kau.) ^ Robert P. Griffin (R-Mich.)' Edward J. Gurney (R-Fla.) CUfford P. Hansen (R-Wyp.) = PlimipA.Hart(D-Mich.) Jesse A. Helms (R-N. C.) . Vance Hartlce(D-Ind.) Roman L. Hruska (R.-Neb. ) PioydK, Haskell (D-Colo.) Jacob RJavits (R-N. Y.) fl^arfcO.Hatfield (R-Ore.) ' JohnL.McCleUan (D-Ark.) / lEmest F. Hdllin^ (O-S.C) James A. McQure (R-Idaho) SaMd HHd^^ (D-Ia.) ,,:; Thomas J. Mclntyre (D-NH.) Hubert H. Humphrey (D-Minn,) Edmund S. Muskie (D-Me.) Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) JohiiO.Pastore(D-R.L) Henry M. Jackson (D-Wash.) James B. Pearson (R-Kan.) J.BephettIolmstpn,j|r^ Charles H. Percy (R-ni.) ^ Russell B, lx:>ng (D-La.) ^ William Proxmire (D-Wisc.) , Walften^-1^<agausop Charles McCMathias,Jr. (R-Md.) ' Abraham A, Ribicoff (D-Conn.) William V. Roth {R-Del.) Oeorge McGovern (D-S. Dak.) Robert T- Stafford (R-Vt) LeeMetcalf (D-Mont.) . , Howard (D-Ohio)••• iM:- John C- Stennis (D-Miss.) : Robert A. Taft, Jr. (R-OMo) l^alter F. Mondale (D-Minn.) 1> Strom Thurmond (R-S. C.) Joseph^MiMbntoya ( John G, Tower (R-Tex.) SamNunn (D-Ga.) Milton R. Young (R-N. Dak.) Bob Pack^od (R^t^ii.) aaibornePeU(DR.l;) Pr^ent and Giving Live Fa Jennings Randolph (D-W. V^), Quentin N. Burdick (D-N. Dak.) Richard S. Schweiker (R-Pa. —against Gale W. McGee (D-Wyo.)—against. William L.ScoU(D-ya.) Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) John J. Sparkman (D-Ala.) Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.)—against I AdIai E.Stevenson, IJI (D-Ul.) Walter D. Huddleston (D-Ky.) Stuart Symington (D-Mo.) — Herman E, Talmadge (D-Ga.) Not Present—11 Harrison A. Williams, Jr. (D-N. J.) Henry L. Bellmon (R-Okla.) Voting Against—40 Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr. (D-Tex.) . —paire eorge Dt Aiken (R-Vt.) Alan Bible (D-Nev.)—paired for nowardH. Baker, Jr. (R-Tenn.) James L. Buckley (Cons.-Rep.-N. Y\) Dewey F. BarUett (R-Okla.) Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) Wallace F. Bennett (R-Utah) Thomas F. Eagleton (D-Mo.) Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-Del.) William D. Hathaway (D-Maine) ! ' WiUiam E. Brock, III (R-Tenn.) —pairec Edward W. Brooke (R-Mass.) Mike Mansfield (D-Mont.) Harry F. Byrd, Jr. (Ind.-Va,) Frank E. Moss (D-Utah)—paired for, Lawton M. Chiles, Jr. (D-Fla.) John V. Tunney (D-Cal.) —paired for _ Richard CvCla^k .jLoweU P. Weicker (R-Conn.) " I" Norris "^Continued from PageJ Voting In Favor December, 1974 Washington Activities By B. Rocker f ' Congress reconvened Nov. 18 following the 1974 elections—^for a short Lame-duck session—and began to organize for the first session of the new 94th Congress. In the House there are 92 newmembers (75 Democrats)—more new mem­ bers than at any time since 1949. Of the 435 members of the House, 291 are Democrats, an increase of 43 and the largest numerical superiority since the 89th Congress. The new Con­ gress will be younger, more active and eager for change. When the Democratic Party Caucus met, they made a number of major changes. Liberal Congressman Phillip Burton (ciif.) was elected to the posi­ tion of Caucus Chairman for the next two years. The Caucus voted to take away the authority of Ways and Means Committee Democrats to select Chairmen of standing committees and transferred that au­ thority to the new Democratic Steering and Policy Cimmittee. It added 12 mem­ bers to Ways and Means, increasing the number from 25 to 37, The Steering Committee is expected to "pack" Ways and Means with more Liberals. The new Caucus also gave the Speaker power to nominate all Democrats on the Rules Committee. Rules is the "traffic cop" of the House. It determines priorities of bills on the floor. The Caucus also voted to elect subcommittee chairmen of the powerful Appropriations Committee, a move to make them more responsive to party leadership. They are now appointed by the Chairman. The House adopts rules formally at the beginning of each Congress, so changes are not binding on future Congresses. But some political soothsayers believe that Congress will become more representative, responsive to the peo­ ple and more aggressive in asserting its role in making policy. Cargo Preference Bill On Dec. 16, the Senate passed H.R. 8193, the Energy Transportation Secu­ rity Act, by a vote of 44-40. The bill has already passed the House. The requirement that an initial 20 percent (increasing to 30 percent by mid1977) of all imported oil be carried on U.S.-flag ships will help to restore our merchant shipping industry to health and create new shipyard jobs; it will protect the environment from spills, since U.S.-built ships must meet more rigid specifi­ cations; and it will be a positive step in national security, since we will no longer be dependent on foreigB-flag transportation of oil. Passage of H.R. 8193 is a real victory! (See page three for complete details.) Deepwater Ports House and Senate versions of a bill to authorize building and operating deepwater ports have passed and must go to a conference committee. In the House, both Public Works and Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittees are involved. Mrs. Leonor K. Sullivan has been appointed to the latter and six members were appointed from Public Works. Nine members were appointed in the Senate—three from each committee which has jurisdiction. Conferees have been meeting in closed session. They have tentatively announced agreement on two issues: construction and opera­ tion licensing responsibility will be given to the Department of Transportation; and coastal states will have veto power over the issuance of a license for the construction of a deepwater port. Once the conference report is finished, both houses are expected to accept it. Export Import Bank The House of Representatives on Nov. 20 approved the Conference Report which would extend the Bank to June 30,1978 and increase its lending author­ ity from $20 billion to $25 billion. The report was sent to the Senate but for the third time the Senate has voted to return the report to the Conference Committee. All Eximbank-generated cargoes are reserved for U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted by the Maritime Administration. In calendar year 1973, U.S.flag ships carried approximately 80 percent of Eximbank's cargo, valued at $1,588,040,013. Public Employees* Department of AFL-CIO A new department of the AFL-CIO, Public Employees Department, held an organization meeting Nov. 26. The meeting was attended by 22 of the 24 affili­ ated international unions, one of which is SIU. The Executive Council approved appointment of a nine-man administrative committee which will interview and make recommendations for a permanent executive director. They will also make recommendations for an over-all budget and a Legislative program for the Department. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Page 9 4 i 'V i •t -I? •I ^% .:w •i �Bosun Recertification Program Seventeenth Class Graduates The seventeenth class of hosuns graduated from the SIU's Bosuns Recertification Program this month, and these 12 Seafarers hring the total number of men to go through the program to 177. The Bosuns Recertification Program is continuing to supply SIUcontracted companies with qualified and knowledgeable seamen, men who have learned about the entire maritime industry as well as their Union. When they return to their ships they will he able to more effectively lead the SIU crews at sea. Below are the 12 latest bosuns to graduate from the program. William Funk Seafarer Bill Funk, 48, has been go­ ing to sea for over 31 years, and has been a member of the SIU since 1949. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he still makes his home there with his wife Elaine. Brother Funk, who's been sail­ ing as a bosun for the past five years, ships from the port of New York. Charles Faircloth Seafarer Charlie Faircloth, 48, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been sailing as a bosun since 1957. A native of Florida, he now makes his home in Biloxi, Miss, with his wife Virginia, and their two children. Brother Faircloth ships from the port of Mobile. Edward Wallace Seafarer Ed Wallace, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and has been shipping as bosun for the past 20 years. A native of Chicago, Brother Wallace still makes his home there with his wife Marilyn, and their two sons. He ships from the port of New York. Michael Casanneya Seafarer Michael Casanueva, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and has been shipping as bosun since 1950. A native of Cuba, Brother Casa­ nueva ships from the port of New Or­ leans where he makes his home with his wife Marjorie. ' p«k a' ^W , Following are the names and home ports of the 177 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program: Koen, John, MobOe Bksaven^ NcNrman, New Konis, Perry, New York Bechiivanis, Nicholas, New York Kmca, Leo, Baltimore Beck, Artiiniv San Fi^cisco Krawcaynski, Stardey, Jacksonville ^ Beechiiig, Marion, Honsfon Berger, David, Norfolk / Lambert, Reidus, New CMeantf : Beye, Ian, New York Landron, Manu^San Juan ; Bojko, Stanley, San Erancisco Lasso, Robert, San Juan iBoney, Ah^^ Norfolk % Latapie, Jean, New Orleans I Booigot, Ailtort, labile ; c^ Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore ^ uBrendle^ Mack, Houston LeClair, Walter W., New York ^Brooks, Tom, New York Lee, Hans, Seattle |BI3W, Ernest, Houston Levin,'Jacob, Baltimore Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Leyal, Joseph, Philadelphia Libby, George, New Orleans Burch, George, New Orleans ^ Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Burke, €koige, New Yoik Manning, Denis, Seattle Burton, Ronald, New York Mattioli, Gaetano, New York Bushong, William, Seattle McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans Butterton,Walter, Norfolk McGinnis, Arthur, New (hrleaBUSf Butte, Hurmon, Houston Meehan, William, Norfolk Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Mize, Cyril, San Francisco Carbone,Victor, San Juan Merrill, Charles, Mobile Casanueva, Michael, NeW Orleans Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Castro, Guillenno, Juan Miller, Cfyde, Seattle Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Christenberry, Richard, San Francisco Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Christensen,Christian, San FranciscO Morrte,E^wardJi%, Mobile Cisiecki, John, San Fraitciseo Morris, William, Baltimore iClegg,William, New York Moss, John, New Orleans ; Colson,James,Sesdtle i. Moyd, Ervin, M^bfle ^Cooper, Fred, Mobile Mollis, James, Mobile ^D'Aiuico, Charles, Houston Muny, R^h, San Francisco^. |iiarviU^ Richrwd, Hdnst<w v- - r; ^h, WaHer, New York I f Delgado, Julio, New York , ^ ficholSoh, Eu^ Dickinson, David, Mobile . Nielsen, Vagn, New York ixon, James, Mobile O'Brien, WiUiam, New York ^tDrake, Woodrow, Seattle O'Connor, William, Seattle Drewes, Peter, New York Olson, Fred, San Francisco let, Maurice, Houston Olson, Maurice, Boston , ^Donn, Beverly, Mobile Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco^ kert, Ame,S^le Paiiho,Atothoiiy^ , John, Baltimore ' Parker, JamSs, Hou^oh haircloth, Charles, Mobile • 'edei^. Otto, New Orieans P'errera, Raymond, New Orlearrs lowers, Eugene, New York 1 •ehler, Frederick, Mobile 'ost^, James, MobQe ^ Pence, Floyd, Hdtistoh 'oti, Sebastian, Wilmington ' Petty, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco William, New York Pierce, John, PhUadelphia ^ahagan, Kenneth, Houston Pollanen, Viekko, New Orieans !r, James, New Orleans ; v Poulsen, Vemer, Seattle liangiordano, Donato, Philadelphia Pressly, Donald, New York iain, Robert, Jacksonville Piichalski, Kasimir,San Francisco < Leo,SanFrancteco , - PuUiam, James, San Francisco . 'iszftlez, Juoc, New York • RadichjAmuOiiy, New Orieans Robert, New York tt, Rains. Horace, Houston James, New York Richbuig, Joseph, Mobile enwood, Peny, Seattle Rihn, Ewing, New Orieans Irima, Vincent, New Yoric Riley, William, San Francisco r,Bertfl, New York Ringuefte, Albert, San , Burt, New York Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Rodriqnes, Lancelot,San Juan redt, Alfred, New Rod%nez, Ovidio, New York I. Karl, Seattle Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Hicks, Donald, New York Schwarz, Robert, Mobile HiU, Charles, Houston Self, Thomas, Baltimore Bodies, Raymond, Mobile Selix, Floyd, San Francisco Ht^es, Rtymond W., Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Smith, Lester, Norfolk Hufilie, Elbert, Baltimore Homka, Stephen, New York Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco.at Hovde, Arne, Pluladelphia Spuron, John, San Francisco . Stockmprr, Sven, New York Ipsen, Oria, New York James, Calvain, New York Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville ', New York Swideivki, John, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Cf i mxkTeti, Frank, New York Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston, Thbmpiton, J.R., Houston KerAgood, Morton, Baltimore' TIeer, Dan, San Francisco Kleimola, William, New Yo; Tillman, WiUiam, San Fianc^ TireUi, Enrico, New York, t Knoles, Raymond, San Franc V AItstatt,Johit, Houston Andtetson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Edgar, New York 3eoige, New OrleiuM rinada, Alfonsr^ BaUimore cinson, David, SMtottle tcr, Eisner, Hooston Stanley Krawczynski Seafarer Stanley Krawczynski, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1952, and has been sailing as a bosun since 1956. A native of Pittsburgh, Penn., Brother Krawczynski now makes his home in Deltona, Fla. with his wife Yolanda and their two children. He ships out of the port of Jacksonville,' Walter W. LeClair Seafarer Walter LeClair,39, has been a member of the SIU since 1953, and has been sailing as a bosun since 1966. A native of Boston, he still resides there. Brother LeClair ships from the port of New York. Teti Tolentiiio Seafarer Ted Tolentino, 46^ has been a member of the SIU since 1957, and has been shipping as bosun for the past 12 years. A native of the Philippines, he now ships from the port of San Fran­ cisco where he makes his home with his wife llumiruida and their child. John Hazel ' Seafarer John Hazel, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1959, and has been sailing as a bosun for the past year. A native of Leonardtown, Md., Brother Hazel now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home with his wife Dorothy. Continued on Page 11 , i»:^Ney . ;; Tolentino, Ted, San Franc _ _. Turner, Paul, New CMeans Wallace, Edward, New York.. WaUace, Ward, JacksonyUle Wallace, WiUiam, M. .Wardlaw, Richard,! r, Harold, Houston r, Alan, New York 1, P. G. Jafcksortvilh Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco r, New Orleans' o. New York <, Page 10 / �* 4 Seniority Upgradin* James Bin Bolen Earn Full ^ Seafarer James Bolen, 42, has been sailing as AB with the SlU since 1966. Prior to attending the Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program, Brother Bolen had ob­ tained his quartermaster's rating at Piney Point. The father of six children. Brother Bolen often sails with his oldest son. Seafarer Tim Bolen, a 1970 gradu­ ate of the Lundeberg School. Brother James Bolen is a native of Port Angeles, Wash, and ships out of the port of Seattle. f SlU-ni^beis have a tradition of |b»eoig well-trained and highly qualiped seamen, as well active Union piembers. To help maintani this trapition, die W Seniority Upj^ding program was estehlipied to help keqp our membership prepared for the imnovations found aboard die new and to give membens apetl^ Marco Seafarer Bin Ahmad, 45, has been sailing with the SlU since 1967. A member of the deck department. Brother Ahmad upgraded to the rating of AB and quartermaster at Piney Point before attending the Seniority Up­ grading Program. A native of Malaysia, he ships from the port of San Francisco and lives in Fresno, Calif, with his wife Carmen and their three children. understanding of onr Union's prob­ lems and the best way to deal vdth them. This month six more Seafarers have achieved full books, bringing to 126 the total number of members who have earned full *A' book status through this upgrading program. • • •' mmm Lee. Ahmad • f *•/- Terry Earnest Mouton Wayman Galliano Seafarer Lee Wayman, 21, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Wayman returned to Piney Point to obtain his AB ticket bejore attending the Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Kansas City, Kan., Brother Wayman ships out of the port of Houston. Adams, Francto, Deck AUcn,l4iwi%nc»,pB^^ ; Allison, Murplw» V Ahmad, Bin, Deck Andn^nt, P^l., Erq^e Arnold,^Mott, Deric Baitoi, Ibomats, Deric Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean,P.i;»,lpiieck f Beanv^d, APhor, lliudBe BriiligeiviW Blacldok, Richard, Engine Bolen, lames, Deck Bolen, llmotfay, Deck EniheiM» Engttte . Barke,11m<Maiy,Deck Seafarer Terry Mouton, 30, has been sailing with the SlU for seven years. Prior to attending the Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program, Brother Mouton obtained his QMED rating at Piney Point. A na­ tive of Louisiana, he now makes his home in San Francisco and ships from that port. Seafarer Earnest Hale, 38, has sailed with the SlU since 1968. Brother Hale earned his AB ticket at Piney Point be­ fore attending the Seniority Upgrading Program. A native of Mobile, Ala., he lives there with his wife Shirley and five children, and ships from that port. V-;- 3 ' ^ Following are the ruunesand departments of 126 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading ProgiUm. Confclin, Kevin, Engine CnnntB^ham, Robert^ Deck Galka,lhojnas, Engine Gafiianol, Mar^ Deck nGaray, Stepiten, Deck Garcia, Roimrt, Deck Giniam, Robert, Stewfud Gotay, Rani, Steward Gower, David, Eiqiine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M. R., Deck , liale. Earnest, Deck Hart. Ray. Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Davis, William, Deck Pe^lo^ Derke, Ewhig, Lany, Steward Farm^, Wflliam, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck ', Seafarer Marco Galliano, 24, has been sailing with the SlU since 1970. A Navy veteran. Brother Galliano sails as an AB from the port of New York. A native of East Islip, N.Y., Brother Galliano now makes his home in Las Vegas, Nev. Hale - • , Heick, Canroll, Deck HeDer, Douglas,Steward Humason, Jon, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Hntchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine lvey,D.E,Eagine Johnson, M., Deck Jones, L^ette^ Deck Kegney, Thomas, Engine ' Keith, Robert, Deck Eell^,li|lia,Dedk Kerney, Paul, Ei^ne' Khksey, Charles, Engine. Kitfle5on,L.Q.,Deck Knight, Donald, Engine ~ Konetes, Johnnie, Deck . Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Miranda Jdhitt^ EAgine> MdOre, C. M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, William, Deck Morticr, William, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine Painter, Philip, Engine Paloumbk, Eancr, Ronnie, Et^e LeClair, Lester,Steward Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lent^h, Robert, Deck Lundeman, Louis, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Poletd, Pierangdo, Deck Reaih^li^^ Resl^rinc^lbhn^^^ Ripley, William, Deck iriveis, Saihi^ Engine Rdlmck, James, Deck Marcus, M. A., Deck McAndrew, Martin, Engine McCabe, John, Eni^e McCabe, T. J., Engine McPartand, James,] Minix,R.G., Jr.,: Pai^ebi^Uj, DimlpOs, E iMtriguei^ Robert, Enghte Rogers, George, Engine Syiib,€pdweU, Jr., Engine SaUey, Robert, Jr., Engine Sanders, Dany, Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Ronald, Engine SImonetti, Joseph, Steward Simj^n, Spu^eon, Ewine '' Shdc, Keith, Deck Smi^ D. B., Stevmrd SMRi, Robert^ Deck Spell, Gary, Engine SjpP, Joseph, Deck Spencer, H. D., Engine Stanter, David, Eegine Stevens, Duane, Deck Svfdmd^ Kveti^v^EE^h^ Tanner, Leroy, Ei^e Thomas, Robert, Eqri°e Thoibi^ TImotlW, Deck Traindr, Robert, Deck " UtteriKBck, Larry, Deck Vain, Thoinas, Deck V. Vaifon,Ridiiey,E^im " Vanyi, Thomas, Steward YokmR, Geoige, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine WambachrAlbert, Beck Wayman, Lee, Deck Wilhefan, Mark,Engine WSson, Rkhaid, Steward Wolfe, John, Deck Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Seventeenth Class Graduates From Bosuns Recertlfkation Program •s>\ 'f, y'i I > ">!" .Bertfl Eager Secifarer Bert Hager, 52, has been a membdr of the SlU since 1945, and began sailing, as bosun the following year. A native of Finland, he now ships from the port of New York, and makes his home in ML Vernon, N.Y, _ De^bi^l974 Charles Hill BevertyDuon Tom Brooks Seafarer Chuck Hill, 46, has been a member of the SlU since 1947, and has been shipping out as a bosun since 1952. A native of Houston, he ships from that port and makes his home there with his wife Bobbie ami their two children. Seafarer Beverly Dunn, 42, has been a member of the SlU since 1950, and has been shipping out as a bosun since 1957. Born in Mobile, Brother Dunn ships from that port city and makes his home there with his wife Hildagarde. Seafarer Tom Brooks, 42, has been a member of the SlU for 11 years, and has sailed in every rating in the deck department. A native of Georgia, he now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home. Page 11 a 'I �I Hobby Brings Out the Christmas Spirit lATSEA Pensioner GtVes/liangers As ' Greeting Cards' SS Yellowstone Seafarers John A. Dunne and W. Thrasher and the other crew members of the SS Yellowstone (Ogden Marine) spread the-blanket to collect $235 for a destitute English family stranded in Karachi recently. •' The family from London, Bill and V^alerie Beman with their three sons, Stewart, Paul and Julian- needed the money to pay their hotel bill so they could fly home. Later in a thank-you letter to the crew, the Beman's explained how they got into this predicament: "Dear Friends, You know that we have crossed from England overland enroute for Australia. We didn't set out on this trip without the money to finish it. But we got hit by the oil crisis. We had to pay a lot for petrol and double what we were quoted to ship our car and trailer over to Sydney. We were also fools and got taken for a lot of money in Lahore. This left us short... "This is where you have helped us. We are now able to settle the rest of the (hotel) bill and we can all fly out of here. We still are all going to Australia yet. But, Bill is flying there and the kids and me are returning to England and will stay with my parents until Bill sends us the tickets out. "We are so grateful to you all that it's hard to find the words ... You friends have restored our faith in human kindness. I will write to you all again and let you know how we get along. Thank you again and you know we will never forget you. God bless." SS Manhattan Laid up for repairs in the Seatrain Shipyard in Brooklyn, N.Y. is the SS Man­ hattan (Hudson Waterways) after returning from Bangladesh where she had served as a grain storage ship. The supertanker pioneered the voyage through the Northwest Passage to Alaska's North Slope utilizing a special ice bow a few years ago. SS Summit The SS Summit (Sea-Land Service) had a 10-foot gash in her hull above the waterline patched in a Seattle shipyard late last month. The 525-foot freighter slammed into a pier in foul weather in Kodiak, Alaska. The SS Ponce (Sea-Land) will replace the damaged ship on the run to the Aleutian Islands for one trip. Later the SS Summit will journey to the Far East. SS Delta Brasil Delta Line's SS Delta Brasil carried, without charge, containerloads of donated relief supplies to the victims of Hurricane Fifi in northern Honduras recently. The containers were shipped from New Orleans and 200,000 pounds of food came from Houston to be unloaded in the port of Puerto Cortes. The line gave 3,000 pounds of rice and employees gave cash to help the hurricane victims. SS Ultrasea The ore-bulk-oil carrier SS Ultrasea (Westchester Marine) lifted 65,000 tons of heavy grains early this month from the port of New Orleans to the ports of Rotterdam and Hamburg. SS Sea-Land Producer Like on many other SlU-contracted ships on Thanksgiving Day, Seafarers aboard the SS Sea-Land Producer docked in the port of Houston, enjoyed a sumptuous feast which featured in its five courses hors d'oeuvres, shrimp cock­ tail, soup, Tom turkey, Virginia ham, prime ribs au jus, fresh codfish, corn on the cob, candied yams, asparagus with Hollandaise sauce, Parker House rolls, pumpkin and mincemeat pies, fruit cake-, ice cream and after dinner mints. How's that for a good feeder! Mmmmmmmmmm!!! SS Vantage Horizon Carrying 26,250 tons of wheat to Alexandria, Egypt late last month was the SS Vantage Horizon (Vantage Steamship) from the Gulf of Mexico. SS Monticello Victory The SS Monticello Victory (Victory Carriers) sailed this month from the ports of Albany, N.Y. and Philadelphia with a cargo of 36,500 tons of bulk wheat destined for the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh. USNS Shenandoah Headed for Rio de Janiero this month was the USIVS Sherumdoah (Hudson Waterways) after unloading a 26,780-ton cargo at a Black Sea port near the Dardanelles. SS Trenton The ashes of Seafarer Emilio Di Pietro, 61, who was stricken with a heart seizure on the SS Trenton and expired in Long Beach, Calif. Community Hos­ pital on Aug. 1, were scattered at sea off Long Beach recently. Page 12 Retired Seafarer Tony Conti prepares his chalet-type structures in his vyorkshop. Each year around this time retired Seafarer Anthony Conti becomes a very busy man—or shopld we say busier than usual. For as the Christmas season approaches, Brother Conti begins send­ ing out his own special "greeting cards" to many friends and neighbors—Christ­ mas mangers and chalet-type struc­ tures made out of wood. This is just a part of the former SIU member's fulltime hobby: woodworking. Tony Conti retired from seafaring in 1966, after being an active SIU mem­ ber for 25 years. His sailing days go back to the 1920's and 30's when he shipped from the West Coast. Born and raised in New Orleans, he spent his entire SIU career shipping from that port. Although he spent some time as a member of the black gang. Brother Conti did most of his sailing in the steward department. He worked mainly on the passenger ships, particularly those of Delta Line and Alcoa. He says that those were his favorite ships, but that he "went anywhere the jobs were." Without a doubt his most memorable experience at sea was his trip on the passenger ship Alcoa Corsair in Octo­ ber 1960. On the night of Oct. 22,1960 the Alcoa Corsair was moving down the Mississippi River heading for San Juan when she collided with an Italianflag freighter, the Lorenzo Marcello, coming upstream, about 60 miles south of New Orleans. The Italian ship, which was later found to be at fault in the tragic accident, was on her maiden voyage. Five Seafarers and five passengers were killed in the collision. Brother Conti was sailing as night steward on the Alcoa Corsair and remembers that fateful night vividly. 'T was on watch at the time, hut a few minutes before the crash I went to get a cup of coffee. The next thing I know, I heard whistles blasting, the ship lurched over and I hit my head on the bulkhead. "The Italian ship hit us between the number two and three holds. It roiled up all the rooms on that side into a massive hunk of steel, crushing anyone unfortunate to be in them at the time. There's no question that if I hadn't gone for coffee I would've been IdUed." In 1966 Conti was declared perma­ nently not fit for duty and went on SIU pension. He then began to pursue his hobby (one he had begun back in the 1940's) as "my full-time work, but work for pleasure." Seafarer Conti now makes his hdme in Slidell, La., a quiet suburb about 30 miles from New Orleans, with his wife of 43 years, Leona. He has k workshop adjacent to his house which contains most of the tools he uses: a table saw, a jig saw, a sanding machine and a drill motor. Much of the lumber he uses he gets from the scrap pile of construction sites around the area. After cutting the pieces of wood into the shapes he needs, he puts them together with glue and nails. For the chalet-type structures. Broth­ er Conti uses cut glass which he pastes over with colored paper. When com­ pleted, these structures look like they contain beautiful stainglass that one may see in a church. Aside from the Christmas items, the 70-year-old retired Seafarer makes other things as well. He has made many picture frames, and a four-shelf hutch for his kitchen which contains a beautiful collection of china which he collected in various ports around the world. He also built a gun rack for a neigh­ bor who has a collection of hunting rifles. He used a newspaper clipping advertising a $120 gun rack as a pat­ tern, and was able to build it in two weeks from that. Over the years Brother Conti has given away over 175 mangers to rela­ tives, neighbors and old seafaring bud­ dies in the New Orleans area. "I make them all for my friends," he says. "I enjoy doing them very much." "I just work on them until I find myself getting tired, then I rest for awhile. I find that what I once used as a hobby, now is a fuU-thne job. And, it keeps me mentally, as well as physi­ cally healthy." Seafarers Log • �B ASHORE Austin, Tex. Jeffersonville, Ind. Seafarer Phil Haring (far right) receives an award fof bravery after savina the Mfe of shipmate and SlU Brother Jan Prins. Shown vi^h Harino are Hi atTh^U S MalmrnP Art assistant for Maritime Affairs HariJio qp'afpror H Administration, who presented the award; Mrs. Ella Haring, Seafarer Haring s mother; and MLS Vice-Prptsiripnt MIU-O Brother Haring is a graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School. Award Given to Seafarer For ^Extraordinary Heroism' eafarer PhU Phil Haring, Uorinr. a « recent Harry Seafarer Lundeberg School graduate, was com­ mended by the U.S. Maritime Admin­ istration last month for risking his life to save an injured fellow Seafarer from being washed overboard by heavy boarding seas. Presenting the award at a ceremony held at the Lundeberg School, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Maritime Af^s Howard Casey termed Brother Haring's actions "extraordinary hero­ ism" and praised his "strong feelings of responsibility and concern for fel­ low shipmates." On May 2, the Sea-Land Market was weathering a gale in the North Atlantic. Ordinary Seaman Haring was standing in an entranceway on the starboard side of the ship when he saw a heavy boarding sea hit shipmate Jan . Prins, also a recent HLS graduate, who had gone on deck to retrieve a life ring. Thinking Seafarer Prins had been w^hed overboard. Brother Haring raised the cry of "Man Overboard!" He then saw Prins hanging onto the side of the ship, half overboard. Without hesitating. Seafarer Haring ran put onto the storm washed deck, pulled his shipmate aboard and carried him back to the safety of the entranceway just as another sea hit the same area. Had Brother Haring not acted as quickly as he had, this second sea would surely have carried Seafarer Prins com­ pletely overboard. Brother Haring was recommended to MARAD for their commendation in a letter written by his chief mate and co-signed by the Sea-Land Market's captain. Seafarer Washington Gets High School Diploma at HLS Seafarer Eddie Washington, who at­ tended HLSS as an upgrader in the Pumpman and FOWT programs, re­ cently earned his high school diploma through the Lundeberg School's Gen­ eral Educational Development pro­ gram. Brother Washington, who graduated from HLSS as a trainee in 1968, dropped out of high school in his senior year and joined the U.S. Marines. After completing his two year tour of duty, he decided to come to the Lundeberg School because, "I wanted to travel. I think travel helps you learn more about life." Seafarer Washington also com­ mented that, "the Lundeberg School has really changed. When I was here the SlU was still building it. To see it today is like our Union has worked a miracle—the. school is beautiful, it's still growing, and the programs keep getting better and better." When asked why he decided to get his high school diploma. Seafarer Wash­ ington replied that, "I just felt that it was a goal I really wanted to achieve. And thanks to the great work the SIU has done here at Piney Point, I had the opportunity to reach this goal." Brother Washington added that, aSpr ville rS°S>ur PhSnesTnd.' M deepwaler port northeast of Jefletson- d generate 10-million tons of cargo yearly worth $100 million. London, England ""'P "tended by ment eaXs. month ^^ned agreeThe confab, started in 1960, resulted from the maritime disasters of the Andrea Doria, SS Morro Castle and the SS Titanic. objectives of the meeting on safety rules in fires and grain carriage were to update the old agreement by adding technological advances in marine mStae Sy " breakthroughs in bv^fr°Adm Tw''"- W. O. Siler, Coast Guard head, aided by Rear Adm. W. M. Benkert, chief of the Office of Merchant Marine Safety. Baltimore, Md. in fhTulJmho'T,';?Pbiladelphia is now a patient "kfto^rar fmrhi'fila^t amputation. Brother Carames would HKe to hear from his old shipmates during this holiday season. New Orleans wiffiihe U sT Navigation Co. have filed a letter of intent Tnl^r!!Ji Federal Maritime Commission in Washington, D.C. to enter into a pooling and equal access contract. Delta will service, with four LASH barees Lake a„d"pu«tfcS Port Everglades, Fla. The SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service named this Eastcoast city a regular Sffie M rf r''""' ^"''T T "" Sea-Land Producer and t^ SS Sea-Und Consumer will call with two other SL-18 containershios at New Orleans Houston, Jacksonville and Port Everglades on a biweekly basis In Europe, the ships will call at Rotterdam and Bremerhaven Seafarer Eddie Washington "The teachers at the Lundeberg School are all very helpful and encouraging. They give you all the time and attention you need. I can't think of just one or two people to thank—everyone on the staff helped me every step of the way." Seafarer Washington, who is 24years-old, makes his home in Mobile, Ala. When asked what he planned to do now that he had his high school diploma, he said, "So far I've been to Formosa, Korea, Spain, Bangkok, Sai­ gon, DaNang, Majorca, Nice, Athens, and Naples. These are places most people never get to see in a lifetime. So I plan to keep right on sailing with the SIU." Scycnty-oae cents of eveiy doUar spent in shipping on American-llaa ve«..ic »ma^ in this countiy, making a veiy substantuil contribution to the na^^ Jbalance of payments and to the nation's economy. natmiia! for ,h. Am«i«m maHtimn indi^try, December, 1974 A C i < , :i t Mi'i ( t f » Page 13 I -J �Time to Check Him Out! *':• • HISnrORIG PRESERVATION • •<- if. S. ..i.. k Pensioner This season, when we buy gifts for friends and relatives, I hope we all remember SPAD in this category. For year^ SPAD has given us gifts of jobs and job security. Along with my SPAD donation T extend ple^ant greetings to aU my Gbrothw members for a Merry Christmas and a Happy Ne^ Year. .'V ' • Fratenuillyv ^ Art Lomas, ^ \ SiU.Peii^i^rj J'" SIU Grows Cited lor Fine Performances , During 1974 we placed in service three new LASH vessels^ ^ the Robert E. Lee, the Stonewall Jackson and the Sc/n Hous^ ; ton. We now have operating reports in hand which indicate ^ these ships are performing very well and we anticipate that | they will continue to do so. "f The success of this new venture can be created in large part to the skill and professionalism of the vessels' crews.Waterman s Steamship Corporation recognizes the fine performanw of the men on these ships and we wish to express our appreciation for the hard work and dedication by the menibers ofUhe SeaG ^ farers International Union who make up our ships' complements. ; . . It is obvious that your members, through their training and ; experience, have developed into a group of truly professional seamen. We look forward to continuing successful operation of Our new vessels with the help and support of your Union _ .trnd its members. ^ • T Kncerely, ,vv -G . . ' 'i.:.:EdWalsh» President • Break the Oil Monopoly As the year 1974 draws to a close, this country is again faced with a winter sea­ son in which we may once more find our­ selves at the total mercy of the biggest "monopolistic octopus" in U.S. indus­ try: th'e 20 multinational oil companies which control all a'spects of energy fuel, from production, through transportation, down to distribution and marketing. The United States would do well to leam the lessons from th^ so-called "en­ ergy crisis" we went through early this year. At that time, while fuel supplies were short, and gas lines long, the oil companies' profits soared, and their total domination and control of every sector of their industry was never more apparent. They put their own greed above the needs of the American people and the health of the American economy. It was only while the nation suffered that the American people started to be­ come aware of some of the shady prac­ tices in which these companies engage: how they regularly have been involved in international cartels, commodity ex­ changes, intrigues between themselves, the U.S., and foreign governments, and constantly in defense from charges of price fixing and other monopolistic and illegal practices designed to destroy any competition. These oil giants are only interested in maintaining the Status quo; a position which is enabling them to wipe the inde­ pendent sector of the industry practically out of existence. These top 20 companies control approximately 94 percent of our proven oil resources, 86 percent of our refining capacity and 70 percent of all gdsoline sales. They have exercised monoply power by refusing to sell crude oil, gasoline and other refined petroleum pr^lucts to independent re&iers and marketeers. These companies are able to cut off supplies to independent refiners and gas retailers at will. Because of their total control, a "vertical monopoly" of the in­ dustry, they are slowly but surely driving these independents out of business. Out of the 1,200 gas stations which were forced to close last year due to lack of supplies, all but a handful were inde­ pendently owned. Another aim of the 20 companies has been, of course to drive out the indepen­ dently-owned U.S.-flag tanker fleet so that they may completely dominate the transportation of oil on the seas with their large fleets of foreign, tax-free "flag-ofconvenience" vessels. That is why the SIU has strongly fought for passage of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, guaranteeing American-built, American-manned vessels a certain per­ centage of oil iiriports to this country. Recently other legislation has been proposed which, if passed could effec­ tively thwart the efforts of the oil mag­ nates. Sen. PhiUp Hart (D-Mich.) has proposed an amendment to the Trade Re­ form Act of 1974 which would, in effect, prevent any oil company engaged in the production or development end of energy resource products from controlling any refinery, transportation or marketing as­ set. And, it would prevent any company engaged in tlie transportation end from controllu.g any production, refinery or marketing asset. < < . I wish to state that the program of training and recertifying present members of the SIU is beneficial not only to the meim G bers who pass through the Harry Lundeberg School, but to the SIU as an organization and the companies that employ themj and enjoy the benefits of better trained men. ' , • ' iiiVGT::;:.l^ennOly,-^ G r/ • Thomas fPSheii Master, Ogden Wabash (mm Voluiw XXXVI, No. »a Qfficliil Noith AfsW ..Tof the Soafarers Intematlonel Union of ^ intlc. Oulf. Lake* aiui Inland Water* OMrid. • • ;. AFL.CI0 'T;' BtecuUvd Board "f%ul Halt, firestdont CaiTAnnet. SxecuUve Vice-President tnrl Shepetd, Vice-President -46* DIGloroio,SaCref8^-T»aso«f :i.lndsw Williams. MnkDro?aX V/ce-ZVasWent Paul Drorak, Wce-/Vas/den«: IHibtished monthly by Seafarer* Interjwtlonal Union. Atlantlcj GdU, Lake* and Inland Ws5|rt» 01«triet, AFUCm Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y.11»2. T*I. 499.6600. Second data . fi^tage d«ld dt This amendment is an important first step, and we wholeheartedly support it. However, whether or not it is adopted, it is hi^ time that the Congress took a close, in-depth look at the blatantly mo­ nopolistic practices of these companies. They have totally controlled the energy industry for toctmany years. N-Y. 389 ... i ^ G, ' ' Seafarers Log Page 14 •- G; V- T V' '*-G �L •f ' The following poem was sent as a Christmas greeting by retired Seafarer James C. Mitchell to all his fellow SIU brothers. < I •V CJ-: Loaded with J'.'' ' " ' Old St. Nick 1. 1. It was a cold, and snowy evening. And Christmas was drawing near So I stopped by a country inn To have me a mug of beer I u. ^ "•5. I J . * V ../. ..1'A ^ ,»» % xoavkted of pess^lon of any 01egiu ^ s^peed, LSD, or eyen niarijnana—the tJJS. Coast Guard means that you lose Cor the wst of your life »»v trevoha ^ However, It doe^^ quite end there even if yon receive a suspended semtenee.^ ' You may Ipse your rig^^ to vote, your right to hold public office or to own - 'i . a gun* You aliso may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmaci^'. school teacher, or stockbroker. You nmy Jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may neyer be able to work for the city, the coun^, or the Fedeial government* l^s a prtdty tmigh rap, but thafs exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about It The cmivicted drug user leaves a l^ck mark on his reputation f-i for.ffiein»tnfhis life. / . E0 ' • w However, din^ can not oidy destroy your right to a gtmd fi^^ can destroy your life. - Drug abuse prm^ts a serious threat to both your physical and health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is „ aboard ship where cleair minds and quick reflex^ are essential at all forthesafeopemlioncif the vessel. . Dont let dmg^ destroy your natural i^ht to a good, happy, prodnciive S'li FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund fitumcial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shiMwners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. Toe proper address for this is: Frank Dniiak, Chalwian, Seafaicn Appeals 1 275 - 20di Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONIALACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls.' These contracts conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your specify the wages and coi contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union offiaal, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. December, 1974' ' . *j 2. The front door opened easily, As I quietly stepped inside The whole place seemed deserted So I decided, to warm me hide. 3. A warm glow from the fireplace Nearly made me fall asleep. But I saw an old, white bearded gent, behind the bar. And I got quickly to me feet 4. I had meself a few mugs of beer Then decided to go on me way When the barkeep said. Have one on the house. For it will soon be Christmas Day 5. It was just. He and I, alone together. And we drank nearly thirty (30) pint mugs When I took out me money to pay up. He opened a couple of jugs IB 6. A few shots of gin, won't hurt you mate As he filled the glasses to the brim, Laughing and talking all the while That's when I began to get leary of him "I 7. I awoke on the bar floor, next mornin' Me head hurt, and me tongue was thick The bar top was as clean as a whistle Then I knew I got loaded with Old St. Nick. James C. Mitchell EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL MGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and-as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the; ISIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member ' tify headquarters. feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Scafaror feeb that any of the above righto have been violated, or that he has been denied hb constitutional right of access to Union records or tadtonnatlon, be should immediately notify SIU President Paui Hall at headquarters by certBicd mail, return rcccipl • 11 I i Page 15 �Jacksonville Hall Dedicated; Gala Opening Held A new and modern SIU-IBU hiring hall was opened in the port of Jacksonville last month, and the occasion was marked by a gala, open-house party attended by some 300 members, officials, their families and guests. Food was served buffet^le, and aU types of beverages were available at the festivities, which were held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The fully furnished haU, which is located at 3315 Liberty St., was opened on Nov. 15. The modem facffity will offer all SIU and affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union members a full range of Union services. Here, members will be able to secure jobs on our contracted vessels, inquire about their benefits, fill out claim forms, and raise questions about the contract, the constitution and the latest courses available at the Harry Lundeberg School. Although the total facility is not yet completed, it is open for membership service and is comfortably furnished in pleasant surroundings. Work is continuing on an­ other building on the property, which will eventually house a restaurant and rec­ reational facilities for members and their himilies. The Jacksonville hall is the first facility to be completed in the SIU-lBU's oveiv all program of renovating and upgrading all its hiring halls. IBU member Red Green; Betty Touchton, secretary, Operating Engineers union, and Roy Meffert, SIU recertified bosun (left to right) attended the party held to mark opening of new Jacksonville Hall. Some of the close to 300 people who came to the festivities relax and enjoy the food and beverages In the new facility. IBU members William Eschuk, (left) and Charley Mull, center, who sails as AB, hold a discussion with IBU Port Agent Gene Taylor In one of the modern offices In the new hall. \ Participating In the opening ceremonies were members from other labor organizations as well as SIU-IBU officials. From left to right are, Ed Dwyer, National Maritime Union Jacksonville port agent; Gene Taylor, IBU Jacksonville port agent; Red Morris, SIU Jacksonville port agent; Joe Dl Giorgio, secretary-treasurer, SlUNA; Earl Shepard, SIU Atlantic area vice president; Jim Burnett, secretary-treasurer, Jacksonville AFL-CIO council; and Jim Deaton, president, Jacksonville AFL-CIO council. s 1 Left to right are IBU member Dave Lewis, guest Margie Carter and Chuck Mollard, national coordinator of the IBU. Page 16 The party was held for both present and maybe future seamen. From left to right, SIU members FOWT Robert H. Bullock; AB Lembit Kool; Oiler Tom Wright, and three-year-old Tom Wright, III. ; Seafarers Log �Vi ?'• 3*'-. s,. Digest of SlU ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Service), October 20—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secre­ tary George W, Gibbons; Educational Director Robert C. Miller. Chairman held a discussion on the Pension law and upgrading courses in Piney Point. A movie fund will be taken up by the crew to get new tubes for the movie machine. No disputed OT. A fund will be started so that the crew can get extra movies for the ship. Next port Genova, Italy. Meetings DELTA NORTE (Delta Steamship), October 28—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Homer O. Workman; Secretary Mike Dunn; Educational Director C. Hemby. $16 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman held a discussion on contributing to SPAD. Any unsafe conditions aboard ship should be re­ ported to the educational director. A vote of thanks to, the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Rio de Jan­ eiro. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), October 27—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Alan Whitmer; Secretary O. Smith; Educational Director B. Pinder. No disputed OT. Washing machine and dryer were purchased for the crewmembers. Everything running smoothly. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land Service), Oc­ tober 27—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun John Cisiecki; Secretary Huston. No disputed OT. Chairman spoke on his attending Piney Point for the Recertification Program and suggested that all crewmembers read the Seafarers OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), . Log to keep up with Union business. October 6r-Chairman, Recertified Bo­ Next port Balboa, Panama. sun H. Weaver; Secretary F. Kustura; Educational Director D. Dizon; Deck SUMMIT (Sea-Land Service), Octo­ •Delegate Charles Scott; Engine Dele­ ber 20—Chairman D. Calogeros; Sec­ gate H. R. Newell. $46 in ship's fund. retary Edward Heniken; Educational No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the Director W. Slusser. Chairman reported steward department for a job well done on the oil transportation act and how and for good service by the messmen. the donations to SPAD have helped Next port Okinawa. with this and other programs. Educa­ tional director reported on the oppor­ NEW ORLEANS (Sea-Land), Octo­ tunities that await all crewmembers who go to Piney Point to upgrade them­ ber 21-—Chairman Recertified Bosun A. Rivera; Secretaiy A. Aragones; Edu­ selves. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to Chief Cook J. Smith for the cational Director J. Pantoja; Deck wonderful Bar-B-Q's he has been giv­ Delegate Paige C. Toomey; En^ne Del­ ing the crewmembers.^ Observed one egate John D. Wright. $20.69 in ship's minute of silence in memory of our de­ fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well parted brothers. done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port San Juan. SEATRAIN WASHINGTON (Hud­ son Waterways), October 20—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun A. Boney; Sec­ retary W. G. Williams; Educational Director R. W. Zell; Deck Delegate B. Churchill; Engine Delegate S. Torina; Steward Delegate P. Livingston. Each man has contributed $20 toward the rental of movies and camera. No dis­ puted OT. Next port Oakland. MAUMEE (Hudson Waterways), October 6—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun J. R. Thompson; Secretary Vassar Szymanski; Educational Director "Ken­ neth Linah. $15.78 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Charleston, S.C. ROSE CITY (Sea-Land Service), October 20—Chairman Recertified Bosun G. Castro; Secretary Raymond P. Taylor; Educational Director N. N. Bathia. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job weU done. JOSEPH HEWES (Waterman Steamship), October 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Christenberry; Secretary R. Long; Educational Direc­ tor B. Stearman; Steward Delegate Jo­ seph Simpson. Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port New Orleans. SAN PEDRO (Sea-Land Service), October 20—Chairman George King; Secretary Welden O. Wallace; Deck Delegate G. Fuller; Engine Delegate D. Peterson; Steward Delegate F. H. Smith. Chairman held a safety meeting for all crewmembers. $100 in movie fund. $10 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Next port Long Beach. OVERSEAS .TUNEAU (Maritime Overseas), October 7—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. Baudoin; Secretary C. Gibson; Educational Director C. Ayers; Deck Delegate Robert Holt; Steward Delegate Bernard Feely. $4.75 in ship's fxmd. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everythink running smoothly. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land Service), October 4—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director W. J. Dunnigan; Engine Delegate Steven Mooney. $10 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TRANSHAWAH (Hudson Water­ ways), October 12—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun Victor Carbone; Secretary O. Vola; Educational Director S. Wala; Engine Delegate N. Offedisano; Stew­ ard Delegate Fernando Zavals. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman held a discussion on the advantages of going to Piney Point and how SPAD is good for the membership and everyone should donate to it. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Baltimore. JOHN TYLER (Waterman Steam­ ship), October 13^-Chairman J. Zeloy; Secretary William M. Hand; Educa­ tional Director V. Brunnell. $122 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Ship was in Koashuing, Taiwan during Moon Festival and the crewmembers who were ashore received a warm welcome from the Chinese people who asked them to join in the festivities. A good time was had by all. Next port Charles­ ton, S.C. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), October 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosim R. Lambert; Secretary D. Col­ lins; Educational Director E. Synan; Engine Delegate M. J. Morris; Steward Delegate P. U. Hammel. $26 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Donate to SPAD SEATRAIN MARYLAND (Hud­ son Waterways), October 6— Chair­ man John W. Kelso; Secretary Walter J. Fitch; Deck Delegate H. De Boissiere; Engine Delegate J. Billotto; Steward Delegate F. Urias. $4.17 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. An extra vote of thanks to the steward department for the lobster dinner and the music and news supplied in the mess room. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEATTLE (Sea-Land), October 20 —Chairman J. Gianniotis; Secretary H. Ridgeway. $20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discus­ sion on SPAD donations. STONEWALL JACKSON (Water­ man Steamship), October 27^-Chairman Recertified Bosun Edward Morris, Jr.; Secretary H. Donnelly; Educational Director C. Smith; Deck Delegate H. Peterson. No disputed OT. Deck de­ partment commended for a job well done unloading and loading ship and operation of crane. Held a discussion on the importance of crewmembers contributing to SPAD. Next port La Porte, Tex. Politics Is Porkchops SUAMICO (Hudson Waterways), October 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosim K. Puchalski; Secretary L. Bennet; Educational Director Black; Engine Delegate Robert Torres. $26.10 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. December, 1974 KEVA IDEAL (Ideal Cement Co.), October 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun V. W. Bryant; Secretary Simon Gutierez. $36.83 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port Tampa, Florida. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), October 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary W. J. Moore; Educational Di­ rector Stephen Senteny; Deck Delegate David Neill; Engine Delegate Joseph Forque; Steward Delegate Vincent Chavez. No disputed OT. Recertified Bosun Bushong answered all questions asked by crewmembers and held a dis­ cussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port Houston. POTOMAC (Ogden Marine), Octo­ ber 6—Chairman J. Blanchard; Secre­ tary N. Johnson; Educational Director R. Duncan; Steward Delegate H. Jones. $15 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Next port Trin­ idad. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship), October 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Arthur McGinnis; Secretary S. B. Wright; Educational Director U. R. Saunders. Chairman spoke on the energy transportation act and urged all crewmembers to support SPAD. Vote of thanks to all for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. TAMPA (Sea-Land Service), Octo­ ber 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Caldeira; Secretary R. Aguiar. Chair­ man suggested that all should contrib­ ute to SPAD for their own benefit. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), October 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Beye; Secretary Aussie Shrimpton; Educational Director Helge Holmstrom. Chairman gave an address on the imprtance of SPAD donations and what they accomplish. $24 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the deck department by the steward department for clean pantry work during night watches. • 'i. k ii f Official ship's minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: GALVESTON TAMARA GUILDEN MAYAGUEZ OVERSEAS ARCTIC ARIZPA SEA-LAND CONSUMER FINANCE AZALEA CITY BALTIMORE SEATRAIN MARYLAND LYMAN HALL MOHAWK MERRIMAC WACOSTA Page 17 17 >1 �Payment of Medical, Pension, Vacation In recent months, the SIU's Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans' offices have heen receiving increasing numbers of various claim applications that cannot he processed and promptly paid because the claim lacks certain nec­ essary information or accompanying documents. The vast majority of properly submitted claims can be processed and pay­ ment by check sent out in the mail the same week the claim is received at the Plan's offices at Union Headquarters. However, when the Plan receives an improperly filled out claim, a letter must he sent to the member requesting the needed information, and the claim cannot he proceed until this informa­ tion is supplied, which may cause delays in payment anywhere from two to three weeks or longer. This avoidable situation is annoying to the member and can prove to be a temporary financial burden on the member or his dependents. On these two pages, the LOG will outline the steps involved in the process­ ing and payment of the most often filed-for claims, and detail the information and documents SIU, IBU and UIW members must include in their corres­ pondence to receive prompt action on these claims. Claims supervisor Tom Cranford, standing, oversees the processing of all medical and pension claims submitted by SIU members or their dependents. Seated rear is claim processor Majorie Rothman. Seated front from left are processors Jack Sheehan and Lou Busch, Medical Benefits For a member and his dependents to be eligible for medical benefits under the SIU's Welfare Plan, the Seatorer must fulfill the basic seatime require­ ment of 90 days employment in the previous calendar year and one day employment in the six months prior to the date the claim accrues. Also, re­ member to always keep an updated SIU Enrollment Beneficiary Card on file with the Welfare Plan's office, listing your dependents and their relationship to you, and designating your direct beneficiary in case of death. If eligible under the USPHS system, a Seafarer must utilize the professional services of a PHS hospital. In cases of emergency confinement in a hospital other than USPHS, the Seafarer or someone acting in his behalf must notify the nearest USPHS fecility of the situation within 48 hours. If not eligible under USPHS, a Seafeirer with the basic seatime requirements will receive benefits according to the SIU's schedule of benefits for dependents. Because a member's dependents do not qualify for USPHS service, they may utilize the facilities of any hospital in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada or the Viigin Islands. Below are some of the other most commonly claimed benefits and the in­ formation required for promptpayment. Julius M. Prochownik, left, gets some help from SIU Representative John Dwyer in filling out application form for pension at Headquarters. It is always a good practice to enlist the aid of an SIU rep when filing a ciaim to make sure you have all the needed information enclosed to avoid delayed pay­ ments. Brother Prochownik filed for pension in the first week of November. ' Social Security No, SIU members should always take care to include their Social Security number on all claims. A member's entire work history dating as far back as 1951 is recorded and stored on computer memory tapes or microfilm which in turn are filed according to Social Security number. Among many other things, the SIU Welfare Plans' offices uses the information stored on these tapes and films to determine a member's seatime eligibility for the benefit. So, lack of the Social Security number on your claim application immediately halts the claim's processing. This is one of the major reasons for delayed benefits. SIU Pensioner Albert Tocho goes over claim form for medical benefits for his wife with SIU assistant Gayle Birou at the New Orleans hall. Brother Tocho's claim was properly submitted and his check for $850 for hospital and surgical payments as in the mail from Headquarters within the week. Vacation Benefits The most filed-for benefit under the SIU's Flans is vacation. To he eligible for fiiis benefit, SIU members must have a mlnimnra of 90 days employment on SRT-contracted vessels. To file, complete the basic SIU claim form application at any SIU Union hall, making sure to include the names of .die ships you worked and the niimber of days employed. As proof of emphiyment, you must include photo­ stated copi^ of your Coast Guard discharge papers seined by tbe vessel's Master. If these are not availabie, company pay vouchers or a letter from the paymaster on company letterhead verifying the number of days worked will be accepted. You must file for vacatkm whhin one year of final discharge^ to qualify for die vacation benefit. In the port of Wilmington, Seafarer Paul McMahon gets his discharge papers in order before filing claim for vacation pay. Everything was in order, so Brother McMahon's vacation check was sent out the same day his claim was received by the Vacation Plan's office at Headquarters, if all informatlprr had not been included, the check could have been delayed for up to two weeks. Page 18 SeafafersLb^ •, '' ' '' ''l '' ' r''-'. . .• ' �Is Quick, If You Submit All Necessary Information Pension Benefits For full details on the requirements for pension and the many benefits available to the pensioner and his dependent you should also refer to the SIU's Surgical, Pension and Welfare Digest. Because the members entire work history must be tabulated and the pen­ sion approved by tbe Board of Trustees, the Seafarer will probably have to wait for about a month or slightly more to get his pension. However, pension payments are retroactive to the first day of the calendar month following the month in which application was made or the month following the last receipt of S & A benefits, whichever is later. If you have questions on pension, vacation or medical you may either write the SIU's Welfare Offices at 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215, or call (212) 499-6600 for a prompt and courteous reply. SIU records supervisor Ed Byrne goes over vacation claim with Sadie Chrzanowski. If a claim is properly submitted to the Vacation Plan's office, the member's vacation check is in the mail within 24 hours. Seated forward is Mary Cush. For the Member: Sickness and Accident—a completed S & A application and USPHS medi­ cal abstracts verifying the first and last dates of disability. This benefit runs for a total of 39 weeks (273 days). Claims for S & A must be filed within 60 days from date of discbarge from the hospital, or 60 days from the commence­ ment of the disability period. At the December membership meeting at Headquarters, Julius Prochownik gets his first pension check from SIU Representative George McCartney. The Board of Trustees were able to quickly approve his pension because Brother Prochownik had made sure that his claim was in order before filing. John Marietta files computer memory tape in the data center's tape library. The tapes are filed according to social security numbers. Among other things recorded on these tapes are three and a third million payroll records of SIU members dating back to 1951. If The following are just some < payments held up because they faUed to supply complete infoimation when For the Seafarer's Dependents: Hospital—c\wm form completed by the member and doctor and itemized hospital bills listing the hospital's Federal Taxpayer I.D. number. Surgical—claim form completed by member and doctor, and surgical bill on doctor's billhead indicating the physican's Federal Taxpayer number. Maternity—completed claim form and copy of newborn's birth certificate Ikting names of both parents. Copy of marriage certificate is also required if not already previously submitted. The maternity benefit is $300. Death—death benefit application, itemized funeral bills, proof of rela­ tion and certified copy of death certificate. There are also many other benefits available to members and dependents under the SIU's Welfare Plan. For detailed information on all these benefits refer to the SIU Surgical, Pension and Welfare Digest. Copies of the digest can be obtained at any SIU hiring hall. It is good practice to refer to this booklet wliraeyer filing for claims :4 micro­ « i| film projector to determine a member's eligibility for a medical benefit. Page 19 .-..F �-- — •i <• . 'Zi New SIU Pensioners Martin Prisament, 57, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Prisament was bom in New York and is now a resident of Seal Beach, Calif, with his wife, Hannah. Edward F* Allen,' 56, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Tampa sailing as cook for 37 years. Brother Allen attended a Piney Point Edu­ cational Conference. Bom in Ala­ bama, he is now a resident of Glen Bumie, Md. Richard P. Bowman, 66, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as a second cook. Brother Bowman was bom in Boston and is now a resident of San Francisco. Fred J. Fidler^ 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an oiler for the Boland-Comelius Steamship Co. Brother Fidler was bom in Sturgeon Bay, Wise, where he is now a resident with his wife, Ruby. James E. Belcher, 54, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing as an AB. Brother Belcher is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was born in Ken­ tucky and is now a resident of New Orleans. Milton S. Trotman, 69, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Trotman is a native of Barbados, British West Indies and is now a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. with his wife, Henrietta. Floyd L. Je&yes, 59, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Savan­ nah sailing as a messman. Brother Jeflhyes is a native of Iowa and is now a resident of Stockton, Ala. with his wife, Vivian. Jack E. Bogart, 65, joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Detroit sailing as second cook. Brother Bogart, a native of Michigan, is now a resident of River Rouge, Mich. Frederick Kopf, 60, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief cook. Brother Kopf is a pre-war and World War II veter­ an of the Army Engineers Corps. Bom in Boston, he is now a resident of Plainview, L.I., N.Y. Leonard H. Davidson, 49, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1958 sailing as an OS. Brother Da­ vidson is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A native of Forbus, Tenn., he is now a resident of Slidell, La. Michael W. Bums, 47, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a bosun. Brother Bums is a Navy veteran of World War II. Bom in St. Paul, Minn., he is now a resident of San Francisco. Gregory Dieses, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Dioses was born in Tumbez, Peru and is now a resident of Baltimore. Frank S. Lire, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1969 sail­ ing as a bosun. Brother Liro is an Army yeteran of World War n. Bom in Poland, he is now a resident of Baltimore. Michael J. Stiglic, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing ai ah diler;- Brother Stiglic " i had sailed for 50 years.''A native of^ Joliet, Ilk, he is now a resident of, p Erie, Mich.; Burris Maxwell, 63, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing in the deck department for 46 years. Brother Maxwell is a pre-war Army veteran. He was bom in New Jersey where he is now a resident of Pomona, N.J. Walter A. Schlecht, 58, joined the Union in the port of New. York in 1950-sailing as an AB for 35 years. Brother Schlecht is a Navy veteran of World War n. A native of Glou­ cester, Mass. he continues to be a resident there. Lakes Seafarer Ends 45 Year Career :: Page 20 Antonio A. Zelaya, 60, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a fireman-waterten­ der. Brother Zelaya was bom in Honduras and is hoW a resident of San Francisco with- his wife, Saman^a. ;^ ••• • • , • •' •» MBNBERSHIPIIIISIMGS' SCHEDULE Port SIU member Herman Dinger (left), a Seafarer on the Great Lakes, accepts his first pension check fropi Frankfort, Mich. Port Agent Harold Rathbun. Brother Dinger started sailing in 1929 and ended his career as an AB aboard the Ann Arbor Railroad Carferries. -Aaron Sasser, 60, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. Brother ;&sser w^lk^ ^ jpicket 1^ in the ^ "Greater N Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and in the Robin Line strike of 1962. ; He is a pre-war Army veteran. Bom in Savannah, he is now a resident of ^ Yonkers, N.Y. with his wife, Jose­ phine. i Date ' New York ... .. Jan. 6 Philadelphia . .. Jan. 7 Baltimore ...... Jan. 8 Norfolk .. Jan. 9 Jacksonville .... Jan. 9 Detroit .. Jan. 10 Jan. 13 Houston .... .. Jan. 13 New Orleans . .. Jan. 14 Mobile .. Jan. 15 San Francisco .. Jan. 16 Wilmington .. .. Jan. 20 Seattle ...... . . Jan. 24 Columbus ... . . Jan. 18 Chicago .... 1 .. Jan. l4 Port Arthur ... Jan. 14 Buffalo .. Jan. 15 St. Louis .... Cleveland .... Jersey City .. .. Jan. 13 >• ' Deep Sea IBU UIW •• • 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. .. «... 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. .. ...,. 7:00 p.m. • • • .... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5.00 p.m. ^.. .... 7:00p.m. • • • .... 9:30 a.m. • .*r,>.. d:00 pmi..., . >.. 7:00 p.m. .... 2:00 p.m. ..., .-•it*; • • . • ...2:30 p.m. .;. <• • • ... 5:00 p.m. . *.1 • • •• •. ... .2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. ...... 7:00 p.m. • • • *... 2:30 p.m. ... ..;. 5:00 p.m. . . • • • ,.. .2:30 p.m. ...,i.. 5:00 p.m. .. .... 2:30 p.m »•• •• ..... 2:30 p.m. .... ••• • 2:30 p.m. ...,» • • - • • > '• • • " ' .... 1:00 p.m. 1.. 5:00 p.m. > • • • • • —^ ... 5:00 p.m. .. • • • '• • • ... 5:00 p.m. .. • • • • ' ' ... 5:00 p.m. .. ••• ... 5:00 p.m. ., • .... .. 5:00 p.m. .. • 0m • 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 00 • • • • • • • • • t • • • • • • ' ' • • • • ' ' 11 • • • #,• • „* • • 0- p. • • 1 • • • 1 0 0 0 0 t • • • — Seafarers Log �From South America to Gulf, Delta Norte's Run Is Smooth The ^U-nmmedDelfa Norte (Delta Steamship) paid off in the port of New Orleans recently after a smooth 42-day round trip voyage to ports in South America. The 893-fMt-longvei^l, capable of carrying 89 LASH barges, or saUing as a full containership with 1,740 container, is one of three LASHtype-vessels bunt for Delta. The Delta Norte, and her sisterships the Delta Mar and the Delta Sud, were named to carry on the tradition of Delta's three famous pessenger ships which .were scrapped: the Del Mar, Del Sud and Del Norte. The Delta Norte docked at the Napoleon Avenue wharf in New Orleans recently. Crewmembers on the Delta Norte met with SlU officials when the ship docked in New Orleans to pay off. Messman W. Goins (right) shows his book and a They are clockwise from the left; J. Sufferer, AB and deck delegate; Stanley Zeagler, patrolman; E. KelSPAD receipt which he just received from SlU Patrol­ lum, electrician; J. Hemby, chief electrician (just signed on); Tom Gould, patrolman, and W. Welch, man Stanley Zeagler after making a $20 contribution. QMED and engine delegate. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Oct. 24-Nov. 20,1974 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN rX //li TOES^ ELIGIBLES Death 12 In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 . 309 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 148 Hospital & Hospital Extras 17 Surgical 3 Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 6,235 Special Equipment — • Optical 210. Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ ' 7 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical JU.'' Number PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions .. j Special Equipment Dental — Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan ............ Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation December, 1974 Amount TODSE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 152 6,793 2,965 173 46 79,221 14 2,348 260 28,500.00 309.00 444.00 2,817.05' 152.50 49,880.00 4,765.98 215.90 412,095.88 6,793.00 8,895.00 24,546.27 5,070.76 633,768.00 3,821.50 53,468.52 12,781.40 365 62 132 19 4 158 4,732 763 1,392 236 40 1,667 77,519.81 2,616.32 18,684.40 4,950.00 388.00 3,422.63 955,688.61 25,375.08 179,011.80 62,684.75 2,930.65 35,636.88 13 170 112 If 88 — 4 — 1,916 107 1,785 1,291 139 695 5 31 10 18,695 39,000.00 21,921.24 4,110.58 1,984.00 1,535.83 13,453.50 316,000.00 269,230.64 48,172.27 18,494.25 14,899.98 330.75 6,748.71 2,616.86 133,942.10 16 97 6,464.94 35,127.81 10,014 2,287 842 13,143 123,657 22,276 11,192 157,125 94.20 283,229.88 3,268,131.47 559,745.20 5,372,714.70 432,571.18 5,881,742.36 $1,275,546.26 $14,522,588.53 Albert Brown Please contact Mrs. E. Brown as soon as possible at P.O. Box 118, Coram, N.Y. James Moore Please contact Mrs. Linda Moore as soon as possible at Ada Oil Co., 2525 Strawberry Rd., Pasadena, Tex. 77^02. James W. McFanlin Please contact Ralph R. Roma as soon as possible at 7220 Branch St., Hollywood, Fla. 33026 or call (305) 961-5214. Jozef Kowalewski Please contact Jadwiga Ptach as soon as possible at Gdansk-Wrzeszcz, Ul. Migowska 30, 80-287, Poland. John Griffith H. H. Johnson lost your address and asks that you contact him at 53 Jenkins St., Houston, Tex. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD, Page 21 . I �from the Messman to the Chief Steward, In the 4:'" 1 '' i •I i!* 1 '• i • • As part of his Third Cook training program, HLSS Trainee Danny Dalton (left) empties an electric potato peeler under the supervision of Chief Cook Upgrader Joseph Gray. All steward department upgrading programs combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Most SlU members whohave chosen to sail in the steward department find they have chosen a career that demands skills and an expertise which must,;, he constantly sharpened hy learning how to make the most of new materials, and equipment. From messman to chief steward, the Seafarer in the steward department is never finished with his education when it comes to the important job of providing good tasting and nutritious food for his crewmembers. Today, more than ever, with the automated galleys on such ships as the Golden Dolphin, Sugar Islander, Notre Dame Victory and Ultramar, to name a few, upgrading in the steward department is essential. To help Seafarers in the steward department continue their career educa­ tion, as well as increase their earning power, the SIU has set up a compre­ hensive training and upgrading program at the Lundeherg School. For messmen and other Seafarers sailing in the entry ratings of the steward department, the Lundeherg School offers an Assistant Cook Course. This program includes classroom and on-the-job training in the handling and preparation of all types of vegetables, portion control, dietary values, serv­ ing procedures and all the skills needed to perform the important duties of an assistant cook aboard ship. For Seafarers who sail as third or assistant cook there is a Cook and Baker Upgrading Program. By taking this course. Seafarers will learn how to hake breads, pies, cakes and cookies, as well as to prepare desserts and breakfast foods, through classroom and on-the-job training. The next step in the Lundeherg School's steward department upgrading program is the Chief Cook Course which provides all the basic training necessary for Seafarers wishing to sail in this rating. Through classroom and on-the-job training, the chief cook upgrader learns how to prepare soups. >• ? HLS Steward Instructor Frank Russell holds up a tray of rolls baked by the upgraders in the Cook and Baker Upgrading Program. Trainee Ismaei vvala stacks the shelves of Piney Point's well-stocked com­ missary with pickled tomatoes. Trainees at the Lundeberg School are given basic instruction in the duties of all entry rated rnen in the steward department. Seafarer William O'Conner prepares a pan of jambalaya in the HLS galley as part of the on-the--job training included in the Assistant Cook Upgrading Program. Chief Steward Ji.mmy Bartlett prepares a sandwich in the ultramodern galley of the SlU-contracted TT Brooklyn. The steward department programs at the •; Lundeberg School are constantly being reworked to include instructippjin.-; the use of all new equipment found in these new galleys. ,, i f: i ' i ' I f Page 22 Seafarers Log �Steward Department Education Is Always Essential sauces and gravies, as well as the principles and methods of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. For the ei^rienced chief cook, there is an upgrading program to help him learn how to perform the essential dnties of a chief steward. This Chief Steward Upgrading Course includes classroom and on-the-job instmction in the complex and important jobs of selecting food and stores for lengthy voyages and planning nutritionally balanced daily menus. The chief steward must carry the responsibility of feeding the entire crew of his ship. To prepare the upgrader for this difficult task, he participates in all phases of operation in the Lundeberg School's commissary bake shop and galley as part of his training program. To help ke^all members of the steward department abreast of the latest developments in food preparation and to train them in the use of the modem equipment found in the galleys of the new ships, all the steward training and upgrading programs are constantly being reevaluated and changed by the HLSS staff to include instractio/i in the latest techniques and newest equip­ ment Seafarers sailing in the entry ratings should consider a career in the steward department. Sailing in this department, you vrill be performing a job that is vital to the well-being of your crewmembers, a job that, performed well, offers many rewards. And Seabirers already sailing in the steward department should take ad­ vantage of the upgrading programs. These programs are your chance to incrmse your job responsibilities, wages and job security within the field you have chosen for your career. The members of the steward department are extremely important aboard shi^. They play a b^ role in making the trip a smooth and succ^ful voyage. ^ Trainee Claude Beavers learns how to handle a steam jacket. ' '' S Chief Cook Upgrader Grey prepares sides of bacon, for curing in the HLS smoke house. The sides came from hogs raised at Piney Point and butchered by steward upgraders and trainees. As part of a special third cook program, Trainee Armando Vidal prepares celery. This program lets trainees begin sailing as fully trained third cooks aftera few weeks of specialized instruction. { This modern stainless-steel galley aboard the Sugar Islander (Pyramid) has a combination microwave-conventional oven, a push- button potato peeler, slic­ ing machines, steam trays and cookers, grinders, various types of shredders, an orange juice squeezer, as well as automatic dishwasher and a garbage disposal. - —- December, 1974 Assistant Cook Upgrader Mario Bruschini puts the finishing touches on a pan of vegetarian lasagne in the HLS galley. ^ Page 23 I ' if A J3^ ) J i-.. . �<»»»».*> -DISPATCHERS REPORT. NOVEMBER 1-30, 1974 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port • ^ .M i , A; " '• ' \• \. ^f •L i K I ;i r i H '• I <••. I • -/ i': ^ Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 3 19 3 5 3 2 4 16 6 11 3 10 1 12 0 3 1 2 3 5 3 1 0 116 1........ .* Port Boston 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 10 0 75 Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 1. 3 31 5 12 12 4 27 63 17 56 9 28 8 48 0 4 1 2 2 6 4 -4 2 425 1 6 6 1 6 26 9 16 5 10 4 22 Q 5 Q 0 1 3 4 Q 1 160 0 29 7 14 7 1 0 5 1 2 2 0 42 10 26 12 4 0 6 2 28 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 3 1 237 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 §'• 0 1 1 0 14 Port . Mobile 23 New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 19 10 • • 0 0 1 6 48 4 7 8 2 10 31 16 28 18 27 1 37 0 4 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 254 1 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 9 0 1 2 2 1 0 1 0 2 28 0 63 1 25 13 10 32 61 14 32 3 15 10 83 0 4 3 1 1 14 2 2 2 391 3 21 2 9 8 3 7 11 5 8 0 3 5 38 8 3 0 0 1 3 4 0 0 142 3 157 13 45 26 6 43 127 37 96 27 45 15 97 0 2 2 0 4 18 7 " 5 1 776 6 106 5 17 14 2 16 52 35 45 19 24 6 52 0 3 1 0 1 3 6 1 2 416 2 9 0 4 2 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 3 2 3 1 3 39 2 73 11 22 17 4 43 78 35 62 22 39 29 71 0 4 2 0 0 3 1 2 1 559 1 22 1 2 2 1 1 5 7 17 4 9 1 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 46 1 0 O' 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 6 1 2 •3 231 25 47 35 3 30 115 64 131 42 48 36 94 1 1 2 3 4 3 6 3 3 930 1,646 14 59 1 11 8 1 0 23 5 15 0 7 4 55 0 4 55 8 29 38 17 14 27 395 468 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 5 0 0 1 1 2 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 29 7 23 14 5 18 62 13 29 5 11 6 61 0 1 1 2 1 6 1 4 2 303 1 23 1 12 .5 1 15 21 2 12 3 17 1 37 50 2 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 208 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port ; 0 42 7 18 9 4 1 86 15 24 10 2 29 3 26 10 57 2443 20 9 New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Totals All Depts. 14 202 18 50 34 12 54 152 73 128 64 72 19 144 0 3 8 3 9 12 4 2 7 1,085 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Boston . V New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile DECK DEPARTMENT 0 3 1 13 0 75 12 2 0 0 12 47 9 0 15 3 1 7 37 16 0 66 19 0 10 0 16 3 0 37 0 6 0 2 0 25 0 10 7 0 39 120 0 0 14 3 9 2 8 6 3 1 3 2 6 6 10 18 12 17 2 6 7 18 6 4 1 0 4 536 51 197 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C ENGINE DEPARTMENT New York Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 16 ;. 4 24 0 1 5 2 4 18 1 10 1 243 1,431 i 70 1 11 i 24 1 14 1 3 1 19 1 57 14 1 9 1 37 1 13 1 25 31 13 43 69 3 3 0 2 13 4 5 2 487 796 i 15 i 36 1 1 i i 0 1 4 5-/ 1 3 1 14 i 3 1 13 i 1,230 547 70 3 383 2,803 10 "**.rrA-r.»l Lakes & iniimd Wstefii InMlloaiiiicii*! UiOoB PRESIDENT Paul HaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4Avc.,Bklyii.ll232 (212) HY 9-46M ALPENA, Midi. 8M N. 2 Ave. 49707 (Si7) EL 4-3610 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 FVankila St 14202 SIU (716)1X3-9259 IBU (716)1X3-9259 CHICAGO, IlL. .9383 S. Ewlng Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 mU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 OU River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) ¥13-4741 DULUTH, Minn. 2014 W. 3 St 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mkh P.O. Box D 415 MainSt 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tos. ... .5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St 32206 JERSEY CTFY, NJ. 353-5011 99 Montgomery St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala.. ....IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. .;..... .225 S. 7 St 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626^6793 SANTURCE, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravob Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 -TAMPA, Fla. 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japv P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nikon Ohdorl Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 Shipping has picked up considerahly over the past month especially in the port of Houston. A total of 362 more jobs were shipped in the month of.November than in October. The above figures show that of the 1,847 jobs shipped from SIU halls, more than 600 were taken by class and 'C men, proving that our 'A' book men are enjoying good shipping. 010* members will continue to enjoy this good shipping because more and more new ships built under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 are being launched and put into service. Many of these new ships are under contract to the SIU. Page 24 pni x'iSiRh. Seafarers Log �Jmal IDepartureg Joseph R. Clowes, 29, died of natural causes in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, III. on Oct. 24. Brother Clowes joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1969 safling as an AB.. He was a 1969 grad­ uate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. and was a veteran of the U.S. Army's Mili­ tary Police Corps. A native of Pitts­ burgh, he was a resident of Carbondale at the time of his death. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Surviv­ ing are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry arid Roth Clowes of Glenshaw, Pa.; a brother, Harry; two sisters, Mary Lou and Ruth and an uncle, Richard Albrecht, all of Pennsylvania. IBU pensioner Raymond A. Milligan, 61, died of can­ cer in the USPHS Hospital in Baltimore on May 2. Brother Milligan joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a chief engineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1944 to 1974. Born in Baltimore, he was a resident of St. Michaels, Md. at the time of his death. Burial waS in Glen Haven Mem­ orial Park, Glen Bumie, Md. Surviving are his widow, Margaret and a daugh­ ter, Margaret. David H. Keith, 65, passed away on Nov. 1. Brother Keith joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1963 sail­ ing as a QMED. He had sailed in World War 11. Born in Dur­ ham, N.C., he was a resident of Sparks, Md., at the time of his death. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Carlos (Dulcea) Leaman of Sparks. SIU pensioner Aubrey H. Thurman, 56, succumbed to a heart attack in the Ben Taub Gen­ eral Hospital, Hous­ ton on Oct. 17. Brother Thurman joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Born in Marion, Ky., he was a resident of Houston when he died. Burial was in Murray Cemetery, Murray, Ky. Surviving are his widow, Eva, his mother, Gertrude and a sister, Mrs. Mary S. Parker, both of Murray. Dennis H. Olsen, 34, died in Houston on Nov. 8. Brother Olsen joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as an AB. He was a 1963 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Orleans and was a Navy veteran aboard the USS Des Moines, USS Providence and the USS Topeka. A native of Michigan, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Alieen Stagland of Ishpeming, Mich, and his father, Edwin of Negaunee, Mich. Tony M. Nerosa, 54, died aboard the SS Overseas Traveler (Maritime Overseas) on Nov. 4. Brother Nerosa joined the Union in the'port of Philadelphia in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 28 years and was an Army veteran of World War II. A native of the Philippines, he was a resident of Philadelphia when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Dottie and three sons, Michael, Robert and Antonio. SIU pensioner Edward N. Jacobsen, 85, expired in Sandefjord, Norway on July 8. Brother Jacobsen joined the Union in 1949 in the port of New York last sailing as a wiper. He was born in Norway and was a resident there when he died. Sur­ viving are two sons, Einar and Alfred of Norway and two daughters, Helene of Norway and Mrs. Lilly T. Kirdvold of Lanclifford, Norway. Ralph R. Mahiich, 48, expired on Nov. 9. Brother Mahiich joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1970 sailing asafireman-v/atertender. He was a Lundeberg School QMED upgrader this year and had sailed on the Great Lakes. Born in Elyria, Ohio, he was a resident there when he died. Sur­ viving are his mother, Mrs. Claire O'Dell of Elyria and three brothers, George of Vermillion, Ohio and Glenn and Alvin, both of Elyria. SIU pensioner Charles Hipp, 73, died of a ruptured artery in Little Tra­ verse Hospital, Petoskey, Mich, on Oct. 23. Brother Hipp joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an oiler. He had sailed for 27 years. A native of Charlevoix, Mich., he was a resident of Frankfort, Mich, when he passed away. Interment was in Gilmore Township Cemetery, Benzie County, Mich. Sur­ viving are his widow, Madelyn of Honor, Mich.; a son, Robert of Frank­ fort and two daughters, Mrs. Charles Guernsey of Wayne, Mich, and Brenda. SIU pensioner John Abraham, 60, died of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Is­ land, N.Y. on Nov. 1. Brother Abraham joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun. Born in the Philippines, he was a resident of New York City when he passed away. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery, Linden, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Partimah; three sons, Abdul, Mohammad and Abdullah; a daughter, Rostzeta, all of New York City and his mother, Mrs. Lonblidan of Telokayson, Malaysia. Seafarers Log Servi J. Bial, 60, died on Oct. 18. Brother Bial joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1962 sailing as a lineman for the Chicago Ves­ sel Fueling Co. from 1955 to 1974. He had sailed since 1932 and was a cap­ tain aboard a commercial fishing boat from 1949 to 1955. Born in Two Rivers, Wise., he was a resident of Chicago when he passed away. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Joan; a son, Jon and two daughters, Janis and Joan. SIU pensioner William F. Peevers, 68, died of heart dis­ ease on Oct. 29. Brother Peevers joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a first deck man for N.Y. Central RR Marine Division from 1943 to 1971. He was born in New York City and was a resident of Pali­ sades Park, N.J. when he passed away. Surviving are three sons, William, Thomas and Robert and a sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John and Esther F. Conroy of Long Island City, Queens, N.Y. Javier Esquihel, 40, was apparently washed overboard and lost off the barge, Judson K. Stickle (A «fe S Transporta­ tion) which found­ ered leaving Atecibo, P.R. on Oct. 24. Brother Esquibel joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as an OS. He was bom in Busturia, Vizcaya, Spain and was a resident of Newark, N.J. at the time of his death. Surviving are his father, Hilario of Busturia and a brother, Alberto of Newark. James E. Foster, 21, died on the way to University Hospi­ tal, Pensacola, Fla. on Nov. 1. Brother Foster joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1971 sailing as an OS. He was a graduate of the Lundeberg School in Piney Point in 1971. Born in Pensacola, he was a resident there when he passed away. Burial was in St. John's Ceme­ tery, Pensacola. Surviving are his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Foster of Pensacola. SIU pensioner Angelo M. "Tony" I Montemarano, 52, 1 died of natural causes j in the USPHS Hos­ pital, Staten Island, |N. Y. on NoVi 3. Brother Montema­ rano joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He was twice the recipient of a Personal S^ety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Seatrain Louisiana in 1960 and 1961. A native of Italy, he was a resi­ dent of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he passed away. Interment was in Ocean View Cemetery, Staten Island. Surviving are his widow, Helga and three sons, Angelo, Michael and Anthony. SIU pensioner Amle C. Cobb, 70, f I succumbed to a heart ' — ^ attack on Oct. 22. Brother Cobb joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1957 sail­ ing as a firemanwatertender. He was born in Arbor, Ala. and was a resident of Andalusia, Ala. when he died. Sur­ viving is his widow, Maudie. SIU pensioner Theodore C. Cepipano, 74, succumbed to diabetes in Manila, the Philippines in October. Brother Cepriano joined the Union in 1941 in Tampa sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 45 years and he walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in the Philippines, he was a resident of Manila when he died. Surviving are his widow. Carmen; two sons, Antonio and Manuel and a grandson, Ricardo, all of Pasay City, Manila. B. J. Hand, 47, died at his home in Sweetwater, Tex. on Mar. 27 after a long illness. Brother Hand sailed from the port of Houston during World War II. He .was a U.S. Army vet­ eran of the Korean War when he was stricken with multiple sclerosis in West Germany in 1952. Despite .his afflic­ tion, he was a magna cum laude grad­ uate of Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Tex. in 1962. He was born in White Flat, Tex. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Merkel, Tex. Surviving are his mother, Leah of Stephenville, Tex.; three brothers, Leroy of The Hague, The Netherlands; James of Grapevine, Tex. and E. F. "Buck" of Sweetwater and four sisters, Mrs. Carrie H. McElroy of Sweetwater, Mrs. Beadie Wallace of Bluff Dale, Tex., Mrs. Melba Roggenbuck of Seattle and Mrs. Essie Barnes of Garland, Tex. SIU pensioner John Durmo, 69, passed away on Oct. 27. Brother Durmo joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as Philippines, he was a resident of New York City at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow. Norma and a son, Abes of the Bronx, N.Y. IBU pensioner Jo­ seph P. Wojciechowska, 64, passed away on July 28. Brother Wojciechowska joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a captain for the Charles H. Harper Associates Towing and Lighterage Co. since 1936. Born in Maryland, he was a resident of Balti­ more when he died. Burial was in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Estelle of Essex, Md. Page 25 IV �T:a:u~'7r.r Advanced Elec. Program to Be testing equipment, motor controls and Given at HLS solid state systems. The Harry Limdebei^ School is offerii^ a special course in Advanced Electrical Procedures that will begin on Apr. 23, 1975. The course is designed to train QMEDs and electricians in the use and maintenance of the advanced electrical equipment found aboard the newer vessels and these Seafarers are strongly encouraged to participate in this program. The course will center on AC theory and will cover maintenance, construc­ tion and repair of generators, meteis. Using electrical trainers that can sim­ ulate electrical system defects and prob­ lems, Seafarers taking the course wiil also receive practical training in troubleshooting, repair and construc­ tion of these various electrical compo­ nents found aboard today's modem ships. This special course in Advanced Electrical Procedures, which vdll ran for four weeks, is open to all Seafarers holding a QMED or electrician en­ dorsement. SlU Brothers Nick Aguilera (right) and Glen Bumpas (center) spend some free time preparing for their GED examinations with Trainee Burt Fallon. ^•. HLSS Graduate Returns to Earn High School Diploma Advanced Electrical Procedure Instructor Charles Nalen displays the rotor and housing of a disassembled AC motor. Seafarers taking the Advanced Electrical Procedure course will reassemble this motor during the program. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty Seafarers have already successtully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—^the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SlU office in any port and you will be given a GEO PreTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and literature; Social Studies, Science '•. M ^ •• . 'i ,.• .' j I I I I I I I I and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both lec. 26 the test booklet and the answer ^Jan.6 sheet to the Lundeberg School. pan. 9 ' (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study 23 materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and Feb. 3 from the school. Feb. 6 Following are the requirements for f eligibility for the Lundeberg High Feb. 20 School Program: 1. One year's seatlme. :|Har.3 , Mfeir. 6 2. Initiation fees paid In fnlL 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ It tions, such as dues and loans paid In fnlL I am interested in furthering my education, and 1 would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. Name AddressLast grade completed. .Book No.. (Street) Ordinary Seaman Nick Aguilera, who is 17-years-old and a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., recently became the 30th SIU member to earn his high school diploma through the Harry Lundeberg School's GED program. Seafarer Aguilera, who attended HLSS as a trainee one year ago, dropped out of high school when he was 16. He learned about the Lunde­ berg School from an SIU official in the port of New York. As a trainee at HLSS, Seafarer Agui­ lera heard about the GED program. "I just didn't like the whole routine of a regular high school," he said. "Then, when I came to the Limdeberg School as a trainee and got a look at the GED program, I realized that it was a golden opportunity. I decided that Td come back one day and take advantage of it." When asked why he considered the program a golden opportunity, Brother Aguilera replied, "Well, in purely prac-~ tical terms, a high school diploma is a very useful thing to have. But I also wanted a variety of experiences, and (City or Town) .Last year attended j Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Hany Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 (Zip) . .. . academic success is a terrific experience for anyone." Seafarer Aguilera went on to evaluate the GED program as, "Really great! The teachers at HLS are unlike any teachers I had ever seen— they're concerned for you, they work with you as an individud, and they'll do anything in terms of their time and efiFort to help you." Now that he has his high school di­ ploma, Brother Aguilera plans to keep on taking advantage of the educational opportunities offered by the SIU. "I'm a young man, and already I've been to Northen Europe, South and Central America, the (Caribbean, the East and West Coasts of the United States, and Ascension Island. The SIU has made it possible for me to build a great life for myself. When I'm old enough, I'm com­ ing back to the Lundeberg School for my full book and my AB rating. I'd like to tell all my SIU brothers that our Union is doing great work. I want to say to all of them, 'Stick together. Sup­ port the SIU. Support SPAD'." ~ —QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward ^ ^ —EOWT — QjVp^D^ Lifeboat, Quaiieiradst^,, tffi * <MM«W partiu^nt 1^ — QMED, Lifeboat. Wdatag, aTidalISffewafdDeoa»# Ratings ;; —FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, and all Steward Depart­ ment •*" ^ Ratings • ' ::v: — FOWT . : -i- QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Department Ratings ~QmD,LT iL W ldii^QnaB|^ ^ I �Deck Department Upgrading Qoarteimaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman-I—unlimited—any waters. Able-Scaimm AMe-SeMum—12 Moatlig—any watcw 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be reqiured to take the four week course.) Abie-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatinan 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. ^ Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Rnilgrmak^y— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refr^eration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior En^neer, Machinist or Boflermaker-— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Wddhig 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program Cook and Baker 1. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or, 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time, as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School-or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. 1 HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. (Last) -Age- (Middle) (First) Address. (Street) (City) (Sute) (Zip) -Telephone (Area Code) —Seniority. Book Number ^ Port and Date IssuecL -Ratings Now Held. Social Security # Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • HLS Graduate: Yes • Nd • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: ENGINE DECK STEWARD • AB 12 Months • QMED • Electrician • Assistant Cook • AB Unlimited • FWT • Dk.Eng. • Cook & Baker • Quartermaster • Qiler • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook • Lifebcatman • Dk. Mech. • Pumpman • Steward • Reefer • Machinist • Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Diesel • Advanced Electrical Procedxires RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) RATING DATE OF DATE OF SHIP HELD SHIPMENT DISCHARGE 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck'and Stew­ ard) must hdd a rating. Advanced Pumpman Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED— any rating. Advanced Electrical Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as electrician or QMED— any rating. Steward Upgrading U'i. J)ATE. PORT. SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 I Assistant Cook I 1. '112 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Luiideberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum d[ three mouths seaidmie.' Page 27 �• -v f •^ ST.,/I', : I ^• '!%. • BSEAFARERS ^^XTAIB»>VV^ - SE;>- LOG oincial pnbUcatiaii •! tha SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION•Atlaatla. OaU, Lakas aatf Inland Watars District* AFL-CIO . •«- S/U Expands Its Annual Scholarship Program " 'b; The SlU has expanded its annual coUege scholarship program to incinde two additional grants exclusively for SIU members. The new scholarships total $5,000 each and can be used at any accredited junior college, community college or post secondary trade or vocational training school. These grants will give SIU membem the opportunity to oblain an associate coDege degree or certification in a specialized field such as electronics, mechanics, photography, oceanography and many more. The new scholarships are in addition to the usual five $10,000 four-year college scholarships awarded ISKU members and l&eir de­ pendents each yemr. To qualify for the $5,000 grant, a Seafarer must be under 35 years of age, be a high school graduate ojUtove achieved a high school equiv­ alency diploma, and have two yea^|^itime on SlU-contiacted vessels with 90 days emplo; year and one day employment in the six the application A member must date. ttime, however, if he or his dependents are scholarsh^. Both the $5,000 awarded on the basis of high school WPier the CoUege Entrance Examina le American CoUege Tests (ACT). Since the SIU's Schol leets in AprU 1975 to determine the winners lents must act quickly in registering for an to qualify for the 1975 awards if they have not alrAy done so. tXe the SATs before the Scholarship The only date stiU available to tffe Committee meets is Feb. 1. Fhial registration for this exam ends Jan. 9. The only date left to take the ACTs is Feb. 22, and registration for this exam ends Jan. 27. Additional information can be obtained on the SATs by contaeting the CoUege Boards at either Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540, or Box 1025, Berkeley, CaUf. 94701. For the ACT's the address is Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. SIU scholarship appUcations can be obtained at any hiring hall or by writing the SIU Scholarship Administrator, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Apply as soon as possible. Deadline is Apr. 1,1975. �SEAFARERS LOO OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO United States Pension Legislation Is Analyzed How the Employee Retirement Income Security Act Applies to Your Individual Seafarer Plan The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, signed into law Sept. 2, 1974 by President Ford, represents a massive piece of legislation which covers and regulates by Federal law, pension and other beneficial plans. The U.S. Labor Department most recently esti­ mated that approximately 775,000 beneficial plans will be covered by the law, and applicable to about 40 million people. The complexity of the law is represented by its almost 250 pages of detailed statutory language, which is to be added to, probably in an equal amount, by regula­ tions to be drawn up by the U.S. Labor and Treasury Departments. This article, discussing and analyzing the new law, has been prepared by and in conjunction with the Union's general counsel, certified public accountant, actuaries and staff. Many commentators have characterized the new law as a pension reform act, leading to the conclusion that pensions constitute the law's sole object. As will be noted in the discussion which follows, the pension sub­ ject, although constituting a major portion ,of the law, is not however the sole category. Additionally covered, although not with the same broad scope and comprehen­ sive treatment, are other beneficial plans, such as welfare plans and others. It must be emphasized that the following analysis and discussion constitutes the opinion of our general counsel and others as described above, who have participated in the preparation of this article. As with all laws, particu­ larly this one, with its voluminous detail and technical statutory language, to be supplemented by Labor and Treasury Department regulations, it will probably be many years before the courts finally determine the mean­ ing, intent and purport of the law. llie analysis here Is with emphasis upon the new law's application to the Seafarers Pension Plan, although, as will be noted, discussion of the law's application to other Seafarers plans Is also commented upon. Furthermore, this article attempts to translate the law's technical lan­ guage and provisions Into a more ready and understand­ able form. Critical is the fact that the law establishes minimum standards, conduct and rules for all plans. However, nothing contained in the law regarding these minimum requirements, precludes any plan from providing or fur­ nishing more favorable terms and provisions for benefits. In other words, the law's terms constitute the floor, not the ceiling. The Seafarers plans being headquartered in New York, and constituting joint union-management plans, have been under the supervision of and regulated by the New York Insurance or Banking Departments. Again, as will be noted hereafter, many features and requirements of the new Federal law have for many years been part of the New York law. Seafarers plans have functioned under those New York requirements throughout the years. To the degree that there has been past New York regulations, but now Federal regulation as of Jan. 1, 1975, the new law for Seafarers plans constitute a continuation, not a new development. Bearing in mind, however, that the New York law only had application to joint unionmanagement plans, not sole union or sole company plans, with sole company plans constituting in excess of 93 percent of all plans, and further, recognizing that only two or three other states required supervision and regu­ lation and regulation of similar plans headquartered in other states, it becomes readily evident that most plans throughout the country will now for the first time have to adjust to supervision and regulation. REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE Congress in enacting the law utilized a scheme con­ stituting four separate titles. Its Title I in sum provides that all plans, including pension plans, are to register with Federal authorities, file appropriate information as provided by government regulation, report the plan's details and make financial reports; make reports to the plan's participants as to benefits available; when certain financial positions change—to so report; as to pension plans, more detailed information must be filed regularly with the government relative to assets and liabilities and changes, as well as details of significant transactions whiiCh' flijay^afffct a plan's assets. Further to be reported are transactions which the plan may have with a party in interest, and reports to be made as to all details of investment assets, as well as compensation paid by the plan and nature of services rendered. In effect a most broad structure is created for a plan's filing of multiple information with government authorities—^in substance, broad disclosures of a plan's activties, such as financial, operational, establishment, maintenance and implemen­ tation. In addition to the above reporting requirement con­ stituting disclosure, by filing with Federal authorities and to be available for examination by participants, a plan at pejiodic times must provide participants with a sum­ mary plan description setting forth the details of the plan, including benefits available, eligibility requirements and procedures for claim filing, as well as other significant and related matters. Such reporting and disclosure re­ quirements are to be implemented by the Department of Labor's regulations and in part by the Treasury Depart­ ment. Details concerning plans on file with government authority is to include information as to a participant's vested or deferred accrued pension benefit status, if any. Upon his written request, a participant will be furnished the same but not more frequently than once a year, and upon his termination of employment with the industry he will be furnished his then status relative to a deferred vested (pension) benefit, if any, in the plan. As will be seen later, detailed comment is made relative to the term "deferred or accrued vested (pension) benefit". It should be re-emphasized that the law's general pro­ visions,as to reporting and disclosure, applies to all plans, not pension plans alone. In addition, as you will note from the foregoing comments, special and additional require­ ments are made applicable to pension plans as a class. Many of the foregoing provisions regarding reporting and disclosure have been contained in the New'York law for many years and Seafarers have been receiving such reports for many years through their plan's filings made with New York authorities and publication of the same. Obviously there will be some change by virtue of Federal law regarding reporting and disclosure with the amount of change remaining to be seen, awaiting Federal gov­ ernment regulations implementing this new law. However, it is apparent, that with respect to pension plans, reporting and disclosure and furnishing of material will be more , than New York State law required. PARTICIPATION IN PENSION PLANS Before a person may come within the reach of the pension plan's aspect of the law, he must be a "partici­ pant" in the plan. The law generally defines a participant as anyone who has "one year of service" with the em­ ployer (for Seafarers it would be with an employer under contract with the union); and who is age 25. As stated before, this is the minimum requirement—the floor. Plans may utilize more liberal definitions to determine who is a participant. The law sets minimum standards for par­ ticipants only in pension plans. As to other plans, there is no minimum requirement for participation fixed bylaw —such depends solely on the terms of the plan agreed to by the parties. No person can be denied participation because he is "too old". However, a new employee who is then within five years of normal retirement age designated in the plan may not be considered a participant. For purposes of participation requirements, a year of service generally means that a person has worked for the employer (or employers in a multi-unit of employers), at least 1000 hours during a consecutive 12 month period. In the maritime industry the 1000 hours is replaced with 125 days. The Secretary of Labor is to write regulations defining and implementing the terms "year of service" and "hours of service". He is also to define by regulation what is meant by the term "maritime industry". Both the House and Senate through their Member Conferees Re­ port emphasized that the 1000 hour standard for year of service (and we add, concomitantly 125 days in mari­ time), generally is for determining whether a person qualifies to enter or remain in a plan or share in vesting discussed hereafter—or put in the negative, whether his time may be excluded. It does not mean, as discussed later under vesting, that for the minimum yearly service he has a full year credit finder the plan. To the contrary, as will be shown later, the law provides that generally he should not lose such portion of credit provided he has the floor of 1000 hours (and concurrently in maritime, 125 days or more). Instead it means he shall receive credit for such minimum service in a proportionate amount which such minimum service bears to the service required by the plan for a year's credit. A person has a one year break in service for the pur­ pose of participation, when he does not work more than 500 hours (concomitantly we add, 62Vi days in mari­ time), in a fixed year or consecutive 12 months. The general rule is that all service, both before and after a break, is to be taken into account to determine whether a participation requirement has been made. If a man has a one year break in service for the purpose of parti­ cipation, a pension plan may require him to work for a year before reentry. However, if that is the case, then upon his reentry, all his pre break time is restored and he is to receive full credit for the waiting period service. VESTING The word "vesting" is a technical term of extreme importance. Vesting within the law's framework means that for each year of service after a certain minimum amount of years, thereafter a man has a "vested interest", a "stake", in the monies contributed to the plan on behalf of his service, and if he thereafter leaves the industrial unit and takes a different job, such as ashore rather than sailing, he is nevertheless entitled to a proportion of a pension at normal retirement age for his service. One however should not confuse vesting with, for example, a bank account, where you can draw out the monies at any time. On the contrary, vesting is like a credit, which a worker can cash in only on normal retirement age and until then it accrues to his benefit. Similarly, he may not pledge it or use it as collateral for a loan except in the specific case discussed later, as it is not his monies, but solely the aforementioned credit payable in appropriate amounts upon his normal retirement age until his decease. There is a condition here. Under the law, unless the em­ ployee affirmatively notifies the plan for a change, there is an automatic joint survivorship benefit which means that upon an employee's death, one-half of the monthly benefit goes to the spouse. However, it results in the pensioners' benefit being substantially reduced during his or her lifetime. More about this later on. As we have discussed under the heading "Participa­ tion", a year of service is required to be a participant. So as to vesting. The test for a year of service required for a vesting year is the same definition as that for participation, to wit, 1000 hours but for the maritime industry, 125 days. As to the vesting, as we read the law, subject to promul­ gation of regulations by the U.S. Labor and Treasury Departments, if a man works 125 days in a calendar year in our industrial unit—our shipping unit, he will earn �- 'M ; IJ; a year towards the vesting requirement and when he meets such requirement, all those days will be banked (non-forfeitable) as described before, toward his total amount of days required for a normal pension payable at normal retirement age. If the man should leave our industrial unit and provided he has a certain minimum amount of service, again discussed hereafter, upon normal retirement age, he will get a proportion of the fixed pension. Such proportion is to be based upon a mathe­ matical formula which will be supplied to all members who have service entitling them to vesting. In this manner, a man who is entitled to vesting can calculate his benefit to be paid at his normal retirement age. Additionally such information will periodically be furnished as the law provides. As explained in our discussion of the term "participa­ tion", 1000 hours in shore-side industries or 125 days in maritime, does not furnish a person a ful^year of service credit. It is the floor from which credit accumula­ tion starts. As the Senate and House conferees reported, for such 1000 hours (concomitantly 125 days in mari­ time) in a year, a proportionate accrual benefit is credited. For example, assume a plan requires 2000 hours, 50 weeks of 40 hours each of service for a full benefit accrual, but if a man has only 1000 hours, he will then have accrued 50 percent of a full year benefit accrual. So as to the maritime industry and provided the man has the minimum days per year, to wit, 125, he will receive the mathematical proportion of benefit accrual which 125 days bears to the Plan's full year days requirement. In industries or occupations where the customary year is less than 1000 hours, as in the winter skiing industry in the Northeast, involving employees of a ski lodge, the Secretary of Labor is charged with responsibility to define what constitutes a customary year, against which a full or proportionate year accrual will be gauged. We shall now discuss when a person becomes eligible for vesting and how vesting works. Vesting Fonnulas I- J" \ Under the law there are three minimum formulas which a pension plan is required to select from to de­ termine the method and amoimt of vesting. The law further provides that all pension plans must determine by Jan. 1, 1976, which formula they will adopt. The purpose of this delay is to enable all pension plans to make in-depth reviews of their statistics, costs and impacts of the formulas and select the formula which each re­ spective pension plan believes is most fair, equitable and proper for its plan. We shall now set forth the three formulas and under the first, apply it to the Seafarers Pension Plan, explain the detiiils of such application and then consider under the other two formulas, the above explanation which can then be readily applied by the reader. A. The 5-to-15 Year Role—Gradual Vesting Under this rule after five years of service (at least 125 days in each of five calendar years), a man then enters the vesting (non-forfeitable) gate. At that time he is vested in his accrued benefit payable at normal retirement age to the amount of 25 percent. Thereafter he increases his vesting or accrual for each year of service (at least 125 days in each year). The law's schedule under this formula is as follows: Vested or Non-forfeiture Percentage Years of Service: •%. ( 'p n >/ i.' k' $ §• Pi-: ^ 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or more : - 25 30 ^... 35 40 45 50 60 70 80 90 100 The fact that a man has five years of service, the minimuni 125 days each year, and thus entitled to the 25 percent vesting, does not mean that he has banked or earned 25 percent of the normal pension benefit payable at normal retirement age. The minimum 125 day year is solely to open the vesting gate. In computing the amount of the pension benefit vested and to be paid upon normal retirement age, you'must relate the total days of service to the required days of service for the normal pension, otherwise man A with five years 125 days service or a total 625 days, would get the same amount vested at 25 percent, as man B, who during his first five years has an average of 150 days or a total of 750 days. The following example demonstrates the formula and its application. If a man worked 200 days a year for five years he has 1000 days credit. To obtain a normal Seafarers pension, a man must have 5475 days credit and^ be age 65. You then divide 5475 into 1000, equals 18.3 percent. There­ fore this man has worked only 18.3 percent of the totaltime required. Under the law, he has five years of vesting and he is entitled for vesting or credit purposes to 25 percent of the pension he has earned. The pension which , he has earned is 18.3 percent times $250.00 (normal Speaal Supplement pension benefit amount), which equals $45.75. However he has earned vesting of 25 percent of such earned pen­ sion. You then divide $45.75 by 25 percent which equals $11.44 vested pension benefit payable at normal retire­ ment age, so that if the man then leaves the industrial unit, he will at normal retirement age 65 receive $11.44 per month from the Seafarers Pension Plan. As the formula provides, each year of service after the first five, the vesting increases pursuant to the schedule set forth above. Let's look at a man with 10 years service with total days worked of 2738 (every year at least 125 days). He will be 50 percent vested. The figures and results are as follows: 2738 days divided by 5475 days, equal 50% earned time toward a normal $250.00 monthly pension benefit at normal retirement age 65 or $125.00. Since he vests for 50 percent he is vested for $62.50 payable at normal retirement age so that if he then leaves the in­ dustrial unit he will at normal retirement age 65, receive $62.50 per month from the Seafarers Pension Plan. Assume the same man has 4100 days credit after 15 years (every year of which he must have worked at least 125 days). Under this formula he vests for 100 percent. He is ^en vested for 100 percent of his pension, which is 75 percent of the normal monthly pension of $250.00 (4100 days being 75 percent of the required 5475 days). Tlie pension benefit here is then $187.50 payable at his normal retirement age and if he then leaves the industrial unit he wUl, at his normal retirement age 65, receive $187.50 per month from the Seafarers Pension Plan. Of coui^ when a man accumulaties the 5475 days after 15 years service he will then have earned his full pension of $250.00 payable at his normal retirement age 65, whether or not he remains or leaves the industrial unit Concerning the Seafarers Pension Plan's early normal retirement benefit of $250.00 per month at age 55, with 7300 days as credit service, the calculations above are to be applied, except instead of using the 5475 day figure, you substitute the required 7300 day figure, and instead of the normal retirement age being 65, you substitute age 55. Similar substitutions are made for increments in monthly benefits over age 55 for service in those years by adding on thereto each year's days required by the plan, and increasing the monthly pension benefit amount by $10.00 imits. B. The 10-Year Rule This is the second alternative formula. It provides that after 10 years service (at least 125 days a year), a person vests or accrues 100 percent. However, as noted under the caption A above—the Gradual Vesting, it is 100 per­ cent of the pension the person has earned by such service. Following the example from caption A ^ove, if after 10 years the man has 2738 days he will be 100 percent vested. However, he has only 2738 days toward the necessary 5475 days for a normal $250.00 monthly pension at age 65. Consequently he has 50 percent r2738di^l JJIJ required time toward the $250.00 >-5475 days-" monthly benefit, and since under this formula, he vests for 100 percent, he is vested for $125.00 (the full 50 percent of his service time) payable at normal retirement age 65. If he then leaves the industrial unit he will, at normal retirement age 65, receive $125.00 per month from the Seafarers Pension Plan. If he continues to sail after his 10 years or 100 percent vesting, each year thereafter he accrues additional time towards the require­ ments for a full pension, so for example, after 4100 days service, he would have earned 75 percent of $250.00 or a monthly benefit of $187.50 and would be 100 percent vested for that amount. Of course with 5475 days of sailing he would have earned and vested in a $250.00 monthly pension benefit, all payable at normal retirement age, 65. Once again, as described under Caption A above, for early normal retirement of $250.00 monthly benefit pay­ able at early norm^ retirement age 55, provided there is 7300 days service, you substitute the appropriate figures, and similarly with the increments thereafter. It should be emphasized that under this second al­ ternative formula, there is no vesting until a man has 10 years service and each year with a minimum of 125 days. In this respect it differs from the formula contained in caption A above, which provides for earlier vesting, as well as in the alternative next, set forth under caption C. C. Rule of 45 Under this formula, a man with five or more years service (again at least 125 days a year), is vested for 50 percent of the normal benefit payable at age 65, when the total of his age and years of service equals 45. For each year thereafter, the vesting percentage increases in accordance with the following schedule: and sum of age If years of service and service Y^ing equal or exceed equals or exceeds percentage is 45'•• 6 • • * • • 1.... 47 ....... ... 60 7 ..... .... 49 ..... ... 70 ; : 8 .... 51 80 9 >.... 53 ..... ... 90 .... 55 ..... ...100 10 To arrive at the amount vested Tor a person, payable as a monthly benefit at normal retirement age 65, the computations set forth under caption A are equally ap­ plied here. For example, if a man's years of service are 10 and when combined with his age equals or exceeds 55, he is 100 percent vested. However, the amount which such 100 percent represents is not the normal $250.00 monthly pension benefit at age 65, b^t instead a per­ centage of $250.00 which his total service represents to the required 5475 days; so that if a man with 10, years service and age 45 for a total of 55, and having 2738 credited sailing days, his vested 100 percent amount, is equal to 50 percent T = 50 percent] of the $250.00 L5475 * . monthly benefit, or $125.00, payable at normal retire­ ment age 65. The foregoing constitutes.the three alternative form­ ulas, one of which is to be adopted by a plan on or before Jan. 1, 1976. In arriving at which formula is most appro­ priate for adoption, the Seafarers Pension Plan, in con­ junction with their professional and technical staff will, over the next year, conduct a study in depth, make appropriate comparisons and determine the appropriate formula. '••• •^5":.v:v BREAKS IN SERVICE A man sustains a one year break in service when he has no more than 500 hours of service and assumedly in maritime, 62Vi days, in a single year. A summary, of the law's rules with respect to breaks in service for vesting and benefit services are as follows: If a person has a one year break a plan may require a one year waiting period, during which time he must be employed with a contracted employer, before his pre break service is restored. However, once such period is completed he receives credit for that year. Once an employee has attained any percentage of vesting under a formula as set forth above, and adopted by a plan, then all of an employee's pre and past break service must be added for all purposes. Where an employee is not as yet vested, he will not lose credits for pre break �f service until his period of absence equals his years of ^ covered service—^this is known as the "rule of parity". ^ Finally, under the subject of breaks in service, for years beginning prior to the effective date of vesting provisions, a plan may apply its break rules in effect in prior years, but no plan change in 1974 or thereafter may be promul­ gated where it provides a less beneficial break rule pre­ viously in effect. PERMISSIBLE FORFEITURE OF VESTED RIGHTS An employee's vested rights may be forfeited—lost-— under the following conditions; 1. Upon the employee's death, unless a joint and sur­ vivor annuity is provided for. 2. Benefit payments will be suspended when the retiree is re-employed by the same employer or in a multi­ employer plan, when the retiree is employed in the same industry, trade or craft and same geographical juris­ diction. The Secretary of Labor will promulgate rules as to the suspension of benefits under these circumstances. 3. Where because of economic hardship, including serious danger of a plan being terminated therefore with notice to the Secretary of Labor and no finding made by the Secretary of Labor disapproving the action, a plan may reduce benefits for a period of time. ACCRUED BENEFIT APPLICATION An "accrued benefit" under the law refers solely to pension or retirement benefits. It does not refer to pay­ ments for medical, insurance or disability benefits. Equdly, an accrued benefit does not include the right to early retirement benefits without appropriate eligibility. Rela­ tive to a person being inform^ as to what is accrued for him in the "bank", for multi-employer plans, such as the Seafarers, the Secretary of Labor is to promulgate rules so that once a year an employee may request in writing that his plan furnish him a statement regarding the status of his vesting and accrual benefit. A similar statement will be automatically furnished when a man tenninates his coverage under a Plan. JOINT AND SURVIVOR ANNUITIES This term applies solely to pension plans. In brief, it means that for a married pensioner, his or her spouse will receive at least Vi of the normal pension until the spouse's death. However, because the pension may be spread over a period beyond the pensioner's life—^for the surviving spouse—the initial benefit to the pensioner is substantially reduced, with the spouse as the survivor receiving Vi of the normal benefit ' There are certain basic rules which, however, apply to joint and survivor benefits, as follows: 1. The retiree must be married for at least one year prior to the starting date for the pension in which event the joint and survivor benefit is mandatory, except as shown later. 2. The survivor pension benefit must be not less than Vi bf the benefit payable to the pensioner during the joint lives of the participant and spouse. 3. When a person retires at the normal retirement age, the joint and survivor benefit is automatic unless the participant elected otherwise. 4. Where a person is eligible to retire prior to a plan'^s hoimal retirement age but who does not retire, the joint and survivor provision need not be applicable unless the employee affirmatively makes the election. Additionally, the plan need not make this option available until the person is within ten years of normal retirement age. 5. Department of Labor regulations are to be promul­ gated so as to afford a person reasonable opportunity to determine tb elect out of a joint and survivor provision and which will set time limits for exercising the option to elect out. It is important to remember, that unless a person "elects out" the joint and survivor provision is automatic. 6. To help a married person make a decision whether to elect out, and pursuant to regulations to be promul­ gated by F^eral authorities, a plan is to furnish par­ ticipants with a written explanation of its joint and survivor provisions, with a dollar and cents effect on the person of either staying with the provision or electing out. To prevent an adverse selection a plan may provide that an election or its revocation is not to be effective if a participant dies within two years of the election or revocation, except however where death is accidental. The law's intent in this area is that it should not require a plan to subsidize the joint and survivor feature and therefore a plan may make adjustments in their actuary's calculations to take account of the possibility that total costs of the plan otherwise might be increased because of adverse selection. signment. A garnishment or levy is not a voluntary re­ vocable assignment. When a plan permits, vested benefits may be used as collateral for reasonable loans from a plan, subject however to the compliance with the fiduciary requirements of the law and-which generally exdude any such assignments to interested parties. FUNDING Briefly, funding means how much money and when due, employers are required to contribute to a plan so •as to provide the benefits set forth by the plan, pursuant to its appropriate rules and regulations. With plans other than pension, the computations and assumptions are easier to make. However, as to pensions, where factors such as age, number of employees, service length, leave, breaks in service, marital status, normal and early retire­ ment, etc., have to be considered, the undertaking with assumptions as to the future and computation made from such assumptions, is obviously most complex. Invariably a plan's assumptions and calculations are performed by actuaries—generally highly trained and experienced mathematicians and statisticians—who using various accepted schedules or tables and experiences as to age, life expectancy, breaks in service, turnover, vest­ ing, interest returns on monies invested, determining the value of assets, administration and operating costs, etc. and many other facts, determine through an estimate the result, the bottom line as to costs—the amount of con­ tributions and assets necessary to provide the benefits of the plan. The law and through Federjd government regulations to be promulgated, sets standards for actuaries and their qualifications. Most significant under the law and soon to come regulations, there is set forth minimum criteria or standards which actuaries must use in making their as­ sumptions and calculations and coming up with the re­ sults as to what monies are necessary for the plan's viability. Congress and the law recognized, that actuaries must make assumptions^ estimates—and no matter what the assumption, experience in a year or more may vary. Al­ though minimum assumptions are provided, the law al­ lows flexibility as long as they are reasonably related to a plan's experience and reasonable expectations. The Treasury Department, upon good cause shown for economic hardship, may with certain reservations waive the minimum funding. However, no such waivers may exceed five in any fifteen year period, with the obligation to make up the under-payments over not more than fifteen years. As to the Seafarers Pension Plan, the law's minimum standards have been generally followed over many years and in many instances higher standards are observed. Notwithstanding, all expert commentators believe that the new law's funding requirements will result in in­ creased costs to all plans, with some plans experiencing substantial cost impact. We do not believe such will be applicable to the l^afarers. However, as to total costs, unquestionably there will be increased costs as a result of the new law. It remains to be seen after experience, , the extent of such increased costs. FIDUCIARY RESPONSmiLrnES The word "fiduciary" has its origin in the law—de­ noting a specific relationship between parties. Funda-, mentally, it is someone who is delegated to act for or upon behalf of another. A fiduciary, generally possesses broad discretion to carry out the duties delegated to him and with that authority, he consequently has substantial responsibilities. The guidelines for fiduciary responsibilities—^the dis­ charge of the duties—^has developed over many years generally through legal decisions. Primarily, such devel­ opment has been through decisions from state courts, each building upon another, depending upon the factual situation present, distilling eventually into certain basic precepts or rules. A basic rule for fiduciaries is the "pru­ dent man" rule discussed later. As we have expressed throughout our discussion in this article, a sharp distinction must be made between all joint union-management plans as one group and which repre­ sent approximately 7 percent of all plans covered by the new Federal law, and all those plans which are solely management funds as another group, but which however represent approximately 93 percent of all plans covered by the new Federal law. Sole union plans, for practical purposes, because of their small number, are insignificant in the computation of plan numbers. However, since the passage of the Taft-Hartley Act in 1947, joint union-management plans have had legal requirements and strictures, enforceable in Federal courts, which now are first being applied to all plans. Such are, the requirement that the monies and assets be held in trust, with trustee fiduciary responsibilities; that details for benefits be spelled out; for annual audits and their results available to the beneficiaries and comparable requirements..This new Federal law adds further obliga­ tions. However, as to sole management plans, which con­ stitute the overwhelming number of plans, the new law with its regulations and standards constitute a first. However, most-significant, as previously stated. Sea­ farers Plans for many years have been subject to regula­ tion and control of New York governmental authorities under New York law. Again, that law howevef applied only to joint union-management plans, not sole manage­ ment. Under New York law, trustees of plans such as the Seafarers, were specifically designated as fiduciaries and under such law's provisions, state audits were con­ ducted, investigations made and a code of conduct devel­ oped which followed the prudent man rule which has now been adopted by Feder^ authorities. In fact, many of the regulatory features of the new Federal law, such as dealing with transactions between fiduciaries and parties in interest, whether a union, company or other; reports as to assets and liabilities; processing and implementing a plan, all were generally conducted within the parameters of the "prudent man rule". No such equal application of law was ever applied to sole management plans, so that generally fiduciary rules and obligations are new to them. However, as to Seafarers and other comparable plans headquartered in New York, the new law is an extension of the present. Some of the subjects, requirements and their meaning under the concept of a plan's oWigations and fiduciary responsibilities, many of which as described above, have for quite some time been applicable to Seafarers plans, are as follows: 1. The prudent man rule. This concept means, bearing in mind the special nature and purpose of plans, that each fiduciary shall act with the care, skill, prudence and dili­ gence imder the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent man acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters would use in conducting an enterprise of like character with like aims. Such skeleton rule will be fleshed out by Federal agencies and Federal courts' deci­ sional law, creating a body of Federal law building upon long standing State and in some instances. Federal judicial decisions. 2. The term "fiduciary" means any person who exer­ cises any discretionary authority or contrcd respecting the management or disposition of a plan's assets, or who has discretionary authority or responsibility in the administra­ tion of the plan. Apparently recognizing that fiduciaries may be exposed to claims against them notwithstanding their actions are not in bad faith, the new law provides that fiduciaries may secure insurance indemnity coverage for certain of their acts, protecting them financially against law suits and claims and with the premium for such coverage paid by the plan. 3. All plans, including their detailed provisions, must ASSIGNMENT OR FLEDGING BENEFITS Benefits may not be assigned or pledged except that if a benefit is in a pay status, up to 10 percent may be assigned through the use of a voluntary revocable as­ Special Supplement �•-2^5BS5a3:VAr:23--T-i' SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT ® AFL-CIO assets to pay the obligations, including outstanding pen­ sion payments to retirees or their survivors, and the vested' accrued pension benefits. be in writing, formed and operating under trust concepts. Plans are required to list their fiduciaries and parties in interest, the latter generally the sponsoring employers and unions, with their respective agents, servants and em­ ployees where applicable. 4. Certain transactions between a plan and a party in interest are prohibited, except upon application made to the Secretary of Labor and pursuant to regulations and subsequently approve'd. Others, constituting reasonable arrangements for a plan's services necessary for a plan's establishment or operation, if for reasonable compensa­ tion, are authorized and permitted. ENFORCEMENT Following Congressional schemes and patterns of com­ parable laws, enforcement in some areas is by Govern­ ment authorities through criminal and civil penalties. Additionally, monetary and injunctive relief in the courts are available to Federal authorities, participants, bene­ ficiaries and other parties, depending upon the nature of the complaint or grievance, and concerning an alleged breach of an obligation or duty imposed by the new law. The Secretary of Labor, through its own Solicitor's office, will generally process actions by the government. Also provided for, depending upon the nature of an alleged breach of the law's provisions, are various tax penalties, some of which are quite substantial, and enforced through the Treasury Department. Under the law's Title III, pro­ vision is made for joint and coordinated activities of the Labor and Treasury Departments concerning the law's implementation and enforcement. 5. The new law treats substantially with the subect of a plan's investment policies and the diversification of a plan's investments. As provided by the law, plans through their fiduciaries and investment managers and in the light of the plans' purposes, generally should have their invest­ ments and assets diversified, using criteria such as total amount of assets, type of investments, interest return, distribution as to geographical area, etc. The law sets forth the nature of diversification and investment rules to be observed within the prudent man rule concept. In substance, prudence in handling assets under all surround­ ing terms and conditions will prevail. Significantly, no plan's assets may be invested in foreign sources unless they first have the Secretary of Labor's approval. TAX CONSEQUENCES OTHER PROVISIONS 1. Bonding. All plan fiduciaries are to be bonded. Seafarer plans fiduciaries have been bonded for many years pursuant to laws in effect prior to the new law. It is anticipated that the method for determining the amount of fiduciary bonds will be the same as under the laws now in effect. 2. Effective dates. Most provisions of the new law are effective Jan. 1, 1975. Specifically postponed are the vesting provisions and for most plans, they become effective on Jan. 1,1976. Similarly in some aspects of the law, in order to allow orderly transition, other provisions are permitted to be phased in at different times. 3. Portability. Portability means that when an employee transfers from a pension plan in which he has vested benefits as described previously, he can transfer such vesting to a pension plan in his new employment. The new law does not require portability. Jta effect however, the basic rea­ soning underlying the purpose of portability—^no loss for substantial service and credit upon change of employ­ ment—is maintained through the vesting mechanisms described above. Instead of compelling portability. Con­ gress has directed a study to be made of the subject and also authorized that where all the parties agree (the old plan, new plan and employee), portability may volun­ tarily be undertaken. INSURANCE AND^ GUARANTY CORPORATION Under the new law, specifically its Title IV, insurance is to be provided to assure generally that if a plan ter­ minates or is insolvent, the "vested accrued pension bene­ fits" of plan participants are protected. It should be made clear, that what is insured is not the full amount of the pension which the plan promised (except those already out on pension), but only that which has been earned and which is the "vested accrued benefit". A further con­ dition is that the number of employees in a pension plan must exceed 25 before the insurance aspects of the law become applicable. Under the new law there is established a Federal gov­ ernment corporation known as Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, which is now in operation. Supplementing its insurance duties, this corporation is also to assist and advise parties who have agreed to voluntary portability and surface the most convenient method of implementing their voluntary agreement. The Federal corporation, with its pension benefit guar­ anty, is to be funded by premiums charged each pension plan. Eventually each plan's premiums will be based upon the amount of their liabilities for vested benefits which are not as yet funded. Presumably once a pension plan's assets equal or exceed its vested (accrued) benefit lia­ bility, there then will be only a minimum premium charge. The law provides that when » pension plan terminates without enough assets to take pare of the vested (accrued) benefits, the Federal corporation insurance plan* comes into play. It should be pointed out that under other pro­ visions of the law, when a pension plan terminates, the then unvested benefits nevertheless automatically vest. However the insurance will not cover those "unvested benefits". If at the time of the termination the pension plan's ncyta are insufficient to meet the basic vested benefit amounts, the corporation can turn to the employers' assets for payment up to 30 percent of the employers net worth, with any delinquency balance remaining, then paid for by the Federal corporation from its assets. It is as­ sumed that the Federal corporation will shortly be offer­ ing sponsoring pension plan employers, insurance without the 30 percent lien against their assets exposure and of course, premium charges for the same will depend upon the Federal corporation's experience. Another contingency is that for now, only the promised pension benefit levels that have bee in effect for five years, are covered by the insurance. As to new plans coverage, insurance for them will be phased in over five years—20 percent a year. A pension plan's full financial reports and status will also have to be filed with the Fed­ eral corporation so that they can evaluate a plan's ac­ crued vested benefit—the exposure for liability—and fix the proper premium charge. Any pension plan before terminating, must notify the Federal corporation. The Federal corporation additionally may seek a court order to terminate a pension plan if it determines that the minimum funding standards are not being met. In an area which may be adverse to pen­ sioners, the Federal corporation, tf it finds that during any year within three years of a plan's termination, a retiree has been improperly paid or overpaid in pension benefits, the Federal corporation may recover payments in excess of $10,000. The insurance guaranty carries a limit, depending upon what a person earned, but in no event will insur­ ance coverage exceed $750.00 per month. In any event, however, the guaranty is limited solely to the amount of the pensioner's vested accrued benefit. The law sets up reporting tests as to specific matters and when any such events occur, the plan is required to notify and keep the Federal corporation apprised as to all the facts. When an actual termination occurs and there is a deficiency, the Federal corporation personnel will take over and follow­ ing specific provisions of the law, will allocate the plan's Under the law's Title II extensive amendments are made to the Internal Revenue Code, primarily with respect to pension plans and covering the subjects of par­ ticipation, vesting and funding. These items have ^en discussed previously in this article. In substance. Title II parallels to a most substantial extent, the law's Title 1 which we have already discussed in great detail, with emphasis however in Title II upon tax consequences and continued qualification of pension plans as approved by the Treasury Department. For the purpose of this article we do not believe Title II requires any extensive or de­ tailed discussion. CONCLUSION This article, analyzing the law's four articles, has at­ tempted to highlight and emphasize those aspects which may be of concern and interest to Seafarers.. To such degree, this discussion has sought to point up the signifi­ cant aspects and their impact. Suffice it to state, consider­ ing the depths and magnitude of this law, in the making for almost ten years, any complete analysis and treatment of the entire law and all its sub-divisions would require a treatise treatment of probably volumes. Equally, it should be remembered, that in many topics and areas, new ground is to be plowed by Federal authori­ ties and parties. This will further fiesh out the meaning, thrust and effect of the law's language over the years, as developments in the courts occur, and probably we will see further amendments in the law to straighten out certain kinks which will certainly arise. We believe that this initial analysis will give Seafarers a basic concept of what the law intends to accomplish and its meaning. Obviously there will be many'questions f arising, some of which are at the present time unanswer­ able, awaiting the issuance of Federal regulations and their interpretation and in many instances, ohly after court decision. It is reasonable to conclude that perhaps within the next 12 months, with the law's maturing process, more answers and understandings will become available and perhaps then an additional up-dating article will be in order. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HALL SPEAKS TO REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS ON ECONOMY FINAL CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL GIVEN OIL IMPORTS BILL COMMENTS FROM SENATORS ON OIL IMPORTS BILL MEMBERS HOLD MONTHLY MEETING IN WILMINGTON NMC HOSTS 200 SHIPPERS IN CAMPAIGN FOR CARGO MEANY ASKS UNION MEMBERS TO AID RUBBER LOCAL ON STRIKE 21 MONTHS VP SHEPARD ATTENDS IMCO MARITIME STANDARDS MEETING HALL GIVES MAJOR ENERGY REPORT TO AFL-CIO MARAD CITES BOSUN HILL FOR DOUSING SHIP BLAZE WAGES DUE 54 SEAFARERS WHO SAILED 4 FALCON TANKERS BEAR HUG THAT SAVES CHOKE VICTIMS HAILED BY CREW 6 MORE EARN FULL 'A' BOOK PENSIONER GIVES MANGERS AS 'GREETING CARDS' AWARD GIVEN TO SEAFARER FOR 'EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM' SEAFARER WASHINGTON GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AT HLS JACKSONVILLE HALL DEDICATED; GALA OPENING HELD PAYMENT OF MEDICAL, PENSION, VACATION BENEFITS, IS QUICK IF YOU SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION FROM SOUTH AMERICA TO GULF, DELTA NORTE'S RUN IS SMOOTH FROM THE MESSMAN TO THE CHIEF STEWARD, IN THE STEWARD DEPARTMENT EDUCATION IS ALWAYS ESSENTIAL HLSS GRADUATE RETURNS TO EARN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS SIU EXPANDS ITS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HOW THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT APPLIES TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL SEAFARER PLAN Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 12 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/367ae01cf9bf62b64fbec2bbef5de97e.PDF 50d2ccb80d167ad34c2a22f06a06a3bd PDF Text Text Tax Information .-'v.- • j./' a?:*/>;• \r.ih See Special Supplement '•'-yM ''' -^r ' " t ji ' '' liirtilAliti'JUi'iii ^^iii'fa^ii^^i'«iMii-M 'I •''•vafir'''.nl'\'"i^I III y-r:yy^y.fi^ • • ••••'-: V'- -.r... —.-.' •<• • • ••-*;'• ^myMyy<"py^s^'£^yyyy- yy':.:. �To Make Recommendations on New Contract Education Confab Set for Spring in Piney Point The SIU will be holding a major educational conference at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. this spiLig in order to bring together representatives from the membership with the Union's contract department and representatives of all our beneficial Funds to discuss, among other things, the SIU contract which is due for re­ newal in June and the subjects of wel­ fare, pension, vacation, hiring and training. The entire group will make recommendations for the upcoming contract negotiations. The conference will be held from Apr. 14 through Apr. 26 and the 66 representatives from the membership will be elected at ^lecial Meetings in each A&G deep sea port on Apr. 10 at 2:30 P.M. The representation from each port will be as follows: New York: 12; New Orleans: 6; Houston: 6; San Fran­ cisco: 6; Baltimore: 3; Boston: 3; De­ troit: 3; Jacksonville: 3; Mobile: 3; Norfolk: 3; Philadelphia: 3; San Juan: 3; Seattle: 3; Tampa: 3; Wihnington: 3; and Piney Point: 3. The distribution is based on shipping and registration and the past year's ac­ tivities in each of the ports. There will be an equal representation from all three departments. If any port fails to elect its quota, then Headquarters will hold a Special Meeting on Apr. 11 at 2:30 p.m. to elect that port's quota. Besides making recommendations for the upcoming contract negotiations. this conference will also enable us to take a good look at the present state of the maritime industry, how it has changed and progressed over the past few years, and where it can be expected to go in the future. Furthermore, the conference will give us an opportunity to discuss our constitution and shipping rules. Pen­ sion, Welfare and Vacation Plans, training and upgrading programs, as well as the impact of present legislation upon all Funds' operations, and the need for stepped-up organizational drives. Headquarters received authorization to make all the necessary arrangements for the conference through a proposal which was ratified at each port's Janu­ ary membership meeting. The proposal • Must have at least 60 days of such employment in the period from Apr 1 1974-Apr. 1, 1975. "Seatime" will be considered as any time for which contributions have been made toward Pension and Welfare eligibility. Qualifications for Election The following are the qualifications a deep sea member must meet if he wishes to be elected as a delegate (He must produce proof of these qualifica­ tions at the Special Meetings held on Apr. 10 and, if necessary, on Apr. 11, 1975): • Must be a full book member with "A" Seniority in good standing, • Must have 24 months seatime with SlU-contracted operators in ratings above entry. The membership is being notified of the conference by a letter which was sent in January to all deep sea A&G members, ships' chairmen and port agents. Members who are elected as delegates may begin arriving at Piney Point on Apr. 11 or 12, and must be there no later than Apr. 13. This conference will give us the chance to meet together in force and work together side by side to voice our aspirations and set goals for the future. 77 Williamsburgh On First Voyage Manned by a crack SIU crew, the built by SlU-aflfiliated UIW shipbuilders newly built supertanker TT Williams­ at the Seatrain Shipbuilding Yard in the burgh, embarked on her maiden voyage former Brooklyn, N.Y., Navy Yard. on Jan. 2 from New York Harbor to the The six-story supertanker was sold to Persian Gulf and Europe. the General Electric Co. Credit Corp. and its agent the Wilminton Trust Co. Among the picked Seafarer crew sail­ for a 25-year bareboat charter to Kingsing aboard the Williamsburgh were way Tankers Inc., which time chartered recently Recertified Bosun John G. the vessel for 25 years to American Spuron,, ship's chairman; Chief Stew­ Petrofina Inc., a subsidiary of Belguim ard Major E. Reid, secretary-reporter; S.A. QMED J. J. Patino, engine delegate and Petrofina The Williamsburgh and her sisterAB S. Brooks, deck delegate. ship, the three-football fields long TT The 225,000 dwt Williamsburgh was Brooklyn were the largest supertankers the PRESIDENT'S PaidJMI REPORT: read in part:"It is hereby recommended that the membership give authorization to Headquarters to make the necessary arrangements for the conference and to establish all the rules for selection of participants in the conference." ••1 - 'V- A Victory Where It Counts On Dec. 16, 1974 the United States Senate gave final Congressional approval to the Energy Transportation Security Act, a bill that ultimately would require that 30 percent of our nation's rapidly growing oil imports be carried on tankers flying the flag of the American merchant marine. Despite President Ford's subsequent pocket veto of the bill, it brought to a successful close the second round in one of the most ambitious and hardest fought legislative struggles ever undertaken in Congress by the American labor movement. It also mailied the first time that the multinational oil cartel, which for so long has held an economically asphyxiating monopoly over oil pro­ duction, refining and transportation, had ever been decisively beaten in Congress on any major piece of legislation. To get this important and necessary law through Congress, the SIU re­ ceived the active and indispensable support of organized labor throughout the country. Upon introduction of the bill to the House of Representatives in 1973, the AFL-CIO Executive Council under President George Meany immedi­ ately adopted strong resolutions urging the Congress to pass the measure in the best interests of the U.S. economy and national security. And, over built in the United States until this month when a 265,000 dwt supertanker was launched in Baltimore. The Brooklyn, also on charter to Petrofina, has been carrying crude oil half way around the world from the oil fields of Indonesia rounding South Africa's Cape of Good Hope for off­ loading in Scotland. Two other giant supertankers, the TT Stuyvesant and the TT Bay Ridge are now under construction at the Seatrain Yard. the months as the bill passed through Congress, the Executive Council again and again reiterated their position. Also on the national level, the Maritime Trades Department, with the guidance of Pete McGavin, MTD executive secretary-treasurer. Bill Moody, MTD administrator, and Congressional Legislative Representative Phil Carlip, conducted regular strategy meetings in Washington, D.C., attended by representatives of all the MTD's 44 national union affiliates, to develop a coordinated legislative campaign for enactment of the bijl. On the state and local levels. Maritime Port Councils throughout the country enlisted and received the help of their affiliates in contacting Sena­ tors and Congressmen from their individual states, outlining for them the position of American labor on the bill. In addition, all AFL-CIO State Federations, local central bodies and AFL-CIO Department of Organization and its Regional Directors as well as the Committee on Political Education and their Legislative Directors gave tremendous support by contacting Congressmen and Senators pointing out the economic advantages of the bill. And, as importantly, thousands of in­ dividual brother AFL-CIO members wrote the Representatives from their own Congressional districts urging them to vote for the bill. (See special supplement on the Oil Bill in this issue of the LOG.) We in the SIU owe a great debt of gratitude to these organizations, their officials, and their individual rank and file members, who in the best tradi­ tions of the American labor movement united in force to come to the aid of a brother union. President Ford's last minute veto of the Energy Transportation Security Act, although a disappointment, can in no way be considered a defeat for the SIU or those who so staunchly supported us all along. Conversely, we have won an important legislative victory where it really counts—in the United States Congress—and we have beaten the biggest and richest lobby in Washington, D.C. in doing so. Presidential vetoes are nothing new to us. We have been vetoed before on major legislation and have always come back to achieve ultimate victory. We are already preparing to go back in to the recently convened 94th Congress with a bill similar to the Energy Transportation Security Act. And, because of the invaluable support we have in American labor we are going in stronger than ever before. President Ford's veto of the oil bill has given the oil companies only temporary life insurance on their stranglehold of America's energy stipplies. Round two is over. Round three is coming up. SsM Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers intematiqnal Union, Atlantic Gulf, Ukes and Inland Watere District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 1. January 1975. wiwnw, «rt.:4,iv, o/o rourtn Avenue. erooKiyn, Page 2 Seafarers Log » Is e • • I « i �Preparation for Round Three Underway ford Overrules Congress With Veto of the Oil Bill WASHINGTON — Round three in the SIU's battle to win a portion of America's oil imports for carriage on the nation's own flag ships is now underway. Overruling a clear mandate in the Congress, President Ford unexpectedly pocket vetoed the Energy Transporta­ tion Security Act on Dec. 30, 1974 on the grounds that it was "inflationary" and that it might have "an adverse im­ pact on our foreign relations." The SlU, strongly backed by vir­ tually every segment of the American labor movement, led the fight all the way.for this important bill, which if sign^, would have required that 20 percent of all America's crude oil im­ ports be carried on U.S.-flag tankers, rising to 25 percent next year and 30 percent by July 1,1977. Immediately reacting to President Ford's veto, SIU President Paul Hall INDEX affirmed that ''the veto of the hill villi benefit only Exxon and its satellite for­ eign-flag operators. This company, to­ gether with other giant oil midtinationals condncted a heavily-financed editorial campaign against the bill which included unwarranted attacks impugning the motives of all who sup­ ported the legislation, including mem­ bers of Congress, trade unions, and consumer groups. "We are not intimidated by the size and wealth of these giant conglom­ erates. We are already preparing for round three in the fight to secure a fair share of shipping for the American maritime industry in the carriage of our oil imports. We will continue to work for the final passage of this legislation because it is good for American work­ ers and American consumers." The SIU's legislative battle for a fair and much needed oil cargo preference bill has been a long, uphill battle. Orig­ inally, a bill which called for a 50 per­ cent carriage of oil imports on U.S. flag ships was introduced in Congress in 1972. It was defeated 41-33 in the Sen­ ate in July of that year. Encouraged by the close Senate vote, the SIU quickly regrouped its forces in preparation for round two. This second bill, which ofiicially became known as the Energy Transportation Security Act, was introduced into the House of Representatives in May 1973. ManyiSupporters Rallying behind the SIU in this his­ toric legislative fight, the AFL-CIO na­ tional office, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, Maritime Port Councils from around the nation, and most AFL-CIO State Federations, local central bodies and regional directors ac­ tively participated in a coordinated campaign to alert the country's legisla­ tors to the many" advantages of the bill. This widespread support from Amer­ ican labor coupled with the bill's own merits in terms of the economy and na­ tional security convinced Congress of its vital importance. In May 1974 the House of Representatives overwhelm­ ingly passed the measure by a 2-1 vote. The, bill received final Congressional approval from the Senate on Dec. 16, 1974. (For details of the Oil Imports Bill, see the special supplement in this issue of the LOG.) Although President Ford's pocket veto abruptly halted the Congressionally approved bill from becoming law, the SIU has not suffered an irreparable defeat. On the contrary, we have won tremendous victories on two fronts. Two Victories First, we have dealt the richest lobby in Washington—big oil—their first de­ feat ever in Congress on any major piece of legislation. Secondly and more importantly, we have won the support of both Houses of Congress for the bill —support we previously did not have. When we go back in to the 94th Con­ gress for round three, we will be going in a better position than ever before. The same national security and eco­ nomic advantages which persuaded Congress that the bill was in the coun­ try's best interest—such as creation of thousands of jobs for American mari­ time workers; a reduction of the deficit in the ocean transportation segment of our balance of payments; an increase in the nation's tax revenues by U.S. com­ panies building and operating U.S.-flag ships, and protection of American con­ sumers against price fixing by oil com­ panies—are still valid today. In round three, we are confident that Congress will again vote strongly in favor of the bill, and if it is again vetoed we are confident that Congress will override. Whatever the outcome of round three, though, the SIU will con­ tinue to fight until a fair oil cargo pref­ erence law is on the books. Legislative News Oil bill pocket vetoed Page 3 Deepwater ports bill signed Page 5 Washington Activities column Page 9 Union News Membership conference Links SiU's Success to Perseverance and Education this spring Page 2 President's Report Page 2 SIU official 'Al' Tanner passes away Page 5 Headquarters Notes column Page 8 Chairmen should police • job security Page 12 SIU financial aide 'Bill' Mitchell passes away ...Page 7 President Hall speaks at Lundeberg School Page 3 "The key to our success is persever­ Beneficiary card revised. .Page 12 ance and education,"SIU President Paul Membership meeting in Hall said in a speech last month to an port of Seattle Page 4 assembly of upgraders, trainees and SPAD is job security ... Back page staff at the Lundeberg School. The year in revievy ... Pages 26-27 "Thanks to the teachers and Shipping instructors and the knowledge Dispatchers Reports Page 22 they've imparted to our Brothers," Williamsburgh leaves on he continued, "we know more maiden voyage Page 2 about ourselves and our problems. Ships' Digests Page 20 We've always known that no one Seafarers 1974 Tax ever gives you anything—that we Information Pages 16-18 must fight to achieve the things we Ships' Committees Page 6 want. Through education, we've Transcoiumbia Page 28 learned to rise above personalities Connecticut Page 21 and deal with issues. The Lunde­ Summit Page 23 berg School is our greatest single Sam Houston Page 13 asset." General News He then reminded the assembly that Vice President Paul Drozak Addressing an assembly of upgraders, trainees and staff at the Lundeberg "the Lundeberg School was originally named a Houston School recently, SIU President Hall stated that he considered much of the port commissioner Page 7 a mudhole. Today it shows what can success of the SIU "a direct payoff of the Lundeberg School and the educa­ be achieved through the seaman's de­ Training and Upgrading tion It offers Seafarers." sire to make progress and to be a better Seafarers participate in, "and the seaman could not always say struggle to enact the Oil Imports man and a better sailor. It shows that bosuns recertification that. The old timers who have grown Bill (Energy Transportation Secuour accomplishments are limited only and 'A' seniority old in the service of their country's flag ity Act of 1974). And though the upgrading Pages 10-11 by our imagination and our willingness know that the graduates of the Lunde­ measure was eventually vetoed. to work." Bosuns and trainees berg School today will never have to President Hall pointed out that work together Page 26 tolerate the abuses we had to tolerate. Then, turning to the Bosuns in the Seafarers should be proud of their Upgrading class schedule, It is better so. As long as you can only struggle because "in taking tbis Recertification Program, President Hall requirements and fight to live, you cannot live to dream. fight to Congress, the process remarked, "On your shoulders falls the application Pages 30-31 great task of being the ship's chairman We have bought the time of this aera­ made better men of us and better GED requirements and tion to dream and to do somethi. - bout men of them. It educated them. —the 'arm of the union' on your ship. application Page 30 You must assume the role of leader. the future." They learned to appreciate the Membership News "The key to our future success is to sraman and his responsibilities. JY-ou must be certain that no vacuum Seafarer Liwag earns high , recognize our problems, take advantage of leadership exists on board your ship; They learned to appreciate the school diploma Page 30 Tomorrow will be a great day. Because of our assets, and go on and do the job. Importance of the maritime indus­ Brother Wiiliam Calefato has To do this we must build our imderof education we are enriching the know­ try in relation to the economy, em­ many interests ... .Pages 14-15 ledge of the leading sailor on each ship. standing and our fund of knowledge. ployment, and the security of our • New SIU pensioners .... .Page 24 We will build an industry none ever The route we're on is to make better country." Pinal Departures ........Page 29 thought possible." "Today our future is the brightest," people of ourselves; and by God, we'll President Hall remarked in conclusion, doit." Pr^Ment Hall also qmke of omr SIU President Hall Addresses Assembly at Lundeberg School lanuary,i&75 Page ^ V-: it :s! • ji,- i-'i �'4. Members at job call after meeting Seattle Meefing-Un/on Democracy For the SIU to represent its members in the most democratic way possible the voice of the membership must be heard. And, one of the most effective means for Union and members to exchange ideas and present views is at the SlLPs monthly membership meetings heM in all ports where an SIU shipping hall is maintained. Last month in Seattle, an mformational port, SIU members living in the area gathered to hear up-to-date reports on all of the Union's activities including legislative actions, educational opportunities and other developments affect­ ing the Union and the maritime industiy in general. After hearing the reports, Seattle members, m the democratic tradition of the labor movement, were given the chance to ask questions, make motions and bring up new busi­ ness. Check each issue of the LOG for dates and times of the membership meeting in your area—^and attend these meetings and make your voice heard. Seafarer Mel Wood asks question at the November Seattle informational rneeting. Seattle Seafarers listen attentively to reports given by Port Agent Harvey Mesford. -ir : . . . ••-'4 ..44 'fvi' . .x-> i Seattle member R. Wood offers viewpoint at monthly meeting. I' After meeting, happy Seafarer Gus Skendelas, chief stew­ ard of the Galveston (Sea-Land), receives vacation check worth $1,500 from Port Agent Harvey Mesford. ' "• ';>' iff It f.' I ...r' fx tV I w W/nWr jpPrJY'i-i' 'If, •m Seafarer John Skoglund, who sails in the steward depart­ ment, registers for shipping with Port Agent Mesford at the Seattle hall. To Skoglund's left Seafarer John Chapp. One of Seattle's more artistically inclined Seafarers, Dave Kendrick, displays one. of his latest works of ab­ stract art which will hang in the Seattle hall. A feature story on Brother Kendrick appeared on page 10 of the Making emphatic point at meeting is Sea­ July 1973 issue of the LOG. farer Dave Piltch. Page 4 Seafarers Log • f. '''••J.:'. r �I 628 SlU-IBU Trainees Graduated Vv '•f-p 620 Seafarers Upgraded at HLSS During 1974 ibwng arHcl^ fi tSEenlrom a report delivered by Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship President Hazel Brown at the January membership meeting in New York. During 1974, an estimated 620 SIUmenibers upgraded their seafaring skills and 628 trainees graduated from the SIU-IBU programs at the Harry Lunde­ berg School in Piney Point. The school also held classes for 142 Recertified Bosuns and 64 "A" Seniority Upgraders. In addition, 876 trainees and Sea­ farers obtained fire fighting certificates, while 83 Seafarers and 769 trainees gained their lifeboat tickets. Upgraders at Piney Point in the en­ gine department passed Coast Guard tests for the following endorsements: 95 fireman-watertenders, 103 oilers, 133 electricians, 164 refrigeration engi­ neers, 143 deck engineers, 142 pump­ men, 178 machinists, 169 jr. engineers, 48 welders and 8 tankermen. One hun­ dred and ninety-six engine room up­ graders also obtained QMED-any rating endorsements at the Lundeberg School during 1974, In the deck department, 46 Seafarers earned AB tickets through the school, and 41 SlU-members now hold Quart­ ermaster endorsements they earned while attending classes at Piney Point last year. The vocational department at the Lundeberg School graduated eight chief stewards, three chief cooks, seven cooks and bakers, and 13 assistant cooks from its steward department upgrading pro­ gram. Inland Boatman Division In the Inland Boatman segment of the Lundeberg School vocational train­ ing program, 25 IBU-members obtained various Towboat Operator Licenses and January, 1975 vi :> '"1. '•'j: V -4 • '/• " • }• • '•'i- J Among the 196 Seafarers achieving QMED ratings at the Lundeberg School during 1974 are these 11 engine department seamen who completed the eight week course in November. Standing in the rear with Engineering Depart­ ment Director Charlie Nalen (second from right) are, from leftiShigero Mori tani; John Wright; Dobionir Kosicki; Richard Heneke; Jan Kachel, Juan Patino; Ramon AN, and Alfred Lang. In front with Math Instructor Terrie Carter (right)are,from left: Bobby Bryant; Arthur Brewster, and Lonnie Dooley. 177 IBU trainees graduated with tankermen endorsements. To help keep our training programs abreast of new technological develop­ ments and ships, four new courses were added to the Lundeberg upgrading curriculmn last year—First Aid, Advanced Pumpman Procedures, Fundamentals of Diesels, and LNG/LPG. A total of 50 Sestfarers attended these new courses. Also, an automated console, which simulates the control boards Joseph'Al' Tanner, 56, Dies SIU Vice President Joseph "Al" Tan­ ner, 56, died in his sleep at home on Christmas morning in McLean, Va. A Great Lakes and Inland Waters District vice president in Detroit since 1960, Brother Tanner started sailing with the SIU in 1938 in the steward de­ partment on P. & O. ships. After serving with the U.S. Army in World War II, he sailed in the steward department again on passenger liners until he be­ came a patrolman for the Union in Baltimore in 1954. Seafarer Tanner was a native of Greenville, S.C. Following a stint as welfare repre­ sentative at SIU Headquarters in Brook­ lyn, N.Y., he became Union director of organization in Detroit with the then Secretary-Treasurer Fred Farnen there. In 1960 he led a SIU organizing drive to bring imder contract 22 ore ships sailing on the Great Lakes. During the next few years. Vice President Tan­ ner actively negotiated Union contracts with the Pioneer, Buckeye, PicklandsMather and the Boland and Cornelius Steamship fleets. In 1967 he was working with the Maritime Trades Department in Wash­ ington, D.C. and in ,1969 he was a Union delegate to the SIU's biennial convention. Burial was in National Memorial Park in Falls Church, Va. ( found on new ships, was built by the vocational staff at the school. Academic Achievements The academic department at Piney Point helped 11 SIU members earn high school diplomas in 19>74- One hundred and twenty-one SIU" trainees and 10 IBU trainees also received high school diplomas thus bringing to 577 the num­ ber of Seafarers and trainees who have successfully completed the General Ed­ ucational Development program since it began in November of 1970. In 1974, a number of new courses were added to the Harry Lundeberg School's academic program. These new courses included reading programs to help upgraders prepare for their Coast Guard examinations and lifeboat tick­ ets, as well as basic reading skills pro­ grams for trainees and upgraders. During 1974, the High School Equiv­ alency Program was expanded to in­ clude IBU trainees and upgraders, and Hazel Brown night classes in math, grammar, spell­ ing, writing and reading were begun. Through the active participation and support of Union members, both the vocational and academic programs at the Harry Lundeberg ^hool were highly successful during 1974. Seafarers should be proud they have been able to build this unique school that enables veteran Seafarers, as well as young men, to develop and expand their learning abilities and career skills. Deepwoter Ports Bill Signed Joseph "Al** Tanner Surviving are his widow, Ovita; a son, Tim, both of McLean; a brother, SIU Executive Vice President Cal Tanner, and a sister, Mrs. Catherine Knopke, both of Tampa. Previous to funeral services, SIU President Paul Hall paid his respects to the departed noting that "Al was a dedicated Union brother and official who will be greatly missed by all those who knew him well." In addition to the immediate family, the funeral services were attended by Union officers, rank and file members, and trainees and personnel from the Lundeberg School. A bill authorizing the licensing and construction of deepwater superports was signed into law earlier this month by President Ford. This deepwater licensing bill is ex­ pected to help America's merchant ma­ rine as it clears the way for construction of offshore oil terminals which will be able to handle American-flag super­ tankers, such as the 225,000-ton SIUcontracted TT Brooklyn and TT Williamsburg, now restricted to foreignto-foreign trade. At present, no ships larger than 65,000 tons may call fully loaded at American ports because of restricted channel depths. Whether the new licensing law will work and permit construction of the four or five proposed superports is still uncertain as law gives a veto to states off whose shores such facilities are to be built, as well as nearby states which can establish a claim that they would be ad­ versely affected. This state veto provision could cause difficulties in possible construction of deepwater ports off the Atlantic Coast where there has been strong resistance to such facilities. In the Gulf, however, both Texas and Louisiana have seemed eager to con­ struct deepwater terminals off their shores. Louisiana has already set up a Superport Authority and hopes to begin construction next year. All licenses for superports must also be approved by the Secretary of Trans­ portation. Once built, the Coast Guard will regulate their operation. Among other provisions of the law is a complex liability system that covers both operators of tankers and deepwater ports, and enables parties damaged by the operation of these terminals to sue in federal court. �k'' -f: The Committee Page Cantigny Committee SIU Patrolman Teddy BabkowskI (seated front left) and recently Recertified Bosun Joseph Justus on his right talk with the Ship's Committee of the T-2 tanker, the SS Cantigny (Cities Service) at a payoff in Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. on Dec. 13. Committee members are from the left: Edward'Cain, deckdelegate;Third Cook Hendrick Yakoski, steward delegate; AB Arthur Harrington, ship's chairman, and Chief Pumpman Cline Galbraith, engine delegate. The Cantigny is on the Far East run. Pittsburgh Committee At a payoff on Dec. 23 in Port Elizabeth, N.J., Recertified Bosun Donald Pressly, (far right) ^ship's chairman of the containership SS Pittsburgh (SeaLand) on the intercoastal run, gathers with the rest of the Ship's Committee. From left are: BR K. Slatlem, steward delegate; A. J. Hamm, engine delegate; G. Ratliff, educational director, and J. Nelson, deck delegate. Transindiana Committee %rr-. Tampa Committee Recertified Bosun Vincent Grima (second from left) ship's chairman, with happy crewmember and Ship's Committee of the SS Tampa (Sea-Land) at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. at the end of last month. From (left) are: OS Pablo Ramos; Grima; Chief Steward Stanley Schuyler, ship's secretary-re­ porter; Ronald Shaw, steward delegate, and Bert Svenblad, deck delegate. The T-2 converted containership is on the U.S. intercoastal run. Carter Braxton Committee standing at the payoff on Jan. 7 at Pier 7 in the port of Brooklyn, N.Y. is Recer­ tified Bosun Raymond Hodges (far right), ship's chairman of the SS Carter Braxton (Waterman) and the Ship's Committee. From left are: Chief Elec­ trician Sam Beattie, educational director; Third Cook Walter Richmond, stew­ ard delegate and Chief Steward Vincent Pizzitoli, secretary-reporter. At the table are, from left: John Ghannasion, deck delegate and SIU Patrol­ man Ted BabkowskI. Overseas Aleutian Recertified Bosun Stanley Sokol, ship's chairman (far right) and the Ship's Committee of the SS Transindiana (Hudson Waterways) wait in recreation room during payoff. From left are; Secretary-Reporter Thomas Conway; Stew­ ard Delegate Ralph Williams; Deck Delegate H. E. Monteton, and Educational Director Richard Chamberlin. The Seafarers were waiting for a payoff in Weehawken, N.J. last month aboard the containershtp before sailing for Baltimore on the coastwise run. Page 6 On Jan. 6, docked at the terminal in the port of New Haven, Conn., Recertified Bosun William O'Brien (second from right) of the tanker SS Overseas Aieutian (Maritime Overseas) stands on deck with the Ship's Committee. From left are: Chief Steward Leroy Pierson, secretary-reporter; Abdul Hussein, crew messman; Tom E. Howell, deck delegate; George Bronson, steward delegate; O'Brien, and Dennis Convey, engine delegate. The ship paid off after cir­ cumnavigating the globe from the Far East to spend Christmas Day in Wales and some time in France. Seafarers Log \ �Vkm f Paul Drozak Is Appointed Houston Port Commissioner SIU Vice-President Paul Drozak, also National Director of the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union, has been appointed as a port commissioner of Houston, one of the busiest ports in the United States. Drozak, appointed by the Harris County Commissioners Court, will serve on a five man ^anel that governs all activities, such as growth and expan­ sion, of the port of Houston and the surrounding harbor waters. V/P Drozak is replacing Jim Fonteno who resigned as commissioner to run Delta Ships Load In Houston for office in the November elections. County Judge Bill Elliott, a strong sup­ porter of Drozak to fill the commission vacancy, said that the SIU official was the "most qualified" candidate to re­ place Fonteno. In this strategic commission post, Drozak is in the advantageous position to fight for projects and conditions that would benefit the port of Houston and the hundreds of SIU and IBU members living in the area, as well as working to prevent measures that could prove in­ jurious to the port and its workers. Drozak also serves as a vice president of the Texas AFL-CIO, and as execu­ tive secrtary-treasurer of the West Gulf Port Council of the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO. Ur Last year, the SIU vice president was appointed to the Coast Guard's Towing Industry Advisory Committee. He is the first representative of the labor movement to be appointed to this com­ mittee in its 30-year history. As a member of this committee, Drozak has advised the Coast Guard on the safe operation of towing vessels in all areas of the inland waterways; the licensing and education of tug and tow boatmen; manning scales; pollution; and environ­ mental protection. Drozak said that his appointment on these types of commissions and commit­ tees was "an excellent opportunity for the Union to become involved in the regulatory matters that affect our mem­ bership and the industry." 1 I ff a .iv Subsidies for Shipbuilders Serve the National Interest Houston longshoremen lower an automated harvester Into a LASH barge. These barges will be shipped to Rio Grande, Brazil aboard the SlU-contracted LASH vessel Delta Norte (Delta Line). In the background is the Delta Brasil, an SlU-contracted ship on a Central American run. AAARAD Says Outlook for Liner Trade Is Good: Bulk Cargo to Dip Though the U.S. export trade is ex-, pectiedi to decline during the next year, the outlook for an increase in the amount of cargo carried by U.S.-flag liners is good according to a recent study done for the Maritime Adminis­ tration. The MARAD study stated that, though bulk trades had fallen off, exportspf manufactured goods were hold' .ing up, and "are projected to continue 'to grow." The study concluded that "although the U.S. export trade boom now appears to be over as a result of dedines in bulk cargoes; the current market for U.S. manufactured goods, carried by liner vessels, remains strong." "Growths in manufacture is projected through 1975, but at rates below recent levels. It therefore appears that U.S.flag liners will not in the short term, be adversely affected by sharp declines in the total volume of oceanborne export cargoes." Based on intensive shipper and car­ rier surveys, the study pointed out that U.S. exports of wood products, fertiliz­ ers, plastics and resins, iron and steel machinery, and motor vehicles, are "es­ sential raw materials and supplies for most countries" and "shipment of these critical commodities might well con­ tinue even in a period of decreasing world trade." The study also found "significant geo­ graphical shifts" in export growth be­ tween 1972 and 1973. While exports to most areas were up, the "most signifi­ cant of these" increases occurred in shipments to Japan, Russia, China and India. However, exports to Japan were down in the first quarter of 1974, from the first quarter of 1973, and those to Russia, India and Europe were off somewhat. U.S. export growth in the opening three months of last year were noted to Caribbean countries and those on the East Coast of South America, Northern Mediterranean, and the Far East, ex­ cept Japan, Australia and North Africa. Referring to a post World War II U.S. Government sponsored study based on America's need to build its own ships both in terms of national security and "the time proven ratipnale that no world power can depend on another nation for the fundamental elements of defense and commerce which are essen­ tial to national survival," Edwin M. Hood, president of the Shipbuilders Council of America, highlighted the im­ portance of government subsidy pro­ grams to shipbuilders in an address to the World Shipbuilding Conference held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, last month. Hood noted that gpvernments only provide subsidies tp.^shpport activities "deemed advantageous to the public or impoitant to the public good," and that America's shipbuilding subsidy pro­ gram under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and similar programs in indus­ trialized countries throughout the worid have "served well national interests." The SCA president further pointed out that the shipbuilding industry is part of a "larger national interest equa­ tion," which includes such elements as trade and commerce, employment on ships, in shipyards and in related indus­ tries, sealift capacity, accessibility and availability of sealanes, and marketing competence. "Each factor is a function of the other; the parts are not inde­ pendent variables," stated Hood. "The sum of the parts equates to a positive contribution to the balance of interna­ tional payments—a major considera­ tion in these times of international •monetary disturbances." Hood fantasized that "a perfect world without shipbuilding subsidies remains i. ).;4 'i a noble ideal," but realistically warned that until this ideal is reached, "abrupt removal of subsidies could only lead to havoc and chaos, a situation which would poorly serve national interests and the public good." Hood also revived memories of the 1973 oil embargo and the consequent economic impact on nations unable to carry their own commerce because of an inadequate merchant marine. He concluded that the "economic tacts of life in the real world" dictate the con­ tinued flow of shipbuilding subsidies to maintain the "equilibrium" of a na­ tion's shipbuilding industry despite pressures "by internal or external in­ fluences." • Edmund Pacheco Please contact your sister Diana Dunber as soon as possible at 8001 Chanute PL, Apt. 6, Falls Church, Va. 22042, or your sister Jeanette Bermudez at The Chase Manhattan Bank, P.O. Box 335, Bayamon, Puerto Rico 00619. Joseph Zeloy Please contact Mrs. Sylvia Sheldrake as soon as possible at 107 Jenkins St., Houston, Tex. 77003. Kevin Bertel Please contact your parents as soon as possible at 677 Washington St., Winana, Minn. 55987, or call (507) 452-3293 coUect. Fortunate Constantino Please contact Fraxedes Constantino as soon as possible at Lozo, Alkan, Philippines. /•I i SIU Financial Aide,Willlam'Billy'Mitchell,55,Passes Away William H. "Billy" MitcheU, 55, longtime financial administrative assis­ tant to the SIU Secretary-Treasurer, passed away after a long illness on Nov. 9 at his home in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, N.Y. Mr. Mitchell got his first job in the United States with the SIU in June 1952 starting as a traffic and records clerk after leaving his native Scotland that year. A dedicated worker for the Union, MZi Mitchell was well-ljnown among SIU members and officials throi-phout January, 1975 the country. Part of his job was to visit , the outports during election time—es­ pecially Detroit on the Great L^es— and? to go to constitutional conventions in Washington, D.C. His last day of work for the SIU was on Aug. 12. Bom in Glasgow, he attended high school there. After graduation he was in the Royal Navy from 1939 to 1946 ris­ ing to the rank of lieutenant. Mr. Mitch­ ell's warship was torpedoed at Dunkirk. Following the war he was a purser from 1947 to 1951 for the Cunard Line in Liverpool. An ardent Brooklyn Dodger fan, he played golf, tennis and liked to fish in Lake Owassa, N.J. near his summer home. His SIU co-workers gave a donation on Nov. 26 to the William H. Mitchell Memorial Fund at the Baleville Com­ munity Congregational Church on Route 4 in Newton, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Tomasina and a sister, Mrs. Marie Gay of Glas­ gow. Cremation took place in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn. -• •M- WiUiam 'BiUy' MitcheD Page? �SB Headquarters Netes by SlU Vice President Frank Drozak I • • v- CONFERENCE IN PINEY POINT A conference to discuss the maritime ipdustry and matters pertaining to the upcoming deep sea contract negotiations, will be held at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md, from Apr. 14 to Apr. 26. (For further details see the story on page two of this LOG.) y POLICING JOB SECURITY I want to ask each ship's chairman to help us keep the job security of all members while they are in foreign ports. They can do this by immediately con­ tacting Headquarters'whenever a replacement is neeeded aboard ship. In this way, if it is at all possible, an SlU-member can take the job. (For more details on this and other matters of job security, see the story on page 12 of this issue of the LOG.) NEW CONSTRUCTION The third American President Lines ship acquired by Waterman Steamship Co., the Sam Chase (formerly the President Garfield) crewed in New York on Dec. 5. An application by Wdterman has also been approved by the U.S. Mari­ time Administration for purchase of the-Canada Bear and the Philippine Bear from Pacific Far East Lines. The Golden Endeavor (Aries Marine/Westchester Shipping) was delivered on Dec. 13 and has crewed and sailed. Tentative date for the launching of the Golden Monarch is July 3. Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. delivered the 225,000-deadweight ton super­ tanker, TT Williamsburgh on Dec. 18 and announced that Kingsway Tankers will time charter the ship for 25 years to American Petrofina Inc. Work on the other two supertankers, the TT Stuyvesant and the TT Bay Ridge is progressing. Zapata Bulk Transport reported that Hull #104 of one of its 35,000-ton diesel engine tanker was launched on Jan. 11 and will tentatively be delivered on Sept. 30. Also, keel laying for Hull #106 took place on Jan. 15 and tentative launching date is Aug. 9. Interstate Oil Transport announced that their first 265,000-deadweight ton MFC Boston Tanker, Hull #4642, will be delivered on Apr. 18. SENIORITY UPGRADING Six more of our Seafarers have graduated this month from the SIU s *A' Seniority Upgrading Program. They bring tc 132 the number of hieil who. have taken advantage of the program since it was started over 18 months ago. If you are eligible for the program and have not already applied, do so immediately. An 'A' book in the SIU means a lifetime of job security. Congratulations and good sailing to our ncwMt *A' book men. They are: Steve Szeibert; Ernest Moneymaker; Joseph Colangelo; John Kelly; Bill Berulis, and Tomas Escudero. FIREFIGHTING In 1974, 876 Seafarers and Lundeberg School Trainees received their firefighting endorsements at the U.S. Maritime Administration's Firefighting School. This is a good record, but we should try to even surpass it this year. MARAD is still conducing firefighting classes at the Navy Damage Control School in Norfolk, Va. until its new school opens in Earle, N.J. The last class in January will be held on the 31st of the month. So, next time you are on the beach or have some spare port time, apply and take the one day course. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM Twelve more Seafarers have successfully completed the two-month Bosuns Recertification Program bringing to 189 the number of our seamen who have upgraded through the program. This has been one of the most important and successful programs the SIU has ever conducted. The bosun is the key unlicensed Seafarer aboard a vessel, and the bosun's performance directly ^ects the performance of the entire unlicensed crew. I'm sure you all join me in congratulating the 12 men who have completed the course this month. They are: Irwin Moen; Ballard Browning; Bobby Butts; Hubert Cain; Gene Dakih; Dan Dammeyer; Joe Justus; Pete Sernyk; Pete Garza; Bo Karlsson; Lee Harvey, and Antoine "Frenchy" Kerageorgiou. SABINE TANKERS ORGANIZING DRIVE The hearing scheduled for mid-November in the office of the National Labor Relation^ Board in Houston, Tex. were postponed once again at the request of Sabine Tankers. The NLRB reluctantly granted this request for a delay when the company complained that it needed more time to prepare its evidence. As it stands now, the final round of hearings will begin this month to determine whether Sabine's conduct during the election in February of 1974 was in violation of federallaw. San Francisco Committee Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 475 Fourth Ave,, ' BrooUyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailiiq; list. iPrInt In/ormaUon) ^^^lORESS CITY STATE..... ZIP SIU-IBU members please give: Soc.Sec. # ./ Bk# TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If yon are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former addrem below or send mailing label from last issue receiv^ ADDRESS CITY STATE. ZIP. On Jan. 13 in Port Elizabeth,.N.J., recently Recertified Bosun Frank Teti, ship's chairman (far right) meets with the rest of the Ship's Committee of the contajnership SS San Francisco (Sea-Land). From left are-: Chief Electrician Ray J. Matthews, educational director: AB Mike Carlisle, deck delegate; Oiler John Day, engine delegate, and Chief Cook Rafael Cabarallo, steward dele­ gate. They met in the vessel's recreation room during payoff following a run to the "Mediterranean. - PageH Seafarers Log •'•r '! . T ,, �'-•r •4' ••f Washington Activities -• I By B. Rocker The Second Session of the 93rd Congress took positive steps to reassert the legislative initiative lost or yielded in the nearly 200 years since the Founding Fathers set up the system of checks and balances. It approved a budget reform bill to regain control over Federal spending; it passed a campaign finance reform bill to implement use of public money for presidential campaign costs; it took a firm stand on policy restrictions on foreign aid, including cutoff of military aid to Turkey; and, before it adjuomed, Con­ gress had overriden four of President Ford's 12 vetoes—the greatest number of overrides in a single year since 1948. When the First Session of the 94th Congress convenes on Jan. 14, with a large number of new, younger, activist members, the mood of reform is expected to prevail. Oil Import Bill HLS President Hazel Brown receives mementos of her visit to Russia from the Director of the Odessa Navigation School as 8. Wheatly of the U.S. Maritime Administration and a Russian maritime educator look on. HLS President Visits Russian Maritime Facilities Hazel Brown, President of the Harry Lundeberg School, was a member of an American maritime delegation which earlier this year paid a visit to the Soviet Union as part of a new program of joint cooperation in the area of maritime af­ fairs between the United States and the U.S.S.R. Miss Brown represented the interests of vocational educators who deal with merchant marine training. During the trip, which was sponsored by the U.S. Maritime Administration, she studied the Soviet merchant marine academies and technical schools for training sea­ men. Among the training facilities which Miss Brown visited were the Odessa High Engineering School of the Mer­ chant Marine and the Leningrad Navi­ gation School. The American delegation also visited the Ministry of Merchant Marine, the Main Computer Center, the Black Sea Shipping Company, Port of Odessa, Port of Ilyichevsk, the Odessa Branch of the Maritime Transport Re- search and Design Institute and other places. While in Russia, the American dele­ gation met with their Soviet counter­ parts for discussions to decide upon areas of mutual cooperation. Some of the areas discussed were in such fields as the technology of ocean commerce, ship operations and equipment, wave spectra and elements at sea and crosstraining programs. Miss Brown was part of the working group which developed the plans for the cross-training program. Commenting on her trip she said, "The visits to the training facilities were very useful in clarifying areas where the training of personnel in the operations of Amer­ ican and Soviet ports would be helpful. "Russian delegations have visited American training schools, including our school. We have now had the chance to see their schools first-hand and we were able to formulate this crosstwining program which should be very beneficial to shipping in both our countries." Mm The fon<wriii^ menibers have had Weir lWh(^ pf^^ Wey firiled to eonipIeW contact Tom Cranford at (212) 499-lihOO. If • •y Name . ' Social Security iWmher f. . . Anderson, S. .. Sessbms,L. Walker, T. I. Jackson, M. R. Medina, M Kidler,-T:. . Pearson, J. ' J - Semple, J. ^ ^ Peveto, R. Hernandez, J. H. Cutler, M. Muse, , Combs, J.' R. Tate. J. J. Walters, t ' , J. .-A ^ ^ Please Although President Ford announced on Dec. 30 that he was pocket vetoing the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974—H.R. 8193, passage of the bill by both houses of Congress was a major legislative victory for the maritime industry in general and the SIU in particular. The major oil companies fought hard against cargo preference, because their ships are registered under foreign flags, and a guarantee of cargo to U.S.-flag ships would be a loss to them. The SIU mounted a campaign which gathered momentum through the year to bring other segments of the labor movement together to support the bill. We have come a long way toward a goal which once looked impossible. SPAD contributions, hard work and support of other labor groups combined to make this a victory in Congress. We will be back for round three. (For more details, see story on Page three and special supplement in this issue.) Surface Transportation Act The Senate Commerce Committee tabled H.R. 5385, which kills the biU for this session. H.R. 5385 would have removed Interstate Commerce Commission control over some railroad setting practices and wotild have permitted them to raise and lower rates. ./ I 3 3 IM -r. •iv * Deepwater Ports The final version of this bill, which came out of Congress Dec. 17, places responsibility for construction and operation licensing in the Department of Transportation. It gives coastal states the power to veto licenses to build deepwater ports adjacent to their coastlines. President Ford signed the Deepwater Port bill on Jan. 4. (For more details, see Page five.) Export Import Bank On that same date, the President signed the biU extending the Eximbank to June 30,1978, and increasing its lending authority to $25 billion. Eximbank's cargoes are reserved for American-flag ships unless the restric­ tion is waived by the Maritime Administration. # Maritime Authorization Under the terms of H.R. 13296, a maritime authorization biU, as passed by Congress, provisions were included for a Great Lakes office of the Maritime Administration, $275 million for construction differential subsidy, and reim­ bursement to U.S. fishermen for equipment damaged by foreign vessels. The President vetoed the authorization bill because of the reimbursement amendment. A new authorization bill will have to be introduced when the 94th Congress convenes. Union • 278-46-2628 229-38-1084 565-44-3930 436-84-4077 580-24^8817 374-38r6690 080-42-3061 133-52-3499 463-20-0516 086-14-6464 231-09-2170 241-44-8896 408-70-9758 434-40-8218 262-02-6935 068-22-3941 UIW - : ' A&G 'j '4- Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in tiie fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. • •f.jj J^liary, 1975 Pages ill �Irwin Mo«n Seafarer Irwin Moen, 51, has been a member of the SIU since 1945, and has been sailing as a bosun for the past 20 years. A na­ tive of Minnesota, he now ships from the port cif Baltirnore where he makes his home with his wife Evelyn. Ballard Browning Seafarer Ballard Browning, 47, has been sailing with the SW for over 30 years, and has spent the last 25 shipping as a bosun. A native of Kentucky, Broth­ er Browning now ^ makes his home in College Park, Md. He ships from the port of Baltimore. Bobby Butts Seafarer Bobby Butts, 40, has been a member of the SIU for 20 years, and has been sail­ ing as a bosun since 1964. A native of Mississippi, he ships from the port x>f Mobile and makes his home there with hh wife Shirley and their son. Hubert Cain Seafarer Hubert Cain, 40, has been sailing with the SW since 1952, and has been shipping as a bosun for the past eight years. A na­ tive of Mobile, he ships from that port and makes his home there with his wife Andrea. Anen, J. Seattle Attstatt, John, Homton Andenon, AUced, Norfolk Anderson, Edgar, New Yinrik Annis, George, New Orleans Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Baker, Elmer, Houston Bamhill, Elmer, Houston Bandoln, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Oiieans Bechlivanls, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthnr, San Francisco Beechlng, Marion, Houston Berger, David, Norfolk Beye, Jan, New York Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bonigot, Albert, MoUle Brendle, Mack, Houston Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vemon, Tampa Burch, (^rge. New Means Burke, George, New York Burton, Ronal^ New York Bushong, ViDI^ Seattle Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bohhy, Mobfle Butts, Hnrmon, Houston Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anttony, Houston Carbone, Victor, San Juan Casanueva, Michael, New Orleans Castro, Guillermo, San Joan Chestnut, Donald, Mrdiile Christenbeny, Ridiard, San Fran Christensen, Christian, San Fran Osiecki, John, San Fkandsco Clc|^ William, New York Page 10 Eugoie Daldn ^ Anttther dass of Seafarers gradiucted from the Bosuns Receitlficalion tl^ tiierdry incimunflg ttie number of ship^s chairmen who novr (have a greater kaioidedge of their Union as weH as the entire maritime industry* lliese men, vrihio lead the crews atamrd aD our conbacted ships have pai> oitateditt a ttm-month pfogram speCQcaUy de^lgiied to better acquaint thein iUh new technology, imw ships and a cottstaiitty chai^iiig industry. The current etem, JLSth ito ;;mihute, brings the total number of men Peter Garza Seafafer Pete Garza, 48, has been sailing with the SIU since the 1950's, and has been ship­ ping out as a bosun since 1962. A na­ tive of Texas City, Tex., Brother Garza continues to make his home there with his wife Hilda and their four children. He ships from the port of Houston. Lee J. Harvey Seafarer Lee Har­ vey, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been shipping as bosun for the past 10 years. A native of Arkansas, Broth­ er Harvey now makes his home in Picayune, Miss, with his wife Rita and their two children. He ships from the port of New Orleans. BoKarlsson Seafarer Bo Karlsson, 51, has been going to sea since 1939, and has been a member of the SIU since 1951. A native of Sweden, he now ships from Ijl^the port of New York where he makes his home. Brother Karlsson has been shipping out as bosun for over a year. Antoine Kerageorgiou Seafarer Antoine "Frenchy" Kera­ georgiou, 52, has been a member of the SIU since 1956, and started sailing as bosun seven years ago. A native _ of Marseilles, France, Brother Kerageorgiou now ships from the port of New' Orleans, where he makes his home with his wife Monique and their three children. Seafarer Gene Dakin, 55, has been a member of the SIU since its incep­ tion in 1938, and has been shipping as a bosun 'since 1943. A native of Boston, he ships from that port city and makes his home there with Ms wife Virgima and their son. Dan Dammeyer Seafarer Dan Dammeyer, 47, has been sailing with the SIU for 23 years, and started sailing as bosun in 1964. A rmtive of New Jersey, Broth­ er Dammeyer sMps from New York and lives in Brooklyn with his wife Rose. . Joe Justus Seafarer Joe Jus­ tus, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and started sailing as a bosun the following year. A native of South Carolina, he now makes his home in Ashville, N.C. with his wife Edith. Brother Jus­ tus ships out of the port of Jack^nville. Peter Semyk Seafarer Pete Sernyk, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1951, and has been sailmg as a bosun since 1964. A rmtive of Poland, Brother Sernyk now makes his home in Wanr '.is.. J/, aque, N.J. with his wife Stella. He ships from the port of New York. Following are thepmiesahd^^^ ports of 1^189 Seafarers who have successf ully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program: Puchabld, Kasimir, San Frandsco Pulliam, James, San Francbco Radidi, Anthony, New Means Rains, Horace, Houston Richhurg, Joseph, Mobfle Manning, Denis, Seattle Cobon, James, Seattle Rihn, Ewing, New Means Hazel, John, New Orleans Matdoli, Gaetano, New York Riley, William, San Francbco Cooper, Fred, Mobfle Heflman, Karl, Seattle McCaskey, Earl, New Means Daldn, Eugene, Boston RInguette, Albert, San Francbco Hkks, Donald, New York McGinnb, Arthur, New Means lYAmico, Charles, Hoimon Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Hill, Charles, Houston Meehan, WflUam, Norfolk Dammeyer, Dan, New York Rodriques, Lancelot, San Juan Ho^es, Raymond, Mobile Mize, C^, San Francisco Darvifle, Richard, Houston Rodri^ez, Ovidio, New York Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Merrill, Charles, Mobfle Ddgado, Julio, New York Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Dickinson, David, Mobile Schwarz, Robert, Mobfle Homk^ Stephen, New York Miller, ^de, Seattle Dixon, James, Mobfle Sdf, Thomas, Bdtimore Hovde, Ame, Philadelphia Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Sd|z, Floyd, San Francisco Ipsen, Oria, New York Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Drewes, Peter, New York Semyk, Peter, New York James, Calvain, New Yoric Monardo, Sylvester, New Means Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Duet, Maurice, Houston Jandora, Stanley, New York Morr^ Edward Jr., Mobfle Dunn, Beveriy, Mobfle Smith, Lester, Norfoflc Jansson, Sven, New Yoric Morris, William, Bidtimore Eckert, Ame, Seattle Sokol, Stanley, San Francbco Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Moss, John, New Means Eddins, John, Baltimore l^puron, John, San Francbco Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Moy^ EWin, Mobfle Faircloth, Charies, Mobile Stockmarr, Sven, New Yoric Mollis, James, Mobile Ferrera, Raymond New Means Karisson, Bo, New Yoric Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville Kerageorgiou, Antoine, New Means Murry, Ralph, San Francisco Flowers, Eugene, New York SwiderskI, John, New York ^ Kemgood, Morton, Baltimore Nash, Walter, New York Foster, James, Mobile Teti, Frank, New York Kleimola, William, New York Nicholson, Ei^ene, Baltimore Foti, Sebastian, Wilmington Thompson, J. R., Houston Knoles, Raymond, San Francbco Nielsen, Vagn, New York Funk, William, New York Ticer, Dim, San Francbco Koen, John, Mobile O'Brien, William, New York Gah^m** Kenneth, Houston Tillman, William, San Francbco Konis, Perry, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Gamer, James, New Means TIrelli, Enrico, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore Garza, Peter, Houston Olson, Fr^San Francisco Tpdd, Raymond, New Orieans Krawczyn^, Stanley, Jacksonville (Bson, Maurice, Boston Gianglordano, Donato, Phila Tolentino, Ted, San Francisco Lambert, Reidus, New Orieans Gillain, Robert, Jacksonville Oromaner, Alh^San Francisco Turner, Paul, New Means Landrou, Manuel, San Joan Palino, Anthony, New York Gfllfldn, Leo, San Francisco Wallace, Edward, New York Gonzalez, Jose, New York Lasso, Robert, San Juan Parker, James, Houston Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Gorhea, Robert, New Yoric Latapie, Jean, New Means Pedersen, Otto, New Means Wallace, William, Mobfle Gorman, James, New Yoilr Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Ghreenwood, Perry, Seattle LeClair, Walter W., New York Pence, Floyd, Houston Weaver, Harold, Houston Grima, Vincent, New York Lee, Hsins, ^ttle Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Whitmer, Alan, New Yoric Hi^er, BertfljNew York Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Pierce, John, Philadelphia Wingfield, P. G. Jacksonville Hanback, Burt, New Yoric PoUanen, Viekko, New Means Leyal, Josqp^ Phfladdphia Woods, Mdcolm, San F^randsco Hanstvedf, Alfred.New York LIbby, George, New Means Pouben, Vemer, Seattte Workman, Homer, New Means Harvey, J,, New Orleans Mackert, Rob^ Baltimore Pressiy, Donald, New York Zaragoza, Roberta, New Ywtk SdifarersLog �m William Bemlls Ernest Moneymaker Seafarer Ernest Moneymaker, 50, has been sailing as electrician with the SW since 1969, Be­ fore attending the Seniority Upgrading Program, Brother Moneymaker ob­ tained his QMED rating at Piney Point. A native of Tennessee, Brother Moneymaker ships from the port of San Francisco and lives in the Philippines with his wife, Loretta. The men who graduate from the 'A* This month six more Seafarers have seniority program become valuable ad­ completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading ditions to our Union membership-^ Program and joined the ranks of full membership that has always taken pride book Union members. in its professional skills and its active Since tts inception, 132 Seafarers Union participation—because they are have used this 'A' Seniority Upgrading well prepared to take on the responsi­ Program to sharpen their seafaring skills and to gain a better understanding bilities and ohli^tions of a full 'A' book of our Union's operations, functions member of the SlU. and goals. Tomas Escudero Seafarer Tomas I •• Escudero, 46, has been sailing with the SW since 1969. Brother Escudero, who sails as chief electrician, obtained his lifeboat ticket at Piney Point before attending the Sen­ iority Upgrading Program. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Escudero ships out of the port of New York and lives with his wife, Elizabeth, in Brooklyn, NY. JohnT.KeUy Seafarer John T. Kelly, 52, has been sailing with the SlU since 1968. A vet­ eran of the deck de­ partment, Brother Kelly upgraded to the ratings of AB and quartermaster at Piney Point be­ fore attending the Seniority Upgrading Program. He ships out of the port of New York and lives with his wife, Lucy, in Queens, N.Y. Stephen Szeibert Seafarer Stephen Szeibert, 32, has been sailing with the SlU since 1967. A recent graduate of the Steward Up­ grading Program at Piney Point, Broth­ er Szeibert ships as chief steward from the port of New York. A native of Hungary, Brother Szeibert lives in New York City with his wife, Miriam, and their 2-year-old daughter. Seafarer William Berulis, 26, has been sailing with the SlU for four years. A Navy vet­ eran, Brother Beru­ lis graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971 and returned there to obtain an A B ticket, as well as LNG, electrician and welding endorsements, before attending the Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. Brother Berulis lives in Tampa, Fla. and ships out of the port of Houston. Joseph Colangelo Seafarer Joseph Colangelo, 21, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Brother Colangelo returned to Piney Point to obtain his AB ticket before at­ tending the Senior­ ity Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., he ships out of the port of New York. Sailer, Alfred, Deck - Xf Shaw, Ronald, Engine Simonettl, Joseph, Stewmrd| Simpson, Spuigmm Engine Sisk, Keith, Deck : (fFollowingdreihenamesmddepartmentsof 132 Seafarers ^ <, i^ V-: Smith, D. B., Steward i-'' y "J who have completed iheM\Seniority Upgraciing Prog Smith, Robert, Deck ; Spell, Gaiy, Ei^ne Kegney, Thom^ Engfaie SpeU, Joseph, Deck Miranda, John, £n#ae X Keith, Robert^ Deck Spencer, H. D., EnginiS Moneymaker, Erni^t, Engine Fila,Marion, l>eck KeHey, John, Deck Stauter, David, Engime Moore, C.M., Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Kelly, John, Deck Stevens, Duane, Deck Moore, George, Deck Galka, Thomas, Engine ^ Kmney, Paul, Engine Svoboda, Kvetoslav,Eogin| Mooic, WiUiam, Deck Galliano, Marco, Deck Kirksey, Charlts, Engiiw Szeibert, Stephen, Reward Mb^er, WUliam, Deck Garay, Stephen, Deck Klttleson,L.Q.,Deck Tanner, Leroy,EBghM! Mouton, Teriy, Engine Garcia, Robert, Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Thomas, Robert, Eng^ne^ Painter, Philip, Engine Gilliam, Robert, Steward Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Thomas, Dmothy, De<^ PaIouinbis, Nikolaos, Engine ^ Gotay, Raul, Steward Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Trainor, Robert, DeckPapa^eorgiou, DImitrios, Ei^ne. Gower, David, Engine Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Utterback, Larry, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Graham, Patrick, Deck Laner, Ronnie, Engine Vain, ThomiK, Deck Poletti, Pierangelp, Deck Grimes, M. R., Deck LeClair, Lester, Steward Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Reamey,Bert, Engine Hale, Earnest, Derik Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Vanyl, Thomas, Stevrard Restaino, John, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Lentschj Robert, Deck Vukmir, George, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Ripley^ WiUiam, Deck Lundcman, Louis, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine Haynes, Blake, Engiiie Rivers, Sam, Engine Makairewicz, Richard, Ei^ine Wambach, Albert, Deck y Heick, CarroU, Deck Roback, James, Deck Mmming, Hemy, Steward Wayman, Lee, Deck : Heller, Douglas, Steward Rodriguez, Charles, Engine Marcus, M. A., Deck Wiihelm, Maik, Engine Humason, Jon, Deck Rodriguez, Robert, Engine WUson, Richard, Steward ] ; Hmnmerick, James, Jr., Steward McAndrew, Martin, Engine Rogers, Geoi^e, Engine McCabe, John, Engine Wolfe, John, Deck Hutchinson, Wchard, Jr., Engine Sabb, Caldwell, Jr., Engine McCabe,T. J., Engine . Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Ivey,D.E, Engine Sallcy, Robert, Jr., Engine McParland, James, Engine Zukier, Hans, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Sanders, Dany, Engme Minix, R. G., Jr., Engine Allen, I^wrence, _ Allison, Mnrphy, £ngine Ahmad, Bin, Deck Andrepont, P. J., Engine Airnoid, Molt, Deck Bartol, Thomas, Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean, P. L., Deck Beanverd, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Berulis, WiUiam, Deck Blacklok, Richard, Engine Bolen, James, Deck Bolen, Timothy, Deck Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Bnrke, Timothy, Deck sCastle, Stephen, Deck vpiarii, Garrett, Dw holangelo, Joseph, Deck lonklin, Kevin, Engine unningbam, Rober^ Deck (anleli Wadswortb, Engine , _»avis, William, Deck , Day, John, Ei^ne Uerke, Michael, Engine Deskins, William, Steward Dising, Maximo, Engine Escudero, Tomas, Engine . ;,Ewing, Lany,Steward ISFarraer, William, Deck ieafarers Traditional Christmas Visit to USPHS Hosprtals Every year around Christmas, SIU port agents and representatives pay a special visit to Seafarers in the USPHS hospitals throughout the country. In keeping with a Union tradition which has grown since the SlU's found­ ing 36 years ago, our representatives bring each man unfortunate enough to be confined to the hospital during the holiday season a $25 Christmas gift, a carton of cigarettes or box of cigars, a Christmas card, and most importantly, good wishes and Season's Greetings from all of his Union brothers. Here, on photo at left, Chief Cook Anthony Saturro receives a $25 Christ­ mas gift from SIU-Representative John Dwyer who pays a visit to the USPHS hospital in Staten Island. In photo on right, SlU-pensioner Aaron Sasser at the same USPHS facility, gets a copy of the LOG and a little conversation from Recertified Bosun Gene Dakin during the Union's traditional Christmas visit. V",. Page 11 yw5 ^ ; -.I'. i-, Ix'V- •• • . -r, X .,1 (x- Vi. . • t; h I. •rfgd.:'.'.-..,' . .I'aifiiia Vr-X'J'"' -• • X',.,,, - �Chairmen Aboard Ship Asked To Help Protect Job Security considered using Foreign Travel Services on ships manned by the SIU. In an effort to keep Seafarers' jobs secure, the SIU will continue to monitor and fight the moves of agencies such as , Because our ships are often removed tant part of these operating costs," the from any Union H?ii for long periods letter continued, "and are the starting of time, it is the ship chairman and com­ point in a cost reduction program." mittee's responsibility to police the re­ Supply Foreign Crews placement of crewmembers. In order to Foreign Travel Services, their letter protect the job security of all Union claims, "is in an excellent position to members, whenever a Seafarer gets off solve the crew labor cost problem for his ship in any foreign port, the chair­ your company. We are supplying Fili­ man should contact Headquarters so pino crews to clients at very reasonable that if it is at all possible, an SIU mem­ and fully approved wage scales." ber can take the Job. These "very reasonable and fully ap­ proved wage scales" range from a hi^ It is important that we try to fill every of $220 a month with a straight over­ job aboard SlU-contracted vessels with SIU members, but imless the ship's time rate of $1.38 per hour for a bosun, chairman or committee notifies Head­ to a low of $150 with a $.95 overtime quarters of a man leaving his ship, rate for messmen and wipers. The three there is no chance that a Union member ABs in one of these foreign crews each receive $200 per month with a straight can be found to take the job. Another issue affecting Seafarers' job overtime rate of $1.25 per hour. security is the attempt by Foreign Trav­ Denied Right to Strike el Services of Manila, Philippines to The low pay scales are not the only offer underpaid Filipino crews to an "advantage" Foreign Travel Services SlU-contracted company as well as claims to offer. In their letter, they also other U.S. ship operators. point out that "Strikes and work stop­ In a letter to an SlU-contracted com­ pages are forbidden by the Philippine pany, an organization known as For­ Government and are enforced by deny­ eign Travel Services said "Many Ship­ ing permission for overseas assign­ ping Lines have found themselves in a ments." critical business position today because The SlU-contracted company has as­ of the skyrocketing costs of operation sured the Union that they believe that magnified by the recent, soaring fuel the American Seafarer is the best trained prices." and most skilled seaman in the mer­ "Crew labor costs are a very impor­ chant marine, and that they have never the Foreign Travel Services, and, with the help of the ship's chairmen, to fiU every job aboard SlU-contracted vessels with Union members whenever possible. Takes Time to Get Clinic Card Recertified Bosun Robert Butts receives his renewed clinic card from Head­ quarters SIU clinic secretary Florence Penny. During his month-long stay at Headquarters as a bosun in the recertification program, Brother Butts took the time to renew his clinic card. SIU clinics provide free physicals for all Union members, so Seafarers waiting to ship out in a port where the SIU maintains a clinic, should check their clinic card and have it renewed if it is near expiration. West Gulf Ports Council Holds Annual Dinner in Houston Thei West Gulf Ports of the Maritime Trades Department held their Tenth Annual Dinner in Houston, Tex. recently. After the dinner, representatives from labor, management and government heard a number of speakers, including Congresswoman Barbara Jordan (D-Tex.) pictured in the photo on the right, discuss the Oil Bill and other issues of importance to all concerned with America's merchant marine. Among the other Port Council members and guests addressing the dinner were SIU Vice-President Paul Drozak, Congressman Bob Eckhardt (D-Tex.), Secretary-Treasurer of the MTD Peter McGavin, Secretary-Treasurer of the Texas State AFL-CIC Sherman Fricks and Houston's Mayor Fred Hofheinz, Jr. iciary Cards llim^iment-^^ Card for the Seafereis* iV#are Plans has been revised, and ail Seafarers must fill out a revised card and mail it to the Welfare Plan Office. Bdlow is a sample copy of the new card. These revised cards are available in ail Union halls and on board SlU-contraded ships. They are preaddressed to the Welfare Plan Office, and no postage is nec^ry if they are mailed within the continental U,S. Be sure to nu out both sides of the card, and to prtitt aU mfbrnmtion Do not leave any |^ace Uimk—if a section does not apply to you, enter the word • 'fiwMfwnt-eeoeSdary <ard ^^ ('• :• •\ 'i- Brooklyn, N.Y. 1121$ f—I I—I K«!»Ecs:o»ie 'BO .. . 4' > i— tolBOUtMTIAt , .."WW . . f. ! SMiiwof.-'; , .. :• Nwr-ito,. t-rs eivv prrsTi OM offilrtft ' Oatt iolfcMiatf dMiaMian Miti todtteMfiOprmidKS af mklrt»lur»y ttwgM. U«N«nt Mi<Whrlniti»l • Retotiohship. ' • 'wdwAtuwt j |Soo I 1 1 • riwwAue ' -" . ' ' Ooutfiter ' Oi iti of Bir h • \ Vow Month Dry ;vv: .. , 1 I «a OilOld mihdOMfjiwi MWtew OMI,0^ "iOiiaBr Page 12 Seafarers Log . TV'r, r-i - Sooua-jNiimv?.-. wKT '"''"XM •• fint Y««rofStU, IBU Emptovmenti •Moi';' Onv• • Tnae ' ^pwilant Md imk, > ^ or pt ,«iy,.ni, iniii,lireiw uw»»f th,Swtww "None." This revised £ttrollmen^Bendidary Card lepb^ other Be^efici^ Cards on file. Also, if yon have not forwarded copies of your marriage certificate and the birth certificates of all of ybar unnmrned chadren to the plan office, take the time now to mail them to: Seaibiers W 275 2dth Street, Brooklyn, ^^N^ Without these cen^tgt^ s^ you iii«bt make wUl be Relayed.: 1. 'Vt miT �M-j-j. w.j»i5sgg U: AiS! .•ft # Recently Recertified Bosun "Big Otto" Pederson (right) on deck with Seafarer Tom Baker ready to take on stores. Deck delegate AB Aden Ezell Jr. (center) tells AB Ed Spooner it doesn't hurt a bit as Dr. Manuel Alvarez administers the first of seven shots needed for the trip. •I' --W f m.' % LASH Sam Houston Embarks on Maiden Voyage Joining her LASH sisterships, the Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee, the 893-foot containership Sam Houston (Waterman) embarired on her overseas maiden voyage to the Mideast and Southeast Asia after a payoff at Pier 36 in Brooklyn, N.Y. recently. On her first trip oversras, she offloaded her 89 barges in the walled Red Sea port of Jidda, Saudi Arabia near Mecca and also at the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas in the Persian Gulf on her way to India. The 22-knot ship, which has a 18,500 mile cnrisin^ radius, crewed up in New Orieans. I ;j! HI •n f] •' J/ •<2-'t ' '-'1^ -i?: At dock, movable shipboard crane aft lowers lighter barge into water. Bow view of the containership Sam Houston shows her sleek lines while tied up at Pier 36, Brooklyn, N.Y. «« QMED engine delegate Gary J. Bryant checks automated console gauges. pj^^gy graduate OS Tom Baker gives Nurse Norma Vorga some medical information before sailing to the Mideast. January, 1975T". ^ ^ • if:'''V- • �ASHORE i;;-k; ---W-. Tegucigalpa, Honduras Following the devastating effects of Hurricane Fifi here, SlU-contrarted Delta Line ships carried cargo gratis to victims in this beleaguered country. Below is a letter of appreciation from the U.S. ambassador to Honduras, Phillip V. Sanchez to the line's president, Capt. J. W. Clark: ... I can t tell you how grateful I was to receive a copy of your letter to Honduras Consul Alejandro Paz Barnica outlining the assistance to be provided by Delta Steamship Lines, Inc. My first reaction was to say 'God bless you and Delta Steamship Lines.' My second reaction was to write this letter. . . But I must hurry to tell you sincerely that I have never felt such a sudden welling of pride as I have recently in observing the outpouring of help from the United States to a friendly neighbor in trouble. In addition, however, the specific resources such as those of Delta Steamship Lines are particularly needed. Air­ planes, as you know, are expensive and relatively inefficient means of providing the massive, long term aid that this country now must have. Thus, yours is a timely and indispensable contribution." Governors Island, N.Y. The Coast Guard's International Ice Patrol on Aug. 13 ended its second heaviest iceberg season since the patrol started in 1912. The success of the 1974 patrol was attributed to the cooperation of many ships, especially those which reported iceberg sightings and sea surface temperatures. Reporting of the tempera­ tures is crucial as it helps to predict how long icebergs will live. Long Beach, Calif. To prevent ship collisions off the coast of Southern California, the Coast Guard established shipping lanes in the Gulf of Santa Catalina on Jan. 1. The miles-wide lanes will be used by vessels entering and leaving Los AngelesLong Beach Harbor from the south. New York Daily average number of merchant ships plotted in the Coast Guard's Auto­ mated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER) was over 2,000 monthly September through November. The worldwide program asked ships 24 hours out to give radio positions so they can rapidly aid in the search and rescue of other ships in trouble. In October AMVER helped in 119 emergencies, 46 medical cases, 23 disabled vessels, 16 each of ship sinkings and downed aircraft, 11 men overboard, six overdue ships and one fire at sea. t Piney Point U.N.'s International Labor Organization (ILO) liaison officer Harold Dunning paid a visit recently here to observe instruction methods, especially in the Reading Lab.and Study Skills Program at the Lundeberg School. Detroit Sailing on the four upper Great Lakes could be extended to 11 months by the 1976-77 season and for the full year in 1978, according to a study by the Great Lakes Commission's Winter Navigation Board. Lonchn Lloyd's Register of Shipping statistics say that last year was the second succes­ sive year for a drop in merchant ship tonnage lost at sea. The top peacetime loss was in 1971 when more than a million gross tons were lost. In 1972, 949,000 tons foundered and in 1973, 92(^000 went down. ill. The Galveston (Sea-Land), which Is on a regular run to Alaska, is shown here tied-up at the docks at Anchorage. Seafarer Bill Calefato spent 18 months on the Galveston. ' William Calefato: Man 6f To SIU members who have been sail­ ing for 20 years or more the name Wil­ liam Calefato may sound very familiar, even if he was never on a ship with many of them. For, as readers of the LOG over the past 20 years or so might tell you, the name William Calefato has appeared over many, many stories, on everything from a peanut butter shortage and the "crisis" it brought about on a ship, to the "slickie boys" in Pusan, Korea who are fond of fleecing tourists and seamen. Seafarer William Calefato began sail­ ing with the SIU in 1951. Prior to that he had been working in a shipyard in California repairing and building ships. Originally from New York, he served in the Army during World War II, and after his discharge began working in the shipyard. Seafarer Calefato became interested in shipping through his brother Joe, who was sailing on a hospital ship which was being converted to a troop carrier. He joined his brother on that ship (as an oiler) and has been sailing in the engine department ever since. That first ship he was on was the St. Olaf, a Liberty ship that transported GFs home from the Aleutian Islands and brought replacements from Seattle. On his first trip aboard her, the St. Olaf was caught in a big tidal wave which wrecked a brick lighthouse ashore and caused other extensive damage. It ^as quite an indoctrination for the novice. Calefato stayed on the St. Olaf \yhen she began making foreign runs to Yoko­ hama. He calls it a "turning point" for him because it was the "first foreign country I'd seen, and it was our former enemy." While ashore in Yokohama, Calefato began exploring his first foreign pprt in the way that later on would lead ham to write many stories for the LOG. , Seafarer Cialefato also wanted to find out in Yokohama if the stories he'd al­ ways heard about how wild sailors were in port were true. He says that ex^pt for a few "exhibitionists" the stories were "just plain lies and stupidity." He says Seafarers are just plain "woriqpg stiffs." He took many photos of the peoplej and sought out other aspects of Japanese culture. After staying on the beach for a period of time, Calefato resumed ship­ ping in 1951. He joined the SIU at the Union's old Headquarters on Beaver Street in New York. His first SIU ship was the Royal Oak, and after staying on her awhile, he finally decided that "sailing was a good way to live." He says he "did not want to punch a clock." While on the Royal Oak he wrote.|^s Washington, D.C. The Maritime Administration reports that between 26 to 112 LNG ships would be required to carry the changing U.S. energy needs in the near future depending on LNG production, nuclear power supply and the de-sulfurization ofcoal. Adiak, Alaska Ship's chairman Recertified Bosun William L. Tillman last month answered questions of the 15 Seafarers present at the crew's meeting aboard the USNS Mission Santa Ynez (Hudson Waterways) about what the SIU is doing at Piney Point and at Headquarters while the vessel headed for a San Francisco payoff. Previously in Affiak, Alaska, the ship's master, Capt. C. W. Henderson and Chief Steward L. J. Crane wished a Happy Thanksgiving to ship's officers and Seafarers before a dinner of oyster cocktail, herring bits, cream of tomato soup, crab salad, roast Young Tom Turkey with oyster dressing and giblet gravy, roast prime ribs of beef au jus, glazed baked Virginia ham with raisin sauce, brocolli and asparagus spears, snowflake potatoes, cauliflower, corn, hot pumpkin, mince­ meat and French apple pies, white layer cake, hot Parker House rolls and after dinner mints. Geneva, Switzerland An agreement has been reached between the U.N.'s International Labor Office and the Universal Postal Union on the identification of seamen's mail. An international symbol will be adopted in the form of a label to be placed on the seafarers' mail. The printed labels will soon be distributed to seamen and postal authorities. Seafarer Darin Cole, a graduate of tfie Harry Lundeberg School, shipped on the Galveston as an ordinary seaman. Seafarer Calefato said that Cole, was "doing a good job," and that a "voyage to Anchorage, and attending to all duties aboard, is a good initiation to the seafaring life." Page 14 Seafarers Log , �The master of the SV c ,?n Dec, U Ca™ c"""" «" Pleases v 'I Want tn *u ^®wart wmt "" you to JQ sn " by •, i /WAm# firs, sloo: for ^ T^_ fjt I fSHaC l^± y o 96t On© """V'osetone /-I . Co °=<"-Se W Al"^°''^"'P°rt «CO, ln#©rAC#C aspect of the cr<>uy' ?' Seafarer Calefatr. iT comicaJ ^ouW print ^one he wrote four stf ^ ^^9 O ^^ys found it munh y*"®® about it." • -^nd. *" fy tell, --S'^of'^£:r"be.oo..ro Northampton Enai eat in ®^^P' Ga/v ®ost re"'"aWng^ fii 'be b^efe ^bb tbepZTl problems of <ioaf ^"P Pot", to th> • ®^out the cr^^ . ^oiy-can "'bbPPwio gt "fi beffls abou, "'bar inTeS?. T. o 5C n / ' aral oflierports ""bay and siv- ^?<*orage. Alasta So" ^'''''® ""n to .His s.o"es are intere ,• "™'afi "itb "beae are often funny, ffg and very p ® ^'"om writine mH understandine of tT a good ^If^rto has other int^ Photography and .6e .^e^oftel" 7"° k'±!" « "" -be St'"'."''™« ^ raany of his sfories wer^ ^"d, he „ of a "ioS" / ^e ^y Photographs Ph^r ^^oompanied ®."ow makes his hnm ^ bachelor a passion!,eTobb^ ?^T"b^ baa" beS^ ™Wa wori/ng „boffle'" Seadfe). He 40 yea«. b°bby for h.^. ^a j^t/./banty ?toS' "'^blcb Met?/—'b.beSSs'^^''®-'4Wer '" ^'bba. Jorl^^rr,•itf'' ®ack in the J930'c K ;,,!? ; he says thm^ ® °0 'ens of buJt camera, pursued anintle!. "D ^ i? ^psUc'aZ r3s^d>?='a Cc #N the iinH . ^rd-one-half reports being S'h'' that master (Canf D ? ^ °or foreien off? . ^'ng your attention °^^he operations of the n / demanding reon'- ^h/s beaut/fui thre^foo^^ —— «iuu cne ^'re, wefel,,-, .^^and (be ^«s'imeson,e. Deba HOT has in pounds of " aafled 'mm f company'* ^'^h voyage #i of th vovaL hJ ^he SS Delta 'hose turllL''^ your efforts anH ^he """"budon to .he s„. y associated (be LtSn't «P^er,!S! ' 'e«er1,^ profession nod o. "' 'bfs tvne "nrganization that : At;:,.d<. aV- % ' ^ . _ •; (be Gaff „, —~-r~ '"'""-«~""st^':r«r--'-- b"°"f tt b ~ f SSSK.'E'S'S' £5^5 «SSSfe'« ggs-g^ »2;KS^" ~.1T tt' enlaiga. ^'^'P -\'' A -T l®ias ^ ttssi BSv' li iliiiliiiiisf; luary, 1975 <»ti<^ toe Anil " V * �Gambling Gains All net gains from gambling must be reported as income. However, if more was lost than gained during the year, the losses are not deductible, but simply cancel out the gains. April 15, 1975, is the deadline for filing Federal income tax returns. As is customary at this time of year, the SIV Accounting Department has prepared the following detailed tax guide to assist SlU men in filing their returns on incortie earned in 1974. •/ I Who Must FUe Every Seafarer who is a citizen or resident of the United States, whether an adult or minor must file a return if you are: And your gross income is at least: Single or are a widow or widower, and are under 65 $2,050 Single or are a widpw or widower, and are 65 or older 2,800 Single, can be claimed as a dependent on your par­ ent's return, and have tax­ able dividends, interest or other unearned income 750 Married filing jointly, liv­ ing together at end of tax year (or at date of death of husband or wife), both are under 65 2,800 Married filing jointly, liv­ ing together at end of tax year (or at date of death of husband or wife), one is 65 or older 3,550 Married filing jointly, liv­ ing together at end of tax year (or at date of death of husband or wife), both are 65 or older 4,300 Married filing separate return, or married, but not living together at end of tax year 750 A person with income from sources within U.S. possessions 750 Self-employed and your net earnings from self-em­ ployment were at least $400. If income tax was withheld even though you are not required to file a return, you should file to get a refund. When To FUe Tax retiims have to be filed by April 15, 1975. However, the April 15 dead­ line is waived in cases where a seaman is at sea. In such instances, the seaman must file his return at the first oppor­ tunity, along with an affidavit stating the reason for delay. How To Pay Make check or money order payable to "Internal Revenue Service" for full amount on line 23. Write your Social Security number on your check or money order: If line 23 is less than $1, do not pay. Rounding Off To Whole Dollars The money items on your return and schedules may be shown in whole dol­ lars. This means that you eliminate any amount less than 50 cents, and increase any amount from 50 cents through 99 cents to the next higher dollar. Advantages of A Joint Return Generally it is advantageous for a married couple to file a joint return. There are benefits in figuring the tax on a joint return which often result in a lower tax than would result from sep­ arate returns. 1. 'S:' • Changes in Marital Status If you are married at the end of 1974, you are considered married for the enI Page 16 tire year. If you are divorced or legally separated on or before the end of 1974, you are considered single for the entire year. If your wife or husband died dur­ ing 1974 you are considered married for the entire year. Generally in such a case, a joint return may be filed for the year. You may also be entitled to the benefits of a joint return for the two years following the death of your hus­ band or wife. ^ U.S. citizens with foreign addresses except A.P.O. and F.P.O. and those ex­ cluding income under Section 911 or 931, should file with the Internal Rev­ enue Service Center, 11601 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pa. 19155. , Note: // you move to a new ad­ dress after filing your return and you are expecting a refund, be sure to file a change of address with the post office where you moved from. Unless you do this, the post office cannot send your check on to your new address. the other contributors file a declaration that they will not claim the dependent that year. Credit For Excess Social Security (FICA) Tax Paid If a total of more than $772.20 of Social Security (PICA) tax was with­ held from the wages of either you or your wife because one or both of you worked for more than one employer, you may claim the excess over $772.20 as a credit against your income tax. Tax Credit For Retirement Income A tax credit is allowed for individuals against retirement income such as rents, dividends and earnings at odd jobs. However, an adjustment must be made in this credit for Social Security benefits. Dividend Income If a seaman has dividend income from stocks he can exclude the first $100 from his gross income. If a joint return is filed and both husband and wife have dividend in­ come, each one may exclude $100 of dividends from their gross income. Exemptions Each taxpayer is entitled to a per­ Welfare, Pension and Vacation Benefits sonal exemption of $750 for himself, Benefits received from the SIU Wel$750 for his wife, an additional $750 if he is over 65 and another $750 if he ' fare Plan do not have to be reported as income. is blind. The exemptions for age and Payments received from the SIU Pen­ blindness apply also to a taxpayer's sion Plan are includable as income on wife, and can also be claimed by both the tax return of those pensioners who of them. retire with a normal pension. There is In cases where a man's wife lives in a special retirement income tax credit a foreign country, he can still claim to be calculated on Schedule R which the $750 exemption for her. is to be attached to the return. In addition a taxpayer can claim Pensioners under 65 who receive a $750 for each child, parent, grandpar-' disability are entitled to claim an adjust­ ent, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sis­ ment for the sick pay exclusion. How­ ter-in-law, and each uncle, aunt, neph­ ever, all disability pension payments re­ ew or niece dependent on him, if he ceived after age 65 are taxable in the provides more than one-half of their same manner as a normal pension. support during the calendar year. The Vacation pay received from the Sea­ dependent must have less than $750 farers Vacation Plan is taxable income income and live in the U.S., Canada, in the same manner as wages. Mexico, Panama or the Canal Zone. A child under 19, or a student over 19 can earn over $750 and still count Death Benefit Exclusion as a dependent if the taxpayer provides If you receive pension payments as more than one-half of his support. a beneficiary of a deceased employee, The law also enables a seamen who and the employee had received no re­ is contributing more than ten percent of tirement pension payment, yo': may be the support of a dependent to claim an entitled to a death benefit exclusion of exemption for that individual, provided up to $5,000. Income Averaging A Seafarer who has an unusually large amount of taxable income for 1974 may be able to reduce the total amount of his tax by using the income averaging method. This method permits a part of the unusually large amount of taxable income to be taxed in lower brackets, resulting in a reduction of the over-all amount of tax due. Deductions Should You Use the Standard Deduc­ tion (line 45(b)) or Itemize Your De­ ductions (line 45(a))? You must decide whether to take the standard deduction or to itemize your actual deductions for charitable contri­ butions, medical expenses, interest, taxes, etc. Because the standard deduc­ tion varies at different income levels, it will generally be helpful to follow these guidelines based on your adjusted gross income (line 15). (If married and filing separately, use one-half of the following dollar amounts. Arid be sure to use only the total of your own deductions.) If line 15 is less than $8,667 and your itemized deductions are less than $1,300, find your tax in Tax Tables 1-12 which give you the benefit of the standard deduction. If your deductions exceed $1,300, itemize them. If line 15 is between $8,667 and $13,333 and your itemized deduc­ tions are over 15 percent of line 15, itemize them. If under 15 percent of line 15, take the standard deduction. If line 15 is over $13,333 and yoiir itemized deductions are over $2,00(1, itemize them. If they are $2,000 or lesS, take the standard deduction. If you have income other than earned income and could be claimed as a dependent on your parent's return be sure to read the blocked instruction under "Tax—Credits—Payments" in your IRS instructions. Interest Interest paid to banks and individuals on loans, mortgages, etc., is deductible. Taxes In general, you can deduct: personal property taxes, real estate taxes, state or local retail sales taxes, state gasoliriie taxes and state and local income taxes actually paid within the year. You can­ not deduct: Federal excise taxes, Fedr eral Social Security taxes, hunting arid dog licenses, auto inspection fees, tags, drivers licenses, alcoholic beverages, cigarette and tobacco taxes, water taxes and taxes paid by you for another person. Contributions Any taxpayer can deduct up to 50 percent of adjusted gross income for contributions to charities, educational institutions and hospitals. In the case of other contributions a 20 percent limi­ tation applies. Do Not Deduct Gift^ ToRclativcs, friends, or other persons. Social clubs, labor unions, or chambe^^s of commerce. Foreign organizations, organizations operated for personal profit or or­ ganizations whose, purpose is to get people to vote for new laws or changes in old laws. Continued on Page 17 Seafarers Log �: •••' 'is Continued from Page 16 Medical and Dental Expenses All expenses over three percent of adjusted gross income for doctor and dental bills, hospital bills, medical and hospital insurance, nurse care and simi­ lar costs can be deducted. Other such costs include such items as eyeglasses, ambulance service, transportation to doctors' offices, rental of wheelchairs and similar equipment, hearing aids, ar­ tificial limbs and corrective devices. However, if the Seafarer is reim­ bursed by the Seafarers Welfare Plan for any of these costs, such as family, hospitd and surgical expenses, he can­ not deduct the whole bill, only that part in excess of the benefits paid by the Plan. All expenses over one percent of ad­ justed gross income for drugs and medicine can be deducted. The deduc­ tible portion is then combined with other medical and dental expenses which are subject to the normal three percent rule. In figuring your deduction, you can deduct an amount equal to one-half of the insurance premiums, premiums paid for medical care for yourself, your wife, and dependents. The maximum amount deductible is $150. The other one-half, plus any excess over the $150 limit is deductible subject to the normal three percent rule. Household and Dependent Care Services If you paid someone to take care of a dependent so you (and your spouse if married) could work or find work, you may be able to deduct up to $400 a month. / The expense must be for the follow­ ing persons who lived in your home as members of your family: (1) Your dependent under 15 years old who can be claimed as an exemp­ tion. Many Seafarers will need only short Form 1040A or Form 1040 in filing their 1974 returns. Schedules and forms that may be required in addition to Form 1040 include the following, which you may obtain from an Internal Rev­ enue Service office, and at many banks and post offices: Schedule A & B iox itemized deduc­ tions and dividend and interest in­ come*; Schedule C for income from a per­ sonally owned business; Schedule D for income from the sale or exchange of capital assets; Schedule E for income from pen­ sions, annuities, rents, royalties, part­ nerships, estates, trusts, etc.; Schedule F for income from farming; Schedule G for income averaging; Schedule R for retirement income credit; Schedule SE for reporting net earn­ ings from self-employment; and Form 1040-ES for making estimated tax payments. Some specialized forms available only at Internal Revenue Service offices are: Form 1310, Statement of Claimant to Refund Due Deceased Taxpayer; Form 2106, Employee Business Ex­ penses; Form 2120, Multiple Support Decla­ ration; Form 2210, Underpayment of Esti­ mated Tax by Individuals; January, 1975 (2) A dependent who could not care for himself because of mental or physi­ cal illness. This must be a person you could claim as an exemption except for the fact that he received $750 or more -of income. See instruction for Exemp­ tions above. (3) Your spouse who could not care for himself because of mental or physi­ cal illness. You can deduct expenses for the services of a maid or cook but not for the services of a chauffeur, bartender, or gardener. The full amount you paid to a nursery school is dependent care expense, even if the school gave your child lunch. But school expenses you paid for a child in the first or higher grade are not. Generally, except for a cousin, no deduction shall be allowed for employment related expenses paid to an individual related to you or your spouse or paid to dependent household members. The expense must be for services in your home, with one exception. You can deduct the cost of services outside your home for a dependent under 15 years of age, who can be claimed as your exemption. In this case, the amount you can deduct is limited to: (1) $200 a month for one such indi­ vidual. (2) $300 a month for two such indi­ viduals. Your 1974 Tax Form Form 2440, Sick-Pay Exclusion; Form 2441, Expenses for Household and Dependent Care Services; Form 3468, Computation of Invest­ ment Credit; Form 3903, Moving Expense Ad­ justment; Form 4136, Computation of Credit for Federal Tax on Gasoline, Special Fuels, and Lubricating Oil. * Schedule B must be completed and at­ tached to your return if your income from either dividends or interest ex­ ceeds $400.00. IRS will figure your tax if your in­ come on line 15 is $20,000 or less, was only from wages, salary and tips, divi­ dends, interest, pensions and annuities, and you want to take the standard de­ duction. All you do is: 1. Place your name and address label on your return, or fill in name, address, and Social Security number. Also fill in County of Residence and occupation. On a joint return, show names, numbers and occupations of both husband and wife. If you are married, give numbers of both you and your spouse even though you file separately. 2. Fill in lines 1 through 7. 3. Check box(es) on line 8 if you want to participate in the presidential election campaign fund "check-off." 4. Fill in lines 9 through 15, lines 17, 19, 21a, b, and d, if necessary. Answer the foreign accounts question after line 65.. 5. On a joint return, show your and your spouse's income separately on the dotted line to the left of the line 15 entry space. 6. Sign your return. Both you and your spouse must sign a joint return. 7. File on or before April 15, 1975. IRS will then figure your tax and send you a refund check if you paid too much or bill you if you did not pay enough. Note: If you have a retirement in­ come credit, IRS will figure that also. Just attach Schedule R after you have answered the question for columns A and B, and filled in lines 2 and 5. Then write RIC on line 17 of Form 1040. Short Form 1040A Short Form 1040A—This short form is the simplest tax return. You may generally use it if all your '74 income was from wages and salary and you had no more than $400 of dividends pr (3) $400 a month for three or more such individuals. If your spouse or dependent (other than a dependent under 15 who can be claimed as an exemption) was physi­ cally or mentally unable to care for himself and received income or disa­ bility payments during 1974, you have to reduce your monthly expense as follows: (1) Dependent—Subtract $750 from the adjusted gross income and disability payments the dependent received dur­ ing 1974. Divide the balance by the number of months you incurred these expenses. Then subtract the results from your monthly dependent expenses. (2) Spouse—Divide disability pay­ ments your spouse received during 1974 by the number of months you incurred expenses for your spouse. Then subtract the result from your monthly expenses incurred for your spouse. Disability payment means payment (other than a gift) received because of physical or mental condition which is not included in income. For example, workmen's or veterans' disability com­ pensation, private health and accident insurance. If your adjusted gross income (line 15, Form 1040) was more than $18,000, you have to reduce your monthly expenses by dividing one-half of the amount over $18,000 by 12 (number of months in your tax year). For example, if your adjusted gross income was $20,400, you would re­ duce your monthly expenses by $100 ($20,400 less $18,000-5-2 = $1,200+ 12=$100). If you were married for all or part of the year, be sure to take into account the adjusted gross income of both you and your spouse for the time you were married. Requirements for married taxpayers: (7) If you were married at the end of 1974, you and your spouse must file a I •il 41 if 'jj 'f': Continued on Page 18 $400 of interest. A joint Form 1040A may be filed by you and your wife if your combined income meets the above tests. Disadvantages of Form 1040A: (a) You can take only the standard deduc­ tion—^you can't itemize. (b) An employee may be entitled to deductions for unreimbursed traveling, transportation, or "outside salesman" expenses in connection with his work, even if he uses the standard deduction. These are lost on Form 1040A. (c) There's no way to claim certain credits— • retirement income credit • investment credit • foreign tax credit • credit from a regulated investment company • gas tax credit for nonhighway use • credit for payments of estimated tax (d) You can't claim an exclusion for sick pay under a wage continuation plan. (e) You can't deduct moving ex­ penses where you changed jobs or were ^ transferred by your employer. (f) You lose the right to income av­ erage. Furthermore, you cant use Form 1040A if you received capital gain divi­ dends or nontaxable distributions (re­ turn of capital)^—or if you had an interest in a foreign bank account. Page 17 :3 •I t/i �^1^-1 1. Continued from Page 17 joint return for the year to claim the deduction. (2) K you were married during the time you paid the expenses; (a) Both you and your spouse must have either worked full time or have been looking for a job, or (b) Your spouse had to be unable to care for himself because of mental or physical illness. Use Form 2441 to figure your deduc­ tion and attach the completed form to your return. Enter your deduction on line 32, Schedule A. Union Dues Dues and initiation fees paid to labor organizations and most union assess­ ments can be deducted. minimum educational requirements for your job, trade, or business. Education that is part of a course of study that will lead to your getting a new trade or business. Other—Under "Miscellaneous De­ ductions," you can deduct several other types of expenses such as: (ilost of safety equipment, small tools, and supplies used in your job. Dues to unions, professional organiza­ tions, chambers of commerce. Cost of business entertainment. Fees you paid to employment agencies to get a job. Gambling losses, but only , up to the amoimt you won. Necessary expenses connected with producing or collecting income or for maipaging or protecting property held for producing income. Casnalfy and Theft Loss(es) If you had property that Was stolen Reportiag Your Income or damaged by fire, storm, car accident, You have to report all income in shipwreck, etc., you may be able to de­ whatever form received (money, propduct your loss or part of it. In general. erty^ services, etc.), unless it is exempt. Schedule A can be used to report a Examples are given below. casualty or theft loss. On property used Examples of Income You Must Report: only for personal purposes you can de­ Wages, salaries, bonuses, commis­ duct only the amount over any insur­ sions, fees, and tips. ance or other reimbursements plus $100 Dividends. (if a husband and wife owned the prop­ erty jointly but file separate returns, both have to subtract $100 from their part of the loss). A major tax beef by seamen is that Miscellaneous Deductions I normally taxes are not withheld on Contributions to Candidates for Pub­ learnings in the year they earned the lic Office, Itemized Deduction — You 1 money, but in the year the payoff took may claim an itemized deduction on line 33, Schedule A, or a tax credit on For example, a seaman who signed line 52, Form 1040, but you cannot > on for a five month trip in September, claim both, for political contributions. ^1973, paying off in January, 1974, If you elect to claim an itemized de­ would have all the five months' earnings duction on line 33, Schedule A, the appear on his 1974 W-2 even though amount of the deduction entered may his actual 1974 earnings might be less not exceed $50 ($100 if you are mar­ than those in 1973. ried and file a joint return). Just write There are ways to minimize the im­ "political contribution" on this line pacts of this situation. For example, (you need not identify the person or on the ship in 1973, the Seafarer political party) next to the amount of undoubtedly took draws and may have the contribution. ,ent allotments home. These can be re­ Expenses for Education — You can ported as 1973 income. generally deduct expenses for: Unfortunately, this raises another Education that helps you keep up or im­ ompiication. The seaman who reports prove skills you must have in your these earnings in 1973 will not have a present job, trade or business. -2 (withholding statement) covering Education that your employer said you em; He will have to list all ^lotments, must have or the law or regulations raws and slops on the tax return and say you must have, to keep your ixplain why he doesn't have a W-2 for present salary or job. hem. Furthermore, since no lax will Do Not Deduct Expenses For— have been withheld on these earnings in Education that you need to meet the Earned income from sources outside U.S. (See Form 2555.) Earnings (interest) from savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, credit unions, etc. Interest on tax refunds. Interest on bank deposits, bonds, notes. Interest on U.S. Savings Bonds. Interest on arbitrage bonds issued after Oct. 9, 1969, by State and local governments. Profits from businesses and profes­ sions. Your share pf profits from partner­ ships and small business corporations. Pensions, annuities, endowments. Supplemental annuities under the Railroad Retirement Act (but not reg­ ular Railroad Retirement Act benefits). Profits from the sale or exchange of real estate, securities, or other property. Rents and royalties. Your share of estate or trust income. Alimony, separate maintenance or support payments received from and deductible by your husband (wife). Prizes and awards (contests, raffles, etc.). Refunds of State and local taxes (principal amounts) if deducted in a prior year and resulted in tax benefits. Embezzled or other illegal income. Examples of Income You Do Not Report: Disability retirement payments and other benefits paid by the Veterans Administration. Dividends on veterans' insurance. Life insurance sums received at a person's death. Workmen's compensation, insurance, damages, etc., for injury or sickness. Interest on certain State and munici­ pal bonds. Federal Social Security benefits. Gifts, money or Other property you inherited or that was willed to you. Insurance repayments that were more than the cost of your normal living ex­ penses if you lost the use of your home because of fire or other casualty (repay­ ment of the amount you spent for nor­ mal living expenses must be reported as income). Declaration of Estimated Tax Every citizen of the United States or resident of the United States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam and Ameri­ , can Samoa shall make a declaration of his (her) estimated tax if his (her) total . • ' i estimated tax is $100 or more and he 1973, he will have to pay the full tax < (she): them with his return, at 14 percent or (1) Can reasonably expect to re­ upwards, depending on his tax bracket.;;. ceive more than $500 from sources The earnings will show up on hisf other than wages subject to withhold­ 1974 W-2. The seaman then, on his| ing; or, 1974 return would have to explain thatl (2) Can reasonably expect gross in­ he had reported some of his earnings ini come to exceed— 1973 and paid taxes on them. He would| (a) $20,000 for a single individual, get a tax refund accordingly. a head of a household, or a widow or In essence, the seaman would pay! widower entitled to the special rates; taxes twice on the same income and geti (b) $20,000 for a married individ­ a refund a year later. While this wiili ual entitled to file a joint declaration save the seaman some tax money in the' with his wife (her husband), but only if long run, it means he is out-of-pocket his wife (her husband) has not received on some of his earnings for a full year wages for the taxable year; until he gets refunded. (c) $20,000 for a married person This procedure would also undoubt­ living apart from husband or wife; edly cause Internal Revenue to examine (d) $10,000 for married individual his returns^ smce The iii^^ reported entitled to file a joint declaration with would not coincide with the totals on his his wife (her husband), but only if both W-2 forms. ^ he (she) and his wife (her husband) That raises the question, is this pro­ have received wages for the jtaxable cedure justified? It is justified only if a i year; or, seaman had very little income in one (e) $5,000 for a married individual year and very considerable income the not entitled to file a joint declaration next. Otherwise the tax saving is minor with his wife (her husband). and probably not worth the headache. • See Form 1040—^ES for details. SS Arthur Middleton Crew Holds Meeting Aboard Ship 1^: Ship's Committee (right) of the SS Arthur Middleton (Waterman) gets together in the vessel's recreation room after docking in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Dec. 9. They are, seated from left: Joseph Lugan, engine delegate; Recertified Bosun Edward Wallace, Chief Steward Clyde H. Lanier, and Hollis Johnson, chief electrician! Standing are Robert Merritt, deck delegate (left) and James Noonan, steward delegate. Also, before the payoff aboard the C-4 ship SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski holds shipboard meeting (top left), telling the Seafarers that the Oil Imports Bill was up for a crucial Senate vote and that more SPAD funds help to carry on the vital fight for passage of this important piece of legislation. The ship is on the run to India. Page 18 Seafarers Log V • y-'t'-i, i —> r I •' �i- —- • Ready for Next Round PRESERN^I©y.i IT,'-.- '•"- \ -'''''' ' , '' ,. -I would like to thank the Seafarers Pension Plan for their J l^cfc action in okaying my apjplication for retirement. And. ® lirtunediate receipt of my first pension check was an added ihottds;: #!?•! 1 •'>.1 _ .7 , _/ Pensioner Gives iAdvice Sf am n retired member of the SltJ and since I have gone on " snsion I have often thought about the tough, old days back pn Beaver St. in New York when the Union was young. From those days to the present, I have watched with pride as the f Union grew ttnd ohif Wages increased and pension and welfare ^•^'Was instituted. The Union has come along way and it is still growing. I hope that the young men just coming in realize what they have in P die SIU and see fit to take advantage of it. It was a pleasure growing with and working in an organiza'- .. •op tion like the SIU; - '•! " ' • ' ! • Fraternally, ' " Balfiinore,Md.P| I would like to take this opportunity to thank the SIU for the prompt attention given to the estate of my late brother. Seafarer Ancil E. Cunningham. I did not know diat my brother had designated me as beneficiary or that I would receive any \benefits. Everyone in the SIU was vety helpful to me while at the same time thorough in determining that I was the right Sincerdy, Marcella Bart^ Ohio U. " Junua^y 197S"' P'- Volume XXXVll. Ne. I Official Publication of the Seafarers Internat onal Union of North Aitierita, Atlantic, Quif. takes ana inland Waters Olstrlct. AFLCIO itive Board . = ;'\."Ex^Uttva all. President Paul Hall / - - -President • Cal Tanner. Executive Vtce-Ptesiaent Earl Shepard, Joe OiGiorfllo, Secreiary-Troasurer , Undsey Willmms, Vice-President Frank Dr£>28k. Vice-President ' Paul Drozak, Vice-President Published monthiy by Seafarers International Union. Atlantic, i?Gtilf?"taki»s and''lola»rtl':Waterii^t>lstriGt7:1kFt4Ci0/'e7!5:;Fottrth ^Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. llZSa^ -Tets 4119:6600.? Sedptrd^ C^ postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. 389 January, 1975 ! | » Fight for Oil Bill Continues The day after the U.S. Senate gave final Congressional approval to the En­ ergy Transportation Security Act, an edi­ torial appeared in the Wall Street Journal entitled "Shame on the Senate," which in part read; "This superboondoggle, which would require that at least 30 percent of oil imports be carried in American-flag ships by 1977, is nothing more than a colossal, inflationary gift to the maritime unions and shipbuilders." The same day an editorial in the New York Daily News read: "On Monday, the Senate approved one of the most blatant gouges in years. It is the atrocious bill requiring that 20 percent (and later 30) of all oil imported into the U.S. be shipped in American-made, Americanmanned vessels ... It is a grossly infla­ tionary handout to maritime unions and shipping interests, and a sellout of the public." 'A Washington Post editorial stated that if President Ford failed to veto the bill, "he will have accepted an important de­ feat in his fight against inflation. He will have led the way in destroying the tradi­ tion of an open market in ocean shipping at a time when the Arab oil producers are in a much stronger position than we to establish and exploit a captive market." The above editorial excerpts are pointedly representative of the literally hundreds of editorials and news articles which appeared in newspapers through­ out the country blasting the Energy Transportation Security Act during and immediately after the Congressional fight for the bill. This widespread editorial campaign, promoted by the multinational oil cartel, stirred an avalanche of controversy over the bill, creating tremendous pressure on Congress not to pass it, and ultimately President Ford not to sign it. The heavy pressure it caused in Con­ gress is reflected in the many months it took for the bill to get final approval; During this time, committees from both houses of Congress went through the ad­ vantages and publicized disadvantages of the bill with a fine tooth comb before sub­ mitting their well-investigated findings to the full House and Senate for a vote. After weighing the evidence presented and despite oil company pressure, Con­ gress voted decisively to adopt the bill solely on its merits in tertiis of the econ­ omy and national security. President Ford, on the other hand, vetoed the bill on grounds that it-was in­ flationary and "would adversely affect our foreign policy." Heavy pressure against the bill came from the Departments of State, Treasury, Agriculture and Defense which are notorious for their opposition to a strong U.S. merchant marine. The "inflationary" effect of the bill as determined in Congressional hearings translates into anywhere from a fraction of a cent to one cent rise per gallon in the price of imported oil. In return however, the bill would have created in excess of 200,000 man years of employment for American maritime workers and would have led to the de­ velopment of a long needed U.S.-flag tanker fleet. The bill would also have helped reverse our nation's dangerously growing balance of payments deficit by pumping money back into the sagging American economy instead of constantly paying out money that stays out of the country. The SIU will not be discouraged by this veto. We are already preparing to go back in for another round in the 94th Congress. And, we will not let up until a fair oil cargo preference bill is on the nation's lawbooks. Page 19 >> '1'-^ *•' '1 ' !• •p, V �•\ r Ships' iMeetings Digest of SlU OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), November 17—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Robert Schwarz; Sec­ retary E. KeUy; Educational Director Wilkerson; Deck Delegate Martia Hammond; Engine Delegate A. J. Vogel; Steward Delegate S. A, Smith. Chairman held a discussion on donating to SPAD and those who are interested can write to Piney Point for information on upgrading. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Everything running smoothly. OGDEN WABASH (Ogden Ma­ rine), November 10—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun M. Duet; Secretary H. Hastings; Educational Director G. Berger; Deck Delegate Robert Delmont; Engine Delegate Steve Crawford; Stew­ ard Delegate Ray Mann. Chairman held a discussion on reading points of inter­ est in the SEAFARERS LOG. Crewmembers are to go to their department delegate for department business. The ship's chairman is the Union representa­ tive on the ship. NQ disputed OT. Next port Philadelphia. ULTRASEA (Westchester Marine Shipping Co.), November 3—Chair­ man, Recertified Bostm Alfred Hanstvedt; Secretary J. Thomas; Educa­ tional Director H. Ware. Crewmembers talked about the importance of donat­ ing to SPAD. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. All communications that were received were posted on bul­ letin board. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Jacksonville. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land Service), November 10—Chairman, Recertified Bosun David H. Berger; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director W. J. Duhnigan; Steward Dele­ gate Charles Williams. Chairman asked crewmembers to read and discuss issues in the SEAFARERS LOG. $10 in ships fxmd. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Rotterdam. OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN (Mari­ time Overseas), November 17— Chair­ man Clarence Burgo; Secretary L. D. Pierson; Educational Director D. Vagiadjides; Deck Delegate Thomas How­ ell; Engine Delegate Dennis Convey; Steward Delegate George Bronson. Some disputed OT in steward depart­ ment. Everything running smoothly. TRANSIDAHO (Puerto Rico Ma­ rine Operating), November 21—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun R. Zaragoza; Secretary J. DeLise; Educational Di­ rector M. Beata. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Baltimore. GEORGE WALTON (Waterman Steamship), November 3-^hairman, Recertified Bosun George E. Annis; Secretary John H. Ratliff; Educational Director R. J. Lyle. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial Corp.), November 17— Chairman, R. Christensen; Secretary N. Hatgimisios; Educational Director F. Rizzo; Engine Delegate H. P. Zukier. Information is available to all crewm^bers who are interested in Piney Point. $10 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Every­ thing running smoothly. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), November 17—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary D. Col­ lins; Educational Director E. Synan; Steward Delegate Peter Hammel. $25.30 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Rio de Janeiro. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), November 28— Chairman, Recertified Bosun S. Stockmarr; Secretary W. Nihem; Educational Director L. Hart; Deck Delegate H. Hansen. Chairman thanked crew for generous donations to TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Wa­ library. $17.30 in ship's fund. No dis­ terways), November 3—Chairman, Re­ puted OT. A vote of thanks to the certified Bosun W. H. Wallace; Secre­ steward department for an excellent tary D. G. Chafin; Educational Direc­ Thanksgiving Dinner. Next port Eliza­ tor Harold Rapp. Chairman suggests beth. that all crewmembers should read the DELTA NORTE (Delta Steamship), SEAFARERS LOG and noted that November 17—Chairman, Recertified there were some very good articles in Bosun Homer O. Workman; Secretary the October issue. $20 in ship's fund. . Mike Dunn; Educational Director Clar­ Some disputed OT in deck and steward ence J, Hemby. Chairman suggested departments. Observed one minute of that all crewmembers. donate to SPAD. silence in memory of our departed $16 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A brothers. vote of thanks to the steward departPANAMA (Sea-Land Service), No­ •ment for a job well done. Next port vember 3—Chairman, Recertifi^ Bo­ New Orleans. sun Arthur Beck; Secretary Ceasar F. SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Steam­ Blanco; Educational Director O. Stor- ship), November 24—Chairman,. Re­ ness; Deck Delegate Joseph E. Lujan; certified Bosim Otto Pedersen; Sec­ Engine Delegate George S. Byoff; Stew­ retary Michael Tott^i; Educational ard Delegate Curtis L. Brodnax. Bosim Director Phillip A. Painter; Deck Dele­ mentioned oil bill and suggests that all gate Aden Ezell, Jr.; Engine Delegate crewmembers donate to SPAD. No dis­ Gary J. Bryant; Steward Delegate Amputed OT., Everything running smooth­ brosio Fachini. No disputed OT. A vote ly. Next port Elizabeth. of thanks to Gary Bryant for carrying the mail and fo the steward department YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine), for a job well done. Next port Calcutta. November 3—Chairman L. F. Guadamud; Secretary John E. Adamd; Edu­ CITRUS PACKER (Waterman cational Director S. Gandzar. $65 in Steamship), November 10—Chairman ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck, W. Jordan; Secretary J. Reed. $7.50 in engine and stev/ard department. A vote ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine of thanks to the Jsteward department for department. A Vote of thanks to the a job wdU done. Everything running steward department for a job weU done. Next port Savannah. smoothly. Next port New Orleans. 1 i • .'XI -•»- ' li .. VT' ^ z '^'i'' •, Page 20 • •' ERNA ELIZABETH (Hudson Wa­ terways), November 24—Chairman, Recertified Bosun James Dixon; Secre­ tary T. Jackson; Educational Director I. W. Wright; Deck Delegate Ronald • Brown; Engine Delegate Billy J. Brew­ er. A crewmember had to get off the ship in St. Croix because his wife passed away. A collection was taken up ancr $409 was turned over to him for which he thanks the entire crew. $5 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. A vote of thanks to all the crew for a job well done. Next port Charles­ ton. DEL .SOL (Delta Steamship), No­ vember 24—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sim Ray Todd; Secretary Alton Booth; Educational Director Randall Lawson. $300 in movie fund. No disputed OT. The SEAFARERS LOG was read by the members aboard ship. A suggestion was made to see about obtaining a li­ brary. Everything running smoothly. TT BROOKLYN (Anndep Shipping Co.), November 11—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun G. Mattioli; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational Director D. Orsini. $4 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. A suggestion was made that more crewmembers donate to the ship's fund so that books could be purchased for the library. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Everything running smoothly this voy­ age. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Lavera, France. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), November 17—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary W. J. Moore; Educational Director S. Senteny; Deck Delegate David Neill; Engine Delegate Joseph Forque; Steward Delegate Vincent Cha­ vez. Chairman suggests that all read the SEAFARERS LOG thoroughly as it has some very fine articles on SIU activ­ ities and explains the use of SPAD, etc. Also available in the LOG, to all those who are interested, is information on upgrading at Piney Point. No disputed OT. Next port, Port Everglades. TRANI^OREGON (Puerto Rico Ma­ rine Operating), November 10—Chair­ man, Recertified, Bosun E. Hogge; Secretary C. White. Chairman had a discussion about training and upgrading at the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. Some disputed OT in deck department. Objerved one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Baltimore. TRANSHAWAII (Sea-Land Service Inc.), November 17—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Victor Carbone; Secre­ tary O. Vola. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers should go down to Piney Point and upgrade themselves and suggested they continue to donate to,SPAD.Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand Service), November 10—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun Verner Poulsen; Secretary M. Badger; Educational Director G. Renale; Steward Delegate Stonewall Jackson. Chairman spoke on the benefits of SPAD donations and the work being accomplished at Piney Point. $20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Next port Seattle. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Steamship), November 10—Chairman, Recertified Bosun George A. Burch; Secretary W. J. Miles; Educational Di­ rector Frank W. Chavers. $7.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed brothers. OGDEN CHALLENGER, (Ogden Marine), November 24—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. Barnhill; Secre­ tary J. Craft; Educational Director John C. Rounds; Deck Delegate J. L. Bass; Engine Delegate L. W. Philpott; Stew­ ard Delegate R. L. Cotton, No disputed OT. A yote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Norfolk, Va. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: MERRIMAC GOLDEN DOLPHIN TRANSCOLUMBIA DELTA BRASH. VANTAGE DEFENDER DELTA SUD WALTER RICE ALEX STEPHENS TRENTON CHARLESTON BOSTON ANCHORAGE MOHAWK SEATRAIN FLORIDA LOS ANGELES SEA-LANT> FINANCE SEA-LAND ECONOMY PORTMAR MILLICOMA OVERSEAS TRAVELER OGDEN YUKON ST. LOUIS SEA-LAND TRADE CHICAGO SEA-LAND CONSUMER CANTIGNY NEW YORKER SAN JUAN JAMES NEW ORLEANS EAGLE VOYAGER SEA-LAND RESOURCE / „^Politics Is Porkchops ate to SPAD ... i. . r''"• •! ''-.-J.- s ^ '-J': '- , • - \ Seafarers Log �-'v •" i Day man Jesse Dean Foster secures butterworth plates on deck of the Connecticut. The Connecticut tied up at her berth In New Orleans awaiting a load of grain destined for Russia. She had been laid up in Houston. I Ready to sail are Connecf/cuf black gang members John Rauza, oiler; Al Kozubek, third assistant engineer, and Dennis Brazell, wiper. Impressive photo taken forward from radar tower shows tanker Connecticut and wide expanse of New Orleans Harbor. - SlU-Manned Connecticut on Russian Grain Run For the first six months of 1975, American-flag ships are expected to carry 491,700 tons of grain cargoes—or exactly one third—of the total 1,475,000 tons of cargo that will reach Russian ports from the U.S. Before the U.S.-Russia trade pact was signed, the SIU demanded and won the provision that at least one third of all cargoes moving between the two countries he carried on American-flag vessels. The Russian trade route provides nearly 1,500 jobs for Seafarers on 50 SlU-contracted ships. Last November, a number of SlU-contracted vessels which had been laid up due to a slowdown in U.S. grain cargo shipments to Russia came out of lay up and have resumed their usual U.S.-Soviet trade run. The Ogden Marine operated tanker Connecticut, one of the affected vessels, is shown on this page with her SlU crew loading grain in New Orleans. Since the bilateral agreement with Russia was reached in 1972, U.S.-flag ships have carried 4,671,000 tons of agricultural commodities to the USSR. •^4 I I t I -i Ordinary Seaman Rbhard pobbyn on:;ffi^^ SlU-manned tanker Connec//ci/f. ^ January, 1975 ^^ the - Part of the Connecticut's steward department are from the left: Virgil Swanson, chief eteward; Fred Szoblik, chief cook, and Malcolm Stevens, third cook. • • j-': ' • ..» t >1 PageZl • >v. •.: ! ' ' . • '• �-il' •DISPATCHiRt RIPORfTOTAI. REGISTERED All Groups CiassA ClassB CIpssC DECEMBER 1-31, 1974 TOTALSHfPP^ All Groups CiassA ClassB ClassC Port REGISTERED CfN BEACH All Groups CiassA ClassB ClassC DECK DEPARTMENT 6 86 12 28 16. 11 27 48 27 57 13 43 11 -74.. 0 4 3 0 1 22 6 . 7 2 504 . Boston «••••• ••van* •• a, a a^a^aaa.aaaaa^ Nov/ York a a » a a a a a.a a a.a a'y a a a a a a a a a a PhilddGlphid Bdltimoro Norfolk a a a a a a i a^a> .a a a a .a a » ^ a a a a a a a a a' a a a a, a a a a'a a a a a a'*, a a a a a a ^ a a a a a a a a^Ta a a a a'a~a aaaaaaaa^aaa Tflmpfl B^'a aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Mobile ..a a a.aa'aaaaa New Orleans a Jacksonville a a ; . . a. a a a a a a a a a a a ,i a , San Francisco _ \AfilininjjlOn >,, a. ,. a ^i: a; . a aaaaaaaaa a 'a aa a aaa'a^a # a a'a a Seattle PuGrto RICO • • • • • .*«• •«v Houston Aa a aa* • a •'•••••aaa Piney Point a a. a a. Yokohama a a a a a a a a a a a a , . a a a a. Alpena a . a a a a a a a a a a a a i a . Buffalo a a. aaaaaaaaa a Cleveland a a Detroit DUiUth .a./.... a a a a . a .. a a . . a . a a . ; a a a aaaaaa'aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa'a Frankfort Chicago Totals aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa a a a a a a, a a aaaa'^aaaaaa.aaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaa 2 11 4 2 3 0 7 9 4 7 3 3 1 20 0 2 0 0 1 4 1 2 0 96 2 3 0 0 - • . 1.- -• 0 , 0 2 2 . 0 i 0 > 0;y'i- 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 21 3 88 9 14 11 1 6 45 27 24 18 22 4 53. 0 2 6 0 3 20 4 10 4 374 0 _ 264 4 9 0 0 11 15 2 0 7 6 12 9 2 6 0 1 9 2 4 0 131 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 9 0. 4 8 2 2 1 29 17 182 18 58 32 12 64 133 60 136 43 86 20 134 ,. 0 5 5 0 3 13 6 5 4 1,046 6 38 5 6 6 2 13 32 10 26 lO 22 2 37 0 4 1 0 2 3 3 1 0 229 3 4 0 0 1 0 0 3 3 0 1 0 0 8 0 3 1 s!' Boston a a a New York ...a a a Philadelphia a. a a Baitimore Norfolk a a. . a » a a. a 1 77 7 31 15 6 16 42 15 45 IS 18 10 66 0 1 2 0 1 13 1 *1 0 386 a a a a a a a a a a a a a'. Tampa a'a a.; a Mobile ..a,; New Orleans Jacksonville a a a a". a a a .a . a a a a a a a a a San Francisco laa Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena .....................< Buffalo , Cleveland Detroit ., a a . a , ; , Duluth ..... a a a .. a Frankfort ........, Chicago ....... T . a a . a*, a a Totals a . a', a. a 1 44 5 6 7 0 9 16 14 25 6 8 3 24 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 1 0 175 1 3 0 0 0> 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 11 Port. • • 4 37 7 14 8 1 15 31 11 31 12^ 11 14 43 0 3 1 1 0 4 0 1 2 251 - Boston a a a . a .^. a a a a a a ^ a a a a a T a . - New York Philadelphia — ' Baltimore ;....................... Norfolk a . . , a ........ a J. a ..... Tampa Mobile a a a ... a a- a a a i . a a.a a a New Orleans . Jacksonville .-............. San Francisco ...................... Wilmington w...... Seattle ;...... ... Puerto Rico ..........:...... . ...... Houston . h-( Piney. Point Yokohama ;Alpena . Buffalo i a. .a Cleveland . Detroit . Duluth . Frankfort I^.. Chicago • Totals a a a. a a . a a a*a 1 '-a'" •-J' 6' 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 4 1 4 0 7 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 47 Port 1 136 15 50 23 9 41 124 33 99 25 38 18 103 0 1 1 0 4 15 5 2 1 744, 4 96 8 17 11 2 18 51 26 52 18 20 6 41 0 2 0 0 1 15 0 1 380 STEWARD DEPARTM^ 0 -ror^ 1 63 38^ 0 0 6 4 6 0 9 0 8 12 b 1 0 0 2 4 0 20 16 0 6 12 0 21 7 0 2 7 3 16 14 1 11 9 0 33 13 0 0 28 3 2 2 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 2 4 0 0 1 0 1 8 0 1 1 173 13 225 3 71 13 27 12 3 49 89 29 71 25 33 28 83 0 3 2 1 0 6 0 0 2. 549 1 19 1 3 1 0 2 5 4 17 4 11 1 8 0 ,0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 79 a ••• ' Mobile ' New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington . a. a a a 16 ..v ...... ....".. Seattle. Pudrto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo 2 39 7 21 9 4 a 42 6 28 2 ?. , ; ; 0 2 2 2 .• Cleveland a ... 1 Detroit a a a a a a Duluth Frankfort . . . a . a . Totals TotalsAllOei^. . ...a 17 20 28 25 1 . 13 . . a . . i . a 3 ' 290 1,431 3 95 17 25 17 3, 17' 52 27 52 18 22 17 49 32 5 14 . 2 2 11 1 5 3 489 807 2 63 11 31 12 8 27 69 10 46 7 31 23 40 0 2 2 6 4 26 3 9 - 3 435 2.774 : '• i}: a VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepaid Lindsey Williams Frank Dft»ak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS i754AvtnBUs«.11232 (212) HY ALPENA, Mkh.. SN N. 2 Ave. 497t7 (SiT) EL 4.MU BALTIMORE, Mda 1214 E.BMIi>Mte St 21282 (381) EA 7.4988 •USION, Mmi. a 21S Emz St 82111 1 5 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 1 (417) 4*2.4714 0 4 0 1 0 1 3 1 2 1 1 28 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Boston.... New York Philadelphia . Baltimore Norfolk Tampa ChiC.agO ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 2 4 0 37 82 0 1 4 0 3 15 0 8 10 0 3 0 0 2 4 0 35 7 0 13 12 0 6 - 27 - 0 1 .7 0 12 26 0 11 4 0 26 30 0 0 3 3 1 1' 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 - • 1 2 12 2 0 1 1 1 2 2 0 2 4 156 11 283 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner P 0 1 0 0 2 30 T" Port SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiCiorgio 12 4 218 73 24 ' 1 53 12 29 8 6 1 33 0 126 22 55 6 143 7 45 1 5 42 3 26 52 79 0 1 3 4 5 25 3 9 2 22 6 27 6 7 3 13 3 17 915 327 1.603 389 BUFFALO, N.Y.a a a .298 PrimkHn St 14282 SlU (714) XL 3-9259 IBU (714)1X3-9259 CHICAGO, Ola .9383 S. Ewteg Ave. 48417 SIU (312)SA 1-4733 DU (312) ES 5-9578 CLEVELAND, OMo 1298 OH River R4.44113 (214) MA 1-5458 DETROIT, Mkh. 18225 W. Icflcnou Avc. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Mtan..... .2814 W. 3 St 55804 (218) RA 2-4118 FRANKFORT, Mlkh. .P.O. 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Box 429 Yokohama Pott PA). 5-4I4lhooOhdail NafaHKn231.9I 201-7935 Ext 281 Shipping dropped off somewlipt over the month of December as compared to the previous month. However, December's drop will not be indicative of shipping in upcoming months. According to reports released by the tJ.S. Maritime Administration, U.S. .shippii« in 1975 wiU remain strong despite the sagging economy. The reports noted that liner trade was expected to increase in 1975. There are also a number of U.S.-flag tankers laid up without cargoes, and the SlU will be working to get these ships out of lay up in the next few months. The long term outlook for shipping in 1975 is good with no drastic dropoffs expeded. • ^ •• Seafarers Ug �>/ i SS Summit Has Payoff in Seattle Before SIM was laid op recently In the Todd Shipyards in Seattle, die SlU-crewed contalnersh^ Summit (Sea-Land), paid her Seafiuera fidlowIng the completHm of her usual mn to die frigid ports of Alaska. The vessel was in laynp for r^alrs to close a 10-foot stoved In her hnD during a storm In the northern. Ice-choked waters. Sharing the rough voyage widi die ship's complement of oldtlmers, were a hanHfni of young graduates of the Union's Harry Lnndebeig School of Seamandilp In Piney Point, Md. It was reported they came through the ordeal wWi flying colors. Later on at the dock whfle the ship paid off, they profited when they saw older crewmembers accept their responsibilities by their purchase of $20 SPAD tickets. Now, they know, that die fight to pass the CHI Bill in Washington, D.C. can continue widi these voluntary contributions. t , -'A'l n.' 1 1 fi.-w , , . • -j-.. .1 i] In ¥ V Unloaded of her containers, the Sea-Land Summit is laid up in the Todd Shipyards with city's lights in the background. - Fifeman-watertender Gus Holgerson checks a burner in the Summit's engine room. Three former graduates of HLSS in Piney Point (I. to r.) Jeff Connor, Laurendine Brown and Mitch Hartshorn get to­ gether in the ship's recreation room. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inlud Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership s money and Union finances. Tne constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finaiKe committee of rank and file members, elected by the memMrship, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations~ and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally COTsist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are ^sted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and (he shipowners, notify the ^afarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: lis Board Frank Droxak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals 1 275 • lOtfa Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred io are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers. Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU hafts. These contracts Specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know youi contract rights, as well as your obligatiions, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in • the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fftils to protect Your contract itights projierly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. January, 1975 At the payoff in Seattle, Bosun Demitrios Calogeros (left) pays his Union dues to Port Agent Harvey Mesford while shipmates wait their turn. First tripper. Crew Messman David Kempton, who is a graduate of the Lundeberg School, stands by with his packed gear awaiting payoff. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving (he political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in 4he SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights; in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feeb that any of the above ilghb have been violated, or that be bra been denied bb constitutional right of access to Union records or kaformation, he shonid innnediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certiSed nudl, ratun rccdpt raqucsted. ' ' • • L':,' ' Page23 -a . •. • '•' '.'Hi; •i ft » i• •y-. i'- , - •K • " - ..a �.a—" - .i New SIU Pensioners SK- i -V 1 -yf William R. King, 74, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother King had sailed for 53 years. A native of San Francisco, he is now a resident of Santurce, Puerto Rico with his wife, Tina Marie and his son, Manuel, ; " *{/>-, :l James M. Fisher Jr., 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Fisher had sailed for 46 years. Bom in New York City, he is now a resi­ dent of Binghamton, N.Y. with his wife, Ruth. Lyle L. Hipp, 49, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1959 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Hipp had sailed for 31 years. He attended a Crews Conference at Piney Point in 1970 and was a post World War II Navy veteran. Bora in Evergreen, Ala., he is now a resident of Georgiana, Ala. Russell R. Henry, 60, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1952 sailing as a bosun. Brother Henry had applied for the Bosuns Recertification Program just before his retirement. He is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. A native of Patoka, Ind., he is now a resident of Baltimore with his wife, Louise. •\ ! i .1 Byrd M. Gold, 69, joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1953. He was sailing as a chief electrician at his retirement. Brother Gold had sailed for 41 years. He was an engine room delegate and is a post-World War I U.S. Navy veteran. Born in Largo, Fla., he is now a resident of Tampa with his wife, Louise. James T. Balmy, 78, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as an oiler. Brother Balmy had sailed for 40 years. He received a personal safety award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Antinous. Seafarer Balmy walked the picket line in the 1960 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike, the Robin Line strikes of 1961-2 and the District Council 37 beef in 1965. Bora in Russia, he is now a resident of Middle Village, Queens, N.Y.C. with his wife, Elizabeth. Alberto Trevino, 78, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Trevino had sailed for 27 years. He was born in Tampa, Fla. and is now a resident of Miami. Frank £. Richley, 63, joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an AB. Brother Richley had sailed for 35 years. He ^ was born in Arcadia, Mich, and is now a resident of Frankfort, Mich, with his wife, Mary. Abraham Feinsteln, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an OS. Brother Feinstein walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. In 1960 he won an individual safety award for helping make the SS Frances an accident free ship in the first six months of the year. He was born in Newark, N.J. and is now a resident of New York City with his wife, Regina. Francis M. Carmichael, 71, ' joined the Union in the port of San i Francisco in 1962 sailing in the stew: ard department. Brother Carmichael is a native of Iowa and is now a resi­ dent of Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife, Martha. James Francisco, 59, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Boston sailing in the steward department. Brother Francisco is a native of Massachusetts and is now a resident of Canton, Mass. Robert W. Elliott, 63, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Mobile. He was sailing as a chief steward when he retired. Brother Elliott was bom in Alabama and is now a resi­ dent of Pensalcola, Fla. Leo M. Deny 60, joined the SIU in the port of Alpena, Mich, in 1951 sailing as a wheelsman. Brother Derry was bora in Alpena and is a resident there with his wife, Blanche. Julius M. Prochownik, 65, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Prochownik had sailed for 37 years. He attended an Educational Conference at Piney Point. Bora in Baltimore, he is now a resident of Dundalk, Md. Alvaro Vega, 56, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Vega was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. He was bora in Puerto Rico and is now a resident of Levittown, Puerto Rico with his wife, Consuelo. John K. Cbristopber, 51, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Phil­ adelphia sailing as an AB. Brother Christopher sailed for 33 years. Bora in Canton, Ohio, he is now a resident of Houston with his wife,' Camilla. Politics Is Porkchops / • 1. > '{• on Pension in Yokohama MBNBERSHPMEEmGS' SCHEDULE Date Feb. 3 Feb. 4 Feb. 5 Feb. 6 Feb. 6 Feb. 7 Feb. 10 Houston .... .. Feb. 10 New Orleans . .. Feb. 11 Mobile .. Feb. 12 San Francisco .. Feb. 13 Wilmington .. .. Feb. 17 .Feb. 21 Seattle Columbus ,.. ,. Feb. 15 Chicago ....... . Feb. 11 Port Arthur * .. Feb. 11 Buffalo ..Feb. 12 St. Louis ......Feb. 13 Cleveland .... ..Feb. 13 Jersey City .. .. Feb. 10 Port New York ... .. Philadelphia . .. Baltimore .... .. Norfolk ..... .. Jacksonville .. .. .. Detroit Seafarer Vincent E. Monte (center) receives his first pension check from Yokohama Port Agent Frank Boyne while Keiko Nakategawa, a secretary from the SIU Yokohama Hall, iooki, on. A native of the Philippines, Brother Monte has been sailing with the SIU since 1946. Page 24 Donate to - SPAD Deep Sea rau UIW • • r .... 2:30 p.m. .. 5:00 p.m .. 7:00 p.m. .... 2:30 p.m. . .• .... 5:00 p.m .. 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. ,. .... 5:00 p.m. .... .. 7:00 p.m. ••• • • • :... 9:30 a.m. .. ,... 5:00 p.m ., 7:00 p.m. • • • .... 2:00 p.m. ... . • • .... 2:30 p.m. .. • • • • ' • • .;. . 5:00 p.m. !... 2:30 p.m. .. .... 5:00 p.m. .... a a 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. .. — 5:00 p.m.-.... • •' • .... 2:30 p.m. .... 5:00 p.m. .,... • • » .... 2:30 p.m. ... .... 2:30 p.m. .., . • • • .... 2:30 p.m. .. < .-v.. • .• •' '».• ' • t • • • • ••••• ..•"* •' ••••••• • •• • ,• '• . • , ^ • 'V ^, » •— a a at' •a a, • . a a . , _ .... 5:00 p.m^ .... 5:00 p.m. .... 5:00 p.m. .... 5:00 p.m. '• <»•. * 5:00 p..m. • .• • • a • •. a • • ... . — • • a. a a .... ..». .... .... • •. a a 1:00 p.m. a • a-a ' ' ••• , -'A Seafarers log. �Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits by A. A. Berastein SIU WdUbre Director Seafarers applying for a disability pension must meet a number of require­ ments. One of these requirements is that you must obtain a Certificate of Social Security Disability Award, a certificate given to any person judged disabled by the Social Security Administration. To apply for a Social Security Disa­ bility Award, contact your local Social Security ofiQce as soon as you become disabled. You will be required to sub­ mit medical evidence proving you have a disability that prevents you "from per­ forming any gainful work. In addition, you will be asked for your Social Secur­ ity number, the date you last worked, the date you became sick or injured, and the names and addresses of the doctors and hospitals that have treated you for your disability. All Seafarers should note that the Social Security Administration will pay you disability benefits if your disability is temporary and expected to prevent you from working for 12 months or more. But under our pension plan, you World Tonnage Up 7 Percent Lloyds Register of Shipping recently reported that as of July 1, 1974 the total world tonnage is up seven percent over the same time a year earlier, and more than double the world fleet of 1964. Oil tankers of 100 tons or more, which now make up 42 percent of all merchant vessels, have increased more than l4 million tpns in the 12 months pri6r to the reporting date. The world merchant shipping fleet totted 311.3 million gross tons, led by Liberia's flag of convenience fleet of 55.3 million tons. Japan's merchant fleet ranked second with 38.7 million tons, followed by Great Britain with 31.6 million tons and Norway with 24.9 million tons. Complete records on Chi­ nese registered ships were not available. cannot receive a disability pension un­ less you are declared Permanently Un­ fit for Duty by the U.S. Public Health Service. By applying for and receiving a So­ cial Security Disability Award, you will • not only fulfill one of the requirements for an SIU disability pension, but will also become eligible to receive monthly payments from the Social Security Ad­ ministration in addition to any disabil­ ity pension, you might receive. The size of these monthly Social Security pay­ ments depends upon the number of your dependents, how long you have worked under Social Security and how much you have earned over a period of years. Also, by becoming eligible for Social Security benefits, you may become eli­ gible for Medicare coverage and voca­ tional rehabilitation. ;1; Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Number Noy.20-Dec. 23,1974 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN i Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE 21 335 237 6 1 6,811 2 187 57 173 7,128 3,202 179 47 86,032 16 2,535 317 493 98 155 18 1 145 .5,225 861 1.547 254 41 1,812 119,278.84 3,736.16 21,496.04 5,400.00 227.00 3,161.11 r,074,967.45 29,111.24 .200,507.84 68,084.75 3,157.65 38,797.99 7 178 134 12 52 — 5 — 3,850 114 1,963 1,425 151 747 5 36 10 22,545 21,000.00 24,442.40 4,924.23 2,685.00 1,719.41 — 1,031.89 26,209.50 337,000.00 293,673.04 53,096.50 21,179.25 16,619.39 330.75 7,780.60 2,616.86 160,151.60 9 106 2,752.75 37,880.56 12,814 4,567 1,064 18,445 136,471 26,843 12,256 175,570 YEAR TO DATE ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical .'. Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical .' PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death .. Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental - Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation STEER A $ 53,000.00 $ 335.00 711.00 1,204.60 75.00 54,488.00 •669.25 4,186.63 1,606.10 465,095.88 7,128.00 9,606.00 25,750.87 5,145.76 688,256.00 4,490.75 57,655.15 14,387.50 , if* I 354,339.91 3,622,471.38 1,089,970.00 6,462,684.70 546,642.27 6,428,384.63 $1,990,952.18 $16,513,540.71 CLEAR COURSEI If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That, means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to make a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. IPs a pretty tough rap, but thaf s exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical rad mdntal health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug fm and steer a clear course. - -# ) - I f- . <.r January, 1975 '' • '"V. '^'firr'niUaiiinniiri 11 . �y• JsMsArt 0(ta)»>w Jy— Smf»0i :• (^;3 . g.-y.4«Bs mjFs^effssiuTSN Looking Back at the Year 1974, As Seen January The SlU-manned TT Brooklyn, a 225,000 dwt crude carrier and the largest merchant vessel ever built in the United States, embarked on her maiden voyage. She was scheduled to carry oil from Africa and the Persian Gulf to Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The first expanded class of recertified bosuns, rais­ ing the number from six to 12, graduated from the SIU's Bosuns Recertification Program. The National Safety Council, in conjunction with the American Institute of Merchant Shipping, pre­ sented their yearly prestigious safety award to the entire crew of the SlU-manned Warrior (Sea-Land). The crew was cited for saving the lives of 104 people who had abandoned a fire-ravaged Liberian vessel, the Oriental Warrior, in 1972 off the coast of Florida. February The launching of the SlU-manned Stonewall Jack­ son marked the second such LASH-type vessel to be completed for Waterman Steamship Corp. She joined her sistership, the Robert E. Lee, on the high seas. ^ American archeologists digging in a cave near Koliada, Greece unearthed signs that the world's earliest seafarers sailed the surrounding seas from around 7,500-7,000 EC, almost 1000 years before ocean voyages by man were previously believed tp have taken place. <; The Harry Lundeberg School at Piney Point spon­ sored a two-day National Education Conference at­ tended by more than 200 educatore from throughout the United States, Canada and Guam. Continued on Page 27 >•-/• ''' Bosuns "Ole" Olson (third from left) and Rich Newell (second from right) operate winch controls on deck while Piney Point trainees look on. Bosun Cyril Mize directs winch control operators while watching the cargo as trainees observe. . .j With Their Know-How, Bosuns Show Trainees How It^s Done As a part of the two-monfli Bosms Recertification PM^ram, eadi gronp of 12 Bosuns to go throngh flie pro­ gram Impends 30 days at the Harry Lnndeberg School at Piney Point. While they are there, the bosuns gain a greater in-d^th Imowledge of all aspects of flie deck d^artmoit, witii a qpecial emphasis on the new eqn^ment and all new Tessels being con­ structed. and splicing. Occasionally they work at lowering and raising flie anchor. All this is of course in addition to the learning the trainees receive ^m the deck instructors at Piney pofait. But,4he time spent with the bosuns accompUshes an added purpose: giv­ ing die entry rating tiahiee a chance to work witii hhi SIU brotiieis who will be leading them and tte rest of our SIU crews aboard ship. es^erience he has gained from many years of going to sea. Second, it gives both the bosuns and trainees tiie op­ portunity to woik tt^ether, sometiling they will have to do once they putonttosea. The trainees spend approximately one week working with tiie bosuns. They are taught how to work cargo booms and mooring lines, tiio rigging of the bosuns chair, and knot tying But, aside from their own recertifi­ cation, the bosuns also assist in some­ one rise's training—the entry rating trainee who goes through diffeimit courses in deck training as part of his overall education as a future seaman^ The purpose of assigning a honm to work with one or two trainees' whfle fliey are at Piney Point is two­ fold. First, die trainees are able to benefit frpm a bosun's esperience— ..i.- J.j- Bosun Nick Bechlivanis (center) works with three trainees on the deck. Trainees lower a lifeboat under the watchful eye of Bosun Roy Meffert. Seafarers Log Page 26, • t. * f ' i 'i •• J-iK I'"' ' i - ^•••• . • i , 4 '-V :'vv'^- 'M- - �Swnt* OIC« HbtaA Oihnpoift M Mlll»NmYmra,PiLdVlAPnuai)«ifvM ^ : Through the Pages of Your Seafarers Log March The SIU almost doubled its support among crewmembere of the Sabine Towing and Transportation Company and was barely defeated in an NLRB elec­ tion by the company union. The SIU filed 172 ob­ jections with the NLRB against the company for misconduct in the election. SIU President Paul Hall urged Congress "to act speedily and favorably' on legislation that would require a share of U.S. petroleum imports be carried on American-flag tankers, in testimony before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Hall said that passage of the bill, which Would require 20 percent of all oil imports be carried on U.S. ships, increasing to 25 percent in 1975 and 30 percent in 1977, would "guarantee" growth of the American-flag tanker fleet. The SIU of Canada went out on strike against the Canadian Lake Carriers Association after the refusal of shipowners to discuss wages led to the breaking off of negotiations for a new contract. The giant oil/bulk/ore carrier Ultrasea took on her first SIU crew at San Diego, Calif. Lundeberg's GED high school equivalency program. Despite the desperate efforts of his shipmates to save him. Chief Officer Nicholas Gullo was overcome by noxious fumes in one of the ship's tanks aboard the Falcon Lady and died at sea. In 1969-70, Gullo headed the vocational education program at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point. Two SlU-contracted companies. Cities Service Co. and the Interstate Group of Companies, reached an agreement to combine their marine operations. AFL-CIO President George Meany established an Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. The committee is composed of all principal maritime unions. July Hazel Brown, president of the Harry Lundeberg School, has been invited by Secretary of Labor Peter Brennai) to serve on the Federal Committee on Ap­ prenticeship. The appointment is in recognition of her success in formulating training programs for young men entering the merchant marine. John "Whitey" Hawk, an active SIU official from the Union's inception until his retirement, passed -away. Brother Hawk served as Secretary-Treasurer April • • of the SIU Atlantic & Gulf District, and later served Representatives of various segments of the mari­ in the same'capacity in the SIUNA until he retired time industry participated in a two-day conference in May, 1971. sponsored by the Maritime Administration as the The National Labor Relations Board has ordered first ^step in a study of the effectiveness of existing that hearings be held to further investigate the charges marifeie legislation. brought by the SIU against Sabine Tankers and The Navy succeeded in expanding its Military Sea- Transportation Co. for alleged illegal actions taken lift Command operations and damaging the nation's by Sabine to unduly inffuence the outcome of the commercial shipping industry by taking over fdlir recent NLRB certification election. piy-contracted Falcon tankers and replacing the crews with civil service employees. August The SIU of Canada reached the best contract settle­ The 225,000 dwt TT Williamsburgh, sister super­ ment in its history with the Canadian Lake Carriers tanker of the TT Brooklyn, was christened and Association and brought to an end its two-week old launched on Aug. 9 at the former Brooklyn Navy strike. Yard. Like the Brooklyn, the 1,094 foot WilliamsTh6^National Maritime Council held an enlighten­ burgh, which was built by 3,000 SlU-affiliated UIW ing shipper forum/luncheon in New York attended mpmbers employed at the Yard, will be manned by an by nearly 500 of the area's major importers and ex­ SIU crew to carry 1.5 million barrels of oil. porters. The vital importance of a solid, competitive Seafarer Jim Foti became the first bosun to receive merchant marine was stressed at the forum. a high school diploma while simultaneously partici­ pating in the Bosuns Recertification Program at Piney May Point. And, at age 57 he is also the oldest Seafarer The SIU's Scholarship Program awarded five to obtain the equivalency diploma through the Harry $10,000 scholarship grants—one to a full book SIU Lundeberg School's General Education Development member and the other four to the children of Sea­ Program . . . The General Education Development farers, Program also graduated its 500th student, that The House of Representatives, by a vote of 266 to number marking the total number of trainees and 136, passed legislation which would guarantee that Seafarers who have received diplomas through the a certain percentage of oil imports be carried on program's eight-week accredited course. American-flag tankers. The bill was sent to the Senate The siu concluded the best bargaining agreement for further action. ever for unlicensed seamen on the Great Lakes when SIU members were to receive a five percent wage contract negotiations between the Union and ship­ incre^e under the terms of a three-year freightship owners of the Great Lakes Association of Marine and tanker agreement signed in 1972 between the Operators were formally completed in Detroit. Union and its contracted companies. June Construction began on the $3.5 billion TransAlaska Oil Pipeline project. When completed it will span nearly 800 miles across the frozen Alaskan frontier from Prudhoe Bay in Alaska's North Slope to the ice free port of Valdez on Alaska's southern shore. Proving the old adage that you're never too old to learn, SIU Representative Scottie Aubusson became the 21st SIU member and the first Union oHicial to receive his high school diploma through the Harry September The Senate, by a vote of 42-28, passed the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, guaranteeing that a certain percentage of oil imports be carried on American-flag ships. The measure now goes to a House-Senate Conference Committee where differ­ ences between the two versions of the bill will be worked out. President Ford signed into law the Pension Reform Act of 1974 on Labor Day. The bill provides federal standards for private pension plans, and includes a system of insurance against loss of pensions when companies go bankrupt. Three SIUNA West Coast affiliate fishermen's unions voted to merge in order to more effectively unite their efforts and "protect job rights. Consolidat­ ing into one union, to be known as the Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean Area, are the Fishermen's Union of the Pacific, San Diego; the Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of San Pedro, and the Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of Monterey. October SIU President Paul Hall was appointed by Presi­ dent Ford to serve on the White House LaborManagement Committee as one of seven representa­ tives of labor. The committee is to act as a balanced advisory committee to President Ford on the econ­ omy. The crew of the SIU manned USIVS Tallulah, operated by Hudson Waterways, rescued 256 crewmembers from the burning cruise liner MV Canard Ambassador 40 miles southwest of Key West, Fla. After 46 full seasons of sailing on the Great Lakes as a cook and steward. Seafarer John H. Weglian, 62, reluctantly called it a day. Troubled with bad legs. Brother Weglian decided to retire and end the sea­ faring career he began in 1929 as a 16-year-old second cook aboard a Great Lakes freighter. Forty-eight-year-old Roy McCauley successfully completed his OMED examinations at Piney Point, and in conjunction with his studies in the school's upgrading program, he also completed his GED examinations and received a high school diploma . . . You're never too old to upgrade ... vocationally and academically. November Flag of convenience vessels comprise 23 percent of the world's merchant fleet, but last year they ac­ counted for more than 50 percent of all tonnage lost, according to a keynote paper delivered at a recent conference of the International Union of Marine In­ surance in Berlin. A labor arbitrator ryled that Seafarers, who had served as crewmembers aboard four Falcon tankers and were released by Falcon without sufficient notice when the Military Sealift Command took over the ships, had money coming to them. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackweli predicted a total of 300 new ships by the year 1985 in a report to the seapower. subcommittee of the House Armed Services Com­ mittee. December The Senate gave final Congressional approval to the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 by a vote of 44-40. The bill, which guarantees that a cer­ tain percentage of oil imports be carried on Americanflag ships, went to President Ford for his signature. As a member of the official U.S. delegation, SIU Vice President Earl Shepard attended an Intergovern­ mental Maritime Consultive Organization (IMCO) conference held in London which met to recommend international training standards and qualifications. Seafarer Phil Haring, a recent graduate of Piney Point, was commended by the U.S. Maritime Admin­ istration for risking his life to save an injured fellow Seafarer from being washed overboard by heavy boarding seas while both men were crewmembers on the Sea-Land Market. .4 1 �Seafarer Pete Sanchez, sailing with the SlU since 1971, got off the Transcolumbia after it paid off in Bayonne to attend the AB program at Piney Point. Seafarer Andy Grimes, a graduate of the Lundeberg School, is on his first voyage. Sailing as OS aboard the Transcolumbia, he'll have an oppor­ tunity to learn how to handle stick booms aboard this ship. Veteran Oiser Joe Magyar has been sailing with the SlU for 43 years. In the converted automated engine room of the overhauled C-4, Seafarer Magyar performs the duties of oilermaintenance-utility. This trip to the Far East was Recerti­ fied Bosun Ward Wallace's first since graduating from the Bosuns' Recertification Program. Brother Wallace has been sailing with the SlU since 1946. Transcolumbia Pays Off After Far East Run After five mondis of canying Army vehictei in the Far East, the Transcolumbia (Hudson Waterways) paid off at the Army terminal in Bayonne, NJ. last month. Daring file five month tr^, fiie SlU-contracted ship called on ports in Korea, Japan, Okinawa, Hawaii and Panama. According to Recertified Bosun Ward Wallace, the tr^ was all **smooth sailing and hard work.** The Transcolumbia is one of two C-4's converted by Hudson Waterways to load and carry hMvy equipment With three 120-ton booms, file sh^ can load equipment weighing up to 240 tons by marrying two of the booms. In order to keep fiie ship ^m capsizing when lifting heavy cargo, sea water is pumped in to act as haOast But even with this added ballast fhc Transcolumbia will list 12^ when lifting a 208-ton Army trmiqport The ship's cargo hatches have also been enlarged to 75 x 35V^ fMt to handle oversized equipment. In addition when the ship was being converted to carry heavy cargo, a new, automated engine room was installed. The Transcolumbia is a specially converted C-4 that has been outfitted with new booms capable of lifting 240 tons. Chartered by the Army, it is used to transport heavy vehicles. A shipboard meeting was held by the Seafarers aboard the Transcolumbia before it paid off in Bayonne. -Among the topics discussed by crewmembers were the drive to organize seamen aboard Sabine Tankers and the necessity of special LNG training for all Seafarers. ' / AB Nick Swokia loads ship's stores as the crew of the Transcolumbia readies the ship for a run to Noiihern Eurooe. V/v- fes', ... AB Tony Barnes directs the man at the controls of one of the ship's large booms as they unload Army jeeps. Seafarers Log �fm\ Beparturesf Houston P«. MilUgan, 58, passed away on Nov. 28, Brother Milligan joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1962 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He was a native of Cottonport, La. and was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Surviving is a daughter, Barbara of New Orleans. Hugo W. Maccoline, 65, succiunbed in St. Elizabeth Hos­ pital, Beaumont,Tex. to severe head and body injuries in­ curred when he was hit by a car on Nov. 28. Brother Maccoline joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He was bom in Inwood, L.I., N.Y. and was a resident of New York City when he die4 Interment was in Brookside Mem­ ory Park, Houston. Surviving is a brpj^er, Theodore J. Mack of Englewbb^, Fla. SIU pensioner Robert F. Kennedy, 69, succumbed to cancer in the Bur­ lington County Hos­ pital, New Lisbon, N.J. on Nov. 20. Brother Kennedy joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as an AB for 45 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Bom in New Jersey, he was a resident of Mt. Holly, N.J. when he died. Interment was in the Wooster Crematory, Atco, N.J. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Irma DriscoU of Philadel­ phia; an aunt, Mrs. Marie K. Harley of EvansviUe, N.J., and a cousin, Barthol­ omew M. Kane of Lindenwold, N.J. Guilberto C. Uamado, 48, died on Nov. 29. Brother Llamado joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1971 sailing as an OS. He was bom in Samar, the Philippines and was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Rufina of Quezon City, the Philippines and two sons, Basilio and Johony. SIU pensioner George R. Gibney, 72, passed away on Nov, 27. Brother Gibney joined the Earl R. Goodwin, Union in the port of 53, expired on Nov, iNew York in 1960 10. Brother Goodwin sailing as a floatman joined the Union in for the New York, the port of New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad in 1953 sailing as an from 1929 to 1964. Bom in Blyth, Eng-, AB for 30 years. He land, he was a resident of Westbury, was a U.S. Army L.I., N.Y. when he died. Surviving are Field Artillery Corps his widow, Kathleen of the Bronx, N.Y. veteran of World War II. A native of and two sons, Donald and Peter. Massachusetts, he was a resident of Woodrow F. Pea- Mobile when he died. Surviving are his vy, Sr., 60, died on widow, Katherine; a son, Michael; two Dec. 4. Brother Peavy daughters, Lynda and Dena; his mother, joined the Union in Mrs. Mildred Thomas of Ducksbury, the port of Mobile in Mass. and two sisters, one, Mrs. Miriam 1969 sailing as an OS Bernier of Orlando, Fla. for the Radcliff Ma­ terials Co. of Little SIU pensioner River, Ala. from Leon C. P. Harper, 1966 to 1974 and the Charles Gantt 69, passed away on Logging Co. from 1947 to 1966. He Dec. 6. Brother Har­ was an Army veteran of World War II. per joined the SIU in A nativd of Uriah, Ala., he was a resi­ 1938 in the port of dent of Little River when he passed \ New Orleans sailing away. Surviving are his widow, Clara as a fireman-waterEthel; two sons, Woodrow, Jr. and tender for 43 years. James and two daughters, Patricia Ann He received a personal safety award for and Wanda Sue. being aboard the accident-free ship, Rogelio Gonzalez, the SS Seatrain New Jersey in 1960-1. 25, died in Brooklyn, Bom in Alabama, he was a resident of N.Y. on Nov. 23. Jacksonville when he died. Surviving Brother Gonzalez are his widow, Estella; a son, Stewart joined the SIU in the and two daughters, Mrs. Anna Rae and port of New York in Judy, all of Jacksonville. 1966 sailing as an Lawrence R."Lar­ oiler. He was a grad­ ry" Edwards, 48, uate of the Harry died on Nov. 26. Limdeberg School of Seamanship in Brother Edwards Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1966 and attended joined the SIU in the SIU/MEBA District 2 School of 1945 in the port of Marine Engineering in Brooklyn in Baltimore sailing as 1971. Seafarer Gonzalez was a U.S. OS for 27 years. He Army Pfc. with the 1099th Boat Co. in was a post-war veter­ Vietnam during 1968 to 1970. A native of Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was a resident an of the U.S. Marine Corps. Bom in of White Plains, N.Y. when he died. Cleveland, he was a resident of New Burial was in Long Island National York City when he passed away. Inter­ Cemetery, Pinelawn, N.Y Surviving ment was in Greenwood Cemetery, are his father, Femando of Brooklyn; Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his his mother, Anna of White Plains and mother, Violet of Cleveland; his fatlier, his grandmother, Mrs. Maria J. Gon­ Lawrence of Lakewood, Ohio and a sister, Mrs. Nancy Jarvis of Ohio. zalez of Ponce. Anthony A. Barbaro, 57, passed away on Dec. 2. Brother Barbaro joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief electrician. He had sailed for 35 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Boston, he was a resident of Roslindale, Mass. when he died. Surviving are two sisters, Grace of Boston and Mrs. Joseph (Sarah) Bello of Roslindale. Kevin O. Sullivan, 19, died on Sept. 30. Brother Sullivan joined the SIU after his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship in Piney Point, Md. on May 1974 sailing as a wiper. Bom in Maryland, he was a resident of Baltimore when he passed away. Burial was in Parkwood Cemetery, Maryland. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Sul­ livan, Sr. of Baltimore; two brothers, and three sisters. Alfred Hirscb, 67, passed away in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. on Dec. 2. Brother Hirsch joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as a chief steward. He attended the Andrew Fxuruseth Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1959 and the Union's Seniority Upgrading Program at the Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. in 1964. Seafarer Hirsch walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and sailed during the Korean and Viet­ nam Wars. Bom in London, England, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he died. He was a naturalized American citizen. Surviving are his wid­ ow, Betty; a son, Steven; a daughter, Mrs. J. Denito of Brooklyn and seven grandchildren. Dennis D. Tieman, 21, was accidentally electrocuted in Leon, Tex. on Aug. 6. Brother Tieman joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1970 sailing as a wiper. He was a 1969 HLSS graduate in New Orleans and was an Army veteran. A native of Peoria, 111., he was a resident of Charleston, W. Va. when he died. Burial was in Keechi (Tex.) Cemetery. Surviving are his mother, Beverly of Buffalo, Tex.; his grandmother, Mrs. L. A. Hardy Tieman of Seabrook, Tex. and a brother, Lowell of Houston. John T. Ke^n, 77, passed away on Aug. 13, 1971. Brother Keegan joined the Union in the port of New York in 1952 sailing in the steward department. He was a native of Massachusetts and was a resident of Melrose, Mass. when he died. Surviving is his wife of 50 years, Emma. J. H. EUis Jr., 43, was accidentally killed in a traffic mis­ hap on Sept. 23. Brother Ellis joined the Union in the port of Wilmington in 1956 sailing as a chief pumpman. He was born in Howe, Tex. and was a resident of Cyril, Okla. when he died. Surviving are his widow, Shirley; his parents, of Cyril; three sons, J. H., Jr. of Cyril, Roger and Tim and a daughter. Donna. SIU pensioner Al­ bert L. Bagley, 66, passed away on Oct. 30. Brother Bagley joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. A native of Maspeth, L.I., N.Y., he was a resident of Narrowsburg, N.Y. when he died. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth; three sons, Albert, Charles and James and two daughters, Ann and Basil G. Taylor, 63, passed away on Eileen. Oct. 2. Brother Taylor joined the SIU Theodore I'arasein 1947 in the port of Detroit sailing as vich, 55, died on a wheelsman for Kinsman Marine from Dec. 29, 1971. 1972 to 1973. He had also sailed deep Brother Tarasevich sea. Born in Canada, he was a resident joined the SIU in the of Wiarton, Ontario, Canada, when he port of Baltimore in died. Surviving is a brother, Herman of 1965 sailing as an Wiarton. AB. Born in Penn­ SIU pensioner James E. Clark, 75, sylvania, he was a succumbed to a heart attack on the way resident of Plymouth, Pa. when he to Little Traverse Hospital, Petoskey, passed away. Surviving are his mother, Mich, on Oct. 21. Brother Clark joined Catherine of Plymouth and a sister, the Union in the port of Milwaukee in Mrs. Aime T. Kruegar of Accokeek, 1950 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Md. He was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wise., SIU pensioner Curtis J. Dunbar, 63, and was a resident of Charlevoix, Mich, succumbed to a heart attack on Oct. 26. at the time of his death. Interment was Brother Dunbar joined the Union in the in Greenwood Cemetery, Petoskey. port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a Siurviving is his widow, Lorraine. deckhand for Allied Towing Co. from Paul E. Thomas, 52, died in Septem­ 1972 to 1973 and for Gulf Atlantic ber. Brother Thomas joined the Union Towing from 1951 to 1971. He was in the port of St, Louis in 1969 sailing born in New Lake, N.C. and was a resi­ as a cook for Inland Tug Co. and the Walker Towing Co. in 1968. He was an dent of Nashville, N.C. when he died. Army veteran of World War II. A na­ Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery, tive of Tennessee, he was a resident of . Nashville. Surviving are his widow, Chatanooga, Tenn. when he passed Kathaleen; three sons, Phillip, Eric and away. Surviving is a brother, G. M. Weston and three daughters, Jean, Vema and LindU Ann. Thomas of Carrollton, Ga. Page 29 .-,.1 �Seafarer Liwag, 46-Years-Old, Earns High School Diploma Seafarer Exequiel Liwag, who is 46years-old and a native of the Philippines, recently earned his high school diploma through the Lundeberg School's GED program. Brother Liwag, who learned about HLSS and the opportunities it of­ fers to the brothers of the SIU through the SEAFARERS LOG, said that he came to the school because, "I wanted to better myself as a person and one sure way to do that, is to better my education." Brother Liwag had high praise for the work the SIU is doing at the Lunde­ •1-:^ / 1 berg Schq()l. He said, "There really are no better teachers to be found. They are all very helpful and willing to give you all the individual attention you need to be successful in your studies." Seafarer Liwag, who originally served in the U.S. Navy, has been an SIU brother for eight years. He credits his seafaring travel experiences for part of his success in the GED program, "I've been to Europe, the Middle East and the Far East," he said, "and I think that getting to know about so many dif­ ferent peoples and their customs is a very valuable and useful form of educa­ tion." Brother Liwag has taken advantage of the Vocational Upgrading Programs at HLSS also. In 1972 he earned his FOWT endorsement through the school, and he recently earned his Lifeboatman endorsement concurrently with successfully completing the GED program. ».3 iFcb. 6 I 20 siMafc-3Mar. 6 Mar. 10 Mar. 20 • .c'' Mar. 31 ^ Apr. 17 Apr. 21 Apr. 28 1 15 May2< May 29 Seafarer Exequiel Liwag, who recently obtained his high school diploma through the General Educational Development program at the Lundeberg School, goes over some points of,grammar with the help of English Instructor Marilyn Grotzky. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty-one Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four tp eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU oflBce in any port and you-wUl be given a GED PreTest. This test will cover five gen­ and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundeheig School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Limdeherg School. A test booklet and an answer sheetwill be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: i I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information { I on the Lundeberg High School Program. I I Name L.Book No I I Address— ^: (Street) (City or Town) (Zip) I I Last grade completed .Last year attended. I I Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen i _ Director of Academic Education I •; ' Harry Lundeberg School J [ f. Piney Point, Maryland 20674 A? 'V .Pate 30 C ' I.-:-: •' • —FOWT — QMED, Lifebtm^ AWeScjunait, a<aaB StewSftf ment Ratings — QMED,Li Ratals c.:—.FOWT, ./•T;;;®;:/.. ., . — QMED, Lifeboat, and — — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, Qnartennaster, and all Stew ard Department Ratings ^FOWT -—QMED, Lifeboat, and — QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, Weldbig» and a ard Department Ratings —Advanced Electrical Procedures —FOWT —QMED, Lifeboat and all Steward —QMED, Lifebmri^WeWfeg, and attSteWai^DcpajctmiMt FOWT r^iand-a^ lane 2 June 12 Anfomafion , ., ~ QMED, Lifeboat, Wddinn.-and all Steward ^ June 23 —FO^ 10 j.~.QM£D, lifeboat, WHdtng, and ail Steward Department July 21 —FOWT QMED, La ,, — Advanced Funqpman Procedures — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, Quartermaster and all Steward Department Ratings —FOWT i—. QMED, Laehoat, and all Stevrard Department Ratings ^July 28 Aug. 18 I Ang. 21 10 Graduate Welding Class 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. AH outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in fulL eral areas: English Grammar, and Literature; Social Studies, Science I The Lundeberg School was estab­ lished to benefit all brothers of the SIU, and its Upgrading and Academic Pro­ grams' are open to all Seafarers. In Brother Liwag's words: "The Lunde­ berg School is outstanding, it should make all Seafarers proud that our Union gives all our members such an oppor­ tunity for learning and self-improve­ ment." A: J :f. t • -i'.-.:,' •. .1 ' (,'• ( (' t Graduating from the welding upgrading class early last month at Piney Point are, standing (I. to r.): William Rose, Jose Vasquez, George Tell, Senior Instructor Bill Eglinton, Donald Farmer, Theipolis Jordan, Bill Berulis and Robert Walker. Seated (I. to r.) are; David Daley, Herbert Spencer and Charles Rbsenberger. The two-week basic welding course consists of classwork and 60 hours of on-the-job welding practice. This includes electric arc welding and cutting plus oxyacetylene brizing, welding and cutting. The welding techniques are taught on up-to-date equipment with safety stressed. The course Is open to all members who have a rating in any department. It is given every other two weeks and the next classes start on Jan. 23 and Feb. 20. . �• •i- •. Cook andBaker Deck Department Upgrading 1. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or, 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months oi which must te as Third Co(A and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Co(A and are holders of a ''Certificate** ot satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training COUTK. QoirtermMter 1. Must hold an endonement as Able-Seaman—unUmited—any waten. Abte-teiMui Chief Cook watcn 1. Must teat least 19 yean of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e.. eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—^20/100, corrected to 20/4()—20/20, and have normal color visioo), 3. Have 12 months seatiTO as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be reqiured to take the four week course.) ^Snmam ••Bmim Must be at least 19 yean of age. 2. Be aUe to pau the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—^20/100, corrected to 20/40—20120, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. r y 1 s r Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant (Took, six months as Cock and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are hoMers of a "Certificate" of satidactory comfdetion from the Assistant Cook, Second CocA and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg Schotd or, 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as CThief Cook and are bidders of a "Ortificate" of satisfactory completion from the C^k and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Co(A and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" til satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWL—(whohMonlyawipf mdowcmmt) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) 11 n e 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six nionths oi which must te as Third Cook or Assistant CotA and six montte as CoiA and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Co(A and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory com[detion from the Assistant Cook and Second Co(A and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve>months seatime as Third Co(A or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Co(A and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" completion from the Co(A and Baker Training Program. mm mmmm ^mm MM ^mm mmim MM ^^m MM MM MM MM MM J • 'A -i '1 I -i MM MMM HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION FOWT--(who hoMann cminnfatimmch as Electrician) Name. 1. No requirements. EkctrkisB, Rcfrigentioii, Pompman, Deck Engiiieer, Jaalw EB^hMcr, MncUiiiM or BoBeniMkcv-.-(who hoMgoaly a wiper endoneineat) Address. 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Book Number ^— Port and Date Issued. Social Security # HLS Graduate: Yes • Nd • Dates Available For Training. I Am Interested In: -Age- (Middle) (Firrt) (Last) (Street) (City) EMrfctaa,RefrifcratlDB, Panpaiai^DeckEng^ (wfcaiwideaaeBglaeialiBgaaciiaiFOWT) DECK 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combinati<m of the fotlowiag ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Medianic. -Telephone (Area Code) (Zip) (State) Seniority. .Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • ENGINE STEWARD AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman • QMED • Hectrician • Assistant Co(A • • FWT • Dk.Eng. • CookA Baker • • GUer • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook • • • Dk. Mech. • Pumpman • Steward • Reefer • Machinist • Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • Advanced Piunpman Procedures Q Diesel • Advanced Electrical Procedures RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) WcMlag 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPGPw>gMi SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE 1. Fiiginit pefymiwi must te QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck-and Stew- anO mult hold a laiing. Adnmccd Pumpman Procedures 1. Must already hold Ctoast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED— any rating. J>ATE. PORT. Advanced Elcctricai Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as electrician or QMED— any rating. Steward Upgrading SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 V • '4 AmkitantCook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeterg Schrol and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three moothsseatim^ Upgrade for Job Security i||P .. ) January, 1975 I i « • » •.» » 31 » • • I V 'M, v--i I I \ ' V I r-• �SEAFARERS .t LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO A-- . • y-f-- I "••• • I:. • Seafarers Political Activity Donation Working For Jobs and Job Security t : L: * . . ^ . -fr- . ' Wv • / WHAT IS SPAD? [I: V/, Iv-- H: I h' ~ i if- SPAD:rr:^eaiaKrj5.Political Activity Donation—is the political energy that powers the SlU's drive for jobs and job security. It is the only means for "Seafaremld"mal^lheir voice^FearayrTle^T^^^ directly affect their livelitiddd. SPAD is a Political Activity Fund made, UP frorr^ thg ^nlimtary Hnnatinn r>f SlU members. It is a separate and segregate fund established to further the polit|car,J.spc^^ economic andlrade .union jntere^s of Se^^^ promqte jthe American Merchant Marine to provide- jot^^oppor4urutiee-.tor Amerjsflja.seaff»eft: HOW DOES SPAD WORK? r- SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for\elect|ve office. Th^rqugh ihe support of politi cerLdidales whose philosophies and pofif ticafprograms are consistent with Seafarers we may attain laws whiph pro^^^ ' SeafaTers' economic, social,.political and trade union objectives—and.pro/ecj^ thejobs and job security pfjAmerioan seamen., n- , )' ' li •' P V SPAD IS VOLUNTARY •• 'V • •.-.•"f All contributions to SPAD are voluntary. v No contributions may be solicited or received because of force, jotj dis- crimination, financial reprisal or as a condition of employment or membership in the SlU. or threats of such action. All members who contribute to SPAD receive an official receipt. If any member feels he has been forced or threatened to contribute, he should riotify the SlU or SPAD and demand an investigation and refund if his donation was involuntary. SPAD IS UNITY SPAD is the unity of Seafarers in the continuing struggle to promote a strong and competitive American Merchant Marine which will provide greater job opportunities and job protection for American seamen. HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE -| -^ t You can participate in this program through your voluntary donations to SPAD. Through your purchase of a SPAD Certificate you are joining with your shipmates and SlU brothers in working effectively toward building a healthier maritime industry which will provide greater job security for all American Seamen. Seamen are the most federally regulated workers in America and the maritime industry itself is subject to the regulations and laws of more federal agencies and Congressional committees than any other national industry. In no other industry is participation in political action more urgently needed than in maritime. The strength of the SlU has always been in our unity—and our unity in Political Action is through our support of SPAD. Politics Is Porkchops is more than a slogan to Seafarers—it is an under­ standing that only through effective Political Action will we protect what we have and build for our future. SPAD WORKSI SPAD does work to provide jobs and job security for Seafarera, Tbe .P.ol44iGal|'. Action of the SlU was directly responsible for tb^Merchant Marine Act of 1970.' This Act is building new ships for a revitalized Anherican Merchant Marine. The Political Action of the SlU is carrying the fight for more cargo for: American-flag ships. It was through our Political Action that American ships are carrying U.S. grain to Russia—Jobs for American seamen. It is through our Political Action that we are leading the fight to have Ameri­ can-flag ships carry a substantial portion of the nation's oil imports—more fobs for American seamen. The Political Action of the SlU is fighting against attacks on the Jones Act -v.. which protects our domestic shipping for U.S.-flag ships—job protection for Arnerican seamen. The Political Action of the SlU has saved the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital system—health protection for American seamen. SUPPORT SPAD FOR JOBS AND JOB SECURITY �< * M ••i.-.yi ';i3t3r£>'Aar.-jCMR!1 -> SEAFARERS . y ... January, 1975 i • 1 Ofnelal pabUcntlmi •! th* SEAFAHERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • Atlantic, Cnlf, Lakes and Inland Waters District- AFL-CIO • ^i Anatomy of a Major Legislative Victory When the United States Senate voted on Dec. 16, 1974 to adopt the House-Senate Conference Report on the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 it marked one of the most ambitious legis­ lative victories for Seafarers and the American Labor Movement. The Presidential veto—unexpected and still not fully explained—in no way diminishes the signifi­ cance of the Congressional victory nor the magni­ tude Jot the effort that made the victory possible. From the beginning it was an uphill fight. Sea­ farers have been struggling to achieve a fair share of our nation's import shipping since 1946. There have been some notable achievements. Most sig- Throughout the long legislative battle. Seafarers won the support of the entire Labor Movement. The Maritime Trades Department—repr esenting 44 national and international unions—met in No"Passage of such a bill, so vital to U.S. maritime industry will be evidence that at long last complete ethical and moral conduct and love of country has replaced the former influential weight of oil billions." Seafarer Art Lomas vember, 1972 to adopt strong resolutions in favor of the bill. The AFL-CIO Executive Council an- , Two years ago—in the 92nd Congress—^we came close. We lost in the Senate by a narrow mar­ gin of seven votes. That was Round One. Round Two opened when the 93rd Congress convened in 1973. ^ Members of the House—^Democrats and Re- 'X'l •W' tl 21-Month Fight ". .. Passage of H.R. 8193 would produce over 5,000 new jobs abord ships in the next decade. This would assure that valuable and trained American sea­ men, many of whom would have been lost to the in­ dustry, remain at sea and are available to aid the Na­ tion in the event of national crisis." Senator J. Glenn Beall Jr. (R-Md.) financed by the oil industry which was unprece­ dented in the history of this nation. It was a vindic­ tive campaign which attacked not only the SIU— but also respected members of the Senate. In the end we won. The SIU—together with the American Labor Movement—whipped the giant oil industry. It was the very first time this monopoly has ever been beaten in Congress. In this victory we have won the respect of Congress as well as a large segment of the people of our country. Senator Warren G. Magnnson (D-Wash.) Chairman, Senate Commerce Committee Rounds One and Two '11 And, throughout the 21-month legislative fight we were bombarded with an editorial campaign "I want to remind the Senators that after World War II we were constantly importuned by the Defense Department that we did not need to do things for ourselves—but we would have control over ships. So, we find a ship in the Indian Ocean financed by the [American] oil companies, insured by England, with Italian officers, and an Indian or Chinese crew. We found out we had no control over these ships at all." "The maritime groups have contributed more or less to my campaigns for 38 years—long before this bill was ever thought of. I hope they continue. We hd\>e a lot of maritime legislation in our committee. I guess they liked the way the chairman was helping them with their real serious problems." nificant are P.L. 480 which guarantees that 50 per­ cent of aid cargo to under developed countries be carried on U.S.-flag ships, and the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970 which asserted a shipbuilding program to revitalize the American Merchant Kiarine. But the effort to secure cargo in this case a rea­ sonable share of oil imports—the key to building and maintaining a strong national merchant fleet —^has been vigorously opposed by a well-financed lobbying and editorial campaign by Exxon and other oil giants. ] with legislative representatives of virtually ^ all AFL- CIO national unions to organize a campaign in support of the bill. Congressmen in both the House and Senate were contacted by labor repre­ sentatives in every state. State federations, local central bodies, maritime port councils and AFLCIO regional directors joined in the struggle by writing to Congressmen and by making personal contact with legislators in their areas. At the same time, the Seafarers called meetings of ship operators and shipbuilders to organize their support for the bill. SIU President Paul Hall testifies In favor of the oil bill before hearings held by the House of Represen­ tatives—Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commit­ tee. The House overwhelmingly passed the oil bill by a 2-1 margin. nounced full support for the bill. And, the AFLCIO Convention went on record endorsing the oil import bill. Gathered Support Support for the maritime bill went far beyond these endorsements. The SIU—through the Mari­ time Trades Department—organized a labor task force to coordinate the fight. Meetings were held 5 "We need it (the Oil Imports Bill)... We need it for our jobs. We have to get our share of it." Seafarer Patrick Donovan /I Round Three The President vetoed our bill. But we will be back for Round Three. A strong United States Merchant Marine is in the best interest of our nation. Congress, has said so. We will again have the support of labor and industry—and we will fight even harder to make certain this nation has the security of a merchant fleet capable of providing our energy needs. • '1! ^ \ J "At a time of growing unemployment in the United States, this act will lead to 225,000 man-years of em­ ployment in ship construction and service industries —and 5,700 man-years of employment for American seamen." "The Commerce Department estimates this legis­ lation will lead to a balance-of-payments savings of $3.i billion in the next ten years—and SI 1.5 billion over the longer term." Senator Daniel K. Inouye QD-Hawaii) f' f/ J ~ publicans—-were convinced of the merits of a law which would require that a fair share of our oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships. More than 200 Representatives sponsored the Bill. When the vote came in the House in March, 1974 it passed by an overwhelming vote of 266-136—a clear mandate that the nation's economy and national security requires that a strong U.S.-fleet be avail­ able to provide for our energy needs. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department played a significant role In coordinating labor's legislative campaign for enactment of the oil bill, as well as solidifying Industry-wide support for the bill. Here MTD President Paul Hall addresses June 1974 rneetlng of U.S.-flag ship operators and shipyard executives In Washington, D.C. The MTD regularly conducted meetings during the long battle. �,yy .• :* ; ffi t ' '••'* ; -•"» Energy Re. rnultinational oil firms ^S^^IJOSA- siisSiiP Issue ?ii6sVe' * o"*^" ~ : '••' .'.-e .•. -f •• • 7/20/74 NATIONAL lOURNAL Mimmm REPORTS ^74 BacV'^ iv Ready AA 'Be ' y Not Discriminatory, SaysHM /Q-»- ;i •I wbby;. I SIU Defends Oil Import Quota s^gSf ByALANF.SCHOEDEL agai OCf g |«, weg Adoption ol the pnqiosed x)il weg '9/4; Import quota, assigning at least cen 30 per cent of this country's pe­ wa troleum imports t»* 7 4*^ --1 Nor- by this countryhave neither dPoit^ , a ">• per creased nor decreased forei W^er pofn^^^ ttat ^or- disciimination qgainst Amtinto the TT-U^ "i "'I'Ortedf shinoine. said Mr. Hall.'^'shipped jn . ®^teir he/ * can sh WMnedbyAifl^^ *>«ten/ hording to in ' •< (^y /^^aS^^WASfilNGTltW, se ^ Arthur •''ywMyy-Ay-:..-- 8e.f. °n ™«<hbeii| 'i fl ,.P I" ^^v^^PrefereneO rv.'. -v..;: „ 7 7^^ l^poial ; ^ . y• •:'•• • ... • \ ••^ ••\i^^.•y.l^': ^y-yy. In^ ;5S®Sjs&: 4wA?^<ftiP 'The Seafarers Union supports this bill. I am glad the Seafarers Union supports this bill, because J think the bill is right and I think they are a good union. If I could have only one union supporting me in the State of Louisiana, I would pick the Seafarers Union. Let me state that these people have some influence. I am happy to say so." Senator Russell B. Long (D-La.) r, rl vl- • 4?jtr: i SI •I "This timely piece of legislation has indeed multibenefits to our Nation, not only by strengthening our merchant marine, but also by stimulating employ­ ment, improving our balance of payments, promoting our national security, benefiting the consumer and taxpayer, and helping to improve our marine en­ vironment." Representative Glenn Anderson (D-Callf.) "Mr. President, let me state at the outset—this Sen­ ator is not in the slightest degree interested in what contributions the maritime unions have made to any­ body. He has confidence in the integrity and sincerity of all his colleagues. So much for that." Senator Norris Cotton (R-N.H.) Opposition Leader The 44-union, eight mllliOR-member Maritime Tcades'Department expressed labor's views on the oil bill with passage of a strong executive resolution calling for its swift enactment at the MTD's mid­ winter meetings last year. Shown above is MID President Paul Hall, center, flanked to the left by Pete McGavin, MID executive secretary-treasurer, and William Moody, MID administrator. 1^" f'> V'' ; llowing are the 44 US. Senators who voted in favor of the Conference Report of the Energy Transportation Security Act(H.R.. 8J03)on Dec. 16, IS.; , - :T'^ Wy '' ' ' SS^;. James Abourezk (D-S. Dak,> James B.Aflen{D-Ala.) Birch Bayh (D-Ind.) I.Oie»»BeaU,Jr. (R-Md.) Robertd.Byrd (D-W.Va.) ..y... W. Omk AianCranston (D-Csiif.), Robert J, Dole (R-Kans.) , Pete V. Domenici (R-N, Mex.) Mike Gravel (D-Alaska) Phillip A. Hart (JO-Mich.) , .y rrolft.T ^ , %nest P. [• ' ' Harold E, Hughes (D-Iowa) Hubert H. Humphrey (D-Minm) Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawail) Henry M. Jackson (D-Wasfa.) J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. (D-La.) Rii.<tse5IH. l.ftnu „ . ¥cC- M3tfai^,Jr. (R-Md.) George McGovem (D-S. Dak.) Richard S. vSchweiker (R-J?a.? 'c U-e Meicaif (D-Monl.) Hugh Scott (R-Pa.) Howard M.Metzenbaum (D-Ohio) . Wifiiam L. .Scott (D-Va.) Walter K Mondale (D-Minn.) *' John J. Sparkman (D-Ala.) Joseph M, Montoya.(D-N. MeX,), Ted Stevens (R-Alaska> Sam Nuon (D-Ga.) , Adiai E. Stevenson, III (D-HI.)/-, Bob Parkwood (R-Ore.), Stuart Symington fD-Mo,) jorne Pell (D-R.l.) , Herman E. TaJmadgc (D-Ga.) " 'Jcppings Randolph ; ^...^rrison A/Wttl|qias«Tf. (D-KJi Special Supplemejit Page 2 yy'--. 'SIS' ,-•. ' yyyyyisk^.yy -•yk 'ym i 1!;-:7 ^ y''k.k • ' ••• :• �AMERICAN FEDERATION OF lABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAl OR6ANI2ATIONS LAW KimCLANO UCMTAIIV-TltASUIItll JOiEm D. KECNAN UE W. MifTTON I. W. AKL ncw/im^EM. jowrwuir MMU T. HOUSEWmSHT MMITIII J. WMD JOKPH f. TONCUl A. PHIIIP UMDOira JOUra A. UIRNE iWNTEII T. tnuATON MHN H. LYONS e. I. DENNIS TNOMASW. CIEASON FLOYD E. SMITH S. FMNK MFTERY CEDME HAADY WIUIAM SIDEU ALBEIT SHANKEA IICHAI7 WALSN PAULHAU PAVL JENNINCS A. P. CIOSPIION PHEI BOMMAIITO JOHN F. eilNEI LDUIS STULBEIS ALEXANDEI I. MHAN AL H. CHESSEI HUBRAY H. FINLH SOLSTniN SIS SIXTEENTH STREET. N.W. WASHINGTON. D.C. ZOOOS (202) SST-SOOO July 30, 1974 The Senate is expected to soon take up H.R. 8193, the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, as amended by the Senate Commerce Committee. The AFL-CIO strongly supports the passage of this legislation, which would guarantee that as much as 30 percent of United States oil imports must be carried on U.S.-flag vessels which are manned and owned by American citizens. At its Tenth Constitutional Convention in October, 1973, the AFL-CIO unanimously adopted the follow­ ing position in support of the Energy Transportation Security Act: "Congress must legislate a guarantee that a fair share of all imported petroleum cargoes be carried on U.S.-flag ships. Such legislation would provide for the development of an American tanker capability that would be in the best interests of national security, the economy and a more favorable balance of payments position, and would create thousands of jobs in the con­ struction and operation of such a fleet." Since the adoption of this position, international events, including the Arab oil boycott, have once again demonstrated the necessity that the United States merchant marine be provided a major portion of U.S. oil imports. Only in this manner can the U.S. be assured that no nation will be able to exert control over America's oil import lifelines. Without the passage of H.R. 8193, we will continue to be at the mercy of foreign-flag, foreign-owned, and foreign-manned vessels which have proven highly unreliable and which deprive the United States of any tax and balance of payments benefits. We urge you to vote in favor of H.R. 8193 when it reaches the floor of the Senate in order that the United States may once again obtain a strong, competitive U.S. fleet that will produce economic and security benefits for every citizen of the nation. SlU President Paul Hall testifies in support of the oil bill before Senate hearings of the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine in May of 1974. The Senate passed the Conference Report of the bill 44-40 on Dec. 16, 1974. - i\ "1 am aware of the years of work that have gone into the perfection of this legislation. This is a good bill, and I am pleased to have had the opportunity to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle on what is before us today—the conference report on the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974." Representative Thomas Downing (D-Va.) "It is time we insisted that the major oil companies invest their windfall profits in the United States—not in Japanese tankers. It is time we insisted they hire U.S. workers — instead of registering their ships abroad to avoid U.S. taxes. And it is time we insisted on transportation security for our vital oil imports." Senator Adlai E. Stevenson, III (D-D!.) ^The following is an excerpt of a letter sent by SW President Paul Hall to AFL-CIO President George Meany on Dec. 27 thanking him for his help in getting. the Energy Transportation Security Act through Congress. "I am writing to express deep thanks to you for your ..f «... I an extremely important factor in its passage,:W< are also grateful to you for the support you generate ^ on behalf of this iegislation from ^1 segments of tl trade union movement The manner in which yoi aided the efforts to pass this bill was typical of the support you have always given to all causes of benefit \merica's working n— "° " "We have been working very closely with the Pres­ ident's advisors and we have taken out the provisions that were objectionable and I think the White House will support the bill." ^ f Representative James Grover (R-N.Y.) Unions Throughout Country Back Us The following are excerpts from just a few of the hundreds of letters sent to U.S. Senators in support of the Oil Imports Bill from unions around the country. "Passage of this legislation would enhance our national security by easing our dependency on for­ eign-flag shipping. It would guarantee this nation a tanker fleet capable of providing the United States with an uninterupted flow of oil imports. "By using U.S. flag and U.S.-built vessels instead of foreign, the United States could reduce the outflow of dollars for each barrel of oil imported by as much as 20% depending on the distance the oil is carried. We estimate that by 1980 the sayings to the balance of payments would exceed one-half billion dollars ayear." Page Groton, Asst. to the InPI President Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers "The shot in the arm which the legislation will pro­ vide the maritime industry in particular and the econ­ omy in general, is desperately needed. The recession in which our nation now finds itself is not easily gotten rid of. We desperately need new job-building programs and capacities. H.R. 8193 would do ex­ actly that while strengthening America's merchant marine." . Leon B. Schachter InPl Vice President Amalgamated Meat Cntters and Butcher Woriunen Special Suppfement "We have been contacting our friends in Congress asking them to do all they can to see that H.R. 8193 passes. Is there anything else we can do to help in this case?" Cesar E. Chavez President, United Farm Workers In Letter to Paul HaU "For sometime I have been deeply concerned about many of the items this legislation will correct and improve. I refer especially to our national security and our need for building a fleet of U.S. tankere to transport our much needed oil supplies. It's high time this nation cease to depend on foreign tankers to sup­ ply our oil needs. Our recent experience should be dl too fresh in our memories." Joseph P. Tonelli, President United Paperworkers International Union "It is a bill that can be eminently justified on the basis of national security, but it also warrants your support for the contribution this legislation would make to a different kind of security—^job security." Murray H. Finley, General President Amalgamated Clothing Workers "The fact that less than five percent of U.S. waterborne oil imports is carried by U.S. flag vessels makes us vulnerable to "oil shippers blackmail" as well. This dangerous dependency on foreign flag shippers will be greatly reduced by the passage of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974." SolStetin Textile Workers Union of America "The effect would be a more stable oil supply, less possibility of a repetition of last winter's oil embargo, steadier and better price of fuel oil for your heating needs, improvement of U.S. balance of trade, and a defense against a complete oil supply cut-off to the United States." John E. Mara Boot and Shoe Workers' Union Laborers' International Union is supporting this legislation because we are convinced that the bill will have genuine, positive effects on workers, consumers, farmers and most other major segments of the na­ tion." Peter Fosco General President, Laborers' Int'l Union "The International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers, AFL-CIO, strongly endorses the passage of H.R. 8193, the Energy Transportation Security Act...." Paul Jennings, President InFl Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers "This is to advise you of this union's support of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 and to urge your active support of the bill." James T. Housewrigjhf Intematio^ Pr«s|ilpd Retail Clerks Intemationd Pages 4 . .J ft- �--'ft »• ' '.5' I'i" , .. • i- ' •<ilV-'k~li oe •* -' •' ' %;vV V5, -v.: " -'Y ^-O' ••" f V continued next page 1 APRIL 30,1973 H.R. 7304 Introduced /'tr ,,r • W:y 4:' ^1'-- MAY 29, 1973 H.R. 8193 Introduced/Referred to House Com­ mittee On Merchant Marine & (fisheries F|l , •«H! JUNE 27,1973 S. 2089 Introduced US- AUGUST, 1973 AFL-CIO Exec. Council Adopted Res. In Support of Legislation I; XT/ SEPTEMBER 17, 1973 H.R. 8193 Referred to House Subcommittee on Merchant Marine :!, 'V' •» OCTOBER, 1973 MTD & AFL-CIO Conventions Adopted Resolu­ tions in Support of Legislation OCTOBER 9, 1973 MM Subcommittee Hearings Begin If . M wm-.. DECEMBER, 1973 MTD Letters sent to Port Councils/AFL-CIO Letters sent to State Labor Councils FEBRUARY, 1974 AFL-CIO Exec. Council Adopts Res. In Support of Legislation 11! ;''V'3' 'III, lllfit % MARCH 14, 1974 MM Subcommittee Hearings End JVIAY 3,1974 SlU sent Letters to House Members MAY 8,1974 H.R. 8193 Passed House fr3t; ir: MAY 23,19741 MTD Letters & Tellegrams to: Commerce Committee/MTD/Affiliates & Port Councils/Nat'l Unions MAY 28,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) JULY, 1974 Vote in Senate JULY 2, 1974 Management Legislative Meeting (Hotel Madison, Washington, D.C.) ..«. JULY 3,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) JULY 12,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) - Vi'IY;. ' !vl. • • ' r-'. i- ' MAY 23,1974 President Paul Hall of the Seafarers International Union sent a wire to each AFL-CIO State Central Body urging them to contact their respective Sena­ tor^ and have their affiliates contact the Senators also urging them to vote in favor of H.R. 8193. f-.. JULY 19,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) .^*1 JULY 26,1974 MTD Legislation and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) MAY 24, 1974 President Paul HalLof the Seafarers International Union sent a letter to The President of the United States urging passage of The Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, H.R. 8193. _ "Mr. President we the crew of the S/S Fort Hoskins earnestly urge you to sign into law the oil bill now on your desk." Seafarer C. Frey, Chairman Ship's Committee, in Telegram to President Ford "In my small way I have tried to get it across to our' Brothers that without a "Political Organization" to represent the Sit) we would have nothing. Our Union as well as the rest of the maritime industry would find itself at the mercy of all who would want to enrich themselves (at the expense of) the merchant seamert.'^ Scflfium Fiaiik Rodd^itoz •. .-'..to.-i.; t|. I MAY30,1974 ® President Paul Hall testified before the Subcorrvmittee on Merchant Marine of the Senate Com-; merce Committee on H.R. 8193. MAY 20,1974 Hearings Began in Subcommittee Ml ^•.MM .. JUNE 27, 1974 H.R. 8193 was marked up and reported out of committee and the recorded-vote was 14 yeas—2 nays and 2 not voting. MAY 30,1974 Hearings to End in Senatie MAY 13,1974 Sent to Senate Committee on Commerce m JUNE 13, 1974 MTD Legislative' and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) MAY31,1974 President Paul Hall of the Seafarers International Union sent a letter to The Vice President of the United States urging passage of The Energy Trans­ portation Security Act of 1974, H.R. 8193. MAY 7,1974 H.R. 8193 Rpt'd fm. Rules $• JUNE 6, 1974 President Paul Hall of the Seafarers International Union sent a letter to the President of each AFLCIO National and International Union enclosing an MTD Fact Sheet on The Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, H.R. 8193, requesting they contact their local unions and request them to con­ tact their respective United States Senators urging them to support this important legislation. 'JUNE 2,1974 AFL-CIO President George Meany issued a press release containing the full context of a letter he sent to Senator Warren JVIagnuson, Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee urging^ enactment of H.R. 8193, The Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, as quickly as possible. MARCH 27, 1974 H. R. 8193 Rpt'd fm. Subcommittee APRIL 24, 1974 H.R, 8193 Rpt'd. fm. MMF. Committee i ' si, •' JUNE 4,1974 AFL-CIO President George Meany sent a letter to the officers of all AFL-CIO State and Local Central Bodies and AFL-CIO Regional Directors re: H.R. 8193 urging them "to convey your support of the bill to your Senators as well as to assist in rallying the support of all segments of the trade union movement in your area." With his letter President Meany enclosed the MTD Fact Sheet explaining the elements of this legislation as well as the press release containing the text of his letter to Senator VVar^n Magnusjon in support of the oil bill. : AtA- JULY 30,1974 President George Meany of the AFL-CIO sent a letter to every United States Senator urging them to vote in favor of H.R. 8193 when it reaches the floor of the Senate. __ .1 ^ - 3- ' M E; Liv' :\vr il, WMA ii AUGUST 2,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting^ ington, b.C.) : iW •Page-5 "^'#1 • 1 . v:i liSVS • i:V M. �:• - \ V'. . '.<• i'> LEGISLATIVE PATH OF THE ENERGY TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ACT continued ri I) •'f? t" .r \• r •-S. . •r ; r "I still can't believe it! We did it! We actually got a bill passed the big oil interest!!!" HLS Trainee Scott Resley AUGUST 15,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) "The safety standard that the maritime industry fought so long for is in deep jeopardy. Please support HR 8193 and the American economy will win a great victory." Seafarer Howard Yaekel In telegram to Senator James Buckley AUGUST 19,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) 4m -.iH- AUGUST 19,1974 A letter was hand delivered to every member of the United States Senate signed by President Paul Hall of the Seafarers International Union urging passage ofH.R. 8193. "For the good of our country and in the interest of our merchant marine and related interests please support HR 8193." Seafarer Romolo De Vlrgiieo In telegram to Senator Jacob Javlts AUGUST 21,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) "Just a few days ago I received a telegram at sea from our President Paul Hall concerning the oil bill. Let me tell you, when informed and posted on the bulletin board you should see the warm welcome this telegram has. "We know the significance of these great achieve­ ments for our membership and our Union as a whole. We realize too the struggle our President Paul Hall and our Union officials have gone through and are still going through to achieve this goal so important to our Union. "In my name and the crew of the USNS Saugatuck we are behind our President Paul Hall and our Union officials one hundred percent." Julio D. Delgado USNS Saugatuck Ship's Chairman "Just for the record, we received the radiogram from Paul Hall about the oil bill being passed and also the one about our ACTING President "Ford" vetoing it later. Pass along to Brother Hall that the entire crew of the Long Lines is ready along with him for round three with these people. Just let us know what to do and when to do it and we will all be right there. "All the best to all of you there for a Happy New Year and may the people that stopped our oil bill all have to shovel coal." Ira C. Brown Sec.-Reporter, C.S. Long Lines AUGUST 23, 1974 President Paul Hall and Executive SecretaryTreasurer Peter M. McGavin on the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO sent a letter to the officers of each State Central Body with an up-todate Fact Sheet urging them to again contact their 'respective Senators and'let them know that the labor movement in their particular State solidly supports H.R. 8193. AUGUST 27,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) f •-J" - AUGUST 29, 1974 Management Legislative Meeting (Hotel Madison, " " Washington, D.C.) • ' *.' SEPTEMBER 3, 1974 President Paul Hall of the Seafarers International Union sent a wire to every member of the United States Senate urging support and passage of The Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, H.R. 8193. • '7/ /J a damn good thing." j- '' HLS Trainee Stanley J. Hungerford ''' %sm . •, -v:'• •• A: •VY';;' "• SEPTEMBER 3, 1974 AFL-CIO President George Meany sent a wire to every member of the United States Senate strongly urging them to vote in favor of H. R. 8 i93. I'.,'?,. - j!- ' Special Supplement " "'-"4 i';. .f "• "S' v-f-'t mr. - I^ .j; - mia * ' -i ~ iX, -1 • :V., : •-i :r.' y �iliiiiiviiiiil'ilfcilii I •>»» inM«. v4i};>f*-wrin I mttlfl'-* -• ' "'•'A f.'. : 1 >- \ .' y-\ ; •* • fcr-• ..- -v • -.'J r"?, • c u -J ^ II r> [f ;s! :;•• ;E2 Jp .i.'' 'h '' i. 'tl ilJ' fH'i ! -I - "There are a lot of reasons why this bill should be passed. It means an awful lot to all Americans, not fust seamen but all. Americans . . . the shipbuilders, the steel industry, the store owners. It would mean that fathers of children in school would be working instead of being in the unemployment line. It's time the Congress and the President started taking care of Americans instead of ioreigners. When seamen are working everyone is happier." Recertified Bosun M. C. 'Duke* Duet P I Br I i- . -S •r • ivi. Vs., SEPTEMBER 4, 1974 The Urtited States Senate began debate on H.R. 8193. SEPTEMBER 5, 1974 The Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, H.R. 8193, passed the United States Senate by a vote of 42 to 28. NOVEMBER 14,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Washing­ ton, D.C.) 1'^'' NOVEMBER 14,1974 Bill Moody sent letter to 50 Senators today urging passage of H.R. 8193 conference report. -'ft NOVEMBER 18,1974 President Paul Hall of the Seafarers International Union of N. A., sent a letter to 59 Senators urging the passage of the Conference Report on H.R. 8193, along with a statement which deals with the latest oil company misstatements on H.R. 8193. OCTOBER 3,1974 Joint Conferees of both Houses met regarding H.R. 8193. OCTOBER 7,1974 H.R. 8193 clears Joint Conference Committee. a 111' i s' ',;i 't - NOVEMBER 19,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Washing­ ton, D.C.) OCTOBER 10,1974 H.R. 8193 Conference Report passed House 219 to 140. •' -i.V • DECEMBER 16, 1974 H.R. 8193 passes Senate. OCTOBER 22,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Washing-: ton, D.C.) . / DECEMBER 30. 1974 President Ford pocket vetoes H.R. 8193 (Energy Transportation Security Act) NOVEMBER I, i974 Letter sent by President Hall and Peter McGavin ' to the State Central Bodies. I'- NOVEMBER 7,1974 mmmmmmmammm MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Washing­ ton, DC.) •• •• " ".."--a' ;Vs-i<,V 4 '.v"".V;- ' iM'] m Special Supplement I' ^ '1 ''' �• -Ai'..,.. •iiaiiiaainiiMii B SEAFARERS -• — V LOG How the House Voted I 'A I •4s--' Following are the names of the 266 Congressmen in the House of Representatives who voted in favor of the Energy Transportation Security Act on May 8, 1974. Robert A. Roe (D-N.J.) James Abdnor (R-S. Dak.) Paul G. Roberts (D-Fla.) BeUa Abzug (D-N.Y.) James M. Hanley (D-N.Y.) Donald J. Mitchell (R-N.Y.) Teno Roncalio (D-Wyo.) Brock Adams (D-Wash.) Richard T. Hanna (D-Calif.) Joe Moakley (D-Mass.) Fred B. Rooney (D-Pa.) Joseph Addabbo (D-N.Y.) Robert P. Hanrahan (R-111.) Robert H. Mollohan (D-W.Va.) Charles Rose (D-N.C.) Glenn M. Anderson (D-Calif.) Orval Hansen (R-Idaho) G. V. Montgomery (D-Miss.) Benjamin S, Rosenthal (D-N.Y.) Mark Andrews (R-N. Dak.) Julia Butler Hansen (D-Wash.) Williams. Moorhead (D-Pa.) Dan Rostenkowski (D-Ill.) Frank Annunzio (D-III.) William H. Harsha (D-Ohio) JohnE. Moss (D-Calif.) Edward J. Roush (D-Ind.) Herman Badillo (D-N.Y.) Augustus F. Hawkins (D-Calif.) Morgan F. Murphy (D-111.) William R. Roy (D-Kan5.) L. A. Bafaiis (Skip) (R-Fla.) Wayne L. Hays (D-Ohio) John M. Murphy (D-N.Y.) Edward R. Roybal (D-Calif.), LaMar Baker (R-Tenn.) EdwardT^. Hebert (D-La.) John P. Murtha (D-Pa.) Leo J. Ryan (D-Calif.) William A. Barrett (D-Pa.) Ken Hechler (D-W.Va.) William H. Natcher (D-Ky.) Femand J. St. Germain (D-R.I.): Robert E. Bauman (R-Md.) Margaret M. Heckler (R-Mass.) Lucien N. Nedzi (D-Mich.) Charles W. Sandman, Jr. (R-N.J.) Charles E. Bennett (R-Fld.) David N. Henderson (D-N.C.) Bill Nichols (D-Ala.) Ronald A. Sarasin (R-Conn.) Bob Bergland (D-Minn.) Floyd V. Hicks (D-Wash.) James G. O'Hara (D-Mich.) Paul S. Sarbanes (D-Md.) TomBevill (D-Ala.) Andrew J. Hinshaw (R-Calif.) Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. (D-Mass.) David E. Satterfleld, III (D-Va.) Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.) Lawrence J. Hogan (R-Md.) Wayne OwerB (D-Utah) WiUiam J. Scberle (R-Iowa) Jonathan B. Bingham (D-N.Y.) Chet Holifield (D-Calif.) Stanford E. Parris (R-Va.) Patricia Schroeder (D-Colo.) LindyBoggs (D-La.) Marjorie S. Holt (R-Md.) Otto E. Passman (D-La.) John F. SeiberUn (D-Ohio) Edward?. Boland (D-Mass.) Elizabeth Holtzman (D-N.Y.) Edward J. Patten (D-N.J.) George E. Shipley (D-IU.) Richard Boiling (D-Mo.) Frank Horton (R-N.Y.) Claude Pepper (D-Fla.) Dick Shoup (R-Mont.) David R. Bowen (D-Miss.) Jame^ J. Howard (D-N.J.) Carl D. Perkins (D-Ky.) JohnBrad^as (D-Ind.) Bud Shuster (R-Pa.) Robert J. Huber (R-Mich.) Peter A. Peyser (R-N.Y.) Frank J. Brasco (D-N.Y.) Robert L. F. Sikes (D-Fla.) William L. Hungate (D-Mo.) Otis G. Pike (D-N.Y.) B. F. Sisk (D-Calif.) William G. Bray (R-Ind.) John E. Hunt (R-N.J.) Bertram L. Podell (D-N.Y.) Joe Skubitz (R-Kans.) John B. Breaux (D-In.) Richard H. Ichord (D-Mo.) Melvin Price (D-Ill.) John Breckinridge (D-Ky.) John M. Slack (D-W.Va.) Harold T. Johnson (D-Calif.) Joel Pritchard (R-Wash.) Henry P. Smith, lU (R-N.Y.) Jack Brinkley (D-Ga.) Robert E. Jones (D-Ala.) Wm. J. Randall (D-Mo.) Gene Snyder (R-Ky.) Jack Brooks (D-Tex.) Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.) Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.) Harley O. Staggers (D-W.Va.) George E. Brown, Jr. (D-Calif.) James R. Jones (D-Okla.) John R. Rarick (D-La.) Joel T. Broyhill (R-Va.) James V. Stanton (D-Ohio) Ed Jones (D-Tenn.) Thomas M. Rees (D-Calif.) Fortney H. Stark (D-Calif.) John Buchanan (R-Ala.) Barbara Jordan (D-Tex.) Donald W. Riegle, Jr. (D-Mich.) Clair W. Burgener (R-Calif.) Robert H. Steele (R-Conn.) Joseph E. Karth (D-Mirm.) Matthew J. Rinaldo (R-N.J.) Yvonne Brathwaite Burke (D-Calif.) Alan Steelman (R-Tex.) Abraham Kazen, Jr. (D-Tex.) Ray Roberts (D-Tex.) Robert G. Stephens, Jr. (D-Ga.) Herbert J. Burke {R-Fla.) Jack F. Kemp (R-N.Y.) Peter W. Rodino, Jr. (D-N.J.) James A. Burke (D-Mass.) Samuel S. Stratton (D-N.Y.) Carleton J. King (R-N.Y.) William L. Dickinson (R-Ala.) Bill D. BurUson (D-Mo.) W. S. Stuckey, Jr. (D-Ga.) John C. Kluczynski (D-Ill.) John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) Phillip Burton (D-Calif.) Gerry E. Studds (D-Mass.) Edward I. Koch (D-N.Y.) Harold D. Donohue (D-Mass.) GoodloeE. Byron (D-Md.) Lenor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) Peter N. Kyros (D-Maine) Thomas N. Downing (D-Va.) Bob Casey (D-Tex.) James W. Symington (D-Mo.) Phil M. Landrum (D-Ga.) John J. Duncan (R-Tenn.) Elford A. Cederberg (R-Mich.) Frank Thompson, Jr. (D-N.J.) Delbert L. Latta (R-Ohio) Bob Eckhardt (D-Tex.) Bill Chappell, Jr. (D-Fla.) Ray Thornton (D-Ark.) Robert L. Leggett (D-Calif.) Jack Edwards (R-Ala.) Shirley Chisholm (D-N.Y.) Robert O. Tiernan (D-R.I.) William Lehman (D-Fla.) . Don Edwards (D-Calif.) Donald D. Clancy (R-Ohio) David ToweU (R-Nev.) Norman F. Lent (R-N.Y.) Joshua Eilberg (D-Pa.) • Frank M. Clark (D-Pa.) Bob Traxier (D-Mich.) Gillis W. Long (D-M ) Joe L. Evins (D-Tenn.) Don H. Clausen (R-Calif.) Morris K. UdaU (D-Ariz.) Clarence D. Long (D-Md.) Dante B. Fascell (D-Fla.) William Clay (D-Mo.) A1 UUman (D-Oreg.) Trent Lott (R-Miss.) Daniel J. Flood (D-Pa.) William S. Cohen (D-Maine) Lionel Van Deerlin (D-Calif.) Thomas A. Luken (D-Ohio) Thomas S. Foley (D-Wash.) Cardiss Collins (D-IU.) Richard F. Vander Veen (D-Mich.) MikeMcCormack (D-Wash.) WUliam D. Ford (D-Mich.) John B. Conlan (R-Ariz.) Victor V. Veysey (R-Calif.) Joseph M. McDade (R-Pa.) L. H. Fountain (D-N.C.) Silvio O. Conte (R-Mass.) Joe D. Waggonner, Jr. (D-La.) Robert C. McEwen (R-N.Y.) Harold V. Froehlich (R-Wis.) JohnConyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) Jerome R. Waldie (D-Calif.) John J. McFall (D-Calif.) Richard H. Fulton (D-Tenn.) James C. Corman (D-Calif.) WUliam F. Walsh (R-N.Y.) Stewart B. McKinney (R-Conn.) (D-Fla.) Don Fuqua William R- Cotter (D-Conn.) Richard C. White (D-Tex.) Qem Rogers McSpadden (D-Okla.) Joseph M. Gaydos (D-Pa.) Lawrence Coughlin (R-Pa.) WiUiam G. Whitehurst (R-Va.) Torbert H. MacDonald (D-Mass.) Tom S. Gettys (D-S.C.) Paul W. Cronin (R-Mass.) Bob WUson (R-Calif.) Robert B. Mathias (R-Calif.) Robert N. Giaimo (D-Conn.) Dan Daniel (D-Va.) Charies H. WUson (D-Calif.) Dawson Mathias (D-Ga.) Sam Gibbons (D-Fla.) Charles Wilson (D-Tex.) Spark M. Matsunaga (D-Hawaii) Benjamin A. Gilman (R-N.Y.) Robert W. Daniel Jr. (R-Va.) Lester L. Wolff (D-N.Y.) Romano L. Mazzoli (D-Ky.) Bo Ginn (D-Ga.) Dominick V. Daniels (D-N.J.) Jim Wright (D-Tex.) Lloyd Meeds (D-Wash.) Henry B. Gonzalez (D-Tex.) George E. Danielson (D-Calif.) Wendell Wyatt (R-Oreg.) John Melcher (D-Mont.) George A. Goodling (R-Pa.) John W. Davis (D-Ga.) John W. Wydler (R-N.Y.) Ralph H. Metcalfe (D-IU.) Kenneth J. Gray (D-Ill.) Mendel J. Davis (D-S.C.) Gus Yatron (D-Pa.) Dale Milford (D-Tex.) E.dith Green (D-Oreg.) E. de la Garza (D-Tex.) Don Young (R-Alaska) WUburD. MUls (D-Ark.) William J. Green (D-Pa.) James J. Delaney (D-N.Y.) C. W. BUI Young (R-Fla.) Joseph G. Mioish (D-N.J.) Martha W. Griffiths (D-Mich.) John Dellenback (R-Oreg.) Andrew Young (D-Ga.) Patsy T. Mink (D-Hawaii) James R. Grover, Jr. (R-N.Y.) Ronald V. 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Title A name given to the resource January 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: EDUCATION CONFAB SET FOR SPRING IN PINEY POINT TT WILLIAMSBURGH ON FIRST VOYAGE A VICTORY WHERE IT COUNTS FORD OVERRULES CONGRESS WITH VETO OF THE OIL BILL SIU PRESIDENT HALL ADDRESSES ASSEMBLY AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL SEATTLE MEETING - UNION DEMOCRACY 620 SEAFARERS UPGRADED AT HLSS DURING 1974 JOSEPH 'AL' TANNER, 56, DIES DEEPWATER PORTS BILL SIGNED PAUL DROZAK IS APPOINTED HOUSTON PORT COMMISSIONER SUBSIDIES FOR SHIPBUILDERS SERVE THE NATIONAL INTEREST MARAD SAYS OUTLOOK FOR LINER TRADE IS GOOD: BULK CARGO TO DIP SIU FINANCIAL AIDE WILLIAM 'BILLY' MITCHELL, 55, PASSES AWAY HLS PRESIDENT VISITS RUSSIAN MARITIME FACILITIES SEAFARERS TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS VISIT TO USPHS HOSPITALS CHAIRMEN ABOARD SHIP ASKED TO HELP PROTECT JOB SECURITY WEST GULF PORTS COUNCIL HOLDS ANNUAL DINNER IN HOUSTON LASH SAM HOUSTON EMBARKS ON MAIDEN VOYAGE WILLIAM CALEFATO: MAN OF MANY TRADES, INTERESTS SEAFARERS 1974 TAX INFORMATION FIGHT FOR OIL BILL CONTINUES APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY WORLD TONNAGE UP 7 PERCENT LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR 1974, AS SEEN THROUGH THE PAGES OF YOUR SEAFARERS LOG WITH THEIR KNOW HOW BOSUNS SHOW TRAINEES HOW IT'S DONE TRANSCOLUMBIA PAYS OFF AFTER FAR EAST RUN SEAFARER LIWAG, 46-YEARS-OLD, EARNS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION WORKING FOR JOBS AND JOB SECURITY ANATOMY OF A MAJOR LEGISLATIVE VICTORY UNIONS THROUGHOUT COUNTRY BACK US LEGISLATIVE PATH OF THE ENERGY TRANSPORTATION ACT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 1 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e1ff30c413ec05a0b3d017bfc52677ee.PDF 8b559c818d20e7226d900100a6337fcc PDF Text Text l^fJ . ^\•• . i-- A >•. : 4'''H "' '< nl '' .-h y;' 41 1 •-' ill •V. '. '1^ -f •|:i if -'< " "'•" ' ';3 -1 •:.^- •..'•l i 1 •\ The srupertanker TT Stuyvesant, sistershi|^f the SlU-manned TT Brooklyn arid TT Williamsburgh, is nearly three quarters finished as she lays in Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp.'s Brooklyn N.Y, facility. The-SiU-affiliated United Industrial Workers who were employed in her construction and the building of her sistership, theTT Say fl/dge, were laid off last month for foac^^eelts. (See story on Page three). . ^ " iH! a I. s ' - > ilillliii -L fc '.iiiimi • II , S«# Fage 28 . . sBiviSfts ,. - ^ / .| ' // s on See CenterfQld ,.y- '• > '••••• r-' •" �• /• ;- 9mmmsf.msmmm*mf'~ ->~-ss? Bis-aant—^-1-'—' .. • -k-••'•'•. .': . tf Meany Urges "Put America Back to Work" AFL-CIO: Ford, Congress Act on Jobs, Tax Cuts, Oil The AFL-CIO has placed before President Ford and the Congress a major six-point economic program to pull the country back from the brink of economic disaster and "put America back to work." The detailed and documented pro­ gram was unanimously adopted for im­ mediate action by an emergency session of the AFL-CIO General Board held . ;• , -: .• >•_ M'- "%¥• ^ i late last month in Washington, D.C. Fom hundred and fifty Union leaders representing the AFL-CIO's 110 affili­ ates, as well as its departments, state federations and major local central bodies participated in the program's adoption. Keynoting the urgency of the nation's economic condition, AFL-CIO Presi­ dent George Meany pointedly affirmed Rep. Sullivan Opens Round 3 In Fight for Oil Quota Bill Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.), Chairwoman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, has begun the third round in the fight to reserve a portion of U.S. oil imports for U.S.-flag ships by introducing into the House of Representatives HR 1071, an oil preference bill almost identical to the measure vetoed by President Ford last December. Similar oil preference bills have also been introduced in the opening session of the 94th Congress by Rep. James J. Delaney (D-N.Y.) and Rep. John Mur­ phy (D-N.Y.). These new bills would require that -20 percent of all American oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships immedi­ ately, with the quota rising to 25 per­ cent in 1976 and 30 percent by mid1978. The bills have all been referred to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee. This legislation is essential if the U.S. is to maintain a merchant marine cap­ able of competing with foreign fleets, whose cost of operations are almost totally subsidized by their governments through cargo preference laws, direct subsidies and grants and special tax concessions. A' recent study conducted for MARAD showed that governments of seven major maritime powers pro­ vide more than $2 billion annually for their merchant marine, whereas the U.S. only provides 25 percent of this amount for building and operation subsidies. The SIU's legislative battle for an oil cargo preference bill began in 1972 when a bill calling for 50 percent car­ riage of oil imports for U.S.-flag ships was introduced in Congress. the ift:. I- PRESIDENT'S PaulHaU REPORT: V '. •• Victory Over Recession '•¥ " ' • < Can Be Won For over a year now, the dangerous currents of inflation and recession have been unchecked, creating an economic whirlpool that is dragging under virtually every segment of American industry. And being pulled down right along with the nation's industries are thousands upon thousands of American workers who have lost their jobs. Among the hardest hit areas of the American work force are: the building and construction trades which reports 15 percent of its workers unemployed nationally and as high as 30 percent in certain geographical regions and specific crafts; the textile industry with an unemployment rate of 10.7 per­ cent; the auto industry with over a quarter of a million people out of work, and the manufacturing and production industries with 766,000 Americans imemployed. And now, the U.S. maritime industry, which had been holding up well against the economic deluge, is also beginning to feel the crunch. Americanflag tankers as well as some liner vessels are being laid up due to a lack of ' ' that "our program must be one of ac­ tion. Actions the President can take immediately. Actions the Congress can take within 60 days. It will be an emer­ gency program." In brief, the comprehensive program calls for: • An immediate tax cut of at least $20 billion, primarily for low and mid­ dle income taxpayers to stimulate the economy through added purchasing power. • Immediate government measures to reduce America's dependence on im­ ported oil and establishment of a fair and equitable system of allocation and rationing of fuel. • Immediate reduction of interest rates and allocation of credit for high priority social and economic activities. • Immediate massive federal efforts to create jobs for the unemployed. • Immediate action to protect exist­ ing jobs from unfair foreign competi­ tion. • Immediate government assistance Continued on Page 25 SlU President Paul Hall addresses the emergency session of the AFL-CIO General Board held in Washington, D.C. late last month. The Board placed before Congress and Presiderit Ford a major six point economic program to "put America back to work". Listening to President Hall, seated from the left, are: Lane Kirkland, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO; Peter Bommarito, president of the Rubber Workers; Joseph Keenan of the International Brother­ hood of Electrical Workers, and Jerry Wurf, president of the American Federa­ tion of State, County and Municipal Employes. cargo—resulting in a slowdown in shipping in most ports—and shipyards throughout the country have announced layoffs and work slowdowns. Most notably in shipyard cutbacks is Seatrain Shipbuilding which, since Decem­ ber, has idled 2,800 skilled craftsmen belonging to the SlU-affiliated United Industrial Workers, and has brought construction on its two supertankers at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard to a standstill. America's economic bulwark has a number of basic deficiencies which has weakened its foundation; yet they are deficiencies which can be corrected through wide-ranging, progressive legislative and social programs. The AFL-CIO General Board, representing over 13 million American workers, has developed such an economic program and has laid it out before President Ford and the Congress for positive action. Among its many impor­ tant features, the program calls for significant income tax reductions for low and middle income families, and a complete revamping of America's energy policies to break the devasting monopoly the oil cartel holds over production, refining and transportation of this country's energy supplies. It is a good plan, and a plan that we in the SIU, as an important part of the AFL-CIO, must support because it will provide both immediate relief for the nation's growing ranks of unemployed, and the basic long-term materials needed to construct a new, more solid economic cornerstone for all segments of American industry. As always, strong opposition to these programs will surface from the multi­ national oil companies, one of the major causes of our present economic situation, whose corporate profits have soared to record highs despite reces­ sion in most American industries, and near bankruptcy in others. The oil cartel, though, is no longer the seemingly invincible foe it once was. In the 93rd Congress, the SIU, with the complete backing of this mem­ bership and American labor throughout the country, dealt the oil cartel their first major legislative defeat ever with passage of the Energy Transporta­ tion Security Act. The.cartel was then temporarily reprieved with a last minute Presidential pocket-veto. Now, less than two month's later, the arena has been set again in the new 94th Congress for another confrontation with 'the oil cartel. A bill almost identical to the vetoed Energy Transportation Security Act has been intro­ duced in'the House of Representatives along with other legislation to curb the oil cartel monopoly. With the same unified support throughout the American labor movement that dumped the oil cartel on its head last year, ultimate victory in these legislative fights, so crucial to the economic health and strategic security of this nation, is imminent. ^ -5 • :--i(r- Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers Internat'onal Union, Atlantic Guif, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue. Brooklyn Nev/ York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.^ Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 2, February 1975. Page 2 • 'i;. •' Seafarers Log �filBltiTITiBi Veto of Oil Bill Crushing Tanker Market i i: Seafrain Lays Off 1,800 UIW Members at Yard When President Ford pocket vetoed the Energy Transportation Security Act on Dec. 30, 1974 it resulted in a further, crushing blow to the already depressed U.S. tanker market, and forced the Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. last month to lay off for four weeks 1,800 SlU-afiiliated United Industrial Workers employed at its facilities in Brooklyn. The SIU had been fearful all along of the very negative effects a veto of the oil cargo preference bill would have on the entire maritime industry and in particular the slumping tanker market. This, combined with the fact that other countries have recently moved to benefit their fleets with pref­ erence requirements, has made the sit­ uation even worse. INDEX Legislative News New oil imports bills mtroduced Page 2 Washington Activities column Page 9 Jones Act under attack ...Page 3 Curb on 3rd-flag carriers ..Page 7 Union News Educational conference on contract Page 5 President's Report Page 2 1,800 UIW brothers furloughed ..Page 3 Headquarters Notes column Pages Tampa Port Agent Bennie Gonzalez passes away . Page 7 Membership meeting in port of Jacksonville ... .Page 4 1974 SPAD honor ' roll . Pages 12-13 Over $200 million paid out in benefits Back page Ecuador holding 7 tuna boats Page 5 Shipping Servicing on East Coast Centerfold Ships' Committees ....... Page 6 Dispatchers' Reports Page 24 Ships' Digests ..Page 20 Pennmar Page 21 Ships in Far East .Page 22 General News AFL-CIO holds general board meeting ........Page 2 Organizations exploiting senior citizens .page 7 20 countries protect merchant fleets Page 8 Supreme court rules against foreign flag picketing .. .Page 5 IMCO Meeting held Page 5 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading .Pages 10-11 Automation in maritime industry : Page 19 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 30-31 GED requirements and application Page 30 Membership News Retired seafarer pursues hobby :.. .Page 14 Final Departures ...... .Page 29 New SIU pensioners ....Page 23 Brother Vaccaro tends . bar ....:. ...... .Page 15 Special Feature ' Alcoholism .Pages 26-27 Work has been temporarily halted on the two super tankers currently under construction, the TT Stuyvesant, which is more than half completed, and the TT Bay Ridge, which is ap­ proximately 25 percent completed. Seatrain is re-evaluating its present completion schedule for the two ves­ sels. Two SIU manned supertankers, the TT Brooklyn and the TT Williamsburgh were built at the Yard. A meeting was held in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 23 among representatives from the SIU-UIW, Seatrain personnel and representatives of the government and Congress from the shipyard area to further discuss what could best be done to maintain the work at the yard. Other Shipyards Affected The Seatrain facility in Brooklyn is not the only shipyard in the country which has been affected by the prob­ lems in the industry. Approximately 2,000 men at the Newport News Ship­ building Corp. in Newport News, Va. have been laid off, and a total of over 6,000 shipyard jobs and some 1,900 seafaring jobs have been lost in recent weeks as a result of the tanker industry depression. The federal government has a major interest in the construction of both the Stuyvesant and Bay Ridge because it has already paid out construction sub­ sidies totalling over $31 million. It must now decide what can be done to get production resuming again at the Yard. Assistant Secretary of Com­ merce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell late last month dispatched a four-man task force to investigate the situation and make recommenda­ tions. After the Jan. 23 meeting, two Brooklyn members of the House of Representatives from the shipyard area Representatives Shirley Chisholm and Fred Richmond, issued a joint state­ ment saying that "Mr. Blackwell has promised us that the task force will operate with sensitivity to the plight of the workers at the Yard, the impact the shut-down will have on the com­ munity and the government's already sizable investment in the two partially completed ships now at the Yard." The Senate Commerce Committee also began holding hearings Feb. 7 on the "depressed condition of the U.S. tanker industry and the impact of Pres­ ident Ford's energy proposals on that industry." (See story on this page) The SIU will do everything in its power to get its affiliated UIW broth­ ers at the Yard back to work as soon as possible. Senate Probes Crisis In Maritime Industry WASHINGTON—Stating that the U.S. tanker industry is in a "seriously depressed" condition and is faced with "financial disaster," Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.), chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, asked the Administration what it has in mind "to improve this situation." Senator Magnuson blamed the Pres­ idential veto of the Oil Import Bill (Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974) for the growing crisis in un­ employment in maritime and related industries, and earlier this month called a hearing on the depressed conditions of the U.S. tanker industry and the im­ pact of the President's energy pro­ posals on the maritime industry. In letters to the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of the Interior and the En­ ergy Administrator, Sen. Magnuson asked them to appear at the hearing to answer specific questions concerning the decline in employment in the mari­ time industry and to offer solutions for the crisis. Commerce Secretary Frederick B. Dent and Acting Deputy Administra­ tor of the Federal Energy Administra­ tion Eric Zausner appeared and testi­ fied. Representatives from Treasury and Interior did not testify. Leadoff witness at the hearing— which was chaired by Senator Ernest F. Rollings (D-S.C.)—^was Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm whose dis­ trict includes the financially-crippled Seatrain shipbuilding Yard in Brook­ lyn. Following the Presidential veto, vitrually the entire work force at the yard was laid off. The Seatrain yard—located in a hard-core poverty area—has been hailed as a model project for training and putting people to work. Speaking emotionally about this project. Rep. Chisholm said: "Overnight, the 'dream' of persons who never had a real chance but could now make a productive contribution was shattered. These were people who were on public assistance, people who never really believed that the system cared about them, people who felt that the opportunity to move into the mid­ stream had become a reality . .. 1100 people idled in December and an ad­ ditional 1800 in January. The impact of these layoffs in Brooklyn—an al­ ready economically depressed area of our city—is particularly distressing and holds serious implications for the area's existence." Charging the Administration with a callous lack of interest in the nation's maritime industry, Mrs. Chisholm s^id that "no one seemingly is willing to speculate on the future, if any, for American-flag tankers." •' ^ J f. i.; Continued on Page 25 Jones Act Again Under Attack Oil Interests Petition for a Waiver to Carry LNG Major oii interests have instigated another attack on the Jones Act and petitioned the Treasury Department for a waiver to allow foreign-flag ves­ sels to carry liquified natural gas (LNG) from Alaska to New England. The New England LNG Inc., a con­ sortium of Northern Atlantic U.S. util­ ities, has filed for permission to use the Liberian-fiag Kenai Multina or the Norwegian-flag Ventaro to haul the LNG from the Phillips-Marathon fa­ cility at Kenai, Alaska because there are no LNG carriers operating now under U.S.-flag. In a telegram to Secretary of the Treasury William Simon, SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall urged immediate rejec­ tion of the waiver request, calling it "an outrageous attempt by tbe major U.S. oil companies to by-pass the Jones Act in order to gain windfall profits through the entry of tax-dodg­ ing foreign vessels into the U.S. do­ mestic trades." President Hall went on to note that Phillips-Marathon has been shipping LNG to Japan for four years and if they "had been genuinely concerned about the well-being of American fuel users, they could have long ago built one or more U.S. vessels to insure that Alaskan natural gas was used in the U.S. market." Now that Japanese demand for Alaskan LNG has decreased, the de­ mand for LNG in the U.S. has in­ creased. And while Phillips-Marathon i: t i Continued on Page 25 MTD To Seek Solutions To Maritime Problenris WASHINGTON—The AFLs€IO Maritime Trades Depart; menfr—-representing 44 natidnal and inbernatio^ unions —- ^1 meet ih A^mi, Fla. this month to plan a coordinated program to d^l Yrith p yvide range of pi^-lems, including the cmis in the maritime industry. Three major arei^ Will he ex­ amined in depth. "They are: flie energy and economic crisis in the United States; the problems and goals of the U.S. maritime indus­ try, and the increasing attacks on the Jones Act. Paul Hall, presidtent of the MTlt, said that other to he disciissed are: the minimum yrage policy, the U.S. Food Stamp Pro­ gram, School Lunch Program, a national food and nutrition policy and trade legislation. Recommendations of the MTD will be submitted to the AFL-CIO Executiye Council when that body meets later this month. A fuD report on the MTD meeting will be publiriied in the March, 1975 issue of the LOQ. Page 3 February, 1975 VW'- ',!' i-v. I- • ' • ' , • -jMr- I'i.-. ^• . • f M �* New Jacksonville Hall Has MembershipMeeting T i At the Jacksonville hall awaiting start of meeting is Paul Halloway, ableseaman. HE new, modem SIU-IBU hiring hall in Jacksonville, Fla. held its second general deep sea membership meeting on Jan. 9 since being christened last November. The meeting was well attended by Jacksonville Seafarers who heard updated reports on the many issues and problems facing the maritime industry today. The comfortably furnished Jacksonville facility, located at 3315 Liberty St., is actually two separate buildings. The main building, which is finished, houses the hiring hall and meeting hall, where a complete range of Union services are available to SIU and affiliated IBU members. The second build° ing, not yet completed, will eventually house a restaurant and recreational focilities for the Jacksonville membership and their families. The Jackson­ ville hall is just the first in a planned series of general upgrading for all the SIU's hiring hall facilities. SIU Jacksonville Representative Jim Davis, left, conducts job call following meeting as Seafarer J. Crowley, right, throws in for AO's job aboard the SIUcontracted Iberville. Attending the new hall's second mem­ bership meeting is Recertified Bosun Ward Wallace. Prior to membership meeting. Seafarers David Goosby, QMED, left; George Costango, able-seaman, center, and Tom Barlow, able-seaman, engage in friendly game of rummy. Awaiting start of membership meeting are Jacksonville Seafarers Kenneth Jefferson, left; Ellis Young, center, and Maurice Murray. All three sail in the engine department. Sign outside new Jacksonville hall. on the present state of the maritime industry at the second membership meeting to be held at the new hall. Page 4 • Vv • • Seafarers Log �S/U Vic^ President Shepard Attends Joint Conference IMCO and ILO Meet to Study Maritime Safety Proposals A joint committee of the Intergov­ ernmental Maritime Consultative Or­ ganization (IMCO), and seafaring and ship owner members of the Interna­ tional Labor Organization (ILO) met in Geneva last month to study labor's sug­ gestions and amendments to IMCO's proposals for international maritime safety regulations. These joint conferences allow IMCO representatives to show their proposals to seafaring labor representatives and Maritime Ad Hoc Committee Members of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems met in Miami, Fla. this month to work out a unified program to meet the crisis facing seagoing, shipyard and related unions. The AFL-CIO committee is headed by John Dunlop who has been named by President Ford to become Secre­ tary of Labor. SlU President Paul Hall was a prime mover in setting up the committee. to modify them to partially reflect worldwide labor's needs. Seafarers were represented at this important conference by SIU Vice President Earl Shepard. HLSS Voca­ tional Education Director Bob Kalmus accompanied Vice President Shepard in an advisory capacity. By participating in these interna­ tional organizdtions, the SIU can moni­ tor all proposals for international maritime regulations that could affect unli­ censed seamen, as well as help shape these new proposals. At this joint conference, the SIU was particularly interested in a proposal to draft "mandatory minimum require­ ments for jimior ratings forming a part of a navigational watch." The proposal IMCO brought to the joint conference did not define the exact functions of a "junior rating" and the seafaring ILO representatives sug­ gested that language specifying that the junior rating should not serve as the sole rating on a navigational watch be included in the draft. This would in­ sure that a mate on watch could not serve as both an oflScer in charge of a watch and as a "junior rating", and that unlicensed members of the deck department would be required on board ships under international law. Unfortunately, both IMCO repre­ sentatives and ship owner members of the ILO would not accept a proposal that specified manning requirements. Therefore the changes were not added, though they will be attached to the drafted proposal as labor's comments on the proposed international require­ ments. This paper, with its attached com­ ments, will go to a drafting convention where an international maritime safety treaty will be drawn up, and may even­ tually become international law. For this reason, it is important that the SIU participate in these interna­ tional forums and work to insure that the unlicensed seamen's jurisdiction is not invaded or given away. The next international meeting which the SIU will attend will be an IMCO conference which will be held in Jime to set up proposed requirements for en­ gine room ratings. W-2 Forms W-2 forms for taxes withheld in 1974 from vacation pay were sent out to all Union members in Janu­ ary. These forms have been mailed to your home address, but if you have moved, or did not receive your form, a copy may be obtained at Headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. For information on filing your tax return, see pages 16-18 of the January issue of the LOG. Committee Developing Educational Conference Agenda A pre-conference committee which included key members of the Harry Lundeberg &hool staff and SIU repre­ sentatives met this month to begin de­ veloping an agenda for the upcoming Educational Conference to be held in Piney Point this spring. A letter outlin­ ing all pertinent information concern­ ing the Conference has also been sent to all SIU members, to each SlU-contracted ship's chairman, and to all port agents. Also, a questionnaire will be sent out later this month to Seafarers asking for their comments and suggestions on such topics as the Constitution, pen­ sion, welfare and vacation plans, train­ ing and upgrading and a number of other topics important to all SIU mem­ bers. The conference agenda will include discussions on the evolution of the mar­ itime industry, its present state, the direction in which it is moving and how the SIU's political activities have- contributed to its development. Confer­ ence delegates will also make recom­ mendations for the deep sea contract coming up for renewal in June, includ­ ing possible revisions or additions in our shipping rules, the Welfare, Pen­ sion and Vacation Plans, and our train­ ing and upgrading programs at Piney Point. As reported in last month's issue of the LOG, the conference will be held at the Lundeberg School from Apr. 14 to Apr. 26. The delegation representing the membership will consist of 66 Sea­ farers, 22 from each of the three shiphoard departments, to he elected at special membership meetings in each A&G port on Apr. 10 at 2:30 p.m. The membership delegation will he partici­ pating in the Conference along with the Union's contract department and rep­ resentatives of all our beneficial Funds. Based on shipping and registration, and last year's activities in the various A&G ports, membership representation Supreme Court Rules Against Right to Picket Foreign Flags Rejecting all arguments by American maritime unions that the picketing in a U.S. port of foreign-flag vessels is "the lawful exercise of protected rights of free speech," the Supreme Court ruled by a 5-4 vote that the Taft-Hartley Act does not overrule the jurisdiction of in­ dividual state courts to issue injunctions to halt such picketing. This case, formally known as Ameri­ can Radio Associations, AFL-CIO, et al. V. Mobile Steamship Association et at., arose in 1971 when six U.S. mari­ time unions picketed foreign-flag ships at the Port of Mobile's Alabama State February, 1975 Docks to publicize the adverse impact the foreign operations had on both the American seaman and the American merchant marine as a whole. The Mobile Steamship Association immediately obtained an injunction in an Alabama State Court against the picketing, thereby touching off a fouryear court battle. The case reached the Alabama Supreme Court in May 1973 which ruled against the unions and af­ firmed the state court's action. And, a similar decision was handed down three Continued on Page 25 from each port will be; New York, 12; New Orleans, 6; Houston, 6; San Fran­ cisco, 6; Baltimore, 3; Boston, 3; De­ troit, 3; Jacksonville, 3; Mobile, 3; Nor­ folk, 3; Philadelphia, 3; San JUM, 3; Seattle, 3; Tampa, 3; Wilmington, 3; and Piney Point, 3. To qualify for election as a delegate to the conference, a Seafarer must: • be a full book member with "A" Seniority in good standing. • have 24 months seatime with SIUcontracted operators in ratings above entry (seatime will be con- sidered as any time for which con­ tributions have been made toward Pension and Welfare eligibility.) • must have at least 60 days of such employment in the period from Apr. 1, 1974-Apr. 1, 1975. Anyone wishing to be a delegate should be sure to bring along proof of his qualifications to the Apr. 10 Special Meeting. If any port fails to elect its quota, then Headquarters will hold a Special Meeting on Apr. 11 at 2:30 p.m. to elect that port's quota. Ecuador Holding 7 U.S. Tuna Boats and Crews In Salinas Seven American tuna boats and their crews are being held in the port of Salinas, Ecuador after being seized on the high seas, according to the Ecua­ dorian government, for fishing within the 200 mile coastal water jurisdictional limit this South American coimtry main­ tains. Two of the seized vessels are manned by members of the SIUNAaffiliated Fisherman's Union of Amer­ ica, Pacific and Caribbean Area. Ecuadorian officials announced that the boats would be held untU the catches were removed; but because of inadequate storage and cannery facil­ ities in Salinas, the vessels and crews could be detained up to 40 days. Ecua­ dor has also fined the vessels' owners in excess of $1 million. These seven boats are just a few of the numerous American vessels that have been seized by the Ecuadorian government over the past few years. The 1,350-member SlUNA-affiliated fishermen's union has called for im­ mediate Congressional action to "stop iJiese acts of piracy," and to "protect our men and property with whatever measures deemed necessary." Several bills have already been intro­ duced into the 94th Congress which would provide government assistance in many areas to the too-long neglected U.S. fishing industry. Specifically dealing with the problem of seizure. Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.) has introduced a resolution that would amend the Fisherman's Protective Act of 1967 to guarantee the safety of American fishing boats, their crews and equipment, against illegal harassment and seizure by foreign governments. In addition. Rep. Bob Wilson (R-Calif.) has advocated that the U.S. cut off all imports from Ecuador until a reason­ able solution to the seizure problem is worked out. The SIU will fight in the 94th Con­ gress to insure that American fishermen receive the same protection and safe­ guards at their jobs as Americans em­ ployed in other vital industries. Page 5 : r' �The Committee Page Seattle Committee Cities Service Baltimore -Awaiting a payoff in the port of New York on Jan. 23 following a coastwise run is the Ship's Committee of the SS Seattle (Sea-Land). From left are: smiling Bosun John Giannotis, ship's chairman;• Chief Steward H. Ridgeway, secre­ tary-reporter; J. Reeves, steward delegate; Robert Mealor, engine delegate, and Henry McCue, deck delegate. The Ship's Committee of the tanker, the SS Cities Service Baltimore are, from left: Isaac L. Alvarez, steward delegate; Henry Parkinson, ship's chair­ man; John J. Kulas, engine delegate, and Marvin Howell, secretary-reporter. The ship was on a coastwise run from Corpus Christi, Tex. to Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. for payoff on Jan. 21. Brooklyn Committee Transhawaii Committee y'". •' . <4;" i'SSSft-Sw - :• • 4 '• «" '1 ? Paying off at the Blount Island Containerport in Jacksonville, Fla. after a coastwise run on Jan. 10 was the Ship's Committee of the containership the SS Brooklyn (Puerto Rico Maritime). From left are: crewmember Guy "Frenchy" Salanon, third cook; Chief Steward O. Fayne, secretary-reporter; Raoul Rivera, deck delegate; Chief Electrician G. Ortiz, educational director; Robert Bullock, engine delegate, and E. Odum, steward delegate. Overseas Traveler , ' U i'* • • .. After a coastwise run. Recertified Bosun Victor Carbone of the SS Trans­ hawaii (Puerto Rican Marine) (seated far left) waits for payoff in Baltimore on Jan. 4 with the containership's committee of, seated from left: Robert A. Outlaw, steward delegate, and Chief Steward Oreste Vola, secretary-reporter. Standing are, from left: Bernard Saberon, deck delegate; Herman Bergeron, engine delegate, and Chief Electrician Sadak Wala, educational director. Cities Service Norfork -V. y - •Am,:/ Recertified Bosun Arne Hovde, ship's chairman of the tanker SS Oyaz-seas Traveler (Maritime Overseas) bends over to talk to (seated) SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski about his report during a payoff in the port of New York on Jan, 15. Other Ship's Committee members are, from left: C. D. Crowder, educational director; Chief Steward J. C. Anderson, secretary-reporter, and Joseph Stanton, deck delegate. The ship came from the Far East and she is now on a voyage to Europe. Page 6 Seated from left is part of the Ship's Committee of the containership the SS Cities Service Norfolk. They are: Pantryman Malito Maldonado, steward dele­ gate; AB Arthur Fihnell, deck delegate, and Paul C. Guillory, engine delegate. Also, waiting for payoff in the port of New York on Jan. 23 on completion of a coastwise voyage was (in, background) Chief Cook Frank Adkins. Seafarers Log �High Legislative Priority Given Bill to Halt 3rd-Flag Incursion High on the Senate Commerce Com­ mittee's list of legislative priorities for the new 94th Congress is an important bill aimed at halting a growing incursion by third-flag carriers into the transpor­ tation segment of America's foreign trades. The bill would require that all opertrtors must file ahy rate reductions 30 days before the new rate becomes effec­ tive; and if the reduced rates are filed by a third-flag carrier, it must be proven by the operator that the new rate at least covers the full cost of providing the service. This necessary law would put a stop to the common practice employed by third-flag operators of indiscriminately lowering rates to stifle competition and then raising the rates when national-flag competitors have been forced out of business. The Federal Maritime Commission, which has been expressing deepening concern over the third-flag carrier situ­ ation, presently has very little authority to act against rate-cutting and price-fix­ ing practices proven detrimental to U.S. foreign commerce. A spokesman for the Senate Com­ merce Committee affirmed that the bill "is needed to enable the Federal Mari­ time Commission to more effectively prevent anticompetitive rate practices. Without this legislation, the recent emergence of the United States flag liner vessels as a positive contributor to our balance of payments position, as a vi­ able alternative to movement of our commerce on foreign-flag vessels, and as a naval and military auxiliary in time of national emergency, could be placed in jeopardy." The Commerce Committee had or­ dered an identical bill reported to the full Senate for a vote late in the 93rd. Congress — unfortunately too late for floor action. In this report, the Committee deter­ mined that 9.5 percent of the 1972 U.S. Jamaica Union Official Visits SlU X., A • Reg Ennis, right, general secretary of the Port Supervisors Union In Kingston, Jamaica discusses mutual problems of labor unions In the U.S. and In Jamaica—with SlU-Vlce-Presldent Frank Drozak. General Secretary EnnIs was participating In a month-long Labor Department-conducted program In which he viewed many U.S. labor Institutions. Atlantic Coast-North Europe liner trade was handled by third-flag carriers, with an expected jump to 13 percent by this year. The Committee also reported that 26 percent of U.S. Pacific liner trade in 1972 was carried in third-flag bottoms, with an expected 40 percent this year. No percentage figures, however, were released concerning the carriage of U.S. imported oil cargo. As usual in legislation that would foster the growth of a competitive U.S. merchant marine, the bill is receiving stiff opposition from the Departments of State and Justice. The Departments jointly stated that the bill was incon­ sistent with the administration's pur­ pose of improving trade relations. At a meeting held late last month in Washington, D.C., the national com­ mittee of the National Maritime Coun­ cil, which promotes the development of a strong, competitive U.S. merchant marine, took special note of this grow­ ing danger to the health of the American merchant fleet and vowed to get the Commerce Committee-supported bill through Congress. SlU Tampa Port Agent 'Bennie' Gonzalez, 64, Dies SIU Tampa Port Agent Belarmino "Beanie" Gonzalez died of natural causes in Tampa General Hospital on Jan. 28. He was 64. Brother Gonzalez was a charter member of the SIU, joining the Union on Nov. 12, 1938. He sailed as a chief steward on Union-contracted vessels until he became an SIU official in 1946. From 1954 he served the Union as a patrolman in the ports of New York, Seattle and Tampa. He was a patrolman in the port of Miami from 1959 to 1963 and was acting port agent there from 1963 to 1965. Finally, he served as Tampa port agent until his death. A native of Havana, Cuba, Seafarer Gonzalez was a naturalized American citizen..He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jose Gonzalez of Tampa. Burial was in the Garden of Mem­ ories Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ana Josefa Torres Gonzalez; a son, Jos6 Collazo Gonzalez; three daughters, Mrs. Francis (Carmen Lidia) Perna; Mrs. Ana Josefa Colazzo Quintanilla, and Mrs. Nicholas (Norma Iris) Co­ lazzo Matassini of Houston; a brother. Belarmino 'Jennie'* Gonzalez Manuel Gonzalez; five sisters, Mrs. Luisa Arguelles; Mrs. Margarita Perez; Mercedes Gonzalez of Tampa; Mrs. Maria Paiz, and Mrs. Enedina Ed­ wards; a nephew, Jose A. Gonzalez of Tampa, and a granddaughter, Nicole Matassini, also of Houston. Besides the close family. Union of­ ficers and rank and file members were also in attendance at the funeral services. Flim-Flam Organizations Are Exploiting Senior Citizens Operating under the guise of non­ profit organizations genuinely con­ cerned about the well-being of elderly Americans, the National Retired Teach­ ers Association, the American Associa­ tion of Retired Persons, and similar organizations, are actually exploiting countless thousands of U.S. citizens who are either retired or nearing retirement age, according to information released by the national office of the AFL-CIO. Through multimillion dollar televi­ sion, radio, newspaper and direct mail advertising campaigns, the NRTA and AARP offer 55 year old and older peo­ ple supposedly unbiased advice on the best possible life and health insurance policies. However, these organizations maintain a profitable, cozy relationship with the various insurance companies whose policies they recommend. And for the most part, the policies are in­ ferior protection at extremely high costs. For instance, the honorary president of the jointly administered NRTA and J AARP also holds controlling interest in J an insurance company that specializes in health, automobile, and life insurance for persons over 55 years of age. With the help of NRTA and AARP solicita­ tions, ^is company's excessive profits jumped from $183 million in 1973 to $250 million in 1974. In return, the February, 1^75 NRTA and AARP received $5.8 mil­ lion from this company last year for "administrative allowances." Attempting to write their own life insurance policy, the combined NRTAAARP has been working in Congress to block labor-backed legislation calling for a national health insurance pro­ gram, which, if enacted, would severely curb their exploitation of the elderly. In the past, these organizations also op­ posed Medicare and on the state levels they support "right to work" legislation. The AFL-CIO national oflSce has condemned the profit motivated actions of the NRTA and the AARP, and urges all its Union affiliated brothers to join in the fight to put a halt to their exploi­ tation of the elderly. The AFL-CIO also urges its mem­ bership of 13 million workers to sup­ port the National Council of Senior Citizens, the only organization of older and retired workers that has the com­ plete endorsement of the AFL-CIO. The NCSC has consistently worked side by side with the AFL-CIO in fostering programs that are in the best interests of American workers. The SIU joins in support of this worthwhile organization. For further information on the Na­ tional Council of Senior Citizens and its programs write William Hutton, Ex­ ecutive Director, National Council of Senior Citizens, 1511 K Street, N.W.,, Washington, D.C. 20005. -M Public Health Hospitals Are Being Revitalized A little over a year after the SIU led a successful fight to keep them open, the United States Public Health Service hospitals are undergoing a Govern­ ment-sponsored revitalization. A new director of the system, Dr. Edward J. Hinman, was appointed last July and new funds were pumped into the budget to modernize the hospitals. The struggle to keep the hospitals open began in 1970 when the Depart­ ment of Health, Education and Welfare issued at least three closeout or transfer threats, and stated, as rcently as last April, that it did not know what the fate of the hospitals would be. This, despite the fact that Congress passed legislation providing for continuihg op­ eration of the facilities In November, 1973 Congress tacked an amendment onto a defense appro­ priations bill which guaranteed that the Public Health Service hospitals would remain open for both out-patient and in-patient service. The measure pro­ vided over $100 million to operate, modernize and upgrade the eight exist­ ing hospitals and 32 clinics in port cities across the nation. These hospitals over the years have had the primary mission of providing care .to merchant seamen. Coast Guard personnel and certain other Govern­ ment workers. They have been plagued by many problems, including the end of the "doctor draft," a decline in patient load, a slowdown in research and a very high loss of hospital and clinic staff. The passage of the 1973 legislation was the result of a long, hard fight waged hy the SIU and certain members of Congress who have supported mari­ time causes in the past. The victory was made possible by the help of SIU mem­ bers who support the Union's political activities with their contributions to SPAD. The current revitalization includes new and increased community patient care and research in alcoholism and drug abuse, day care for old and dis­ abled persons to keep them out of nurs­ ing homes, rehabilitation of heart dis­ ease and cancer victims, preventive dental care and health screening of poor^ children. P««7 1 ;•« 1 �•.K-a I -r TT.'i , ^aw^aww^w^^ioWKlSi'*-vj' Merchant Marine Pleets Protected in 20 Countries FIREFIGHTING The U.S. Maritime Administration began conducting its firefighting course at its new facilities in Earle, N.J. on Feb. 17. However, MARAD has announced that because the Earle, N.J. facility is not yet completed, only a limited number erf class openings are available for each class date. This is only a temporary situation. Upcoming class dates at the new firefighting school are Feb. 21, Mar. 7, 17 and 21. Brothers, firefighting is becoming an increasingly important endorsement, and the day will soon be here when this endorsement will be a prerequisite to getting a job aboard an SlU-contracted vessel. So participate in this one-day program as soon as possible and get this important endorsement. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM Week after week, we have been receiving an increasing amount of mail here at Headquarters from both ships' Masters and SlU-contracted company of­ ficials, praising the fine performance of our recertified bosuns. The letters have noted that the ships are running smoothly and that most contractual questions are answered quickly by the recertified bosun, resulting in fewer overtime and other beefs aboard ship. The SIU is looking toward the future; and in the years to come it is plainly visible that the job security of the American Seafarer depends upon his ability to continually upgrade his professional skills in order to remain on an even keel with the rapidly advancing maritime technology. Those Seafarers who have participated in the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram—one of the most successful educational programs ever conducted by the SIU—are now, and will continue over the years, contributing invaluable assistance to the SIU in building a secure future for our membership. I know you join me in congratulating the 12 bosuns who graduated this month, thus bringing to 201 the number of Seafarers who have completed the Recertification Program. They are: Carl Linebery; Basilo Maldonado; Carl Olesen; Enos Allen; Jose Aguiar; Clarence Pryor; Fred Johnson; Joseph Zeloy; Joseph Puglisi; William Reeves; Johannes Sorel, and Eddie Craddock. I Though President Ford has rejected Australian-owned shipping companies, Australian Transport Minister an oil import preference bill that would have greatly helped the American mer­ Charles Jones, announcing the new pro­ chant marine and U.S. shipbuilding, posal, said that six 65-70,000 dwt tank­ other countries throughout the world, ers would be needed to meet the quota. including Australia, Kuwait and Saudi The government suggested that its Aus­ Arabia, have now moved to protect tralian National Line provide three of their national merchant marine by im­ the tankers and Australian shipping posing import and export oil quotas companies the other three. According to Mr. Jones, "These pro­ that require the use of ships sailing posals, when put into effect, will give imder their flags. In addition, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Australia a greater measui*e of security Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Peru, in relation to the availability of essen­ Venezuela, France, Spain, Algeria, tial supplies of crude oil." This new policy is also expected to Morocco, the Unit^ Arab Republic, India, Japan, Pakistan and the Philip­ foster a major expansion of Australianpines have for some time now reserved flag shipping operations.overseas. Prior to the Australian announce­ portions of water-borne imports and ment, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait un­ exports for their ships. The latest announcement of an oil veiled oil export quota plans aimed at import quota was by the Australian creating and sustaining national tanker government. This oil import quota pol­ fleets. These announcements bring the total icy will require that 40 percent of all the oil Australia imports be carried on number of countries protecting their Australian-registered ships, manned by merchant marine through cargo prefer­ Australian crews and operated by ence policies to twenty. Gets Quick Action on Claim ORGANIZING ACTIVITIES The SIU is in the process of filing charges against Sabine Tankers for firing an employee who had supported our efforts in the Sabine organizing drive. Sabine Tankers has tried this tactic of intimidation several times in the past; but in each case the SIU has intervened in behalf of the dismissed employees. Our efforts before the NLRB have resulted in the rehiring with back pay for every seaman fired by the company. Also, an SIU organizing drive is continuing aboard the Glomar Explorer. which is a deep-sea mining vessel operated by Global Marine Development, Inc., out of the port of Wilmington. During the past month SIU representatives have been actively engaged in contacting unlicensed employees aboard this vessel, and report success in enlisting support for the SIU. •-I . f '-S- •I r' «A' SENIORITY UPGRADING Since the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program started in mid-1973, a total of 138 men have achieved their 'A' books, Along with our recertified bosuns, these men are helping to build a stronger Union and a more secure future for the SIU membership. If you are eligible for the program, apply immediately. By earning an 'A' book in the SIU, you will have earned a working lifetime of job security in the U.S. merchant marine. I want to wish the six Seafarers who completed the program this month smooth sailing in the years ahead. They are; Carson Jordan; Ralph Egeland; Mickey Noble; Llwellyn Trott; Frank Cammuso, and Barney Burnette. NEW SHIPS Due to the layoff of approximately 1,800 workers in Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp.'s Brooklyn facilities, a new delivery schedule calls for the TT Stuyvesmt to be completed in December of 1975 and the TT Bay Ridge in December of 1976. (For more details, see story on page three of this LOG.) Aeron Marine Shipping Co. launched the Golden Monarch, a San Cleraente class tanker, on Feb. 1 in San Diego, Calif. Seafarers are already manning the company's Golden Dolphin and Golden Endeavor. .-'m EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE The SIU will be conducting an Educational Conference at Piney Point from Apr, 14 to Apr. 26 to discuss, among other things, the state of the maritime industry today and our new contract which is coming up for renewal in June. Each member and each ship's chairman has been sent a letter with full informatian on the Conference. (For further details, see article on page Ave of this ifiueoftheLOQi) Nlil In the port of Wilmington, Calif., Seafarer Richard Rodriguez happily displays Sickness and Accident benefit check he received shortly after filing the claim. His claim was quickly processed because Brother Rodriguez carefully filled out his claim and Included all necessary documents In his correspondence with the SIU Welfare Plan office. The veteran Seafarer has been disabled for the past three months due to a heart attack. He hopes to be shipping out again in a short while. Delayed Benefits The following members have hscl their benefit payments held up because they failed to supply complete information when filing their claims, Please contact Tom Cranford at illZ) 499<.6600. Name Social Security Number 076-16-6322 Delgado, S. Rivera, R. 073-24-2942 Alderate, B. 461-18-1347 WeUs. W. 285-34-9772 :- ^ 104-16-3454 Bleeker, IS. Trexier, R. V 217-14-4868. v-r 066-50-8005 Clarke, L. 159-26-7306 Hunt, M. ' 130-10-1426 . Hart, F. •,218-01-9856- • - ^ Taurin, J. ; 584-50-4883 Quinnone?, M„ 570-18-6179 Uzeta, 111 - 583-20-7873 fiantiagoi A. • •1 , . A _ 1 Union A&O UIW UIW UIW RMR " A&G UIW IBU AW " A&G • UIW AAQ UIW SHfirerfLog �-4. .-fM •^ "S 5\ »• .'^ Washington Activities By B. Rocker Since the 94th Congress convened last month, over 1,000 bills have been introduced in the House and Senate, a number of which concern the well-being of Seafarers, our brothers in affiliated unions, arui the maritime industry as a whole. So, this month the Washington Activities column has been expanded to keep the membership informed on these new legislative developments. Oil Import Bills Four new oil import bills have already been introduced in the House of Rep­ resentatives in the first session of the 94th Congress. These bills are similar to the Energy Transportation Security Act (H.R. 8193), passed by both houses in the 93rd Congress, but vetoed by the Presir dent. The new bills would guarantee 20 percent of all oil import cargo for U.S. flag ships, effective inunediately, rising to 25 percent after June 30, 1976, and 30 percent by mid-1978. The four bills have been referred to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The SIU was instrumental in rallying support for H.R. 8193 last year among Maritime Port Councils, AFL-CIO State Federations and maritime manage­ ment groups to fight the wealthy and powerful oil lobby. We believe passage of that bill was a major victory, although it was pocket vetoed. We have seen the beginning of tfie economic effect of the veto in ship layups and just recently with the layoff of 1,800 in the Brooklyn Shipyard. We are not giving up in our fight; we will begin again to work for passage of a bill which guarantees U.S.-flag ships a fair share of cargo to promote jobs and job security for our members. Maritime Authoriration Before the second session of the 93rd Congress adjourned in December, both houses passed the authorization bill for fiscal year 1975 for the Maritime Administration. President Ford vetoed the bill, he said, because of a provision to reimburse fishermen who suffer losses as a result of action by a foreign fishing vessel. Congresswoman Leonor Sullivan (D-Mo.), chairman of the Merchant Ma­ rine and Fisheries Committee, has introduced a new bill to authorize $562.9 million for Maritime Administration programs, including $275 million for construction differential subsidies and $242.8 million for operating differential subsidies. It also provides for a regional Great Lakes Maritime Administration office. The Great Lakes is administered through the East Coast office at present. Senate Commerce Committee Hearings on Oil Spill The Commerce Committee, chaired by Senator Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.), has held preliminary hearings on tanker accidents in the Far East, off the coast of South America and off our own coasts. Witnesses in the hearings have stated that passage of H.R. 8193—^the oil import bill—^would have been a step toward safer transport of oil since U.S. ships are belter constructed and U.S. regulations are more stringent than foreign-flag ships. Hearings on the Depressed Condition of U.S. Tanker Industry Hearings are being held in the Senate Commerce Committee to investigate the present state of the industry, and to formulate plans to revive American shipping. (See story on page three of this LOG.) Some of the questions to be discussed are the effect of increased oil import fees on American tankers; the loss of thousands of shipyard and seafaring jobs because of tanker industry depression; government mortgage guarantees for tankers; the effect of shipyard closings on the economy, and what the Admin­ istration plans to do to solve the problems. Alaskan Gas for the Lower Forty Eight The Federal Power Commission has agreed to consider the application of El Paso Alaska to transport LNG by pipeline and U.S.-flag ships. The Interior Department had attempted to require El Paso to apply for a right-of-way permit before making application to FPC. Shipping Violations Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) has introduced legislation which would amend Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (the Jones Act) to pro­ vide for a monetary penalty for the transportation of merchandise in violation of the Jones Act. Ocean Mining Rep. Thomas Downing (D-Va.) has introduced a bill, II.R. 1270, to help promote the development of the hard mineral resources of the ocean floor in the absence of an international ocean mining treaty. Nuclear Ships Authorization to aid in the developing, constructing and operating privatelypwned nuclear-powered merchant ships would be added to the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 under a bill introduced by Rep. Thomas Downing. February, 1975 U.S. Fishing Industry A number of bills designed to help the fishing industry have been introduced in the House and the Senate. H.R. 1492, introduced by Rep. Leonor Sullivan (D-Mo.) and Rep. Thomas Downing (D-Va.), seeks to extend the protection given coastwise trade to the domestic fishing industry. Rep. John Dingell (D-Miss.) has introduced a bill which would amend the Fishermen's Protective Act 'of 1967 by strengthening the import restrictions which may be imposed to deter foreign countries from conducting fishing oper­ ations that adversely affect international fishing conservation programs. Also, Rep. Dingell and Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.) have introduced a joint resolution to amend the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to insure the safety of U.S. commercial fishing vessels, crews and equipment against illegaj harassment and seizure. Authorization for the Secretary of Commerce to make loans to U.S. fisher^ men who have had their vessels or gear damaged by foreign vessels would bfc provided by legislation introduced by Rep. William Cohen (R-Me.). A similar bill passed by the House and Senate in the 93rd Congress was vetoed. These bills have all been referred to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. In the Senate, Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) has introduced five bills designed "to allow the American fishing industry to revitalize itself." The Federal Fisheries Environmental and Natural Disaster Assistance Act, S. 194, would provide product insurance and indemnity against losses that occur as the result of a national disaster. S. 195, the Fisheries Development Act of 1975, is designed to encourage the efficient use of U.S. fishing resources. An amendment to the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967, S. 196, would reimburse fishermen whose vessels or gear were damaged by foreign vessels. A similar bill, S. 145, was introduced by Sen. Robert Packwood (R-Ore.). S. 197 amends the Small Business Act to provide disaster assistance for individuals who are self-employed in the fishing industry. Under S. 198 the Saltonstall-Kennedy Act of 1954 would be amended to provide a 100 percent return of duties bn fish imports to the domestic fishing industry. S. 194, S. 195 and S. 196 have been referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce. S. 197 has been referred to the Banking, Housing and Urb^ Affairs Committee, and S, 198 to Agriculture and Forestry. Oa Pipelines Two bills to prohibit a pipeline company from transporting its own oil through its pipeline have been introduced in the House by Rep. Silvio Conte (R-Mass.) and Rep. Donald Fraser (D-Minn.). oa Import Fees A number of bills regulating the imposition of import fees on oil have been introduced in response to President Ford's $3 per barrel increase in import oil fees. A bill which would delay President Ford's import fee increase for 90 days was introduced by Rep. William Green (D-Pa.). Designated H.R. 1767, it passed in the House by a vote of 309 to 114. S. 140, introduced by Sen. Claiborne Pell (D-R.L), and S.J. Res. 3, intro­ duced by Sen. Edward Kennedy and 10 co-sponsors, would require Congres­ sional approval of all oil import fees. And legislation that would prohibit the imposition of duties, taxes or fees on the importation of petroleum and petroleum products has been introduced by Rep. Charles Bennett (D-Fla.). This bill has been sent to the Ways and Means Committee. Intermodal Transportation Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan has reintroduced legislation which would amend the Shipping Act of 1916 and facilitate intermodal transportation. A similar bill never went beyond the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee in the 93rd Congress. 200 MUe Limit Four bills, introduced by Rep. Norman Lent (R-N.Y.), Gerry Studds (D-Mass,), Thomas Downing (D-Va.), John Murphy (D-N.Y.) and Peter Rodino (D-N.J.), would extend U.S. jurisdiction from 12 miles off U.S. shores to 200 miles. All have been referred to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Fauorable Legislation Seafarers are ui^ to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. •- ! l-/- ! �-psaspB Edwin Craddock Seafarer Eddie Craddock, 46, has been sailing with the SIU for 30 years and has shipped as bosun for the past 20. A native of Mo­ bile, he makes his home there with his wife Doris. Brother Craddock ships from the port of New Orleans.^ Clarence Piyor Seafarer Clar­ ence Pryor, 39, has been sailing with the SIU for 22 years, and has been shipping as bosun for the past 10 years. A native of. Mobile, he ships from that port and makes his home there. Si Fred Johnson. Seafarer Fred Johnson', 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1942 and began sailing as boson the following year. A native of Boston, Brother Johnson now ships from the port of Mobile where he makes his home with his wife Orpha. Joseph Zeloy Seafarer Joseph Zeloy, 48, has been sailing with the SIU since 1950 and has been shipping out as bosun for the past seven years. A na­ tive of Mississippi, Brother Zeloy now makes his home in Gretna, La. He ships from the port of of New Orleans. Wnilam Reeves Seafarer William Reeves, 43, has been a member of the SIU since 1952 and started shipping out as bosun in 1965. A native of Mobile, he ships from that port and makes his home there with his wife Oleeta and their four children. Basilo Maldonado Seafarer Basilo Maldonado, 55, has beerfsailing with the SIU since 1953, and started shipping as bosun in 1972. A native of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Broth­ er Maldonado now ships from the port of Baltimore where he makes his home with his wife Geraldine. Bosuns Recertificatfon Program y^ore Than 200 Graduated When the 19th class of recertified bosuns graduated at the general member­ ship meeting this month the total number of bosuns to complete the program went over the 200 mark. Two hundred and one of our bosuns are now asserting their leadership of SIU crews aboard our contracted vessels. After completing the two month program these men, who are the key unHcensed sramen on their ship, are better able to act as leaders in handling the new equipment of the modern, technically-advanced ships of today. The recertified, bosuns are also gaining a greater knowledge of their Union and a deeper insight into the entire maritime industry. Effective leadership aboard ship is the foundation of the continued growth of the industry, the strength of the SIU and the job security of our membership. The recertified bosuns are providing that leadership. Carl Lineberry Seafarer Carl Lineberry, 37, has been a member of the SIU since 1958 and has been sailing as bosun since 1968. A native of Mobile, he ships from that port and makes his home there. Car! Olesen Seafarer Carl Ol­ esen, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1959 and has been, shipping out as bosun since 1962. A native of Copenhagen, he now ships from the port of San Fran­ cisco where he makes his home. Following are the names and home ports of the 201 Seafarers who have^ Enps Allen Seafarer Enos Allen, 52, has been a member of the SIU since 1946 and has been shipping out as a bosun for the past 10 years. A native of New­ foundland, he now makes his home in Novado, Calif. Brother Allen ships from the port of San Francisco. Jose Agiiiar Seafarer Jose Aguiar, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1941 and started sailing as bosun in 1958. Born in Puerto Rico, Brother Agui­ ar now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home with his wife Olga and their three children. Johaimes Sorel Seafarer Johan­ nes Sorel, 51, start­ ed going to sea in 1937, joined the SIU in 1947 and has been shipping out as bosun since 1953. A native of Rotter­ dam, he now makes his home in Pensacola, Fla. with his wife Isabella and their three children. Brother Sorel ships from the port of Jacksonville. Joseph PugUsi Seafarer Joseph Puglisi, 43, has been a member of the SIU since 1951 and has been sailing as bosun for the past 10 years. A native of New York, he ships from that port and makes his home McOfnahf, Arffiur, .NotfoBi as. :phen,NewVArik . Ihdrer, Elmer, Houston BaHtehin, Elmer, Hooston Aaiudoln, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orieans BechKvanfe, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur,')^ Francisco Beiger, David, Norfolk , I • Boncy, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgof, Albert, Mobile Brendie, Mack, Houston Bimdcs, Tom, New York Bdilard, Baltiinore Del^o, Julio, New York Dkldnson, David, Mobile DixoB, Jamra, MobHe Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Drewes, Feter, New Ymrk Duct, Maurice, Houston l>nnn. ,i4 jinked, Arne. Seattle EddJns, John, Baltimore Falrcloth, Charles, Mobile ? k Feerera, Raymond,! z Foster, James. Foti, Sebastian, Wlimington unk, William, New York , Kenneth, Houston Garner, James, New Orleans Burke, George, New York Garaa, Peter, Houston I, Ronald, New York Glangiordano, Donato, Fhiia William, Seattle GiUain, Robert, Jacksonville erion, Walter, Norfolk Gillikirt, Leo, San Francisco itts, Bobby. Mobile Gonzalez, Jose, New Yoik Hnnaaon, Honstoa ••-'k Gorbea, Robert. New York ' Tain, Hubert, Mobile Gorman, lames. New York Ciddeira, Anthony, Houdon Greenwood, Periy, Seattle Cnrbone, Victor, San Joan • Gdma, Vincent, New York Casanueva, Michael, New Orleafm Mager, Bertii, New York Castro, Gniltcrmo, Ifcabfleb- giat, X4ew ¥e*k WW; ' vNewYoric Jansson, Sven, New York Johnson, Fred. Mobile Johnson, Ravaoghn, Houston t», Antoine, Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore Kleimola, William, New York f Rnoies, Raymond, i^FranchKo Ja< Lambert, Reidus, New Orleans Landron, Manuel, San Jpian lasso, Robert, San Joan Invoine, Raymond, Baltimore LeCiair, Walter W., New York Lee, Hans, Seattle Levitt; Jacob; Baltimore Libby, George, New Orleans Linebeny, Carl, Mobile ^ckert, Robert Baltimore Maldonado, Basilo, Baltimore Manning, Denis, New Orl' Page 10 Seafarers Log ,, r 'h '• i-.i'' i' • - Ribn, Ewi^ New Oriehns R0ey, Willlant, San Fmncisco Rlngueffe, Albert, San Francisco m Clyde, Seattie Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan , lacksonvOle Meffert, Roy, Eodriquca^ Lancelot San Juan Moen,. Irwin, Baltimore , , . . Rodrign^ Ovitfio, New York . Monardo, Sylvester, New Odeans Rnley, Edward, Baltimore Morris, Edwsrd Jr., Mobiie Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Mon^, William, Baltimore Sejifv l^omn^ Moss, John, New Orieans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Sernyk, Peter, New York Mullis, James, Mobile , ^Idrak^ Mwrry, E^ph, San Francisco Siimu, Lener, Norfolk Nash, Walter. New York Sokol, Stanley, San Franckuo ''ib'akW Sorei, Johannes, Jacksonviiie . „ ijNewYoik Spuron, John, San Franc^co O'Brien, Witliam, New York Stocfcmarr, Sven, New Yoric O'Connor, William, Seattle Swearlngen, Barney, Jacksonv Olesen, Cari, San Francisco Swidemid, John, New York Fred, San Francisco Teti,Fraok, New York Maurice, Boston Thompson, J. R., Houston Tieer, Dan, San Francisco ay, New York Tillman, WUilam, San Franc Parker, James, Houston Tirelli, Enrico, New York Pederscn, Otto, New Orieans Todd, Raymond, New Orieanr^ Pebler, Frederick, Mobile Tolentino, Ted, San Frandsco Pence, Floyd, Houston Turner, Paul, New Orieans , , Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Wallace^ Edward, New York Pierce, John, Philadelpbia Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville PoUanen, Vickko, New Orieans Wallace, William, Mobile P(>iii.c.>n. Vjirnpr. Seattle Waiuiaw, Richard, Houston Pressiy, Donald, New York Wsnver, Harold, Houston Pryor, Clarence, Mobile Whitmer, Alan, New York Pucbalski, Kasinilr, San Francisco Wingfield, P. G. Jacksonville , Joseph, New York Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco Poiiiam, James, San Francisco Workman, Hosier, New Orieatm ^NeseOs ^^aragoza, Roberto, New York V • • �i- -:x;:'..,;_ ,,^1 [i- h: Barney Bnmette Seafarer Barney Burnette has been [ sailing as a chief cook with the SIU since 1967. A World War II vet­ eran, Brother Bur­ nette upgraded to I chief cook at the ' Lundeberg School in Piney Point before participating in the 'A' Seniority Program. Brother Bur­ nette, a native of Arkansas, lives in Lomito, Calif., and ships out of the port of Wilmington. 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program Six Receive Full 'A' Books The SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program is a fonvard-looking course aimed at protecting the future of our Union by providing fuU-book members who have a solid understanding of the maritime industry, a better appreciation of their responsibilities aboard sbip and a deeper insight into the SIU. Also, starting with the December class, the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ Llwellyn Trott Mickey Noble Seafarer Mickey Noble, 22, graduI ated from the Lun­ deberg School in 11971. He returned to Piney Point in 11973 to obtain his I AB ticket before at1 tending the A' Sen­ iority Program. A native of New York, Brother Noble now lives in San Francisco and ships from that port. g I Adams, Francis, Deck i^UIen, Lawrence, Engine I Allison, Murphy, Engine lAhmad, Bin, Deck l^drepont^ P. J., ]^in^ Arnold, Mdtt, Deck IBttrtoi, Thomas, Dedk i Baxter, Alan, Engine |Bean>P;L.,Deck IBeaiiverd, Arthur, Ei^hie iB^inger, WHMam, Ste'rt^ I jBerulls, William, Deck iBlackiok, Richard, Engine IBdlcn, lames. Deck I Bolen, Timothy, Deck |lBiarke, Lee Roy, Engine I Burke, Timothy, Deck I Burnette, Barney, Steward Cammuso, Frank, Deck Castle, Stephen, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck Coiangeio, Joseph, week Conklin, Kevin, Engine Cunningham, Robert, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, William, Deck Day, John, Ei^iine Derke, Michael, Engine Dcsldns, William, Steward Dising, Maximo, Engine Egeland, Ralph, Deck ; Fj^cndero. Tomas, Engine Seafarer Llwellyn Trott, 36, has been shipping with the SIU for five years. Sailing in the engine department, Broth­ er Trott studied for his QMED rating at the Lundeberg School before re­ turning there for the 'A' Seniority Pro­ gram. A native of Bermuda, Brother Trott lives in New York-with his wife, Jonnie Mae, and ships from that port. ; ;Ewlng, Farmer, William, Deck FOa, Marion, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Galka, Thomas, Engine CaHiano, Marco,Deck V Gai^, Stephen, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck gram has been expanded to include the American Heart Association's "Basic Life Support Training" in cardiopul­ monary resuscitation and emergency cardiac care. This month six more Seafarers have earned their full books, bringing the number of members who have achieved full *A' book status through this pro­ gram to 138. Ralph Egeland Seafarer Ralph Egeland, 33, started sailing with the SIU in 1969. Seafarer Egeland sails as an AB, and before at­ tending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, he ob­ tained his Quarter­ master endorsement at Piney Point. A Marine Corps veteran. Seafarer Ege­ land lives in San Francisco and ships from that port. Jordan, Carson, Deck p^n^ Thomas, Ett|^ »ecK pKeitb, Robert, Deck h:k lEcMey, Jphm Drt:k -ir . Kelly, John, Deck Kerney, Paul, Engine Kirks^, CharleSv E Kittlesou, L.Q.,Deck Giliiank Knight, Donald, Engine Sfewa^ Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Gotay, Raol, Steward Knnc, Lawrence, Deck Gower, David, Engine Kundraf, Joseph, Steward Graham, Patrick, Deck L^iBiv;ROnhi^-Ei^ Grimes, M, R., Deck LeCiair, Lester, Steward Hale, Earnest, Deck jillijl Lehmann, Artbar, Deck Kan, Kay, Deck Lentsch, Robert, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Luttdeman, Lonis, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Manning, Henry, Steward Heller, Douglas, Steward Marcus, M. A., Deck Humason, Jon, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward McAndrew, Martin, Engine Hntchimon, Richard, Jr., Ejogine McCabe, John, Engine lvey,D.E.,Eni^e Johnson, M,, Deck Jones, Leggette, Frank Cammnso Seafarer Frank Cammuso, 36, has been sailing with the SIU in the deck department since 1967. A six-year Navy veteran, Brother Cammuso earned his quarter­ master endorsement at the Lundeberg School before attend­ ing the Senioriy Upgrading Program. Brother Cammuso is a native of Pitts­ burgh and now lives in Long Beach, Calif. He ships out of the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. Carson Jordan Seafarer Carson Jordan, 24, joined the SIU in 1971 when he graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School. A Navy veteran. Seafarer Jordan re­ turned to Piney Point in 1972 to earn his AB ticket. A native of Jackson­ ville, Fla., he ships out of that port. Miranda, John, Engine Moneymdlk%r, ] Moore, C, M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, William, Deck Moitler, WUIiam, Deck MotttomTeiry, Engine^ Nohle, Mickey, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Pdoumbi!^ Nikolaos, Einj^ ; Papageoig^ Parker, Jason, Deck Poletti, Pierangelo, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine ResiainojJonn, Engine Ripiey, Wiiiiam, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Roback, James, Deck Rodriguez, Charles, Engine Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Rogers,: ~ • Sabh, Sailey, Robert, Jr., Engine Darry, Engine: ;er, Alfred, Decl _ SimonettI, Joseph, Steward Simpson, Spurgeon, Engine Shk, Keith, Deck Smith,D. B,, Steward. Smith, Robert, Deck Spell, Gary, Engine Spell, Joseph, Deck Spencer, H; D., Engine Stanter, David, EnklnO ^Stevens, Duane, Deck Svohoda, Kvetoslav, Engine Szeibert, Stephen, Steward Tanner, Leroy, iEOgine Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Trainor, Robert, Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Utterback, Larry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Vanyi, Tuunias, Steward Wambach, Albert, Deck Wayman, Lee, Deck Wolfe, John, Deck i His Is a Knotty Hobby He's the One! OS Sidney "Frenchy" Le Blanc, 45, of the SS Overseas Vivian (Maritime Over­ seas) tells how he knots hemp into (pictured) bellcord, ship's wheel, ship's wheel picture frame, lighthouse lamp holder, rose, ship's wheel made out of a different cord, place mat, cross and a monkey fist. "Frenchy" also makes" hats from various materials, like the one he sports, and does fancy lettering. Pantryman Miguel Robles (center left) points to Chief Steward Marvin Deloatch aboard the SS Columbia (Ogden Marine) in the port of Dammam, Saudi Arabia, and congratulates himrfor the "fine, wonderful Christmas Day dinner" he and 3rd Cook William Meehan (right of Yule tree) prepared together. Far left. Saloon Messman Victor Mondect holds dessert of spiced sweet potato pie with whipped cream to be washed down by chilled, spiked punch or spiked egg nog. February, 1975 'T �'"^4'- a" rs33a/4»f.W,'?r^ 275 Seafarers Donate $100orMoreinjO^ iTft./oHofoi"* lore vital to hoth pur jictivities Bomiton (SPAD) fu M.E.Ahmed #iS«n Francisco, Caltf. year 1974, T. Curtis Indianapolis, PlA E. K. Bryan Pasadena, Texas M.A.Alhoj pearhorn, Mich. G.M.Ally Richmond, Mich. hJ.Alorixo „ : Jeffersonvme,N,Y. P. Pellesa Covina, Calif. A.Campbell Brooklyn, IV.Y. R.Pias V New York, N. Y. A.Campbell Jacksonville, Fla. P.pick^ ColKngwood, T enn. J.W. Campbell IM Center,Wash. J. A.Bid0memc0 Massapequa, N.Y. P.Capito ^ Brooklyn,N.Y. J.Dies Jacksonville, Fla. A. H. Anderson Norfolk,ra. IJM. Anderson Yokohama, Japan J.Carr Mont Jay, Pa. W.J.Carter Puluth, Minn. I. Anderson Colon, Panama A. Aronica Jacksonville, Fla. A. AHefa . PembormMirh. P.B.Atkinson Adberwood,Wash. F.E.Aubusson St. Louis, Mo.f J.Castleberry Weatherford, Tex. Bqlthnore, Md. J. Cisieki Mt. Top, Pa. P. Cole ^ PalyCUy,Calif. F. Prosak Hackensack,N, J. J.L.Badgero Spring Lake, Mtch.MM J. Baun Superior^ Wise. ; H. Bents Pittsburgh, Pa. p. Berger Che8apeake,Va. T. P. Conway Baltimore,Md. Al Chesapeake, Va. y P.Correll MillbraeiCaUf^I* A. Costello Santa Rosa,Calif. DutrnCuinm J. Eddins Norvoon, N.C. R. P. Ellis Pt.Worth, Texas F.Essa Providence, R.'. W.J. Crowle Middla«c,nJ f Greeff Baltimore, Md MM. -vV SssSiil P. R.Green r ^ A.Lomas BronxviUei N.Y. A. F. Johnson Elperta,Mich. ' J. Lombardo Freehold, P. Lopes San Francisco, Calif. M. C. Laurie Mobile, Ala. J.J.Katie Cedarhurst, N. Y, MM- ^ R.N.Leight , a Winchester,Ta. . .. HAJargenson Bronx, N.Y. J. Green Baltimore, Md. ':/k0r H. S. Lee SeaUle,Wash. K. Jones Houston, Texas p.T. Green Tung Ku, Korea M- M. Lavoie Jacksonville, Fla. ^, A. Hooper Mniville,N.J. H. Gooding tacksonvHle,Fla. Jacksotv ' H. Lambert Crawford, N.J. M.R. Hobson Sarasota, Fla. >•,1 •< A. Kurta , Hawthorne, Calif. M.C.Uinton Seattle,Wash. s.Ginsburg Chicago, lU. ^ Wm. Kuhl Norfolk,Va.: T.Hines Pt. Angeles,Wash. K. A. Gill Lake Forest, III. •Sts^. M. M. Kowalski St. Ignace, Miss R.P. Hemming Waldford,Md. D.GiU Jacksonville, Fla. K.W. Conklin In I. Prayden, Md. J. Condon ^ ^ Northville, Mich. J.C. Kowalski St.lgnace,Miss. P.V. Hathaway Seattle,Wash. T.L.HebbJr. ^ Washington, D. C. E.J. Gilder sleeve Br0oklyn,N.Y. K.A.Dudley aftiiMinden,f^evi .« ~ L J' ^ ^Brooklyn,N.Y. J.Kordich San Francisco, Catif. G.D.Hawk Payton,Ohio R. Gibson Kanacjawa, Japan P. Prosak Houston, Texas L. Kool Concord, Tenn. J.Harmon ^ Newton, Miss. D.Geygln San Diego, Lalsj. iV,; F. Colon New York, N.Y. C.M. Aversano Islip,fijJ' E.L. Gardner San Francisco, Catsj. ; W. Koltcnuk Camden, N. J. A.Hanstvedt Jacksonville, Fla. S.Gerstein San Francisco, Lauj. P. Prews Brooklyn,N.Y. D. Knoles Torrance, Calif. R. Honey Anaheim, Calif. R.Garrido Oxonod Hill, Md. E. Colby Needland,Texas A. Klein Seattle, Wash. H.H.Halloieay Tampa, FUt. W.j.Gagne Melrose,Mass. E.Poruth Brooklyn,N.Y. S.C.Klaveno Walla Walla, Wash. R.M.Halley Baltimore, Md. R. Freeman River Rouge, Mtch. m M. Kinney Binghamton,ix. M. PHall Westtvood,N.J' J.Foster Jackson,Fla. J. Pi Giorgio Westwood, N. J. H.A.King, Jr. AchilleSfVa. B. Hall Brooklyn, N'Y" SA.Fallago KawitCavit,RP M.S.Digaugi V Portland, Ore, C.L.King St. Paul, Minn. A. Guillen fFoodside,N.Y. R. Ferehee Seattle,Wash. K. Burton Jacksonville, Fla. ^.O.Ammann Toledo,phio E.Esra Houston, Texas F.DebordeJr. Savannah Beach, Go. T. Burke Ogdensburg, ne *. H. Alexander IJacksonv^fPia' J. Grid vie. Jacksonville, Fla. W. Pagan ^ Pompton Plains, N. J. ReJ.Danos Kenner, La.. B. J.Buffalo Slidell, La. S.Alderson CarlinviUe, IIL '•- • more to the Seaferere Politicel WkM T. J. Lynch Brooklyn, N. •all Camita, P.L M. Mac Fadden Jacksonville,Fla. F. A. Bolton Houston, i ex* R. MakareWics:^ Baltimore, Md^ W-< t. D. Bonser Oakland, Calif. t.L. Bowman Garnet, Mich. p. Broncoccto Brooklyn,N,Y W.D.Makin Robertsdale,Ala. m?m P. Manafe Bronx, N.Y. Date. Contributor's Name _ State .City Address , _Zip Code G.W. Manning ' Baltimore, Md. S.S. No. S.Brooks ^ Baltimore, Md J. Martin Broiix,N''Yi: G. Brown Piney Point, Md M.MasoUx Brooklyn, N.Y. R. Browning Norfolk, Va. R.V.Browning Mobile, Ala. Is. Browning Page 12 "pSTitical and social Interests, wa OT'sKrKU''!."—^ $20' signature of Solicitor 1975 Port , G. McCartney So. Norwalk, Conn. ' ' k' E. Mc Caskey Mobile, Aid. Seafarers Log �\y Support of the SIU's Political Activities /. Mc Cray NorfolkyVa. W.F. Murphy Okinawa, Japan C.Powell Shepard, Texas M. Sacco Piney Point, Md. D. E. Streamer Baltimore, Md. V.Volimer jSricktown, N. J. D.McFarkmd JacksontfUle^Fla, J. i. Murray Seattle, Wash. S. Powell Baltimore, Md. M.Saif Dearborn, Mich. S.J. Tanner Frankfort, Mich. C.J.Volk Maple, Minn, a G, Mc Garity Codetta, Calif. M. Murray Jacksonville, Fla. S. L. Prince OxonHm,Md. A. Sattani Youngstown, Ohio G.T.Taylor JacksonvUle,Fla. V.Volovik Loiter N. J. /. Me Gonagle Jonehmtif Mast. F.NapoU Middletown,N.Y. E.B.Pulver Bayonne,N.J. M.M.Saleh Dearborn, Mich. B. Tede Jacksonville, Fla. Jf. C.Wedsworih Jacksonville, Fla* J.Michaci Bedtimore^ Md. W.l^ash Hackensack, N. J. F. RedsviUa Houston, Texam L. Selix Richmond, Calif. W.Tennam Tampa, Fla. T. €, Wmker Norfolk,Va. ^ C.E.Mitter Seattle^ Wath. R. Norman Salem,Ore, S.T.Rafferty Oakland, Ctdif. K.F. Setting CampHill,Pa. K.Terpe Santurce, P.R. G. F. Wallace NewRocheae,N.Y* I J. F. Miller BrooklyttfN.Y. R.O*Bryan Pittsburgh, Pa. A.Rajab Brooklyn,N.Y. A.Shariff Dearborn, Mich. A.Terxol New Orleans, La. L.Webb Jacksonville, Fla. Di P. Ochala Allen Park, Mich. W.Reheubdcher Bellvue,Wash. S.M. Shepard Baltintore,Md. C.Tesser DuluthfMinn. C.Wencakowski Baltimore, Md. C. Misak, Jr. Perth 'Ambof, N.J. W. O'Connor Seattle, Wash. A. Resendeslil San Antonio,Texas H. A. Shohatee Dearborn, Mich. D.T'MSer Duluth, Mimu A.E. Whitmer Freep0rt,Me, C.MoUard JFestfield,N.J. R. J. Oliver Berkeley, III. D. Riddle Brenerton, Wash. G.Silva Honolulu, Hawaii D.Thomas Naturita, Colo. E.WUisch,Jr. RockviUe,Md. V.l.Mondeci Chicago, III. U. E. Olson Paulsboro, Wash^ H. Riley Jersey City, N* j. R.Sinden Brooklyn, N.Y. T.Thomas Mu^o,La. B.WUUams Jacksonville, Fla. E.C. Moneymaker San Francisco, Calif. J.Olson Brooklyn, N.Y. W.Riley San Francisco, Calif. E.Slaney Jacksonville, Fla. G. Thompson Philadelphia, Pa. L. Williams Baltimore, Md. F.MongeUi Piney Point, Md. P.Pallas. Brpoklyn,N.Y. A. Rivera Jacksonville, Fla. H. Smith Baltimore, Md. j.Torres NewYork, N.Y. ' L. J. Williams New Orleans, La. E.X.Mooney Brooklyn,N.Y. S.J.Papuchis Virginia Beach,Va. R. Rodriguez W ilmington, Calif. C.N.Sopel Baltimore, Md. S. C. Tracy Naples, Fla, R. WiUiams Pasadena, Md. J.Moore Bronx, N.Y. L. Parker Gobb Beach, Ore. F.Rose Oakland Park, Fla* P. Soucy Bristol, Conn. A.L.Trotmdn Virginia Beach,Va. S. M. Williams Houston, Texas R. G. Partch Jr. Seattle,Wash. G.Rosen Vmanova,Pa. C.R.Spencer Norfolk,Va. S.Tummindlo Ferry Road, Md. R.Wilson San Francisco, Calif. ; D.G. Minnier ' Shrewsbury, Mats. • C. Morris '; :'MlChesapeake, Va. , t ^ T.J. Pate Mount Vernon, N.Y. ' C. Rasenhergtr : Venice, Calif. G.Spencer Virginia Beach, Va. E. Tyler Jacksonville, Fla. R. Womble Pascagoula, Miss. , E. W. Morris UBeUevitte, Mich. G.Patterson Seattle, Wash. O. Rosenthal Jl^rooklyn,N.Y. K.Starcher Dumnore,W.Va. M,Vacca Rosindale, Mass. R. Worster Medford, Mass. ^4 J^A. Morrison, 4 Dubuque, Jowa ' '• J. D. Pennington Richmond,Va. C.J.Stephens New Orleans, R.Vaugn San S.K.Yahia Traeyy Ctdif. E.J.Morrissey Brooklyn, Ti.Y, V. E. Perritt • Jacksonville, Fla. J.Stevens NewOrleans, la. O. S- Vmrett Baltimore^ Md. B.Ydland (rUmn,Mich. E. F. Stewart Saratoga,Cfdif* P.F.Visalem San Francisco, Calif BaUogePark,Md. E.Morris, Jr. piobile,AUi. . • . •. •. • jJ.MuciaI ij^ksan J.ts. J.E.Persson _ Cape EUsabeihfMe*,; G.A.Ray New York,N. Y. J-. Russell i Pomona, Calif. T.Russell Se0ner,Fla. mmmm J. Young • 4 ••4^44 IPkMurphy ^ lt0akland,CaUf4 • 1 . • Page 13 February, 1975 1 �ASHORE Bangor, Northern Ireland Two Seafarers are the proud owners of a restaurant-cafe in this little hamlet (20,615 souls) near Belfast on the Irish Sea in County Down. They are QMED Richard Sheridan, 28—no relation to the 19th Century Irish playwright who wrote "School for Scandal"—and AB Daniel P. Toman, 44. Sheridan left his New York City home in 1973 to visit kin from Ireland and Toman is an Irishman who has lived in New York. They met through Sheridan's Irish relatives and later sailed together aboard the 55 Steel Engineer in 1960. Operating the "Classic Cafe" is partner-manageress Ann Caldwell, 25. Jacksonville Late last year three of Delta Line's LASH ships, the 55 Delta Mar, 55 Delta Norte and the 55 Delta SUd had "checkups" in theiloating drydock of the Jackson­ ville Shipyards. All passed the tests following a year of service after their launchings. Boston Port Agent Ed Riley reports that paralyzed Seafarer Tom O'Connor is back in Soldiers Hospital in Chelsea and would like to hear from his old shipmates. I-/ L V . Port Said, Egypt The Suez Canal Authority says commercial shipping operations in the canal are expected to resume during the first half of this year. The World Bank has agreed to lend Egypt $50 million to aid in the reopening costs. & Port Everglades, Fla. Sea-Land Service is now providing a regular containership run between Northern Europe and here. Washington, D.C. Experimental research continues in the possibility of using bacteria to clean oil tankers with subsequent use of the bacteria, which contain valuable protein, in the manufacture of animal and chicken feed. Portsmouth, England Kicking off the U.S. Bicentennial Celebration's "Operation Sail 1976" will be a transatlantic race starting here and finishing in Newport, R.I. Like the first Operation Sail of 24 ships in 1964, 100 training ships from countries all over the globe will sail to N.Y. Harbor for a review by the President of the United States and a parade up the Hudson River. Some vessels will anchor at the South St. Seaport in the East River. v>;. 1: North Pole Information re^rting buoys here used by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration in an experiment have revealed data which could mean safer navigation in the dangerous waters of the Arctic Ocean and could aid in future meteordlogical forecasting. Stationed in 1972, two of the seven 340-pound buoys sent data for more than a year and a half, weathering damage from the cruel elements and maurading polar bears. U.S., Canadian and Japanese scientists will use the facts in future studies connected with the Arctic Ice Dynamics Program. Washington, D.C. A joint research program undertaken by MARAD and the U.S. Navy focuses on the defense capability of the merchant marine fleet. The effort will concentrate on developing a logistical support system to quickly modify commercial containerships to be naval auxiliaries for underway supply and sedift to ports lacking cargo offloading facilities. Seafarer Takes Up Hobby Seafarer Adrian Ease, on the eve of his retirement, has renewed a childhood interest in painting and sketching that's tempered by the 27 years he has spent sailing in the deck department of SIUcontracted ships. Though he's never had any formal training. Seafarer Ease discovered as a youngster that he had a good eye and a memory for recalling scenes and pic­ tures, and recreating them in oil, watercolor or charcoal from memory. A native of Rotterdam, Brother Ease began his sailing career on the canals of Holland around the same time that he discovered his painting avocation. Eollowing his natural inclination towards both the sea and art. Brother Ease left the canals after a few years to start ship­ ping on Norwegian ships, taking his oil paints and canvases with him. But in 1941, Brother Ease's ship was sunk in the North Atlantic by a German torpedo, and though he escaped safely, all of his paints and canvases were lost. The cost of replacing the expensive oil paints and canvases, especially dur­ ing the war-time material shortages, was too great, and Seafarer Ease was forced to give up his hobby. In 1947 Brother Ease joined the SIU, and within a few years he began sailing as a bosun. And, though cost and short­ ages were no longer a problem. Brother Ease was busy pursuing a full-time career as a Seafarer and never found the time to take up his hobby again. After sailing with the SIU for 27 years. Brother Ease began preparing to retire and his dormant interest in paint­ ing and drawing was reawakened when he began thinking of the idle hours his retirement would bring. So, using charcoals and pastel cray­ ons, he began trying to recreate paint­ ings he had seen in museums, especially seascapes and ships. And once he started. Seafarer Ease found he still en­ joyed working with his natural ability and good memory to skillfully repro­ duce the various scenes he could recall. Now ready to retire. Brother Ease spends much of his time drawing and is planning to return to Rotterdam where he hopes to get some of the formal art training he missed as a young­ ster. Between the picturesque canals of Rotterdam and its booming port. Broth­ er Ease is looking forward to an active retirement spent capturing and record­ ing his home port's nautical life with his paints and charcoals. W: v. . W- - • -;y,V-r ','• Seafarer Fase, who retired on an SIU pension,displays some of his drawings. Page 14 Seafarers Log ''V-."fs •• y , , �y I AT SEA SS Overseas Alice Retired Seafarer Joe Vaccaro takes time out from cooking meals and serving drinks in his restaurant to play the role of entertainer. At Sea or Ashore, Once A Bartender Always A... SIU pensioner Giuseppe (Joe) Vac­ caro probably can't remember the last time he wasn't standing behind a bar serving drinks to customers. For over 50 of his 72 years he has been tending bar, starting in 1919 in Juarez, Mexico, lasting throughout his SIU sailing ca­ reer and now with his own bar and grill in a suburb of New Orleans. While he was still shipping with the SIU he purchased about six acres of land along the Madisonville Highway about 35 miles east of New Orleans. In 1953 he had his restaurant built on the land and since he retired he has been using it regularly as his "hobby." "My father had a restaurant for many years in the French Quarter in New Or­ leans. It was called "Tony's Spaghetti," and it was located on Decatur Street. He also tended bar for mahy years." Joe's restaurant is a very cozy place with two separate rooms. One contains a well-stocked bar and a juke box, and the adjacent room has a piano, a wine rack and about 15-20 tables. Aside from tending bar Joe also cooks the meals and makes sandwiches (aided by his 1 '^-year old stepson) but then adds mischievously, "When I don't feel like cooking I tell the customers that the chef has the day off and we're not serv­ ing food today." Joe Vaccaro shipped with the SIU for over 25 years before he retired eight years ago. Throughout his career he sailed on passenger ships serving as bartender on all of them. In fact, he says if the passenger ships were operat­ ing today he would still be an active seafarer. "I loved those passenger ships; those were the happiest days of my life. I wish I could still ship." Bom and raised in New Orleans, Seafarer Vaccaro was out on his own when he was very young. He was only 16-years old when he tended bar in Fond Memories Juarez. "Those were some days, very Although he says his restaurant is wild and dangerous" he says, the only a "hobby" (it is not his sustaining twinkle in his eyes revealing fond re­ income) the former seafarer lives on membrances of an exciting youth. "You never knew what to expect down there." the premises behind the bar. He recalls vividly his shipping days and his mem­ When Vaccaro spent time at home bership in the SIU all with fond mem­ in New Orleans he used to go down to ories. the docks and "sell clothes to the guys "Going to sea is the greatest life in on the ships. Not only clothes, but dl the world. The Union is realiy great, sorts of junk. I had a lot of contact with especially for the young guys today with seamen when I was still very young. I all the medical benefits, job security and got to be friends with many of them vacation pay. As for me, I've got my even before I started shipping." pension and I'm very satisfied." Anyone entering Joe's place is liable Finally he started making some short trips out of New Orleans, mostly to to find him sitting at the piano playing and singing, or accompanying a song Cuba. Vaccaro had been an active union on the juke box, like Tony Bennett's supporter since he was a young man. T Left My Heart in San Francisco.' He He shipped on the West Coast for many is a very friendly, gregarious person years even before the SIU was estab­ with many, many colorful stories to tell. In short, the perfect bartender. lished. Crewmembers of the SS Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) were greeted Christmas Day with a beautifully illustrated, mimeographed luncheon and dinner menu festooned with bells, stars, candles, and holly. For appetizers. Seafarers had deviled eggs, stuffed celery hearts, spiced cocktail weiners, smoked fish and pickled mussels. Beside all kinds of olives and pickles, they could whet their appetites more with spring onions and rose radishes. After that the hearty eaters could have clear consomme or cream of tomato soups or shrimp cocktail with sauce. For entrees there were: roast Tom Turkey, savory dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce; roast prime rib of beef au jus to order; Virginia baked ham with pineapple sauce or baked red snapper with lemon butter sauce. Last but not least, you could order grilled strip loin steaks with garlic saiice, too. Hot dinner rolls, of course, were also served. Vegetables included fluffy snowflake potatoes, asparagus spears with white sauce, Maryland candied yams, French fried onion rings and buttered cauliflower clusters. Desserts were pumpkin and mincemeat pies, English fruitcake, unshelled nuts, fresh fruits and filled (cream) candies. All this could be washed down with hot Swedish Julglogg. The back page featured the Happy New Year Baby 1975 naming Seafarers in all departments especially those in the steward department who cooked and served such a feast, namely Chief Steward Everett R. Perry, Chief Cook William White, Cook-Baker James J. O'Hara, Saloon Messman Barry Leeper, Crew Messman Wilhelm Van Luyn and Steward Utility Masayoshi Omura. SS Overseas Arctic The tanker, SS Overseas Arctic (Maritime Overseas) carried 47,000 tons of oil on Jan. 26 to the United Kingdom from the Persian Gulf. SS Ogden Challenger On a voyage to the East Coast and the Gulf on Jan. 14 was the tanker SS Ogden . Challenger (Ogden Marine) carrying 33,000 tons of oil from the Mediterranean. SS Golden Endeavor The OBO Golden Endeavor (Westchester Marine) offloaded 90,000 tons of oil on Jan. 20 in the United Kingdom and the Continent of Europe from the Red Sea area. SS Ogden Champion m Also on the run from the Med was the SS Ogden Champion (Ogden Marine) to the Gulf and the East Coast with 36,000 tons of oil on Jan. 16. SS Long Beach Recertified Bosun Manuel Landron sent us a Christmas dinner menu from the SS Long Beach (Sea-Land) with Santa Claus and a Christmas tree on the cover page. Chief Steward J. E. Higgins and Deck Delegate Ah Sai Wong and the whole steward department wished the entire crew a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Leading off with cold egg nog or hot Tom and Jerry, followed by fresh shrimp or fruit cocktail with sauce or three kinds of chicken soup or Waldorf or tomato aspic salad, hungry Seafarers aboard the Long Beach could choose Tom Turkey with oyster, corn bread or old-fashioned sage dressing, roast leg of lamb with mint sauce, broiled fillet of fish with lemon butter sauce, rib of beef au jus, Virginia ham in pineapple sauce and Parker House or clover leaf rolls and com or blueberry muffins. Like hot vegetables? The crew savored whipped Idaho and candided sweet potatoes, buttered string beans, fresh lima beans and garden peas, asparagus and broccoli spears. Harvard-style beets, savory black eyed peas, whole kernel com, and steamed cauliflower. Finally, they topped the meal off with pecan, peach or cherry pie or cheesecake with ice cream or sherbet and dates, figs and candy. SS Ma/aguez Seafarer W. F. Bellinger reports Recertified Bosun J. C. Mullis is aboard the SS Mayaguez (Sea-Land) which has been shifted to the Orient shuttle run operat­ ing out of Hong Kong to Saigon and Singapore. Also on board, he says, is Pmey Point grad, Darryl Kastle of Lundeberg School Class 119. "We have on one occasion made Sattahip, Thailand and expect to make Manila and Subic Bay before the present articles mn out. We have an excellent crew with all departments cooperating in the best traditions of the Brotherhood of the Sea," adds Bellinger. SS Erna Elizabeth Politics Is Porkchops Ptii Donate to SPAD Fefiruary, 1975 An SIU brother had to get off the SS Erna Elizabeth (Hudson Waterways) recently in St. Croix, the Virgin Islands, because his wife passed away. Before he shoved off down the ladder, his SIU shipmates and licensed personnel stretched the blanket to collect $409 for him. He asked Recertified Bosun James B. Dixon to thank all of the crew for him. After calling at Norfolk, the ship headed for layup in Mobile. Page 15^ .. in> �• v': ,t- W« iis- 'j'"' ^ ' Servicing SlU Crews on the East Coast: a Time for (^esfions, Settling Beefs and Getting the Latest News w' When the Overseas Aleutian (Maritinie Overseas) paid off at the New Haven Terminal in Conn. last month, an SIU Patrolman was waiting to service the Seafarers aboard. Coming from the Persian Gulf, France and Wales, the sh^ had been out for over four months and the crewmembers were anxious to hear the latest Union news from the patrolman. After emptying its tanks in New Haven, the Aleutian left for Corpus Christi where it was laid up. S.'i lr m\ #7-' ' "• ' yj i rr The SS Brooklyn (Puerto Rico Maritime), a C-4 containership, was on its normal Puerto Rico-East Coast run when it called on the port of Jacksonville. During the ship's stay at the Blount Island Containerport in Jacksonville, an SIU patrolman visited the crew to make sure the Seafarers aboard had no unsettled beefs or outstanding overtime claims. Regular servicing by Union representatives is one of the most important functions of SIU officials. I"^'''7' '-'1^ .1 —i:. • •W • • • -• ^ 111. ., ,'1. V. , •: • 9 .yyyyyyyyy 'yiy "'U r ,j?r I I • -V^.• wrMv'- i f!;. {V^4 1,; V, ^ - '• '9^0^' ' ¥ t • 'v' lk.&. NO . yW''-" '- • J;/ SMOKING!' Ir ' V ,'No"u« I ON OOCK S The Cities Service Baltimore cames 35,000dwt of oil. This view forward showa the tanker's deck covered with a maze of pipes, vaives and winches. [• i •. li; m The Cities Service Baltimore, a 35,000 dwt tanker on a coastiylse rim, was hoarded by an SHJ patrolman when it dropped anchor for a payoff last month in New York City's Stapleton Anchorage. Carrying kerosene and heating fuel, the ship used the lay over to load stores and hunkers, while the crew took advantage of the patrolman's presence to pay dues, get in­ formation on the Union's various legislative battles, offer contract sugges­ tions and donate to SPAD. The crew of the Overseas Aleutian, a 40,000 dwt tanker, spent their Christmas in Waies before ieaving for New Haven, Conn. Pictured here at the New Haven Terminai, \be Aleutian was carrying heating oii for New Engiand customers. If -; vl u Chief Cook C.R. Ramos prepares a hearty meal for the Brooklyn crew's lunch. i " -'.tf- I i,; ••: « » The SS Brooklyn, a C-4 containership, was visited by an SiU patroiman when it called on the Blount Island Containerport in Jacksonville. u ^ t. jl/ • » -- f-'- ¥-'• 'A . y . ;.y^W9 - J ' - ,| 9r \ ,Vrv--rp'i;- L'" f I • J.' .f ' : , " "' I. ' t(A; I f Fireman/Watertender Marcel Romano checks the water level in the Aleutian's boiier. " '7 Cook and Baker Wiiiiam McDonaid prepares chopped steaks for the OS Balti­ more crevi's^mer. 'S M n •> Seafarers Robert Fellciano (left) and Reyes Floras, both sailing in the AB B. Ledo pulls up a chair and gets ready to deck department, take a break in the Brooklyn's crew mess for lunch, dig into his lunch. Oiler Dennis Convey checks vaives in the engine room. a Hi!' Wk ' • " - • -' • ' 'ft;-:.*. • ^ :-<• y ^ J t •-^- ''IT tj'' n- / L '.-k ~ -'-'I - I •P'P.P t •'.'if •'•••" J r '• y 4 :c * ;-':- , '•yjV: ,,, -•(i 3 • i'- • I W I If Mm ftp "»''J .yy\, : 1 ^ • •!=-,•-• Is -'My •-•• ' •*-"'''4 " creW" III"" •'iSv I '1. .1 AN From left to right, Wiper Ernest Waters, OS Robert Fellciano, AB Raul Rivera. OS Reyes Flores and OS Edward Willsch,,, .. • pose together on the deck of the containership Brooklyn during Its visit to the Jacksonville containerport facilities, ^^755 • • • • • '••••'• Biisiisaaaaiapsa^ a-.'A".-.''• • vJ- • ^ ^ ' -ch- • �' v,> ' paoW«*s*'«***^ -7^1 Sio^reESERVATION Thanks SlU Welfare Man ThSnKS ,„ ,he Seafarers Wdfara I K-rC.,™. ^ „„ mv aoprea"""".„.m«con»nen I vrish to ex^ess^»P^^°Se^ms ferray conf^^ : i Ddtona, Fla* •; , Oil Bill Uii o«" Veto ^ ::w:iKe*i » a Disappointment Jones Ad Most Be Protec^d . .tub Major oil tashioned out of * point out to Secrem^; shortconsumers, E'rrx?«s; SS/.'Si'S^ •""" "* IngandDrydock dutmg^^^^^^ SIU There is ,^ered by the comwould like to have ^ windfall profi^® p^y tot «^Jnn LNG^f' from the sale of conglomerate. phfflips-MatatbM natural gas to New Etigiand Desmce 1969, « foreign-flag been shipped » ^ j^ber PhiUips or Depkrtmeat offici^ fense and Treasury F kNG vessels, ^ for the conto believe tnai "i supply of natMarathon ®''®'^/°°rican-buttt LNG catJones Act is gra ' defense facilistruction of an ^ gainings that there ural gas to .-f^gd This possibility, ties will be je^ . grounds for «ould som besenou they ages in the to" ^ .reined to eu t1^^ "«r":'bTsSLn3®-r'; rS5£"""'-S3't.- this LOG) . g^^gupient is only ReaUmg thrt to aa offered m an attempt r loophole, codd no^^^^^ ously by either th g ^ issued ^ubhc. New Ens'^^^fo? natural gas veiled '„^!l,d bring about proshortages d curtailed profits for SISS"—--"'' • '"s'S'rsrTJS"iR- -.: : LNG'S stated waiver that wou a Norwegian or ^ them to charter vessel to company points out that there canier available n , "enwtgoncy ?as ^ ' Secretary of the ^sk New England V « natural gas oarne next winter peak, the »i , r < J- > Sea-Land Economy bea*^ , >: Ai. Cr.; Wong, a veteran of many ' r\»r brother Seafarer, Ah Sai ^ tfe will be retiring thia -.SSSSSU—K^ • 1 r55Strs...vxu«. f SSLdngBeach vvttvfs had sufficient time to 'Sf Act provisions and they VRlum# XXXyUf N9-' s"-'rsr„;s= Exacuav® BO"'^ : •Ppgj Hall, PfSSff®"' SS'StfAwS?'"'* for the •''flf'"'ntoning, or a plot Whether it be to' PMQ and pipehne to open the Alaskan LNG a^ PP^„,^ oil trade to f°tof^\Sfor failing , these eoinpatos j( a,as too late. p j,^ps to act untiltbey thougM i^^_^ 5,, uli Fortunately, 'to n „ ^ ys^jasljan England gas '.""'""bhont the Alaskan be through this winte jgjs will he before the LNG; U.S.-flag LNO gas eonfinished before *® ^ fi. no need to sumption period, to there waive the Jones Act. 'ft Page 18 Presfdeat Paul Hall's te« :i!:?j;nr«flk.V<ce"Pfe®''^®"' ft iiilf i ; I BraoMy"> ^.Y. •;>' 'ftS LLZL------f——. '-7/* , - sSH I -^44"7'- .-ft ^ ^ - SeafafSfs Log �'.' '''•;^' .J • ..," I •', A'""^- y . '•> -.• <• •'v;-v.^,-v:,, "I".''" • " '. v;- J .' 'r^, , ' /J* u.'V. • ' •' Loading and unloading oil aboard the 80,906 dwt Notre Dame Victory (Eco­ logical Shipping Corp.) Is regulated and monitored by remote controls In the ship's modern console room. Four-Week Course Offered at HLS The complex bridge of the Ultramar (Westchester Marine), an 80,500-ton oil, ore bulk carrier. Incorporates some of the most advanced navigational equip­ ment used today to guide modern merchant ships. Automation Is Already Part of Maritime Industry In the past decade, the world maritime industry has technologically advanced far more rapidly than any other segment oif cargo transportation and transfer. Today's merchantman, as compared willh the ship of 10 or 15 years ago, has undergone a radical evolution in terms of vessel size, type and design, speeds, cargo capacity and cargo handling systems. And, today's new vessels—the LNG, the LASH, the ore/bulk/oil, the roU-on/roll-off, the supertanker—^are driven by highly automated, complex diesel, steam, and gas turbine propulsion and engineering systems. Despite the literally scores of technological advancements already in operation aboard modern merchant vessels, the trend toward installation of automated shipboard systems for increased speed and efficiency in cargo carriage is relatively in its infancy. In the next ten years alone, further auto­ mated improvements will, among other things, include satellite navigation and communications equipment, computer-controlled engineering and cargo-handling systems, and advanced electronic detection systems. No matter how complex, though, or technologically advanced automated merchant vessel systems become, the serious responsibilities of safe ship operation and maintenance still fall into the hands of professional seafarers. However, just as marine technology and shipboard systems have become increasingly more complex, so have the professional seafaring skills needed to supervise them. Today's merchant sailor can no longer depend totally on the basic seamanship skills of 20 or even 10 years ago. The old shipboard ratings are rapidly disappearing and are being replaced with new ratings requiring a high degree of technical skill and operating proficiency. And, in the near future, shipboard personnel will have to command a sufficient flexibility to be able to perform important duties outside their ovm specialty in case of emei^ency or breakdown in a vital automated system. The changing skills needed to safely man the new vessels can only be acquired through upgrading of skills and training in new technical areas. To enable our members to keep on an even keel with this demand for well-trained, technically proficient seafarers, the SIU has instituted at the Lundeberg School a new upgrading program dealing specifically with marine automation and related systems. This four week course—^as in all the SIU's training and upgrading pro­ grams—includes both classroom and practical on-the-job instruction. Utilizing a full scale engine simulator and console similar to those found aboard automated ships, the course covers training in automated boiler equipment; systems analysis and operation of remote controls; generators; fire pumps; sanitary systems; bilge pumps and other associated engine room equipment. A Coast Guard endorsement as QMED-any rating is a require­ ment for the course. (See page 30 of this issue of the LOG for dates.) The training and upgrading of seafaring skills can no longer be put off to another day. Automation on merchant vessels has arrived and is here to stay. And, in the not too distant future, specific training in automation will be a prerequisite to obtaining a job aboard American-flag vessels. However, as responsible Seafarers, the need for training goes beyond simply getting a job. The new automated vessels, although technically advanced with hundreds of built in safeguards, pose serious problems to human life both aboard ship and ashore, marine life, and general environmental safety because of the potentially dangerous cargoes—^such as LNG, LPG, hazardous chemicals, and crude oil—they carry. Recent disastrous collisions caused by foreignflag vessels, manned by improperly trained people, attest to this fact. A ship, no matter how automated, remains only as safe as those who man her. Seafarers, by participating in the SIU's training and upgrading programs at Piney Point are insuring personal safety, the safe operation of all SlU-contracted vessels, and the safety of marine and coastal environ­ ments as well. ft i Remote monitoring systems on the 225,000 dwt TT Brooklyn (American Petroflno) enable engine room watchstanders to survey fuel oil, water and draft levels instantly just by checking the engine room's central console. February, 1975 HLSS Vocational Director Robert Kalmus designed and supervised the con­ struction of this full-scale engine room console simulator. This simulator Is used to train Seafarers taking a four-week marine automation systems course at the Lundeberg School. Page 19 . < �TfT" mm t: i: Ships' Meetings Digest of SiU s . .!- y' ''*'r BOSTON (Sea-Land Service), De­ cember 8—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun L. E. Joseph; Secretary J. Keno; Deck Delegate Leonard Grom; Engine Delegate Frank Sandy. Chairman dis­ cussed President Hall's report from the latest Seafarers Log and recommended that every crewmember get the Sea­ farers Log, read it thoroughly, discuss the articles with their fellow crewmembers so as to be fully aware of what is going on in the industry. Also, discussed the importance of volimtary donations to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for an excellent Thanks­ giving dinner. JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land Serv­ ice Inc.), December 15—Chairman W. Butts; Secretary H. Galicki; Educa­ tional Director G. Roy; Engine Dele­ gate Curtis Ducote. Chairman discussed the importance of voluntary donations to SPAD and noted that the SPAD pos­ ter was received and will be placed on the bulletin board. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a great Thanksgiving dinner. Next port Eliza­ beth. MISSION SANTA INEZ (Hudson Waterways), December 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. L. Tillman; Sec­ retary L. Crane; Educational Director Jim Dryden; Deck Delegate Jack Aives; Engine Delegate R. Mullen; Steward Delegate Herbert E. Olson. Thanksgiv­ ing dinner was celebrated in Adiak, Alaska. A SPAD poster was received from headquarters and placed on the bulletin board. Chairman will answer questions and keep all crewmembers in­ formed on what the Union is doing for them in Piney Point and New York. No disputed OT. Next port San Pedro. TRENTON (Sea-Land Service Inc.), December 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosun O. Ipsen; Secretary Di Carlo Educational Director Horn; Deck Dele­ gate John J. Carey. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of volun­ tarily donating to SPAD. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Service Inc.), December 22—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educa­ tional Director P. Koroe. Chairman dis­ cussed the importance of voluntarily donating to SPAD. Letter was posted that was sent to the movie company about the poor grade of pictures that are being sent to the ship. $27.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward department for excellent holi­ day meals. Next port Portsmouth, Va. SEA-LAND McCLEAN (Sea-Land Service Inc.), December 22—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun David H. Berger; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Educa­ tional Director W. J. Dunnigan. Chair­ man informed membership about SPAD and called attention to the good reading in the Seafarers Log. $30 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), December 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun M. Landron; Secretary J. E. Higgins; Educational Director W. Carroll; Engine Delegate Mason Hall. $26 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Received SPAD poster and placed same on bul­ letin board. Everything running smooth­ ly. Next port Oakland. Page 20 > SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service Inc.), December 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Sec­ retary L. Nicholas; Educational Direc­ tor J. C. Speer; Deck Delegate J. H. FuUford; Engine Delegate D. Sanders; Steward Delegate J. W. Watkins. R.eceived SPAD poster and placed same on bulletin board. No disputed OT. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Rot­ terdam. CARTER BRAXTON (Waterman Steamship Co.), December 29—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun Raymond Hod­ ges; Secretary V. Pizzitolo. Chairman discussed the importance of vountary contributions to SPAD. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Charleston, S. C. TAMPA (Sea-Land Service Inc.), December 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Vincent Grima; Secretary Stan­ ley F. Schuyler; Educational Director J. Keating. Old TV set was taken ashore and replaced with a new one. $4 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Posted communication from President Paul Hall on oil bill. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), December 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Sven Jansson; Secretary A. Seda; Deck Delegate Richard Mason. It was suggested that all crewmembers donate to SPAD in order to continue the fight to revitalize and strengthen our mer­ chant marine. SPAD poster was re­ ceived and placed on the bulletin board. Also, telegram from Paul Hall on Sen­ ate passage of the oil bill was received and discussed. Some disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a good Christmas dinner menu. Next port Elizabeth. DELTA URUGUAY (Delta Steam­ ship Lines, Inc.), December 29—Chair­ man Herbert J. Ballard; Secretary W. P. Kaiser; Educational Director Hugh F. Wells, Jr.; Deck Delegate Jack Olsen; Engine Delegate Oscar R. Bird; Steward Delegate Francis B. Howard. Received a telegram from headquarters about the passage of the oil bill in the Senate. $505 in movie fund. $61.76 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a fine Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. Next port New Or­ leans. Official imip's miniJ^^'Were also received from the loiiuwiugvcf^sels: ^ LUS ANGELES SEA-LAND EXCHANGE " KEVAIDEAL:; :SEA-LANDVENTiptE '-VV 4 NEWARK CITRUS SAN JUAN SCHUYLKILL TRANSINDIAN PITTSBURG IBERV iiN FAIRLA DELTA BRA CAN'TIGNY MERRIMAC V • CHICAGO HirAGO ' . ' , " •• • MAUMIE THETIS 4:1 % OAKLAND ^ ROBERT TOOMBS SEA-LAND GALLOWi' JOSEPH HEWES OVERSEAS Al / SUGAR ISLANDI^ lELTA SUD • BETHELOR ST. LOUIS THOMAS LYNai ARECIBO -4'^ ' ^ SEA-LAND FINANCE: BRADFORD ISLAND / DELTA NORTE CITIES SERVICE MLARH;^ , EAGLE TRAVEUR MOBILE VANTAGE HO SAN PEDRO 2'' NEW YORKER *' GEORGE WALTON SEAMAR (Calmar Steamship), De­ cember 21—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Robert F. Mackert; Secretary Claude Garnett; Educational Director Wm. Sears; Engine Delegate John P. OToole; Steward' Delegate Lorenzo Rinald. No disputed OT. Telegram on the passage in Congress of the Oil bill from President Paul Hall, was read and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a good Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. Next port New­ ark, N.J. DEITA ARGENTINA (Delta Lines Steamship), December 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Arthur McGinnis; Secretary L. Santa Ana; Educational Director U. Sanders, Jr.; Deck Delegate Earl Davis; Engine Delegate James Brack; Steward Delegate Wiiburt Free­ man. Chairman urged all to upgrade themselves at Piney Point because most of the new ships they are building call for certified ratings. Everyone should donate to the blood bank and chairman suggested they donate to SPAD for their own and their family's security. OVERSEAS ROSE (Maritime Over­ seas Corp.), December 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Horace Rains;Secre­ tary B. Fletchef; Educational Director Ross Hardy. Chairman held a discus­ sion on Piney Point and what it is doing for the membership. Have two crew­ members from the Piney Point school on board and they are a very good ex­ ample of what the school is doing. Some disputed OT in deck department. Held a safety discussion on the fire hazards aboard ship. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), December 22—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary W. J. Moore; Edu­ cational Director S. Senteney; Deck Delegate Wilber Schug; Engine Dele^ gate Joseph Forque; Steward Delegate Vincent Chavez. Received telegram from President Paul Hall which was good news on the passage of the oil bill in Congress. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Next port Port Everglades. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), December 1—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary E. Kelly; Educational Director Wilkerson; Deck Delegate Martia Hammond; Engine Delegate A. J. Vogel; Steward Delegate S. A. Smith. Chairman sug­ gested that all crewmembers donate to SPAD. No disputed OT. All communi­ cations received, read and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. Everything running smoothly. DEL ORO (Delta Steamship), De­ cember 8—Chairman Francisco Charneco; Secretary Teddy Kross; Educa­ tional Director Lee A. Smith; Deck Delegate Patrick M. Graham; Engine Delegate Charles A. Henley; Steward Delegate Gasper Noto. Talked about Paul Hall beiifg named to the advisory panel by President Ford. $71.15 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Everything run­ ning smootUy. BROOKLYN (Puerto Rican Marine Operating), December 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun N. Bechlivanis; Sec­ retary O. Payne; Educational Director G. Ortiz. Chairman held a discussion on the vote for the oil bill in Washington this month. Suggested that all give to SPAD so we can continue to fight in Washington. Full report on the oil bill will be in the Seafarers Log. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Service), December 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Anthony Palino;'S^retary Ange Panagopoulos; Educational Director Angelo Meglio; Engine Dele­ gate Thomas Keaney. No disputed OT. Chairman reported to crewmembers on news of last Union meeting of Decem­ ber 2, 1974. Also, on President Paul Hall's comments and advice for confer­ ences to be held in Piney Point regard­ ing coming negotiations. Telegram from Paul Hall regarding oil bill was read and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a superb Christmas din­ ner. Next port Elizabeth. COLUMBIA (Ogden Marine), De­ cember 1—Chairman, M. Welch; Secre­ tary M. Deloatch; Educational Director D. Norris. $8.65 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a fine Thanksgiving dinner. Next port in Saudi Arabia. PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), De­ cember 29—Chairman, Recertifi^ Bo­ sun Arthur Beck; Secretary Ceasar F. Blanco; Educational Director Ola Storness; Deck Delegate Francisco Rivera; Engine Delegate George S. Byoff;Stew­ ard Delegate Curtis L. Brodnax. No disputed OT. Telegram from headquar­ ters that Senate passed the oil bill 44 to 40 was read and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a fine Christmas dinner. Next port Long Beach. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), December 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary D. Col­ lins; Educational Director E. Synan. $29 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Held a discussion on safety aboard ship. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a splendid Thanksgiving din­ ner. Seafarers Log �J'k $Gofarers Sovor q Holiday Foast Aboard th© SS PGnnmar vfl Enjoying a fe^ve holiday merf aboard the SS Pennmar (Calmar) recently (left above 1. to r.) were OS Jack Taylor, AB George Baker and OS OHie Puroy. (Center c* faWecloths and bowls of fruit in place for bis Brothers of the Sea. Meanwhile, back in the galley (ngbt above 1. to r.) Chief Steward Sidney Garner, Chief Cook Paul Gariand and Saloon Messman Kenneth Weaver take a breather after preparing and serving such a sumptuous rej^st to the crew. an U.S.-circling intercoastal run, the C-4's forward and aft deck cranes and caigo booms took on structural steel and pig iron into her four holds in Baltiinore on Dec. 20 for a port of call on Jan. 29 in Portland, Ore. There she onloaded lumber for final delivery in Portsmouth, N.H. Besides tra­ versing the Panama Canal, the Pennmar usually c^lls at Eong Beach and Richmond, Calif, (where she was built). Coos Bay, Ore. and Seattle. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. STEER A CLEAR COURSE! ntUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland. Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees.. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the sh^wners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your Contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because off race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denjed the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Jts proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limiteu to furthefing the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation .and ifurthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for'seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received l^cause of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. It at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denM his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hail at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt lequested. February, 1975 If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—^tbe U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to make a living by the sea. ifowever, it doesnl quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. If s a pretty tough rap, but thaf s exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy yoiiir life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at aU times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. > Page 21 �'•^-< • ' • "-U • -•' S'r :v: Mi. Washington, Raphael Semmes, Bienville Sail the Far East In addition to the SlU-contracted ships engaged in the U.S. Pacific Coast-Far East trade, a number of vessels manned by Seafarers remain in the Far East, usually on a one or two year charter, shuttling cargo between ports in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South East Asia. Although thousands of mOes from a U.S. port, the vessels are still regularly serviced out of the port of Yokohama by SILldl^resentative Frank Boyne. The six photos on this page show ships and men from three SRJ-contracted vessels in various Far East ports. The SlU-manned Raphael Semmes, operated by Sea-Land, at a berth at the Taikoo dockyard in Hong Kong for minor repairs. Another shot of the Raphael Semmes shows the SiU-manned vessel leaving Kwai Chung harbor with tug escort. 'After their ship was laid up indefinitely for repairs at a shipyard in Kobe, Japan, the crew of the containership Bienville paid off and was later sent to San Francisco. Before leaving for'San Francisco, the Bienville ship's committee headed by Recertified Bosun Dan Ticer stopped for a quick photo. They are, frorn the left: Frank Gonzalez, engine delegate: Gary Hoover, deck delegate; Dan "Senator" Ticer, ships chairman; Al LaMonthe, steward delegate, and Jack Mar, secretary-reporter. The SID deck crew aboard the tanker Mount Wash­ ington swings gangway over the side and into po­ sition while docking vessel in port of Yokosuka, Japan. As the Mount Washington discharges her cargo in Yokosuka, Pumpman Pricilo Silva checks to see if tanks are discharging properly by floating cloth over inspection hole. Suction on the cloth shows that discharge is in progress. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Joseph L. Grey Please contact Edith Washington as soon as possible at 1106 President St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11225, or call (212) 771-1865. Edward James Broader Please contact your sister, Alice, as soon as possible at 353 Endsleigh Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21220. Alexander W. Weir Please contact Mrs. Lillian Weir as soon as possible at 13-A Azalea Ct., Eatontown, N.J. 07724. numinado R. Llenos Please contact your daughter Mary Smith as soon as possible at 594 Harri­ son Ave., Tonawanda Township, N.Y. 14223. / Richard V. Gefiing Please write or call Mary Gelling in San Francisco as soon as possible. Albert Raymond Randall Please contact your wife immediately at (415) 992-2502. Cheynne Morris Please contact M. B. Peterson, attor­ ney, 1220 Americana Building, 811 Dallas St., Houston, Tex. 77002, or call collect (713) 228-4455 as soon as possible. Page 22 Dec. 24,1974" Jan. 22,1975 Number SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical ; MONTH TO DA I E YEAR TO DAI E 14 2,030 140 14 2 6,902 2 159 12 14 2,030 140 14 2 6,902 2 159 121 360 49 103 17 3 .156 360 49 103 17 3 156 67,010.80 2,239.19 14,295,60 5,100.00 199.00 3,461.54 67,010.80 2,239.19 14,295.60 5,100.00 199.00 3,461.54 12 116 ' 107 15 871 2 1 14 36,000.00 17,264.79 3,699.10 2,603.25 1,755.20 72.00 754.55 1,200.00 532.90 36,000.00 17,264.79 3,699.10 2,603.25 1,755.20 72.00 754.55 1,200.00 532.90- 2,117.20 2,117.20 '• PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS 12 Death ...................... ..... ^ 116 Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses '.. . 107 15 Surgical 87 Optical . 1 ; Blood Transfusions 2 rSpecial Equipment .................... J l^ental ...................«........ . u 14 ; Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan .,....... . Total Seafarers Pension Plan ........»... Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Amount 5 ; 10,323 18 1,323 11,664 5 10,323 18 1,323 11,664 MONTH TO DATE $ 37,610.00 2,030.00 420.00 902.27 269.00 55,216.00 245.63 3,819.39 1,245.10 YEAR TO DATE $ 37,610.00 2,030.00 420.00 902.27 269.00 55,216.00 245.63 3,819.39 1,245.10 260,062.51 260,062.51 34,466.80 34,466.80 811,630.04 811,630.04 $1,106,159.35 $ 1,106,159.35 Seafarers Log �New SIU Pensioners Joseph L. Collins, 57, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a bosun for 15 years. Brother Collins had sailed for 27 years. He is a Navy veteran of World War II and had applied for the Bo­ suns Recertification Program in 1973. Bom in Roda, Va., he is now a resident of Arabi, La. with his wife, Ruth Mae. Gettys B. EUzey, 66, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Ellzey is a native of Mis­ sissippi and is now a resident of Galveston with his wife, Olive. Paul O. Lacy, 64, joined the Union in the port of Duluth in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Lacy is a native of Cotter, Ark. and is a resi­ dent of Pocahontas, Ark. with his wife, Ina. Robert L. Garriss, 63, joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. Brother Garriss was bom in Georgia and is now a resident of Dickinson, Tex. with his wife, Viola. Chester A. lannoli, 55, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun for 22 years. Brother lannoli had applied for the Bosuns Recertification Program in 1972. He also attended a Piney Point Crews Conference and was active in an organizing drive on the Isthmian Line in 1956. Searfarer lannoli is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He is a native of Rhode Island and is a resident of Milford, Mass. Joseph George, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother George had sailed for 27 years. A native of . Lebanon, he is currently a resident of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. with his wife, Rachel. William J. Clegg, 48, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955. He was one of the first bosuns to graduate from the Recertification Program in August 1973. Brother Clegg had sailed since 1951. He last worked from 1969 to 1973 on the Sea-Land shore gang in Port Eliza­ beth, N.J. Seafarer Clegg also walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was a post-war veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bom in Queens, N.Y., he is now a resident of Scranton, Pa. with his wife, Claudette. James S. McRae, 65, joined the Union in 1940 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. Brother McRae is a pre-war veteran of the Navy. A Georgia native, he is a resi­ dent of Houston with his wife, Fan­ nie. John Kallaste, 63, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a pumpman. Brother Kal­ laste was on the picket lines in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. Born in Estonia, USSR, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is now a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Paolo Pringi; 61, joined the Union in 1940 in the port of New York sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. Broth­ er Pringi had sailed for 30 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in New York City, he is a resident of Est-Da Rio, Brazil with his wife, Rosalie. Fernando Munoz, 61, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Munoz was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and is a resident of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.with his wife, Irma. Antonlos J. Sakeilis, 53, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1957 sailing as a bosim. Brother Sakeilis applied for the Bosuns Recertifica­ tion Program in 1973. A native of Ismilios, Egypt, he is now a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Potenciano B. Paculba, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Paculba won a personal safety award in 1960 on the accident-free ship, the SS Chocataw. Bom in the Philip­ pines, he is currently a resident of Anaheim, Calif, with his wife, Felicidad. Thomas H. Bubar, 80, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York saUing both as a bosun and in the steward department. Brother Bubar had sailed for 52 years. He walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and attended a crews conference at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Bom in Maine, he is now a resident of Bumham, Me. ^ with his wife, Orpha. William H. Underwood, 51, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1957 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Underwood is a Navy and Army veteran. He was bom in Ports­ mouth, Ohio and is a resident of Phil­ adelphia with his wife, Jean. Carlos E. Vega, 55, joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1957 sailing as an oiler. Brother Vega had sailed for 28 years and is a Navy veteran of World War II. Bom in Tampa, he is now a resident there. Julian Wilson Jr., 48, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a bosun. He is a Navy veteran of World War II. Brother Wilson is a native of Forsyth, Ga. and is now a resident of New Orleans with his wife, Mary. John E. Floyd, 61, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Floyd was born in St. James, Mich, and is now a resident of Toledo, Ohio with his wife, Mary. Great Laker Gets 1st Pension Check lieiBERSHPIIIIEETlNeS' SCHEDULE Port New York .. Philadelphia Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville .. Detroit 1 • • • • SIU pensioner Fred J. FIdler, 65 (left) accepts his first pension check from Frankfort, Mich., Port Agent Harold Rathbun. Brother Fidler joined the SIUin the port of Detroit in 1960^ailing as an oiler. He resides in,Sturgeon Bay, Wise, with his wife. Ruby. February, 1975 ~ Houston .... New Orleans . Mobile San Francisco Wilmington ., Seattle Columbus ... Chicago ,.8... Port Arthur . Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland .... Jersey City .. >• • UIW IBU Deep Sea Date 5:00 p.m. ...,... 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. .. Mar. 3 ... Mar. 4 ........ 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. ... ... 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. .. Mar. 5 ... ... 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. ... Mar. 6 .... — 2:00 p.m. ... Mar. 6 — 2:30 p.m. ... Mar. 7 .... '" * • • • SlOO palTla • • )> • • • Mar. 10 ..., 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. .. Mar. ID .... — Mar. 11 ... 5:00 p.nu ... Mar. 12 ..., Mar. 13 ..., ... 2:30 p.m. ... Mar 17 ,... 2:30 D.m. ... Mar. 21 .r Mar 15 —— ... Mar. 11 .... Mar. 11 .,.. •• • Mar. 12 .... ••• Mar. 13*..., < • • • 5:00 p.m. *«. Mar. 13 .... • • * 5:00 p.m. . •« • • • Mar. 10 .... ' • « « • • 1 • • • • <•• '• VMM • • • —MM Page 23 �i'-; • i DISPATCHERS REPORT JANUARY 1-31, 1975 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A aassB Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia ^ Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa ...... Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston .... Piney Point .. Yokohama .., Alpena Buffalo Cleveland .... 4 80 15 38 20 6 31 69 30 63 38 26 11 72 0 3 5 1 5 8 0 0 2 517 Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals •I Port Boston ...... New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston .... Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo ..... i !*> (.1 1 A \ A r. • •: a• •- \ 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 5 4 0 48 24 8 1 0 23 0 2 3 0 1 11 1 2 10 0 1 0 46 5 0 21 4 43 13 0 1 0 0 39 0 5 0 2 2 50 6 0 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 . 2 6 2 1 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 79 336 3 REGISTEREDON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 15 177 26 - 67 42 8 71 151 56 142 56 72 21 146 0 6 10 1 4 17 4 5 4 1,101 4 32 7 6 9 2 17 28 8 20 14 18 2 35 0 2 1 0 1 2 3 1 0 212 4 6 0 0 1 0 0 3 2 1 1 0 0 9 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 34 1 135 23 58 38 8 46 116 40 111 • 31 40 21 115 0 0 5 1 4 25 2 1 3 822 3 96 11 18 10 2 19 51 24 50 17 24 6 51 0 3 2 0 2 1 4 0 2 396 1 7 0 3 0 0 0 2 3 1 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 27 3 75 19 31 22 2 53 80 30 73 25 38 25 82 0 4 4 1 1 5 0 0 3 576 0 12 1 4 3 0 2 5 3 17 7 7 1 10 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 81 13 29 20 8 19 51 21 56 14 27 10 57 0 1 5 1 2 17 0 1 2 436 Cleveland Detroit 1 . * 2 8 3 2 5 2 7 5 2 6 9 9 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 67 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClasAA Class B Class C Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago ..... Totals ...... 2 39 6 13 5 1 6 12 8 23 7 16 1 23 0 2 2 0 1 1 0 1 169 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 6 0 2 2 0 1 1 1 ~^,5 5 3 0 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 • 0 0 58 2 14 4 5 7 36 8 32 5 24 4 40 0 2 0 0 0 8 0 2 0 252 3 23 3 4 0 0 1 4 5 18 1 7 0 8 6 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 87 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 - I •' I.,; • f-% ^ I. ••' K' if Port Boston New York.... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans STEWARD DEPARTMENT • •••••••••a " 38 a San Francisco .... Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico ...... Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort ........ Chicago .. Totals i a H.r ........ 14 4 ........ 26 .... • .. . .... 40 9 22 7 41 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 Port Boston .......... New York ........ Philadelphia ..... Baltimore s®/ • • ^i",' '' •r:"' Mobile New Orleans ..... San Francisco .... Wilmington ...... ........ Seattle Puerto Rico • Houston ........ •'•••••••a* ........ Piney Point Yokohama ........ Alpena .'... Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth ........ Frankfort ........ Chicago Totals Totals All Depts.... aaaaaaaaaa aa«aa*aa«* •'aa*a«.aa«» • aa'aaaafaa a . a a a a a a^a a • •aaaaa«a« . - .rc'/vy:-. 10 33 0 1 , 3 12 4 4 3 4 2 2 0 37 14 6 4 31 19 2 2 21 12 2 3 26 15 0 17 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 G O 0 0 10 0 0 182 134 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 ENTRY DEPARTMENT aaaaaaaa** hir: f,:,. :- 2 31 7 13 4 33 0 0 2 19 0 4 3 249 1,467 1 97 27 19 22 6 13 54 25 54 10 26 11 56 25 4 10 0 5 11 0 2 0 478 746 7 18 0 2 2 0 0 5 2 7 1 2 0 9 0 4 4 3 3 10 0 0 0 79 101 770 300 11 2 60 15 36 15 4 25 59 13 47 12 30 25 43 0 2 4 7 6 37 2 5 5 454 ,953 1 221 40 56 40 4 39 133 55 134 44 44 28 96 1 5 13 2 4 15 2 4 2 983 1,665 12 63 0 13 9 1 0 21 6 9 2 7 1 42 0 5, 16 9 12 27 5 7 2 269 332 PRESIDEItT PaiilHaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe ijiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Fra^ Dfozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS f75 4ATenBUl«.n232 (212) HY ALPENA. Mkh. IN N. 2 Ave. 49767 (S17) EL 4.3416 BALTIMORE. Md. 1214E.BalllsMinSt212t2 (391) EA 7.49M •USTON. Mass. 215 Ewi St 92111 (617) 482.4716 BUPFALO, N.Y.... .299 FraiiUia St 14292 SiU (716) TL 3.9259 IBU (716) IL 3.9259 CHICAGO, OL. .9383 S. Ewisg Ave. 68617 SIU (312)SA 1-9733 mu (312) ES 5*9579 CLEVELAND, OUo 1299 OH RhrerRd. 44113 (21^ MA 1.5459 DETROIT, Mkh. I Ave. 48218 19225 W., (313) ¥13.4741 .2914 W. 3 St 55896 DULUTH, (218) RA 2.4119 . PX). Bos D FRANKFORT, Mich. 415 Mafai St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tel. ....5894 Caisi St 77911 (713) WA 8-3297 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St 32206 JERSEY CITY. NJ. 353-5011 99 MsMewy at 97392 (291) HE 5-9424 MOBILB. Als.:... .IB. Lamce-St 36692 (295) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLBAM^ La. 639 lachsoa Ave. 79139 (594) 529-7546 NORFOLK. Va. 115 3 St 23519 (894) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky.........225 S. 7 St 42M1 (592) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Ph.. .2694 & 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR. Tn... . .534 9 Ave. 77649 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCBCO. CaM. 1321 Mkdoa St 94193 SANTURCE, P. R., 626*6793 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724*2848 SEATTLE, Wa*. 2595 1 Ave. 98121 (296) MA 3<4334 ST. LOUBk Ma.. .4581 Gnvok Ave. 63116 (314)752-6599 TAMPA, Fbu 312 HaRfaoB St 33692 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, OHO 935 SammH St 43694 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaST- 519 N. Broad St 99744 ai3) 549.4999 YOKOHAMA. JOpai PX>.Boa429 YokohauPirtPX). Naka-Ka 231-91 281-7935 IH; 281 For the second month in a row, shipping has dropped off somewhat in most ports. The dropoff is due partially to the general depressed state of the U.S. economy; partially to the sagging worldwide tanker market, resulting in iayups of U.S. tankers, and partially to the veto of the'oil bill which has resulted in widespread layoffs throughout the U.S. maritime industry. Com­ pared to other industries in the country, though, employment in SIU is relatively good, and according to the Maritime Adminis^tion general employment on U.S.-flag ships should remain stable. If' 'I .r:' 'i „> 1. Seafarers Log Page 24 • i i i' « �_ ' AFL-CIO: Ford, Congress Act on Jobs, Tax Cuts, Oil Pave 27 Continued from Page to the unemployed to minimiyi'. their hardships. Pointing out that the country's down­ ward economic spiral is gaining momen­ tum, the General Board warned that "without this emergency action, unem­ ployment will feed on unemployment; production cutbacks will spread further, and the threat of widespread bankrupt­ cies of businesses and banks will be­ come reality." Energy Report Looking more closely at the General Board's economic proposals, the most extensive report was filed on the na­ tion's energy situation. The Board urged _ Congress to immediately enact a quota on oil imports, including a ban on im­ ports originating in countries that em­ bargoed oil to the U.S. and Holland last year; to take the importation of oil out of private hands and place it in the hands of government; to establish a fair rationing system that minimizes re­ gional, industry and individual hard­ ships, and to enact a genuine, effective excess profits tax. The Board also declared that it would fight to block the Administration's pro­ posals to deregulate the price of natural gas, decontrol the -••ice of domestic crude, and impose a , per barrel duty on imported oil. Jones Act Again Under Attack Oil Interests Petition for a Waiver to Carry LNG Continued from Page 3 can now only sell Alaskan LNG to Japan for 510 per Mcf (thousand cubic feet), the company plans on re­ ceiving approximately $2.50 per Mcf on the New England market. To grant the waiver now when PhilHps-Marathon feels they can make a larger profit by selling the Alaskan^as to the U.S., President Hall said "would only reward the intrasigence of the oil companies." Herbert Brand, president of the Transportation Institute, a research organization sponsored -by all seg­ ments: of the-maritime industry, has also urged Secretary Simon to reject New England LNG's application for a Jones Act waiver. He noted in a 13-page letter to the Secretary of the Treasury that it is highly imlikely Alaskan LNG can be shipped to New England in time to have an impact on this heating season and that U.S.-flag LN& carriers will be available by the next heating season. The Liberian-flag LNG carrier Kencd Multina, partially owned by PhilUps, was originally called the Kentown and was slated to sail under U.S. registry. The SIU was negotiating to man the Kentown before its operator. Interstate Bulk, sold the ship. If Phillips-Marathon and New Eng­ land LNG are granted this waiver, a dangerous precedent will be set aUowing oil companies to use foreign-flag ships on the grounds that there are no U.S. flag-ships available after those companies have refused to build ships in U.S. yards to be operated by U.S. seamen. (See editorial on page 18 of this LOG). Rising to support the Board's energy proposals, SIU President and AFL-CIO Vice President Paul Han affirmed that "we must live up to and support these recommenda­ tions if we are to correct the na­ tion's energy problems, an area that needs correction very badly." RecalHng last years' oil price goug­ ing which caused widespread .energy shortages, uncontrolled inflation, and undue personal hardships on millions of Americans, President Hall noted that the price of imported oil "has now gone four and five times over what it was 12 to 16 months ago." However, he stated that by supporting and implementing the AFL-CIO's energy program, "we can force the price of oil back to the $3 barrel limit which we were paying 16 or 18 months ago." . "By working together", said Hall, "we decisively beat the oil cartel in Con­ gress where it counts; and even though Ford did veto it, by working together again, we can dump them head on again." File S&A Claims Within 60 Days In filing for Sickness and Accident benefits. Seafarers are reminded that they must submit their claim for in­ patient or out-patient benefits within 60 days of discharge from the hospital or from the first date of disability. Claims for S«&A benefits filed after the 60-day period must be denied ac­ cording to the regulations of the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan. Seafarers should acquaint themselves Hall further pointed out that the pas­ with the SIU Surgical, Pension and Wel­ sage of the staunchly labor-supported fare Digest so they will not be denied Energy Transportation Security Act last a claim due to an oversight. A copy of December proved that the powerful the digest is available at any SIU hiring multinational oil cartel was no longer haU or by writing the SIU Welfare Plan invincible in Congress. office at Union headquarters. Bosun Renews His Clinic Card Supreme Court Rules Against Right to Picket Foreign Flags Continued from Page 5 months later by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. More, of course, is at stake in this case than the right of American mari­ time unions to picket foreign-flag opera­ tors. Presently, national foreign-flag ships, and "flag of convenience" vessels domi­ nate carriage of U.S. foreign liner trade and hold a virtual monopoly on the transportation of imported oil to Amer­ ican ports. This unfortunate situation not only infringes on the rights of American sea­ men to secure jobs on U.S.-flag ships, but poses a serious threat to our nation­ al security and the health and well-being of the entire American maritime in­ dustry. In addition, the carriage of oil and other hazardous cargoes on sub-stand­ ard foreign-flag vessels manned by im­ properly licensed crews creates a real threat to the environmental protection of our shorelines and coas(ai waters. Issues of this magnitude involve more than one individual state. They involve Justice William O. Douglas, one of the four Supreme Courf justices dissent­ ing on the picketing decision, discussed the growing problem of pollution of our coastal waters, and stated that no public issue is more important to the life of the oceans of the world than "keeping marine traffic in more responsible hands than those which 'flags of convenience' commonly use," The issue of foreign-flag picketing, of course is not a dead one. The SIU, along with other maritime unions, will continue the fight to make the public aware of the serious economic and en­ vironmental dangers that follow in the wake of foreign flag vessels, and will continue to work legislatively to enact laws that would curtail any harmful operations. A participant in the current Bosuna Recertification class, Seafarer Richard Chiasson (left) accepts his renewed clinic card from Headquarters SIU clinic receptioniat Jean Dreher. While he spent a month in Brooklyn. N.Y. in the class, Brother Chiasson made sure he got a new clinic card when his old one ran out. SIU medical clinics give physical examinations free of charge for ail Union members. Seafarers waiting to ship out should check their clinic card and have it renewed if it is running out. In last month's LOG, Mrs. Dreher was identified as Headquarters SIU clinic secretary Florence Penny in a photo with Recertified Bosun Robert Butts, who was receiving his new clinic card. Senate Probes Crisis In Maritime Industry Continued from Page 3 Following the hearing, which pro­ duced no tangible Administration pro­ posals tp halt the decline in employ­ ment in the maritime industry, Senator the general well-being of the entire Mapuson told Commerce Secretary country, and the federal governntent Pent that he wants to Itnow a lot more of the should maintain control over the car­ ahout the "gloomy riage of this nation's foreign goflitneree! Specifically, Senator Magnuson wants Dent to explain why the Presi­ dent vetoed the Oil Bill last December because it was "inflationary" and then turns around and calls for a $3 a bar­ rel increase in oil import fees. Pent told the hearing that a suheoromittee of the nahinet-level Beonfunie Polipy Board had h«en nwaed to look into the tanker industry crisis. He also said that plans are being made to have the President meet with maritime union leaders, ship operators and the shipyards to "see what we can do." Responding to that announcement, Senator Magnuson said that the "very grave" eondition of the tanher indastry ^nawres a sense of urgeney.'', �^rv.Maiii'i • • -• Alcoholism - a Disease That Slowly -•,r 'i'V .. I ! V Ogden Yukon Committee , •' Ship's chairman Recertified Bosun Harold L. Weaver (second from left) of the SS Ogden Yukon (Ogden Marine) resolved beefs of the crew last year and brought a clean tanker in to payoff recently in Yokosuka, Japan, before sailing for Okinawa. Members of the Ship's Committee are (I. to r.); AB Charles T. Scott, deck delegate; "Buck" Weaver; 3rd Cook Sylvester Zygarowski, steward delegate; Chief Steward F. P. Kustura, secretary-reporter, and Wiper H. R. "Bob" Newell, engine delegate. Not shown in the photo in front of the U.S. Consulate is Chief Pumpman Ramon Digon, educational director, who stayed on board. , {ej-' i' Page 26 by Dr. Joseph B. Logue SIU Medical Director The ship has been out at sea for several months. You're bound for port. The routine life on ship, the confinement to the ship's quarters, the ritualized ex­ istence, it will all cease as the ship docks. After the payoff, you can get another ship, go on the beach, or go on vacation. Everyone's mind is on renewing old acquaintances and meeting new faces. If this is your home port, ypu are anxious to see friends and family. Often the first stop is a seamen's bar. A seamen's bar is unique too, just like your career. It might be likened to a haven or refuge, and is an integral part of many a seamen's life ashore. It is unlike a cocktail lounge or a commuter bar. It is a bridge between ship and shore. At sea, homeward bound, it was tensions and pressures mounting. There is tremendous antici­ pation and drinking is a way of releasing tensions. The seamen's bar is a place to sleep if you have no other, a place to store gear, to borrow money, to lend money. The most important thing, there are friendly people there, and it is a comfortable place. To the lonely seaman, it is symbolic of home. There is always someone there who knows you; or someone you know of. Here, casual acquaintances can blossom into brotherhood. So with a shore leave, the sailor may go no further in his adventures than the focal point of the bar. Alcoholism Affects Anyone A life at sea is unique compared to other careers. Each career has its assets, as well as its problems. Alcoholism affects anyone, no matter what an indi­ vidual chooses to do; go to sea, sit behind a desk, or become a politician. Despite one's chosen occupation, the disease called alcoholism can develop, just like any other disease. An individual can be a diabetic, have cancer, be an alcoholic, or have a heart condi­ tion. All these diseases can be arrested if they are treated properly—or they can cause death. Alcoholism is threefold, in that it affects the body, mind and spirit. The alcoholic suffers from a real illness which he has no control over; it is not caused by a desire to hurt others, a weakness of will or immorality. We live in an age where ignorance and prejudice are being over- Baltimore Comrhittee Recertified Bosun Sven Stockmarr, ship's chairman (seated rear right) of the containership, the SS Baltimore (Sea-Land) gets his dues receipt on Jan. 24 from SIU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated center) during a payoff in the port of New York. The rest of the Ship's Committee are, standing from left: Robert Bridges, steward delegate; Torry Kid, Jr., engine delegate; Chief Steward William L. Nihem, secretary-reporter, and Kenneth L. Hart, educa­ tional director. Seated foreground is H. L. Hansen, deck delegate waiting his turn to pay his dues. a .-I ' ^ i ''i �Leads to Death, Insanity or Recovery drinks to avqid waiting for slow ones; at home always fixes drinks; if out, insists on doing it; carries secret supply any­ way. Prefers pre-meal drinking at bar instead of home; if' lunch or dinner is out, he arrives "high," late, or both, or insists on drinking before meal. Eating is irregular, made up for by eating at odd times, day and night. He is always "dog-tired," "nervous," worried, depressed, and must drink for it. New symptoms: drinking times are added to, 11 A.M. and 4 P.M., for instance; drinking alone; signs of drinking show at embarrassing times; weekend bouts; Monday hang­ overs; morning drink; he starts "going on the wagon"; in­ creased irritability during periods of non-drinking. A LATE SYMPTDMS (advanced alcohol­ ism; until death, insanity or recovery) thrown by knowledge and understanding. Society is rapidly accepting the fact that alcoholism is very much a real disease. The alcoholic cannot have that one drink, or a whole cycle is set up. Alcoholism is when you can't stop after one drink. Alcoholism is affecting a goodly number of seamen, just as it is the rest of the populace. (There are nine million alcoholics in America.) More and more alcoholic clinic doors are opening. Education about matters affecting an individual* is always essential. Alcoholics Anonymous—for the al­ coholic, Alonon—for family and friends of the alco­ holic, Aloteen—for the teenage children or friends of an alcoholic, and other similar groups supply this most needed education. Most groups are as close as a tele­ phone directory even if you are in a foreign country. What Causes Alcoholism What causes the disease called alcoholism? There are many theories as to the causes of different diseases the human being endures. Two of the theories on the cause of alcoholism are the compulsion to drink which may be psychological and that alcoholics may have a different psychomotor-activity level on a biochemical basis. Alcohol, which is a sedative, artifically brings down the psychomotor level of the alcoholic, and makes the alcoholic feel more relaxed. However, the second effect of alcohol is to increase psychomotoractivity. When alcohol is consumed, within 15 to 20 minutes a certain blood level is attained and within one to one and a half hours it reaches a peak. Chemically the blood alcohol level rises, the psychomotor-activity level goes down, the person is relieved, relaxed, less anxious, less frightened, less worried than before. At the end of the second hour the blood level starts down. The second effect of a sedative is that psycho­ motor-activity is increased. And so the tensions and pressures that caused the need for the alcoholic to drink and were somewhat alleviated by the drink, give way to more pressing agitating effects and there is more tension. Thus the alcoholic drinks more to al­ leviate these feelings. And so goes the cycle. All sedative drugs, or soporifics, are qualitatively identical and can replace one another. Cross-tolerance to these drugs develops. So if a tolerance is built up for alcohol, which is a sedative drug, the individual has a tolerance to the other sedatives. If given these seda­ tives, he usually returns to alcohol to relieve the "jittery effect" he has gotten from the same class sedatives. Therefore, the use of sedatives is relatively ineffec­ tive and never cures. They may be used in some Alcoholic Detoxification Units, under strict medical supervision, to prevent severe withdrawal symptoms. However, before the patient is released, there are several diys time lapse since his last dose of sedation was given. These drugs .should be given only under strict medical supervision, or as mentioned, the al- February, 1975 coholic patient will only become more "jittery", and return to alcohol for a more calming effect, which ignites the whole cycle over again. What Is an Alcoholic? Alcoholism is a progressive disease, and when not treated can be fatal. What is an alcoholic? (The following three paragraphs and illustrations are taken from Marty Mann's pamphlet "How to Know an Alcoholic" which contains highlights from her book "New Primer on Alcoholism" published by Holt, Rinehart & Winston in 1958. Both the book, which is $4.95, and the pamphlet, which is $.25, are available prepaid from the Publications Department of the Na­ tional Council on Alcoholism, Inc.,2 Park Ave., N.Y., N.Y. 10016). EARLY SYMPTOMS (incipient alcohol­ ism; averages 10 years in duration) Makes promises, to himself: will do better next time; to others: knows his limit and intends to stick to it. Tells lies: minimizes or conceals number of drinks he had, and whether he was drunk. Gulps drinks ("Other people drink so slowly"). Takes drinks before going to party or appointment where there'll be drinking. Must have drinks at certain times: before lunch, after work, before dinner, before special event such as theater, concert, sports event, meeting, week­ end jaunt, wedding, funeral, christening, etc, Must have drinks for tired feeling, nerves, worries, depression: "nothing else helps," "shattering day at office," "frantic day with children," etc. Eating habits not much affected, although incipient alcoholic may toy with food after too long and too busy pre-meal drinking interval, or may wolf lunch or dinner with a liquor-plus-delay-induced voracious hunger. MIDDLE SYMPTOMS (mostly continua­ tion of early symp­ toms, lasting from two to five years) Promises and lies come thick and fast, are necessary to hide the fact that his drinking is different, to minimize amount he drinks, to build up myth he can stop if he wishes, to de­ flect criticism, to prevent scenes, to save home or job. Gulps Alcoholic drinks to live and lives to drink; rarely wants to eat; when he does he gorges like a wolf. Drunken behavior usually takes place at the wrong time; at office, interview for new job, important dinner or meeting, wedding, at church; however, many alcoholics while sodden with drink can appear at these functions and give impression they are sober. Drinking bouts increase in frequency and intensity, depending on financial and physical condition of the alco­ holic; morning drinks are a necessity; periods of "being on the wagon" occur less often. Irritability and emotional re­ sponses are fairly consunt. Alcoholic will be fired from jobs, will sometimes quit for no apparent reason. He must get money to drink, by any means possible, will often stop at nothing although the alcoholic is not fundamentally dis­ honest. He watches horrible effect of his drinking on family with apparent indifference. Loses sense of time. A true alcoholic cannot stop drinking, and go straight all alone. He needs help. That is what Alco­ holic Anonymous and similar organizations offer. After treatment in a Detoxification Unit, there must be therapy of a sort—re-education is more the correct term than therapy. An alcoholic must learn all he can about his disease, and after a long hard struggle, when he can reach beyond himself and help another alco­ holic, he has come a long way. Using Antabuse In the treatment of alcoholism, the doctor will suggest the use of a drug called Antabuse. This drug does not work on the central nervous system; it does not relieve anxiety; it does not change the psycho­ motor-activity level of the brain. Only if the individual takes alcohol while taking Antabuse will anything happen. When Antabuse is taken every day it gives four to five days protection against drinking. If alco­ hol is consumed when Antabuse has been taken, a certain chemical level builds up in the bloodstream and causes a toxic reaction. Nausea, vomiting, flush­ ing and vasomotor collapse follows. Antabuse is a helpful tool, not the answer. Time is gained to work with the patient and his feelings. It must be taken voluntarily and because the individual wants to stop drinking, Antabuse can be taken for years and has been taken for years with no side effects. Compassion and Understanding In treating the alcoholic, cessation of alcohol intake is the prime concern. Education is essential. Simple compassion and understanding is most important. It acts as a bridge to the alcoholic's isolation. Basically the alcoholic has been saying: "I'm strung up, I'm caught and nobody seems to realize how violently ill, how terribly trapped I am". All people say is, I just won't quit drinking, or I bring it on myself. With understanding, there is a chance for success. Long term treatment is directed toward increasing the abstinent alcoholic's capacity to tolerate anxiety. There can be no recourse to sedation. A helping hand is needed. Understanding and compassion to help the alcoholic through his discomfort is what is needed. . Alcoholism is arrestable if the alcoholic wants it. But the alcoholic must want and work daily for it. It is a disease that requires day to day treatment. TODAY is a key word. "Unborn Tomorrow and Dead Yesterday, Why Fret About Them If TODAY Be Sweet?"—Omar Page 27 �i:/- • •,; • v • -'T^•J^' ^ RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE AMENDED 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Beginning of Year 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) ANNUAL REPORT ^v For the fiscal year ended March 31,1974 SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) to the of the NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item ~ Contributions: <• (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule I) $6,362,721.73 (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) $6,362,721.73 (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 56,508.22 (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) 56,508.22 (e) Total Income from Investments 4. Profit on disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) Adjustment to Reserve for Claims pay. & contrib. receivable 119,935.63 (b) Receipts from other entities, food sales, int on delinq., misc 285,795.74 405,731.37 (c) Total Other Additions $6,824,961.32 7. Total Additions DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (Includ­ ing Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund $3,437,034.86 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 1,396,475.71 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) 464,089.86 12. Administrative Expenses; (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) 405,521.70 (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .. 21,132.24 (c) Taxes . 33,749.99 (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) 76,167.24 (e) ^lent .............................. 103,710.44 (f) Insurance Premiums 6,683.69 <g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, employee benefits, office expenses 632,793.71 (i) Total Administrative Expenses ......... 1,279,759.01 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in assets values of in­ vestments ............................ 103,980.55 Other Deductions: (Itemize) 15. (a) Provision for loans deemed doubtful of col­ 6,728.11 lection Cb) , 6,728.11 (c) Total Other Deductions $6,688,068.10 16. Total Deductions ........................ . v...- ' Page 28 6,824,961.32 6.688,068.10 136,893.22 $1,155,784.75 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES End of Reporting Year ASSETS SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE STATE OF NEW YORK .SI.018.891.53 Item $ 420.518.93 1. Cash 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer 1,342.690.78 (2) Other (Specify) (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds (c) Other (Specify) Due from other entities, less applicable re­ serves 278.009.59 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits at Interest and Deposits on Shares in Savings, and Loan Associations 185,343.17 (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) % (2) % See attachment 2,170,327.56 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured ; 447,855.34 (b) Unsecured 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate 7. Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income (b) Prepaid Expenses 13,061.67 (c) Other (Specify) Fixed assets—^net; inventories 347,568.83 8. Total Assets $5,205,375.87 LIABILITIES 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Unpaid claims (not covered by Insurance) Accounts payable Estimated liability for future payment of benefits Contributions due to other Fund Reserve for retired participants benefits Reserve for future benefits (Fund balance)—deficit Total Liabilities and Reserves $ 777,792.00 250,889.99 95,128.00 2,925,781.13 7,547,503.00 (6,391,718.25) $5,205,375.87 STATE OF. SS. COUNTY OF. and Trustees of the Fund and , i affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe Aereto. SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN attachment to NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL STATEMENT Year Ended March 31,1974 Reconciliation of Fund Balanpe—Page 6—Item 21 Reserve for Retired Participants Benefit—Page 7—^Item 13 $7,547,503.00 Reserve for Future Benefit—^(Fund Balance)—Page 7—Item 14 ... (6,391,718.25) $1,155,784.75 Seafarers Log �1 jRnal Beparture^ John S. Clapp, 48, died on Dec. 20 in Seattle, Wash. Broth­ er Clapp joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 30 years. Seafarer Clapp was born in Detroit and was a resident of Seattle when he passed away. Sur­ viving are a brother, John of San Fran­ cisco and a sister, Mrs. Catherine M. Wilson of Grosse Point, Mich. SIU pensioner Pio M. Dario, 73, died of a heart attack in Provincial Hospi­ tal, Samar, the Phil­ ippines on Nov. 29. Brother Dario joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore sailirig in the steward department. He walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. A native of Samar, he was a resident there. Interment was in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Samar. Surviving are two nephews, Abraham B. Dario of Manila and Juan B. Dario of Quezon City, the Philippines and a niece, Mrs. Zosima Dario Campanero of Samar. SIU pensioner Luther Dills, 60, died on Jan. 6. Brother Dills joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sail­ ing as a bosun. He . had sailed for 29 years and was a preWorld War II U.S. Army veteran. Born in Georgia, he was a resident of Baxley, Ga. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy and two daugh­ ters, Alana and Alieia, both of Winter Garden, Fla. Romie J. Ewer, 72, passed away on Jan. 1. Brother Ewer joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU in the port of Houston in 1958 sailing as an oiler for the G & H Towing Co. from 1958 to 1974. Born in Minnesota, he was a resi­ dent of Galveston when he died. Sur­ viving are his widow, Frances; his mother, Nellie of Los Angeles and a sister, Mrs. E. C. Gise of Louisiana. John R. Earle, 46, died on Dec. 26. Brother Earle joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia in 1972 sailing as a cook for American Barge Line. He was born in Huntsville, Tex. and was a resident of Louisville, Ky. at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow, Faye; three sons, John, Dennis and Todd and four daughters, Mrs. Linda Taylor, Mrs. Janice R. Miles, Debra and Teresa of Louisville. SIU pensioner Maxwell W. Hudgins, 64, passed away on Jan. 3. Brother Hudgins joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia in 1959 sailing as a mate for the Graham Trans­ portation Co. (Interstate Oil) from 1950 to 1974. Born in Gwynn, Va., he was a resident there when he died. Surviving are his widow. Ruby; two sons. Max­ well, Jr. and Robert, and a daughter, Katherine. February, 1975 Vasco V. Tohey, Jr., 30, expired on Jan. 8. Brother Tobey joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1971 sailing as an AB. He at­ tended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Orleans and attended an educational conference at Piney Point in 1971. Seafarer Tobey was also a sergeant in the U.S. Army. A native of New Orleans, he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Rosemary; a daughter, Kelly of Kenner, La. and his father, Vasco of New Orleans. SIU pensioner Edward Tonisson, 72, passed away on Jan. 6. Brother Tonissoji joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 46 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Sea­ farer Tonisson was bom in Estonia, USSR, and was a resident of Scarsdale, N.Y. when he died. Surviving are his widow, Marie and two nieces, Jia Vaher and Luule Jaani, both.of Vasterrik, Sweden. Jose J. Torres, 51, died of a heart attack in Galveston ySPHS Hospital on Diec. 17. Brother Torres joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1969 sail­ ing as a firemanwatertender. He was born in Mexico, became a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Hitch­ cock, Tex. when he passed away. Inter­ ment was in Galveston. Surviving are his widow, Hermina; a daughter Minerva and six other children. Orlo C. France, 64, died in October. Brother France joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of St. Louis in 1965 sailing as a chief en­ gineer for the Inland Tug Co. from 1963 to 1974 and the Commercial Transpor­ tation Co. from 1952 to 1963. A native of Pacland, La., he was a resident of Mandeville, La. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Enola Mae and a step-daughter, Barbara Ann. SIU pensioner Hubert S. WUkins, 60, succumbed to cancer in the Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven, N.C., on Dec. 11. Brother Wilkins joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a chief engineer for Lee Hudgins from 1941-3, for the Allied Towing Co. from 1947 to 1954 and for the Gulf Atlantic Towing Co. from 1954 to 1974. He was an Army veteran of World War II. A native of Belhaven, he was a resident there when he died. Interment was in Ryder Hill Cemetery, Belhaven. Sur­ viving are his widow, Rhoda Jean, and two sons, James of Beaufort, N.C. and Nathan. SIU pensioner Lawrence F. McGlone,59, expired on Dec. 23. Brother McGlone joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a bosun. He was I an Army veteran of World War 11. A native of Philadelphia, he was a resident of Pleasantville, N.J. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Marion C. Miurphy of Somers Point, N.J. Herman E. Mitcham, 22, was killed in an auto accident on July 23. Brother / Mitcham joined the SIU in the port of A. ^ . New Orleans in 1969 ^ ft? sailing as a wiper. He J J graduate of the HLSS in New Orleans. Seafarer Mitcham was born in Texas and was a resident of Conroe, Tex. when he died. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dupre of Conroe. Bradle S. F. Fin­ der, 53, died in Lu­ theran Hospital, Bal­ timore, on Dec. 23. Brother Pinder joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1966 sailing as a chief electrician. He was a graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School and a World War II veteran of the Army infantry. A native of Baltimore, he was a resident of Jack­ sonville, Fla. when he passed away. Burial was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are his father, J. Norman Pinder of New York City; an aunt, Mrs. Carrie Carroll and two cousins, Joseph W. Palmer and Joanne Rucks, all of Baltimore. Alfred Talaske, 38, died of a heart attack in Alpena, Mich, on Aug. 12, 1973. Brother Talas­ ke joined the IBU in the port of Alpena in Peter F. Morgauo,. 1956 sailing in the 48, died on Dec. 9. steward department Brother Morgano for Boland and Cornelius, American joined the SlU-affiliSteamship Co. and the Hurbn Cement ated IBU in the port Co. He was a graduate of the HLSS. of Chicago in 1969 Born in Alpena, he was a resident there. sailing as a porter for Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Alpena. Surviying are his parents, Mr. pi Kinsman Marine. He was a Navy veteran and Mrs. Michael T. Talaske and a of World War II. Born in Gary, Ind., brother, David, all of Alpena. he was a resident of Toledo, Ohio when he passed away. Surviving are a brother, Jack M. McCranie, Bernard of Gary and an aunt, Mrs. 59, died of cancer in Carmella Enzivino Sanzoney. the Baptist Hospital, Miami, on Oct. 8. Brother McCranie SIU pensioner joined the SIU in Joseph J. Quilliu, 76, 1938 in the port of succumbed to a heart Tampa sailing as a attack on Jan. 2 in chief steward. He was Somers Point, N.J. born in Macon, Ga., and was a resident Brother Ouillin joined the Union in of Miami at the time of his death. Inter­ ment was in Presbyterian Cemetery, the port of Philadel­ Jackson, Ga. Surviving are his widow, phia in 1961 sailing Marjorie; two sons, James and Dennis, as an oiler for the P. F. Martin Co. of and a daughter, Rebecca. Philadelphia from 1950 to 1963. He was an Army veteran. A native of Phil­ Robert F. Stewart, adelphia, he was a resident of South 68, passed away on Dennis, N.J. when he died. Interment Aug. 20, 1971. was in South Dennis Cemetery. Surviv­ Brother Stewart ing is his widow, Ruth. joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as Linwood I. Sadler, 43, succumbed to a chief electrician. He rheumatic heart disease on Dec. 28 in had sailed for 26 Dorchester, Md. Brother Sadler joined years and walked the picket line in the the IBU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a tugboat captain for Robin Line strike in 1962. Born in the Harbor Towing Corp. from 1971 Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident of Rockaway Park, Brooklyn when he to 1974. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. A native of Mathews, died. Surviving are his widow, Kathleen Va., he was a resident of Pt. Haywood, of New York City, N.Y.; two sons, Va. when he died. Burial was in Pear Robert of Long Island, N.Y. and Jo­ Tree Cemetery, Onemo, Va. Surviving seph; a daughter, Joan and a sister, Mrs. are his widow, Peggy Ann; a step­ Helen Coryat, both of New York City. daughter, Lorrie Ann Jenkins, and his mother, Mabel of Mathews. SIU pensioner Melvin A. Spires, 75, Morris D. Siege!, 56, died in the New succumbed to heart Orleans USPHS Hospital on Dec. 19. disease on Jan. 4. Brother Siegel joined the SIU in the Brother Spires joined port of New York in 1955 sailing in the SIU in 1941 in the steward department. He walked the the port of Tampa picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike J sailing as a firemanin 1961 and was a veteran of the U.S. I watertender. He was Air Force in World War II. Born in a U.S. Army infantry veteran of World New York City, he was a resident there War I. Born in Georgia, he was a resi­ when he passed away. Surviving are his dent of New Orleans when he died. Sur­ widow, Patricia and a sister-in-law, viving is a brother, Albert of Melrose, Barbara of New Orleans. Fla. - ,Page 29 �m-'L';;'L'-jJ•' Tjr^y .f ll^rading Class Schecluii N ?eb. 20 28 lay 1 •• May 15 ^Iiiy26' i; • - -T Ifiine 2 llboe l2v OMED, Lifeboat, Welduig, and all Dej^rtlo^^ Ratings ^ / •-^EOWT, ^ ^ "• •— OMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Denartment Ratings — LNG/LPG — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, Quartennaster, and aUSti^w* ard Departnient Ratings — FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, « all Stewaid Denartment Ratings — QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, Welding, and jdI S#ei*^^ ard Department RatSngs — AuVaiiccd Ekeirieal FrOCcuefcS — FOWT" .. •— QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Department Ratbi; -r- QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, andall Steward Departmcijt ••••^/•Ratfeg^ • — FO#r: • -^ QMED, Lifeboat, Onarteirmaster, and all Steward D^ ^'^j^iji^rtnwsn# Ratings Antomation QMED, 14 4 I *-v June 23 June 26 Jnly Id July 21 July 24 July 28 1.7 Aug. 18 Aug. 21 v~,FOWT' — QMED, Lifeboat, Abie Seaman, and aR Steward De« parbnent Ratiiigs — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, and all Steward Department • Ratmgs . —.F0WT: , , .|il QMED, Lifeboat, and all Stewai^ Dwartraent Ratings -rr Adynnced Pumpman Procedures — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, Quartermaster, and aU Stew^; ard Department Rattnp ^FOWT QMED, Lifeboat and aJl Steward De i, 12 Quartermasters Graduate at HLSS A recent class of 12 Seafarers graduating from the quartermaster course at Piney Point studied Rules of the Road, Basic Navigation and Radar Plotting. They are top from left: John T. Kelly: George Atchley; John Walken; Instructor Paul Allman; Jack B. Enochs; Leonard Bugajewski, and Curt Decker. In the bottom row, from left are: Francisco Cortes; Ralph Egeland; Albert 8. Lea;, James Mullally; Michael Nash, and Herbert Green. Fireman-Watertender Class Graduates "'fiS High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty-one Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. \ The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Plney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways ; il •>i • ' Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GEO PreTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and Literature; Social Studies, Science • and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: New graduates of the fireman-watertender class at the HLSS In Plney Point, Md. stand with their Instructor, Jack Parcel, fourth from right. From left are: Robert Martin; Robert Craig; Samuel Harris; Michael MallanI; Parcel; Carlos Rodrlgulez; Warren Steen, and Melvin Lash. New QMED Grads at Piney Point 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in fnil. 3. Ail outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in fnU. i I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more Information I on the Lundeberg High School Program. I .Book No.. I Name. •••; !F- • . I i Address I 'I Last grade completed. [ (Street) (City or Town) Last year attended— I Complete this form, and mall to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I . . Plney Point, Maryland 20674 Page 30 '''i • :»i . f'••:?• • -• (Zip) Graduates of the QMED course at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship pose for photo with their Instructor, Charles Nalen, fourth from left. From the left are: Donald Farmer; Juan Patino; George Ratllff; Nalen; Richard Turpin, and Ramon All. Seafarers Log �Deck Department Upgrading Quartennaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman- -unlimited—any waters. AMC'Seaman Able-Seaman-—12 months—any waters 1. Mustbeatleast 19yearsof age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—nnlimitcd—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—-(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). « 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating snch as FOWT) Cook and Baker 1. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or; 2. Twenty four months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory comple­ tion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; .4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Cer­ tificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twblve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION (Last) 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist; Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program (Middle) (First) Address. (Street) . -Telephone. (City) (Zip) (State) Book Number. (Area Code) —Seniority. Port and Date Issued. -Ratings Now Held. Social Security #. HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating -Age- Name. DECK • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman ENGINE • • • • • • • • QMED • FWT • Oiler • Dk.Mech. • Reefer • Boilermaker • LNG-LPG • Diesel • STEWARD • Assistant Cook Electrician Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook • Steward Pumpman Machinist Welder Advanced Pumpman Procedures Advanced Electrical Procedures RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. Advanced Pumpman Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED— \ any rating. Advanced Electrical Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as electrician or QMED— any rating. Steward Upgrading PORT- -DATE SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Assistant Cook 1. Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum / of three months seatime. February, 1975 - .--.v Page 31 �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO T' I fry 'ension Plan in 1961, these various plans have QINCE inception of the Seafarers Welhire lers, and flieir dependents. A breakdown of the three ^ paid ent over $205.5 million in cash benefits to efits over the years, inclnding $6.5 million in 1974 programs shows that the Vacation Plan has paid nearl; alone. The SIU's comprehensive Welfare Plan, which wide range of hospital, surgical and otiier medical benefits, has paid out over $52 million to onr active well as to onr pensioners (and tiieir dependents), who continae to receive medical benefits even after rei medi^ benefits, the Welfare Plan, since its inception, has also paid over a half million dollais In college their high school aged dependents. The Union's Pension Plan, tiie most secure in tiie maritime industry, hdUelivered over $43 million to SIU retirees in its 14 years of ezistence. And in 1974, Pension Plan payments nearly doubled Welfare Plan benefitfpnd slightly exceeded Vacation Plan expenditures. For years, the Sill's various welfare plans have been helping our active members, our pensioners, and thdr families to finandally cope with the continuously rising cost of living as well as the skyrocketing cost of all types of medical care. So, don't be Cheated by not taking advantage of all the benefits available to yon as a Seafarer. If you are unfamiliar with the benefits, obtain a copy of the SIU Surgical, Pension and Welfare Digest, whkh completely outlines all welfare benefits payable to you and your dependents. You can get copies at any SIU hiring haU or by writing the Seafarers Welfare Plan Office at 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource February 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: AFL-CIO: FORD, CONGRESS ACT ON JOBS, TAX CUTS, OIL REP. SULLIVAN OPENS ROUND 3 IN FIGHT FOR OIL QUOTA BILL VICTORY OVER RECESSION CAN BE WON SEATRAIN LAYS OFF 1,800 UIW MEMBERS AT YARD SENATE PROBES CRISIS IN MARITIME INDUSTRY OIL INTERESTS PETITION FOR A WAIVER TO CARRY LNG NEW JACKSONVILLE HALL HAS MEMBERSHIP MEETING IMCO AND ILO MEET TO STUDY MARITIME SAFETY PROPOSALS COMMITTEE DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE AGENDA ECUADOR HOLIDNG 7 U.S. TUNA BOATS AND CREWS IN SALINAS SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST RIGHT TO PICKET FOREIGN FLAGS HIGH LESILATIVE PRIORITY GIVEN BILL TO HALT 3RD-FLAG INCURSION SIU TAMPA PORT AGENT 'BENNIE' GONZALES, 64, DIES FLIM FLAM ORGANIZATIONS ARE EXPLOITING SENIOR CITIZENS PUBLIC HEALTH HOSPITALS ARE BEING REVITALIZED MERCHANT MARINE FLEETS PROTECTED IN 20 COUNTRIES MORE THAN 200 GRADUATED SIX RECEIVE FULL 'A' BOOKS SEAFARER TAKES UP HOBBY AT SEA OR ASHORE, ONCE A BARTEND ALWAYS A... SERVICING SIU CREWS ON THE EAST COAST: A TIME FOR QUESTIONS, SETTLING BEEFS AND GETTING THE LATEST NEWS JONES ACT MUST BE PROTECTED AUTOMATION IS ALREADY PART OF MARITIME INDUSTRY MT. WASHINGTON, RAPHAEL SEMMES, BIENVILLE SAIL THE FAR EAST AFL-CIO: FORD, CONGRESS ACT ON JOBS, TAX CUTS, OIL ALCOHOLISM: A DISEASE THAT LEADS TO DEATH, INSANITY OR RECOVERY HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS OVER $200 MILLION PAID OUT IN BENEFITS TO SIU MEMBERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 2 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/53b9282f35e7471798ab1dfaa99bd07d.PDF 2298884a8cd540c9f33c860844d10b21 PDF Text Text Hi 't''••:•;V-ftf- .:|: 4 Action Needed Now for Healthy Merchant Marine '1 Ships sit in tay»p (center V iSn^Lrine, Seeditorinl on ?. 14 «HI articles on F. 2. ii 'I.'JI �^'«,UaH**i.-.'«r <1 !•' Seek Cargo for U.S. Ships ft-r" • '^'•K .•'" :f V-': Maritime Leaders Meet With President Ford NMU; Page Groton, Boilermakers, and WASHINGTON—With more than 1.2 million tons of U.S.-flag tankers laid up for lack of cargo, and thousands of American seamen and shipyard workers adding to the nation's unem­ ployment crisis, maritime leaders met with President Ford earlier this month to urge the Administration to take im­ mediate action to prevent a total col­ lapse of the industry. Speaking for the maritime unions, shipowners and shipbuilders attending the meeting, SIU President Paul HaU submitted two proposals i^ch could bring immediate relief to the industry: • A Presidential Order requiring oil importers to use U.S.-built and U.S.- manned tankers for oil products com­ ing in the United States to the extent that U.S.-flag tankers are available at fair and reasonable rates, and • A Presidential Order granting an exemption from import fees to import­ ers using American-built and American-marmed ships. President Ford pocket-vetoed a bill last December which would have pro­ vided that 20 percent of oil imports— and later 30 percent—be carried on U.S.-flag ships. Since that veto, more than 40 of the nation's privately owned tankers have been laid-up and thou­ sands of shipyard workers—^including nearly 3,000 at the Seatrain Yard in Brooklyn, N.Y.— have been laid-off. Similar bills—calling for a percentage of oil imports to be carried on U.S.-flag ships—have been introduced in both the House and the Senate. Meanwhile, Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.), chairman of the Sen­ ate Commerce Committee has told top administration officials—including Conunerce Secretary Frederick B. Dent and Treasury Secretary William Simon —to "come up with some answers re­ garding help for the tanker industry." In addition to SIU President Hall, other maritime leaders attending the meeting with President Ford were Jesse Calhoon, MEBA; Shannon Wall, Jones Act Waiver Denied A Jones Act waiver requested by 'the waiver drew strong opposition New England LNG to allow foreignflag vessels to carry liquified natural gas (LNG) from Alaska to New England has been denied by the Secretary of the Treasury Department, William Simon. Denying the waiver request. Sec. Simon said that waivers of the Jones Act are only permitted "when neces­ sary in the national defense." New England LNG had based their petition for the waiver on the conten­ tion that a lack of natural gas would have an adverse impact on defense in­ dustries in the area, but the Department of Defense refused to support their argument. The New England firm would have used the Liberian-flag Kenai Multirta or the Norwegian-flag Ventaro to trans­ port the LNG from the Phillips-Maratilion facility at Kenai, Alaska. from ail maritime fronts. In a telegram to Sec. Simon, SIU President Paul Hall had urged immediate rejection of the waiver request, calling it "an ontrageons attempt by the major U.S. oil com­ panies to by-pass the Jones Act in order to gain windfall profits through the entry of tax-dodging foreign vessels into the U.S. domestic trades." Among other friends of the U.S. merchant marine opposing the waiver were Rep. Leonor Sullivan (D., Mo.), chairwoman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, and Rep. Thomas Downing (D., Va.), who heads the Merchant Marine subcom­ mittee. In letters to both President Ford and Sec. Simon, the two influential merchant marine committee members wrote that they could not "sit by and see our maritime position eroded by a the -m' PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Unify to Enact Labor's Programs The majority of America's industries, and consequently the millions of American workers employed in them, are facing the worst economic crisis in 40 years. Some industries and their workers, like in construction and manufac­ turing, have been hit harder than others. Yet no matter which industry employs us, we all, as workers and consumers, are confronted with the same basic economic dUemmai—a deepening recession that has brought with it high rates of unemployment, while at the same time prices of fuels, food and essential services continue to rise. It is a serious situation; but a situation that can be checkedTand then turned back on course through significant changes and meaningful reforms in the nation's energy and economic policies. And since it is the American worker who is most acutely alfected by fluctuations in the economy, it is the voice of the worker—the labor movement—tiiat must lead the way in correcting the nation's economic ills. We have recently concluded an important quarterly meeting of the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department, at which the Department's 44 succession of Jones Act administrative waivers." Though the SIU has been successful in thwarting this latest attack on the Jones Act, we must remain a vigilant guardian of this important law. Already, New England utilities are gearing up for another attempt to ob­ tain a Jones Act waiver for foreign-flag LNG vessels to bring the fuel from Alaska to the northeast. And as the Alaska pipeline nears completion, we can expect the oil com­ panies to intensify their waiver requests as they try to get a foothold in the car­ riage of domestic oil between Alaska and the lower 48 states. As long as busi­ ness interests feel that there is a large profit to be made by beaching the do­ main of U.S.-flag ships with foreign operated vessels, attacks on the Jones Act will continue. AFL-CIO Renews Oil Bill Support At its annual meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla. last month, the AFL-CIO Executive Coun­ cil issued a statement on U.S. energy policies which again reit­ erated the Council's support for "^legislation to require that a substantial portion of oil im­ ports be transported in U.$.-flag vessels." The AFL-CIO Executive Council first announced its sup­ port of the SlU's struggle to get an oil preference law in 1972. Last year, AFL-CIO supphrt was a significant factor in flie passage of the Energy Trans­ portation Security Act by the House of Representatives and the Senate. (See story, p. 3.) national and international unions, representing eight million workers from numerous diversified trades, examines both the economic problems of these individual trades as well as the country's overall economic condition. MTD representatives of maritime workers, carpenters, bricklayers, restaurant workers, meat cutters, plasterers, cement workers and many more, worked side by side during the two days of meetings, and as a result, unanimously foririulated and adopted resolutions on national economic and energy pol­ icies that must be enacted by the Congress if the U.S. is to successfully emerge from under the growing economic deluge. Just as important, though, as the programs set forth by the MTD at these meetings, was the solidarity demonstrated by the MTD representatives in formulating them. It was the same kind of solidarity—unity of spirit, unity of purpose, and unity of action—that fostered the growth of the American labor movement from a few abused Baltimore railroad workers walking a picket line for a better life over a century ago, to an organization comprising over 13 million men and women in the AFL-CIO. In a further show of solidarity within the labor movement, the AFL-CIO Executive Council, representing the Federation's entire 13 million member complement, voiced unanimous support for the MTD's proposals on the nation's economic and energy policies. And in addition, the Council in­ corporated these proposals into its own expanded programs for economic revitalization. Again, the resolutions were unanimously accepted. What this all boils down to is that each individual union within the AFLCIO can rely on the collective strength of the entire AFL-CIO in coping with the many problems we face today. More specifically for Seafarers, the power of a unified labor movement was vividly demonstrated in the last session of Congress during the successful fight in the House and Senate for passage of the Energy Transportation Security Act. Spearheaded and coordinated by the SIU, virtually every segment of American labor pulled together in the battle for the oil bill, and dealt the most powerful and richest lobby in Washington, the big oil cartel, its first defeat ever on any major piece of legislation. It was a great victory for Seafarers and labor despite the subsequent Ford veto. We in the SIU and the AFL-CIO are back again in this session of Con­ gress for the third round of the oil bill, as well as with other measures designed to turn the American economy around and put Americans back to work. And with the solidarity demonstrated within the MTD and the larger body pf the AFL-CIO, we will be successful. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 3. March 1975. Pa^e2 and Robert Lowen, MM&P. Administration officials at the meet­ ing included Treasury Secretary Simon, Commerce Secretary Dent, Federal Energy chief Frank Zarb and Presiden­ tial economic advisor L. W. Seidman. Shipyard and shipowner spokesmen were Joseph Kahn, Seatrain; Ran Hatena. Maritime Overseas; Charles Kurz, Keystone Shipping; John Gilbride, Todd Shipyards, and John Diesel, Newoort News Shipbuilding. Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue; Brooklyn, Seafarers Log • „ ••• '.vi-yt?:,,' .,->y '• -v' �r. Bids Halt to 'Frightening Speed' of Economic Crisis AFL-CIO: 'Emergency' Plans for Jobless The AFL-CIO Executive Council at its mid-winter meetings in Bal Harbour, Fla. has called for "massive emergency programs" to give immediate aid to the hardest hit victims of the nation's deep­ ening recession, and halt the "frighten­ ing speed" of our economic crisis. Pointing to the alarming unemploy­ ment rate which is rapidly closing in on the 10 percent mark, the Coun­ cil urged strengthened unemployment compensation benefits, mortgage relief payments to prevent widespread fore­ closures, continued he^alth insurance coverage for the jobless, a higher mini­ mum wage and a complete overhaul of the welfare system. The Conncil also miaiiimoiisly reit­ erated the need for qakk Congressional action on the comprehenstve six-point emergency program adopted by the AFL-CIO General Board in January (see Feb., 1975 LOG, p. 2), and in addition, called lor basic reform of na­ tional policlM deaiii^ with energy, INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities column .....Page 9 Jones Act waiver denied .. Page 2 taxes and the Federal Reserve System. On the vital subject of energy, the Executive Council, which incorporated into its energy policy statement the posi­ tion of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (see special supplement in this LOG), proclaimed the need for "immediate and drastic actions" to free the U.S. from the "blackmail threat of a renewed Arab oil embargo." The Council stated that the severe energy crisis of a year ago "was a result of policy decisions made by the multi­ national oil companies to squeeze the consumers, force them to pay higher prices and fatten the profits of the oil companies," and later outlined a num­ ber of measures needed to break the multinational monopoly, including: • Immediate elimination of the oil depletion allowance to oil companies for both domestic and foreign oper­ ations. • Repeal of the tax advantages which encourage the use of foreign-flag tank­ ers in the carriage of oil. • Destruction of Big- Oil's strangle­ hold on all aspects of America's energy supplies through divestiture-of-operations legislation. • Levy of an excess profits tax on windfall oil company profits reaped at the expense of the American consumer. TaxRefonn Turning to tax reform the Council noted that a worker's buying power has plunged to its lowest level in nearly 11 years, and called for ah immediate $20 billion tax cut for low and middle income families to stimulate the econ­ omy, to be followed by a restructuring of the tax system to achieve "tax justice." The Council's tax program would, among other things, close tax loopholes putting an end to ^special privileges which rig the tax structure against wage earners and consumers," and halt de­ pletion allowances in the gas, oil and mineral industries. Federal Reserve System In another major indictment of na­ tional policies, the Executive Council affirmed that the Federal Reserve Sys­ tem has brought the economy to the "brink of Depression" through discrim­ ination against extension of needed credit for home building, small busi­ ness, state and local government and public utilities while at the same time providing substantial amounts for vari­ ous types of speculation, inventory hoarding and foreign lending. To correct the inequities in the pre­ sent Federal Reserve System, the Coun­ cil presented a seven point program, whichx includes extension of member­ ship on the FRS Board of Governors and all committees and district banks of the system to representatives of all major community groups including consumers and organized labor. •T '• fi Minimum Wage In other actions, the Executive Coun­ cil called for a $3 an hour minimum wage; a Congressional investigation by Congress of the structure of U.S. econ­ omy and the role of the big corporations and their allies (presently the 500 biggest U.S. corporations hold more than two-thirds of all business income); and Congressional action that would provide funds to create an additional one-million public jobs for Americans who can't find work in private industry. Union News Seafarers conference on contract .Page 3 President's Report .......Page 2 UIW brothers still out of work '....i i.. .Page 5 Headquarters Notes , column Pages Membership, meeting in port of New York. Pages 16-17 V Seizure of tuna boats Page 5 General News • MID holds quarterly meeting. . .Special Supplement Committee on maritime problems Page 5 AFL-CIO holds mid-winter , meeting Page 3 Maritime leaders meet with Ford Page2 How MARAD affects seamen .Page? Shipping Dispatchers' Reports ....Page 22 Seatrain Washington .Page6 Thomas Lynch .Page 21 Ships' Committees Page 4 Ships' Digests ..........Page 19 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A'seniority upgrading .Pages 10-11 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 26-27 GED requirements and application .Page 26 Membership News Orphans, Seatrain crews have family dinner Page 13*Brother McAvoy writes poems about sea Page 12 NewSIU pensioners .Page 21 7 Final Departures Pages 23-25 March, 1975 SlU President Paul Hall stresses the need for legislation to provide cargoes for American-flag ships during recent meetings of the AFL-CIO Executive Council. From left are Max Greenberg, president of Retail, Wholesale & Department Store Workers; Hall; Peter Bommarito, president of Rubber Workers, and C. L. Ueilums, president of Sleeping Car Porters. Special Elections Set for Apr. 10 On Crews Confab at Piney Point special elections will be held in each deep sea port on Apr. 10 at 2:30 p.m. to elect 66 Seafarers, 22 from each shipboard department, to represent the SIU membership at the upcoming Crews Conference, which will be held at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point from Apr. 14 to Apr. 26. If you wish to be a delegate to the conference, you must be able to supply proof that you fulfill the following re­ quirements: • A full book member with "A" seniority in good standing. • 24 months seatime with SlU-contraeted operators in ratings above entry (seatipie will be considered as any time for which contribu­ tions have been made toward pen­ sion and welfare eligibility). • At least 60 days of such employ­ ment in the period from Apr. 1, 1974 to Apr. I, 1975. ' The 66 elected members will be par­ ticipating in the conference along with the SIU's contract department and representatives of all our beneficial funds, to discuss, among other things, the state of the maritime industry, and to make recommendations for upcom­ ing deep sea contract negotiations. Membership representation in each port, based on shipping and registration and last year's actvities in the port, will be: New York, 12; New Orleans, 6; Houston, 6; San Francisco, 6; Balti­ more, 3; Boston, 3; Detroit, 3; Jackson­ ville, 3; Mobile, 3; Norfolk, 3; Phila­ delphia, 3; Seattle, 3"; Tampa, 3; San Juan, 3; Wilmington, 3, and Piney Point, 3. If any port should fail to elect its quota. Headquarters will conduct a spe­ cial meeting the following day, on Apr. 11 at 2:30 p.m., to elect that port's quota. Reports on the conference have been carried in each issue of the LOG since December, and in addition, two sepa­ rate letters announcing the conference have been sent to all Seafarers. The latest mailing also included a question­ naire asking Seafarers for comments and suggestions on such topics as the SIU Constitution, the pension, welfare and vacation plans, training and up­ grading, political action, and the SIU contract, which is due for renewal in June. A pre-conference committee, which included members of the HLSS staff and SIU representatives has been meeting for more than a month now to develop an agenda which will incorpo­ rate the topics mentioned in the questibnnaire, as well as discussions on the evolution of the maritime industry, its present state, and how we can adapt our programs to meet the needs and chal­ lenges of the future. Page 3 i ;r n .1 m �The Committee Page :mi Overseas Alice Seatrain Washington Recertrfied Bosun Andrew Boney (far right) ship's chairman of the SS Seatrain Washington (Hudson Waterways) with the rest of the Ship's Committee last month of. from left: Steward Delegate Philip Livingston; Engine Delegate Jack Groen, and Deck Delegate Burton Churchill. The vessel paid off recently in the port of Bayonne, N.J. before going into layup. Beauregard Committee Enjoying the holidays in Pusan, Korea is the Ship's Committee of the containership SS Beauregard (Sea-Land) of, from the left standing: BR Jim Abeliano, steward delegate and Recertified Bosun Al Oromaner, ship's chairman. Seated from left are: AB Don Smith, deck delegate; Chief Steward Frank Hall, secre­ tary-reporter, and Oiler C. Madsen, engine delegate. This month the ship will call at the port of Manila and dock in Vietnam with a payoff expected in Hong Kong on Apr. 11. Thomas Lynch In cool weather with the scenic harbor of Sasebo, Japan surrounded by moun­ tains as a backdrop, the Ship's Committee of the tanker SS Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) lounging on deck are, from left: Bosun Robert Marrero, ship's chairman; Chief Steward Everett Perry, secretary-reporter; DM Dick Bradford, deck delegate, and Chief Pumpman Bernie Duenas, educationaldirector. The SlU crew relished the fresh (raw) seafood in the port after a voyage from the port of Wilmington, Calif. Boston Committee Sailing coastwise to the port of Houston last month was (2nd right) ship's chairman Recertified Bosun Leyal E. Joseph of the containership SS Boston (Sea-Land). The other members of the Ship's Committee are from left: Chief Steward James Keno, secretary-reporter; Engine Delegate Frank Sandy; Deck Delegate George Alexander; Joseph, and Steward Delegate Richard W. "Benny" Forgays.'The vessel paid off-in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Feb. 7. Eagle Voyager Heading the Ship's Committee of the C4 SS Thomas Lynch (Waterman) is (left) Recertified Bosun Raymond W. Hodges, ship's chairman, following a trip from the Far East. The other members of the committee are, from left: Steward Delegate G. Grajales; Deck Delegate David Fair; Educational Director Felix Diaz, and Engine Delegate David Timmons. The Seafarers were paid off in the port of Philadeiphia before sailing to the port of New London, Conn, and to points northward in Canada. Now the ship is laid up in Berth 6, Port Newark, N.J. Back from the grain run to Odessa, Russia and a payoff in the port of Stapieton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. late last month, are the Ship's Committee of the tanker SS Eagle Voyager (United Marine). From left are: Recertified Bosun Ravaughn Johnson, ship's chairman; Steward Deiegate J. D. Reyes; Engine Delegate H. J, DeLatte; Deck Delegate J. Matheson, and Chief Steward William Hand, secretary-reporter. Later the ship sailed to the Far East. Seafarers Log J.Page 4 • 'T-. i �issassS^ msrnL '(al 's Potkef Veto of Oil Bill is Insfrumental .1 UIW Brothers Layoff at Seatrain Yard Continues Nearly 3,000 of our SlU-affiliated UIW brothers at the Seatrain Shipyard in Brooklyn, N.Y, are still out of work. It is three months since the United Industrial Workers Union shipbuilders were laid off with two 225,000-dwt supertankers remaining unfinished on the ways. One, the TT Stuyvesant was more than half completed when a "fur­ lough" layoff of 1,800 shipbuilders oc­ curred on Jan. 22. In December, more than 1,000 UIW members there were laid off, too. . On Feb. 24, a "call-back-to-work" notice from the company was with­ drawn until further notice at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard where two other supertankers, the TT Brooklyn and the TT Williamsburgh were launched in the summers of 1973 and 1974. On Dec. 30, 1974 President Gerald R. Ford Docket vetoed the Energy Transportation Security Act (the Oil Bill) resulting in depressing the already weak U.S. tanker market. The veto was a major cause for Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp's layoffs. The bill would have made mandatory the carriage of 20 per­ cent of the nation's imported oil this year in American-flag ships, 25 percent in 1976 and 30 percent in 1977. To look at the problems besetting the maritime industry, President Ford met with, among other maritime leaders, SIUNA President Paul Hall, Seatrain Lines Shipbuilding Corp. Board Chair­ man Joseph Kahn and National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Presi­ dent Jesse Calhoon at the White House on Mar. 7. U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Wil­ liam Simon, Commerce Secretary Fred- removal of a seized boat's catch as well, which could take up to 40 days or more. The five other seized U.S. tuna boats were released near the end of last month with a combined loss from fines and catch removals of wfcll over $1 million. One of the vessels seized was manned by members of the SIUNA-aflfiliated Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean Area. The "tuna war" with Ecuador has been going on unchecked for 23 years. And lately, with the increase in seizures, topped off by tougher Ecuadorian laws, it is becoming more and more difficult for American fishermen, as well ^ can­ nery workers who depend on their catches, to make a living. Last month, members of two SIUNAafiiliated unions, the Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean Area, and the Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific along with sev­ eral deep-sea SIU members picketed Under Larger Maritime Body the Ecuadorian consul in Los Angeles to protest the seizures and call attention to the worsening situation. The SIU is giving its full support to the union affili­ ates in this fight. Earlier this month, eight U.S. Sena­ tors introduced a resolution calling for sterner U.S. actions in the Ecuador sit­ uation. Hopefully, these pressures will lead to meaningful discussions between the U.S. and l^uador to negotiate a solution to the dispute. Members of the Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean Areas, and the Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, along with several SIU members, picket the Ecuadorian consul in Los Angeles protesting the seizure of U.S. fishing boats. Four Subcommittees Set Up On Maritime Issues The AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems, which was established last year to provide a forum for all maritime imions to meet on a regular basis and discuss their mutual problems, has created four spe­ cial subcommittees to deal with specific maritime issues. The Ad Hoc Committee was estab­ lished in April, 1974 by AFL-CIO Pres­ ident George Meany. Its representation is comprised of the following AFL-CIO member unions; SIUNA; International Longshoremen's Association/Master, Mates and Pilots Association; Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Inter­ national Union; National Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association; National Maritime Union; American Radio As­ sociation, and United Steelworkers of America. The four subcommittees created will deal with: The Coast Guard; The Jones Act; Training, and Maritime Policy. All four subcommittees met early this month and submitted position papers to the full Ad Hoc Committee when it met on Mar. 13 in New York. The SIU is represented on all four subcom­ mittees. Coast Guard The report from the subcommittee on the Coast Guard, which reviewed that agency and its jurisdiction, centered on four major areas: Examination and Licensing; Manning Scales; Safety Standards, and IMCO (Intergovern­ mental Maritime Consultative Organi­ zation). Some of the subcommittee's recommendatiops were: formation of a per­ manent committee on Licensing and Certification consisting of Seafarers or March, 1975 representatives to confer with the Coast Guard; statements to a representative of the Coast Guard establishing a mini-' mum standard for each vessel or a basic manning scale; a study and evaluation of existing rules and regulations affect­ ing maintenance and safety require­ ments should be made upon U.S.-flag vessels. Jones Act The subcommittee on the Jones Act made the following recommendations: the 1950 law passed to meet emergency wartime needs which has been used as an excuse to waive the Jones Act should be repealed; the exclusion of the Virgin Islands from the Jones Act should be ended; the coverage of the Jones Act should be extended to include offshore mining sites, and the protection pro­ vided under the Act to seamen, fisher­ men and other maritime workers who are injured on the job must be main­ tained intact. Any change or weakening of the Jones Act would only be detri­ mental to the maritime industry and its workers, the subconunittee concluded. Training The subconunittee on Training sub­ mitted a position paper with the follow­ ing recommendations: investigating the activities of state and management-run maritime training schools to determine the type of state and federal support they receive and how their curricidum or programs differ from Union schools; new curriculums could be planned that would meet the demands of advanced technology;.develop use of new tech­ nology in training to provide for prac­ tical knowledge testing; develop new training for industries not yet organized. such as offshore oil and supply indus­ tries, and develop programs to deal with emotional and social problems of sea­ men. Maritime P(dicy The subcommittee on Maritime Pol­ icy decided upon a number of programs which would help revive the U.S. mer­ chant marine. Some of its recommenda­ tions deal with: development of a National Cargo Policy; combatting run­ away flag shipping; retaliating against discriminatory shipping arrangements; establishment of a single, unified and independent U.S. Maritime Agency, and continued expansion of domestic ship­ ping. Dunlop Named As Sec of Labor John T. Dunlop Harvard University Economics Pro­ fessor John T. Dunlop has been con­ firmed by the Senate as Secretary of Labor to succeed Peter A. Brennan who resigned last month. Brennan, whose resignation was effective in mid-March, has declined an offer to be Ambassador to Ireland. He plans to return to New York where he had been head of the city and state Building and Constructions Trades Councils before being named to the Cabinet two years ago. 3 -•'I i - V; \• '' f' Continued on Page 18 Tension Mounts in Ecuador on Seizure off una Boats Growing tensions over the seb.ure of U.S. fishing vessels by Ecuador came to a head this month in the port of Salinas there when 18 U.S. fishermen aboard a seized American tuna boat were ar­ rested and jailed after a scufiGle in which shots were fired by Ecuadorian soldiers assigned to guard the boats. Although no serious injuries were re­ ported and State Department officials in Ecuador arranged for the crewmembers' release after five hours, the inci­ dent demonstrates the need for U.S. governmental action to correct this un­ fortunate situation. Ecuador is still holding two of the seven U.S. tuna boats seized Feb. 1 for fishing without a license within the 200mile limit Ecuador maintains off her coast. In the past, Ecuador usually de­ tained a seized vessel no more than a few days after levying stiff fines on the boat's owner. However, now in addition to fines, a new Ecuadorian law calls for - Dunlop served as director of the Cost of Living Coimcil during the final period of wage-price controls and as chairman of the Construction Industry Stabilization Committee where he was praised by both labor and manage­ ment for his practical approach to the industry problems. In the fall of 1974 he was appointed as chairman of the Labor-Management Committee set up by President Ford to help solve the country's economic troubles. Professor Dunlop, at the time of his nomination by President Ford, was ar­ bitrating jurisdictional disputes that had arisen in the construction of the Alaska pipeline. In the past, he has ar­ bitrated disputes in the coal, railroad, airline, atomic energy, missile and steel industry. .Professor Dunlop, in the Spring of last year, was appointed chairman of a special Ad Hoc Committee on Mari­ time Industry Problems of which the SIU is a member. Sixty-years old, Dunlop has been on the Harvard faculty since 1938 and has served as chairman of the Department of Economics and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Pages I �SeatrainWashingtonPaysOff;LaysUp in NY %> ' •i^ -V •T ;^'fj 'Iv? ry->: ii. ' -• ' i- ~ .• i*l' -.rT." V-.'*:' ••'•' r. H ll.w ^.V i i^A •ii?'\u ••m ^}i' ^1 The SS Seatrain Washington ties up at the dock while the crew gets paid off. Having a cup of Java Is OS John O. Pennington just before the payoff. t - 'e-i iTx % / 'f'-- _ • 4.. ^ ~.'A. , K Saloon Messman Federico P. Delos Reyes straightens out a table in the messroom.' Recertified Bosun Andrew Boney (center) ship's chairman. In the ship's galley are (I. to r.): Saloon Messman W. C. signs SIU Patrolman Jack Caffey's report (right) as Saloon Daniels; Chief Cook Maurice Culp, steward delegate, and Messman Federico P. Delos Reyes (left) looks on at the 3rd Cook Rudolph Winfield. They all signed on Oct. 1 In the proceedings. port of New Orleans. \l •jsr ,*-41 .V-i MIS :fm M • "• ' •- - < 4? • •Aim I" t -.A.'. ' OLLOWING a four-month pay­ off early last month in the port of Bayonne, 3»i the containership, the SS Seatrain Washington (Hudson Waterways) steamed east­ ward through the Arthur Kill off Staten Island across New York Har­ bor's Upper Bay into the East River to a layup berth in the former Brook­ lyn (N.Y.) Navy Yard alor^ide Hudson Waterways' other laid-up vessels, the SS Seatrain Florida, the supertanker the ,S',S' Manhattan and the SS Transindiana. The Seatrain Washington sailed from the ports of San Francisco to Hono­ lulu, Hawaii and'on to San Diego. She then passed through the Panama Canal at the beginning of the year, traversing the Gulf for calls at Charleston, S.C. and Norfolk, Va. At the Feb. 2 payoff, N.Y. Port Agent Leon Hall, SIU Patrolman Jack Caffey and two recently recertified bosuns engaged the crew in a discus­ sion of the effects of President Ford's pocket veto of the Oil Bill. F ••' :i' " 1 ?»ll ^5 •: 5*«i. ..v" '•X,'K . m-s' Happy doing his chore of inserting a burner rod, Fireman-Watertender Henry 8. Chemel flashes a smile. -SSSfi < %• •f • • rmSome of the crew of the Seatrain Washington In the vessel's messroom waiting for the start of the shipboard meeting. Page 6 . • vtt„s ^/S-vS'Si; •.. y-Sr ir i^iliiiMiiiiiii.inViiiiinm —r flu - iniit iiiiiiiiiiiyn Seafarers Log �t. Last of Three 90,000-ton tankers Golden Monarch Launched on West Coast 'liM The 90,000-ton tanker Golden Monarch (Aeron Marine Shipping) at its launch­ ing last month at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. in San Diego, Calif. The SlU-contracted Golden Mo­ narch. last of three 90,000-ton tankers built for Aeron Marine Shipping Co., was launched last month at the Na­ tional Steel and Shipbuilding Co. in San Diego, Calif. The Golden Monarch joins her sisterships the Golden Dolphin and Golden Endeavor on the waterways; both of those ships were launched in San Diego last year. All three vessels are 894 feet long, and are capable of carrying 25 million gallons of crude oil (500,000 barrels). They are the first double-bottom ships (to protect against oil spillage in col­ lisions) of their size ever constructed, and the largest vessels ever built on the West Coast. Among those attending the launch­ ing ceremonies were, SIU Vice-Presi­ dent Frank Drozak; President of the NASSCO shipyard John Murphy; Presi­ dent of American Ultramar Ltd. Lloyd Bensen, and Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission Helen Bentley. The three ships are of the so-called San Clemente class, and they contain some of the most modem technological innovations, including provision for segregated clean ballast which will cut down significantly on pollution. The ships are not required to ballast fuel or cargo tanks, and the oily source of con­ tamination of the waterways is avoided. All three of the Golden ships can carry enough fuel for a voyage of 12,000 miles; their shaft horsepower is 24,500 and their speed is 16.5 knots. The ships' cargo system is capable of totally unloading in 18 hours. These three vessels are the tanker version of two ore/bulk/oil (OBO) Rehabilitation Center Opens For Seafarers at Piney Point A pioneering rehabilitation center for Seafarers was opened this month in Piney Point, Md. The new facility— located on the 900-acre farm of the Lundeberg School—^has been estab­ lished to meet the needs of Seafarers who want help with social or emotional problems. The program is a part of the SIU's overall concem for each member's wel­ fare—^his health and social needs as well as his job security. The rehabilitation center is staffed by three full-time professional coun­ selors, and a comprehensive program has been, developed to provide help for those who have drinking problems or related emotional and social difficulties. The program—^which is entirely vol­ untary—^is designed to deal with the in­ dividual problems and concerns of each Seafarer. Those in the program will share the facilities of the center with March, 1975 the counseling staff and live together as a community for the four to six weeks they will spend in the program. Hous­ ing and meals are provided. In announcing this new program for Seafarers, SIU President Hall said: "In the past we have helped each other gain secure jobs, health care for ourselves and our families, and a decent standard of living. In the same tradition, this rehabilitation center—^with profes­ sional guidance—^will have Seafarers helping Seafarers to overcome their problems by understanding themselves." Seafarers who are interested in this program may get further information by writing to Richard L. Shinkle, Director of Coimseling, Harry Lundeberg School, Piney Point, Md. 20674—or by calling him at (301) 994-0010. Arrangements for participating in this program may also be made through any SIU port agent. Among those who attended the launching were, from the left: John Murphy, president of the shipyard; Lloyd Bensen, president of American Ultramar Ltd., Helen Bentley. chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, and Frank Drozak, SIU vice-president. carriers which are also manned by the It was voluntary donations to SPAD SIU, the Ultramar and Ultrasea. All of that helped secure passage of this Act the ships were constructed at National in Congress. Steel and Shipbuilding, and while the In urder to construct the giant OBO's have a dwt of 80,500, they have Golden ships—^beautiful, sleek black the same hull and engine as the tankers, and red vessels—^NASSCO had to and are less than two feet shorter. lengthen its building ways by 400 feet Funds ,4or construction of all five and construct a coffer dam to build and vessels were obtained under the con­ launch them. struction differential subsidy program uoth the Golden Dolphin andGolden of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, Endeavor have already been delivered whicn since its enactment has provided and are sailing the high seas with their many jobs in U.S. shipyards and on SIU crews. The Golden Monarch is U.S. ships for Americans. scheduled to be delivered this July. 'f t - —J How the U.S. Maritime Administration Works tor You, the Seafarer The Maritime Aoministration of the Department of Commerce, headquart­ ered in Washington, D.C., is the agency of the U.S. Government primarily re­ sponsible for planning and implement­ ing all parts of U.S. maritime policy. With regional offices throughout the nation, MARAD's importance to American seamen stems from the fact that not only does it closely monitor "and supervise the day-to-day operations of the U.S. merchant ffeet—^including education, manning and safety—^but it also plays a leading role in efforts by the fleet to revitalize itself, to build new and more competitive vessels, and to find assured sources of cargo for these vessels. Mandated under the 1936 Merchant Marine Act and subsequent maritime laws to strive to niaintain a strong, competitive U.S. merchant marine, MARAD and its staff, using their ex­ pertise in maritime matters and in the operations of the shipping industry, pro­ vide guidance and leadership to the U.S. Government and to the U.S. merchant fleet in their mutual efforts to strengthen and preserve a national merchant ma­ rine that can contribute to the country's economy and national defense. One of MARAD's most important duties is the administration of the oper­ ating and construction subsidy pro­ grams that allow a large number of U.S. vessels to be built and operated on an equal competitive footing with compar­ able foreign-flag vessels. Since the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was passed, significantly broaden­ ing the construction subsidy program. $3.1 billion in new shipbuilding orders have resulted in 59 new ships being built. The operating subsidy program was also amended by the 1970 Act and today MARAD is subsidizing the oper­ ating costs of 187 U.S.-flag vessels. Coupled with these two subsidy pro­ grams, MARAD administers a mort­ gage guarantee program that allows U.S. ship operators to obtain mortgages at lower interest rates and reduces their operating cost. The Maritime Administration is also involved in a wide range of activities designed to provide cargo to U.S.-flag vessels and has the overall responsibility for the supervision of various cargo preference programs. The increased activities of MARAD in insuring com­ pliance with U.S. cargo preference laws, such as the requirement that 50 percent of U.S. Government cargoes move on U.S. ships, has greatly eased the prob­ lems of the U.S. merchant fleet in ob­ taining preference cargoes. At the same time, through the help of MARAD, the U.S. merchant fleet has gained important new sources of cargo. One of the most important of these was the U.S.-USSR shipping agreement which was signed in 1972. Through this agreement, MARAD assured the U.S. merchant fleet one-third of cargoes moving between the U.S. and Russia. Through these programs and others, MARAD works towards its primary goal of maintaining a strong, competi­ tive U.S. merchant fleet that can con­ tribute to the nation's economy and security, aided by a strong shipbuilding and marine industry. Page 7 -, f i V'. is V v >•! - i- '•i 'i •M- �Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak | 'A' SENIORITY UPGRADING The six Seafarers who this month graduated from the Union's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program are helping to build a stronger SIU and a more secure future in the merchant marine for themselves. It gives me great pleasure to wish these new full 'A' book members a long and smooth life with the SIU. They are: David Carhart; George Silfast; Pete Stanfield; Clarence McMuUin; Laszio Petrick, and Allan Ames. Also, I strongly urge those eligible brothers who have not already done so, to apply for this program. By earning an 'A' book in this Union, you improve your job possibilities immediately, and obtain better job security for the future. SEAFARERS CONFERENCE Next month the SIU will be holding a Seafarers Conference at Piney Point to disciiss the state of the maritime industry and our new contract which is due for renewal this June. Each member has been sent a letter with full information on the Conference, which will be held from Apr. 14 to 26. All Seafarers who are able, should attend the Special Meeting to be held on Apr. 10 at 2:30 p.m. in deep sea ports to elect delegates to the Conference. I urge all SIU members who are eligible to run for a delegate's post. ^For further details on the Conference, see Page 3 of this issue of the LOG). FIREFIGHTING The U.S. Maritime Administration's new facility in Earle, N.J. opened last month and the one-day firefighting courses have already begim. Since the installation is not yet fully completed, the school is limiting applicants for each available class. However, this is only a temporary situation. The dates for April classes are: Apr. 3, 11, 17, and 25. I strongly advise all SIU members who do not already have this endorsement to sign up for the course as soon as possible. Time is getting very near when the firefighting endorsement will be a prerequisite to sailing aboard an SIUcontracted vessel. Furthermore, knowing how to properly combat a fire aboard ship may one day mean the difference between life and death. BOSUNS RECERHFICAHON PROGRAM With this month's group of bosims, the Bosuns Recertification Program has graduated 20 classes. Two-hundred-and-twelve Seafarers have now gone through one of the most successful and important programs ever conducted by our Union. They are sailing on board our contracted ships and leading SIU crews more effectively than ever before. The ships with Recertified bosuns on tliem are running smoothly with few contractutd and overtime beefs. This is due to the knowledge these Seafarers have obtained while participating in the two-month course, not only knowledge concerning the modem vessels being built, but a greater understanding of the entire maritime industry, including the problems we face and how best to solve them. I know you all join me in congratulating the bosuns who graduated this month and wishing them good luck and smooth sailing in the future. They are: Tom Martineau; Salvador Rallo; John Carey; Bill Mitchell; Jim Shortell; John McCollom; Manuel Sanchez; Leo Paradise; William Valazquez; George Finklea, and Richard Chiasson. ORGANIZING ACTIVITIES The National Labor Relations Board's investigation into Sabine Tankers alleged illegal conduct during last year's certification election has been re­ opened once more at the company's insistence. New hearings are scheduled to resume in Houston this month. In a separate legal action, the SIU has filed charges against the company for its recent dismissal of an unlicensed seaman who supported the SIU during the drive. No exact date has been set for presentation of evidence in this termination, but the Union will continue to press for prompt action. fSFK-' ypvy: ->; • •" -•- Seafarer John Barber Gets High School Diploma Seafarer John Barber, whose home port is Baltimore, Md., recently earned his high school diploma through the Limdeberg School's GED program. Brother Barber is 22-years old, and he graduated from HLSS as a Trainee in 1969. He returned to the school to up­ grade and earned his AB endorsement in 1971. Seafarer Barber dropped out of school in the 8th grade. He said that he fbels lus seafaring career was a help to him> in getting his high school di­ ploma. According to Brother Barber, "When you're on a ship, you have plenty of time to read and study. No one demands that you study and you're under no pressure. You can really make your free time count for something if you want to." During his travels as a Seafarer, Brother Barber has been to. the Far East, the Mediterranean, and South America. The GED program at the Lundeberg School was very worthwhile. Brother Barber noted, and added that, "The teachers here actually care about you. They're very easy to work with and will give you all the time you need to learn something." Brother Barber reminisced about his days as a trainee, stating that, "The Lundeberg School has really changed. I was here when all you got was a life­ boat ticket. Now it's a great place—a very good thing for someone just start­ ing out. All Seafarers can be proud of it." The Lundeberg School's GED pro­ gram is open to all Seafarers who come to the school. 'Request for Statement of Earnings' by A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director Seafarers can get, free of charge, a report of their lifetime earnings cred­ ited to their Social Security number by filling out the form below and mailing it to: Social Security Administration P.O. Box 57 Baltimore, Md. 21203 This information is useful when esti­ mating the amount of monthly Social Security retirement, disability or survi­ vors benefits a worker might expect, as these payments are based on a person's average earnings over a period of years. This "Request for Statement of Earn­ ings" form is also available free at any Social Security office. r I I I • I I I I REQUEST fOR STATEMENT OF EARNINGS 1 I SOOAl KCU«TV-»^ NUMMR OAK or. MONTH MRTH ^ DAY YEAR Please send a statement of my social secuiity earriings to: I I NEW VESSELS '.M'-•;'i'.• Brother John Barber, who received his high school diploma through the Lundeberg School, takes a moment during his studies to look up a word in the dictionary. The largest vessel the SIU has ever crewed is scheduled to be launched sometime in early spring. The ship, the 265,000 dwt Massachusetts is being completed at the Bethlehem Steel yard in Sparrows Point, Md. and will be operated by SlU-contracted Interstate Ocean Transport Corp. Up until now, the largest ships manned by SIU crews have been the 225,000 deadweight ton supertankers, TT Brooklyn and TT Williamsburgh which were both constructed at the Seatrain Shipbuilding facilities in Brooklyn, N.Y. by our brothers in the United Industrial Workers union. STRKT a NUMK*. cnva STATi. . ap cooe. SICN YOUR NAM! Hnf {DO NOT PtiMT) I Sign own name only. Under the law, information in your social security recoid 'I is confidential and anyone who signs another person's name can be prosecuted If you have changed your name from that shown on your social security card, please^ I I copy your name below exactly as it appears on your card. L Pages Seafarers Log Siii WH, :Sit-fe ••'A-: P 'Pjfv'T- ,x' " • �..=.i^-»l»^j«^;.-^..-'.r. :•.•••• • :-. - ••^v,;.=- - _ •. . .--.i • -.J 'r ^ I MARAD Proposes Plan For Chemical Carriers The Maritime Administration has given the go ahead on a proposed plan to subsidize the construction of a fleet of American-flag bulk chemical carriers for employment in U.S. foreign trades. Presently, there are 20 U.S.-flag ships classified as chemical carriers, yet they only transport a very small fraction of the inbound and outbound bulk chemi­ cal cargoes from this country. These cargoes for the most part are carried in foreign bottoms on an estimated 210 vessels. The Maritime Subsidy Board is now waiting to receive subsidy applications from various American ship operators wishing to build one or more of these chemical bulk carriers. The ,only company, though, that has taken any serious steps toward clearing an application with MARAD is Occi­ dental Petroleum, which plans to oper­ ate a number of these chemical trans­ ports between the U.S. and Russia. The company would haul phosphates to the USSR and return to the U.S. with fertilizer. MARAD has conducted an extensive environmental impact study on the dan­ gers of hazardous chemical transporta'ion and will impose tough pollution safeguards on the construction of the vessels. The Administration will also require builders and operators to com­ ply with all state, local and federal en­ vironmental standards and pollution control features. If MARAD's deep-sea chemical ship construction program gets off the ground, it will have beneficial effects on the American economy, such as the creation of thousands of jobs for Amer­ ican workers in shipyards, on ships, and in many related supply industries, as well as being a positive contribution to the country's balance of payments. A majority of America's domestic hazardous liquid chemical trade is car­ ried in technologically advanced chemi­ cal tank barges. A recent study deter­ mined that barges are much s^er and cheaper to use in liquid chemical car­ riage than truck or rail. QMED Class Graduates Four 'I li Washington Activities By B. Rockier •i it •i Cargo Preference Four bills to guarantee a minimum of 20 percent of oil imports for American-;^ flag ships (increasing to 30 percent by mid-1978) are still in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. An identical bill has been intro­ duced in the Senate and referred to the Commerce Committee. No hearings have been announced by the committees, but we will be carefully watching for activity on these bills. Protection of our merchant fleet and job security for our members is a top priority. We are encouraged by the results we achieved in Congress with H.R. 8193 last year, and we are continuing to explore all legislative and executive possibilities to secure more cargo for U.S.-flag ships. t'. Maritime Aothorization Both the House and Senate have passed bills authorizing Maritime Admin­ istration programs for fiscal year 1975 (July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975). Bills passed late last year were killed by Presidential veto because of an amendment relating to fishermen. New authorizations for Fiscal Years 1976 and 1977 have been introduced by Senator Magnuson (D-Wash.). The Magnuson bill provides $245 million for 1976 and $251 million for 1977 for construction differential subsidy, and $315.9 million (1976) and $334 million (1977) for operating differential subsidy. The SIU submitted testimony to the Commerce Committee in favor of the authorization. Jones Act Waivers Two new bills have been introduced in the Senate by James A. McClure (R-Idaho), which would be a real threat to the Act if they are passed. S. 787 would permit a waiver for other than reasons of national defense; S. 788 would permit foreign vessels to transport fertilizer from Alaska to the West Coast. •'•K. -iv'-': • ••.-V. Big Oil hu QMED Instructor Charlie Nalen (center) is with his latest class of four gradu­ ates this month at Piney Point. Proudly displaying their QMED diplomas are (I. to r.): Peter Shuffles: Gennarro Esposito; Nalen; Erik Fischer, and James Moore. Lifeboat Course The oil giants, our toughest opponent in the cargo preference battle, are being investigated by the Senate Judiciary Committee in relation to their ownership of production, distribution and marketing of products. The Committee will attempt to determine the effect of oil company monopoly on competition and pricing. Because of the structure of the companies and the U.S. tax laws, oil com­ panies take advantage of their foreign operations to avoid paying taxes to the U.S. government. Tuna Boat Seizures Five of the seven tuna boats seized by the Ecuadorian government have been released, after being fined more than a million dollars and having their catch confiscated. One of the seven boats was manned by members of an SIUNAaffiliated fishermen's union. SIU has sent protests to the President, Secretary Kissinger and is urging Congress to take some action for the protection and relief of fishermen in such circumstances. Sen. Tunney has introduced S. Res. 99 which would require the Sec. of Com­ merce and Sec. of State to issue a report to Congress in case of seizure outlining what can be done to work toward a solution of the problem, such as sanctions against the other government, suspending trade agreement provisions, etc. •p.' ff Planning Session for IMCO SIU and the Harry Lundeberg School representatives participated this month in a meeting of the Coast Guard Subcommittee of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. The purpose of the meeting was to draft positions on licensing of seamen, certification of officers, manning of vessels and maritime labor representation to be submitted to the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organiza­ tion (IMCO). Lifeboat course Instructor Tom Doyle (left) on the dock at Piney Point, Md. with three graduates of his class this month. From (I. to r.) they are: Lee Simonen; William Foley, and Harry Springfield. Reduced Fares For Senior Citizens Legislation which would have pro­ vided reduced transportation fares for U.S. senior citizens in both air and ground travel was introduced in Con­ gress last year, but because of the pres­ ent economic squeeze the legislation died in House and Senate committees. A bill Introduced in the Senate, S. 1739, had been favorably reported cut of the Transportation and Aeronautics subcommittee, while corresponding leg­ islation in the House. H.R. 8570 was being considered by lai body's Inter­ state and Foreign Commerce Commit­ tee. This legislation would have taken the form of an amendment to the Feder^ Aviation Act of 1958. It would have provided reduced transportation fares in air and ground travel (plane, bus, rail) for senior citizens during non-peak (non-rush) hours. in all likelihood the prospective bills "sviU H re-introduced during the current session of Congress. To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for • >- Faoorable Legislation Seafarm are uiged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your vOke heard and to keep yonr.nnion effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Scalhrer and hb family. March, 1975 1J . ••P-k �William MitcheU Seafarer William Mitchell, 54, has been sailing with the SIU since 1944, and has been ship­ ping. as bosun for the past 20 years. Born in Massachu­ setts, he now makes his home in Punta Gorda, Fla. with his wife Beth. Brother Mitchell ships out of the port of Jack­ sonville. ' Another class cl Seafareis graduated from the SIU's Bosuns RecMtiA»tion| F^gram tills month at the general memhershlp meeting at Heai^^rterg andJ will reioin our contracted shijps better qualified to leid the SIU ciews. | Thb class is the twentieth to complete the two-month prtqpam, and the tol^| ; |iimd>«r ^ bomns to become recertiSed has now reached 212. The program ls| imie of the OHist snccesshd ever undertaken by the SIU, and theknovtiedge these ^ imen have gdned, about the technological innovations on new vessels, about the | |SIU mid idMmt tiie maritime indnshy as a vrboley wiU prove im^dnaUe to them | |itt tii<^ years ahead. ,' These new now ywn their biwthers who have preceded lli^ TO i Ir cmitriicted vessds, and together they will hrip lead mu Uition to a mwe | James Shorten iSBCCeSSfid fUtUre»«v;:4r"K:i;.i?3 Seafarer Jim Shorten, 53, has been shipping with the SIU since 1949, and began sailing as bosun 10 years ago. A native of New York, Brother Shorten now ships from the port of San Francisco where he makes his home with his wife Neillie and their two children. John McCollom Seafarer John McCollom, 48, has been with the SIU for 31 years, and started sailing as a bosun 10 years ago. A native of Winthrop, Mass., Broth­ er McCollom con­ tinues to make his home there. He ships from the port of Boston. Manuel Sanchez Seafarer Manuel Sanchez, 52, has been a member of the SIU for 32 years, and he begain sail­ ing as a bosun in 1951. A native of Puerto Rico, Broth­ er Sanchez now ships from the port of New York .where he lives with his wife Anna Marie and their two children. Leo Paradise Seafarer Leo Paradise, 48, has been sailing with the SIU since 1947, and he started shipping •as bosun in 1951. Born in Swansea, Mass., he still makes his home there with his wife Yahoko and their three children. Brother Paradise ships from the port of New York. TomMartineau Seafarer Tom Martineau, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and he began sail­ ing as bosun in 1955.'A native of Minnesota, Brother Martineau nOw ships from the port of Seattle where he makes his home with ' his wife Setsuko and their son. Richard Chiasson Seafarer Richard Chiasson, 51, has been sailing with the SIU since 1948, and began shipping as bosun eight years ago. A native of Louisiana, Brother Chiasson makes Ids . home in Gretna, La. with his wife Genevieve. He ships from the pdrt of New Orleans. SalvadorHallo Seafarer Salva­ dor Railo, 41, has been sailing with the SIU since 1950, and started sailing as a bosun in 1960. A native of New Orleans, Brother Rallo sldps from that port and contint^ to make his home there. JohnCai^ Seafarer John Carey, 50, began sailing with the SIU in 1954, and has been sailing as a bosun for the past eight years. A na­ tive of New York, he ships from that port and continues l^ake his home there. , William Velazquez Seafarer -William Velazquez, 46 has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and started shipping out as bosun in 1954. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he ships from that port and makes his home in Central I slip. Long Island, N.Y. George Finklea Seafarer George Finklea, 56, has been a member of the SIU for 30 years, and has been sail­ ing as bosun since 1948. Born in Aik­ en, S.C., he still makes his home there. Brother Fink­ lea ships out of the port of Jacksonville. Martineau, Tom,Seattle' MattfoIi,Gaetano,NewYi^ McCaskey, £ari, New Orieans McCoDom, John, Boston McGinnis, Arthur, New Orieans Meehan, William, Norfolk Meffert, Roy, JacksonviDe Merrill, Charies, Mobile Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Miller, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, William, JacksonviOe Mfre, Cyril, San Frmchco iHoen, Irwte, Baltimore Monardo, Sylvester, New Orieans Morris, Edward Jr., Molnle Morris, William, Baltimore JMoss, Jdhn, New O Moy^ Eirvin,Mohfle Mulils, Jam», Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Nash, Wmter, New Yoiii ; . C" 'H#: •' • ••uX; I ' I' ^ . * |RaiiM,lfr»race, Houston ' Rallo, Salvador, New Orieairi Reeves, VHBiam, Mobile Ricbbnig, Joseph, Mobile Ifanstyem, ABredjNew York Rfiin, Ewing, New Orieans lAguiai^l(Ue,Newyori£ Riley, Wmiam, San Francisco IAUen, Encis, Fran^ Chri^enberry, Richard, Sah Fi^ Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans ien, J. W., Seattle Ringuette, Albert, San FranckKQ Cbristensen, Christian San Fmh , Hazel, John, New Orieans Hellmah, Karl, Seattle Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan lAlfstatt, John, Houston j Cisteckl, John,San Francisco Hicks, Donald, New York lAndeisoii, Alfred, Norfolk Rodriques, Lancelot, San Juan Clegg, William, New Hill, Cbarles,Houiston Anderson, Edgar, New Yorit Rodr^uez, Ovidio, New York Colson, James, Seattle Efoid^es, Raymond, Mobile Annis, George, New OHeans Rniey, Edward, Baltimore Cooper, Fred, Mobile Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Sanchd^ Manuel, New York Craddock, Edvrin, New Orieans Hodges, RayniOttdW,, Bidtlniore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Atkinson, David,Seattle Schwarz, Roberi,MofoSe Dakin, Eugene, Boston Homka, Stephen, New York Baker, Elmer, Houston Self, Thomas, Baltimore OeAmico, Chaiim, Houston Hovde, Arne, Pbiladdphia Banihill, Elmer, Houston Dammeyer, Dan, New York Sellx, Floyd, San Francisco Ipsen, Oria, New-York Baudoin, Jam^, Houston Seiuyk, Peter, New York Darville, Riclmid^ Houston james, CalvaJn, New York Beavers, Norman, New Orieans Delgado, Julio, New York Sbddrake, Prier, Honston ^dora, l^nley. New York Bechlivanls, Nicholas, New York Dickinson, David, Mobile Shorten, James, San Fraudsco Jansmu, Sven, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Dixon, James, Mobile Smftfa, Lester, Norftdk Jpluimn, Fr^, MobU^ Beeching, Marion, Houston Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Solud,Rtanley, San Francisco jBereer, David, Norfolk Johmou, Ravaughn^ Hoiimon Drewes, Peter, New York SoieL jdiainies, ladcsonville ^ i jm^phv^eyal, Pfailadelphia ^Beye, iau. New Yorii Duet, Maurice, Houston Spnron, John,San Frandsco ^ Jmdm|Jde, jacksonville 0,Stanley, San Francisco y^hco^ Vagn, New York Dunn, Beverfy, Mobile SCockniarr, Sven, New York « y, Andrew, Norfolk Kariss^ York^ ^Brien, WaUam, New York £ckert,Arne, Seattle Swefl|nigen, Banii^,Jacksonviiie ? Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Kerageotglou, Antolne, New Orieans 0*Connor, William^Bimftie R^lns, John, Baltimore Swiderdcl, Joint, New York Kerngdfldj Morton^BaftimoR! ^ Brendle, Mack, Houston Faircloth, Charles, Mobile Teti, Fe»Dk, New York . . Brooks, Tom, New York Olson, Fred, San Frandsco Ferrera, Raymond, New Orleans Kleimola, William, New York Thomi^n, J. R., Honston . Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Finklea, George, Jacksonville Ticer, Dan, San Francisco Bryan, Ernest, Houston Koen, John, Mobile Blowers, Eugene, New York GnMnaner, Albert, San Frandsco Tiling Konis, Perry, Nev/ York Bryant, Vernon, Tanma Pallno, Anthony, New York Foster, James, Mobile TRdU, Enri New York '/Burch, George, New Orieans Kc/za, Leo, Baltimore Paradke, Leo, New York T^d, Bayi^ New Orieans Burke, George, New York Kniwcaymk^Sbid^^Jado^r^ Fiiirkdr, James, Houston Funk, William, New York Tdeidlno, Te^ &m FnmcRco Burton, Ronald, New York i^mlRrt^ Reldi^^ Orieans Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Pedeiscn, Otjto, New Orleans TUnier, Paul, New Ori Bushong, William, Seattle I^dron^ Mahud, San Juan Garner, James, New Orleans Pehler, Fredeikk, Mobile Vdazquez, WilBam, New York Butterton, Waiter, Norfolk Lassi^ Robert, San Juan Fence, Fl<^d, LfouRon Garza, Peters ifoi^ton W^a^ce, Inward, New York Butts, Bobby,Mobile Lataple, Jean, New Orieans Gbngiordano, Donatd, Phila Periy, Wallace, Jr., San Franciko H^ace, yVkrd, Jacksonville Butts, Hurmon, Houston Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore GiUain,Robei1, Jacksonville Pierce, John, Ptailadelpbia Wallace, WIDIam,Mobne Cain, Hubert, Mobile LeClair, Walter W., New Yprk Giilikin, Leo, San Frandsco . Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Wardlavv, Richard, Houston ' Caldeira, Anthony, Rdtiston -LeC,'Hans,Seattle'' Gon^aiei:, Jose, New Y^ Funken, Vernar, Seattie W^ver, Harold, Houston ' Carbone, Victor, SM Juan Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Gorbea, Robert, NewYork Pressly,Donald, New Yoric Whitmer, Alan, New York Carey, John, New York Llbby, George, New Orieads Ptyor, Clarence, Mobile Gorinan, Jam^, New Yoric Wliigfield, P. G., Jacksonville Casanueva, Michael, New Orieans Green>vood» Pcriy, Seattle : Lliieberry, Cari, Mobile puchalski, Kaslmlr, San Frandsco Wpods, Malcdm, San Frandsco Castro, GuiUerroo, San Juan MackerttRpbert, Baltimore Viucent^ New York Pugiisi, Joseph, New Yoric W^dunaii,Hoiner, New (hrleans Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Hager, Bertfl, New York PnlUani, James, San Frandsco Chiasson, Richard, New Orleins — :,NewYork /• V ^ ; Seafarers Log i 'j J • '• - �i David Carhart Seafarer David Carhart, 23, grad­ uated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Brother Carhart re­ turned to Piney Point to Study for his A B ticket before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native and resi­ dent of Glenside, Pa., Brother Carhart ships out of the port of Philadelphia. Laszto Petrick Six New W BookMembers This ponth six more Seafarers joined the ranks of the SIU full 'A' book mem­ bers by participating in ai^ graduating from the 'A* Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. This brings the number of Sea­ farers who have earned their 'A* books through this program to 144. Before graduating from the program, these new 'A' book members were given the opportunity to shaipen their sea­ faring skills by learning about the latest innovations in the maritime industry. The 'A' Seniority Program also pro­ vided these Seafarers with a thoroi^ woiking knowledge of the SIU's history, functions, operations and goals. This two-pronged approach used to upgrade these Seafarers into full 'A* book ^tns insures that the SIU will always have a solid membership that can participate in Union activities with an understanding of the modem marltime industry and their Union's role in that industry. t- Seafarer Laszio Petrick has been sailing with the SlU since 1968. A chief electrician. Brother Petrick obtained his QMED rating at Piney Point before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. Brother Petrick was born in Budapest, Hungary and new lives in California. He ships out of the port of New York. Allen, Lawrence, |^on,Mttrpl^^ Ahniad, Bin, Ames, Allan, Deck Andrepont, P. 1., Engine Arnold, Mott, Deck Baidoi, tihoinas. Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean, P. L., Deck Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, WlUlap, Steward BeniUs, Wliiiam, Deck Biacklok, Richard, E^e Bolen, Janies, Deck ^ ^ Bolen, Timothy, Deck Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Burnettej Barney, Steward Cammnso, Frank, Deck Carhart, David, Deck Castle, Stephen, Deck CJarrett, Deck Colameio, Jusepu, Deck Conklin, Kevin, Engine Cnnnlngham, Robert, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, William, Deck Day, lohn. Engine Derke, Michael. En^ne Dt^lns, WOUam, Stewai^ ,^Maxittid,£nilkie: ' A Seniority Upgrading Program George Silfost Seafarer George Silfast, 34, has been sailing with the SIU since 1968. A Ma-_ rine Corps veteran, Brother Silfast ob­ tained his AB ticket at Piney Point in 1974. A native of California, Brother Silfast now lives in San Francisco and ships from that port. Fete «Stanfield Seafarer Pete Stanfield, 22, grad­ uated from the Harry Lundeberg School in New Or­ leans in 1970. Sail­ ing as an AB, Brother Stanfield ships from the port of New Orleans. A native of New Orleans, Brother Stan­ field now lives in Denham Springs, La. % M Clarence McMulUn Seafarer Clarence McMullin sailed with the SlU-affiliated IBU for 13 years before ship­ ping out with the SIU in 1969. Broth­ er McMullin, who sails in the steward department, up­ graded to Cook and Baker at Piney Point earlier this year. A native of New Orleans, he ships out of that port. Allan Ames Seafarer Allan Ames, 20, joined the SIU in 1971 when he graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School. Brother Ames re­ turned to Piney Point to study for his AB ticket be­ fore attending the 'A' Seniority Pro­ gram. A native of Maryland, Brother Ames ships out of the port of San Fran­ cisco. Simonetti, Jos^^, Simpson, %nigeon, Following arei :::PA>Xeith,B^ . ^ Smith,' D. B., Steward who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Smith, R<diert, Deck Spell, G^, Engine Jor^n, Carson, Deck ^iranito^ John, Ehg^ Escudero, Tomas, l^ine ;^e!I, Jmieph, Deck Kegney, Thomas, Ei^ne Atoneymaker, Em«^^ Ewing, Larry, Stew^ Spencer, H. D., Ei^e Keith, Robert, Deck ' Moore, C.M,, Deck „ Farmer, William, Deck Moore, George, peck < StanfieM, Pete, Deck KeI%,lohn, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck tauter, David, Engine Moore, William, Deck KeiIy,Tobn, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Stevens, puane. Deck Kern«^l^nl, Mortier, William, Deck Galka, Thomas, Eiigiiier Svoboda, Kvetoslav, Elaine Klrluwy, Charles, Engine Moufon, Terry, Engine Galliano, Miarco, Dwk ;! Szelbert, Stephen, Steward I^oble, Mickey, Deck Kifiiesoii, L. Q., peck - v ^ : Garay, Sieplien, ilecfc; Tanner, Leroy, I^gine Painter, Philip, Engine Knight, Ddnald, Engine Garcia, Robert, Deck Thomas Robert, En^e Palonmbis, Nikolaos, Enj^ne Konefes, Johnnie, Deck Giliiant, Robert, Steward TO Deck 4' papageoigion,DindtdCKS,Bn^^ KmiCj Lawrence^, De^ Gotay, Raul, Steward Tiainor, Robert^ Deck Parker^ JtKon, Deck KuiidraLToSiephv Ste^^ Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Laner, Ronnie, Engine Gnthani, Patrick, Deck 'Petrick, L., Engine Utteriback, Lany, Deck Poletti, Piarangelo, Deck LeClair, Lester, Steward Grimes, M. R., Deck yoin, Thomas, D^k Eehmsnn; Artliur, Deck v E—rn^siy'lENscK ine VaKon, Sidney, Engine Lentscfa,EU|k!cM^ Deck Hart, Ray, Deck BIpley, William, Dkk Vanyi, Thonu^ Steward Lundeman, Low^ Deck | Hawker, Patrfck, Deck yukmir, George, Deck ' . \ IValker, Marvin, Engine * ytanning, Henry, Steward Robicck, James, Deck He!ck,C3rToU,Deck Wambach, Albert, Deck Marcus, M. A, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward le . .. Wayman, Lee, Deck McAndrew, Martin, Eii^e Rodri^ez, Robert, Humason, Jon, Deck Ksai McCahe, John, Engine Hummetick, Jdmes, Jr., i fue ' Wllsou, y Richard, Steward Sabb,CaldweU,Jr. McCabe,T. J., Engine Hutchinson, Richard. Jr., i AV^e, John^ Deck McMullin, Clarence, Steward Salley, Rdbeit, Jr., Ivey,D,; Woodhouse, i McParland, James, Eagiue Shipboard Meeting on the Thomas Jefferson •' i I I The Ship's Committee of the 04 SS Thomas Jeffersoh (Waterman) sailed from Mobile to the Far East before payoff In the port of New York. The committee consists of, from left standing: Oiler Earl Adams, engine delegate; 2nd Cook and Baker Claude Holiings, steward delegate. Bosun A. J. DotI, ship's chairman. Sitting Is AB Frank Russo, deck delegate. March, 1975 Holding a shipboard meeting on the SS Thomas Jefferson (Waterman) Is New York Port Agent Leon Hall (I. standing) telling his Brothers of the Sea the vital Importance of voluntarily donating to SPAD so as to Insure passage of the Oil Bill In Congress. The vessel, on the Far East run. paid off In the •port of Brooklyn. N,Y. recently. Page 11 r �-.V I AT SEA Brother Tells About the Sea Puts It Down in Verse SS Carolina Recertified Bosun Roberto Zaragoza and Seafarers aboard the SS Carolina (Puerto Rico Marine), nee SS Transidaho, gave the vessel's steward department a standing ovation of thanks for the "superb excellence of the Christmas and New Year's dinners" served. Chief steward aboard is Brother J. DeLise. SS Pennmar "Nineteen women at Kings Point are being trairied as merchant marine offi­ cers," noted the C4 SS Pennmar's (Calmar Line) Educational Director Frank Holland recently at a shipboard meeting chaired by Recertified Bosun William Morris. The Pennmar was on a voyage to Richmond, Calif, from Baltimore and on to Portland, Ore. SS Ultramar Recertified Bosun Lester R. Smith of the new OBO SS Ultramar (Westchester Marine) says the "morale of the crew was good after being at anchor in the Persian Gulf for 33 days." The vessel docked in Jacksonville on Feb. 13 before layup. w S' SS Newark "The crew (on the SS Newark) was all prepared for the frigid weather of Alaska but instead there w^ a heat wave of 27 degrees and even above freezing at times," relates Bosun Claude R. Chandler. "But about a month ago (Jan. 2) it was in the minus 40s in Anchorage. We were all (fortunately) caught with our long Johns on." The Newark was taken out of a Richmond, Calif, shipyard for the 17-day trip to Seattle and Alaska. On Feb. 2 she was returned to the shipyard for a 30-day major overhaul. SS Monficello Victory Carrying 49,000 tons of oil, the SS Monticello Victory traveled from the Per­ sian Gulf to the United Kingdom last month. Ifc- "I've written verses about every ship I've ever served on and every crew I've ever served with," said Brother John McAvoy, who attended the Lundeberg School as an upgrader to earn his QMED and Lifeboatman endoi^^cments. "The idea behind my writing is to make the men laugh or, maybe, to make them think." Seafarer McAvoy, who is one of 13 children and was orphaned at the age of eight, has spent most of his life sail­ ing. He dropped out of high school dur­ ing World War II to join the Navy. He remained in the Navy during the Korean conflict and then became a Seafarer in the merchant marine. It was during his time in the Navy that McAvoy acquired what has become his trademark to those who know him—a diamond earring which he wears in his left ear. Brother McAvoy and several of his friends had shore leave in San Francisco during World War II, and they were all reminiscing about friends who had died in combat. "The, waitress asked us why we didn't do something that would in­ sure those guys were never forgotten," he explained, "§o we all took up a col­ lection and bought these earrings; one for each of us. And everyone of us wears one in his left ear to this very day in memory of our friends." In his travels as a Seafarer, Brother McAvoy has visited almost every port in the world and he has a special mem­ ory of each ship on which he's served. "My first trip was on the Nankdto Vic­ tory—she was scrapped just a year ago. Then there was my first voyage on the SS Sea-Land Finance Burial services at sea for Seafarer William L. Wharton of the SS Sea-Land Finance were held as he was committed to the deep off the stem of the vessel. Recertified Bosun James Pulliam said OS Wharton died on Jan. 15. Arriving from the Far East in Seattle on Feb. 2, the Sea-Land Finance paid off in Oakland on Feb. 7. Seafarer John McAvoy Jeff Davis. I wrote "Raven" after that trip. My second time out on the Jeff Davis they scrapped her too; and I wrote "Death of a Lady" for her. I guess my favorite ship is the Asbury Victory. After all, I made three trips to Viet Nam on her; one during the Tet Offensive. We were on the Saigon River right in the middle of that. So I came through a lot with the Asbury Victory. I fell over­ board off the Del Alba in 1969 and floated for two hours until I was rescued. That's the loneliest I've ever been. I was terrified. I guess Fll always remember the Del Alba too." Seafarer McAvoy wrote "Raven" after the captain of the Jeff Davis drove the bird off of the ship. Immediately a gale blew up, damaging the ship. She had to put into Capetown, South Africa for repairs. "Oh, I believe that captain caused that gale by driving that bird off," said John. "Yes, I'm just super­ stitious enough to believe that." poe mm ThroughouttheGulf Ports she was trying to say, > 'lliat her intentions were not to get umierway. • v 1. It seemed aliuOst that she was aware, • ; f SS Overseas Juneau Recertified Bosun James C, Baudoin and Seafarers aboard the tanker SS Overseas Juneau (Maritime Overseas) spread the blanket recently to collect cash to buy the retiring ship's master, Capt. John P. Sterritt, a going-aWay gift. After a payoff in East Point, N.J., they "set sail" for a port of call last month in South Africa. SS Delta Paraguay On the high seas bound for Africa last month, shipmates of the C3 SS Delta Paraguay (Delta Line) got the thanks of Recertified Bosun George A. Burch for donations on the death of the mother of crewmember Floyd J. Peavy, deck delegate. SS Long Beach "Ah Sai Wong (steward delegate) is making his last trip to sea and will retire in April 1975. We will all miss Wong and his happy smile for everyone at all times. A better shipmate would be hard to find," writes ship's chairman Recer­ tified Bosun Manuel Landron of the C4 SS Long Beach (Sea-Land). And witheach revolution of her powerful wheel, ' Brings her even closer to that Kachsiung Deal. ' , ' ~ With her cargo gone and little or no fuel, ' V." . Up that river she'll go and it seem so cruel. " To leave her alone in that graveyard of ships, Her crew then departing and continue their chips., • mmm ^ J ./U, - She should be.given that feeling that somebody cared. Take one look at her White Diamond Stack, She and some sisters won't be coming back. And remember the jobs that she so willfully gave us, One minute of Silence, The End of Jeff Davis. • t Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD Page 12 Seafarers Log �• • V" •A.. ASHORE Cape Hatteras, N.C. Recertified Bosun Leyal Joseph, AB Leonard Grove, deck delegate, and other Seafarers aboard the SS Boston (Sea-Land) helped to save the 300-foot Pana­ manian-registered SS Marthos from sinking here recently when the flooded merchant vessel radioed an SOS to the U.S. Coast Guard as she took on gale-force 20-foot waves. Just as it was getting dark, a Coast Guard chopper lov/ered emergency pumps to the stricken ship with her 25 passengers. Then the Boston crew assisted in controlling the flooding in a few minutes. The Marthos put in to the port of Philadelphia and the Boston paid off later in New York. Washington, D.C. This youngster executes a perfect two-fisted attack on the Thanksgiving turkey. He was one of 50 orphans from the Holt Children's Service in Vietnam who were invited to spend Thanksgiving with the crews of the Seatrain Washington and Seatrain Louisiana. Orphans, Seatrain Crews Enjoy a'Family Dinner' (The following story was written and sent to the LOG by Seafarer Roy R. Thomas, chief steward aboard the SS Seatrain Louisiana. The accompanying photos were taken by Andrew Z. Stec, third mate aboard the Louisiana.) "Thanksgiving Day 1974 found the SS Seatrain Louisiana and the SS Sea­ train Washington moored one ahead of the other and working cargo in Saigon, the Republic of Viet Nam. "Captain Gene Laski of the SS Sea­ train Louisiana decided we needed a •family dinner' on this particular holi­ day. A 'family dinner' to Capt. Laski, being a family man, is 'with children' and he decided to contact the American Embassy to see if he could arrange to 'borrow' some children for this occa­ sion. "The embassy put Capt. Laski in touch with the Holt Children's Service of Saigon and the result was 50 aban­ doned and orphaned children from that organization as guests for dinner. "But Capt. Laski is not just a 'family man,' he is also a 'practical family man' and so he appealed to Capt. George Walker of the SS Seatrain Washington to help him entertain his guests. Also a family man, Capt. Walker gladly in­ vited 25 of the children to dinner on his ship and the party was on! "The 50 children, aged 6 to 10 years, had a great time on the ships. Even though their knowledge of English was limited, affection and compassion knew no language barriers. "First, the children were hosted to Cokes and 7-Up on the bridge where they used the ship's whistle and binocu­ lars. Then they were given a tour of the ship which ended in the Crew's and Saloon Messrooms where the steward department gave their all-out effort, and a good time (and dinner) was had by all. After dinner, each child was given a small bag of candy, nuts and fresh fruit. "So Capt. Laski had his dinner and the children found men who indeed 'spoke their language' in the crews of these two ships." U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Owen W. Siler declared last month that" there will be "more and varied problems in the future with the safe handling, transportation and stowage of vast quantities of hazardous cargo." In a speech here before the directors of the National Cargo Bureau, Inc., Adm. Siler cited as potential problem areas, cargoes which can endanger persormel, vessels, the environment and the economy. Raleigh„N.C. The USS Monitor has been named America's first "Marine Sanctuary." The sunken hulk of the historic Civil War ironclad gunboat, was popularly known in her time as "the cheesebox-on-a-raft." The celebrated warship, in history's initial naval battle between armored battle­ ships on Mar. 9, 1862, encountered the Confederate ironclad ram, the CSS Merrimac near Hampton Roads, Va., and in a five-hour epic engagement, drove her off. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Rogers C. B. Morton designated the 172-foot, 900-ton Monitor and the ocean area where she rests 220 feet down, 16 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, N.C., a "Unique Marine Sanctuary." "Marine Sanctuary" means that the U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmo­ spheric Administration will safeguard the wreck site and controT archaeological exploration. In the summer of 1973, a Duke University team aboard the research vessel, the SS Eastward, using sonar, a magnetometer, underwater TV photos and mechanical scoops—which brou^t up bits of coal and pine—unearthed the wreck. Early last year a team aboard the SS Alcoa Seaprobe confirmed the find with hundreds of photos. On the night of Dec. 31, 1862 in a gale, the Monitor lost her rudder, was swamped and foundered with 16 crewmembers into Diamond Shoals, N.C. The U.S. Navy carried the Monitor—^which sounded the death knell for wooden, warships under sail—on its Roll of Ships until Sept. 30, 1953 when she was declared "Out of Commission." • X 1> ti-4. Lorain, Ohio The American Shipbuilding Co. called back to work 200 shipbuilders for winter repair jobs on 14 Great Lakes vessels recently. Also, construction is moving on the first of three 1,000-foot self-unloading ore ships. More than a dozen freighters are wintering here. Nigeria Carrying concrete-coated steel pipe for use in the oil fields here, is the 15,019 dwt SS Marymar (Delta Line ) at 17 knots. •11 Boston, England "Gargon, another plate of that delicious turkey please!" Chief Steward Roy Thomas takes orders from a few of his 25tiny Thanksgi ving guests aboard the Seatrain Louisiana. March, 1975 English historian Martin Middlebrook author of the recent books "The First Day of the Somme", and "The Nuremberg Raid" and now in the process of re­ searching the World War II story of Allied Convoys Sc. 122 and HX. 229 in the Battle of the North Atlantic in early March 1943, is again asking Seafarers for help in his research. "The 104-ship convoys sailed from New York and lost 22 merchant ships be­ tween them to Nazi U-boats before reaching England. Since 25 of the merchant vessels and three of the naval escorts in the convoys were American, Middlebrook writes to the LOG, "I'm anxious to describe fully this American participation and I'm appealing to readers of the Seafarers LOG who took part to help me by giving their personal experiences." "In particular, I'm hoping to trace men who served on the destroyers, the USS Babbitt and USS Upshur and the U.S. Coast Guard cutter the USS Ingham, or any of the U.S. merchant ships involved, especially from the SS Harry Luckenbach, SS Matthew Luckenbach, SS Irenee Du Pont, SS Granville, SS James Oglethrope, SS Walter Q. Gresham and SS William Eustis, all of which were sunk. Also other U.S. and Panamanian ships in the two convoys were the SS Daniel Webster, the SS Eastern Guide, SS Gulf Disc, SS Hugh Williamson, SS Jean, SS Kofresi, SS McKeesport, SS Margaret Lykes, SS Pan Rhode Island, SS Permian, SS Robert Howe, SS Stephen C. Foster, SS Vistula, SS Alcedo, SS Bonita, SS Cartago and the SS El Mundo. He concludes; "If any of your members are able to help, could they please write to me giving, initially just their name and address and their ship or position in March 1943. Twill ihen give them more details of the information I am seeking." His address is: Martin Middlebrook, 48 Linden Way, Boston, Lincolnshire PE 21, 9DS, England. His phone number is: Boston STD Code 0205-4555. The new book entitled "Convoy" is set for publication here in 1977. Page 13 • '-'J • �Action Now for Healthy Merchant Marine In recent weeks an already slump- ' And, at present 20 countries have Had President Ford not vetoed the mediately entering round three in this ing tanker market has gotten increas- impost some sort of cargo prefer- oil bill the U.S. would now have fight, and will not stop until cargo ingly worse. Obviously diere are ence requirement for their merchant cargo preference legislation on the preference becomes law, valuable books. And, although the SIU is im- time has been lost by the veto. many contributing factors to this fleets. Add this to the fact that the Jones problem, both of a national and inter­ Act, one of the most important pro­ national nature; however the SIU tectorates of the U.S. merchant ma­ feels that actions by the present Ad­ rine is constantly being threatened, ministration in certain areas, and a it is easy to see why the maritime in­ lack of action in others, have now dustry is beset with problems. caused the situation to reach a crisis To further complicate the difficul­ stage. ties, many foreign countries, especial­ Perhaps the single most damaging ly communist-controlled nations such action affecting the tanker industry as the Soviet Union and Poland, have has been President Ford's veto, last been increasing their cargo-carrying Dec. 30, of the Energy Transporta­ operations on the high seas, and they tion Security Act of 1974. This piece have done so by engaging in nonof legislation, which had widespread support in both Houses of Congress, national trade; that is, carrying cargo would have given a much needed between two other countries and not boost not only to the American tank­ calling at any of their own ports. er fleet itself, but to the shipbuilding For example the Far Eastern industry as well, which had many Steamship Co. (FESCO), one of 16 tanker orders ready to fill. Soviet state-owned shipping compa­ The effects of this veto, coupled nies, in the U.S. Pacific trades alone with a worldwide tanker market has increased its container capacity slump, have been devastating. It was from none in 1970 to nearly 20,000 a major cause for the shutdown of twenty-foot equivalents on seven dif­ the Seatrain Shipbuilding facilities in ferent service routes in 1974. These Brooklyn, N.Y., and the furloughing routes run between various U.S. Pa­ of 1,800 SIU-aflBliated UIW mem­ cific ports and Japan, Hong Kong, bers. It has been a significant cause Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thai­ for the large layoffs at other ship­ land and Indonesia—not one Rus­ yards throughout the country, most sian port being serviced in either di­ notably the Newport News Ship­ rection. building Co. in Newport News, Va. In the U.S. East Coast-European and the Todd Shipyards in San Pedro, trade from 1970 to 1974, container Calif. These facilities had been count­ capacity of the Polish Ocean Lines ing on the oil bill to bring about an has risen from none to over 10,000 increased demand for the tankers twenty-foot equivalents and its fleet they were building. in this route is comprised of 18 dif­ Of course the veto also assured that ferent vessels. Similarly, in the U.S. many laid-up American tankers East Coast-European trade, Baltat1 am a recently retired Seafarer and T am receiving my SIU would remain at their docks instead pension regularly for which I am very grateful. It would be lantic Line, another Russian stateof carrying some of the oil cargo the very hard to get along on our Social Security aldne. As it is^ owned carrier, has increased in just bill would have provided for Ameri­ thoughf vwth my ih^ fnm the Union^ we one year, 1973-1974, its number of are enjoying my retirement vet)'much. can-flag ships. This has combined sailings by 200 percent and its trailer I wish to thank everyone in the SIU, and say hello to my with an overall drop-off in oil con­ capacity by 300 percent to 12,000 old shipmates and brother Seafarers. temall sumption, to create a crisis within twenty-foot equivalents annually. the industry of very large propor­ The reason for this sharp rise in tions. trade by these non-national carriers The problems within the tanker is obvious, undercutting rates. In field, however serious, pose just one 1973 in the Japanese/U.S. trade, threat to the stability and future of FESCO undercut the U.S. and Ja­ the American maritime industry. The panese rates from 13 to 21 percent. 3y partidpating in the programs at the Harry Lundeberg continuing rise in the use of foreignSchool, I, PS a Seafarer, have been able to advance myself And, in the U.S./West German trade, flag and third-flag carriers to trans­ both vocationally and academically. On the vocational level, the Russians, Polish and other nonI have gotten my OMED rating through the School, and as a port U.S. cargo, in many instances national carriers undercut the U.S. result now have better employment opportunities at a higher undercutting conference rates, if left and West German rates by from 20 to wage. And, the School, has also enabled me to improve my unchecked, may ultimately destroy as high as 33 percent. academic skills. the U.S. merchant marine. The Federal Maritime Commis­ I hold the Harry Lundeberg School in the highest regards Over the past few years many sion must look into the situation as and feel indebted to its faculty for their assistance. foreign countries have begun to well as the U.S. Congress. Senator The S<^od's adminkttatm^^ and academic strengthen their merchant fleets. This Inouye (D-Hawaii) recently intro­ :staff is also to be com.mended for the School's success arid its has been manifested in various ways, duced a bill which would deal with many aehieyemerit^i^ past, present and, I am sure, in the future. but probably the two most important the problem. And a bill which was areas have been in increased subsidies Sincerely, m not acted on in the last Congress . by the governments, and the require­ Bob6dodruiri should be again introduced, prohibit­ Eufaula, Alpi. ment that a certain percentage of a ing non-nationals from charging any coimtry's water-borne imports and rate lower than the lowest corres­ exports be reserved for ships sailing ponding rate of the national-flag fleets under that country's flag. in a given trade with the U.S., unless A recent study done for the Mari­ ^ Official Publi^tion of^ha Seafarer^ fntematlonat UDloh of ? they first justified that lower rate. North Arnerica, Atlantic Qutf. takai, anti Inland Watara DIstritdr time Administration has shown that AFLCIO Aside from this, the Congress must both Great Britain and Japan have again pass some form of cargo pref­ Executiva.edird,^ supported their merchant marines Paul Hall, Ptosiasnt erence legislation, and President Ford with over $500 million in assistance c«i Tanner. FwcoWva V/ca-Prea/deni garl Shapard. Vtee-Presiam must sign it this time. And, the Gov­ annually, while countries such as Joo OIGiorflio. Secfe.'srv-T/^aat/.-ar Undssy Wifllarr.a, Vice-Pwsldeiit ernment has to continue to refuse to Frank Drorak. Vicc-Prosldant Paul Droiak. V/Ca-Fr#s/tfen« Spain and France have given $200 ^ant waivers to the Jones Act which Published monthly by Seafarens international Unioh, Atlantic; million and $400 million per-year is vital to the protection of aU do­ 'Gulf, Cat^s: and Tnlahd Waters: District/, AFL'CIO 675 Fourth 'KM Avenue, BrooWyrii N.Y. 11232- Tel, 499.6600. Second class respectively. This is in addition to mestic shipping. postage paid at Brodklyrt.' N.Y. other aids such as tax exemptions and Action must be taken in these subsidized credit for the construction areas to insure a healthy future for of ships. the American maritime indust^. I Page 14 Seafarers Log 3»SiiSS||:,, -ill �Foreign Maritime Subsidy Study Finds $2-Billion Given 7 Nations Direct and indirect subsidies amount­ ing to more than $2-biIlion are pro­ vided by certain major foreign maritime coimtries annually for their shipping and shipbuilding industries, according to a recent study conducted for the U.S. Maritime Administration. The countries named in the study were Japan, Spain, Sweden, West Ger­ many, Norway, France and Great Bri­ tain. And, the study concluded that the $2-billion plus amount provided by these countries "tend, if anything, to understate the value of government as­ sistance to their maritime industries." The study reports that Japan pro­ vided $778-million in direct and indi­ rect subsidies for its maritime industry in the 12-month period ending March 1973. For the same period. Great Bri­ tain provided $587-milhon; France, nearly $500-million; Norway, $218miUion; Spain, $200-milUon; West Ger­ many, $150-million, and Sweden, $107million. According to the study, subsidies are paid by these countries through various means, such as: • Cargo preference rules with re­ spect to crude oil. MV Sam Laud to Join Lakes Fleet American Steamship Company, an SlU-contracted ship operator on the Great Lakes, is preparing to christen a $12 million, 634-foot self-unloading vessel this spring. Named the M/F Sam Laud, this diesel powered vessel will be able to carry 24,000 tons of iron ore pellets or 17,500 tons of coal which it can selfunload at the rate of 6,600 tons an hour. The hull for the new vessel was launched last November at the Sturgeon Bay, Wise, yard of the Bay Shipbuilding Corp. American Steamship of Chicago, a subsidiary of General American Trans­ portation Corp. (GATX), operates 17 SlU-contracted vessels on the Lakes, including the 704-foot H. Lee White which was just launched last June. JM/V Sam Laud is side launched in Sturgeon Bay, Wise. Report Discusses Health Consequences of Alcohol and liver disorders. Gener­ Alcohol Use ally it has been held that excessive in-, The article reproduced below deals with some of the health consequences of alcohol use. Periodically the Sea­ farers Log will run similar articles as a service to SIU members who may be interested in the effects of alcohol and the problems of alcohol abuse. There have been a number of ad­ vances in knowledge concerning the health consequences of alcohol use since publication in 1971 of the First Special Report to the U.S. Congress on Alcohol and Health from the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Some of these include: Alcohol and cancer. Studies have im­ plicated the excessive use of alcohol, especially when combined with smok­ ing, in the development of certain can­ cers. Cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus, and primary cancer of the liver appear to be related to heavy alcohol intake. Since so many heavy drinkers are also heavy smokers, it is hard to identify the influence of each habit independently in relation to cancer. Several means by which alco­ hol may exert a carcinogenic effect have been suggested and are being studied. Alcohol and the heart. There is evi­ dence that alcohol is not a significant risk factor associated with heart attack, which is more.accurately termed cor­ onary heart disease. On the other hand, clinical studies and experimental work on cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle, indicate that even moderate amounts of alcohol can stress tissue of the main heart muscle. In coronary heart disease studies, it was reported that persons who never drank have the sam& rates of heart at­ tack as those who drink at either lighter or heavier levels. However, former drinkers were more than three times likely to experience a heart attack as the other three groups. Possibly the former drinkers are in poorer health and therefore more susceptible to cor­ onary disease. take of alcohol by itself is not sufficient to produce cirrhosis and that other fac­ tors, particularly dietary deficiency, play a key role. However, a recent dem­ onstration of an animal model of alcohol-induced cirrhosis suggests that alcohol intake can produce cirrhosis even without malnutrition. Whatever the relation of malnutrition to alcoholic cirrhosis, it is now clear that persons without obvious signs of nutritional deficiency or other disease may have alcoholic hepatitis and are at risk of developing cirrhosis if they continue to drink; however, they can fully recover if they stop drinking. Aicohol and mortality. Studies of two general-population samples suggest that a substantial excess in early mor­ tality exists among frequent heavy drinkers and persons with serious drinking-related problems—a group comprising 2 or 3 percent of the tot^ adult population. For reasons as yet un­ explained, abstainers also, seem to have a higher early mortality rate than mod­ erate drinkers. • Fixed percentage construction subsidy for all types of ocean­ going vessels. Interest rate subsidies to ship­ owners. • Special depreciation and tax free proceeds of ship sales. • Tax incentives to sell a ship within 10 years of its purchase. • Exemption of ship sales from cap­ ital gains if reinvested in new ships. Commenting on subsidy programs, Edwin M. Hood, president of the Ship­ builders Council of America, affirmed that governments only provide sub­ sidies to support activities "deemed ad­ vantageous to the public good," and that maritime subsidies in industrialized countries around the world "serve well national interest." In addition to the thousands of jobs, a strong national maritime industry can generate on ships, in shipyards, and in many support industries. Hood pointed out that a nation's maritime industry makes "a positive contribution to the balance of international payments—a major consideration in these times of international monetary disturbances." Critics of the U.S. merchant marine who often cite its "prohibitive" cost to the U.S. Government, which provides about $500 million for yearly maritime " subsidies, should take note of the recent MARAD study and Hood's remarks. SHHRERS POUnOL HGTIVnY D0IH110N 679 FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. T. 11232 "*20^ Data. Contributor's Name . .State' .Zip Code SPAD Is a separata VotpretblCl) fund. Ki procaeds are used to furftar Nt'objects and purposes Includrng, but not llpilted to furtbiring the political, social and economic. Interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of tRe Amerlun Merchant Marine with Impdbved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connegdlon with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politlciOl, candidates for elective office. Al| contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, lob discrimination, finai.cial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Unto (SlUNA AGLIWO) or of employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by raaspp of the above improper CoMuct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD at the above address, cert|H|d matt, .within thirty days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if wvoluntary.'Support .SPAD'to protect: and further your economic, political and social Interests, Amerfeih trade union " ' i and' Seafarer " ' seamen. (A copy of our report filed with the appropriate supeiiA^n officer Is (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of DocumenU, U.S. GoverniRce Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) Signature of SoJIcitor 1975 Port SPAD—For Job Security 4 $1,000 Scholarships Available to Students Two $1,000 Russell Bull College Scholarships will be awarded in May by the Amalgamated Meat Cutters Inter­ national Union (AFL-CIO). The annual scholarship awards are granted to undergraduate or graduate students, regardless of union affiliation, who have made an outstanding contri­ bution in the areas of civil rights and liberties. They must show financial need. All scholarship applications must be sent in by Apr. 15 to be considered by the union's Scholarship Program Com­ mittee. For further information and applica­ tion forms, contact the Amalgamated Meat Cutters International Union, Edu­ cation Department, 2800 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, Iff. 60657. Brother Richard Hutchinson, engine delegate aboard the 33 Warrior, stand­ ing, gets ready to make a voluntary donation to SPAD in order to help his Union fight for favorable maritime legislation in the U.S. Congress. Page 15 March, 1975 •'rlU , �NY Meeting: Seafarers Listen to Bosuns i .i r -f " ii • i I II- ii Every month, on the first Monday after the first Sunday, the port of New York holds its general membership meeting. As is the case with member­ ship meetings in other ports, the New York meeting provides a forum for a discussion of problems concerning the Union and the maritime industiy, and gives k^^cmbers the right to voice their opinions on Union policies, and to make motions subject to approval of the membei^iili. • However, much more takes place at the monthly New York meeting. Sea­ farers who have gone through the Bosuns Recertification Program re­ ceive their Recertification cards, and have an opportunity to speak to the membership and voice their feelings about the two-month program in which they participated. Each month another group of Sea­ Seafarer George Silfast, who participated in the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, walks to the front of the Union Hall to farers receives their full Union receive his full 'A' Union Book during March membership meeting. i t-f Pensioner Rupert Jackson speaks to the membership after receiving his first pension check. Seniority Upgrader Clarence McMullin (left) receives firefighting cer­ tificate from Union Representative George McCartney. it: •1 • »' . FINANCIAL REPORTS. TTie constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances, of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available, at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracu are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the sh^wners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. Ine proper address for this is: Frank Droxak, Chaimuui, Scafareis Appeals Board 275 - 2Mt Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. II215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing dirmUy to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. Seafarer Pete Stanfield tells fellow brothers what 'A' Seniority Program meant to him after he received his full 'A' Book at March meeting. 'A' Seniority Upgrader Allan Ames speaks, to the membership after re­ ceiving his full 'A' Book. ^ 0 EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interesU, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he hw been denied his constitutionai right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hail at headquarters by certified mail, return recei^ nquested. �< . Seniority Graduates and Elect Committees Books after going through the onemonth *A' Seniority Upgrading Prognim. This group is also given ^e opportunity to address the member­ ship and describe their feelings and what they have learned by participat­ ing in the pjogram. At the March meeting, ftiose at­ tending elected fellow Seafarers to the Quarterly Financial Committee. The Financial Committees, which reriew the Union's finances for previous months, are elected at New Yorit meetings four times a year. Also, at the conclusion of each membership meeting bosuns who are present hold a special meeting to elect a three-man committee which chooses the next group of Seaftirers to go through the Bosuns Recertification Program. These are just two more ways in Hliich all members participate in Union democracy. f Seafarers attending March New York meeting exercise their role in Union democracy by electing members to the Quarterly Financial Committee. SlU President Paul Hall tells member­ ship that while the maritime industry is currently going through some hard times, it is very important that we re­ main united and buckle down to solve our problems. i 1 I Port Agent Leon Hall (top left) delivers shipping and registration report. Recertified Bosuns Richard Chiassoh, John McCollom and William Mitchell (left to right) address the membership and describe to their fellow brothers what the two month Recertification Program meant to them. i- - J- • i-i At left, members select seven men out of those who threw in for job of working on the Quarterly Financial Committee. At right, committee prepares to review Union's finances for previous months. They are (seated clockwise, from the front, left) Robert Gorbea; Herwood B. Walters; William Koflowitch; Jose Aguiar; Ivan Buckley, and Walter Gustavson. Standing are Anthony Goncalyes (right) chairman, talking with Jim Maribo, from the Secretary-Treasurers office about some details of the work. I 5 iiI'i Following conclusion of general meeting the bosuns in attendance met to elect special three-man committee to choose the next class to participate in the Recertification Program, they are (from left to right) Recertified Bosun Al Whitmer; Frank Rodriguez, and Recertified Bosun Bo Karlsson. March, 1975 Page 17 �: • •- ' 'V':.! ' '*• ' : ' : 7-"" ;I '>•* • -;,• • • . :'. ... •''• 'i-:- •' . ; '•,.•/ !'' V r'ri , foUowifl^ members have had their heneiK: payments heW up becimje fth^y lalted to supply complete hiformalion wh^ fiMpg their claims. Fle^; icohwct"TomCfamOfdat(212)499-66(1®. ' iNAME,, %!>• fNegroii, M. " jBuscigIio,G.T. |Balog,R. taes,W. Haskinson, H. Frazier, T.E. 'Defreitas,E.' ii ••-• Lundeberg Graduates ABs Grouching (far right) Paul Aiiman, instructor of the AB course at the HLSS, poses with his current class this month of (sitting I. to r.): Stephen Parr; Cy Perkins: Pedro Sanchez; Neftaii Santana; Ronald Smith; Mark Foxrog; and Aiiman. in the middie row (i. to r.) are: Duane Ostrander; James Braddy; James Zeigenhagen; Edward Tyiutki; Raiph Smith, and Michaei Tuttie. Taking up the rear are (i. to n): David Barber; David Burgess; Daniei Marcus, and Ronaid Giiiette. Liberty Ship Mocfefs Are Now Up for Sale Three types of five-inch Liberty ship models are now available to those who make a donation to the Propeller Qub of the Port of New York. As part of the UJS. Bicentennial Cele­ bration in 1976, the club wiU use the donations to help sponsor the Hall of American Maritime Enterprise Exhibi­ tion set for the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. The permanent exhibit at the mu­ seum will cover U.S. maritime history from colonial days to the present. More than 2,700 of the 18,865 dwt "ugly ducklings," as the Liberty ships were called, were built between 1941 and 1945. They carried troops, tanks. planes and arms from the North Afri­ can Invasion and Murmansk run to the taking of Okinawa in the Pacific. Some Libertys even served in the Kor­ ean War and were pressed into use when the Suez Canal was closed in 1956. Today 41 of the 10-11 knot vessels ply the world's oceans, mostly under the flags of Russia, China and Poland. Laid up are 118 Libertys in the U.S. National Defense Reserve Fledt. Seafarers who sailed on them may re­ call the full-scantling ships with their raked stem and cruiser, stern, deck house, seven watertight bullheads, 2,500 hp, single stack, cargo booms and fore and aft gims. Sam Houston Committee Jr.T. Desmor,R. ,J, Coats, B. 7pherty,A. Goodwin, TSproul,A. 5egrest,H. . *arker, J. • -D. ^e,R.L. Eustache.F. rbomas,E, flolcomb, L ; 583-46-9964 26i2-24-4439 . ' 300-30-5462 . ^ ^ •264-48-7570 f^35-52-6861 . 1226-18-2628 -< ? 1219-12-3298 071-48-6517 J I „ 379-34-0945 .5^ • 425.20-1925 ..I' -116-46-3030 , „ 488-50-4591 . 466-48-8224 462-26-3580 -460-40-0991 - 371-16-1264 i 453-86-2427 263-64-5291 > : .- • 248-14-1333 - -. ly 054-40-2859 ,' J 223-60-2852 ;:'/".J.: U- 'h'* 1 068-48-0874 " '' 232-30-1704 ' 271-48-0442 ^ UiW A&G A&G UIW IBU IBU IBU IBU A&G IBU A&G A&G UIW A&G UIW IBU UIW Maritime Overseas Wages Unclaimed wages are being held by Maritime Overseas Corporation for the Seafarers listed below. Anyone appear­ ing on this list is asked to ^contact: Paymaster, Maritime Overseas Corp., 511 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y.10017 Seafarers should supply the following information to the Paymaster: the vessel/vessels upon which employed; ratings and dates, and social security number. M. Aguirre B. Ayala I. Bailey D. Balerio Recertified Bosun Otto Pederson (left) ship'.s chairman of the LASH SS Sam Houston (Waterman) with the Ship's Committee. From left are: OS Thomas Baker, deck delegate; Chief Steward Thomas Liies, secretary-reporter; Utility Messman Ambrosio Fachini, steward delegate, and Chief Electrician Phillip Painter, educational director. The ship paid off Jan. 14 in the port of Brook­ lyn, N.Y. • SOCIAL SECURlTy # T.BaUard N. L, Bergeron J. Brady H. L. Brass J. Brewer L. O. Bumatay J. A. Burkette H. Butts F.Catalan C. Chatelain H. B. Cooper R. Cunningham LUiaz V. C. Dowd O. H. Dowd J. J. Doyle C. Duncan B. Elfstrom HI S.D.ErUch H. Evans D. E. Fant L. S. Faunce F. Ferron T.Flynn D.W.Foley A. E. Foster B. Fowler D. Green G.J.Gonzalez O. Gonzalvez H. Goto J.Haeuptle E.Han D. L. Handley T.Harada A. Henderson R.Hood W. Hudson G.James T. C. Johnson K.L.Key Y.Kusomoto J. G. Leech A. Lindsey B. Loane F. J. Manchak E. Maxwell F. Mayer S. Mc Gowan J.McLain E. S. Molten M.Nash R. E. Ohler M.Omura R. O'Neal S. Orwiszewndd R. Pacheco J. W. Parsons E. Pence R. A. Peveto L.Pickhart C. Pierce K. Rankonen L. Relnchuck J.Reyes L.W.Rhew L. M. Richardson J. Robichaud M. Rodriguez J.Ruiz A. S. Rushing S.Ryan L. N.Scott H. L. Scypes J.Smith J; W.Smith W.K. Stone T. Thomas W. Thomas K. Treinman R. Valley W. R. Vanluyn O. K. Vasquez C. Veazle H. Warham W. A. Walker H.G. Weeks S. Whistler C..C. Williams G. Williams J.Williams L.C.Winfield E. WInslow G.Woods Wefding UpgradersGraduate UIW Layoff at Seatrain ."'-,r •k:S % • ' Continued from Page 5 erick B. Dent, Federal Energy chief Frank Zarb, Economic Adviser L. Wil­ liam Seidman, U.S. Office of Manage­ ment and Budget Director James Lynn and MARAD Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell were among those also present at the meeting. With 1.2-niiIlion dwt or 42 U.S. tank­ ers laid up and UIW shipbuilders wait­ ing to complete the Stuyvesant, the SIU presented President Ford with pro­ posals (see story on Page 2) asking that a percentage of the country's oil im­ ports be carried in American-flagship bottoms and that a rebate of the oil ino^rt tariff be given to shippers who use these tankers. On Feb. 7 testifying in hearings in Washington, D.C. before Sen. Warren G. Magnuson's (D-Wash.) Senate Commerce Committee probing the "de­ pressed condition of the U.S. tanker industry and the impact of President Ford's energy proposals on that indus­ try", was Rep. Shirley Chisholm— whose district fl^ks the shut shipyard and who deplored the shipyard's closing. Previously on Jan, 23 immediately after the layoffs in the shipyard, a meet­ ing was held on Capitol Hill among officials of theSIU-UIW, Seatrain, Con­ gressional representatives of Brooklyn's Williamsburgh section, and the U.S. Government. From it a Federal task force was sent to the shipyard to investi­ gate the situation there and report to the government. Five more welding upgraders graduated this month from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point, Md. They are (I. to r.) with their instruc­ tor, Lee De Masters (extreme left): Tom Curtis; Donald Cox; Jay Campbell; Ernie Moneymaker, and Edmund Soihet. Seafarers Log -ii;'..' '•••'••:••'I 7--. , 7. • , ' ' - �Digest of SlU Meetings V__ ULTRAMAR (Westchester Marine), January 26 — (Chairman, Recertified Bosun L. R. Smith; Secretary J. Pitetta; Educational Director S. K. Zemel. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers donate to SPAD as the money is needed to continue our fight in Wash­ ington to pass the oil bill. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Every­ thing running smoothly. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), January 12—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Secre­ tary L. Nicholas; Educational Director J. C. Speers; Deck Delegate J. H. Fullford; Engine Delegate J. Sanders; Stew­ ard Delegate J. W.' Watkins. Chairman held a discussion on the veto of the oil bill by President Ford. This news was received by the crewmembers with great disappointment. Chairman noted that the veto of the oil bill should make everyone realize the need for SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. S^A-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), January 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. E. Pehler; Secre­ tary Charles J. Mitchell; Educational Director Ronald Voss; Deck Delegate R. Dougherty; Engine Delegate Robert Kelly; Steward Delegate Thomas Ven­ tura. No disputed OT. Received a tele­ gram from Headquarters on the veto of the oil bill by President Ford. Held a discussion on the gifts that wefe given to all crewmembers through the Inter­ national Seamen's Center in Houston, Tex. Will send the various clubs, churches and all who made it possible, thank-you cards. A vote of thanks to the steward department and to all dele­ gates for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. PHILADELPHIA (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), January 5—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. W. Allen; Secretary Paul Lopez; Educational Director Kasimirs Aharon; Deck Delegate Adrian J. Janacek; Engine Delegate James W. Duffy; Steward Delegate Ah You Soon. No disputed OT. Chairman reported for the Seafarers Log, "If the Congress thinks that the oil bill is for the coun­ try's interest, we think that it is worth fighting till the oil bill is completely ap­ proved." Next port Anchorage. THOMAS JEFFERSON (Waterman Steamship), January 25—Chairman • A. J. Doty; Secretary Floyd Mitchell, Jr.; Educational Director J. Brock; Deck Delegate F. Russo; Engine Delegate Earl Adams. Chairman reported that the Captain had to be put off in Wake Island due to a stroke and at last report had been flown to Hawaii and had taken a turn for the better. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Charleston. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), January 2—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary E. Kelly; Educational Director Wilkerson; Deck Delegate Martia Hammond; Engine Delegate A. J. Vogel; Steward Delegate S. A. Smith. No disputed OT. Crewmembers were sorry to hear that President Ford vetoed the oil bill. All crewmembers are voluntarily donating to SPAD and are concerned about the Union's future. Wish to thank President Paul Hall for his cablegram. 6SarchJ975 DEL SOL (Delta Steamship), Janu­ ary 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Ray Todd; Secretary Alton Booth; Ed­ ucational Director Randall E. Lawson. $275 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Chairman held a discussion about the veto of the oil bill by President Ford. Everything running smoothly. GEORGE WALTON (Waterman Steamship), January 22 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun George E. Annis; Secretary John H. Ratliff; Educational Director Ross F. Lyle; Deck Delegate Larry Kunc; Engine Delegate R. Cefaratti; Steward Delegate Earl Gray, Sr. Chairman suggested that while in New York those members with depend­ ents stop at the Union Hall and fill out enrollment beneficiary cards. Suggested that crewmembers give to SPAD at pay­ off to help fight for a new oil bill. No disputed OT. Next port Baltimore. INGER (Reynolds Metal), January 19 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Woodrow Drake; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Director John Manen; Steward Delegate Joseph Simpson. Chairman read telegrams received from President Paul Hall on the passage in Congress of the oil bill and the veto by President Ford. Reviewed last Seafarers Log and urged all hands to read the Seafarers Log as this is the way to keep up with what is going on in the Union. Suggested that all donate to SPAD to keep up our fight for our fu­ ture and our jobs. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Corpus Christi. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), January 26—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secretary Herb Knowles; Educational Director Jim Smitko; Deck Delegate J. Long; Engine Delegate D. Compeah; Steward Delegate A. P. Lopez. Some disputed OT in engine department. Burial Serv­ ices were held for Brother Bill Wharton on the stern of the ship. Next port Seattle. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial), January 4—Chairman R. Christensen; Secretary N. Hatgimisios; Educational Director F. Rizzo. Chair­ man reported that two telegrams were received from President Paul Hall about the oil bill which was vetoed by Presi­ dent Ford. $10 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward department for excellent Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. TRANSHAWAH (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), January 12—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Victor Carbone; Secretary O. Vola; Educational Director W. Walla; Engine Delegate Herman Berg­ eron, Jr. A safety meeting was held on Saturday January 11, 1975 at 1515. Captain J. H. Morin, Chief Mate D. C. Goff and Bosun Victor Carbone met in the Captain's office. The following items were brought up and discussed: 1) Per­ sons opening and closing water tight doors. 2) Some of the wires on deck, etc. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments.- A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Baltimore. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), January .12 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun M. Landron; Secretary J. E. Higgins; Engine Delegate M. Hall. $33.92 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the Pen­ sion bill as reported in the Seafarers Log. Ah Sai Wong is making his last trip to sea and the crewmembers will miss his happy smile that he had for everyone at all times. A better shipmate would be hard to find. Next port Oak­ land. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land Service), January 12—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun David H. Berger; Secre­ tary T. R. Goodman; Educational Di­ rector W. J. Dunnigan. Chairman dis­ cussed telegram received from President Paul Hall on Energy Transportation Security Act, H.R. 8193 and posted same. It was suggested that all members donate to SPAD. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Official ship's minutes were also,received from the following vessels: SEA-LAND EXCHANGE ! :;:GALVEST0N • ^ : SEA-LAND VENTURE TRANSIDAHO DELTA SUD -i . • BETHFLOR T,. . -.-.I NFWrtRLR NEW ORLEANS ELIZABETHPORT iPENNMAR COLUMBIA LONG LINES SEA-LAND GALLOWAY WALTER RICE TRANSCOLUMBIA SCHUYLKILL JOHN PENN SEA-LAND RESOURCE DELTA MEXICO IBERVILLE JACKSONVILLE ARECIBO CONNECTICUT BROOKLYN BALTIMORE , MISSION SANTA INEZ ^^ . ^SUMMIT DELTA MAR . SEA-LAND PRODUCER LONG BEACH : ROBERT E. LEE GOLDEN DOLPHIN . ST. LOUIS CITRUS PACKER CHARLESTON . \ t EAGLE TRAVELER WILLIAMSBURGH SEA-LAND MARKET TAMPA COUNCIL GROVE ' . • LYMAN HALL RAPHAEL SEMMES J - SHOSHONE ROBERT TOOMBS AMERICAN EXPLORER DELTA NORTE 'l-, - . BOSTON ': , iULTRASEA ^ ^ ~ ' DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Steam­ ship), January 5—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun George Burch; Secretary W. J. Miles; Educational Director Frank W. Chavers; Steward Delegate B. A. Wright. $6.50 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Secretary read a telegram that was received from Headquarters pertaining to the oil bill. A vote of thanks to the crewmembers for their donations for Floyd Peavy whose mo­ ther passed away. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), January 30 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Sven Jansson; Secretary A. Seda; Educational Director A. Moore; Deck Delegate Richard Mason. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers donate to SPAD to help secure their future. $5 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a.job well done. Five minutes of silence was observed in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Elizabeth. SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Steam­ ship), January 11—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun Otto Pederson; Secretary Thomas Liles, Jr.; Educational Direc­ tor Phillip Painter; Engine Delegate Gary J. Bryant; Steward Delegate Ambrosio Fachini. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Held a discussion on the veto of the oil bill by President Ford. Everything running smoothly. Next port Baltimore. VANTAGE DEFENDER (National Transport), January 3—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun M. E. Beeching; Secre­ tary R. Allen; Educational Director R. B. Honeycutt. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Everything running smoothly. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), January 5—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary O. Smith; Educational Director R. Matthews; Deck Delegate M. Carlisle. $7 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Chairman spoke on the com­ munications received from President Paul Hall on the passage in the Con­ gress of the oil bill and the veto by President Ford. He pointed out the need to support SPAD so we can carry on our fight to have this and other legisla­ tion of interest to the seamen brought to a successful conclusion. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job v/ell done. PENNMAR (Calmar Steamship), January 12 —Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Morris; Secretary B. J. McNally; Educational Director Frank Holland. Read about women being trained at Kings Point to be officers. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), January 12 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary D. Col­ lins; Educational Director E. Synan; Engine Delegate M. Morris; Steward Delegate Peter Hammel. $6 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Held a discus­ sion on a telegram received from head­ quarters on the oil bill and on a later one received stating that President Ford would not sign the bill. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a fine Christmas dinner which was served by candle light. Next port, Nola. i i i:- .V, ,'v^V �.-j.vsr-v ••. ¥ >'• '•; .-'^ t; m: ' Kr " •:fO'- i^•. New SlU Pensioners 'n • Joseph J. •Tiger" Elarrison, 75, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 37 years. Brother Harri­ son also sailed with the International Seamens' Union in 1937 from the port of Tampa. During World War II, he was on the Mimnansk run to Russia in January 1943 sailing on the SS Yorkmar. Seafarer Harrison walked the picket line on beefs in New York, Houston and Baltimore. Born in Midland City, Ala., he is a resident of Ariton, Ala. About .the nickname, "Tiger", at 74 he was on the SS Walter Rice (Reynolds Met­ als) where he was noted as the "most aggressive man on the ship", accord­ ing to a feature story in the July 1973 issue of the LCXJ. A bachelor, he's looking forward to retirement in Hawaii "because of the beautiful girls there." i! #,••;. i. J -ft. 1 Emil J. Glaser, 52, joined the Union in the port of New Ydrk in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 25 years. In 1966 Brother Glaser graduated as a 2nd assistant engineer from the HLSS-MEBA District 2 Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. Born in Virginia, he is presently a resident of Los Angeles. I i : i, V • •-[• 'f; ' John G. Deillnger, 62, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Savan­ nah sailing as a jSreman-watertender. Born in North Carolina, he is now a resident of Mooresville, N.C. Wilbur W. Newson, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as a bosun. Brother Newson also sailed for the Sailors Union of the Pacific from 1934 to 1938. He had applied for the Bosuns Recerti. fication Program in November 1973. He is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Bom in Jacksonville, he is now a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Warren Richley, 59, joined the Union in Elberta, Mich, in 1954 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 24 years. Brother Richley is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps. A native of Arcadia, Mich., he is now a resident of Elberta. Dloscoro B. Militar, 74, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Militar had sailed for 46 years. He was bom in the Philippine Islands and became a naturalized American citizen. Seafarer Militar is now a res­ ident of San Francisco. :%• New York Philadelphia ...•. Baltimore Norfolk ....... Jacksonville .... Detroit t - . •' W- li:' .. ... 1^5: i'' V-C-:' - •' • y-... ''•T-;'' SIU pensioner Warreriy Richley (left) 59, accepts his first disability pension check iast month from Frankfort (Mich.) Port Agent Harold Rathbun with his best wishes. Brother Richiey, who began sailing in 1948, worked as a fireman for the Ann Arbor Railroad Carferrys. He joined the Union in 1954. Seafarer Richley ise resident of nearby Elberta, Mich. Vemon F. Martin, 63, joined the Union in the port of Alpena, Mich, in 1954 sailing as a porter. Brother Martin was born in Detroit and is now a resident of Alpena with his wife, Dortha. Aeshad B. Ismail, 58, joined the SIU in J947 in the port of San Fran­ cisco sailing as an oUer. Brother Is­ mail had sailed for 28 years. He is a UlS. Army veteran of World War II. Seafarer Ismail was born in Malaya and is now a resident of San Fran­ cisco. Rupert E. Jackson, 68, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 31 years. Brother Jackson was on the picket line for a strike rally in 1965. A native of St. Croix, the Virgin Islands, he is now a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. UBKBSaPWEmS SGHBNILE Port r '-M'' J- James F. Lee Jr., 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Lee had sailed for 35 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1927 to 1931. Seafarer Lee was born in Tennessee and is presently a resident of San Francisco. Joseph A. Walsh, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 30 years. Brother Walsh was an or­ ganizer in the 1954 New York ILA beef and walked the picket line in the ' N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Newfoundlaiid, Canada, he is now a resident of New York City. Ernest C. De Baufte, 55, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1952 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 26 ^ears. Brother De Bautte ran for Union office in 1968 and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Seafarer De Bautte also was a ship's delegate and won a personal safety award in 1960 for being on an acci­ dent-free vessel. Born in Louisiana, he is now a resident of Sao Paulo, Brazil. As F.Morris, 65, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1958 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 33 years. Brother Morris was born in Buoy County, Tex., and is now a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Thomas E. Smith, 65, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1962 sailing as an oiler. He had sailed for 3Tyears. A native of Ohio, he is currently a resident of SummervUle, Ore. Daniel W. LIppy, 66, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 35 years. Brother Lippy was bom in Baltimore and is now a resident of Glen Burnie, Md. He Gets His 1st Pension Check I% James McCoy, 59, joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 34 years. Brother McCoy is a native of North Carolina and is now a resident of Baltimore. Thomas J. McGum, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 32 years. Brother McGurn was bom in Rochester, N.Y. and is now a resident of Seattle. Apr. 7 Apr. 8 Apr. 9 Apr..10 Apr. 10 Apr. 11 Apr. 14 Houston ....... Apr. 14 New Orleans.. Apr. 15 Mobile Apr. 16 Francisco ... Apr, 17 Wilmington .... Apr. 21 Seattle ... Apr. 25 Columbus ...... Apr. 19 Chicago Apr. 15 Port Arthur .. Apr. 15 Buffalo Apr. 16 St. .X.OU1S . y . . . . . Apr. 17 Cleveland ...... Apr. 17 Jersey CHy ,.... Apr. 14 mu Deep Sea Date WW .... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ...... 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ... .. . 7:00 p.m. .... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. .... ... 7:00 p.m. .... 9:30 a.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ...... 7:00 p.m. • • .... 2:00 p.m. ...... — - . .,.. 2:30 p.m. .. •• . — • • .... — ... 5:00 p.m. ... ' • • .... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. .:. ... 7:00 p.m. .... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. . .. ... — • • .... 2:30 p.m. .. ...-. 5:00 p.m. .... -r? ..,. 2:30 p.m. .. • « .... 2:30 p.m. .. • • .... 2:30 p.m. .. •• ... 1:00 p.m. .... 5:00 p.m. ... •' • .... 5:00 p.m. ... «. * • • • • . ... e a .... 5:00 p.m.' ... ... — • • .. •. 5:00 p.m. ... '•• .... 5:00 p.m.... •• .... 5:00 p.m. t *.. '« a a , a a a a a a a' a a' a «aa«-ia a '• a a a a a a —~ a a a a — * • a •' a a a a • a • • • • a • ate* ^ ^ • • It • ^ ^ •u.-.-*- f -if.-- » —' a a • a a a a a a a • • • • a a a a a .a a a a a" a a»^ a ^ a \ — ,a a a , a- a a ,a a —» . a ,a a aai^*. . Sea^r0rsl,OK �asBaa Before Layup^ the 55 Thomas Lynch Pays Off in Philly ^I P RIOR to laying up in Port Newark, N*J< last mondi, the C4, the SS Thomas Lyitc/i (Waterman Steamship Co.) paid off in die port of niiladelphia. Purchased from the Far East Line last September, the former SS Korea Bear signed on most of her crew on Nov. 5 in the port of New Orleans sailing on the Far East run to the ports of call of Hong Kong and Yokohama. She also caUed at the port of New London, Conn, and a port in Canada. Two bosuns were at the payoff as part of the Bosuns Recertification Program being conducted by the Union. From (I. to r.) enjoying ,a cup of the Old Joe are Fireman-Watertender Ismal Ramos, who signed on Nov. 5 in the port of New Orleans; Bedroom Utility P. G. Ordansa, and Wiper Donald Rico. They're seated in the ship's recrea­ tion room. I • Crew Messman Alton Hickman awaits his turn to pay his Union dues while his shipmates queue up for the pay­ off recently aboard the SS Thomas Lynch. Checking the oil gauges and other instruments of the ship's engine is Oiler David Timmons as the vessel docked in the port of Philadelphia. Recertified Bosun Raymond W. Hodges (ieft), in his role as the ship's chairman, goes over Union business with SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey (right) as 3rd Cook G. Grajeies, stevyard delegate, inspects his book. jf" • Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Larry E. Artrip Please contact Mrs. Fred Artrip as soon as possible at 5313 Cape Henry Ave., Norfolk, Va. 23513. Aufonlo Escoio Please contact your brother Scott as soon as possible at 225 Douglas Dr., River Ridge, La. 70123. Charies Daniel Norris Please contact Mrs. Dorothy Seaman at 5222 South Campbell Ave., Chicago, 111. 60632, or call her at 778-8476. Raymond Michael McGee Please contact Margaret D. DeMarco as soon as possible at 9 Brainard Rd., Wilbraham, Mass. 01095. Harold Waliace, Sr. Please contact your son and daugh­ ter, Harold and Joy, as soon as possible at 760 Ruth Dr., Avondale, La. 70094, or call 776-7471. Richard Harvey Hufltord and J. Ponserella Arthur Hufford asks that you call him immediately at his home number, (904) 684-2092, or his office number, (904) 684-4472. All Seafarers Albert Raymond Randall, or any­ one-knowing his whereabouts, please call Evvie Randall collect as soon as possible at (415) 992-2502, Jan. 23-Feb 19,1975 Number MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras ...; Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums 11 353 . 204 6 — 6,991 6 194 13 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death ••• Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment — Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Please contact Ms. Mary Lue Bruce as soon as possible at 852 Don Cubero Av^., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 25 2,383 344 20 2 13,893 8 353 25 $ 38,500.00 353.00 612.00 216.75 — 55,928.00 1,015.83 5,533.59 768.40 YEAR ID DATE $ 76,110.00 ' 2,383.00 1,032.00 1,119.02 269.00 111,144.00 1,261.46 9,352.98 2,013.50 243 63 81 8 2 123 603 112 184 25 5 279 48,064.84 2,030.01 9,049.00 2,400.00 280.00 3,287.66 115,075.64 4,269.20 23,344.60 7,500.00 479.00 6,749.20 17134 89 11 69 — 1 2 1,936 29 250 196 26 156 1 3 3 1,950 51,000.00 41,732.20 2,627.61 1,555.00 1,412.03 — 315.00 16.00 13,178.90 87,000.00 58,996.99 6,326.71 4,158.25 3,167.23 72.00 1,069.55 1,216.00 13,711.80 9 14 5,539.15 7,656.35 - V- .' - Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Richard James Kahllo Amount 10,566 2,327 917 13,810 20,889 2,345 2,240 25,474 Walter Hoihvath Please contact Delbert Horwath as soon as possible at 510 Academy St., Cambridge, Md. 21613. 285,414.97 572,273.49 521,320.64 $1,379,009.10 I 545,477.48 606,740.29 1,332,950.68 $ 2,485,168.45 f. a « J Albert B. Peterson Please contact George W. Peterson as soon as possible at 154 Canal St., San Rafael, Calif. 94901. Page 21 March, 1975 S .'••A/; �C ,i%w f'-r '.r.i DISPATCHEIIS REPORf j; j ;IS .•I •>': t 'i :i5 •i a \ } FEBRUARY 1-28, 1975 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York . . .. Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk ..... Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. 6 75 8 28 8 9 29 59 47 48 23 30 7 48 0 3 2 2 3 13 0 2 0 460 Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston . ... Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo ..... Cleveland .... Detroit ...... Duluth ...... Frankfort .... Chicago ..... Totals 2 14 2 3 2 1 3 10 3 8 2 5 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 63 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 75 8 0 10 5 0 0 13 5 0 9 0 0 1 0 40 7 0 46 0 11 30 9 0 11 0 0 10 1 0 12 0 1 8 0 0 38 10 0 0 6 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 o C 1 0 0 0 0 319 65 1 13 170 24 73 35 13 60 143 72 143 52 67 20 130 .0 4 7 3 6 24 3 4 4 1,070 3 31 5 6 10 3 14 22 8 17 12 15 1 25 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 1 0 179 5 8 0 0 1 0 0 4 2 1 1 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 33 1 142 31 63 32 11 38 102 42 118 31 37 21 115 0 0 7 1 3 31 0 1 5 822 4 81 12 18 11 16 33 17 45 13 30 3 48 0 2 5 0 1 2 1 0 2 341 1 6 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 16 5 78 18 38 20 7 42 71 23 69 20 30 18 79 0 4 2 1 1 8 0 0 4 554 0 11 0 6 3 0 1 4 5 14 5 9 1 6 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 I; r: i:. Vi = i 11 Port Boston New York Phiiadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland ^ ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 77 11 21 7 6 26 28 30 46 10 13 7 56 0 1 2 0 0 13 0 3 3 360 3 21 5 6 5 0 6 8 10 10 3 11 • 0 15 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 109 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 45 11 14 5 4 20 32 11 32 6 9 2 24 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 1 224 1 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 3 5 1 3 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Boston New York Philadelphia 2 29 5 4 62 12 Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco 5 5 12 24 5 25 12 5 15 48 25 41 Houston Piney Point — .... Yokohama .......................... Alpena Buffalo .*...... Cleveland .......................... 24 0 0 1 8 2 15 18 4 9 2 2 D 8 0 0 ...., Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago .: Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 24 4 3 3 1 16 12 12 1 1 3 2 12 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 105 1• STEWARD DEPARTMENT ......... ..... Port Baltimore ii' 0 57 9 11 9 0 21 35 2t 12 5 5 5 28 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 2 0 227 Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico 2 17 3 1 3 0 6 10 6 2 2 2 1 9 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 75 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 18 9 18 5 Detroit ............................ 25 Chicago ........................... Totals ............................ Totals All Depts. 1 229 1,273 Duluth ............................ Frankfort... 0 49 9 6 6 0 20 33 13 3 4 10 6 22 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 187 1 4 1 46 i i i 18 1 8 1 22 i 62 i 10 1 1 1 1 14 16 12 49 12 31 22 i 49 1 0 i i 1 i i i i 11 2 377 564 13 44 13 1 4 11 0 49 1 6 1' 6 733 245 ^469 2,915 3 217 40 55 43 8 32 129 50 130 33 45 31 97 0 8 20 4 6 23 1 2 2 977 1,566 11 56 0 10 9 0 0 12 4 8 2 7 1 40 0 3 10 10 10 38 0 4 2 247 299 Got, Lakct ftlttMWttcffs InfauklBoatmen** IJnkrB^ United iMhistrial Worker PRESIDENT FaulHaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGioigio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUAKTERS 675 4Ave,BUyikll23X (212) HY 9-tm ALPENA, Mkh. ••• N. 2 Ave. 4f797 (517) EL 4.3416 BALTIMORE, M4. 1214 E. BaRhmm St 21242 (341) EA 7.4444 BUOTON, MM*. 215 E«ez St 42111 (417) 4S2.47I4 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .244 FiraMdhiSt 14242 SIU (714) TL 3.4254 IBU (714)1X3.4254 CHICAGO, EL. .4343 S. Ewlag Ave. 44417 SIU (312)SA 1.4733 nU (312) ES 5.4574 CLEVELAND, OUe 1244 OMRhrcrlM. 44113 (214)MA14M54 DETROIT, Mkh. 14225 W. IcEcnon Ave. 44214 (313) VI 3.4741 DULUTH, MIM. 2414 W. 3 St 55444 (214) RA 2.4114 FRANKFORT, Mkh. FJO. BOM D 415 Mala St 44435 (414) EL 7.2441 HOUSTON, Tex. ... .5444 Cmai St 77411 (713) WA 4.3247 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St 32204 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 353.0987 44 MaataaawcrSt 47342 (241) HE 5.4424 MOBILE, Ahk.... .1S. Lawreacc St 34442 (245) HE 2.1754 NEW ORLEANSt La. 434 Jachsoa Ave. 74134 (544) 524.7544^ NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23514 (t44)411.1in PADUCAH,Ky. 225 S. 7 St 42441 (542)443.2443 PHILADELPHIA. Pa.. .2444 S. 4 St 14144 (215) DE 4.3414 PORT ARTHUR, Ite.....534 4 Ave. 77444 (713) 443.1474 SAN FRANCBCO, CaRT. 1321 Mksloa St 44143 SANTURCE, P. R., 424*4743 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, WMh. 2545 1 Ave. 44121 (244) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUDk Mo.. .4541 Gtavob Ave. 43114 (314)752.4544 TAMPA, Fhb 312 Hanboa St 33442 (413) 224.2744 TOLEDO, Ohio 435 SaauaM St 43444 (414) 244.3441 WILMINGTON, CaW. 514 N.Braad St 44744 ai3) 544.4444 YOKOHAMA, Jrnm ........PO. Rex 424 YohohHniPwtP.a Naha-Ka 231.41 241.7435 Bit 241 As in almost every industry in the country, the U.S. economic situation is adversely affecting employment for SIU members as wen as many other maritime workers. Over the past month, as compared to the same time last year, shipping dropped off about 20 percent. This is due mostly to iayups in the U.S. tanker fleet, caused by, among other thin^, the failure of Pre$!dent Ford to qgn the oil hiU. As compared to most other U.S. industries, though, employment for *A* seniority Seafarers is stUl good and Is expected to remain stable. Page 22 Seafarers Log �»'- •• •"'• I, 'L Jfinal Hejiarturesi SIU pensioner Delphis J. Caron, 56, died on Oct. 18. Brother Caron joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a pump­ man. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Born in Worcester, Mass., he was a resident of San Fran­ cisco at the time of his death. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Doris Loiselle of Southbridge, Mass. SIU pensioner Henry C. Gerdes, 72, passed away on Jan. 29. Brother Gerdes joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 45 years. A native of New Jersey, he was a resident of New Orleans at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow. Hazel. SIU pensioner James D. Vetra, 77, ' died of cancer of the lung in De Paul Hos­ pital, Norfolk, on Jan. 16. Brother Vetra joined the SIUaflSliated IBU in the I.port of Norfolk in 1964 sailing as a barge captain for the Sheridan Transportation Co. from 1951 to 19^ and for the Eastern Transporta­ tion Co. from 1918 to 1950. Bom in Maiylatid', be was a resident of Norfolk when he passed away. Burial was in princess Anne Cemetery, Virginia Beach, Va^ Stuwiving are his widow, Vivian and a daughter, Krista. John O. Bouyea, 62, died of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Is­ land, N. V. on Oct. 28. Brother Bouyea joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 35 years. Born in British Guiana, he was a resi­ dent of the Bronx, N.Y. when he passed away. Interment was in George Wash­ ington Memorial Park Cemetery, Paramus, N.J. Surviving is his widow, Effie. Charles P. Weems, 45, died aboard the SS Del Rio (Delta Line) on Dec. 29. Brother Weems joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing as an AB. He was a post­ war veteran of the Navy. Born in Lud­ low, Miss., he was a resident, of Lena, Miss, when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Emily Ruth; a daughter, Charlotte and his mother, Emma of Lena. Heinrich Wilhelm Schnoor, 77, passed away on Feb. 1. Brother Schnoor joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 21 years. Seafarer Schnoor was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War I. A native of New York City, he was a resi­ dent of New Orleans when he died. Surviving are his widow, Olivia and a son, Harry. SIU pensioner Nils E. Hard, 76, passed away on Dec. 28. Brother Hard joined the Union in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1961 sailing as a fireman for the • Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1936 to 1963 and for the Reading Co. from 1923 to 1936. A native of Sweden, he was a resident of Philadelphia when he died. Surviving is his widow, Laura. SIU pensioner Harry W. Grelner, 67, died on Dec. 27. Brother Greiner joined the SlU-affiiliated IBU in the port of Houston in 1960 working as a clerkweigher for Galves­ ton Wharves from 1947 to 1965 and for the Southern Pacific Railroad from 1922 to 1932 and from 1941 to 1946. Born in Beaumont, Tex., he was a resi­ dent of La Marque, Tex. at his death. Surviving are his widow. Pearl and a daughter, Mary. SIU pensioner DeeW.KimbreU, 59, succumbed to cancer in the USPHS Hos­ pital, Staten Island, N.Y., on Sept. 23. Brother Kimbrell joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. A native of Alabama, he was a resident of Staten Island when he passed away. Burial was in Silver Memorial Ceme­ tery, Staten Island. Surviving are a son, Elmer; two daughters. Dee Marie of Anninston, Ala. and Betty, and a sister, Mrs. Carrie Melton of Decatur, Ala. i» Nicholas M. Korsak, 61, died on Dec. 29. Brother Korsak joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a messman. He had sailed for 27 years and was an Army veteran of World War II. Seafarer Kor­ sak was born in New Jersey and was a resident of Houston at the time of his death. Surviving is a brother, Alexander of South River, N.J. SIU pensioner Walter P. Adlam, 72, passed away on Jan. 23 of a hemorrhage in Provident Hospi­ tal, Baltimore. Broth­ er Adlam joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 43 years and had attended a con­ ference at Piney Point in 1970. Bom in Jamaica, British West Indies, he was a resident of Baltimore at his death. Burial was in Carver Memorial Park, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth and two daughters, Theresa and Charlotte. SIU pensioner Algot Bogren, 71, succumbed to cancer on Jan. 13. Brother Bogren joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 44 years. Brother Bogren was born in Swe­ den and became a naturalized Ameri­ can citizen. At his death he was a resi­ dent of Baltimore. Interment was in Baltimore. Surviving is a brother, Ber­ nard of Worcester, Mass. j- I'l .'i / f y-i .-''i -J ' STEER A CLEAR COURSEI - i-'r ^ life y, fi­fe; 1 1 s If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—^-heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana-—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to make a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. It's a pretty tough rap, but that's exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. ^ ^ Drug abuse presente a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Page 23 March, 1975 . .• 'T • i% �f Y-rfSui' .\fgcw»>wT««>rf •= V. hi % m jTtttal Beparturesf :i' 1 i': -i. •• Recertified Bosun WimainC.Rfley,54, died of an acute myo­ cardial infarction in the St. John's Hospi­ tal, Pt. Townsend, Wash, after suffering a heart seizure on the Sea-Land Galloway on Jan. 18 while anchored in Seattle Harbor. Brother Riley joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1964 sailing as a bosun since 1970. He had graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program in April 1974 and had made the SPAD Honor Roll last year by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the fund. Seafarer Riley was a pre­ war veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific from 1942 to 1962. He was one of the first graduates of the LNG/LPG course given at Piney Point and was a graduate of the firefighting course in Bayonne, N.J., in 1948. Bom in Cov­ entry, R.I., he was a resident of San Francisco when he passed away. Burial was in San Francisco. Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Isabelle; his mother, Ada of Falls Church, Va., three mar­ ried daughters and seven grandchildren. iff }' if • •; ff • ?• •f \y ; SIU pensioner Brice E. Ruggie, 60, died of heart failure in Lower Bucks County Hospital, Bristol Twsp., Pa., on Jan. 1. Brother Ruggie joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 34 years. A native of Philadelphia, he was a residentof Cornwells Heights, Pa. when he passed away. Interment was in the Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Pennsylvania. Surviv­ ing are two sons, Brice, Jr. of Gibbstown, N.J. and William; and a brother, William of Cornwell Heights, and a sister, Mrs. Eleanor R. Callahan of Bala-Cynwyd, Pa. Alexander Janes, 55, expired on Feb. 6. Brother Janes joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. He had sailed for 34 years and at­ tended a Crews Conference at Piney Point. Seafarer Janes was born in Newfoundland, Canada, and was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he passed away. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Beatrice Maud Janes of Brook­ lyn; a sister, Mrs. Clara Cole of Meriden. Conn, and a nephew. Seafarer Robert L. Lane, who sails in the steward department. i,-'V-i t;' A'-' . SIU pensioner Francis J. Smith, 55, succumbed to cardiac respiratory fail­ ure in Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadel­ phia, on Jan. 5. Brother Smith joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the Taylor and Anderson Towing and Lighterage Co. from 1958 to 1974 and for the Warner Brothers Co. from 1947 to 1958. He was born in Philadelphia and resided there at the time of his death. Burial was in Palmer Cemetery, Philadelphia. Surviving are his widow, Edith; four sons, George, Francis, Jr., Richard and John, and a daughter, Carolyn Barbara. Page24 SIU pensioner lohn A. Wiley, 76, succumbed to acute colitis in Cooper Hospital, Camden, N.J. on Jan. 10. Brother Wiley joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as an oiler for the Taylor and Anderson Towing Co. of Philadelphia from 1927 to 1932 and from 1952 to 1963. A native of Norway, he was a resident of Camden when he died. Cremation took place at the Wooster Crematory, Atco, N.J. Surviving is his widow. Rose of Wildwood, N.J. Horst N. Knapp, 28, was lost at sea off the tug, Etiennette Bollinger (B & B Towing) on July 5. Brother Knapp joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1964 sailing as an AB. He attended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Balitmore in 1964 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army's 93rd Signal Corps Battalion from 1964 to 1966, when he was awarded a Rifle Sharpshooter Badge. Born in Germany, he was a resident of Joppa, Md. when he died. Surviving are his widow, Bar­ bara; his mother, Mrs. Katharine Prieto of Baltimore; two sons, James and Jony, and two daughters, Lisa and Mary. Robert F. Stewart, 68, passed away on Aug. 20, 1971. Brother Stewart joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He had sailed for 26 years and walked the picket line in the Robin Line strike in 1962. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident of Rockaway Park, Queens, when he died. Surviving are two sons, Robert of Long Island, N.Y. and Joseph; a daugh­ ter, Joan and a sister, Mrs. Helen Coryat, both of New York City. ' Kenneth E. Work­ man, 34, died in Cleveland Metropol­ itan General Hospi­ tal on Jan. 19. Broth­ er Workman joined the SIU in the port of Cleveland in 1964 sailing as an OS for the Erie Sand Steamship Co. He was bom in Holden, W. Va. and was a resi­ dent of Cleveland and Harts, W. Va. Interment was in Manns Knobb Cem­ etery, Lincoln County, W. Va. Surviving are a son, Scotty; a daughter, Patricia, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James P. Workman of Harts. Julio C. ^mora, 53, died in January. Brother Zamora joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1958 sailing as an AB. He had sailed y®nrs. Born in Calarca, Colombia, he was a resident of Baltimore when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Johanna; a son, Martin, and his mother, Maria of Calarca. SIU pensioner Ulplano A. Enriquez, 78, succumbed to natural causes in Metropolitan Hospi­ tal, Philadelphia, on Jan. 28. Brother Enriquez joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 55 years. Seafarer Enriquez walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and received a personal safety award in 1961 for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Steel Architect. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War I, Bom in Taal Batanguiez, the Philippines, he was a resident of Phila­ delphia when he passed away. Burial was in Eden Cemetery, Collingdale, Pa. Surviving are his widow, Mary and his son, Francisco. SIU pensioner Otis J. Harden, Jr., SIU pensioner 60, died of natural Jean L. Monnier, 67, causes in Tampa expired on Feb. 9. General Hospital on Brother Monnier Oct. 12. Brother joined the Union in Harden joined the the port of New Or­ Union in the port of leans in 1955 sailing New York in 1952 as a wiper. He had sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed for 25 years. was a veteran of one of the Navy's Sea- Seafarer Monnier was a veteran of the bee battalions in World War II. A na­ U.S. Army in World War II. Born in tive of Tampa, he was a resident of Raceland, La., he was a resident of New Lutz, Fla. at the time of his death. Orleans when he died. Surviving are his Interment was in Myrtle Hill Cemetery, son. Perry of Marrero, La., and a sister, Hillsborough County, Fla. Surviving Octavie of New Orleans. are his widow, Rosemary; a son, James SIU pensioner Alister W. Forsyth, and a sister, Flossie of Tampa. 66, died of cancer in Miami (Fla.) Hos­ James L. Houston, 55, died on Jan. pital on Jan. 21. Brother Forsyth joined 19 in St. Louis. Brother Houston joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU in the port of^ the SlU-aflBliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a cook for St. Louis in 1970 sailing for National the Allied Towing Co. from 1960 to Marine Service, Inc. on the tug, the 1972 and for the Gulf Atlantic Towing Eagle Marine from 1969 to 1972. Sea­ Corp. from 1958 to 1960. Seafarer farer Houston was a Navy veteran of Forsyth was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. A native of Steelville, Mo., he' World War II. He was born in Glasgow, was a resident of Dupo, 111. when he Scotland, and was a resident of Lantana, passed away. Surviving are his widow, Fla. Interment was in Tampa. Surviving Florence of Houston; a son, David, are his widow, Susan, and four sisters, two daughters, Cheryl Ann of Houston Nancy Lee of Tampa, Suzette of Nor­ and Cindy Lynn, and a brother, William folk, Mrs. Marjorie F. Brewer and of HiUsboro, 111. Agnes of Tampa. /• Louis W. Peeper, 60, died oh the SeaLand Commerce on Jan. 28 while docked in Hong Kong Har­ bor. Brother Peeper joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 30 years. Seafarer Peeper was a native of Cincinnati and was a resident of Seattle when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Nevena; a son, Louis; two daughters, Sharon and Judith, and his m6ther-in-law, Mrs. Donna Markoff. SIU pensioner Edward L. Foe, 65, died of a hemorrhage in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Dec. 13. Brother Poe joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 28 years. Seafarer Poe was born in Mobile and was a resident of New Orleans when he passed away. Interment was in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Cincinnati. Surviving are his widow, Tormmie Lee of Washington, D.C.; his mother, Mrs. Erella Sullivan of Cincinnati; a son, Edward, and two daughters, Mary Lee and Sarah. ^ Roscndo Soto, 64, passed away on Dec.. 8. Brother Soto joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 29 years. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was a resident of New York City when he died. Burial was in Ponce. Sur^, viving are his widow, Julia, and his soli," Juan both of Ponce Playa, Puerto Rico. Joseph Mickalowski, 52, succumbed to a heart attack in Mueller, Mich, on Nov. 25. Brother Mickalowski joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sail­ ing as a fireman-wa­ tertender. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Seafarer Mickalowski was born in Amsterdam, N.Y., and was a resident of Toledo, Ohio when he died. Interment was in St. Casimir Cemetery, Amsterdam. Surviving are his father, George and two brothers, Joseph and Stanley, both of Amster­ dam. SIU pensioner Carl F. Riehl, 69, passed away on Feb. 4. Brother Riehl joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a deckhand. A native of Maryland, he was a resident of Baltimore at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow, Joanna. Henry K. Smith, 63, died on Jan. 9. Brother Smith joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 33 years. Sea­ farer Smith was a pre-war U.S. Coast Guard veteran. A native of Praco, Ala., he was- a resident of Covington, La. when he passed away. Surviving are his " widow, Aimabelle; a son, Philip of Covingfon; his mother, Clara of. West Birmingham, Ala., and a sister, Mrs. Inez Allen of Birmingham, Ala. Seafarers Log �HHI •iHinmfii'in'iiiiiiiwnHmm 55! , mX'i SIU pensioner Oliver Lewis, 70, passed away on Jan. 28, Brother Lewis joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a cook and baker. He had sailed for 32 years and he walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A fiative of Baltimore, he was a resi­ dent of Cambridge, Md. when he died. Surviving are his widow, Mary of New Orleans; a niece, Nettie M. Bailey of Philadelphia, and a cousin, Mrs. Addie M. Clash Travers of Baltimore. James J. Macunchuck, 58, died on Jan. 16, 1974. Brother Macunchuck joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1967 sailing as an OS. He attended a Crews Conference at Piney Point. Seafarer Macuncheck was bom in Philadelphia and was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Mary Ania; his mother, Mrs. Julia Mokrynczuk of Philadelphia; a brother, Michael of Primos, Pa.; a sis­ ter, Mrs. Mary Worobetz of Philadel­ phia; a stepson, Leo Jancia, and five stepdaughters, Kathleen Jancia, Do­ lores Jancia, Frances Jancia, Loretta Jancia and Barbara Jancia. Edward F. Gibbs, 64, passed,away on Feb. 4. Brother Gibbs joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a chief •y electrician. He had sailed for 33 years. Seafarer Gibbs also sailed as a 2nd mate in World War II and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1934 to 1936. A native of Arcadia, La., he was a resident of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Billy Ann, and his mother, Gussie of Louisiana State University, La. I SIU pensioner Max E. Greenwald, 63, succumbed to lung cancer on Nov. 26. Brother Green­ wald joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of B^timbre sailing as .a chief steward. He was an applicant for the Stewards Recertification Program in 1964. Seafarer Greenwald was born in Michigan and was a resident of Carpinteria, Calif, when he passed away. Burial was in Santa Barbara (Calif.) Cemetery. Sur­ viving is his widow, Anna. SIU pensioner Oskar Osmundsen, 83, expired on Jan. 4. Brother Osmundsen joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender. Born in Nor­ way, he was a resident of Wilmington, Caltf 1 when he passed away. Surviving are two brothers, Carl and Isak of Stavanger, Norway, and two sisters, Mrs. Jenny Lunde of Stavanger and Clara of Brooklyn, N.Y. March, 1975 SIU pensioner Mark W. Conrad, Sr., 68, died of natur­ al causes on Jan. 18. Brother Conrad joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in Port Ar­ thur, Tex. in 1961 sailing as a cook for the D.Mr Picton Co, from 1943 to 1953 and for the Sabine Towing Co. from 1953 to 1961. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Transportation Corps in World War II. A native of Upper La Have, Nova Scotia, Canada, he was a. resident of Port Arthur when he passed away. Burial was in Groves, Tex. Sur­ viving is his widow, Davis. Thomas D. Dailey, 77, passed away on Feb. 3. Brother Dail­ ey joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 30 years. Bom in Ed­ wardsville, 111., he was a resident of Mobile when he died. Surviving is a son, Thomas of Edwardsville. Ralph E. Foster, 59, died of respira­ tory failure in the USPHS Hospital in Norfolk on Dec. 12. Brother Foster joined the SIU in the port of Jackson­ ville in 1968 sailing as an AB. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War 11. A native of Ironton, Ohio, he was a resident of Roanoke, Va. when he passed away. Burial was in Princess Anne Memorial Park, Vir­ ginia Beach, Va. Surviving are his wid­ ow, Marjorie; a son, David, and a step­ daughter, Amanda Jane Angell Foster. Lee R.Frazier,57, expired on Feb. 2. Brother Frazier joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a chief electrician. He had sailed for more than 27 years and was a graduate of the HLSS-MEBA District 2 Upgrading Program in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1967. Seafarer Fra­ zier was a veteran of the postwar U.S. Army. Bom in Fredericktown, Mo., he was a resident there when he died. Sinviving are his widow, Mildred; his mother. Cm a of Houston; a daughter, Georgia Darlene, and a brother. Ellwood of Wood River, 111. SIU pensioner Samuel H. Manning, 59, died of respira­ tory arrest in the Ala­ chua General Hospi­ tal, Gainesville, Fla. on Dec. 18. He joined the Union in 1942 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Manning had sailed for 32 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in Florida, he was a resident of Melrose, Fla. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Gainesville. Surviving are his mother, Essie of Gainesville; a son, Terry of Calloway, Ky.; a daughter, Margaret and a sister, Mrs. Sadie Porazzo of Brooklyn, N.Y. SIU pensioner Joseph H^, 51, died of lung cancer in the Mobile General Hos­ pital on Jan. 24. Brother Hall joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Alabama, he was a resident of Mobile when he passed away. Interment was in Lawn Haven Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow. Ruby Lee; a son, Joseph, and two daughters, Linda and Domin­ ique. SIU pensioner Oliver Hodge, 69, expired from a hem­ orrhage in the De Kalb General Hospi­ tal in Decatur, Ga. on Dec. 20. Brother Hodge joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 46 years and was an Armed Services veteran of World War II. Born in Georgia, he was a resident of Gainesville, Ga. when he died. Burial was in Alta Vista Cemetery, Gaines­ ville. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Cora H. Montz of Gainesville; his mother, Mrs. Pearl Pourch of Atlanta, and a sister, Mrs. Thelma Holloman of the Bronx, N.Y. Richard W. Hunt, 53, died of a coro­ nary thrombosis in the Brookside Hos­ pital, San Pablo, Calif., on Jan. 15. Brother Hunt joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1959 sailing as a chief cook. He Was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. A na­ tive of Virginia, he was a resident of Richmond, Calif, when he passed away. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery, San Pablo. Surviving are his widow, Cecelia; a son, William; three daugh­ ters, Elizabeth, Mary and Cecelia, and a sister, Mrs. Rosa Sharp of Ports­ mouth, Va. SIU pensioner Al­ bert L. Bagley, 66, passed away on Oct. 30. Brother Bagley joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. A native of Maspeth, L.I., N.Y., he wa.s a resident of Narrowsburg, N.Y. when he died. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth; two sons, Albert and Wil­ liam; a daughter, Mrs. Joan Arzberger; six grandsons and six granddaughters. iii Henry W. Abel, 55, died on Jan. 17. Brother Abel joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1963 sailing as a bo­ sun. He had sailed 15 years deep sea and for 10 years as a tankerman and mate on the inland rivers. Seafarer Abel was also a veteran of the U.S. Army's Transportation Corps in World War II. Born in Inver­ ness, Miss., he was a resident of Harahan. La. at his death. Surviving are his widow, Rosemary; his mother. Bertha of New Orleans; a daughter, Mrs. Joy Winfield Schultz also of New Orleans, and a stepdaughter, Margaret Ann Bonano. SIU pensioner Tbomas C. Ballard, 67, succumbed to cardiovascular dis­ ease on Jan. 20 in Houston. Brother Ballard joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a cook and baker. He had sailed since 1926 and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Clay County, Ala., he was a resident of Houston when he died. Cremation took place at the Brookside Crematory, Houston. Surviving is his widow, Ruth Pearl. John F. Indorf, 74, passed away on Oct. 15. Brother In­ dorf joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a cook and baker. He had sailed for 30 years. Born in Han­ nibal, Mo., he was a resident of Seattle when he died. Surviving is a brother, Robert of Santa Barbara, Calif. Ellis H. Beaucbamp, 64, died of acute cardiac insufSciency in Los Ange­ les on Feb 3. Brother Beauchamp sailed as a fireman-watertender. He was born in Maypearl, TeX., and was a resident of Los Angeles when he passed away. As be wished, his ashes from the Rosedale Crematory "were committed to the elements of the eternal Seven Seas" from the air off Point Dume. Surviving is his widow, Grace of Highland Park, Calif. SIU pensioner George E. Kitchens, 65, died of respira­ tory distress in the St. Joseph Hospital, Sa­ vannah, Ga. on Jan. 22. Brother Kitchens joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Jacksonville sailing as a fireman-watertender. He was born in Cobbtown, Ga., and was a resident of Savannah. Burial was in the Hillcrest Abbey Cemetery, Savannah. Surviving are his widow, Helen of Chatham, Ga.; his mother, Mattie also of Chatham and two daugh­ ters, Helan of Savannah and Mrs. Mertie Faye Brand Eylders of Jacksonville. SIU pensioner Richard J. Brown Sr., 47, succumbed to a pulmonary edema in the University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, on Jan. 9. Brother Brown join­ ed the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He had sailed for more than 28 years. Born in New Jersey, he was a resident of Baltimore when he died. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn Park, Md. Surviving are his widow, Vencenta,. and two sons, Michael and Richard, Jr. Page 25 i A •'•I �J,, " „ Descriptions and Dates of HLS Upgrading Courses •'' - " "'•' " .'f' *For course requirements, see next page. Able Seaman —The course of instruction leading to the endorsement of Able Seaman consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Basic Sea­ manship, Rules of the Road, Wheel Commands, use of the Magnetic Compass, Cargo Handling, Knots and Splices, Blocks and Booms, Fire Fighting and Bmergency Procedures, Basic First Aid. Starting date: April 17, June 26. Quartermaster—^The course of instruction leading to certification as Quarter­ master consists of Basic Navigational instruction to include Radar, Loran, Fathometer, RDF, and also includes a review of Basic Seamanship, use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass, Rules of the Road, Knots and Splices, Fire Fight­ ing and Emergency Procedures. Starting dates: March 20. May 29, August 7. Lifeboatman—^The course of instruction leading to a lifeboatman endorsement consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat, Lifeboat equipment. Lifeboat Commands, Types of Davits and their use. Emergency Laimching Operations. Also included in this course is actual practical experience to include launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Starting dates: March 20. April 3.17. May 1.15 and 29. June 12. 26, July 10. 24, and August 7,21. Fireman, Watertender, and Oiler—^The coune instruction leading to en­ dorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler consists of classroom" work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and their Function, Steam and Water Cycle, Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Systems, Fire Fighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures, and practical training on one of the ships at the school to include Lighting of a Dead Plant, Putting Boilers on the Line, Changing Burners, Opera­ tion of Auxiliary Equipment, Starting and Securing Main Engines. Starting dates: March 31, April 28. May 26. June 23. July 21. and August 18. LNG/LPG—^The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPO crew consists of Basic Chemistry, Tank and Ship Construction, Gasification, Reliquefication Procedures, Inert Gas and Nitrogen Systems, Instrumentation, Safety and Fire Fighting, Loading, Unloading and Transporting LNG/LPG. Starting date: March 10. QMED—Ihe course of instruction leading to certification as QMED is the same as that for Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting dates: March 20. April 3, 17. May 1, 15. 29. June 12. 26, July 10. 24. and August 7.21. H; • i - t; 'i -}; ,' y • i'," I, • Ay ' nf! yf 11 • '""I'. < gij' i- High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers i:r i'i- ;;f' Thirty-one Seafarers have already successfully completed siuoies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. '• The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. ]V y .,; 'j'-k ";;'r f iV' Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: ;t[y H <I H, f i^v'- Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED PreTest. Tbis test will cover five gen­ eral areas: Ei^lisb Grammar, and Uterature; Social Studies, Science r ivy^• >7-'. '• V' V-c. •• ::7- •y&fcyyy ' |k§y;V;y'y' During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 6 Graduate in FOWT Class 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in fnU. 3. All outstanding monetary ob^gations, snch as dues and loans paid in fulL I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my | education, and would like more information on the Lundeberg High School | I Program. .Book No.. Narae. Address- .7^' and Matbematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) Welding—^The course of iitstruction in basic welding consists of classroom and practical on-the-job training. This included practical training and electric arc welding and cutting, and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon com­ pletion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be issued. Starting dates: March 20. April 17. May 15. June 12. July 10, and August 7. Advanced Electrical Procedures course—The course of instruction in Ad­ vanced Electricity consist of classroom and practical on-the-job training. This mcludes an introduction to Electrical power systems, meters, D.C. and A.C. motors and generators as well as trouble shooting, preventive maintenance and emergency repair procedures. The practical training will include the building and testing of various D.C. and A.A. motors and their controllers together with the use of multi-meters, clamp-on ammeters and the megger. Upon completion of the course a Harry Lundeberg School certificate of completion will be issued. Starting date: A pril 21. Automation—^T^e course of instruction leading to certification for Automated vessels consists of both classroom and practical training which includes: opera­ tion and control of automated boUer equipment, systems analysis and operation of remote controls for all components in the steam and water cycles such as, main and auxiliary condensate system, generator, fire pumps, sanitary system, bilge pumps and other associated engine room equipment. The course is taught primarily with the aid of a full scale engine simulator. All students learn engine room operations directly from the engine room console. This console is similar to those found aboard automated ships. Starting date: June 2. Advanced Pumpman Procedures—^The course of instruction leading to HLS certification as pumpman will consist of both classroom and practical work to include: Tanker regulations, loading and discharging, piunps and valves operation and maintenance, ballasting, tank cleaning and gas freeing, safety and firefighting. Starting date: July 28. Assistant Cook—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables, how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as a salad and to become familiar with menu selec­ tion of vegetables for selecting the best methods for preparation, portion control, dietary values and the serving procedures. Starting dates: March 20. April 17. May 1, 15. 29. June 12. 26. July 10. 24. and August 7,21. Cook and Baker—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in baking bread, pies, cakes and cookies, and preparation of desserts such as custards, puddings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to describe preparation of all breakfast foods and be familiar with menu selection of bread, desserts and breakfast foods for the appropriate meal. Starting dates: March 20. April 17. May 1. 15. 29. June 12. 26. July 10. 24, and August 7,21. Chief Cook—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces, and gravies. The student will be able to describe preparation of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The chief cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, describe principles and method of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Starting dates: March 20. April 17. May 1. 15. 29. June 12. 26. July lO. 24. and August 7.21. Chief Steward—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training for a chief steward. The chief steward will select food and stores for a lengthy voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus for the voyage. He will participate in all phases of operations such ais the commissary bake shop and galley at the school. Starting dates: March 20. April 17. May 1, 15, 29. June 12. 26, July 10.24, and August 7,21. Note: Ihe date and course are subject to change at any time. I Last grade completed. (Street) • (City or Town) (Zip) Last year attended Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen ?{ V _ Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School j Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Page 26 j | I I Vv.'-.-. .. • Six more candidates in the Harry Lundeberg School fireman-watertender class graduated late last month. They, with their hatted instructor, Jack Parcel (2nd left rear row) are, from left in rear: Nathaniel Harris: Parcel; Thomas Harries, and Paul Owen.. In the front row, from left are* Angel Rodriguez; Thomas Burke, and Carl Boroleaho. Seafarers Log �Deck Department Upgrading Onartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman- -unlimited—any waters. Able-Seaman Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/4(1—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) ^ 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT-—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Elecfriciaii, Refrigeration, Pumpmaii, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for^ FOWT, Electri­ cian, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program Cook and Baker 1. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or; 2. Twenty four months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory comi^etion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory comple­ tion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Cer­ tificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months seatime as Ck)ok and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP LTPGRADING APPLICATION 3 -Age- NamdL. (First) (Last) (Middle) Address(Stieet) -Telephone(City) (Zip) (State) (Area C^e) —Seniority. Book Number Port and Date Issued. ..Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement- Social Security #. HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Yes • No • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE DECK • • • • • • • • QMED • FWT • Oiler • Dk.Mech. • Reefer • Boilermaker • LNG-LPG • Diesel • Electrician • Assistant Cook Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook Jr. Eng. • Steward Piunpman Machinist Welder Advanced Pumpman Procedures Advanced Electrical Procedures RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT • DATE OF DISCHARGE j 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. Advanced Pumpman Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED— any rating. Advanced Electrical Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as electrician or QMED— any rating. Steward Upgrading PORT_ JJATE. SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Assistant Cook I I 1. Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime gli March, 1975 •t i I Pag«)27 f. i �•":Sir-^'^o'®^sff ^ \• Sf- -'• •ret'M ••'Vkrifti-ife'rv-. •i-^^--'-r.'''- •-•- - •:• - •» -' LOG SEAFARERS ' "-%•• . - ' March, 1975 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO >• t-r t- - -JJ »' -»»». Tf! [ i ' ,"" -1'^. ?'< jj " -i . .: psii >. ''' ^' . t- ' in *• L' -.. . '- I pSiililBliiilil ;j' One of llie iiiust iiupomilit Ways In wiilC'h Soaiareis €ra show diolr Cfmcem and at IIK help hheinsdl?«i3 and disir dn^ndents^ is ito doiMite a blood to the SIU Blood Bank. It Is a deeply gntttfying feeling to know you faaye 'do^ Souieulihg iui^ «Ui«iday ^iTe a^ Iwi In order to safely profit the health and securityw and flielr dependents, it is imperative that there always, be an ample supply in the Blood Bank. If each member, uiio is able, would donate a pint each year^ there would never be a danger of the supply running critically low. It^s safe, painless and takes about 20 mmutes. The SIU Blood Bank was started in 1959, and since then Seafarers have donated over 10,000 pints of blood. They jeealize that It is one of die best ways to insure tiiat in a time of need either they or their dcpendenfe may draw upon the supply of blood in die Blood Bank. It is a waU of protection for all Seafarers and their families. Ibis protection doea not change. It is available wherever a seaman may he—ashore or at sea—anywhere he and his family may live. But tiib protection must be maintained by thejdonations of ail Seafarers. Today, as always, there is an ever present need for donations. So, whenever yon are at tiie clinic at HeadquarteiK hi New^^^ ¥^ or n&en an SIU hall In any port, find the time to donate a pint of blood. You will be making the best type of '^investment;" one for the. health and welfare of yandyourhrotiiersoftiiesea. . 7. : >3- -1 ! •?• 11 tiMiS f *, ' ' y.4 . I-. M • ..y: ."-ifid:- :3\ m ,r • '• -.7 i< yAu -y^- -:•••• i^.$, -4 , , •W':^}4§:0: Yr;- ^'z • SIU Blood Bank: and their Families �7T353S^3 -i* V''r' SEAFARERS • u LOG OMatal vMiuttaa «f tfe*nAyAMB* limBHATlONAA UMIOH'AtteMta, Bail. lakM ••« laiaiiAWatm OtatrlM- An>CIO At Quarterly Meeting of MTD Deal With Economic and Energy Problems t, The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department Executive Board has taken a hard look at this nation's energy and economic programs and come up with a number of resolutions and proposals designed to hefp bring relief to Seafarers and other hard-pressed workers. At its quarterly meeting held in Bal Harbour, Fla. on Feb. 13 and 14, the MTD Executive Board resolved to oppose President Ford's pro­ posed economic and energy programs, pointing out that "the Ford proposals on energy and taxes will actually require sacrifices only from lower and moderate income families. For corporations, particularly the oil companies, it will provide bonanzas of profits. Worse yet, the energy propos­ als will sharply increase joblessness and inflation." A reconmi^datitHi was also passed by die Execotive Board audiorizing fbe president of the MTD to make vdiatever ''deteniilnatioiis'' are necessary toward setting up a special section in the Depart­ ment to deal widi tiie partknlar problons the maritime unions. The section wonld incinde-representatives from longshoremoi, seagoing unions and shipyard woAers. The board meetings were chaired by SIUNA President Paul Hall who serves as president of the department. The MTD is composed of 44 national and international AFL-CIO unions, in­ cluding the SIUNA. The department represents 8-million workers. Realizing that criticism of present policies will not solve the nation's economic and energy prob­ lems, the MTD board resolved to strongly sup­ port the energy and economic proposals of the AFL-CIO General Board, and issued their own proposals for setting up a national policy to deal with America's energy crisis. Energy Program Charging that the lack of a comprehensive na­ tional energy policy has led to "outrageously high oil company profits at the expense of growing unemployment, runaway inflation and huge bal­ ance of payments and trade deficits", the execu­ tive board recommended: • Immediate elimination of the oil depletion allowance and intangible drilling deduction tax breaks given to the oil companies. • Abolishment of the foreign tax credit which permits multinational companies to deduct from 11 t As president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, SIUNA President Paul Hall chairs their Execu­ tive Board meeting held in Bal Harbour, Fla. last month. Seated to the left Is Pete MoGavin, MTD exec­ utive secretary-treasurer. U.S. taxes royalty payments disguised as taxes paid to foreign governments. • Break up, through legislation, the strangle­ hold the multinational oil companies hold over every aspect of our nation's energy industry. • Discourage the exportation of America's re­ fining capacity at a time when this country des­ perately needs its own secure source of refined products. • Repeal of the tax advantage which encour­ ages the use of foreign-flag tankers. • Imposition of an excess profit tax that would prevent the oil companies from reaping large profits at the expense of the American consumer. • A review of America's oil industry to deter­ mine whether this industry is not in fact a public utility which should be subject to regulation by the Federal Government. The MTD's energy program was incorporated into the energy policy statement of the AFL-CIO at its mid-winter meeting. (See story on page 3 of this LOG). Decry Veto of Ofllmport Bill The MTD board also decryed President Ford's veto of the Energy Transportation Security Act and issued a resolution charging that President Ford "has disregarded the need for jobs in the American maritime industry. He has disregarded the need for tankers with double bottoms to avoid oil spills. He has paid attention only to the cries of the oil executives." The only real fault of this bill which wquld have aided consumers and the environment was, the department said, that "its Congressional ap­ proval marked the first legislative defeat of the oil companies." The MTD renewed its pledge to immediately h^lin efforts in Congress to pass this legislation again. In a separate resolution, the MTD board pointed out that during 1974 and early 1975 the "volume of cargo available to U.S. ships de­ clined" with many ships laid up and "thousands Continued on back page of supplement v.-i - feij i'-'l 1:/^: Addressing the assembled members of the MTD Executive Board is O. William Moody, MTD administrator. Roman Gralewicz (right). Eastern Area MTD Executive Board member and President of the SlU of Canada, discusses an MTD resolution with Morris Weisberger (left). Western Area MTD Executive Board member and executive vice president of the SIUNA, and Roger Desjardin, secretary-treasurer of the SlU of Canada. Guest speaker Jesse Calhoon, presi­ dent of the Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association, outlines the indus­ try's need to work for oil legislation. �/ ^ h -l r I, l:r:i hi' It :) •{}\n •^-':• s ••'i .;'' . a • •• rV Executive Board member Anthoriy Sabatlne, vice president of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers, de­ livers a report on the oil Industry. Merle Adium, President of the Inland boatmen's Union of the Pacific, at­ tended the quarterly meeting. •' I" I'i i : MTD President Paul Hall speaks with Ted Gleaspn, president of the Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Association, and Max Greenberg, president of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. George Barbaree (left), secretary-treasurer of the International Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers, and Eddie Dominick (center), a representative of that union, sit with Thomas Miechur, the president of the United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers International Union. Ir' MTD Executive Board members met in Bal Harbour, Fla. on Feb. 13 and 14 for their quarterly meeting and acted on a number of important issues. Assistant to the International Presi­ dent of the Int'l. Brotherhood of Boil­ ermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Black­ smiths, Forgers and Helpers Page Groton reads a statement on mari­ time policy. 'V Ben Feldman, president of the Inter­ national Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union, and MTD Executive Board member, introduces a resolution condemning the Trade Reform Act of 1974. Highlights of Maritime Trades Department From left to right. General Secretary-Treasurer of the International Union of Operating Engineers J. C. Turner, MTD Vice President Jack McDonald and Operating Engineer's Vice President Stephen J. Leslie, an Executive Board member, discuss "The Energy Cartel," a book prepared for the MEBA. I T 0"\\ €'-"i •« Executive Board members Frank Palumbro (left), secretary-treasurer of the International Association of Fire "Fighters, and Dominick'Carnevale (center), , administrative assistant to the president of the United Assn. of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the U.S. and i C^ada, join John McNamara, the president of the International Brotherhood i Jfof Firemen and Oilers, at the MTD meeting. Executive Board Member C. L. Dennis, president of the Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employes, looks through a number of statements adopted by the Board at their quarterly meeting. Congressman Fred Richmond (DN.Y.) told MTD Executive Board members of the Congress's vigorous action in moving to freeze food stamp prices and oil import taxes. .? • I "'t •/piipfeSr. |>f. v." . "i ' • i Quarterly Meeting in Representing the Delaware Valley and Vicinity Port Maritime Council, SlU Port Agent John Fay (left), who serves as the couricil's secretary-treasurer, and Louis Vignola, the Delaware Valley port council's president, listen to an Executive Board resolution. il T;r',5 - -' : Bal Harbour, Fla. Richard Dachbach, the council to the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee, stressed the need for U.S. cargo pref­ erence laws in his speech to MTD members. Lester Null, Sr. (left), president of the International Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers, and William MacLuskie, vice president of the Glass Bottle Blowers' Association of the United States and Canada, are both Executive Board members of the MTD. iAl Heaps, secretary-treasurer of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, and Executive Board member listens to a report on the oil companies and the energy cartel. I I '.i. f .'i ' • 0 . 0: ] yfti 111 ra7s7;l i Economist Stanley Ruttenberg reads from "The Energy Cartel, Big Oil vs. The Public ln;lerest", a book he pre­ pared for the MEBA, Executive Board members Vernle Reed (left), 1st vice president of the Labor- ' ers International. Union of North America, and George Knaly, International . Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, hear a SlUNA and MTD President Paul Hall and Ben Puchalski, president of the Greater Chicago and Vicinity Port Maritime Council, get together at the MTD Executive Board meeting7 Special Siipptem^ Executive Board member Leon Schachter, vice president of the AmalPeter Ryka (left), vice president of the American Federation of Grain Millers, gamated Meat Cutters and Butcher and Executive Board member George Oneto, president of the Distillery, Recti- Workmen of North America, introfying. Wine and Allie'd Workers' International Union of America, hear a report duces a resolution to oppose cuts in on formulating a national nutrition policy. the Federal school lunch program. .. -W"'til March, 1975 'r I i .if. r 7' •" "f • f : '•h' r �mrnm nSEAFARERS -.-i^rrSTUMr- Omeial puhUmmtimm •! th* SBAFAIUMIS INTBRNATIONAL UNION• AtUatte, OoU, LakM mmA IiUaaOWaten Dtatrlat* AVL-CIO ' :%:/r SE '•f F'f I- ^ I- ^. t I ''t Continued from front page of supplement of shipyard and shipboard workers laid off from their jobs." President Ford's failure to sign the Oil Bill, which would have required that 30 percent of U.S. oil imports be carried on American-flag tank­ ers, deprived these tankers "of a source of cargo and by the end of January 1975 more than 1.5 million tons of tankers were laid up. Work on ships under construction was interrupted." Thousands of seamen, shipyard workers and workers in support industries joined the growing numbers of unemployed the statement said, as the multinational oil companies, in the absence of a law requiring them to use American ships, con­ tinue to use foreign-flag ships. Merchant Marine Goals In light of these conditions, the board resolved that there must be an updating of the U.S. mer­ chant marine's objectives and it called for: • Development of new sources of cargo, through legislation if necessary, including dry bulk cargoes and liquid bulk cargoes such as chemicals and petroleum. • Enlargement of the role of the U.S. mer­ chant fleet in the operations of the Military Sealift Command. The U.S. Navy, the Board stated, "must employ the U.S. merchant marine for its peacetime requirements" in order to keep it prop­ erly trained and prepared for any emergency. • Creation of a single, independent federal maritime agency to consolidate the activities and services now performed by a variety of agencies. • Continued expansion of America's inland waterways transportation network. • Establishment of U.S.-flag control of marine services to American outer continental shelf de­ velopment and ocean mining activities. • The development, particularly on the North­ east coast, of water transportation as a major mass transit mode. Jones Act Calling for a repeal of the authority to waive the Jones Act by executive decree, the MTD an­ nounced its commitment "to help maintain and strengthen the act." Now that the Jones Act "is being subjected to ever increasing attacks by cer­ tain special interests which choose to ignore the adverse economic and national security conse­ quences of erosion of the safeguards provided by the act," the executive board called for a Con­ gressional survey of oil company plans to meet the shipping requirements of the Alaskan pipe­ line. They charged that oil companies were in­ volved in "merchant marine brinksmanship" in preparing for the shipment of this oil. As part of the department's current legislative campaign, the board has prepared and distributed a report entitled "The Jones Act: Security for the United States and Americans." Navy Vessels A resolution strongly opposing the Navy's bud­ get appropriations of $300-million to build sev­ eral non-combat support and supply vessels was drafted by the MTD's Executive Board at this meeting. Stating their opposition to "the waste of scarce Navy budget funds for support vessels which are readily available in the U.S. private merchant fleet," the board urged that there should be "a greater use of private U.S.-flag vessels for the Navy's sealift and supply missions." This, they said, would allow the Navy to concentrate their budget funds on building warships, build up the U.S. merchant marine while allowing it to gain greater peacetime experience as an auxiliary to the Navy, and be less costly in the long run as the operating costs of private merchant vessels are far below those of Navy ships. Raise Minimnm Wage Congress enacted new amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act last year, and while this was an important step forward for poverty-stricken workers, inflation has already wiped out the gains made in this 1974 legislation. To increase the real income of the poorest workers in our economy and to bring their living standards to even a minimal level of decency, the MTD has resolved to work for legislation which will raise the minimum wage to at least $3 an hour over the next two years. Food and Nutrition Policy Hunger, malnutritibn and skyrocketing food prices are critical problems that need immediate attention and the MTD Executive Board has an­ nounced its support of a program designed to use America's immense ability to produce food to alleviate these problems. Formulated by the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen Union, the program calls for a Congressional review of the nation's frag­ mented nutrition programs and the establishment of a National Food and Nutrition Policy which will encourage the m^mum production of food. This program, the board said, "would foster the establishment of rational food production poli­ cies so as to halt the inflation in food prices, do away with outmoded and contradictory food poli­ cies, protect consumers from unwholesome prod­ ucts, assist farm workers to gain decent wages and working conditions, and help feed the starv­ ing and hungry both in the U.S. and abroad, while assuring the American farmers of an adequate return for their efforts." School Lunch Program Calling it "another example of misplaced budg­ etary priorities," the MTD denounced attempts to increase the cost of lunches provided under the Federal School Lunch Program. Because any increase in the cost of this pro­ gram, which provides millions of children from poverty-level families with a healthy, nutritious and balanced meal each day, would place a furthe burden on those who can least afford to pay, the MTD will oppose any attempt to reduce the program and support Congressional efforts to ex­ tend it to more American children. Apprenticeship and Training The Labor Department's Bureau of Appren­ ticeship and Training, established under the Na­ tional Apprenticeship Act of 1937, has over the years become subordinate to the U.S. Manpower Administration. In this subordinate position, the bureau's effec­ tiveness has become severely restricted as the Manpower Administration's priorities assigned to apprenticeship have declined to an alltime low. Because the vast majority of all registered ap­ prentices in the U.S. belong to MTD affiliates, the executive board has recommended that the bureau be severed from the Manpower Admin­ istration and set up as an independent agency within the U.S. Labor Department so that it may again serve its original purpose of safeguarding the welfare of these apprentices. Trades Reform Act In a resolution to work for the repeal of the Trades Reform Act of 1974, the MTD Board charged that "in the hands of an administration which is willing to sacrifice American jobs on the altar of free trade, this new legislation can serve as the final nail in the cofl&n for workers in laborintensive industries who cannot compete with the abysmally low conditions" and wages endured by many foreign work forces. This bill, also condenmed by the AFL-CJO at its 10th Constitutional Convention, does nothing to stem the export of American technology and capital to areas of the world where multinational corporations can maximize profits and minimize costs at the expense of workers in this country, while sanctioning the lucrative tax loopholes that make these exported factories so profitable. Memorials Acknowledging their dynamic and respected leadership in the labor movement, their valued and active membership on the MTD Executive Board, and their strong and progressive partici­ pation in the trade union movement, the Mari­ time Trades Department expressed its profound grief and deep sorrow at the deaths of William E. Fredenberger, president of the International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers; Joseph Beime, president of the Communications Work­ ers of America and Louis Isaacson, president of the International Uqion of Dolls, Toys, Play­ things, Novelties and Allied Products of the United States and Canada. '" EXECtmVE ^ BOARD 'FHHKMIIY 18-14. tan - -BAL HARBOUR, •-"/•.vr-. • 1.4 if Mi'Si B- K • A" A : Seated, left to right, are MTD Vice President Jack McDonald. Executive Secretary- Treasurer Pete McGavin, MTD President Paul Hall, MTD Administrator O. Wiiliam Moody, and John Yarmola, a representative oftheSIUNA. - � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource March 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MARITIME LEADERS MEET WITH PRESIDENT FORD JONES ACT WAIVER DENIED UNITY TO ENACT LABOR'S PROGRAMS AFL-CIO: 'EMERGENCY' PLANS FOR JOBLESS SPECIAL ELECTIONS SET FOR APR. 10 ON CREWS CONFAB AT PINEY POINT UIW BROTHERS LAYOFF AT SEATRAIN YARD CONTINUES TENSION MOUNTS IN ECUADOR ON SEIZURE OF TUNA BOATS FOUR SUBCOMMITTEES SET UP ON MARITIME ISSUES DUNLOP NAMED AS SEC. OF LABOR SEATRAIN WASHINGTON PAYS OFF; LAYS UP IN NY GOLDEN MONARCH LAUNCHED ON WEST COAST HOW THE U.S. MARITIME ADMINISTRATION WORKS FOR YOU, THE SEAFARER REHABILITATION CENTER OPENS FOR SEAFARERS AT PINEY POINT SEAFARER JOHN BARBER GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA MARAD PROPOSES PLAN FOR CHEMICAL CARRIERS 20TH CLASS GRADUATES SIX NEW 'A' BOOK MEMBERS BROTHER TELLS ABOUT THE SEA, PUTS IT DOWN IN VERSE ORPHANS, SEATRAIN CREWS ENJOY A 'FAMILY DINNER' ACTION NOW FOR HEALTHY MERCHANT MARINE FOREIGN MARITIME SUBSIDY STUDY FINDS $2-BILLION GIVEN 7 NATIONS REPORT DISCUSSES HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF ALCOHOL USE NY MEETING: SEAFARERS LISTEN TO BOSUNS SENIORITY GRADUATES AND ELECT COMMITTEES LUNDEBERG GRADUATES ABS LIBERTY SHIP MODELS ARE NOW UP FOR SALE BEFORE LAYUP, THE SS THOMAS LYNCH PAY SOFF IN PHILLY DESCRIPTIONS AND DATES OF HLS UPGRADING COURSES HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS DEAL WITH ECONOMIC AND ENERGY PROBLEMS HIGHLIGHTS OF MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 3 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/458816b5ba53e3e77c0e201ff9349dc3.PDF 76d617c233aa5af46c9e41fd01951b4a PDF Text Text 'X-^: •""'"-!• :r^. -A'-^ 'v^- '•-• '-'r^ - •-'. r-:--' •" •\", -f"'' , 66 Delegates Attend Crew Conference A •'i «IS.< • •• -A! # -1 T mi .: I .5 - ,• OM I I /\ ! i, f1 '•. •« -"S •-© <.v:> . . " -<->5- i rnvmi^ • • :?:l •' , >;• s-irv*-.;i : Sixty-six delegates from deep sea ports around the country were elected tliis month to attend the SIU crew conference at the Lundeberg School. In New Yoric, some of that port's delegates (bottom photo) get ready to leave on a special bus from Headquarters. Clockwise from top left are delegates from the ports of: Houston; Philadelphia; ^n Francisco, and New Orleans. For names of deflates from all ports, see story on Page 3. • r- , " . .'Z'••.--L . '- i"; •<;I -A ).v.ri �r jc.- ''-••/t,; -r.:- MTD Affirms Strong Oil Bill Sui^porf U •vl! The AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades men's Association, and Jesse Calhoon, one of the worst economic crises in its men into the ranks of the unemployed; Department has again affirmed its president of the Marine Engineers Ben­ history. The U.S. maritime industry is • The laid-up tanker tonnage repre­ strong support for U.S. cargo prefer­ eficial Association were among those likewise beset by serious econotaic diffi­ sents one-third of the entire non-oil ence legislation which, the department who also spoke at the luncheon, at­ culties that pose a serious threat to the company or independently-owned U.S.says, would give a much needed boost tended by over 380 representatives of very survival of America's merchant flag tanker fleet. If immediate action is to the sagging American maritime in­ labor. marine. While the entire industry is ex­ not taken, this total may reach 40 per­ dustry. The maritime statement issued by the periencing problems, the tanker seg­ cent of the independent fleet in a mat­ At a Washington luncheon entitled MTD dealt specifically with the de­ ment of the U.S. merchant marine has ter of wfeeks; "The Economic Crisis and Its Impact pressed state of the tanker market, and been hit the hardest. • The lack of employment for exist­ . on Maritime Workers" held earlier proposed steps that should be taken to ing U.S.-flag vessels has resulted in mas­ • Presently 1.3 million tons of U.S.this month, the MTD issued a state­ alleviate the problem. It read in part; flag tankers are without work, forcing sive cutbacks in shipbuilding orders and ment calling upon the Ford Adminis­ •"The United States is in the midst of more than one thousand merchant sea­ Continued on Page 21 tration and the Congress "to recognize the unique plight of America's maritime industry and to act to strengthen this in­ dustry which is a vitally important eco­ nomic and national security resoiirce." Principal speaker at the affair was AFL-CIO President George Meany, who in a major address, called for a reshaping of U.S. foreign policy to halt a retreat to isolationism and bring forth a re-newed national commitment to human freedom. Meany, in a speech broadcast live by public raffio, called for an end to one­ sided detente with the Communist pow­ ers and Congress's pursuit of the "im­ possible dream" of isolationism, which he said has turned U.S. foreign policy into a "shambles." SIU and MTD President Paul Hall, AFL-CIO President George Meany addresses labor representatives at a Maritime Trades Department luncheon earlier Page Groton, assistant to the president this month. Seated behind Meany at the dais are (left to right): Page Groton, assistant to the president of the International of the International Brotherhood of Brotherhood of Boilermakers; Peter McGavin, executive secretary-treasurer of the MTD; Paul Hall, president of the Boilermakers, Thomas Gleason, presi­ SIU and MTD; Jesse Calhoon, president of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, and Thomas Gleason, president dent of the International Longshore­ of the International Longshoremen's Association. mk the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: •••.J.;'i-/' U: v./ • ''f '• .'K .. ' ' — PaMijBaa P/ney Point Conference Rises to the Challenge '• X.. • In the early days of the Union we fought for arid won our rights as workers and our ri^ts as human beings. We won better wages, working con­ ditions and job security. We won pensions, vacations and welfare benefits for ourselves and our families. And as a result, we built a strong Union that has successfully responded to the needs of Seafarers throughout the years. Yet, at the same time as we were struggling for our basic rights as seamen, profit-motivated business deals coupled with a conspicuous lack of decisive government action began to erode the strength of the U.S. maritime industry. Steadily, scores of American-flag ships were transferred from U.S. to foreign-flag registry and re-crewed by low-paid, and in many cases, im­ properly trained foreign seamen. By 1969, this steady erosion had gone so far that the U.S., once the foremost maritime power in the world, had dropped to a disgraceful seventh place. Consequently, Seafarers and thousands of other American maritime workers suffered from the result­ ing squeeze on job opportunities. At this juncture, the SIU, in the same spirit as the early days, again rose to meet this new challenge head on through aggressive political programs, strongly backed by the voluntary contributions of hundreds of Seafarers to the Union's political Fund—SPAD. We successfully spearheaded passage of the Merchant Marine Act of .1970 which immediately injected new life into the UtS. shipbuilding in­ dustry; and after only a few years on the books, the Act began providing Seafarers with job opportunities aboard the new ships built under the program. The 1970 Act will continue to pay off for Seafarers in this way for years to come. More recently, we successfully coordinated American labor's all-out campaign for passage in the House and Senate of the Energy Transporta­ tion Security Act which required that by 1977, 30 percent of all our nation's oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag tankers. The subsequent pres­ idential pocket-veto of the bill, although unfortunate, in no form takes away from the magnitude of our political victory over the multinational oil companies which command the largest and richest lobby in Wash­ ington, D.C. We have won some great victories—significant victories which have succeeded both in halting the decline of the U.S. maritime industry, and in putting it back on a true course to recovery. Still, these victories are only a beginning. And today, we in the SIU have reached an important crossroad both in our history as a Union and in our history as an integral part of the American maritime industry. We as Seafarers work in an industry that has fallen and is now rebuild­ ing—an industry that is going through a period of revolutionary change in regard to technology—and an industry that has the potential to once again regain its former dominant role in global maritime capabilities. Yet, this can only happen if the Seafarer, as he has always done in the past, continues to rise to meet the many challenges and problems of today and the future. Presently at the special Seaforers Conference at the Lundeheig School, there are 66 rank-and-file SIU members, representative of our entire membership, woiidng side-by-side with SIU officials in a genuine atmos­ phere of cooperation to map out a recommended plan of action for meet­ ing these needs. These men are taking a hard look at the evolution of our. industry; where it stands today; and the direction it must move in the future to best suit our needs as professional Seafarers. They are studying our upcoming contract and will be recommending changes that may be needed in it to better provide job and financial security for the Seafarer and his family. - And they are studying our political and educational programs, our shipping rules, and Constitution, our pension, welfare and vacation plans. In all of these areas, as well, the elected delegates to the conference will be making recommendations for possible changes. And, in all their ac­ tions they will be taking into consideration the true feelings and views of the "SIU membership, conveyed to them through personal contact with fellow Seafarers aboard ship and in Union halls, and through the written suggestions of our members in the pre-conference questionnaires sent to every member's home. Most importantly though, these Seafarers will he making recommen­ dations for membership action that will benefit the greatest number of Seafarers in the largest number of ways for the longest period of years. This conference, a gathering of Seafarers working together, is a sig­ nificant beginning in the all-out cooperative effort that we in the SIU must make if we are to achieve our goals of a continually better way of life for Seafarers and a better industry in which to work. This conference will prove to be the most important such meeting the SIU has ever conducted. . Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atiantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 4. April 1975. Page 2 Seafarers Log �Discuss Contract, Constitution, Plans 66 Elected Delegates Meeting at Conference Sixty-six delegates chosen from the membership are now meeting at a Crews Conference in Piney Point, Md. to discuss the SIU contract which is due for renewal in June, as well as wel­ fare, pension, vacation, hiring, training the SIU Constitution, and political and legislative activities. The conference, which began on Apr. 14, will continue until Apr. 26. Twenty-two-Seafarers from each de­ partment were elected to represent the" membership at special meetings held in each A&G deep sea port on Apr. 10-11. Based on shipping, registration and the past year's activities, the distribu­ tion of representatives from each port was designated as follows; New York, 12; New Orleans, 6; Houston, 6; San Francisco, 6; Baltimore, 3; Boston, 3; Detroit, 3; Jacksonville, 3; Mobile, 3; Norfolk, 3; Philadelphia, 3; San Juan, 3; Seattle, 3; Tampa, 3; Wilmington, 3 and Piney Point, 3. However, the ports of Detroit, Tampa and San Juan where unable to The following letter opposing the 'apprentice mate' proposal was sent by SWNA President Paul Hall to the Executive Secretary of the Marine Safety Coun­ cil of the U.S. Coast Guard. Sfke SPecx^a/tetA OF NORTH AMERICA PAUL HALL Prftideni O. W. MOOOY. JR. iVashingion Kfprcsitnatixe • AFL-CIO «I5 I6tli SlrcL-t, N. W., Suite 510. Washinijlon D. C. 20006 (202) 347-3504 April 1, 1975 Executive Secretary (G-CMC/82) Marine Safety Council United States Coast Guard Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Room 8234 Washington, D.C. 20591 Dear Sir: The Seafarers International Union of North America is opposed to the adoption of the U.S. Coast Guard's proposed rule-making that would create the entry rating of "apprentice mate." It would appear the U.S. Coast Guard, in proposing this rule, has not fully considered the various adverse consequences this proposal would have upon all segments of the U.S. merchant marine. We therefore urge the Coast Guard to disapprove any program designed to train "apprentice mates." In a situation analogous to the apprentice mate program, the Courts have ruled in the past that consideration must be given, in the imposition of new manning regulations, to its impact on labor relations in the maritime industry. The Courts prohibited the use of apprentice engineers because it interfered with existing col­ lective bargaining arrangements. The SIU feels that the same Court restrictions would apply to the new rating of apprentice mate. The dangers of inter-union disagreements resulting from these rules are heightened by the fact that this proposal may have the effect of shifting advance­ ment opportunities from one class of maritime workers to another. The opportunity of unlicensed seamen from the focsle to advance to the licensed ranks would be throttled by the influx of apprentice mates created by these proposed rules. Thus, a traditional avenue of advancement for unlicensed seamen would be closed. The Seafarers Union is also concerned that the Coast Guard, in developing these rules, is seeking to cater to the demands of one management group, the multi­ national oil companies. In the process, the Coast Guard has created rules, which if implemented, may allow these companies to further undermine the remainder of the U.S. fleet. Any regulations promulgated by the Coast Guard should be for the benefit of the entire maritime industry and should not be designed to aid narrow interests, such as the proposed "apprentice mate" regulations would do. The SIU also strongly opposes all regulations which allow U.S. maritime officers to be trained on foreign vessels that may not meet U.S. safety and operating stand­ ards. This problem arises because nothing in the proposed rules would prevent the proposed "apprentice mates'' from gaining their working experience aboard foreignflag vessels, including low-standard flag of convenience -vessels. On these foreign vessels, the operating procedures and safety requirements are sometimes inferior to those of American ships where American seamen learn and practice their seagoing and ship handling skills under U.S. Coast Guard supervision and inspection. Training allowed aboard foreign vessels before eventual licensing as an American merchant marine officer would clearly not be comparable to that aboard an American-flag ship. The management groups supporting this proposal have based their request on what they assert is a shortfall in the number of available licensed U.S. deck per­ sonnel. Yet these companies have made no effort to maximize the use of existing trained personnel, either from established U.S. maritime academies or unlicensed seamen who have worked up through the ranks. Such unlicensed seamen have already exhibited their willingness to make the sea their career. No new officer training courses are needed or should be approved until present sources of qualified officers are proven insufficient. In summary, the primary effect of the Coast Guard approving this program would be to create the potential for serious inter-union jurisdictional problems, additional court cases, and legal and administrative disputes in the U.S. merchant marine. It would allow the certification of deck officers after training that may not have l?een as rigorous or on the same level as training by officers in other U.S. maritime schools. And, most importantly, it would deny the unlicensed seamen represented by the SIU who have gained practical knowledge of seamanship aboard U.S.-flag ships the opportunity to fill officer slots aboard U.S.-flag ships. This apprentice mate program should not be approved by the Coast Guard. Sincerely, PAUL HALL President' meet their full quota and, according to arrangements made prior to the elec­ tions, a special meeting was held in Headquarters on Apr. 11 to fill these quotas. Headquarters received authorization to make all the necessary arrangements for the conference through a proposal which was ratified at each port's Janu­ ary membership meeting. The proposal read in part: "It is hereby recommended that the member­ ship give autliorization to Headquarters to make the necessary arrangements for the conference and to establish all rules for selection of participants in the con­ ference." Members wishing to serve as dele­ gates to the conference had to be full book members with 'A' Seniority in good standing, have 24 months seatime with SlU-contracted operators in rat­ ings above entry (seatime was consid­ ered as any-time for which contribu­ tions had been made toward pension and welfare eligibility), and have at least 60 days of such employment in the period from Apr. 1, 1974 to Apr. 1, 1975. A letter giving full details of the con­ ference was sent to all Seafarers earlier this year. Questionnaires were also sent out to all Seafarers asking for their com­ ments and suggestions on tlie Constitu­ tion, welfare, pension and vacation plans, contract, and other topics impor­ tant to all SIU members. The comments and suggestions re­ ceived from members who are unable to attend the conference are being • • .31 Continued on Page 21 Hall Voices Opposition to Apprentice Mate Rating The U.S. Coast Guard, at the urging of some of the multinational oil com­ panies, is considering approving a pro­ posal for creating the entry rating of "apprentice mate". The proposal would establish a three-year program to train the men, one year less than all the present programs at various maritime academies. SIU President Paul Hall, In a letter to the Coast Guard, has stated the SIU's total opposition to the plan, which would in effect give the manage­ ment groups proposing it a chance to "hand-pi^^ men to serve as mates en their veftseb. In urgffig the Coast Guard not to adopt the plan. President Hall's letter points out many areas in the proposal which could have serious adverse ef­ fects on the entire U.S. merchant ma­ rine. "The dangers of inter-union dis­ agreements resulting from these rules are heightened by the fact that this pro­ posal may have the effect of shifting advancement opportunities from one class of maritime workers to another." President Hall wrote. "The opportunity of unlicensed seamen from the fdcsle to advance to the licensed ranks would be throttled by the influx of apprentice mates created by these proposed rules. Thus, a traditional avenue of advance­ ment for unlicensed seamen would be closed." The three-year program calls for two years of study at a vocational facility in Maine, and then one year's work ex­ perience at sea. Aside from the fact that this reduces the present training of mates by one year, there is also another weakness in the proposal. There is no stipulation that the one year at sea must be spent on a U.S.-flag vessel, leaving open the possibility that the men may be trained on foreign or flag-of-convenience vessels which have much lower safety and operating standards. One argument used by management groups to justify implementation of this apprentice mate program is their claim that there is a shortage of avail­ able licensed U.S. deck personnel. Continued on Page 7 I'll ti >!!l r'i j 4 INDEX Legislative News Third flag carrier bill Washington Activities column Page 8 Page 9 Union News Crew conference gets underway Page 3 President's Report Page 2 Headquarters Notes column ...Pages Membership meeting in port of Houston .. .Pages 16-17 General News Official attends IMCO meeting .... Page 8 ILG reports on flags of convenience Page 7 Senator Jackson renews oil imports bill support. .Page 5 MID holds meeting on economic crisis Page 2 SIU opposition to apprentice mate proposal Page 3 IBU of Pacific holds convention Page 7 MARAD-Navy liaison office may close Page 4 National Maritime Council Back Page Shipping Dispatchers' ReportsPage 26 Alex Stephens Page 13 Ships' Committees Page 6 Montpelier Victory ..Pages 16-17 Ships' Digests Page 12 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 10-11 Why I came to Piney Point Page 15 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application ..Pages30-31 GED requirements and application Page 30 Membership News Final Departures Pages 28-29 New SIU pensioners Page 23 Special Feature Mystic Seaport Pages 24-25 iV 1/ : II j •• 1; - I ;( f-.' Pages il' �1 SIU Representatiye Services the TT Brooklyn in Brixham, England i Looking out (left) from the deck of the TT Brooklyn (Westchester Marine) is the harbor scene of Brixham, England seen from the camera of SI.U Representative George McCartney who, while servicing the ship, reported that the supertanker was "a clean ship with only minor beefs." The seaport of Brixham in Devon is a small fishing village (8,761 pop.) and pilot station for big tahkers going up the English Channel. Brixham, on deepwater Tbr(quay) Bay, is where VLCCs and ULCCs can swallow the anchor while awaiting orders for a discharge berth. On (right) are (I. to r.) the Brooklyn's ship's chairman. Recertified Bosun Gaetano "Tony" Mattioli; Chief Steward Conrad Gauthier, secretary-reporter; OMED Dominick Orisini, engine delegate; OMED Jon Gaskins; OMED Imro Solomons; AB J. R. Wilson, deck delegate, and Chief Cook Alonzo Bryant, steward delegate. Hall Opposes Closing Of Navy-Commerce Office In a letter to Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger, SIU President Paul Hall has accused the Defense Depart­ ment of dealing a "death blow" to ef­ forts to build a better working relation­ ship between the Navy and the U.S. merchant marine by closing the Navy's liaison office in the Commerce Depart­ ment. Calling the closing of this office "a clear repudiation of the agreement of September 1970 between the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of Com­ merce to establish a liaison office for the purpose of maximizing the merchant marine's contribution to the' national defense," President Hall said in his letter that this act would be "a death blow to tne hopes of all concerned for a means of fostering greater cooper­ ation and a better working relationship between the Navy and the U.S. mer­ chant marine." The Navy would close its office in the Commerce Department by retiring the liaison officer, Rear Admiral George H. Miller. In the past, this liaison office has attempted to persuade the Navy to work towards a greater peacetime role for the merchant marine as an arm of the Navy and to generate merchant marine support for congressional ap­ proval of important Naval defense programs. "While the activities of the office in question may not always satisfy all of the parties involved," President Hall George Walton wrote, "it nevertheless serves as an im­ portant link between the Defense estab­ lishment and the merchant marine in developing mutual confidence. It also is a continuing physical symbol of the desire of all concerned to work cooper­ atively on matters of mutual interest." Urging Defense Secretary Schle­ singer to reconsider the closing of this office. President Hail concluded, "We who welcomed the establishment of this office, and who regarded it as the only continuing mechanism for the exchange of views and information, must, regard the proposed closure as a serious step backwards." ,o5^ S75 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11232 120' Dots. Contrlbutor'i N«me . im Addreti. S.S. No.. t 'U - A fi .Zip Cod* teparato Mtroiilid fund. It* proceeds ere used to furttir objects and purposes SPAD Is the political, Including, but not limited to furthRrIng thu —. social and economic Interests of Seafarer seamen,. the preservation and funhering of Uie American Merchant Marine with Improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement pf trade union concepU. In, connetjllon with such objects, SPAD irts am and contrlbirtes to politlclaL candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No supports l#lmlnatlon, financial repi reprisal,.or contribution may be sollcHed or rei Ived because of force. Job dliUlflmlnatlon, of membership In the Ualon (SlUNA AGLIWO)_^ AGLIWO) or or of employthreat of such conduct, or as a cm of the above Improper _ luct. notify the Seafarers Union ment. II a contribution Is made 1 (ributlon for Investigation and or SPAD at the above address, cer t vrlthin thirty days pf the appropriate action and refund. If jiuntary. Support SPAO to proti ( and further your economic. political and social Interests, Amerli trade union concepts and Seafarer (A copy of our report filed with the appropriate supervisory officer Is (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, (I.S. GovermtieMt Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) $20' signature of Solicitor 1975 Port SPAD for Job Security Before sailing to the Middle East ana India recently, the Ship's Committee of the 04 SS George Walton (Waterman) headed by Recertified Bosun George Annis (2nd right), ship's chairman, line up on deck before payoff in the port of New York at Brooklyn's Pier 7. They are (I. to r.): Chief Steward John Ratliff, secretary-reporter; AB Lawrence Kunc, deck delegate; Chief Electrician Ross Lyie, educational director; Annis, and Rudolph Cefaratti, engine delegate. The new system of coinputei> ized monitoring of shipping in all SIU halls has shown ^t a nnniiber of members are abasing the hiring hhV^teiu tb»n one port at|h^^^ Dual registration Is In direct violation of SIU shipping rules which state "^lo seamaa shall be registered at more than one port the same Any Seafarer who wishes to| change his port of should torn in his old card at either his first por tratuniy or at his new port, registering at fimt n^ p^ < In the future^ when die records show a man is in two ports, his oldest card wilt foe autematicaUy ihvs^| Seafarers Log Page 4 ' .IslSiM/.- On board the Montpelier Victory at a payoff last month in Lake Charles, La^, Brother Peter Nortava holds up his SPAD receipt after making a $20 voluntary donation. Seafarer Nortava, who upgraded to OMED at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md., realizes that SPAD spells job security for him and his Union Brothers. ' J , .'"•i • •. • �m. ii>-wJ.»l.<;i'-.«iii4.i*^7»/i-i:<j.f''ii..i-c.;.;.:.t:.L'j.. -L.l^ .-t.jisi..V. Sen. Henry Jackson (D.-Wash.) speaks to guests at the National Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association's 100th anniversary banquet held in Washington, D.C. recently. Sen. Jackson spoke of re-newed efforts to pass an oil cargo preference bill and to override a presidential veto. At MEBA's 100th Birthday Banquet Among those present at NationSMEBA Centennial Banquet were (left to n^t) SlU President Paul Hall, Secretary of Labor John Dunlop and Federal Maritime Commission Chairwoman Helen D. Bentley. Sen. Jackson Vows fo Pass Oil Imports Bill At a banquet last month in Washing­ ton, D.C., celebrating the 100th anni­ versary of the National Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Assn.'s founding, guest speaker Sen. Henry Jackson (D-Wash.J condemned President Ford's veto of the Oil Imports Bill and vowed "I will help pass this bill and I will help override any veto of it." Questioning if "the Ford-Rockefeller team really understands what their eco­ nomic policy is doing to the workingman," Sen. Jackson pointed out that the vetoed Oil Bill "would have pro­ vided jobs for an average of 22,500 per­ sons a year" while President Ford's increased oil import taxes "could cost 400,000 jobs." Stating that the millions of unem­ ployed Americans are not going "to accept the fact they may not be able to earn - a living wage," Sen. Jackson added: "all the vetoes in the world are not going to make the Congress accept that. The senator then stressed the coun­ try's need "to show the people of this nation that their government is work­ ing." "To do that," he said "we are going to have to get the economy working and get millions of unemployed working." Jackson also advanced a recommen­ dation for making the oil industry more responsive to the public will and public needs, while at the same time, providing much needed jobs. An Energy Policy "We need," he emphasized "an energy policy that will mobilize, on an urgent basis, the materials, manpower and financial resources needed for a massive effort to explore and develop the nation's domestic energy potential. I have introduced legislation to create a national energy production board Vietnam continues to deteriorate! ^ (I Maritime the hearts and minds of the Aiiierf . ment luncheon in Washington, ican people are reaching out to thd' D.C. earlier this month, the fol­ Vidtnain lowing resolution was adopted supporting the current United • innqceiit victims of the holocaust| Our own country, largely upon it$_ 'Imitates efforts to rescue victims of . own initiative, has set in motion Vietnam war.' massive humanitarian effort, 'oday, as the situation in South aimed chiefly at rescuing as many Vietnamese children «as possM^ from the dangers and hardships of SlU Official Serves war. OnWage Committee seagoing AFL-CIO are ready to assist ir SIU Headquarters Representative Edward X. Mooney was one of three ; this humane effort. As we havq on numerous occasions labor representatives who served on the Virgin Islands Minimum Wage In­ _ast, the American shippi dustry Committee last month. The com­ r unions and maritime workers mittee, which reviewed minimum wage ^ pledge our full efforts to the suc­ rates for all industries in the Virgin cessful completion of the VietIslands, met for two weeks in March I namese sea-lift and evacuat KSti. the islands of St. Thomas and St. The desperate plight of,these innoCroix. Along with Rep. Mooney the two I cent victims of war cries out for' help. other representatives from labor were Ben Feldman, president, International : Therefore, be it resolved: , That the American workers emLeather Goods, Plastic and Novelty ' ployed on United States-flag ves-; Workers, and Amos Peters, general vice president, SIU of Puerto Rico. • sels and affiliated with AFL-CIO^ The appointments were made by the •* maritime unions pledge 100 per-' then Secretary of Labor, Peter I? cent support for, and willingness^^ Brennan. The committee was also ; to participate in, the humanitarians composed of three representatives ' effort to rescue the victims of the| from the public sector and three from ietnarn War industry. with precisely this mission." Referring to the 1875 founding fa­ thers of the National MEBA, Sen. Jack­ son closed his speech saying "One hundred years ago 10 reasonable men met in Cleveland and formed a union to protect the rights, safety and future of the marine engineers. It's about time that reasonable men get together in Washington and do the same thing for all the American people." SIU President Attends SIU President Paul Hall also at­ tended the MEBA's centennial cele­ bration, and accepted an award for AFL-CIO President George Meany in recognition of his contribution to mari­ time labor. In addition, the MEBA awarded Sens. Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.) and Henry Jackson, Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.), and Malcom Mc­ Lean, founder of Sea-Land Services with special plaques honoring their contributions to the maritime industry. Certificates were also presented to Helen D. Bentley, chairwoman of the Federal Maritime Commission, and Robert J. Blackwell, U.S. assistant sec­ retary of commerce for maritime af­ fairs for their work in the maritime field. Marines Guard Transcolorado Off Vietnam .4 'i rI v| A U.S. Marine boards the SlU-contracted 04 the SS Transcolorado (Hudson Waterways) off Phan Rang, South Vietnam on Apr. 9. In the background are other Leathernecks In a landing barge awaiting their turn to come aboard. On Apr. 1 President Ford sent 700 Marines to guard the crews of four American merchant rescue ships seallfting thousands of S. VIetrtam refugees In a Dunkirk-like evacuation off Cam Ranh Bay to safety In Saigon. One crew had to barricade themselves In their rooms from deserting marauding S. Viet .marines who were killing and robbing the helpless refugees. On Apr. 4 about 8,000 refugees seized control of a MSG cargo ship sailing from Cam Ranh Bay forcing the captain to change course to Vung Tau In the Mekong Delta. The above photo appeared on Page 1 in the N.Y. Times on Apr. 10. Page 5 ApriU975 • Ll"'. ''S �The Committee Page Cities Service Baltimore At a payoff Mar. 21 at Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y., the Ship's Committee of the tanker SS C/t/es Service Baltimore are (I. to r.): Oiler John Kulas, engine delegate: BR Israel Alvarez, steward delegate; Chief Pumpman Stanley Zielewski, educational director; AB Kermit Green, ship's chairman, and Richard Hutchinson, secretary-reporter. SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski is seated far right. The vessel is on a coastwise run. Pennmor Committee Recertified Bosun William D. "Rocky" Morris (rear 2nd right) ship's chairman of the C4 SS Pennmar (Calmar Line) leads the vessel's committee at a payoff in Baltimore of (seated I. to r.): Cook and Baker Harold Augins, actin'g steward delegate and AB William F. Isbell, deck delegate. Rear from left are: Deck Engineer Frank Holland, educational director; Oiler Antoine Gurney, engine delegate; Chairman Morris, and Chief Steward Barney J. McNally, secretary-reporter. The ship went into layup. Overseas Alaska Pittsburgh Committee Recertified Bosun Donald J. Pressly, ship's chairman (far right) heads the Ship's Committee of the containership SS Pittsburgh at a payoff Mar. 6 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. From left to right are: Third Cook Albert Nash, steward dele­ gate; Chief Electrician Eric Frederickson, engine delegate; Chief Steward Harold Strauss, secretary-reporter; Chief Electrician George M. E. Ratliff, Jr., educational director, and AB John Nelson, deck delegate. The ship is on the Mediterranean run. Seatrain Florida At a payoff in Brooklyn, N.Y. last month is the Ship's Committee of the SS Seatrain Florida. From left are: Engine Delegate L. Crambol; Dayman David Horton, acting bosun and ship's chairman; crewmember Russell Cheeley; Chief Steward Robert Ferrandiz, secretary-reporter, and Steward Delegate Harold Pinson. The ship, which went into layup, is now under the Military Sealift Command. Columbia Committee <; • ' ••'7 J- ' • "i With a laid-up whaling fleet which had been under U.N. charter to Australia in the background of Yokosuka, Japan, the Ship's Committee of the tanker the SS Overseas Alaska (Maritime Overseas) is, from left: Baker John Hoggie, stev/ard delegate; Deck Maintenance William Davis, deck delegate; Chief Steward Roque Macaraeg, secretary-reporter; Bosun Melville McKlnney, ship's chairman, and crew member Pantryman Angelo Angelidis. Page 6 ' , f ' 'i •' - ' •" ' V Taking the sun on deck in the port of Dammam, Saudi Arabia on Jan. 2 is the Ship's Committee of the tanker SS Columbia (Ogden Marine). From left are: Chief Pumpman D. Norris, educational director; Cook B. Meehan, stew­ ard delegate; Chief Steward M. Oeloatch, secretary-reporter; Bosun M. Welch, ship's chairman; FOWT O. Oscar, engine delegate and (front) AB W. Mortier, deck delegate. At (back right) is a member of the steward department. The ship is on the run to the Far East from the port of New; Orleans. Seafarers Log �Telh 4th AnfiudI 1BU of Pacific Convention Delegates vSi,' J ,4r Oi Hall Says Jones Act Vital to Towboot Industry SIU President Paul Hall, speaking to the interest of your survival." delegates at the Fourth Annual IBU of IBU of the Pacific President Merle the Pacific Convention in Seattle, Wash, Adlum, also an SIUNA vice president, last month, called on all members to served as chairman of the convention. continue to strengthen their efforts to International President Hall praised defeat those who are seeking to destroy Adlum for representing both the IBU the Jones Act. and the SIUNA in the past year, and President Hall told the delegates, designated him coordinator of all affili­ who represent the six districts of the ates' efforts pn the Jones Act issue in SIUNA-afiiliated Inland Boatmen's the Seattle area. Hall announced that Union- of the Pacific—Southern Cali­ Adlum would head a regional office fornia, Puget Sound, Alaska, Hawaii, being set up in Seattle to handle any San Francisco and Columbia River Reattacks on this important Act. * gions — that the preservation of the President Hall also noted the impor­ Jones Act is vital to the survival of the tance of making voluntary political West Coast towboat industry. contributions in order to support can­ Citing the constant efforts of the didates and incumbents friendly to mar­ giant oil companies to breach the itime labor and its goals. Jones Act—which forbids foreignIn conjunction with political activity, flag ves.sels from transporting delegates to the three-day gathering cargo between U.S. ports—Presi­ voted a motion to authorize the IBU's dent Hall said, 'to put up a suc­ Executive Council to devise a political cessful effort to oppose these ene­ action committee funded by member's mies, yod must work together and voluntary donations. It will be known disregard personal difference in as the Maritime Aid Donation (MAD). A number of questions have receives it unless he elects othef4 Ibeen raised by ftiepibers recently Wise. 1concerning the new U.S. pension Upon a memberVdeadi the siiif I law and the section concerning viving spouse will receive at least jsurvivor benefits. While it is imhalf of the member's pension, iportant to remember that many which was reduced at the time he areas have yet to be clarified, and elected to take the surviVor bene­ the new rules will not apply until fit. Those who have already gone 11976, it might be useful to briefly out on pension when the new rules iexplain two provisions concerning are implemented will not be af­ |survivor benefits. • . • When a member retires at the ^ fected. ' iprrhal retirement age of 65 he if f iutqmatically given a joint and f survivor annuity benefit unless be| sleets otherwise. • , ^ If a member retires at thd j trly retirement age of 55 he has| Inquiries have been made re mtU the age of 65 to decide | cently by a number of Seafarers v|(i^hier he wishes td take the surconcerning hospital care in a nonS'iyor'annuity benefit. Upon reach­ USPHS faciUty. If a Seafarer is ing the age of 65 he automatical^ too ill or badly injured to travel to a Public Health Service facility, he or someone acting in his behalf must request authorization for the emergency care from the Di­ rector/Medical Officer in Charge of flie nearest USPHS hospital, [Continued from Page 3 outpatient clinic or contracted However, these same groups have physician. This request may he failed to use existing trained personnel, made by telephone or telegraph. either from maritime academies or When the Medical Officer in from unlicensed seamen who have Charge is satisfied that the seaman come up from the ranks. is eligible and his condition is a in the past U.S. courts have ruled true emergency, he will grant au­ that in the imposition of new manning thority for the requested care and regulations consideration must be given to their impact out labor relations in the the USPHS will assume i^onsimaritime industry. Several years ago hility fo^ aU hills. the courts prohibited the use of appren­ Unless this request for author­ tice engineers because it interfer^ with ization is made within 48 hours of existing collective bargaining arrange­ seeking treatment, flie USPHS ments. Since the present situation is may refuse to pay for any of the similar, it is likely that the courts would medical services rendered. rule the same in regard to the appren­ Seaforers should also note that tice mate program. the SIU welfare plan does not In seeking opinions from various cover medical expenses incurred segments of the industry, the {Coast by members eligible for USPHS Guard has found that the SIU is not the only organization opposed to this care. If the^USPHS refuses to pay plan. Kings Point and other maritime for emergency care given at nonacademies have gone on record as being USPHS fecilities because a Sea­ opposed to the proposal. And, some farer failed to notify the facility, insturance companies are against it be­ then the Seaforer will he respon­ cause it would further lower training sible for all bills for the care. standards and possibly increase the probability of accidents-at-sea. Emergency Hospital Care Apprentice MateRafing April, 1975 SIUNA President Paul Hall (left) meets with IBU of the Pacific President Merle Adlum (right) and Seattle Mayor Wesley Uhlman at the IBU of the Pacific's Fourth Annual Convention held in Seattle last month. Flag of Convenience Ship Survey Proposed by ILO The 125-nation International Labor While stressing that the majority of Organization (ILO) has proposed a ships registered in these countries are world survey in an effort to obtain more well-equipped and safe, ILO experts information about substandard safety, point out that the percentage of tonnage living and employment conditions lost each year by these flag-of-conveaboard ships flying "flags of conve­ nience fleets has exceeded the world nience." fleet average by as much as 1.37 per Acknowledging that the question of cent. flags of convenience is "perhaps the , most explosive issue the shipping indus.By conducting the proposed survey, try is confronting today," the ILO is the ILO hopes to discover if there is a concerned about ithe possible risks to direct link between substandard ships seamen working on substandard vessels, and flags of convenience. The survey the threat these vessels pose to the safe would be carried out by inspectors navigation of all ships, and the use of boarding ships with questionnaires that flags of convenience to keep wages be­ deal with safety, living and employment low international minimum standards. conditions of crews, and the compe­ Liberia, where 17 percent of world tency of officers. tonnage is now registered, Panama, Cy­ This survey, which will be a major prus, Singapore, Somalia and Lebanon topic at the ILO's maritime conference are the principle nations where flag of in Geneva next year, would be a signi­ convenience ships dre registered. It is estimated that more than 20 ficant step towards bringing substandard percent of the world fleet is under flags ships under effective national or inter­ national control that could insure they of convenience. This represents about maintain minimum standards of wel­ 5,500 vessels manned by 200,000 sea­ fare, wages and safety. men. J if (I The Liberian tanker, Spartan Lady, broke in half in gale force seas about 150 miles south of New York early this month. One crewman died. . Page? i �I I f Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak g Communication—it's a concept that's as simple as talking to one another. And yet, without commimication between all levels of our Union, officials can­ not act in the best interests of all members, simple problems can grow into major beefs, and personal misinterpretations can be blown out of proportion and do irreparable damage to the welfare of the Union and its members. We all have questions, problems and solutions when it comes to the function­ ing of our Union and its benefits. If we can talk to one another—ask our ques­ tions, hear otJiere' answers and share our ideas—each member can take a positive, active role in charting our course for the future. First, when you are aboard a ship, take advantage of shipboard meetings to air your views and ask your questions. Communication is the primary reason for these meetings and your participation is an important and essential ingredi­ ent needed to make them a direct link in the operation of the Union. If your crewmembers cannot answer the questions raised, of your sugges­ tions go beyond shipboard matters, the next step in Union communications should be for the ship's committee to contact Headquarters. Here, we can take note of your suggestions and find the answers to, any questions. Membership's meetings also offer a good opportunity for members to commxmicate with each other. Within the framework of these meetings, officials will report on the activities of your Union on all fronts, and you have the chance,to express your opinions and to vote on all Union business. Right now, your delegates are at.a Crews Conference in Piney Point looking ii at our constitution, the pension, welfare and vacation plans, training and up­ grading, political action, and the contract. Because of.the importance of these issues to each of us, questionnaires asking for your suggestions were sent to each member. We wanted to hear from as many members as -possible before we took any action in these areas because only with communication from members who cannot attend the conference can the delegates act in the best interest of all Seafarers. Only through communicating with each other can we now act to meet the needs and challenges that lie ahead. In addition to reporting on the conference in Piney Point, this month I have a number of items to report from Headquarters. •A' SENIORITY UPGRADING . Six more.Seafarers have graduated from the Union's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program and are now ready to ship out as full members with all of the accom­ panying rights, duties and responsibilities. T strongly urge all eligible brothers who have not already done so, to apply for this program. It is for the benefit of the member as well as the Union. FIREFIGHTING The U.S. Maritime Administration's new facility in Earle, N.J., open since February, is holding one-day firefighting courses on April 25, and on May 2, 22, 23 and 29. I urge all SIU members who do not have this important endorsement to sign up for the course as soon as possible since a firefighting certificate is another step toward job security. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM The 21st class has graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program this month, bringing the total number of men who have completed the course to 224. The knowledge these recertified bosuns have obtained from attending classes in Piney Point and observing the Union's operations at Headquarters enables them to handle their job as ship's chairman with greater efficiency, and ensures smoother voyages for the crews they sail with. NEW VESSELS American Steamship Co. has christened the new self-loading vessel, the Sam Laud, which is being built at Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Interstate Oil Transport is expecting delivery of the SS Massachusetts, a 265,000 dwt tanker, on the first week of May. This is the largest vessel the SIU has ever crewed. in U. S. Senate BUI Introduced to Halt Predatory Rate Fixing Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawau) has introduced an important bill that would halt the predatory price fixing practices of "third-flag" carriers by re­ quiring that vessels flying the flags of nations other than that of the U.S. and the country directly involved with the U.S. in the import and export of goods, must adhere to the rates set by the ship­ ping lines of the trading nations. The bill also empowers the Federal Maritime Commission to reject any rates of "third-flag" carriers that are found to be nonrcompensatory, or nonequivalent, on a Commercial cost basis with American-flag lines and the lines this nation's trading partners. And the bill requires that "third-flag" oper­ ators giye a 30-day notice for all new rates or rate changes unless i^pecial per­ mission is granted otherwise by the Fed­ eral Maritime Commission. For instance, Liberian-flag vessels participating in trade between the U.S. and, say Japan, would be required to set rates no lower than those established by Japanese and American-flag opera­ tors. And, if a "third-flag" carrier con­ tinues to undercut on rate charges, the FMC would then either force rate in­ creases to a compensatory level, or simply force that particular "third-flag" carrier completely out of the trade. If enacted, this long-needed bill SIU Hepresentatives Attend Maritime Safety Meeting SIU Vice President Earl Shepard and Robert Kalmus, director of vocational education at the Lundeberg School, at­ tended the 32nd session of the Mari­ time Safety Committee last month in London where a number of reports con­ cerning international manning and safe­ ty standards were discussed. As an arm of the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO), the Maritime Safety Commit­ tee assigns various sub-committees to study different areas affecting marine safety and forwards reports to IMCO which may eventually help shape inter­ national maritime laws. At this session, the MSC heard repojts from the Sub-Committee on Standards and Watchkeeping, and the Joint IMCO-Interhational Labor Or­ ganization (ILO) Committee. Through the efforts of the SIU's delegates and other seafaring representatives involved in these various intCimational bodies,, the MSC and its sub-committees were moved closer to a study pfintemational .,1 I •' r''/ 0' • --i-'' '•• ' N •=1 ' . minimum manning scales. Both Vice President Shepard and Vo­ cational Director Kalmus also attended a meeting in Washington, D.C. of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Indus^ try Problems' Sub-Committee oh the Coast Guard. This group was formed under the auspices of the AFL-CIO with the man­ date to formulate joint labor positions that could be presented to the Coast Guard which represents the U.S. on international maritime bodies such as IMCO and the MSC". At this meeting, the Sub-Committee on the Coast Guard agreed to urge the U.lS. delegations to IMCO and its vari­ ous sub-committees ,to work towards the formulation bf international man­ ning scales in order to insure that a ship is safely operated. By working with these intematibnal and American maritime groups; the SIU can help shape international laws that will protect the safety andqobs of Union members and all merchant seamen. would put a stop to the common prac­ tice employed by "third-flag" carriers of indiscriminately lowering rates to stifle competition and then raising the rates when national-flag competitors have been forced out of business. Senator Inouye said that his bill "is a fully justified and restrained approach to a serious problem, which is at once both retaliation-proof and not incon­ sistent with the goals of regulatory re­ form." Support Is Growing Support for the Senator's bill is grow­ ing, and already the American Mari­ time Association (AMA) and the American Institute of Merchant Ship­ ping (AIMS) have come out strongly for the bill's quick passage. AIMS called the bill a "conservative approach" in coping with "predatory pricing practices of cer-^ tain third-flag and non-national lines." A spokesman for the Federal Mari­ time Commission, which has also voiced support for the bill, stated that "without this legislation, the recent emergence of the United States flag liner vessels aS a positive contributor to our balance of payments position, as a viable alterna­ tive to movement of our commerce on foreign-flag vessels, and as a naval and military auxiliary in time of national emergency, could be placed in jeo­ pardy." As can be expected in legislation in­ volving the positive growth of a com­ petitive American-flag merchant fleet, the main lines of opposition to the bill are growing around the Departments of State and Justice, which have jointly stated that the bill is inconsistent with the administration's purpose of improv­ ing trade relations. An identical bill to Senator Inouye's was introduced in the Senate late last year, and had actually been favorably reported to the full Senate for a vote. Unfortunately, Congress adjourned be­ fore a vote could be taken—thereby killing the measure. QMEDs Pass the Test Passing their examinations for QMED recently at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. are(l. tor:): Juan Rodriguez; Chris Bohannon; Churck Gross, and Henry Jung. Not shown are Cecil Mills and Anton Schmidt who also successfully com pleted the course. . .. '_ Tt ' ' . . Seafarers Log �?- Washington Activities By B. Rocker Maritime Authorization A bill to authorize $562.9 million for Maritime Administration programs for fiscal year 1975 was signed into law on Mar. 23. Public Law 92-10 authorized $275 million for construction differential subsidies and $242.8 million for operating differential subsidies. Provision was also made for a Great Lakes Administration office, but the location has not been determined. ' The authorization for fiscal years 1976 and 1977 is pending, awaiting infor­ mation from the Office of Management and Budget. u A • ji i Cargo Preference Congressman Risenhoover (D-Okla.) this month introduced H.R. 5387 to guarantee a percentage of oil imports to U.S.-flag carriers. Four similar bills had previously been introduced in the 94th Congress, and referred to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee where hearings will be held. No date has been set for the hearings. The importance of such legislation cannot be overstated. Seafarers Jobs and the future of our merchant fleet are dependent on cargo. Nearly 3,000 workers at Seatrain's Brooklyn Shipyard facility have been laid off because of conditions in the industry. It was no accident that H.R. 8193 was so successful in Congress last year. The SIU worked long and hard to provide information to members of both houses during committee hearings and when the bill came to the floor for a vote. At the same time, support came from other AFL-CIO unions, the Maritime Trades Department, and from management. Seafarers can be sure the Union will actively pursue passage of a good cargo preference bill this year. Third Flag Rates S. 868, a bill to provide minimum ocean rates for cargo carried on third-flag ships, has J)een introduced by Senator Inouye (D-Hawaii) and referred to the Commerce Committee, ^ This bill, identical to S. 2576, introduced by Senator Inouye in the 93rd Congress, covers foreign shipping lines operating outside U.S. conferences but serving between the U.S. and its major trading partners. S. 868 does not prohibit tliird-flag carriers from carrying American cargo or set rate floors. It requires that third-flag carriers justify their rate whenever it is lower than the lowest rate charged by a carrier in the liner conference. Senator Inouye, speaking recently about the bill, said, "What is threatening bur merchant marine, our balance of trade payments, and our commercial relationships between our trading partners, is a predatory economic torpedo." These third-flag ships negotiate for and carry cargo at rates which do not reflect the real cost to them. The Russian ships, for example, are government supported, are not required to operate at a profit, and can create a situation similar to a gas war, driving U.S. ships out of the trade. Hearings began in the Commerce Committee on Apr. 10. Fishing H.R. 5197, introduced by Cong. Robert Leggett (D-Calif.) proposes a temporary waiver of the United States Fishing Fleet Improvement Act to allow the Seajreeze Atlantic to employ foreign fishermen or fish processors. However, it would require the owner of the Seajreeze Atlantic to hire and train U.S. citizens to replace the foreign fishermen. The Atlantic is equipped with machinery for processing and packaging the catch. It stays at sea for long periods of time, until it has a full load. The bill has been referred to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. i. Work Stoppage Intervention A bill has been introduced by Rep. John Rhodes (R-Ariz.) to establish a United States Court of Management Relations with authority over labor dis­ putes affecting commerce. The Court's decisions would be final, subject to review only by the Supreme Court and only in unusual circumstances. The Rhodes bill, H.R. 4704, has been referred to the Judiciary Committee. Offshore Rights In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court declared that the Federal Government, not the coastal states, has "soverignty rights over the seabed and subsoil under­ lying the Atlantic Ocean, lying more than three geographical miles seawarid from the ordinary low watermark ..." It appears the ruling will prevent delays to drilling which were expected from the states and from environmentalists, and will permit offshore resources to be developed more quickly. :>• ••I' , To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Flshermen*s Protective Act Identical bills have been introduced by Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) and Congressman Mark Hanhaford (D-Calif.) to repeal the Presi­ dent's authority to allow foreign aid payments to be made to a country against which the United States has a claim under the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967. Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SFAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. USNS Maumee Docks at Coldest Wharf in World In charge of the deck crew in the hazardous docking of the VSISS Maumee (Hudson Waterways) was Recertified Bosuii James R. Thompson with the help of AB J. W. Spell, deck delegate, and other Seafarers aboard. They also offloaded 5.5-million gallons of fuel last year from the 620-foot, 26,875 dwt tanker to supply the .U.S. Navy station there where personnel are scientifically exploring the Antarctic under Operation Deep Freeze. Following unloading, the Maumee called at New Zealand, transited the Panama Canal, paid off in the port of New York at the beginning of this year to sail coastwise to pump on cargo in St. Croix, the Virgin Islands on Mar. 3. T ; " The tanker USNS Maumee becomes the longest and largest ship to tie up at the man-made iceberg \wharf in McMurdo Bay, Antarctica—^the bottom of the globe. At left, the 269-foot USCG icebreaker Staten Island stands by after clearing a path through the ice for the docking ship. An aerial view shows the SlU-contracted Maumee made fast to the ice pier made out of Aritarctic "concrete" (ice, snow, volcanic soil and steel). Also seen are the 17-mile channels cleared by the Coast Guard cutter out to the Ross Sea. (Photos Courtesy of Surveyor Magazine/ABS). J Page 9 �Bosuns RecerHiUatiom ^lst Class Graduates ; Leon Curry Jose Gomez Ernest Mladonich Woodrow Lawton Seafarer Leon Curry, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and has been sailing as bosun since 1948. A native of Ashville, N.C., Brother Curry still makes his home there with his wife Iris and their two children. He ships from the port of Jacksonville. Seafarer Jose Go­ mez, 59, has been a member of the SIU for 32 years, and has been shipping out as a bosun for the past six years. A native of the Vir­ gin Islands, Brother Gomez now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home with his wife Gene­ vieve. Seafarer Ernest Mladonich, 48, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and began sailing as a bosun in 1955. A native of Biloxi, Miss., Brother Mladonich contin­ ues to make his home there with ij^'ife Mae. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Thomas Hilbum JackKingsley Seafarer Woody Lawton, 58, is a charter member of the SIU which he joined at its incep­ tion in 1938. Prior to that he had been sailing with the ISU since 1933. Brother Lawton, who has been sailing as bosun since 1940 ships from the port of Baltimore. A native of Georgia, he now makes his home in Fast Berlin, Pa. with his wife, Dolores. Seafarer Thomas unburn, 48, has been sailing with the SIU since 1945, and began shipping ds a bosun in 1950. A native of Fairhope, Ala., Brother Milburn continues to .make his home there with his wife Etta Mae and their three children. He ships from the port of Mobile. ^ '! Seafarer Jack Kingsley, 40, has been a member of the SIU since 1966, and has been ship­ ping out as a bosun for over a year. A native of Indiana, he now makes his home in San Jose, Calif, with his wife Isabelle and their three children. Brother Kingsley ships from the port of San Francisco. Joseph Donovan Seafarer Joe Don­ ovan, 54, has been a member of the SIU since 1952, and has been shipping as bosun for the past rune years. A native of Boston, he ships from that port and makes his home there with his wife Lillian and their five children. Luis Guadamud Seafarer Luis Guadamud, 40, has been a rhember of the SIU since 1959, and began sailing as a bosun in 1967. A native of Ecuador, Brother Guadamud now makes his home in Metairie, La. with his wife Stella and their two children. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Bill Edelmon Seafarer Billy Edelmon, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and began shipping as bosun in 1958. A native of Houston, he continues tg make his home there. Fred Gosse Roy Theiss Seafarer Roy Theiss, 51, has been shipping with the SIU since 1942, and began scaling as a bosun in 1944. A native of Illinois, Brother Theiss ships from the port of Mobile where he makes his home. William Baker Seafarer Fred Gosse, 55, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and has been sailing as a bosun since 1965. A native of New­ foundland, Brother Gosse now ships out of the port of San Francisco where he makes his home with his wife, Helen Rose. Seafarer William Baker, 49, has been sailing with the SIU since 1943, and be­ gan sailing as bosun in 1945. Born in Louisiana, he now makes his home in Galveston, Tex. Brother Baker ships from the port of Houston. r, Jose, New i^JSbi^fph,New , Eittts, Sam Franclseo !, Jam(^;Saaa;FrtM»cll^^^ iUlen, J. W., Seattle Kadieh, Anthony, NewOHeans i AHsmtt, Jolw, Houston Rains, l^ust^ ± Following are the names and Hotne ports of the 224 Seafarers who have Ai^torson, Alfred, Norfolk > Rdio, Satvador, Ffew Oriemts B sticcessftdlycoinpleiedi^^wMeisimsRecerlifictdion Anderson, E^ar, New Yoik Reeves, WiUiam, Annis, George, New Orleam Rlchbiijrg, Joseph, Mobile Hrflman,Ka^ Cnrty, Leon, JaciisonvQie Ajrmada, Alfonso, BaltiinOTC Rihn, Ewing, New Orleans Mattioli, Gaetano, New Yorfc Hicks, Donald, New York Atldnson, David, Da!^, Eugene, Boston Riley, WIRiant, San Frssclsco f Hiiburn, Hiomas, Mobile Baker, Elmer, Houston D'AmIco, Charles, Houston Ringoettc, Albert,San Francisco > McCollom, John, Boston Hill, Charles, Houston Dammeyer, Dan, New York Baker, Wiliiam, Houston J McGinnis, ArfBuiv New Orl^n^ ; Rivera, Alfonso, &n Juan Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Darville, Richard, Houston Bamhill, Elmer, Houston ^ Rodrlques, Lancelot, San Jdan M(eehan,Wititam, Norfolk iOelgado, Julio, New York Ho^es, Raymond W,,B^dm^ Baudoin, James, Houston Rodriguez, Orfdio, Nevr Yorfc MefferftBdy^ Jaeksonville ;e, Elbertj Baltimore Dickltwon, David, Mobile Beavets, Ndnman, Ruley, Edward, Baltimore MeiT01,Ch:^es, Mobile loraka, Stephen, New York BeclUivanis,l^holas. New Yotit Dixon, James, Mobile B Sanchez, Manuel, New York Michael, Joseph, Baltimore , Hbvde, Ame, Fbiladetphia Donovan, Joseph, Boston Beck, Arthur, San Francisco : Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Miller, Clyde, Seattle Ipsen, Orla, New York Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Beechlng, Marion, Houston Self, Thomas, Baltimore Mitchell, William, Jacksonville New York Beiger,Davidf Norfolk , ' l&rewesi James, Calvain, New York £^lix, Floyd, San Francisco Mizc, Cyril, San Francisco Duet^^faurice, iBmston g Ipndora, Stanley, New York Beye, Jan, New York Mladonich, ErnesE New Orleans Sernyk, Peter, New York ^unn, Beverly, Mobile Bojko, Stanley, San Franckco Jansson, Sven, New York Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Boney,Andr^; Norfolk E^erf,Aiw«> Seattle Johnson, Fred, Mobile Monardo, Sylvester, New Chrleans Shorten, James, San Francisco Eddins, John, Baltimore Boui^ioty Albert, MobOe t:Jdhnson, Ravaugbh, Houstoh , ^Hh, Lester, Norfolk BB# MorriSj> Edward Jr., Mobile Brendie, ]^ck, Houston" Edelmon, Bill, Houston Jldsepfa, Leyal, Philadelphia Sokoi, Stanley, San Francisco Morris, William, Baltimore [Brooks^ Tom, New ^rk ^rfioth, Charles, Mobife Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Orleans Browning, BaBiord, Biilthnore Ecrrcra, Raymond, New Orfeains Karlsson, Bo, New York Spuroii, John, San Francisco Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Bryan, Ernest, Houston Einkiea, George, Jacksonville Kerageorgiou, Antoine, New Orleans Mullls, James, Mobile Stockmarr. Sven, New York Biyant, Vernon, Tampa Elowere, Eugene, New York Kcmgood, Morton, Baltimore Swcsringen, BaFney, Jucksuuviiid; Marry, Ralph, San Francisco Burch, Geoige, New Orleans g E>^ter,(James, Mobile Kingsley, Jack, San Francisco Swiderski, John, New York Nash, Walter, New York Burke, George, New York Fofi, Sebastian, Wilmirqgton Kieimola, WHtlam, New York Nichofson, Eugene, Baltimoro Tetl, Frank, New York Burton, Ronald, New York Funk, William, New York KnOics, Raynmhd,San Nielsen, Vngn, Nevr York Theiss, Roy, Mobile BushojR^, William, Seattle Gahagan, Kennrfh, Houston Koen, John, Mobile O'Brien, William, New York Thompson, J, R,, Houston Gamer, James, New Orleans Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Konis, Perry, New York O'Cohnor, William, Seattle Ticcr, Dan, San Francisco Butts, Bobby, Mobile Garxa, Peter, Houston Koza, Leo, Baltimore Olesen, Carl, San Francisco Tiiiman, William,San Francisco Butts, Hurmon, Houston GiangiordanO, Dpnato, PhO Krawczynski, Stanley, Jacksonville (Bson, Fred,San Francisco Tiretii, Enrico, New York B; Cain, Hubert, Mobile jGiliain, Robert, Jacksc^vilie Lambert, Reidus, New Orleans Olson, Maurice, Borfon B TVrdd, Raymond, New Orieans I : Caldeiro, Anthony, Houston Giliikin, Leo, Saa Francisco, Landron, Manuel, San Juan Oromaner, Albert, San Pranciscm Tplentino, Ted, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Cartmpe, Victor, San Joan Lasso, Robert, San Juan |Pallno, Anthony, New York ^ Turner, Paul, New Orleans Gonzalez, Jose, New Ydrl| !y,;John,New:Tfc^ Lataple, Jean, New Orleans' ^Paradise, Leo, New York Velazquez, William, New Ypi^ IC^sanueva^ Michael, New Orleans Gorbea, Robert, New Yorifc Edvoine, Raymond, Baltimore Parker, lames, Houston WaOace, Edward, New York GastrO) Guillermo, San Juan Gorman, James, New Yorl* Lairton, Wood'o#, Ba|tihiorc Pcdersen, Otto, New Orleans Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville ^Chestnut, Donaid, Mobile Gosse, Fred, San FranCiiico LeClair, Walter W., New York Pchler, Frederick, Mobile Wallace, William, Mobile Cbiasson, Richard, New Orleans Greenwjiod, Perry, Seattle ;Lcc, Hans, Seattle Pence, Floyd, Houston Richard, Houston^ Christenberiy, Richard, San Fran Grirna, Y«noent> New York Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Perry, Wallace,Jr.i San Francisco Weaver, Harold, Houston ChristeHsen,Ghristian, !^n Fran Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Libby, George, New OrteajUSTv Pierce, Jobn,Pbj!adelphia AVhitimir, Aiai], New York ; Cfeieckii. Jdhib Saw Francisco Hagert Bertilf New York Lineberry, Carl, Mobile Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Wingbeld, EG.^Jacksonville HanbacbiBu^^ Muckert, Robert, Baltimore Pouisen, Verner, Seattle Woods, Malcolm,San Fimuciscd Colson, James, Seattle Maidonado, Basiio, Baltimore Hanstvedik^lfi^d, New Y^ Pressly, Donald, New York ^MpiEman,Hom Cooper, Fred, Mobile Harvey, Lee J„ New Orleans Manning, perns, Si^tl| Zlaragoza, Roberto, New York , * «. li B Hazel, John, New Orteam Martlneau,Tom i*: • .'/m PagelQ Seafarersiog . Ifiii �M John Boles • Seafarer John Boles has been sail­ ing with the SIU since 1967. A grad­ uate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New York, Brother Boles got his FOWT endorse­ ment and Lifeboat ticket at the Lundeberg School in 1971. A native New Yorker, Brother Boles ships out of that port. New 'A' Book Members Six more Seafarers achieved foil 'A' books through the SIU's 'A' Seiuority Upgrading Program this month, bring­ ing the number of Seafarers who have earned their *A' books through this program to 150. The Seniority Upgrading Program was established to keep our member­ ship prepared for the innovations on the new ships being constructed and to maintain the SIU's tradition of pro­ viding well-trained and qualified Sea- farers for all our contracted vessels. Its purpose is also to give all of our members a better understanding of Union tqierations, as weU as our prob­ lems and the best ways to deal with them. Upgrading themselves through the 'A* Seniority Program, these Seafarers are helping to insure the strength of this Union which rises out of a solid mem­ bership that understands their industry and their Union's role in that industry. Ken Nuotio Russell Brackbill Seafarer Ken Nu­ otio has been sailing with the SIU since 1965. Brother NuI otio got his AB tick­ et in 1967 at the Andrew Furuseth Training School. Born in Finland, Brother Nuotio now lives in Jacksonville, Fla. and ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Russell Brackbill has been sailing with the SIU since 1967. Before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, Brother Brackbill obtained his AB ticket at the Lundeberg School. A native of Pennsylvania, he now lives in New York and ships from that port. Paul Correll Seafarer Paul Correll, 22, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Brother Correll returned to Piney Point in 1973 to get his FOWT endorsement before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native of San Francisco, Brother Correll ships from that port. , Francis, Deck , » Allen, l4iwn»ice, Enginel AUiMin, Murjpbjr, Engine Ahmad, Bin, Deck Aine^ Allan, Deck AndrepOui, Esgfse Arnold, Mott, Deck Bartok libomis, Deck Baxter, Alan, Elaine llean, P. L., Deck Beauv^, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Benills, William, Deck Blacldok, Richard, Eng^e Bolen, Jam«s, Dwk ' Bolen, 11motby,lDeck Boles, John, Engine Brackbill, Russell, Deck Biuke, Lee Roy, Engine Buurke, Timoll^, Deck Burnette, Bai^, Stcwaid^ Cammuso, Frank, Deck Carhart, David, Deck Castle, Stephen^ Deck Clark, Garr^ Deck Golai^eld, Joseph^ Deck ConWlh, Kevin, Enj^ne Conrell, Pauli Engine Eunnli^am, RrfnafL Dedt Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, WOiiam, Deck Day, John, Engine Derke, Michael, DeskiM, William, Steward James Dobloug 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program Seafarer James Dobloug has been sailing with the SIU for six years. A Navy veteran. Brother Dobloug graduated from the joint MEBA Dis­ trict 2—SIU School in New York and obtained his QMED rating at the Lund­ eberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native of New York, Brother Dobloug now lives in Jacksonville, Fla. and ships from that port. George Prasinos Seafarer George Prasinos has been sailing with the SIU since 1968. Sailing as AB, Brother Pra­ sinos got his AB ticket at the New York Andrew Fur­ useth Training School. A native of Greece, Brother Prasinos ships from the port of New York where he lives with his wife Petroula and their two children. Following are the names and departments of 150 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Progrimti - > Johnson, M^i, Deck Miranda, John, Engine le Jones, Leggctte, Deck Dbing, Maximo, Moneymaker, Emert, Engine Jordan, Carson, Deck Dobloug, James, Engine' Moore, C. MM Deck Kegney, Thomas, Engine Egeland, Ralph, Deck Moore, George, Deck Keith, Robert, Deck Escudero, Tomas, Engine Moore, William, Deck Kelley, John, Deck Ewing, Larry,Steward Mortier, William, Deck Kelly, John, Deck Farmer, William, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine Kemey, Paul, Engine FBa, Marion, Deck Noble, Mickey, Deck kirtsey; Charles, EI^IB^ Frost, StepJien, Deck Nuotio, Ken, Deck Klttleson,L.Q.,Deck Galka, Thdlnas, Enifdn^ Painter, PhHIp, Engine Knight, Donrfd^ Enghte i Galliano; Marco, Deck Paloombis, Nikolaos, En^e Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Garay, Stephen, Deck Papageorgiou, Dimifri^ Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Kttndrat, Joseph, Stewgid Gilliam, Robert, Petrick, LM Engine Laner, Ronnie, Engine Gotay, Raul, Steward PolettI, PImwngelo, Deck LeClair; Lester; Steward Gower, David, Engine Prasinos, George, Deck l^hmann, Arthur, Deck Graham, Patrick, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine T^tttsch, Rbbert, Deck Grimes, M. R., Deck Restaino, John, Ei^iine Lundeman, Louis, Deck Dale,£arliest,:Deck R|pk^, prtfliam,Deck v Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Manning, Henry, Steward Hawker, Patrick, Deck Roback, James, Deck Marcos, M. A., Deck Hayhes, Blake, Engine Rodriguez, Charles, Engine McAndrew, Martin, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Rodriguez, Robert, Engine McCahe, John, Engine Heller, Douglas, Steward Rogers, George, En^e McCabe,T. J., Engine Humason, Jon, Deck Sabb, Caldwell, Jr^ Engine Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward McMullin, Clarence, Steward Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine McParland, James, Engine -Sanders, Dairy, Ei^e !^,:Jr,,:Eh lvey,D.E„ Engine , Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Ronald, En#ae Sflfa^ George, Deck Simonetti, Joseph, Stewatd Snnprt>n, Spirpeoh; Eiiginh^ Syk, KcMi, Deck Siniidi,D. BM Steward Smith, Robert, Deck Spell, Gmy, Engine SpeU, Josej^, Deck l^encer,H^ D., Es^Uie Staniield, Pete, Deck Stanter, David^ En^e Stevens, Dnane, Deck SvoboAi, Kwrtoskiv, Szeibert, Stepheii, StewaBrd\ , Taimer, Leroy, Engtee Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Tiniothy, Deck Trahior, Robert,Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine UtteiWk, Larrj^ Deck iyaih, Thomas, D« Walton,Sidney, Enghte Yanyi, Thomtas, Steward Vukiniiv GeOige, D^ck Widker, Marrtn, Ei^e Wambach, Albert, Deck Wayman, Lee,Deck WUbeim, Madk; Engine Wbson, Richaid.Steward Wolfe, John, Deck 1: *• ' • fi? I i, •'im. In The Port of Yokohama r f. I'' i=! r; • Recertified Bosun Ed "Tiny" Anderson (left) poses alongside "special" Jacob's ladder he made as one of his hobbies. Standing at right is SIU repre­ sentative Frank Boyne. "Tiny" has been sailing on the Overseas Valdez (Maritime Overseas). 11,1975 "• Bill Goff, baker on the Sea-Land Trade, Visits with one of the 60 orphans of Kofu Kodomoen in this port at the annual Christmas/NewYear party sponsored by the International Transportation Association/NDTA of Tokyo-Yokohama. Bill developed a friendship with this cute little lady ind plans to visit her as often as his ship calls in this port. Page 11 I 1 �Digest of SlU % I-, SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand Service), February 23—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun V. Poulsen; Secretary W. Benish; Educational Di­ rector Renale. Chairman welcomed one and all to attend safety meetings'. Re­ quested that attention be given to SPAD articles that appear in the Seafarers Log. Articles were read to crewmembers by Deck Delegate W. Delappe. A discussion was then held on SPAD and crewmembers were invited to ask ques­ tions. $70 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. GEORGE WALTON (Waterman Steamship), February 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun George E. Annis; Secretary John H. Ratliflf; Educational Director Ross Lyle; Deck Delegate James Watson; Steward Delegate Earl N. Gray, Sr. Chairman read supplement from December issue of Seafarers Log on pension under new bill and suggested that crew read same for own use. Read report on President Ford's veto of CHI bill. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the bosun for getting- the rooms painted and locks changed, and to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Djibouti. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), February 22—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun David H, Berger; Sec­ retary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director K. G, Katsafis; Engine Dele­ gate Ronnie Laner; Steward Delegate Charles Williams. Chairman reminded all crewmembers to M out and sign new beneficiary cards. Also, suggested they voluntarily donate to SPAD and for good reading to check the Seafarers Log. $30 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), Feb­ ruary 2—Chairman Claude R. Chand­ ler; Secretary T. Ulisse; Educational Director Siylas Green; Deck Delegate Charles F. Nysla; Engine Delegate J. Kight; Steward Delegate Louis Pinilla. No disputed OT. All crewmembers were prepared for the frigid weather of Alaska but instead there was a heat wave of 27 degrees and even above freezing at times. We were all caught" with our long johns on. Next port Rich­ mond, Calif. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas), February 17—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun Arne Hovde; Secretary Jasper C. Anderson; Edu­ cational Director Clarence Crowder. Chairman explained to the membership about the importance of SPAD and sug­ gested that each crewmember help this cause. All questions were answered about SPAD donations. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), February 26 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. R. Kleimola; Secretary W. Nihem; Engine Delegate Walter McCallum. New beneficiary cards were passed out to the membership to be mailed to Headquarters. A new TV set requested from company and should be forthcoming soon. A vote of thanks to the deck gang for keeping pantry and mess clean at night and to the steward department for a job well dSne. No dis­ puted OT. Next port Elizabeth. Page 12 Ships' Meetings CARTER BRAXTON (Waterman Steamship), February 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun S. Monardo; Secre­ tary S. Piatah; .Engine Delegate Edward F. Lessor; Engine Delegate Benjamin L. Freeman; Steward Delegate John E. Browder. A letter was written and en­ dorsed by the crewmembers and ad­ dressed to the Captain for his excellent performance in having sick men taken care of immediately. A discussion was held and the safety features aboard the ship were stressed. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), February 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary D. Col­ lins; Educational Director E. Synan; Engine Delegate M. T. Morris; Steward Delegate P. Hammel. Suggestion was made that all crewmembers donate to SPAD for good job insurance. Sent a letter to New York special delivery to confirm the receipt of the SPAD poster. Held a general discussion on safety aboard ship and ashore. $29.20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA ARGENTINA ^elta Steamship), February 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. McGinnis; Secre­ tary L. Santa Ana; Educational Direc­ tor U. Sanders; Deck Delegate Earl Davis; Engine Delegate James Brack; Steward Delegate Wilburt Freeman. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that all upgrade themselves at Piney Point. They are doing a very good job teaching these young seamen how to operate ships as reported by Secretary L. Santa Ana. A discussion was also held on crewmembers voluntarily donating to SPAD as this is for the best interest to our membership and their families. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port New Orleans. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), February 3—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secre­ tary Herb Knowles; Educational Direc­ tor Jim Smitko. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done and to the fellows who run the movie machine. Next port Long Beach. Official ship's minutk were also received from the following vessels; SEA-LAND RESOURCE DELTA PARAGUAY TRANSHAWAH OGDEN CHALLENGER MARYMAR . ' TRENTON THETIS ' MONTPELBER VICTORY CinCAGQ SANJUAi>rJ POTOMAC •^SEA-L^^:CGNSUMER . WALTER RICE OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), February 2—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary E. Kelly; Educational Director H. Wilkerson; Deck Delegate M. B. Furbush; Engine Delegate W. J. Beatty; Steward Delegate E. A. Smith. No disputed OT. All communications received were read and posted. The steward and bosun gave a talk on SPAD and how it is working for the membership. PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land Service), February 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Donald J. Pressly; Secretary H. Strauss; Educational Director Ratliff; Deck Delegate John R. Nelson; Steward Delegate William Jones. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of voluntarily donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port in New Jersey. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), February 16—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Director S. Senteney; Engine Delegate C. R. Lowman. No disputed OT. Chair­ man gave a talk on the importance of every member trying, to upgrade them­ selves. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ^ ALEX STEPHENS MERRIMAC CANTIGNY SAN FRANCISCO BOSTON SEA-LAND GALLOWAY HOUSTON : NAVIGATOR DELTA SUD , EAGLE TRAVELER DEL RIO •; PANAMA CITIES SERVICE MIAhH SEA-LAND ECONOMY DELTA NORTE MOBILE (Sea-Land Service), Feb­ ruary 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Ringuette; Secretary C. M. Modellas; Educational Director R. Coleman; Engine Delegate Arthur G. Andersen; Steward Delegate Donald M. Anderson. Two graduates from the Lundeberg School, G. Paulson and D. Garper sailed as wipers and per­ formed their jobs very satisfactorily aboard ship. The crewmembers ex­ pressed their gratitude not only for the performance of their jobs but also for their cooperation to everyone in every respect. $21.70 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. PENNMAR (Calmar Steamship), February 12—Chairman, Recertified, Bosun William D. Morris; Secretary B. J. McNally; Educational Director Frank Holland. No disputed OT. Chair­ man mentioned Piney Point and advised the men who want to upgrade to be sure and sign up,'as it is an A-1 place to go. Everyone was warned to be careful on deck as it is always wet and slippery on deck in the Northwest. A memorial ,service was held on the stern on Janu­ ary 15,1975 at 3;20 P.M. for Zygmund Adamski, a former bosun and carpen­ ter. Brother Adamski's ashes were scat­ tered over the sea as the ship stopped and the Captain read a passage from the Bible, A!, hands attended. Next port Newark, N.J. BROOKLYN (Anndep.Steamship), February 16—Chairman J. T. Gaskins; Secretary C. Gauthier, Educational Di­ rector D. Orsini; Deck Delegate J. R, Wilson; Engine Delegate I. E. Salo­ mons; Steward Delegate A. Bryant. $63 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A unan­ imous vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the outstanding job they are doing as this is a small de­ partment on an automated ship. A spe­ cial vote of thanks to Alonzo Bryant, cook and baker and to Conrad Gauthier chief steward for his skills in menu planning. Observed one minute of si- / lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port Rotterdam. TAMPA (Sea-Land Service), Febru­ ary 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Joseph A. Puglisi; Secretary Stanley F. Schuyler; Educational Director Reider M. Nielsen. $5 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Movies will be shown twice daily. Everything running smoothly. Next port Houston, Tex. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Comm.), February 9—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun P. Semyk; Secretary N. Hatgimisios. $2.68 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. One man was taken off the vessel in England due to heart at­ tack and a wire was sent to the Union. Patrolman to see if an electric dryer can be placed aboard for the crew. Everything running smoothly. COLUMBIA (Ogden Sea Trans­ port), February 9—Chairman Macon Welch; Secret-ary A. W. Hutcherson; Educational Director D. Norris; Deck Delegate William Norter; Engine Dele­ gate Oscar Ortis; Steward Delegate Wil­ liam Meehan. $11.90 in ship's-fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers, Next port Singapore. MAUMEE (Hudson Waterways), February 9 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. R. Thompson; Secretary Yas­ ser Szymanski; Educational Director Floyd Jenkins; Deck Delegate J. W. Spell. $22.78 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port St. Croix. SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land Service), February 9—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Perry Greenwood; Sec­ retary C. E. Bell; Educational Director William Schnieder; Deck Delegate R. Johnson; Engine Delegate R. Minix; Steward Delegate Cooper McMillin. $7,00 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in niemory of our departed brothers. Next port Seattle. SEATRAIN FLORIDA (Hudson Waterways), February 22—Chairman J. San Fileppo; Secretary Robert W. Ferrandiz; Educational Director Frank Sylvia. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for fine menues, cooking and baking. Next port Norfolk. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Service), February 9—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Anthony Palino; Secre­ tary Ange Panagopoulos; Educational Director Angelo Meglio. $200 collected from arrival pools to be used for addi­ tional movies. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Seafarers Log �1*5- 9 { * i" • 1^.• 5", 'r T J n ' fi i] • £I Fireman-watertender Wilbur M. Gee adjusts a burner valve. t After Payoff, the SS Alex Stephens Lays Up • SS Sionetvall Jmkson and recen fivm Pre dent Line, had a payoff on Man 1 —to cdtebrafte St Pntrick's Day—a Pier 7 in the of WIMi three new Rccertffied tow, snjPatrolmen Teddy Babkow skl and Jack Caffey serviced fee ~ feret crew * iMfididns' to .1 ; U'". , . T' ! • '''-'f! • ' ^ >';q •. ' i-'H !l '-.r.b- J- . < ( .ji.tiVjfl. I S^ferers ItoUtksd Activity Donation (SPAD) fund. Fo^ lowihg the payoff, the Alex Stephem feid 11^. Most of the crew signed oil Oct 9 in the llort pt plied the coastwfe^ run to a payoff on Feb. 18 in fee port of New Oi^-, leans and finally returned to these 4 .1 •' Wafting for the payoff in the ship's recreation room are (I. to r.); Deck Mamtenanceman M. Johnson; John H. Kennedy, steward department; OS D. Carter; Wiper Michael Stovall, and Chief Cook William Autry holding the SEAFARERS - . -.1 LOG. » -7 • Unloading cargo at Pier 7 in the port of Brooklyn N.Y on Mar. 17 is the tied up SS A/ex Stephens. . X; . In the crew's messroom are some of the members of the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Chief Steward John Nash, s^?eta?y°reporTen Chie/Electrician Jim^Gouldman, eL- Lis cHn!' April, 1975 m :|!l I \| :i:d V• •ijv H Third Engineer Carroll Knot repairs a pipe collar by sealing it. Finished with his work on the engine is young Oiler Ron Monroe. .jTih 'M f * ' . • It's a happy steward department aboard the SS Alex Stephens as Chief Cook William Autry (left) slices some Flashing a big grin and proudly show- spare ribs ® rrra?u™,ymarEdt^^ "J^fashrd'potSoes and sfandTlT.o Jp. Page 13 �I AT SEA SS Del Rio Two SlU-contracted C3s, the SS Del Rio (Delta Line) and the SS Del Sol (Delta Line) are in contention for the 1974 American Institute of Merchant Shipping's John F. Devlin two-year safety award. The Del Rio won the line's fleet safety award last year with 33 accident-free months. Both ships sail from the Gulf to Africa. The,company's SS Delta Mexico and the SS Delta Uruguay on the run to South America had a free lost-time accident year in 1974. New to the line, the SS Marymar had a perfect accident-free December. Congratulations. SS Carter Braxton Recertified Bosun Sylvester Monardo of the SS Carter Braxton (Waterman) reported at a payoff in New Orleans last month that Seafarer crewmembers of the C4 spread the blanket in the port of Bremerhaven, West Germany to collect $75 for ill Deck Maintenanceman Jesse R. Boiling, who was repatriated home. Seafarer Mark B. Hairelson was taken ill in the port of Cherbourg, France and also repatriated, the bosun said. After a voyage from New Orleans to the Far East, the ship was laid up. SS Sea-Land Commerce Another blanket was spread by the SIU crew and ship's officers of the containership, the SS Sea-Land Commerce for the family of Seafarer Louis W. Peeper, who succumbed to a heart attack aboard the vessel while anchored in Hong Kong Harbor. A vote of thanks was given by the crew to the ship's master, Capt. Miller, who, they noted, had the SL 1 increase speed and made every effort he could to try to save Brother Peeper's life. The SL Commerce sailed from the port of San Francisco to the Far East early last month. SS Pennmar Recertified Bosun William D. Morris of the C4 SS Pennmar (Calmar Line) writes that a brief memorial service was held on the ship's stern for the late Seafarer Zygmund Adamski, a former bosun and carpenter. He said that Brother Adamski's ashes were scattered over the sea from the halted vessel while the master read a passage from the Bible. All hands attended the services, Morris added. Following a voyage on the coastwise run from Baltimore to Newark, N.J., the vessel was laid up. SS Thomas Jefferson Brother Frank P. Grant on the SS Thomas Jefferson (Waterman) had to leave the ship for hospital treatment in the port of Manila because of injuries. Also, the vessel's master suffered a stroke during the voyage. He had to be put off on Wake Island to be flown to Hawaii. At last report he "was taking an . upward turn for the better" on receiving medical care and attention. Last month the Thomas Jefferson sailed from the port of Houston to the Far East. SS Thomas Lynch Recertified Bosun Ray W. Hodges aboard the SS Thomas Lynch (Waterman) says Chief Cook Edward Eger was hurt in the ship's meat refrigerator and re­ turned home from the Panama Canal. The bosun emphasized to the crew the necessity for safety precautions. Later the vessel sailed from the port of New York to the Far East and to a layup there. SS Vantage Horizon This month the T2J tanker, the SS Vantage Horizon (Vantage Steamship) carried 26,250 tons of wheat to Alexandria, Egypt. On her last trip, the Vantage Horizon voyaged to India from the port of Philadelphia. SS Eagle Traveler Another U.S.-flag tanker, the SS Eagle Traveler (Seatrain) this month hauled 25,835 tons of wheat from the Gulf to the ports of Port Said and Alexandria, Egypt. Last month she sailed from the port of Houston to the Black Sea and a temporary layup here. Charlie Logan (center) displays Outstanding Citizen Award presented to him by Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO. At left is SIU New Orleans Port Agent Buck Stephens: at right Lindsey Williams, SIU vice president and president of the AFL-CIO body. New Orleans AFL-CIO Citizen Award to Logan For most of his adult life Charles Logan has been helping people, whether it was running a shelter for homeless boys, or serving as regional director for the government's National Labor Relations Board. So, it should come as no surprise to those who know him to learn that he was recently the recipient of the 13th Annual Outstand­ ing Citizen Award of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO. The name Charlie Logan is a familiar one to those involved in labor in and around the New Orleans area. For over 30 years he has run his own consulting firm for labor relations, sometimes rep­ resenting clients, sometimes as an arbi­ trator. Over the years Charlie Logan has also wodked for the SIU, which is a member of the New Orleans AFL-CIO body. At one time he was a member of the SIU Board of Trustees, and is now serving the Union as a consultant. Originally from Indiana, Logan set­ tled in New Orleans after attending col­ lege. While in New Orleans he met Monsignor Wynhoven, a Catholic priest with whom he was to work closely over the next few years. When Father Wynhoven founded Catholic Charities he asked Logan to run the athletic program for the chil­ dren. He formed the Catholic School Athletic League, and that evolved into a fine program for the youths of New Orleans—the C.Y.O. (Catholic Youth Organization). This was just the beginning of Charlie's association with Father Wyn­ hoven. When the priest started Hope Haven, an orphanage for boys, he asked Charlie Logan to run it. Two SIU officials, Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGeorgio and New Orleans Port Agent Buck Stephens, were brought up at Hope Haven while he was there. Port Agent Stephens, who has re­ mained a friend for these many years, remembers when Charlie Logan ran the home. "He always tried to teach the boys right from wrong. He was a good influence on all of us," Stephens said. It was also through Father Wyn­ hoven that Logan became involved in labor relations. When Father Wyn­ hoven set up the First Regional Labor Board for the Southwestern U.S., Charlie Logan was his assistant. From there he went on to become director of Headquarters for the 15th Region of the National Labor Relations Board. So, it seems appropriate that for his long humanitarian service, for his years spent helping the young, and his out­ standing efforts in labor and manage­ ment, the Greater New Orleans AFLCIO chose him for its 13th Annual Outstanding Citizen Award. SS John 6. Waterman The SS John B. Waterman (Waterman) sailed from the Gulf late last month carrying 10,000-tons of rice to the ports of Chittagong and Chaina, Bangladesh. The C4 had been tied up in the port of Mobile in a dispute following a voyage to India last June. SS Overseas Arctic Unloading rice in Bangladesh last month was the SS Overseas Arctic (Mari­ time Overseas). She took on the rice in the ports of Portland, Me. and Port Cartier, Quebec, Canada. SS Ogden Challenger Early last month the tanker SS Ogden Challenger (Ogden Marine) hauled part of a cargo of 100,000 barrels of naptha from the port of Newington, N.H. to Puerto Rico. At the finish of the month, she carried a cargo from Jacksonville to a Black Sea port. 'WARITIW*^ y .• Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessc remahis in this country, making a very siubstantidl contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. I .UseU.S.. Seafarers Log Page 14 -V • "• �;V-'V-j'..". !' Why I Came to P/ney Point The following essay was written by John Fedesovich, while he attended the Harry Lundeherg School at Piney Point to obtain his QMED endorsement. Brother Fedesovich, a 30-year seafar­ ing veteran, found in his stay that his original reluctance in going to Piney Point gave way to a total enthusiasm. It all began years ago when I first heard that the S.I.U. had acquired some property in Maryland and was planning to operate some iort of school. The first I heard of it was when some Brothers around the Hall in New Orleans were coming up here to help set up this place. Then, little by little, I started to see a few articles about it in the "Log". . Then came the Educational Con­ ference and as more Brothers came up here, I was hearing more and more about it. The stories that I heard were contradictory. Some of them disliked it and knocked it. My curiosity was building up. I then decided to make a trip up here apd find out for myself. I got my name on the next Educational Cef Name Change The following ships, formerly owned by Sea-Land, Inc. and sold to the Puerto Rico Maritime Ship­ ping Authority, have had their names changed. The SS Rose City became the SS Arecibo; the 55 Ch/cago became the 55 5a« Juan; the SS New Orleans became the 55 Guayama, md the SS Brooklyn hecame the 55 Humacao. The following vessels, formerly operated by Hudson Waterways and also sold to the Puerto Rico Mari- ^ time Shipping Authority, have also had their names changed. The 55'^ Transoregon became the 55 Maych * gttez; the 55 Transidaho became the 55 Carolina, and the SS Trqiishmm became the 55 Aguadilla. As prewottsiy reported, all these . ships will continue to be manned thfe SIU,-' Conference that was coming up here from New Orleans! Unfortunately, I was put in a financial position that forced me to ship out before I ever got a chance to get up here and I cancelled out. The years went by and I was reading and hearing more and more about the various training and educational pro­ grams that were being offered here at the school. Then came the start of the QMED jobs aboard the new ships and I knew that it was only a matter of time before I would be forced to come up here, regardless of whether I liked it or not. For the past year and a half I'had made plans several times to come up here, but something would always hap­ pen and I would either be forced to stay on a ship longer than I had intended to or I would have to cut my stay on the beach short due to financial difficulties. This past January I had heen regis­ tered in New Orleans for three months and I feil off of the list. I had been waiting for either an electrician's job or a pumpman's job hut when I got on top of the list nothing came on the board for me and I had to re-register. This was the first time in my 30 years of going to sea that I had to re-register, and what hurt me the most was that QMEDs registered behind me were shipping out and I couldn't move. Then and there, I decided that the time had come for me to make my move. I enrolled in the Upgrader Class for QMED, and my only regret is that I had not done it sooner. I have been here for two weeks iiow and today I successfully completed the refrigeration course. When my QMED course is over, I am going to stay for the Lifeboat Class and Firefighting. Then I must get back to work, but I plan to return when I am financially able to. The additional courses that I am interested in are. Automation, Advanced Electricity, LNG and Welding. From what I have seen here so far, not enough praise can be given to the instructors and ihewhole staff. I haven't met one person here who would not go out of his way to help anybody. Trainee or Upgrader alike. Keep up the good work and thanks for everything. Last Voyage Aboard Long Beach ASHORE T. - "5 .-n V ' jf-'i New York City The Museum of American Folk Art, as part of its annual summer program "Celebrate America", will present an exhibition on contemporary seamen's folk art in Rockefeller Center from July 14 to July 27. The museum is in the process of selecting art work for this exhibition. Macrame, woodcarving, ivory carving, scrimshaw, painting, model building and any other folk art or folk craft being done by today's seamen are of interest to the museum. Seafarers or anyone who knows of seamen doing some form of art work may contact the museum at 49 W. 53 St., New York, New York 10019 or call 212581-2575 asking for Nancy Karlins or Bruce Johnson, director. If possible, please send photos of art work to the museum. April, 1975 k Oslo, Norway A play on the life, of Andrew Furuseth, founder and first president of the Inter­ national Seaman's Union of America in 1908, was transmitted here over the network of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corp. on Mar. 16. The hour-long play entitled "The Liberator" (Norwegian "Befrieren") deals with certain aspects of Furuseth's life who, according to the playwright, Anders Buraas, "played such a pivotal role in attaining humane conditions on board the merchant navies of the world." Furuseth also helped to start the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1885. He was bom in Romedal, Norway in 1854 and died in 1938 in Washington. Any Seafarer who can read Norwegian may get a free copy of the play by writ­ ing to Anders Buraas, Les Nouveaux Saules, 1261 Le Vaud, Switzerland. He's the Geneva correspondent for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corp. New York City Seafarers may join in the singing of American sea chanties of the Seven Seas and sailing ship songs starting May 13 at the South Street Seaport, Fulton Street and the East River here. A quartet will lead the songfest which will include songs by which seamen worked. The concerts which began in 1969, will be held every Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Pier 15. About 20 concerts will be held until the middle of September. They are partly supported by the N.Y. State Council on the Arts. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children. Haifa, Israel To provide almost instant aid to seamen who suffer heart attacks while at sea, a life-saving device—the ship-to-shore electrocardiograph—is under experimen­ tation by this country's steamship line. The device, the company says, was recently successfully tested on one of the line's containerships 600 miles off Israel. Aboard the vessel an instrument monitors the heart beat and transmits the signal via radio telephone to the Rambam Hospital here. The hospital also radios medical advice to ships at sea. Once the patient's condition is diagnosed by the hospital staff, proper medicine can be given by someone with first aid training, the company said. m Massena, N.Y. The St. Lawrence Seaway from the Atlantic to the Great Lakes opened on Mar. 25, the earliest the waterway has ever opened since operations began for deep sea ships in 1959. Originally the Seaway's Montreal-Lake Ontario section and the Welland Canal which links that lake and Lake Erie had been scheduled to open on Apr. 1. Monitoring of ice and weather conditions plus application of advanced ice control techniques made the early opening possible, the Seaway company says. Also for the first time the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, were open all winter. Authorities believe the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway could remain open throughout the year by the early 1980s. Usually the Lakes and the Seaway are closed to ships for an average of three-and-a-half winter months yearly. Bubbler systems, specially designed buoys and booms with gaps in them, an ice prediction system which uses radar, and preventive ice-breaking are part of the new technology. Oakland, Calif. The port of Oakland has recorded a hike of 167,916 tons of cargo in 1974 over 1973. The port handled 7,375,065 tons last year. Of this, container cargo totaled 5,670,712 here, a 5.1 percent increase. Breakbulk general cargo increased 27.1 percent for a total of 1,032,233 tons, according to the head of the port's board of commissioners. During the year 1,115 ships docked here. AS James Lee in the wheeihouse of the SS Long Beach (Sea-Land) rings "finished with engines" as vessel completes voyage in port of San Francisco in November, 1974, This was Brother Lee's last ship as he plans to retire on an SlU pension. i Panama Canal To eliminate one of the contributing causes of "many marine accidents," the Panama Canal has ruled that vessels over 150 feet long must have engine revo­ lution and rudder angle indicators visible to pilots in the wheeihouse. Vessels more than 80 feet in the beam must install such indicators both in the wheeihouse and on each bridge wing. The new rules require ships nearing the canal's entrances to report their draft based on "tropical fresh water." Page 15 a." •• % if " ii �«£:33BeBS9S^>^S!£^ Before entering Houston meTnbership meeting, Seafarer Harvey Shero, who sails as able-seaman has registration card stamped by meeting officer, 8. W. Mac Donald. Before the membership meeting, SlU official Gene Taylor conducts job call as SlU members gather round to throw in for the jobs. 3^it ^f0. •Ml 'J-'vV'P: • •Va a „ ^ •J ^ •• '.•rcr^: -iK • n-. ••f,"r -•S' -^.7 - . ?' I'.v •••••.: .•• • .K=r> , N"' "<i-- * • • •a h:, "-t; r •, .....Sfir-lv ::j}-«^'KS SIRS J''#:?? , 'si... r t'-v S,; :-R. Houston Seafarers listen attentively to report given by SlU officials at last month's membership meeting here. The officials gave an up-to-date report on the status of the SlU and the maritime industry as a whole. fy - vi.-ijp... i-'T^ 1' r- m- vwS M - Ji • ' iTV Jx ,-.'v 7 Av ^ $4 ": monthly menpbership meetiieg^ on In the past several decades, the port Mi pl Houston, Tex. has steadily grown ffhe second Monday vfollowin^^^ ttp wliere H Is^^^t one of the ;&st Sunday ol^h month, ^ « L^t month, SIU ol^clH Mickey ini^est pod>^es in the U.S, SVom. Wilbum chaire|^.« the membership the SlU hirihj; haU on Canal St hi Houston, SIU patrolmen service vessels in the immediate port area I and as far away as Corpus Chri^ | l>x. and Lake Chai|^,L^. inaddi- i "H tion, SIU officials at the Houston | MyiPiMyMyMMyMMyy- • ^ hall provide Seafarers living in the | areajwith a hiU range of Union ser- | vices includhig help in .filhig for all f ineftihg at which scores of Houston Seahuei^i^^ In the demo cmffc PP process Itf; the Union^ ahd Op^to-date iOp<^ on * flie in ughOirt the of After the rrteetihg, benefit. An SIU official will check over the claim before it is sent but to make sure P ^ wcation ^dwel information is included on the claim to prevpgdelays. ... claims, as irell as conducting n :/ 'at :T:t c6unti$r, the Welfare I^an, SHI'S activities^^^^ O^^ > -Mms front in T^ishmigfort^^^ the Sanie HoUStoii patrolmen serviced thO - SlU-contracted tanker Montpelier ;; Victory at a payoff in Lake Charles, La*, to straighten out any beefs and I to hold a shipboard mOeting to bring the SIU crew up^io-^ate On thO Union's activities. the Montpelier Frctory was paying off after a 14week voyage delivering grain to : •' .r %/. 'IS- viM ; J .. •; 1 \ ' -1^1 "SIU official Mickey Wilbtirbi standing, delivei^ reports on the Union's activities over 6dess«, RUSSKI, and returning^^^^^ „ . , . „ . ^ u. take Charles With a cargo of crude Houston off,cialJoe Perez is seated right. >M f I • .p i -y 1 i > p;; !l f •s ( •.' i'p h:S %'• :• I. J'Si" •Ea'ajpi at;';;: i -•'.v' I ^1 ... ••- ,"7 . -^;' .•- 7 ! ':':y.mM ' ti lii.'Ri'' • r# -'Vv iK.-^^j&aWr'.r- J-•• • : ••:»'. j.- -.-'.'.'^ -^.y Veteran Seafarer Euai Granger, sailing as deck maintenance aboard the MontpeUer Victory, is Recertified Bosun'Chuck Hill, chairman of the Montpelier Victory's ship's on duty while the tanker is unloading its cargo committee, discusses Union business with officials Sal Saiazar, seated back of Algerian crude oil at the Conoco Oil Docks right, and Don Anderson, seated forward right. Standing is Seafarer Michael In Lake Charles. Augine, who sails in the steward department.-.. •. :Pl Seafarer Nick Bagley, sailing in the steward department, catches up on what has been going on in the maritime industry by reading the latest LOG after 14-week voyage to Russia. . ' The Montpelier Victory's crev*^ gather in messroom for Union rneeting after SIU Cook Jesse Spivey, Jr. helped provide the 14-week voyage to Russia with grain, and back to the States with a load of Montpelier Victory's crew with healthy. wellAlgerian crude oil. - balanced meals during 14-week voyage. d % -.K'laan ; ®;f,i • Ki aawtv-.; 1^ • - •- .:it -:; ;:<4- j �-'sr' Come On, Commander, Give My Boy a Break! 'Apprentice Mate' Proposal Unwise • i ^' '• The United States Coast Guard is currently considering the adoption of a proposal that would create the entiry rating of "apprentice mate." The SIU feels that this proposal, which could have serious adverse effects on the U.S. merchant marine, is being considered onlj/ in an effort to comply with the wishes of the multinational oil com­ panies. In a desire to be able to pick and choose mates for their vessels, the man­ agement groups proposing the creation of apprentice mates are seeking, in cooperation with a vocational facility in Maine, to set up a three-year school to train these men. At present all maritime schools which train tnates have fouryear programs, so it is obvious that training standards would be lowered. The proposal for a three-year program would entail two years af the school and one year at sea. However, there is no stipulation that the year at sea would have to be spent on a U.S.-flag vessel. So, it is possible, and in fact highly likely, that these apprentice mates may obtain their year's training on foreign and flag-of-convenieiice vessels. It seems to us that anyone who feels a man can gain valuable working expe­ rience aboard these foreign or flag-ofconvenience vessek, where operating procedures and safety requirements are in many instances inferior to those aboard American-flag vessels, is incred­ ibly naive, American seamen learn and practice their seagoing skills under U.S. Coast Guard supervision and inspection. Training aboard foreign vessels before eventual licensing as an American mer­ chant marine officer would clearly not Page 18 be comparable to that aboard an Ameri­ can-flag ship. The possibility of inadequate training for these apprentice mates however, is not the only reason the SIU is against' this proposal. Contrary to what the groups urging this program would have us believe, there is not a shortage in the number of available licensed U.S. deck personnel. In fact, considering the pres­ ent depressed state of the industry, there should be an abundance of licensed men ready to serve on merchant ships. The fact is though that these same management groups have made no effort to maximize the use of existing trained personnel, either from established U.S. maritime academies or unlicensed sea­ men who have come up through the ranks. Another major reason the SIU is op­ posed to this school is that, if imple- . mented, it would greatly reduce the op­ portunities an unlicensed man has to advance to the licensed ranks. The pro­ posal would have the effect of shifting these advancement opportunities from one class of maritime workers to an­ other. The influx of these apprentice mates would partly close a traditional avenue for unlicensed seamen to become licensed officers if they choose. The Coast Guard is at the present time soliciting views from representatives of different segments of the industry before reaching a decision. The SIU strongly feels that any regulations the agency puts forth should be for the benefit of the en­ tire maritime industry , and should n.ot be designed to aid specific interests, such as the proposed "apprentice mate" regula­ tions would do'. We have just finished a run to Novorossiysk, Russia with . iPIoad of grain and back loaded with crude oil from Algeria I paying off in Corpus Christi. It was a long and tiring trip as; we spent 55 days, all told, in Novorossiysk but J must say that; the crew conducted themselves very wiell for such a long stay, with only a few foul ups due to midnight curfew in Russia. 4 While in Novorossiysk, we were invited to participate in a • professional culinary competition, at the Seaman Club,"against J eleven other nation's ships. We drew down first prizes in all|| categories, taste, appearance, (decoration) and the steward,| Jimifiie Prestwood, drew first prize for doing the most in mak-; ing the contest a success. With cooks like Sara Loftin, chief : cook, Erwin Bradley, baker and Johnnie Hoiladay, 3rd cook, how could we miss. Some of the countries in competition were France, Italy, England, Norway, Turkey, Argentina, Greece, = Egypt, East Germany and West Germany, therefore, making a keen contest. A delegate from each ship was chosen for judges and they voted unanimously for the Supertanker" Achilles with France coming in second and West Germany| .|hird. , r- .v• j.. ' We are glad to read that phase 3 has started on the oil bill|(ou can bet that we are behind the StlU and SPAD to the^; bitter end to obtain the oil bill. Also, a vote of thanks to Paul|g , Hall and the Union for the fight tqsave the Joiies Act. All we ^ ^ need is for them to get a toe hold through hauling natural gas, then wreck our whole system on coastwise shippingi® happens then all they will need to do is cover us Up because we Will be dead. We can foresee a helLpf a battle coming up on this and I beg ail SIU brotbersto ke<^ the $ roiling into SPAP for we are goiiig to heed every dime for the forthcoming battle ItO savethe Jones Act and obtain the oil bill. Our committee consists of: Jimmie Parker, chairman (re­ certified); James R. Prestwood, Ships reporier, Oscar Gdoper, educational director; William (Poiig) Simmons, deck depart­ ment delegate; Jsrry Dennman, engirie department delegate and Erwin Bradley, steward department delegate. So far they have done a good job. We bid all our brothers and officials fair sailing and hope our bows cross soon. ^ : :: : if S' I . Hiigbie 1. Garretson, ¥WE • April im ^ ' • -jfe. , ,V»«m*XXXVil,No.4 Official Publication Vf the Saafarars Intamatlonal Union of AiTlartoa, AUihtlW Wane Waters Ulstrlct. AFt-CIO ^ ^ \ ^ J • EKncfAiwa Oonhl-''A Paul Hail. Cat Tannef, e*ec«f(ve Vioe-Presiiivnt Eart {Hiapard. V/oe-Praa/cf®"! Joe DiGiciigio, SscrelfUy-Traa^uto' LlndsOy Wtlllame, Vlcc-Preit^M ' Ffohk Oroiak. Wca-Praa/denf ' Feuf DsvWk, V/ca-/*r«SfefS,'!t" Publiahad monlHt/ by. Sefafarara Intametlonol Union. Atlarttie,. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 67S Fourth Avenue, SrOoh.'y,-t, ."..Y, i:2l5.:,iYs|::..4SS-SrS0''. pOwiage- paid at SrOoKlyn, N.V. Hi I U I,,.,.,: llM.,.: Seafarers Log '•"A-: �'k Writes Song Ai>out Furuseth Joe Glazer: Troubadour of the Labor Movement Joe Glazer has spent most of his adult life in the labor movement, and over the last 30 years the songs he has written about unions, the' • leaders and the workers have led to his being known as "labor's troubadour." A native of New York City, he has worked for the U.S. Information Agency for the past 14 years, serving as that agency's Labor Advisor for the last eight. But his experience in labor goes back to 1944 when he was assist­ ant educational director for the Textile Workers Union. Before joining the USIA he worked for the Rubber Work­ ers Union from 1950-1961 as educa­ tional director. Glazer started writing songs while he was working in the South for the Textile Workers. "I picked up a lot of songs down there. Many of the guys used to sing, especially on picket lines during strikes. I started writing some myself, and have just kept on doing it all these years." One song he wrote many years ago was about the "dream of a textile worker." The chorus line of the song (entitled The Mill Was Made of Marble) is: The mill was made of marble The machines were made out of gold And nobody ever got tired A nd nobody ever grew old As a Labor Advisor for the USIA, he visits foreign countries, making lecture and singing tours, telling the people something about American workers and their unions. Early last year Glazer visited four Scandinavian countries, and in each one he tried, as he does every time he goes abroad, to refer to some American labor figure who might have some spe­ cial meaning for the workers in that particular country. While in Norway Glazer told the story of Andrew Furuseth, father of the American Seamen's movement, and a native of Norway. When Glazer began to tell the natives something of the life of Furuseth, who had come to the United States in 1880, had helped to found the Sailors Union of the Pacific, in 1885, and later became president of the International Seamen's Union, he was surprised by the reaction of his audience. "I was telling this story of Furuseth to a labor group in the town of Hamar, and reciting his famous "Put me in jail speech" (with a translator's help), when one of the labor leaders jumped up in excitement and said, "Furuseth was born right near here in Romedal." When he learned from this group that the people of the town, with the help of some of the Norwegian unions, had erected a bust of Furuseth right off the main highway, Glazer says, "I just had to see it." It Was after seeing this bust of the man who did so much to relieve the American seamen's plight, that Glazer became inspired enough to compose a song about him. He wrote it while still in Norway, and premiered it one night at a reception for the top leaders in the Norwegian labor movement. (The en­ tire song is reprinted below.) Over the years this 56-year old "troubadour" has sung at many con­ ventions and other labor functions. He has also recorded record albums, in­ cluding one of railroad songs which he plans to perform at a convention of Railway Workers in the near future. Joe Glazer is a man who has suc­ ceeded in combining his talent for songwriting with a career dedicated to the American labor movement. It is a com­ bination that has been very rewarding both for him, and for all those who know him. JOE GLAZER In the little town of Romedal in 1854 AndrewFuruseth was bom, the poorest of the poor. r. He left his home in Norway to sail upon the sea; /rhose Were the days when a sailor's life was a life of misery. UIV U.UW 1.V/T.U ajl J u./-r j 1 i He slept in a filthy hole in the ship with bedbugs all around The food was not fit for a dog the Worst that could be found; , The captain was a tyrant, the sailors were his slaves; Many a time they wished that they had died in a watery grave. 1.1 After many years of sailing the whole wide world around; Andrew Furuseth set foot in San Francisco town. .. He gathered up his comrades on every dock and pier. He said we'll build a union and We're going to start right here. ;; He crossed the land from coast to coast to e'^ery seaport town^s^ He said we've got tp stand like men, don't let them grind you down. We'll build a seamen's union foj: every rnan that sails - ;We'll build a seamen's union, if they put us all in jail. < ' - • - , ..... .............. .... They can put me in a dungeon and lock me in a cell But no prison that they put me in can be worse than a sailor's hell They can lock me in that dungeon and throw away the key But they can't make me as lonely as the sailor on the sea^ ' This grand old sailor left this earth in 1938, /i J - ^,:il "i.ij 15.1J ^ There's a little bit of Furuseth on Norway's rocky shore, . ' , And on the coasts of the USA where the mighty oceans roar. But I believe his restless soul still roams the seven seas, Joe Glazer stands by a bust of Andrew Furuseth, father of the American Sea­ men's movement, near Furuseth's home town of Romedal, Norway. Delta Line's Three LASH Ships Pass Checkup > -> V) " -111 . , V.I Just after a year of service, the .LASH ships, the SS Delta Mar (left) the SS Delta Sud (center) and the SS Delia Norte (right) passed their "checkups" in the floating.diydocks of the Jacksonville, Fla. Shipyards. Above, the Delta Mar enters the drydock, the Delta Sud's 23-foot, 80,000-pound propeller is inspected and the Delta Norte, high and dry in the dock, presents her bulbous bow for closer scrutiny. Right after the drydocking, the ships resumed their regular ports of call in the Caribbean and on the eastern coast of South America. April, 1975 Page 19 >. �mrn^'^ •r^-rrr.z.'cT-irrf^ l-r I»yW % ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended September 30,1974 HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHff (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) to the NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Aimual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) Item ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) $6,865,765.94 (b) Employee -• (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions $ 6,865,765.94 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refimds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 263,822.82 ii l> (b) Dividends ;(c) Rents ^r (d) Other (Specify) .i, (e) Total Income from Investments ' 263,822.82 4. Profit on disposal of investments •< V-ifi.-,. . 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of inIM/: vestments ~ pi: ,- :n 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) ; T. (b) Interest on delinquencies; miscellaneous .. (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions 1,727.97 1,727.97 $ 7,131,316.^ DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE , 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc* J 12. Administrative Expenses:. (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .. (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums .' (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, eimployee benefits, office expense (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments ". 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments • 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a") Interest on mortgages (b) Provision for doubtful contributions re­ ceivable; misc (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions j; ' Page 20 ' • -v!. ;U,;. $ 378,439.26 3,573,865.27 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILmES End of Reporting Year ASSETS' Item , $ 247,084.88 1. Cash 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: 1,309,383.76 (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify) (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds 21,227.99 (c) Other (Specify) Due from other Plans; misc 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits at Interest and Deposits on Shares in Savings 3,963,806.63 and Loan Associations (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: • (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) 6,324,371.31. (1) See schedule % (2) % J.. 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured ........ 402,761.24 (b) Unsecured . i.« . 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated : (b) Other Real Estate — 7. Other Assets: 57,577.90 (a) Accrued Income 1 4,604.57 (b) Prepaid Expenses 36,294.71 (c) Other (Specify) Fixed assets—net; security deposits $12,367,112.99 8. Total Assets LIABILITIES 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Insurance and Auunity Premiums Payable : Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable ; ; Accrued Expenses ••••,•• Other Liabilities (Specify) Mortgages payable"!'. .,,, Reserve for future benefits (Fund balance) ....... Total Liabilities and Reserves ; • 111,323.44 83,691.01 12,172,098.54 $12,367,112.99 •^The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE REPORT ON EXAMINATION: This fund is subject to periodic examination by the New York State Insurance Department. All employee-members of the fund, all con­ tributing employers and the participating unions may inspect the Reports on Examina­ tion at the New York State Insurance Department, upon presentation of proper credentials; If you wish to see the Report, please contact the New York State Insurance Department, Welfare Fund Bureau, 55 John Street, New York 10038—^Telephone: 488-4161 (Area Code 212). 49,261.15 9,000.42 3,597.84 24,221.31 7,434.55 400.03 1,262.90 . ^ ^ OTHER INFORMATION: Also available for inspection—to the public generally— are the annual statements and registration documents filed by the Fund. These may be inspected during working hours at the above address, or at the office of the Fund. STATE OF SS. 25,144.60 120,322.80 • -i ' i COUNTY OF. and. 626,135.97 Trustees of the Fund and ; , • affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. 9,242.13 85,310.52 94,552.65 $ 4,793,315.95 RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Beginning of Year 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16)- $12,172,098.54 Note: Pages 7 to 14 inclusive should not be completed by funds that have filed Form D-2 with the U.S. Department of Labor. Such funds are required to file a copy of the completed D-2 form with this statement. SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK (a) 2,338,000.78 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item-14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) Emplo)iApl?fte: , , it , '.ry- ; ' .. j. • " Employee trustw / ^ $ 9,834,097.76 7,131,316.73 4,793,315.95 Seafarers Log �AB Gets Clinic Card in AB Antonio Trevino (left, accepts h' - SHS? HoUStOn <="^^»"lum a,Prn'^^p^® a/pVn^^T,® ' *-""1. MO. ^ohool wil, soon ofer -••^' °o (Jan or (ts MTD Affirms Strong Oil Bill Support Continued itinued from from Page 22 ly^N?^wr^''^A w Brook- S.?#|S££ News v7^..^^;P^"iWing m Newport has laid OS 2^000 wtte.""''''""'''''' "Th ^"swerlsCai^o 6A n^i problems """'me F ems, and the answer accepted by . Continued from Page 3 placed before the for dis. w cS."''"" "•" delegates for cussion. ® dis- f^ff^nd CrewConferenc^ n " *''® P®'* New York-Derir Department—wk. Deck ment—ATh»,» _ -^mcrcn.irbas,MechrjStt supported by the AFT. pass^ ContSstate in'lgytThe'bT -tbr;^jiTor""-»pimports for U S flap Qhinc dent Ford. I'^^etoed by Presi: s^SifFrF" a- CWC© aincc the veto S U s ie« ""J'i" particular the inH • tleet, and in tanker fleet is in " f^^'^.^ttly-owned inaction of 'the U -je actions of f • government and "We governments, Wdbam Hand and Sydney ptSf S"SH!5S?.5 rt of New Orleans- Der-t n De^arStnnotn'^f ^^P^'^ment—Patrklf program would resS i'^'-®°'* " SarSr^" needs!" "hie nation Followmg the discussion on the state ? esMenrM™" i-tss=i;i.w S£--J=.r.^ and thl. ^ renewal in June and the changes needed in it for It will also give us," Hall continued t5'„°PP^^fify to discuss our Ssti tution and shipping rules, our Pension Welfare and Vacation ml '^easion, nfeTlr^Z ''~~a ^^PP^^'-UP organizational efforts." srcssessfsF -ps-sissss a^SSaSSr cludtn-iSK^''''' "uoea, this conference will giveheusconthp Sire » S®""" guie Department—^John F Hnii' ^ SSr°«—' - "^ In the port of Mobile: Deck Depart- April, 1975 S?rSr|S ,£s-c:^S?3 S?£™?.£ fhe Pme,Poin.,Md.fromApr.,4™%:;: AFL^S Deck Department Wii^ R; 5",^^ Ho w^msi' P^S • threat to the freedom^of'^ ^ definite where." ^'^^^^om of workers every- Page 21 ^iiirii - •;!jJi/.'W •' 'i.L'•;;.•••' ' ii ;Tr ft. ?,> �• -S- A CLEAR COURSE! If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, vritbout appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to make a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. It's a pretty tough rap, but that's exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. Tlie convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear min^ and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. f • Personals Thomas McNicholas Please contact George Kerrigan as soon as possible at 8008 S. Talman Ave.. Chicago, 111. 60652. Edward MIshanski Please contact your son Walter as soon as possible at 60 Madison St., Wilkes-Barre. Pa. 18702. Ragner O. Anderson Please call Bertha Myntee as soon as possible at (206) 282- 4523. Richard Kronenberger Please. contact your daughter, Re­ becca Romano, as soon as possible at 1971 Homecrest Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11229, or call her at (212) 645-6976. William Thompson Please contact your sister Betty as soon as possible at 3691 62nd St. N., St. Petersburg, Fla. 33710. All Seafarers Howard Lester Milstead, or anyone knowing his whereabouts, please con­ tact Michael Lester Milstead as soon as possible at 2129 Campbell Dr., Mesquite, Tex. 75149, or call (214) 328-6085. Antonio Escoto Please contact your brother Scott as soon as possible at 225 Douglas Dr., River Ridge, La. 70123, or call (504) 737-0910. Edward Louis Kreml Please contact your son John Paul Kreml as soon as possible - at 2907 Vinan Dr., North Lake. 111. 60164. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plians Cash Benefits Paid Amount' Number Feb. 20-Mar. 26,1975 MONIH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily (g $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment • Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical . .. PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions • Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation MONTH TO DATE YEAR* TO DAI E 44,999.85 $ 363.00 420.00 2,562.85 94.50 63,728.00 427.00 5,845.71 3,128.70 121,109.85 2,746.00 1,452.00 3,681.87 363.50 174,872.00 1,688.46 15,198.69 5,142.20 ^ 16 363 140 22 3 7^966 3 192 77 41 2,746 484 42 5 21,859 11 545 102 551 80 148 22 • 5 103 1,154 192 332 47 10 382 126,101.19 3,087.91 19,583.00 6,600.00 283.00 3,627.99 241,176.83 7,357.11 42,927.60 14,100.00 762.00 10,377.19 13 .252 160 25 64 — 5 — 1.958 42 502 356 51 220 1 -8 3 3,908 39,000.00 40,651.78 6,253.20 3,683.50 • 1,890.94 1,251.29 — 13,799.40 126,000.00 99,648.77 12,579.91 7,841.75 5,058.17 72.00 2,320.84 1,216.00 27,511.20 17 31 7,544.50 15,200.85 12,185 2,329 895 * 15,409 33,074. 4,674 3,135 40,883 $ YEAR TO DATE •• 940,404.79 394,927.31 1,177,256.80 570,516.51 1,787,251.56 454,300.88 $ 3,904,913.15 $1,419,744.70 - ''"ink Seafarers Log m- ?v-' �• fi New SIU Pensioners Pablo P. Dolendo, 56, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a chief electrician. He had sailed for 33 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Brother Dolendo was born in the Philippines and is now a resi­ dent qf San Francisco. Stephen J. Knapp, 71, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a second cook. Brother Knapp had sailed for 34 years. He was on the picket line in the Robin Line strike in 1962 and is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corp. Born in Czech­ oslovakia, he is a resident of Vero Beach, Fla. Anthony C. Beck, 65, joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Beck had sailed for 28 years and is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was born in California and is now a resident of Sonoma, Calif. Louis W. Cartwright, 70, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Cartwright had sailed for 50 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, He is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bom in Iowa, he is a resi­ dent of San Francisco. Charles H. Cassard, 65, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans sailing as a cook. Brother Cassard had sailed for 20 years. He is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A Louisiana native, he is a resident of New Orleans. liSh:!-, 1; f; VsKf •^: Karl A. Eriksson, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Eriksson had sailed for 38 years and is a Finnish Army veteran of 1934-5. He is a naturalized Amer­ ican citizen. Born in Finland, he is a resident of Baltimore. Robert Gregory, Jr., 59, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1962 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Gregory had sailed for 32 years. He is a U.S. Army vet­ eran of World War II. A native of Elenton, N.C., he is a resident of Norfolk. Leroy Gulley, 61, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing in the steward department. Brother Gulley had sailed for 37 years. He Nyas born in Mobile and is a resident there. Julio Evans, 58, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 and had been sailing as a bosun since 1966. Brother Evans began sailing : before World War II from the port of Philadelphia. He walked the pick­ et line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line beef in 1962. Seafarer Evans applied for the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram in 1973. A native of Fajardo, Puerto Rico, he is a resident of Fa­ jardo Gardens, Puerto Rico. I Hugh R. Hallman, 62, joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Hallman had sailed for 36 years. He was born in Atlanta and is a resident of Mobile. Paul R. Simmons, 56, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Simmons had sailed for 28 years. Born in Lilian. Ala., he is a resident of Mobile. Albert G. Lee, 49, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Lee had sailed for 27 years and had received a personal safety award in 1960 while sailing aboard an accidenb-free ship, the SS Wacosta. He is a post-war veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in Alabama, he is a resi­ dent of McKerizie, Ala. Roman Szczygiel, 62, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a pumpman. Brother Szczygiel had sailed for 42 years. A native of Poland, he is a resident of Denver. Joseph A. Long, 67, joined the Union in the port of Norifolk in 1956 sailing as a second cook. Brother Long had sailed for 24 years. He was born in Ocran, Va., and is a resident of Seattle. Frank Nagy, 65. joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sail­ ing as a bosun. Brother Nagy had sailed for 29 years and did picket duty in the N.Y. Harbor -strike in 1961 and in the District Council 37 beef in 1965. He is a U.S. Army vet­ eran of World War ll. A native of New Jersey, he is a resident of Spotswood, N.J. Uldarico P, Repledad, 66, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1961 sailing as a cook and baker. Brother Repiedad is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Bom in New Washington, Apklan, the Phil­ ippines, he is a resident of San Fran­ cisco. Juan M. Sandoval, 52, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1958 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Sandoval had sailed for 25 years and 'in 1961 was awarded a personal safety certificate for sailing on an accident-free vessel, the SS Alcoa Patriot. He was born in Guatemala and is a resident of Tarrettsville, Md. Robert J. Patterson, 57, joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Pat­ terson had sailed for 33 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Philadelphia, he is currently a resi­ dent of the Bronx, New York City with his wife, Bertha. Morris Tromba, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Tromba was born in'Brooklyn, N.Y. and is now a resident of Davidson, N.C. with his wife, Betty Jo. Luis A. Ramirez, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Philadel­ phia sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Ramirez was an engine dele­ gate and received a personal safety award in 1960 while abroad the acci­ dent-free ship, the SS Steel Architect during that year. A native^of Yauco, Puerto Rico, he is currently a resi­ dent of Caguas, Puerto Rico with his wife, Maria Teresa. Berry B. Tippins, 63, joined the Srj in 1945 in the port of Savannah sailing as a chief cook. Brother Tippins had sailed for 29 years. He was ijorn in Georgia and is a resident of Savannah. Dirk Visser, 66, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Boston sailing as an AB. Brother Visser had sailed for 52 years. The Seafarer was a winner in the Union's Safety Poster Contest in 1961. He was born in The Nether­ lands and is a resident of New Orleans. Horace L. Williams, 49, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Wil­ liams had sailed for 28 years. He was bom in North Carolina and is a resi­ dent of Tomball, Tex. <{ ' ^4'irti) ) 'il' i ' I I'lj iw. .'Mi i '0 Alfonso Rivera, 64, joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 46 years. Brother Ri­ vera won a personal safety award on the accident-free ship, the SS Claireborne in 1960. A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he is now a resident of Elizabeth, N.J. with his wife, Ampayo. Francis D. Finch, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile isailing as a bosun. Brother Finch had sailed for 29 years. Bom in Mississippi, he is a resident of Prichard, Ala. Hovrard K. Pierce, 65, joined the "Union in the port of New York in 1951 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Pierce was a ship's delegate. He is a U.S. Navy veteran. A native of Maryland Seafarer Pierce is a resident of 'iexas City, Tex. William A. Teffner, 59, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as a fireman-water­ tender. Brother Teffner had sailed for 39 years. He was born in Balti­ more and is a resident there. i: si- •t-ii 1 m rij u il -d Woodward W. Spivey, 54, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Savannah sailing as a chief steward. Brother Spivey had sailed for 28 years. He is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Born in Georgia, he is a resident of Savannah. Rage 23 ,1.1/1 ' f f.:,. •I fo;- �/ '*V' - ^ /'•-.' fr • ! ;.''A., •/,'- \£-'-l-' L,<_A,. ^ ; ' '' ^ J -J- ". -' V ,. , -,, / / i ' i ^ J •? ./•• // - / / /• . ' • . :..• . » i i|||||;:;«?v:;', l:3^. "V^'-V- X*' I I ^Sf/c Se "Porf 'tr5f1"z P and ^HOU 'T ""'' es Moby Dick '^aec^.y'"' SoipoSIS^ "•> KfrySUSSir-S Z*®' 'o Aer place^ " '^as used as « ®e a blockade ' III /l' • ri| ^ '•. , co^nd":BwKhjgjj ^*>nrad ,ras •''a";',;;;" iS!«;^. w.!'?. ^ I /r- Ay' . H J ^ !l4 ' - \lAy^/^ t '• ;' ''.V - ?g t' ^ : •"ar/esl^A^mshe', '^•'^°'Sanl^mherber,H ••"•" •"e 'rngfel Mystic'^ '='®«'aterfrom.''' '*«'«''ng bar/t s 7 y :yy ; • ^'piti^l!!Z:^°?fPh .-• •- _,,' A^Ai .1.0AA' '.• '•••"• •'" seaman- :'' >:A:y-y/;A'y:y .V. ^vv^"- 80A " �•! ••V, .:/U r „:<{, • : ^ i ('• • .1. r-Lr ry i -• t :•} I: li I' •fl' •Ml- Drawing children today the way it drew the ships and seafarers of old, Mystic lighthouse guides them to an adventure in history. K The Spirit of Melville's Moby Dick nally named the George Stage. One. of the smallest full rigged ships ever constructed, she was used as a training ship for young men joining the Danish Merchant Marine. Ron down in 1905 by a British steamer, the Conrad sank with a loss of 22 lives. After being raised and repaired, she continued in service until 1934. Renamed the Joseph Conrad^ she served as both, a private yacht and an American training ship until 1947. She was given to the Marine Historical Association by a special act of Con­ gress, and once again serves as a train­ ing ship as well as an exhibit. Mystic's exhibits include the hobbies and art forms pf the whalers as ^ell as examples of the working side of his life. The main collection of ship's art is located in the Stillman Building once the main structure of the Greenmau shipyard... Named for one of the founders of the Seaport, Dr. Charles K. Stillman, it houses a collection of scrimshaw, ships' models, paintings, and figureheads that are among the best in the country. The scrimshaw ranges from corset stays to walking sticks and pie crust crimpers. The most elaborate carvings are on whales' teeth. The earliest set of well identified teeth waS carved by a sailor named Frederick Myrich. Named "Susanne's teeth" after the whaling shipSusanne, they were carved during voyages between 1826 and 1853. Another wing of the building, the mills dye house, holds the collection of figureheads, possibly the largest in the country. It also holds full rigged ships' models, whale oil products and samples of macrame. These samples of the sailors art reveal quite a bit about his life. The intricate knot patterns of macrame, exotic at first glance, were developed to wfle away the hours off watch. Using the knots necessary to his work, and rope, which he had in abundance, an idle pastime developed into an art form during the long months and years of a voyage. Scrimshaw is a more obvious form of art to develop this way. Using the bones and teeth of the whales they hunted, time passed while whaling scenes and the faces of loved ones were painstakingly recorded. The whaler, like all hunters lived in constant contact with his quarry. It provided a living, oil for his lamps, stays to keep his women shapely, and a medium for his arts. Mystic has pre­ served this for new generations, in spirit as well as form, and shows us a way of life we could only know through chanties and sea stories. 'm I'I:: lll ..11 f: + .• f ^i 4 f% " "' " ^ ' . . .> • ^ ^ Full-rlggied rnodels, ships figureheads, and macrame all shov/ another side of the sailor's life. Using the teeth and bones of his prey the whaler tells the story of the hunt. The scrimshaw shown above includes scenes of the ships p.nd whaleboats during the chase, and (bottom I, to r.) a whaleboat making the kill. The whale in the last piece is shown as a separate carving on top. Page25 .::x . ;. . X- J. 7:'; Ii V • �9ISPAYCHIIIS RiPOttf ' TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C MARCH i-31,1975 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea . Alpena Buffalo ; Cleveland Detroit Duluth '. Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes . Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore ...,. Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville .... San Francisco .. Wilmington .... Seattle Puerto Rico .... Houston Piney Point .... Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes . Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston ........ New York ...... Philadelphia .. . Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . .. Jacksonville San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 86 28 58 15 5 86 0 • 445 51 24 16 130 575 3 13 1 3 3 0 3 5 5 4 1 4 0 8 0 2 55 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 4 1 3 11 1 1 0 21 76 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 5 10 2 61 3 32 14 1 27 37 16 48 18 11 5 51 0 2 328 1 27 1 7 4 0 7 15 11 . 15 5 5 2 8 0 0 108 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 3 12 52 9 15 5 103 431 4 2 7 11 4 4 1 33 141 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 5 7 1 33 2 16 8 0 20 29 8 34 11 13 8 34 0 1 218 2 6 1 4 2 1 0 2 2 8 1 1 0 6 2 1 39 .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 13 3 7 2 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 4 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 36 5 19 9 1 12 34 7 28 4 13 14 27 0 0 210 7 80 11 31 15 2 14 50 21 54 10 23 7 44 31 0 400 3 17 1 2 1 2 0 4 0 2 0 1 0 8 0 0 41 1 3 17 92 9 19 15 156 366 26 3 11 43 9 22 9 123 523 12 11 18 34 15 4 4 98 139 1,201 418 1,619 602 181 783 48 108 156 29 247 Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes .... Totals All Depts. Deep Sea A Great Lakes, Page 26 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 6 9 0 62 14 0 15 4 0 29 5 0 8 2 1 3 0 0 32 9 0 8 28 0 16 5 0 35 1 . 0 0 13 0 32 5 0 1 4 0 20 72 0 0 12 0 5 2 360 97 1 5 184 15 77 33 12 53 150 72 149 51 61 18 148 0 6 1,033 2 33 3 8 9 3 10 20 8 16 8 14 0 17 0 1 152 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 1 19 10 0 1 30 0 7 8 56 245 1 0 0 6 0 1 4 12 13 12 4 14 28 13 3 5 79 1,112 1 1 3 . 5 1 0 ' 0 11 163 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 4 23 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 3 0 50 18 0 3 0 5 25 3 0 7 0 0 0 1 0 26 7 0 26 9 0 4 6 0 31 3 0 8 0 2 19 1 0 4 2 . 0 44 11 0 0 9 0 1 2 0 250 82 0 3 140 19 62 30 11 33 89 49 123 33 29 19 117 0 1 757 2 79 8 20 13 1 14 31 16 42 14 29 3 35 0 ' 1 308 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 4 4 5 32 9 4 5 63 820 3 2 3 3 4 4 ' 1 20 328 •«. 0 1 1 1 3 0 0 6 14 3 73 16 36 23 7 41 73 27 91 21 32 15 79 0 3 540 1 13 1 8 5 1 1 2 6 16 5 6 0 10 0 3 78 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 1 1 5 3 1 2 15 555 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 81 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 2 55, 12 39 12 6 18 66 11 51 . 13 20 19 39 0 0 363 2 211 37 53 41 6 27 139 54 132 30 50 22 91 0 4 904 11 44 1 7 4 1 0 8 2 10 1 6 0 29 0 1 125 3 12 14 31 5 10 13 18 25 9 0 4 77 2 32 24 148 508 15 0 15 66 1 16 13 126 376 - 8 0 7 14 0 0 2 31 113 5 0 0 3 0 0 0 8 8 ST^ARD DEPARTMENT 6 0 1 36 0 22 5 3 0 19 0 2 6 6 0 .. 0 0 0 19 5 0 0 8 21 5 0 2 0 23 9 0 2 5 19 8 0 0 3 7 0 32 14 0 13 0 0 0 2 105 0 198 3 0 4 39 0 7 4 57 255 6 0 2 5 0 4 1 18 123 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 • ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore ..... Norfolk ....... Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville .... San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle ........ Puerto Rico .... Houston ...... Piney Point .... Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena ... Buffalo Cleveland ...... Detroit........ Duluth i .i) Frankfort ...... Chicago Totals Great Lakes .......... Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes REGISTERED ONBEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 331 1,139 284 105 389 1 21 22 2,693 248 2,941 1,442 136 1,578 SlU Adantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Woricer PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DlGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4Ave.,BkiyD. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. 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Seafarers Appeals Board. ^ directly to the Union or to the Seafa P contracts ^ '""'oKSV'cS'diad mail within 3k days ol union concepts and Seafarer seamen. requested. April, 1975 ib. "KSB^sca^, violated, or that be �Jfmal Beparturesf • i in. !;' iV lu (f •? !• 'I"'. ;' "t i t n J} ' h--' •S'" •,- ••- -t'f- ., J SIU pensioner Herman H. Hickman, 59, died on Mar. 19. Brother Hickman joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a chief electri­ cian. He had sailed for 37 years and was a U.S. Army vet­ eran of World War II. Born in Florida, he was a resident of Pensacola, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; a son, Herman and two daughters, Barbeu'a and Patricia. SIU pensioner Fnrmah H. Haynes, Sr., 78, succumbed to pneumonia in St. Mary's Hospital, Knoxville, Tenn. on Feb. 16. Brother Haynes joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender. He was a Tennessee native and was a resident of Knoxville. Burial was in Zion Cemetery, Anderson County, Tenn. Surviving are a son, Furman, Jr. of Knoxville and two daughters,. Mrs. Eilline Lockett of Knoxville and Mrs. Barbara Sue Hatley of Mobile. John H. "Jack" Schesventer, 51, suc­ cumbed to a pulmon­ ary ailment in Jack­ sonville on Feb. 27. Brother Schesventer joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1969 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He was a veteran of the post-war Army. Born in Cleve­ land, he was a resident of St. Augus-tine, Fla. Cremation took place at the East Coast Crematorium, Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Surviving are two brothers, Fred of St. Augustine and William of Euclid, Ohio. ;; >1 ' i•i 'i -3 ^ ii •p- SIU pensioner Walter A. Schlecht, 59, died on Feb. 16. Brother Schlecht joined the Union in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 35 years and walked the picket line in the Robin Line strike in 1962. Seafarer Schlecht was also a veteran of the Navy in World War II. A native of Gloucester, Mass., he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving is a brother, Donald Ryan of Haverhill, Mass. Charles R. Ames, 53, was accidently drowned off the Gar­ field Ave. Slip near Capitol Elevator No. 6 in Duluth Ship Harbor on Oct. 25. Brother Ames joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1970 sailing-as a wheelsman for 29 years for Kinsman Marine Steamship Co. He attended a Union navigation school and was a Navy vet­ eran from 1940 to 1959. Born in Manistique, Mich., he was a resident of Detroit when he died. Burial was in Ballhorn Cemetery, Sheboygan, Mich. Surviving is his mother. Pearl of De­ troit. ^ Page 28 SIU pensioner Alfred C. Jutchess, 66, succumbed to congestive heart fail­ ure in the Baltimore N USPHS Hospital on Feb. 10. Brother Jutchess joined the SlU-aflfiliated IBU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a deckhand. He was born in St. Paul, Minn, and was a resident of Baltimore. Interment was in St. Stanislaus Ceme­ tery, Baltimore City, Md. Surviving are his widow, Barbara; a son, Anthony and a daughter, Victoria. George M. Gornick died aboard the tug, Margarette Han­ nah (Hannah Inland .1^ X* Waterways) on Feb. 27. Brother Gornick joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Chicago in 1961 sailing as an OS for the Great Lakes Dock & Dredge Co. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a resident of Riverdale, 111.' Surviving are his widow, Anna and a daughter, Mary Barbara. E. B. Hardcastle, SIU pensioner WilUam R. King, 74, died of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Is­ land, N.Y. on Jan.' 22. Brother King joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a fireman-watertend­ er. He had sailed for 53 years. Born in San Francisco, he was a resident of Santurce, Puerto Rico at his death. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetety, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. Gerard T. McGarity, 52, succumbed to arteriosclerosis aboard the SS San Pedro (Sea-Land) in Naha Port, Okinawa on Aug. 31. Brother HF. McGarity joined the W SIU in the port of Seattle in 1968 sailing as a chief elec­ trician. A native of Billings, Mont., he was a resident of Gardena, Calif. Sea­ farer McGarity was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are a brother, Jerome of Billings and a sister, Mrs. Nancy Ryan of Gardena. Floyd A. Moore, 56, expired on Feb. 20. Brother Moore joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in Port Ar­ thur in 1968 sailing as' a deckhand for the Sabine Towing Co. in 1965, Nation­ al Marine Service in 1966, Marine Fueling Co. in 1973, Moron, Cook Towing Co. and the D. M. Pielow Co. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Born in Houston, he was a resident of Port Arthur. Surviving is his widow, Pauline. SIU pensioner Hjalmer E. M. Olofsson, 75, passed away on Mar. 5. Brother Olofsson joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Chicago sailing as . a fireman-watertend­ er. He had sailed for 45 years. A native of Sweden, he was a resident of Chicago when he died. 65, passed away on Mar. 16 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Hardcastle joined the SIU in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Bom in Carlsbad, N.M., he was a resident of Seattle. Sur­ viving are a sister, Mrs. Louis (Buelah) Merrell Kievlan of San Diego and a nephew, William E. Smith of Carlsbad. SIU pensioner Emigdio Canonizado, 72, passed away on Jan. 11. Brother Canonizado joined the Union in 1948 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 50 years and was a Navy veteran from 1921 to 1947. Born in the Philippines, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and he was a resident of Ports­ mouth, Va. when he died. Surviving is his widow, Violet. Roy Lockaby, 47, succumbed to a mas­ sive hemorrhage in Towns County Hos­ pital. Hiawassee. Ga., on Dec. 8. Brother Lockaby joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1971 sail­ ing as an OS for the Reiss Steamship Co. A native of Georgia, he was a resi­ dent of Hiawassee when he died. Sur­ viving are his widow, Jeanette; a son, Calvin, and a daughter, Debra Lynn of Hiawassee. SIU pensioner Edward C. O'Meata, 76, died on Mar. 13. Brother O'Meara joined the Union in the port of New York in I960 sailing as a deckhand for the Penn-Central Rail­ road from 1923 to 1964. He was a Navy veteran of World War I. A New Jerseyite, he was a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Lenore and a daughter, Mrs. Carol Ann Burch of Jersey City. Burl C. Loew, Jr., 52, died in River Rouge, Mich., on Dec. 6. Brother Loew joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1969 sailing as an oiler. He was a Navji veteran of World War II. Born in Michigan, he was a resident of Howell, Mich, when he passed away. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Shelby, Mich. Surviv­ ing are three .sons. Ross, Kevin and Karl, and a daughter, Linda. \. SIU pensioner Guillermo C. Mark W. Conrad, Pena, 61, expired of Sr., 68, died of natur­ a hemorrhage in al causes on Jan. 18. Doctors Hospital, Brother Conrad Houston on Npv,i Lr joined the SlU-affili. Brother Pena joined ated IBU in Port Ar­ . the SIU in the port of thur, Tex. in 1961 New York in 1959 sailing as a cook for sailing as a third the D.M. Picton Co. from 1943 to 1953 cook. He had sailed for 23 years. Sea­ and for the Sabine Towing Co. from farer Pena was born in Laredo, Tex. 1953 to 1961. He Was a veteran of the and was a resident of Corpus Christi, U.S. Army Transportation Corps ih ' Tex. Interment was in Brookside Me­ World War II. A native of Upper La morial Park, Houston. Surviving arc his Have, Nova Scotia, Canada, he was a widow, Enedina and a brother, Ramon resident of Port Arthur when he passed Cipriano of Corpus Christi. away. Burial was in Groves, Tex. Sur­ Kenneth J. viving is his widow, Davis. Thompson, 61, died SIU pensioner William E. Lake, 87, of cancer in the Me­ passed away on Mar. 2. Brother Lake morial Medical Cen­ joined the Union in 1938 in the port of ter, Ashland, Wise, Boston sailing in the steward depart­ on Feb. 12. Brother ment. He was born in the British Wert Thompson joined the Indies and was a resident of RoxbUry, ; SIU in the port of Mass. when he died. Surviving is his I Toledo in 1960 sail­ daughter, Atidrey of Philadelphia. ing as a gateman for the Great Lakes Steamship Co. Born in Ashland, he was SIU pensioner Archibald G. Davis, a resident there when he died. Burial 67, died in Southampton, England on was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ashland. Feb. 8. Brother Davis joined the Union Surviving are his widow,-Genevieve and in 1949 in the port of Chicago sailing two daughters, Judith and Phylis. as a chief steward for the Erie Naviga­ tion Co. from 1967 to 1970. He had sailed for 27 years and was a veteran of the British Royal Navy in World War II. Seafarer Davis was born in Ports­ mouth, England and was a resident of Southampton at his death. Surviving are his brother, Stanley, and a niece, Mrs. Rita M. Lazarski, both of Southamp­ ton. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD Seafarers Log �Louis W. Peeper,. 61, died of a heart attack in a Hong Kong hospital on, Jan. 25 following a seizure on the SS Sea-Land Commerce while docked in the harbor. Brother Peeper joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Tampa sailing as a chief stew­ ard. He had sailed for 30 years. Sea­ farer Peeper was a native of Cincinnati and was a resident of Seattle when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Nevena; a son, Robert Louis of Ft. Lauderdale; two daughters, Mrs. Sharon Bennett of Seattle and Mrs. Judith Utz of Tampa; a brother, Robert of Ft. Thomas, Ky.; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Jager of Miami; Mrs. Gladys Helpin and Mrs. Thelma Murphy, both of Ft. Thomas; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Donna Markoff and five grandchildren. SIU pensioner Antonio M. Diaz, 58, died on Feb. 18. Brother Diaz joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 32 years. Sea­ farer Diaz was born in Puerlp Rico and was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y., when he passed away. Surviving are a daugh­ ter, Lucy and a step-grandson, Serafin Mariel of the Bronx. Robert E. Kiedinger, 49, died aboard the SS Eagle Voyager (Maritime Overseas) while in Russian wa­ ters at the end of December. Brother Kiedinger joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 25 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. A native of .Birming­ ham, Ala., he was a resident there when he passed away. Interment was in Birmingham. Surviving are his widow. Myrtle; three sons, Robert E., Jr., Ronald and Michael; his mother, Eliz­ abeth and a sister, Mrs. Mary K. Hartsfield, both of Birmingham. Harland C. Radloff, 60, died on Feb. 24. Brother Radloff joined the SIU in the port of Chicago in 1969 sailing as a sec­ ond cook for Kins­ man Marine. He was a World War II vet­ eran of the U.S. Air Force. A native of Freedom, Wise., he was a resident of Manitwoc, Wise, at the time of his death. Surviving is a brother, Ervin of Appleton, Wise. Jeremiah J. Mc­ Carthy, 52, expired on Feb. 20. Brother McCarthy joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sail­ ing as a deck engi­ neer. He had sailed for 31 years and was an engine delegate. A native of Ireland, he was a resident of Houston when he died. Surviving are four daughters, Kathleen of South Boston, Geraldine, Pamela and Mary. April, 1975 Edwin G. Moyer, 25, died in Charity Hospital, New Orle­ ans, on Jan. 29. Brother Moyer joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as a wiper. He was a 1968 graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., and was also a HLSS graduate in 1967 in New Orleans. Seafarer Moyer was born in Cooperstown, N.Y., and was a resi­ dent of Rose Bone, N.Y., and New Orleans. Internment was in Unadella Cemetery, Unadella Fork, N.Y. Surviv­ ing are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding Moyer, and two stepbrothers, James D. Crewell of Schoharie, N.Y. and Douglas Crewell of Fultonville, N.Y. SIU pensioner >am Knuckles, 87, died of a cerebral vascular mishap on Dec. 20 in the Maria Parham Hospital, Henderson, N. C. Brother Knuckles " BH joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing in the steward department. He had sailed for 49 years. A native North Carolinian, he was a resident of Warrenton, N.C. at the time of his death. Interment was in Cook's Chapel Church Cemetery, Warren Plains, N.C. Surviving are a niece, Mrs. Edith Plummer of Englewood, N.J. and a cousin, Mrs. Helen Jenkins of New York City. SIU pensioner John L. Mahoney, 68, expired in a he­ patic coma in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Jan. 3. Brother Mahoney joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a deck engineer. He had sailed for 36 years. Born in Boston, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Seafarer Mahoney donated his body to the Louisiana State Anatomical Board in New Orleans for medical research. Surviving are his widow, Kljfford Kay and a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Clark of Maiden, Mass. SIU pensioner David P. Rivers, 48, died on Feb. 23. Brother Rivers join­ ed the Union in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 28 years. Born in Pat­ rick, S.C., he was a resident of Diboll, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Bertie Mae; two daughters, Geraldine and Jacqueline; his mother, Mrs. Percy Rivers of Ruby, S.C. and a sister, Mrs. Virginia Cranford of Cheraw, S.C. Alonzo W. Morris, 67, passed away on Feb. 15. Brother Morris joined the Union in the port of »w« • < Mobile in 1958 sail­ ing as a chief cook. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Mo­ bile when he died. Surviving are his mother, Martha of Cottonwood, Ala. and a sister, Dollie of Houston, Ala. SIU pensioner Richard E. Tunison, 62, passed away on Dec. 5. Brother Tun­ ison joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-v/atertender. He had sailed for 37 years. Seafarer Tunison was a native of Maupin, Ore. and was a resi­ dent of Harbor, Ore. Surviving are his widow, Edith; two sons, Richard E., Jr. and Josef Earl; a daughter, Loris Estrella; his mother, Meta of Coavallis, Ore., and a sister, Mrs. Loretta E. Wallace of Harbor. SIU pensioner Dale L. Barton, 59, died on Mar. 2 in Little Traverse Hos­ pital, Petoskey, Mich. Brother Bar­ ton joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as an oiler for the Mackinaw Transportation Co. from 1962 to 1970. He had sailed for 24 years and was a U.S. Navy vet­ eran of World War II. Born in Niles, Mich., he was a resident of Mackinaw City, Mich. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Mackinaw City. Surviving is his widow, Grace. SIU pensioner Louis C. Campbell, 69, passed away on Feb. 28. Brother Campbell joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1959 sailing as a tankerman for the Interstate Oil Co. from 1943 to 1946 and from 1966 to 1973 and as a tugboat captain for the Graham Transportation Co. from 1946 to 1963. During World War II, he was a welder at the Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. shipyard in Baltimore. A native of Macon, Mo., he was a resident of Bear Creek, N.C. Surviving are two sons, Gary and Joseph Love; three daughters, Jackylyn Love, Katherine Love and Karen Love and a sister, Mrs. Wilson (Mary Lou) Poe of Bear Creek. SIU pensioner Juan Monzon y Davila, 70, passed away on Feb. 7 in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain. Brother Davila joined the Union in the port of Balti­ more in 1955 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 26 years. Seafarer Davila was a native of Las Palmas and was a resident there at the time of his death. Burial was in Las Palmas. Surviving are a brother, Faustino and a sister. Carmen, both of Las Palmas. Roy W. Clark, 77, passed away in 1974. Brother Clark joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a bo­ sun. He had sailed for 45 years and was > """ A a U.S. Navy veteran of World War I. Seafarer Clark was bom in West Virginia and was a resi­ dent of La Porte,- Tex. Surviving are his widow, Emma and two sons, Michael andJRobert. William L. Wharton, 47, died of cardiac failure in Kobe (Japan) Kaisei Hospital on Jan. 15. Brother Wharton first became ill on the SS Sea-Land Finance while anchored in Kobe Harbor. His ashes were buried at sea off the Finance. He had sailed for 27 years and joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an OS. Seafarer Wharton was a postwar vet­ eran of the U.S. Army. A native of Mt. Savage, Md., he was a resident of Wilm­ ington, Calif, at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow, Donna Jean; two stepdaughters, Cynthia and Paulette Gray; his father, James of Mt. Savage, and a sister, Mrs. Jeanne Foss of Wilmington. v;;: Lloyd A. Taylor, 40, died on Feb. 16. Brother Taylor join­ ed the Umon in the port of Norfolk in 1965 sailing as an AB. He was a post­ war veteran of the U.S. Army. Seafarer Taylor was bom in Pitt City, N.C. and was a resident of Vanceboro, N.C. Sur­ viving are his widow, Dorothy; a son, Kerry and a brother.Franklin of Green­ ville, N.C. Michael A. Cerrelli, 64, expired in the Baltimore U.S. Public Health Serv­ ice Hospital on Feb. 28. Brother Cerrelli joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1969 sailing as a chief cook. He was bom in Penn­ sylvania and was a resident of Phila­ delphia. Surviving are his widow, Frances and a son, Henry. SIU pensioner Donald S. Gardner, 90, died of pneumo­ nia in Brookhaven Memorial Hospital, Brookhaven, L. I., N. Y. on Feb. 9. Brother Gardner joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 61 years. Seafarer Gardner was born in British Guiana and was a resident of Shirley, L.I., N.Y. He was also a naturalized American citizen. Inter­ ment was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, East Moriches, L.I., N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Yoshie; a son, Roy of Shirley; a daughter, Hirora and a niece, Mrs. Lucille Babb of Georgetown, Bri­ tish Guiana. SIU pensioner John J. Cideton, 74, succumbed to bron­ chopneumonia on Feb. 27 in New Or- ^ leans. Brother Culeton joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 48 years. Born in New York Stme, he was a resident of New Orleans. Interment was in St. Bernard Memorial Garden Park, New Orleans. Surviving is his brother, Leo of Oswego, N.Y. Page 29 ta- ii ¥ • '%] 'v'i , ».'••• ^ "j" 'v. 'y if r -- r 1-^ Mi 5/;^ J - •I- If. �Descriptions and Dates of HLS Upgrading Courses* *For course requirements, see next page. Able Seaman—^The course of instruction leading to the endorsement of Able Seaman consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Basic Sea­ manship, Rules of the Road, Wheel Commands, use of the Magnetic Compass, Cargo Handling, Knots and Splices, Blocks and Booms, Fire Fighting and Emer­ gency Procedures, Basic First Aid. Starting date: June 26. ] • Quartermaster The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigational instruction to include Radar, Loran, Fathometer, RDF, and also includes a review of Basic Seamanship, use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass, Rules of the Road, Knots and Splices, Fire Fight­ ing and Emergency Procedures. Starting dates: May 29, August 7. Lifeboatman—^The course of instruction leading to a lifeboatman endorsement consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat, Lifeboat equipment, Ltfeboat Commands, Types of Davits and their use. Emergency Launching Operations. Also included in this course is actual practical experience to include launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard. Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Starting dates: May 1, 15 and 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21. Fireman, Watertender, and Oiler—-The course of instruction leading to en­ dorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and their Function, Steam and Water Cycle, Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Systems, Fire Fighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures, and practical training on one of the ships at the school to include Lighting of a Dead Plant, Putting Boilers on the Line, Changing Burners, Opera­ tion of Auxiliary Equipment, Starting and Securing Main Engines. Starting dates: April 28, May 26, June 23, July 21, and August 18. vrm 11 LNG/LPG—^The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of Basic Chemistry, Tank and Ship Construction, Gasification, Reliquefication Procedures, Inert Gas and Nitrogen Systems, 'Instrumentation, Safety and Fire Fighting, Loading, Unloading and Transporting LNG/LPG. QMED--The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED is the same as that for Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting dates: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, and August 7, 21. • High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty-one Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GEO PreTest. Tbis test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and Literature; Social Studies, Sdence and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for ~ grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booUet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: Welding—^The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and practical on-the-job training. This included practical training and electric arc welding and cutting,'and oxy-acetylene br^ing, welding and cutting. Upon com­ pletion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be issued. Starting dates: May 15, June 12, July 10, and August 7. Advanced Electrical Procedures course—The course of instruction in Ad­ vanced Electricity consist of classroom and practical on-the-job training. This in­ cludes an introduction to Electrical power systems, meters, D.C. and A.C. motors and generators as well as trouble shooting, preventive maintenance and emergency repair procedures. The practical training will include the building and testing of various D.C. and A.A. motors and their controllers together with the use of multi-meters, clamp-on ammeters and the megger. Upon completion of the course a Harry Lundeberg School certificate of completion will be issued. Automation—The course of instruction leading to certification for Automated vessels consists of both classroom and practical training which includes: opera­ tion and control of automated boiler equipment, systems analysis and operation of remote controls for all components in the steam and water cycles such as, main and auxiliary condensate system, generator, fire pumps, sanitary system, bilge pumps and other associated engine room equipment. The course is taught primarily with the aid of a full scale engine simulator. All students leam engine room operations directly from the engine room console. This console is similar to those found aboard automated ships. Advanced Pumpman Procedures—The course of instruction leading to HLS certification as pumpman will consist of both classroom and practical work to include: Tanker regulations, loading and discharging, pumps and valves operation and maintenance, ballasting, tank cleaning and gas freeing, safety and firefighting. Starting date: July 28. Assistant Cook—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables, how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as a salad and to become familiar with menu selec­ tion of vegetables for selecting the best methods for preparation, portion control, dietary values and the serving procedures. Starting dates: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, and August 7, 21. •V/ Cook and Baker—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in baking bread, pies, cakes and cookies, and preparation of desserts such as custards, puddings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to describe preparation of all breakfast foods and be familiar with menu selection of bread, desserts and breakfast foods for the appropriate meal. Starting dates: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, and August 7, 21. Chief Cook—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces, and gravies. The student will be able to describe preparation of thickened or clear.soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The chief cook will Tie able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, describe principles and method of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Starting dates: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, and August 7, 21. Chief Steward—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training for a chief steward. The chief steward will select food and stores for a lengthy voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus for the voyage. He will participate in all phases of operations such as the commissary bake shop and galley at the school. Starting dates: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, and August 7, 21. Note: The dates and courses are subject to change at any time. f OWT Class Graduates 4 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in fuU. |— I / meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my j education, and would like more information on the Lundeberg High School I Program. .Book No.. Name. Address. i:.-,.r -• Last grade completed (Street) (City or Town) Last year attended— [ Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education J ^ Harry. Lundeberg School .j ^ , Piney Point, Maryland 20674 It^vPage 30 j' • U- '•• (Zip) Last month fireman-watertender graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. were, (I. to r.): Gary Frazier; Jim McCrary; Nelson Kirchner, and Kenneth Brand. They display their diplomas following gradua­ tion ceremonies. Seafarei^Log �• ! Deck Department Upgrading Quartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Able-'Seamaii Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters , • 1. Must be ^t least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman. 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(wbo has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses, no more than 20/100—^20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and bave normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) Cook and Baker 1. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or; 2. Twenty four months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and a're holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory comple. tion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union of; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Cer­ tificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of'a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. . - Name.. 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina- _ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. , - Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. tl' -Telephone. (Area (Dode) (Zip) Seniority. Book Number. Port and Date Issued. Jlatings Now Held. Social Security # — HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE • • • • • • • • QMED • • FWT Qiler • Dk. Mech. • Reefer • Boilermaker • LNG-LPG • Diesel • Electrician • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker Dk.Eng. • Chief^ Cook Jr. Eng. • Steward Pumpman Machinist Welder Advanced Pumpman Procedures Advanced Electrical Procedures RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE Advanced Pumpman Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED— any rating. Advanced Electrical Procedures 1. MusL already hold Coast Guard endorsement as electrician or QMED— any rating. Steward Upgrading I J>ATE. PORT_ SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO; LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Assistant Cook 1. Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. ' L.-V Page 31 A|)riV7975 ;v "''-.ft'' v'"''-*!.-' I •r:m I (State) (City) I'I • -Age- (Middle) (First) (Last) Address(Street) DECK i ?J HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION 1. No requirements. QMED-—any rating il �Official pnbUcatlM af flM SBAFARBRS INTBRNATIONAL UNION• Atlaatl^ Ovlf, Lakes aatf liOaaA Waters District* APL-CiO National Maritime Council Aids U.S. Merchant Fleet The following article outlines the his­ tory and functions of the National Mari­ time Council, an -organization which affects the lives of all American seamen. •^7 The Natiohal Maritime Council was set up in 1971 under the authority of the U.S. Maritime Administration. It is a broad-chased organization composed of all segments of the maritime industry —^the ocean carriers, landbased mari­ time and sea-going unions, and ship­ builders, plus the Department of Com­ merce of the Federal Government. The general purpose of the NMC is the development and promotion of a strong, competitive American merchant fleet which will provide American ship­ pers with- the finest, most consistent service available anywhere. The key to the success of this under­ taking is cooperation — cooperation among labor, management and govern­ ment in an effort to attract and hold the support of American shippers. There are various ways in which the Council, a non-profit organization, ac­ complishes this. One way in which the NMC seeks to get its message across is by holding unity dinners and seminars in major cities where importers and exporters can meet with representatives from all segments of the industry. The SIU sends representatives to these meetings be­ cause it feels that the NMC can and should play a very important part in maintaining a strong, healthy merchant marine. These dinners and seminars provide a regular forum for frequent communi­ cations between maritime industry seg­ ments as well as an opportunity to ac­ quaint the sliippers with the industry's new programs. It also gives the shippers a chance to air their views to the rest of the industry. It is in this way and in other areas such as advertising and public relations work, that the Council strives to con­ vince importers and exporters of the ad­ vantages of shipping on American car­ riers. "Task force units" have also been set up consisting of top officials from the Council's member organizations. These men and women visit business executives in order to show them the dependability and convenience of using U.S.-flag ships. Some of the points which are stressed to the shippers are: • Approximately 70 cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American- flag ships remains in this country and thus m^es an important contribution to the national balance of payments and to the national economy; • Their cargo will be better pro­ tected b^ause of this country's stringent safety laws; • The American merchant marine has higher manning scales and its ships and crews have a higher efficiency; • The American merchant marine is vital to oxir national security. The SIU firmly believes in the basic premise of the NMC: that there is more to gain from cooperation than by con­ flict. It is a main reason why the SIU has given full support to the NMC in the past, and will continue to do so in the future. It is an organization dedi­ cated to building and'strengthening the American merchant marine. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MTD AFFIRMS STRONG OIL BILL SUPPORT 66 ELECTED DELEGATES MEETING AT CONFERENCE HALL VOICES OPPOSITION TO APPRENTICE MATE RATING HALL OPPOSES CLOSING OF NAVY-COMMERCE OFFICE SEN. JACKSON VOWS TO PASS OIL IMPORTS BILL MTD BACKS VIETS RESCUE SIU OFFICIAL SERVES ON WAGE COMMITTEE HALL SAYS JONES ACT VITAL TO TOWBOAT INDUSTRY FLAG OF CONVENIENCE SHIP SURVEY PROPOSED BY ILO PENSION LAW SURVIVOR BENEFITS BILL INTRODUCED TO HALT PREDATORY RATE FIXING SIU REPRESENTATIVES ATTEND MARITIME SAFETY MEETING USNS MAUMEE DOCKS AT COLDEST WHARF IN WORLD NEW 'A' BOOK MEMBERS AFTER PAYOFF, THE SS ALEX STEPHENS LAYS UP NEW ORLEANS AFL-CIO CITIZEN AWARD TO LOGAN WHY I CAME TO PINEY POINT HOUSTON'S MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING, PAYOFF OF MONTPELIER VICTORY CONDUCTED ON SAME DAY 'APPRENTICE MATE' PROPOSAL UNWISE JOE GLAZER: TROUBADOUR OF THE LABOR MOVEMENT DELTA LINE'S THREE LASH SHIPS PASS CHECKUP MYSTIC SEAPORT IN CONNECTICUT PRESERVES THE SPIRIT OF MELVILLE'S MOBY DICK NATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL AIDS U.S. MERCHANT FLEET Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 4 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b89935df8d0d1be61d2e8b5380f04182.PDF edcdf84fd467b0e138821438a8240b16 PDF Text Text r-r-r wt"-yg* im >,4/, . H I-:' • '••i:^- : • -.•••.• .-• ^4'.'W5HI«» mi^S^^-'Seafarers Conferenee, pr. 13-26f 44'?-' wm ;Sv •••mm See Special Supplement ''ff' L 'r 4"~\>. > ' li^ •• V Mu - •^•'.'a»->^'?/:'^-4-: ''?»• . • W.4' ' L>^' .i; "-t ... Wl^' -...'i-'^T:,.-. -V;; ' ^ ^' - ' •" •'? y'.'^'P A -: ' Ef 4 , syMm ;• sK-^j , ' •: ^•^ . -a • T'51 .^fte ship's committee of the SlU-manned Mayaguez, the vessel seized by Cambodia earlier this month, is shown here in a pic- ture taken at the Taikoo Dockyard in Hong Kong in early April and sent to the LOG shortly before the ship's seizure. The five Seafarers, from the left, are: Andy Anderson, chief steward; Jack MuHis, recertified bosun; Bill Bellinger, cook; Raymond Friedjer.^ ^ '"^•'4E0, and Earl eilboft, able seaman. ~"4 . < O [h/-: -.. -a:. V- S - *I r'' 4%' , il«4 ASX" Seafarers Conference delegates pose on the steps of the Capitol Building during their tour of Washington, D.C. The tour was part of the deiegates's two-week study and re­ view of the SiU and its future. .tev/'r," -- •4:i4:;-. •4Sf U-y^--- Five Win .'vVM |!t:V S>f. ' > » «r -so:, €efs High Sehoof l Diploma See Fage 3 - •Wym ^!\ ' -J. •:4A': ' V m .. -44:-' ' "-Yr: •' * - President's .11 • 1 -from ngun ana s^en. jafsstsb DuwMvjy ' •/ *'"=^ wo«i.ui.... ! shipyard in Brooklyn. N;Y. during a news conference caHsd to ; I announce the reopening of the Yard where nearly -3.000 SIU-.; J-..--: i -*•• v'v4';.v'.h*4''4; •44S:iiWiife.4.4'4^4^ .. 'i iii Thomas Maher •• * S4 ^ . ^ t;. 1« -.vi. ' . •4^4:^ :,'l • A;'4 ' ^r -• • '• -4' • •^ -• • i ,- . : • '4'»4 4'4 ['/I: ''4.:'4 �\ Af iocfcsonW//e NMC Forum Hall Attacks Soviet Rate Cutting Practices •/ .• w I • .1 SIU President Paul Hall, speaking at a National Maritime Council forum in Jacksonville last month, said that pas­ sage of a bill currently pending before the Senate, which would seek to curb Soviet rate cutting practices, is essential to the survival of the American mer­ chant marine. President Hall, in remarks to the gathering of some 800 importers, ex­ porters and freight forwarders present at the dinner forum, noted: would like to say that I be­ lieve the passage of toe bill now before the Senate is really more important to the maritime indus­ try than the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, because the Soviet Union is out to destroy the American merchant marine and our free en­ terprise system. ''They are not entering the maritime field to make a profit— they are entering with a political motive, to destroy competition," Hall said. The bill to which President Hall was referring was introduced earlier this year by Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D.­ Hawaii). It would require that vessels flying the flags of nations other than those of the U.S. and the country di­ rectly involved with the U.S. in the ex­ port and import of goods, must adhere to the rates set by the shipping lines of the trading nations. The bill would also empower the Federal Maritime Commission to reject any rates of "third-flag" carriers that are found to be non-compensatory, or non-equivalent, on a commercial cost basis with American-flag lines and the lines of this nation's trading partners. The Soviet Union is one of the big­ gest "rate cutting" nations engaging ir large scale trade on the high seas. In recent months they have done severe damage to many American shipping companies, notably to Sea-Land Inc. Paul' F. Richardson, president of A^ARIT\W*^ -:•/ - • .:/ 'I . • I- f " SIU President Paul Hall (left) gathers with from left: Wilton B. Jackson, man­ ager of the Overseas Marine Division of E. I, du Pont; Robert J. Bjackwell, assistant secretary of Commerce for maritime affairs, and Paul F. Richardson, president of Sea-Land Services, Inc. at a National Maritime Council forum in Jacksonville, Fla. last month. ^ .-I c • i Sea-Land, another speaker at the Jack­ sonville forum, also came out strongly for the bill proposed by Sen. Inouye. "The American merchant ships have been the innovators in the transport of cargo around the world," Richardson said, "but we cannot compete with the increasing Soviet fleets which move cargoes at a lower rate than we can move it. "We are a part of the free enterprise system and Ve have to operate at a profit to survive. All that we are asking the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: 'I i* 't' Paul Hall Conclude Historic Seafarers Conference Sixty-six rank and file SIU members, in a cooperative effort with officials of our Union, last month concluded an important, democratic and historical Conference of Seafarers at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney. Point, Md. It was an important Conference because the elected delegates—after carefully studying the present state of the U.S. maritime industry, its development over the years and its prospects for the future—responsibly and intelligently contributed well thought-out recommendations concerning our new contract, our pension, welfare and vacation plans,) and our educational.and political programs. It is these recommendations that the SIU's contract department will use as a firm basis for negotiations with our contracted operators in upcoming contract talks. And it is these recom­ mendations that will help guide the SIU in the expansion of old programs and the development of new ones in the areas of education for the Seafarer and political action in Washington, D.C. It was a democratic Conference because all of the 66 delegates vvere elected at special meetings in SIU ports throughout the country by a compliment of their brother Seafarers. And of these 66 delegates, 22 represented the deck department, 22 represented the black gang, and 22 represented the steward department. Throughout the Conference, as at Union membership meetings, each delegate had an opportunity to make recommendations himself, or rise in favor of or against any or all of the other proposed recommendations. And, it was a democratic Conference because all Seafarers, whether for is that fair-trade standards be en­ acted," he concluded. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell, who served as moderator at the Jack­ sonville forum, also came out in favor of the Inouye bill and decried the So­ viet rate cutting practices. "Their sole purpose is to destroy, by low cargo rates, the merchant fleets of the major non-Communist countries of the world," Blackwell said. Blackwell also said that the next few years "will see significant advances" in the U.S. merchant marine. He said that 90 large merchant vessels are currently under construction in U.S. shipyards at a cost of $4.5 billion and, that many smaller ships are also being built. Blackwell also had high praise for the National Maritime Council, a non­ profit organization composed of all segments of the U.S.-flag maritime in­ dustry, management, labor and govern­ ment, dedciated to maintaining a strong, competitive U.S. merchant ma­ rine. The council holds frequent forums and seminars in major cities throughout the country in an effort to attract and hold the support of American shippers. The SIU often sends representatives to these forums. The day after the Jacksonville forum SIU President Hall attended another NMC gathering in Miami and partici­ pated in a spirited question-and-answer session. elected or not, had a chance to participate through written suggestions on the pre-Conference questionnaires mailed from Union Headquarters to each SIU member. The Conference delegates carefully read and discussed all of these questionnaires, and afterwards adopted many of the proposals. This Conference of Seafarers, too, was an historical Conference because it was conducted at a time when American Seafarers are confronted with the most pressing and complex problems we have ever had to face— problems which threaten the very survival of the U.S. maritime industry. Among them, we are faced with the continuous protection of the Jones Act, one of the most important maritime laws on the books today. In recent years, the multinational oil companies have led the way in a campaign to break the Jones Act, which would allow them to bring foreign-ffag vessels into the U.S. domestic trades. We are also confronted with the monumental problems of stepped-up third-flag operations in the U.S. foreign trades. The unchecked growth of third-flag fleets has steadily pulled the U.S. merchant marine down from world maritime dominance in 1945, to a back seat role in seventh place today. And if allowed to continue their unrestricted operations, third-flag fleets threaten to completely take over the carriage of U.S. foreign commerce. In addition, we face the challenge of a third round in the battle for a fair oil cargo preference law for the United States. And we are confronted with the challenge of an industry which is undergoing revolutionary changes in regard to shipboard technology. These tough challenges add up to more than a continuous fight for jobs and job security for Seafarers. They mean fighting for the preservation of a way of life—our way of life as American Seafarers. At the same time, though, they are challenges that are by no means insurmountable. And by using the same ingredients—unity of purpose and unity of action—that helped us form our Union and fostered its growth, we will meet these challenges head on and ultimately overcome them. It was unity on the part of Seafarers that enabled the SIU to spearhead passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. It was unity on the part of Seafarers that enabled the SIU to coordinate American labor's successful campaign last year for passage of the Energy Transportation Security Act in the House and the Senate. And it was this same kind of unity—Seafarers from all parts of the country standing together and working together—^that made itself evident throughout our recent Conference at which many of the SIU's programs for the future were formulated. It will be unity, too, among our members that will enable us to carry out these vital programs. V In many ways, this Conference will continue to affect the lives pf Seafarers and their families for years to come. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 5, May 1975. Seafarers Log fage2 I i , V. ir ?'• -r' 1,1 �4¥a*fili5VWI ;ir Held Capfive by Cambodia for 72 Hours : L A • • .' 'ij Crew of Mayaquez Is Alire and Well Ending nearly 72 hours of uncertain captivity by the new Communist Cam= bodian regime, the entire 39-man crew, 28 of them SIU members, of the seized containership, Mayaquez, were safely rescued late Wednesday evening. May 14, E.D.T., by the naval destroyer USS Wilson shortly after militar>' action was carried out by combined U.S. Marine and Air Force units against the Cam bodians. Latest reports say that five U.S. Marines were killed, 13 are missing and 80 wounded, very few seriously during the military assaults. As the LOG goes to press, most of the crew of the Mayaquez are back home .in theU.S. after being flown here from Singapore. According to officials of Sea-Land, the vessel's operator, a company representative met the ship in Singapore, where she was taken after the incident, and the crew was given the choice of repatriating to the U.S. or re­ maining aboard the Mayaquez. The tense three-day drama began to unfold in the early morning hours of May 12 when the Mayaquez's Master Charles T. Miller radioed the company INDEX Legislative News Third-flag bill Page 14 Washington Activities .... Page 8 Union News Seafarers Conference Special Supplement President's Report Page 2 Headquarters Notes ......Page 9 Membership meeting in port of Detroit .Page 4 President's pre-balloting report Page 15 General News Mayaquez crew alive and well Page 3 Seatrain shipyard to reopen Page 5 SIU scholarship winners Back page NMC Jacksonville meeting.Page2 Hall gets Navy League award • Page 5 SIU ship in Vietnam sealift.. Page 7 Seatrade conference ... .^. Page 7 Tulane University transportation ^ discussion .• Page 9 Shipping Dispatchers' Reports ...Page 16 Ships' Committees . .,... Page 6 Ships' Digests ..... ...Page 17 Training and Upgrading •Seafarers participate In bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority ^^ upgrading Pages 10-11 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 22-23 GED requirements and application .\ ...Page 22 Membership News " . Brother Maher, 64, gets GED diploma -Page3 New SIU pensioners ... .Page 18 Final Departures ... .Pages 20-21 that his vessel had been fired on by Cambodian gunboats and was being boarded by armed members of the Cambodian Navy. This was the last communique received from the Maya­ quez before her radio was silenced. The Mayaquez, enroute from Hong Kong to Sattahip, Thailand loaded with 225 containers of cargo, was reportedly seized in international waters off the coast of Cambodia in one of the most traveled trade routes in Southeast Asia. It was first throught that the Maya­ quez had been forced .to the port of Kompong Som on the Cambodian mainland, but later reconnaissance by U.S. Air Force spotter planes pin­ pointed the vessel anchored about a mile off Koh Tang Island, 30 miles off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand. The ship was being guarded by a small fleet of Cambodian gunboats, which reportedly fired on and hit one of the spotter planes without causing serious damage to the aircraft. There was no sign of the crew on the deck of the Mayaquez and it could not be de­ termined if the crew was still aboard the vessel at all. President Gerald Ford immediately denounced the vessel's seizure as "an act of piracy." He demanded the "im­ mediate release of the ship," and that "failure to do so would have the most serious consequences." Warships Dispatched President Ford then dispatched U.S. warships, which included the aircraft •>i. carrier USS Coral Sea, to the area and However, at no time did the planes re­ ordered the airlift of 1,100 Marines port seeing the crew aboard the vessel. from Okinawa to U Taphao Air Base Late Tuesday evening, E.D.T., or in Thailand in anticipation of military Wednesday morning Cambodian time, action should diplomatic attempts to re­ U.S. planes reported that the Cambod­ trieve the ship and crew fail. ian gunboats were apparently trying to The sole diplomatic channels open move the crew off the Mayaquez to the mainland. to the U.S. in the incident were through Peking, China, the only government Three Gunboats Sunk that seemed to have any regular com­ President Ford gave the order to munications with Phnom Penh. stop the gunboats' objectives. U.S. Air In response to President Ford's ac­ Force planes first fired warning shots tions, SIU President Paul Hall sent a and fire was returned from the Cam­ telegram to the White House, declaring: bodian vessels. In the exchange that "The military seizure by the Cambod­ followed, three of the gunboats were ian Government of the SS Mayaquez sunk and four others disabled in the is a violation of the concept of freedom water. One of the boats successfully Of the seas and is a hostile and un­ made it to Kompong Som. friendly act. We share your view that - T»Iearly 20 hours later, still with no this is a piratical act. We want you to commitment from the Cambodians to release the ship and its crew, U.S. Ma­ know that we fully support your firm and positive denunciation of this hostile rines landed aboard the Mayaquez action and we are confident that your from helicopters and recaptured the efforts to protect the American citizens vessel, but a complete search of the and the vessel involved will be in this ship showed that no one was aboard her. country's best interest." An assault force of about 200 Ma­ Telegram to Families rines then landed by helicopter on Koh Tang Island to search for the captured SIU President Hall also sent individ­ ual telegrams to the families of the cap­ crew there. They reportedly met heavy tured Seafarers who were aboard the resistance from Cambodian forces sta­ tioned on the island where the U.S. Mayaquez expressing the Union's deep concern over the situation and the forces suffered their casualties. safety of the crew. An air strike against Ream Airport Throughout Monday, May 12 and , near Kompong Som on the Cambodian most of Tuesday, May 13, the U.S. con­ mainland was also carried out by U.S. tinued to operate through diplomatic Air Force planes. channels to resolve the situation, with Shortly after the coordinated military operations began, a small vessel flying no significant results. At all times, U.S. planes kept the Mayaquez in sight. Continued on Page 15 -J 'A ' '''4- ' ': T , n' -ii . i. t- 'K Oldest To Complete HLSS High School Program At 64, Seafarer Gets GED Diploma Brother Thomas Maher at age 64, recently became the oldest Seafarer to earn his high school diploma through the Lundeberg School's General Edu­ cational Development Program. A resident of Virginia, Seafarer Maher was bom in New York and be­ gan his career in the American mer­ chant marine in 1946. "I sailed around the world twice when I was working on the Isthmian Lines," said Brother Maher, "But in recent years, most of my ships have been going to the Far East." When asked if he thought his travels as a Seafarer had helped him in earning his diploma. Brother Maher replied, "Of course. You can't help but leam things when you travel. Travel is a kind of education in itself." According to Seafarer Maher, the new technology on America's merchant ships is what originally brought him to HLS. "I had been sailing as an oiler for years, and I had my pumpman endorse­ ment. But with the new ships I couldn't really use that. I kept thinking about going to the Lundeberg School, and more and more of my shipmates who had been there recommended it. So I decided to give it a try. I went to the school and got my QMED endorse­ ment, and I got so much individual help and encouragement, from all the people there that I got enough confidence to stay and try the GED program." Seafarer Maher added that, "The GED Program here is very good. I'ln so glad I took advantage of it. For the first time now, when I read a book, I really notice the punctuation. I understand math and language much better, too.In fact, I actually enjoy math." Brother Maher also- commented on what the Limdeberg School meant to him as a Seafarer. He said, "I can re­ member the old days when things were so different. I see the youngsters at the Lundeberg School studying Union His­ tory and I think T lived through some of those things.' Today we've got really good people at HLS to help Seafarers like me—^people like Mrs. Glazer in the Reading Lab, and Miss Grotzky, who taught me grammar. And of course, Mrs. Nalen, who gave me so much en­ couragement. "I'm proud of the Lundeberg School and I'm proud of what it's doing for Seafarers and for our industry." The GED program at the Lundeberg School is open to all Seafarers—regard­ less of age—who do not have a high school diploma. (For requirements and application for GED program, see page 22.) For Seafarer Thomas Maher (second from right). "Happiness Is a GED Diploma". At 64, Brother Maher became the oldest SIU member to receive his high school diploma through the Lundeberg School's General Educa­ tional Development program. Sharing Seafarer Maher's happiness are. from left: Mike Sacco. vice president of HLSS; Hazel Brown, president of the School, and Margaret Nalen. director of academic education. Page3 May, 1975 inkL. I i. �Seafarer Yehia Saeed is sihipped aboard the SlUcontracted George Gable by SlU representative Roy Boudreau. Union officials in the port of Detroit conduct membership meeting to keep the Detroit membership up-^odate on all the Union's activities. From the left are: Fred Farnen, Great Lakes vice-president RoyBoudreau, recording secretary: Jack Bluitt, meeting chairman, and Carl Peth, reading clerk. i 1 •i ... i Great Lakes Seafarers gather in the port of Detroit Union hall to participate in the democratic process of the Union. i 'i I Seafarer Frank Davis, who sails as QMED and electrician, asks the chair for a clarification of the contract. Detroit Member s Meet; Fitting Out Near Completion J •I fitting out on the Great Lakes just about completed, Lakes Seafarersare anticipating a good, extended work season which will continue through the TT Summer and into next Winter. Many Great Lakes members utilize their off-season well by using the time to upgrade their professional skills at the Lundeherg School in Piney Point. As in all SIU ports, the Union conducts a monthly membership meeting to keep Seafarers, living in the Detroit area, upto-date on relevant developments in the maritime industry. The Detroit meeting, held on the first Friday after the first Sunday of each month, last month included reports on the Union's finances; the SIU Welfare, Pension and Vacation plans; educational opportunities for Seafarers, and the Union's legislative efforts on the political front in Washington, D.C. ^ After membership meeting, retired Seafarers John White, left, and Joe Gorney, right, get together with still actively sailing wheelsman Raymond Garlow,' center. Brother White, who retired m 1973, used to sail as cook and Brother Gorney, a 1967 retiree sailed as able seaman. Page 4 - (T ^ Great Lakes Seafarer Ed Lombardi raises hand to nriake motion to the chair at the April Detroit membership meeting. Seafarers Log J 'vj.'i Kni'iV �ssaeamtB I' I}-' • J Jobs for UIW Brothers Shipyard to Reopen; $40-M Loan OK'd The Federal Government's Depart­ ment of Commerce announced May 14 the approval of a $40-million loan guarantee for Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. which will enable the company to reopen its facilities at the Brooklyn (N.Y.) Navy Yard, resume construc­ tion on the two uncompleted super­ tankers there and rehire a majority of the SlU-affiliated United Industrial Workers of America (UIW) who have been furloughed. The loan guarantee was made by the Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration. It comes after a three-and-a-half month period of idleness for some 1,800 UIW mem­ bers who were furloughed late in Janu­ ary. Prior to that Seatrain was forced to layoff some 1,300 men because of fi­ nancial difficulties. Since the massive layoffs began, UIW and Seatrain officials have held numer­ ous meetings with high government officials and Congressional representa­ tives in an effort to obtain government assistance for Seatrain. In announcing the approval of the loan guarantee. Acting Secretary of Commerce John K. Tabor said, "Be­ cause of serious financial difficulties the Seatrain company was forced to fur­ lough close to 3,100 workers at its facility in the Brooklyn Navy yard. Our action today will put a high percentage of these workers back to work. "These workers," Tabor went on to say, "are people who were formerly un­ skilled, and through various Federal manpower programs became skilled craftsmen. I am delighted, and I am sure they are, that they will be going back to work, using their new skills, soon." Joseph Kahn, chairman of the Board of Seatrain Lines, said that the com­ pany hoped to reopen the Yard and start recalling workers approximately two weeks after the announcement of the government's assistance. While it is not certain how many men will be re­ hired, it is hoped that the majority of workers who were furloughed will even­ tually be able to return to their jobs. Workers will be rehired on a seniority basis, as per the contract. Among those present at the shipyard on the day of the announcement were: SIU Vice President and UIW National Director Frank Drozak, Assistant Sec­ retary of Commerce for Maritime Af­ fairs Robert J. Blackwell, EDA Deputy Secretary Jeff Cahill, Seatrain Lines Board Chairman Joseph Kahn, Sea­ train Lines President Howard Pack, Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. President John A. Serrie and Sen. James L. Buck­ ley (Cons.-N.Y.). Senator Buckley was one of the mem­ bers of Congress who was instrumental in convincing government officials that making a loan guarantee for Seatrain was extremely important for the work­ ers involved and the surrounding com­ munity. Commenting on the impending re­ opening of the Yard Sen. Buckley said: "This is happy news. The day would not have arrived except for the tremen­ dous cooperation between management, labor and goveaiment." Buckley went on to say that he hoped the Yard would "continue on through the years and give new lifeblood to the community." t-..- Chisholm, Richmond Statement Representatives Shirley Chisholm (D.-N.Y.) and Fred Richmond (D.N.Y.), who represent the shipyard area ill Congress, and who also played a large role in pressing the government to come to the assistance of Seatrain, is­ sued a joint statement on the action. "We are pleased that the workers at Seatrain will soon be returning to their jobs at the Brooklyn Navy Yard," the statement read. "These layoffs have al­ ready had a profound effect on the economy of many of our communities in Brooklyn which are in the midst of a severe depression. "The decision to guarantee a Federal loan for Seatrain is a step towards re­ viving the burden of unemploymen. which has already reached catastrophic proportions in our inner cities," the statement contined. "This loan restores the viability of the Navy Yard and is a step toward alleviating the effects of our current economic recession." 1 Jit !i(i i 5! XI: I if if Hall Cefs Navy League Thompson Award SIU President Paul Hall was honored last month by the 73rd Annual Con­ vention of the Navy League of the United States for his "outstanding civil­ ian leadership toward furthering the understanding of the importance of seapower to the United States." The Navy League convention, high­ lighted by an address from President Gerald R. Ford, presented SIU Presi­ dent Hall the Robeft M. Thompson Award, one of 12 prestigious awards given annually for personal achieve­ ments in leadership in maritime af­ fairs, science, community service and literature. In accepting the award. President Hall declared that "no nation can expect to remain a first-rate world power with­ out a strong national program for seapower," and he pledged the SIU's continued willingness to cooperate with the Navy League "to restore our nation as a leading, global maritime power." President Ford, delivering the key­ note address at the New Orleans-based convention, extended his personal con­ gratulations to Hall, and asserted: "This is a well-deserved tribute to a great union leader and a great Ameri­ can—a man who has done as much as anyone to keep America's merchant fleet alive and well during challenging times. He is a man who believes in America, has fought for America and will continue to be in the leadership in keeping America strong." President Ford also cited some of the problems facing the American merchant marine and Naval seapower today, and imperatively stated: "Let it never be said that our gen­ eration allowed American seapower to erode into a second-class status. Let it never be said that we permitted our merchant fleet to disappear by attrition. "Only a strong America ... can be an effective force for peace in the troubled modern world. And a strong Navy and merchant marine are essential to a strong America." After President Ford's address, the annual convention of the Navy League, May, 1975 Secretaryofthe Navy William Middendorf, right, congratulates SIU President Paul Hall on the award he received from the Navy League of the United States for his "outstanding civilian leadership toward furthering the under­ standing of the importance of seapower to the United States." concern over the decline in the number a 45,000-member organization created nearly three quarters of a century ago of active naval vessels in service, and to educate the public about "the de­ the fact that American flagships carry pendence of the nation on seapower," less than 6 percent of the nation's im­ adopted a number of important resolu­ ports and exports, reflected that pre­ tions concerning the health and de­ sently "there is no adequate articulation of naval policy either on the strength velopment of the American merchant of our naval forces or on the extent to marine. which American-built ships, flying the Among the resolutions, the league American-flag and manned by Ameri­ pledged to work for "the creation of a can seamen, shall carry waterbome Department of Ocean Affairs ... which could best implement a national ocean foreign trade." This resolution carried policy and coordinate all maritime the league's support for the transport of increased amounts of American serviees." A vigorous effort to inform the Amer­ cargo on ships built and registered in ican public both of the nation's grow­ the U.S., crewed by U.S. citizens. ing dependence on foreign sources for vital materials, and the need for a strong Below is the text of the words con­ tained in the award presented to SIU Navy and merchant marine "eapable of ensuring the safe arrival of these basic President Paul Hall by the Navy League materials," was also resolved by the of the United States on Apr. 24, 1975. Throughout his life he has dedicated league convention. The convention delegates, expressing his efforts to the development and maintenance of a strong U.S. maritime industry—one that will greatly benefit the nation's defense as well as its eco­ nomic security. In the process, he has looked beyond his concern for the welfare of the American maritime work­ ers, whom he represents so ably, to the best interests of the nation and the preservation of the ocean power upon which this nation has relied for its existence for the past two centuries. As an articulate spokesman for a strong maritime industry, he has addressed Congressional committees, schools, universities, and citizen groups of all kinds. He has worked to generate sup­ port not only for the U.S. merchant marine but for the needs of the Navy, and of the fishing, oceanography and offshore mineral industries. He has manifested his belief that only by the development of all of these areas can the United States maintain its position as a world sea power leader. By word and deed he has provided outstanding civilian leadership to insure that the maritime industry will continue working together, despite likes or dislikes, to achieve the common goal of a com­ pletely revitalized, globally competitive merchant marine. , - .'V f - -H: •i'i-:v 131 ••Ij Li •(' X -P' [I In order to better meet the needs of Union membei^ the SIU has moved Its Tampa operations from M2 Hanisoa St. to 2610 W» Kennedy Blvd. The new zip code is 33609 and the new telephone number is: (813) 8701601. • The Unioii feels that in this new fa­ cility, it win be better able to service aU the members'needs. SIU Executive Vice President Cal Tanner is in charge of the Tampa hall fbllowing the death of Brother Bennle Gonzalez who had been port agent there for oeoH, ten yenrs. Page 5 • "•LI i'"" W\ �The Committee Page San Francisco Committee Recertified Bosun Frank Teti (center) ship's chairman of the containership SS San Francisco (Sea-Land) at a payoff on Apr. 28 in the port of New York before layup following a run to the Mediterranean. Other members of the Ship's Committee are, from left: Educational Director Ray Mathews; Steward Delegate Paul Kent; Deck Delegate Mike Carlisle, and Engine Delegate John Day. Seattle Committee In the messroom of the C4 SS Seattle (Sea-Land) at a payoff In the port of New York on Apr. 17 is (2nd left) Recertified Bosun John Carey, ship's chair­ man, with the Ship's Committee of from left: Engine Delegate G. Weaver, Deck Delegate Leo Derstler, and Steward Delegate Pedro Sanchez. The ship was on a coastwise run. Jacksonville Committee Portmar Committee At the far left is Recertified Bosun Irwin S. Moen, ship's chairman of the 04 SS Portmar (Calmar) on a coastwise run with the Ship's Committee of, from left: Chief Steward Sidney Gamer, secretary-reporter; Steward Delegate Melvin Knickman; Engine Delegate Robert Raymer and Deck Delegate Bruce Vain. The ship paid off in the port of Baltimore on Mar. 27. Recen'tly RecenTfie«4l«stiffa^e^omez ( of the containership'SS Jacksonville (Sea-Land), at a payoff on May 8 in the port of New York with the Ship's Committee of (seated I. to r.): Chief Steward Henry Galicki, secretary-reporter, and Engine Delegate Genaro Rivera, both reading the Seafarers LOG, and (standing I. to r.): Steward Delegate Anthony Gregoire, Gomez, and Deck Delegate P. Del Valle. The vessel is a coastwise run. Los Angeles Committee San Juan Co^mmittee Far right is Recertified Bosun Robert "Bob" Gorbea, ship's chairman of the C4J SS San Juan (Puerto Rico Marine) at a payoff on Apr. 29 in the port of New York with the Ship's Committee of, from left: Steward Delegate Benny Santos; Chief Steward Frank Baja; Deck Delegate James Galloway, and En­ gine Delegate Jack Fitzgerald. The vessel was formerly named the SS Chicago. Page 6 Recertified Bosun Calvain E. James (standing far right) ship's chairman of the SS Los Angeles (Sea-Land) at a payoff on Apr. 24 in the port of New York after a Med run. Other members of the Ship's Committee are from left: Deck Delegate Vlachos Konstaninos, Steward Delegate N. Quinones and Engine Delegate Edward L. Atkins. SlU Patrolman Ted Babkowski is seated far right. Seafarers Log �H- / Tanker Slump Is Seatrade Confab Topic lf: Sec. Blackwell Asserts 40 Ships Could Be Laid Up The depressed state of the world and American tanker markets and their prospects for the future were the main areas of discussion at a Seatradesponsored business conference held last month at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Among the speakers who addressed the conference were SIU President Paul Hall, Robert J. Blackwell, U.S. assist­ ant secretary of Commerce for mari­ time affairs; Melvin A. Conant of the Federal Energy Administration and Philip J. Loree, chairman of the multi- Trahscolorado Evacuates Vietnamese Refugees national oil company-funded Federa­ tion of American Controlled Shipping, formerly known as the American Committeee fpr Flags of Necessity. Commenting on the present state of the tanker market. Secretary Blackwell said that 31 American-flag tankers were presently laid up and noted that in the next few months this number could rise to 40 idle tankers with an aggregate tonnage of 1.8 million deadweight tons. Blackwell also stated that the Ameri­ can shipbuilding industry was hurting from the depressed tanker market, and reported that contract orders for five 89,000-deadweight ton tankers, sched­ uled to be built at Todd Shipyards in San Pedro, Calif., had been canceled. Noting similar problems in the world tanker market. Secretary Blackwell pre­ dicted: "I do not foresee any additional crude oil carriers being built for the U.S. foreign trade until the present world surplus is worked off." Responding to these issues, SIU President Paul Hall reaffirmed the absolute necessity of a fair oil cargo preference law, calling for 30 percent of all U.S. oil imports to be carried on U.S. flagships, if the American tanker fleet is to survive, and if the American shipbuilding industry, which has made significant strides forwara since passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, is to continue to move ahead. President Hall told the conference that the major oil companies have con­ sistently opposed fair cargo preference for the U.S., while at the same time quietly supporting efforts of Arab na­ tions to build up tanker fleets capable of carrying large percentages of ex­ ported Mideast oil. President Hall also declared that if the multinational oil companies do not begin to cooperate more in solving the nation's economic and energy problems they face the definite prospect of in­ creased control of their oil operations. He said the recent repeal of the oU depletion allowance, which will cost the oil companies nearly $2 billion more in taxes each year, is an example of the people's frustration with the multina­ tional firms. Federal Energy Administration of­ ficial Melvin Conant, and Federation of American Controlled Shipping Chair­ man Philip Loree, whose organization is made up of the big oil firms owning and operating the huge, competition stifling runaway flag-fleets, both took stands against enactment of oil cargo preference for the U.S. The SS Transcolorado (Hudson Waterways) participated In the U.S. rescue operation of refugees from South Vietnam. Seafarers had altered the vessel's The SlU-contracted SS Transcolo­ rado (Hudson Waterways) carried pipes to carry fresh water to the thousands of South Vietnamese refu­ evacuees sheltered from the hot sun gees, including a blessed event, to under rigged canvas awnings on deck. Orote Point, Guam on May 10 from Hudson Waterways received a tele­ Subic Bay, the Philippines. gram from U.S. Navy Admiral J. L. The €-4 docked with one more HoUoway III praising the rescue oper­ passenger than she had when she left ation which he termed "difficult and the Philippines when a boy, sub­ complex." Admiral Holloway also sequently named John Colorado Than, singled out the men involved in the was born in international waters. rescue, and said that the operation will The refugees, half of them children, "stand as a tnbute to the courage, had been on hoard the MSG ship for a determination and perseverance" of the period of 5-10 days. Decks and holds operating forces involved. were littered with such debris as motor­ cycles, straw hats, empty food pack­ The Transcolorado has been in­ ages, sandals, jackets and even a sew­ volved in the refugee sealift from Viet­ ing machine. nam since early April. l| .>|MI -11 -. ill t' 11 ^ 'T ;V JI '&|| -J. SIU President Paul Hall cites the importance of a fair oil cargo preference law in overcoming the problems facing the American tanker market at the Seatrade-sponsored conference last month in New York. •'n ^i SIU Receives Education Award South Vietnamese woman arrives in Guam with her four children and posses­ sions after being rescued in American sea-lift operation and transported from the Philippines. The Seafarers International Union was presented a special award "for offering educational opportimity to youth" through the SIU's annual col­ lege scholarship program by the Edu­ cational and Cultural Fund of the New York City-based Local 3 of the Inter­ national Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The award, presented by former New York Mayor Robert Wagner at the IBEW Local's 27th Annual Schol­ arship Awards Breakfast held Apr. 19, was accepted by SIU President Paul Hall "in behalf of the professional sailors of the SIU and their children." The 38,000-member Local 3, the largest local in the coimtry, also pre­ sented special educational awards to the Drug and Hospital Workers Union, , Local 1199, and Ae New York Times May, 1975 "li.; -A ' .,Vv •A',- for their individual college scholarship programs. Local 1199 has had their scholar­ ship fund since 1968 for children of their members, and the New York Times has been presenting scholarships to their workers' children since 1964. The SIU's annual program, in existence since 1953, gives both SIU members and the dependents of Seafarers a chance to compete for the scholarship awards. \U .. 1 r• M The SIU received the educational award at the same time as the Union was preparing to select the five winners of this year's $10,000 SIU college scholarship grants. See the back page of this issue of the LOG for the com­ plete story about the winners of this 'year's SIU scholarships. - H , JS Page 7 I �5 Win $10,000 SSU ScholGrships; One ci Seafnrei' {Continued from back page) since 1947. The 49-year old Seafarer sails as both able-seaman and bosun. (' 1st IBU Dependent to Win "She is one of the finest young ladies who has ever attended Trenton High School," says school principal Neil Van Riper of scholarship winner Barbara Bernard. Ranking tenth in her graduat­ ing class of 580 students, Barbara is a well deserved recipient of the $10,000 award. She is also the first dependent of an IBU member to win the scholarship. Barbara plans to study pharmacy at Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. Her outside activities show keen interests in music, art and athletics. She is studying piano and organ, and uses her talent practically as a church or­ ganist. Barbara's music instructor says she is "already a fine musician." Barbara's father, 45-year old Boat­ man Lawrence Bernard, has been a member of the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union since 1962. Before that. Brother Bernard also sailed with the SIU. Presently, he is working for Great Lakes Towing and is specially skilled as a salvage diver. Career of Psychology Although bom in New York City, scholarship winner Ana Pinilla has lived 16 of her 17 years in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. With outside interests in swimming and tennis, Ana plans to use her $10,000 grant to pursue a major in psychology at the Universidad de Puerto Rico. From there she hopes to continue her education in either Mexico Seafarer Ventura Gilabert and cook and baker. Brother Pinilla was bom in San Juan, moved to New York, and then moved back again to Puerto Rico where he has permanently settled. The SIU extends its sincerest con­ gratulations to these scholarship win­ ners and their iamilies, ai.d hopes that all their educational goals will be achieved. > FOWT Crads at Lundeberg Seafarer Louis Pinilla or Spain and work for a Masters Degree and then a doctorate in clinical psy­ chology. Ana is an almost straight 'A' student at the Colegio De La Milagrosa High School in Rio Piedras and she achieved excellent scores on the College En­ trance Examination Boards. Her father, 58-year old Seafarer Louis Pinilla has been a member of the SIU since 1943 and sails in the steward department as chief steward, chief cook Reading Instructress (center) Pat Glazer poses prettily last month with (far right) FOWT Instructor Jack Purcell and the latest class of fireman-watertender graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. From left are: Raymond Hipp; Olman Morales; 0. Killen, and Peter Moore. Jones Act Washington Activities By B. Rocker V Maritinie Authorirations On Apr. 17,. the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee reported out the 1976 Merchant Marine Authorization Bill. The authorization would provide funds through the Maritime Administration for operating differential subsidies, construction differential subsidies and Title XI mortgage guarantees for new construction. Under the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the goal was to build 300 new ships in 10 years. These ships were to replace and supplementthe shrinking U.S. fleet. Title XI funds guarantee shipbuilding loans, and have been very valuable in the expansion of new vessel construction. H.R. 3902 would authorize $7 billion for Title XI—increase of $2 billion—and $240 million for construction differential subsidies. The Senate bill, S. 1542, was passed by voice vote on Apr. 29 and sent to the House, It provides for $8 billion in Title XI, $195 million for CDS and $315.9 million for ODS., The House can vote on the Senate bill or can vote on H.R. 3902 and then go to a joint conference committee to resolve any differences. Collier Carbon, a subsidiary of Union Oil Company, was granted a waiver of the Jones Act six months ago to carry anhydrous ammonia between Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. The Treasury Department granted Collier an openended waiver that could be extended to two years, with no requirement that the company build a U.S.-flag vessel. Close observation of repeated attempts over several years leads us to believe that these are deliberate efforts to break the Jones Act, and frequently they can be traced to oil companies. Senator Magnuson (D-Wash.) has introduced S. 1543 to assure compliance with the Jones Act in Alaska trade. Under Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, Jones Act requirements do not apply to merchandise shipped from the U.S. over Canadian National Railway to Alaska. The Magnuson bill would close this loophole which is particularly important now with the Alaska pipeline being built and Canadian National Railway planning to increase its service to Canada. Fishermen's Compensation Witnesses for the Departments of Commerce, Justice and State opposed three bills, in hearings before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, which would provide compensation to U.S. fishermen whose vessels or gear are damaged by foreign fishing vessels. They argued that the bills would be inflationary at a time when the President is asking Congress to hold the budget down. Further, they claimed that it would be difficult to validate claims; that in cases where loans were to be extended, there is no basis to review the ability of the recipient to repay; and that there appeared to be no geographical restrictions. The Executive Secretary of the Atlantic Offshore Fish & Lobster Association was the only witness who spoke in favor of the bills. He said that most of the fishermen are individual owner-operators who "put all their personal posses­ sions on the line" to obtain financing. They try to fish on waters where the huge, foreign trawlers cannot destroy their property, but safe areas are less productive, he argued. Further Committee action is necessary before the bills can be reported out to the House. Railway Rates Senator Taft (R-Ohio) has reintroduced tjie Modern Railway Transportation Act which would give rail lines the right to abandon unproductive branch lines and would divest ICC of all ratemaking authority. Another bill, H.R. 6351, was introduced by Brock Adams, (D-Wash.) Called the Railroad Improvement Act of 1975, it would permit railroads to raise rates to the 7 percent maximum, but would not allow them to lower rates. To Protect Your TaxBiU Job Security in The Tax Reduction Act .of 1975,-signed by President Ford on Mar, 29, will eliminate many of the tax loopholes enjoyed by the multinational oil companies. Included among the tax breaks modified or repealed was the provi­ sion which deferred U.S. taxation of profits of American-owned foreign ship­ ping operations. The jiew law provides that foreign shipping profits realized by an American corporation are to be taxed the same as American shipping. the Fight for Fauorable Legislation Seafarers are ur^d to contribute to SPAD. it is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Seafarers Log Pages -' - �I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the 66 SIU mem­ bers who served as delegates and worked so hard to make the Conference a meaningful and successful gathering of Seafarers. It was a pleasure working with these solid Union men. In addition to my report on the Piney Point Conference, I have a few other important items to report on from Headquarters. Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak g: ft: i Throughout the history of our Union, Seafarers have been confronted with—and have successfully overcome—many pressing problems affecting the SIU as an integral part of the U.S. maritime industry. Yet they are the same kind of problems that have done irreparable damage to the pension, welfare and job security structures of some other unions. The SIU has been successful in meeting our challenges because SIU mem­ bers have always shown both the responsibility to try and understand our problems and the intelligence to act in a manner that would benefit the majority of Seafarers in the greatest number of ways. I just recently returned from the two-week long Seafarers Conference at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., and the 66 SIU members who served as the elected delegates showed throughout the Con­ ference this same kind of responsibility and rational action that has enabled the SIU to successfully meet our problems in the past. (See special supple­ ment in this issue of the LOG.) ^ In addition, these 66 Seafarers attending the Conference showed a sincere interest in maldng the Conference a success by drafting suggestions and recom­ mendations that fairly and accurately reflected the needs and desires of the majority of the SIU membership. As a result of these proposals, covering such areas as wages, overtime, pension, welfare and vacation, shipping rules, work rules and job jurisdiction, the SIU's contract department will soon be going into negotiations with our contracted operators with the most firm foundation for negotiations we have ever had—a foundation built by the democratic action of the SIU member­ ship. Consequently, our new contract will be a good contract and a sound con­ tract, one which will continue to meet the needs of Seafarers throughout its duration. FIREFIGHTING NOW A 2-DAY COURSE The SIU's important course of instruction in firefighting, which has been just a one-day course conducted at the U.S. Maritime Administration's kcility in Earle, N.J., has now been expanded to a two-day session. Under the new course outline, the first day of the consecutively-held twoday program will consist of classroom work at the Harry Lundeberg School. The second day will be entirely devoted to practical firefighting training at the MARAD-administered school in Earle, N.J. The only scheduled dates so far for the new two-day course are June 2, 3. I will keep you posted on new upcoming dates. I urge all Seafarers to participate in this important safety course as soon as possible. If you wish to attend the June 2, 3 class, contact as SIU repre­ sentative immediately. NEW CONSTRUCTION The Zapata Ranger, a 35,0d0-ton tanker, was christened May 17 on the West Coast. She is the first of four of these class tankers that will be operated by Zapata and manned by SIU members. try has almost one-third of its inde­ pendently owned tanker fleet laid up and better than 5,000 shipyard work­ ers without jobs. "And while around the world," Half said, "nation after nation is enacting cargo preference laws that mandate their cargoes be carried on their own fleets, the United States continues to neglect to enact policies designed to build a strong merchant marine." These laws, as well as centralized maritime agencies and other policies that seek to build strong merchant fleets, contribute to these nations' economic well-being and security. If the U.S. merchant marine is to grew in the same manner, America needs a national cargo preference policy, a unified maritime agency, legislation to counter the rate-cutting 'A' SENIORITY UPGRADING Six more Seafarers graduated this month from the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading program. These men are now full book members of this Union in good standing. They now enjoy better job opportunities and can remain on a vessel for as long as they wish. I urge all Seafarers who are eligible for this program, and who have not already applied, to do so as soon as possible. practices of Russian and other thirdflag fleets in the U.S. liner trade, and the means to curb the power of the oil companies "who have contributed so much to the demise of the U.S. fleet," President Hall pointed out. "In spite of these setbacks," Hall continued, "the merchant marine has managed to stay alive." "In fact," he said, "there are pre­ sently several encouraging signs that the American merchant marine can revitalize itself." NMC's Success These signs include the National Maritime Council's success in increas­ ing U.S. cargo carriage from 3.6 per­ cent in 1972 to over 6.4 percent today, the new-found stability of the maritime industry, the innovations of U.S. ship­ builders, and the new numbers of congressmen and government officials who are beginning to recognize the problems of the U.S. merchant marine. "Thus," Hall said, "we can point to much progress in the U.S. maritime industry, despite our problems. If we can further capitalize on our successes, while putting our present problems behind us, the nation and our security will be the greatest benefactors." Joining Hall on the panel were W. J. Amos, Jr., president of Lykes Bros. Steamship Co.; Helen Delich Bentley, chairwoman of the Federal Maritime Commission, and Congresswoman Leonor Sullivan (D-Mo)., chairwoman of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. National Maritime Day To commemorate the vital role of the American merchant maime in war arid peace. President Gerald Ford has proclaimed May 22 as National Maritime Day. The presidential proclamation, issued annually since 1933, requests all Ameri­ cans to honor the merchant marine by displaying the flag at their homes on this day, and urges all ships sailing under the American flag to observe dress ship customs. The proclamation reads in part: "To promote public recognition of the importance of the American merchant marine, the Congress in 1933 designated the anniversary of the beginning of the first transatlantic voyage by a steamship, the Savannah, on May 22, 1819, as National Maritime Day, and requested the President to issue a proclamation annually in observance of that day (48 Stat. 73, 36 U.S.C. 145). "Now, therefore, I, Gerald R. Ford, President of the UnitecfStates of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our American merchant marine on May 22j 1975, by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes and other suitable places, and I request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day." Congresswoman Leonor Sullivan (D-Mo.), chairwoman of the House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee, joins SIU President Paul Hall on a panel addressing the twenty-sixth annual Institute of Foreign Transportation and Port Operations held at Tulane University In New Orleans. Pages May, 1975 I'f; ' I BOSUN RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM With the graduation of the 22nd class from the Bosun Recertification Pro­ gram at the Headquarters' membership meeting this month, 236 SIU bosuns have successfully completed the program. We have had many reports from ships' captains and company officials praising our recertified bosuns for the fine job they are doing as the head of the unlicensed crew. And the significant cut in shipboard beefs and contrac­ tual disputes aboard ships manned by recertified bosuns demonstrates the fine job they are doing as chairmen of the ships' committees. Maritime Reforms Needed, Hail Tells Tulane Group SIU President Paul Hall, serving as a member of a panel composed of in­ fluential maritime representatives, ad­ dressed the 26th annual Institute of Foreign Transportation and Port Oper­ ations held earlier this month at Tulane University in New Orleans. The panel discussion, considering "Our Maritime Status — Today and Tomorrow," was held on the last day of the week-long conference. Reviewing the present state of the maritime industry. President Hall re­ marked that "no other industry has taken the beating in recent months that the U.S. maritime industry has endured." Suffering from a decline in cargoes due to the recession and the fall in oil consumption which has severely affected the tanker market, this indus­ 'tt 4 �22nd Class Graduates Fram Bosuns Program Burton Hiish Burton "Tony" Hirsh, 58, has been a member of the SIU since 1939, and began going to sea as a member of the old ISU in 1936. Brother Hirsh, who has been sailing as bosun since the 1940's, ships from the port of Balti­ more. A native of Philadelphia he now makes his home in Wells Tannery, Pa. with his wife Juanita. John Dalies Seafarer John Davies, 47, has \ been a member of \the Siu for 30 j years, and has been I sailing as bosun for j the past six. A na\tive of Pennsylva­ nia, he now makes his home in Rot­ terdam, Holland. Brother Davies ships from the port of New York. Egon Christiansen Seafarer Egon Christiansen, 46, \ has been a member of the SIU since 1962, and has been sailing as bosun since 1968. A na­ tive of Denmark, he ./ now ships from the port of San Fran­ cisco where he makes his home. : i I ii. Kasinoin Amat Seafarer Kasmoin Amat, 54, has been sailing with the SIU since 1953, and has been shipping as bosun for the past two years. A native ^ of the Philippines, he now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home with his wife Maria. John Gianniotis Seafarer John Gianniotis, 51, has been a member of the SIU since 1951, and started sailing as bosun about eight years ago. A native of Greece, he now makes his home in Astoria, N.Y. with his wife Zoitsa. Brother Gianniotis ships from the port of New York. Joseph Gavin H Seafarer Joseph Gavin, 50, started sailing with the SIU i in 1943, and began \ shipping as bosun I in 1953. A native of Wilkes Barre, Pa., Brother Gavin now makes his home in Arlington, Tex. He ships from the port of Houston. Bflly Nnckols Seafarer Billy Nuckols, 49, has been sailing with the SIU for 28 years, and started sailing as bosun 10 years ago. A native of Amsted, West Virginia, he con­ tinues to make his home there with his wife Helen. Brother Nuckols ships from the port of New York. Charles Boyle Seafarer Charlie Boyle, 49, has been [ a member of the SIU since 1951, J and started shipping as bosun 10 ^ years ago. A native of New York, he now ships from .BHH the port of New Or­ leans where he makes his home. Leonard Suchocki Seafarer Leonard Suchocki, 52, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and began sailing as bosun in 1946. A native of Penn­ sylvania, he now makes his home in Novado, Calif, with his wife Gail. Brother Suchocki ships from the port of San Francisco. ChariesFrey Seafarer Charles Frey, 58, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been sail­ ing as bosun for the past 20 years. A na­ tive of Columbus, Ohio, he now makes his home in Altoona, Fla. with his wife Louise. Brother Frey ships from the port of Jacksonville. Robert Broadus Seafarer Robert Broadus, 51, joined the SIU in 1943, and began sailing as bosun 25 years ago. A native of Mobile, he ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Mattie. Melville McKinney Seafarer Melville McKinney, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1947, and started scaling as bosun in 1953. A native of Indiana, he now makes his home in Camden, N.J. with his wife Florence. Brother McKinney ships from the port of Philadelphia. ar, Jose, New Yosk tilen, EIUK;, San Francibco Seattle Jolm, Houston t, Ki^nloin, New Yolk a, Alfred, Norfolk, Anderson, Edgar, New YoA AnnJs, Ckorge, New Orleanti Armada, Alfonso, l^fimore' Atkinson, David, SeaMk^ Baker, ESmer, Houston PoglisI, Joseph, New York _ BuiUamyihnnu^ San Franciic^ Il^lch, Anthoiiy, NMvCWearMfg R^ris, Hbirace, Hanback, Burt, New York Rallo, Salvador, New Orleans Colson, lames, Seattfe Mufineau, Tom, Seattle Han^edt, Alfred, New York Reeves, lYilllam, Mobile Cooper, Fred, Mobile Harvey, Lee J., New Orieans Mattioir, Gaetano, New York Riciibiiig^JiiMeph, Mobile Craddock, Edwin, New Urteami Hazel, John, New Orleans ;:;Mrt|asl^ Olie^': BJhn, Ewing, New Orleaiis Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Hellman, Karl, Seattle McCollom, John, Boston Riley, William, San FnrachKo Dakin, Eugene, BtHton Hicks, Donaid, New York iMcGinnis, ArthHT, New Cl^e^BS Ri^tlkjtte, Albert,San Fraricisfco lYAmico, Cbarles, Houston Hitbum, Thomas. Mobile McKinney, Melville, Pfailadeipfila Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Dstauneyer, Dan, New York HiB, Charles, Hoasios. , WSIiaai, Norfolk Kodriques, Lancelot, San Juan BanABl, l^mer,1 Darviile, jRichard, Houston Hitsh, Burton, Baltimore Mettert, Roy, JacksonviOe •:Rodj^^ Ovidfei^N^ Davies, John, Bandog. Merrill, Cbarles, Mobile «wHu, New York ^ Hodg^ Raymond, Moldle Rnjiey, Edward, l^timore Defeado, Julio, New York Hoih^ Raynmnd W., Bidtfmpte Mkbael, Joseph, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York. Bech!ivanis,Nkliolas, New York Dieklnson, David, Mobile Miller, Clyde, Seattle B, Elbert, Baltimore Beck, Arthur,San Francisco Dkun, James, Mobile Homka, Stephen, New York Srtf, Thomas, Baltimore B^echii^, Marion, Houston Donovan, Joscftfa, Boston . Hovde, Arne, Phliadelphia Mface, Cyrti,San Francisco Seliic, Floyd, San Francisco Be^er, David, Norfolk Mfadouicli, Ernest, New Grleans Sernyk, Peter, New York Beye, Jan, New York Drewes, Peter, New York James, Caivain, New York Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Bojko,iBaniey, Dnet, Maurice, Houston Jandora, Stanley, New York Monardo, Sylvester, New Orieans ShortrtI, James, San Francistm Boney, Andrew, Nortotk Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Jansson,Sven,New x'oik Morris, c^wani Jr., Mobile ^ith, Le^r,^?^^ : Boingot, Albert, Mobile Eckert, Ame, Seattle Johnson, Fred, Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore &]^l, Sta^^ FimiGts»b Boyle, Ciiaties, New Orleans Eddtns, John, Baltimore Johnson, Ravai^hn, Houstoi Moss, John, New Orleans Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonville Btendle, Mack, Hou^on Houston Jo^pfe, Leyal, Philadelphia Moyd, Ervifi, Mobile Spuron, John, San Francisco Broadus, Robert, Mobile Faircloth, Cbarles, Mobile Justus, Joe, JacksonvrOe Mullis, James, Mobile Rtoc&marr, Sven, New York Brooks, Tom, New York Ferrera, Raymond, New Orleans Katisson, Bo, New York Many, Ralph, San Francisco Siichocld, Deoiia^, San Frmicj Browning, BaUard, Baltimore Finklea, George, Jacksonville Kcragcoigiou, Antoine, New Odeans Nash, V/alter, New York Sweanngpii^ Barney, Bryan, Ernest, Hoirston , ] Flowers, Eugene, New York Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore Swideri|l^,|^ YbrY Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Foster, James, Mobile Nielsen, Vagn, New York Kingsiey, Jack, San Francisco Teti, Fratik, New York Fofi, Sebantian, Wilmington Burch, George, New CMeans Nuckols, Billy, New Yorit Kieimola, William, New York Theiss, Roy, Mobile Charles, Jacksonville Burke, Gwige, New York O'Brkii, Wilihim, New York Knoles, Raymond,San Fra^fecisco Thompson, J. R., Houston Burton, Ronal^ New York Funk, William, New York Kocn, John, Mobile O'Connor, William, Seattle Ticer, Dan, San Frandsco Bushong, William,Seattle , Gabagaa, Kenneth, Housto * . 'MM Oiesen, Carl, San Franciscb onis. Perry, New York Tillman, WiilSam, San Francisco Botterton, Walter, Norfolk Garner, James, New Orleans Olson, Fred, San Francisco «a, Leo, Baltimore prelli, Enrico, New York Butts, Bobby, Mobile ^ Garza, Peter, Houston Krawczynski, Stanley, Jacksonville Olson, Maurice, Boston Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Butls, Ifurmnn Gavin, Joseph, Houston Lambert, Refdus, New Orleans Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco Tolentino, Ted, San Francisco Cain, Hubert, Mobile ie Gianglordano, Donato, Pbila Inndron, Maimei,.San Juan Palino, Anthony, New York . Turner, Paul, New Orleans Catdeira, Anthony, Hourton Giaimiofffi, John, New York Lasso, Robert, San Jwan* Paradise, Leo, New York Velazquez, William, New Y. Carhone, Victor, San Juan GBIain, Robert, Jacksonville Latapic, Jean, New Orleans Parker, James, Houston Wallace, Edward, New York Carey, John, New York Gillikin, f.eo, San Francisco Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Casanueva, Gomez, Jose, New York l^wtpn, Woodrow, Baltimore Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Wallace, William, Mobile Castro, Gui a, San Juan Gonzalez, Jose, New York LeClair, Walter W., New York Pence, Floyd, Houston Wardiaw, Richard, Houston 1, Mobile Gorbea, Robert, New York Lee, Hans, Seaftfe Perry, Wallace, Jr.,San Francisco Weaver, Harold, Houston Cfiimson, I Gorman, James, New Yorr Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Pierce, John, Philadelphia ' Wliitmer, Alan, New York Cbristenbeny, Richard, San Fran Gmsse, Fred, San Francihco Folianett,Viekko,NewOilettno WingBeld, P. G,, Jackson Chnstensen, Cferlgf^,San Fran Graeuwood, Perry,Seattle , Malcolm, i Gifma* YInsenL New York I, Homer, 'agelO Seafarers Log vv' ...yrivi [ �w/ r. / ^ ,.'1 'A' Senior!fy Upgrading Program Jeny Waugaman Seafarer Jerry Waugaman gradu­ ated from the HLSS in 1972 and sails in the engine depart­ ment. He sails as an FOWT. Brother Waugaman was born in Fort An­ geles, Wash. He ships out of the port of Seattle where he now resides. u• 6 New Book Members f Panagirtis Kanavos Seafarer Panagir­ tis "Pete" Kanavos has been sailing with the SIU since 1968 and received his chief electrician endorsement this year at Piney Point. Born in Greece, Brother Kanavos had previously sailed with the Royal Greek Navy in the engine department. He ships out of the port of New York and is a resident of Center Moriches, L.I., N.Y. Adams,Deck ABen, I^wrence, Engloe Alttmnj Murphy, Ahmad, Bin, Deck AiHtei,AII«iiDeck y4ndrepont, P. J., Engiae. Arnold, Molt, Deck Biatot, Thomas, Deck ,Alan,]|^^ ;JBean, P» L., Dedk - . Beauveid, Arthur, Ei^ WlBiaiu,$tewa(ii A,Deck ,Rlcliard,£agfiirt ,James, Deck |lolen,Tteiothy>Deck I^Bol^ jyto.Engine , Lee Roy, Engine e,11moay,D(M:k ^ Btte, Barhey, Steward Cmnmnso, Frardk, Deck Caihart, David, Deck Cartle, St^hen, Deck Clark, Ganrtt, Deck Cqlangelo, Joseph, Deck Conldin, Kevin, Engine Correll, Paul, Engine Cunningham, Robert, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, WilMam, Deck Day, John, Engine Derke, Michael, Engine Dcslai!S,WiUiam, Steward Gary Lang Achieving their fall *A* hooks this month throagfa the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program conducted at both Piney Point and Headquarters are six more Seafairers. They are Pat Edgeli, Patrick Gallagher, Panagirtis *Tete" Kanavos, Thomas Lamphere, Gary Lang and Jerry Waugaman. This brings the total number of Seafarers who have completed the program to 156. The program was started to prepare our members for the innovations on the' new vessels under construction and to wiflintain the Union's tradition of pro- viding weD-trained, qualified Seafarers for all our contracted ships. Another purpose of the program is to ^ve our membership a better under­ standing of SIU operations, as well as our problems and the best methods to deal with them. By upgrading themselves through the program, they are helping to insure the strength of this Union, a stren^h which rises out of a solid membership which understands their industry and their Union's role in that industry. Thomas Lamphere Patrick Gallagher Seafarer Thomas Lamphere has been sailing with the SIU since 1970 in the engine department. Brother Lamphere received his QMED ... endorsement at the dk Jli recenr/y. He ships out of, and is a resider:, of the port of Seattle. His birthplace is Bremerton, Wash. Seafarer Patrick Gallagher is a Feb­ ruary 1972 gradu­ ate of the HLSS and received his AB en­ dorsement last year in the port of San Francisco. Brother Gallagher ships out of that port and re­ sides in Washington, D.C. He's a native Pennsylvanian. Following are the names and departments of 156 Seafarers ,; ipilif Seafarer Gary Lang started sailing with the Union in 1949 and had pre­ viously sailed on a number of foreign ships. Brother Lang upgraded at Piney ^ > V Point from AB to Quartermaster. He has also sailed as a bosun. A native of Rotterdam, he ships out of the port of New York and resides in Guttenberg, N.J. Fat Edgell Seafarer Pat Ed­ gell graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship in Piney Point, Md. in 1970. Since then he's been sailing with the SIU in the engine de__ ^ . partment. He now "sails as FOWT. Brother Edgell is a na­ tive of Los Angeles and ships out of the port of New York. He's a resident of Falls Church, Va. ;•" who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Dobloug, James, Engine McPariand,Jame^ Engine EdseU. Pat. Enatne Jones, Leggertc, Deck MInix, R. G., Jr., Engine Jwdan, Carson, Deck Minurila, John, Engine JCanavoSsPanaglrtte, Engine Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Ki^ey, Thomas, Engine Moore, C. M., Dwk Ewing, Larry,Steward Keith, Robert, Deck Moore, George, Deck Farmer, WHEIIam, Deck Moore, WIlHam, Deck Kelley, John, Deck ; " FUa^MariomDeck Mortier,wmiam,Deck Kellv, John, Deck Frost, SteiAen, Deck Monton,Terry, Engine le" _ r, Patrick, Deck Galliano, Marco, Deck Garay, St^hen, Deck FatouiH"."^ * .— c Garcia, Robert, Deck ^ Panaeeorgfon, Dimiliios, Engine Gifilam, Robert, Stewairt Knnc, Lawen«, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Gotay, Rant.Steward Knndrat, Joseph, Steward Petrick, L., Engine Gower, David, Engine Lamphere, Thomas, Engine Deck Poleltl, Picrangelo, Giaham, Patrick, Deck Laner, Ronnie, Engine PraslifOa, George, Deck Grimes, M.R., Deck Lang, Gary, Deck. Reamey, Bert, Elaine . LeCIair, Lester, Steward Hale, Finest, Deck Restaino, John, Engine Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Hart, Ray, Deck Ripley, Wiiliam, Deck Lentsch, Robert, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Lundeman, Louis, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Roback, James, Deck Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Rodriguez, Charles, Engine Manning, Hcniy, Steward Heller, Douglas,Steward Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Marcus, M. A., Deck Humason, Jon, Deck Rogeis, George, Engine McAndrew, Hnmmerick, James, Jr., Steward Sabb, Caldwell, Jr., Engine McCabe, John, Engine Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine McCabe, T. J., Engine Ivey, D. E., Engine [nlUn, Clmence, Steward Sanders, Dany. Engine I., Deck _ Alfrtiy IShaw, Roiial^ Siifast, Simonetfi, Joseph, Steward Simpson, Spnrgeon, Engine Keith, Deck Smith, D.B., Steward Smith, Rcdwrt, Deck Spell, Gary, Engine Speil,j Spencer, H. D., _ Slanfield, Pete, Deck Ranter, David, Enghm livens, Duane, Deck Svohoda, Kvetortav, _ Saeibert. Stephen, Steward ' H ^i Traiiior, Kohert, areck Trolt, Llewellyn, Engine Utteiback, Lany, Deck Vmmlbomas, Deck Vaiton, Sidney, £s^ Vanyi, Thomas, Vukmir, €eo);ge. Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine: Wambach, Albert, Deck Waugaman, Jerry, Engine; Wayman, Lee, Deck Wiihelm, Mark, Engine Wilson, Richard, Steward Wolfe, John, Deck Woodhouse, Ashton,1 Enkier, Haie^ SPAD Spells Job Security ^ soFMEU rauim icmm DONniM F (7S FOURTH AVENUE — mOOKLYN, N.T. 11232 UROOiaYN. I12M Contributor't NiiM . aite • .City Addrcu. .Zip Code S.S. Ho.. -p-'' irchasd •/' '. • Signature of Soilcitor 1975 *20 Port Brothex Richard Turpin, oiler on the Rose C/fy (now the Arecibo) displays the $20 SPAD receipt he has just received from an SIU patrolman after making his contribution for job security. SPAD helps your Union fight important legislative battles in our nation's capital—battles than can mean the difference between work and unemployment. _ Page 11 f;May,1975 'l . I. I--.' 1' II �. .•••v.. i--'' ••. I AT SEA Sunken SS Panoceanic Faith Memorialized SS Overseas Ulla The 38,210 dwt tanker, the SS Overseas Ulla (Maritime Overseas) hauled 20,000 tons of bulk wheat early this month to Aqaba, Jordan from the Gulf of Mexico. SS Overseas Vivian Also carrying 35,500 tons of wheat early this month was the SS Overseas Vivian (Maritime Overseas) to the ports of Bombay, Kandla, Madras and Vizagapatnam from the U.S. north Pacific Coast. USNS Shenandoah Coming out of layup last month in the port of Houston was the T5 USNS Shenandoah (Hudson Waterways) sailing with 25,000 tons of cargo to the Philippine Islands on May 15 from the Gulf of Mexico. SS Vantage Horizon In the middle of next month, the T2 SS Vantage Horizon (Vantage Steam­ ship) will haul 32,500 tons of bulk wheat to the Indian ports of Bombay, Kandla and Madras from the,U.S. Atlantic or Gulf Coast. SS Ogden Challenger Also early next month, the tanker SS Ogden Challenger (Ogden Marine) will travel from the Gulf of Mexico to Bombay, Madras or Kandla, India with 34,400 tons of bulk wheat perhaps via the newly reopened Suez Canal. SS Delta Brasil Late last month the SS Delta Brasil (Delta Line) hauled 3,500 tons of rice to the port of Puerto Cortes, Honduras ftom the Gulf of Mexico. SS Delta Argentina The SS Delta Argentina (Delta Line) eairly this month also carried 6,500 tons of bagged rice from the Gulf to the port of Puerto Cortes in hurricane-wracked Honduras. SS Lyman Hall On May 5 the C4 SS Lyman Hall (Waterman) offloaded 5,775 tons of rice in the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh from the Gulf of Mexico. SS Transeastern Coming out of layup by the end Of this month in the Gulf will be the tanker SS Transeastern (Hudson Waterways) to carry 47,000 tons of wheat to the port of Kandla, India. SS Connecticut At the end of March, the tanker SS Connecticut (Ogden Marine) carried a cargo of 35,000-tons of wheat to a Black Sea port in Russia from the port of Houston. SS San Juan The SS San Juan (Puerto Rico Marine) carried 25,000-tons of oil from the Mediterranean last month to the United Kingdom and the Continent. 3 Cef Their Lifeboat Tickets ••'v' 'i.-'--?|V • ' Three more lifeboat ticket candidates got their diplomas early last month in Piney Point. They are (I. to r.): Anton Schmidt; William Joe, and Ramon Irula. Page 12 At the dedication of a painting (on waii) of the iii-fated, SiU-contracted SS Panoceanic Faith recently at the Massachusetts Maritime Aademy on Cape Cod's Buzzards Bay are (I. to r): Adm. Lee Harrington: SlU Boston Port Agent Edward Riiey; Union attorney Arthur Abarbanel of New York City, and lawyer, Franklin W. Miles, Jr. The painting's artist is Samuel Emrys Evans of Hanover, Mass. ' Boston Port Agent,. SlU Counsel At Dedication Boston Port Agent Ed Riley and SIU General Counsel Arthur A. Abar­ banel were at dedication ceremonies recently of an oil painting depicting the sinking of the Union-manned C2, the SS Panoceanic Faith on Oct. 9, 1967 when 36 seamen were lost out of a crew of 41. In the ceremonies at the Massachu­ setts Maritime Academy in Buzzard's Bay, Cape Cod, Adm. Lee Harrington introduced Port Agent Riley and Counselor Abarbanel—who was at the U.S. Coast Guard hearings on the dis­ aster in 1968. As the painting was hung in the academy's main dining room, the ad­ miral thanked Brother Riley for the gift, given in the name of the SIU, of a bound, hard-cover volume of the 1967 Seafarers LOG in which a news story, photos of the 27 lost and five Seafarers saved and an aerial photo of the foundering World War II freighter were featured in the Oct. 27 edition.. Among those who perished were six graduates of the Massachusetts Mari­ time Academy, five engineers and mates, and SIU Oiler James Bechtold, 21. The Seafarers rescued from the icy depths of the North Pacific 670 miles southeast of Alaska's Aleutian Adak Island were: still sailing Oiler Gordon L. "Roy" Campbell; AB Lewis E. Gray, Jr.; AB Oscar C. Wiley—whose father went down with the USS Ari­ zona at Pearl Harbor; QMED John O. Kirk, and AB Edwin D. Johnson. The parents of a young Japanese seaman swept overboard to his death off the rescue ship, the SS Rocky Maru, received $4,000 from the SIU. It all began on Sept. 29, 1967 as the 8,157-ton Panoceanic Faith steamed out of the harbor of San Francisco headed for India via Japan with a cargo of fertilizer. All went well until she ran into a storm with 40-knot winds and 20-foot waves which ripped off tarpaulin hatch covers flooding her forward No. 1 and 2 holds. On Oct. 9 the SlU-contracted SS Pan American Steel Seafarer picked up the sinking 495-foot ship's SOS and relayed it to the U.S. Navy Air Base on Adak. Meanwhile, on the Panoceanic Faith, around 30 Seafarers jumped into a jammed 65-man lifeboat attempting to dislodge it. Previously, they had found the ship's other lifeboat unus­ able because of the vessel's more than 30 degree list. Unfortunately, at about 3 p.m., the lifeboat tilted tossing the men into the frigid seas as the doomed ship sank in. minutes taking the lifeboats with her. Above, a Navy two-engine P-2 Nep­ tune patrol plane, a diverted USAP Military Transport Command C-141 jet coming in from Japan and a U.S. Coast Guard C-130 aircraft called from Hawaii circled, dropping many 12man and 22-man rafts with survival gear to the swimming seamen. Other Navy seaplanes couldn't land because of high seas. At 7 p.m., the Japanese merchant ship, the SS Igaharn Maru picked up Campbell, Gray and some bodies. Johnson. Wiley and Kirk spent the night in the 40 degree ocean and were saved at 10 a.m. by the Nor\vegian freighter SS Visund. More bodies were recovered. Finally, the Soviet MS Oreklov plucked eight more bodies from the cruel sea bringing the recovered toll to 13 and 23 unfound. Seafarers Log �Alaska Pipeline Begun p ASHORE After six years of litigation, contro­ versy, research and planning, work on the Alaska pipeline has finally started. When completed, the pipeline will deliver 600,000 barrels of oil a day to the ice-free port of Valdez where it will be loaded on tankers and carried to the lower 48 states. Because provisions of the Jones Act require that only American-flag ships he used in domestic shipping, it is esti­ mated that as many as 40 new American tankers will be bnUt to carry the pipe­ line oil. With a total of 10,000 men and wo­ men already on the pipeline construc­ tion payroll, 1,400 workers are busy laying the foundations for the 1,000acre terminus at Valdez. Approximately, three per cent com­ plete, the terminal in the 600-foot deep bay, with 18 giant storage tanks set in the surrounding mountainsides, will be able* to load four tankers simultane­ ously. In an effort to protect the area's en­ vironment, construction crews at the terminal site will suspend underwater blasting from May through August to avoid disturbing spawning fish. In northern Alaska, crews are also preparing to lay pipe under the frozen Tonsian River, while others work 12hour days and seven-day weeks to weld pipes and to build roads, pump stations, construction camps and other facilities. A formidable job, it is estimated that the pipeline will need some 16,000 workers as steel pipe is laid above and below ground, across fields, swamps and rivers, and over near vertical icy mountain passes. But even as final construction details are being worked out, plans for a new pipeline to carry North Slope natural gas to tankers in the south are being discussed. Piney Point Late last month here at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship the follow­ ing 10 upgraders received their lifeboat tickets: They are; Michael Russo; George Oberly; Joseph Evans; Francisco Jimenez; David Cordero; Spiros Katehis; Rademcs Vargas; Nelson C. Jones; Leonard McGinnes, and Peter Schuflles, Crane//s., Portsmouth^ Va. Seafarers aboard the T5 USNS American Explorer (Hudson Waterways) docked here on the way to Spain recently, and spread the tarpaulin to collect money for $50 worth of flowers for the funeral in Jacksonville of shipmate Byron E. Burton, 29, killed in a fall from the vessel. "He was a swell guy," wrote Recertified Bosun Ken Gahagan, "All hands will miss him. And a vote of thanks to Third Mate Michael B. McCauley and Radio Officer Gerald B. Lorcntz who also pitched in to help." "Brother Burton has left us for a better world. Safe journey to you, Byron. From all of us."—Chief Steward R. Fagen. JW"., M.' Seafarer Wins Ed. Board Post May, 1975 - J New York State Benefits are available in New York State to those unfortunate Seafarers who may become the innocent victims of violent crime. The benefits will be paid when you file a claim by the state's Crime Victims Compensation Board if you are the victim of a crime reported to the police in New York and sustained personal physical injuries. If the victim dies as the direct result of a crime, such as a mugging, the surviving spouse, parent or child will receive compensation. This program came about following the tragic murder in 1965 of a young man killed in the New York City subway. His widow and child were left penniless. Claims should be filed within 90 days after the crime or death. You are not entitled to compensation unless you suffer serious financial hardship as a result of the loss of earnings or support and out-of-pocket medical expenses. Claim forms may be had by writing to the N.Y. State Crime Victims Compensa­ tion Board at 270 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10007; 875 Central Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12206 and at the Gen. Donovan Office Building, 125 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14203. San Francisco Seafarer William Goff in the steward department of the SS Sea-Land Trade was commended by the crew for his "unselfish attitude" in giving up his job on the ship to represent fellow crewmembers as an elected delegate from this port to the Crew Conference at Piney Point, Md. from Apr. 13 to Apr. 26. Seafarers in the Bosuns Recertlfication Program participate in lifeboat train­ ing at the Lundeberg School. At the prow is Brother Woody Lawton, sailing since 1933 and (at oars) are: Billy Edelmon; Jack Kingsley; Jose Gorhez, and Fred "Blackie" Gosse. At the steering oar is Bosun Leon Curry acting as coxswain. LouCir^ano 1 ^ 31 St. Louis IBU representative Scotty Aubusson reports that the Illinois River has been closed for a month due to ongoing repairs on the Marseilles Lock. Also, he adds, the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers are reaching their high water marks and in some places are overflowing their banks and flooding areas two and three miles inland. • ..vS., Louis Cirignano, a 30-year SIU member who has participated in many Union activities, last month was elected to a seat on the Passaic, N.J. Board of Education. It was the third time Cirig­ nano has been elected to serve a threeyear term on the Board. Seafarer Cirignanb has been sailing since WW II when he was a crewmember on the SS Thomas Wolfe during the II /ran The SlU-contracted Seatrain Lines, Inc. has started a new weekly container ship service between Iran and the U.S. East Coast's ports of Boston, Bridgeport, Conn., New York, Baltimore. Norfolk, Wilmington, N.C. and Charleston, S.C. 6 Bosuiis in a Lifeboat - ^ (1 Invasion of Normandy. He has been in­ volved in major SIU beefs, organizing drives and strikes, and has served many times as delegate aboard ship. He has also served as Director of the Summer Youth Program at the Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship at Piney Point, Md. Brother Cirignano has been very ac­ tive in many areas in his home town of Passaic. He has served as chief-legisla­ tive aide to Passaic Assemblyman Her­ bert G. Klein, and has also been a member of many local, county and state committees. He is also the SIU repre­ sentative to the Passaic County AFLCIO Labor Council. Seafarer Cirignano is a graduate of Montclair State College, and he later went on to receive a Master's Degree at Paterson State College. Over the years he has specialized in the teaching of handicapped children, and is presently the coordinator of supplemental spe­ cial education programs at Paterson State. A veteran of both WW II and the Korean War, Seafarer Cirignano is ac­ tive in many veteran groups. He has succeeded in combining a career at sea with a strong interest in local com­ munity affairs. Cook and Baker Philip Livingston is a modem version of the all-around Renaissance Man. Brother Livingston is the owner of an art gallery here and publisher of a retail and wholesale college textbook company. As if that wasn't enough, he is a sausage-manufacturer entrepreneur a la Jimmy Dean, the country singer. Seafarer Livingston writes he plans soon to tour the Midwest selling art in major hotels. Also, he adds, if any Seafarers have a worthwhile old oil or objet d' art of value to sell he would take it on consignment. If so, his address is Philip Livingston, Harlee Book & Art Co., P.O. Box 11291, Main Post Oflice, San Fran­ cisco, Calif. 94101. Brother Livingston also operates out of Denver, Colo. I'-' NJ F r 1 « ity-one cents of cveiy dollar jqwnt m sht|qiing on Aroencan-flag v in this country, making a very snbstanfial contribution to the nati bslance «t payments and to the nation's economy. . • . Page 13 m �..IJ Taking A Big Bite Pensioner Says I can't find words to rhanic the Seafarer?! Pension Plan for " ' ihe prompt action given to my application for retirement. This is. really a very important event in my life, and a feeling . f./ bf security not only for myself but iUso for my f^ily. Ii||| , makes me feel prdud and happy to know that I am protected by such a Strong organizationyi : My personal thanks to Mr. Steve Troy, port agent in San Ffatieisco, who handed me my first p^sion dtcck witho^^ delay, and believe me it came just in time when i needed it / .... Itification Enact Third-Flag Bill The incursion of third-flag carrier lines into the U.S. foreign trades, which for years has been an almost insurmount­ able handicap to the global competitive­ ness of the American-flag merchant fleet, has now reached a crisis level. This ex­ tremely dangerous situation—one that is threatening the very survival of Ameri­ can berth line operators — has been brought about chiefly by the stepped up third-flag operations of the Rus­ sian owned Far Eastern Shipping Co. (FESCO). Presently, FESCO is operating 18 Russian-flag^berth line vessels on the U.S. West Coast. In. the first three months of this year alone, these vessels moved roughly one million tons of U.S. contain­ erized cargo from Western U.S. ports. Yet not one ton of this cargo was destined for Russian ports. All of the cargo was either transported to Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and other ports in the Far East, or offloaded in Vladivostok, trans­ ferred to rail cars on the Trans-Siberian railroad and carried ultimately to vari­ ous locations in Western Europe, thereby indirectly affecting U.S.-European trade as well. To make a bad situation worse, the Russians are now planning to expand their very successful third-flag operations to include three more containerships on the West Coast, and nine other vessels for the U.S. East Coast trade. The Russians are having such great success in this area because they are charging anywhere from 20 to 33 per­ cent less for their service than econom­ ically hard-pressed U.S.-flag lines or the national-flag lines of America's trading partners could even consider. America's ports were opened to the Russians a few years back under the policy of detente. The original purpose of detente was to improve, in a spirit of t:M.. Page 14 Fraternally* fr Uidarico P. Repiedadf* San Francisco, Califs .i cooperation, trade and other relations between the U.S. and Russia for the bene­ fit of both nations. But the Russians have capitalized on the situation and are skill­ fully manipulating detente to cause longrange economic strangulation of the U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) has introduced a bill that would remedy these ills. The bill, known simply as the Third-Flag Bill, would require that all third-flag operators set their rates no lower than the lowest rate being charged by an American-flag or other nationalflag line in a specific trade. The bill also requires that third-flag carriers give a 30-day notice before any change in rates, and gives the Federal Maritime Commis-. sion sweeping power to reject any rate that is shown to be non-compensatory on a commercial cost basis. The SlU fully supports this bill and believes that enactment of a bill such as this is long overdue. The bill is a fair proposal, and carries many advantages with it for the nation. First it would end the unfair rate-setting practices of third-flag operators who in­ discriminately undercut rates to stifle competition and then raise them when competition has been driven off. The bill would encourage stepped up use of American-flag vessels over iflag-ofconvenience fleets, ^ And as importantly, the bill would put an end to the Soviet manipulation of detente in this area, and will diplomat­ ically return the policy of detente with the Russians back into its proper per­ spective. ' The SIU intends to work at the pas­ sage of this necessary bilk And if this bill is not quickly arid decisively passed, en­ acted and then tightly enforced, the pros­ pect of boycotting Russian-flag vessels in American ports could very definitely be- ' come reality. I certainly hope that the SIU will continue its program tb" recertify the key unlicensed personnel on board siU-manned vessels, jkbclieve that it b u very worthwhile program, and good results are obvious to us who h SiU'crewsi over I' Now more, than at my help the U.S. nmi'charit maiip; out-pcrfonri arid otrt-carrj^ fiCLTssary step toxvard that end. and will be another step in ^ the forward improvement of American labor organizations. ; Witliamll* rer s Wrfet Defen# ~ionesAct the JoncH Act strong. If foreign ships are pennittcd to enter domestic .shipping, the American merchant marine could be ruined. ML , We mustt not let this happen. I've written writt my Congressman, ease do the .same. . Seafarers ;;;- ^ �'Tresident's Pre-Balloting Report" was read and accepted at the 0ay membership meetings. It reads as foU^^ « t« me ^ Ballming for^he elation of officers will be held during & hi6n& c)f i I^^raber I^ceinber of this year and, as Gonstitutionalty required, 1 am 1 submitting for the approval and/or modification of the membership my report and recommendations. _ This election of officers will be conducted under the provisions of our Constitution as amended and effective January 1, 1974, and such other voting,procedures as our Secretary-Treasurer may direct. our Great Lakes brothers may participate as members of the Atlantm, Quit, Lakes & Inland Waters District, following the merger of the Great Lakes District into the AGLIWD in 1971. Also for the first time, the Port of San Francisco will appear O" «hf> haUot ^ a Constitmional Port. Youmay recall that the proposition to make San I Francisco a Constitutional Port of the AGLIWD appeared on the ballot infour last general election, piscussions have been had with members of the Executive Board of the. mon and a careful appraisal has been made with regard to the needs of our: ^stitutional Ports: New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, Orleans, Houston, San Francisco, and Detroit, in order to properly service >ur inembership. Accordingly, it is my recommendation that the btdlbt contain the Potts and elective offices and jobs as follows; ,1President ?; : 1 Executive Vice President 'tl 1 Secretary-Treasurer ' , 1 Vice-President in Charge of Contracts & :ment , - 1 Vice-President in Charge of die Atlantic Coast 1 Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast 1Vice-President in Charg the Lakes and Inland Waters 4 Headquarters Repfcseniativcs NEW YORK 1 Agent 8 Joint Patrolmen §;;p:!:s!y;s|p PHILABELPHIA 1 Agent ? Joint Patrolmen BALTIIMK)RE 1 Agent 2 Joint Patrolmen • NEW ORLEANS 1 Agent 3 Joint Patrolmen il« - HOUSTON 1 Agent 3 Joint Patrolmen -• Continued from Page 3 a white flag of truce approached and pylled alongside the destroyer USS Wil­ son in the Gulf of Thailand. The boat carried the crew of the Mayaquez. All hands were then transferred to the Wil­ son safe and in good condition. Alive and WeU The captain of the Mayaquez, Charles Miller, wired Sea-Land that "the crew is alive and well." Sea-Land officials answered the wire: "Your con­ duct and that of the crew is in the high­ est tradition of the American merchant marine." Captain Miller, speaking for the en­ tire ship's crew, wired the White House, stating: "Dear Mr. President: The Cap­ tain and officers and crew of the 55 Mayaquez thank you and all the brave military forces who are fighting and dying to save our lives." When notified of the safe return of the crew of the Mayaquez, U.S. Marine forces on Koh Tang Island disengaged their search and were airlifted off the island. Unlicensed Mayaquez Crew Following are the names of the 28 Seafarers who made up the unli­ censed crew aboard the seized containership Mayaquez. All were in good condition when they were res­ cued by the destroyer USS Wilson. From the deck department were: .Seafarers Jack Mullis; Salvator Puntillo; Earl Gilbert; William MacDonald; Gerald Bayliss; Thomas LaBue; John Doyle; Herbert MacDonald; Polo Russi Vazquez; Geraldo Lopez, and Anastacio Sereno. The black gang was made up of: Seafarers Raymond Friedler; Wil­ fred Reyes; Americo Faria; Robert Phillips; Awat Sulamen; Frank Con­ way; Robert Zimmerman; Carlos Guerrero, and Stephen Zarley. And the steward department was manned by: Seafarers Andy Ander­ son; Guillermo Reyes; Angel Rios; Bill Bellinger; Munasser Omer; Francis Pastrano; Darryl Kastl, and Kassem Saleh. 6 More QMEDs Graduate SAN ERANC^COi 2 Joint Patrolmen MOBILE DETROIT > 1 Agent : i , 1 Agent 2 Joint Patrolmen , 1 Patrolman Pursuant to Article^X, Section 1(e) and Article XIII, Section 4(c) of the Jnioa's Constitution, I recommend that the depository be as follows: Mr. Herbert R. Bacher, Executive Vice-President Sterling National Bank & Trust Company liBliiiSi 1410 Broadway ^ ' •" New York, New York ,;It Will be he function of the depository to receive all the mailed ballots : ad other election material as provided by the Constitution, to safeguard lem properly in the bank and to surrender them only to the duly authorized '«^?on Tallying Committee in accordance with Article Xltl, Section 4(c); rf of authorization shall be a certification by the Secretary-Treasurer Joe iorgio. The depository shall be requested to certify that all of the envelopes :eived by the depository have been properly safeguarded, have been suridered only to the said Tallying Committee, and that no one other than jpropriate bank personnel has had access to them. As provided for in Article XIII, Section 1, nominations open on July 15, "*75 and close August 15, 1975. All documents required for eligibility of ididates for Union office must reach Headquarters no earlier than July , 1975 and no later than August 15, 1975. The foregoing constitutes your President's Pre-Balloting Report, and I commend its adoption. r. ~ • FratemaHy,- fe Alive and Well QMED Instructor Charlie Nalen (left) with his graduating class last month of, from left: Thomas Thomas, Nestor Cueva, G. Blasquez, Michael OToole, John Fedesovich, Instructor Bill Eglinton, Olman Morales and Reading In­ structress Pat Glazer. 2 Cooks Upgrade at HLSS - // d/Lr .e.. <,;,PantHaU President UIW, IBU Statement Of iornings Due to requirements in the re­ cently enacted Federal pension legis<dafion, the following changes in regard to applying for pension henefits affect aU SlU-afilliated United Industrial Workers and members of the Inland Boatman's Union. Instead of just company cerfificafion of prior employment time it will now be necessary for members to ob­ tain a Statement of Earau^ froin the SochJ Seenri^ Administration to document a claim for Pension Benefits. Only when the Social Secu­ rity Administration cannot furnish a statement, or the statement is incom­ plete, will principal reliance he placed on company certification of employment time. Members may obtain a 'Kequest for Statement of Eamings" form to submit to the Social Security Admin­ istration at any Social Security office. It is free of charge. Displaying their cook upgrading diplomas last month at the HLSS are Assist­ ant Cook Steve Venus (left) of New Orleans and Cook & Baker Stanley Krystosiak of Carteret. N.J. May, 1975 Page 15 •. 1. • -'YV®, - -1 �mIJU ' V DISPATCHERS REPORTTOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C APRIL 1-3Q, 1975 i- % Port Boston New York.*. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa 9 89 11 28 15 9 Mobile 42 DECK DEPARTMENT Totals Great Lakes '€ •- isffis. N' i'\' ,'•••;• 5 . • '• ,r !%:• ' •i \ . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 4 27 12 '5 4 61 802 2 2 4 3 7 5 0 23 286 0 2 1 1 3 1 1 9 12 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 2 1 0 44 16 0 3 0 1 8 3' 0 5 0 4 0 1 0 20 0 7 22 0 5 8 0 4 43 14 0 3 1 0 20 8 0 0 3 2 0 42 20 0 0 27 3 1 0 225 116 0 1 66 13 39 21 5 48 69 29 78 19 31 12 55 0 1 487 1 11 2 7 2 1 1 4 7 14 4 5 0 5 0 4 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 4 4 2 16 503 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 4 73 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 20 3 7 1 1 9 14 10 26 7 8 0 17 0 1 130 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 61 4 5 3 0 21 25 11 43 7 20 3 57 0 1 263 4 33 4 6 3 1 6 5 1 18 0 13 0 25 42 3 164 2 0 6 6 3 4 0 21 151 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 4 5 1 7 23 33 2 9 1 76 349 5 1 10 9 0 3 0 30 194 0 33 4 17 13 2 23 19 13 26 5 18 4 27 0 • 2 206 0 3 1 1 0 0 1 2 2 2 3 3 0 1 -5 2 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 8 4 1 3 2 20 226 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 6 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~ ENGINE DEPARTMENT .' • : • 16 '.... Port Boston New York Philadelphia ;. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco . . v. .. Wilmington ....... Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston ;.. .4.. Piney Point ; Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes — — Alpena Buffalo Cleveland..: Detroit.. ......... Duluth '.... Frankfort .'... Chicago .....— ......... . , ... Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea <& Great Lakes . ..... Totals All Depts. Deep Sea ........... Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Tc*r?ls Ali Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakei Page 16 ' 7 15 7 1 14 36 21 44 13 17 2 28 0 1 263 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 0 2 0 7 7 3 84 9 29 13 1 27 44 13 43 11 31 11 66 0 0 385 — 6 4 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk .' Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama .; Totals Deep Sea Great LakesAlpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit . Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes '-i '/ ^ 4 16 1 16 24 1 10 1 69 186 140 1 Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 4"^ 3 139 15 65 32 7 38 88 •44 109 30 38 20 113 0 0 741 20 10 38 71 3 18. 5 165 542 593 Cleveland % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 2 0 0 7 9 20 9 32 54 6 13 6 Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 0 1 1 3 2 1 0 8 21 0 2 13 4 3 0 2 24 93 4 60 0 9 453 : 1 3 8 2 4 0 1 19 170 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 ^^ 11 5 10 23 17 3 6 75 1,039 5 18 2 4 2 0 9 2 2 4 0 11 1 39 18 0 117 27 Puerto Rico 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 13 5 83 5 12 4 5 23 39 13 66 2 38 9 70 0 3 377 Seattle Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago 2 37 4 6 7 2 11 21 7 18 6 14 1 12 0 3 151 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 45 30 56 Wilmington 8 181 14 71 32 13 63 -140 74 124 45 50 11 126 0 12 964 1 15 3 2 3 1 9 6 0 7 3 8 1 8 0 2 69 New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo REGISTERED ONBEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 32 5 6 1 70 455 2 0 14 14 0 4 2 36 261 4 0 6 7 0 4 0 21 137 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 2 4 7 23 51 3 19 6 113 SCNO 1,281 343 1,624 0 0 0 0 0 3 t ENTRY DEPARTMENT 2 37 7 17 8 3 18 37 18 26 9 24 8 21 0 2 237 0 y K 2 1 52 ii i 42 15 i 19 i i i i 39 12 25 21 i 7 1 68 1 24 i 1 i i 6 2 i 1 6 6 i 1 1 9 9 5 1 15 1 52 1 103 • 479 2,568 255 2,823 2 199 36 56 36 5 33 130 62 128 29 43 21 67 0 5 852 6 42 0 8 3 1 0 5 0 5 1 6 0 30 0 0 107 24 4 18 23 11 12 4 96 948 1,335 142 1,477 23 19 34 57 26 5 8 172 279 123 190 313 ig : SKJ Atlaiitfc,^Gtt»,'Li^ & IniBii^ Iniimd BoaftmenN TiEifedi • PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS «75 4ATe.,Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-36llS BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Man. 215 ESMX St 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Frankiln St 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, DL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 OM River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Mfam. 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mkh. P.O. Box D 415 Main St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomeiy St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's Connty 20674 (301) 994-0100 PORT ARTHUR,Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Joncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravols Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W.Kennedy Blvd.33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio..... .935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan .P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdorl Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 m the pmt months n slowly and steadily picking up, ^d this will remain good for Seafarers at bplh and tPM liW I.akcs. monih tficre were 1, in the deep-sea district. Seafarers Log �Digest of SlU Meetings V. AMERICAN EXPLORER (Hudson Waterways), March 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun K, Gahagan; Secre­ tary R, Pagan; Educational Director S. Browning; Deck Delegate J. C. Arnold; Engine Delegate C. Merritt; Steward Delegate P. Rogers, $11 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Crew messman Bryon Burton fell off the top of the gangway and died the next day of head injuries. The crew took up a collection of $61—$50 was spent on flowers and the rest was put into the ship's fund. He was a swell guy and all hands will miss him. A vote of thanks to the third mate and the radio operator who also pitched in for Brother Burton. Next port Spain. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), March 15—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun David H. Berger; Secre­ tary T. R. Goodman; Engine Delegate Ronnie Laner; Steward Delegate Ber­ nard Shapiro. $30 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Brother William C. Riley's ashes were committed to the sea at his family's request. Services were read by Chief Officer Harold A. Stumme and attended by all hands. A eulogy was delivered by Ship Chairman David H. Berger. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. CONNECTICUT (Ogden Marine), March 2—Chairman, Recertified Bosun John W. Altstatt; Secretary David E. Edwards; Educational Director Theo­ dore Jones; Engine Delegate M. C. Derke; Steward Delegate Leo R. Morrison. Theodore Jones, educational director advised all crewmembers to be careful as the next cargo to be carried is gasoline and is highly explosive. Also, hot-to throw cigarettes out of portholes or go up on deck smoking. No disputed pT. Next port New York. THETIS (Rye Marine), March 30— Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. D. Schwarz; Secretary L. B. Moore; Edu­ cational Director E. Colby. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers donate to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Services), March 9—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Secre­ tary L. Nicholas; Educational Director R. E. Tyler; Deck Delegate S. H. Fulford; Engine Delegate D. Sanders; Steward Delegate A. Campbell. Chair­ man held a discussion on the impor­ tance of filling out new beneficiary cards and of the educational confab in Piney Point. DEL ORO (Delta Steamship), March 2—Chairman Franciace Charnece; Secretary Teddy Kress; Educational Director Lee W. Merin; Deck Delegate Patrick M. Graham; Engine Delegate Charles A. Hanley; Steward Delegate Gasper Note. Captain and Chief Mate thank the crew for bringing the ship into port in a safe condition. It was sug­ gested that crewmembers voluntarily donate to SPAD as it is very important for the security of our jobs. Two pack­ ages of the Seafarers Log were received on board. $71.15 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Next port New Orleans. Ship's secretary thanked the crew jor the fine cooper­ ation with the steward department. . May, 1975 DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), March 9—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun R. Lambert; Secretary D. Collins; Educational Director E. D. Synan; Steward Delegate Peter Hammel. $28 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man suggested that all men fill out new welfare cards. A vote of thanks to the steward and cook for picking up new SEAFARERS LOGS at the hall. Had a general discussion on safety. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Next port Rio De Janiero. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), March 23—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun W. Kleimola; Secretary W. Nihem; Educational Director G. McAlpine; Deck Delegate John F. Simonelli; Steward Delegate A. Romero; Engine Delegate Walter McCallum. No dis­ puted OT. Piney Point graduate Thom­ as Hartman gave a favorable report on his experiences at Lundeberg School. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for excellent food and service. Next port Elizabeth. ELIZABETHFORT (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 23—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector Gerard P. Bemous; Steward Delegate Sigmund Rothschild. Chair­ man held ,a discussion on the upcoming conference at Piney Point and about new contracts and the importance of SPAD. $200 in movie fund. $20 in ship's fund. A notice was posted about the orphanage fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the deck depart­ ment for helping keep the messroom and pantry clean and the steward de­ partment for a job well done. Next port Spain. HUMACAO (Puerto Rican Marine Operating), March 13—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. C. Sorel; Secretary O. Payne; Educational Director G. Ortez. No disputed OT. Letters sent out to all members about the upcoming contract. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory f f ar departed broth­ ers. Next port Charleston. . > . , MOUNT WASHINGTON (Victory Carriers), March 29 — Chairman W. Feil; Secretary A. Brodie. $34 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman noted that your SPAD dollars are working for more jobs as reported in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG. Captain suggested forming a safety committee, one man from each department, all to report unsafe con­ ditions immediately. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Subic Bay. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), March 9—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Sven Jansson; Secretary A. Seda; Deck Delegate Richard C. Mason; Steward Delegate C. B. Carter, Jr. $5 in ship's fund. Some disputed QT in deck, en­ gine and steward departments. Chair­ man called the crewmembers attention to reading the SEAFARERS LOG and voluntarily donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Elizabeth. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 23—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary O. Smith; Educational Director R. Mat­ thew. $62 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the various articles appearing in the SEA­ FARERS LOG and it was suggested that all make a contribution to SPAD. Educational Director promised to con­ tact the agent that supplies us with movies, to arrange for a catalog, so we can have a better selection. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. MOBILE (Sea-Land Service), March 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. O'Connor; Secretary C. M. Modellas; Educational Director R. Coleman; En­ gine Delegate Arthur G. Andersen. $21 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. The main topic of discussion among the crewmembers was on the SIU contract, pension, welfare and vacation plan. Chairman asked all crewmembers to participate in filling out the brochure that was sent by Headquarters concern­ ing the conference at Piney Point, Apr. 14-26. Next port Seattle. Official ship's minutes were also received frbm the following vessels. SAN JUAN SEA-LAND FINANCE DELTA SUD . .c SEA-LAND CONSUMElt GUAYAMA • DELTA PARAGUAY , -r GALVESTON .: ; SAN PEDRO JOHN B. WATERMAN v ^ DELTA NORTE SEA-LAND GALLdWAY PORTLAND FORTHOSKINS . OVERSEAS ARTCIC GOLDEN DOLPHIN ^ < AGUADILLA ROBERT E. LEE / TAMARA GUILDEN LOS ANGELES - BOSTON OVERSEAS AUCE . JAMES * * SEA-LAND EXCHANGE'. SEA-LAND VENTURE SHOSHONE \ GALVESTON PORTMAR ^ RESOURCE OAKLAND ^ / / VANTAGE DEFENDER : ^ CANTIGNY " SEA-LAND TRADE * DELTA URUGUAY ; ^ ST. LOUIS SCHUYLKILL SEA-LAND MARKET PANAMA PHILApEtPHIA SUMMM-' TAMPA ^ MONTIGELLO VICTORY ARTHUR MIDDLETON DEL RIO MAYAGUEZ CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE LONGBEACH : • . RAPHAEL SEMMES STONEWALL JACKSON OGpEN CHALLENGER .r ACHILLES':--- : OVERSEAS TRAVELER OVERSEAS::-:JUNEAU ' •. TALLULAH (Hudson Waterways), March 30—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun R. Darville; Secretary B. B. Hen­ derson; Educational Director W. Pritchett; Deck Delegate R. W. Rogers. No disputed OT. Chairman spoke on up­ grading of Seafarers at Lundeberg School. Also, noted that the beneficiary cards have been revised and what it means to Seafarers. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port Carteret, N.J. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), March 9—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun William Bushong; Secre­ tary B. Guarino; Educational Director H. Ware, Jr.; Deck Delegate Richard O. Spencer; Engine Delegate C. R. Lowman. $50 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman gave a talk on the importance of every Brother member upgrading. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. One minute of silence observed in memory of our departed brothers. Next port New Orleans. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Over­ seas), March 30—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Hubert Cain; Secretary Jo­ seph E. Hannon; Deck Delegate John W. Logan. Some disputed OT in stew­ ard department. Chairman reminded all crewmembers that there will be meeting in Piney Point on new Union contracts and that everyone should write in their opinion on the letter that was sent to «very member's home. A vote of thanks to the steward department for fine food. NEW YORKER (Sea-Land Service), March 30—Chairman W. Rudd; Sec­ retary J. E. Long; Deck Delegate Kirby Wright; Engine Delegate L. B. Bryant, Jr.; Steward Delegate C. Willey. Chair­ man held a talk on welfare and SPAD. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Norfolk, Va. COLUMBIA (United States Steel), March 16—Charman, Recertified Bo­ sun Stanley J. Jandora; Secretary Melano S. Sospina; Educational Director W. O. Steven; Deck Delegate James Rogers; Engine Delegate Earl Willis. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. INGER (Reynolds Metals), March 16 — Chairman, Recertified 3osun Woodrow Drake; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Director Bert Reamy; En­ gine Delegate J. Wohman; Steward Delegate Joseph .Simpson. No disputed OT. The SEAFARERS LOG was re­ ceived and passed around to crew. Ev­ erything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in mebiory of our departed brothers. SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Steam­ ship), March 30—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Ottp Pedersen; Secretary Thomas Liles, Jr.; Educational Direc­ tor Phillip Painter; Deck Delegate Wal­ ter R. Colley; Engine Delegate Gary J. Bryant; Steward Delegate Amerosio Fachini. Chairman suggested that all those who would like a voice in the new contract to go to the Union meeting in New Orleans, where several members will be picked to go work on new con­ tract in Piney Point. No disputed OT. Held a discussion on movies for next trip. Next port Mobile, Ala. Page 17 f U.:.: . •^ �mm New SIU Pensioners Francis L. David, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New York in I960 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother David had sailed for 36 years. He was born in Chicago and is now a resident of Edmore, Mich. ' ii ' J •* Lee D. Garnett, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender for the American Steamship Co. from 1961 to 1974. Brother Garnett had sailed for 36 years. Born in Crystal, Me., he is now a resi­ dent of Steuben, Me. i y Carlos M. Cornier, 65, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Cornier walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he is now a resi­ dent of Santurce, Puerto Rico. Antolino G. Soto, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Soto walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961. He is a native of Guraro, Puerto Rico and is now a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Richard G. Erbe, SI, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 and sailed as an AB. Brother Erbe had sailed for 23 years. He is a na­ tive of Cleveland and is now a resi­ dent of Shepherd, Tex. James J. Kelly, 64, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New Orleans sailing as an oiler. Brother Kelly had sailed for 37 years before his retirejnent. Born in Bayonne, N.J., he is now a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Marion J. Akins,- 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Tampa sailing as an AB. Brother Akins had sailed for 33 years and is a pre-war U.S. Navy veteran. Born in Nash­ ville, Ga., he is a resident there. Louis O. "Buck" Estrada, 64, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1954 sailing as both a cook and in the deck department. Brother Estrada had sailed for 25 years. He attended a Union Educa­ tional Conference in Piney Point, Md. at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and is a U.S. Ma­ rines veteran of World War II. Born in Guatemala, he is now a resident of New Orleans. Albertis W. Perkins, 67, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief steward. Broth­ er Perkins had sailed for 39 years and is a former member of the SUP. He is also a pre-war veteran of the , Navy. Born in Hickory, N.C., he is now a resident of Lucerne Valley, Calif. John S. Sciferth, 65, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Seiferth had sailed for 42 years. He is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A native of Pitts­ burgh, he is now a resident of Houston, Tex. .• i -yi Theodore J. MaruUo, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1959 sail­ ing in the steward department. He had sailed for 36 years. Brother Marullo was a ship's delegate. Bom in New Or­ leans, he is now a resident of Tampa, Fla. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. New York June Philadelphia .... - June Balttmore ...... June June Norfolk ille June Jacksonville SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; 2 2:30 p.m. . . . ... 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.tn. 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 3 4 ...... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ..'.... 7:00 p.m. 5 ...... 9:30 a.m. ...... . 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m. 5 2:00 p.m. ..' — — Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y, 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights profierly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purpo.ses of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established poUcy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for i.og policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the F.xecutive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitutijm and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. ,Columhus Chicago . June 21 ..y .* June 10 , — — . Iitr*f> 10 ' . . 1. . —. and...... June 12 ....... Ttmn Q • Jersey City ..... June 9 — • Port Arthiii* . 1:00 p.m. ...... , —• , 5:00 p.m ^ . , -, ' ... . 5:flO n m ...... 5:00 p.m. . •. ...... 5:00 r»p.m. ....... ~ ii SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social intercst.s, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return reccint requested. / * Seafarers Log .. .. , �-'P','L-!gTr^>T:ty^ >j»->^gq^<'g -.- TTrjr~~- STEER A CLEAR COURSE! If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to make a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. It's a pretty tough rap, but that's exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Personals Charles F. Edwards, Sr. Please contact your wife Anna as soon as possible. Robert E. Porter Please contact Paul or Dot Brady as soon as possible at P.O. Box 471. SclTner, Fla. 33584. Norman Hargrave Please contact Thomas D. Cross as soon as possible at 612 West 19 St., Houston, Tex. 77008. Richard V. Gelling Please contact your wife Mary as soon as possible at 665 Geary St., San Francisco, Calif. 94102. Eddie Banas Please contact Jimmy Sherman as soon as possible at 4 Best St., Buffalo. N.Y.14209. G. (Nick) C. Crispala Andy Castelo asks that you send your present address to him c/o Teologo. Apt. 19, 329 Union St.. Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11231. Edward Luedtke Please contact your wife as soon as possible at P.O. Box 23, Mosince. Wise. 54455. Carlos Rodriguez Please contact your wife Solly as soon as possible at 25-35 Astoria Blvd., Astoria, N.Y. All Seafarers Mrs. Lyell Wallace asks that anyone having any information about Robert H. Bennett contact her at 1640 1 homas Ave., St. Paul, Minn. 55104. ^eafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Mar. 27 - Apr. 23, 1975 SEAF.MUZRS WELFARE^ PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily (a; $1.00 In Hospital Daily fe $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident (£ S8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDEN I S OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical • PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras • Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses . . Suigical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Aniouiit Number iIONTII O DA 11; YEAR TO D A I E MONTI! ro DA I E YEAR 1 o DA n: $ 27.500.00 279.00 384.00 1.434.94 112.42 50.120.00 70.00 5,251.98 809.10 :S 148.609.S5 3.025.00 , 1.836.00 "5,116.81 475.92 224,992.00 1.758.46 20,450.67 5,951.30 8 279 128 16 2 6.265 2 205 12 49 3,025 612 58 7 28,124 13 750 1 14 413 63 104 15 1 147 1,567 255 436 62 I1 529 90.241.39 2.408.13 13.579.39 3,616.00 70.00 3,446..34 331.418.22 9,765.24 56,506.99 17,716.00 832.00 13,823.53 17 182 113 16 79, 2 2 1,968 59 684 469 67 299 I 10 5 5,876 51,000.00 22.523.45 3.429.06 3,572.50 1.804.41 — 290.00 490.00 13,571.30 177,000.00 122,172.22 16.008.97 11.414.25 6,862.58 72.00 2,610.84 1,706.00 41,082.50 13 44 3,507.20 18,708.05 10.0.52 2,337 738 13,127 43,126 7,011 3,873 54,010 299,510.61 573,499.50 388.492.84 $1,261,502.95 $ 1,239.915.40 1,750,756.30 2,175,744.40 5,166,416.10 Richard Paul Moltram, Sr. Please contact your wife Lorraine as soon as possible. May, 1975 . ' Page 19 �Jfinal Beparturesf SIU pensioner Charles "Jimmie" Barone, 67, suc­ cumbed to a cardiacrespiratbry arrest in Ceritro Asturiano Hospital, Tampa on Mar. 24. Brother Ba­ rone joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Tampa sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 31 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army iu World War II. Born in Tampa, he was a resident there when he passed away. Interment was in the Luione Italiano Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Mary A. Muley of Tampa. i! John A. Hunnlngs, 51, died of a heart i attack in Carteret General Hospital, 1,^ Beaufort, N.C. on Nov. 5, 1974. Broth­ er Hunnings joined the SlU-affiliated .IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as an oiler. He had sailed for 20 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Beaufort, he was a resident there at the time of his death. Burial was in North River Methodist Cemetery, North River, N.C. Surviving are his mother, Nettie and a sister, Mrs. M. Carolyn Gillikin. both of Morehead City, N.C. SIU pensioner Jozef Kejdrow.ski, 64, died on Apr. 19. Brother Kejdrowski joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing asafireman-watertender. He was horn in Lipinki, Poland and was a resident of San Fran­ cisco when he passed away. Seafarer Kejdrowski's ashes were buried at sea. Surviving are his widow, Michiko of Yokohama; a brother, Jan of Gransk, Poland and a sister, Mrs. Marta of Woj Olszyn, Poland. SIU pensioner James C. Everett, 68, died on Apr. 18. Brother Everett joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a chief en­ gineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1951 to 1972 and for the Wood Towing Co. from 1942 to 1951. A North Carolinian, he was a resident of Portsmouth, Va. when he passed away. Surviving is his widow, Mattie. Pensioner Michael J. Mullen, 89, passed away on Mar. 13. Brother Mullen joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Buffalo in 1961 sailing as a scowman for the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. from 1912 to 1964, IBM Co. from 1962 to 1964, Dunbar & Sullivan from 1936 to 1963, Merritt, Chapman & Scott in 1941 and for the L.A. Wells Construction Co. from 1954 to 1960. He had sailed for 60 years. Born in Buffalo, he was a resi­ dent of Cheektowaga, N.Y. when he passed away. Surviving is his widow, Delia and a daughter. Page 20 Henry K. Smith, 63, died on Jan. 9. Brother Smith joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 33 years. Seafarer Smith ' was a pre-war U.S. Coast Guard veteran. A native of Praco, Ala., he was a resident of Covington, La. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Annabelle; a son, Philip of Covington; his mother, Clara of West Birmingham, Ala., and a sister, Mrs. Inez Alien of Birmingham, Ala. SIU pensioner Terrell T. Nickerson, 71, succumbed to lung cancer in Meth­ odist Hospital, Houston on Mar. 5. Brother Nickerson joined the SIU in / 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 20 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War I. Born in Siluria, Ala., he was a resident of Fairhope, Ala. when he died. Burial was in Fairhope Memory Gardens. Sur­ viving are his widow, Hellan; two sis­ ters, Mrs. J. L. Shinn of Sylacauga, Ala. and Mrs. Wiimer Scott of Alabaster, Ala., and a nephew. Dr. Paul Nicker­ son of Sylacauga; SIU pensioner Robert D. Phifer, 62, died on Apr. 16. Brother Phifer joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York 1^^ sailing as a chief • steward. A native of Brenham, Tex., he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, June; two daughters, Mrs. Judy Ann Gaugler of Aspen, Colo, and Joanna Carol Phifer of Brenham; a sister, Mrs. Helen P. Barnes of Baltimore, and an aunt, Mary Phifer of New York City. SIU pensioner John C. Mitchell, 65, succumbed to respi' ratory arrest in the Tampa General Hos­ pital on Mar. 25. Brother Mitchell joined the SIU in the ' port of New York in 1951 sailing as an AB. Seafarer Mit­ chell had sailed for 24 years and was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was born in Atlanta and was a resident of Wildwood, Fla. when he died. Burial was in Oak Grove Ceme­ tery, Wildwood. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Shirley J. M. Wilson of Atlanta and Mrs. Lois Walters; a broth­ er, Charles of Wildwood, and a sister, Mrs. Louise Dempsey, also of Wildwood. Donald Ray Byers, 22, died on Apr. 1. Brother Byers joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1969 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He was a Harry Lundeberg . School graduate and a 1973 upgrader at the School. Born in Houston, he was a resident of Baytown, Tex. at the time of his death. Sur­ viving is his brother, John Allen of Baytown. Alphan Fruge, 57, succumbed to mul­ tiple injuries sus­ tained when his car hit a train in Sulphur, La. on Dec. 14. Brother Fruge was dead on arrival at the West Calcasieu (La.) Cameron Hospital. Seafarer Fruge joined the Union in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 25 years. Born in Couleecrouche. La., he was a resident of Sulphur when he passed away. Burial was in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Sulphur. Surviving are his widow. Ruby; two sons, Roger and Gary; two daughters, Cindy Kay and Gloria Ann and his mother, Mrs. Edward Fruge of Sulphur. Homer L. Single­ ton, 72, passed away in New Orleans on Apr. 11. Brother Sin­ gleton joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a fireman-waterI tender. He had sailed for 51 years. A native of Conway, S.C., he was a resident there when he died. Surviving are his mother, Cora and a sister,' Mrs. Maggee Hardee, both of Conway. y- SIU pensioner Frank E. Duneman, 67, died of a heart disease in Cape Ca•g naveral Hospital, Cocoa Beach, Fla. on Mar. 13. Brother ^ Duneman joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a tug deckhand for the Penn-Central Railroad Marine Division from 1929 to 1968. He was born in Kingston, N.Y. and was a resident of Cocoa Beach, Fla. at the time of his death. Cremation took place in the Platinum Coast Crematory, Cocoa Beach. Surviving are his widow, Zola Mae and a son. Dale. SIU pensioner Walter M. Sprinkle, 64, died of a heart at­ tack in Mid-Jefferson Hospital, Nederland, Tex., on Dec. 12. Brother Sprinkle joined the Union in Port Arthur in 1961 sailing as a chief engineer for Sabine Towing and for the D.M. Picton Co. in 1951. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Gulfport, Miss., he was a resident of Port Arthur. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Port Arthur. Surviving is his widow, Thelma. Elelqyed Belief its Ke tollob'ihg menlheirs have had their hcnelit payments held up hccau^ I (hey failed to supply complete information when filing their claims. Pleasf t contact Tom Cranford at (212) 499-6600. 083-46-4912 458-74-7717 578-60-2739 237-62-3680 401-32-9466 467-92-2311 1.92-36-6004 459-80-1117 ;450-54-5337 Hite, Green, S. Bayliff, L. K. ; WiIlard.J.D. Saenz, J. ManudJr.,W; - ; Stephens, W. Yi,B. Botana, J, Jarrett, W. Gilbert, D. Joly, J. Brokenshire, Walker, W. . York, J. E. Curl, G. Goidsmit, A.. Grob,S. Celkos, H, Malik,C. , Hermann, P. Matthews. G/ Dokeris.A. ^ 417-6843771 430-14-2698 548-15-3400 067-24-912^1 493-03-1337 UlW A&G A&G A&G IBU • '^ • 081-38-3116 584-28-9077 \ ' , UI^I 4.^;/ .UIW^ ^ IBU ,..•-1-'- 'iBU' ' »/> ,' > ' 161-38-9161 7 ' 153-28-0307 498-36-8221 467-01-2480 091-16-7730 098-48-4486 580-12-3103 422-03-1302 149-34-6851 ^ 214-50-0339 191-16-6384 273-05-5819,.,''286-26-430.5 457-86-9988 091-22-6132' , ' A^l A&G :: A&G XJIW UlW • • A&G IBU A&G A&G i I I SECURITY IN UNITY! v^%WSi^-X-:WX-X-X-X-x-X-X-X'X'X«X«X«%::W:WX:x:x;X;XWXW»X«m'X-x-Xi:;::;X;¥;¥ft:::x»x-X-X«^^^^ ••i Seafarers Log* �a - William J. Conners, Jr., 58, suc­ cumbed to a heart attack in Savannah on Apr. 5. Brother Conners joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Savannah sailing as a deck en­ gineer. He had sailed for 37 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Har­ bor strike im 1961. A native of Savan­ nah, he was a resident there when he died. Surviving are his mother, Louise; a brother, Henry M. Conners, Sr., both of Savannah and a sister, Mrs. N. L. Williamson of Pensacola, Fla. Byron E. Burton, 29, died of head in­ juries in Mary View Hospital, Ports­ mouth, Va. as a re­ sult of a fall to the dock from the top of the gangway of the SS American Explor­ er (Hudson Waterways) berthed on Craney Island on Mar. 16. Brother Bur­ ton joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 following his graduation from Piney Point. He sailed in the stew­ ard department and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. A native of Jacksonville, he was a resident of South Jacksonville at the time of his death. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Helen L. Toole of Dinsmore, Fla,, and his father, James of Jacksonville. SIU pensioner Percy J. Batson, 74, passed away from arteriosclerosis at home in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Mar. 11. Brother Batson joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing in the steward depart­ ment for 20 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army's 27th Division in World War I. Seafarer Batson was born in Minnesota. Interment was in Green­ wood Cemetery, Brooklyn. Surviving is his mother, Minnie of Oregon. SiU pensioner Ernest R. S. Bright, 66, died of a cerebral vascular disease in Charity Hospital, New Orleans on Mar. 30. Brother Bright joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New Orleans sailing in the engine de­ partment. He had sailed for 45 years. Born in Mississippi, he was a resident of St. Bernard, La. when he passed away. Cremation took place in the St. John Crematory, New Orleans. Surviving is his widow; Mable. SIU pensioner Curtis S. Wainwright, 53, was killed in an auto crash on Mar. 18 in New Or­ leans. Brother Wain-. Wright joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1954 sailing as an oiler. He had sailed for 32 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Jacksonville, he was a resident of Westwego, La. Sur­ viving are his widow, Edna; a son, Byron and his mother Cassie of Tallahassee, Fla. May, 1975 Weldon G. La Mothe, 55, died on Mar. 31. Brother La Mothe joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1970 sail­ ing as a cook. He started sailing before World War II and was a cook for the U.S. Army infantry during that conflict. Born in Hubbell, Mich., he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Eileen; a son, Michael and a daughter, Deborah. Robert E. Hoillngsworth, 54, died on Mar. 22. Brother Hollingsworth joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1971 sailing as an oiler. He was born in Ranger, Tex. and was a resi­ dent of Jacksonville at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow, Mary and a daughter, Linda. Pensioner Eugene E. Gould, 66, died of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, N.Y., on Apr. 2. Brother Gould joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the Penn-Central Railroad Marine Divi­ sion from 1940 to 1971. A native of Plymouth, N.H., he was a resident of West New York, N.J. when he passed away. Cremation took place in the Gar­ den State Crematory, North Bergen, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Elfrieda and a son, Richard. Jesse L.Green,59, died of a hemorrhage ' '^1 in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Mar. 12. Mother Green joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 27 years and was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Mandeville, La. when he passed away. Burial was in the Garden of Memories, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Mildred; his mother, Lena and a sisterin-law, Maude, both of Loxley, Ala. • SIU pensioner Lorenzo Ajon, 88, passed away in Brooklyn Hospital on Apr. 5. Brother Ajon joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 47 years. A native of the Philippine Islands, he was a resident of Brooklyn when he died. Burial was in St. Charles Cemetery, Pinelawn, N.Y. Surviving is a cousin, Nicolas S. Laurente of Brooklyn. SIU pensioner Jay C. Steele, 66, died of heart disease in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Feb. 2. Brother Steele joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 24 years. A native of Crestview, Fla., he was a resident of Grand Bay, Ala. when he passed away. Interment was in Odd Fel­ low Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Irene; five sons, Randal of Theodore, Ala., Roy of Bayou La Batre, Ala., Raymond of Grand Bay, Charles and Windelm, and a daughter, .Eunice. f ' ^ Alfred S. De Agro, Jr., 44, expired in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Apr. 14. Brother De Agro joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1960 sailing in the engine department. He was a Piney Point upgrader last year and was a 1959 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. Born in Washington, D.C., he was a resident of River Ridge, La. at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow. Bertha; three sons, Alfred S., Ill, William and John Maloney, and a daughter, Patricia Maloney. SIU pensioner Joseph A. Marrone, 76, passed away on Dec. 18. Brother Marrone joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckman for the Brooklyn, N.Y., Eastern District Ter­ minal from 1924 to 1962 and for the Long Island Railroad from 1916 to 1919. Born in New York C\ty, he was a resident of Queens, N.Yl when he died. Surviving are his widow, Mary of Farmingdale, L.I., N.Y. and two sons, Pasquale of Queens and Anthony. Miguel A^ "Mike" Velez, 63, died in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on Jan. 20. Brother Velez joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a firemanwatertender. He had sailed for 27 years and was a post-war veteran of the U.S. Army. He also was a 1969 MEBA District 2 retiree, having been a 1966 3rd assistant graduate of the Engineering School in Brooklyn, N.Y. Seafarer Velez walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was involved in the District Coun­ cil 37 beef. Born in Anasco, Puerto. Rico, he was a resident of Bayamon when he passed away. Surviving are his widow. Carmen; two sons, Miguel A., Jr. and Gibert Serrano and a daughter, Sandra. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD James E. Gardiner, 59, died on Apr. 8. Brother Gardiner joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing an AB. He was Wm ' A born in Sunset, La. RH and was a resident of Opelousas, La. at the time of his death. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. John A. Young of Church Point, La.; a brother of Baton Rouge, La. and a niece, SIU pensioner George T. Chandler, 55, died of natural causes in Mobile on Apr. 17. Brother Chandler joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing as a bosun. A na­ tive of Mobile, he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Ada and a brother. SIU pensioner Henry R. Lowman, 73, passed away on Jan. 6. Brother Lowman joined the SIU in 1947 in the port ^ Am of Norfolk sailing as a chief electrician. He was bom in Pu- laski, Va. and was a resident of East Liverpool, Ohio when he died. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Lillian Effie of Pu­ laski; two sons, Henry and James; a brother, Joseph, also of Pulaski and a sister, Mrs. Alec Straightiff of Front Royal, Va. Aulton Smith, 39, expired on Apr. 13. Brother Smith joined the SIUaffiliated IBU in the port of Paducah, Ky. in 1973 sailing as a lead deckhand for the Inland Tug Co. last year, the American Barge Line from 1973 to 1975 and for Orgulf in 1973. He was born in Melber, Ky. and was a resident of Paducah. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; a son, Mark and a daughter, Theresa. Maurice P. Bulger, 76, passed away on Mar. 20. Brother Bulger joined the SIU in the port of Chicago in 1967 sail­ ing for the American Steamship Co. and for the Reiss Steamship Co. He was a resident of Newtonville, Mass. Surviv­ ing are a brother, Richard of Newton­ ville and a niece, Patricia of Chicago. SIU pensioner William H. Dunham, 78, passed away on Feb. 4. Brother Dunham joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief steward. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 1 and the U.S. Navy in World War 11. A native of New York City, he was a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. when he died. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Ida; his mother, Mrs. Viola J. Marx, and his sister. Mrs. Roger Quick, both of White Plains. N.Y. SIU pensioner Manuel M. Cotty, 59, succumbed to broncopneumonia in Dislvico Hospital, Ponce, P.R. on Oct. 5. Brother Cotty joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 29 years. A native of Adjuntas, P.R., he was a resi­ dent of Ponce when he died. Burial was in the Municipal Cemetery, Ponce. Sur­ viving are his widow, Ramonita; two sons, Victor and Jorge and two daugh­ ters, Flora and Evelyn. Page 21 �... f Descriptions and Dates of HLS Upgrading Courses *For course requirements, see next page. Able Seaman—^The course of instruction leading to the endorsement of Able Seaman consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Basic Sea­ manship, Rules of the Road. Wheel Commands, use of the Magnetic Compass, Cargo Handling, Knots and Splices, Blocks and Booms, Fire Fighting and Emer­ gency Procedures, Basic First Aid. Starting dates: June 26, September 4, October 16, November 28. Quartermaster—The course of instruction leading to certification as Quarter­ master consists of Basic Navigational instruction to include Radar, Loran, Fathometer, RDF, and also includes a review of Basic Seamanship, use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass, Rules of the Road, Knots and Splices, Fire Fight­ ing and Emergency Procedures. Starting dates: May 29, A ugiist 7.October 2, November 13. Lifeboatman—The course of instruction leading to a lifeboatman endorsement consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat, Lifeboat equipment. Lifeboat Commands, Types of Davits and their use. Emergency Launching Operations. Also included in this course is actual practical experience to include launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard. Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Starting dates: May 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21, September 4, 18, October 2,16,30, November 13,28, December 11. QMED—The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED consists of classroom work and practical training to include parts of a boiler and their function, combustion control systems, steam and water systems, fuel oil systems, lubricating oil systems, hydraulic oil systems, boiler construction and repair, hand tools and their use, use of metals, machine tool operation, compressed air systems, fundamentals of electricity, principles of refrigeration, safe handling of com­ bustible materials, piping and valves, pumps, evaporators, auxiliary diesel engines, starting and securing main and auxiliary diesel engines, starting and securing main auxiliary units, engineering casualty control, all modes of operation of automated ships, firefighting and emergency procedures. Starting dates: May 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21, September 18, October 16, November 13, December 11. Welding—The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and practical on-the-job training. This included practical training and electric arc welding and cutting, and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon com­ pletion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be issued. Starting dates: June 12, July 10, August 7, September 4., October 2, 30. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty-two Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. ji- The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. ; ^ 7 I 1'•Jf 1 ! i- • Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to sn SIU office in any port and you will be given a GEO PreTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and Literature; Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: Fireman, Watertender, and Oiler—The course of instruction leading to en­ dorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boilpr and their Function, Steam and Water Cycle, Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Systems, Fire Fighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures, and practical training on one of tfie ships at the school to include Lighting of a Dead Plant, Putting Boilers on the Line, Changing Burners, Opera­ tion of Auxiliary Equipment, Starting and Securing Main Engines. Starting dates: May 26. June 23, July 21, August 18, September 15. Diesels—There are no requirements for anyone who is interested in taking the diesel engine course but is not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principle design features of all parts of diesel engines, formulas and hydraulic principles, introduction to fuel, air, lubrication and exhaust systems, use of various gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations maintenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge ancfcngineroom; fundamentals of electricity and refrigeration; basic firefighting, first aid and safety. Starting date: October 20. Advanced Pumpman Procedures—The course of instruction leading to HLS certification as pumpman will consist of both classroom and practical work to include: Tanker regulations, loading and discharging, pumps and valves operation and maintenance, ballasting^ tank cleaning and gas freeing, safety and firefighting. Starting date: July 28. Assistant Cook—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables, how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as a salad and to become familiar with menu selec­ tion of vegetables for selecting the best methods for preparation, portion control, dietary values and the serving procedures. Starting dates: May 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21, September 4,18, October 2,16,30, November 13,28, December 11. Cook and Baker—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in baking bread, pics, cakes and cookies, and preparation of desserts such as custards, puddings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to describe preparation, of all breakfast foods and be familiar with menu selection of bread, desserts and breakfast foods for the appropriate meal. Starting dates: May 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21, September 4,18, October 2,16,30, November 13,28, December 11. Chief Cook—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces, and gravies. The student will be able to describe preparation of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The chief cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, describe principles and method of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Starting dates: May 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21, September 4,18,October2,16,30,November 13,28,December 11. Chief Steward—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training for a chief steward. The chief steward will select food and stores for a lengthy voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus for the voyage. He will participate in all phases of operations such as the commissary bake shop and galley at the school. Starting dates: May 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21, September 4,18, October 2,16,30, November 13,28, December 11. Note: The dates and courses are subject to change at any time. LNC Upgraders Course 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in full. / meet the requirements listed aboye and I am interested in furthering my | education, and would like more information on the Lundeberg High School |' Program. I .Book No.. Name Address. .i; • -pv?" i .- Last grade completed (Street) ^— " (City or Town) Last year attended — Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education ,irl Harry Lundeberg School i Piney Point, Maryland 20674 •V-'( • I Page 22 (Zip) LNG Instructor Charlie Nalerr-(extreme left) poses for photo early last month with hfs most recent class of graduates. Kneeling (I. to r,) are: Christopher Hunt and Mike Russo. Standing (I. to r.) are: Nalen, Lonnie Dooley, Ronald Smith. Anthony SgagliaVdich, Leonard McGinnis, Peter Schuffles, Tom Curtis, Jay Campbell and Herman Wilkerson. Seafarers Log �Deck Department Upgrading Qoartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman- -unlimited—any waters. Able-Seainan Able-Seamaiir—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than ^0/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—^20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—uniimiteii—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboafanan 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—^20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boflermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). " 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) Cook and Baker 1. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or; 2. Twenty four months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and aire holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory comple­ tion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Cer­ tificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a • "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name- 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian; Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program Age (Middle) Address(Street) (City) DECK AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman (Area Code) Seniority. Social Security #. HLS Graduate: Yes O No • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: • • • • -Telephone- (Zip) (State) Book Number. Port and Date Issued. 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating (First) (Last) -Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • ENGINE • • • • • • • • QMED • FWT • Oiler • Dk. Mech. • Reefer • Boilermaker • LNG-LPG • Diesel • STEWARD • Assistant Cook Electrician Dk.Eng. • Cook & Baker Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook Pumpman • Steward Machinist Welder Advanced Pumpman Procedures Advanced Electrical Procedures RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. Advanced Pumpman Procednres 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED— any rating. - Advanced Electrical Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as electrician or QMED— any rating. Steward Upgrading PORT- J)ATE. SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Assistant Cook 1. Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Page 23 May, 1975 ...J.,'.; �•• SEAFARERS LOG A,/rTTTevN.. -C'^J - OtflcUl pabUcatlM mt th« SEAFAHBRS INTBIUilATlONAL UNION • Attoatlc, OoU, LakM talaiiB Waters Diatrlat* AFL-CIO One to Seafarer The SIU's Annual College Scholar­ ship Program, which has gained the reputation among many educators as one of the best no-strings-attached pro­ grams in the country, this month awarded five more $10,000 scholarship grants, four going to dependents of eligible members and the fifth going to a 32-year old active Seafarer. This brings to 112 the number of four-year college grants that have been awarded Seafarer by the Union's Scholarship Program Ana Pinilla Barbara GailBernard Cynthia Marie Cole Edward V. Gilabert Danny McDonald since its inception over 21 years ago. Of dent of great ability and fine character, schdfarship money to pursue a career these, 28 grants have been won by American College Tests, and the deeply motivated to attend college." in law. **1 have .a great feeling and re­ individual's character and leadership Seafarers and 84 by dependents of Sea­ Edward's father, 61-year old Sea­ spect for the law," says Danny, "butI qualities as noted in high school extra­ farers. farer Ventura Gilabert has been a mem­ know that it will be a tough academic curricular activities and letters of rec­ This year's winners are: Seafarer ber of the SIU since 1948. Brother Gil­ road ahead even ^vith the scholarship; ommendation. The five scholarship Danny McDonald of Cedar Rapids, abert was bom in Spain and sails as but without it, it would he very near winners are all exemplary of these outIowa; Edward v. Gilabert, 17, son of able seaman. impossible." Several of Danny's college lihed qualities. Seafarer Ventura Gilabert of Brooklyn, A Teaching Career instructors who recommended him for The Selection Committee members N.Y.; Cynthia Marie Cole, 18, daugh­ the award agree, however, that "his this year were: Dr. Charles Lyons, Scholarship winner Cynthia Cole's ter of S^farer Lonnie Cole of Ashedetermination and academic ability wili dean of admissions at Fayetteville State high school principal writes: "Cynthia boro, N.C.; Barbara Gail Bernard, 18, bring about the successful completion University, Fayetteville, N.C.; Miss is one of the most promising students at daughter of IBU member Lawrence of his goals." Edna Newby, Douglass College, New Asheboro H.S. She can best be de­ Bernard of Trenton, Mich., and Ana McDonald has been a member of the Brunswick, N.J.; Charles D. O'Connell, scribed as a model student. Perhaps her PinOla, 17, daughter of Seafarer Louis SIU since 1966 and has accumulated director of admissions. University of most outstanding attribute though is Finilla of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. about five years seatime in the engine Chicago, Chicago, 111.; Dr. Bernard her character. She is dependable, con­ Three alternates—Michael Moore, department. Ireland, an official of the College scientious, industrious and friendly. Her 18, son of Seafarer Melvin Moore of Boards; Dr. Elwood Kastner, dean of sensitivity and concern for others have Melbourne, Fla.; Gina Scott, 17, Top 3% of Class registration. New York University; endeared her to both faculty and stu­ daughter of Seafarer Cleveland Scott of Edward Gilabert, who will be gradu­ Charles Logan, labor relations con­ dents." San Francisco, Calif., and Seafarer ating from New Utrecht High, Brook­ sultant, New Orleans, La.; Professor Cynthia's admirable qualities, as Michael Furbush, 26, of Newton Cen­ lyn, N.Y. next month, plans to use his R. M. Keefe, Lewis and Clark Com­ noted by her principal, will serve her tre, Mass.—were also chosen and will $10,000 grant to study aeronautical en­ munity College, Godfrey, 111., and Pro­ well in the professional career shg^ has receive the scholarships in case one or gineering at the Polytechnic Institute, fessor Donald Maley, University of chosen to pursue, early childhood edu­ more of the winners are not able to Brooklyn, which has already accepted Maryland, College Park, Md. cation—a career that demands a great accept. him to their course of study. The Selection Committee's choices deal of sensitivity and perserverance. The five winners will receive their were given the final ok by the Board of Throughout high school, Edward has Cynthia has already shown her keen $10,000 grants over a four-year period Trustees at a meeting at the Lundeberg received consistently high grades and is interest in the field of education by and can use the money to participate in School in Piney Point May 7. ranked 24 out of 924 students who will working as a volunteer student teacher any course of study they wish at any Of the five winners. Seafarer Danny graduate with him next month. This aide at a local school this past year. She accredited college or university in the McDonald is the only one with some puts him in the top 3 percent of his says: "I have become very involved in United States or its territories. college experience behind him. He has class. His extracurricular.activities in­ the work of the teachers and enjoy it As in the past, the winners were, accumulated 68 credits at Kirkwood clude participation in student govern­ immensely." She hopes to achieve her chosen by the SlU Scholarship Selec­ Community College in Cedar Rapids ment and on both the gymnastics team goal at the University of North Caro­ tion Committee, an impartial panel of and has achieved an excellent grade and the football team. lina in Greensboro, N.C. reputable educators from around the point index of 3.797 out of a possible He has received high praise from his Cynthia's father. Seafarer Lonnie country. This year's Committee, which 4.0. high school instructors, who agree that Cole has been a member of the SIU met on May 2 at Union Headquarters, Brother McDonald will use his Edward is "an exceptionally gifted stu­ Continued on Page 8 as in the past, based itS~selections on the individual's scholastic ability as shown in high school grades and scores The SIU Scholarship Selection Committee goes over the applications for the achieved on the College Boards or the five $10,000 SIU annual college grants at Union Headquarters. The educators who made up the committee are, from the left around table: Charles D. O'Connell, director of admissions. University of Chicago; Dr. Bernard Ireland, official of the College Boards; Prof. R. M. Keefe, Lewis & Clark Community College; Margaret Nalen, director of academic education a,t the Lundeberg School who" sat in as an observer; Miss Edna Newby, Douglass College; Prof. Donald Maley, University of Maryland; Dr. Charles Lyons, Fayetteville State University, and Dr. Elwood Kastner, New York University. Labor relations consultant Charles Logan (not in photo) was also a member of the Scholarship Committee. ; . Two-Year ^cholar^ips In ad^ott to the five $10,000 college scholanbips awarded annu­ ally, the SIU this year initiated an annual program of reserving two addition^ two-year scholarships solely for acdve Seafaier&^ The iiew program was announced at membership meetings throughout the country and publicized in the Seafarers Log, Unfortunately, no Seafarer ap­ plied for the awards. The new pro­ gram, of coume, will continue and the SIU encourages its members to take advantage of this^ educational opportunity and apply for the grants Further details on the j^':$5>0fl%Scbolarsfalp awards .program of t., ff-.- Wlltiilt' cm JX: SMI iiyb �U Hi SEAFARERS Km, la Offletel ynbUMtlMi mi tli« SEATARBRS INTBIINATIONAL UNION • Atlaatle, GoU, Laluw aaA lolaadWatcra Distriet* AFL-CIO Historic Seafarers Conference in Piney Point 66 SIC Brotliers Attend Two-Week Meeting Last month 66 delegates chosen from ±e membership met at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point for two weeks to conduct an historic in-depth study of our indus­ try and to discuss the SIU contract which is due for renewal in June. Arriving from the various SIU deep sea ports on April 12 and 13, the delegates assembled in the 5.5. Zimmerman auditorium for the first time on the evening of Apr. 13 when they were greeted by Hazel Brown, the president of the Lundeberg School and Mike Sacco, the School's vice president. After their opening remarks, the floor was turned over to SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall who welcomed the delegates to "the most historical meeting of professional seafarers.". For the first time, President Hall said, Seafarers have gathered to­ gether to study their problems and recommend solutions that will shape the future of their Union, their job security and their industry. Charging the delegates with the responsibility of giving direction to those members unable to attend the Conference, Hall reminded them that, because this Union is a democ­ racy, their decision would have an impact—good or bad—on all Sea­ farers. For this reason, he asked the dele­ gates to study each area carefully and to make the knowledgeable decision that would benefit all members rather than a decision that would benefit just the individual. Turning his attention to th^ up­ coming contract negotiations, he asked the delegates "How much should we ask for from the oper­ ators?" He pointed to the "tremendous economic power" the SIU could wield in negotiating any contract and warned that this power must, like de- port on its workshop's recommenda­ tions, and there would again be an opportunity to ask questions. On some evenings, the delegates would assemble in the Zimmerman auditorium again at 7:30 p.m. to listen to special guest speakers. During the last week of the Con­ ference the delegates had a break in their daily routine when they took a trip to Washington, D.C. Frank Drozak, SIU vice president in charge of contracts, addresses the 66 delegates attending the Seafarers Conference. mocracy, be handled responsibly and intelligently because the basic propo­ sition of this Union is "job security for the professional seaman." Hall also asked the delegates to weigh the question of pension in­ creases carefully and to study it from every angle. But, he said, "we needn't be cau­ tious to the point of doing nothing." Must Be Active Assemble in Zimmerman On a typical day of the Confer­ ence, the delegates would assemble in the Zimmerman auditorium at 9 a.m. to hear a presentation by a speaker on the day's area of study. These presentations would usually last for one-and-a-half hours and then, after a short coffee break, the delegates would be shown a movie that dealt with the day's subject and they were given a chance to ask the morning's speaker questions until 12:30 p.m. At 1:30 the delegates would di­ vide by department into three work­ shops where they would hold an indepth discussion of the day's subject, review the proposals submitted to Headquarters by the membership, study material they had been pro­ vided with when they had first ar­ rived, and make recommendations to submit to the entire conference and membership. Drawing oh the SIU's experiences in fighting for maritime legislation as an example of positive, well thoughtout action, he remarked that "we've been active in this area, so we've been successful." "We can take this world, and our­ selves, and make it a little better by studying and learning to understand our problems. As we strive for a bet­ ter living, for a life with dignity," Hall concluded, "our awareness will make the difference." The next morning the delegates received their schedules and settled Report on Recommendations down to two weeks of studying the" After these workshops the dele­ SIU's contract, welfare plan, vacation, pension, shipping rules, train- gates would reassemble in the Ziming, education, constitution, and po- merman auditorium at 4 p.m. At this litical and legislative activities. general session each group would re­ Washington Tour In Washington they visited the AFL-CIO headquarters where they were addressed by AFL-CIO Secre­ tary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland and given a tour of the building. The delegates also visited a con­ gressional session in the Capitol Building and were hosted at a lunch­ eon at the Democratic Club. At the end of die Conference, the hard-working delegates were coinmended by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak: "You've come up with some good proposals. You should be proud of them and of the work you've done while you were here." Just as President Hall had opened the Conference, he was on hand to close this important meeting and to sum up its conclusions and recommendations. Congratulating the delegates on their hard working behavior during the Conference, President Hall said "now that you have had full time and opportunity to discuss the issues and make recommendations, you have a better understanding of our problems and a better understanding of what a small, but unified and aggressive union can accomplish." "That you've had the Assistant Secretary of Commerce and the pres­ ident of the world's largest containership fleet come here to speak to you should serve as an indication of the strength this unity and aggressiveness From the left. Steward Department Workshop Chairman Antonio Conclaves. Deck Department Workshop Secretary-Reporter Norman Du Reward ^ shop Secretary-Reporter William Hand and Engine Department Workshop Secretary-Reporter John "Bobbie Johnson read the minutes from their respective workshops to the assembled delegates. • (J r f^ • ^ a �3;--: •TI i t- Delegate Peter Drews, chairman of the deck department workshop, has a question during a general session of the Conference for the panel of SlU vice presidents. Haywood Green, chairman of the en­ gine department workshop, reads the recommendations made by the mem. bers of his workshop to a general as­ sembly of the Conference. has given us," he continued. This same strength helped win ac­ tive support for the SIU's efforts to pass the oil imports bill from all 50 AFL-CIO state federations and 200 central labor bodies, he pointed out. "The way we earn our living," Hall continued, "gives us a closeness and uniqueness that no-other group possesses. In the past, the smallest irritant meant chaos beause of this very closeness. Our inability to com­ municate kept us from the strength of unity. **But now, as a result of this Con­ ference and onr educational pro­ grams, die day has come when we can begin to separate the personality from the issue. "As you've seen in your study of our industry, our enemies are formid­ able and we cannot dissipate our strength by fighting with one another because we cannot face these enemies with anything less than all of our resources. The day is here when we -V \.S:hZ Asst. Sec. of Commerce Robert Blackwell (third from left) poses with, from the far left: MLS Vice President Mike Sacco,. and SlU vice presidents Frank Drozak, Cal Tanner, Earl Shepard and LIndsey Williams, after his speech to the Conference delegates. must face them with all of our intel­ ligence," President Hall said. "But," he continued, "I believe we will survive because we are fighting for more than a living—^we are fight­ ing to preserve a way of life. "And so, I congratulate you," Hall told the delegates, "because you have shown that the way to solve our prob­ lems, improve our lives and insure our dignity is to learn to work for a stronger union, to work together for this common goal despite personal­ ities. back to your ships,'' President Hal! concluded, "and talk about what you have accomplished at this Con­ ference." Conference History quarters on Apr. 11 to fill these vacancies. Early this year a letter giving full details of the Conference was sent to all Seafarers, all ports and all SIUcontracted ships.This letter explained that members wishing to serve as delegates to the Conference had to be full book members with *A' Se­ niority in good standing, have 24 months seatime with SlU-contracted operators in ratings above entry (seatime was considered as any time for which contributions had been made toward pension and welfare eligibil­ ity), and have at least 60 days of such employment in the period from Apr. 1, 1974 to Apr. 1, 1975. Questionnaires were also sent to all Seafarers asking for their com­ ments and suggestions on the Consti- tution, welfare, pension and vacation plans, contract, and other issues important to all members, These comments and suggestions received from members were studied by the delegates during the course of the Conference. Headquarters had received au­ thorization to make all the necessary arrangements for the Conference through a proposal which was ratified at each port's January membership meeting. The proposal read in part: "It is hereby recommended that the mem­ bership give authorization to Head­ quarters to make the necessary ar­ rangements for the Conference and to establish all rules for selection of participants in the Conference." The 66 Seafarers serving as dele­ gates, 22 from each department, were elected to represent the membership at this Conference at special meetings held in each A&G deep-sea port on Apr. 10-11. Based on shipping, registration and the past year's activities, the dis­ tribution of representatives from each port was designated as follows: New York, 12; New Orleans, 6; Hodston, 6; San Francisco, 6; Baltimore, 3; Boston, 3; Detroit, 3; Jacksonville, 3; Mobile, 3; Norfolk, 3; Philadelphia, 3; San Juan, 3; Seattle, 3; Tampa, 3; Wilmington, 3; and Piney Point, 3. However, the ports of Detroit, Tampa and San Juan were unable to meet their full quota and, according to arrangements authorized by the membership prior to the elections, Opening the Seafarers Conference, SIU President Paul HatI asks the delegates special meeting was held in Head- to study the Issues and "make the knowledgeable choice." • 1 -1 ' Jf MLS and SIU officials were available during the entire Conference to answer the delegates' questions and to explain the various Issues. Pictured, from, the left, are: HLS Vice President Mike Sacco; SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DIGIorglo; SIU Vice President Frank Drozak and New York Port Agent Leon Hall, Page 2 Special Supplement ' �t t:/\ f Labor Union History The beginning of the American seaman's movement was started on the West Coast with the Marine Fire­ man, Oilers and Watertenders Union of the Pacific in 1883, and the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1885. The Atlantic Coast Seamen's Union began in 1888, the Marine Firemen Oilers and Watertenders of the At­ lantic dates from 1902, and the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards Association of the Atlantic from 1901. The SUP pioneered the fight for a union hiring hall, and while this at­ tempt didn't last long, the SUP and other unions continued their efforts, until today when, as Bunker said, the hiring hall "has become an integral part of the seaman's life." ; i- ,< RSCONF i •At' I '" • ii''> ^f S. 1 Lr'•1^- m 11 SIU Consultant John Bunker traces the SlU's history for the delegates on the first full day of the Conference. Listening is Harry Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco. The first full day of the Seafarers Conference was devoted to a con­ sideration of Labor Union history. The 66 delegates convened in the auditorium of the Charles Zimmer­ man and heard a keynote address from John Bunker, an SIU con­ sultant who is currently preparing a special project in an attempt to col­ lect all the material ever written about maritime labor since the 1800's. Bunker's speech centered not only on the history of maritime labor, but traced the history of the trade union movement as well. Associations of workingmen in America existed even before the revolution. Bunker told the delegates, and one composed of cordwainers (shoemakers) called a strike in 1799 for higher wages. Noting that some authorities claim The delegates from the engine department discuss the Union's history in their workshop. the labor movement in this country Sacco told the delegates that the The delegates were also told of the "Strong and democratic unions started with the Mechanics Union of Trade Associations, Bunker said, evolution of the seaman's unions in have developed; responsible leader­ Importance of studying union history ship exists among both labor and cannot be underestimated, because "this organization evolved from a this century: the creation of the old strike by Philadelphia carpenters in International Seamen's Union; dis­ management. The federal govern­ to make advances in t|}e future the 1827 to get a ten-hour day. In fact putes and disagreements, which led ment is underwriting the costs of the seaman must know what has been the greatest impetus for union or­ to strikes and the formation of the American standard of living for a done in the past. The delegates as a group were ganization came from the rebellion National Maritime Union; and finally substantial portion of the American in 1938, a group of seamen dissatis­ merchant marine. Just as necessary shown the film entitled "The Inheri­ against long hours of work as much fied with the Communist leanings of to the public interest as merchant tance", which depicted the formation as the desire for more pay. American many NMU members, founded the vessels are the seafaring workers of the International Ladies Garment workers in the first half of the 19th Seafarers International Union of represented by responsible trade Workers Union. Later in the day the century labored from sun-up to sun­ North America with Harry Lunde­ unions." men divided into three workshops, down." berg as its president. Following the speech by John according to shipboard department. In his speech, Bunker went on to Bunker, the delegates heard from describe the beginnings of the Amer­ In the individual groups the dele­ HLSS Vice President Mike Sacco, gates were shown a slide presentation ican seaman's attempt to organize Present State of Industry who concentrated his remarks on the of Union history, and were also given unions, which coincided with the After discussing the old battles of importance of history as it relates to pamphlets entitled "Labor Union formation of the American Federa­ the 30's and 40's and the constant the contract. Vice President Sacco History." Both the slide show and the tion of Labor (AFL) in 1886. Com­ menting on the reasons and need for fight for better living and working said that the "struggle for the hiring pamphlet traced the major develop­ a seaman's union movement. Bunker conditions aboard ship. Bunker con­ hall and better working conditions" ments in trade unionism since the be­ cluded his remarks with a summation had been won and that they were ginning of the movement until the said: "It was during this period of labor of the present state of the industry. now a part of the SIU contract. present. Late in the afternoon the delegates union development that American reconvened as one group to read seamen organized to obtain better their workshop reports and recom­ wages and living conditions and to mendations, and participate in a force changes in laws that deprived question and answer session. The fol­ the sailor of many rights enjoyed by lowing recommendation on Union the shore worker and which put him history was agreed to by all the dele­ in the status of an indentured servant gates: to the ship, the shipowner and the "A complete study and review of shipping master. the History was made by the dele­ "In the latter part of the 18th cen­ gates, a study and review of the tury conditions aboard American recommendation submitted by the ships were worse in some respects membership. It was recommended than they had been 100 years before. that Headquarters study and review Wages were low, food was generally the maritime history as well as the poor, hours of work were long, and history of the Labor Movement and worst of all, the seaman was the vic­ to take whatever steps necessary to tim of a vicious hiring system that keep abreast of our industry and the robbed and cheated him out of his Conference delegates listen to John Bunker tell it like it was in a speech cover­ Labor Movement." ing maritime history. meager wages." Special Supplement , : fa I •I '• i' j i •'i Page 3 m- • �•U-M, Constitution On the second day of the Confer­ ence the delegates took up the SIU Constitution. Union representative Red Campbell outlined the provisions and safeguards of the document which was drawn up at the Union's inception in 1938. Representative Campbell went over the different areas of the Con­ stitution, and stressed the importance of the first two sections, the Preamble and the Statement of Principles and Declaration of Rights. Campbell specifically cited the dif­ ference in the Constitution between shipping seniority and membership seniority; or employment rights and membership rights. He said that the "rights, duties, and obligations spelled out in the Constitution were agreed to by the members for their own benefit." Noting that the Constitution can be changed, but has been done so infrequently, mainly to comply with changes in the law, Campbell said that "it has stood the test of time." Frank Drozak, vice president in charge of contracts and contract en­ forcement, spoke to the delegates fol­ lowing a showing of the film "The Battle of Wall Street," the story of the SIU's assistance to Wall Street workers during a strike in the 1940's. entitled "Statement of Principles and Declaration of Rights," it says: "We shall affiliate and work with other free labor organizations ... we shall seek to exert G»r individual and col­ lective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legisla­ tion and policies..." Vice President Drozak, comment­ ing on SIU participation in other labor bodies, said: "It is important for us to partici­ pate because we are a small organi­ zation and we get strength and unity from our affiliations. We must work within the political system, and the best way to do this is to combine our strength with other organizations whom we can help and who can help us. Vice President Drozak also dis­ cussed with the delegates the advan­ tages of a merger between the SIU and the Inland Boatmen's Union. The possible merger would be along the lines of the one between the SIU A&G District and the Great Lakes a few years ago; each district would retain its own shipping rules and seniority system. However, members vice president in charge of contracts, addressed the assembled SIU repre­ sentatives. Discussing the provisions of the present SIU Contract and pointing out areas that need to be modified if the Union is to keep pace with the rapidly changing maritime industry. Vice President Drozak asked the dele­ gates to "weigh all of the facts and then make your decisions, not as an individual, but as a representative of all Union members." Continuing, he spoke of some Contract The 66 delegates at the Seafarers Conference, after two days of study­ ing the SIU's present Contract and reviewing the membership's recom­ mendations, proposed a number of items to be incorporated in the new Contract and charged the SIU Con­ tract Department with the responsi­ bility of attempting to negotiate the best Contract the industry will be able to support. The delegates began their study of Union representative Red Campbell' gives Conference members a step by the Contract on the third day of the step explanation of the Constitution. Conference when Frank Drozak, SIU Special Supplement would pay dues into one Union, In the afternoon of the day spent on the Constitution, the 66 delegates divided up into three workshops, with each workshop composed of men from the same ship department, but from different ports. Two union representatives were also present at each John Gallagher, deck department delegate from Philadelphia, discusses the IBU/SIU merger proposal with the members of the deck department workshop. Labor Affiliations Vice President Drozak discussed the SIU's affiliation with various other labor organizations, including the AFL-CIO and the Maritime Trades Department: He also noted the SIU's participation and membership in other AFL-CIO labor bodies such as the Central Labor Councils, State Federations and Port Councils. In the section of the Constitution Page 4 .James Myers, steward department delegate from San Francisco, asks the" panel a question during the afternoon general session. workshop to work with the delegates. In the workshops the delegates dis­ cussed the recommendations and suggestions which were submitted by SIU members who had filled out questionnaires prior to the Confer­ ence. Later in the afternoon the dele­ gates reconvened into one group again and read their workshop re­ ports and recommendations. After a question and answer session, the group adjourned. The following recommendation on the Constitution was agreed to by all the delegates: A complete review of our Consti­ tution was made by the delegates and a study and review of the recom­ mendations submitted by the mem­ bership was made. The delegates recommend that Headquarters be given the authority to study our Con­ stitution and make the necessary changes needed to affiliate the In­ land Boatmen's Union directly into the SIU A&G District. problems facing the SIU which should be considered when proposing Contract revisions. These problems include such things as the automated bridge found on some new ships and its effect on the jurisdiction of the watchstanding AB. "What will the AB do on these bridges?". Vice President Drozak asked. "Will he take soundings, mon­ itor radar screens and perform other duties, or will we let the mate do it?" If the mates take over these duties. Vice President Drozak warned, we �Richard Wardlaw (left photo), delegate trom the deck department, William Hand (center photo), steward department delegate, and Joseph DiSanto (standing, right photo), engine department delegate, participating in their workshops on the Contract. will lose some of our jurisdiction on the bridge and endanger that AB's job. Vice President Drozak also spoke of manning scales, the MSC, estab­ lishing an entry utility rating and changing shipping rules to fit new shipping patterns, pointing out that these areas had to be considered when negotiating a new Contract. The delegates then divided by de­ partment into three groups where they reviewed the 431 Contract rec­ ommendations submitted by the membership and discussed various Contract areas. After these discussions, the dele­ gates regrouped and were given the opportunity to ask questions and make proposals in an open forum. The next time the delegates met to consider the Contract, the Confer­ ence was in its closing days and they recommended specific Contract pro­ posals after further group discussions and review of the membership ques­ tionnaires. These proposals included the fol­ lowing recommendations: •, It should be a three-year Con­ tract with a wage increase the first year, and wage increase and cost of living increase in the second and third years. • On all ships built under the 1970 Merchant Marine Act, includ­ ing Mariner Ships, the Bosuns or Watchstanding Bosuns, Stewards and Steward/Cooks should receive the same monthly wages, as well as pre­ mium and overtime rates as QMEDs. • All day workers should be guar­ anteed the option of we^end and holiday work. • All vessels should be signed on for no more than six months articles. • Where possible, additional re­ lief gangs should be established. • The allowance for subsistence and lodging should be increased. • If there is any increase in Main­ tenance and Cure in the industry, this increase should be applied to the SIU. • Transportation should be paid on a port-to-port basis. • When a seaman is shipped to another port, the transportation should be paid by the operator. • The Contract sections dealing with Port Time and Sailing Board Time should be re-written to be standard with the other maritime unions. These proposals, and others (see pages 15-16 of this supplement) were accepted unanimously hy the as­ sembled delegates, as was a motion authorizing the Contract Department to negotiate the best possible Con­ tract the industry will he able to sup­ port without endangering the job security of SIU members. Politics, Law and Legislation In tracing the route of proposed legislation from its inception to its passage, Bill Moody stated, "No other worker is as dependent on fed­ eral regulations as the seaman." Because the SIU's membership recognizes this, he explained, our legislative action stems from the ac­ tive support given to SIU programs, officials and SPAD by Seafarers. This support enables SIU officials to offer aid and maintain active roles on local port councils, and AFL-CIO central bodies and state federations. In turn, these bodies can offer sup­ port to merchant marine legislation by petitioning their congressmen and senators who, often representing in­ land-areas, might have little interest in maritime affairs. Using the oil bill as an example, Bill Moody pointed out that nearly every AFL-CIO international union, central labor body and state federa­ tion called on their congressional rep­ resentatives to vote in favor of the bill. As other examples of the need for political action. Moody cited the oil industry's recent attempts to breach the Jones Act, the fight to keep the USPHS hospitals open and the fight to curb unfair rate cutting by thirdflag carriers. In their department workshops, the delegates reviewed the question­ naires submitted by the membership and discussed the various political battles facing the Union. After the discussions, the delegates all donated to SPAD in a gesture of their support of the SIU's political activities. Reassembling after their work­ shops, the delegates proposed and passed the following recommenda­ tion: try has no tradition of supporting an American merchant marine. "We have an American-flag mer­ chant marine," Brand stated, "only because the SIU has made It pos­ sible through legislation." The Seafarer's Conference dele­ gates spent two days studying the SIU's legislative efforts and the ef­ fects of politics on Seafarers and their job security. During the course of these two days, the delegates were addressed by Herb Brand, president of the Trans­ portation Institute, and Bill Moody, administrator of the Maritime Trades Department. As president of the Transportation Institute, Herb Brand explained that the Institute functions as a research arm for merchant marine legislative activities. This research is shown to legislators in an effort to gain their support for beneficial maritime legis­ lation. Legislative efforts are necessary to protect our industry because, unlike many foreign countries which subsi­ dize their merchant fleets, this coun­ "And the SIU has been effective in its, legislative efforts," he contin­ ued, "only because of your—the membership's—support." Bill Moody, who spoke to the dele­ gates on both of the days spent study­ ing legislation and politics, stated that "a good part of the power struc­ ture in this country feels it doesn't need a merchant marine," and he pointed to the Transportation Insti­ tute as the only organization dedi­ cated to supporting the American merchant fleet. Their research, he said, is invalu­ able in the MTD's and SIU's battles to protect the industry. Research by the Transportation Instituted and MTD should be stepped up, and we should improve our political arm—SPAD—as we continue to work on legislation af­ fecting all areas of the maritime in­ dustry and the labor movement. ni ni I1 V; :/•-: •M pf v^il f- p-l ..••• i:r I MTD Administrator Bill Moody (left i photo) and Herb Brand (center photo), president of the Transportation Institute, speak about the SIU's legislative efforts and field related question from Seafarers like steward delegate Sam Mc­ Donald (rightphoto) of Houston. Special Supplement Page 5 \ 1',-. ; ^ • J- ; �plipf 0€^egetes-Vfs/4L AFi.- G/P Bill Moody, Administrator of ttie Maritime Trades Department (fifth from right), shows the steward deiegates the ExecCitive Conference room while on a tour of the AFL-CIO building in Washington. Allen Kistler, Director of the Department of Organi­ zation and Field Services for the AFL-CIO, tells the delegates how the AFL-CIO aided in the passage of the oil bill.- John Hall, James Myers and Herbert Bennett, stop to look at a display of Samuel Gbmpers memorabilia during the tour of the AFL-CIO building. " Page 6 Special Supplement I ;' To get a better grasp of the SIU's legislative machinery in action in the nation's capital, the 66 Union dele­ gates to the^eaforers Conference in Piney Point, Md. visited AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C. and the Halls of Congress during the second week of the Conference. Leading the group was William Moody, administrator of the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department, (MTD) along with SIU Representa­ tive George McCartney, New York Port Agent Leon Hall, Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay, San Francisco Port Agent Steve Troy, Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford, New Or­ leans Patrolman Stanley Zeagler and other Union representatives. At the AFL-CIO huUding, Lane Kirkland, secretary-treasurer of the federation, spoke to the delegates about cargo preference saying 'the SIU succeeded in hringing the oil industry to its kne^" with the help of the MTD and their port councils. Kirkland complimented the Sea­ farers with the aside that "sailors of America have been among the staunchest members in the trade union movement." . �Before touring the offices of AFX.CIO President George Meany, the Executive Council and the MTD, the delegates and Union officials heard Allan Kistler, AFX-CIO di­ rector of organizing and field activi­ ties discuss how all sections of the AFX-CIO—Federal, state and local bodies—were moblMzed to help ob­ tain passage of the oil imports bill in Congress. Next stop on the tour was Con­ gress on Capitol Hill where the dele­ gates saw the House of Representa­ tives in session on the Vietnam evacuation appropriation. Following this, the delegates along with'SIU Washington repre­ sentative Philip Carlip, had lunch at the Democrat Club. There, House majority leader Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill (D-Mass.) confided to the delegates that there would be a de­ crease in unemployment via legisla­ tion creating 1.6 million Jobs* and a tax rebate. Also dropping by at the SIU table to say hello were N.Y. Reps. Charles B. Rangel and Leo C. Zeferetti, Sen. William D. Hathaway, of Maine, Rep. Martin A. Russo of Illinois and Rep. J. William Stanton of Ohio. Delegates and instructors alike listen attentively as AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Lane KIrkland delivers the fraternal greetings and best wishes of the federation. r ii/, 1^' I'-, I Is :i , t J-*- u Lane Kirkland congratulates the SIU and its leadership on the success of its legislative programs. i-: • t .J •I •• 'A j f % John Hunt (I.) of Houston and Homor Ringo (r.) of New Orleans stand by a celestial map which shows the skies they have both seen from the four corners of the globe in their years at sea. Rep. Tip O'Neill (D,-Mass.), majority leader of the House of Representatives, drops by the banquet at the Democratic Club to greet the Conference mem­ bers. II i'i Special Supplement Page? "' V ^ 1 '• i ' �' opening the Sgaf^rei^' Gonfererice, SlO P^Eii;^ dent Paul Hall calls it'The most historical meetingot professional seafarers." ; J Steward departhient delegate Antonfe Gonca Yorknotesaquestlon for the speaker during one of the. . gerieral sessions The delegates enjoy a four-courae iunchedrf Held for them at the prestigious Democratic Club during their visit to Washington, D.G. ^ ! Delegate Thomas Ratcliffe (standing) from New York makes a point during one of the deck department workshops while delegate Fjed/'Red" Olsen listens. ' . • ;•/ v y-'f" S A'^ T> - ' >v*< '''' ^ f - With schedule in hand, delegate John Wade is^ ready :o begin work after checking-in on the first.;; day of the Conference. -y, •'• : "' .JrK •> 'X •'•• . •• •' v--, . />?'" . f»: i; ' • . ' - ^^ ^ " ' /t?- I , "•• • • ' ~ • •• 'V^.v• 4 AA T'^ 1' J l-lfe • • m • "i §^1 'rM Alii, Wi v i'jl • . • f %•«.'• t .f r;.! gives the d|ck department workshop a tour of the library aboard After a day of listening to speakers, meeting in workshops and asking questions, the delegates leave the^ SS Z/mmerma/t auditorium as they break for dinner. ^ ^ - ^ •I - > • [;'A -. r t ?;v' IV i \ • ? .J .^r ^' II T. -3:,.-' > 3; »; ''J - •"•'• " '' 3 ll •r?-; i.r- If: -h i'. .•••* ...f U' • ' Delegate Herwood Walters asks a ouestion question ^ " rr- -J 7"- >. :,i u)!;| at the Conference.. |ll| • ' •'••I.''• V i:> """TC' Delegate Robert A. Clarke has a point to make during one of the Conlerence's general ses-, Page? , Siiec&ISiipphiM^-. \f SpedatSiipiileiMiit '' Page9 • "••,•, i • .. ^ i' �Education Monday, Apr. 21 of the Seafarers Conference was devoted to discus­ sions on education. The delegates heard speeches from representatives of the various educational programs available at the Harry Lundeberg School, and spent the better part of the afternoon session considering recommendations and suggestions in the area of education. The first speaker of the day was Robert Kalmus, who is the Director of Vocational Education at Piney Point, kalmus told the delegates that the vocational programs at the school have come a long way since they first began. For example, he noted, that in the three years since the vocational upgrading courses. began over 1,500 Seafarers have gone through at least one of these classes in either the Deck, Engine or Steward departments. Kalmus described how the voca­ tional program has grown over the years, with such courses as LNG/ LPG, Diesel and Advanced Elec­ trical Procedures being instituted last year, along with a four-week AB course and an eight-week QMED course. The program has , also been expanded to include firefighting and lifeboat courses, Kalmus said. In his remarks Kalmus also men­ tioned the importance of the Inter­ governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) and the meet­ ings the organization conducts to set some kind of manning scales and safety standards on an inter­ national basis. Kalmus frequently attends these meetings as a repre­ sentative of the Hairy Lundeberg School. In conclusion he stressed that ^education should be in continuing steps,** and then he noted that **as need for equipment training in­ creases, so must time spent at Piney Point. We need vocational education to protect job jurisdiction.** Following the speech by Kalmus, HLSS President Hazel Brown told the assembled delegates that "Piney Point is unique because it combines vocational education with academic and union education." And, stress­ ing the need for education. President Brown said, "if we don't get invplved in education, there won't be SIU Vice President Frank Drozak asks the steward department workshop to any jobs for us to move into." consider a chief stewards' recertlflcatlon program. Ms. Brown in her speech, traced the history of the Lundeberg School, is more to living than just earning a Director of Academic Education at from its rudimentary beginnings (no living." Piney Point. Speaking to a full audi­ lifeboat for the lifeboat class, in­ After the speech by President torium Mrs. Nalen said that "educa­ stead brooms and chairs were used), Brown the delegates viewed the film tion is the key to the job market, and up to the present facilities which "Tomorrow Is Also A Day," a story reading is the key to education." contain some highly technologicallyof trade unionism. In the afternoon Mrs. Nalen spoke on the various advanced equipment. the delegates divided into three aspects of the Lundeberg School's workshop groups to discuss recom­ academic program which has stead­ Time and Planning mendations and suggestions made ily grown over the years. While in Stating that the Lundeberg School "grew out of our needs," President by the membership relative to edu­ the beginning the program was Brown said "We want to have pro­ cation and training. While divided geared to trainees who were at Piney grams with depth, and that takes into the three groups the men were Point, it has now expanded to where time and planning." While noting also given a tour of the facilities at Seafarers (bosuns, upgraders) can participate in different courses. that vocational training is important, Piney Point. Following the workshop discus­ she said, "it is not enough. We must be concerned with the whole man." . sions the delegates reconvened into President Brown told the audience one full group and made the follow­ that the academic area of education ing recommendations on education is integrated into all HLSS pro­ and training: • That HLSS and the Trustees grams. But, she said, the school "has a unique environment, and it is the continue to improve our education least like a school that we can and training, and that Piney Point review the courses of Electrician, make it." QMED, AB and Entry Rating to The Lundeberg School President said that she sees more HLS-type improve the quality of the classifi­ schools, combining vocational and cation; and, that there be a refresher academic education, being set up by course as may be required by the in­ industries in the future. She called dustry from time to time. • That a review be made as to the SIU "very progressive" for hav­ ing the foresight to set up the facili­ the possibility of establishing an As­ sociate Degree Grant Program on HLS President Hazel Brown addresses ties at Piney Point. the delegates during their review of One of the problems that the maritime subjects. • That the Union be granted the Union educational programs. school faces, Ms. Brown said. Is permission to study alcoholism and that the seaman and his job needs Mrs. Nalen briefly touched on are constantly changing. *qVfore and other related mental problems of the some of th,e facilities available in the more,** she stated, *Ve are becoming Seafarer and that a Rehabilitation academic program, such as the read­ part of the community, and If yon*ve Center be established as part of the ing lab (which helps seafarers and been standing still, you*ve really Education Program at Piney Point. trainees to better comprehend what In the evening of the day spent on been going backwards.** they read, including tests) tapes and education two speakers addressed a In concluding. President Brown cassettes and high-interest, low vo­ said that a complete education is session open to anyone present at cabulary books. one way to develop self-confidence, the school. Aside from the dele­ She also went on to describe one and that the "real goal of Piney gates, trainees, bosuns, upgraders of the best accomplishments in her Point is to make people become aind other guests attended. department: the General Educa­ more flexible—teaching people how The first speaker at the evening tional Development Program to leam and showing them that there session was Mrs. Margaret Nalen, (GED), a Maryland state-accredited Discussing and commenting on the SlU's educational programs during the second week of the Conference are, from the left: delegates William "Flat Top* Koflowitch from New York; Joseph Donovan from Boston; Director of Acaderpic Education at HLSS Margaret Nalen; and Director of Vocational Education at the School Robert Kalmus. Page 10 Special Supplement >. �program leading to a high school diploma. The Harry Lundeberg School has had great success with the eightweek GED course, and since its in­ ception a little less than five years ago more than 500 seamen (trainees and Seafarers) have received a high school diploma. In fact, Mrs. Nalen said, since the GED was opened to Seafarers in 1972, there has been a 100 percent success ratio with Sea­ farers who have taken the course, and a 90 percent success rate with trainees. In summing up, Mrs. Nalen said, "Whatever your interests are—read­ ing skills, college, vocational ad­ vancement or high school diploma —we can help." The other speaker at the evening session was Richard Shinkle, direc­ tor of Counseling Services at Piney Point. Shinkle told the assemblage that the new Alcoholic Rehabilita­ tion Program, of which he is the head, will be "integrated into the ed­ ucational program, and will not be a medical program."' In discussing the new program, Shinkle said that it is "concerned with job security and concern for the guy who has invested years in the industry. It is important to realize that what affects him affects every­ one in the long run." The program will stress "family life", Shinkle explained, with the staff living on the same premises with those attending. There will be lectures and talks, but no medica­ tion. "Actually," he concluded, it is a re-education; the goal is to teach people how to handle problems." Shipboard Meetings and Communication Sacco stressed the use of tech­ niques of communication with re­ gard to shipboard meetings. He told the delegates that "you have to read, you have to listen," and that "feed­ back is the measuring stick" for good communication. and experiences." And Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford stated that the steward department group had so far held "extremely rewarding wm \-K sessions," and he was impressed that "99 percent of the recommendations would be better for the entire picture, not just the individual." Shipboard Meetings On Friday, Apr. 18 the delegates spent the day discussing shipboard meetings and communications. The first speaker of the day was Richard Shinkle, director of Counseling Serv­ ices at the Lundeberg School, who gave a speech on theories and tech­ niques of communications. Shinkle said that when discussing communication, you must "take into consideration the differences in the background of the sender and the receiver. Look for the difference that makes a difference." Communication is one of our major problems, Shinkle told the delegates, and it is a problem which all human beings share, not only Seafarers. "Assumptions make prob­ lems," Shinkle said. Shinkle's remarks centered on how to better understand and com­ municate with someone. He stressed to the delegates that one of the keys to successful communication is to "learn to ask questions, rather than argue" with a person. "All behavior makes sense," Shinkle went on to say, "and if you understand the reason, you'll be in control of the situation." Vice President Drozak also spoke of the importance of shipboard meet­ ings, and said that one of the major problems is that the men on the ships haven't been holding regular meetings. Drozak told the delegates that many of the communications re­ ceived at Union Headquarters both from the ships and from individual members lack certain information, and consequently Headquarters has many problems trying to deal with inquiries.' "This lack of information," Dro­ zak said, "comes from our mem­ bers not communicating properly on board ship. If regular meetings were held, many questions could be cleared up, and there probably would not be as many benefit appli­ cations and other communications sent in which were incomplete or lacked information." In the afternoon, the delegates divided up into three workshops to view slides on communications and union meetings, discuss recommen­ dations and suggestions on the subjept submitted by the membership, and go over pamphlets they had received. When the delegates reconvened into one group later in the afternoon, they unanimously agreed to the fol­ lowing recommendation on commu­ nications: A review of Shipboard Meetings The delegates were also shown a and Communications by the dele­ film entitled, "Eye Of The Beholder," gates was made including a study which depicted what Shinkle termed of the recommendations submitted the "transfer fallacy." The "transfer by the membership. It was recom­ fallacy" is when a person projects mended that Headquarters continue his viewpoint or perception of a to study and improve the procedure situation on to the action of others. of shipboard meetings and commu­ It somestimes can cause disastrous nications. consequences. Before adjourning for the day, The film used as an example the brief status reports were given by reaction of a group of people to a Union instructors who were working situation which appeared on , the with each of the three workshop surface to be a crime; each person groups. saw it from a certain vantage point. In reality, however, what actually, : San Francisco Port Agent Steve occurred was not what any of the Troy, who was working with the people had perceived, but some­ deck department workshop said, "there Kas been fine participation thing entirely different. by all hands." SIU Representative Following the film and Shinkle's concluding comments, HLSS Vice George McCartney, working with President Mike Sacco and SIU the engine department group com­ Vice President Frank Drozak both mented that, "so far there has been a good exchange of opinions, ideas spoke briefly to the delegates. ff- •S fi • if I .1 9 Richard Shinkle, director of Counseling Services stresses the need for clear communication both at sea and ashore. ' .> :• • r John Hunt, steward delegate from Houston, makes a recommendation to the other delegates concerning shipboard meetings. • i' I • f .^\ 7^' ' " William Gdff, steward delegate from San Francisco, suggests ways to increase crews' participation in the weekly shipboard meetings. Special Supplement Page 11 •-5 •V' .^ HMIlM HHi HHDHHHH �•< V Pension, Welfare, Vacation iiitnt '' As part of their study of the SIU's pension, welfare and vacation plans, the 1 assembled delegates hear from SIU General Counsel Howard Schulman (above) and engine department delegates (below) watch a special slide presentation shown to each department in their workshops. When the Conference delegates turned their attention to the SIU pen­ sion, welfare, and vacation plans, Carolyn Gentile, SIU Special Coun­ sel, started their review with a de­ tailed explanation of the new U.S. pension reform law and its effect on the various SIU plans. Ms. Gentile's talk centered on the application of this new law to the pension plan and an explanation of vesting, break in service rules, sur­ vivor benefits and funding under this legislation. Because of the complexity of this law and its many implications, the delegates had a number of questions. After some straight forward an­ swers from Ms. Gentile, the delegates left that meeting with a clearer un­ derstanding of the SIU's pension plan and the changes it will have to under­ go to meet the new law's provisions.. In the group meeting which fol­ lowed, the discussions centered around the proposals submitted by the membership, and various types of pension increases and their future ramifications. Because there was another day scheduled for discussion of our pen­ sion, welfare and vacation plans, no formal recommendations were acted on by the three department work­ shops until the delegates met again to study the plans on the last full day of the Conference. The last day began with SIU Gen-, eral Counsel Howard Schulman re­ viewing the Union's legal history and - r>^ the legal battles it has had to fight in order to stay alive. Mr. Schulman also spoke of the new pension reform law and specu­ lated that this law will increase the cost of running the plan from 20 to 40 percent because of mandated in­ surance premiums, new suits against the plan and increased paperwork necessitated by the law. Speaking to the delegates before they broke up into separate groups to discuss and formulate their recom­ mendations, SIU Vice President Drozak again asked them to make decisions based on the facts before them and what will be best for the entire membership, '^our deci­ sions," he said, 'Svill decide if there will be a tomorrow—this is what you have been looking at for the last two weeks." When they first arrived at the Con­ ference, all delegates received a number of booklets covering the va­ rious areas they would be studying. The booklet describing the SIU's pension, welfare and vacation plans pointed out that "Throughout the years, our members have always fol­ lowed the democratic rule of provid­ ing the best possible benefits for the greatest number of Seafarers. And they have recognized the many prob­ lems of properly funding a plan, and the dangers of rashly creating the kind of benefits that could drive a plan broke in just a few years—a situation that has unfortunately de­ stroyed many individual pension plans in other unions and other indus­ tries. A pension plan that calls for payments of $1,000 a month, but runs out of funds to pay it, is mean­ ingless." Meeting by department on the last day of the Conference, the delegates' discussions covered all of the SIU's benefits, but centered around the pension. SIU Pension Plan Considering the pension plan as a mortgage on the future, the general consensus of the delegates was that great caution must be exercised when recommending any increase in the cost of this plan. Studying the example of bankrupt union pension plans such as the United Mine Workers plan, the dele­ gates felt that projected future costs, as well as the possibility of having the number of members receiving a pen­ sion equal or surpass the number of working members generating con­ tributions to the plan in the future, necessitated increasing the monthly benefit only for members going on pension after June 15 of this year in order to insure the security of every member's pension. This decision was reached only after the problem had been studied thoroughly and the delegates felt that this recommendation was the only knowledgable and responsible one they could make. When the full assembly of dele­ gates reconvened, the three groups brought forward a number of well thought-out and thoroughly exam­ ined pension, welfare and vacation proposals. Out of these proposals, the following recommendations for negotiation by the Contract Depart­ ment were approved unanimously by the entire assembly of delegates: • An increase in the death bene­ fit. • An increase in miscellaneous hospital costs coverage. • An increase in intensive" care coverage. • An increased surgical benefit. • An increased maternity benefit. • Establish an accidental dis­ memberment benefit. • Change the hospital room and board benefit to cover the full cost of a semi-private room in all cases. • An increase in the vacation benefit for all groups. • An increase in the pension ben­ efit for members going on pension after June 15, 1975. Mttts, PmPSIIfii, ETC., • WrOF •,lS:»€STiiJr Tr' 0,:-^ .mm m \ i. •>• • W vwm .. m.-' ' • wo' ?oo IV - V 1w •lo'. .'mi. Or ... 1 (} ' SIU Special Counsel Carolyn Gentile explains the vesting provision of the new pension reform law to the Conference delegates. Page 12 Special Supplement Engine department delegates discuss increasing the pension benefit in their workshop on the last full day of the Conference. �V Three Speak on Maritime Speaking on the second night of the Conference, Asst. Sec. Robert Blackwell has both good and bad news for the delegates. During the course of the Sea­ farer's Conference Assistant Secre­ tary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell, Paul Richardson, the president of SeaLand Services, Inc., and Dr. Edward Hinman, director of the USPHS Division of Hospitals, addressed the Conference delegates at Piney Point in a series of special evening sessions. Asst. Sec. Blackwell serves as the head of the Maritime Administra­ tion, and his appearance at the first of these evening sessions, as well as the speaking appearances of Paul Richardson and Dr. Hinman on sub.sc(|iient evenings, was an indication of the important role the SIU plays in the maritime indiistry and the interest of other segments of this industry in our Conference and its recommendations. Sec. Blackwell, after acknowledg­ ing the prominent and constructive roles played by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak and President Paul Hall as unifying forces in getting all segments of the maritime in­ dustry to work towards a modern, strong American merchant marine, announced that he had both good and bad news for the delegates. The MARAD head's good news was that the 1970 Merchant Marine Act has "set into motion powerful forces to revitalize our merchant marine." This act has triggered the largest peacetime shipbuilding program in the nation's history, he said, and brought about the re-entry of Amer­ ican flag services in our foreign bulk trades as nearly two-thirds of the ships ordered under the program's subsidies have been bulk carriers, tankers, LNG ships and ore-bulkoil carriers. The hardest hit segment of the industry has been the tanker trade which is now weathering a world­ wide surplus of tankers because of the increased price of OPEC oil and the resulting drop in worldwide oil consumption. With tanker rates plummeting as a result of the surplus, "the tanker outlook is decidedly bleak, and is likely to remain so for the next two or three years," Sec, Blackwell predicted. With about 25 million tons of tankers laid up throughout the world. Sec. Blackwell said that "some observers believe this figure will grow to 65 million tons." • Though high oil prices have wreaked havoc on the tanker trade, the U.S.-flag liner fleet posted strong gains in 1974, with early figures indicating a 26 percent increase in tonnage moved in foreign trade over 1973 movement. "While the unsettled world eco­ nomic situation makes it difficult to forecast future trade volumes," Sec. Blackwell said that he believed that the National Maritime Council's aggressive 'Ship American' Pro­ gram, combined with America's large and versatile fleet of intermodal vessels, "should enable our .1 keep punching, it will be our enemies that fold and we'll have what our country sorely needs—2i U.S.-flag fleet second to none." The next guest in this series, speaking to the delegates on the third evening of the Conference, was Paul Richardson, president of Sea Land Services—the operator of the largest containership fleet in the world, and head of the National Maritime Council. Calling Piney Point a credit to the entire industry, Richardson said that Sea-Land's relationship with the SIU "is a good one and it's growing stronger because we have common goals." i: -. i • •i T 1. i • ! ' 'I ^ (i fK: f ; f*- ' J Working Together Crediting Paul Hall as being "the driving force behind the National Maritime Council," Richardson pointed out that in the past, the seg­ ments of the maritime industry were fragmented. But now, through the efforts of the NMC and other at­ tempts to strengthen the U.S. mer­ chant marine, labor and manage­ ment are working together in many areas. Though the U.S. merchant marine, with its containerships, RO-ROs and other new ships, leads the world in ' - A:, •iln i I% a V if-- Unprecedented Cooperation This program. Sec. Blackwell said "has also generated unprecedented cooperation and stability in the shipping industry's labor-manage­ ment relations" and fostered "impres­ sive gains in shipbuilding produc­ tivity." As a final piece of good news. Sec. Blackwell added that U.S. flag carriage of our foreign trade rose from 5.6 percent to 6.6 percent last year." "While this may seem to be a minimal increase," he continued, "it represents a significant 49 percent gain in tonnage. "However, during the past year," Sec. Blackwell reported, "this bright picture was dimmed by several severe economic developments." Dr. Edward Hinman, director of the USPHS hospitals, explains his plans for improving the system to the delegates. ,!• • ^. . • 1' I r. 'I; i > Paul Richardson, the president of Sea-Land Services, Inc. and chairman of the National Maritime Council, talks about legislation to curb the rate cutting of third-flag carriers. liner operators to retain a competi­ tive position in our foreign trades." "Third flags, particularly ships of the Soviet Union and socialist bloc countries, are syphoning off sizeable volumes of cargoes by offering freight rates that are 25 to 35 per­ cent below conference rates," he continued. Ending his speech on a positive note. Sec. Blackwell stated, "I be­ lieve there is tangible evidence that the American maritime industry has made substantial progre.ss under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. "You have a Maritime Adminis­ tration," he told the delegates, "com­ mitted to building up our fleet. Wc have strong union support. We have good support in Congress. And we have finally developed a mechanism to bring unions, shipowners and the government together—the NMC. "We have taken some heatings," he concluded, "and we will prob­ ably take a few more. But if we maritime innovation, Richardson said that it is facing a major problem because of the rate cutting practices of some non-conference third-flag carriers. Richardson accused these third flag carriers, mostly Soviet and socialist bloc country ships, of raid­ ing American trade routes and spoke of a bill proposed by Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) which would attempt to protect our routes. Richardson outlined the provi­ sions of this bill and then showed the delegates a slide show that had been prepared for Sen. Inouye to explain the need for this type of protettion. Called the Non-National Carrier Bill, this legislation would require that non-national carriers justify any freight rates that are lower than those charged by conference car­ riers by proving that these lower rates are profitable. After the slide show, Richardson Special Supplement Page 13 '"1 f: (i •. . A - A "•.•'••'I - t'-d .."J-- '1 i • ..f, ;i •f, - �Delegate Fred "Red" Olsen asks Asst. Sec. of Commerce Robert Blackweil why the merchant marine must fight for everything it needs. promised Sea-Land's continued sup­ port of efforts to unify all sectors of the maritime industry. "We have a common goal," he concluded, "and we can be heard in places we need to be heard when we work together." The third distinguished speaker who addressed the delegates at these special evening lectures was Dr. Ed­ ward Hinman, the director of the Delegate Clyde "Whitey" Lanier thanks Sea-Land President Paul Richardson for his strong support of favorable maritime legislation. USPHS Division of Hospitals. After tracing the history of health maintainance organizations in the U.S. back to a law signed by John Adams in 1768 that provided medi­ cal care for seamen. Dr. Hinman outlined his proposals for improving the services provided by the eight USPHS hospitals and 330 con­ tracted clinics. These proposals included initiat­ Delegate Aussie Shrimpton has a question for Dr. Edward Hinman, the director of the USPHS hospital system. ing or expanding alcoholic, drug abuse and mental health programs, as well as making the system more responsive to the needs of its bene­ ficiaries and their communities. To meet these goals, Dr. Hinman said that there .j a need for dialogue between the USPHS hospitals and their users, and one of his first actions as director of the system was to instruct the heads of the vari­ ous hospitals to contact the SIU port agents in their area in an effort to open up this dialogue. Pointing out that 80 percent of the beneficiaries that use this hos­ pital system are seamen. Dr. Hinman concluded his speech by expressing the hope that there will be continued and increased communication be­ tween the USPHS hospitals and the SIU. Seafarer Delegates Make Many Reeommendations After a careful study of the many areas affecting the Union and the maritime industry, and after a review of suggestions sent in by the membership, the 66 delegates at the historic two-week Seafarers Con­ ference, made and unanimously accepted the following recommenda­ tions: GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Headquarters should continue to study and review the history of maritime and the labor movement, and should take the steps needed to keep abreast of our industry. • Headquarters should be given the authority to study our Con­ stitution and make the changes needed to directly affiliate the Inland Boatmen's Union with the SIU A&G District. • Headquarters should continue to review our Shipping Rules and make changes needed to comply with new laws and to take advan­ tage of a changing industry. • Headquarters should continue to study and improve the pro­ cedures for shipboard meetings and communications. • Research by the Transportation Institute and MTD should be stepped up, and we should improve our politial arm—SPAD—as we continue to work on legislation affecting all areas of the maritime industry and the labor movement, • The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and the Trustees should continue to improve our education and training programs, and should review the courses for electrician, QMED, AB and entry ratings in order to improve these classifications. • The possibility of establishing an Associate Degree Program on maritime subjects should be reviewed. • The Union should be granted permission to study alcoholism Page 14 Special Supplement and other related mental problems of the Seafarer, and a rehabilita­ tion center should be established at Piney Point. • Headquarters should set up a Stewards Recertification Program that would include instruction in performing shipboard clerical work for the purpose of expanding that rating's jurisdiction. • Headquarters should be given the authority to establish a ship's utility rating in the new contract in order to secure more jobs for Seafarers on the new automated ships. This rating would work in all three departments. • In order to protect the jurisdiction of the AB and quartermaster on the bridge of new automated ships, the Contract Department should make whatever changes needed to broaden the jurisdiction and routine duties of these ratings on the bridge of these new ships. • To protect the jurisdiction of the unlicensed personnel in, the engine room, the Contract Department should make whatever changes needed to broaden the jurisdiction of the QMED watchstander on new automated ships. CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS AND REVISIONS The conference delegates charged the Union Contract Department to negotiate the best possible contract the industry will he able to support. The recommendations approved by the delegates proposed that the Contract Department consider the following items when negotiat­ ing the new contract: • It should be a three-year contract with a wage increase the first year, and wage increase and cost of living increase in the second and third years. • After lengthy discussions relative to questions of Premium Over- �"t: i- I time Rate being paid for all overtime work in excess of eight hours, it was determined by the delegates that the regular rate of overtime should remain as presently in the contract on work performed in excess of eight hours from Monday through Friday. • All day workers should be guaranteed the option of weekend and holiday work. • All vessels should be signed on for no more than six months articles. • Where possible, additional relief gangs should be established. • The allowance for subsistence and lodging should be increased. • If there is any increase in Maintenance and Cure in the indus­ try, this increase should be applied to the SIU. • Transportation should be paid on a port-to-port basis. • When a seaman is shipped to another port, the transportation should be paid by the operator. • The Contract sections dealing with Port Time and Sailing Board Time should be re-written to be standard with the other maritime unions. • Clothes dryers should be placed aboard all ships where a suit­ able area is available. • Any company that fails to notify a crew that their ship will not be returning to this country should be responsible for the crew's per­ sonal gear. • Television sets should be replaced by color sets and the cost of normal maintenance should be borne by the company. • • The penalty payment for meals served to anyone not listed in the official nianning scale should be increased. • When a ship is on automatic steering the AB on watch shall be allowed to smoke on the wheel. • The operation and maintenance of electric or hydraulic cargo hatches on OBO vessels should be incorporated into the routine duty of the unlicensed deck department personnel. • On all ships built under the 1970 Merchant Marine Act, includ­ ing Mariner Ships, the bosuns or watchstanding bosuns, stewards and steward/cooks should receive the same monthly wages, as well as premium and overtime ra^es as QMEDs. The delegates also approved the following contract revisions: Memorandums of Understanding that have been agreed to between the Union and the various contracted operators should be incor­ porated into this contract. These memorandums include Art. II, Sec. 21 of the Standard Tanker and Freightship Contract—Port Time after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Monday through Friday; Art. II, Sec. 2 of the Standard Freightship and Tanker Contract—Division of Overtime; Art. II, Sec. 10 of the Standard Freightship and Tanker Contract—Gangway Watches; Art. Ill, Sec. 8(b) of the Tanker Con­ tract—Deck Dept. Duties in Port; Art. II, Sec. 70 of the Freightship Contract—Time Off; and Art. II, S^c. 68 of the Tanker ContractTime Off. There will be a change of wording in the following sections of the Freightship Contract: Art. I, Sec. 8(d)(5) and (6)-—Employment; and Sec. 8(h)—Employment; Art. II, Sec. 7—Commencement of Employment, Sec. 32—Longshore Work, Sec. 34—Port Time, Sec. 38—Sailing Board Time, Sec. 49—:Crew Equipment, Sec. 55—Elec­ tric Refrigerator and Electric Washing Machine, Sec. 56—Jury Toilets, Sec. 57—Transportation and Payoff Procedures, Sec. 58— Return to Port of Engagement, Sec. 62—Manning Scale, and Sec. 70—Television Sets; Art. IV, Sec. 8—Supper Relief, Sec. 17—Call Back to Shift of Haul Vessels, Sec. 21—Laying Dunnage of Cargo, and Sec. 41—QMED; and Art. V, Sec. V—Manning Scale. The following sections of the Standard Freightship Contract should be transferred to the General Rules: Art. Ill, Sec. 25—Using Paint Spray Guns and Sandblasting Equipment, and Sec. 32—Tank Cleaning; and Art. IV, Sec. 29—Donkey Watch, Sec. 30—Tank Cleaning, Sec. 31—Using Paint Spray Guns and Sandblasting Equip­ ment, and Sec. 35—New Equipment Not Carried at Present. A new section clarifying wages and work rules aboard LASH ves­ sels wHl be added to the Freightship Contract and a section entitled "Further Rules to Tankers in the Grain Trade" shall be added to the general rules of the Tanker Contract. There will be a change in wording or title in the following sections of the Standard Tanker Contract: Art. Ill, Sec. 8(a)—Quarter­ master, Able Seamen Standing Wheel Watch at Sea, and Sec. 14Call Back for Shifting Ship; Art. IV, Sec. 1—Equalization of Over­ time, Sec. 8—Supper Relief, Sec. 12—Engine Utility, and Sec. 26— QMED; and Art. V, Sec. 5—Vessels Carrying Passengers. The following sections of the Tanker Contract will be transferred to the General Rules: Art. Ill, Sec. 17—Using Paint Spray Guns and Sandblasting Equipment, and Sec. 18—Garbage; and Art. IV, Sec. 19—Tank Cleaning, and Sec. 20—Using Paint Spray Guns and Sandblasting Equipment. The following sections of the Tanker Contract will be deleted: Art. Ill, Sec. 25—Work Equipment, and Sec. 26—Liberty-Type Ves­ sels;. Art. IV, Sec. 21—Vessels Other Than Those Operated at Pres­ ent; and Art. V, Sec. 5—^Manning Scales. WELFARE, VACATION AND PENSION RECOMMENDATIONS The conference delegates also proposed that the contract depart­ ment consider the following when negotiating welfare, vacation and pension items: -.-I -^r X Jf ,! •j ;i f r'- •i I : iI : • t •' i ; 'I i'Y : 1 I' i r-y f i' I (-4 >• : 'it • An increase in the death benefit. • An increase in miscellaneous hospital costs coverage. • An increase in intensive care coverage. • An increased surgical benefit. • An increased maternity benefit. • Establish an accidental dismemberment benefit. • Change the hospital room and board benefit to cover the full cost of a semi-private room in all cases. • An increase in the vacation benefit for all groups. • An increase in the pension benefit for members going on pension after June 15,1975. In negotiating these increases, the contract department has been charged by the delegates to study the entire cost package and to deter­ mine what increases can be carried by the industry without threaten­ ing our job security because, as the delegates pointed out in their reccmimendations, without jobs there will be no pension, vacation or welfare plan. - ?? if u •f'. < f I • l:-} • '! ' -} .SIU President Paul Hall congratulates the delegates for their "hard working behavior" at the close of the Conference. & Special Supplement Page 15 ""•S.k • �' 1 , iiwiiiwranWWWMMMWWflilll •! V May, 1975 r.TT-\ Official pobUcatiM cf the SBArAlUmS iNTBUNATlONAL UNION•Atiastic, Owlf, Lakes mmA iafaiitf Waters District. ATL-CIO 66 SIU Brotlxei^ Unaiiimously Agree oix The delegates unanimously approve the pension, welfare and vacation recommendations on the last full day of the Conference. ol! Delegates and Union officials discuss an issue covered in the latest SEA­ FARERS LOG. A banquet, complete with ice sculpture, was held in the Lundeberg dining' room on the last night of the Conference. ' li � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource May 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HALL ATTACKS SOVIET RATE CUTTING PRACTICES CREW OF MAYAGUEZ IS ALIVE AND WELL AT 64, SEAFARER GETS GED DIPLOMA DETROIT MEMBERS MEET; FITTING OUT NEAR COMPLETION SHIPYARD TO REOPEN; $40-M LOAN OK'D HALL GETS NAVY LEAGUE THOMPSON AWARD SEC. BLACKWELL ASSERTS 40 SHIPS COULD BE LAID UP TRANSCOLORADO EVACUATES VIETNAMESE REFUGEES SIU RECEIVES EDUCATION AWARD MARITIME REFORMS NEEDED, HALL TELLS TULANE GROUP NATIONAL MARITIME DAY 22ND CLASS GRAUDATES FROM BOSUNS PROGRAM BOSTON PORT AGENT, SIU COUNSEL AT DEDICATION ALASKA PIPELINE BEGUN SEAFARER WINS ED. BOARD POST ENACT THIRD-FLAG BILL ALIVE AND WELL UNLICENSED MAYAGUEZ CREW DESCRIPTIONS AND DATES OF HLS UPGRADING COURSES HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS FIVE $10,000 SIU SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED 66 SIU BROTHERS ATTEND TWO-WEEK MEETING LABOR UNION HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS OF SEAFARERS CONFERENCE, APR. 13-26 SEAFARER DELEGATES MAKE MANY RECOMMENDATIONS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 5 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3212aa27dffee5fc33dcf6912176bf9e.PDF 7ff93cb741632e0e818d6af37c96d3be PDF Text Text "- ' " •:';v-V-r-J^'f v-^-' • • - i;?- ; .k.-^r'^.Z. ' " , h ,••••.•;; • ••••."••••• " \.- •.•,•: < A:.V;I-. t.-''"^--4''-^: ••"..•;;^'.,V,.v- : '• " ^ ,-• ' .• . •- ••••••-•' '••;••••• -o'-f:•-, •• :«•,•. •:; '•'• •. '. - "' :..;.?;L : .1 - , . , . " . :.v. :..-V.V-.- , \M 5• ^' """ft' i>;,v :, A??" Zr':::•:• :<K �8% MfllYon Ouf bf W6rk Unemployment at Highest in 34 Years Statutics relsased last month by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal what most people looking for jobs already know —that unemployment has skyrocketed over the past few months to where the U.S. jobless rate is now at 9.2 percent, the highest figure in 34 years. This is an increase in the jobless rate of three-tenths of one percent from the previous month. The total number of unemployed workers has now reached a staggering 8,538,000 people, the most since July, 1940. The INDEX ^ HM Legislative News . Merchant Marine hearings begin Page 5 Transportation Institute head testifies at hearings Page 5 Washington Activities .!...Page 8 War risk insurance Page 6 Union News New SlU contract President's Report Membership meeting in Mobile Headquarters Notes Page 3 Page 2 Page 22 Page 9 General News Crew of Mayaguez tell their story Centerfold Fit-out on the Great Lakes .Pages 12-13 Maritime Day in Mobile ... Page 6 SlU ships receive awards .Page 9 Transcoiorado commended Page 6 Shipping Dispatchers' Reports Ships' Committees ... Ships' Digests Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 30-31 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 10-11 GED requirements and application Pages 30-31 Membership News New SlU pensioners Final Departures the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: f'i ' . T' i i i I .i 'v" A"'---' Page 18 Page 4 Page 28 Page 25 Page 27 Paul Hall A Solid Base for the Future The long-term future of the United States maritime industry—^whether it will continue to move ahead and revitalize or whether it will founder in stagnation—depends in large part on the final and successful disposition of the SIU's fights in three very important legislative areas. The most pressing problem facing the industry today and the jobs of the thousands of Americans employed in it is the depressed state of the American tanker market. There are 31 U.S.-flag tankers now laid up with predictions from the Maritime Administration that this number could shortly rise to 40 imemployed tankers with an aggregate tonnage of 1.8 million dead­ weight tons. Too many people in government attribute the depressed American tanker market to the general depression in the world market. But the simple fact is that American tanker operators for years have had trouble finding long-term employment for their ships. This is the real problem; at the present time the United States has no viable program to keep the vessels of its merchant marine working and out of layup. 'The answer to this problem, though, is not a program such as providing tax concessions to oil companies who use U.S.-flag ships in the carriage of imported oil, because programs like this would only provide a short-term flurry in shipping and short-term relief to the U.S. tanker market. The solution to the problem is a program of cargo preference—a program that would require 30 percent of the nation's oil imports to be carried on American-built, American-manned, American-flag tankers. We succeeded in getting such a program, the Energy Transportation increase in unemployed was 362,000 workers above that of the April figure. The 8.5 million figure of those out of work, however, does not really reflect the true unemployment picture. As AFL-CIO President George Meany has recently pointed out, to that num­ ber you can add another 1.1 million people who are discouraged and no longer looking for jobs, and another 1.8 million people who usually work fulltime, but who are partially unem­ ployed, and you get a total figure of over 11 million people who are either unemployed or underemployed. Employment for the month of May actually increased, for the second month in a row, but because there was also a sharp rise in the total labor force, there was an increase in the jobless rate. Total employment rose to 84,402,000, an increase of 316,000, but the entire labor force rose by 678,000 to a total of 92,940,000. viliiie the overall economic picture has been bleak, over 3,600,000 work-. ers have joined the unemployment ranks In the past nine months, some Industries have been hit much harder dum others. For example, m the con­ struction Industry the unemployment rate Is a whopping 21.8 percent, an all-time hlg^, and a figure more than double that of a year ago. In noting the 2.5 percent increase in unemployed construction workers for the month of May alone, Robert A. Georgine, president of the AFLCIO Building and Construction Trades Department, commented that workers in the industry "are being buried alive in the tuimel at the end of which the Ford Administration professes to see a light." "With more than one out of every five building and construction workers now jobless," Georgine declared, "we can't see any light, nor can we see President Ford's logic." The construction industry is not the Continued on Page 23 - New Contract Printed In Special July LOG The entire texts of the new Frelghtship and Tanker contracts will be published in a special July issue of the Seaforers LOG. This special edition will also in­ dicate all of the revised sections^ additions and other changes con­ tained in both contracts. These new contracts, which took effect on June 16, 1975, will govern wages, overtime rates, work rules and other working conditions untU June 15 of 1978. Security Act, through Congress last year and as far as the President's desk, but it was pocket-vetoed. We are back in Congress again this year with legislation similar to the Energy Transportation Security Act, We will accept nothing less than a progressive program—a cargo preference program—that will guarantee long-term recovery for American-flag tanker operations and long-term job opportunities for American maritime workers. Of equal legislative importance to the American merchant marine today is continued preservation of the Jones Act which for 55 years has provided unyielding protection to the job jurisdiction of American workers in the carriage of domestic cargoes. In recent years, the multinational oil companies have led the way in increasing attacks on the Jones Act on many fronts. However, the com­ panies' ultimate goal in breaking the Jones Act is to bring in their foreignflag ships to carry Alaskan pipeline oil to U.S. ports in the lower 48 states. Under the Jones Act, 100 percent of all Alaskan oil destined for U.S. ports must be carried on U.S.-built, U.S.-flag vessels. So far, we have been extremely successful in blocking these busting attempts. However, only constant vigilance and continued legislative actions on our part will keep the Jones Act and the job security of thousands of American maritime workers intact. The third area of vital legislative importance to the U.S. maritime industry today is a bill known as the Non-National Carrier Bill, which was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate by Hawaii Senator Daniel K. Inouye. If enacted, this necessary bill would help put America's berth line operators on a more competitive scale with third-flag carriers, who employ low paid, and in many cases, improperly trained foreign seamen. The bill would stabilize competi­ tion by forcing third-flag carriers to set rates no lower than the lowest rate charged by a U.S.-flag carrier or the national-flag carrier of America's trading partner in a specific trade. For years, the U.S. merchant marine has had to contend with the ratecutting practices of third-flag operators. But today, when third-flag carriers, led by the Russian Far Eastern Shipping Co., are conducting unprecedented campaigns to capture and control America's vast trades in import and export cargoes, a measure such as the Inouye Bill is more important than ever. The SIU will be at the forefront of this important fight to keep U.S. berth line operators in business and American Seafarers working. All three of these legislative goals are designed to give the American merchant marine a solid basis for long-term future growth. These kinds of programs are what the U.S. maritime industry needs, and it is these kind of programs that the SIU will continue to fight for—programs that will provide American maritime workers with the best possible job opportunities and job security guarantees for years to come. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage pa:d at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 6, June 1975. Seafarers Log �• • New Siij Cofiiract Negdilated - 1; 1 : 1 Pay,Vacation, Pension, Increases Won ' '1' After intensive negotiations the SIU reached a new three-year agreement with the Union's contracted operators providing for across-the-board wage in­ creases in each of the three years of the contract, and substantial increases in vacation, pension and welfare bene­ fits. f The contract went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on June 16, 1975 after a wide consensus of the SIU membership overwhelmingly ratified the contract at special Union meetings held at all SIU halls on Saturday, June 14, 1975. Sea­ farers will again vote on the contract at the regular July membership meet­ ings. fv i i 1 ii'! i 'V • : !ln y *7^ iI To poll the complete membership vote, SIU patrolmen will board each SIU contracted ship as it comes into port and hold a Union meeting to tally their votes. SIU President Paul Hall, who served as chairman of the special Union meeting at Headquarters on June 14 to vote on the new contract, addresses over 300 New York Seafarers who attended the meeting. After three hours of discussion on the contract, the new three-year agreement was ratified unanimously. Seated left is SIU Vice President Frank Drozak, who read the terms of the new contract to the membership. Throiighoat the contract talks, the ference set the guidelines for negotia­ mium rate for this work on weekends April and submitted a detailed set of Union Negotiating Committee based tions and produced great results. The and holidays. their demands on the recommendations proposals. overall increases in our new contract SIU President Paul Hall, who received from the members and evalu­ Fringe Benefits has given the Seafarer the opportunity ated by the 66 Seafarers vrho attended chaired the special ratification meet­ to increase his earning power by a The new contract also provides for the two-week Seafarers Conference in ing at Headquarters, said "the Conminimum of 20 percent." very substantial increases for the Sea­ Under the new contract, all base farer in vacation pay. For Group I monthly wages have been raised 12V^i men in the key ratings, vacation pay percent the first year, five percent the has been increased from $1,400 to second year, and five percent the third $2,200 which is a 57 percent increase. year. These same percentage increases Group II men will be raised from also apply to premium rates, penalty $1,200 to $1,800, a 50 percent in­ rates, and overtime rates for work per­ crease, and Group III men from formed in excess of eight hours, Mon­ $1,000 to $1,400, a 40 percent in­ At 4he April 1975 Seafarers Conference in Piney Point, Md., 66 day through Friday. (For examples on crease. delegates worfced long and hard for two weeks reviewing the many areas how these increases affect some of the In the area of pensions, all SIU ratings, see special story on this page.) affecting the maritime industry today as well as the suggestions submitted members going out on retirement after In addition, the rate for longshore Jime 15, 1975 will receive a $350 a by their Union brothers. The result was a detailed and well-studied list of work Monday through Friday has been month pension, an increase of $100 a recommendations which helped guide the SIU contract department during increased to the level of the premium month over the old pension. The addithe negotiations. rate, and time and one half the pre­ Continued on Page 24 The contract recomniendations made by the delegates along with the actions taken in the new contract on those recommendations are listed below. As can be seen, the recommendations played an important role in the negotiations. The SIU's new three-year agreement with the operators provides for across-theRECOMMENDATIONS board increases in all base monthly wages, premium rates, penalty rates, and THE NEW CONTRACT AT C0NFERBJ»?CE v:g; k overtime rates for work performed in excess of eight hours Monday through Fri­ day, amounting to I2V2 percent the first year, five percent the second year and • A three year contract providing • It shotlid be a thi^e^j^ar cdotrtu:^^^ five percent the third year. for a wage increase of 12Vd percent with a wage increase the first year, To give Seafarers an idea of how the new contract will increase their earnings, in the first year, 5 percent in the and wage increase and cost of living several ratings from each of the three unlicensed shipboard departments with the second year and 5 percent in the increase in the second and third accompanying old and new pay rates, are printed below. Next month, the LOG third year; In regards to cost of will print a special supplemental issue carrying the complete texts of both the living increases, any cost of living Standard Freightship Agreement and the Standard Tanker Agreement. adjustments that may be required I 't i •( And the New Contract :-r a 'i New Contract Rate Schedules will be payable in 1976 and 1977. The Union is still engaged in negotiations concerning the specific procedures to calculate the cost of living adjustment. •. After lengthy discussions relative to questions of Premium Overtime Rate being paid for all overtime Work in excess of eight hours, it was determined by the delegates that the regular rate of overtime should re­ main as presently in the contract on work performed in excess of eight hours from Monday through Friday. • The Negotiating Committee won increases in the premium over­ time rate, penalty rates and regular overtime rates for wdrk perfbnried in excess of eight hours Monday through Friday at the same percent­ ages as for base monthly wages— \7.V2 percent the first year, 5 per­ cent the second year and 5 percent the third year. • All day workers should be guar­ anteed the Option of weekend and holiday work. • Guarantees that the Company shall offer to all deck and engine unlicensed personnel possessing a Group I rating, a minimum of 8 hours during every weekend at sea, or pro-rata thereof, to cover situ. ations when the ship is not at sea for a full weekend. •» " ' - ' I, - ? €oniimeedonpage24 June, 1975 v! II ' >.»,.• f It >r "• ? • STANDARD FREIGHTSHIP AGREEMENT (effective 6/16/75) BASE MONTHLY WAGES Old Rate Boatswain Boatswain (SL Ts, SL 18's, LASH, Mariner) Abie Seaman Ordinary Seaman Chief Electrician Ch. Elect. (SL Ts, SL 18's, LASH, Mariner) QMED Oiler Wiper Chief Steward Ch. Stew. (SL7's,SL 18's, LASH, Mariner) Steward/Cook Cook & Baker Messman New Rate (effective 6/16/75) New Rate (effective 6/16/76) New Rate (effective 6/16/77) 804.96 905.58 950.86 998.40 612.85 479.04 946.97 1023.89 689.46 538.92 1065.34 1075.08 723.93 565.87 1118.61 1128.83 760.13 594.16 1174.54 910.12 612.85 569.28 804.96 1095.42 1023.89 689.46 640.44 905.58 1150.19 1075.08 723.93 672.46 950.86 1207.70 1128.83 760.13 706.09 998.40 820.50 697.38 475.31 1023.89 1023.89 784.55 534.72 1075.08 1075.08 823.78 561.46 1128.83 1128.83 864.97 589.53 V/- For more of new wage, premium, and overtime rates, see page 23. Page 3 -1 �KBlg«5-.i55aB! ;' < • ; mm The'Committee Pa^e Mount Navigator Committee Merrimac Committee ' J 1 f) f' Recertified Bosun Ward Wallace (seated right) ship's chairman of the bulk carrier SS Merrimac (Ogden Marine) at a payoff on June 3 in the port of Philadelphia with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Engine Delegate Stanley Warhula (seated): Steward Delegate Peter Batayias; Educational Director Raymond Shaynick, and Deck Delegate John Yates. The steamer carried coal to Antwerp from the port of Norfolk in late May. Fort Hoskins Committee ii !i Seated center is Recertified Bosun Arne Eckert. ship's chairman of the 15 SS Mount Navigator (Cove Tankers) at a payoff on May 15 at Stapelton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. Other members of the Ship's Committee are (I. to r.): Chief Pump­ man William D. Hatchel, educational director; Fireman-Watertender Jose Valenzuela. engine delegate; Third Cook Albert Brown, steward delegate, and AB James L. Sanders, deck delegate. The vessel is on a voyage to Egypt. SS Boston Committee The Ship's Committee of the T-2 SS Cities Service Fort Hosk/ns (Inter Ocean) wait for the payoff on June 10 at Stapleton Anchorage. S.I.. N.Y. They are (I. to r.): Engine Delegate Raymond Orso; Steward Delegate Alphonse Hollings; Ship's Chairman Francis Gomez, and Deck Delegate Jerry Correlli. The vessel left the port of Houston on May 19 on a coastwise run. Mayaguez Committee Recertified Bosun Leyal Joseph (standing left) ship's chairman of the containership SS Boston (Sea-Land) waits to confer with SlU Patrol.man Teddy Babkowski (seated) on May 8 at a payoff in the port of New York. The rest of the-Ship's Committee are (I. to r.): Chief Steward J. Keno. secretaryreporter; Deck Delegate George Alexander; Engine Delegate Frank Sandy, and Chief Cook S. Bell, steward delegate. The ship is on the coastwise run. Thomas Jefferson Committee ''' t:-. J=.. • • i.V ,' . I ' -* rS. M.a 1. : ti f I• If .O Recertified Bosun Jacob Levin (center rear), ship's chairman of the containership SS Mayaguez (Puerto Rico Marine)—not to be confused with the celebrated shuttleship SS Mayaguez (Sea-Land) seized May 12 by the Cam­ bodian Navy and rescued by the U.S. Navy on May 15—gets together with the rest of the Ship's Committee at a payoff June 3 in the port of Baltimore follow­ ing a coastwise run. The committee members are (I. to r. front): Steward Delegate S. A. Simsuangco; Engine Delegate P. Marcial; and Educational Di­ rector Christopher Killeen. With Bosun Levin are (I. to r.): Deck Delegate Eugene Greaux. and Chief Steward R. Campbell, secretary-reporter. Page4 At a payoff on June 9 on Pier 7. Brooklyn. N.Y.. the Ship's Committee of the C-4 Mariner,.the SS Thomas Jefferson (Waterman) lined up to pay their dues to seated SlU Patrolman Ed Morris (extreme left). First in line is A. J. Doty (seated) and standing (I. to r.): capped Chief Steward Floyd Mitchell, secre­ tary-reporter; 2nd Electrician Douglas McLeod. engine delegate; Chief Elec­ trician Jack Brock, educational director, and Cook and Baker Claude Hollings. steward delegate. Other members of the crew are in the foreground and background. The Thomas Jefferson was the last commercial U.S. mer­ chant ship to quit the port of Saigon. - . , Seafarers Log �BrtH9d Bstls for M4srifsme Reform -Po/fcy Urging Congress to "establish a na­ tional cargo policy that would assure that U.S. ships would carry a substan­ tial portion of U.S. foreign commerce," Herb Brand, the president of the Trans­ portation Institute, testified June 11 be­ fore the House Merchant Marine Sub­ committee during its review of U.S. maritime policies and programs. Reviewing the progress of the U.S. merchant fleet during a 10-year rebuild­ ing program which began with the pas­ sage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the House subcommittee was told by Brand that "the Transportation In­ stitute feels strongly that the factors af­ fecting the U.S. maritime industry today vary greatly from those envisioned by Congress in 1970." Transportation Institute is a Wash­ ington, D.C.-based organization dealing with maritime research and education. Pointing out that problems such as "oil embargoes, raw materials producer monopolies, state-owned fleets, chang­ ing political alignments and other manifestations of increased government involvement in international shipping" were not considered serious threats when the 1970 Act was written. Brand testified that these new problems "make it imperative that U.S. maritime pol­ icies be reviewed before the U.S. fleet is seriously aJffected." To help the U.S. merchant marine meet these problems. Brand urged that the subcommittee act on a six-point program. In addition to establishing a national cargo preference policy, this program recommends that: • The Maritime Administration set up an office to promote new investment in the U.S. merchant marine. • The national policy supporting "the U.S. effective control fleet" (ships owned by U.S. companies but registered under foreign flags) be terminated im­ mediately. • The defense establishment be called upon to give a detailed estimate of the nation's emergency sealift needs in order to determine the number of U.S. ships that would be needed to move related cargoes. • The U.S. military seek to en­ courage the growth of the U.S. fleet through a defense policy that would allot to the private U.S. merchant ma­ rine all support, sealift and auxiliary duties now performed by the military's own support fleet. • A permanent body composed of maritime industry and defense officials, as well as members of the Merchant Marine Subcommittee be established to serve as a forum for examining issues that affect maritime's role in national security. iuiie, 1975 i- Stating that he believed "the basic goal of U.S. maritime policy continues to be to build a strong, balanced and competitive U.S. merchant marine which can operate on trade routes throughout the world, serving the na­ tion's economy in peacetime and as­ sisting U.S. military forces in war or national emergencies," Brand told the House subcommittee "the recommen­ dations that the Transportation Insti­ tute presents today are all aimed at hastening the achievement of this goal." K Panel Reviewing U.S. Maritime Policies WASHINGTON—The House mer­ chant marine subcommittee began an extensive review earlier this month of U.S. maritime promotional policies and programs. The review comes at the mid-way point of the 10-year program to rebuild all segments of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet which began five years ago with the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The goal of the hearings, according to Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D.-Mo.), chairwoman of the full House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee, and' ranking minority committee mem­ ber Rep. Philip-E. Ruppe (R.-Mich.), is to assess the current maritime situ­ ation, explore methods of improving current programs, examine changes in circumstances and new developments since 1970, and try to encourage better governmental coordination and cooper­ ation in maritime areas. The hearings will be held throughout the months of June and July. Among the topics scheduled for discussion, and those for which testimony will be heard, are: national defense; economic bene­ fit; construction subsidy program; oper­ ating subsidy program; ship construc­ tion loan and mortgage insurance program, and tax issues. Representatives from the SIU will be testifying in some of the major areas. (See related article on this page) The subcommittee has outlined the focus it hopes the hearings will center on under each of the six general headings: SIU Financial Committee Ship iinel. < Af Halfway Mark of1970 Art ftep/acemenfs Aboard If is always of the utmost ihi> t^ortahee for all SIU>contracted ves­ sels to he fully and properly mansed at all l^es with SlU personnel in the unlicensed jobs. In order tp insure this, all SlU members are asked to adbere to the provisions id the contract which spell out procef dures for departuig from a vessel ^#d getting a replacement. Ithe jumVisdin^^ ^eij^t^p and ^ lij^C^n 57, sufasectiim'^ 3:: in ;thi ij^gbtshlip. Section 55, subsectioii 13 m the Tankear) read as "Any member of the iPersonnel will he allowed to the vessel in any port in con'^; United Stotes or upon 24 hours notice to faster prior to the schedided sati^ of the vessel. However, when Is expected to ^depart on a weekend, such notic :dhall be given not later than 1 p.mi ^'liday." . ^ If this procedure is properly foil I, the Union will have sufficient time to send a replacement for any ucrewmember leaving a ship. If a |replacemeut fails to show on board Ithe Union should be notified. And^ ^„inb event, should a crmvmemh^^ Heave a vessel until his replacement larrives. In this way iSIU-contracte s wffl safl o«Iy with SI J June SIU Financial Committee chairman, W. H. Cassidy (far right) checks over the audits of committee members (clockwise from the left): J. J. Kane, Frank Adkins, William Seltzer, Robert Zaragoza, Juan Patino and C. J. Dougherty early this month at work in one of the Headquarters buildings. The quarterly.financial committee was elected by the membership at the June meeting at Headquarters. QMEDs Complete Course Lundeberg School QMED Instructor Jack FarceII (far right) shows off his students in May of (I. to r.): Vasco Worrell; Russell Cheely, and Fred Head. • The subcommittee will seek to determine "how many and what kinds of U.S.-flag ships and U.S. shipbuild­ ing facilities are required for national security." International economic issues that have arisen or become intensified since 1970, will be examined, including the growth and implications of the Soviet merchant marine and the greatly increased efforts of developing countries to promote their maritime industries. • The economic benefits which re­ sult from the subsidy program will be explored, and inquiry will be made as to whether "subsidizing the shipbuilding and ship operating industries will prove [of] greater economic benefit to the nation than subsidizing other compara­ ble industries." The subcommittee will attempt to determine if there is "in­ adequate coordination" between the principal agencies responsible for U.S. maritime policy. • The subcommittee will look into ways to improve the construction-dif­ ferential subsidy program, including whether a "further decline in the sub­ sidy rate should be encouraged or mandated in the future and whether specific statutory guidelines or incen­ tives can be developed to encourage series construction, encourage high technology construction, reduce the cyclical nature of the industry, and minimize conflicts between naval and commercial building requirements." • The subcommittee will also inves­ tigate whether the "essential trade route" concept continues to have validity; whether to continue to tie subsidized lines to particular trade routes; whether ODS contracts should continue to be granted for long periods, and whether and under what circum­ stances should subsidy be provided on routes that are already served by U.S.flag non-subsidized operators. • An assessment of how the current depression in world tanker markets threatens the existing ship construction loan and mortgage insurance program; whether proper standards are in exist­ ence to determine what kinds of equip­ ment qualify for coverage, and whether adequate administrative controls exist for the Title XI program. • There will be a "general appraisal of the capital construction fund, and it will be compared with the tax structure available to foreign-flag oper­ ators." The subcommittee also plans sepa­ rate oversight hearings later this year on the regulatory laws and the Federal Maritime Commission. They will be "strictly for the purpose of examining . the general maritime policy issues" set forth. Pages -fi 't 1.1\ .• I .,l;l . 'l • - ' V! li �"'-.J Jin Port of MotHe Unity Is the Theme on Maritime Day sounded many times by those in mari­ Over . 200 representatives from all this evening—the new spirit of unity in ing supertankers, LASH vessels, OBO time labor when he told the group that and LNG carriers—that will add more segments of the maritime industry, man­ the maritime industry." "buUding new ships is not going to than six million tons to the U.S. fleet. agement, labor and government, at­ Casey went on to explain that the solve all our problems. The American tended a gala banquet in Mobile, Ala. uniting force that "ties together the "They should significantly enhance our merchant marine needs cargo—lots of last month held by the Central Region group's diverse membership" (labor, position," he said. it,** he said. But Casey also struck a chord Action Group of the National Maritime government and shipping management) Council in conjunction with the Pro­ is their common desire to promote the peller Club of Mobile. U.S. merchant marine and to make it The affair, which was held on May "fully responsible to the nation's ship­ 22, National Maritime Day, had unity pers." as its central theme^—cooperation be­ The Commerce Department official tween all sectors of the maritime indus­ also described the groundwork which try which will eventually restore the has been laid for the revitalization of American merchant marine to the num­ the U.S. maritime industry, an industry ber one spot in the world. which after reaching its highest peaks Among those in attendance at the during the Second World War, has banquet was SIU Vice President Lind- plummeted to where, today, U.S. ships sey Williams, who told the group that carry less than seven per cent of U.S. "we in the labor movement fully sub­ foreign commerce. scribe" to the NMC's stated objective Foremost among the factors which of revitalizing the commercial shipping are contributing to this revitalization, industry through increased efficiency, Casey said, is the settling of grievances superior performance and competitive between management and labor inter­ cost. Williams also said that those who ests. participate in the NMC are "all sales­ Era of Stability men for American-flag vessels" and are "This has resulted in an unprece­ continuing to make a concerted effort dented era of stability," he said. "There to attract and hold the support of the SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams (far right) attends press conference in has not been a strike by seafaring labor American shipper. Mobile last month prior to National Maritime Day banquet sponsored by on the East or Gulf Coast for over three Vice President Williams was also on Central Region Action Group of the National Maritime Council in conjunction years. I am confident that this coopera­ hand to introduce Howard F. Casey, with the Mobile Propeller Club. Others attending are, (from I. to r.): Julian W. tion will facilitate agreement on other deputy assistant secretary of Commerce Smith, president of the Mobile Propeller Club; Howard F. Casey, deputy contracts presently imder negotiation." for maritime affairs, who was replacing assistant secretary of Commerce for maritime affairs, and Capt. J. W. Clark, The deputy secretary also took note SIU President Paul Hall as the main president of Delta Steamship Lines, Inc. of some of the effects of the 1970 Mer­ speaker of the evening. President Hall chant Marine Act by stating that since was unable to attend the banquet. the Act was passed "the American ship­ Spirit of Unity building and shipping industries have become less dependent upon govern­ In noting that he was "pinch-hitting" ment subsidies and more competitive for HJIU, Casey said, "It may seem un­ with their foreign counterparts." usual for a representative of government He went on to say that 56 "highly to be speaking in place of a union of­ U.S. Secretary of the Navy J. Wil­ man concern in time of need. productive ships valued at more than ficial, but appropriately this substitution liam Middendorf commended the "The officers and men of your ship $3 billion" have been ordered—^includ- SlU-contracted SS Transcolorado goes to prove a theme of my remarks can be very proud of the contributions (Hudson Waterways) and her gallant they have made to the welfare of their crew late last month for their "out­ fellow men and to the reputation of the standing performance" and "skill and U.S. merchant marine. courage" in the evacuation of thou­ "Skill, courage, compassion and dedi­ sands of South Vietnamese refugees cation to a cause and a willingness to from the port of Cam Ranh Bay in exert effort far above that normally ex­ WASHINGTON, — Herb Brand, "effective control" of the United States. early April. pected in the line of duty are but a few These ships, which are owned by Amer­ president of the Transportation Insti­ In a letter of commendation to the of the characteristics which typified ican oil interests, are registered under tute, a Washington, D.C.-based re­ ship, crew and owners of the vessel, their performance throughout the evac­ the flags of Panama, Honduras and search organization representing a wide Seatrain Lines, Inc., Secretary Mid­ uation effort. Liberia. segment of the deep-sea and inland dendorf declared: "Thousands of South Vietnamese In a letter to Rep. Thomas N. Down­ waterway shipping industries, has res­ "Please accept my heartiest congrat­ owe their futures and in many cases ing (D-Va.), chairman of the Subcom­ olutely endorsed a bill that would ulations and gratitude for the outstand­ their lives to the men serving aboard mittee on Merchant Marine of the extend U.S. Government war risk in­ ing performance you and your ship's your ship and on the other vessels that House Merchant Marine and Fisheries surance to American-flag vessels for an crew demonstrated during the evacua­ took part in the overall operation. Committee, Brand affirmed: additional five years. War risk insur­ tion of South Vietnam. As they have "Please convey to them both my per­ "Effective control is little more than ance was first instituted under Title XII time and again fliroughout this nation's sonal appreciation and the regard of the a theory by which the oil companies of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. history, the men of the U.S. merchant uniformed Navy men whom they so attempt to justify their non-payment of marine have displayed great profes­ ably supported and worked with in this At the same time. Brand registered U.S. taxes and their employment of sional skill and equ^y admirable hu­ humanitarian undertaking." strong opposition to the extension of non-American workers. There is no this insurance to an approximate 260 factual basis for believing that foreignthird-flag ships now included under the flag tankers, regardless of who they are program and supposedly under the owned by, :are under any control of the United States." The Transportation Institute presi­ dent urged that war risk insurance be Annual Cherk-Up limited to U.S.-flag commercial vessels, When did you have your last and pointed out that "oil companies and other owners of foreign-flag vessels check-up? Unless you renew your have used war risk insurance for their clinic Card each year, you will not own propaganda purposes, Claiming be able to ship out. So, if your that such insurance is proof that their clinic card Is nearlng expiration vessels are under effective control." and you are in a port where the Brand concluded: "The Transporta­ SIU maintains a clinic, take the tion Institute feels it is time for Congress time to get a check-up and renew to legislate an end to anything that your card. A free annual check-up encourages the growth and utilization Lifeboat ticket Instructor Abe Easter (with cravat) with 13 multilingual pupils is one of the benefits provided for of foreign-flag shipping at the expense in his class of (I. to r.): Jieme Ramirez; Gregorio Rios; Victor Acevedo; Ber­ members and fiielr dependents by of the American merchant marine. Only nard Ayala; Raffaele Ascione; Felix Santiago; Eduardo Padilla; Easter; Ahmad the SIU Welfare Plan. Also, an vessels built in the United States and Alammari; Robert Arena; George Salazar; Angel Roman; Angel Perez, and annual check-up is one more safe­ manned by American citizens provide Jose Santiago. The Seafarer multilingOal upgraders speak and write English national security and economic i5enefits guard for a long, healthy life. as a second language beside their native languages which include Italian, to the United States." Arabic, Greek and Spanish. Navy Head Cites Transcolorado For 'Outstanding Performance' In Sealift of S. Viet Refugees Brand Hits War Risk Insurance For 3rd Flag Ships; Backs Bill 13 MuftiUngual Lifeboat Grads Page 6 Saafarers Log �r- SPAD Honor Roll ;: of 1975 148 Donate $100 or More to SPAD i '(••y «• •"''-'X;^^'''*'*' ' ^ V ^ >• •'<1 ,i - 'i^; . is The fpllowing Seafarers, 148 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to' both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund during the first six nionths of 1975, (The law prohibits the use of any im ion money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The rndsi effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions.) Two who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the halls of Congress have contributed $200, and one has contributed $300. For the next six months, the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcomin» years our political role rriust be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected^ R. A. Abrams W.Compton R. Hernandez J.Lewis J.Michael W. Adams ^ K. Conklbi R. Honeycntt H.Labedalii C.E. Miller H.S.Lnidsey W.L. Mitchell P.Loleas F. MoUna M.W.CiHmoHy ' J. Algina — W.E.Coutaiit E. S. Ingelbrigtsen «; »• . I L.IoTiiid . > W.JMUIIS f Aikn • D, Anderson IS. |1 J. £» Anderson J.Didomenico • LDiGioigio P. De Guzman ^ R. Jbrdan - , X::' - s-i'. y- A* Arbnica X btKanoa y s'' / S.Ktog - Fa La Hayc C.Ducofe j N.N.Baihia i: i i i i. • i f , i L.R.»toiiriidd C.Mollard T.A.Martian F.Mongelli in ^ ' ^ J.Martin J A £.X.1^oney G. McCartney , E.Mbrris y'^- W.Mocifa ...... K. Kiisnniato X T.Babkowsidl : : C.Kelly ?. R. H. Aveiy . • ;| ' • ,.. i S'S" 54 ., - D.McKay C.McMuliln • H. Mesfnrd / 4: 1 '' (ill J. A. Morrison . V O. J.Mortenson :• IAfj- ' r' , W.Bdlinger :i. . ! ; • N.EIberson: .-.I.'--' : '• S'.S'SSS" l>.£.Napier S 1^1 L.Neira P.O.EIIis m F.Famen rM.Bbmton II F.Taylor . J.Fay r . ' 'i?; R Fischer mmr If:S:L.. I. D* Bonefont OaPa^me C. D. Florons KaTerpe ; "•4 ~ ' R. Garcia gyl-iW----. <r-..'V.. ' W > - C. L. Gard' - c. Boyle •< XltliliisXftf"Slli::; if ' • -< > •'"WH ' mn."'''' ' T.G|idew< ^ F.Boyne m0y- • J.Petez H.Troxclair C.Peth E.1VI«» E.B.PuIver J.Wjdsh ytyyiyy - H. Brand W.Rettenhacher ;G. Brown RaWilbum B. BiyanI yXiXiliiBi •' i ' ' A. Campbell W.HaH,$r. L.Roher«son jC.m5ott J.V.Hardin T. Robertson * ^ M. A.Hauf \ . I. — I P.Woit til -..".I-,SI, •sX% Page 7 'June, 1975 f •-4 ^ - •' -sv-• ••'Xf-'''.. •: ".IA •5' ;"Vw • ' v,,,7 ' • V. . y �l^-s»v * '"Xv. ^ »•- I ' . -•:,; • - . ;'.•• • ••• '^•••:'/••' w'l-v i ^oxiing, senate sei uo RP^ . ti,ej ^ommittee chafrm deficit targets ^^"'•^'ittees to •?-* ^•Mmkie Brock A I Mfudclinc' ^^^ermioe ov- ^^oretheMav i?!? ®®asure for ^^timatejy the S ^^'"^'ons had h« - .a,>Si2Si could 1^ ^ Portion of tu •I ^•a. m f7> -> : -. r PI iiPl •••;:'PV9-i--j; -r^llp 0^^- ^ ^ ... -'.: /-'K" asssss^^l v'" >>;/'"«i;C. •, S®aferers[ °P®'afes ihef �Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak ' 4'i ously bargain to achieve because they represented components of a contract that would benefit the largest number of Seafarers. On behalf of the negotiating committee, I would like to thank the member­ ship and the Conference delegates for their help in making this contract one of the finest in the U.S. maritime industry. '» Bpsun Recertification Program I would like to congratulate the bosuns who have completed the Bosuns Recertification Program this month. They are the 23rd class of bosuns who have graduated from this program with a better understanding of their Union and the entire maritime industry. The presence of these recertified bosuns on board SlU-contracted ships has resulted in a significant drop in shipboard beefs and contractual disputes. s g > *A* Seniority Upgrading After completing the SIU's Seniority Upgrading Program this month, five more Seafarers have received their full Union 'A' books. As full book mem­ bers these men will now have greater shipping opportunities, as well as added responsibilities and duties. 'B' book members who meet the requirements should take advantage of this program and apply immediately. As your vice president in charge of contracts and contract enforcement, I am happy to report that the SIU's negotiation team has reached a new con­ tract agreement with our operators that not only contains significant increases in wages, overtime and pension, but also includes a number of beneficial work rule changes. (See page 3 for the new contract provisions.) Much of the credit for this new contract, which, considering the present state of the maritime industry, is one of the finest packages ever secured for this membership, belongs to those members who took the time to submit recommendations and to the 66 delegates to the Seafarers Conference who spent two weeks in Piney Point evaluating those recommendations and formu­ lating a sound set of proposals. These proposals gave the negotiating committee a firm position from which we could, with confidence, negotiate a contract that represented the needs and wishes of the entire membership. By drafting suggestions and recommendations that fairly and accurately reflected the needs of the majority of SIU members, these delegates enabled us to sit down at the negotiating table with specific goals that we could vigor­ f Firefighfing The SIU's firefighting course, which had been a one-day program conducted at the firefighting facility in Earle, New Jersey, has been expanded to a twoday program. This expanded course will consist of one day of classroom training at the Harry Lxmdeberg School, followed by a day of practical firefighting training at the MSG administered facility in Earle, N.J. If you are interested in attending this valuable safety course, you should contact any SIU representative. ; s ^; if .1 • SIU Ships Get Safety Awards W'l : 2 Upgrading Welders Graduate Upgrading welding Instructor Charlie Nalen (center) with two of his latest graduates (I. to r.): Clifford Duke and Douglas Laughlin on May 29 at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. of Benefits Workers of North America Welfare have adopted d CoordiriMpri^ o^ Beriefits ckiuse wMtdi M effective i May 7, 197Si The purpose of this clause is tp avoid duplic0ing the payment ^ benefits where a member's spouse is already covered by another group plan. ^ , What follows is the Coordination of BmefUs cidUs has been added the Rules and Regulations of the UiW Welfare Plan: COORDINATION OF BENEFITS Thls .j^an and oD benefits hereunder, except death and diOTemberment enefits, are subject to be coordinated with any other group, individual, or ^ryi^ contract, policy, or other agref^ent with the Union or other employee benefit organizations, the cost of which is fMTovlded, in whole or in part, by an employer of an employee, a retired aLnlovee or a member of the em^byee^ lainil5r, eithw or indirectly, , (md Jv ptaa spoiHored by or oflierwise provided lor by my Federd, Stale or I mwmiiSai autborily, taeludtaa but not limbed to, no-6ratt insoianee. I The coordination Of benefits wai be administered in accordance with the trowing priorities of payment: (a) If the other plan previding beiiefits for a person covered ujider the United Industrial Worfcers Welfare Plan does not have a coord nf benefits or duplication of benefits provisions, benefits payable for covered expenses under the other plan wHl be paid in full before wy benefits are paid by the United Industrial Workers Welfare Plan. If the other plan covering an individual eiigible for benefits under the United Industrial Workers Welfare Plan does have a ctKndinatfon w non-duplicatkm provision, the followsng priorities of payment wiU apply Two SlU-manned ships, the USNS Tallulah (Hudson Waterways) and the SS Robert Toombs (Waterman Steam­ ship) were among the five Americanflag vessels named to receive this year's Ship Safety Achievement Awards. These prestigious awards are pre­ sented annually by the American In­ stitute of Merchant Shipping and the National Safety Council Marine Divi­ sion to U.S.-flag ships and their crews who "perform exceptional feats such as rescue at sea, outstanding demonstra­ tions of safety training contributing to saving lives aboard ship, as well as for dramatic actions on the world's ship­ ping lanes." The awards are given for a total ship effort and teamwork on the part of the crew, rather than for individ­ ual achievements. The USNS Tallulah and her crew will receive an award for rescuing 257 crewmembers from a burning British cruise ship off the coast of Key West, Fla. The crew of the SS Robert Toombs will receive a framed Citation of Merit award for pulling together in a team effort to contain a raging shipboard fire, which could have gutted the entire ship, by utilizing the most professional safety and firefighting procedures. In announcing the winners, James J. Reynolds, president of the American Institute of Merchant Shipping, stated: ' f' "We salute these valiant ships and their courageous officers and crews. Their heroic efforts under stress and adversity are a credit to all men who go down to the sea in ships. The awards given are also emblematic of the highest tradi­ tions of safety beyond the call of duty which have chmacterized Americanflag merchant ships and the men who sail them since the beginning of our nation nearly 200 years ago." The American Institute of Merchant Shipping and the National Safety Coun­ cil also jointly sponsored awards for general ship safety, and awards cover­ ing safety of dockworkers, dredgers and shipyard workers. These safety achieve­ ment awards reflect no loss of time due to job related injuries throughout the year. The SlU-contracted Calmar Steam­ ship Co. won first prize in the dry cargo safety area for incurring the lowest fleet injury frequency rate in comparison with other carriers. The SlU-contracted Great Lakes company, Huron Cement, won first prize in the self-unloader category. AIMS president Reynolds said these awards signify that "a human being has been saved from a broken arm or leg, or a life has been saved because of safety." Tlie United Industnal Woricers Welfare Plan wUl be the iwrii^iy f an4 wW benefits that would otherwise be pau^l hi ,| the abrenre of any dnpMcate corerage if the person for whom ; the claim is made is an Empioyre or JfependentJdiildl of a male f Employee. (2) The United Industrial Workers Welfare Plan will be the secondary| I souree of payment and will deduct benefits payaMe by any other j plan if the person for whOm ;, . the, claim « is , made is not an ptoplo or the Dependent chdd of a mafoi^j^oye^ .. _ . I (3) If (1) and (2) (iWve do opt Klablob tlM order otbm^Jpay'oe'rt, the pian which has covered the pe^o for whtm the daim is made jj, • for the longer perrod of time shali be considered the primary sonrce ofhenelits. Benefits otherwise payable under the United Industrial Workers Welfare Plan shall be reduced in accordance with the above priorities of payment to the extent necessary so that the sum of such reduced benefits payable under all group plans shall not exceed the total of the rea^nable and customary charges for the services provided. (d) if a group plan provides benefits in the form of services rather than cash payntents, the reasonable cash value of each service rendered shaM be deemed to be a benefit payment. • '"S-yV-lilV Page 9 June, 1975 t'\ W' • • A ' '-f-., i'-r .M'V ] �^=n5S32Saaft:rij-;'-'«lH Bosuns Recertification: 23rd Class Cr'aduates i Tom Karatzas Seafarer Tom Kardtzas, 59, has been a member of the SW since 1954, and has been sail­ ing as bosun for the past ten years. A native of Greece, he now ships from the port of Baltimore where he makes his home with his wife Betty. Latter Myiex Seafarer Luther Myrex, 49, has been sailing with the SW since 1945, and has been shipping as bosun since 1965. A native of Birm­ ingham, Ala., he now ships from the port of Mobile where he makes his home with his wife Dorothy. I- JomHawkins Seafarer Tom Hawkins, 48, has been a member of the SW since 1949, and has been ship­ ping out as bosun for the past five years. A native of Seattle, Wash., he ships from that port city and makes his home in Kirkland, Wash, with his wife Sharon. William Morris Seafarer Bill Morris, 31, has been a member of the SW since 1960, and has been ship­ ping out as bosun for the past three years. A native of Jacksonville, he ships from that port City and continues to make his home there. Demetrios Calogeros Seafarer Deme­ trios Calogeros, 57, has been sailing with the SW since 1950, and started shipping out as bo­ sun in 1956. A na­ tive of Greece, he now ships from the port of Seattle where he makes his home with his wife Barbara. Peter Ucci Seafarer Peter Ucci, 64, has been a member of the SW since 1945, and has been shipping out as bosun for the past 13 years. A na­ tive of Buffalo, N.Y. he new makes his home on the West Coast. Brother Ucci ships from the port of San Francisco. Esteban Morales Seafarer Esteban Morales, 59, has been shipping with theSW since 1946, and started sailing as bosun in 1950. A native of Puerto Rico, he now makes ,^ his home in Brook^ lyn, N.Y. with his wife Melida. Brother Morales ships from the port of New York. r, Hdmstott James, BIMIV^PS, Nonnan,New CMeaiR Beriiil^is, Nkholas, Beck, Arthur,San Francisco Beeehing, Marion, Honsttm Beiser, David, Noifolfc Beye, Jan, New York Befko, ^aidey, Sa» FrsBbciscb Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bonrgot, Albert, Mobile ri, ju/n wat, Houston; Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Bnrch, George, New CMeans Burke, George, New York Btirtb^ BariioM,Vl^liam, Seattle jl^ttefton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Buftei,Htirmon, Houston Cain, fiubect. Mobile C^deira^ Aedhony, Houston Calogeros, Demetrios, Seattle ! tCarbone, Victor, San Joan 1 Carey, John, New York Wi •'li' Parker, James, Houston Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francttco Pierce, John, Phibiddphia Pollaaea, VIekke, New Orieans Pouteen, Vemer, Seattle Presriy, Donald, New Ybric Piyor, Clarence, Mobile Puchattki, Kaslmlr, San Francisco PngUsi, Joseph, New York PuOlam, James, San Francttco Ridicb, Antfaouy, New Orimmi Rains, Horace, Hoimton Rsdio, Salvador, New Oiiehns i') < Reeves, William, Mobile ' ^ Ricbbnrg, Jose]^, MoUie Rttin, Ewfng, New Orlrans Riiey, WflUam, San Francisco Riqguutte, Albert, San Fianicttco Rivritn, AjjfoiBO, San Jnan Rodriqnes, Lancelot, San Jnatt « Rsdrignez, Ovldis, New Yosk ^ Ruley, Edward, BHtlmora SanchesSfMannri, New Ym#^ Sanford, Tommie, Howton Schwarz, Rxdiert, MobOe Sdf,Ibomns, Baltimore | s* Castro, GBilIsrmo,San Juan . Ciofiwa, Robcvt, New Yoric Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Goinuui, JaniM, New Yoric Chiasson, Richard New Orleans, Cknse, Fred,San Francisco CiirMenbeny, Richard, &in Fran Greenwood, Perry, Seattte Chritteieen, Christian, San Fran Grbna, Vincent, New York Chrittiansen, £gon, San Frandseo Gnadamud, Lutt, New tkleintB Cisiecki, John, San FrancBco llageivBertiljNewYffltfc Clegg, WiIliam,New York Hanback, Burt, Slew Yoik Cotton, Jame8,Seattte Epnstyedt, Alfred, NeW ^ ^ Cot^r, Fred, Mobile Itarvey, LeeJ,, New CMdeaas Craddoric, Edwin, New Orleami % Hawking Tom, Settttle Curiy, Leon, JackMHlvfUe Hmel, John, New Orieans Dakin, Eugene,Bci«ton Hrilman, Sotttie DMmtto, Charies, Koiatttm HOicIa, Donald, New Yoik ; Damsa^r, Daisj:Ne?r;^ik ^v fpbulm, Th^Oi, Darvlltt,Richard,Donrion' ... * V:/ Davies, J^n, bttw Yc^ Hirrii, Buxton, Baltimore Dckgado, Julio, New Yorit Hodg^ Raymond, Mobile Diekinsbn, Xpyid, Hod||es, R^^ondl^ BttWrnOtdf Donovan, Joseph, Boston Drake, Woodrow, Sf»ttte Drewes, Peter, New York Duet, Maurice, Houston Dunn, Bevedy, McMe Bxaunstrin, Herbert, Wilmixqiton Broados; Robert, Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Claude Bankston Seafarer Claude "Blackie" Bankston, 48, has been a member of the SW since 1947, and started shipping out as bosun in I960. A native of Louisi­ ana, Brother Bankston makes his home in Metairie, La. with his wife Myrna Ann. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Daniel Backrak Seafarer Danny Backrak, 50, has been a member of the SW since 1958, and has been sail­ ing as bosun for the past six years. A native of South Da­ kota, Brother Back­ rak now makes his home in Riverside, Calif, with his wife Alida. He ships from the port of Wil­ mington. Following are the names and home ports of the 247 Se(iffarM MihafhaV4 Jose, New Yoric Alien, pras, San Fraacisco AUen, J. W., Seattle Altttaft, John, HosBstbn AsaaL Kasmotn, New York Andeison, Aift^NotfoHc ^deiBon, New Yoik Iknais, Gwtge, New Cleans Armada, Affonso,BaltlnHtte A^l^bn, Oavkdj Seattle Badkn&, DanidC Wibnlngton i|idier,Pine^fl^ Wafflbun, Motion Herbert Braunstein Seafarer Herbert "Red" Braunstein, 52, has been a member of the SW since 1940, and started shipping out as bosun in 2944. A native of New York, he now makes his home in Norwalk, Calif, with his wife Margie. Brother Braunstein ships from the port of Wilmington. Tommie Sanford Seafarer Tommie Sanford, 37. has been sailing with the SW since 1958, and started ship­ ping out as bosun in 1970. A native of Alabama, he now makes his home in Texas City, Tex. with his wife Margaret. Brother San­ ford ships from the port of Houston. i^lroon, BBl, Houston Faircloth,Charies, Mobile yJaldfcibhviKtt Flowers, Eugene, New York Foster, James, Mbblle Foti, Sebastian, WUmington Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Funk, William, New York Gahi^tan, Kenneth,Houston Gamer, JamjK, New Orleans Garza, Peter, Houston Gavin, Joseph,Houston Giangiordano, Dohato^ Phila GiahnlOtis, John, New Yo|rk i^Blrin, Robert, JacksOnvUfe ^iiikih, Leo, san Lawton, H^todmw, LeCiaIri Whiter W., New Yoik Lee, IBms, Sratfle LevU^ Jacob, Bsdtimore Libby, George, New Orieans Lk.eberry, Cari, Mobile Mackert, Robert, Balttmora Maddoimdo, BariBo, BattinKwe Manniiq;, Dentt, Smrttie Marifnean, Tom, Seattte Jl^ithdl, Gariaiio, New Yorik McCas^y, Eari, New Otieins McCdIom, John, Bosttm McHinntt, Arthur, New Orieans Scfrnyk, Petesv New York M<Klnney, MrivlOe, Jpeidrnke, refer, Houttott Meehan, Wniam, NotP^ Shoftell, James, San Fraacisiail * Meffert, Roy, tacksonvffle Sinkh, Lester; Norfolk Merrill, Charles, MobBe |kdml,Stanacy,SanFnuiciseo: Michael, Jonqph, BflittnMre fSOrei, Johannes, JackaonvOlel ^ Miller, Cfyde, Seattle Sparaib JcAn, San Francttco k Hotnka,Mephen, New Ymk MttcheU, WkHlam, Jacksonville ftockmarr, Sve», New York 4 Hfovde, Ame, PhBadelpbfa Mtto, Cyril, San Francisco Sncbodd, Leonard, San Franci^ Ipsen, Oria, New Yorik MHdonich, New OdesMi St^irij;gEen, Baim^, Js James, Caivein, New York Idoen, Irwin, Britimore Swiderakl, John,New York; Jandora, Stanley, New York MunaiA}, Sjlvesteiv New Tetl, Frank, New York Morales, Estrinm, New Yoik Tbeif»,l^,MobO^^^ Johnson, Fred, MobHe MOITIS, Edwani Jr., Mobile ThomiMMni, J. R., Homfon Johnaiiib ittivaBii^ Hbintmt Mm[ri>fMiUiam, feltimore Tlcer, Dan,San Francisco JOsephvLej^b Morris, William, Jacksonville THIman, William, San Frandseo' a : intti^:joe,.]ariiuu^^ Moss, John, New Orieatus T^> Enrico, New Kjwrnbttn^T^n^^ Moyd, Ervfti, Mobile TV)dd,RaynK>nd,NewOiienn8 ^ Karisson,Bo,NewYork Mu|ltt,Jiunes,Ji^^ Ted, Sm Francttco . J Kjerageoigiou, Antoine, New Orieans Muriy, R^ph, San Francisco |idinner, Paul, New Oriemis „ Kera^d, Murtt>^ MyFi», Lttther,Mob^^ ;Hccl, Peter, SanFrancttco •' "fil iOnpIey, Jack,San F^ciim^ Nash, Walter, New York Velazquez, William, New York.> i Kieimbla, Winiam, New York prichottbip, Eugene, Bnttibabre l^lttce, Edward, N<nv York Bmoles, Raymond,San Francisco Nielsen, Vagn, New York Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville^ Keen, Jbh!!; Mobile Nuekott, Billy, New York Wallace, WillSam, Mobile Konfe, Perry, New York O'Brien, WiHiam» New York Wardiaw, Richard, Houston-^ Koza, Leo, Baltimdre O'Connor, William, Seattle Weaver, Harold, Houston Krawet^nskkSf^ Olesen, Carl, San Francttco Whitmer, Alan, New York • i Lambei^ Reidus, NWPiieaits Otton, Ped, San Pnncttco ; Wingfiefd, P. G., Jacksonyille Landron, Manuel, Saii Jiian Ottou, Maurice, Boston Woods, Malcoliii, San Francis^d L»^^ Robert, San Bian Oraxhaher, Albert, San Franchwet Workman, Homer, New Orieans vNew-Vortt • llh^dza, Roberto, New York > Leo, New York; , Zdoy, Joseph, New Orleam • Page 10 Ji'y Seafarers Log r-'r":.- -rv. '•.V " �\: f: • 'A' Seniorify Upgrading Program Five Earn Full Books Five Seafarers earned their full 'A* books this month through the 'A' Sen­ iority Upgrading Program, bringing the total number of Union members who have completed this program to 161. They are Ken Hagar, Dominic Cosentino, John Snyder, Mario Bruschini and Francis Carruthers, The SIU began this program almost two years ago in order to help prepare members for the new ships the Union had begun to crew, as well as even newer ships under construction for con­ tracted companies. This program was also designed to give members who upgraded a better understanding of the operations of their Union and its problems. Thus, by attending this program, SIU members have helped to insure their lAdams, Francis, Deck lAIIen, Lawnmce, Engine ^ on, Murphy, Engine lAhmad, Bin, Deck ^Ames, Allan, Deck Andrepont, P. J., Enjs^ne Arnold, Mott, Deck Bartol, Thomas, Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Sean, P. L., Deck Brauverd, Arthur, Engine BeUix^er, William, Steward BeniHs, William, Deck Blacklok, Richard, Engine Bolen, James, Deck Bolen, Timothy, Deck Boles, John, Engine BrackbUI, RusseU, Deck Bruschini, Mano, Steward Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Bumette, Barney, Steward Cammuso, Frank, Deck Carhart, David, Deck Carruthers, Francis, Engine Castle, Stephen, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck Colangelo, Joseph, Deck Conklin, Kevin, Engine Correll, Paul, Engine Cosentino, Dominic, Deck Cunningham, Robert, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine DavH William, Deck Dw, John, Engine ^^Derke, Michad, Engine own job security, as well as the job security of every Union member by helping to form a solid membership that understands Its industry and its Union's role in that industry. Francis Carruthers Seafarer Francis "Dewey" Carruth1 ers, a U. S. Navy veteran, began saili ing with the SIU in 11968. Brother CarI ruthers, a chief elec^ jtrician, earned his QMED endorsef ment at Piney Point before attending the 'A' Seniority Pro­ gram. A native of Portland, Ore., he continues to live in that city with his wife Sue, and ships out of the port of San Francisco. Mario Bmschinl Seafarer Mario i Bruschini has been sailing with the SIU since 1968. Before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, Brother Bruschini earned his third cook's en­ dorsement at Piney Point. A native of Argentina, Seafarer Bruschini now lives in Ami, La., and ships out of New Orleans. Ken Hagar Seafarer Ken Ha­ gar, 24, graduated froTTK. the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Sailing in the deck depart­ ment, Brother Ha­ gar received his AB endorsement at Pin' ey Point before at­ tending the Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. Seafarer Hagar is a native of Detroit and ships out of Houston. He is a resident of Saginaw, Mich. :• .J Domiiilc Cosenfino Seafarer Dominic Cosentino, 20, has been sailing with the SIU in the deck department since graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Cosentino returned to Piney Point to earn his AB's ticket before attending the Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. A native of Baltimore, he ships from and resides in that port. : I r3 f f ^ . \ . John Snyder Seafarer John Snyder, 23, is an August 1972 grad­ uate of the Harry Lundeberg School. Sailing in the black gang. Brother Sny­ der returned to Pin­ ey Point last year to get his QMED en­ dorsement. A native and resident of Yuma, Ariz., Brother Snyder ships out of the port of New Orleans. Following are the mhi(^s drid departments of 161 who have compi^t^d ih^ '^'^^hiority Upgrading Program. McMnllin, Clarence, Steward D^dns, William, Steward Ivey, D. £., En^e McPariand, James, Engine Disli%, Maximo, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Mlnix,R. G., Jr., Engine Dohioug, James, Engine Miranda, John, Ei^ine Jones, Leggette, Deck Edgell, Pat, Engine Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Jordan, Caifsoii, Deck Egeland, Ralph, Deck Moore, C. M., Deck Kanavos, Panagirtis, Engine Escudero, Tomas, Engine Moore, George, Deck Kegney, ThomiS, Engine Ewing, Larry, Steward Moore, William, Deck Keith, Robert, Deck Farmer, William, Deck Mortier, William, Deck Kelley, John, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine . Kelly, John, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Noble, Mickey, Deck Engine Kemey, Paul, Galka, Thomas, Engine Nuotio, Ken, Deck Kirksey, Charles, Engine Gallagher, Patrick, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Kittleson, L. Q., Deck Galliano, Marco, Deck Paioumbis, Nikofaos, Engine Knight, Donald, En^ne Garay, Stephen, Deck Papageorgiou, Dimitrios, Engine Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Giliiam, Robert, Steward Petrick, L., Engine Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Gotay, Raul, Steward Poletti, Pierangelo, Deck Lamphere, Thomas, Engine Gower, David, Engine Prasinos, George, Deck Laner, Ronnie, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine Lang, Gary, Deck. . Gnmes, M. R., Deck Restaino, John, Engine LeCiair, Lester, Steward Hs^ar, Ken, Deck Ripley, William, Deck Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Hale, Earnest, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Lentsch, Robert^ Deck Hart, Ray, Deck Roback, James, Deck Lundeman, Louis, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Rodriguez, Charles, Engine Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Haynes, Biakc, Engine Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Manning, Henry? Steward Heick, Carroll, Deck Rogers, George, Eil^e Marcus,M. A., Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Saibb, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Mc Andrew, Martin, Ep^e Humason, Jon, Deck Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine McCabe, John, Ei^ne Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Sanders, Dairy, Engine Hntciunson, Richard, Jr.,Engine McGuhe, T. J., Engine Sailer, Alfired, Dedt Shaw, RonaUl, Ei^hie ' Silfast, George, De^k Simonetti, Joseph, Steward Simpson, Spurgeon, Eng^e Sisk,Ketth,Deck Smhh, D. B., Steward Smi^, Robert, Deck Snyder, John, Eigine Spell, Gary, Esgine Spell, Jpsephj^Deck Spencer, H. D., Engine Stanfield, Pete, Deck Stauter, David, Engine Stevens, Duane, Deck Svoboda, Kvetoslav, Engine Szeibert, Stephen,Steward Tanner, Leroy, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Trainor, Robert, Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Utterback, Lsurry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Vanyi, Thomas, Steward Vulonir, George, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine Wambach, Alb^, Deck Waugaman, Jerry, Engine Wayman, Lee, Deck Wilhelm,Mark,E^ine Wilson, Richard, Steward Wolfe, John, Deck Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Zukier, Hans, Engine 'S. i-' A-' lU B'- f#! f Wi • • ijr > .4: it 34-Year Lakes Veteran Retires Copter Lifts Bosun off Iberville Taken ill Recertified Bosun Charles "Danny" Merrill (in basket) is airlifted' off the deck of the freighter SS Iberville (Waterman)-by a hovering helicopter getting the go sign from fellow shipmates south of the Hawaiian Islands. Second Electrician C. Counhas snapped the action. Early |ast month recov­ ered Brother Merrill shipped out as Bosun on theTormerly tied up 04 SS John B. Waterman out of the port of Mobile. June, 1975 '•Lir ' i • Veteran Great Lakes Seafarer John E. Floyd (right) receives his first pension check from Detroit Welfare Representative Carl Peth. Brother Floyd ended his 34-year Great Lakes career sailing as a deckhand aboard the Adam E. Cornelius (American Steamship). He joined the SIU in 1960 when the BolandCornelius Company was organised. Page 11 >' 1 �'""Smrnr. r I) As Early Spring Arrives, Lakes Seafarers 4,. • r-,./ A' \ T - i • V"' .:;4 • .ft I. ^• \ ' ,, .. • ••-MLL Three SlU-contracted Great Lakes vessels, the George E. Seedhouse, the George M. Steinbrenner and the Hennepin (all Kinsman Marine) docked in Toledo, Ohio whiie the crews prepare for the start of the new shipping season. l'.r ">•- Quartermaster Carl Marcin places weather pro­ tector on wheelhouse of Harry Allen (Kinsman Marine). Quartermaster Marcin comes on board with rest of deck gang two or three days prior to vessel's sailing for final stages of fitting out. Crewmember on the Consumer Power (American Steamship) welding in ship's cargo hold. The area is" where the conveyor belt would normally be if it were in place. William Randall, second cook on the William R, Roesch (Kinsman Marine) in port of Toledo, cleans grill in the galley so the equipment will be ready for use when full crew comes aboard. Deckhand Mike Yedinak cleans up some garbage on the deck of the E. M. Ford (Huron Cement) in port of Detroit. Page 12 'Iti • ;• very year in eariy Spring, Seai farers on the Great Lakes re< turn to the vessels lald-up for the winter and begin to fit them out for the start of the new shipping season. This fitting-out starts during early March and most of the ships are sail­ ing by mid-April. First to arrive on board are the stew­ ard and engine department crewmembers, who usually come on board 10 days to two weeks before the vessel is to sail. The steward crews' main job of course is to get the galley in tip top shape and ready to provide service for the men once the ship sails. All the equipment in the galley is taken out, washed, cleaned, and checked so that it is in the best shape to stand up under the constant use of a long shipping season. The black gang also has to prepare the equipment in its department for the start of the shipping season. Oilers, wipers and firemen clean and test the engines, boilers, gauges and practically Fireriian William Wright lighting boilers in engine room of the C. L. Austin (Kinsman Marine). Black gang members begin to fit out Great Lakes vessels about two weeks prior to the first scheduled sailing. Seafarers Log I'-.r: :• ..yi^ /<yru'^.*4Uy<;\ >• v. '''v,' �' "f •, li' Prepare for Start of New Shipping Season everytiiing else in the engine room which has not been used since the be^nning of the winter lay-up. Approximately three days before the vessels are scheduled to sail the deck crew arrives. As with the other two ship depdrtment crews it is the job of the deck gang to test out all the equipment, including lifeboats (a drill is held), lines, winches and hatches. Any. external demage from a winter of inactivity is repaired. Each year the vessels on the Lakes, both the straight-deckers and self-unloaders, transport millions of tons of coal, iron ore, gypsum and limestone from Duluth, Minn, on western Lake Superior to eastern ports bordering the eastern tip of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Great Lakes shipping is vital to the growth and survival of the industrial and agricultural economy of the Amer­ ican Midwest. The SIU is both happy and proud to play an important role in maintaining and stren^hening the Great Lakes fleet. Fireman William Jones burns up scrap from engine room of the C. L. Austin as part of cleaning up the vessel for start of new shiping season. Some of the crewmembers of the William R. Roesch practice a lifeboat drill while ship is still docked. Lifeboat drills are held, and all equipment tested, as part of fitting out each year. Watchman Joseph Wilkes paints stack on the Consumer Power (Amer­ ican Steamship) as vessel is docked' in Detroit. Xrewmembers on the William Roesch break for coffee after working hard in all departments cleaning up and checking out equipment. Duane Evavold, quartermaster and pilot, checks weather protector on wheelhouse of Harry Allen in the port of Toledo. f's EDiTORlAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to ffie Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Takes wd Inland mendations and separate findinp. •raiiOT FUNDS All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters SiSrSdsare available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected requested. Int proper address for this is: Frank Droaak, ChalnnM. Serfarew Appeals Board 275 - loth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 ^ PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not ha been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this comtitution w as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you fed any mem^r or officer is attempUng to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as pealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as mem^rs of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitutmn and in the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discrimina^ against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic o.igin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund, its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment Spportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connectmn with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received Ixcause of fone, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of siich conduct, or as a condition of mem^rship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by Ccitified mail within 30 days the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he h» been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, iw SHOUM immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 13 June,1975 J V. H �I AT SEA Your Medicare Handbook ^ •' -T!". • •if' 1- :1 J—J L SS American Explorer Cook and Baker Neville Johnson, Jr. of the T5 SS American Explorer (Hud­ son Waterways) had to leave the ship in Panama early last month when his mother passed away. Seafarers spread the tarpaulin to collect money to aid him in his journey home. S-:i I: SS Baltimore Flowers and cash were sent by Seafarers of the SS Baltimore (Sea-Land) to the mother of Recertified Bosun William Kleimola, Mrs. Waino Kleimola of New York on May 18 on the death of her husband. The next day the ship docked in Port Elizabeth, N.J. •a-J' SS Sea-Land Consumer Seafarer Vincent Kane of the SS Sea-Land Consumer underwent surgery for a broken collar bone and will spend a month in the USPHS Marine Hospital in Boston. Brother Kane took a fall down a ladder on the ship early last month and was flown from the Azores to Boston. SS Stonewall Jackson Sailing from the Gulf to Colombo, Ceylon was the LASH SS Stonewall Jackson (Waterman) recently with 2,000-tons of bagged wheat flour. USNS Connecticut The tanker USNS Connecticut (Hudson Waterways) offloaded 36,000 tons of oil to the U.S. East Coast and the Gulf from the Mediterranean recently. fl 'fet SS Eagle Traveler Leaving from the U.S. East Coast in the middle of this month was the tanker SS Eagle Traveler (United Maritime) with 25,000-tons of wheat for the ports of Alexandria and Port Said, Egypt. I? A; SS Ogden Challenger Also going to Alexandria, Egypt from the U.S. East Coast the middle of this month was the tanker SS Ogden Challenger (Ogden Marine) with 30,000-tons of bulk wheat. SS Notre Dame Victory Crewmembers of the tanker SS Notre Dame Victory (Ecological) buried the ashes of Seafarer Michael Cerilli at sea recently, reports Recertified Bosun John Pierce. He added that the deceased had sailed on the ship for over a year. The vessel had docked in Gibraltar. SS Oakland Ship's Chairman Recertified Bosun James A. Shortell of the SS Oakland (Sea-Land) thanked the Ship's Conunittee, Union delegates and crewmembers for contributing flowers last month to Messman Charles Jackson's mother who passed away. hy A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director Most people have a pretty good idea of what Medicare covers. They know that it helps pay for most major health care—for example, inpatient hospital care and doctors services during an ill­ ness. But what are the things Medicare does not cover? The completely new edition of YOUR MEDICARE HANDBOOK answers this question. The new handbook was mailed by the Social Security Administration to more than 23 million aged and disabled medicare beneficiaries, and to hospitals, doctors, and other health care profes­ sionals late last year. Anyone who for some reason did not receive a hand­ book can pick up a copy at any Social Security office. A prime feature of the new hand­ book is a comprehensive listing of serv­ ices and supplies that Medicare does not cover, as well as those it covers only imder certain conditions. For example. Medicare does not pay for preventive medicine, such as physi­ cal checkups and routine eye and hear­ ing examinations. Drugs and medicines the beneficiary buys himself are not covered. Neither are eyeglasses nor dentures. Another chapter in the new hand­ book describes two other important rules about Medicare coverage. Just because a beneficiary is in a hos­ pital or other health facility does not automatically guarantee that his ex­ penses will be covered. Medicare cannot cover care that is not considered reasonable and neces­ sary for the treatment of an illness or injury, even though it is furnished in a hospital or skilled nursing facility par­ ticipating in Medicare. Also not cov- ered is a hospital, or skilled nursing facility stay, when primarily custodial care is provided—such as help in walk­ ing, getting in and out of bed, bathing, dressing, eating, and taking medicine. The handbook also contains tables showing what services are covered and what services are not covered when a beneficiary is in a hospital or skilled nursing facility, or is receiving care from a home health agency or a doctor. Some types of care and some services are covered only under certain condi­ tions or in specific situations. For ex­ ample, Medicare does not cover health care outside the U.S. except for certain situations involving Canadian or Mexi­ can hospitals. These are also explained in the new handbook. Many beneficiaries assume that what­ ever their doctor prescribes for their treatment is automatically covered under Medicare. This isn't always true. Every beneficiary should keep his handbook in a safe place so that he will have it when he needs information about Medicare. When a beneficiary can't find the in­ formation he needs in the handbook, he can get it simply by calling any So­ cial Security office. Certain items not covered by Medi­ care may be covered through the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan. For further details, check the SIU's Surgical and Welfare Plan Schedule which is available by writing to the Seafarers Plans, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215, or contact me at Union Headquarters. Also, your Seafarers Welfare Plan provides for payment of the regular monthly Medicare charge, but as with any benefit, you must retain your eligi­ bility by sailing 90 days in the previous calendar year and one day in the six nionths prior to filing the claim. Crew Attends Officer's Funeral ^ M SS Sam Houston The SS Sam Houston, a LASH vessel, and.the SS Robert Toombs (both Waterman) plus the SS Columbia and the SS Mohawk (both Ogden Marine) carried bagged wheat flour late last month and early this month to the port of Sri Lanka, Ceylon from New Orleans. They all carried a total of 42,500 tons. H' I SS Overseas Natalie Carrying 55,000 tons of grain this month from the Gulf to a Soviet Black Sea port was the tanker SS Overseas Natalie (Maritime Overseas) restarting the U.S.-Russian grain run. |; "w If i "• . I:' ' f k• iS> • Er i' .••.-r,- I.-' Si: Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shifting on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very sobstantiai contribution to the national Imlance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good fc the American maritime industry, the Amerir, and America. V< Page 14 Capt. William J. Lambard (left) of the SS. George Walton (Waterman) says burial service for his Chief Engineer William K. Wilson who died Mar. 4 in the port of Djibouti, French Somaiiland. Other Seafarers and ship's officers at the Djibouti cemetery graveside are (I. to r.): Wiper Jorge J. Alvarez; OS Timothy L Waldon; 2nd Engineer Billy Dean Langfitt (front wearing sun­ glasses);. Saloon Messman Flor R. Burgos; two natives; OS William H. Westerfield; 1st Engineer Robert Brewster; AB Robert G. Lawson; Crew Messman Michael H. Diggs; 3rd Mate Austin Miller, and Crew Pantryman Jessie L Mixon and other ship's personnel. Recertified Bosun George E. Annis collected .$75 from the crew for flowers and for a cable of condolence to the widow. Seafarers Log �i 1 •ll; 11k^' ASHORE Labor Department Honors SlU of Puerto Rico President •'i ^ ' Keith Terpe, president of the SIUNA-affiliated Seafarer's Iihernatioifal Union of Puerto Rico, Canbe and Latin America, has been awarded the U.S. Department of Labor s Certmcate of Recognition. This award, said Stephen Blum, the regional director of the U.S. Labor Itepartment, "is in recognition of Keith Terpe's efforts to foster, promote and develop the welfare of the wage earners of the United, States, to improve their working conditions, and to fj^^nce their opportunities for profitable em­ ployment. No man is more deserving of )'• month for surgery. „ , tow at Cairo 111. on May 2. It seems Inland He was hurt while making up a ^ forward bit when the tow Boatman Andrews was placing a lead Emergency Hospital in Cairo „arped astern, ^t-'he wTs transferred to Jewish Hospttal the and then a hospital in Paducan, Ky., next day. i c p "<irottv" Aubusson visited him in .He^S;u:i "copies of the SEAHARERS LOG and t; } - the SIU INLAND BOATMAN. ^raCn^L that Brother Terpe is "credited with having accomplished more for labor peace and dynamism m the Caribbean during the last decade than any other man. His record goes far beyond his notable achievements m the labor field, and extends to a multi­ tude of charitable and human causes. In addition to serving as president of the SIU of Puerto Rico, B^ot^r Terpe is a vice president of the SIUNA. The SIU of Puerto Rico, which rep­ resents workers in the tuna, rum, plas- « S' New Orleans Rear Adtn. Satn H. Moore. MSC c— Keith Terpe tics, cigar, leather goods and transpor­ tation industries, as workers, is the ^argest^AFL-CIO union in the Caribbean. Keith Terpe has served as president of this SlU-affihate since 1958. Delayed benefits . w tkavinaitS held ' Club in Washington p.C. recently. But airlift aJe1Zi:t"e Vrnty of "ateriS's Lessary to sustain overseas ""'?:S'cr these supplies, he added, the MSC relies to a great extent upon the nation's merchant marine. rhortdrtment must rely upon existing merchant "It is apparent that the ^ JQ use . . • the containerships, barge ships. It is imperative that we learn h these ships to carriers and other sophisticated cargo-handling facilities, in deliver military cargo in ports lacKing sop MSC ( : i .^1 marine," he concluded. Anchorage/ Alaska amiiict Tom Cranford at (212) 499-6600. UNION SOCIAL SECURITTJW;^ NAME Godwin, T. \ Strickler,0^ Kerrigan,R. '• ** Harter.R. A. HiUer,J. Parsons, F. I Smith, J. i VOdura.W. • |Rigg«l8,L. wggenm V• : Mohun,M. , Zieraba,RI. . v . Cofoiie,W. Jackson, J. O. ;§HamUton,M. ^ ''•:iFay, R. " ' Knowies, N. Bigner, J. , Schmidt, C V fiHefnande^H. ^ Figueroa,F. DismukjK. . A/-V: Masscolw^M. .--.c.-, . Bllgraim, A. . . j. Hampton,?. Grob,S.H. ipuclair,!^-^itura H. V, ^ Djauk, W, ^ W-l Kiker, Jr. oL O. L. • 460-40-0991 274-32-3577 1B4-40-9866 280-48-3730 249-20-3552 1 IBU UIWV A&G ' > ' „ : 021-16-0439 228-16-6306 224-26-2371 %'aA_A8-.9^34 •• |330-4^334 t)80-44-6283 217-14-3500 070-18-4778 465-58-1861 219-12-9810 376-56-1371 51- .. ^ IJIW . UIW , , i A, ' ^ tvv X,. " > ' Sea-Land Service has ^ $2^^^ here. The 27,900-foot building costing repair container equipment. "sed to maintain and .15 Matadi/ Zaire west -ft Aluminum cable conductors and of^Beaumont, Tex. AfricTport, formerly in the Belpa" Cojo \rom me ^,3 The 1,631 tons of M^„„j,„„.Knudsen International Co. for use m mil mi.es iong IR-U heMfllon and m"oi. refinery and mining diggings rn Shaha. n• •i'-lil I' 11 „drpd-»d eigmy Sca.^~ ii \i.i V-3 ^3^09-3280 068-42-6256 r 431-72-0364 219 ns-so-svor, . 250-76-8077 , , ., A&G 214-50-0339 130-42-8368 , „ ^ ^ - . t. 580-84-2975 , 089-20-8010 " ,:r A92-;01-8432 ^ o 1 ----- X ^ nnrRe»rSemir,:ttSd^ Ji-k with a wind of 40 knots? neoartment of Transportation, the Coast Guard '•i, ' ' ' ... ....v. >i net^tTrvWa eq«6pment and ^/^^^^Tpropane-heated piastic sack to Manufacturers exhibited '"«f luminous safety tape, waterrevive exposure cases ramo a'B»al ^ Jj, containing a yellow plasnc sheet Sfe™a"-^x^ sugar and houiUion. aec\tClTmorln^*— "slVSn irade value was up to $39.3 bilUou. hr! „ V L.n-.ihiKJr-i.;; This port's liquid cargo trafflc. Politics Is Porkchops^ iVet^a'Te ™;uTsaud? Arabia in third place and Venezueia m fifth Donat^to SPAD ^0$ place in this port. .^v June, 1975 '; •'!>. '• • tf S'ditrarJostToSdZtn v.'-.',;-,';' Page 15 �_ ', •.'•V, . . " :•' _ N ......'4,7,^ • . ';e^„:>'-.:vv f i: 7; 1 •tl Mayaguez Crew Released After ipiree Paysfif Captiyify:Seafarer s Diary Recoiipts Ordeal m hi • RI Aerial photo shows the destroyer USS Holt alongside the Mayaguez. 'I 1 '• i?*' • M'-- Ki't by James Gannon It has now been over a month since a small fishing vessel flying a makeshift white flag pulled alongside the Naval destroyer USS Wilson in the Gulf of Thailand and safely dropped off the entire 39-man crew of the SlU-contracted merchant vessel, Mayaguez, which had been seized on the high seas nearly three days before by Cambodia's Khmer Rouge. In the coordinated U.S. Air Force, Marine and Naval military action that secured the crew's safe and quick re­ lease, 16 American servicemen were killed and several score were woimded. Twenty-three more Marines were killed in a related but accidental helicopter crash in Thailand. And, according to a Khmer Rouge oflScer's report, heard by several Mayaguez crewmembere, over 100 Cambodian<soldiers were killed or wounded. As it was all happening, the Maya­ guez and the tense events surrounding it dominated newspaper headlines and television throu^out the world. In little more than 30 days since its abrupt conclusion, thou^, the memory of the Mayaguez incident, as is the case with so many other historical events, is rapidly fading in the minds of hiost peo­ ple. And it probably won't be too much longer before the Mayaguez becomes little more than a vague international K l>.'/ ^ z •k K-i It I |r. '7 Monday May 12 The Mayaguez crew's three-day or­ deal, as recounted by Seafarers Jack Mullis, recertified bosun; Earl Gilbert, able-seaman; Awat Sulamen, oiler; Andy Anderson, chief steward; Guillermo Reyes, chief cook, and Bill Bell­ inger and Frank Pastrano, steward utilitymen, began in mid^-aftemoon on May 12, Cambodian time. Sailing in international waters some 60 miles off the coast of Cambodia, the Mayaguez was enroute from Hong Kong to Sattahip, Thailand carrying general, nonmilitary cargo in her 225 containers. Tho skies and waters were calm; the crew had everything on board running smoothly and no one expected anything but a routine voyage. The routine was suddenly broken by the sharp rqport of 50 calibre machine gun fire. Only the men woiking on deck actually heard die quick, loud bursts, and saw that it was coming firom two small, as yet unidentifiable gunboats several hundred yards astern, and dos- tain Charles Miller had no choice but to heave to. The gunboats, which appeared American-made and were flying the flag of Cambodia, pulled carefully alongside the dwarfing Mayaguez. Nine Cambodian solders, wellarmed with automatic weapons, rocket launchers and grenades, then boarded the Mayaguez one by one. They were barefoot and wearing civilian clothing. They herded the stunned crew to the starboard side of the ship. Since none of the Cambodians spoke English and none of the crew spoke Cambodian, all communication was given in sign lan­ guage. The soldiers were very well trained even though the youngest ap­ peared to be no more than 14 years of age. The Cambodians thoroughly searched the Mayaguez to make sure they had accounted for the entire crew. They looted the ship's safe and stole radios, clocks, watches, currency, cigarettes and cigarette lifters from the crew's focsles. After about two hours, the Cambod­ ians released the crew to the freedom of the ship and conununicated to the crew to go about their duties. By this time, as many as six more gunboats joined their sister vessels and as many / . i- ' Seafarer Frank Pastrano, one of the Mayaguez crew who suffered chills and fever from drinking bad voter during his captivity, is embraced by his wife at airport in New Orleans. Page 16 Those who saw what was happening quickly circulated the news among the rest of their shipmates, and were met with remarks like "quit shoveling," and "^me a shot of whatever you're drinking." Unable to outrun or outmaneuver the mobile gunboats, Mayaguez Cap- With all secured aboard the Mayaguez, more U.S. marines board the merchant vessel from the destroyer USS Holt. caught the Cambodian guards with their backs turned, they clasped their wrists Taesday May 13 together as if locked in handcuffs to signal the Mayaguez crew that they too The next morning, a U.S. Air Force were captives. As it turned out the spotter plane buzzed the ship and was Thais had been held by the Cambodians immediately fired on by the gunboats. for over five months for allegedly fish­ The Cambodians seemed extremely ing in Cambodian coastal waters. afraid of the planes and fired on them There wasn't too much food aboard continuously whenever they appeared. the cramped fishing vessel and very little During the morning, the crew grate­ water. The vessel was taken close in to fully heard a Voice of America broad­ Koh Tang Island but anchored a short cast which said that President Ford had distance outside the breakers. The crew condemned the seizure of their vessel as ^ spent a restless Tuesday evening aboard "an act of piracy." The crew was re­ ' the fishing boat. American planes kept lieved to hear that the world was at . passing over much of the night and the least aware of what was going on. Cambodians kept firing. Later that morning, the Mayaguez was forced to follow one of the gun­ Wednesday May 14 boats through unchartered wafers to a new anchorage near the island. In the Early the next morning, the Cam­ afternoon, the crew was finally taken bodians gave the crew an indication that they were being returned to the Maya­ off the ship and transferred to two Thai guez. The fishing vessels headed out fishing vessels, one large and one small. Soon after, the entire crew was placed toward the ship closely escorted by sin­ gle gunboats port and starbomd. As on the larger boat. Throughout the day, American spotter planes buzzed over­ they neared the Mayaguez, though, the head periodically and were continually fishing boat veered off and headed to­ fired upon by the Cambodians. ward the Cambodian mainland, to the The Thai fishr^rmen seemed usually crushing disappoinhnent of the crew. nervous to the crew, and whenever they As they and their gunboat escorts . f- With a big grin on his face. Seafarer Wilfredo Reyes stands next to his father, Guiilermo Reyes on the deck of the Maya­ guez in Singapore. sailed toward Kompong Som, a major port in Cambodia, U.S. warplanes flew over, closer and closer and were fired on each time by the Cambodians. To the shocking disbelief of the crew and the Cambodians, the planes sud­ denly struck, attacking the gunboats. Under fire, the Cambodian gunboats quickly disengaged and headed back toward the Mayaguez. The crew did not see any of the gunboats hit or sunk by the planes, as reports indicated. The fishing vessel remained on course toward Kompong Som. The planes re­ turned making several passes, strafing and firing rockets as close as ten yards from the bow and stem. Everyone aboard was terrified, laying prostrate on the deck. Seafarer Bill Bellinger noticed that the U.S. pilots were waving to them as they passed over in recognition of who they were. It was apparent the planes were not trying to hit the boat, only to tum it around back toward the Mayaguez. Several of the crew received shrapnel bums during the first attacks. The fishing boat continued on course. As the fishing boat neared Kompong Som, the planes came in for three more runs dropping tear gas bombs. Two were on target. Everyone was crying, blinded, choking and coughing out the fumes. Some were vomiting over the side. Several more of the crew sus­ tained injuries from gas bums, none serious. The fishing vessel limped into Kom­ pong Som at about noon. Several thou-S^d Cambodian men, women and children quietly lined the seawall to catch a glimpse of the American cap­ tives. U.S. planes continued to pass overhead but did not attack. Fearful of a possible attack on the port, the fishing boat was quickly ordered out of Kom­ pong Som to an anchorage about an hour up the coast. Later in the aftemoon, the boat was moved three hours out in the Gulf of Thailand to a small island. The island appeared to be uninhabited except for about 70 Cambodian guerillas living in an abandoned fishing village. There were also two camouflaged gunboats docked at tlie island. Abandoned furni­ ture lay strewn about the ground' and floating in the Surf. The crew was taken off the fishing Continued on Page 21 Glad I called last week. It doesn't look like I'll get another chance now. We have just been boarded by the crew of a smal gunboat off the coast of Cambodia and are being taken into port on a small island off our starboard side or maybe to the mainland which is out of sight. Maybe 50 or 60 miles off. The boarding party looks more like pirates than soldiers but then these people haven't had much in the line of uniforms. Just guns and guts. They fired a few rounds of small arms stuff to let us know to heave to. The boarding party arrived with automatic weapons and rocket launchers, so re­ sistance would be futile. Looks now like Til be seeing you guys long before October or long after— if at all. Damn I did want to get back to Piney Point and take that chief cook and stewards course. I don't know why I am writing this. Probably will never get it mailed, just killing time I guess. Completely frustrated; nothing we can do but wait and see what happens next. None of the boarding party speak English or at least don't admit to it. So all instructions are in sign language. I'll try to keep this ufxiated from time to time in case I get a chance to mail it someday. < It is now 4:00 p.m. or 1600 to seaman or the military and we have just dropped anchor about 2,000 yds. off the island. The gunboat has gone into the island and returned and is now hove to off our starboard bow. No one seems to know yet what the next move will be. The crew is all herded up on the deck grouped on the starboard side. I have been wandering back and forth from there to my room without any static. In the room now and am going to see if I can get away with going to get a cup of coffee. Be back later if I can. 1830 Here I am back. Not much of anything going on yet Ray Friedler has been snapping pictures left and right with his Rollie. My camera is in the repair shop in Hong Kong dammit I went and took a shower and changed clothes. I figure if they take us ashore I want some sturdy clothes as a protection against the elements and I may not get a chance to have a hot shower again for quite a while. We have fed those of the crew that were in the mood to eat and have been handing out food to the boarding party as they come around the galley. Our radar is out and the old man is trying to convince th«n not to put the .«( 7 (' —7,.. •- r.'' i ir „ I •. t.' 7 |1 ,r i .*• I •f, • J'- ' "J n. I •y % I Ir Continued on Page 20 I I The ordeal over and safely back to the U.S., Seafarer Bill Bellinger tells his story to TV and newspaper reporters at San Francisco International Airport. Page 17 7. |( ; Mm. May 12 3:00 pJO. I •f: V J J Following is an actual account as it happened of the experiences of the crew of the Mayaguez during their period of captivity. It was written by 54-year old Seafarer Bill Bellinger of Washington, D.C. Brother Bellinger started it out as a letter to one of the instructors at Finey Point with whom he became friendly while studying for his GED high school equivalency diploma last year. However, he developed his letter into a well written, descriptive diary of the Mayaguez crew's incredible experiences. Copyright 1975 by Bill Bellinger. No one may reprint this story In whole or in part without expressed permission. li^&ist. .""I ( •t incident occupying a few pages in the history books. Yet to the 39 Mayaguez crewman, 28 of them Seafarers, the unforgettable experiences of their three-day captivity by the Khmer Rouge will forever re­ main fresh in their minds, because dur­ ing this time these men ran the gamut of human emotion as few others ever have. They experienced the gripping fear of uncertainty, always wondering dur­ ing their entire,' uneasy captivity whether they would live or die. They experienced genuine terror when U.S. warplanes, in an effort to block their path to Kompong Som on the Cam­ bodian mainland, strafed, rocketed and gassed near the fishing vessel they were aboard as close as^ten yards off the bow and stem. And when they were finally released, they felt the elation of free­ dom as Only men who have been in cap­ tivity could possibly experience. When they were safely back aboard the Mayaguez and enroute to Singa­ pore, as recalled by Seafarer Bill Bell­ inger, "we were all drained of emotion." as 50 Cambodians were aboard the Mayaguez from time to time. To the great surprise of the crew, the Cam­ bodians, as they did throughout the en­ tire three-day period, employed no real rough stuff on the crew, and on the whole treated them well. The steward department went to the galley to set up for dinner. The tense situation, though, had caused the crew to lose their appetites. The only patrons this night in the crew's mess were the Cambodians who drifted in in twos and threes for a hot meal and some apples and oranges. Chief Steward Anderson was forced at gunpoint to stop typing up a menu by a soldier who thought he was get­ ting a radio message out concerning their captivity. Luckily, the Cambod­ ians were unable to stop several actual Mayday messages sent out over the air by the ship's radio officer. Later in the day, the Khmer Rouge soldiers forced the Mayaguez to an an­ chorage about 2,000 yards off Koh Tang Island, where U.S. Marines were later to land in search of the crew. The crew spent Monday evening, a sleepless one for some, aboard the Mayaguez. * �DISPATCHERS REPORT. MAY 1-31, 1975 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia .... Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Jacksonville San Francisco ... Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea . Great Lakes . Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York . . Philadelphia' Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea K.-' §!. 7v: •V. •' P-^ p. t •v i Alpena i Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes 3 13 1 0 5 1 2 6 1 6 2 2 0 6 0 2 SO 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 5 21 2 14 15 0 11 1 64 527 2 1 5 1 1 0 0 10 60 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 3 71 7 21 21 . .. 13 54 28 36 16 33 8 62 0 0 379 3 12 ; Pwt Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk ... Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville .... San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico .... Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes.— Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes Port Boston New York .... Philadelphia .. Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile ...... New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington . Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston Piney Point ... Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo ...... Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort ..... Chicago >. Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes ........ Totals All Depto. Dam Sea Totals All Dep^^HR Lakes Totals All DeptnHHP Sea A Great Lakes Page 18 8 85 13 30 19 12 23 65 24 40 17 44 8 71 0 4 463 5 53 432 2 24 3 6 5 1 8 11 7 . 13 4 12 1 12 0 3 112 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 2 1 3 3 1 1 1 12 124 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 4 8 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 31 10 9 7 3 12 37 12 24 5 23 4 40 0 2 220 0 3 3 0 0 3 4 3 0 1 1 4 4 1 35 3 0 2 6 1 1 0 13 233 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 39 7 17 6 6 6 40 7 27 5 31 7 26 0 0 225 4 67 12 17 17 1 16 43 16 34 13 27 14 48 46 5 380 1 14 0 3 2 1 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 8 0 0 34 11 4 13 24 2 13 4 71 296 1,287 201 1,488 18 3 12 15 3 11 3 65 445 577 90 667 9 4 7 13 4 2 2 41 75 44 46 90 7 • TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 1 4 0 15 65 0 1 2 0 34 11 0 11 32 0 3 7 0 6 15 0 11 54 0 4 14 0 3 46 0 21 1 0 10 37 0 3 7 1 73 25 0 10 0 0 1 2 1 119 412 14 189 24 64 21 15 63 144 66 109 36 58 16 131 0 13 961 4 31 5 3 7 0 9 16 5 12 6 8 1 12 0 5 124 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 11 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 6 7 13 2 9 18 13 3 7 65 1,026 1 3 7 1 3 0 0 15 139 0 1 1 3 2 1 0 8 19 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 5 2 0 32 47 0 0 3. 0 26 a 0 36 10 0 0 6 0 9 8 0 20 38 0 5 17 0 5 48 0 6 8 0 14 22 0 10 2 0 59 2A 0 0 8 0 0 2 0 150 330 5 141 15 55 18 4 41 112 44 80 33 45 15 107 0 0 715 2 45 7 14 4 2 13 33 20 45 12 16 3 19 0 2 237 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 2 0 0 3 0 1 0 6 6 7 2 8 13 15 6 6 57 772 2 2 3 4 6 2 1 20 257 0 2 1 1 4 1 1 10 15 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 26 31 0 2 4 0 21 8 1 11 17 0 1 4 0 9 7 0 35 12 0 6 1 26 11 0 3 0 14 0 28 7 0 0 5 0 33 17 0 33 0 0 1 1 232 142 1 1 73 14 30 14 3 47 72 28 68 17 31 14 60 0 2 473 1 13 2 6 4 1 0 7 7 11 3 4 1 8 0 4 72 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 4 2 1 12 485 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 5 77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 59 5 190 36 46 26 3 37 111 59 110 24 49 25 64 0 8 793 5 45 0 8 3 1 0 6 0 6 1 2 1 24 0 0 102 19 3 14 20 10 13 5 84 877 1,226 124 1,350 26 19 . 36 49 30 4 10 174 276 119 192 311 27 6 28 27 4 21 2 105 517 14 3 12 18 5 5 0 57 387 10 1 11 20 3 7 2 54 286 14 2 17 11 3 7 2 56 175 10 1 4 1 4 4 1 25 175 5 0 14 2 1 2 0 14 156 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 . ENTRY DEPARTMENT 1 15 \ 35 10 ' 8 14 71 1 20 1 35 1 10 34 20 39 1 1 0 2 1 1 • 47 I 12 37 1 8 17 i - 7 .. 82 ^ 455 2,522 216 2,738 —.. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lak«a,||. • & Inland Waters Inland Boatineis*s Union United Indnstiid Worker PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9.6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4.3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7.4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex St 02111 (617) 482.4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St 14202 (716) TL 3.9259 CHICAGO, IIL. .9383 S. Ewlng Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn. 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich.. P.O. 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Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5<% Nlbon (Hidort Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 In the month of May, shippiai ^100 jobs over tht^revious month t (iffirtaintag the to incr-wses; ^ shippbig over the Imd six mmiths. |(he total o£ 1,388Jobs idii^^ ports last month, only 974 were takett! by *A' seniority men- On the Great ; Lakes, o£ the 324 ^s t^i^pped, were taken by other than ^A^ seniorltji Seafarers Log �Necessary Cargo HISTORIC PRESERVATIGN . .. . •iii Thanks Brofher Seafarers Last year, my wife passed away and left me with a great deal of heartache and mental confusion. Yet my fellow Seafarers here in Yokohama were most considerate in building a fund to aid my children and myself with expenses. I want to thank, at this time, all of these friends who helped me through trying times. Fraternally, r E.F. 0*Biien ' i u •ill A Viable Merchant Marine I had the pleasure of serving as one of the delegates rdpre-t senting the port of New York at the Seafarers Conference heWP last April at the Lundeberg School. I wish to thank the mem^ership from the port of New York for electing me, and 1 wish to . thank HLSS President Hazel Brown and Vice-President ^e Sacco for making my stay at the School a pleasant one. Fratenially, WilUam *dh[aftop''Koflowitd^ _ • Bmoklyn, N.Y. fiO o ". ' -• • ,? ^ ! ff Ji i am how receiving an SIU pension and wish to say thanks to ali my fellow Seafarers, the SIU Pension Plan and the. officem of our Union. As I retiie, I hope that the SIU will continue to be the strongest and best of all seamen's Unions. Again, thanks to all of you and the best of luck. Fraternally, T. Lundkvist Brooklyn, N, Y. - • Velum* XXXVII, No. 5 Jiin» 1975 ' Official Public?.ion of the Seafarers Intemationisl Union o( . North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, As..-':i,-'AFL-CIO . Executive Board ' > '"'i ^ 5 , Paul Hall, President Earl Shepard, Vice-President CaI Tanner, Executive Vice-Presidant LifnclSey Wllllarns, Vice-President Joe OiGloigio, Secretaiy-1 roaawor Paul Orozak, Vice-President l^rank brozalt. Vice-President .. , Published monthly by-Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second "lass postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. itiS. ' ' - ' -C t 389 ! The subcommittee on Maritime Pol­ icy has outlined programs in several areas which it feels are absolutely necessary if the U.S. merchant marine is to remain a viable industry in the next 10 years. The SIU wholeheartedly agrees. For example, the subcommittee feels that the development of a national cargo policy is very essential if the United States is ever to once again recapture its former position at the top of the world's merchant fleets. Another area which the subcommit­ tee feels is very important to the survival of the U.S. merchant fleet is the preser­ vation of the Jones Act. For years this legislation has prevented foreign-flag ships from transporting cargo between U.S. ports; and for years it has come under increasing attacks from many areas, chiefly the giant multinational oil companies anxious to breach it. The maritime industry as a whole must resist all efforts to waive or weaken the Jones Act. A 1950 law, passed in re­ sponse to wartime shipping needs, should be repealed since the law is no longer relevant today and is frequently used as an excuse to waive the Jones Act. z\nd finally, the Virgin Islands, long a haven for companies which desire a U.S. loca­ tion without shipping on U.S.-flag ships, should be included in the jurisdiction of the Jones Act. Something must also be done about the tax incentives, financial advantages and operating benefits which are ac­ corded to foreign-flag runaway ships owned by U.S. companies and registered under flags of convenience such as Pan­ ama and Liberia. "Today the U.S. merchant marine faces one of the most serious crises in its history. Coupled with the normal problems of remaining competitive in the shipping world, the U.S. fleet has been hard hit by the decline in the U.S. economy. Together, these two factors have disrupted the efforts of the mari­ time industry to regain a major position in the shipping world. "At the same time, the 1970 Mer­ chant Marine Act, which has been the cornerstone of U.S. maritime policy for the past five years, has proven to be in­ adequate unless it is supplemented by a program to assure the ships generated by the Act have enough cargo to make them profitable." These words are part of a report sub­ mitted earlier this year by the Subcom­ mittee on Maritime Policy of the AFLCIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. The Committee was established last year by AFL-CIO Presi­ dent George Meany to provide a forum for all maritime unions to meet on a regular basis and discuss their mutual problems. A bill sponsored by Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) which would set strict stand­ ards of fair and competitive rates for third-flag shippers should be strongly sup­ ported by the entire maritime industry. There are other areas as well where .action could be taken to strengthen the American merchant marine, such as; putting an end to the harmful encroach­ ment of the military (the Military Sealift Command) into commercial shipping; and establishment of a single, unified and independent U.S. maritime agency. These are some of the major points of the Maritime Policy Subcommittee's rec­ ommendations. The SIU has been seek­ ing action in many of these same areas for years. We are pleased to see that rep­ resentatives from other segments of the industry are thinking along the same lines. If a unified effort is mounted, if differences in other areas are put aside, then the steps that must be taken to insure a healthy, viable U.S. merchant fleet will be taken. Page 19 June, 1975 • •'•'.-A'''• '/ <• ; ' . " . ^ r'f' f f ,S • •I-- •SV, • y• u I '•?x I iS Al , Ifvl M'- i* �Seaf, —^^^e//wyei- Te/Js dajjigi,, ^ ^ ^'PW ibwa «-<)!(seeras to 't OS ifj^p^ Mga/otoftliinKaggaf^a- ^ "fianceof *0 a atron?oS?,®'% were £^I" "? a "eSage ,£,? •'' '="•'"« at aiss»^^li'rsi? Govt's n,«v; : I'jf.' ff '"«to oar port leoi^Hrfa'lSefw' feJ'aS I. ^oapJe of them arf. • i '•" "®^er ffet fh/^ ^ totopleWv S"* «' dW attack fh^ ^kea now fw ^ '• ;•' «»<••« .boa, ^ '••*r "^toas our b*^ "*® or ever f> . I ™ejetsj,ave„t '^'^lU.onn =5.?-»te,&...~«.,^,.,. rtl" »« %i»g li^ ITa""''" ®birl»oaid skfe.lt???®'' and < IS ZST^ ^ 'laigklb,,^'^y ®®«tt«panhn paving a ball b,,% l?® «>= "aaSbasS » waT?"« a coupfe ^ .f"®™ for a - r£55T"St^-saisrw^ better again WP ® ^nrn back AA that thf ^ ®«« cureiiJ S!r* ^y eyes are stiHKl • ® Sas have ^ a Jasf « SKK'»S2;.» tf!.£Sa~ ^fe-;rc:r not scared aboard now'r^"? ai^ed. There are^^ now bein"*'^ fofosees BI£*» ?a Seld fof rea»,„ ^5% <• : wan. and S.''r..'te^ apeal. EaaK.b ar... "ave a. ,oa« ? . P'^"a s^dRi^ & '^' J Ss^ • ;• • '• ." ' ./' •''.' s-"'-- • • ' I •''"''^ •''' , , , •-;*; .i/Wy--' .^•:\' jj~f: ."^'J•.•>"?•=/- "'''••• ••^ii SeafanersLog �r-.-.--#- S *5 .• rj- T;. -*—- »- r •i^. l<- Three Days of Captivity ^ All Hands Sate Continued from Page 17 boat, and for the first time since their captivity they stepped on land. The Cambodians fed the crew some rice with small portions of chicken and gave them some coconuts. A few of the crew drank bad water from a small brook and later came down with chills and fever. The crew gave some morsels of food to a few scavenging dogs. This greatly upset the Cambodians who do not keep dogs as pets, leaving them to fend for themselves. By this time the crew had run out of cigarettes. The Cambodians gave them about a pound of their tobacco which was farmed from trees. The crew rolled it in some newspaper and found it a good, but strong, substitute. They were also given the freedom to walk about the island. A few climbed trees and picked bananas. They were then approached by a Cambodian officer who spoke English. This was the first real communication with the Cambodians. He told the crew that the Cambodians were peace loving people and wanted the bombing stopped. He said over 100 of his men were dead or wounded. Captain Miller told the officer that if his crew was taken back to the Mayaguez he would call the President and have the bombing stopped. The officer appeared to agree. It was now dark and the crew stayed the night on the island sleeping on the ground on bamboo mats, sheltered in small huts. Thursday May 15 Early the next morning, the crew was herded back aboard the fishing vessel, guarded by three Cambodian soldiers. They cast off and headed out to sea escorted by one of the gunboats. About a mile out, the gunboat pulled along­ side and the three guards jumped from the fishing vessel to the gunboat. With the real fear that the Cambodians might still turn on them and shoot, the crew watched closely as the gunboat pulled out of sight. All were now free, both the 39-mEn crew of the Mayaguez and the Thai fisherman who had spent five months in captivity. The Thais began jumping up and down in hysterical elation over their freedom. They hugged each other as With gas burns on his ieft arm, Sea­ farer Awat Sulamen, oiler, listens as shipmates tell their ^tory to newsmen in Singapore. u P:-i it i - i I f.' • ' Back aboard the Mayaguez and berthed in Singapore, four Seafarers line the deck of their ship. They are from the left: Frank Pastrano, messman; Carlos Guerrero, fireman-watertender; Ray Friedler, QMED, and Frank Conway, firemanwatertender. Seafarers International Union, whose rescued, and we can take pride in our well as hugging and shaking hands with members man the Mayaguez, our military men whose valor and sacrifice the Mayaguez crew. thanks for a job well done." made this mission a success. By their The boat headed out toward the In response to the SIU's support of actions, America has demonstrated its Mayaguez which was still several hours his action. President Ford, in a letter to resolve to protect its shipping against away. The happy Thais cooked a de­ SIU President Hall, wrote: Thank you such hostile and illegal acts wherever licious fish breakfast for everyone. For for your message concerning the SS they may occur. the first time in three days, the crew ate Mayaguez. We are all grateful that the I deeply appreciate your taking the heartily and happily. vessel and its entire crew have been time to let me know of your support. As they neared the Mayaguez. they were met by the destroyer USS Wilson. The Wilson's guns were kept trained on them until they were positively identi­ fied. Then a voice over a loudspeaker boomed: "Crew of the Mayaguez wel­ come aboard." The ordeal was over. » • • L ^ t ^ Wt li '-If p ' • The crew was returned to the Maya­ guez. From her deck, they could see two U.S. helicopters disabled on the beach of Koh Tang. They were greeted by the same 40 or 50 Marines diat had taken over the Mayaguez the previous day. The steward department cooked up a good meal and fed the Marines who were later taken off the ship by two Navy tugs. The ship was then towed out to in­ ternational waters by the Naval de­ stroyer USS Holt. With steam up, the Mayaguez headed out under its own power toward Singapore, with all hands alive and well. They were met in Singapore by an army of newsmen who wanted to hear their story. SIU Yokohama Agent Frank Boyne also met the ship. In a telegram to President Ford, the SIU crew expressed their thanks for his quick action, as well as their deep sor­ row and regret for the American serv­ icemen who lost their lives during the heroic fight for their release. Upon learning of the crew's safe re­ lease, SIU President Paul Hall wired the White House, stating: "Please ac­ cept our sincere appreciation for your direct and forthright handling of the ^ Mayaguez situation. Under your firmleadership this incident has demon­ strated that the United States will insist upon the fair, civilized treatment of its citizens and property within the terms of international law. In behalf of the fI |ii P- ' Seafarer Angel Rios, top photo, is surrounded by small army of newsmen as he comes off his plane at San Francisco International Airport. In photo below. Seafarer Ervin "Andy" Anderson, who sailed as chief steward, is greeted by his wife at the airport in New Orleans. Anderson suffered from chills and fever. i' A P 4 Page 21 June, 1975 i*' �• -—:.x."•" j' ">Ti ' , V. "T'ii' . A 177 Seafarers Attend Mobile Meeting i I / V \ rjphe effect that the SIlTs legislative and political activities have on the job security of Seafarers, and the prospects for shipping were some of the issues discussed at last month's membership meeting in the port of Mobile, which was chaired by Mobfle Port Agent Blackie Niera. Meeting officers also included SlU Represen­ tative Harold Fisher, who served as reading clerk, and SIU member Eaii McCaskey, a recertified bosun serv­ ing as recording-secretary. Tbe port of Mobile holds its meet­ ings each month on the second Wed­ nesday after ffie first Sunday of the month. Last month, two SlU-contracted vessels, thie John Penn and the Overseas Aleutian, crewed up in this port providing over 60 jobs for Mobile Seafarers and giving the port a good boost in shipping. The Over­ seas Aleutian had been laid up for three months and the John Penn for about ten days. Also last month in this port, the National Maritime Council, con­ ducted a well-attended forum of shippers from the Mobile area to introduce these shippers to the ad­ vantages of using American-flag ves­ sels to transport their cargoes. ? SIU Mobile Port Agent Blackie Niera, center, chairs monthly membership meeting at the SIU hall in the port of Mobile. Seated left is SIU Patrolman Harold Fisher, who served as reading clerk, and seated right is SIU member Earl McCaskey, a recertified bosun who served as recording secretary. Recertified Bosun E. C. Craddock, standing, hits the deck during Good and Welfare at Mobile mem­ bership meeting. , 'U ru 1 ^ Part of the 177 Mobile Seafarers, above and below, who attended the Mobile membership meeting take part in the democratic process of the Union. The port of Mobile conducts its monthly meetings on the second Wednesday after the first Sunday of each month. .1^ : :\ •> I.; f-: I A ,> •' ',.<: • .' •• L. I '^ • •iL •• ••• -••• . ^ g '•"Kl; A Mobile Seafarer focuses his attention on the "Chair during monthly membership meeting. Seafarers Log W.. I , • *•- H '' A! f;'.• ,•,,•'-5,- ''r; J 'AA '.'••.I'- �I,' >' if 1.1 -I 7 " PREMIUM RATES ! New Rate (effective 6/16/75) CMRiitis Boatswain .. :;V'?vi-.'i ;•.. Boatswain (SL Ts, IPg LASH & Mariner) .... Abie Seaman Cbrdinaiy Sofeman ... .^. CWefEleclrician:.. v ; Cblef Electrician (SL Ts^ SL18's,LASH& Mariner) QMED ...,. 'Oiler ^^I^Per ,.,. i,. j» «,»> * • • • .. • » «. a a 7.01 7.89 7.74 5.34 4.19 8.23 8.81 6.01 4.71 9.26 New Rate (effective 6/16/76) •M: ^.54 7.83 5.34 4.98 7.01 9.61 8.81 6.01 5.60 7.89 Chief steward ....... a Chief Steward (SL 7% SL18%LASH& e Mariner)..i./ 7.74 Steward/Cook 7.19 Cook & Baker'........,. . 6.09 lUKflBBIkUUl • t, :• 4.17 8.81 8.81 6.85 4,69 NewRme (effective 6/16/77) 8.28 8.69 9.25 6.31 4.95 9.72 9.71 6.62 ,5.20 10.21 10.09 9.25 6.31 5.88 8.28 10.59 9.71 6.62 6.18 8.69 :U.:- . 9.25 9.25 7.19 4.93 Old Rate Boatswain ............. Boatswain (SL Ts, SL18*s LASH & Mariner). ,, Able Seaman Ordinary Seaman Chief Electrician .. ^.. Chief Electrician (SL Ts^ SLlS'sLASHft Mariner) QMED .... Oiler Wiper Chief Steward Chief Steward (SL7^ SL18'sLASH& I «• » ' • '• • ' ;• -r' • •• • • AfSs^Bv*) . . .......... Steward/Cook Cook & Baker Messman V.. New Rate (effective 6/16/76) 5.04 4,48 3.34 2.73 4.48 5.04 • 3.87 3.07 5.04 5.29 4.06 3.22 5.29 4.48 4.48 3.34 2.73 4.48 5.04 5.04 3.87 3.07 5.04 5.29 5.29 4.06 3.22 5.29 5.04 5.04 5.04 3.07 5.29 5;29 5.29 3.22 4.48 4.48 4.48 2.73 Old Rate " Boatswain (under 25,500dwt) ......... . 826.23 Boatswain (over 25,000 dwt) ... . 858.42 Boaiswain (on ships buffi since 1970) Able Seaman , 620.05 (Wlinary Seaman ... ii. 491.67 QMED . 946.97 Chief Pnmpman 866.27 ^)iier . •..... •. a 620.05 ... .. 569.30 9.71 9.71 7.55 5.17 Steward/Cook ., 4.48 : #: • New Rate (effective 6/16/77) 5.29 . 5.56 5.56 4.27 3.39 5.56 5.56 5.56 5.56 3.39 Except as otherwise provided the rates set forth above shall be paid for all work in excess of eight hours, Monday through. Friday. For ail work performed on watch tt port, after 5 P.M. and before 8 A.M., Monday through Friday the following rates ;shall be applicable, except as otherwise provided. 877.83 744.72 727.15 ;S 475.30 Chief Cook Cook and Baker Messman 5.56 5.56 4.27 3.39 5.56 New Rate (effective 6/16/75) Wiper, . Chief Steward (undor 25,500 dwt) . ; v . .|: 829.66 Chief leeward (over 25,500 dwt) . 861.84 Chief Steward (on ships bnilt since 1970) OVERTIME RATES New Ratfe (effective 6/16/75) BASE MONTHLY WAGES , .. ^ - New Rate New Rate (effective (effective 6/16/76) 929.51 975.98 1024.78 965.72 1014.01 1064.71 1065.J4 697.56 553.13 1065.34 974.55 697.56 640.46 1118.61 732.43 580.79 1118.61 1023.28 732.43 : 672.49 1174.54 769.06 609,82 1174.54 1074.45 769.06 706.11 933.37 980.04 1029.04 969.57 1018.05 1068.95 1065.34 1065.34 837.81 818.04 534.71 1118.61 1118.61 879.70 858.95 . 561.45 1174.54 1174.54 923.69 901.89 589.52 ^ 5' New Rate (effective ' 6/16/75) New Rate (effective 6/16/76) %'i New Rate' (effective 6/16/77) -;n t Boatswain (under 25,500 dwt) Boatswain ' (over 25,500 dwt) Boatewain (on shifn built since 1970) Able Seaman Ordinary Seaman ....... OWED Chief Oiler Wper Chldf Steward (under 25,500 dwt) .... Chief Steward (over 25,500 dwt) .. Chief Steward (on ships built since 1970) ... .. .-S -- Steward/Cook Chief Cook Cook and Baker Messman " Unemployment at Highest Point Continued from Page 2 percent, or 3,346,000, of the total only area which has been hit by unemployed. Since in most households, devastating imemployment. In manuthe head is the sole or primary earner, facturing, the unemployment rate has the unemployment of the family breadnow risen to 12.3 percent, up from winner usually has a serious effect on 4.7 percent a year ago. In the whole­ the economic well-being of the entire sale and retail trade the figures are household. 8.9 percent, up from 6.3 percent a The other significant statistic in the year agq, and in transportation and BLS report is the one that measures public utilities the numbers read 6.7 . "hardship"—^the number of long-term percent as compared with 3 percent unemployed—those who have been last year. out of work for 15 weeks or longer. Two other significant statistics re­ In May this number rose by 240,000 leased by the Bureau of Labor Statis­ to more than 2.6 million; a year ago tics really give a good indication of — J e-- - 6—* the total was less than a million. And, how serious the imemployment probthose who had been seeking work for lem actually is. six months or more exceeded one milHousehold Heads lion for the since 1958. luw first moi time iiuifc aiu».c The unemployment rate for houseThe average duration of joblessness ntinued to move upward, and in May hold heads-^an important figure since continued A weeks, the highestX level t t these are workers with others dependit reached 13.4 ent upon them—rose from 6 to 6.3 in 10 years. Since last November, the percent over the month. This is in Bureau reported, the average duration comparison with 1.9 percent in Februof unemployment has increased by 3.6 ary, 1969 and 3 percent a year ago. weeks, and the number jobless for 15 Household heads now account for 39.2 weeks or more has risen by 1.5 millinn. June, 1975 s'' ^ . 1:1 OVERTIME RATES _ ' - New Rate ' (effective Old Rate 6/16/75) (under 25,506 dwt) 4.48 Boatswain (over 25,500 dwt) .4.48 Boatswain (on sUps bnflt since 1970) • Able Seaman 3.34 Ordlnaiy Seaman ...... 2.73 OMED 4.48 / .5.04 (effeofive 6/16/76) . . New Rate (idtectlve 6/16/77) 5.295 . 5.04 Oiler 3.34 Wiper 2,73 Chief Steward (nnder 25,500 dwt) ..4.48 Chief Steward (over 25,500 dwt) .... 4.48 "hlef Steward (on ships built since 1970) .. x ^Steward/Cook 4.48 5.04 < -15.: ; Chief Cook 4.48 V 5.04 V . 5,04 Cook and Baker it ... • 4.48 5.04 Messman 2.73 3.07 i.# ..o as otherwise provided ptu>>uwu the luc rates set M:I luiiii forth above aoovc snaii shall oe be paid for tor all work wc in eiDht lirillfs. PTfirlftvr For all work performed ! • " excess of eight hours, Monday LKl»rt1tOrl<i through Friday. on wai watch in jT—-; K •r P.M. and , before 8 KJ A.M., avA\.riiuaj . P®"' Monday through Friday the following rates V SnRu be aDDlicabie. excenf as otherwise ntherwkA provided. shall be applicable, except Page 23 7C • .. ' i PREMIUM RATES Old Rate U- �• -.vj:'' • !W: • -' -J psi - .V ., fMnciIrt* 4 SiCmMEf^XIojgg ^ TO^gpiarENr^'^ - • All vessels should be siened on or no more than six months articles. ;• ;;.'-rp; •' And the New Contract ^^'Ofitinucd ',- V-. • ' ' Where possible, «uuiaona additional rebef «««-.. t \ Dffl! should shrtiilrl Ugangs be established. 'WCr 'ommmATfirnS. j^NEW CONraACT- -f -,w. p^CONFTOM , '"^r. ;}r.^®''An "^WIEW CONTKACT i'- e . An increase in the death benr^l vessels remaining outside the ^ntmen^ United stSes foriverl SMt^months, provisions have beeh ^ fhe seaman who Pmed the vessel in the States the of paying off, with transl^ation back to the States, A An increased surgical benefit. ^ the hospital room and the fu« cost of a semi-pnvate room in all cases. An increase from $300 to $500; toIS!"' •••p in^ pay will be iii creased to $2,200 for Group I fce^ • •• • ;^-'-'\v' • If there is any increaw in Main tenance and Cure in the tad^t^ J^^ease should be applied t' contract, the Main» ^ance and Cure clause is the only s tenance and Cure is increaredS - ' Increased from $450 to $600; ^ An increased maternity benefit. • This ^<mimendation is noted Committee and —. ,-^ * Death benefit will be increased to a maximum of $5,000. • An increase in such coverage, " miscellaneous hosjPital coverage. ^rfilvt subsistence lodgmg should be increased. • Transportation --fu-- .•.•• ""e pension benefit ; • Ime ™ P?^" "P" on "hen a seaman K shinno^ :mS'S?r?p„XnTa2: paid by the operator. rJl ^ compulsory for the MaS.f'• Transportation jyo.oo'per moMh fOT iSffigS mg on i^sion after June 15, 1975 pi?cussions wai continue in order Z Provide an increase in ^.pension benefit for members al­ ready receivmg a pension ""•»« pension. IWrtTi!' AM PO« i. unaMiVSfSL^^ Si V Tj"® •, '. ««ions neaiing Sailing Boat! i ' S payment for meals not list^ in ^ iSsed~^ '•' ..V. ' ^ ^ s'teSS'lh.t'l " automatic ^ ?" ""PuW be allowed to smoke on the wheel maintenance ®r hydraulic carno :iies on on OBO nun vessels should £ atcbes f "P" ">«tae du% tte mhcensed deck deparhnj V/ "ed to Pay Increases Won Continued from Page Paee 3 Ji \' • • Any company that fails to notifv ;a crew that their ship will^^l • This provision was established. this country should be «^nsible for the crew's peisoiif al y'"".. 2 Television sets should be replaced ^ maim °f "Onnai mm^ance should be borne by the company, ^ ' malte restitution. • Except for periods wben the ves- * « •uauMvering the helmsman ' U'fi be pennitted to smoke. • P""®'"" ias been made for thai also tank wages and overtSf =«ablished for OBO! the 1970 Merchant rnarme Marine Act, incluinn -.-~^x.«.gg includina ®nd premium overMim Manner shins, the hoc„«o m or ^®tehwatcK ^k?a % ISidW Steward/ admg oosuns, stewards aud and stew. stew- SSariyi LASH. Mariner and other newly" conm H!?* should receive the same structed vessels will be raised to monthly wages, as well as premium and overtime rates as QMEDs. SB This wili prooroxiS^ff ^'ith ap. $40 mo ^ additional $30 to . wifi also continue. The SIU is ^ ue^salmg for increases in pensionlf perMmel'''*'' ™®"° unlicensed l^sassmg a Group I rating peSr hourf d„r£^ve^ wS&Ut «u wo^'Ll''®"''""® Committee also Shl£!he'IhT^^ '° situations p"ss:r fthe'st?^, pay and premium rates for .As - '1 As TV T.V. sets on bobrd reouire • The allowance for extra meals rf*^ increased to 75rf |n4 fte penalty payme^ for carry­ ing passengers will be applied to auyone not listed in iff officid J^U^anale«ei„dingcad.S!^S .i. _ .u S£"Hi!s,X' from SpySs'S .sr*-";£;s4-5sr ^^-'=Vlorc^«Se''S's.°"'" ""T ssEsi^s «-as"^ ss"5?----X*K *^1;; s"" 2.SBH£S- sS-=ss,i== KS?«-«CS ZH-rs.ns-" sri-'-s'^ns-s £sr.'„T=;- a-?«Er,~5.S St ^/^e^oSS C VMHU On new tankers, 2l~sefwSr}^^^^ ^ also negotiated" Continued on Page 26 Seafarers Log ;Z. ' •\hMl �New SIU Pensioners mm?: Charles E. Bums, 60, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Jackson­ ville, Fla. sailing as an oiler. Brother Bums had sailed for 42 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line beef in 1962. He also re­ ceived a personal safety award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Steel Surveyor. Born in Macon, Ga., he is a resident of Jacksonville. Wiley Hinton, 66, joined the Un­ ion in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. Brother Hin­ ton had sailed 29 years. A native of George County, Miss., he is now a resident of Lucedale, Miss. Vincent S. Hooper, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Boston in 1958 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Hooper had sailed for 31 years and is a U.S. Navy World War II veteran. He was born in Murray River, Prince Edward Is., Canada, and is a resident of Seattle. John W. Parker, Jr., 74, joined ; the Union in 1941 in the port of j Savannah sailing as a chief steward. | ' Brother Parker had sailed for 53 years and is a U.S. Navy pre-war veteran. He was born in Savannah i and is a resident there. John M. Lamb, 66, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1954 sailing as a chief electrician. Brother i^amb had sailed for 33 years and spent two years helping in an SIU organizing drive. He also attended the 1972 Union's Educational Con­ ference in the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Born in Dothan, Ala., he is now a resident of Mobile. Michael Pisknn, 59, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a BR utility. Brother Piskun had sailed for 32 years and is a Navy Seabee veteran of World War II. He also walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in New York City, he is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Thomas N. Johnson, 65, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Johnson had sailed for 29 years and is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was bom in Virginia and is a resident of Baltimore. William E. Smith, 61, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Smith is a U.S. Army veteran of World War H. He is a native of Massachusetts and is a resident of Mobile. ir 4-' 1,4 Andrew A. G. McClosky, 65, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a reefer utility. Brother McClosky had sailed for 37 years. He was bom in Algiers, La. and is a resident of New Orleans. Yemen L. Porter, 55, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB. Brother Porter had sailed for 34 years and attended a SIU Crews Conference at Piney Point, Md. at the Harry Lundeberg ScTiool of Seamanship. He is a native of Portsmouth, Va. and is a resident of Norfolk. Jose A.Silva, 70, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as an AB. Brother Silva had sailed for 28 years and is a U.S. naturalized citizen. He was bom in Pern and is a resident of Houston. IV i ' Alfred D. Kirkconnell, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1969 sailing as an AB. Brother Kirk­ connell was born in Honduras and is a resident of Tampa. Early A. Punch, 61, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New Orleans sailing as an OS. Brother Punch had sailed for 30 years. He was born in Louisiana and is a resi­ dent of San Francisco. Torsten K. Lnndkvist, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a bosxm. Brother Lundkvist had sailed for 27 years aboard American flagships. He walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. Seafarer Lundkvist also donated one gallon and three pints of blood to the Union Blood Bank in 1966. He's a native of Sweden and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. •; I Alfredo G. Lopez, 61, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. Brother Lopez had sailed for 32 years. He was born in the Philippines and is a resident of San Francisco. ;i Armando B. Lavagno, 62, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Miami sailing as a bosun. Brother Lavagno had sailed for 36 years. He was bom in Hackeiisack, N.J., and is a resi­ dent of Houston. Mikade Olenchik, 70, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as an AB. Brother Olenchik had sailed for 25 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. He is a native of New York City and is a resident of San Francisco. Bosun Nears 3-Gallon Mark •wf . • Port New York ...... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Detroit June Recertified Bosun graduate Luther Myrex (center) gets a well-done handshake from SlU Medjcal Director Dr. Joseph B. Logue for donating his 19th pint of blood to the Union's Blood Bank on May 23. Looking on in ad­ miration is Nurse Cheryl Edel at the Headquarters Clinic. Brother Myrex is runnerup to Seafarer Arthur Sankovidt, who holds the enviable record of donating more than three gallons of blood to the bank. Bosun Myrex gave his first gallon to the Mobile clinic in 1962, the second there in 1968 and two pints there this year. Usually, five pints a year is the limit. Houston New Orleans .... Mobile San Francisco ... Wilmington .... Seattle Columbus Chicago ... .s .. Port Arthur .... Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland Jersey City Date July 7 July 8 July 9 July 10 July 10 July 11 July 14 July 14 July 15 July 16 July 17 , July 21 . July 25 . July 19 . July 15 . July 15 . July 16 . July 17 . July 17 . July 14 . Deep Sea. IBU UIW 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m 5:00 p.m •.. 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m — — 2.30 p.m. ...... ...... 5:00 p.m. 2:JO p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m — 5:00 p.m — 5:00 p.m — 5:00 p.m — 5:00 p.m. .•••.. — •tI t i' sJ Page 25 June, 1975 V'l; •J 44 f. :.f- A �1 I tr A• yunrj/ m, >•' t' -gv'.. If you are convicted of possession of any ille^ drug—heroin, baibitalatcs, speed, LSD, or even inariinana-4lie U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaonn piqpers, without appeal, FOREVER. That wMtwM Wiaf you lose for the rest of your file die r^t to make ^ Hvii^ by the sea. . ^. However, it doesnt quite end there even if you receive a suspended STEER A CLEAR COURSEI sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to orm a gun. You •!«» may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certiffed public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardise your r^ht to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. Ifs a pretty tough rap, but thafs exacdy how it is and you cant do any­ thing about it. The couvicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your r^t to a good Uvdfliood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presmts a serious threat to bodi your idiyskal and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship sdiere clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at aD times lor the safe operation of the vessd. Don't let drags destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and deer a clear course. ' J •:{ '•i I New SiU Contract Negotiated • --'B- Continued from Page 24 provision for the installation of clothes dryers, • Tank wages and overtime rates have been established for OBO vessels. • Sanitary work may be performed by the 12-4 ordinary seaman on ves­ sels having a watchstanding Bosun. • Further jurisdiction has beenestablished for the Engine Department on motor vessels. • The company will now pay trans­ portation of a seaman to another port if that port is unable to fill the job, and • The layup clause in the Shipping Rules has been extended and provides the seaman the right to reclaim his job within a 30-day period. However, the seven-day penalty clause in the con­ tract remains intact. These are just some of the high­ lights contained in the new three-year SIU agreement. The entire Freightship and Tanker agreements will appear in a special edition of the July Seafarers LOG with all changes indicated. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Apr. 24-May 21,1975 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Number MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DAIT ELIGIBLES ; Death 16 In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 411 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 170 Hospital & Hospital Extras 18 Surgical 6 Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 6,143 Special Equipment^ 1 Optical .............................. 197 Supplemental Medicare Premiums 71 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors" Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors" Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment ^^en^al .............................. Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ i; ;>:• ^ • m.'- • - .:-^T SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan ............ Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Tp^^eafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation -•i • //-.r J- -; Page 26 Amoimt YEAR TO DATE 40,500.00 411.00 510.00 2,370.80 450.00 49,144.00 .95 4,489.61 2,730.00 $ 189,109.85 3,436.00 2,346.00 7,487.61 925.92 274,136.00 1,759.41 24,940.28 8,681.30 1,903 310 554 75 12 668 74,219.39 2,420.72 17,157.49 3,464.25 51.00 3,122.39 405,637.61 12,185.96 73,664.48 21,180.25 883.00 16,945.92 36,000.00 _ 17,378.65 6,245.97 562.00 1,846.53 — 1,973 71 846 580 73 364 1 13 5 7,849 14,120.70 213,000.00 139,550.87 22,254.94 11,976.25 8,709.11 72.00 3,503.04 1,706.00 55,203.20 28 72 7,721.45 26,429,50 10,055 2,345 701 13,101 53,181 9,356 4,574 67,111 285,809.10 578,184.25 . 375,198.97 $1,239,192.32 1,525,724.50 2,328,940.55 2,550,943.37 $6,405,608.42 336 55 118 13 1 139 65 3,436 782 76 13 34,267 14 947 185 MONTH TO DATE " ; $ Zigmimd '^ex" Piotrowski Please contact your cousin, Medard Kowalski, at 1336 Dartmouth < St., Scranton, Pa. 18504, or caU (717) 3421105. Roberto Pimcipe Please contact your brother, Efrain A. Morales, at 510 7th Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215, or call him at (212) 7681911. James E. McDermott Please contact your brother-in-l^w. Jack Mulligan, at 145 Sargeant Ave., Clifton, N.J. 07013, or call (201) 4734464. •• 12' 162 111 6 65 - — 3 • 892.20 /• King Howard Bn^au Please contact your daughter, Mrs. Beverly Brigman Marshall, at Onemo P.O., Mathews, Va. 23130. Lawrence Edward Stanhope Please contact your daughter, Larry Sue Roberts, at 5227 Jean, Ainarillo, Tex. 79109. Seafarers Log „ �=• jRnal Jieparturesi SIU pensioner Pedro Cruz, 73, suc­ cumbed to heart failure in the San Francisco USPHS Hospital on Mar. 28. Brother Cruz joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York deck engineer. He had sailed for 25 years, received a personal safety award for sailing aboard the ac­ cident-free ship, the SS City of Alma in 1960 and attended a Piney Point Pen­ sioners Conference in 1970. Born in Puerto Rico, he was a resident of San Francisco. Interment was in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Sur­ viving are his widow, Braulia of Brook­ lyn and four daughters, Mrs. Esther Gallo of Glendale, Queens, N.Y.; Mrs. Racquel Chevalier of Brooklyn; Estella of San Francisco and Gladys. Hubert A. Few, 54, died in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on May 7. Brother Few joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1968 sail­ ing as a QMED. He was bom in Prichard, Ala. and was a resident of Mobile at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow, Bernice; a sou, James and a brother, William of Mobile. Joseph D. Fprchia, 53, succumbed to emphysema in New Orleans on Mar. 29. Brother Forchia joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a cook and baker. He had sailed for 32 years. Bom iaNew Orleans, he was a resident there when he died. Burial was in Mt. Olives Ceme­ tery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; a son, Eric and two daughters, Glenda of New Orleans and Vanessa. SIU pensioner Joseph £. Ford, 87, passed away on Mar. 31. Brother Ford joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1961 sailing as a firemah-watertender on tugs for the Great Lakes Towing Co. He had sailed for 56 years and was a resident of Buffalo when he died. Surviving is a niece, Mrs. Dorothy M. Denfrund of Kenmore, N.Y. SIU pensioner Carroll E. Harper, 71, died in the San Francisco USPHS Hospital on Apr. 30. Brother Harper join­ ed the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a wiper. He had sailed for 25 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War I. A native of Maryland, he was a resident of San Francisco when he passed away. Sur­ viving are his widow, Fumike of Yoko­ hama; his sister, Mrs. Viola M. Wood Kaemmer of Glen Burnie, Md. and a niece, Mrs. Virginia J. Fraser of San Francisco. Rufus L. Ahernethy, 46, died on Mar. 8. Brother Abernethy joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Norfolk sail­ ing in the steward department for 31 years. He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army. Bom in Hickory, N.C., he was a resident there at his death. Burial was in Catwaba Memorial Park Cemetery, Hickory. Surviving is his mother, Vadar of Hick­ ory. SIU pensioner Charles N. H. "Chuck" AHen, 65, succumbed to a heart attack at home on Apr. 1. Brother Al­ len joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 31 years and was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was awarded the U.S. Mari­ ners Medal for being wounded on the SS Samuel F. Miller (Waterman) in an air raid on Naples, Italy on Oct. 5, 1943. A native of Baltimore, he was a resident of Sonoma, Calif, at the time of his death. Cremation took place in Santa Rosa (Calif.) Memorial Park. Surviving are his widow. Ok Boon; a son, Charles; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Moreau and a nephew, Allen Moreau, both of Baltimore. William A. Miller, 61, died on Apr. 30. Brother Miller joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1960 sailing as a chief steward for Dixie Carriers in 1970, Na­ tional Marine Service from 1960 to 1964 and for General Marine from 1959 to 1960. He was bom in Chumuckla, Fla. and was a resident of Marrero, La. when he passed away. Surviving is his widow, Lanell of Lynn Haven, Fla. Balhino F. Mogol, 64, passed away on Mar. 30. Brother Mogol joined the SIU in the port of Yokohama in 1970 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He had sailed for 27 years. Bom in Brae Marinducxue, the Philip­ pines, he was a resident of Manila. Sur­ viving are his widow. Pilar; four sons, Danilo,, Benjamin, Clodolyo and Ern­ esto and a daughter, Myrna. Melvin O. Moore, I 52, died of appar­ ently natural causes aboard the C4 SS Lyman Hall (Water­ man) on May 8 while on die Middle East run. Brother Moore joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1974 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 29 years. A native of York County, Va., he was a resident of Melbourne, Fla. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Martha; a son, Michael and a daughter, Marsha. Dennis H. Brazell, 47, died of a heart attack on board the SS Eagle Traveler (United Maritime), while in the port of Alexandria, Egypt on May 18. Brother Brazell joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Savannah sailing as a wiper. He had sailed for 28 years. Seafarer Brazell was born in Georgia and was a resident of Houston. The body was returned to the U.S. for burial. Surviving are his widow, Jennie of Jacksonville; his mother, Mrs. Clyde (Ann) Brazell of Gibsonton, Fla.; a brother, James of Riverview, Fla. and three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Williamson and Mrs. Betty E. Jones Brown, both of Gibsonton and Mrs. Mary Louise Coniglio of Tampa. SIU pensioner Michael J. Byrnes, 69, passed away from heart disease in Meadowview Hospital, Secaucus, N.J. on Apr. 22, Brother Bymes joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deck­ hand for the Penn Central Railroad from 1935 to 1972 and for the Moran Towing Co. from 1928 to 1935. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. He was born in Hoboken, N.J. and was a resident of North Bergen, N.J. Surviving are a brother, John; a sister-in-law, Mary and two nieces, Bridget and Colleen Bums, all of North Bergen. SIU pensioner Lester M. Wyman, 77, passed away on May 2. Brother Wy­ man joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 25 years. Seafarer Wyman was born in Massa­ chusetts and was a resident of Berwick, Me. when he died. Surviving are a son, Lester of Hanson, Mass. and a sister, Louise of Brookline, Mass. Albert R. Yeoman, 35, died on May 5. Brother Yeoman joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1964 sailing as an AB. He attended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Houston in 1963 and was a U.S. Air Force veteran in the post-war period. Bom in Hartford, Ala., he was a resi­ dent of Slocomb, Ala. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Jackie; a daughter, Alecia of Slocomb and a grandmother, Mrs. J. L. Roy of Hartford. SIU pensioner George Thomas, 82, passed away on May 2. Brother Thomas joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a cap­ tain for the Gulf Atlantic Towing Corp. of Norfolk. He was born in Maryland and was a resident of Neavitt, Md. at the time of his death. Sur­ viving aire his widow, Henrietta and a son, George of Baltimore. SIU pensioner Winston E. Renny, 74, passed away front a respiratory infec­ tion in the Bay Front Medical Center, St. Petersburg, Fla. on Mar. 8. Brother Ren­ ny joined the SIU in 1938 as a charter member in the port of New York sailing in the deck depart­ ment. He had sailed for 39 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and in the 1962 Robin Line beef. Seafarer Renny was a native of the island of Jamaica, the British West Indies and was a resident of St. Petersburg when he died. Cremation took place in the State Crematory, Clearwater, N.Y. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Feger of Dunedin, Fla.; Mrs. Peggy C. Palmer of the Bronx, N.Y. and Mrs. Ouida Cordonatt Goldstein of Suffern, N.Y. SIU pensioner William C. Paris, 78, died from kidney fail­ ure in the New Or­ leans USPHS Hos­ pital on Apr. 21. Brother Paris joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Boston sailing in the steward department. He had sailed for 41 years and was a World War I U.S. Navy veteran. Seafarer Paris was born in Arlington, Mass. and was a resident of New Orleans when he passed away. Inteiment was in St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Pulcina of Santos, Brazil; his mother, Katherine of Mai­ den, Mass; a son, Alfred; a daughter, Marie and a sister, Mrs. Anna Guman of Maiden. SIU pensioner Harry M. Galphin, 70, died of cancer in Jacksonville (Fla.) Memorial Hospital on Mar. 10. Brother Galphin joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Savannah sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 37 years and was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Navy. Seafarer Galphin was born in Florida and was a resident of Jackson­ ville when he passed away. Interment was in Bosque Bello Cemetery, Fernandina, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Eunice; his mother, Ida Mae of Fernandina Beach, Fla. and a stepson, James Burke. Frank Castagna, 31, drowned when he fell off a launch as the SS Tampa (Sea-Land) was anchored off Genoa, Italy on Apr. 15. Brother Castanga joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He attended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1963. Born in Brooklyn, he was a resident there when he died. Burial was in Brooklyn. Surviving are his mother, Dorothy and a sister, Mrs. Miriam Gili, both of Brooklyn. Harold A. Hultman, Sr., 62, died of a heart attack in the Wilmington (Del.) Memorial Clinic on Jan. 25. Brother • Hultman joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1958 sailing as a chief engineer for the Berg Towing Co. of Chesapeake City, Md. from 1957 to 1975 and for Curtis Bay Towing Co. and the Du Pont Co. A Brooklyn na­ tive, he was a resident of New Castle, Del. when he passed away. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery, Bellport, L.I., N.Y. Surviving are his widow, • Lillie and a son, Harold of Fairfax, Va. Page 27 June, 1975 V .'j' * / r'. t- • i ^,i »i I I st * It i.i i' '1 1'., I V-' •J -^ IT -it* I- if i i' M 't : » 1' i, 'i-/\ 4 • - II ' �-4 4 "^-• •( Digest of SlU Ships' Meetings . h- I' 'r' 't M U: •Vi . r: W ,: v .!-. -, ''•0y- ' • OAKLAND (Sea-Land Service), April 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun James A. Shortell; Secretary C. John­ son; Educational Director Karttunen, Chairman discussed President Paul Hall's report in the Seafarers Log. The crewmembers were thanked for their contribution for flowers for Charles Jackson's mother who passed away. $10.35 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to ship's committee and delegates. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), April 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary D. Collins; Edu­ cational Director E. Synan; Steward Delegate Peter V. Hammel. $25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that the Seafarers Log was re­ ceived in Santos, Brazil and that it con­ tained some very good articles. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Nola. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), April 13—Chairman Loather G. G. Reck; Educational Di­ rector James Petersen; Steward Dele­ gate L. J. Rinaldi. Chairman suggested that all should support SPAD for round three of the oil bill fight. A safety meet­ ing was held and it was noted that more members should attend these meetings as they are for the benefit of all. $36 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. The oil bill article was received and posted. A vote of thanks to the chief cook. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), April 20—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary E. Kelly; Educational Director Neel; Deck Delegate John Kucharski; Engine Delegate William Beatty; Steward Dele­ gate A. S. Smith. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that everyone should read the Seafarers Log and when you have the time plan to go for LNG instruction. Everything running smoothly. COLUMBIA (United States Steel), April 27—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun J. Jandora; Secretary M. S. Sospina; Educational Director W. C. Sevens; Deck Delegate James S. Rog­ ers; Steward Delegate Frank Rakas. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers with enough seatime should take the time now to go to LNG and LPG classes. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land Service), April 20—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun C. James; Secretary Duke Gard­ ner; Educationa' ""irector M. Beata. $103.50 in ship •, . and. No disputed OT. Put in a request for screen doors on all main deck entrances especially the crew mess. Everything running smoothly. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land Service), April 13—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun G. Burke; Secretary R. Hutchins; Engine Delegate J. Pineiro; Steward Delegate J. Figueroa. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the benefit to each member to voluntarily donate to SPAD and also on the meet­ ing to be held at Pjney Point. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Houston. Page 28 ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), April 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Director Ger­ ard P. Bemons. $40 in ship's fund and a library fund was collected. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman held a discussion on the upcoming contracts and also about SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Cadiz, Spain. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land Service), April 6—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun David H. Berger; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director G. Knowles; Deck Delegate John Wolfe; Steward Delegate Bernard Sha­ piro. $30 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman issued beneficiary cards to crewmembers to be filled out and sent to' Headquarters. Suggested that all donate to SPAD. For safety pur­ poses a non-skid paint was used to paint tunnels and decks. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), April 27—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary O. Smith; Educational Director R. Matthew. $7 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man commended all departments for great cooperation and suggested that crew contribute to SPAD. He noted how important SPAD is to our future. The ship will be in the yard for a few days and the secretary will try to get a catalogue to select movies from. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. HOUSTON (Sea-Land Service), April 13—Chairman Recertified Bosun Jose Aguiar; Secretary W. Datzko; Educational Director D. Papageorgiou. No disputed OT. Chairman talked about the new contract coming up and suggested that all members take part in it and send your letters in. Educa­ tional director requested that if the members saw anything they thought was not in a safe condition to report it to him. A vote of thanks was given to John Bellamy, a graduate of the Lundeberg Upgrading school by the steward delegate. Steward stated that he would like to see more fine men coming from the school as they are doihg a fine job. A vote of thanks to the bosun and the day man for a job well done in getting the galley painted. A vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. OVERSEAS JUNEAU (Maritime Overseas), April 20—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun James Baudoin; Secre­ tary Ralph Bullard, Deck Delegate Bert Smith; Engine Delegate Jerry Makarewicz; Steward Delegate Rich­ ard Smith. $38.60 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port Trinidad. AQUADILLA (Puerto Rican Ma­ rine Operating), April 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Victor Carbone; Sec­ retary Oreste Vola; Deck Delegate Bernard Soberon. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers should donate to SPAD and go down to Piney Point to upgrade themselves. $3.60 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of'thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Baltimore. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), April 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. Weaver; Secretary O. Frezza; Ed­ ucational Director F. Harris. $20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man gave a vote of thanks to all crew­ members for a job well done. Also discussed the importance of SPAD do­ nations for a better and stronger Union and job security for all members. Next port, Searsport, Me. SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land Service), April 20—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun K. Puchalski; Secretary C. E. Bell; Educational Director F. Sayo; Deck Delegate Richard S. Johnson; Engine Delegate Albert W. Spanraft; Steward Delegate John George Katsos. $167 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Everything running smoothly. Next port Seattle. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship), April 13—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Arthur McGinnis; Sec­ retary L. Santa Ana; Educational Director U. Sanders; Deck Delegate George Pierre; Engine Delegate O. Wheeler; Steward Delegate W. Free­ man. No disputed OT. Chairman sug­ gested that all should donate to SPAD for job security. A vote of thanks to the electricians for connecting a tele­ phone from the gangway to the messhall. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Ob­ served one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port New Orleans. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), April 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Di­ rector H. Ware, Jr.; Deck Delegate R. O. Spencer; Steward Delegate H. W. Roberts. $85 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Need an antenna for the T.V. set. Everything running smoothly. Next port New Orleans. DELTA MEXICO (Delta Steam­ ship), April 13—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun M. Casanueva; Secretary S. B. Wright; Educational Director V. D. Brunell; Engine Delegate F. O. Catchot; Steward Delegate Walter Dunn. No disputed OT. Chairman sug­ gested that all members donate to SPAD. Movies will be shown every other day on the next trip. Everything running smoothly. BETHFLOR (Bethlehem Steel), April 20—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Joseph Michael; Secretary Claude Garnett; Deck Delegate Norman Pep­ per. $26.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Richmond, Calif. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), April 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secretary Herb Knowles; Educational Director Jim Smitko; Deck Delegate J. Long; Engine Delegate R. C. Salley; Steward Delegate A. P. Lopez. Some disputed OT in engine department. A vote of thanks to the bosun for running the movies. Next port Yokohama. ' NEW YORKER (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), April 19—Chairman W. S. Rudd; Secretary R. A. Cobb; Educational Di­ rector R. Borlase; Deck Delegate Kirby Wright; Engine Delegate Leslie Bry­ ant; Steward Delegate Clarence Willey. No disputed OT. Chairman gave a short lecture on the importance of SPAD and good safety habits aboard ship. A new ship's chairman. Brother F. O'Malloy, was elected as Brother Rudd is leaving the ship in New Jer­ sey for an operation. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port. Port Everglades, Fla. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Services), April 26—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Secretary L. Nicholas; Educational Director H. L. Stegall; Deck Delegate S. H. Fulford; Engine Delegate H. Dill; Steward Delegate P. L. Hunt. Chairman advised all crewmembers to fill out their bene­ ficiary cards. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Rotter­ dam. KEVA IDEAL (Ideal Cement), April 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Beverly Dunn; Secretary S. Gutierez; Educational Director Praino; Deck Delegate Herbert A. Greene; Engine Delegate William C. Traser. $53.92 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man reminded all book men receiving letters from New York referring to sug­ gestions on contract to be sure to send them in. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. . Oificiai ship's minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: MAYAGUEZ SEA-LAND VENTURE NOTRE DAME VICTORY MONTICELL^ VICTORY NEWARK DELTA SUD SEA LAND EXCHANGE LONG BEACH > TAMARA GUILDEN VANTAGE HORIZON - " SEA-LAND MARKET <SAN PEDRO i MOUNT EXPLORER HUMACAO JOSEPH HEWES DEL SOL * SCHUYLKILL ; OVERSEAS VIVIAN: : M THETIS ARTHUR MIDDLETON^ SEA-LAND CONSUMER 1 SAM HOUSTON JACKSONVILLE .MIAMI::: :.: . ,| TJVERSEAS ALASKA CHARLES £. WILSON DELTA PARAGUAY ., : SUMMIT " 1NGER-: FORTHOSKINS ^ PHILADELPHIA WALTER RICE ROBERT E. LEE SEATTLE OVERSEAS ARCTIC BALTIMORE MERRIMAC PORTLAND ERNA ELIZABETH BEAUREGARD Seafarers Log �Seafarers Upgrade At HLS Piney Point UPOR^ING TO MEET THE NEEDS of Seafarers and the challenge of advances in the maritime industry are being provided at the Harry Lundeberg School in .Piney Point. A wide variety of upgrading programs in the deck, engine and steward - department have been developed to provide the best training available to American Seafarers. Pictured on this page are some of the recent graduates from the Lundeberg Upgrading Center. '• • i: i "^1 .•i.' ABOVE: Seafarers Jay Barnett, Dave Alleyne pose on the fantail of the Claude "Sonny" Simmons with Instructor Jack Parcell after completing upgrading to Fireman, Oiler and Watertender. .... TOP RIGHT: Quarterma.ster Instructor Chuck Dwyer, left, gets in the gradua­ tion picture of the latest group of Sea­ farers to complete the Quartermaster course. Left to right are Instructor Dwyer, Jim Mates, Ben Buck, Enrique Gil, Jose Rodriguez, John Nelson, Maelvin Gerring, Dan McMullen, Robert Tallman and Tony Hanna. '1^1 RIGHT: Cook and Baker Sylvester Zygarowski (left) and Assistant Cook Nel­ son Cook display their Certificates of Achievement after graduating from the Lundeberg Upgrading Center. RIGHT: HLS Upgrading Instructor Chuck Dwyer (far right) poses with graduates of the Able Seaman class after the group completed training and passed their Coast Guard examinations. Kneel­ ing left to right are Daniel Davis, Spyridon Katehis, John Curran, Edward Willisch and John Pennington. Second row from left are Donald Hood, George Oberle, Ahmed Mussad, Steve Grisham, Keith McColhim and Fletcher Hanks. Third row from left are Clifford Duke, Joseph Evans, Colin Kelly and Ed Lusk. 'J > RIGHT: QMED graduates at the Lunde­ berg Upgrading Center posed with two of the school's staff members for their sraduation photo. Left to right, front row, are Carl Borcalino, Juan Rodriquez, David Diekehart, Engine Instructor Charlie Nalen, Anastasios Avzangelis, Reading Teacher Pat Glazer, Jesse Mar­ tin and Mike Brennan. Left to right, rear, are Emmanuel Rapitis, John Schaefer, James Chianese, Richard Butch, Anton Schmidt and Gerald Johnson. 1 i June, 1975 I Page 29 �Vf) <• ; » LUNDEBERG SCHOOL EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates ', Deck Department ' I _• • f ,} A:3LE SEAMAN The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman consists of classroom and practical training to in­ clude: Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—^Any Waters)—^You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman, or be a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: June 26, September 4, October 16, November 28. 5^' QUARTERMASTER Procedures; Emergency Launching Op­ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, firefighting and emergency procedures. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: June 26; July 10, 24; August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13, .28; December 11. Engine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman. Refrigeration En­ gineer. Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker. or Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting Dates: June 26; July 10, 24; August 7, 21; September 18; October 16; November 13; December 11. The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED — Any Rating. (Qualified Member of the Engjne De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri­ cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sys­ tem^; . Boiler Construction and Repair; Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; Machine Tool Operation; Com­ pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units; Engineering Casualty Control; All Codes of Operation of Au- Seafarer Oscar Johnson proudly displays his graduation certificate after completing the Cook and Baker course at the HLS Upgrading Center. At right is Instructor Charlie Andrews. iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing Main Engines. Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—Must be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 and have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper. (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—No requirements. Starting Dates: June 23; July 21; Au­ gust 18; September 15. LIFEBOATMAN DIESELS QMED upgraders display their graduation certificates after completing training at the Lundeberg Upgrading Center. From left are Seafarer Alfred Lane, HLS Instructor Jack Parcel, ^afarer Herber Guyman, Seafarer Davis Hart, Seafarer Michael Coyle and Charlie Nalen, head of the HLS Engine Upgrading Department. SIU Scholarship Program One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships oiiered: 1. Four-year, college degree scholar- s The course of instruction leading to endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steam and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). Starting Dates: August 7, October 2, November 13. The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat - Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Types of Davits and Operating FOWT . ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2, Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Must be under 35 years of age. The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university. 4. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. 2. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan (three years for $10,000 scholarship). 3. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately proceeding date of application. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you tnay write to the- following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholarships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafaceis Loi^' �principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starting Date: October 20. tions; Loading and Discharging; Pumps and Valves Operation and Maintenance; Ballasting; Tardc Cleaning and Gas Free­ ing; Safety and Fire Fighting. Course Requirements: Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as QMED —^Any Rating, or Pumpman. Starting Date: July 28. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as QMED—^Any Rating. Starting Dates: July 10; August 7; Sep­ tember 4; October 2, 30. ADVANCED PUMPMAN PROCEDURES The course of instruction leading to HLS certification as Pumpman will con­ sist of both classroom study and prac­ tical work to include: Tanker Regula­ High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty-two Seafarers and one Inland Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SlU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re­ gardless of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. if-) J The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lun­ deberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, sucb as dues and loans paid in full. / meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu. I cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. I Name I I I Book No. Address (Street) I..ast grade completed (City or Town) (Zip) Last year attended Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Steward Department CHIEF STEWARD HLS Engine Instructor Lee DeMasters, left, poses with QMED graduates aboard die S.S. Claude "Sonny" Simmons at Piney Point. From left are DeMasters and Seafarers Floyd Jenidns, William Gray, Robert Santos and Michael Bacba. I I I I I I I The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings above Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker; six months seatime as Chief Cook and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac­ tory Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or As­ sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: June 26; July JO, 24; August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December II. I ASSISTANT COOK 1 HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP' UPGRADING APPLICATION Name Age ___ (Last) (First) (Middle) Address (Street) Telephone (City) (State) (Zip) Book Number (Area Code) Seniority Port and Date Issued Social Security # HLS Graduate: Yes • Ratings Now Held No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes Q NOD I Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: • • • • DECK AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman • '• • • • • • • ENGINE QMED FWT Oiler Dk. Mech. Reefer Boilermaker LNG-LPG Diesel STEWARD • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward • Electrician • Dk. Eng. • Jr. Eng. • Pumpmam • Machinist • Welder Q Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SmPMEI'^ DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE PORT SIGNATURE RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 uoe,i97&:£'c The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ tables; how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portion control, dietary values and serving procedures. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward E>epartment must have a minimum of three months seatime. Starting Dates: June 26; July 10, 24; August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October . 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in bak­ ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: June 26; July 10, 24; August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December II. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: June 26; July 10, 24; August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 6, 30; November 13, 28; December Note: Coimes and starting dates are subject to dumge at any time. Any fhangf wH be noted in the LOG. Page 31 F, s ' . V • M'' h'- . -I : it M: �• SEAFA ! j!p' m]"- LOG Official pubUcation »f the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • Atlantic, Golf, Lakes and Inland Waters District * AFL*CIO j Revised Enrollment Beneficlarv Card -ii' The Enrollment-Beneficicnry Card for the Seafarer's Welfare and Pension Plans has been revised, and all Seafarers must fill out a revised card and mail it to the Welfare Plaii Office. Below is a sample copy of the new card. These revised cards are available in all Union halls and on board SlU-contracted ships. They are preaddressed to the Welfare Plan Office, and no postage is necessary if they are mailed within the continental U.S. Be sure to fill out both sides of the card, and to print all information legibly. Do not leave any space blank—^if a sec­ tion does not apply to you, enter the word "None." This revised Enrollment-Beneficiary Card will replace all other Beneficiary Cards on file. Also, if you have not forwarded copies of your marriage certificate and the birth certificates of all of your immarried children to the plan office, take the time now to mail them to: Seafarers Welfare Plan, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y.H215. Without these certificates any welfare claim you might make will be delayed. •jii , c 1 -l I u • J'* !.rt •i -l}; i • ;< N .if: •il 1• V'-l' 275-20thStf«M, Brooklyn, N.Y. 1121B Saabters VMfa^ and Parakm Plans I ;Enrollment-8enefic{«ry Card CHECK ONE MIDDLE INIYIAE ' - Union Book# teilrv 5." - , : V I ^j " ' / First Year of S!U, IBU Employment • : ' , _ _ K List Below Names of Your Unmarried Children Under id Yea^ List Names in Order of Age y-Oldest First ,La$t Nerne First Name Yliddle Initial Iv f elationship Son Daughter Month ate of Birth Day • -YearKi ''IWITiAL", '• V" V-I j IEn ANPs i Hfcfc i ci I y "'STJSTE- glPCOUfc: i I'^'OateSigned ___ Member's Signature ; v'"' 'X' k _ ,'5 Address , ' crry STAfi . "NOMBEnAfSDSYREET |SUi>QRTANT~PAwrse$MeMiHt'BeFuHyCoinptel^ » 3 . ' 1, eiSNATURE" —FKwt— I i ®• / • Pefmaneot || 1 Date of Birth Mo. o*v yt I r*v6k* Nl previuus bctxliciiry dnignetiont and, nek* the followkig disienation with rioper' to all bvoefitsprovided iiwworWan, tiitA in the fdhife »K^ Seafarers Welfars Ptan,jtiHrewyiiie the prhriless of mekino fwrtfier chan9Bf,;|:>|^ li-' . "fi - gtP&flOg SAN • • 'X '-X; 1 fMPORTANT: As soon at paedbte, meil photoetetie eoptes of woMrmarrieee eertiffcatc and birth oertificatw of all -i ; V ' immerrkd childrari listed on this card to thdStafanirt VVeltare Plaii, 27S- Zdth Streets Brodklvri, N.V.11216. : TiFcSBE * J ,1^ ^ ^ ; ^ «sBP» I* ' Faiiuretodosoimaydalavthtpaymantotwelfanibanafitn. ' ; ^ ' 'i.' ^•"^irYiifliiifaari i � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource June 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: UNEMPLOYMENT AT HIGHEST IN 34 YEARS PAY, VACATION, PENSION, INCREASES WON BRAND BIDS FOR MARITIME REFORM POLICY PANEL REVIEWING U.S. MARITIME POLICIES UNITY IS THE THEME ON MARITIME DAY NAVY HEAD CITES TRANSCOLORADO FOR 'OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE' IN SEALIFT OF S. VIET REFUGEES BRAND HITS WAR RISK INSURANCE FOR 3RD FLAG SHIPS; BACKS BILL SIU SHIPS GET SAFETY AWARDS UIW COORDINATION OF BENEFITS FIVE EARN FULL BOOKS AS EARLY SPRING ARRIVES, LAKES SEAFARERS PREPARE FOR START OF NEW SHIPPING SEASON LABOR DEPARTMENT HONORS SIU OF PUERTO RICO PRESIDENT MAYAGUEZ CREW RELEASED AFTER THREE DAYS OF CAPTIVITY: SEAFARER'S DIARY RECOUNTS ORDEAL A VIABLE MERCHANT MARINE 177 SEAFARERS ATTEND MOBILE MEETING Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 6 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/871934c2afa2cab6f33375d6335414ad.PDF 2ee6645a57dc1fadf187ecc82f2cf3b6 PDF Text Text .> • ; I V-' t ,i i. i J ..r . ..X- '%l! • TH '• ^ Crew of the SS JbervHle (Waterman Steamship) unanirhously votes to accept new Freightship and Tanker contracts at shipboard meeting chaired by SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (right) on July 18 in port of New York. SlU Patrolr men have been holding meetings as ships come into port to poll the member~ ship vote on new agreements. ) w Dues Resolution Passed Pog«s 12-13 •,-„•• ;• I I, ''•i I 4 r'r '•< •1 1 1 '• •< • vt H' • '-H '> i y'li, ' ' ' J 14'' " I .I ' .-v„;/:'"fr'X /'• rlti' �/ '•I'"- Lower June Job Figures Don't Tell Real Story Jobless Rate May Be Higher, BLS Says It-' 't •; :i .;:« % i\<:i -i:• - -i: Despite a decline in the overall job­ Unemployment in the construction less rate last month, the United States industry still stands at 21 percent; fac­ remains in the most serious unemploy­ tory unemployment is 12 percent; ment crisis since the 1930's, and be­ among heads of households it is 6.1 per­ cause of a possible inaccuracy in/the cent, and among black adults the rate Bureau of Labor Statistics' computa­ is 11.9 percent. tions the lower jobless figure may not Both the numbers of long-term un­ tell the real story. employed (jobless for 15 weeks or The figures released by the Bureau longer) and those too discouraged to show that the number of unemployed seek work jumped significantly. The dropped during the month of June to figure for long-term unemployed rose to 8.6 percent from 9.2 percent in May, 2.9 million, a jump of 250,000 over the which was not unexpected. However, month. And, the figure of those too the Bureau itself warned in mid-June discouraged to even seek work reached that a sharp decline was likely due to a a record high of 1.2 million during the "deficiency in the seasonal-adjustment April-June period. procedures," and noted that the "true" The average duration of unemploy­ June rate may be higher than that pub­ ment in June reached its highest level lished. in 13 years, climbing from 13.4 to 15.4 BLS Commissioner Julius Shiskin weeks. And, the total number of un­ said that the nation won't know if the employed for the 12 month period from job picture actually improved last June 1974 to June 1975 rose 3.1 mil­ month "until we see the Jtily figures" lion, an increase of 65vpercent. which will come out next month. AFL-CIO President George Meany, Meany also decried the Ford Admin­ commenting on the lower figures for istration and Congress for failure to June, declared that "this is. phony good take steps to remedy the crisis. Noting news. It would be the height of folly for that the unemployment outlook for the anyone to take satisfaction from these 70's continues - to be bleak, Meany figures for statistically they show that called the inaction by the Administra­ the unemployment crisis has not eased tion and Congress, "deplorable." at all." In explaining how their June figures The AFL-CIO chief cited statistics may not be truly representative, the in other areas—what he termed the Bureau of Labor Statistics pointed out "cold facts"—to support his charge that that changes in unemployment in June the unemployment picture is as bleak, are strongly affected by large numbers if not vs^orse, than it was two months of students atid graduates entering the ago. labor market. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Paul HaU One of the Best Contracts Ever '.i I -1 Reports coming into Headquarters from the outports and from the Union's contracted vessels show that the SIU membership is overwhelmingly accepting our new three-year contract—a contract that for many reasons is one of the best that we in the SIU have ever negotiated. It is one of our best contracts ever because its terms, reached after long negotiations with the companies by the SIU's contract department, work to enhance the Seafarer's part in three very important roles—-as a professional sailor, as a breadwinner and head of a household, and as a solid trade unionist. As a professional seaman, the SIU member will benefit because the new contract both firms up the work jurisdiction of the Seafarer aboard ship, and outlines in more detail the duties of individual ratings. In addition, the contract now calls for paid transportation to the Seafarer traveling from one designated port to fill a job that another designated port could not fill, thus guaranteeing that all unlicensed jobs on SlU-contracted ships will be taken by SIU members. And as importantly, the new contract empowers the SIU to conduct a detailed study of our shipping rules and shipping procedures to ensure that these rules do not fall tehind new and projected long term trends in shipping on American-flag vessels. For the SIU member as a breadwinner, the overall terms of the new contract, which include substantial across-the-board increases in base monthly wages, premium rates and overtime rates and vacation pay, bolster the Seafarer's earning power by a minimum of 20 percent in the first year alone. This increase, along with the outlined increases for the second "The seasonal adjustment method currently used assumes that the number of young jobseekers who enter the labor market between May and June is pro­ portional to the level of unemploy­ ment," BLS stated. "However, when the unemployment level becomes exceptionally high, as in 1975, the proportional relationship does not hold," the Bureau added. "The rate was probably overstated in May and understated in June, so that an average of the two months provides a better estimate," the Bureau said. 17th SlUNA Conyention Starts Sept. 2 in Washington The i 7th Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America will convene on Sept. 2 at the Shoreham Americana Hotel in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of delegates from all 33 SIUNA-affiliated organizations in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, representing more than 80,000 members, will be present at the proceedings, which are scheduled to last through Sept 5. The delegates to the Convention will be representing deep-sea affiliates, as well as inland boatmen, fishermen, cannery and industrial workers, and members covering a wide range of industries. The SIU-Atlantic, Gulf^, Lakes and Inland Waters District will have a full delegation at the Convention,, including delegates from its affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union and the United Industrial Workers of North America. ' c..!' Paul Hall, president of the International, and the SIU-AGLIWDjc Will preside over ffie Convention sessions, which will consider a numbb'r'of important matters of special interest to the SIU and the entire labor movement. Prominent speakers from the government, industry and labor will address the delegates. The Convention will also take up many resolutions dealing with the maritime industry, reports of affiliates and reports of officers. and third years of the agreement, will enable the Seafarer to successfully keep on top of the continuing tide of inflation and recession. And should there be any drastic inflationary change in the nation's economy beyond expected levels, the new contract includes a cost-of-living increase clause to compensate. In addition, the contract provides important increases in SIU welfare benefits to cover the continually rising costs of medical care; and a $100 a month increase in benefits for new pensioners to help the Seafarer provide for his family after retirement as well as he had while actively sailing. Sea­ farers already on pension will have their pensions reviewed in the cbniing months with the view of improving them. Most importantly, though, our new agreement enables the SIU's con­ tracted companies to remain globally coinpetitive with other U.S. operators as well as with the operators of foreign national merchant fleets. This guarantees that Seafarers will continue to enjoy good employment oppor­ tunities even in the face of the highest U.S. unemployment rate in 34 years which has idled SVi million American workers. Without sufficient jobs for all Seafarers to fill, the best contract in the world isn't worth the paper it's written on. To the Seafarer as a trade unionist, our new three-year agreement holds special significance because it is a contract by Seafarers for Seafarers. In negotiating the terms of the agreement, the SIU's contract depart­ ment followed the suggestions and guidelines set forth by the 66 Seafarers who were elected to serve as delegates to the special Seafarers Conference held last April at Piney Point. In turn, the suggestions of these 66 men, 22 from each shipboard department, were a direct reflection of the needs and desires of the vast majority of Seafarers throughout the country. The delegates from each department met separately to, discuss the problems within their own departments, as well as meeting jointly to discuss the problems facing both professional Seafarers as a class of workem, and the U;S. maritime industry as a whole. Out of diese meetings the delegates formulated suggestions-they felt would benefit die largest number of Sea­ farers in the largest number of ways. ' In the final count, the April Seafarers Conference produced two very significant results—a contract which will provide for the needs of Seafarers and their dependents for the next three years, and a special victory for the cbntinuing tradition of democracy in the trade union movement. We owe these 66 Seafarers as well as the SIU contract department a special vote of thanks for a fine job. However, the overwhelming acceptance of the contract by the SIU membership, I'm sure, is thanks enough. ChangB of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union. Atlantic, Giilf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly except twice a month In July. Second Class po^ge paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 8, July 1975. Paee2 Seafarers Log ... i:,:" �MTD's Peter M. McGavin Passes Away at 66 WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department executive secretary-treasurer Peter M. McGavin, 66, succumbed to cancer at his home in Bethesda, Md. on July 6. Brother McGavin was elected unamimously to the MTD post in No­ vember, 1960 and began his duties there on Jan. 1, 1961. Prior to this he had served as assistant to AFL-CIO Presi­ dent George Meany. Born in Grand Rapids, Mich., McGavin entered the trade union movement in 1939 and was a member of the International Assn. of Machin­ ists and Aerospace Workers. In a letter to McGavin's widow, Dorothy, Meany and AFL-CIO secre­ tary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland wrote: have meant to the labor movement over the last 35 years, or what his friendship has meant to us personally. His loss is irreparable. His contribu­ tions to the AFL, and the AFL-CIO and the Maritime Trades Department . are of permanent value, and they will not be forgotten." Paul Hall, President of the MTD and the SIU, on hearing of the death said: "The Maritime Trades Department and the entire labor movement has lost an able spokesman and trusted friend, but the accomplishments of Peter Peter M. McGavin McGavin on behalf of all of our "We are deeply saddened by Pete's affiliates will long endure and be untimely passing. There is no way to remembered. "All of us who knew Pete will re­ express what his gifts and dedication member him for his loyalty and dedi­ cation to the labor movement he served so long and so well. More than that, we will also remember him as a warm human being and valued friend whose judgment and counsel has meant so much to all of us-throughout the The SIU membership continues to overwhelmingly approve the new years." Tanker and Freightship contracts which were negotiated last month with As Meany's aide with AFL, Mc­ all SlU-contracted operators. The new three-year agreements were sub­ Gavin handled hundreds of jurisdic­ tional disputes, worked with state and mitted again for ratification at all regular July membership meetings, local central bodies and Federal labor after members voted on it at special meetings held in all ports in June. unions and assisted national and inter­ The approval both times was overwhelming. national unions. To enable the SIU to poll complete membership, patrolmen have been boarding our ships as they come into port, holding Union meetings and tallying the votes. The ratification vote on the 80 ships polled so far has also been overwhelmingly in favor. Headquarters has received communications from some of our ships In order to clarify some recent incommenting on the new agreements. The crew of the Sea-Land Economy qtdries by members, the LOG is printing the foUpwing information wrote: "Congratulations to all you officials and port delegates who par­ concerning disability time as credit ticipated in negotiating this outstanding contract." The men on the Fort towards a pension: Hoskins sent this message: "On behalf of the crew, congratulations on new All periods that an epiployee was Contract. Well done." considered Not Fit For Duty prior to . The new agreements, which went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on June July 1, 1962 are counted day for day 16, 1975, provide for across the board wage increases in each of the towards an applicant's qualifications three years of the contract. They also call for substantial increases in vaca­ for either a Normal or Disability tion, pension and welfare benefits. Pension, provided that an employee The Union's Negotiating Committee based their demands on the had accumulated employment with recommendations received from the members and evaluated by the 66 signatory companies previous to Seafarers who attended the two-week Seafarers Conference at Piney such disability. On and aftet July 1, Point in April and submitted a detailed set of proposals. . 1962, only poid periods of disability j. The entire texts of the new Tanker and Freightship contracts were for which an employee received ipuhlished in ,a special edition. of the Seafarers LOG in July. either the Sickness and Accident The special edition indicated by shading all revised sections, additions Benefit or In-Hospital Benefit under the Seafarer's Welfare Plan or Mmnand ptherS: changes contained in both agreements. Confracfs Overwhelmingly Ratified After the merger of the AFL and CIO in December 1955, Meany re­ tained McGavin as his assistant assignning him many of the most difficult problems involved in the merger of state and local central bodies and in conflicts among various national and international unions. Joined AFL in 1940 McGavin first joined the AFL organizing staff in 1940. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II from February 1942 to Jan. 1, 1946 when he returned to the AFL. In November 1949, AFL President William Green named him regional director for Pennsylvania and West Virginia where he worked under AFL director of organization Harry E. O'Reilly handling state organizations, local central bodies and serviced Fed­ eral labor unions. Four years later, he was appointed assistant national organization director by then AFL President George Meany. A requiem Mass was said for Brother McGavin in Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Bethesda. Burial was in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Md. Surviving, beside his widow, is his son, Stephen. tenance and Cure Benefits &om a foximer employee can be credited towards a member's pension. An employee can receive up to one-half of his actual seatime in dis­ ability credit, but in no event can this total exceed one-third of the total number of days required to qualify for pension. For example, to be eligible for a Disability Pension an employee must have 4,380 days. Of this total an employee could not receive more than 1,460 days in dis­ ability credit—one-third of 4,380 days. Disability credit does not coimt tovyards an employee's qualification for the receipt of an Early Normal Pension. Only actual employment in the amount of 7,300 days (20 full years) qualifies a-member for this type of pension. t • € i'.H J' i INDEX Legislative News Merchant marine hearings continue ..... •..,.Page5 Washington Activities ....Page 9 Union News New SIU contract Page 3 President's Report ....... . Page 2 Membership meeting in Philadelphia Page 4 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Dues Resolution Page 12 SPAD Honor Roll Page 31-Back page SlUNA Convention ...... .Page 2 General News Shipping Dispatchers Reports ,...Page 11 Page 6 Ships' Committees .. Ships' Digests ..,.. ...Page 18 Merrimac ,...Page 8 Golden Endeavor ... .Centerfold Solzhenitsyn at AFL-CIO Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule/requirements and application Pages 28-29 Two Seafarers get GED diplomas Page 30 . Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' Seniority upgrading Page 27 GED requirements and application Pages 28-29 Firefighting .Pages 22-23 Membership News New SIU pensioners Page 20 Seafarer's son becomes - veterinarian.. Pages 14-15 Page 5 , Final Departures ..Page21 ' Sea-Land leaves Pacific Conference Shipbuilding outlook bleak....,; Page 5 Special Feature Murmansk run—July, Unemployment in June ...Page21942 ...........Pages 24-26 Pension plans ..... .Page 7 I i- "• i '•m '.i i Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, center, who last year was exiled from the Soviet Union for his open criticism of the communist government there, greets SIU President Paul Hall, left, and AFL-CIO President George Meany after speak­ ing to a packed audience of labor leaders and government officials in Wash­ ington, D.C. late last month. Solzhenitsyn, the Nobel prize winning author, told the audience that widespread repression of the individual's rights still takes place in Russia and that the West's policy of detente with the USSR is a peril to worldwide freedom. Page 3 July, 1975 /'•i- ••-4- - '.jn i,;. I ,1- I, ), in �Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay (at rostrum) fills in n4o^ia\tons.^the^st^^^^ dent's Pre-Balloting Report. Philadelphia Seafarers listen attentively to the port agent's report at the port's monthly informational membership meeting held on June 3. Porf of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting report on shipping in the port of Philadelphia, the Presidents Pre-Balioting Report and a status report on the then ongoing contract n^ototwns were ^ ^ presented during the infonnationai meeting held in Philadelpliia last month. Chaired by Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay, these membership mMtmgs are held on the first Tuesday after the first Sunday of each month at the modern SIU hall on South Fourth Street,^ As in all SIU ports, the Union conducts a monthly meeting to keqp area Union members up-to-date on Union activities, developments in the maritime industry ^d the Union's legislative actintK^ Washington. After hearing these various reports. Seafarers are encouraged to ask questions, offer opinions and participate in the meeting as part of me Union's process of serving flie interests of the majority of its members. Kiaying rummy to wile away the time while waiting for tfie meeting to begin are (clockwise from left): Fireman-Watertender Jack Jacobs: SIU Pensioner Danny Harris; Chief Steward Bob Tomas; Chief Cook Will Wentling, and Pensioner "Diamond Jim" Bergeria. . Dapper Seafarer Casimir Szymanski (right) and Brother Wiiiiam Millison take it easy just before the meeting begins. Seafarer A. Benzuk spends his waiting time oy pei-. using a newspaper, the SEAFARERS LOG, we hope. Also just prior to the start of the meeting, members have their cards stamped by an SIU patrolman. Page 4 mi m Seafarers Log �So Peacetime Fleet Can Meet Wartime Emergencies House Unit Witness Urges Shipping Self-Sutfiriency WASHINGTON—^The House mer­ chant marine subcommittee continued its review of U.S. maritime promotional policies and programs with two more sessions held late in June and early this month. At its session on June 19 the com­ mittee heard testimony from three wit­ nesses: Raymond J. Waldman, deputy assistant secretary for Transportation and Telecommunications, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, De­ partment of State; Alfred Maskin, exec­ utive director, American Maritime Association, and Philip J. Loree, chair­ man, Federation of American Contrdled Shipping. In his testimony Maskin told the committee that the United States should work to achieve U.S.-flag "self-suffici­ ency in shipping" as a means of assur­ ing enough ocean carriage for defense emergencies. Maskin noted that a per­ centage goal for U.S.-flag cargo already exists in law, 100 percent of domestic trade, and "implicitly" 50 percent of the foreign government generated aid cargo. The AMA official urged policies to promote the achievement of these goals so the peacetime commercial activity and capacity of the merchant fleet may come close to providing wartime ship­ ping needs. Maskin also told the committee that the view of "effective control" of U.S.owned vessels under foreign flag is a myth, and that the ships aren't readily available to the U.S. in emergencies. Loree's testimony put him at odds with witnesses from the Defense Department, who at the opening ses­ sion on June 5, had stated that the "ef­ fective control" fleet was not reliable and "failed us in the Mideast . . . and could fail us tomorrow." Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Waldman told the subcommittee that his department does support the U.S.flag merchant fleet and tries to tend to its needs abroad and in international forums within the framework of U.S. foreign policy. But he also stated that Seafarer Cefs 1—Gallon Pin 1 Seafarer John Ryan (right) of the Puerto Rico Marine shoregang accepts an SlU Blood Bank One-Gallon pin last month from Headquarters Medical Clinic Director Dr. Joseph E. Logue for donating the precious, life-giving fluid. U-S. Shipyards Hit Hard By Poor Tanker Market The U.S. shipbuilding industry, which reached record peace-time pro­ duction levels under the SlU-backed Merchant Marine Act of 1970, is now beginning to feel serious adverse effects brought on by the depressed state of the world tanker market for both old and new crude carriers. And if the depressed tanker situation continues or worsens, American yards could foreseeably come to a complete standstill. The first sign of a U.S. shipyard de­ cline was the temporary shutdown last January of the Seatrain Shipbuilding Co. operations at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard, which halted work on two 225,000-ton supertankers and idled 2,800 SlU-aflfiliated UIW shipyard workers. Only now are these men be­ ginning to return to their jobs. On the heels of the Seatrain shut­ down, contract orders for five 89,000ton tankers to be built at Todd Shipyards in San Pedro, Calif, were cancelled. Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secre­ tary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, stated at a trade conference recently: "1 do not foresee any additional crude oil carriers being built for fore^ trade July, 1975 until the present world surplus is worked off." Since passage of the 1970 Merchant Marine Act, the U.S. Maritime Admin­ istration, through fiscal year 1974, had approved subsidized construction for 59 new vessels, mainly energy carriers, and 18 ship conversions. This year, though, MARAD has given the go ahead on only three new ships, all 51,000-ton tankers, and two ship conversions. This munber com­ pares with 12 new vessels last year, and 20 and 21 the previous two years. The problem is simply that U.S. tanker operators have grown reluctant to submit new ship contract orders be­ cause they have no guarantee that there will be steady employment for their ships after they are built. This problem is further complicated by the fact that 80 to" 90 percent of all U.S. tanker tonnage in layup is oper­ ated by American shipping companies independent of the multinational oil cartel. And this situation is not expected to change since the oil companies have historically used their own ships as well as hundreds of third-flag vessels for their liquid cargoes the department remains opposed to cargo preference because it allegedly violates both commercial treaties and might work against U.S.-flag interests in some trades. The subcommittee, however insisted that Waldman present a "legal brief justifying State's opposition to cargo preference, and showing how the treaties of friendship, commerce and navigation would be violated. At the subcommittee's next session it heard testimony from Robert Vastine, deputy assistant secretary of the Treasury for trade, and James J. Rey­ nolds, president of the American Insti­ tute of Merchant Shipping (AIMS). Reynolds told the subcommittee members that it is imperative for the government to define the size and com­ position of the merchant fleet, and to determine what is needed to meet the demand of both the military and eco­ nomic aspects of national security. He also said that the same steps should be taken with regard to shipbuilding and ship repairing. In noting the contribution to the country's balance of payments by a U.S. merchant fleet, Reynolds said that em­ ployment aboard ship and ashore was at least "a prudent way to provide sub­ stantial employment" particularly with today's sagging economy. Sea-Land WithdrawsFrom 2 Far East Conferences Sea-Land Service, Inc., along with 11 other American-flag and foreign na­ tional-flag operators, last month pulled out of two Far East shipping confer­ ences which govern rates from Hong Kong and Taiwan to U.S. ports. The two conferences, orginally set up to stabilize competition and prevent rate wars among the companies, are the Transpacific Freight Conference of Hong Kong and Taiwan, which sets rates on the U.S. West Coast, and the New York Freight Bureau, which sets rates from the Far East to U.S. East Coast ports. A spokesman for Sea-Land said the company was forced to withdraw be­ cause the inflexibility of conference rate schedules made it impossible to effec­ tively compete with non-conference independents, dominated by cut-rate third-flag operators who charge any­ where from 10 to 40 percent less than conference carriers. The spokesman also pointed out that a system of cash rebates to shippers, illegal under U.S. law, but carried out unchecked by some foreign national lines also contributed to the forced move. By far, though, it is the third-flag operators, led by the Russian Far East Shipping Company (FESCO) which operates 18 containerships between the Far East and the U.S. West Coast, who are causing the fiscal confusion and threatening the business life of many West Coast shipping companies. In the four years since U.S. ports were opened to Soviet ships, Russia's FESCO, along with other third-flag carriers such as Zim Israel Navigation and Orient Overseas Lines, has cap­ tured more than half of all container trade on the conference-governed routes. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawmi) several months ago introduced a bill in the Senate that could alleviate the worsening crisis. The measure, which is receiving the complete support of the SIU, would require that a shipping firm show proof that the rates charged are compensatory on a commercial cost basis, or more simply that the company is making a profit from its service. Any rates found to be non-compensatory would be suspended by the Federal Maritime Commission, which holds jurisdiction in this area. 'til ,vi A' l-l 1' tM lit 'i Hall Accepts Award for SIU SIU President Paul Hall (left) accepts special award plaque for the Union from former New York City Mayor Robert F. Wagner "for offering educational opportunity to youth" through the SlU's annual scholarship program. The award was given by the trustees of the Educational and Cultural Fund of the Electrical Industry of the city-based Local 3 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Hall accepted the award "in behalf of the professional sailors of the SIU and their children" at the local's 27th Annual Scholarship Awards Breakfast recently. Page 5 ..1 . ii J �The Committee Page Borinquen Committee Waiting for a payoff July 8 in the port of New York is the Ship's Committee of the 04 SS Borinquen (Puerto Rico Marine) of (I. to r.) AB W. Davis, ship's chairman; Chief Steward F. Di Carlo, secretary-reporter; Steward Delegate D. Rios, and Deck Delegate Xavier Whalen. The vessel is the former SS Trenton (Sea-Land). Golden Endeavor Committee Lyman Hall Committee Recertified Bosun Claude "Blackie" Bankston (front Jeft) ship's chairman of the C4 SS Lyman Hall (Waterman) sits with his Ship's Committee of (I. to r.); AB Ronald Davis, deck delegate; Chief Steward Joseph Moody, secretaryreporter, and Cook and Baker Charles Smith, steward delegate at a payoff on July 3 in the port of New York at Brooklyn's Pier 7. The vessel is on the run to the Mideast. Tamara Guilden Committee Recertified Bosun Jim Foti (seated) ship's chairman of the tanker SS Golden Endeavor (Westchester Marine) awaits payoff June 26 in the port of New York with his Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Clyde Gibson; Chief Steward Carl Jones, secretary-reporter, and QMED Cecil Sapp, engine dele­ gate, who's firmly holding on to his latest copy of the SEAFARERS LOG. Cities Service Norfolk Ship's Chairman, Recertified Bosun Peter Sernyk (2nd left) of the SS Tamara Guilden (Transportation Com.) is with the Ship's Committee off - to r.]:' Steward Delegate Frank Okoorian; Chief Steward Nicholas Hatgimisios, secretary-reporter; Deck Delegate Bill Eckles, and Engine Delegate Craig Conklin. The bulk carrier paid off on June 20 in the port of New York before going into layup at Todd Shipyard, Erie Basin, Brooklyn, N.Y. On her last run she was out six months carrying coal from the port of Philadelphia to Rot­ terdam and Haifa, Israel. Boston Committee J ^jjsmiirnaissg^^ v .n The Ship's Committee on board the SS Cities Service Norfolk are, from the left: Engine Delegate Thomas Dodson; Deck Delegate Arthur Finnell; Bosun Bill Darfey, ship's chairman, and Steward Delegate Jack Manuel. The tanker paid off on June 18 at Stapleton Anchorage, Staten Island in the port of New York. She's on the coastwise run from Texas City, Tex. Recertified Bosun Leyal Joseph (far right) ship's chairman of the SS Boston (Sea-Land) with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Stan Bell; Chief Steward James Keno, secretary-reporter; Engine Delegate P. Ayers, and Deck Delegate George Alexander. The cohtainership paid off in the port of New York on June 6 after a coastwise run 4 Page 6 Seafarers Log^ �1 Notes I i by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak I i 1 .v....... Our members continue, both at the July membership meetings in the ports and aboard our contracted shipSj, to overwhelmingly approve the new standard Freightship and Tanker agreements negotiated last month. This is gratifying because I think that these new contracts, providing for significant increases in wages, and vacation, pension, and welfare benefits, as well as a number of beneficial work rule changes, are two of the best contracts ever negotiated in the maritime industry. However, it would be a serious mistake for all of us in the SIU to now sit back and relax because we have excellent work agreements for the next three years^ It is just when we in this industry tend to relax a little that we find that someone, somewhere is trying to take from us what we have obtained. Over the next three years many important issues, affecting both the SIU and indeed the entire maritime industry, will be decided, most of them in Washing­ ton in the Halls of Congress. Actions may be taken on such vital matters as cargo preference legislation, a regulatory third-flag bill, reduction of the pres­ ent three-watch system to a two-watch system, the Jones Act and the constant efforts to waive or abolish it; and many other significant issues. In the past the SIU has always been in the forefront of fights to insure that merchant seamen are fairly dealt with by all the governmental agencies which have a say in how the maritime industry is run. I cannot stress too much how vital it is for us to continue to take strong stands on matters which ultimately concern the job security of us all. I'The most useful way to accomplish this is with our continued support of SPAD. It is through the membership's voluntary contributions to SPAD that we^make our voice heard in Washington. The strength we have, the power which enables us to talk with the lawmakers of this country, comes from SPAD. Without it, we would never be able to offset the powerful interests, such as the giant, multinational oil lobby, which are constantly trying to pass legislation that in many instances would be very detrimental to the U.S. merchant sailor. As vice president in charge of contracts and contract enforcement I am very pleased to see our members receive salary and benefit increases obtained in the new contracts. But I also fervently hope that ail SIU brothers do not forget that the best contract in the world is not worth the paper it's written on without one important thing: jobs. Only through the continued support of SPAD by the entire SIU membership can the job security of all of us be assured, now, as well as for the future. SABINE TANKERS I have been-informed that the National Labor Relations Board has over­ turned the February, 1974 election in which the SIU was narrowly defeated in an attempt to obtain SIU representation for crewmembers of the Sabine Towing and Transportation Company. Following the election, the SIU l^led charges of irregularity with the NLRB against the company. Now, the NLRB has ruled that a new election will be held. The SIU is determined to go back this time and win the new elecdon. More details on this matter will be in the next issue of the LOG. I i 'J BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM With the graduation this month of the 24th class of Recertified Bosuns, the SIU's Bosuns Recertification Program is now two years old. In that time the Seafarers who have participated in this two-month program have gained valu­ able knowledge about their Union and also learned quite a bit about the entire maritime industry. More and more of our contracted vessels now have Recer­ tified Bosuns leading the crews, and this in turn has made for smoother voyages with less problems aboard ship. I would like to congratulate the 12 most recent graduates of the program and wish them good luck and smooth sailing. 'A' SENIORITY UPGRADING Six more Seafarers received their full Union 'A' Books this month after com­ pleting the SIU's 'A' Seniority Program. These men join the ranks of other full book members, and they now have greater shipping opportunities, as well as added responsibilities. They form the foundation of a solid membership which, by its interest and knowledge can assure the job security of us all. I strongly urge all 'B' book members who are eligible to apply for this pro­ gram as soon as possible. FIREFIGHTING The recently expanded two-day firefighting course conducted at the Harry Lundeberg School and at the MSC's facility at Earle, N.J. is continuing to turn out Seafarers expertly trained in the techniques of firefighting. It is a course well worthwhile for all seamen, and I urge all who have not done so to contact any SIU representative and attend this valuable course. Juan keinosa Is Appointed New Puerto Rico Port Agent 5; The SIU has appointed a new port agent in Puerto Rico—Brother Juan Reinosa who has been a member of the SIU for over 30 years, and a Union patrolman for the past 11 years. Brother Reinosa will be in charge of the SIU Hall in Santurce, and he is there to help and service all SIU members who ship and register out of that Hall. All members are urged to take advan­ tage of the facilities in Santurce where they can obtain assistance and informa­ tion on any problems they may have concerning their job or their SIU Wel- Sound Pension Plan 1 i Wi • caihe to this country from Ireland more than it is taking in, and eventually as a very young man looking for steady goes broke. A recent example of this kind of situa­ work and a secure future. I took what work I could find when I first got to tion regrettably occurred last May when America and after a few years I hooked the United Mine Workers Anthracite up with a trucking outfit that paid pretty Health and Welfare Fund sent a letter good for that time. I stuck with the place of explanation to their retired hard coal as a driver for 37 years. I married, members instead of the usual $30 raised a family who grew up and got monthly allotment. The letter told the married, too. I looked forward to retire­ pensioners that the fund was temporar­ ment. In my 37th year with the com­ ily depleted because of lack of royalty pany, however, I was informed that payments during the coal strike last tough times had driven the place out April. of business. I was 64, without a job, ^ Throughout the history of our and to top it off, without a pension. I Union's Pension Flan, the SIU has al­ have a part-time job now to supplement ways made sure that the Plan would my and my wife's Social Security to never be in danger of going broke. Reg­ make ends meet." ularly the SIU conducts actuarial studies Above are the words of Charles Mc­ of the Seafarers Pension Plan to ensure Carthy, a resident of Boston, Mass. It that SIU members will never be caught is an unfortunate story but what is more short on pension payments. This is the main reason why the SIU unfortunate^ is that McCarthy is just one of countless thousands of Ameri­ has one of the strongest and most finan­ can workers who have worked all their cially secure pension plans in any U.S. lives only to be cheated out of their industry. It is also the main reason-why the SIU in the contract just negotiated rightful pension at retirement age. This very serious problem many . was able to grant a $100 a month raise times can be attributed to illegal mis­ in pension benefits to new pensioners. management of pension funds, but more The SIU is still in negotiation with the often than not it is a simple case of operators for the purpose of upgrading improper funding, a situation that oc­ the pensions of SIU members already curs when a pension plan is paying out out on retirement. fare benefits. Brother Reinosa joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1944. Prior to that he had been going to sea since the late 1930's, when he was just a young man. Throughout his sailing career with the SIU Reinosa shipped in the steward department. For many years he shipped as chief steward, sailing with Robin Lines, Isthmian Lines, Bull Lines, South Atlantic and Waterman. A very active Union member. Brother Reinosa assisted the SIU in many beefs, including the Bull Line beef of 1946, and later the Robin Line beef and the Battle of Wall Street. Worked on West Coast In 1964 Reinosa became a Union patrolman and began working on the West Coast out of the port of San Fran­ cisco. While in San Francisco he was the Regional Port Director of the San Francisco branch of the Andrew Furuseth Training School. In that role he helped many young Seafarers start their careers at sea. Reinosa was. also active in other seg­ ments of the labor movement while on the West Coast. He served as delegates to both the Central Labor Council of Alameda County and Central Labor Council of San Francisco. A native of Puerto Rico, the 54-year old Reinosa and his wife Leova will be returning to his home after a 20-year absence. He says he is looking forward to doing his best to assist all the SIU members in his port. s ;v;;^ Juan Reinosa (left), who was recently appointed SIU Puerto Rico port agent, fills out dues receipt for AB A. Maldonado aboard the Borinquen (Puerto RIcan Marine). Brother Reinosa spent a few days In New York servicing SIUcontracted vessels before assuming his new duties In the port of Santurce. Page? July, 1975 .. A' -i*) �;•! •:t §?• •-•• 1 i '. n", i Coal unloader crane chutes cargo Into the hold of the Merrimac with the aid of winches. The mecha­ nism also levels out the coal in the hold. • The SS Merrimac Pays Off: /A , • fter delivering coal to Antwerp, the crew of the SS Merrimac (Ogden Marine) a conveited T-2, was paid off in the port of Philadelphia last month as their ship took on another load of coal bound for The Netherlands. Under MSTS charter, the Merrimac is, according to the ship's articles, "hound on a tramp freighter voyage, either direct or via' one or more coastwise ports, to ports on this U.S. Atlantic, Gulf, Pacific or Great Lakes and/or in the Caribbean Sea and/or South America and/or European ports and/or African ports and/or ports in the Far East and/or Near East and/or Australia." The bulk carrier was brought out of layup last February and crewed in JacksoriyiUe ^er Ogden Marine secured a year MSTS charter to carry bulk cargo. rf Though the ship has been running regularly between the East Coast and Europe,,j<?rewmembers who have read her articles haven't ruled out the possibility that they may be called on to sail her to any port in the world. A 1:1 1; • v •• ^ i' f !?| ^'1 k »r^' .•K' • f?" ' ' # I Tied up next to a coal cjiute crane (top) is " Merrimac. Next (below) AB d. Morris hefps To - store a box of rutabagas with Chief Steward Fred . Hicks (rear) conning on to assist. Theilj next, At ; ' : 1: • Upgrading Page in the SEAFARERS LOG. Finaily (bottom) OS Tom Taylor stands his gangwaywatch. . . ^ . /V.-VX.M. / ^ At the shipboard meeting in the M^rrimac's messroom are Recertified Bosun Ward Wallace, ship's chairman (center, front), and other members of the Seafarer crew, ; ; ' Pages Seafaj^ers Log X, • j' ' t-'. �--- - v.: •\? •iiimm Washington Activities By B. Rocker Merehmit afaiinc OYCig^t The Legislative R^organizatioii Act of 1946 directed standing conunittees of Congress to exercise "continuous watchfulness" over execution by adminis­ tration agencies of Ihws v^hose subject matter falls within their jurisdiction. / Acting under thiat mandate, the House Merchant Marine Subccmunittee is holding oversight bearings on a broad range of U.S. maritime policies. In testimony given during the hearings. Herb Brand, Tran^rtation Institute president, outlined ways in which the U.S. maritime poli<^ could be imple­ mented to buikl a strong, balanced, and ccmipetitive U,S. merchant marine to serve the nation's economy and as^ our military forces in national emer­ gencies. SIU President Hall has been invited to testify. Oversi^t hearings will contiAue throug|h July 30. Seafreczc Aflantic HJL 5197 HJEL 5197, to authorize nnployment of foreign citizens on the fishing vessel Seafreeze Atlantic, was introduced by Robert Leggett (D-Calif.) in March and r^erred to the Merchant Marine and Insheries Committee. The bill provides that during the period when foreign fishermen are being employed, the owners would train Americans to take their place. O. William Moody, representing SIU, and Herb Brand, Transportation histitote, have testified in subcommittee hearings in favor of the bill. Tbere would be a number of major benefits for the maritime industry and the fishing industry from enactment of H.R. 5197. The ship could go back into service with a crew oi 20 U.S. seamen and eventually an American fishing crew. The House passed H.R. 5197 by voice vote. Maritime Aiiflioiiaitkm for Fiscal Vear 1976 A conference committee has been named to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of the authorization Inll for maritime programs— operating differential subsidies, construction differential subsidies. Title XI, research and development, maritime academies, etc. Leonor Sullivan, chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, and Warren Magnuson, chairman (ff the Senate Commerce Com­ mittee, will head thrir respective delegatirms. PensiMi Plan Rcgulatkm A policy committee has been named to implement the Employee Retirement Income Security Act The Act was passed last year to establish minimum federal standards for private penaon plans. Thirty-five million people ,sae covered by such private plans. la a new bill introduced by Rep. Richard Ottinger (D-N.Y.), he pro­ poses that fully vested pe^ns over 55 be entitled to pension benefits if employm^t is terminated by the ethployer. Rep. Ottinger feds such protection is of particular importance to older Americans who lose their jobs because of olant closings. Mid Fhg Rates S. 868, to provide minimum ocean rates for cargo carried on third-flag ships, has been favorably reported out of the Senate Commerce Committee. Identical bills will be considered in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee. The bill requires that third-flag carriers justify their rates whenever they are lower than the lowest rate charged by a carrier in the liner conference; it does not prohibit them from carrying American cargo. A recent study made for the Maritime Administration (the government agency which adidnisters maritime funds) showed that the seven major foreign maritime nations—^Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Norway, Spain, West Germany and Sweden—^provide direct and indirect subsidies totaling over $2 billion a year to their shipbuilding and shipping industries. Russian ships, gov­ ernment supported, are not required to operate at a profit, and can drive'U.S. > ships out of tiie market by undercutting costs. . We do not have cargo preference protection and our State Department does not sufficiently implement use of U.S. ships for Public Law 480 shipments. (According to this Law 50 percent of government generated aid cargo is sup­ posed to go on American-flag ships.) This lack of support is costing us jobs and job security. SIU supports S.868 and the protection it offers our industry. Florida Gas Pfyeline In hearings before the Federal Power Commis»on, we are opposing permis­ sion for Florida Gas Transmission Company to convert a 24-inch gas pipeline to carrying petroleum products. The pipeline, now running from Baton Rouge, La., to Florida, will eventually extend to Texas. The pipeline conversion would cost SIU 1,000 jobs on tugs, barges and tankers which serve in the Gulf Coast area. Ifanpioyment Conference . Upgraders and bosuns from the Harry Lundeberg School participated in the National Conference on Full Employment, sponsored by the Full Employment Action Couiicil June 24. The Council is a coalition of representatives from labor, education and public interest groups. Four panel sessions were devoted to the problems of unemployment and ways of creating more jobs for more Americans. .• i.ll If i 200 IVBle Limit The Fisheries, Wildlife Conservation and Environment Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will hold hearings July 15 through 29 on H.R. 200 and related bills to extend the fisheries jurisdiction of the United States. 'l|; J., 4' • f : F' To Protect Your , I ' m Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation » Seafarers are urged to conirMNite to SPAD. It is tl» way to have your voice heard and to keep your anion effective fai the fight for legislation to orotecf the security of every Seafarer and his family. "1^1' Tanker Overseas Traveler Pays Off in Newport News . Recertified Bosun Arne Hovde (left), ship's chairman of the SS Overseas Traveler (Maritime Overseas), stands by while (seated) Chief Steward Jasper C. Anderson, secretary-reporter of the tanker explains a point in the SIU Shipping Rules and the Union contract to the remainder of the Ship's Committee looking on of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Robert Rowe; Engine Delegate Robert Sawyer, and Deck Delegate Charles Majette. Note the Seafarers LOG which they had just read on the table. In the photo on the right, during the payoff oh June 2 at the C&C Piers In Newport News, Va,, a member in the back row raises hand at the shipboard meeting to ask a question. After payoff, the vessel headed for Rotterdam. Pages July. 1975 f . I -X' • iv "''V- '••J', 7 I t �19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets ' and Liabilities) ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended December 31,1974 —-'y;' ' - SEAFARERS HIRING HALL TOUST FUND (Name of Welfare Fun^ V 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fond) 900,181.86 486,301.33 $ 1,189,508.85 Note: Pages 7 to 14 inclusive should not be completed by funds that have filed Form D-2 with the U.S. Department of Labor. Such funds are required to file a copy of the completed D-2 form with this statement. to file STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Eodtrf ASSETS^ Reporting Year SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the Item $ - 21,628.28 • 1. Cash 2. Receivables: NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. (a) Contributions: Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu (1) Employer •• (2) Other (Specify) Due from other Plans 4,722.10 of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (c) Other (Specify) (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits at Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings Department, Two World Trade Center, New York, New York 10048. and Loan Associations 1,167,470.17 (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing geiferal information (b) Stocks: as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily (1) Preferred abbreviated. If you are interested in a more comprehensive treatment refer to (2) Common Page 4 under the heading "Additional Information is Available." '.10? Wel'l (c) Bonds and Debentures: STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (1) Government Obligations (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) (a) Federal '. (bi) State and Municipal Item ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE (2) Foreign Government Obligations 1. Contributions: , " (3) Non-Government Obligations sr(Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (d) Common Trusts: (a> Employer (Schedule 1) $1,308,577.46 (1) (Identify) (b) Employee - (2) (Identify) (c) Other (Specify) Interest on delinquent ac­ (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage i riwjS. tsniR counts 187.02 ~ of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) sinpdpMcY (d) Total Contributions $ 1,308,764.48 (1) % 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds * (2) % , ->7 from Insurance Companies 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages .... .. 3. Investment Income: , . : '• 'K.lPtt,-., • 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Interest 77,718.71 (a) Secured (b) Dividends i (b) Unsecured (c) Rents M> ^ 6. Real Estate: (d) Other (Specify) (a) Operated (e) Total Income from Investments . 77,718.71 (b) Other Real Estate 4. Profit on disposal of investments 7. Other Assets: 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in­ (a) Accrued Income . vestments ' (b) Prepaid Expenses 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (c) Other (Specify) Fixed assets—$15,962.47 less 100% reserve -0- (a) ^ :... 8. Total Assets $ 1,193,820.55 (b) LIABILITIES (c) Total Other Additions -r . ________ 7. Total Additions $ 1,386,483.19 9. Insurance and Auunity Premiums Payable STATE OF NEW YORK DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (Includ­ ing Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etCi) 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .. (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) ..... (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating service & other administra­ tive expenses (i) Total Administrative Expenses ......... 13. Loss on disposal of investments Is. i 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values, of ihvestments .......................... 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) Collection - $ • " •*':•*' . •' H ,3lr-'-V' '.'r Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses Other Liabilities (Specify) Due to other Plans .... Reserve for future benefits (Fund balance) Total Liabilities and Reserves ••••.•• 11503.26 -." - • ..... ? 2,808.44 ..... 1,189,508.85 $ 1,193,820.55 - iThe assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ... REPORT ON EXAMINATION: This fund is subject to periodic examination by the New York State Insurance Department. All employee-members of the fund, all con­ tributing employers and the participating unions may inspect the Reports on Examina­ tion at the New York State Insurance Department, upon presentation of proper credentials. If you wish to see the Report, please contact the New York State Insurance Departme.nt, Two World Trade Center, New York 10048. 737,286.89 . 11,925.93 :r , ^ 20,143.13 ' 499.07 ^ . • u V 78,913.74 ' ^111,481.87 • . ~ ^ 293.96 $ "^V293.96 900,181.86 $ 703,207.52 OTHER INFORMATION: Also available for inspection—to the public generally— are the annual statements and registration documents filed by the Fund. These may bp inspected during working hours at the above address, or at the office of the Fund. STATE OF. SS. COUNTY OF. u •- V""'' . 'Br'piy'. . and. Trustees of the Fund and ' ••• • affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. , ., Employer trustee: RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) • PagilO 51,119.14 .- (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions S ' 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. - , V ; • 1,386,483.19 ; Seafar^i^Lofil �DISPATCHERS REPORT JUNE 1-30,1975 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York ..... Philadelphia .. Baltimore .... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville . ... San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point .... Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes-— Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 4 107 6 26 18 5 19 60 31 46 .26 31 4 78 0 6 467 3 10 4 2 6 2 1 10 2 4 2 8 0 9 0 0 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DECK DEPARTMENT 3 3 0 68 18 4 1 1 0. 22 10 0 12 3 1 3 0 0 9 2 0 58 38 0 33 7 0 19 6 0 1 2 0 30 10 0 4 2 0 84 40 0 0 3 0 3 0 4 350 149 5 6 4 7 17 10 5 6 55 522 4 2 3 2 3 0 1 15 78 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 3 15 4 4 32 5 13 4 76 426 Port Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea 11 7 54 0 4 375 3 34 1 5 6 2 3 15 5 13 2 5 1 16 0 3 114 Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth . i-rankforl \ Chicago .' Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 1 5 2 21 5 4 1 39 414 7 0 1 1 1 6 1 17 131 4 37 5 7 10 1 20 33 9 26 7 11 3 46 0 1 220 1 2 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 4 2 1 1 0 3 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 3 1 2 11 231 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 87 10 21 18 2 16 49 22 48 ' ; 3 25 8 3 10 2 7 15 2 11 6 9 1 8 0 2 112 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 5 12 5 11 15 11 1 9 64 1,039 2 3 5 2 5 0 1 18 130 0" 0 1 2 2 0 0 5 IP 0 65 3 19 4 1 10 44 27 18 8 18 8 69 0 2 296 1 25 3 3 5 2 4 29 8 7 2 17 2 27 4 4 132 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 150 20 49 25 4 36 118 36 96 28 36 15 105 0 2 726 4 55 6 13 6 3 11 20 13 42 • 8 15 2 18 0 3 219 0 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 4 6 2 1 18 2 3 3 35 331 12 0 0 1 1 4 0 18 150 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 3 8 14 12 4 5 52 1,091 6 0 3 4 4 3 2 22 152 0 2 0 1 2 1 1 7 13 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 1 0 25 27 6 0 0 0 116 0 5 7 5 0 1 0 0 6 3 0 42 36 0 15 5 0 18 9 0 2 1 0 19 2 0 3 1 0 35 21 0 0 0 17 2 3 0 191 136 6 5 78 17 20 16 4 49 71 21 64 12 34 10 77 0 2 480 2 8 1 5 3 0 0 4 5 8 5 3 2 3 0 1 50 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 * Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk ; Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington 6 ' Frankfort . ..."" ' Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 6 0 1 11 1 5 0 24 215 4 0 1 1 0 1 0 7 143 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 ENTRY DEPARTMENT : . -. *. Seattle ............................ Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep, Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland ~.... Detroit. Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All DepL,. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes July, 1975 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 7 12 16 208 27 57 25 14 60 134 59 110 49 59 16 126 0 15 975 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Detroit Duluth 15 2 7 10 6 5 0 45 194 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class.B Class C ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Alpena Buffalo Cleveland TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C " 3 27 9 15 10 0 14 37 12 31 4 11 6 30 0 0 209 5 4 6 17 9 12 5 58 267 1,271 163 1,434 4 85 18 22 13 4 13 53 21 54 11 19 11 56 21 1 406 17 6 6 9 6 7 1 92 458 603 85 688 'K.. 1 0 2r 3 5 2 3 16 496 . siu Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters v Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Worker PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) BY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex SL 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Franklin St 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, IlL. .9383 S. Ewlng Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. 5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHHADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0100 PORT ARTHUR, Tex P'- r 'ji '1' f ? I •1' m 1 i'. ];• 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash....... .2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W.Kennedy Blvd.33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. •• I fe. IfSi'i m 510 N.Broad St.90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan Yokohama Port P.O. P.O. Box 429 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Shipping at the deep-sea ports dur­ ing the month of June remained rela­ tively stable. Despite record unem­ ployment in the nation, employment opportunities for Seafhrers continue to be good. This is cleariy shown in that each month upwards of 35 perv eent of all jobs shipped are feiiken other than W seniority men. SUppie^ for the near future is expected to re-J mOitt fittoWe. ^ 111 >; v "• I' PagelL it. T- �i' Dues Resolution Presented to Members The following Resolution on a dues increase for working members only, was presented by the SIU Secretary-Treasury on behalf of the ^mon's Exyutive Board and all of its officers at July meetings in all Constitutional and Non-Constitutional ports. It was overwhelmingly passed by the membership. (The vote in each port appears below the Resolution.) ' , „ i • j / » Appearing on the next page is the full report of the Constitutional Committee elected on July 18 at Headquarters to act on the Resolution and make any changes. corrections, substitutions and/or recommendations. In their report, the Committee recommended that the Resolution and their own report appear in the Seafarers LOG prior to the secret, mail ballot referendum on the Resolution. This Constitutional Committee's Report and Recommendation will be voted on at the regular membership meetings in August. RESOLVED, in the event that such a proportionate sum of such $50.00 proposed amendments and actions to be WHEREAS, the Union successfully Constitutional Committee's Report and which shall be equal to the percentage taken upon such amendments must first negotiated an increase in wages and over­ recommendations are thereafter accepted which such worked days bears to ninety be authorized by the membership; and time for the first year in the new contract by the membership for voting as Consti­ days. Dues payable under this subsec­ WHEREAS, after such approval is which was overwhelmingly approved by tutionally required, such referendum vote tion (b), shall be payable on the day granted, a Constitutional Committee must the membership; and shall be held as provided for in the Con­ that the member receives payment for be elected which will have the authority to WHEREAS, the contract also provides stitutional Committee's report and recom­ his earned compensatory credit on ac-. act on the amendments and make changes, for continued increases in earnings for the mendations. count of having worked such days, any­ corrections, substitutions and/or recom­ membership in each year of the contract; Fraternally submitted; thing to the contrary herein notwith­ mendations; and and standing, and shall become effective as WHEREAS, any recommendations of WHEREAS, as a result of these nego­ Paul Hall, President, H-1 to members in the manner designated the Committee may include other pro­ tiations, the membership will also receive and determined by majority vote of the posed Constitutional changes; and substantial increases in vacation benefits Cal Tanner, Executive Vice President, T-1 membership by secret ballot. When so WHEREAS, the report of the action of which will raise the vacation payments to Frank Drozak, Vice President, D-22 determined by its membership, mem­ $1,400, $1,800, $2,200 and $2,400 for the the Committee must be submitted to the Lindsey Williams, Vice President, W-1 . bers in the employ of the Union, its sub­ membership for acceptance, modification respective groups and ratings; and Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer, D-2 sidiaries and its affiliates, or in any WHEREAS, these higher vacation pay­ or rejection; and Earl Shepard, Vice President, S-2 employment at the Union's direction as WHEREAS, if the Committee recom­ ments represent an average of 50% rise Paul Drozak, Vice President, D-180 provided for in Article XII, Section mends the approval of the amendment, in benefits; and Leon Hall, Headquarters Representative, 1(a) & (c) shall pay in addition to that and if the membership accepts the report WHEREAS, new vacation benefits over H-125 provided for in paragraph (a) immedi­ and above those already obtained are of the Committee, a referendum vote of William Hall, Headquarters ately above, the sum of Fifty ($50.00) the membership must then be conducted being negotiated; and Representative, H-272 Dollars quarterly on a calendar year on such Constitutional amendment. WHEREAS, serious threats to employ­ Edward X. Mooney, Headquarters, basis, no later than the first business ment and job security have been made re­ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE­ Representative, M-7 day of each quarter, while so employed. cently on both national and foreign fronts; SOLVED: That Article V, Section 1 of John Fay, Philadelphia Agent, F-363 (c) changes of the above dues shall and the Seafarers International Union of Ben Wilson, Baltimore Agent, W-217 only be by Constitutional amendment. WHEREAS, the Union has a responsi­ North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and E. Aubusson, Detroit Agent, A-8 RESOLVED, that the voting upon this bility to its members to continue its fight Inland Waters District Constitution, be C. J. Stephens, New Orleans Agent, S-4 proposed amendment be by secret ballot to preserve and protect the job security of amended to read as hereafter set forth; Louis Neira, Mobile Agent, N-1 and that the procedure or details of such its membership; and provided that subparagraph (b) of the Steve Troy, San Francisco Agent, T-485 • mail balloting be contained in the recom­ WHEREAS, in order to continue the amendment hereafter set forth, shall be­ A. Campbell, NY Patrolman, C-17 mendations of a Constitutional Committee fight for jobs and job security, it will be come applicable only to those members T. Babkowski, NY Patrolman, B-1 be elected in the event this proposed to necessary to have the financial resources who, subsequent to September 15, 1975 J. Bluitt, NY Patrolman, B-15 Resolution is accepted by the membership available to take whatever actions are nec­ shall be entitled, over and above that pro­ L. lovino, NY Patrolman, I-l 1 as Constitutionally required, and that such essary; and vided for through collective bargaining P. Marinelli, NY Patrolman, M-462 Constitutional Committee make such WHEREAS, the cost for staff salaries, agreements in effect September 15, 1975, G. McCartney, NY Patrolman, M-948 other recommendations on mail balloting communications, postage, rents, utilities for days worked thereafter, an additional F. Mongelli, NY Patrolman, M-1111 procedure along with recommendations and other expenses that must be paid in vacation benefit payment for twelve con­ K. Terpe, NY Patrolman, T-3 on changes, corrections, and/or substitu­ order to effectively represent the member­ secutive months worked with contracted A. Bernstein, Philadelphia Patrolman, B-3 tions on the proposed amendment as the ship have risen; and employers, or for ninety day multiples so A. Kastina, Baltimore Patrolman, K-5 Committee* may feel needed or appro­ WHEREAS, these higher costs result­ worked in such twelve consecutive month R. Pomerlane, Baltimore Patrolman, priate. ing from current inflation create great period, the sum of $50.00, and propor­ P-437 RESOLVED, as Constitutionally pro­ pressures on the Union to curtail its mul­ tionate amount for days worked in excess H. Fischer, Mobile Patrolman, F-1 vided, this Resolution be voted upon by tiple services to the membership; and thereof. Such amendments shall become R. Jordan, Mobile Patrolman, J-1 the membership at the Constitutional WHEREAS, in these times it would not effective October 1, 1975, and with re­ William Morris, Mobile Patrolman, M-4 Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Balti­ only be unwise but self-defeating to per­ spect to members 'whose vacation benefit mit the slightest reduction of existing . payments may thereafter be increased as more, Detroit, Houston, New Orleans, T. Gould, New Orleans Patrolman, G-267 operations and services to the member­ above, it shall become effective the first L. Guarino, New Orleans Patrolman, Mobile and San Francisco, and in addi­ ship; and G-520 tion at all non-Constitutional Ports, and if day of the month immediately after the WHEREAS, the only constructive • concurred in, a Constitutional Committee H. Troxclair, New Orleans Patrolman, T-4 month in which such increased vacation measure would be to obtain additional of six book members to be elected at the S. Zeagler, New Orleans Patrolman, Z-60 benefit provision is authorized. dues from working members; and Port of New York-Headquarters at a Spe­ R. Lightfoot, Houston Patrolman, L-562' ' WHEREAS, these additional dues cial Meeting to be held at 2:00 p.m. on F. Taylor, Houston Patrolman, T-180 AMENDMENT would be payable only by those who may July 18, 1975; and finally R. Wilburn, Houston Patrolman, W-6 receive monetary benefits over and above Article V, Section 1. All members' dues those that they are presently receiving or shall consist of: Following are the votes in each port on regular July membership meetings, and to which they will be entitled to" receive (a) dues in effect on July 1, 1975, / the dues increase Resolution. In the Con- at the non-Constitutional ports, voting as a result of the new contract that is in which shall be paid quarterly on a cal­ /stitutional ports, voting took place at the took place on July 17. effect; and endar year basis, no later than the first WHEREAS, such additional dues business day of each quarter, except as would also be payable by any member .herein otherwise provided, and; MEMBERS VOTED NO VOTES who is employed by this Union, its sub­ (b) the sum of $50.00 for each PORT PRESENT » AGAINST FOR sidiaries and affiliates or who is employed ninety days worked in twelve consecu­ at the Union's direction; and • tive months for contracted employers PINEY POINT : 81 81 « WHEREAS, this action will require a and for days worked subsequent to such JACKSONVILLE 72 72 Constitutional amendment; and first ninety days in such twelve consecu­ NORFOLK / 51 0 51 WHEREAS, under our Constitution all tive months, "which are less than ninety. '•M BALTIMORE . Seafarers at Headquarters vote to elect a Constitutional Committee at a special meeting held In New York on July 18. The Committee was elected to act on a dues Increase resolution which was passed at all regular July membership meetings and at special meetings held on July 17. Page 12 BOSTON PHILADELPHIA DETROIT . . . . WILMINGTON ... FRANKFORT HOUSTON ; OULUTH NEW YORK TAMPA -CHICAGO NEW ORLEANS ; MOBILE CLEVELAND ALPENA .. YOKOHAMA SEATTLE SAN FRANCISCO PUERTO RICO ......... BUFFALO TOTALS 95 32 77 96 _ 48 NoQuornm 178 22 350 39 26 278 143 18 10 16 47 184 30 10 1,903 95 32 75 96 48 .178 22 350 39 '26 278 143 18 10 16 45 184 30 10 0 0 9 A 0 .0 * 0 9 0' 0 Q-m 0 'J ''' 0 •mMM u-;." Seafarers Log �.T— -i'.:'--'T** • *s'fu^ ',, ' > -' -• V ' 'v ' t. ' ' ' , • •, V<-?- m:r EPORT STITUTIONAL t'r'^ '' We, the undersigned Constitutional Committee, were elected at a special meeting at Headquarters—Port of New York—on July 18, 1975, in accordance with Article XXV, Section 2, of our Union Constitution. We have had referred to us and studied the Constitutional amendment resolution submitted jointly by all our Officers, Headquarters Repre­ sentatives, Agents and Patrolmen. The amendment resolution prior to its submis­ sion to us, was adopted by a majority vote of the membership at Headquarters and all Ports. The Resolution's entire provi­ sions including its whereas clauses is at­ tached to this, our Report and Recom­ mendation, so that all members will have available to them its full text for their re­ view and study at the same time that they read this, our Report and Recommenda­ tions. As the Resolution sets forth, we in the maritime industry are faced with serious threats to our job opportunities and secur­ ity. Events on foreign fronts in petroleum and other energy sources, make clear the cutback in our importation of energy material. Similarly, with heavy increased cost for foreign fuel, there is a sharp drop in our Nation's use of imported energy. All of this results in less U.S. bottoms with equivalent drop in job opportunities. Nor does contemplated expansion of our do­ mestic fleet pick up the full slack, par­ ticularly when modern technique and automatic equipment results in less job opportunities and at the same time, other transportation means stand by to replace water transportation. Faced with this reality, we must under­ take actions and methods to reduce this impact and at the same time, find alterna­ tives for employment in maritime. Fur­ thermore, it is most important that steps be taken to fight the substandard mari­ time operators so as to make their stand­ ards comparable to ours with resulting increased job opportunities. This program is a necessity and those of us working in maritime for many years, recognize the extreme importance of what has to be done. The efforts required to be successful will be great. At the same time, the cost will be most substantial. This is all the more so in today's inflationary climate. The combined efforts of manpower, facil­ ity's use, legislative, clerical, legal, etc., will obviously be heavy with a comparable high cost. At the same time that this effort gets under way, we are faced with constantly increased costs across the board in staff, salaries, postage, rent, taxes, utilities, pro­ fessional services, supplies, materials and other expenses. And while this condition continues to spiral, the paramount interest and concern of providing maximum serv­ ices to the membership must constantly be observed. Our examination of Union records, experience, conferences and dis­ cussions with our elected and appointed representatives, makes clear to us the im­ portance of going forward and simultane­ ously maintaining our existing standards for membership protection and security. increased dues comes into play only after two conditions are met. First, it applies only to those members who sometime after September 15, 1975 as a result of shipping thereafter, are entitled to receive vacation benefits as a result of collective bargaining agreements, which are higher than those already in effect on September '15, 1975 and second, the increased vaca­ tion benefit must be at least the sum of $350.— for 12 consecutive months ship­ ping or $87.50 for 90 days shipping and higher amounts proportionately if above 90 days. We further note that by our recent negotiated contract for the membership, excluding Great Lakes who negotiated their contract last year, vacation benefits were raised to group levels for annual shipping to $1,400.—, $1,800.—, $2,200.— and $2,400.—, respectively. Under the proposed Resolution, before the dues change will become effective, another $350.— fof annual shipping or $87.50 for 90 days shipping would have to be added on to the sailing member's benefit. Only part of that increased benefit would be paid as increased dues, leaving the remainder for the use of the member. In effect, the increased dues would be payable only by working members for time worked of 90 days and in excess and then only provided there is an increased vacation benefit of at least $87.50 for such 90 days over and above vacation benefits in effect on September 15, 1975. As we see it, in this way the source of increased Union revenue to fill the needs discussed above comes from new and higher vaca­ tion benefits available and paid to working members, without taxing the nonworking, ill or disabled members or touching any part of existing negotiated vacation beenfits. The Resolution further carries out one of its underlying themes that such in­ creased Union dues should come from working members, by providing that the maximum increase in dues shall be applic­ able as well to Union member officers, other members in the Union's employ, its subsidiaries or affiliates or in employment at the Union's direction. For the foregoing reasons, we report and recommend the following Resolution for membership vote: "RESOLVED: That Article V, Secr tion 1 of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District Constitution, be amended to read as hereafter set forth; provided that sub­ paragraph (b) of the amendment here­ after set forth, shall become applicable only to those members who, subsequent to September 15, 1975 shall be entitled, over and above that provided for through collective bargaining agree­ ments in effect September 15, 1975, for days worked thereafter, an additional sum of $350 vacation benefit payment for twelve consecutive months worked with contracted employers, or for ninety day multiples so worked in such twelve consecutive month period, the sum of $87.50, and proportionate amount for days worked in excess thereof. Such amendment shall become effective October 1, 1975, and with respect to members whose vacation benefit payments may thereafter be in­ creased as above, it shall become effec­ tive the first day of the month imme­ diately after the month in which such increased vacation benefit provision is authorized. Normally in our opinion, the raising of money to support Union needs such as the above, is through across the board in­ crease in dues or assessments applicable to all members in equal amount. However, the proposed resolution which seeks to -raise the necessary moneys recognizes that such increased Union money should come only from working members and then only for their period of employment and equally important, come out of AMENDMENT moneys received solely from increased Article V, Section 1. All members' dues benefits to be secured as-a result of nego­ shall consist of: tiated efforts, over and above those now (a) dues in effect on July 1, 1975, in existence. In effect, the moneys needed which shall be paid quarterly on a cal­ to be raised in the form of dues will be endar year basis, no later than the first from future benefit increases received as business day of each quarter, except as a result of negotiations and shipping. herein otherwise provided, and; (b) the sum of $50.00 for each We note that the Constitutional Amend­ ment part of the Resolution providing for - ninety days worked in twelve consecu­ July, 1975 r^-iv tive months for contracted employers and for days worked subsequent to such first ninety days in such twelve consec­ utive months, which are less than ninety, a fjroportionate sum of such $50.00 which shall be equal to the per­ centage which such worked days bears to ninety days. Dues payable under this subsection (b), shall be payable on the day that the member receives payment for his earned compensatory credit on account of having worked such days, anything to the contrary herein not­ withstanding, and shall become effec­ tive as to members in the manner desig­ nated and determined by majority vote of the membership by secret ballot. When so determined by the member­ ship, members in the employ of the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction as provided for in Article XII, Section 1 (a) & (c) shall pay in addi­ tion to that provided for in paragraph (a) immediately above, the sum of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars quarterly on a calendar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, while so employed. (c) changes of the above dues shall only be by Constitutional amendment." We further recommend that the Reso­ lution as quoted above, be voted upon Yes or No, by the membership. The proposed Resolution also directs this Constitutional Committee to recom­ mend the details for a secret ballot vote of the membership upon the Resolution. If this Consliulional Committee's Report and Recommendation is concurred in by the membership at the next regular mem­ bership meetings in August, 1975, it is recommended that: (a) No later than August 16, 1975, a copy of the Constitutional Commit­ tee's Report and Recommendation with attachment, be mailed to all members and ships. (b) The ballot on the above Resolu­ tion be held by mail referendum vote over a 30 day period by secret ballot and that voting shall commence at all ports on August 25, 1975 and end on September 23, 1975, between the hours of9:00A.M. and 12:00 Noon Monday through Saturday, excepting therefrom legal holidays; and that on September 29, 1975 at 10:00 A.M. at Headquart­ ers, a special meeting of the member­ ship be held for the purpose of electing a Tallying Committee consisting of six full book members who upon their election shall take possession of the bal­ lots, tally the same, make its report and notify the Secretary-Treasurer as to the results of the referendum as soon as possible thereafter. No ballot received after September 29, 1975 shall be counted. (c) The balloting procedure for the mail referendum shall be as provided in our Constitution's Article XIII, Sec. 3(c), (d) and (e), except that with re­ spect to absentee voting under Sec. 3(e) the qualifying employment period for a member at sea shall be the period of this mail referendum vote, August 25, 1975 to September 23, 1975, and for members confined in a USPHS Hos­ pital, the period shall be from August . 25, 1975 to and Including September 3, 1975. All such absentee ballot re­ quests, in the manner provided by such Subsection (e), shall be postmarked no later than September 3, 1975, and if eligible for such ballot, transmitted by the Secretary-Treasurer in the manner provided by such Subsection (e), no later than September 8, 1975. The Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall designate a bank depository for the ballots. At the time of writing this Report, we inquired and were advised, that the next Seafarers Log issue is about to be published. We recommend if, it is rea­ sonably possible, that a copy of our Committees' Report, together with a copy of the proposed Resolution and membership action taken to date, be printed in such next Log issue, so that the membership will be kept abreast as to all facts to this time. This advice to the membership is in addition to the fuijher notice which may be given to them by mailings to their homes and ships, as we have previously set forth in this Report and Recommendation. Your Constitiutional Committee wishes to thank the Union, Officers, representa­ tives, members and counsel for their co­ operation and assistance during our delib­ erations and to assure all members that we believe the adoption of the proposed Resolution proposition will serve the Union and the membership well. We recommend that the above Reso­ lution proposition be approved by the membership and submitted to a mail ref­ erendum in the manner recommended by your Committee. Fraternally submitted: July 22,1975 Ronald B. Shaw, Book No. S-1993 Nicholas D'Amante, Book No. D-696 William G. Cofone, Book No. C-808 Jack V. Dixon, Book No. D-863 Warren H. Cassidy, Book No. C-724 Lonnie S. Dukes, Book No. D-786 t. I t : Hi Hi'' 1 i 4 ir !! 4^' tm 5-ki- f '4t The Constitutional Committee meets to act on a dues increase resolution passed this month in all ports. They are, from (I. to r.): William Cofone; Nicholas D'Amante; Ronald Shaw (chairman); Jack Dixon; Lonnie Dukes, and Warren Cassidy. �•i • Seafarer F. M. Rose, who ships out of this port, recently won Best-Of-Show for the third time at the Spring Coin and Stamp Show of the Fort Lauderville Coin Club. His prize-winning exhibit was entitled "When Coins Got Around." A five-case display, the exhibit showed trade dollars of many countries, which were unmarked, counterstamped and chopmarked. (A chopmark was a mark stamped on a coin by merchants and bankers in China as a guarantee that the coin was not a counterfeit. The custom, whose origin is unknown, lasted as long as silver circulated in China). Brother Rose started collecting coins as a result of a revolution in South Korea. On a voyage to South Korea before the overthrow of the countrv's President Syngman Rhee, Rose accumulated many of the 100 Won coins, which bear a portrait of Rhee. On a return voyage a couple of years later, he found that the coin was outlawed, so he gave away about 30 of them. Then he found out that the coins were worth about a dollar apiece, and so, he bought a catalog on world coins to "Find out what else I was doing wrong." "I'm glad I got started, but if I had known >vhat I was getting into, how involved I'd get, I'd have been scared to death," he said. "Of course, I love coin collecting, but it has its complications. My collection is big enough now so that I have to keep it all in bank vaults, and that takes a lot of fun out of it. And that one book has gotten to be 22 shelf feet of books on coins and allied subjects." Asked about future coin collecting plans. Seafarer Rose said that he hopes that he can make the national convention of the American Numismatic Assn. at Los Angeles next month. He said, "I've exhibited at two previous A.N.A. conventions, but I ran out of money each time. This time, I think I have a chance of wimiing at least third place in the Modem Foreign coins category, that is, coins since 1500." Los Angeles For the first time in seven years, the 11th edition in a century of the book, "Coast Pilot 7", and "mariner's Bible" for the Pacific Coast and Hawaii is now available from the U.S. Commerce Department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Survey, 6501 I^fayette Ave., Riverdale, Md. The 395-page volume surveys the coast, bays, harbors and rivers of the three West Coast states and the eight Hawaiian Islands. Wharves, depths, storage and cargo-handling equipment are outlined for the ports of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Long Beach, San Diego, Portland, Tacoma and Honolulu. Included are the Channel Islands of Southern California, Sacramento, Columbia and San Joaquin Rivers, Straits of Juan de Fuca and Georgia and Puget Sound. There are eight "Coast Pilots" published covering data which can't be shown graphically on marine charts, such as navigation regulations, landmarks, channel and anchorage quirks, hazards, weather, ice, freshets, routes and pilotage. Algedras, Spain (6- Sea-Land Service last month inaugurated a new cdntainership run to this Mediterranean port. The deepwater port will be the first and last port-of-call on the weekly run. Plans call for the building of a container crane, large maintenance garage and other support facilities. SlU Seafarer Sydney (Aussie) Shrimpton (left) poses with his son Philip upon his graduation from Ohio State's School of Veterinary Medicine. Philip was awarded an SlU College Scholarship in 1967. Seafarer's Son Thanks In 1967, Philip Shrimpton, son of SIU member Sydney (Aussie) Shrimp­ ton, was awarded an SIU four-year, $6,000 college scholarship. Today, after eight years of hard work, Philip is about to start a career as a veterin­ arian, in all probability the first veter­ inarian to come out of the SIU Scholar­ ship Program. Philip was present at this month's membership at Headquarters with his dad, and after being introduced, gave a personal thanks to the SIU for putting him through college. "This is the first chande that I have had to publicly thank the SIU mem­ bership and Paul Hall for the An­ drew Furuseth Scholarship," he said. "Thanks to you I was able to complete my undergraduate work and continue my studies in veterinary medicine. This scholarship has made the difference in my being able to cqmDlete my educa­ tion. Thank you." Degree In Zoology Philip used his scholarship to attend the University of Kentucky. He gradu­ ated in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology. He then went on to Ohio State University's College of Vet­ erinary Medicine, only one of four stu­ dents chosen that year out of 70 appli­ cants from the state of Kentucky. After four more years of study he! was grad­ uated last month. While completing his undergraduate work at the University of Kentucky, Philip held down a job at the Univer­ sity's Animal Pathology Research Cen­ ter. He worked there for the last three years of his undergraduate study, and the money he earned enabled him to pay his first year of tuition at Ohio State. "If it wasn't for the SIU scholarship," Philip says, "I would not have been able to put the money I earned aside for my veterinary studies. I would have had to work just to pay off my tuition for my undergraduate work. "As it ttimed out the $2,800 I saved from my job paid for my first year at veterinary school. It got me off to'^a good start. For the next three years! took out various loans and today I'm still $16,000 in debt. So you can see why I'm very grateful to the SIU mem- Washington, D.C. Fatalities in commercial marine accidents rose 16 percent last year from 1973 with 379 deaths in 1974 and 320 the year before, according to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board here. Geneva, Switzerland The United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea here last month came up with a draft charter to govern the world's use of.the oceans and their resources at their second negotiating session. Real negotiations for an agree­ ment will commence in March. Two thousand delegates frdm 140 nations attended. The draft charter calls for a 12-mile territorial sea and an "economic zone" extending out 200 miles. In the zone, the coastal state would have sovereignity over the fishing, oil and mineral resources. Other proposals concern unimpeded navigation rights through straits which are now international waters under the existing three-mile limit, but would become territorial waters under a 12-mile limit. Also developing nations want to vest all rights for exploitation of the' seabed beyond national jurisdiction in an international authority. Valdez, Alaska The U.S. Coast Guard will establish divided sealanes in Prince William Sound here near the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline port of Valdez on Aug. 1. The lanes are expected to increase vessel safety and stop pollution here. Full implementation of the operation will start in 1977. The new traffic scheme will consist of inbound and outbound lanes 1,500 yards wide buffered by a 2,000 yard separation zone. At the end of the lanes there will be precautionary area? 4,000 yards in radius which will warn ships that they may encounter other vessels approaching from other directions. They will be west of Cape Hinchinbrook and on the sound west of Bligh Reef. Page 14 About to embark on a career as a veterinarian, Philip gives a personal thanks to the SIU membership for help in starting him on his way. He was present at the July membership meeting at Headquarters. Seafarers Log • 'A" �mewewwais®-. AT SEA m'l- r i.mmL . -IrLr-• L. SS Delia Uruguo)^ It has been tw,. years since the SS Delta Uruguay (Delta Line) pioneered the first trial shipment of 48 tons of refrigerated frozen, cooked beef at 20 degrees y Farenheit in 36 40-foot fiberglass covered containers from Buenos Aires to New Orleans. Now, the ship can also carry chemicals, frozen seafood, cheese and fruits. SS Notre Dame Victory Following a May 30 payoff in the port of Philadelphia, the 37,784-ton tanker SS Notre Dame Victory (Ecological) was disabled and drifting in the middle of the Caribbean Sea late last month after an engine room fire. Repairs were made and she headed for the island of Curacao in The Netherlands Antilles. She is on the run to Africa. This picture was originaily pubiished in a 1958 issue of the LOG. It shows 9-year-old Phiiip (a young "chess wiz") playing against David Pontes, an SID Seafarer at the Headquarters Hail. SlU For Help in Career berahip for that sch(dardiip. 1 don't see how I conld have made it without H." Philip, who is 26-years-old, grew up in Lexington, Ky. around animals, spe­ cifically horses. When he was asked why he chose veterin^ medicine he replied, /"Fve ialways had an afiinity for work­ ing with animals; it's something I enjoy doing very much. And, aside from that I'd probably only last about two weeks in industry, or any 9-5 routine. It's too structured for me—too regimented." Although he studied Zoology at Kentucky, Philip says that's not the normal procedure for a prospective veterinarian. Most students who wish to become vets usually study Agricul­ ture or Animal Sciences in college, he noted. "But over the past few years," he ex­ plains, "veterinary medicine has been expanding more and more. And as it expands the schools have been taking students from wider backgrounds like psychologists and lawyers. I think it's very g(pbd, t6Q,"_ . ^ B|ulip had no to follow in the foptst^s of his father, who Has been in the SIU for over 30 years and is hoping to retire soon. Brother Shrimpton sails as a chief steward. However, Philip is no stranger to Seafarers or Union halls. As a youngster he frequently visited the New York hall and very often played chess with some of the members. At the age of nine he was a "chess wiz" and a picture of him defeating a Seafarer ap­ peared in a 1958 issue of the LOG. Following the July membership meeting earlier this month Philip's dad gave him a small graduation party in one of the rooms at the hall. Brother Shrimpton, obviously very proud of his successful son, told an anecdote about why he thought his Philip became a veterinarian. Suffice it to say that the reason was a little different from the one Philip gaye. As for his immediate plar.the young veterinarian says he's in the proc­ ess of kiying to bet up a practice, which will take him a few months. Then he'll have launched a successful career as a veterinari^—something that, as Philip is the first to acknowledge the SIU helped him obtain. mm held up because - - , foflowiim memhem have faOed to complete ttta^Tom Craafordat (212) 499-6600. ;lhf 'inuuie' UNION SO0ALSE€UI^ I Mbore, Weels,J. C«>pitO,A. ' Vance, C. M^bnad<^ Maratb, R. Bucci, P. i^exandcr, W, I,' ^ > Meekins^ Gosom, G6iirad,H. Hernandez, E. Morency,S. ; Bohon,0. 'A ' ' Neal,W. , , Kbbielnik, ieini,T.- . J Polsen A. Allen, J. Knoles,K. July,i975. 080-38-7654 260-30-3676 215-I8-2M 715-10-1434 406r82-8876 1^-05-2984 090-44-9019 561-10^5797 J^?0-322i ?-34-J349I. • IBIU ^56-05-4011 ' N V • 062-24-7025 ... 1:. 081-44-7640! < 226-01-8992 V v ;V>-225-22-6037 . . ;211-46-6773 : r - SS Sugar Islander The bulk carrier SS Sugar Islander (Pyramid) whose home port is Crockett, Calif., left there on May 24 to carry 25-000-tons of phosphate rock from the port of Tampa to the port of Ulsan, South Korea. SS Delta Norte This Delta Line LASH ship of New Orleans will carry gratis high school student Neal S. Perlmutter of St. Louis on a voyage from a Gulf port to a port in northern Brazil and back. Young Perlmutter won a "prize in the 1975 National Harold Harding Memorial Maritime Essay Contest for high schoolers sponsored by the Propeller Club. An SlU-cbntracted vessel of the Puerto Rico Maritime Transportation Corp. will sail with essay winner Norma Angelica Troche of Ponce, P.R. from the port of San Juan to the pbrt of New York and return. A barge of the SlU-affiliated IBU's American Commercial Barge Line Co. of Jeffersonville, Ind. will have on board another essay winner, Scott B. Epling of Gallipolis, Ohio. Finally, Sea-Land Service Corp. of Port Elizabeth, N.J. awarded a $100 U.S. Savings Bond to essay winner Kristal C. East of Philadelphia. . While making the awards, the club's president, Capt. Ray C. North declared "The many companies that have made these prize voyages available are to be commend^ for their public-spirited generosity...." . All told, 19 high school pupils won ocean trips on American-flag ships. Two others won a savings bond and an honorable mention in the contest dedicated to the memory of the late Harold J. Harding, club secretary-treasurer from 1931 to 1952. The 40-year contest focuses on broadening the education of the coming generation in maritime matters and to acquaint them with the need for a strong U.S. merchant marine to insure national security and economic prosperity. USCG Boston "Men have pushed her around... they've used red paint to make her conspicious. They have belted her with unrestrained weight. She's been raped... ravaged. And when she wasn't there, they put her sister in her stead. They've made her stay outside in the blistery cold... she's withstood many Nor'easters. She's never complained, and she has been around for 81 years. She was the U.S.C.G. Boston Lightship" The cutter was officially decommissioned recently by Rear Adm. James P. Stewart retiring to a calmer life as her pennant was lowered and her crew lhanked for a job well done. She was replaced by a "revolutionary new, sophisticated concept in warning devices," a nicknamed "mechanical monster" called the Large Navigational Buoy (Lire). It warns seafarers of coast hazards up to 60 miles at sea in all weather. The buoy operation is monitored from shore and only needs refueling or logistics every 18 months. The Portland Lightship was replaced by a buoy in March. Once, 56 light­ ships dotted the U.S. coastline; t^ay there are two left: the sXowt Nantucket Lightship off Cape Cod and Columbia River Lightship off the rugged Oregon coast. SS Lyman Hall On the return voyage home May 5 after unloading grain in the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh, Seafarer Melvin O. Moore of the SS LymaruHall (Waterman) was buried at sea. The master, officers and crew extended their deepest sympathies to the widow in a cablegram which read: "In accordance with your request, Melvin O. Moore was buried at sea at sunset May 10, 1975. We extend our deepest sympathies." SS Cities Service Miami On June 18 the tanker SS Cities Service Miami voyaged from the Gulf of Mexico to the port of Port Everglades, Fla. with 34,000 tons of crude oil. -v uiw SS Carter Braxton The total tarpaulin muster collected by Seafarer crewmembers for ill Deck Maintenanceman Jesse R. Boiling of the C4 SS Carter Braxton (Waterman) came to $205, notes Recertified Bosun Sylvester Monardo of Slidell, La. Brother Boiling was sent a check fpr the amount after he was repatriated home from the port of Bremerhaveh, West Germany. Page 15 n.: �..... 'r - =*i. •"• .'•• =•, • • mm _. / ifeamwuiJi. m,-'' -h'--,V^'.': • • Chief Steward Carl Jones dishes out a noontime meal for one of the Endeavor's crewmembers. «• ^I I • F ' Seafarer William Robles, sailing as cook and baker, serves lunch to Ed Wlllsch, able-seaman; In tlfe ship's cafeteria style galley. • - ^ "t *•'. • f'i Il If '.i- !v-: .•1- j4lif M'i'... W -? '.« n't "i !.• « • ' .4 .•• „V'.- m • 'r V . .A - m iir-i-:- !•' •l : - I: . .. :J-r -t: . Il 5'. '• • _• ':K ' -.-i' Seafarer Frank Colon, sailing as messman, works . .™ In the galley. Brother Colon Is a recent graduate of New York Port Agent Leon Hall, seated third from left, reads terms of the new the Harry Lundeberg School. contract to the SlU crew of the Go/den Endeavor. . ' ^ Seafarer Terry Morton receives two SPAD receipts trom Katroi man Ted BabkowskI for his voluntary donation to the SlU's poll- After a discussion on how the new contract will add to the earning power of ticalfund. Seafarers, the Golden Endeavor's crew unanimously accepts by a hand vote, Recertified Bosun Jim Gorman, communicates with bridge via walkie-talkie as the ship unloads her cargo. - ^ Brother Gorman was taking _ over for Recertifled Bosun Jim Foti who was getting off the ship after a six-and-a-half month voyage. '1':' ^ •MI; ^ ••w of fite Merchant Marine Act of 1970. AU three vessels were contracted xt the J^ational iSteei and Shi^nil^^ yard in San Diego. Calif. The Dolphin il •, [iife'F ' r-m-, " V). 1974 and the Monarch in riiis year. The environmentally advanced vessels. all cimstracted widi double bottom ImMb to le^— ' •" — lion gallons (500,000 barrels) of crude oil. scries tJ.S. West Coast, craves at a sfwed of 16.5 iMcds and ,ara powered by 24,500 horses. They are also egn^^ with automatic yard on Dec. 12, 1975. She sailed sonthWet tit'OHgh the nsoal seaworthiness triiils| left on her Pacific, the Indian Ocean and into the Persian Gulf where she tooh on a full load of ertide m Shiidi Aic^^ ^sailed acoimd^fe Dope and • north to Wales, also calling on #rts in Italy and Trieste. On the'final leg of her trip, she sailed back put ttoough the straits of Gibraltar to Nigeria, across the Atlantic to St. Croix and finally ,, The Endeavor's ship*s committee, shipF Rtore toah half tl^ ctoF 8®* New York jsdter the six month plus trip some time with their families. At the Union meeting conducted aiMtord the Endeavor by SIU New York Port Agent Leon Hidl and Patrolman Ted the terms of the new contract and then; nnanhnons^ accepted it by a hand vote. '[ After unloading her cargo aboard barges at tier anchorage Pff Stoten Mand| inear:;; New VmipBano.; Brid^, the Endeavor sailed soufil to a: Jacksonville shipyard where she will nn- ^ dergo a lonthte checkup and mhM>r h^palr!^ It was not ininnsdmtely known if the ship - Page 16 • ..fl •/ •• \ -i. •'! • • <>. • Page 17 / - -> �wm ' '^\'- ' ¥; Ships' illleetings Digest of SlU V. SAN JUAN (Puerto Rican Marine Operating), May 19—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Robert Gorbea; Sec­ retary F. Vega; Deck Delegate James W, Galloway. No disputed OT. All hands to be on board for a fire boat drill by the U.S. Coast Guard. The crew of the San Juan thanks God for the-safety of the crew of the Mayaguez. A vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land Serv­ ices), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. James; Secretary R. Don­ nelly; Educational Director C. Wagner. $103.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A film was shown by C. Wagner on safety and how;'to work the life rafts that are on board; Repair lists aire to be made up and a vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. BALTBVfORE (Sea-Land Services), hfay 18—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Dixon; Secretary W. Nihem; Educa­ tional Director G. McAlpine. No dis­ puted OT. Flowers were sent to Mrs. Waino Kleimola the last bosun's mother on the death of her husband. Also, a money order for $60. A discussion was held on the new contracts. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Elizabeth. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Services), May 4—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun F. A. Pehler; Secretary C. J. Mitchell; Educationed Director Herbert P. Calloe; Deck Delegate Ralph Dougherty; Engine Delegate Robert Kelley; Steward Delegate Robert Ken­ nedy. Some disputed OT in steward department. One crewmember had a fall and was taken to a hospital in Bos­ ton for surgery and is doing fine. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. INGER (Reynolds Metals), May 4^airm^. Recertified Bosun Woodrow Drj^e;'Secretary Duke Hall; Educa­ tional Director Bert Reamey; Steward Delegate Joseph Simpson. Suggestion \yas made to donate to SPAD to keep up our fight for jobs. Bosun Woodrow I^ake hurt his foot in Longview, Wash, land was sent to doctor again in Hono­ lulu and his foot is broken. He left the ship on May 6, and will be flown back to San Francisco and Seattle. $45 in ship's fund. Some djsputed OT in deck department. The Seafarers LOG came aboard In Longview, Wash, and passed around to all crewmembers. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine), May 25—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. M. Wallace; Secretary F. R. Hicks; Educational Director R. Sbaymick; Deck Delegate J. Yates; Steward Dele­ gate P. Batayias. Some disputed OT in engine department. Educational Di­ rector held a discussion to advise all new brothers of matters concerning Union functions and shipboard matters. Also noted that the new Piney Point members appear to be doing quite well and stressed to them and all crewmem­ bers the importance of studying for new ratings. The Seafarers LOG was read by all hands and all important high^ lights of the LOG were posted. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Philadelphia. I • ; ;. 1^ '••. • i'' '" I': :ii • t. • I f . '''^' If.: * i? •g; '\• l :.4 i •s' !« -»•,' i y, r '\f- :i'X m C.S. LONG LINES (Isco Inc.), May 4—Chairman, H. Libby; Secretary Brown; Educational Director Williams. $70.95 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman discussed the importance of voluntar­ ily donating to SPAD. Everything run­ ning smoothly. -i SEA-LAND:TRADE '..-"--C,". -^OTOMAC-V''^^' SEA-LAND RESOURCE ^ OAKLAND ;,.v. BROOKLYN ' "• .7' ^MONTICELLOyiCTi«lY MOUNT EXPLORER •' , SHENANDOAH - • - '• LYMAN HALL (Waterman Steam­ ship), May 12—Chairman James Biehl; Secretary J. D. Wilson; Deck Delegate Thomas J. Lynch. $20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Brother Moore passed away and his burial took place at sea according to his wishes and those of his wife. The burial took place at 1750 hours on May 10, 1975. All crewmembers attended and were sorry for the loss of Brother Moore. A vote of thanks was given to the whole crew for the help they all gave when Brother Moore was sick. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Savannah. AMERICAN EXPLORER (Hudson Waterways), May 4—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun K. Gahagan; Secretary R. Fagan; Educational Director S. Browning; Deck Delegate J. C. Arnold; Engine Delegate C. Merritt; Steward Delegate J. Rogers. $11 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. The baker's mother passed away and he had to leave the ship in Panama and all crewmembers took up a col­ lection for him to take to buy peeded things. Everything running sipopthly. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Over­ seas), May 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. Johnson; Secretary R. Devine; Deck Delegate L. Stevens; Engine Dele­ gate W. Mc Neil; Steward Delegate H. Hollings. Some disputed OT in deck department. Flowers were sent to Brother Gallo on the passing of his wife. Next port in Jordan. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Services), May 24—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Secre­ tary L. Nicholas; Educational Director H. L. Stegall; Deck Delegate J. P. Pettus; Engine Delegate I. Galeas; Steward Delegate P. L. Hunt. No dis­ puted OT. Two important factors werp .. brought to the attention of the meeting from the April issue of the Seafarers i, LC|G, survivor pension benefits and !, also the reading and understanding of the emergency hospital care away from USPHS. Under safety regulations it was suggested that a ladder be installed or furnished to reach release and secure grips on lifeboat. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Rotterdam. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Services), May 26—Chairman, Recer-: tified Bosun Walter Nash; Secretary Ange Panagopoulos. No disputed OT. Brother Thomas Kegney who attended conference in Piney Point explained to membership about the new contract, benefits, pension etc. Everything run­ ning smoothly. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Services), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary B, Guarino; Educational Di­ rector J. A. Quintella; Deck Delegate William E. Showers III; Engine Dele­ gate John Deinn; Steward Delegate Henry W. Roberts. $70 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman gave a talk on the importance of voluntary SPAD donations—where the money goeswhat it is used for. All communications were read and posted. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Port Ever­ glades. Seafarers Log • • -> SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Services), May 18—Chairman, L. G. G. Reck; Secretary Gus Kendela; Engine Delegate John Wright. $36 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A safety meeting was held and the chairman sug­ gested that more members should at­ tend. It was suggested that crewmembers continue to donate to SPAD. A letter was received from the Merchant Marine library and the crew agreed to donate for up-to-date books. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Seattle. MOUNT WASHINGTON (Victory Carriers), May 18—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosim L. Paradise; Secretary A. Brodie; Steward Delegate James Tem­ ple. Chairman held a discussion on up­ grading at Piney Point, on the new contract coming up in Jime and sug­ gested to members to give generously to SPAD. $45 in ship's fimd. No disputed OT. Next port Subic Bay. NOnb DAME VICTORY (Eco­ logical Shipping), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Pierce; Secre­ tary Jim Colder; Deck Delegate Rich­ ard HeflBey; Engine Delegate Edward Murray; Steward Delegate James Rob­ inson. No disputed OT. The importance of the meeting on the new contract which just ended in Piney Point was discussed. Everything running smoothly. • SAN JUAN (Sea-Land Services), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Mitchell; Secretary Angelo Maldonado; Educational Director Al­ fred Krogly; Deck Delegate John Barone; Engine Delegate Juan Guaris. $30.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Crewmembers were briefed on activi­ ties at Piney Point and about the new contract and pension plan. The movie fund and the way it works to buy extra movies was also discussed. Everything running smoothlv. DELTA MEXICO (Delta Steam­ ship), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Michael Casanueva; Secretary C. Corrent; Deck Delegate Castillo Zapata; Engine Delegate Frank O. Catchot; Steward Delegate Walter Dunn. $5 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Secretary suggested to chairman that crewmembers be advised about SPAD. Everything running smoothly. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Dakar, Africa. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels:' TAMARA GUILDEN TEX 7 ELIZABETHPORt PANAMA -T.^kNDMcLEAN:: : 7: TRENTON TON COUNCIL GRiOVE JATEWAYCITY LONG BEACH I ITLAND THOMAS JEEFERSON lELTABRASlL CAROLINA k-LAND GALLOWAY BETHFLOR > -LAI^DEXCHANGE SUGAR ISLAI<0>ER * ^EWYORKER JOHN B. WATERMAN IRECIBO FORTHOSKINS iSEAk-LAND NEWARK ST. LOUIS iROBERTE.lEE SEA-LAND FINANCE 'SEATTLE ANCHORAGE OGDEN WILLAMETTE MOUNT VFTKNON VICTORY IBERVILLE MIAMI Page 18 ^7 '(r GUAYAMA (Puerto Rico .Marine Operating), May 25—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosim Alfonso Rivera; &cretary J. Prats; Deck Delegate C. Maynard; Engine Delegate Allen Ellis. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that a donation be made to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Everything running smoothly. AQUADILLA (Puerto Rico Marine Operating), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Victor Carbone; Secretary O. Vola. $3.60 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Bosun to hold a safety meeting with Captain and Mates. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Baltimore. ARTHUR MIDDLETON (Water­ man Steamship), May 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. Wallace; Secretary J. W. Sanders; Educational Director Delaney. No disputed OT. Held a dis­ cussion on the importance of volun­ tarily donating to SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Assab, Ethi­ opia. HOUSTON (Sea-Land Services), May 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Jose Aguiar; Secretary W. Datzko; Ed­ ucational Director D. Papageorgiou. No disputed OT. All members should attend ship's meetings and not have to be called. Educational Director re­ quested that this be kept a safe ship at ill times and to report anything that is not safe. Lights on the gangway have been fixed. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamsbip), May 18—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary D. Collins; Educational Director E. Synan; Engine Delegate M. T. Morris; Steward Dele­ gate Peter V. Hammel. $22.34 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. The Seafarers LOG was received in Santos and was distributed by the Chairman. It was suggested tint all members read it as it contained good reading material. Next port New Orleans. A"'-': �• HISTORIC pRESERVA-n^N f M a ^ <* Ss''-"""™&r,'ss-r-'~ Watch aysten^ »^*V£,~®®iM®in»ained' iave^riouslrSIr tioos on both deen operations. The legi^atTon a'T''"®® lately was withdrawn ^ "•'"®'' ^onU" """Id have leduJd "P™®quired three-watch systim ,'"'®™''^ '•®system on all vessels f two-watch of less than 1, , ' Ml. a^di:tuts"el«™'''^®'» Ms placed the safety of »n Mve llie Vessel itself in * auttre crew and M ®a,u4Sf JfP^'-dy®Muce would reduce the efficin "^"''' "I'Mm uess of those 4en wh' '^ ®«®ctivewatch. "a manning that ^M:.;rd'etth^^:r"'«amove the 39-vear.nw "^^^^Sress to change watch system, ^ threelegislation had been nr^ i'®' similar other separate occll Proposed on three SlU had bee?S2-Each ^la the position, and eact S^e T failed to get the neenJ^ ^neasures Once again 7If °t-t. position to this daL ophill in the Congref f The If^gely by the major Us tf^ panics who obvioullvt tiangers invoJved f ?h/, the enacted. If their J. ^J^StsIation is ever «ey by cmt!nrdol'^^^^^ should stop and compf ™^"tiiag, they 3uences shouJd a verf?^ w ^®tisevorlced watchstandfir f I ^t^^l over- °-thato.s:?^;t't'ur'''^^^"'^''' "own, in IXfir^sentlo Ma'iion i-aTgrol^' He wrote'^'^'"^'Mnt 11975 reasons which iX Sincerely, ®tonReiifroe HobX^NA "' '«'•"<>'»» r the . ^ongratuJations to th.a «„ acrm^n.;„ ,AV5provision^, actmentin 1935 jn rf f P^^^^sion's en- responsibihties and ^he crews are subjecfto fwhich than ever before which H greater •thtee-watch syst^nr rentaSe'ct'^"'^ another ship: We wcr^i "•S#™ • ^ hat was in Egvnt oe thtc for the saffa>« ^Pcration the Pr^c\4 latest news. aafe recovety ofrhe ship aiteew"'"''" M - ; also took nXfoX^rke^^^ • . 7:v :• • • ^^•Kton,l^x. that the "Le inlT ® Pomted out "«ah push tee ^f'ha ves^k Whch are not only well trS^^ physically and mentally 5 ' A three-watch system a^dif f" rently provider inc.. . ^^w curbers will be properly rZ ^ ^^®wmemperform at peak pffi f^'WiiJ watch." efficiency when on wSteSi^Ms^ are they piayina with 1 crews' Jives but thi! themselves open to as welJ. financial ^°t only °f the ••sEsSSrp"-t".s£s,f nifaic * 5 crmmation fo kepn fh ctnber. Pitals in existence hac 5 P these Public HeaJfh u -'«• With the hospitals, astelaSy^t'Sl^S "»" ,- :Phiey Pnn,t, M,,. ;, -j-v, ; Josses lilcelihood of preventing a costlv^W^^ when a two-watrh ^ 'P'" stituted. OnJy when a m« rested and aJert can he u' P^^periy vigilance neces^^ ^otistan' cargo spijj. Preventing a large pass this ve^^tescrou f'.^Mmpt to been effectively stopped ^o'^Mn has history tells us, this SS"""''™''' u® temporary. But the SHI r ""'l* b® 'hat thesponsoJs Of tS^^^ position and consider the i ^ their of their proposal Th opaequences ooatly indeeT ^ very ^ ^ voi„„n*xftw. K,. ."n- ^ ^CxscHtiye Board iS Ss'l'- Page 19 ^ ^ �mm I New SlU Pensioners Eric R. W. Dahl, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Dahl had sailed since 1925 and was involved in the beefs of the American Coal Shipping Co. in 1957 and one in 1958. Bom in Sweden, he is now a resident of Houston. Leslie Johnston, 82, joined, the Union in the port of Seattle in 1957 sailing as an AB„ Bcother Johnston started sailing in 1917. He was bom in Idaho and is now a. resident of Manhattan Beach, Calif. . Richard J. Delaney, 71, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing in the'steward depart­ ment. He had sailed for 29 years and is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Brother Delaney was bom in New York City and is a resident of Honolulu, Hawaii. Danny P. Tacub, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Tacub had sailed for 35 years. He was bom in the Philippines and is a rraident of New York City. Sylvester J. Brzozowski, 62, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB and wheelsman. Brother Brzozowski had sailed for 36 years. A native of Buf­ falo, he is a resident of Depew, N.Y. Jack B. Cheramie, Sr., 52, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. He had sailed for 29 years. Bom in Louisi­ ana, he is presently a resident of Marrero, La. Georgios SpOiotis, 64, joined the Union in the port of San Francisco in 1959 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Spiliotis had sailed for 26 years. Bom in Athens, Greece, he is a resident of Springfield, Mass. Graciano L. Fraustio, 59, joined the SIU in the port of Galveston in 1951 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Fraustio was bom in Curco, Tex. and is a resident of Houston. Charies D.Sfennett, 53, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 and sailed as a bosun. Brother Stennett had sailed for 25 years, was an applicant for the Bosuns Recertification Program and is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is a native of North Bend, Wash, and is a resident of New Orleans. W Grady W. Faircloth, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York and had sailed as a chief stew­ ard. Brother Faircloth had sailed for 32 years and had been a ship's dele­ gate. Bom in Moore County, N.C., he is a resident of Cape May Court­ house, N.J. Arthur. Botelho, 52, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as an OS. Brother Botelho also attended an SIU Crews Confer­ ence in 1970 at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Bom in Fall River, Mass., he is a resident of Boston. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. ' ' SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rijghts as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Dmzak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 • 20th Stnet, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patiolman or other Union official, in your opinion, 'ails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL roLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by memtership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make «iich nayment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD Page 20 Edward Kihn, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Alpena, Mich, in 1950 and sailed as a bosun. Brother Kihri had sailed for 33 years. He was born in Al­ pena County, Mich, and is now a resi­ u i vm dent of Herron, Mich. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth fo in the " SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify ify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DON ATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamcrt ^ the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force/job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member0ip in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the abovb' improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, An\erican trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have heco violated, or that he has heen denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he shoaM immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return recript requested. Port New York Philadelphia .... Baltimore .... .. Norfolk Jacksonville .... Detroit Houston New Orleans .... Mobile ........ San Francisco ... Wilmington .... Seattle Columbus Chicago .... Port Arthur .... Buffalo St. Louis ..... Cleveland ...... Jersey City Dale Aug. 4 Aug. 5 Aug. 6 Aug. 7 Aug. 7 Aug. 8 Aug. 11 Aug. 11 Aug. 12 Aug. 13 Aug. 14 Aug. 18 Aug. 22 Aug. 16 Aug. 12 Aug. 12 Aug. 13 Aug. 14 Aug. 14 Aug, 11 Deep Sea IBU UIW 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:0Cfp.m. 7:00p»m. 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. ...... 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. '••••• •• . .....' 5:00 p.m — 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. .....,• — 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m....... — 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. • • • • • " ' •••••• . ** 2:30 p.m. •• •• • " •••••• 1 aQO P*lTla .a.... 5:00 p.m — ..... 5:00 p.m. ...... — . ..... 5:00 p.m. ...... .... . 5:00p.m. ...... — ..... 5:00 p.m. . •.... ..... 5:00 p.m. ...... Seafarers log �Arturo Vfllamar, 54, died of a heart attack while on the SS Eagle Traveler (United Maritime) as the vessel was an­ chored in the port of Alexandria, Egypt on May 19. Brother Villamar joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertendcr. He had sailed for 30 years. Bom in Guatemala, he was a resident of Houston when he passed away. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Josephine and two sons, Arthur and Avel. Matthew Wilkes, 26, died aboard the SS Guayama (Puerto Rico Marine) on Apr. 22. Brother Wilkes joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1969 sailing as an AB. He was a gradu­ ate df the HLSS in 1969 and attended a Piney Point Conference in 1972. A native of Jacksonville, he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Laura and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene and Mattie Wilkes of Jacksonville. Donald J. Wiliiam. son, 48, expired in a San Francisco hos­ pital on Apr. 20. Brother Williamson joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as an AB. He was in the U.S. Naval Reserve since World War II. Seafarer Williamson was born in the Bronx, N.Y. and was a resident of San Francisco when he died. Surviving are his mother, Mary of Carmel, N.Y. and four dau^ters, Kathleen, Claire, Donna and Patricia. James A. "Jimmie" Winget, 50, died of arteriosclero­ sis on Apr. 19. Broth­ er Winget joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Galveston sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 20 years and was a post-war veteran of the U.S. Army. Interment was in Chapelwood Cemetery, Texarkana, Ark. Sur­ viving are his widow, Julia Ann; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse and Mattie Winget of Texarkana; a son, Russell; six daughters, Mrs. Linda Carol Winger, Kerry Lee, Sherlyl, Debra Lee Lynn Hope arid Leslie Helen and a sister. Opal of Texarkana. SIU pensioner Oliver Thompson, 76, passed away on May 18. Brother Thompson joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. Seafarer Thompson had sailed for 44 years. He was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Georgia, he was a resident of Elmhurst, Queens, N.Y. when he died. Sur­ viving are his widow, Katie; a son, Robert; a daughter, Estel and a stepson. SIU pensioner Amado S. Telan, 69, died of heart disease in Ibajay, the Philip­ pines on Feb. 14. Brother Telan joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 35 years and became a U.S. naturalized citizen in 1947. Seafarer Telan was a native of Ibajay and a resident there when he died. Burial was in Roman Catholic" Cemetery, Ibajay. Surviving are his mother, Severa and a sister, Rosario, both of Ibajay and another sister, Monsueta of Quezon City, P.I. SIU pensioner Timothy R. Holt, 56, died in the New Or­ leans USPHS Hospi­ tal on Feb. 18, 1974. Brother Holt joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 30 years. Bom in New York City, he was a resident of Jack­ sonville at the time of his death. Sur­ viving is a half-sister, Mrs. John Cummings of Miami. SIU pensioner Edward W. McNamar, 68, passed away on May 14. Brother McNamar joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 43 years. A Baltimore native, he was a resident there when he died. Surviving are a son, Edward of Baltimore and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie M. Cook of Wakleney, Kans. and Mrs. Helen Bemardini of Baltimore. SIU pensioner John Pastrano, 69, died of heart disease at home on May 1. Brother Pastrano joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He at­ tended a Piney Point Conference in 1970. Bom in the Philippine Islands, he was a San Francisco resident. Inter­ ment was in Olivet Memorial Park, Colma, Calif. Surviving are his widow. Chow Kah of Singapore; a son, Kew Kai and a daughter, Suzanne Mei Lin, both of San Francisco. ^^1^. SIU pensioner John R. Tanrin, 86, succumbed to heart disease at home on Apr. 25. Brother Taurin joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 65 years. Seafarer Taurin was a native of Russia and was a resident of Baltimore at the time of his death. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Malvina. SIU pensioner Roy A. Poston,^ 71, drowned on May 10 in Marion, Va. Brother Poston join­ ed the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a third cook. He had sailed for 24 years. Seafarer Poston was bora in Elingsborough, N.C. and was a resi­ dent of Marion. Burial was in Mt. View Cemetery, Meadowview, Va. Surviving are his widow, Amanda; a son, Emest and two daughters, Phyliss and Nancy. Frank E. Parsons, 54, succumbed to cancer in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Apr. 19. Brother Parsons joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 29 years. A native of Brockton, Mass., he was a resident of Mobile when he died. Burial was in Catholic Cemetery, Mobile. Sur­ viving are his widow, Sharon; six sons, Frank, John, Paul, Wayne, David and Michael of Mobile and two daughters, Mary and Patricia,. Theodore T. Oneal, Jr., 45, passed I away on Aug. 19, 1974. Brother Oneal joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1968 sailing as a wiper for Southern 'Carriers from 1965 to 1974 and for the Allied Towing Co. from 1969 to 1971. He was a post-war veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in Scranton, N.C., he was a resident of Elizabeth City, N.C. when he died. Surviving are his widow. Norma and three daughters, Phyliss, Victoria and Betti Joellen. William L. Strike, Jr., 43, died on Jan. 19. Brother Strike joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in. 1961 sailing in the steward department. He had been sailing since 1948 and was on the picket line in the San Francisco strike of 1961. Seafarer Strike also served in the post-war USAF's Strategic Air Command as a radio operator staff sergeant at March Air Force Base, Calif.; Tynadall Air Force Base, Fla. and Larson Air Force Base, Wash. He was bom in Bell, Calif, and was a resi­ dent of San Francisco. Surviving are his widow, a son, William of Long Beach, Calif.; his mother, Mrs. Wonder Bonowic of San Francisco and his father, William L. Strike, Sr. of Long Beach. SIU pensioner George T. Chandler, 55, died of natural causes in Mobile on Apr. 17. Brother Chandler joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing as a bosun. A na­ tive of Mobile, he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are his widow. Ada and a brother. Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent In shipping on American-flag vessels remahis m this cpuntryi marking a very ^s cpntribntion to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag sliips. It's good for the American nmritiine indnstty, tlw Ameri-! can shipper, and AiMfica. >1 i.'] %•' • i Clarence Knudsen Frieda Lundeberg Betancourt re­ quests that you contact her as soon as possible at 215—D Burke Dr., Glen Falls, N.Y. 12801, or call her at (518) 793-4723. Jose Mirto John Sanchez, Jr. requests that you contact him as soon as possible at 419 55th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11220. t . .i : Fred Raymond Hattaway Mrs. Herman Hattaway requests.that you contact her as soon as possible at 3013 Pickell Dr., Mobile, Ala. 36605. Joseph KnsmierskI Your daughter Sandra Ehlers re­ quests that you contact her at 735 Milton Ct., Reno, Nev. 89503. Robert Rogue Emitt Thompson Charies MacDonald Bill Doran asks that you contact him at his Brooklyn address. Charles W. Thorpe Patricia Thorpe requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 8745 1st N.W., Seattle, Wash. 98117, or call her at 784-5955. Edward Lee Arthur, Jr. Please contact Cathleen Kelly who is now living in New York. She asks that you contact her immediately by calling John at the Thomas Flower Shop for address and number. Joaquim Santos Please contact your wife imme­ diately. Page 21 July, 1975 r- Personals David Johnson Johnella Johnson requests that you contact her as soon as possible at P.O. Box 215, Ellsworth A.F.B., South Dakota 57706. A^ARlTit^^ I II'll 4 if) J. I "'ihl i �• 11 i i i i i 11 11 1 t^i t 3 .' ' '^0'• '•.•-t •' • m •'")••'•-M" «•" • s a a « w- a ' a 1 Q 8 I i s i I a 111 sail! tilt •• •• •• . •••s^ • - - -»• ; •. * At Piney Point and Earie^ N. & Seafarers attempt to extinguish a simulated gasoline bilge fire using a "fog stream" of water at the Military Sealift Command's Firefighting School in Earie, N.J. If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitnrates, speed, LSD, or even mariinana—the U.S. Coast Gnard will revoke your seaman papers, without appM, FOREVER. That means diat yon lose for the rest of your life the rl^ht to make a living by the sea.. ' However, it doesnt quite end diere even if yon receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant,, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or iHHided and yoii may never be able to work for the chy, the county, or the Federal government. 4 f, JA^ •' ; tf" --'' ^ Seafarers 'ach month more and more SIU li members are receiving a firefighting endorsement from the Mari­ time Administration after partic^ating in a course conducted at the M S G facility in Eaiie, NJ. The course has recently been expanded to include one day of classroom instruction at the '^Hmiy Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. to be followed by the one day of actual firefighting at tiie New Jersey school. This firefighting course is open to all Snj members who wish to take it. This endorsement is becoming increas­ ingly important, and it will not be long before the Coast Guard wOI require all seamen to have it before they may ship on U.S.-flag vessels. With the construc­ tion of the new, technologicany-advanced vessels, particularly LNG/ LPG, a knowledge of the proper way to fight a shipboard fire could very well mean the difference between life and death. Ihe one day of classroom instruction in Piney Point emphasizes basic firefighting procedures, mefiiods of ex­ tinguishing fires and various types of extinguishers and how to utilize them. Seahirers learn about various fire haz- It's a pretty tou^ rap, but thafs exacdy how if is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can dtestroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serkms threat to both your physical and mental! health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true^ aboard sh^ where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe (qieratkm of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life.' Stay drag free and steer a clear course. tmsmaimm Page 22 Seafarers Log •v: �dim •S X. t. Learn How to Combat and Extinguish Fires ards and types of fires (chemical fires, electrical fires, etc.). The cla^room instruction also fai" dudes operation of extinguishing equ^ment such as water, foam and dry chemicals, along with special equipment such as oxygen breathing apparatus and gas masks. The men are also shown slides on firefighting tech­ niques. On the day spent at the MSG facility in New Jersey, the men put to use the knowledge they have obtained in the classroom at Piney Point. They use different extinguishing apparatus to try and put out various types of fires. Situations which they may en­ counter aboard sbip are re-created, in­ cluding simulated cabin and bilge fires. Last month the bosuns attending the Headquarters section of the Bosuns Recertification Program and two of the Seafarers attending the Seniority Upgrading Program, completed the second part of their firefighting course at the M SC school. The pictures on ffiese pages show some of their day­ long practical experience in die tech­ niques of firefighting. What they learned about safety and fighting a fire may eae day save their lives. It is MSG instructor (far right) explains to bosuns and upgraders the procedure for somediing all Seafarers diould know. extinguishing afire with CO* (carbon dioxide). .1 I :T i Seafarers walk through cabin full of smoke with gas masks on to get the proper feel of the equipment. ii V] 4i ' »- ' 1 ' • t '1 i'v- •!'« 'i.." -t' , iL . 4 'I "' I 4^ 4- "1^ Recertified BoSun Luther Myrex extinguishes a gasoline fire with CO* while instructor looks on. Seafarers use "fog stream" of water to extinguish simulated gasoline cabin fire as instructor (second from left) assists on bull horn. IfSi i# i July, 1975 - i\ Page 23 ^ fej If 0' •T' ' �( — PQ-17 Convoy to Murmansk on July 4 rhij': ,41 • ;• ,> Nazi torpedo planes attack the PQ-17 convoy in the Barents Sea on the Arctic route to Murmansk. Heavy ack ack fire broke up the bomb run forcing many of the planes to jettison their tin fish and climb to safety. Two Heinkels were shot down. I: Thirty-three years ago on June 28, 1942, 33 Allied merchant ships left Reykjavik, Iceland and headed for the Denmark Strait, Archangel and Mur­ mansk loaded with strategic materials desperately needed on the Russian front. Officially designated PQ-17, the illfated convoy was soon to become known as the "Fourth of July" Mur­ mansk run when German air and sub­ marine attacks would sink all but 11 of the lightly armed merchant ships, killing hundreds of the convoy's seamen and sending 130,000 tons of planes, tanks, guns, ammo, flTT and gasoline to the bottom. Seafarers and sailors in the SIU- affiliated SUP manned 13 of the 20 unmolested. But in 1942 Hitler, fearing American merchant ships in PQ-17, a Second Front attack on his flank in including the SS Bellingham, Ironclad, Norway, sent the battleship Tirpitz, the Fan Kraft, Pan Atlantic, Alcoa Ranger, pocketbattieship Adm. Scheer and the Benjamin Harrison, Honomu and Olo- heavy cruiser Hipper to Trodenhelm in pana, as well as the Liberty ships SS Norway to protect his flank and to Samuel Chase and Christopher New­ harass the AJlied convoys. port. Heavily Protected These supply runs around the North So when PQ-17 left Iceland it was Cape of Norway to Murmansk were among the most important of World heavily protected by a task force that War II as the Allied convoys began included the British battlieship Duke of York, the U.S. battleship Washington, delivering supplies that were needed to help strengthen Russian resistance several cruisers, a flotilla of destroyers, several armed trawlers, two British to the advancing Nazi armies. From the latter part of 1941 to submarines and three rescue vessels. March of 1942 convoys along this For two days the convoy enjoyed Arctic run were, for the most part,_ uneventful sailing until, on July 1 as For a related story on an Inteview with a SlU pensioner, ah actual survivor of the first ship sunk in the ill-fated PQ-17 convoy, turn to Page 26. _ 1 • ••, i Seen at the top is a surface view of a merchant ship in the convoy at the moment of impact with an enemy aerial torpedo as seen from an accompanying vessel. Below is a second view of the hit merchantman as she disappeared beneath the waves while a rescue ship hurries toward the area. ' I -..• 1 ^.y /• • Page 24 • J •V .< 'A V' PQ-17 steamed past Jan Mayen Island, a single Nazi reconnaissance plane was spotted shadovidng the convoy. Though the reconnaissance plane returned the next day and there were sporadic sightings of Nazi Heinkel sea­ planes, the next two days passed with­ out the expected air. and submarine attack. Then at 0230 on July 4, as the convoy sailed between Spitzbergen and Bear Island, 10 Junker 88s and Heinkel torpedo bombers attacked. As the escorts manned their AA guns and began launching depth charges to Wai<d ofl[ a menacing U-boat wolfpack, one Heinkel managed to penetrate the wall of flak and send a torpedo into the SlU-manned Liberty ship SS Christo­ pher Newport. The explosion ripped a hole in the side of the ship, drowning the black gang watch, and as theChristopher Newport's 9,000 tons of war supplies sank, the surviving crewmembers abandoned ship. That evening as the convoy was still licking its wounds, 24 Heinkek at­ tacked, roaring in only 20 or 30 feet above the waves. Again, despite heavy fire from the escorts and merchant ships, five planes managed to send torpedoes into the British freighter SS Navarino, Yht American Liberty ship SS William Hooper and the Russian tanker Azerbaijan, sinking the British and American ships. Seafarer Gordon Small, sailing on the SlU-manned SS Ironclad during the attack, said "the bombers plowed right up through the convoj lanes against terrific fire, loosing their torpedoes and firing at the ships with their machine guns." "A plane passed so close to the Iron­ clad," Seafarer Small recounted, "we could see the faces of the pilot and the gunner." "Bullets from the old Browning .50 caliber machine guns on the Ironclad" he added,. "seemed to bounce off the bombers like hail on a tin roof." **Scafter Fanwise** Soon after this attack the convoy commodore signaled "Convoy is to scatter fanwise. Proceed independently to destination at utmost speed." The captmns of the merchant ships were astonished by this order. Still 800 miles from Archangel and under con­ stant surveillance by the Germans, slow merchant ships armed only with .30 or .50 caliber machineguns were to be abandoned by their escort. The ships, with their precious cargoes, would be easy pickings for German bombers and subs. Long after the decimated remnants of PQ-17 reached Russia, the surviving Seafarers Log �—J i . 1942: 22 Out of 33 Allied Ships Sunk merchant seamen learned the reason for their abandonment. According to historian John Bunker, in his book Liberty Ships, "The British Admiralty believed that the German battleship Tirpitz and battlecruiser Scheer had left their Norwegian bases to intercept PQ17. Scattering the convoy was the best, but tragic, alternative to having the Germans pounce on all the ships in one compact group, a target which their big guns would have eliminated in short' order ... and freeing the German fleet for raiding operations in the North Atlantic," The first ship to go under as the convoy fanned out was the SS Carlton. Torpedoed in her deep tanks, some of the Carlton's survivors were picked up by a Nazi seaplane. The other survivors managed to get to the coast of Norway where they were taken prisoner. Ironically, months later they also sur­ vived the torpedoing of their German POW ship transport. ' Down in 10 Minutes The SUP-manned SS Honomu was the next ship to go under. Torpedoed ' by German planes, she went down in _10_minutes taking 19 of her crew. Soon after, the SIU's SS Pan Kraft was attacked by three jy-88s. The crew wasi.unable to fight the bombers off with the ship's small guns and the JU88 pik^ managed to set her on fire, sending her to the bottom of the Barents Sea. As the scattered remnants of PQ-17 limped on, the German attacks con­ tinued. In quick succession the British freighters SS Empire Byron, Earlston, and the convoy flag ship River Afton were sunk by enemy submarines and dive bombers. As the days slowly passed and the remaining ships neared the coast of Nova Zembla, an island off the coast of Russia, the U.S. freighter SS Peter Kerr was sunk by seven Heinkel torpedo bombers, while the U.S. freighter SS WasMngton, the British SS Bolton Castle and^e Dutch SS Paulas Potter. were dive-bombed and destroyed. intercepted by the SUP-contracted SS Olopana but refused to board the ship, shouting to the crew "You'll only get sunk, too!" A few hours later the SS Olopana was sunk and her survivors jmned the SS Washington crew on Nova 2:embla where they were picked up by other ships from the convoy. Many of the lightly-armed merchant­ men exacted heavy tolls from the raid­ ing German bombers before going under. With only four .50 caliber machineguns the SlU-contracted SS Pan Atlantic lost 19 of its crewmemGusts of Snow bers and seven Navy gunners in a fierce battle with JU-88s before bombs cut Rowing to Nova Zembla amid gusts the ship in two. of snow and large chunks of drifting ice, When the Liberty ship SS Daniel the survivors of the SS Washington were" A sailor of an Allied warship protecting the PQ-17 convoy eriroute to Northern Russia keeps a sharp watch on the skies for German aircraft as the big convoy moves through the Barents Sea. Ships of the convoy are In the background. •1 \t i ••• f: : p fi" •d? A" li Morgan was attacked by Junker bomb­ ers, her crew downed two of the raiders with the ship's three-inch gun before ruptured hull plates forced them to abandon ship. The crew was soon picked up by the Russian tanker Donbass and manning the guns on that ship, they managed to shoot down anotihier bomber before they reached the White Sea. By July 7 Convoy PQ-17 had lost 20 ships and the surviving merchant­ men where scattered all along the route to Russia. Last Leg of Voyage Off the coast of Nova Zembla part of the unfortunate fleet, including the SlU-contracted Samuel Chase and Benjamin Harrison, was joined by a number of corvettes and armed trawl­ ers for the last leg of their voyage to Cape Kanin. Just short of their destination this regrouped portion of the convoy was attacked by JU-88s. Two ships, the SS El Capitan and the SS Hoosier, were sunk, but the SlU-manned SS Samuel Chase fought off the attackers. In a raging fight with the Nazi raiders, bombs snapped all of the freighter's steam lines and the ship lay dead in the water. An escort corvette quickly took the Samuel Chase in tow while her crew continued to man the ship's guns and downed two of the bombers. Another portion of the convoy which consisted of the SlU-manned SS Iron­ clad, the Troubador, the Silver Sword and the armed trawler Ayershire, was headed for Archangel when the vessels ran into a thick ice pack. Seeing safety in what might be considered a hazard in peacetime, the ships painted their .hulls white and covered their topsides with sheets and white blankets. The camouflage worked and the four ships got to Archangel without another Nazi bomber attack. One of the luckiest ships in the con­ voy was the SlU-manned SS Bellingham. This ship, as she neared Russia, was hit by a German torpedo which misfired and, though it Imocked the watch off their feet, the ship was left imdamaged. The reprieved Bellingham continued on its way and was one of the 'ew ships which delivered her cargo. When the final count was taken PQ-17 had lost 22 of its freighters, in-^ eluding the SIU's SS Christopher New-' port, Alcoa Ranger, Pan Kraft and Pan Atlantic, and the SUP's Honomu and Olopana. \ Only 11 ships survived the German air and submarine attacks. Among the 11 were the SIU's SS Ironclad, Samuel Chase, Benjamin Harrison and the Bellingham. This convoy had delivered 87 planes and "lost" 210, delivered 164 tanks and lost 430, delivered 896 vehicles and lost 3,350, and had lost two-thirds of all other cargo. Melancholy Episode In the years after the war, many naval experts questioned the decision to scatter PQ-17 and leave the unpro­ tected merchantmen as easy victims for planes and submarines, and Winston Churchill called the convoy "one of the most melancholy episodes in the whole of the war." Considered expendable under the pressures of wartime priorities, the dead Seafarers and the lost ships they sailed in PQ-17 cannot be brought back by regrets over errors in judgement. But the seamen who gave up their lives on the "Fourth of July" Murmansk run, as well as the 1,200 Seafarers who lost their lives during World War II, will always serve as grim reminders to their country of the dedication of America's professional sailor and the active role he has always played in our nation's defense. Page 25 July, 1975 \ 1 - J.-..;-' A I l:.f k ^ Jl I i- i? ••>;} • 'f.U if •1 l5 . ? f �mm >- Survivor of 1st Ship Sunk in Convoy Tells of Rescue !!| .•-'•. •:VS ^4 'I I •;< r, • •^i J I- T. .} 15 •" 'i • • • I'f I' •, "I was scared to death!" That's how Fred A. Delapenha, 81, of New York Citj, described the "stress . and anxiety" he underwent being rescued when his Liberty ship, the Christopher Newport (Calmar) was, the first ship in the Fourth of July (1942) convoy to Murmansk to be torpedoed and sunk by a Nazi plane and two Gerihan U-boats in the Barents Sea. "We were torpedoed by a plane. A Heinkel 111. Everybody saw U and got very excited. The torpedo hit the engine r6om pn the. starboard side and blew a big hole-in her side," the veteran of 54 years at sea said in an interview at the LOG. "We had approximately 15 minutes to get off. She didn't sink right away. Later she had to be blown up by a British warship," he added. Looking backward to that most fate­ ful day of his life, (he still tall, erect and well-spoken Seafarer who was 81 last September, recalls: "There was a warning bell. An attack was imminent. We had seen Nazi- ob­ servation planes July 1. I was at my post on the top stack where the clouds were hanging low. Below the machine gunners were iscared, too. They couldn't hit a pea or score off a fly. "\A^en the ship got it I was knocked down bleeding from the stomach. My life-jacket was blown off by the concus­ sion. Then AB Homer L. Tipton of Cincinnati's Rhineland put another lifejacket on me and led me to Lifeboat No. 1. He saved my life." The naturalized British West Indiesbom steward said that the light-complexioned Tipton later was arrested by the Russians who thought he was a German^ Delapenha continued: "We got into the lifeboat on the port side. On the starboard side the lifeboats were smashed. The guncrew was on rafts. Second Assistant Engineer Andrew J. Piatt of Baltimore, the fireman and oiler on watch were all lost. "All around tis were calm seas, ice flops and a small iceberg. It was very cold. Luckily there were no attacks on the lifeboats. While back at the Chistqpher Newport were a U.S. ack ack sUp and gun-bearing trawlers. Two English destroyers' crews boarded the dying ship to take off flour, sugar and hams. Then the ship broke in two with her bow and stem up and sank. "An hour and a half later at eight minutes to 3 p.m. (he Egyptian 5,000ton Zom/eA: flying the British flag with 1,700 survivors aboard picked us up. She was attacked every hour by five or six planes at a time trying to sink her. They had dive bombers and high level bombers and subs were around. But we had good gunners who knocked down a few of them." In the other lifeboats before they were picked up were 80-year-old, Eng­ lish-bom Bosun Matthew Little, Capt. C. E. Nash, a "good man" says Dela­ penha of the skipper who was to drovm off Chile years later. Chief Cook Albert' Platts of Savannah, Cook George W. Curry of Baltimore and Messboy Fred Dutton of Morristown, Pa. They all started out together on the 87-day voy­ age from Baltimore to Scotland landing in Iceland on June 28. "- - - Fred A. Delapenha "When we got to Nova Zembla the Russians chased us off the island. They didn't want Nazi planes around," grim­ aced the chief steward who retired from the SIU in 1961. "We arrived at Archangel on the White Sea on July 11. The Germans had bombed the city in the Midnight Sun days. They stopped when it got darker. There was no food there, only dyied fish, oatmeal and cabbage soup. One time on the street I saw an old lady who was starving. I gave her a piece of bread and meat and she gave me some rare coins of Catherine the Great. I had them in a box but they disappeared on a British destroyer on the way home." Delapenha told now U.S. presiden­ tial aspirant Wendell L. Willkie in those "dangerous war times" had promised to get them out of Russia and back home safely. So in November 1942 the survivors on shore drew lots for places on the convoy going to Iceland. Delapenha lost. He said he finally got on an out­ going ship but she had to tum back because of steering trouble. At last he got on the battlewagon USS Washing­ ton which took all of the remaining survivors out. On the way to Iceland in a convoy of 40 ships, 36 sailed as one went aground. The steward was aboard one 'of the three ships which arrived in Reykjavik safely. "We spent four months there i:ntil one day we got on a convoy guarded by En^ish battle'ships, two destroyers and ack ack ships to Scotland's Scapa Flow. From there we took a train to a Glasgow rest camp. Then we took the Queen Elizabeth back to the U.S. "I took a rest when I got home. Then I went back to sea in 1943 on the coal run to Rio. But I didn't go on anymore runs to Murmansk! Just on the grain run to Liverpool. "I was in Halifax when V-E Day was announced in '45." Delapenha continued sailing on the SS Yorkmar (Calmar) in 1947. From The steward said he started to sail in 1918 with the World War I Army Transport Service and later on private ships to Europe. He joined the SIU on April 9,1942 on the Christopher New­ port. Ironically, as one of the last living survivors of the Fourth of July Convoy to Murmansk took his leave of the LOG, he grimly confided that his younger brother had been killed Aug­ ust, 1942 when his ship was torpedoed off the U.S. East Coast. Another survivor of the July 4 con­ voy, SIU pensioner Paid Stovall, 89, sailed on the SS Ironclad (Calmar). •He's a resident of the U.S. Soldiers Home in Washington, D.C. His son, Walter Stovall, 71, sails for Seatrain Lines in the deck department. To Seafarers who were on the Mur­ mansk run, the legend will never die, nor will those who made the supreme sacrifice be forgotten. '• .'M- Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid May 22 -Inne 25, 1975 Number Amount SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN l^OISTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital DaUy (3 $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 ;.. Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical ....................... .... Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical.... Supplemental Medicare Premiums 6 337 253 6 1 6,372 — 161 14 71 3,773 1,035 82 14 40,639 14 1,108 199 12,835.45 337.00 759.00 209.00 20.00 50,976.00 2,178 359 639 86 12 790 52,337.20 2,031.77 11,148.00 3,000.00 83 983 690 83 431 i 16 5 9,826 36,000.00 10,007.46 3.791.80 907.00 1,509.80 13,997.20 249,000.00 149,558.33 26,046.74 12,883.25 10,218.91 72.00 3,589.15 1,706.00 69,200.40 1 73 1,250.00 27,679.50 10,009 2,338 951 13,298 63,190 11,694 5,525 80,409 210,541.75 564,443.60 504,587:38 $1,279,572.73 1,736,266.25 2,893,384.15 3,055,530.75 $7,685,181.15 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBUBS Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension AVacation 275 ~ 49 85 11 " 122 12 137 110 10 67 — 3 — 1,977, ' MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 201,945.30 3,773.00 3,105.00 7,696.61 945.92 325,112.00 jV. ivj 1,759.41 29,822:5y'^^««««®®* 9,898.20 4,882.24 1,216.90 457,974.81 14.217.73 84,812.48 24,180.25 883.00 20.185.74 3,239.82 86.11 "U Blood Bonlcg If- • •' ' ^ -f. • 1949 to 1956 and from 1959 to 1960 he sailed with the Isthmian Line until his last berth with them. He walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor 1961 strike and retired to stay home with his wife, Ella when she suffered a stroke. "Six years ago," he said, "a Detroit newsman called me up to do a story on the Murmansk mn. He mention^ a PQ-17 book." J ,'"7^ ' • • ' -1" ;:i: y & • '.*'1 Page 26 • ''>T- Si Seafarers Log �•. •I''' — Israel Faiiii Seafarer "Izzie" Farhi, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1958, and started ship\ ping out as bosun nine years ago. A native of Bulgaria, he^ow makes his home in New Caney, Tex. Brother Farhi ships from the port of Houston. Steve Bei]geria Seafarer Steve Bergeria, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1941, and started shipping as bosun in 1945. A native of Philadelphia, he 5 V. ships from that port "'.y- : ' '-'H and continues to make his home there. Mm: John Green Bosuns Program Two 24th Recertified Class The 24th dass of Seaforers graduated from the Bosuns' Recertification Program diis month, and 260 of our members have now had (he opportunity to learn more abont die Union mid the entire maritime industry. The Bosuns Recerdficatiiw Program is now two years old, and in that time the Seafarers who have spent the one month at the Harry Lnndeherg School and one month at Union Headquarters have gained invaluable knowledge about Ae SIU, the problems it faces and the way it deals with them. The Bosun is the top unlicensed man on our SlU-contracted ships; he Is the leader of the crew. The Seafarers who have participated in the Recertification Program are mmre qualified to lead their crews, are able to hold better shipboard meetings, and riiould he more able to answer questions by any crewmember. It is more impmrtant now than ever before that the SIU membership he an informed membership. In order for that to happ»^ the members themselves must ^e*an interest in all diat affects them and their Union, from events on the waterfront to actions in die Halls of Congress. This objective was one of the main reasons for establishing this pro­ gram: to keep the SIU membership bet­ ter informed, to take the message right to the ships, rather than only hearing it at the Union Halls. After (wo years of putting Seafarers through this program, with more and more Recertffied Bosuns leading our crews, that goal is being accomplished. But more work must he done. For only when that goal is completely realized, when die entire SIU membership more fully Informed, wiU the job secur­ ity of all be assured for the future. Seafarer John Green, 47, has been sailing with the SIU since 1946, and got his first bosun's job in 1955. A native of Virginia, Brother Green now ships from the port of Baltimore where he makes his home with his wife Lila. Felix Aponte Seafarer Felix Aponte, 61, has been a member of the SIU since 1947. He started shipping out as a bosun in 1959. A native of Puerto Rico, Broth­ er Aponte now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. and ships from that port. Frank Rodriguez Joseph Busalacki Angelo Antoniou William Cofone Seafarer Frank Rodriguez, 42, has been scaling with the SW since 1963, and began shipping as bosun in 1970. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y. he now makes his home in Queens, N.Y. with his wife Delia. Brother Rodriguez ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Joe Bus­ alacki, 49, has been sailing with the SIU since 1945, and started shipping out as bosun in 1958. A native of St. Louis, he now makes his home in Shallot, N.C. with his wife Myrtle. Brother Busalacki ships from the port of Jacksonville. Seafarer Angelo Antoniou, 64, has been a member of the SIU for 28 years, and started shipping out as bosun 16 years ago. A native of Greece, he now makes his home in Boston with his wife Soula. Brother Antoniou ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Bill Co­ fone, 51, has been sailing with the SIU since 1954, and be­ gan shipping out as bosun in 1958. A native of New York, he, now', makes, his home in the state of .Washington with his wife Laura. Brother Cofone ships from the port of Wilmington. William Hale William Parker Jack Bowman Seafarer William Hale, 41, has been a member of the SIU since 1950 and started shipping out as bosun 10 years ago. A native of Louisiana, Brother Hale now makes his • home in Slidell, La. with his wife Naomi. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Bill Parker, 51, started shipping with the SIU in 1944, and took his first bo­ sun's job in 1957. A native of Illinois, Brother Parker now makes his home in Lacombe, La. with his wife Mary. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Jack Bowman, 56, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and started shipping out as bosun 10 years ago. A native of New London, 'Conn., he now makes his home in Newport, R.l. Brother Bowman ships from the port of Seattle. Nick Palmer Douglas Laughlin Seafarer Douglas Laughlin, an Air Force veteran, be­ gan sailing with the SIU in 1968. Sea­ farer Laughlin ob­ tained his QMED endorsement at the Lundeberg School before the 'A^ Seni­ ority Program. A native of Mississippi, Brother Laughlin now lives in Sacra­ mento with his wife Jane and their daughter. He ships out of the port of San Francisco. Robert MiUci Seafarer Robert Milici graduated from the port of San Francisco's Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1968 after a twoyear tour of duty 1^; with the Aitey in " Viet Nam. iSailing as AB, Brother Milici ships out of the port of New York. He was born in Jersey City, N.J. and now lives in Cannan, Conn. July, 1975 •r- Seafarer Nick Palmer, 46, has been sailing with the SIU for 30 years, and started shipping out as a bosun 15 years ago. A native of New Bedford, Mass., he now makes his home in El Cerrito, Calif, with his wife . Hiroko. Brother Palmer ships from'the port of San Francisco. i :J I' » .•"'. - r • ..i I' ? i • .- ' Six Graduate With 'A' Book John Ruiz The SIU's *A* Seniority Upgrading Program has six more graduates this month, bringing the total number of Seafarers who have completed this pro­ gram to 167. They are Robert Milici, Arthur Mallory, Stan Frak, Douglas Laughlin, John Ruiz and Craig Spencer. These men spent two weeks at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point where they attended Union classes, reviewed the administrative procedures of the Lundeberg School and spoke to trainees during their engine, deck or . steward training session. The six seniority upgraders then spent two weeks at Union Headquarters in New York. While in New York they Seafarer John visited all of the various departments Ruiz, 20, has been that administer the Union's Bmds, keep sailing in the engine employment records, publish the LOG department sinceand keep track of SlU-contracted ships. graduating from the They also accompanied Union patrol­ Harry Lundeberg men servicing SIU ships. School in 19.71. By going through this in-depth study Seafarer Ruiz reof their Union's activities, both at the Jturned to Piney SIU's training facUities in Piney Point •Point to earn his and at the administrative offices in New FOWT endorsement before attending York, these Seafarers leave the 'A' the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. "Seniority Program with a better under­ A native of Houston, Brother Ruiz con­ standing of their Union, its purpose, tinues to live in that city and ships out its membership, its role in the modem of that port. maritime industry and its problems. Arthur Mallory Seafarer Arthur Mallory has been sailing with the SIU for seven years. Be­ fore attending the 'A' Seniority Up­ grading Program, Seafarer Mallory received his AB tic­ ket at Piney Point. Shipping from tne port of Jacksonville, Brother Mallory lives in that Florida port with his wife Ethel and their three children. Stan Frak Seafarer Stan Frak has been sail­ ing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Seafarer Frak also received his AB's endorse­ ment at Piney Point. An Army veteran who served in Viet Nam, Brother Frak was raised in Philadelphia. He lives in Mexico City and ships from the port of Houston. Craig Spencer Seafarer Craig Spencer, 19, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973 and re­ turned there to earn his FOWT endorse­ ment before attend­ ing the *A' Seniority Program. A native and resident of Norfolk, Brother Spencer ships out of that port. Page 27 •m •.vi I,. f r:: : :rM I:-;:- ,,, :! l/f �LUNDEBERG SCHOOL EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN -i li The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman consists of , classroom and practical training to in­ clude: Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—^Any Waters)—You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman, or be a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—^20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: September 4, October 16, Novembe; 28. QUARTERMASTER Procedures; Emergency Launching Op­ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, fire­ fighting and emergency procedures. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11. Engine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker, or £>eck Engine Mechanic. Starting Dates: August 7, 21; September 18; October 16; November 13; December 11. The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED — Any Rating. (Qualified Member of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri­ cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sys­ tems; Boiler Construction and Repair; Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; Machine .Tool Operation; Com­ pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units; .Engineering Casualty Control; All Codes of Operation of Au­ ADVANCED ELECTRICAL PROCEDURES—Eight Seafarers achieved cer^ tificates after completing an intensive course in Advanced Electrical Pro­ cedures at the Harry Lundeberg School. Graduates posed for a class photo with Charlie Nalen, center, head of the HLS Engine Upgrading Department. Standing from left are Nestor Cueva; Elwyn'Ford; James Dryden; Nalen; Petfer Shuffels; Jack Munsie; John Ashly, and Jay Campbell. Kneeling is Bob Prentice. iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing Main Engines. Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—Must be able to pass the prescribed physical, inclading eyesight without glasses of no more fhan 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 and have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper. (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—^No requirements. Starting Dates: August 18; September 15. LIFEBOATMAN DIESELS QUARTERMASTER—Graduates of the advanced deck department course for Quartermaster received graduation certificates last month. Seated from left are Richard Piaskowski; Rudel Ramage; Charles Ross; Ted Williams; Randolf Ferebe, and Robert Mahone. Standing from left are Seafarer Arnold Busillo and HLS Instructor Chuck Dwyer. ^ SIU Scholarship Program One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with simi'ar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar- Page28 The course of instruction leading to endorsement as FOWT (Fucman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steam and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; P-utting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to certification as Quaitermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). Starting Dates: August 7, October 2, November 13. The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Types of Davits and'Operating FOWT ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a tnuie or skill v/hich would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Must be under 35 years of age. The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university. 4. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. 2. Have not less than two years of actual jemployment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 3. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately proceeding date of application. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following addrc^ and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholarships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starting Date: October 20. tions; Loading and Discharging; Pumps and Valves Operation and Maintenance; Ballasting; Tank Cleaning and Gas Free­ ing; Safety and Fire Fighting. Course Requirements: Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as QMED —Any Rating, or Pumpman. Starting Date: July 28. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as QMED—Any Rating. Starting Dates: August 7; September 4; October 2, 30. ADVANCED PUMPMAN PROCEDURES The course of instruction leading to HLS certification as Pumpman will con­ sist of both classroom study and prac­ tical work to include; Tanker Regula- i .'J <•<. X , ' High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty-two Seafarers and one Inland Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re­ gardless of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. " Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lun­ deberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in fuU. 3. Ail ontstanding monetary obliga­ tions, snch as dnes and loans paid in fuD. i ^ I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu. I cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. I Name Book No. I I Address I (Street) (City or Town) I I Last grade completed Last year attended I I Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 I /••V, LIFEBOAT—Six more SIU and IBU members completed Lifeboat Training and received certificates at the Harry Lundeberg School. Standing from left are Seafarers Randolph Archer; James Myers; Juan Patino, and Inland Boat­ man Michael Culpepper. Kneeling from left are HLS Lifeboat Instructor Paul Allman and Seafarers William Goff and Antonio Arellano. "I I HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP ' I UPGRADING APPLICATION I I I Name I AddrKs Age (Last) (First) (Middle) (Street) Telephone (City) (State) (Zip) (Area Code) Seniority Book Number Port and Date Issued' Ratings Now Held Social Security # HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes Q No •| Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In! • • • • DECK AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD . ENGINE • QMED • Electrician • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker • FWT • Dk. Eng. • Chief Cook • Oiler • Jr. Eng. • Steward • Dk. Mech. • Pumpman • Reefer • Machinist • Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Diesel • Advanced Electrical Procedures RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE I I PORT DATE SIGNATURE j July, 1975 RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PENEY POINT, MD. 20674 Steward Department CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings above Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac­ tory Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or As-, sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; Decerhber 11. The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ tables; how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portion control, dietary values and serving procedures. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Starting Dates: August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11. COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in bak- I I I (Zip) ; 'y\ •i, i--' 1 '• I •• ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11. 1^ I ^• 1 - T-'.. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assist;<nt Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 6, 30; November 13, 28; December 11. 'I . Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. Page 29 .11 rf �Two More Seafarers Earn CED Diplomas i •'ii: ') Two more Seafarers, Phillip Eipp and' John Sherpinski, recently earned their high school diplomas through the Lundeberg School's General Educa­ tional Development (GED) Program. Brother Eipp is from California. He graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1972, and he has beeen shipping as AB for the past three years. When asked why he decided to re­ turn to HLSS for his high school di­ ploma, Seafarer Eipp replied, "I knew I would need it either now or in the future." He added that he plans to at­ tend college someday, and said "My home state has a GED program avail­ able, but I came back to Piney Point because I think the program here is the best around." In comparing the academic program at the Lundeberg School to his experi­ ences in high school, Brther Eipp said, "In high school, the teachers don't deal with the students as people. They just give assignments, and you feel like a jerk if you even ask a question. Here they've got a great bunch of teachers. They enjoy what they're doing and they really care about each student." Seafarer John Sherpinski is 33-years old and lives in Baltimore, Md. He and Brother Eipp were classmates at HLSS and completed the GED program at the same time. Brother Sherpinski has been a Sea­ farer since 1965. During that time, he has been around the world seven times, and he says that the education obtained through traveling is a big help in the GED program. Seafarer Sherpinski added, "What I learned in the GED program here would have taken at least two years to learn in a regular high school. I dropped out of school in the sixth grade. When I came here I could barely multiply or divide fractions. Now Em doing al­ gebra." According to Brother Sherpinski, "The main thing that encouraged me to study at the school is the way the people here treat you. If you have a problem, you'll get help. All you have to do is try—^just a little—and they will do any- HLSS academic teacher Jean Magrini (center) goes over a classroom assign­ ment with GED grads John Sherpinski (left) and Phillip Eipp. thing for you." He added: "The teachers had confidence in me and so I had confidence in myself. I wanted to succeed for their sake as well as my own." ^The high school equivalency program at the Lundeberg School is open to all Seafarers who do not have a high school diploma. aJ Notify Hdqrts. On Replacements In order to insure tbat all SIUcontracted ships are at all times manned by SIU ciews, the ship's chairmen are requested to notify Headquarters when a crewmember gets off a vessel in a foreign port. If Headquarters is given am­ ple time to find a replacement, then tbat job will be secure for our members. There are some organizations, particularly in the Far East, which have been making strong attempts to put foreign seamen on the ves­ sels of American operators. So that we may combat this, the ship's chairmen and the ship's commit­ tee must take the responsibility of policing the replacement of crewmembers. In that way we can in­ sure that all unlicensed jobs on our contracted ships are taken by SIU brothers. • Upgrqder Gets QMED Diploma Piney Point Instructor Charlie Nalen (left) presents HLSS upgrader Charles Ashcom with his diploma for completing the QMED Course recently. ; ' Lffeboat tjraiQing for Seafarers Is I v of vital importance in the interest erf safety at sea; and a well-trained life^ boat crew can make the difference between life and death in an emergency. In addition, though, the pos­ session of a Lifeboat Ticket make the difference for two Sea­ farers, with the same seniority, who are competing for an entry rating job. According to the SIU's shipping rules (Section 5, subsection 7): "Within each class of seniority rat' ing in every department^ priority for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifcboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard." So if you have not already done so, get your Lifeboat endorsement asf soon as possible for your own safety and the safety of your shipmates, well as ^our own job security. 9fh Smithsonian Festival Focuses on Seafarers In photo at left, Seafarer E. "Scotty'' Aubusson, SIU representative (center) explains a bit of sea lore included in the Union exhibit at the 9th Smithsonian In­ stitution's Festival of American Folklife to (left) U.S. Secretary of Labor John T. Dunlop and AFL-CIO President George Meany. In the background are members of the Fourth Estate and TV and radio mediamen. At right, SIU, soon-to-be Recertified Bosun William "Bill" Joyner demonstrates to the fair sex, "young uns" and men how to rig a bosun's chair, and tie a bowline hitch knot. The Washington, D.C. summer festival held on the-Mall in a 50-acre stretch be­ tween the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument concentrated this year on the know-how of the nation's transportation workers in eight unions— oil I'M ^ II x i — x* _ _i n i. ^ •.^ Including the SIU's deep sea and inland boatmen contingents. Co-sponsor of the event is the U.S. National Park Service. Page 30 Seafarers Log CU'l ^ 3 1. / , �7'. l..«..JW.i4Vi.^.^j v.: .(1-V-; i (SI*AD) F'lji ' ? •'!. SPAD WOHK? deSiS"""' * .> , • . _ political candidate;W pWe!Tnd^to«ti T**"" political candidates whose philosomay attain lawl ^7®""' "" ^"^"tont with Seafarers we political and trade union''h™"-" ooonomic, social, . T^r - ' . . Z, , i' - ' siiii'C s-ssisgSsSsi ?SSSE5S£ p. GAKGO PREFERENCE—Tf u j into ^Ht would gnaraleIt I U.S. cargo would be carried on American-flaff sbins T a * n- - - -"TpSTif 't-l eamen. SVSTEM-Attachs have heen made on the three-watcb system for voyages under 1800 r ^ - 7-tTr 77 •' - j-. f. 371 f MU {•'It i -il I • f'!-•;. f'' "'j'.i- •r 7i'] :• )• 7,1 s, V f 3b| t 7' f , 'S Sf ®' I ) i k-^M'- , Jufy,1975 tSt-^ », i7|i' • ': -v^ ; '. ^.. Page 31 • -.i-i. * ill m - - �lii - OT w om.u. ^ a.. .Kr,«.AT.«HAL UK.ON. M r--; frj. \ .1^ ,*.«•- iri: <>: J ' -i I'i •* ( si; W Hay© Donated $100 or More to SPAD The ioUowino Sii>ninrd>we 177 ^tt L /M/id jwce the beginning of 1975. (The law prohibits the 'Jenf ZT Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) frade unionist Lonist can take oZ ZLl vnluZZH Zv?'^^i T/ie most effective way the trade part in politics is through * .f T • '»' Political activities. The SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed t?nn h Two who have realized ho\v important it is to let the running the SPAD honor rolls became the ^ fhl unrnZi one $500. For the rest of the year, the LOG will be to be protected. rning years our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are v.i: 1 i' . . '', : I SPAD Honor Poll Aliniiiis,R^AJ Cartione, V* I" 1?..! i'' AiivR-N. . ;H•' McCartney, G. Compton,W. * Andf^^ D. .41 >^9«l(^es9n, £. 'n Andeison, J. E. AnNdc% A. Ayeiy,R.H. &ibkowsk^T. Batchelor, A. Batliiii,N.N. MortOi^, O. J. ^ith^RC. Robertson,!. ^emcei,G Coii^,K. *M£ay,D. R^ CoittHdlt^^W^ McMiiliin,C. Corle(ta,P. M«iQfd,H. Coolant, W.E. Najifcr.D.E. ]R(Nido,C. P. Spnion, J. Paladino, F. RiiU,M. Stephens,O M^ser, C. P^ochls, S. J. i^CO, J. Surrick,R.II. Curtis, T. Micliad,jr. Paridn, G. C. Sacco, M. tloiieir^C. Bavb,J. Miller, Co E. Parsons, L. R. Salazar, H. taylor^F. De Guzman, P. Miller,!. Payne, O. Siegler, J. Telegados, G. Selzer, R. l>ipe,K. iSelzer, S. Troy,S. Didomenko, J. |>E*S. Doigen, D. s<.' Mitclien,R. Pazos, X. MitciieU,W.L. Pemlta,R. Molina, F. Perez,!. Berger, D. Drozalc,F. Moiiard, C. Petfa,C. Beigern, S, Drozak,P. Mongelli, F. Porter, J. Bemsteln, A. Ducote, C. Moody, O. W. BiantoiijM. Dwyer,!. Tfoxclaif,H. $500 Honor RollI -mmm Pomerlane, R. "• 'WSi& • *300 Honor Rolf Mooney,£.X. Reinosa, J. '£dwarfb,R. Morris, E. Rettenbachei, W. Boiief<nit,J.D. En)enMMi,N. Morris, W. miuaxm,f4. Bonser, L. Ellis, P. D. Morrison, J. A. Riddle, D. Boudrean^R Faineii,R Boyle, C. Fay, J.; Boyne, F. FisdiefiH. Biand,ll. P!Orons,C.D. Bramian,G. ?unilmw% Ho S. Blultt,!. Riley, E^ »MWmd,D,]^;^ Di Giorgio, J. Bellinger, W. Sluppo, IMt Stepwrdi, £. Car%,P. a-;' A\ Hi '1 j pnirid[s,B. *300 Honw Rolfsl^f^. mS-'^ ^ Gatewood,L. '•'SX' - T--1,444^4^^4 LaRa^R '$20^ snFMERs pounca HCTIVITY DONATION <£2Uy S75 FOURTH AVENUE •ROORIYN, M. Y 11M2 lilbedalil, H. Hall,P. ^ZU DaU. Contributor's; Name Brtmn,G. Lindsey,ii.S. S.T. C. L. Bnmne,G. Gentile, C. §^Oas, P. '" Lomas, A. , " .Bo \ • .'••v.! Bolts, Wo |fi#? is- Gill,F.D. Glaze, R.W. msfieidoLeRo Addreas - .City _Zlp Code , . 5?**° I* • *«P««te segr Including, but not limited to the preservation and furthering of ttie feerican Xrc^nt for seamen and the advancement of %ade union eonceotl supports and contributes to politicial dindMates for ss"siv.£..r'4'% V sil purposes i^th "Im.seamen, in rnnnT^^ employment opportunities S"'.'? objects, SPAD f !; Martian, T. A. Martin,Ji. I'jh- . State S.S. No. • fofficer is (or will be) available for purchase |lnting Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) $9SO5 •/: ' 1975 Signature of Solicitor Port Have You Made Yaur SPAD Donation This Year? • t t •* I I .» , I ' •'• ..V, X'v'''X^ • ' • i' '' ' V.:' J-,'. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: JOBLESS RATE MAY BE HIGHER, BLS SAYS MTD'S PETER M. MCGAVIN PASSES AWAY AT 66 PORT OF PHILADELPHIA MONTHLY MEETING HOUSE UNIT WITNESS URGES SHIPPING SELF-SUFFICIENCY SEA-LAND WITHDRAWS FROM 2 FAR EAST CONFERENCES U.S. SHIPYARDS HIT HARD BY POOR TANKER MARKET JUAN REINOSA IS APPOINTED NEW PUERTO RICO PORT AGENT THE SS MERRIMAC PAYS OFF DUES RESOLUTION PRESENTED TO MEMBERS SEAFARER'S SON THANKS SIU FOR HELP IN CAREER SIU MANNED GOLDEN ENDEAVOR, 1 OF 3 SISTERSHIPS, SAILS 'ROUND THE WOLRD ON MAIDEN VOYAGE THREE-WATCH SYSTEM MUST BE MAINTAINED AT PINEY POINT AND EARLE, N.J., SEAFARERS LEARN HOW TO COMBAT AND EXTINGUISH FIRES PQ-17 CONVOY TO MURMANSK ON JULY 4, 1942: 22 OUT OF 33 ALLIED SHIPS SUNK SURVIVOR OF 1ST SHIP SUNK IN CONVOY TELLS OF RESCUE TWO MORE SEAFARERS EARN GED DIPLOMAS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 7 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/81c69b00b4b03f487de5c825755dd79b.PDF 71adb29ff9cc1fcd777fd550f2d388c6 PDF Text Text v'" ' Top phdto: Taking positive steps to help the mari^ time industry by curtailing Russian encroachment, the Ad Hoc Committee oniMaritime Industry Prob- ^ lems met in Chicago, HI. at the end of July and drafted two resolutions on detente and the Russian grain deal. Both resolutions were later adopted by : the AFL-CIO Executive Council. In photo at top are, Cfrom the left: Ray McKay, president of District 2 of^ '. the Marine Engineers Beneficial Associatibhi Jease Calhoon, president of the National Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association: Teddy Gleason, president of the Internattonal Longshoremen's Associatioh, and Paul Hall, president of the SlU. In the foreground is Lane Kirkland, secretary-trea- ^ ' surer ofthe AFL-CIG. Left photo: Among the union s heads attending the AFL-CIO's Executive Council meeting in Chicago, III. from July 30 to Aug. 1, when . , The Ad Hoc Committee resolutions were adopted, were, from the left: Paul Hall, president of the S|U; Peter Bommarito, president of the Rubber Workers, and C. L. Dellums, president of the Brotherhood of • Sleeping Car Porters. (For details on the resolu- : tions'concerning deterite and Russian grain sales, see page 3. For intprrnatton on other actions taken by the Ad Hoc Committee, see page 2.) " '-.-y: A ) - 'I •r - - Iw .' J't. j.'Ly �mtinav V ' Scales, Firefighting .1 Ad Hoc Committee Concurs on Vital issues • Numerous aspects of shipboard man­ ning, the methods for arriving at new manning scales, and the. need for up­ dating firefighting training at the Earle, NJ. facility were some of the main areas of study and discussion at last month's meeting of the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. This important Committee was set up just over a year ago with the help of AFL-CIO President George Meany San Hall Moves In order to better serve Bay area Union members, the SIU's San Fran­ cisco HaU has been moved to 1311 Mission St. in San Francisco. The new telephone number is (415) 8647400. The Union's offices will remain at diK address and the old hall will be renovated m the next few months. This expansion of Union facilities in San Francisco wifl allow the SIU to continue providing essential serv­ ices for the increasing number of Seaforers who nse this hall. for the purpose of encouraging a coop­ erative effort amc.:^ ;..aritime unions in overcoming the many difiicult obstacles facing our industry today. The Ad Hoc Committee is made up of the Seafarers. International Union; the National Maritime Union; the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Inter­ national Union; the International Long­ shoremen's Association; the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ tion; the American Radio Association; the United Steel Workers of America, and the Radio Operators Union. At these last talks, held July 29 in Chicago, the Ad Hoc Committee, in the highest order of priority, reached unanimous positions in calling for a voice for maritime labor in the deter­ mination of shipboard manning scales. At the present time, maritime labor has virtually no voice in this area. Manning Scales The Committee relayed its position on maiming to both the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Maritime Admin­ istration. In a letter to Admiral Owen W. Siler, commandant of the Coast Guard, the Maritime Ad Hoc Committee urged "a permanent committee be established that includes representatives of mari- the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: A Need For Action Now The dangerously growing encroachment of expanding Soviet third-flag operations into the U.S. foreign trades has reached crisis levels as it continues to erode the foundations of not only the American merchant marine but the national-flag merchant fleets of our nation's trading partners. Led by the third-flag Far Eastern Shipping Co., reSCO, one of the largest of 16 such Soviet state owned shipping companies, non-national carriers have captured, through non-competitive rate-cutting practices, vast percen­ tages of the cargoes moving between the U.S. and foreign ports. In the U.S. West Coast-Far East trades alone, FESCO, operating 18 ves­ sels, along with other Communist block dominated third-flag fleets control the carriage of over 50 percent of all liner cargo moving between our West Coast and ports in Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Hong Kong. And because they have attained so much success in the Far East, the Soviets are now plannnig significant third-flag operations between the U.S. Gulf and East Coast ports to Northern European and other foreign ports. After several decades of boycott, American ports were reopened to Soviet ships a few years back under the policy of detente, or mutual cooperation for the benefit of both nations and world peace. However the Russians have twisted the original intent of the agreement and have embarked on a program of political maneuvering, through the build up of their merchant fleet, that is gaining them great political and economic advantages over the U.S. and other free nations of the world. In the past few years alone, the Russian merchant fleet has skyrocketed from ninth to first place in world liner tonnage, and by.1980 projections indicate that the Soviets will have the liner capacity to completely monop­ olize the vast U.S.-Far East container and dry bulk trades. And under the unchecked policy of detente, the Russians will accomplish this, which in turn will enable them to dictate foreign and economic policies to the U.S. and the non-Communist world. Already the Russians' third-flag, non-profit rate cutting activities on the time labor to review present manning levels and to determine all manning levels of vessels as they are put in service."; Alsanoting that the Coast Guard has "an ever increasing minority of its marine inspection officers with mer­ chant marine backgrounds," the Ad Hoc Committee called for an end to the procedure of the Coast Guard in allowing manning levels to be set by local OCMI's (Officer in Charge Marine Inspection). The committee affirmed that this situation "has caused varied manning levels for the same types of ships, as well as making it almost im­ possible for maritime labor to have any input into the final manning decision." Letter to BiackweD •The Ad Hoc Committee also pointed out that although manning decisions presently are based on the number of individuals required for the safe navi­ gation of the vessel, "the aspect of safe navigation also encompasses those in­ dividuals required to perform preventa­ tive maintenance and, as such, manning levels should include such personnel." • The Committee also called for all ves­ sels to have sufficient personnel on board "to operate the vessel manually when required." In another letter concerning manning, to Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secre­ tary of Commerce for maritime affairs and head of the Maritime Administra­ tion, the Ad Hoc Committee stated that "since maritime labor has no input into MARAD crew size decisions at this time, it is requested that maritime labor have licensed and unlicensed representatives appointed to the crewing committee. Such members are neces­ sary to provide the up-to-date expertise that the committee presently lacks." In addition, the Committee urged "that maritime labor be consulted prior to any research projects being under­ taken and that maritime labor serve on the group that oversees such projects." Also affirming that ^'the growth of the U.S. fleet and the fate of U.S. sea­ men depend on the ability to cooperate in maritime policy making," the Mari­ time Ad Hoc Committee urged Blackwell to set up "an ongoing committee of labor representatives and MARAD representatives to discuss mutual prob­ lems and to keep labor up-to-date on all maritime affairs." Firefighing In addition to manning, the ComContinued on Page 13 West Coast has caused havoc among U.S. and foreign national-flag lines, which must turn a profit to stay in existence. And if the Russians are allowed to continue their present build up, the ultimate results would be complete destruction of fair competition among legitimate shipping companies, includ­ ing both U.S. and foreign national lines, and the loss of thousands of Amer­ ican maritime jobs on ships, in shipyards and in related industries. And this would come at a time when unemployed Americans already number 8Vi million. The SIU is not about to let this happen. Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii has offered a solution to the problem with his Non-National Carrier Bill, introduced in the Senate several months ago. It is a good bill and a fair bill because it would require an operator to prove that his rates are commercially compensatory, or more simply, that he is making a profit from his service, thereby encouraging healthy competi­ tion among operators. The bill then would force the Russians and other Communist block na­ tions, which operate their totally subsidized merchant fleets for political rather than genuine business interests, to bring their rates up to fair com­ petitive levels, thus enabling legitimate operators to compete and turn a prudent profit. The SIU is completely supporting this bill and the bill has a good deal of support in Congress. Yet opposition to the bill from the Russians and pres­ sure from various government agencies is halting forward progress on the legislation. This bill is not something that can be put off to another day. We~^heed action now. And if serious action is not taken on the bill soon, the very re'al possibility of boycotting and picketing Russian ships in American ports will become reality. The serious problem of third-flag encroachment, however, is not the only issue facing the SIU and the entire maritime industry. We in the SIU aire still actively involved in working for a fair oil cargo preference bill that would require that at least 30 percent of all oil imported to American shores be carried on American-flag ships. And we are still in the ring in the continuous fight for preservation of the Jones Act. The need for political action to keep the U.S. merchant marine a viable, globally competitive industry is greater today than ever before. But because of the continued harassment of top NMU.officials for alleged illegal activities, and the continued probems of our brother West Coast maritime unions, the SIU in large part will have to carry the fight alone. For this reason, the continued participation of the SIU membership in politics through voluntary donations to SPAD is greater today than evef before. The odds appear to be stacked against us. But this is nothing new to Sea­ farers. We united and have remained united throughout the years and we have built a strong effective trade union for Seafarers. I am convinced that this same kind of traditional unity among our membership will enable us to reach our goals. Changs of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly except twice a mopdi in Juiy. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 9, August 1975. Seafarers Log Psge2 A • �jtops Detente Shipping Deals AFLrCIO Council Adopts Maritime Policy ^ Council meeting hdd here July 30-Aug. 1. (The entire resolution, along with another concerning "Russian Grain Purchases"," are reprinted in full on this page.) The Executive Council statement, entitled "U.S. Merchant Marine—^A Victim of Detente," pointed out that in CHICAGO, ILL.-—Adopting a reso­ lution submitt^ by tiie AI^CIO Ad ^ec Committee on Maritime Industry l^airs, the AFL-CIO Executive Counbil issued a strong statement charging ,^at the Soviet Union was using trading nights given them as part of the U.S. jpolicy of detente "to engage in the most cxx«v jruthless rate-cutting i/xovuv.v3 practices that ithreaten to bankrupt the U.S. Merchant jMarine and throw even more U.S. meri chant seamen out of work." _ The resolution was prepared by the iSIU and other maritime unions at a j meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee in I Chicago July 29. SIU President Paul ! Hall represented the International at : that, meeting and at the AFL-CIO the 1972 grain sale to the USSR, Amer- ican-flag ships carried only 11 percent of the cargo instead of the promised 33 percent, and went to charge that "the Russians are how. refusing to negotiate fair and reasonable rates for the car­ riage of American grain under the agreement." Under a trading agreement which opened up 42 U.S. ports to Soviet The iollowing resolutions, which were submitted by the AFL-CIO 9C Committee on Maritime Industry affairs, were adopted by the AFLiCtO Executive Chicago, III, July 30-Aug. I. . , J. smps, the Russians have driven freight rates down to make it impossible for U.S. ships-ras'. well as the privatelyowned ships "of other nationals—to compete on the high seas. ITius, the AFL-CIO Council said "the low-cost labor on the 100 percent government subsidized Soviet merchant fleet is being used to further the political aim of destroying the U.S. and its free world allies." Increased Capacity The AFL-CIO statement noted that all of the 16 Soviet state-owned ocean shipping companies have increased their cargo capacities significantly since 1970—the beginning of detente. The statement said: "Communist activity (in the Pacific) trade routes serve to underscore the success of their efforts. The Far Eastern /-ppcrn^ has hns iin­ Steamship Company (FESCO) creased its container capacity in the Pacific trades alone from none in 1970 to nearly 20,000 twenty-foot equiva­ lents annually on six different service routes in 1974." Similar Soviet gains were noted in the U.S. East Coast-European trade by Polish Ocean Lmetf and Baltatlantic Lines—^both state-owned ocean car­ riers. The AFLCIO Council statement called for a halt to large-scale grain purchase deals with Soviet bloc nations "until adequate safeguards for the free world, the American people and the U.S. Merchant Marine are firmly estab­ lished on the basis of complete recip­ rocity, in the spirit of tnie detente, not the Administration's calamitous one­ way detente with the Communist super­ powers." :hf the AFL-CIO Executive Comu^^ •I' on Russian Grain Purchases Chkagoj Illlaols . - L ' ' . The American people have not yet recovered from the disastrous grain deals I of 1972 in which the Soviet Union obtained American grain at bargain prices, I subsidized by American credits, and resulting in sharply increased prices in the V American market. The Russian traders and the hugd^rain conipanies were enabled to derive [ "undeserved advantages at the expense of the ' merican farmer, the American ' consumer and the American taxpayer. . The record of the Nixon-Ford Administrations in this area does not inspire confidence in its ability to protect the vital interests of this nation and its work­ ing people in commercial grain sales to the Soviet Union. .^ America is again faced with the prospect of massive grain sales to the Sovietj I jUnion with no assurance that America's national interests will be properi"® ' safeguarded. ,I s? The pending Soviet grain purchase again threatens the American economyi hd becomes a matter of concern that will affect all Americans and their welll International Longshoremen's Association, AFL-CIO has refused to l arty and cooperate in the loading of grain destined for the USSR until j I safeguards are provided the American public which are as follows; This administration should determine from the Soviet Union tlie fi extent of their future purchases of U.S. grain. In a manner of faimt this information should be fully disclosed to the American farmer he knows what his grain is truly worth... to the American businessmah| so he can compete fairly for the foodstuffs required for domestic ' Continued on Page 5 INDEX Legislative.News Merchant marine hearings continue Page 10 Washington Activities Page 9 War risk insurance . Page 6 Union News President's Report Dues increase Great Lakes benefits Pension choices Page 2 Page 5 Page 6 .Page 11 Membership meeting in Baltimore Page 4 Headquarters Notes Page 7 SiUNA convention Page 10 - SPAD honor roll ... .Pages 22-23 SIU scholarships Back Page Family day at clinic ....centerfoid General News Protest Navy construction.. Page 6 Gulf pipeline . .......... Page It Warnings of further AugusL;|975 IB. U.5. Merchant Marine-— A Victim of Detente SUM! recession Page 5 Ad Hoc Committee meets..Page 2 ,Resolutions on detente, grain Page 3 Shipping Dispatchers Reports .....Page 12 Ships' Committees Page 8 Ships' Digests Page 20 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 28-29 Seafarers gets GED diploma ^..... .Page 27 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 30-31 GED requirements and application .. ........ .Page 29 Membership News New SIU pensioners ....Page 24 Final departures ....... . Page 26 f V •'11 .'I Chicago, minoES ^ - July31,1975&::- At its May meeting, the Executive Council called upon the Administration "to abandon its calamitous one-way detente with the Communists supcrpowm^ and to replace it with a standard of complete reciprocity in all our dealings with Communist states." Detente is supposed to mean mutual and reciprocal steps to ease tensions between the Free World and the Soviet Bloc. However, as the second major Russian grain deal with the United States is shaping up, the Ad Hoc Com• mittee of Maritime Unions affiliated with the AFLCIO has called uttenriop to. ; die disastrous results of detente's one-way street as practiced by the Russians in the maritime industry. Detente, as the Soviet Union is now using it, will result in American seamen having fewer and fewer ships to sail; American shipyards and shipyaid workerii having fewer and fewer ships to. build; and American longshoremen having nothing but foreign-flag vessels to ioad. " This policy of maritime detente began when 42 American portsvrere ppenedj f .w> Soviet vessels in the course of negotiations fOr the last big Soviet-UiS. grain; purchase deal in 1972. Part of the arrangement was that there would be threeway division of the resultant grain cargoes, with one-third going aboard RUST sian ships, one-third on U.S.-flag ships an(Lone-third being allocated for car­ riage by "third flag" vessels. Far from living up to the terms of this first step in detente, the foUowing h^ riened Continued on Page 13 li-v I'r ^ I f I Maritime Leaders Meet Butz On Grain Shipments to Soviets WASHINGTON, D.C.—SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall, Longshoremen's Presi­ dent Teddy Gleason and MEBA Pres­ ident Jesse Calhoon met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz, Aug. 6, to discuss the implications of massive grain sales to the Soviet Union and its effects on American workers. The meeting "was arranged by Glea­ son after the Longshoremen's Union took action at its recent convention to boycott the grain shipments "unless the interests of the American people are adequately safeguarded." Gleason asked Hall and Calhoon to attend the meeting as spokesmen for the interests of American maritime workers. At the meeting. Hall presented a position paper outlining the "sellout of the American maritime industry and its workers in the interest of detente with the Soviet Union," and demanding "protection of American shipping in trading and shipping arrangements with the Soviet Union." Immediately following the meeting with the Agriculture Secretary, Hall, Gleason and Calhoon met with AFLCIO President George Meany to report that the talk had failed to result in any new conunitments from the Adminis' tration which would safeguard the in­ terests of American consumers and the American workers. President Meany has called a special meeting of the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Com­ mittee on Maritime Industry Affairs Aug. 18 in Washington to plan further steps to insure that the grain sale and shipping arrangements with the USSR. are not a continuation of the Adminis­ tration's "calamitous one-way detente with the Communist superpowers." Pages ' J i' �Baltimore Port Agent Ben Wilson reads his report at tfie July membership meeting in that port. Seated to his left is the meeting chairman. SlU Vice President Bull Shepard and to the right is Recording Secretary Ed Smith. Atlantic Coast Area Vice President Bull Shepard, far right, discusses the new contract with Baltimore Seafarers after their July meeting. 95 Seafarers Attend Baltimore Meeting ignated constitutional ports and a membership meeting is held in diat port on the first Wednesday after the passed flie dues increase resolution first Sunday of each monfii. At any given time 80 percent of .which called for the election of a constitntional committee to study the the Sn?s membership is at sea and proposed amendment to the SHPs these membership meetings allow constitution. Seafarers on the beach to carry on Hie Seahirers attending the Balti­ the pressing business of the Union. more meeting also voted overwhelm­ They also give Seafarers the oppor­ ingly to accept flie SHPs new three- tunity to hear reports on Union activ­ ities, development in the maritime year contract industiy and legislative activities that Baltimore is one of the SHPs des- affect Seafarers. he 95 foil book Union members present at the Jfnly 9 membership T meeting in Baltimore unanimously it-. • Seafarer Clarence Anderson, getting registration card stamped, was one of the 95 SlU members who attended the Baltimore membership meeting last month. f Baltimore Patrolman Tony Kastina, left, processes a vacation benefit for Sea­ farer Larry Kipcer, a QMED, after the July meeting. AB Paul LaTorre makes a point during the Good and Welfare portion of the membership meeting. Chief Cook Lou D. Williams has his registration card stamped by Baltimore Patrolman Bob Pomerlane. ¥ /• "v:v. iJ 'Full book Union members raise their hands as the meeting chairman oalls for a quorum gount. As a constitutional port Baltimore must have at least 50 members! present to hold a membership meeting. " . _• Page 4 Seafarers Log ' , K'i • ^11;.J' �Dues Increase Resolution Membership Accepts Committee Report Seafarers this month at meeting jn SIU halls throughout the country have overwhelmingly accepted the six-man Constitutional Committee's report and recommendations concerning the reso­ lution on a 'dues increase for working members'. AfiGirmihg that "we in the maritime industry are faced with serious threats to oiir job opportunities and security," tjle Committee unanimously recomtnended that the resolution "be ap­ proved by the membership." The Committee, which was elected by the membership at a special meeting at Headquarters in New York on July 18, was made up of SIU members Ron­ ald Shaw and Jack Dixon, engine de- Russian Grain Purchases Continued frtymPq^S sumption . , . arid to the American public so they knowledgably can participate an4 voice their opinion in the political and economic market community. A policy must be formulated to protect American companies from un­ fair competitionwyith state-owned monopolistic economies the size the Soviet Union. The United States should establish ah offensive policy to deal with com modity cartels such as the OPEC nations and determine to what extent U.S. corporations are participating in and supporting them, agre# with the view expressed by the International Longshoremen's ^ociation and endorsed by the Ad Hoc Maritime Committee. As long as this Adriunistration pursues poKCies of encouraging inflation and reduced consumer income then artificial restraints such as those threatened by the ILA are the only alternatives left to deal with what has become unconscion­ able administration policies. America needs effective government regulations of exports of farm products and other goods when such exports will create domestic shortages and inflationu Further, we believe that unrestricted access to the American grain marke|> should hot be afforded to the USSR as long as it continues on its course of aggression, subjugation of peoples and states, and the suppression of human SI U Agent Receives Award SIU New Orleans Port Agent Buck Stephens (left) receives plaque from Rev. David A. Boileau, director of the Institute of Human Relations of Loyola Uni­ versity in New Orleans. Brother Stephens, who is also secretary of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO, was cited for his work within "the Labor-Management Center at the college. partment; William Cofone and Nich­ olas D'Amante, deck department, and Warren Cassidy and Lonnie Dukes of the steward department. As outlined in the dues resolution and in the report of the Constitutional Committee, the dues increase, pending final membership vote, would work in the following manner: • an additional sum of $50 would be paid for each 90 days worked in twelve consecutive months on SIUcontracted vessels. • and subsequent to the first 90 days worked in the given twelve month period, a proportionate sum of $50 would be paid equal to the percentage of days worked in relation to 90. • however, before the dues change would become effective, an additional $350 for annual shipping ($87.50 for 90 days) in vacation benefits for SIU members would have to be negotiated. This additional vacation pay would be over and above the vacation increases already negotiated for in our new threeyear contract. In making their recommendations, the Constitutional Committee affirmed that this measure would provide the Union with the needed revenue to con­ tinue effective operation without either "taxing the nonworking ill or disabled members, or touching any part of exist­ ing negotiated vacation benefits." In addition, the Committee noted that in accordance with the SIU consti­ tution, the proposed amendment would be accepted or rejected by the member­ ship in a secret mail ballot. The voting period will last 30 days from Aug. 25, 1975 through Sept. 23, 1975, and ballots can be obtained at all SIU Halls from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Monday through Saturday excluding holidays. The depository designated to receive all mail ballots will be the Star­ ling National Bank in New York. The Committee also designated that on Sept. 29, a special membership meeting will be held at Headquarters to elect a six-man Tallying Committee to count the votes. The complete text of the Constitu­ tional Committee's Report as well as the text of the dues resolution was pub­ lished in the July issue of the SEA­ FARERS LOG. These texts were also sent to each member's home and to all SlU-contracted ships. Only a Few Would Benefit From AIMS Texas School A proposed facility for marine firefighting training, to be run by the Amer­ ican Institute of Merchant Shipping (AIMS) at Texas A«feM University, re­ ceived the close scrutiny of the AFLCIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems at its most recent meeting on July 29 in Chicago. At the present time, the Maritime Ad Hoc Committee is opposed to this facil­ ity for several important reasons: there is no guarantee that AIMS, which is basically made up of oil companyowned foreign-flag fleets, would open the facility to all segments of the U.S. merchant marine; and even if it :were opened to all groups, the facility is geo­ graphically unavailable to the vast majority of U.S. merchant marine train­ ing facilities, which are all located with­ in 300 mUes of each other on the U.S. East Coast. In addition, such a facility, funded by a private organization, might encourage government cutbacks of funds, which are already low, for the operation of existing facilities, such as the jointly administered MARAD-MSC school at Earle, N.J. The Ad Hoc Committee, which is extremely concerned with the need to provide all seamen of all nations with top-notch firefighting training for safety on the world's sealanes, feels that in­ stead of developing new facilities that would be practically usable by only a small segment of the maritime com­ munity, that groups such as AIMS should cooperate with the U.S. mer­ chant marine to improve existing facili­ ties with the intent of making them second to none. In this way, there would be no duplication of efforts; the firefighting facilities would be easily acces­ sible to the vast majority of seamen, and the atmosphere of cooperation would be a big step in improving safety at sea. The Ad Hoc Committee members have repeatedly emphasized that "safety of the U S: fl^t and of American sea­ men depends on bur abiiity to provide adequate firefighting training to every person who will be sailing on a U.S. vessel." In the past, AIMS and similar Jship^ ping groups have been invited to particij;": pate in the U.S. merchant fleet's firefighting programs, but these groups have invariably refused. The Maritime Ad Hoc Committee expressed the posi­ tion that it is time that all segments of the world shipping community coop­ erate to foster safety at sea. So far, AIMS has concluded no defi­ nite plans on the proposed Texas facil­ ity, nor have they put up any funds for its establishment. AFL-CIO Executive Council Warns off Steeper Recession Unemployment Tops 6^0 in 131 of ISO Ma/or Centers A record 131 of the nation's 150 major job centers were affected by un­ employment of six.' percent or more in July. This increase was recorded by the Labor Department despite its report of a slight drop in the national unem­ ployment rate to 8.4 percent from 8.6 percent in June. The Labor Dept. projected that 7.8 million workers were without jobs in July, Even though this is a slight drop •fer... August, 1975 from June's figure of 7.9 million un­ employed, it represents three million more workers out of jobs than in July 1974. As small as these gains were, some government economists warned that the dip in the ofiScial imemployment rate does not accurately reflect the nation's employment situation, and that the August figures could show a significant rise in unemployment. President Ford's Administration has pointed to these gains as proof that the ''recession is o^r." The AFL-CIO Ex­ ecutive Council, disagreeing with the Administration's view, stated at its mid­ summer meeting that "the recession will not be over untU the unemployed are back at work" and warned that there is a "very real danger of a deeper, more serious recession" stemming from Ad­ ministration policies "designed to bene­ fit giant corporations and banks at the expense of the American people." Pointing to the Federal Reserve Board's tight money policy, another grain giveaway to the Soviet Union, spiraling fuel prices resulting from Ad­ ministration policies, insufiicient action to stimulate a genuine recovery and weak consumer purchasing power, the Executive Council said, "with the econ­ omy so weak and so vulnerable, these events could well set off another eco­ nomic downslide on top of the worst recession since the 1930s." Page5 . ji 1 'I •!. iF I '1 •.r»" f �M Ss 'J 3^,1 % U.S. to Cut War Risk Insurance On 75% of Non-U.S. Ships As a result of SlU efforts in oppositidn to U.S. war-risk insurance cover­ age for forei^-flag ships, the Maritime Administration is revising its war-risk insurance program in a way that will reduce the number of vessels covered approximately 75 percent. The reduction in vessels covered will be made in the so-called effective con­ trol fleet. Effective control vessels are U.S.-owned foreign-flag vessels regis­ tered in Liberia and Panama which are relied upon for military back-up in an emergency. The war-risk program, which pro­ vides protection during the early part of a war among major powers, when commercial shipping insurance termi­ nates, had covered U.S.-flag vessels and virtually all of the effective control fleet. The legislation authorizing this cover- J'l „< V -• r •' 3 age which was revised every five years since the early '50's expires in Septem^r. Renewallegislation was introduced in the current session of Congress. After hearing testimory that the Maritime Administration is revamping and reducing war-risk insurance cover­ age, the House Subcommittee on the , Merchant Marine approved extension of the war-risk program (Title XII of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act) but for a three-year period rather than the customary five-year period. In Subcommittee, Representative Paul McCloskey (R-Calif.) introduced an amendment to the bill to extend the program for a shorter period in order to review it sooner. The shorter term was adopted: Prompted by SIU The Subcommittee's request for Ad­ ministration testimony on foreign-flag coverage was prompted by opposition by the SIU and others to war-risk insur­ ance foir any but American-flag ships. During Subcopimittee deliberations on the bill, H.R. 1073, Congressman Leo Z^feretti (D-N.Y.) proposed an amendment fhat Would have eliminated all foreign-flag vessels from the war-risk program. Congressman Zeferetti con­ tended that strengthening the policy of effective control through offering warrisk insurance to foreign-flag vessels provided an incentive for oil companies and other U.S. multinational firms to buUd and operate foreign-flag fleets. In face of the Zeferetti amendment, the Commerce Department proposed a revised plan for the operation of the war-risk insurance program. The new plan, which MARAD says will eliminate approximately 75 percent of the effec­ tive control ships now covered, will examine applications on a ship-by-ship basis. Before extending a binder, the Mari­ time Administration will consider the ship's age and capacity; its type of service and cargo; the nationality of its crew, with preference given to U.S. and NATO-country crews; the ship's gen­ eral management; and other factors which would make the vessel valuable in an emergency. The Subcommittee accepted the Maritime Administration's new guide­ lines and held off the Zeferetti amend­ ment by virtue of a six-six tie- vote. The bill was reported out of the full Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee and now awaits action by the House. It will then be considered by the Senate. Lakes Benefits Raised: Dues Increase To Be Voted After a series of successful renegoti­ ations with Great Lakes operators. Great Lakes Seafarers will be receiving tlie same increases in welfare, pension md vacation benefits that deep sea diembers won in their new contract. Welfare and pension benefit in­ creases will go into effect on Jan. 1, 1976; The new pension for Great Lakes members will be S350 per month for eligible members who apply for a nor­ mal, early normal or disability pension after Jan. 1. Wdbire Benefits Welfare increases include a $5,000 death benefit payable to a beneficiary, an increased surgical schedule and an increased maternity benefit. The increased vacation benefit, which will go into effect on Oct. 1, 1975, is presently projected to be $2,200 for key group 1 ratings, $1,800 for group 2 ratings and $1,400 for group 3 ratings. In the event that new, higher rates are negotiated for deep-sea members, as proposed in the dues increase resolu­ tion, this additional increase will also be paid to Great Lakes Seafarers^ Upon receipt of the additional in­ crease in vacation, a dues increase if accepted:by the membership, will also be applicable to the Great Lakes mem­ bers. This dues increase will be paid by working members at the rate of $50 for each 90 days worked only if the vaca­ tion benefit is raised above $2,200, $1,800 and $1,400 levels by $350 per year, or $87.50 for each 90 days worked after Oct. 1,1975." For a detailed report on the proposed dues increase amendment see the Con­ stitutional Committee's report .which was carried in the July LOG on page 13. This, report, as well as the text of the dues resolution has been sent to each member's home. The dues resolution was first pro­ posed and accepted at July meetings held in all Constitutional and non-Con­ stitutional ports including Detroit, Chi­ cago and Alpena. The Constitutional Committee was elected by the membership at a special meeting at Headquarters on July 18. This Committee's report has also been overwhelmingly accepted by Sea­ farers at meetings held in all SIU halls this month. The voting period, as suggested by the Constitutional Committee, will be from Aug. 25, 1975 to S^ipt. 23, 1975. Ballots may be: obtained at all SIU Halls from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday to Saturday, except holidays. SIU Registers Opposition To Nayy Fiscal Proposal Hall also assured the Committee The SIU has registered strong oppo­ sition against a request by the U.S. Chairman that "the private tug industry Navy Department for fiscal 1976 ap= can supply the Navy with the towing propriations to fund the constnlction of vessels and experienced crews it needs three commercial tugboats. to do any type of towing job." Stating the SIU's position in a letter Concluding that the continued ap^ to Senator John C. Stennis (D-Miss.), propriation of funds for the Navy's chairman of the Senate Arm^ Services commercial vessel building program is Committee, which is reviewing the re­ detrimental to the U.S. merchant ma­ quest, SIU President Paul Hall affirmed rine, its workers, and the country as a that "Navy shipbuilding funds should whole. President Hall strongly urged not be needlessly expanded for the con­ that the Senate Armed Services Com-^ struction of commercial vessels when mittee "refuse to appropriate any addi­ tional funds to build Navy support ves-: such vessels are readily available from the private tug industry at a competi­ sels when similar vessels already exist . tive cost." and are available for charter from theprivate sector." Noting that the SIU represents thou­ sands of coastal, harbor and inland waters tug workers in the affiliated In­ land Boatmen's Union, President Hall also affirmed that "the Navy should not compete with private industry in a field in which private industry is more than qualified to meet the Navy's needs. By continuing to build and operate com­ The port of Cleveland was picked mercial tugboats, the Navy is depriving to be the Maritime Administration's private industry of work it can and (MARAD) Great Lakes Regional Of­ should perform." fice early last month. In addition. Hall cited the prohibitive The new Great Lakes region will cost of the Navy's proposal, stating that cover maritime activities in Michigan, "by maintaining its own tug fleet, the Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Navy is misallocating scarce shipbuild­ Ohio and the Lakes coastal areas of ing funds that should be used for much Pennsylvania and New York. needed new warships. Already the Other regional offices are in the ports Navy's shipbuilding budget is one of the of New York, New Orleans and San largest items in the United States de­ Francisco. fense budget. Using Navy shipbuilding The selection of Cleveland as a funds to build commercial tugs is a regional headquarters was based on its costly and unnecessary additional ex­ central location, the volume of cargo penditure." movements through the port and the Also citing the need for fiscal respon­ concentration of vessel operators in the sibility, President Hall said that char­ area. tering tugs from private operators , Heading the regional office is George would "reduce the cost of the Navy's J. Ryan- who was MARAD's man in tugboat operations because private tugs London handling foreign maritime af­ can be hired only as needed and will fairs. He has extensive commercial and not remain idle when not being used by government experience in thwe matters, the Navy." MARAD said. Cleveland Named MARAD Great Lakes Region Hdqs. •;:| ' '"-J U' />W ."S"' i'i T'H. The U.S. Marines who fell in the rescue of the Seafarer crew aboard Jhe SS Mayaguez (Sea-Land) off Cambodia are honored at the N.Y.C. South Street Seaport Museum pier late last month. From (I. to r.) are: SIU represen­ tative George McCartney: Lt. Claude Corey, U.S.N., aide to Rear Adm. Louis Lukeman; SIU N.Y. Port Agent Leon Hall; Lt. E. N. Medor, U.S.M.C. Reserve; SIU official Ed Morris; SIU Patrolman Jack Caffey; Union official Leo Bonser and bugler Sgt. Joseph J. Nista, Jr., U.S.M.C. Reserve, who played taps at the ceremony. Later Brother Bonser cast a memorial wreath into the harbor off the Statue of Liberty from a launch to commemorate the fallen Lechernecks. Page 6 Seafarers Log m �misim The following letter was sent last month to SIU President Paul Hall fromj recently appointed V.S. Secretary of Commerce Rogers Morton who praises^ the Union for its efforts in fostering a healthy American merchant marhie^ Dear Mr. Hall: ^ In the short time 1 have served as Secretary of Commerce^ I have been deeply impressed and gratified by the progress that is being made in strength­ ening our merchant fleet under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Assistant Secretary Blackwell has advised me that U.S. flag-carriers last year transported 41 million tons of our foreign trade—a 73-percent increase over the tonnage carried in 1972. The record backlog of shipbuilding orders in American yards portends further cargo gains iii the years ahead. But as you well know it takes more than modern, efficient ships to attract the cargoes needed to insure their profitable operation. It requires aggressive marketing efforts to sell shippers on American flag services. Under the auspices of the National Maritime Council, the Seafarers International Union and other labor and management segments of the maritime industry have Joined forces -in an effective nationwide marketing firogram to increase shipper patronage of the American merchant marine. Vital to the success of .iiis endeavor isi the High degree of stability and cooperation that now characterizes labor-management relations in our shipping industry. The virtual absence of work stoppages due to labor-management disputes during the past six years has earned the industry a reputation for dependable service. Your leadership in negotiating your new collective bargaining agreement without resort to work stoppages has further strengthened the industry's I record of reliability in the eyes of shippers. You and your union are to be commended for your efforts in providing the climate needed to foster further gains for the American Merchant Marine. Sincerely, ROGERS MORTON Secretary of Commerce Headquarters Notes Vice President Frank Drozak In the next few months the SIU will have to lead the fight to protect the Jones Act, attempt to secure cargo preference laws for U.S. ships, oppose the conversion of a Florida gas pipeline that would end the Florida coastwise tanker trade, try to force controls on third-flag rates which are now encroach­ ing on U.S. shippers on the West Coast, push for approval of a natural gas pipeline proposal that would utilize LNG vessels over a competing proposal for an overland route through Canada, and protect the unlicensed jurisdiction from inroads by new licensed ratings and unsafe manning scales. The American seaman is in an unusual position. His working conditions, the cargoes that generate his wages, even his right to earn a living at sea are all governed by federal and, to some extent, international laws. This means that the SIU must get involved in these issues, not because we support one political party or philosophy, but because it is the only way we can protect the jobs of this membership. In the '30s and '40s sailors fought their battles on the waterfront, but today issues affecting the Seafarer also affect many segments of the world community and are decided by the U.S. Congress and other governmental bodies. We could ignore these legislators and isolate ourselves aboard our ships, but chances are we would not be sailing those ships for long—^^there are too many powerful groups that would like to carve up the U.S. merchant marine in return for fatter profits or lopsided international alliances. Although the Seafarer is so dependent on legislation, federal law prohibits using Union funds for political activities. So we must rely on voluntary con­ tributions to SPAD to carry on all of our legislative activities. SPAD will take on added importance in the coming year. In 1976 this nation will elect a new Congress and a new president. It will be a time to support our friends in both Houses of Congress and to attempt to defeat our enemies. This support, or opposition is vital if the SIU is to continue waging the legislative battles to protect our jobs, and only through SPAD can we offer that support. When you are asked to donate to SPAD think about these issues facing Seafarers and consider the political battles we must fight if we are to continue to enjoy high wages, decent conditions and good job security. , : " • -M * '^ ' 13 Consecutive Clean Ships Awards BOSUNS RECERTIFICATIGN PROGRAM Another class of Recertified Bosuns graduated this month, making them the 25th class of Seafarers to participate in this very important course. As the Bosuns Receitification Program enters its third year it is becoming clear that the Seafarers who have gone through it are doing an effective job of leading our crews aboard SlU-contracted ships. For more information about the Bosuns' Program see pages 30-31 of this issue of the LOG. *A' SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM After completing the one-month 'A' Seniority Upgrading Course, six Sea­ farers have received their full Union 'A' books. As new full book members with duties and responsibilities, these brothers will begin to play a large role in the future of their Union and the job security of all our members. I strongly urge all eligible 'B' book members to apply for this program as soon as possible. For more information on the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program see pages 30-31 of this issue of the LOG. FlREFIGilTING More and more Seafarers are participating in the two-day Firefighting Course held at Piney Point and at the Military Sealift Command's School in Earle, N.J. This course is important for all seamen, and the knowledge you receive may one day save your life or the life of a fellow crewmember. I urge all who have not done so to contact an SIU representative and take this course. SlU Vice-President Frank Drozak, far right, represents the SlU at award ceremonies recentiy at which the SlU-contracted company, Sea-Land Service Inc., received'its 13th consecutive Special Citation for sanitary conditions aboard its ships. The "Clean Ships" award is presented annually by the United States Public Health Service. Along with Vice-President Drozak are, from the left: Dave Tolan, Sea-Land executive vice-president: Bill Varn, Marine Operations; R. T. Soper, Sea-Land vice-president, and Edward Wilkens of the USPHS. The award was presented at Sea-Land's Marine Operations building in Port Elizabeth, N.J. SABINE TANKERS The National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C. is reviewing the decision of a judge acting in their behalf who found Sabine Tankers guilty of unfair labor practices during the last organizing drive. Based on court testimony presented during NLRB hearings the judge ruled that Sabine Tankers had illegally interfered with the right of SIU organizers to conduct shipboard union meetings. In addition company representatives were found guilty of harassing its employees and dismissing two employees, who openly supported the SIU. The judge also set aside the February 1974 election and ordered that all SIU supporters dismissed by the company be awarded backpay for all lost wages. The final decision of the NLRB will be handed down shortly and is expected to concur with the judge's findings. SIU organizers will continue to build support for the SIU among these men. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD Page? August, 197; V, s �fcfcfSf? s 1^ The Committee Page , ^ 'it • San Juan Committee Sam Houston Committee Sr ,flh- . - ^ -- vS'-lv ,':^-v , ••.-1-. ^^•• • Headed by Recertified Bosun Otto Pederson, the ship's committee aboard, the Sam Houston, a LASH containership operated by Waterman, pause for a photo during payoff last month at Pier 7 in Brooklyn, N.Y. They are, from the left: Ray Lashmet, educational director, Thomas Liles, secretary-reporter; O. Pederson, ship's chairman; Derrell Reynold, steward delegate; Gary Bryant, engine delegate; and Gordon Davis, deck delegate. After payoff and some port time for the Sam Houston crew, the ship headed for the Mideast. Piftstiurgti Committee Recertified Bosun Bob Gorbea, standing right, heads the ship's committee aboard the SlU-manned San Juan, owned and operated by Puerto Rico Marine. Serving along with Gorbea on* the committee are Frank Vega, sec­ retary-reporter (standing left), and, seated left to right, David Manzanet, deck delegate, and Benny Santos, steward delegate. Photo was taken at the ship's payoff late last month at Port Elizabeth, N.J. Ibervitte Committee After paying off at Port Elizabeth, N.J. on July 25, the ship's committee aboard the containership Pittsburgh, operated by Sea-Land, get together for a photo. They are, from the left: Recertified Bosun J. Puglisi, chairman; Albert "Dasher" Packert, deck delegate; I. Buckley, secretary-reporter, and W. J. Jone^, steward delegate. Usnal run for the Pittsburgh is the U.S. East Coast- Mediterranean route. Noting a "smooth trip SlU style," the ships committee aboard the freightship. Ibervilie, operated by Waterman, are, seated from the left: Paul Garlanjd, secretary-reporter; Alonzo Bettis, steward delegate; Recertified Bosun Gefie Nicholson, ship's chairman, and Ed Armstrong, educational director. Stjarfclingis Able-Seaman Morty Kerngood, deck delegate. The Ibervilie, which pard off July 18, runs to the Far East carrying general cargo. Portland Committee Baltimore Committee P K-'' • Gathered in the crew's lounge aboard the containership Portland, operated by Sea-Land, the ship's committee, seated from the left are: J. Broaddus, educational director; Joe Alpedo, chairman, and C. Gray, secretaiy-reporter. Standing from the left are: W. Rogers, deck delegate; F. Caccam, steward delegate, and R. Meacher, engine delegate. Photo was taken recently by a Port/and crewmember while the ship was at sea on her usual run between Seattle and Alaska. After a good coastwise run, the containership Baltimore, operated by SeaLand, paid off at Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Aug. 8. Headed by Recertified Bosun James Dixon of Mobile, the vessel's committee, seated front, from the left are: Steve Piatak, secretary-reporter; George McAlpine, educational director, and Bosun Dixon, ship's chairman. In back, from the left are: M. Leuschner, deck delegate, and A. Romero, steward delegate. V r::' i'. J.4, , . ' ISeafvenUg �Third-Flag Rate CnttiBg We strongly support H.R, 7940, an idmitical bill to S. 868 recently . reported out of the Senate Conunerce Comndittee to provide minimum ocean rates for cargo carried oh third-flag ships. Both bills would require that third-flag carriers in the U.S. foreign trades keep their rates to the levels of the U.S.-flag ships. Opposilion came from the Administration, but Federal Maritime Com­ mission Chairman Helen Bentley urged prompt' passage when she testified before the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on July 22. The Union was represented at the hearings by Maritime Trades Depart­ ment Administrator O. William Moody, who participated with a panel of maritime industry spokesmen in testifying for passage of the bill. WasMngton Activities Two-Watch System H.R. 6102 Hearings scheduled for July 18 on H.R. 6102, to permit a two-watch system on tugs, have been cancelled. Representatives of the SIU, IBU, and IBU of the Pacific met to discuss the bill and the problems which would result, prior to the hearing date, with Washington legislative representatives. Later, they talked with management representatives about safety hazards and other potential problems. Congressman Downing, sponsor of H.R. 6102, subsequently withdrew the bill. War Risk Insurance H.R. 1073 The full House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee reported out a bill July 24 to extend War Risk Insurance coverage for another three years for U.S.-flag ships and approximately 300 U.S.-owned, foreign-regis­ tered ships. The subcommittee, one day earlier, failed to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Zeferetti (D-N.Y.) which would have excluded runaway ships. The amendment was not offered in the full committee. H.R. 1073 must be taken up in the Senate, and SIU will urge that run­ aways be excluded. TTie present program expires on Sept. 7. Merchant Marine Authorization for Fiscal Year 1976 The bill to authorize funds for maritime programs for Fiscal Year 1976 is being held up because of jurisdictional dispute over a special tax clarifi­ cation. The Ways and Means Committee claims jurisdiction over the tax section, and until that can be settled, the bill is stymied. Grain Deal SIU President Paul Hall, speaking to the delegates at the International Longshoremen's Association convention in Miami recently said that our ships "are not getting a proper break" in moving grain to Russia. The ILA had passed a resolution to prohibit loading grain for the Soviet Union unless American consumers are protected. In 1972, the Soviets purchased 19 million tons of U.S. grain. U.S.-flag ships were guaranteed one-third of the grain cargo under the sales agreement, but we actually only carried 11 percent. The Department of Agriculture reports that ,9.8 million metric tons of grain have been sold to date (4.2 million tons of wheat, 4.5 million tons of com, and 1.1 million tons of barley) and that a summer drought in the Soviet Union will probably result in more buying after the August crop is harvested here. President Ford, in a film prepared for the ILA convention, again promised that one-third of all grain will move in U.S. ships. 200-Mae Limit A bill to provide the U.S. with jurisdiction over waters extending 200 miles from the shore is being marked up in the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The bill empowers the Secretary of State to negotiate for fishing privileges in foreign zones and issue sanctions against nations which violate U.S. coastal waters. J<mcs Act Attacks on the Jones Act never stop. Sometimes they are thinly-veiled, but they are almost always deliberate attempts by oil companies to get special legislation which will permit their foreign-registered ships to load or discharge cargo between U.S. ports. SIU has been on guard over a period of many years to protect the U.S. shipping industry against efforts to break the Jones Act. It requires that we investigate these cases and follow up by supplying such information to appropriate government representatives. It was rewarding when Deputy Assistant Sec< of the Treasury Robert Vastine testified recently before the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee and stated that the Treasury Department supports the Jones Act and considers such cabotage laws as "accepted international practice." Sec. Vastine said that a national fleet gives a nation leverage against cargo reservation laws of developing nations and that a U.S. fleet will protect the U.S. against dis­ criminatory practices. I s. I- :'f I ! • -. H ll To Protect Your 'I. Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers arc urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the l^t for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. •,Y •' V Yokohama SIU Secretary Visits Galley of the CS Long Lines IT-' m lis- ^ . V-.I .-.fi IrtvitOd aboard the CS Long L/nes by the crew to see the modern galley Is SIU Yokohama Secretary Keiko Nakategawa (far left standing). The vessel (right) docked for a payoff on May 18 pending future orders. Pages August, 1975 .-W- I % ,, �lis; BIdckwelf Tells Commiffee 1970 Act's Obj^ctiyes Not Fully Achieved Robert J. Bibckwell, assistant secre­ tary of Commerce for maritime affairs, told the House Merchwt Marine Sub­ committee earlier this month that while progress imder the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 has been "good, it would not be right to say that the objMtives set forth in the Act have beep fully achieved." In telling the subcommittee that much remains to be done, Blackwell added "if more new merchant ships of the types most useful in military and essential economic support are to be added to the fleet to increase our shipr ping independence, expanded trades must be promoted that will sustain such ships economically." Blackwell was the final witness to testify before the subcommittee con­ cluded the first phase of its scheduled "oversight hearings" into a broad range of U.S. maritime policies. The_ next phase of the hearings will be plannefd following the return of Congress in September. The Commerce Department official, who is the head of the Maritime Ad­ ministration, also defended the sub­ sidization of U.S. merchant fleets in response to critics who claim that such fleets' contributions to balance of pay­ ments and employment is overrated. He stated that a far broader view of the industry must be taken. Subsidies paid out do have a significant economic benefit to the country in terms of the "sums of its contributions to trade, to employment and to the balance of pay­ ments," he Said. They also act as a com­ petitive factor to assure fair rates to U.S. exporters and importers in the de­ velopment of "competitive economic relationships between the free world and the Communist nations," and also as a ready, transport resource in times of'emergencies. Bla^lcw^ stitted that **ciiipliasis most be [^ced on tihe totali^ of the eco­ nomic contribution. None of the sep­ arate economic elements, regardless of its importance, is advanced in itself as an exclusive justification for support of the maritime program,** he added. Prior to Blackwell's testimony, the Subcommittee, which is being chaired bgir Rep. Thomas N. Downing (D-Va.), held three other sessions in July. At . those hearings the subcommittee heard testimony from Shannon Wall, presi­ dent of the National Maritime Union, and Dr. John J. Bennett, acting secre­ tary of Defense for installations and logistics. The subcommittee also received an analysis of the government subsidy pro­ gram for maritime from a labor-man­ agement maritime committee composed of subsidized companies and the unions with which they have contracts. ^Full Reevaluation** NMU President Wall told the sub­ committee that Congress should cut all reliance on foreign-flag shipping and make a "full reevaluation" of what needs to be done to bolster the present U.S.-flag merchant fleet to fill the gap. Wall smd that such a move wias basic to establishing a "realistic maritime pol­ icy." Wall was also in agreement with MARAD chief Blackwell when he said that the 1970 Merchant Marine Act has "not solved all oxir problems." He noted that subsidies "exist for the nation's benefit" and not for shipping companies or seamen, and reflect a country's need to protect itself and its best interests whether they be defensive, political or economic. The NMU president went on to state that one "great weakness" of the 1970 Act was its failure to "express its goals in terms of cargo . . . that is where the emphasis should be placed in action to strengthen the U.S. merchant marine." He also said that bilateral and other cargo sharing plans should be "encour­ aged", and that "our ships should ob­ tain enough cargo" to achieve the goals of the 1970 Act to develop a merchant fleet to haul a substantial share of the country's waterborne commerce. Defense Department The testimony of Dr. Bennett, the Defense Department spokesman, indi­ cated that his agency may be getting closer to more support of a U.S.-owned, operated and manned merchant fleet. Previously, the Defense Department had already stated that the large fleet of U.S.-owned vessels under foreign flag aren't to he-substituted for U.S. tonnage in emergencies, and that the so-called, "effective control fleet failed us" dur­ ing the 1973 Mideast difficulty, and "could fail us again." Now, Defense has told the subcom­ mittee that it might consider using some of the big tankers in excess of 100,000 tons, and while it still does not support cargo preference, this does not mean the department "would be unalterably oppos^ to any cargo preference legis­ lation under any circumstailces." The labor-management maritime committee's analysis claimed that the $300-400 million a year in construction and operating subsidies the government puts into the shipping industry gener­ ates outlays by the companies of some $800 million. The group also stated that it agreed with testimony given by other witnesses on the subsidy program, and "that jus­ tification for the maritime subsidy pro­ gram does not rest solely on the direct dollar benefits to the U.S. economy, but on the total of many national needs, among which are economic seciuity as well as political and military security." WarningMight Have Averted Mayaguez Incident The entire Mayaguez incident, which cost the U.S. 15 dead, three missing and 50 wounded servicemen, as well as $9.3 million for the operations that freed the ship's SIU crew from captivity by the Cambodians, could possibly have been avoided, according to now public transcripts of the House Appropria­ tions Subcommittee on the Defense De­ partment. The transcripts note that on May 9, three days before the Mayaguez seizure, the Cambodians had fired on and de­ tained a Panamanian vessel for 36 hours. The incident was noted by CIA officials who in turn reported it to the Defense Department, the Navy, the White House and the State Department. However the general shipping commun­ ity, which would be operating vessels in intematibnal waters off Cambodia,was hot warned cxr notified of possible danger. A formal warning to mariners was not issued by the State Department until after the Mayaguez had already been seized. This warning, which re­ mains in effect, calls for ships to stay at least 35 nautical miles away from any Cambodian territory, including off­ shore islands claimed by the Cambo­ dian government. The warning also ad­ vises ships to keep 20 miles away from any Vietnamese territory. When the Mayaguez was seized, she was sailing 60 miles off the coast pf mainland Cambodia. However, she was only eight miles from a remote island, Pouli Wai Island, that is claimed by Cambodia. In explaining the lack of a warning after the Panamanian incident, William A. Chnstison, the national intelligence officer for South and Southeast Asia of the CIA, recalled "to a man .. . all in­ telligence analysts and anyone else in the government who was aware of the incident involving the Panamanian reg­ istry vessel did not regard what hap­ pened to that vessel as a big enough in­ cident to issue a major warning on." Summing up the feelings of many government officials, though. Rep. Jack Edwards (R-Ala.), ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommit­ tee on the Defense Department, said that "with all the moniey we spend on intelligence; in the future we ought to probabjy payh little more attention" to even the slight early Warping signs. Seafarers Attend Fire Class • 2 In ' The 17th Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International Unit d North America will convene on Sept;_2-at the Shoreham Americi Hotel in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of delegates from all 33 SIUNA-affiliated organkatjons the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, representing more than 80,00( members, will be present at the proceedings, which are scheduled to 1 the Convention well as inland, bpatmen, fishermen, cannery and industrial workers; and members covering a wide range of industries. The SIU-Atlantic, Gulf» Lakes and Inlahd Wate^ Distdct \ a jfull delegation at the Convehtion,.including ddegates froin its haland Boatmen's Union and the United Industrial Workers North America. Paul Hall, president of the International, and the SIU-AGLIWD, will preside over the Convention sessions, which wiU consider a number of important matters of special interest to the SIU and the entire labor movement, Proraineht speakers from the government, industry and labor will address the delegates. The Convention will also take up many resolutions dealing with Among the recent recertified bosuns and upgraders who attended the Military Sealift Command's Firefighting School at Earle, N.J. were (I. to r.): Upgrader Patrick Gallagher: Bosuns Joseph Gavin (kneeling); Robert Broadus; Charles Boyle; Billy Nuokols, John Davles; SIU representative Leo Bohser; Bosuns Melville MoKlnney, and Leonard Suohookl. In the background are (r. to I.) Upgraders Thomas Lamphefe and Jerry Waugaman in asbestos garb. 7 : Seafarers Log �-rm Pipeline Conversion Opposed at FPC Hearing At a Federal Power Commission ' tuaUy eliminate tug-barge and tanker hearing to consider the conversion of a operations in the Gulf coast trade. In, testimony submitted to the FPC, natural gas pipeline running along^^e U.S. Gulf coast to carry petroleum SIU Vice President Drozak pointed out products, both SlU Vice President that at a time when the national policy mil­ Frank Drozak and Transportation In­ is to create jobs for America's stitute President Herb Brand submitted lion unemployed workers, the proposed testimpny opposing the move on the pipeline "would lead to further job grounds that this conversion would vir- losses, as well as being totally contrary eniion now to the expressed national economic pol­ icy." Noting that the waterbome carriage of petroleum and other products is the safest and most inexpensive of all modes erf transportation. Vice President Dro­ zak stated "it is unquestioned that the American merchant marine and its tanker and tug-barge components have proven that they can do an exemplary job in this trade, and to interfere with this record, as proposed by Florida Gas, is not to the advantage or benefit of our nation or its people." "I^e SIU's pension plans offer Seafarers a wide range of retirement options' desired to provide the professional seaman with a secure income when,, because of ^e or disability, he ends his sailing career. ^ ^ ; A disabiUty pension protects the Seaftuer who is permahetitly andl unable to keep worl^g. This pensionjirovides $350 per month to membersi ' who are declared "permanently hot fit for duty," have received a Social Security| Disability Benefit; have 4,380 days of seatime and have 90 da^ of employmehtl in the previous calendar year and one day within the six months preceding the; date of application for the pension. , : Up to one-third of the total seatime requirement may be credited for days T a member received payment for disability or maintenance and cure benefits.! A Floating P^pdine In concluding his testimony Vice President Drozak noted "the record demonstrates that the petroleum trans­ portation involved here can best be per­ formed by the American merchant ma­ rine, without interruption, and at a competitive level. America's vessels are a floating pipeline, iminterrupted, more flexible and responsive than any pipe­ line and simultaneously create and maintain more employment opportuni­ NonnalPeiisioii ties for American workers." Transportation Institute President Hie normal SIU ptmsion plmi pays $350 per month to.any Seafarer who Herb Brahd, also mging the FPC to has reached the 8^e of 65 and has 5,475 days of seatime with 90 days of reject the Florida Gas proposal, testiemployment in the previous calendar year and one day of etnployment within fiN that the converted pipeline "flow­ six months immediately preceding the date of the pension application. ing at full capacity would totally elimi­ Up to one/third of the total seatime requirement may ako be credited for nate U.S.-flag tankers and barges from pays a member receives payment for disability or maintenance and cure the trade." Transportation Institute, ^nefits. which is based in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit research and educktiontd organization devoted to the advance­ ment of the nation's marine transporta­ Many Seafarers are also eligible for the SIU's early normal pension, a tion industry. esigned to cOver the Seafarer who has made the merchant marine his full-time "At a time," Brand continued, career for much Of his adult life. "when various Congressional subcom­ A Seafarer retiring under this plan can receive between $350 and $455 each inonth depending on the number Of years of seatime he has acquired. Any . mittees and committees, as well as the Administration, have expressed a deep Seafarer who reaches the age of 55 and has 7,300 days of seatime with 90 days concern over the growing plight of the in the previous calendar year and one day within the last six mOnths preceding (|thedate of application is eligible to receive $350 per month under this plan. ! merchant marine and a willingness to Under the early normal pension the Seafarer who has reached the age of|| reverse this dangerous trend, approval - 55 and has the required seatime but wants to continue sailing is also eligible' of the pipeline conversion would not |b earn additional pension increments which he can collect when he does retire^ : only be inconsistent with the steps being proposed to revitalize the merchant :'For every 365 days of actual seatime a Seafarer efigible for the early norniaLl| fleet but would in fact be a serious step pension accumulates afterhe reaches the age of 55 he will receive an extra $15 < backward in this effort." per inoiith when he retires. This increment is paid for eligible time accUinulated| isihce June 16, 1972 and thus the maximum monthly pension benefit availabie| Attacking the practicality of the pipe­ i;$455.; SIU Official Asked to Serve On LNG Panel SIU Vice President Frank Drozak has been asked by Governor Hugh Carey of New York to serve on a study group which will examine the storage and transportation of LNG in New Yorit State. Accepting the position, Vice Pres­ ident Drozak wrote in answer to Governor Carey's invitation, "Since the members of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union will most probably be manning LNG ships in the future, the kikbject of liquefied natural gas is of great concern to me." This panel will study various methods of LNG storage and trans­ portation in populated areas such as New York City and then make rec­ ommendations to New York State's governor. Although LNG is now used on a limited basis in this country, the ex­ pected boom in LNG usage and die accompanying growtii in the U.S.flag LNG fleet has been delayed in part by groups questioning the safety of present LNG storage and trans­ portation teclmology. Mi €f u' i ' J'! 1 -if Disability credit does not, eoupt towards the early normal pension or th^ Nan's increments. SOciiff Secuid^ Seafarers should keep in nUnd when planning their retirement that as I pensioner, either disability or noimal, they iyill . also be receiving monthly, Social Security payments Which Will augment their Union pensions. Members [ retiring under the early normal plan can receive full Sociat Security payments| * only when they reach the age of 65 of" they may receive a reduced pension For the average SIU pensioner who is permanently disabled or has reached| ^ the age of 65 these monthly Social Security payments average $280, though! they can reach up to $355 for men without dependents and up to $623 for^ men with dependents. Ill TMs means that a single Seafarer who retires with the hOrmy Or disa pension could receive a combined pension with Social Security of approxir $630 each mofath. The single member who has earned the maximum number! i of inoieineiits under the early normal plan would, upon reaching 65, receive| V -I . SIU pensioners and their dependents also have unlimited medical and he pital benefits until they are eligible for Medicare and thereafter they arej covered for all benefits provided by Medicare if they are. not eligible for care| VatUSPHSfacUities. This is a very important aspect of your pension because many other pension: ^lans cover only a limited amount of medical expenses, if any. Th( provides unlimited coverage for its pensioners because it realizes that as we ^ „row older we often require increasing amounts of medical attention in order; {to maintain our health—^medical attention that is often beyond the means of ; loners living on a fixed income. f \ line conversion, Brand stated that **in terms of actually sullying Ameri­ cans with , energy supplies, something which is intimately connected to our national security as well as our econ­ omy, the continned utilization of mer­ chant vessels is far superior to replacing them with a pi^line." Ending his testimony, Brand said that by rej^ting the Florida Gas pro­ posal "the FPC will be strengthening the security and economy of the United States and guaranteeing consumers in Florida and throughout the nation the water transportation capabilities neces­ sary to respond to any emergency when called upon by our government." yoa witb the income for the enjoyable, secnre retfaemettt yon I m have sirant sanling as a Seafarer, LOG Receives I LP A Award The Seafarers Log, official pub­ lication of the SIU, has won First Award in General Excellence in the 1975 Journalistic Awards Contest of the International Labor Press As­ sociation (ILPA). The editor-in-chief of the Sea­ farers Log is Marietta Homayonpour and managing editor is James Gannon. Assistant editors, in al­ phabetical order, are: Ray Bourdius; James Mele, and Anthony Napoli. William Luddy is chief photographer and assistant photographer is Frank Cianciotti. Production and design is directed by George Vana and Marie Kosciusko is the LOG's administra­ tive secretary. Charles Svenson is the Seafarers Log Washington cor­ respondent. The ILPA award for general ex- ^ •( Marietta Homayonpour cellence is the highest the Seafarers Log can win in its category, which is international union publication of newspaper format and less than 100,000 circulation. The awards cover 1974 publica­ tions aud will be presented at the ILPA's San Francisco convention, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. The general excellence award is based on "balance of content, cover­ ing of subject matter appropriate to the organization served, makeup and readability." Page 11 August, 1975 I.*' ;• 5x- < -I i-^ �DISPATCHIRS REPORTJULY 1-31, 1975 TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Oass C Port Boston New York: Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk : Tampa Mobile :. New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington ; Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great LakesAlpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa •. Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville i San Francisco Wilmington : •. Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes • Alpena Buffalo ...." Cleveland Detroit ..: Duluth...: :...... Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes . • Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington ii..... Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes. Alpena Buffalo Cleveland. ; Detroit '.*• Duluth Frankfort ; Chicago ;.. Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes i '; -v. Port Boston New York Philadelphia ....r.. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ............... Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point .; Yokohama : Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes. Alpena ;..... Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea ... Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes Page 12 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClasaA ClassB ClassC latod BtMbara's UnitMi UaRed Industtial Woifcer DECK DEPARTMENT 9 87 18 33 15 7 24 56 40 41 15 43 4 81 0 3 476 1 12 1 2 5 0 3 4 6 1 4 5 0 4 0 0 48 15 6 6 9 12 12 7 67 543 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PRESIDENT Paul HaU 0 2 1 77 15 10 14 0 8 40 18 14 8 42 3 41 0 1 292 0 21 5 0 8 0 5 25 7 8 1 13 2 5 3 2 105 0. 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 16 196 24 67 26 18 52 140 66 106 44 68 15 160 0 11 1,009 4 22 5 3 11 2 5 13 5 7 6 6 0 9 0 2 100 3 2 4 3 3 .0 ,1 16 64 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 33 5 6 16 11 15 6 92 384 17 2 9 11 4 6 1 50 155 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 4 5 4 11 7 11 2 8 48 1,057 0 2 6 1 5 0 1 15 115 2 74 10 27 16 7 16 49 32 43 10 53 11 68 0 1419 6 33 4 12 4 1 4 17 14 16 2 10 0 11 0 1 135 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 58 8 6 10 0 4 37 13 16 3 30 5 33 0 0 223 2 34 2 0 3 0 0 10 11 0 0 10 2 8 6 1 89 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 137 18 59 28 10 36 119 45 101 27 51 19 114 0 3 770 7 57 7 19 8 3 9 25 18 40 7 16 2 22 0 2 242 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 11 4 5 11 3 4 1 39 458 2 1 0 1 0 0 2 6 141 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 15 4 3 16 3 6 3 50 273 18 2 3 0 2 1 1 27 116 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 4 7 15 8 3 5 46 816 4 0 0 3 2 3 2 14 256 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 4 10 0 40 5 16 9 4 9 23 21 28 2 24 6 34 0 0 221 0 8 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 2 3 1 0 3 2 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak ENGINE DEPARTMENT ' STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 1 0 0 .0 . . 0. 2 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 9 1 230 25 0 0 0 0 0 44 4 12 7 0 4 35 13 9 4 28 5 16 0 2 183 0 25 1 2 8 0 2 6 9 10 1 12 2 5 12 1 96 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 '0 0 2 5 77 17 26 16 5 35 66 28 66 10 34 12 82 0 1 480 1 11 0 3 3 0 1 2 5 9 4 2 2 3 0 0 46 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 D 1 0 0 0 1 1 8 2 4 7 • 2 6 3 32 215 8 0 0 1 1 1 0 11 107 0 0 1 0 0 3 4 1 1 10 490 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 W 4 9 174 43 57 27 8 38 81 45 103 27 4228 97 0 3 782 11 40 0 5 3 1 0 4 0 6 2 2 1 14 0 0 89 a a . - 0 0 0 0 0 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 1 35 5 18 6 5 6 29 23 17 7 21 8 22 0 2 205 3 67 19 28 20 3 18 39 26 35 9 30 15 49 19 4 384 8 3 9 22 2 12 2 58 263 1,321 173 1,494 19 3 6 11 10 9 1 59 443 591 82 673 6 1 19 0 11 1 01 0i 1 i 01 1i 11 11 01 61 0i 01 37 1 51 11 2 -4 9 1 1p 11 41 23 1 60 1 41 26 67 1 49 1 13 i 36 1 9 1 8 1 16 p 72 i 26 i 46 1 10 1 27 1 21 i 50 1 0 i 1 1^ i i i i i i 4 6 7 27. 0 6 1 6 1 65 i 453 2,647 169 2,816 14 7 9 14 10 9 4 67 849 1,170 96 1,266 8 8 8 31 9 1 6 71 160 101 78 179 HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., BUyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-361% BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltliiion St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass...... .215 Essex St 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Franklin SL14202 (716) XL 3-9259 CHICAGO,m. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, OUo 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Mfam. 2014 W. 3 St 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich..;. ... .P.O. Box D 413 Main St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441' HOUSTON, Tex. 5804 Canal St 770ll' - (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. I 3315 Liberty Si 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. .115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky...225 S. 7 St 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St Mary's Comity 20674 (301) 994-0100 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St 94103 (415) 864-7400 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 FHnandex, Jmicos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash. 25051 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W.Kennedy Blvd.33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St 43604 • (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan.. .^... .P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.D. 5-6 NIhon Ohdorl Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 m stidile Blifle shying on dm 0eai Lakes pidked iq> over last niontii. Doiqpite the eoudnoing inieidptoy*meot. rate in Hie U.S., Seidaieirs stili en|oy^ rdatirvely good tlUpping. 1% fact diat a laige luunber of 'BV senior­ ity men are getting jote at SIU Halli is a good indkatol' tfaat islil^^ W bodk men wOl remain sttdile in the inopflis toconie. Seafarers Log �10 Complete FOWT Course fii Miter to JiitKne that aD SIUcontiaeted iUdps are at all times manned by SiV crews, the sh^pfs idtednnen ai» reqnes^ to no^ Headqiiaitem when a crewniMaiioff a l^rt If H^qmurtors is giren amjple tone to find a replacement, toen that job win be secure for oar Meimbers. ¥ r topto scM^ of A^rh^ ope^ policfing the leplacemmf of crewmembers, in that way we can iname toat ^^anlkensed jobs en our cMitradted sli^ are taken by SIU I; which FLAG POWT—Instructor Jack Parcel! (back row. far left) gets together with his latest class of FOWT graduates. In front, from left are: Aziz Amat; Albert Trotman; Jose Hipolito; Thomas.Manning; Vincent Tatesiire, and Thomas Gary. In back, from left are: Parcell; Craig Conklin: Erik Persson; Robert Tbrgerson, and Charles Peterson. Ad Hoc Committee Continued from Page 2 mittee reached iinanimous positions on how the Earle, N.J. firefighting course must be updated to keep pace with changing technology. In correspondence to Captain M. V. Foreman, training director of the Mili­ tary Sealift Command, and A. W. Friedberg, director of the Office of Maritime Manpower, Department of Commerce, the Ad Hoc Committeie affirmed that the Earle, N.J. course should include use of a soda acid ex­ tinguisher, a C02 extinguisher and a halogenated hydrocarbon extinguisher, as well as experience in extinguishing an LNG fire and an electrical fire. The Committee also affirmed that the firefighting facility :must include more obstacles to better simulate shipboard conditions, and that all participants receive complete briefing on the use of all common breathing devices. The Committee concluded that ship­ board safety "depends on our , ability to provide adequate firefighting training to every person who will be sailing on a U.S. vessel." Ex^SIU Ship Quits Suez Canal The former SlU-contracted freighter, the SS Observer (Marine Carriers) is seen being towed out of the Suez Canal at Port Said, Egypt on May 25. The empty ship which paid off her Seafarer crew in October 1967, was stranded In the canal on Lake Timsah when the Arab-Israeli War erupted in June of that year, the Suez Canal was reopened to traffic on June 5. r Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag v^ls remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. nt Marine A Victim ot Detente . Continued from Page 3 ^—U.S. flag vessels did not get the chance to carry their ori^thifd share, fact, only 11 percent, or about one-third of the one-third promised, went ^ aboard U.S. ships, manned by American seamen., \ iWith respect tb the shipping provisions of the trade agreement negoti^d 1972 between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, the Russians are now refusing^ | to negotiate fair and reasonable rates for thecarriage of American gr^in under , the agreement. Insteadj they are relying on the U.S. government to ignore the, inequities imposed on the American merchant tnanne in the interest of con{ tinned detente. . J . Soviet vesse\ls are using their rights to trade in and=out of the 42 U.S. ports to '; engage in the jnost ruUdesS rate-cutting practices that threaten to bankrupt the U.S. merchant marine and throw even more U.S. merchant seamen out of work, ? : , Communist activity in three separate trade routes serve to underscore the success of their efforts. The Far Eastern Steamship Company (FESCO) , jfist one of 16 Soviet state-owned ocean shipping companies, has increased its con­ tainer capacity in the Pacific trades alone from none in 1970 to nearly 20,000., twenty-foot equivalents annually on six different service routes in 1974. \: In the U.S. East Coast-European trade, Polish Ocean Lines has increased capacity from none in 1970 to over 10,000 twenty-foot equivalents annually in 1974. ; Also In the U.S. East Coast-European trade, Baltatlantic Line, another^ Soviet state-owned ocean carrier, has increased in just one year—1973-1974-^ •its number of sailings by 200 percent and its trailer capacity by 300 percent IQ J 12,000 twenty-foot equivalents annually, . . % -; Thi.s increased share of the markets has been accomplished by driving rates down, thus making it economically impossible for the privately-owned U.S. I merchant marine to compete. I allies. Without the maritime carrying capacity represented by the U:S. mer1 chant marine the free flow of raw and finished materials so vitahfor the nation's ; :onomic health is impossible, s : The AFL-CIO believes that any large-scale.grain purchase deals with Soviet I Woe nations should be stopped until adequate safeguards for the Free WOrld; t the American people and the U.S. Merchant Marine are firmly established on Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life Page 13 August, 1975 ' ' Si. • ""i-.'• .1 �Ig^ . ?• • ASHORE Washington, D C. According to MARAD, the U.S. merchant marine has 713 vessels consisting of 529 deep sea ships and 184 in the Great Lakes fleet. The ocean tonnage is 13miliion dwt and the Great Lakes tonnage is 2.6-milIion dwt. Also MARAD says 87 merchant ships totaling over 8.6-million dwt costing more than $4.5-billion are being built or are on order at American shipyards. Included are 69 tankers, 10 ore carriers, five Roll-On, Roll-Off vessels and three tug barges. In addition, two ships are being converted to partial containerships. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Federal Government has exclusive control over any underwater resources which extend beyond the three-mile limit off Atlantic coastal states. Leasing to oil Companies for offshore drilling will be controlled by the UiS. Governntent and resulting revenues will go to the U.S. The U.S. Department of the Interior asked oil companies to submit applications for oil and gas exploration tracts off the mid-Atlantic states early last month. San Francisco The 300-bed USPHS Hospital here celebrated its 100th birthday recently. More than a 100 well-wishers were at the centennial ceremonies. . Replaced in 1931, the niarine hospital was first constructed in 1850 under a Federal law of 1798 for the care of the ill and disabled U.S. merchant mariner. Chief Cook Guillermo Reyes of the famed containership SS Mayaguez, (SeaLand) seized by the Cambodians on May 12 and later released, is back in the Union hall here ready to ship out again after quitting Kaiser Hospital in Redwood City, Calif., where he was a patient on July' 19. Brother Reyes had sustained injuries in a cS: crash. His son,Wilfredo was ^so a crewmember of the Mayaguez. Cebu Is., The Philippines Sea-Land Service has inaugurated the first full containership service to Cebu Is., The Philippines. Cargo shipped to Cebu Is., second largest city and port in The Philippines, will ride on roll-on, roll-off feeder ships from Manila on a bi­ weekly basis. Chicago In a letter of appreciation, the president of the Retail Clerks International Union based in New York, commended 10 Great Lakes Seafarers for picketing the Chicago warehouse of the Florsheim Shoe Corp. on strike from June 9 to Jime 19 until a union contract was negotiated. The letter from Sidney Heller said; "As you may be aware your organization is assisting us in the Florsheim strike. The actual strike is in New York City and we have extended it to the company's Chicago plant. "Your people in Chicago have been just great and in addition, in thanking you for your cooperation, I particularly want to commend the following for their assistance and dedication on the Chicago line: Steward George L. Pellman, ABs Danny Storce, Bill Warenton and Bruce Modaho, Oiler Ray Paler and OSs Bill Gavala, Robert Anderson, Willy Tolbert, Dan Newbury and Rudy Pellinat." Mobile Waterman Steamship Corp. has contracted with a New Orleans shipyard to build 125 barges worth $8.8-million for its LASH ships. Detroit MARAD has awarded a $168,000 research contract to a firm for a 12-month study to identify and evaluate U.S. flag shipping service opportunities between the Great Lakes and other world trade sectors. ia Ihis coiuiliy, making a very substantial contribution to the national of paymenhi and to the nation's ectwonfy. Use U.S.-fiagships. It's good for the American nuuitinie the ^meri,<can shipper, and America. ~ ' Above photo shows model of what completed riverboat- Mississippi Queen will look like. Photo inset shows Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (DTMO.) christening the new boat which was built under Title XI of the Merchant. Marine Act of 1970—legislation which SlU merfibers" SPAD contributions helped to enact. The Mississippi Queen could mark the beginning of a new era pf steamboating on America's inland waterways. Christen Padd lew heeler Mississippi Queen The Mississippi Queen, the first steel stem paddlewheeler, steam-powered riverboat to be built for overnight pas­ senger excursions in 50 years, was christened recently at the Jeffboat, Inc. Shipyard on the Ohio River at Jeffer­ sonville, Ind. The new boat, under contract to the SIU, was christened with the traditional bottle of champagne by Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Mrs. Sullivan said that the new riverboat would provide "a new way for the current generation to see mid-America and stop at the small river towns. This is something purely American." The steel constructed riverboat, built under Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, is owned and will be oper­ ated by the Delta Queen Steamship Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. This company presently operates the 49-year old wooden riverboat Delta Queen, which annually steams 35,000 miles between 14 states calling on scores of small river towns as well as the major ports of New Orleans, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Mem­ phis and Pittsburgh. The company has pledged that the new riverboat will not replace the Delta Queen but is hope­ fully only the first in a new line of sophisticated paddlewheelers capable of carrying twice the number of pas­ sengers presently handled by the Delta Queen. Although not completely finished, total construction costs for the Missis­ sippi Queen will hit a projected $18 million. She will be equipped with a swimming pool, gynmasium, sauna, movie theater, calliope, bars and 218 staterooms, described as "grand as those in the Cunard Line's Queen Eliz­ abeth II." She will be able to accommo­ date 400 overnight passengers. The Mississippi Queen's midden voy­ age is set for Mar. 2, 1976, which may mark the beginning of a whole new era in steamboating on America's inland waterways. Widower With Children May Get S.5. Survivors Benefits by A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director A widower with one or more children in his care may be eligible for Social Security survivors benefits under a re­ cent decision of the U.S. Supreme Court. Widowers can get information about applying for the benefits by calling or writing any Social Security office. Under the court decision, a widower taking care of his wife's children can get monthly survivors benefits on her record if she worked long enough in jobs covered by Social Security. Pre­ viously, a widow with children in her care could get surivivors benefits, but a widower could not unless he proved he was dependent on his wife and was either 60 or over, or 50 to 60 and dis­ abled. A widower's survivors benefits can be affected by his earnings, and only about 15,000 widowers are expected to get payments imder the court decision. Children continue to get social se­ curity survivors benefits on either their mother's or father's record. Generally a widower who doesn't re­ marry can get survivors benefits until the children in his care are 18. If there are sons or daughters 18 or over who were severely disabled before 22, he can get benefits as long as they're dis­ abled and cannot work. The amount of a widower's monthly survivors benefit is based on his wife's average earnings over a period of years, and it may also be affected by his earn­ ings. He cam earn $2^520 or less for this year and still get his full Social Security benefit. Over $2,520, his bene­ fit will be reduced by J1 for each $2 earned—^but no matter how much he earns for the year, he can get his full Social Security benefit^for any month he neither earns $210 nor does substan­ tial work in his own business. The children in a widowers' care can get Social Security checks until they're 18, or 22 if they're full-time students and remain immarried. The amount of their monthly social security payments may be affected by their- earnings but not by their father's earnings. The_Social Security Administration is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Seafarers Log �II >11^11111 iii|.l»i)t,» I mm 'w W '^•mi AT SEAi f-i. •, vf?!- — SS Del Sol The ashes of Recertified Bosun William C. Riley are committed to the deep by (left) Recertified BosUn David H. Berger of the containership S-L McLean on Mar. 1'=; as (right) Chief Mate Harold A. Btumme stands reverently by. ^Pffl Seofinte Requirement Inquiries haVe been made re^ ^centiy by a number of Seafarers conseeming hospital care in « non^ USPHS facility. Before spelling oiit the procedure for receiving care in la non-USPHS facility, it is important [; that all Seafarers should know the Isea service requirement in order to ceive care in any health facility. (1) A seaman must have com^ Ipeted at least 60 days of sea service f aboard a vessel. This service may consist of short periods provided that no break in service exceeds 60 days, i* unless a; seaman is takeh~sick or is I injured while actually employed on |board a vessel. He is then eligible for lireatment for the iUness or injury llrithout regard to tlm^^^^l^^ of sea service I, (2) The 60 days of service may Tso include time spent in certain l^time progr^^, incUidihg a seai-trainee in a maritime training fogram.:.",, (3) Application for medical care St be made within 90 days followig the last day of sea service unless: (a) a seaman can show that he been unable to ship out because I economic conditions affecting the pping industry and he has not (b) a seaman can show that hef ? has nOt changed his occupation and has been under medical care since • his last sea service. If a Seafarer is too ill or badly in­ jured to travel tq^a Public Health facility he or .someone acting in his^ behalf mH5r request authorization . for the emeigency care from the«f Director/Medical Officer in Charge of the nearest USPHS Hospital, Out­ patient Clinic or Contracted Physi­ cian. This request may be made by telephone or telegram. When the Medical Officer in Charge is satisfied that the seaman is eligible and his condition is a true emergency, he will grant authority for the requested care and the USPHS"will assume responsibility for all bills. However, unless this re­ quest for authorization is made within 48 houm of seeking treatment, the USPHS' may refuse to pay for any of the medical services rendered. Seafarers should also note that the SIU Welfare Plan does not cover medical expenses incurred by mem­ bers eligible for USPHS care. If the USPHS refuses to pay for emergency care given at non-USPHS facilities because a Seafarer failed to notify the facility, then the Photos Came Late The Seafarers whose photographs appear below are the fathers of two of the SIU's $10,000 College Scholarship winners. Their photographs arrived too late for publication in the May issue of the Seafarers LOG. , , Seafarer Lonnie Cole, father of Scholarship winner Cynthia Marie Cole, has been a member of the SIU since 1947. The 49-year old Seafarer Sails as .both able-seaman bosun. He and his family make home in Asheboro, N.C. Lawrence Bernard,_father of Schol­ arship winner Bar­ bara Bernard, has been a member of the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union since 1962. Prior to that he had also sailed with the SIU. At the present time, Brother Bernard is employed with Great Lakes Towing and is specially skilled as a salvage diver. He and his family make their home in Trenton, Mich. August, 1975 Important Information Members should be sure that they., have designated a beneficiary when filling out a new, revised beneficiary card. Without this important information, any claim lor a death benefit will be delayed and possibly denied. If you wish to change your designated ben­ eficiary, simply fill out another bene­ ficiary card indicating the person's name and your relationship to him/ her. In the event of your death, the person listed as your designated ben­ eficiary on the last beneficiary card or claim form you filed will be eli­ gible for any due benefits. It is also important that members advise the Union of a current phone number where, in case of an emer­ gency, you or your famUy can be reached, or where a message can be left. In a letter sent to the SEAFARERS LOG recently. Seafarer George P. Hamilton wrote: "Today aboard the SS Del Sol in the North Atlantic Ocean, Lat. 8-07N, Long. 22-17W, the ashes of Seafarer Ernest R. Bright, 65, were scattered over the sea! "Brother Bright had been a member of the SIU for 30 years sailing in the engine department. "The urn containing the remains of Brother Bright was brought to the captain by his widow. Before the ship departed New Orleans, Mrs. Bright stated that the wish of the deceased was to have his ashes scattered over the sea where he spent the majority of his life. "During the service the um sat on a new American flag draped over a fresh sheet of plywood prepared by the carpenter. "The sky was clear and beautiful. The winds were variable and the sun shone brightly over the proceedings. "The master, James L. Cdnner, Jr. directing the service, read a special letter commemorating the service of Brother Bright in the U.S. merchant marine, led the crew in prayer and committed his body to the deep! "Since Brother Bright had been a member of the unlicensed personnel, the captain felt that it would only be fitting for the ship's chairman. Recertified Bosun Malcolm B. Woods to scatter the remains. "Gathering on the stern before the service various brothers were discussing having sailed with Brother Bright before. They all stated that he was a good Union man and shipmate. "As his remains were washed under by the wake of the vessel bound for Africa, I could only think that it would be a proper burial for all seamen!" i: • i f ' 1 . J 1 •' c'' t |:'f & •, v; SS Ogden Challenger On the Fourth of July, the tanker SS Ogden Challenger (Ogden Marine) left the Med with 30,000-tons of crude destined for a U.S. Atlantic Coast port. SS Robert E. Lee The LASH SS Robert E. Lee (Waterman) on July 10-20 hauled 5,500-tons of bagged rice from the Gulf to the Bangladesh ports of Chittagong and Chaina. SS Golden Dolphin Recently the turbo tanker SS Golden Dolphin (Westchester Marine) carried 90,000-tons of crude from the Persian Gulf to a California port. SS Inger Recently Headquarters received a communication from the ship's committee of the SS Inger (Reynolds Metals Co.) concerning an article they had read in Time magazine regarding President Ford's pocket veto of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974. The men were upset that a picture accompanying the story showed a foreign-flag supertanker unloading off shore onto another foreign-flag ship. The ship's committee on the Inger is obviously aware and concerned about the present state of affairs in the maritime industry. The men also know the effect legislation can have on the U.S. merchant marine and why it is important to constantly keep abreast of current events and involved in political action. The Inger's communication also requested any other pertinent information and ideas from Headquarters which could remedy this situation. Their message-has been duly noted, and all SIU members are strongly urged to stay apprised of all events which can affect the SIU or the American merchant marine. • SN: :v;K>'sv.-,VV:-.>SV.V- Change of Address • Or New Subscriber Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (PrJnl/n/ormallon) NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP .... SIU-IBU members please give: Bk# Soc. Sec. # TO AVOID DUPLICATION; If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issue received. ADDRESS CITY STATE. ZIP. Page 15 ill �?r:8S^SglS?5'?*^ » •W^MPlTX^J L SJ-i.-,s-•••.•?' • •;- ( Mrs. Ingei Burke, wife of the late Seafarer Billy Burke, fills out clinic form as Phyllis Gallo, In charge of medical " • assists. Family records, day at the SlU, cl jnlc at4Heaquarters is every Thursday. Seafarer's wife. Mrs. Dushanska DlCupe takes jacket off her cute five-month old son so doctor can conduct examination. All Seafarers and their dependents are eligible for free, yearly checkups at SlU clinics through­ out the country. Family day at the Clinic means an eye examination for Mrs. Rhonda Wallace, wife of Seaforer Harold Wallace. Conducting exam Is Dr. Richard Brigham. J . li •••' Csjp fM- > ' f'-t'p m m Js' ki 1# . l'-- - '.'31 '. ft:,'i i • pT . - h dis' > III \f: r< pi I' i1 1 i i! • S' 4. ^ ''. m • • •'..T....: ;-i .iV':'. • Ml . -Ml • • •- W .,v, •" ' ' I " ' i" V;" P m'vi ti J'*. - E rfiii. u -y: 'V-" I ^ > - ^ 33 - . .... .. ^ WERY, lliiusday afternoon at i die Modioli Ci|nic at Union Headqnaitc^ is set aside for family day—a day on vdbdch the dependoits of SIU members am come to the clinic and receive many free medical services. Bbdi wives and dqpend^f children up to 19 years of age are eligible fo receiye many basic examinadons, and some minimal treat- On fiunily day a pedialricum and gyneodogist are avaOable to examine childrmi and wmnoi. For exaiqple, dnring a diild's first year of life he most have certain immunizations; diese are available at the clinic on famify^ day. Also, yearly' jdiyidcals are re­ quired by hi^ sdKKds, ue also available. Wommi may be examined by the menl-.' mcDEe * r' gyn^logist, and those ava4S years of i^e may alto takean etectmcardiogram (iKiG). Other servhto-F^bvided are: chert x-ray (not for jchildren, unless necessary); eye exambmti<ms; a check-np for the heart and longs. and bfood and urine tests in tihe la­ boratory. Hie free medical servicesprovided at the clinic are mainty diagnostic in nature, however there is some minimal treatmmit available for colds and iudrinhior aflmcnts. U any for-3 ther treatment or surjgeiy is needed, die clinic will rrter die dqioidait to anotimr physician if he or she hasat a personal doctor already. free Dependents of Seafarers should take full advantage id these many services. They are, of Coarse, also , >, ' - r • available for ail Seaforers, and the medical clinic at Headquarters, and die clinics in die out ports, are jint ^ part ot'tfae bcitefits of being an-SIU " 4- 4^ mehiber. : All SlU members and their dependents are urged to utBize these medical services. J."vi' - I ^ .4m--b" ;:3 ' M 4 fv. l--» I''' -l I'i ? 1^^ li ,. •• - •- -i^-i'?.', •. •?i' ••u ••.-'•• •• :f.'\ '-V-' •:•••..•.. ' fi- . •.- ,•• Seafarer Harold Wallace fills out clinic forms for himself, his 10-' year old son Andrew and six-year old daughter Natasha. Clinic lAan ninaUAr at rSnKf Receptionist >.• is Jean Dreher. at right, At the Clinic's family day. Pediatrician Dr. Andreas Koutras examines pretty Ying Arhat. as mom, Mrs. Paulette Amat looks on. Oa. .laMa . Paulette Is .k._ the .A——< wife of Seafarer Ahmetbin Amat. Worried looking three-year old Roderick Rodriguez Is examined bv Dr. Andreas Koutras at the SIU clinic on family day. Boy's ' / * III mom holds his hand for reassurance. Mrs. Vera Ledesma holds sterile cotton to her arm after blood sample was taken during her annual checkup at the SIU clinic at Headquarters. '1 Lab Technician Fred Howard takes blood sample from young \/Alaa.4a FMaa Oka ia tka taanaaa Hai iAKtar Af Caafarar CalSv nSa'y Yolanda Diaz. She Is the teenage daughter of Seafarer Felix Diaz. F!ieel7 Pigel6 • • ' • * V.ft-,,. -I - li*:"*' fi!« ft « t r R ' ' .. r -r-. J ^ �i STEER A CLEAR Gets 30 Years for COURSEI Heroin Smuggling If yoo are conykted of possession of any Hlegal dmg—heroin, barbhnrates, speed, LSD, or even marijnana—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, wMiout appeal, FOREVER. That means ^t you Jose for the rest of your life the r^ht to make a Hying by the sea. Howeyer, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineef, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded andyou may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. Ifs a pretty tough rap, but thaf s exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. Hie convicted drug user leaves a black marie on his reputation for die rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your lifek Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear mfaids and quick reflexes are essential at all times for die safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destrt^ your natural r^ht to a good, happy, productive life. . Stay drug free and steer a clear couriw. A Chinese seaman from Hong Kong was sentenced last month to a maximum term of 30 years im­ prisonment for conviction of heroin smuggling and possession of heroin with the intent to distribute it. The seaman was arrested last De­ cember in Port Elizabeth, N.J. after disembarking from a freighter. When he was apprehended by Customs Patrol Officers he had in excess of one and one-half pounds of brown rock heroin concealed beneath his clothing. The heroin was estimated to have a street value of $50,000. At his trial the seaman admitted to concealing the package on board ship and under his clothing, but he denied knowing that the packages contained the heroin. He was found guilty by a jury after a two-day trial. In imposing the maximum pen­ alty, the presiding judge stated that his interest was in the deterrent effect which he hoped the sentence would have upon would-he heroin smug­ glers. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audir by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and .management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finapcial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights: Copies of these contracts aire posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal xights in employment and as memters of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied bis constitutional right of access to Union records or informatioa, be shoiiid immediately notify SIU P/esident Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, retuni receipt requested. Frank Drozak, Ctaalnnan, Seafarers Appeak Board 275 - loth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT.on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. Tlie responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. Port Date Deep Sea IBU UIW New York Sept. 8 , ..... 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5TOO p.m ... Philadelphia .... Sept. 9.... ... 5:00 p.m. ..,... Baltimore Sept. 10 .... .. 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ...... Norfolk Sept. 11 .. 9:30a.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ..,... Jacksonville Sept. 11 .. 2:00 p.m. .. • • • ••• Detroit Sept. 12 .... .. 2:30 p.m. .. • • • • •• Sept. 15 , ... 5:00 p.m. ... Houston Sept. 15 .... .. 2:30 p.m. .. . .. 5:00 p.m. ... .. New Orleans .... Sept. 16 .... . . 2:30 p.m. . . V.. 5:00 p.m. ... Mobile Sept. 17 .... .. 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00p.m...., , , San Francisco ... Sept. 18*.... .. 2:30 p.m. .. Wilmington Sept. 22 .. 2:30 p.m. . . • • • - " Seattle Sept. 26 .... .. 2:30 p.m. .. Piney Point ..... Sept. 13 .... .. 10:30 a.m. .. . . . 10:30 a.m. ... Columbus ...... Sept. 20 — , . ,. Chicago Sept. 16 .... ... 5:00 p.m. ... Port Arthur .... Sept. 16 .... .. . 5:00 p.m Buffalo ..,... .> Sept. 17 .... .. . 5:00 p.m. . .. St. Louis Sept. 18 .... . . ^ ... 5:00 p.m. ... • • Cleveland Sept. 18 .... ... 5:00 p.m.... Jersey City .. Sept. 15 ... 5:00 p.m. . . .•. — 1 » • • • 4 • Donate to SPAD Page 18 , Nv f' • • • 4 4 7:00 p.m. • • « Politics Is Porkchops,, 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 pirn. 7:00 p.m. —^ —- •• 1:00 p.m. 4 •• • — Seafarers Log �m fTBT KSfci, 1^7 • ^ / //d /nr r >1^^ iMm7mfTi&». '^tztyxA-e^e/^A — /=«»« P V" / An Unresponsive Administration It has now been over six months since the Ford Administration announced the formation of an inter-agency task force to explore the means of assisting the de­ pressed U.S. tanker industry. And, al­ though representatives from all segments of the maritime industry proposed spe­ cific solutions in a meeting with President Ford and his advisors last March, to date the Administration has proposed no pol­ icy responsive to the industry's needs or requests. Despite the Ford Administration's pro­ fessed interest in the state of the U.S. maritime industry, the actions (and non­ actions) taken by the President himself and others in his Administration, clearly show us that so far his concern for the American seaman, shipyard worker and longshoreman has been just lip service. Last December, with the U.S. tanker industry already slumping, due to vari­ ous national and international develop­ ments, President Ford pocket-vetoed the Oil Cargo Preference Bill. The veto of this bill, which would have guaranteed that a certain percentage of oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships, was just about the final nail in the tanker indus­ try's coffin. When representatives from the mari­ time industry met with the President and his advisors in March, SIU President Hall, speaking for the maritime unions, shipowners and shipbuilders at the meet­ ing, submitted two proposals which could have, if implemented, brought im­ mediate relief to the industry. • A Presidential Order requiring oil importers to use U.S.-built and U.wS.manned tankers for oil products coming into the United States to the extent that U.S.-flag tankers are available at fair and reasonable rates, and August, 1975 • A Presidential Order granting an exemption from import fees to importers using American-built and Americanmanned ships. A month later, after informal meetings were held, a second paper was presented to two members of the Administration, the Director of the Budget and the Secre­ tary of Labor. Although various alterna­ tive formulas were discussed internally by the Administration, to date, after an­ other four months has passed, nothing has been done on any of the proposals. Recently, to add insult to injury, the Administration, in an attempt to further its political aims, has entered into an­ other possible grain deal with the Soviet Union, similar to the one of 1972. Three years ago, when the terms of the first grain deal were worked out, it was agreed that the U.S., Russians, and "third-flag" vessels would all equally share the grain cargo between the two countries. U.S.-flag vessels wound up with about 11 percent of the total cargo, or about one-third of the one-third it was entitled to carry. On top of this, the Soviet-controlled merchant fleet, 100 percent governmentsubsidized, has become the most ruthless, rate-cutting fleet on the high seas. If their rate-cutting practices are allowed to con­ tinue unchecked, they may succeed in bringing about the complete economic destruction of the U.S. merchant marine. It is this schizophrenic attitude on the part of the Ford Administration—talk­ ing one way and acting another—that quite frankly is confusing us. If the Ad­ ministration is indeed interested in the welfare of the maritime industry, as it claims it is,, in the year's time since it came to power it ha^'t shown it. It is now time for some concrete action; we've al­ ready had too many promises. . ^ Scholarship award is a great honor . •to be bestowed upon my family and myself. We wish to thank the SIU for this scholarship. With this grant I can continue my formal education and reach my educational goals. The SIU Scholarship Program is a wonderful program which can open 3 the doors of opportunity for its members and their families. I U:'thank the ofganis^rs and administrators of the Scholarship .. Program for giving me such an opportunity.' As for my choice of college, I have applied and been ac­ cepted to the Pols^technic In^tute of New "York. | Again, I wish to say thank you for such a privilege and an honoris Skicerely, Edward GSahert Brooklyn, ? .n \ -s. . M I was recently involved in an unjust beef aboard the Sadv .aan that almost cost me my job. However, when the ship came into port, the SIU patrolman who came aboard thrashed the matter'out and once again came through as the SIU always does;!am very proud of the way our Union officials stand up for the membership. And I am proud to be a member of the SIU for the last 30 years.. Frafenudly, f i' • V ;I Frank S^estka 1 San inan I wish to thank the entire staff at the Seafarers Medical Cen- ' ..er at Heaquarters for their concern and dedicated action taken in my behalf during my recent illness. Also, special ^ thanks to SIU Dr. J. SanFilippo for his daily visits while I was • laid up in the intensive care unit of the Luteran Medical Cfen€^ j ; ter in Brooklyn, N.Y. I am now recuperating at the USPHS hospital on Staten Island. Fraternfdly, < Charles li^ Martinnssen Martinnssen : . i- - Volume XXXVII, No. 9 Auflutt 1975 Official Publication of the Seafarers international Union of North America, Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and fnliamj Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall. Presidoni vj.;; I• c Cat Tanner. fc'xecuf/Ve Vice-Ptssident Earl Shepard, Vice-Ptasident JodOiGiQtgiQ.S&ctelaiy-Tmasuret' UiiidseyWitlianis,V/ce-PresWaiif -Frank Drozak. Vi6e-Presid»nt. . Paul Drozak, Vice Piesldont Published monthly except twice a month In July by Seafarers intematlbnal Oftiori, Atlantic, Gutf, i^iHes .and Inla^ District, AFC«CiO 675 Fourth Avenue. erogWyn. N.Y. ri232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooxlyn, N.Y. 389 • Page 19 �h-: X :f >i •iS?'- • • • • Shlp^ Meetings r Digest of SlU ARECIBO (Puerto Rico Marine), June 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Eugene Dakin; Secretary J. G. Guilles; Educational Director David Manafe; Deck Delegate Howard Knox. $14 in ships fund. No disputed OT. A wire was sent to President Ford expressing the crew's gratitude on his action in regard to the Mayaguez incident. All items brought up at the safety meeting were taken care of. Chairman explained how to find your way by feel when in a smoke filled area. Everything running smoothly. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas), June 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Ame Hovde; Secre­ tary Jasper G. Andersen; Educational Director R. Honeycutt; Engine Dele­ gate Robert Sawyer; Deck Delegate Charles Naiette; Steward Delegate Rob­ ert Rowe. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the membership for good con­ duct aboard the vessel for ihe entire voyage. A vote of thanks to the steward department for good meals and excell­ ent service. BOSTON (Sea-Land Service), June 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun L. E. Joseph; Secretary J. Keno; Educa­ tional Director R. Chamberlin. A radiogram was received on June 17 from Headquarters informing the crew of some of the major gains in our new contract. A special meeting was called that evening and the contract was ac­ cepted unanimously by the entire crew. An extended vote of thanks to thenego-, tiating committee. All radiograms re­ ceived from Headquarters were posted. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), June 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. Weaver; Secretary O. Frezza; Deck Delegate Arthur Trotter. $43 in ships fund. No disputed OT. All communica­ tions received were posted. A vote of thanks to all crewmembers for a fine trip from the steward department. A vote of thanks from crew to steward department for a job well done. Next port Piney Point. PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land Service), June 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun D. Pressly; Secretary I. Buckley; Edu­ cational Director M. Sullivan. $60 in ships fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Held a dis­ cussion on the new contract pending, the use and purpose of SPAD and on all communications received. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Everything running smoothly. IBERVILLE (Waterman Steam­ ship), June 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. W. Nicholson; Secretary P. Garland; Educational Director Edgar Armstrong. Held a discussion on the new wage contract and all members agreed it was a job well done. Some dis­ puted OT in. deck and engine depart- . ment. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. A vote of thanks to the bosun and day man for a good job on painting the messhalls. Next port Charleston, S.C. SEA-LAND MC LEAN (Sea-Land), June 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Richburg; Secretary R. Sadowski; Educational Director K. Katsalis; Deck Delegate Lonnie Cole. Reported on the telegr^ received from Headquarters on the new contract gains and called for a discussion of same. $30 in ships fund. No disputed OT. Next port Hong Kong. Page 20 DELTA SUD (Delta Steamship), June 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosim Homer O. Workman; Secretary R. M. Boyd. No disputed OT. Chairman spoke on the new contract and all agreed it is the best contract we ever had and want to thank everyone who had anything to do with it. Chairman explained to the crewmembers the rea­ sons for voluntarily giving to SPAD and the Captain was well pleased with the crew and their safety record. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Salvador. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Service), Jime 29—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector David Able; Steward Delegate Joseph Powers. $89 in ships fund. No disputed OT. The new contract was ex­ plained and accepted by all. A vote of thanks to the conference delegates and the Union officers for getting us a fine contract. A vote of thanks to the deck department for keeping the messroom and pantry clean. Next port Genoa, Italy. OVERSEAS NATALIE (Maritime Overseas), June 29—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun A. Anderson; Secretary W. Deskins; Steward Delegate R. Davies. Chairman sent a telegram to Head­ quarters thanking them for their efforts in our behalf on the new contract and our acceptance of same. A talk was given by the chairman and many ques­ tions were made and answered in the discussion about our Union and its op­ eration. Everything running smoothly. OAKLAND (Sea-Land Service), June 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosim J. A. Shortell; Secretary C. N. Johnson; Educational Director L. Kartunnen; Engine Delegate Charles H. Jackson; Steward Delegate Charles J. Mehl. Chairman reported that a radiogram was sent to President Ford for the quick action that he took in regard to the Mayaguez. $2.35 in ships fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. MAYAGUEZ (Puerto Rico Marine), June 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Jacob Levin; Secretary R. Campbell. Chairman spoke on the new contract and all members agreed it is the best. Everyone hoped that negotiations would continue with regard to the new pension plan to include those already on pension. Some disputed OT in stew­ ard department. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. FAQUADILLA TONTPELIER VICTORY (VANTAGE DEFENDER >T, LOUIS TAMARA GUILDEN JAYAMA 5TONEWALL JAC • SRRIMAeD R:MORAGE GE ^ EXPLORER SEA-LAND ECONOMY (SeaLand Service), June 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Sec­ retary L. Nicholas; Educational Direc­ tor J. M. Glenn; Deck Delegate J. P. Pettus; Engine Delegate I. Galeas; Steward Delegate P. L. Hunt. No dis­ puted OT. The new contract was read at a special meeting and it was received with much praise for the officials and delegates who participated in the fore­ closure of this outstanding document. Chairman suggested that crewmembers donate to SPAD. It was recommended that a telegram be sent to headquarters and port delegates for an outstanding job on the contract. Crewmembers wish to go on record to state the new con­ tract is the best thus far in the history of this Union. Next port Jacksonville. TAMPA (Sea-Land Service), June 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun G. Castro; Secretary S. F. Schuyler; Edu­ cational Director P. Kanavos. $20 in ships fund. No disputed OT. Chairman G. Castro made a motion for all mem­ bers of the SS Tampa to raise their arm if they have accepted the ratifica­ tion of the new contract. This motion was seconded by S. F. Schuyler, secre­ tary, and all 28 brothers responded by saying yes. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port San Juan. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), June 22—Chairman L.G.G. Reck; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director Smead Williams; Engine Delegate John Wright. $126 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. Copies of the new contract were xeroxed by the chairman and given to each department. The crew was very pleased with the new contract and gave a vote of thanks to the negoti­ ation committee for a job well done. Chairman suggested that crewmembers give to SPAD to help pass bills that will help shipping. A safety meeting was held and is always open for anyone who wants to attend. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Seattle. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Steam­ ship), June 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun George A. Burch; Secretary W. J. Miles; Educational Director Frank W. Chavers; Steward Delegate Milton J. Phelps. Chairman ^advised all when filing for benefits please make sure to sign all forms to avoid delay in pay­ ments. $3.50 in ships fund. No disputed QT. Telegram was received from Head­ quarters and was read to membership at this meeting. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Abidjan. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), Jime 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Sven Jansson; Secretary O. Smith; Educational Director Guymon. Secretary reported on the conference that was held at Piney Point regarding upcoming negotiations and the need to voluntarily donate to SPAD. $22 in ships fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), June 15—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun J. Pulliam; Secretary Herb Kndwles; Deck Delegate J. Long; En­ gine Delegate Steve Mooney; Steward Delegate J. Smith. A telegram was re­ ceived from Headquarters in reference to the contract, it is posted on the bulle­ tin board for everyone to read. Looks like it will be a good contract; will find out more about it when we get into Port. Everything nmning smoothly. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship), June 12—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Arthur McGinnis; Sec­ retary J. Sumpter; Educational Director H. Sanders. It was suggested that crew­ members donate to SPAD at payoff. A telegram was received from Headquar­ ters stating a special meeting is to be held in all ports on Saturday, June 14, 1975 to ratify new agreement. All mem­ bers were urged to attend. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and steward depart­ ments. Everything running smoothly. EAGLE TRAVELER (Sea Trans­ port), June 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Roy S. Theiss; Secretary J. G. Lakwyk; Vocational Director Leonard Nixon; Ste^ward Delegate Robert Cot­ ton. First order of business was a min­ ute of silence in memory of our departed shipmates who passed away, one in Egypt on board and one in the hospital. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Waterways), June 15—Chairman, Re-? certified Bosun Jack Kingsley; Secre­ tary T. Ulisse; Educational Director John Meo; Deck Delegate Pedro Alma; Engine Delegate Stanley Phillips; Stew­ ard Delegate Gilbert Murray. To start up a ships fund requested one dollar from each man. Some disputed OT in engine department. The special Sea­ farers LOG on the new contract recom­ mendations was read and the special meeting wire from Headquarters on contract negotiations was also read. Everything running smoothly. Next port Piraieus, Greece. OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN (Mari­ time Overseas), June 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Koen. All crew­ members agreed to accept the new con­ tract, none were opposed. Everything running smoothly. mmutes were GEORGE WALTON AMERICAN EXPLORER BEAUREGARD ROBERT TOOMBS OGDEN CHALLENGER PORTMAR CHARLESTON LOS ANGELES SANJTIAN SEA-LAND MARKET SCHUYLKILL GOLDEN DOLPHIN COLUMBIA -SIRA^ANR: BRADFORD ISLAND DELTA MEXICO JOHNPENN OVERSEAS ALICE MOUNT WASHINGTON PORTLAND ;SHENANDOAH/^-^ ::^POTOMACTRANSCOLQRADO WILLIAMSBURGH " iSTOYCE BETHFLOli^' DELTA NORTE LONG^B^^ OYERSjE^^JUNE^if OVERSEAS ULLA FORT HOSKINS DELTA URGUAY CAROLINA '•mmk. JACKSONVILLE 1SEA4.ANDEXCHAN<^ JOHN TYLER •INEWARK WALTER RICE Seafarers Log �\< ^ ' ' ' *• • ' ^ V -: L A Few Kind Words f / >K^^;6fSSi ii Have you never hand whittled |u . a pencil to a long fine point Ah! What a skill to have learned '• Have yoa never stirred the ice In your tipple with a pencil • for the want of a swizzle stick. pave you sicver bmwscd Ihrotjgh the dictionary with your twth clamped arouhd a pencil,' - X Sheqiime tome spiritually put hq hand on my arm and waited until1 relaxed, llookedather ^'^<ieep^y >ip, and finally d^ded . « to reveal her effect. .'-p/i'ly-. Loving we came to a plateau of emotion aettled whfa reasons like mmiatuie ibiami Traveling on was not hard affer'sundown. Do you doodle, compose graffiti," , ', /. work the cfosswords, then slip r- " your typewriter behind your ear ' whde you slurp a can of beer. ^ '<A. Do you pack your Underwood to the bar to jot down ' a beautiful number. ' Have you never scratched with pencil Ms thatmost unreachable spot , ' I can see you standing there between your shoulder blades. ^ ; With the sun catching highlights of your hair It^s the greatest but one. , . ' ' ^' Or running down the beach ' And lying close wdthin ray reach MnK>l»« ^ TOe you are far from me You are close m memory :Youme,near.;tp md ,. For you are in my mind to see. , y- ' t ^4. » - It ' The old man sits in his easy chair His gaze is fixed on empty air To you who look, there's nothing there Not so for him while life's still there. |fe s©^ hw With little work and lots of pli^ ; Again when he is as a man He thinks that life it has began. The years they come, and quickly go His hair is white as winter snow ^ey think he's full of fancy's now ,;!»^cn.hc 3itS'So;stiff.as,he^/si^ For he sees again the passing years With all their lankier and their tears The ships that hqhaES^^ To distant lands and home again. The sh^mates that once he Imew The jolly lads of a goodly crew He's not forgotten how in the night ?Tlkt tdtpedit^ The men that perished neath the wave Who are resting now in a sailor's grave, fust an old man's fancy you affirm y^ learn 3 ^ ^u For ffiaf his dreams And lives again the things he's seen While you are but an empty clod l^olEflbWsl^ a ]' • y''I-' Harold Lodditirt ^ r ^ . - N y,'' i . V- " S.I.Uk * ^ t made a boat of paper. ^ , And sailed it down the stream That was, when I was just a kid. And had a foolish dream. I pretended I was captam The chief mate, and all the crew And as I watched, my paper boat I sailed into ports all new, I sailed for twenty years or more And saw those ports so fine. : T^ suddenly I grew very old. For I had forgotten about time. Vi This nwst wonde^ Is something money cannot buy. My advice to every lad And I give it with a sigb- vn ff you want to sow your wild oats., ni ^ I thought of far away places. And wished that I could go To visit all those pretty spots. I saw in the picture show. IV Soon I grew up* to be a man And sailing I did try. I joined the S.I.U. in Baltimore This story is no lie. vin Then unite with a tmion With brothers good, and true, You sign on a clean ship: When you join the S.LU. V " It's not conflict, it's something else seething suspicion Everyone so up tight in anticipation An atmosphere of danger within the imagination San Juan so beautiful, yet so fragile Like cherry blossom shaken by the first breeze That cascade from Springtime trees. We're all escape artists I guess Vomit in the street we recognize the mess Cross over circle round out of reach The beach has the same feel as the city I've left behind It's not an English beach on a December day With only seagulls screaming in their quarrelous way But everything else relaxed and orderly v!- ' The wind though warm blows incessantly Throughout the whole area everything is watchful Perhaps it's because Tm unnerved, ill at ease : %ider crabs on the rocks watching with their bulbous eyes, Suddenly dashing sidelong into the pools or crevices Shrimps and tiny fish in rock pools torpedoing into the sand ts / �• ^- -i i- 198 Have Donated $100 or More to SPAD i^; The following Seafarers, 198 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which both our fob security and our social and economic welfare, by votuniarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities DotuUior^SPAu) fund since the beginning of 1975. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., fon politick activities. The m<m effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions.) Three who have realized how important ^ SlU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, one has contributed $300, and one $500. Far the rest of the year, the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming years our 'poliiical role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. Adams, W< Haot^AlA. V:'® Air,R.R ilMpdez^ Algina,J. ^ _ Manor Roll t Ha]^r,l}>.E Anderson, D» •• •. • itn Andeison,E. HooeycBtt,R. Loper, C. Miner, C.E. Neiia, L. 7J5k!CC®,J,77:7 Conklm^K. Iiigelforig<sen, E.S. Atensfidd,L.R. Miller, J. li^son, J. Saeco,M. Mitchell, R. Paladino, F. Mitci^W^L^ Papiiclii$,S.J. Sf^biron,S. Martian, T. A. Molina, F. ;paladis^ E,.'7::7 Srizer,R. Jones,L. Maf&^ J. Mollard,C. Parkhi,G.C. Sdteer,S. lofdan,R. Maithiez, O. A. Parrish, J. H. 7 Sliappo,Mi, Moo^,O.W. I^uriHrais,L.6U Sli^ard,E. McEarlaiid,»B.l$i Mooney,E.X. Payne, O. ^ini,H.C!i McKay,D. Morris, E» Pmm,h McMullin, C. Morris, W. ' :3^iiiIt^:R|^ Meaford,H. Morrison, J. X. ;^INBre^Ji, Mortenson, O. J. Petti, C. Jackson, CoD* Content, W.E. Jeiilttes,W. 'aiilliBMft DeGuzniaii,P. I' : • wski,T. Batchelor, A, 1^. ••r. - • Corietfa,P., Cnrti^T. ATeiy,R.H.^ E, R. . .1/. JiRs^iKS,J. ;^v ." Didomenico, J. iCanoa,M. DiGiorgio,J. K<dly,C. Dd%en,D. Klng,S. ^ Spei^r,G.'' ® V r--'. Spiegri,H.77 . - Milium Drozadk, F. M A. J. I pellinger,W, li ,S. •7-7'x Drozak,P» Knsnniato,K. Ducote,C. LaHaye,F. Dwyer,J. l>wyer,J. Lee,J.F. Edwards,R. Eibe>soB»N. EUis,P.0* iiiiiilppi Fay, J* ',7 A-' Bonser, L. 7 •" < • Ferreura,J. Mei»«r,C. ii Spuron,J. Stephens, Q. Porter, J. SSOQHomrHoii Pomeriane, R. • Leeper,B. V' Rettenfoacher, W. ,, Rkhardson, N. Lewis, J. ; 7 /•p" Buhaks, H. Riddle, D. 7 - • mmmm:Lindsey,H.S. pi|||^|pp7S7 LoleiiS, P< >r Gatewood, L. Lonias,A. . m- Riley, E. ;«Mi!PY,JC/» • Robertson, h. HaU, P. Robertson, T. Pnlver, E. B. Boyle, C. - ^ -K, r X'' 31 siBrannan,G. ' Brooks, S. To Garcia,^ .Weeks, J. 77:7^ • Gard,C.L. Date. White, W. aysiiii Contributor's Name • City Address S.S. No.. Gb^well, To SPAD is a separatesys|ttre|aited fung, ^fts ^proceeds arp used to fiirtbpr. Its objects and purposes including, but not limlted^wYurtliering tn#''pormcal, Itociai'ibir economic i^l^j^ts of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering ot|the American Merchant Marine with iirfrftved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connibtion with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politiljal litfeji candidates for elective office. Alf contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or deceived because of'force, job diplrimination, financial reprisal, or threat.of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Unlbn (SiUNA AGLIWD) or of employ­ ment. if a contribution is made by ^reason of the above improper^'ibonduct, notify the Seafarers Union nr ahnua address, a/fetroce certified mail ma!l uiithin or ^PAn SPAD at at tha the above within thSrtu thirty HaucAAntrihiitinn days ofyfhc contribution tnr for InuaettAAtiM investigation and appropriate action and refund, .iMnvbiUhtaiY. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, Am||pn trade Gould, Te . Zip Code (A copy of our report filed with the appropriate su|liiiisory officer is (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Gover^ent Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) > CampbeUjA. Gucrtin, L. ' 1 m. yif',' $^20^ Signature of Solicitor ibell, 0. rain, R. . State Gill, F. 0. _ Butts, We W^h,J. $7noo^ 675 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11232 V- 'Ay'y- Brown, G. rTyler, E. ttp7:7:7 y-:!. Yaughan, Florous, C. D. ' *^ i^xclai^ 0. > / jiiiSB®®* mi'.- ' Ridii^Mu ' - ' ' Ajidesstei, J* £, ' Cohptoit,W. Connolly, M.W. . tovjno,L. 'f; MuwaUad, M. A« ; Itondo,C. P; 1975 l^ilson, C. wMr . *»«7. r$9flo3* Port- 33m /- • •'<" -r Have You Made Your SPAD Donafion This Year? •••- .Vr-v-'-'W- J, Seafarers Log Page 22 •a, .-yiyyil-y "J S "xri,IM- rt!-;: • ' -• a �|S;PA,I>) JE'iiiaii--' ''•'yyl; i'. J'-ft :v:;:^x3:^iit%ii f J,SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for I ' ,X.,.;fs.. „., ' - • • • 016011*6 ofce. • " • • "• • • •" m: i ' -'-X" f ., / i f -V-'-7 ( %: -. "'• ,• • pbies abd p^^ Sesiar^ nii^ attain lav^ whicb social, politieal and trade union objectives—and nrotect the jobs and jobsecurityofAnu^canseamen. . . ' f I I !*' '•' I, JONES ACP-^Juarahtees that a^ cargo shipped from-one American port to another goes on U.S.-flag ships. This Act is constantly being attacked by powerful lobbies in ^ashing^^ such as the oil companies. We must be able to fight these atta<jks. =2. VmCm ISLANDS LOOPHOLE—We must try to close the Bophole in the Jones Act which exempts the Virgin Islands from its provisions. The cargo that is daily shipped from a reinery in ttie Virgm Idands tO;Tr.S. east coast ports, if carried on r.S. ships^ would be sufficient to put a major portion of t^ ^.Svtanker fleet back^ t^ Pre^ly this oil is moved entirely by foreign-flag vessels. ^ U THIRD FLAG BILL—This piece of legislation would cotti lol die predatory rate cutting of non-national shipping lines ifedi are^ c^ unfairly with our American shipping iCrators. If these U.S. shipping lines leave certain foreign tradi lecanse of the rate cutting, it means less jobs for American hien» 6. NAVY ENCROACHMENT—The Navy has been expan< its operations at the expense of the privately owned, unionmanned U.S. merchant marine. We must be able to stop these cncroachmeht8 ^idi^^ a of three tugs t "commercial standards'\ These tugs should be chartered from private operators. The Navy must go to Congress for its fundsj SPAD donations are essential to be!b> u^ ;fight^ a^ Navy in the halls of Congress 7, CARGO PREFERENCE—K we cdbld get a cargo preferlaw into effect it would guarantee that of IJ.S. cargo would be carried on Americah-flag ships. Last year we were successful in getting^ a^^^^^ lll'i 1 L THREE-WATCH SYSTEM—Attacks have been made on le three-watch system for voyages under 1,800 miles. Certain >np8 are trying to switch to a two-watch system thereby enigeiing the job secnrity and the safety of seamen. We must >e able to combat these attacks. 5. TRADE REFORM ACT OF 1974r-The SIU helped enact provisions in this law covering service industries of which the maritime industry is a part. This means among other things that the harmful effects that discriminatory trade practices by .foreign nations have on U.S. service industies, including mari­ time, will be considered for the first time at the international rade talks in Geneva this fail. 7 ' J - • All contributions to SPAD are voluntary. The Jaw prohibits the use of any Union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., forpolitical activities. .; I > v politics—^and help enact favorable maritime laws such as those above—^is through voluntary political contributions to SPAD. Page 23 August, 1975 - ly'- . ..''.'H-7v--' . •• v-.'-i.-':. itV .V �MtM New SIU Pensioners <( ., m Consordo Padios 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing in the steward department. Brother Padios received a Personal Safety Award in 1960 for riding an accident-free ship that year, the SS Kyska. He was bom in the Philippine Islands and is a resident of San Francisco. Agnstin T. Rosado, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Rosado had sailed for 33 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. He was bom in Cuba and is a resident of Brook­ lyn, N.Y. Franklin E. Hughes, 59, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. Brother Hughes had sailed for 28 years and attended a Piney Point Conference. Bom in Georgia, he is now a resident of Houston. Charles E. Turner, 62, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. Brother Turner had sailed for 33 years and received a Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard the accident• free ship, the SS Clairborne. He was bom in Pensacola, Fla. and is a resi­ dent of Mobile. Miguel L. Medina, 64, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Medina had sailed for 42 years. He was bom in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Houston. Ah S. Wong, 65, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing as a 2nd cook. Brother Wong had sailed for 28 years and is a natu­ ralized U.S. citizen. Born in Chin Kung Province, China, he is a resi­ dent of San Francisco. Ernest C. Bine, 50, joined the SIU in the port of Frankfort, Mich, sail­ ing as an AB. Brother Blue had sailed for 22 years and is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Born in Arcadia, Mich., he is a resident there. Stanley F. Sokol, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of San Fran­ cisco and sailed as a recertified bo­ sun. Brother Sokol had sailed for 49 years. Bom in Poland, he is a natu­ ralized American citizen and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended September 30,1974 HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHff tothe 9. SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE f..: 10. ofthe STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. ( J. t ;1 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) •\:- ADDITIONS TO FUf^D BALANCE •A Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) $6,865,765.94 (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) $ 6,865,765.94 (d) Total Contributions .. j 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 263,822.82 (b) Dividends .... (c) Rents (d) Other (Speci^^) . / 263,822.82 (e) Tbtal Income from Investments , ' 4. Profit on disposal of investments ^X 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in- X ^ vestments ............................ Page 24 A. ' -.V ' 1,727.97 1,727.97 $ 7,131,316.73 8. Insurance and Aimuity Premiums to Insurance (Address of Fond) ii> John C. Ramsey, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Ramsey had sailed for 31 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Army's 6th Corps of Engineers. Born in Bed­ ford, Va., he is a resident of Frank­ lin, Pa. Laurence Reinchuck, 53, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Reinchuck had sailed for 30 years and was a U.S. Navy radio operator in World War II. He is a native of Colchester, Conn, and is a resident of Houston. DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 275 20tfa Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 !fi Charles J. Mitchell, 65, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of MobUe sailing as a chief steward. Brother Mitchell had sailed for 41 years. He was bom in Mobile where he is still a resident. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) (b) Interest on delinquencies; miscellaneous (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions (Name of Welfare Fund) •i ' Kfaig Sea Koo, 65, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing in the steward department. Brother Koo had sailed for 27 years and received a Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard the accident-free ship, the SS Maiden Creek. Bom in Chekiang, China, which he left in 1943, he is now a resident of San Francisco. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Carriers and to Service Organizations (Includ­ ing Prepaid Medical Plans) Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .. (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedules) (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, employee benefits, office expense (i) Total Administrative Expenses Loss on disposal of investments Decrease by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) Interest on mortgages (b) Provision for doubtful contributions receiv­ able; misc ..J (c) Total Other Deductions Total Deductions $: 378,439.26 3,573,865.27 49,261.15 9,000.42 3,597.84 24,221.31 7,434.55 400.03 1,262.90 25,144.60 120,322.80 626,135.97 9,242.13 85,310.52 94,552.65 $ 4,793,315.95 RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) ....... 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) .......... I • « • ••• « • $ 9,834,097.76 7,131,316.73 4,793,315.95 2,338,000.78 $12,172,098.54 Seafarers Log �mmmm . ..i ' -• . 4 I' k, / A- •V !f Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid June 26-iviiy 23,1975 Nnmber SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits in Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors* Visits & Other Medical Expenses ., Surgical ............................. Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 11 121 199 14 1 5,868 1 165 1 82 3,894 1,234 96 15 46,507 15 1,273 200 387 50 95 23 — 118 $ YEAR TO DATE 40,500.00 121.00 597.00 1,388.02 26.00 46,944.00 108.46 4,360.97 158.10 $ 242,445.30 3,894.00 3,702.00 9,084.63 971.92 372,056.00 1,867.87 34,183.49 10,056.30 2,565 409 734 109 12 908 96,297.31 1,780.43 12,638.00 6,200.00 — 2,943.03 554,272,12 15,998.16 97,450.48 30,380.25 883.00 23,128.77 , 11 169 89 7 60 — — — 1,968 . 94 1,152 779 90 491 116 5 11,794 35,000.00 20,507.14 3,035.53 917.00 1,136.05 — — — 13,455.90 284,000.00 170.065.47 29,082.27 13,800.25 11,354.96 72.00 3,589.15 1,706.00 82,656.30 1 74 9,359 2,348 13,298 25,005 72,549 14,042 80,409 167,000 Note; Pages 7 to 14 inclusive should not be completed by funds that have filed Form D-2 with the U.S. Department of Labor. Such funds are required to file a copy of the completed D-2 form with this statement. STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ASSETS! MONTH TO DATE Richard L. Von Reiff Tarciana Suganob Von Reiff requests that you contact her as soon as pos­ sible at Lot 1 Block #8, Filtration St., Bo. Sta. Rita, Olongapo City, Phil­ ippines 2201. George H. Bryant 1- End of R^rting Year Item $ 247,084.88 1. Cash 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: 1,309,383.76 f 1^ Employer ..................................... (2) Other (Specify) — (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds 21,227.99 (c) Other (Specify) Due from other Plans; misc 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits at Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings 3,963,806.63 and Loan Associations (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations "... (d) Common Trusts: (1) (IdenUfy) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) 6,324,371.31 (1) See schedule % (27 % 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Otherthan Real Estate) (a) Secured 402,761.24 • (b) Unsecured 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate — 7. Other Assets: 57,577.90 (a) Accrued Income .... 4,604.57 (b) Prepaid Expenses 36.294.71 (c) Other (Specify) Fixed assets—net; security deposits $12,367,112.99 8. Total Assets .V.'-tri.- 4 .1 ' '1 •• It'!: I • ? •' Lucia Y. Bryant requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 778 B.M. Dimataga St., Lapu Lapu City, Philippines 6427. James Kenneth Haines Your wife requests that you contact her as soon as possible at #11, E.T., Olongapo City, Philippines. •i •:! I 231.40 27,910.90 288,345.34 2,024,611.59 573,911.15 3,467,295.30 345,289.90 • 3,400,820.65 $1,207,546.39 $8,892,727.54 Harold Schmidt requests that you contact him as soon as possible at 171 Governors Hill Rd., Oxford, Conn. 06483. S . -i I I •J Robert C. Crosley Teddy Hall requests that you contact him as soon as possible as 3308 Garden Oaks Apts., #125, Algiers, La. 70146. j.!.! Norman J. Kreye 41 > Please contact your mother as soon as possible. Herbert R. Newell 1 . Mary Newell requests that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 529 W. 4th St. #3, Long Beach, Calif. Frank GQbert Ortiz Cecilia Ortiz requests that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 1495 Rizal Ave., Olongapo City, Philippines 2201. LIABlLrnES 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. . -"J I Insurance and Annuity Premium Payable Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses .~ Other Liabilities (Specify) Mortgages payable Reserve for future benefits (Fund balance) Total Liabilities and Reserves • Ill,323.44 ,... 83,691.01 12,172,098.54 $12,367,112.99 iThe assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE REPORT ON EXAMINATION: This fund is subject to periodic examination by the New York State Insurance Department. All employee-members of the fund, all con­ tributing employers and the participating unions may inspect the Reports on Examina­ tion at the New York State Insurance Department, upon presentation of proper credentials. If you wish to see the Report, please contact the New York State Insurance Department, Welfare Fund Bureau, 55 John Street, New York 10038—Telephone: 488-4161 (Area Code 212). OTHER INFORMATION: Also available for inspection—to the public generally— are the annual statements and registration documents filed by the Fund. These may be inspected during working hours at the above address, or at the olhce of the Fund. STATE OF. SS. COUNTY OF . . and. Trustees of the Fund and , affirm, under the penalties of perjury that.the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. • . V. •. Employer trustee: I' August, 1975 .A'l t-' Alfred M. Pelton SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Amount Personals .. -i- �1 jRnal 30epartures( SIU pensioner Willie F. Coppage, 61, died of a heart attack in Hamlet (N.C.) Hospital on Apr, 22. Brother Coppage joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a cook and baker. He had sailed for 36 years, walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961, was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II and also upgraded at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Born in South Carolina, he was a resident of Hamlet when he passed away. Inter­ ment was in Dobbins Memorial Park, Hamlet. Surviving are his widow; his mother, Fannie of Hamlet, and a daugh­ ter, Mrs. Kay Thompson of Sterling, Conn. SIU pensioner Wilbur L. Daniels, • , 70, succumbed to a heart attack in De Paul Hospital, Nor­ folk on May 19. Brother Daniels joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1968 sailing as a chief engineer for the Norfolk, Baltimore and Carolina Line from 1953 to 1971. He was born in Wanchen, N.C. and was a resident of Norfolk at the time of his death. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Surviving is his widow, Mildred. f - SIU pensioner Abrain Guldsmit, 90, passed away on Jime 10 in Lake City, Fla. Brother Goldsmit joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed on U.S. flagships since 1921. Seafarer Goldsmit was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike, sailed on the SS Samuel Johnston (Eastern) in July 1942 and was a World War I veteran of the U.S. Army's Signal Corps Aviation Section. Bom in , Lithuania, he was a resident of Jack­ sonville. Burial was in Jacksonville. Vernon C. Bruer, 39, died in St. Louis on June 21. Brother Bruer joined the SlU-afiiliated IBU in the port of St. Louis in 1973 sailing for Orgulf Trans­ portation Co., National Marine Service, Inland Tugs and for the Gulf Canal Co. Surviving are two daughters, Janet of Clyde, Ohio and Barbara. H SIU pensioner John F. Butler, 72, succumbed to heart failure in St. Joseph's Hospital, Detroit on June 25. Brother Butler joined the Union in the port of Detroit sailing in the steward department. A native of Murfresboro, Tenn., he was a resident of Detroit. In­ terment was in Lincoln Cemetery, Ma­ comb, Mich. Surviving is his widow, Mabel. SIU pensioner Henry E. Smith, 72, died of heart failure in Baltimore City Hospital on May 31. Brother Smith joined the SlU-afliliated IB.U in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a deck­ hand. He was born in Baltimore and was a resident there. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Ann. > i [ : -ii J .-!\•» SIU pensioner Artemlo N. Fernan­ dez, 72, died of a heart attack in Hos­ pital Poblacion Ng Mynila, Manila on Apr. 21. Brother Fer­ nandez joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as cook. He had sailed for 20 years and was a 1959 lifeboat course graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. A native of Sual, the Philippines, he was a resident there when he passed away. Seafarer Fernandez was a natu­ ralized American citizen. Burial was in St. Peter the Martyr R.C. Cemetery, Sual. Surviving is a nephew, Enrique F. Diaz of Manila. SIU pensioner Howard E. Fowler, 64, passed away in March. Brother Fowler joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief elec­ trician. He had sailed for 35 years and served as an engine delegate. Born in South Carolina, he was a resident of Aiken, S.C. when he died. Charles W. Brustle, Jr., 51, died on June' 15. Brother Brustle joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1968 saUing as a tankerman for the Interstate Oil Transportation Co. from 1966 to 1975, Berg Towing Co., the Gellehin Co., Graham Transportation Co., Marine Towing Co., Mariner Towing Co. and the Petro Chemical Co. in 1959. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Bom in Pennsylvania, he w^s a resi­ dent of Wallin^ord, Pa. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Catherine, and two sons, Charles III and Wayne. William J. Conners, Jr., 58, suc­ cumbed to a heart attack in Candler General Hospital, i Savannah, on Apr. 5. .. Brother Conners joined the SIU in W mmM 1939 in the port of Savannah sailing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 38 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Savannah, he was a resident there when he died. Interment was in Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. N. L. Williamson of Pensacola, Fla. and a brother, Henry of Savannah. James V. Roberson, 66, passed away on Apr. 14. Brothe;Roberson joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He was born in Greenville, Ala. and was a resident of Bay Minette, Ala. at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow. Pearl. SIU • pensioner Thomas Landa, 76, died on June 9. Brother Landa joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 45 years. Seafarer Landa was bom in Spain and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Josephine; two sons, Thomas and Rich­ ard, and two daughters, Janet Maria and Mary Rose. SIU pensioner Tony S. Sbsa, 72, passed away on June 9 in Tampa General Hospital of acute re­ spiratory arrest. Brother Sosa joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Tampa sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 26 years. Bom in Tampa, he was a resident there. Interment was in Lake Carroll Cemetery, Hillsborough Coun­ ty, Fla. Surviving is his widow. Bertha. SIU pensioner Isaak Bouzin, 65, passed away on May 22 in San Francisco. Brother Bouzin joined the Union in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 2T years, was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, attended a Crews Conference at Piney Point in 1970 and was a wounded U.S. Army veteran in World War II. A na­ tive of Russia, he was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving are his widow, Lee; a son, Samuel of Chicago; two daughters, Phyliss and Harriet; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Bauman of Morton Grove, 111. and two nephews, Ge ild Bauman of Chicago and Raymond of Cook, 111. SIU pensioner Earbie N. Bracewell, 56, succumbed to a heart attack on the way to the University of Southern Alabama Medical Center in Mobile on May 9. Brother Bracewell joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1957 sailing as an AB. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Mobile when he died. Burial was in Serenity Memorial Gardens, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Eloise; his mother, Mrs. J. Bracewell of Andalusia, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. Pearl N. Hall of Mobile; three sons, Roy, Leon and Floyd and five daughters, Carolyn, Malissa, Martha, Ruby and Charlotte. SIU pensioner Francis H. Sturgis, 74, passed away on June 22. Brother Sturgis joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a second cook. He had sailed for 21 years and was a U.S. Navy Seabees veteran of World War II. He was born in Snow Hill, Md. and was a resi­ dent there when he died. Surviving is his widow, Eunice. SIU pensioner Emanuel S. VIodek, 60, died on May 27. Brother VIodek joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 41 years, helped to organize the port of Baltimore in 1938 and during 1942 sailed on the SS St. Olaf to the Red Sea with a load bombers and on the Murmansk Run to Molotov, U.S.S.R. A native of Terra Alta, W. Va., he was a resident there. Surviving are two brothers, Andrew of Terra Alta and Steven of Flourant, Mo. SIU pensioner Donald D. Wblttaker, 82, died of natural causes in Harlem Hospital Center, New York City, on June 18. Brother Whittaker joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1951 sailing as a steward utility. He had sailed for 23 years and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Born in Barbados, the British West Indies, he was a resident of New York City. In­ terment was in Fair Lawn Cemetery, Fair Lawn, N.J. Surviving is his widow, Mary. SIU pensioner James E. Belch r, 54, died on Apr. 19. Brother Belcher joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing ' as an AB. He had sailed for 28 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Kentucky, he was a resident of Owingsville, Ky. when he passed away. Surviving are his mother, Jennie and a brother, Ora, both of Owingsville. John R. Hard Jr., 57, died on July 18. Brother Kurd joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for Taylor & Ander­ son Towing and Lighterage Co. from 1955 to 1975. He was a U.S. Army Infantry veteran of World War II. Born in Linwood, Pa. he was a resident of Camden, N.J. Sur­ viving, is his widow, Rose. Carl F. Johnson, 36, died from an ac­ cidental gunshot head wound in De Paul Hospital, Nor­ folk on June 12. Brother Johnson joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1971 sailing as an OS for McAllister Bros. He was an upgrader at Piney Point in 1972 and also attended an Educational Conference there. Seafarer Johnson was born in North Carolina and was a resident of Norfolk. Inter­ ment was in Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, Virginia Beach, Va. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Delma; his father, Floyd of Norfolk; a son, Carl; a daugh­ ter, Pamela, and a step-daughter, Wendy. Page 26 Seafarers.Log 'V — *•0 •Bt-.-r ''* - V �• — •:'. £-•' _ '• ~ ^ /• • . •ft Brother Bill Morris has been a Seafai'er for IS yeatrs, and he completed the Siy Bosun Recertification Program in June, 1975. Adding to his record of achieve­ ments, Brother Morris, who is a native of Jacksonville, Fla., recently returned to the Limdeberg School and earned his high school diploma through the GED Program there. Seafarer Morris left high school in the tenth grade. When asked to com­ pare his former school experiences with the high school equivalency program at HLSS, he replied, 'H'he Lundeberg School is most definitely different. The teachers here are real great. They give yoU as much individual time as you need." Bosrm Morris scored very well on his GED tests, and he credits at least part of his sucdess to his travels as a Seafarer. "I've pretty much covered the world in traveling, and that's a form of educaUon in itself." Brother Morris said that he would recommend the GED Program at HLSS to any Seafarer who did not have a high school diploma. "I'd tell hini to give it a try and come on through. It's a beautiful program." When Seafarer Morris was asked what he planned to do now that he had earned his diploma, he replied, "I'm going to do the same thing I was doing Seafarer Morris Gets High School Diploma I .®A' I ,r • .-• 1 5 f-i'i i i •ri-|. • i' f 'll .If •ft f • i Complete Lifeboat Course Ji ••fl' ^nrw'thfte°siu'"P'l'.Morris, who earned his high school'dipioma at the Lundeberg Sohool, gets some help from English. teacher Marilyn Grotzky. Assistant Cook Graduates ;I r' V' ?- f- •^ .hi I in •| .-*.'• • S , • ilf ( : f; fil I i.f'i I, -v,i i * Seafarer day Haga (center) displays his assistant cook certificate while Don Nolah, Steward Department instructor (left) and Charlie Andrews, head of Stewlard Department instruction at the Lundeberg School, look on. After finishing their lifeboat course at the Piney Point facility, Seafarers get together for a photo with their instructor, Abe Easter (far right). From left are: Angel Hernandez; Santiago Arroyo; Vincent Roman; Charles Ashcqm; Jose Calo, and Easter. II - -! i -t V J- ^ ' .... - Displaying their lifeboat certificates at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md., are, from the left: Seafarers Diego Santiago; Abdul Hassan; Manuel Holgbin, and John Fedesovich. August, 1975 Page 27 -s' �mm LUNDEBERG SCHCX)L EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seanmn consists of classroom rand practical training to . in­ clude: Basic Seamanship; Rules "of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—^Any Waters)—^You must be 19 years of age; have IZ months seatime as Ordinary !^aman, or be .a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point- and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without. glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have .36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: September 4, October 16, November 28. QUARTERMASTER Procedures; Emergency Launching Op­ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting gOj rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, fire­ fighting and emergency procedures. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any^department. Starting Dates: September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; No­ vember 13, 28; December 11. Engine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations-for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting Dates: September 18; October 16; November 13; December 11. The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED—r-Any Rating. (Qualified Member, of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and Water Systems; Fuel Oil Sjretems; Lubri­ cating Oil ^sterns; Hydraulic Oil Sys­ tems; Boiler Construction and Repair, Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; Machine Tool Operation; Com­ pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials;, Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units; Engineering Casualty Control; All Codes of Operation of Au­ LIFEBOAT—Along with their instructor, Paul Allman (back row, far left), Sea­ farers pose for photo after successfully completing their lifeboat course at the Lundeberg School. In front, from left are: Jose Hipolito; Oscar Farzande; Coyt Propst, and Gonzalo Diaz. In back, from left are:-Allman; Phillip Huss; Jack Munsie; Richard Smallwood, and Jimmy Dryden. iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing Main Engines. Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—^Must be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 anil, have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper. (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—^No requirements. Starting Dates: September 22, November 3, January 12. Starting Dates: October 16, November 28, January 26. LIFEBOATMAN QMED—Seafarers who completed their QMED training at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. pose for a photo with their instructor, Bill Eglinton (far right). They are, from the left: Pat Edgell; Jim O'Donnell; Gordon Radam; John Trent; Charles Eagleson; Ruben Velez; R. Zeller; Jim Sharpless; Michael McKnoght; Ben Freeman; Harris Patterson, and Eglinton. SIU Scholarship Program One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will x)nly be com­ peting with other seamen With similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year.college degree scholar- Page28 The course -of instruction leading to. endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steanr and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also iHcludes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship, use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat -Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Types of Davits and Operating FOWT ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schpols scholarships. Thesie awards are in the atnount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: I. Must be under 35 years of age. ..This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university. 2. Have not less than two years df actual employment on vessels of companies signatorv to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 3. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period - immediately proceeding date of application. DIESELS The four-vveek course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic 4. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: ' Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholarships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These fqur-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address.* Seafarers Log �The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as Refrigerated Container Mqchamc consists of both classroom and on-the-job training that includes the fol­ lowing: instruction covering all unifTon refrigeration, electrical and engine tune-up on gasoline and diesel units, operation, maintenance and trouble shooting on all refrigeration units, instruction of funda­ mentals of operation and servicing and diagnostic procedures used with electrical circuitry. Course Requirements: Applicants must hold Coast Guard endoisements as Elec­ trician and Refrigerating Engineer or QMED-Any Rating. Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting Date: November 17. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as QMED—Any Rating. Starting Dates: September 4; November 28; December 11. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. (First) (Last) Address Date of Birth. (Middle) . Telephone #. Book Nupnber District Seniority Date Book Was Issued (Area Code) Port Presently Registered In_ .Port Issued. Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Social Security #_ Piney Point Graduate: • Yes Entry Program: From, No • (if so, fill in below) . to. (Dates Attended) . Endorsement(s) Received Upgrading Program: From. to. (Dates Attended) EndQrsement(s) Received, Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: Dates Available for Training • Yes • No — I Am Interested In: DECK • AB Unlimited • Quartermaster • Lifeboatman • • • • • • • ENGINE FWT Oiler Dk.Mech. Reefer Boilermaker LNG/LPG Diesel • • • O • • • STEWARD Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook Pumpman • Steward Machinist Welder Advanced Pumpman Procedures Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEAUME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN^ COMPLETED APPLICATION TOr LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 I August, 1975 ••A- The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeterg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application.on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the ^hool. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in foil. 3. All ontstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dnes and loans paid in fuD. i.. i .'A"- 1. I- - 'i'f / meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu­ I cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. 1 '"-^1 I j Name Steward Department The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings, abbve Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker; six months seatime as Chief C(X)k and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac­ tory Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant C(K}k, Second Cook and Baker, and Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or As­ sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; No­ vember 13, 28; December II, 26; January 8. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ tables; how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portiqn control, dietary values and serving procedures. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Starting Dates: September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; No­ vember 13, 28; December 11, 26; January 8. COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in bak­ )' Book No. I Address I (Street) (City or Town) I I Last grade completed Last year attended I I Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 I CHIEF STEWARD (Zip Code) (State) Thirty-two Seafarers and one Inland , Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re­ gardless "of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. Mo./Day/Year (Street) (City) High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; sign^tls used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starting Date: October 20. < i- •• , i • I' : f (Zip) I ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings, c:anned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cock or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; No­ vember 13, 28; December 11, 26; January 8. ^ ii- :'A i -t ; 'a' -V Y. - I" 1 I' - I v-r 1 l- •», : 'If CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear SOU|K, and explain preparation and use of social sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef. pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment. six months of which must he as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: September 4, 18; October 2, 16. 30; No­ vember 13, 28; December 11, 26; January 8. 'ii' I ' Note: Courses and starting dates subject to change at any time. Any change will be noted in the LOG. Page 29 i.1 • : �M "f - i -' t' "i" f• Malcolm Cross Seafarer Mal­ colm Cross, 60, has been shipping with the SIU since 1944, and started sailing as bosun in 1954. A TuUive of Minne­ sota, he now makes his home in Carson, Calif, with his wife Zelah. Brother Cross ships from the port of Wilrnington. S' ' •I i if' I' v; r;• i> • 'r t Williaiit Craii^ord Seafarer William Crawford, 46, has been a membt; of the SIU since 1941, and has been ship­ ping out as bosun since 1963. A na­ tive of Jacksonville, he ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Doris. Walter Gostavson Seafarer Walter Gustavson, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been ship­ ping out TW bosun since 1968. A na­ tive of New York, he ships, from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Ida. • \. ;I I/. Tom Kelsey Seafarer Tom Kelsey,50,has been shipping with the SIU since 1950, and started shipping, as bosun eight years ago. A native of Estonia, Brother Kelsey now makes — — his home in Sparks, Nev. He ships from the port of San Francisco. George Tell J-: Seafarer George Tell first sailed with the SIU in 1964. Brother Tell sails in the engine room and obtained his FOWT endorse­ ment at the Harry Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. He is a native of Stockholm, Sweden and now lives in Seattle. Brother Tell also ships out of the port of Seattle. ]}• 12 More Bosuns Graduate Anodier group of Seaiar«rs gradu­ ated from the Sill's Bosuns Recertification Program this montih and hare rejoined their with a greater knowledge of their Union and its histoiy, and the state of the entire mari­ time industry. In the more than two years time since it was instituted, tte Bosuns Recertification Program has made great strides in educating die many Seaforers who have participated in it. These men, the leaders of the unlicensed crews on SlU-contracted ships, have spent two months learning ahout the SIU, its past, where it stands today, and where it will, go in the future, and the present state and future of the U.S. maritime industry. The first four weeks of the program are spent at the Harry Lundebeig School of Seamanship. Here die men partake in classes on Union educadon and Union history, and also study die SIU contract, constituHon, and benefit plans. They leam about the maritime industry and the new ships being con­ structed; they take firefighting and first hid courses, and also get a taste of politics with visits to Washington. The second month of the program is qient at Union Headquarters in New York. It is here that the bosuns see die operation of dieir Union in action. They visit all the departments, includ­ ing r^ords, claims, data center, die control room and the LOG. The men also asiist in paying off vessels coming into New York; in registering men for shipping," and' paying visits to the USPHS hospHd in the area. James Sheets Seafarer Jim Sheets, 46, has been shipping with the SIU since 1946,and started sailing as bosun in 1951. A native of Virginia, Brother Sheets now ships from the port of Baltimore where he makes his homf with his wife Carol, William Joyner Seafarer Bill Joy­ ner, 47, has been sailing with the SIU since 1954, and be­ gan shipping out as bosun in 1963. A native of Ft. Valley, Ga., he now ships from the port of Houston where he makes his home. William Fell Seaf arer Bill Fell, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and he has over three years time shipping as bo­ sun. A native of I New York, he now Yf ' makes his home in II Montgomery, N.Y. and ships from the port of New York. Gregory Troche - Seafarer Gregory Troche, 51, has been with the SIU since 1940, and has been shipping as bosun since 1945. A native of Puerto Rico, he ships from the port of Mobile where he makes his home with his wife Martha. • The main goal and objective of this program has been better communi­ cation. Through programs such as this one and the *A' Seniority Upgrading Program, that goal is being accom­ plished. Six rooie Seafarers have earned tiieir lifidl. Union membership this month Itj^ugh the 'A* Seniority Upgrading |p|ogiam, bringing the total number of ISeafarers who have cbmjrteited diis proliram )(o 173. They are Jay Barnett^ I Charlie Wr^f, Gregory Strauss, Alton iiimig, George Tell and Gregpiy Blasjquez. jBy att^i^^ memIbem improve their opportunities for Ishipping, sharpen their seafaring skills at the same time gain a better , imdersfanding of the SIU, its purposi!^ its E^als, its prdblems and its benefits. This/means that the men who grad­ uate from the 'A' Seritority program be­ come valuable additions to our Uniob; inembeiship--ra membership which has always taA^h j^e m its profession^ skills, lis strung job secuilty smd iii active Union pa^cipatiom-^ they are well prepared to take on the responsibilities and obligations of a: *A' book member of the SIU. -.v r." Alton Long Seafarer Alton Long first sailed with the SIU in 1966. Before at­ tending the 'A' Seniority Program, Brother Long ob­ tained his FOWT endorsement at the Lundeberg School. A native of Plattsburg, N.Y., Brother Long now lives in Champlain, N.Y. He ships out of the port of Baltimore. Burton Owen Seafarer Burton Owen, 64, has been I a member of the \ SIU since 1946,and \ began shipping out as bosun the same \ year. A native of Spanish Honduras, < / Brother Owen now ships from the port of Houston where he makes his home with his wife Joyce. Ferlton Mears Seafarer Ferlton I Mears, 44, has been a member of the I SIU since 1950,and I started shipping out I as bosun 10 years I ago. A native of Virginia, he now 1 makes his home in \ Brodnax, Va. with nis wife Toni. Brother Mears ships from the port of New York. John Worley Seafarer John Worley, 44, has been a member ^of the SIU since 1949, and started shipping out as bosun eight years ago. A native of McDavid, Fla., % he now makes his home in Daly City, Calif, with his wife Hana. Brother Wor­ ley ships from the port of San Fran­ cisco. , Charlie Wright SIX Receive • Jay Bamett Seafarer Jay Bur­ nett, 19, has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from the Lundeberg School 3V2 years ago. •Brother Bur­ nett got his FOWT endorsement at Pin^ ey Point before at­ tending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native of Mobile, Brother Burnett con­ tinues to live in that city and ships out of that port. After completing both phases of this program the Recertified Bosun is much better qualified in all the aspects of his job. He is more familiar with the tech­ nological advances of the new vessels uhich have been buflt, he can hold more informative shipboard meetings and is better able to answer questions and setde beefs. All of this has made for much smoother voyages. Edmimd Abolay Seafarer Ed Abulay, 54, has been shipping with the SIU since 1939, and has been sailing as bosun for 29 years. A native of Portu­ gal, Brother Abulay^ how makes his home in Woodbury, N.J. with his wife Mary. He ships from the port of Phila­ delphia. Seafarer Charlie Wright, 21, has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Sailing in the engine room, Brother Wright returned to Piney Point for his FOWT endorse­ ment before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Prffgram. A native and resi­ dent of New York City, Brother Wright ships out of that port. Gregory Blasquez Gregory Strauss Seafarer Gregory Strauss, 22, has been sailing with the SIU since 1968. Brother Strauss studied for his QMED endorse­ ment at Piney Point before attending the seniority upgrading program. A _ native and resident of Tampa, Brother Strauss usually ships from the port of Houston. Seafarer Gregory Blasquez, 24, has been sailing with the SIU for five years. A graduate of the Lundeberg School, Brother Blasquez also obtained his QMED endorse­ ment there, before attending the seniority upgrading pro­ gram. Seafarer Blasquez is a native and resident of Concord, Calif. He ships out of the port of San Francisco. Seafarers Log �IWIIlt.ll. ••k4 272 Seafarers Complete Bosun Program Following are the names and home ports of the 272 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program. These men have gone aboard our contracted ships to lead the SIU unlicensed crews, and they have held informative meetings, settled beefs, miswered questions and con­ tributed toward smoother voyages. The two-year-old Bosuns Recertification Program is one of the most important and successful upgrading programs the SIU has ever undertaken. It is through the participation of SIU bosuns in this program, and the education of the unlicensed crew, that the job security of the entire membership will be assured. Abulay, Edmund Philadelpliia Aguiar, Jose, New Yoifc Allen, Enos, San Francisco Allen, J. W., Seattle Altstatt, John, Houston Aroat, Kasmoin, New York Anderson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Edgar, New York Annis, Seorge, New Orleans Antonlou,Angelo, New York Aponte, Felix, New York Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Backrak, Daniel, Wilmington Baker, Elmer, Houston Baker, William, Houston Bankston, Claude, New Orleans Barnhlll, Elmer, Houston Baudoin, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orleans Bechllvanis, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Beeching, Marion, Houston Berger, David, Norfolk . Bergeria, Steve, Philadelphia Beye, Jan, New York Bojko, Stanley, San Franciscn Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Bowman, Jack, Seattle Boyle, Charles, New Orleans Braunstein, Herbert, Wilmington Brendle, Mack, Houston Broadus, Robert, Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Burch, George, New Orleans Burke, George, New York Burton, Ronald, New York Busalacki, Joseph, Jacksonville Bushong, William, Seattle Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Butts, Hurmon, Houston Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Calogeros, Demetrlos, Seattle Carbone, Victor, San Juan Carey, John, New York Casanueva, Michael, New Orleans Castro, Guiliormo, San Juan Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Chlasson, Richard, New Orleans Christenberry, Richard, San Francisco Chrlstensen, Christian, San Francisco Christiansen, Egon, San Francisco CIsleckl, John, San Francisco Clegg, William, New York Cofone, William, Wilmington Colson, James, Seattle Cooper, Fred, Mobile Craddock, Edwin, New Orleans Crawford, William, Jacksonville Cross, Malcolm, Wilmington Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Dakin, Eugene, Boston D'AmIco, Charles, Houston Dammeyer, Dan, New York Darville, Richard, Houston Davies, John, New York Delgado, Julio, New York Dickinson, David, Mobile Dixon, James, Mobile Donovan, Joseph, Boston Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Drewes, Peter, New York Duet, Maurice, Houston Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Eckert, Arne, Seattle Eddins, John, Baltimore Edelmon, Bill, Houston Faircloth, Charles, Mobile Farhi, Israel, Houston Fell, William, New York Ferrera, Raymond, New Orleans Finklea, George, Jacksonville Flowers, Eugene, New York Foster, James, Mobile Foti, Sebastian, Wilmington Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Funk, William, New York Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Garner, James, New Orleans Garza, Peter, Houston Gavin, Joseph, Houston Giangiordano, Donato, Philadelphia Giannlotis, John, New York Glllain, Robert, Jacksonville Gilllkin, Leo, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Gonzalez, Jose, New York Gorbea, Robert, New York Gorman, James, New York Gosse, Fred, San Francisco Green, John, Baltimore Greenwood, Perry, Seattle Grima, Vincent, New York Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Gustavson, Walter, New York Hager,Bertil, New York Hale, William, New Orleans Hanhack, Burt, New York Hanstvedt,AHred, New York Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans Hawkins, Tom, Seattle Hazel, John, New Orleans Hellman, Karl, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Hllhum, Thomas, Mobile Hill, Charles, Houston HIrsh, Burton, Baltimore Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert Baltimore Homka, Stephen, New York Hovde, Arne, Philadelphia Ipsen, Oria, New York James, Calvata, New York Jaedora,StaRiey, New York JaRsaM,S«eR, New York JeheieiLFM^Mille Jehesea. RavrnqlM, Houston Joseph, Loyal, Philadelphia Joyner, William, Honston Justus, Joe, JacksonviHe Karatzas, Tom, Baltimore Karlsson, Bo, New York Kelsey, Tom, San Francisco Kerageorgiou, Antolne, New Orleans, Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore Kingsley, Jack, San Francisco Kleimola, William, New York Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Koen, John, Mobile Konis, Perry, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore Krawczynski, Stanley, Jacksonville Lambert, Reidus, New Orleans Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasso, Robert, San Juan Latapie, Jean, New Orleans Lavolne, Raymond, Baltimore Lawton, Woodrow, Baltimore LeClair, Walter W., New York Lee, Hans, Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Libby, George, New Orleans Lineberry, Carl, Mobile Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Maldonado, Basllo, Baltimore Manning, Denis, Seattle Martineau, Tom, Seattle Mattioli, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans McCollem, John, Boston McGinnis, Arthur, New Orleans McKinney, Melville, Philadelphia Mears, Ferlton, New York Meehan, William, Norfolk Mcffert, Roy, Jacksonville Merrill, Charles, Mobile Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Miller, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, Wiinam, Jacksonville Mize, Cyril, San Francisco Mladonich, Ernest, New Orleans Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Morales, Esteban, New York Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Morris, William, Jacksonviile Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mollis, James, Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Francisco Myrex, Luther, Mobile Nash, Waiter, New York Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn, New York Northcutt, James, San Francisco Nuckols, Biliy, New York O'Brien, William, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Olesen, Carl, San Francisco Olson, Fred, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco Owen, Burton, Houston Paiino, Anthony, New York Palmer, Nick, San Francisco Paradise, Leo, New York Parker, James, Houston Parker, William, New Orleans Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Pierce, John, Philadelphia Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Poulsen, Verner, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New York Pryor, Clarence, Mobile Puchalski, Kasimir, San Francisco Puglisi, Joseph, New York % ML 9 — " ' •ii'.-•t ,r- i• Pulliam, James, San Francisco Radich, Anthony, New Orleans Rains, Horace, Houston Rallo, Salvador, New Orleans Reeves, William, Mobile Rtchburg, Joseph, Mobile Rihn, Ewing; New Orleans Riley, William, San Francisco Ringuette, ilibert, San Francisco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Rodrigues, Lancelot San Juan Rodriguez, Frank, New York Rodriguez, Ovidio, New York Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York Sanford, Tommie, Houston Schwaiz, Robert, Mobile Self, Thomas, Baltimore Selix, Fioyd, San Francisco Sernyk, Peter, New York Sheets, James, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Shorten, James, San Francisco Smith, Lester, Norfolk Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco Sorel, Johannes, Jadcsonville Spuron, John, San Francisco Stockmarr, Sven, New York Suchocki, Leonard, San Francisco Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonviile Swiderski, John, New York Teti, Frank, New York Theiss, Roy, Mobile Thompson, J. R., Houston Ticer, Dan, San Francisco Tillman, William, San Francisco Tirelli, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Tolentino, Ted, San Francisco Troche, Gregory, Mobile Turner, Paul, New Orleans Ucci, Peter, San Francisco Velazquez, William, New York Waliace, Edward, New York Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobiie Wardiaw, Richard, Houston Weaver, Harold, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York Wingfield, P. G., Jacksonville Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco Workman, Homer, New Orleans Woriey, John, San Francisco Zaragoza, Roberto, New York Zeloy, Joseph, Hew Orleans tt'i : 173 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program have had the opportunity td learn about their Uniort and its activities, htalMi them good, inforrned:UniortmerriberSi these mm delegate's fob aboard ship and put this rtew knowledge to work. Following are the names and departments of the 173 Seafarers wfU> have tmnpkted theSeniority Up^ Adams, Francis, Deck Allen, tawreilce, Engine ^ Allison^ Murpiv, Eiij^ne Ahmad, Bin, Deck Ames* Allan, Deck lAndrepont, P. J., EnglMP Arnold, Mott, Deck Barnett, Jay, Engine Bartoi, Thomas, Deck ater, Alas, Es^se; I Bean, P. L., Deck I Beauverd, ArUiur, Engine I Bellinger, Wiiiiam, Steward Berutis, William, Deck BlacklMi, Richard, Engine Biasquez, Bregoty, Engine iohin, James, Deck Bolen, Timotty, Oedt Boles, John, Eng^ bill, Russell, Deck hH Maria, Steward Burke, Timothy, Deck Burnette, Barney, Steward ;Cammuso, Frank, Deck vCarharti David, Deck tCarruthers, Francis, Engine iOastie, Stephen, Deck iCIark, Garrett Deck Colangeto, Joseph, Beck iConkiin, Kevin, Engine iCnrreH. Paul, Engine Cosentino, Dominie, Deck . Rnbert^ OecKI August. 1975 Davis, William, Deck Day, John, Engine Derke, Michael, Engine Deskins, Wiiiiam, Steward Bising, Maximo, Engine Oobloug, James, biglne Edgeit, Pat Engine ^land, Ralph, Deck . Escudera, Tomes, Engine Ewing, Larry, Steward Farmer, Wiiiiam, Deck File, Marion, Deck Erak, Stan, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Galka, Thomas, Engine Gallagher, Pafrick, Deck Balltano, Marco, Dade Stephen, Di(^ Garcia. Robert Oeek lvey,D.E.,&|^ne Johnson, M., Deck Jones, Leggstte, Deck jordmi, Darsoh, Deck KahavoSfi^naigrDs, Engine KWey. Ehomas, Engine Keith, Robert, Deck^ Keiley, John, Deck Keity, John, Deck jferoiy. Paul. Engni Kiitsey^ Charles, Engine KittMson. i, Q.. Daok I Knight Donald, ^{^ne iDmetes, Jobnnw, Derdi Kunc, Lawrence, Beck Kundrat Joseph, Steward offlM, Engine inner, irettale.&ii^ eck Ung. Gary. Beck vlKsti^ mdnn, Arthur. Deck letii^rRMtEl^ Lentsch, Hubert Deck imwer, Dayidi Graham, Patrick, Deck ^ Lcng, Alton, Engine Grimes, MR, Deck . . • Lundeman, Louis, Deck Hagar, Ken,Deck Makarewlcz, Richard, Engine Hale, Earnest Deck V MaMory, Arthur. Deck Hart. Ray. Deck Mannir®, Henry, Steward Hawker. Patrick, Deck, Marcus, M. A., Dock Haynes, Blake, Engine McAndrew. Martin, Engine Hetck, Carroil, Deck ; , . -McCabe, John. Engine rard ' , Heller, DouiJas,Stpward McMulHn, Clarence, Steward Humason,Joh,Deck H r. steward . McParlaiid. James. Eneine Hunmierick, James, Jr., Steward . I ^ ..y-- : ^ -j, Minix,R.G., Jr., Engine Miranda, John, Engine Men%iiaker, Ernest, Engine Moore, C.M., Deck Moore, Geoige, Deck Meora, Wiiiiam, Deck Mortier, William# Deck Mouton. Terry, Engine Hoble, Mickey, Deck "iiiiiia Nuotio, Ken, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Paioumbis, Nikolaos, Engine P|pm{eoiiiou,D Engine Parker, Jason, Deck Patrick, L., Engjae Pefettl,Plerangelo,Deck Pel Pr»slBos.Gectgo,Deck Pn RobaTk, J^es, Deck Ro^uez, _ Chsries, Emi^iii . Rodriguez, Rehert. Engine Rogers, George, Engine? Ruiz, Steve, Engine Sabh, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Salley, Robert Jr., Engine Sanders, Darry, Engine . Sanger. Alfred, Deck rhaw, Ronald,^ne H.. V- Srifast, Geo^ie, Deck ^ SimenetttJeseph, Steward SIsk, Keith, Deck Smith, D. B., Steward Smith, Rehert, Deck Siqrder, John, Enginee Spell, Gary, Engine Spell, Joseph, Deck Spencer, Craig, Engine Spencer, H. 0., Engine Stanfield, Pete, Deck Stauter# David, Engine Stevens, Duane, Deck SDauss, Gregory. Engine \ Sveboda, Kvetoslav, E^i Sraibert, StepheA,.Steward| ? Tanner. Leroy, Engine Tcii, Gieorge, Etigine ^mas, Robert Engine thomas, Timethy. Derm Traiaer, Robert Deck Tratt Llcwetiyn, Engine Utteriiaek, Lmty. Dedr Vain, Thomas, Deck Valton, Sidney, Engine Vanyi, Thomas, Steward Vttkmir, Geoi^e, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine Wambach, Albert, DecK Waugaman, Jerry, Engine Wayman, Lee, Deck Wilheiffl, Mark, Engine i Wilson, Richard, Steward® WClfO. John, Deck WeoiDieuse, Ashton, IbKlnei W^ Charlie, Engl# Page 31 •••j '"I r r •.fJ• .J \ �Ofriclal 9nt»13eatS«n mt tkm SMAWAmMM INTSllNi^TIC^ff Al, imi€»Kr • Atlaistle, QnU, L«kM end talaad Waters Dlatriet* AFL-CIO ;4.w.; Five $10,000, Two $5,000 Scholarships to Be Given Apply Now for ' J;.-- : If ! Vil AnnualSIU Scholarship Program 11 '•) ( • t, -9 Ueratura J' f ;: I ; •i h ,r .•;'-';l' •" V H- OB I X. [ •m The SIU Scholarship Administrator is now accepting applications from Seafarers and their dependents for next year's SlU-sponsored annual college scholarships, which include five $10,000 four-year grants and two $5,000 two-year grants. Of the five $10,000 awards, at least one is reserved for an active Seafarer and four are reserved for dependents of Seafarers. The two $5,000 scholarships, a program in­ stituted just last year, are reserved exclusively for SIU members. The four-year awards can he used to pursue a chosen field of educa­ tion at any accredited college or university in the United States or its territories. And the two-ye^ awards can be used to study at any ac­ credited junior college, community college or post-secondary trade or vocational training school. • For a member to qualify for the awards, he must be under 35 years of age, a high school graduate or have achieved a high school equivalency diploma, and have at least three years seatime on SIUcontracted vessels for the $10,000 scholarship (two years seatime for the $5,000 scholarship), with 90 days employment in the previous calendar year and one day in the six months immediately preceding the date pf application. The SIU encourages its eligible members to take advantage of these fine educational opportunities. For this year's awards, presented last May, no Seafarer applied for the $5,000 scholarships. Consequently, no two-year grants were given. Eligibility requirements for dependents make the program open to>; • Dependents of members who have three years seatime with 90 days employment in the previous calendar year and one day in the six months immediately preceding date of application. * Dependents of deceased members who had met the seatime re­ quirements prior to death. ^ . All dependents must he unnaarried and less than 19 years of age at • the time diey apply. All scholarships are awarded on the basis of high school grades and 'scores achieved on either the CoUege Entrance Examination Boards (SAT only), or the American College Tests (ACT). Upcoming test dates for the College Boards are Oct. 11; 1975; Nov. 1,1975; Dec. 6,1975 and Jan 24,1976. For all information "on these tests, contact the College Boards at either Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540, or Box 1025, Berkeley, Calif. 94701. Available test dates for the ACT's are Oct. 18, 1975; Dec. 13, 1975 and Feb. 14, 1976. All information on these exams can be ob­ tained by writing the ACT at Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa. Applications and information concerning the SIU Scholarship pro­ gram can be obtained at any SIU Union Hall or by writing the SIU Scholarship Administrator, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Seafarers and their dependents are reminded to make all arrange­ ments to take the needed exams as early as possible to insure that applications for the scholarships are received before application deadline. Deadline is Apr. 1, 1976. • . ... • 7-- 1'',''' • r:"" I s., : vn. ( BT THE SEA-SID^) : ^ the sett-fowl goms to . -I rest, And the wild storm hath somewhere found a nest; •• Air slumbers—^wave with waxe no longer ...ft3-. strives, -.3 ^ Only a heaving of the deep survives, :A tdl-tale motioE I soon will it be laid, , And by the tide alone the water swayed. ^Stealthy withdrawings, intermin^Bs mild |0f light with — shade fix 1beauty reconcil^-^ ^ "t ^ucb is the prospect far assight can raBge| The soothing recompenoe, the welcome V chjtngc. "f Where now the shi^ timt drove:before ther • ; • blast,: •• Threatened by angpy; breahers as they passed';• " •,, Attd by a train of-flying clouds bemocked ; Or, in the hollow surge, at anchor rcndced Ason abed of death? Sotnelodgein peace. Saved by His care who bade the tempest •cease, •M^troill^;dr5m0, n. Atronautiet. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: AD HOC COMMITTEE CONCURS ON VITAL ISSUES AFL-CIO COUNCIL ADOPTS MARITIME POLICY 95 SEAFARERS ATTEND BALTIMORE MEETING MEMBERSHIP ACCEPTS COMMITTEE REPORT ONLY A FEW WOULD BENEFIT FROM AIMS TEXAS SCHOOL UNEMPLOYMENT TOPS 6% IN 131 OF 150 MAJOR CENTERS U.S. TO CUT WAR RISK INSURANCE ON 75% OF NON-U.S. SHIPS SIU REGISTERS OPPOSITION TO NAVY FISCAL PROPOSAL CLEVELAND NAMED MARAD GREAT LAKES REGION HDQS. 1970 ACT’S OBJECTIVES NOT FULLY ACHIEVED WARNING MIGHT HAVE AVERTED MAYAGUEZ INCIDENT PIPELINE CONVERSION OPPOSED AT FPC HEARING LOG RECEIVES ILPA AWARD EX-SIU SHIP QUITS SUEZ CANAL CHRISTEN PADDLEWHEELER MISSISSIPPI QUEEN WIDOWER WITH CHILDREN MAY GET S.S. 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Lakes and Inland Waters District of the SIU, the following report was delivered by SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams to the delegates attending the 17th Biennial Conven­ tion of the Seafarers International Union of North America held in Washington, D.C., Sept. 2-4. y;- if •Vv ; I- i'l •vl ' • 11 •I' &• ^I Report of SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT to the ITth Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-aO Even though the nation as a whole has been experienc^g record inflation and growing unemployment rates which have required many labor organizations to struggle merely to prevent a deteri­ oration of their members' economic existence, the Seafarers ^International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, since November 1973, when the Seafarers International Union of North America held its last conven­ tion, has made great strides not only to protect and increase the hard won eco­ nomic gains and job security of its membership, but also to obtain sub­ stantial improvements in the Union's ability to provide multiple services .to its members. It is quite evident that in the past few months, the maritime industry has ex­ perienced difficulties, arising in part out of economic conditions, and in part from the nature of the industry itself. The effects of these conditions are more pronounced in some areas than in others. As has been pointed out, the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District has managed to im­ prove its position despite the general conditions. And the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District has been commended for its aggressive role and leadership in the effort to protect the U.S. merchant marine, and in seek­ ing ways and means of expanding its operations and opportunities. In the past two years the SIUAGLIWD has completed negotiations for new contracts for its Deep Sea and Great Lakes members, expanded its membership, strengthened and en­ hanced its financial position and ex­ panded its training programs at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: • .'A Key to Victory—Unity • E • 1 .t'f ' •f ;:i (-1- When the SIUNA's 17 th Biennial Convention was called to order earlier this month, the most important national issue involving the American labor movement was the unanimously labor-backed boycott by Gulf longshoremen of the loading of Americaii wheat on ships bound for Russia. The boycott was prompted by the new and potentially economically disastrous sale of 10 million metric tons of American wheat to the Russians. In the first sale of grain to the Russians in June 1972, the Soviets similarly bought millions of tons of grain at the going price of $1.45 a bushel. And as American consumers can unfortunately recall, by December 1973 the Russian "grain deal" had pushed the price of gram to $5.33 a bushel and the price of all grain-related products had skyrocketed for the American consumer as a result. In general, the American people got shafted while a few big grain dealers got rich. The AFL-CIO, which represents 13 million American workers and their families, all of them consumers, did not want to see a repeat performance. Because of the grain loading boycott, the American labor movement in . general, and AFL-CIO President George Meany and Longshoremen's Presi­ dent Tedcty Gleason in particular, came under heavy fire from high Admin­ istration officials, some Senators and Congressmen from the grain-belt states and wide segments of the press. Meany was called a "pirate" and Gleason was sardonically called the "foreign minister of the labor movement." Despite the unfair charges, the AFL-CIO called the boycott in a sincere effort to protect the economic interests of all American workers. And .the boycott was called only after numerous attempts by the labor movement failed to produce any concrete proof from the Administration that the Amer­ ican consumer would not suffer. When the new grain deal was made public back in /uly, labor first voiced its objections. Then on Aug. 6, 1975, along with ILA President Gleason and National MEBA President Jesse Calhoon, I met with Secretary of Lindsey WHIiams Maryland. In the important area of collective bargaining negotiations, con­ tracts with our Great Lakes' operators expired in August 1974. Because of the effdrts of the District, a new three-year contract was negotiated which provided the membership with the best wage, benefits and work rules package ever' negotiated for unlicensed seamen on the Lakes. In the District's continuing effort to involve its members in all decisions af­ fecting their lives, two months prior to the expiration of the Deep Sea contracts, 66 rank and file delegates, representing the membership in all departments were elected by the SIU membership from all Deep Sea ports. These delegates were chosen to attend a conference to outline for the SIU Contract Department the needs and desires of the membership. During the two weeks spent at Piney Point, the delegates studied contract suggestions from questionnaires, which had been sent to all members. Having the benefit of the members' thoughts and their own experience, the delegates worked out contract proposals that re­ flected the needs of the membership. It was those proposals that became the framework which the District used in negotiating the new Deep Sea con­ tract; This new three-year agreement contained substantial increases in wage and overtime in each of its three years. Great gains were also made in improvContinued on Page 21 For More Convention News, See Pages 12-21 Agriculture Earl Butz to more formally present labor's demands for protec­ tion of the American consumer against the new grain deql. Nearly two weeks later on Aug. 18, still with no public concessions from the Administration other than a sketchy prediction that food prices would' rise "only" 1.6 percent due to the sale, the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems met with AFL-CIO President Meany and unanimously bpcked the just-announced ILA boycott. ' Almost immediately a district court judge in Texas issued an injunction against the work stoppage. On Aug. 26 and again on Aug. 28 further meet­ ings were held with President Ford and Secretary of Labor John Dunlop. However, these meetings resulted in no appreciable gains. On Aug. 27 a second injunction was issued in a Federal court in Corpus Christi, Tex. in effect extending the back-to-work order until Sept. 30. It was obvious that serious efforts were being made to break the boycott. Labor then took an important stand, a unified stand, concerning the Russian grain sale at the SIUNA's Convention. On Sept. 3, AFL-CIO Presi­ dent Meany addressed the Convention and publicly reasserted the labor movement's stand on the boycott. And on Sept. 4, ILA President Gleason vowed to continue the boycott and to fight the injunctions in court. These two addresses, and their enthusiastic response from the delegates, reinforced the fact that labor would not fold in the face of mounting pressure on the Russian grain issue. At the close of the Convention, President Ford called for another rneeting with labor representatives to reopen discussions on the grain issue. The meeting was held Sept. 9 and it resulted in the establishment of important safeguards for American consumers. In exchange for a one-month end to the boycott. President Ford initiated a moratorium on new grain sales to Russia Until mid-October. In addition he announced the dispatch of an emissary to Russia to begin negotiations on a long-term grain sale, rather than a short term one, as in 1972, which, caused such economic havoc in this country. The President also called for the establishment of a new board to deal with the problems of exports and food prices. And he said the U.S. would continue to bargain with the USSR on new shipping rates for American shippers to ensure that at least one third of all grain to Russia is carried on U.S.-ffag ships. Although the batde over the Russian grain deal is not yet over, the labor movement, in particular maritime labor, has won a significant victory. And what this victory all boils down to is unity. Historically, anything American labor has won has been achieved through unity. The Seafarer, too, has achieved his victories through this same kind of unified stand. Unity—or more specifically the ability to undmtand and pinpoint our problems and then stand together on the issue despite.personal likes or dis­ likes—is the key to victory in any tough fight. The SIU membership has achieved this unity and Seafarers have won many tough fights. And, we as Seafarers and members of America's labor movement must retain our unity if we are to continue to build on our record. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly except twice a month in July. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 10, September 1975. Page2 •'VA. - Seafarers Log •:7': �In Keynote Address to SiUNA Convention Meany Attacks Detente^USSR Grain Deal AFL-CIO President George Meany, focusing on the economic implications of the latest Soviet grain deal, labeled the U.S. policy of detente as "a policy of appeasement" and called for a basic "reassessment of our foreign policy," in his keynote address to a jammed ses­ sion of the SIUNA's 17th Biennial Convention. Meany told the swelled crowd of Convention delegates, guests and rep­ resentatives of the nationwide news media that the new Russian grain deal was "a rip-off of the American con­ sumer" and that the "wheat deal is part and parcel of this policy known as detente, which adds up very simply to conceding anything and everything to help the Soviet Union no matter what it does to the American worker, no matter what it does to the American housewife. Under detente, any conces- For More Convention News, See Pages 12-21 sion that we can make to the Soviet Union, we should make. This is what the policy of detente is all about in the simplest form. In other words, it's a policy of appfeasement." The AFL-CIO President also re­ affirmed labor's full support of the long­ shoremen's boycott of loading U.S. grain on ships headed to Russia, and he AFL-CIO President George Meany, left, and SlU President Paul Hall get a chance tp talk with each other before Meany delivered the keynote address to the SIUNA's 17th Biennial Convention. Meany focused on the Russian grain deal in his talk. ' noted that since the boycott he had inal deal in 1972, pointing out that "received a tremendous amount of mail, "in June 1972, just before the Soviet running at a favorable ratio of 12 to wheat sale, wheat was at $1.45 a one." bushel. By December of 1973, before [The labor-backed boycott by long­ deliveries were complete, it was $5.33 a bushel. And in March of 1974, it was shoremen has forced a change in the $6.50 a bushel. In the 18 months from Administration's stand on the Russian June 1972 to December 1973, Ameri­ grain deal question. See complete de­ can wholesale farm prices increased tails, below.] 51 percent. Feed grains in the same In his attack on the new wheal deal, period were up 163 percent and wheat Meany recalled the history of the orig­ alone went up 255 percent." He added that "we now have an inflation rate of 14 percent annually, and the food price rise, due to the wheat sale in 1972, is a major factor in this situation." Meany then interrogatively stated: "What did the Administration do about this situation which created a tremen­ dous rise in food prices... What plans did they make to prevent this thing from happening again... Did they im­ pose any restrictions to prevent the Soviet Union from playing games with our millionaire grain dealers to the detriment of the American housewife.** He flatly affirmed: "They did nothing. Nothing was done or planned in the three years since this disastrous Soviet wheat sale.** ^ Turning to the new grain deal, the AFL-CIO president stated that the Russians "have again taken advantage of our free market economy by making a back door deal with our big grain operators to the tune of over 10 million metric tons, with more to come." He continued by noting that already "we see the prices starting to climb. On July 1, 1975 flour was $8.40 a hundredweight, on Aug. 20 flour was $10.75 a hundredweight—up 28 per­ cent. A bushel of wheat on July 1, was $3.80, on Aug. 20 it was $4.40. Com is up 14 percent since July 1 and soybjeans are up 43 percent since July 1." Continued on Page 21 1 •rf.' '•V J, ' "), 'i'j ,= i ' i Russians OK $16 a Ton Grain Shipping Rate The ILA's labor-backed boycott of loading American grain on ships bound to Russia is beginning to pay off for the nation's consumers and the U.S. merchant marine as the Ford Adminis­ tration announced this month tentative agreements with the Soviet Union on a new long-term grain sale to the USSR and sharply higher freight rates for car­ riage of the grain cargoes. The announcement came just one week after AFL-CIO President George Meany and International Longshore­ men's Association President Teddy Gleason announced a temporary halt to the grain boycott in exchange for Presi­ dent Ford's promise of new negotiations with the Russians on the grain question. Under'the tentative new trade pacts, the Soviet Union has agreed to pay a competitive $16 per ton freight rate to American operators, iip from $9.50 per ton under the old 1972 agreement. Hie tentative new rate will enable U.S.-flag ships to participate competi­ tively in the carriage of grain to Russia and it should assure that U.S.-flag ships will carry at least one third of all the grain cargoes. The new rate should also provide substantial employment for a good number of America's 34 laid up tankers. The Russian's have also tentatively agreed on a long-term purchase of grain from the U.S. of at least five-million tons per year for the next five years with the sjipulation that the U.S. would sell up to eight-million tons if the Russians needed it. This long-term agreement, which labor had demanded during the boycott, should stabilize the U.S. grain market thereby holding con­ sumer prices do\^. The Administration's chief negotiator on the grain issue is Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell who relayed the news of the tentative agreements by phone from Moscow to Secretary of Commerce Rogers C. B. Morton. The $16 freight rate will last until at least Dec. 31, 1976 when the old shipping agreement with the Russians' runs out. At that time the rates could either be extended in a new pact or raised depending on world-wide rates for grain carriage. The longshoremen's boycott began on Aug. 18 after repeated attempts by labor failed to produce assurances from the Administration that the massive grain sale to the Russians would not drive up consumer prices as a simlar sale had done in 1972. A temporary end to the boycott was called on Sept. 9 after President Ford initiated a moratorium on new grain sales to the Soviets until mid-October, set up new negotiations with the Rus­ sians and laid plans for the establish­ ment of a government board to deal with the parallel problems of exports and food prices. If the tentative agreements hold up, unemployed U.S. tankers should begin breaking out by the end of this month or the beginning of next month. 1 I 'I' : V it r' ^'4 i • h INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities .. ,Page 11 Union News SIUNA holds • Convention Pages 12-21 Credentials Committee report ........... . Pages 9-11 President's Report ...Page 2 .iSPAD Honor Roll ... ..Back Page A&G report to Convention.. Page 2 Welfare benefits ... ... Page 8 Membership meeting in Piney Point ......... ./.Page4 Headquarters Notes ......Page 8 General News Recession continues .... .Page 7 Meany on grain deal ......Page 3 Dunlop praises Committee .Page 5 September, 1975 Hall receives Tuiane award .Page 7 :m Shipping Dispatchers Reports Page 23 Ships' Committees ....... Page 6 Ships' Digests ........ .Page 26 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements & application Pages 28-29 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and'A'seniority upgrading ...Page30 GED requirements and application Page 29 Membership News NewSiU pensioners .... .Page 24 Final departures Page 27 • I.* •} i . ••' .J The AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems met in a special session called by AFL-CIO President George Meany in Washington Aug. 18 to discuss the implications of the massive grain sale to the Soviet Union. Among those attending were, from left, Ed Carlough, Sheet Metal Workers: SIU President Paul Hall; Frank Scavo, Master, Mates & Pilots; Teddy Gleason, Longshoremen, and AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland. President Meany chaired the meeting. Page 3 �s. Piney Poinf Meeting Aboard Zimmerman -!• ! • n infomiatioiial meeting was held J\ on Aug. Aug, 9 in the Port of Piney Point for Seafarers and Trainees at the Lundeberg School. Such meet­ ings are held monthly at HLS, and the purpose is to keep the members up-to-date on such matters as ship­ ping, legislation, developments in the maritime industly, and educa­ tional opportunities and programs being offered at the School. In order to accommodate the large number of Seafarers who attend, the meetings are held in the auditorium of the schoolship Charles S. Zim­ merman. Seahirers who wish to ex­ press opinions about Union oppor­ tunities and activities are featured speakers at the Piney Point meetings, and all SIU and IBU members are encouraged to participate. During the August meeting, the following speakers addressed the members: Seafarers Andrew Lesnan­ sky; Eli gio La Soya; Darrell McCorvey; Vertis Smith; James Davis; John Biletz, and John Haller; Trainees Gaiy Hetherington; Scott Egdahl; Paul North; Bruce Egdahl, and Peter Felt. The meeting was chaired by HLSS Vice President Mike Sacco. Brother Peter Schuffels acted as reading clerk, and Brother Hans Spiegel served as recording secretary. At the rostrum (above) Seafarer Andrew Lesnansky of San Francisco tells the audience the importance of SPAD in supporting SlU political activities in Washington, D.C. Below, 'A' Seniority Upgrader John Haller of Philadelphia declares to Seafarers and Trainees that "Everything here at Piney Point is here for you and nobody else." Trainee Scott Egdahl (above) stressed the im­ portance of the SIU Constitution at'the meeting when he stated, "In my Union Education classes, I've often heard our Union compared to a house. The foundation of this house is the Constitution and as long as the foundation is strong, the house will stand." Listening attentively (below) is Trainee S. Pohlman. h 3 Chairman of the meeting, HLSS VP Mike Sacco (left) explains SIU opposition to Russian grain sales. Center, Seafarer Eligio La Soya addresses the membership. Reading Cierk Peter Schuffels, (right) engine department instructor, reports on shipping and the legislative battle in the nation's capital against attacks on the Jones Act. ,::c' Some of the Trainees who spoke at the meeting were, from the left: Paul Northi who talked about Ihe Union contract; Scott Egdahl who dealt with the SIU Constitution, and Gary Hetherington who spoke on the Union's politicar efforts for job security. At the speakers rostrum (right) is the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship vice president, Mike Sacco. • S".-' • --X' Page 4 ^• • Seafarers Log . , �Dun/op Commends Ad Hoc Committee Delivering the day's keynote address to the third and final session of the SIUNA's 17th Biennial Convention, vSecretary of Labor John Dunlop com­ mended the SIU and America's mari­ time labor movement for making the AFL-CIO's Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems a viable force in fostering a strong U.S. mer­ chant marine. , Secretary Dunlop,. who formerly served as chairman of the Maritime Ad Hoc Committee, told the Convention delegates that his seven months as the Committee's chairman gave him "a great appreciation of the problems facing the maritime industry today." Dunlop confessed that he first balked at taking the chairmanship because he "wanted to make sure that the maritime unions were serious" about the work of the Committee. He noted that his seven months "gave him a real edu­ cation about how serious the unions actually were in solving the industry's problems." ' Referring to the success of the mari­ time labor committee, the Labor Secre­ tary suggested that maritime manage­ ment and maritime unions set up a similar kind of committee "because there is a great need for a common, regular forum to appraise our prob­ lems." Caribe and Latin America, for "foster­ ing healthy labor-management rela­ tions." Terpe was awarded a Certificate of Recognition several months ago by the Labor Department for his work in these areas. Before concluding his address to the Convention, Secretary Dunlop also ex­ pressed his appreciation to SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall for his contributions to the success of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems and his role in the revitalization of the U.S. merchant fleet. Secretary of Labor John Dunlop (left) and SlUNA President Paul Hail are shown here conferring on the last day of the International's 17th Convention. Secretary Dunlop, a professor of eco­ nomics at Harvard University who has served as mediator in many labor-man­ agement disputes, also pointed out to the Convention that "in the maritime industry, for that matter as in any in­ dustry, there is a need for all segments of the industry to take a long-term perspective view of our problems." He affirmed that to conclusively solve common problems "we must learn to put them in their proper perspective so we can lay a foundation for success for the next five or ten years." Referring to the maritime industry's current prob­ lems, Dunlop said: "I am confident that they can be resolved." Commends Tcrpe In addition, the Secretary of Labor expressed the U.S. Labor Department's continuing appreciation to Keith Terpe, president of the SIU of Puerto Rico, Prior to his appointment as Secretary of Labor, Dunlop served as Directior of the Cost of Living Council during the period of wage and price controls, as chairman of the Construction Indus­ try Stabilization Committee for which he received high praise from labor and management for his practical approach to the industry's problems. Dunlop also served as chairman of President Ford's Labor Management Committee, set up late last year to help solve the nation's economic problems. SIU President Paul Hall was also appointed to this panel. Dunlop has served as arbitrator in disputes in the coal, railroad, airline, atomic energy, missile, steel and other industries and has been a member of the Harvard University faculty since 1938. i ) .•r' t ;, - 1.1 'i ; ; "i>. '.'"I h IBU Convention Report Shows Rapid Growth Rote T/ie following report was sub­ mitted by the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union to the 17th Bien­ nial Convention of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North America held in Washington, D.C., Sept. 2-4. REPORT OF INLAIVD BOATMEN'S UNION At the time of the"16th Biennial SIU Convention in November of 1973, the Inland Boatmen's Union of the SIUAGLIWD held its Fourth Quadrennial Convention. The most significant step taken was the abolishing of the IBU's former regional structure and the adop­ tion of one, central Constitution. Now, almost two years later, we can appreci­ ate the foresight of the delegates in making this change. The restructuring of the IBU has greatly increased our efficiency, improved our potential for future growth, and strengthened the job security of our members. - IBU-contracted companies continue to play an active part in the rapid growth of the towing industry. More than 50 vessels were added to our con­ tracted fleet in the past two years. Be-" cause of a shortage of steel and other materials, and because of the phenome­ nal growth rate of our industry, ship­ yards have literally been unable to turn out equipment fast enough, and many of our companies have had contracts for new construction pending for over a year. If all present construction con­ tracts are fulfilled, our contracted fleet Will continue to expand at a healthy rate. Not only are our companies expand­ ing, but the IBU is also increasing the number of companies under contract. Since the last Convention, the IBU has organized five new companies, and IBU organizers are currently engaged in a number of new drives. There is a tre­ mendous potential for organizational activities in the towing industry, partic­ ularly in the Rivers and Gulf areas. The IBU plans to step up its efforts to or­ ganize the thousands of unorganized boatmen on the waterways. Another major achievement for the IBU has been in the area of contract negotiations. Fifty-six new contracts have been negotiated since the last Con­ vention, and major rounds are under way in the ports of Philadelphia, Balti­ more, Norfolk, and Houston. IBU ne­ gotiating committees will continue to strive to gain better wages and working conditions for inland boatmen. Progress has also been made in rais­ ing and standardizing levels of welfare contributions. Contributions are con­ tinually increasing, and we plan to raise the benefits for IBU members in the near future. In mid-1973 the IBU became ac­ tively engaged in training men for work on the inland waterways. Since that time our training programs at both the entry and upgrading levels have proved effective in filling our manpower needs. Obtaining new personnel from the Harry 'Lundeberg School rather than off the bank has also greatly helped stabilize our fleet. Almost 400 entry trainees have graduated from the IBU program since its inception. All IBU courses are constantly being evaluated and revised, and new upgrad­ ing courses are added as the need for them arises. Some of the IBU upgrad­ ing courses which have been added since the last Cohventoin ate Towboat Operator, First-Class Pilot, and Chief and Assistant Diesel Engineer. We will continue to evaluate and improve the IBU training programs in order to keep pace with a growing and changing in­ dustry. Because the towing industry is so heavily regulated, the IBU has been and must continue to be very active on the political front. We must be on the alert for important political matters which affect our members' working con­ ditions and job security. And, we must be alert on ^1 fronts—^legislative, exec­ utive, and judicial; local, state, and federal. Since the la$t Convention, the IBU has been quite successful on the politi­ cal front. To name just a few of our victories: we helped defeat the Surface Transportatioh Act, a bill which would have aided the railroads at the expense of the towing industry; we helped knock down two threats to the Jones Act; and we aided in killing a bill which would have permitted a two-watch system on many deep sea tugs which are now re­ quired to carry three watches. But we cannot affort to rest on our past success. Many issues of vital im­ portance to our Union are currently imder consideration and require our constant attention. A good example is the reconstruction of Mississippi River Lock No. 26, which is the worst bottle­ neck in the inland waterways system. Opposition by environmentalists and railroads has temporarily halted the project, but the IBU is working hard on several different fronts to see that this important facility is rebuilt quickly. Other matters which the IBU is cur­ rently monitoring include a petition by a Florida natural gas company before the Federal Power Commission to con­ vert their gas pipeline to the carriage of petroleum products, a draft proposal by the Coast Guard to eliminate tankermen from hazardous tows while underway, and several different proposals to im­ pose a user tax on the waterways. For the sake of our members' job security, we must continue to be active on ^1 political fronts. The IBU will continue to work in all areas—organizing, negotiations, train­ ing, and political activities—in order to achieve a more viable organization for representing inland boatmen. M m J ''y Drozak Attends First LNG Study Group The functioning of LNG storage panies, shippers and workers in the tanks and transportation projects al­ field, and then to make recommenda­ ready in use in New York, the state's tions to Governor Carey. In addition to SIU Vice President projected natural gas supplies for the coming winter and the state's jurisdic­ Drozak, the 11-member LNG study tion over LNG storage and movement group also includes Elwin Larson, were among the topics discussed at the Senior Vice President of the Brooklyn first meeting of the LNG study group Union Gas Co.; James Flanagan, Pres­ to which SIU Vice President Frank ident of the Greenpoint Civic Associa­ Drozak has been appointed by New tion; Dr. Alfred Kahn, Chairman of the N.Y. Public Service Commission; York Governor Hugh Carey. The aim of this panel, whose first Ogden Reid, Commissioner of the N.Y. meeting was held on Aug. 21 at the Department of Environmental Con­ Governor's New York City office, is to servation and a number of New York consider viewpoints from all groups _ State senators and assemblymen. It is hoped that this group will be interested in LNG, including consumers of gas, environment^ists, utility com- able to recommend a course of action for New York that will satisfy all seg­ ments of this country interested in LNG and that will allow New York to lead the way in expanding LNG use. Pages September, 1975 ••• • ;V • -^'Ul �A,. , . <a ' ?•//-•'': 0-''"' '• '' H The Committee Page Sea-Land Resource Committee Recertified Bosun Pete Drewes (2nd left) ship's chairman of the containership Sea-Land Resource standsby at a payoff Sept. 9 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. With him are the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Charles Wilson; Deck Delegate Evans Verveniotis, and Engine-Delegate James McParland. At the table SlU Patrolman Ted Babkowski looks at one of the brother's membership book. The Sea-Land Resource is on the run to Rotterdam. Jacksonyiile Committee Los Angeles Committee SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated center) gesticulates to Deck Dele­ gate Jose Bonefont (left) at a payoff on the containership Los Angeles (SeaLand) Sept. 8 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Seated Engine Delegate O. M. Myers waits to pay his dues as other members of the Ship's Committee are in the background, (I. to r.): Steward Delegate John Sullivan, and Educational Director J^mes Brock. The ship is on the run to the Med. * George Walton Committee V.;4 Recertified Bosun Woody Lawton (seated left) ship's chairman of the con­ tainership Jacksonville (Sea-Land) at a payoff on Sept. 18 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. He's with other members of the crew and the Ship's Committee (on his left) of: AB Tony Zaieskin and AB William Cooper, deck delegate. Standing (I. to r.) are: Cook and Baker Raymon Aguiar, steward delegate, and Chief Steward Bill Hand, secretary-reporter. The Jacksonville is 'on the coastwise run. Recertified Bosun Gregory Troche (seated left rear) Ship's Chairman of the C4 SS George Walton (Waterman) watches N.Y. Port Agent Leon Hall (seated front right) go over an overtime report with Educational Director Ross Lyle as Deck Delegate Ralph Moore fseated center) looks at the camera. Behind Hall are (r. to I.): Chief Steward Jake Longfellow, secretary-reporter; visiting Recertified Bosun Billy Price, and (seated) Messman D. Vazquez, steward delegate. Standing far left is Engine Delegate Joseph Gallent. The ship paid off on Aug. 28 and on Sept. 2 she was on her way to India. Alex Stephens Committee Arecibo Committee y--. 'h' "r-: it -" - j'' s '' ^ J • 1';-- - • « .> iiMTf At a payoff Aug. 25 at Pier 7 in the port of Brooklyn, N.Y., is Recertified Bosun William Feil (2nd right standing) ship's chairman of the C4 SS Alex Stephens (Waterman) prior to going on a run to the Mideast. Other members of the Ship's Committee are (seated) Chief Steward James Morton, secretaryreporter and in the rear (I. to r.) Oiler John Caldwell, engine delegate; Utility Messman John Kennedy, steward delegate; Feil and Deck Maintenanceman Mickol Johnson, deck delegate. Page 6 Recertified Bosun Eugene Dakin (standing center;) ship's chairman of the con­ tainership SS Arecibo (Puerto Rico Marine) stands by with the Ship's Com­ mittee at a payoff Aug. 26 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. following a coastwise run. On the right (sitting) is SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski with Crew Messman Servando Castro, steward delegate, at his side. Flanking Dakin is Chief Stevyard Jacincto Guilles, secretary-reporter and Oiler Angel Morales, engine delegate. Seafarers Log �Tulane University Crad School Honors Hall for Contributions . In recognition of the interest and support SIU President Paul Hall has given the Tulane University Institute on Foreign Transportation and Port Oper- ations over the past 15 years, he was presented a plaque by the institute at the SIUNA Convention earlier this month in Washington, D.C. Doris Campbell, executive secretary of the Graduate School of Business Ad­ ministration of Tulane University In New Orleans, presents SIU President Paul Hall with a plaque expressing the University's gratitude for his "constructive Interest In the school's Institute on Foreign Transportation and Port Opera­ tions" over the past 15 years. Doris Campbell, executive secretary of the Graduate School of Business Ad­ ministration at Tulane presented the award. The institute is sponsored by the business school at the university, which is located in New Orleans, La. The inscription on the plaque was in the form of a letter sent to President Hall from Herbert Longenecker, who up until recently was the president of Tulane University. The inscription read: "On behalf of Tulane University, I want to express to you the university's and my appreciation for your construc­ tive interest in the Institute on Foreign Transportation and Fort Operations and for the valuable contribution you bave made to it over these past 15 years. "We particularly feel that your knowledge and your availability to our enrollees with the consequent clarifying discussion of issues have been impor­ tant strengths of the program. 'Tlease accept our thanks for your faithful support." In accepting the award. President Hall said, "It has been my great pleas­ ure to work with the institute. I am grateful to the institute because at a time when there wasn't much interest in other sectors in foreign transportation, the institute was the exception to the general rule. We've had an arena in which to tell our story." Opfical Benefif Change The Board of Trustees of the Sea' farers Welfare and Pension Plan has accepted a revision in the optical benefit. Effective Jan. 1, 1976 Seafarers meeting the basic eligibHity require­ ments and their dependents ne^ no longer patronize a contracted optidan in order to receive the optical benefit of up to $30 every two yeam for an eye examination and a paiif of ghttses. Under the revlted provision, ell^ : ble Seafanrs may go to any opticlai^ and must submtt the paid bill, along with the SIU cldm form to the Plan oflRce. The Plan will then dhrectly r^bnise each man up to $30 Labor Leaders Call for Reassessment of U.S. Policies Top labor movement officials have called for a complete reassessment of America's domestic and foreign policies in order to better serve the interests and welfare of this country's, working men and women. In a series of nationwide radio broad­ casts on Labor Day, the AFL-CIO's President George Meany and Secre­ tary Treasurer Lane Kirkland discussed the state of the sagging U.S. economy and the economic impact of detente on the American consumer. They called on the Ford Administration to recon­ sider its opposition to essential social and employment programs and its con­ tinued policy of presidential vetoes. President George Meany said that the present economic policies which have brought about high levels of un- employment and inflation coupled with recession must be drastically changed. "We won't accept the idea that our chUdren have to live in a society crippled by massive unemployment, skyrocketing prices, deteriorating pub­ lic services, municipal bankruptcies, rising crime—in short, a collapse in the quality of life of the American people. "We in the American labor move­ ment don't think it has to be that Wflf" he said. '' wages in many cases, Kirkland then noted that "this is a complete distor­ tion of the original intent of unemploy­ ment insurance to restore to jobless workers at least one-half of their former weekly wage. And even 50 percent—a target we are a long way from reaching. Convention Report: Unification Strengthened UIW People Above Dollars The following report was sub­ Meany said that the nation could mitted by the SlU-affiliated United overcome this deterioration with Industrial Workers to the 17th Bien­ "proper leadership and sound policies nial Convention of the Seafarers In­ that put people above dollars," the ternational Union of North America same combination which pulled the held in Washington, D.C., Sept. 2-4. country out of the depression of the REPORT OF 1930',s. The AFL-CIO leader also stated that UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS complicating a search for solutions The United Industrial Workers of the were currefii international conditions WU-AGLIWD held a Convention at and American involvement in them. Hs the time of the last SIU Convention in On Laid-Up ^ said that neither the American labor November of 1973. The delegates to movement nor the nation itself can the UIW Convention voted to abolish ,: •: Vessebi- •" afford to be isolationist and he stressed the UrW's former regional structure that all citizens must have a voice in and to adopt one central Constitution. fchi June 16^ 1975 a change the country's foreign policies. This unification has strengthened the in the shipjpihg imles that ek-| "Drive into your local gas station UIW and enabled us to better serve our tended the lay-up rule period froml and you'll fun smack into the crisis in members in such areas as organizing I seven days to 30 days. This rulei the Middle East and Arab oil black­ activities, contract negotiations, and ialtows a Seafarer aboard a ship which| mail. Walk into your grocery store, and fringe benefits. [is laiid-up to reclaim his job if that| your pocketbook will feel the con­ Since the last SlU Convention in No­ [ship is bfoken out within 30 dTys| sequences of the Soviet wheat deal in vember of 1973, four new companies and he has registered in the hirihg| the name of detente," Meany said. have been brought under the UIW ban­ lhall which recrews that ship. | "On this Labor Day 1975, the ner. The new UIW companies range [Because of confusion about whenl American labor movement calls upon from St. Croix, Virgin Islands to Nor­ a man must register"'" in order tol the nation's leaders to reassess not only folk, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio. We iTedaim his job, the Seafarers Ap?| the disastrous economic policies which will continue in efforts to organize [peals Board has ruled that, ef!cctive| have brought misery to millions, but the the unorganized our shoreside worker, who Oct. 1, 1975, you must registeri equally disastrous foreign policies that often has to work under substandard |Hvithin three days after the date your| would seek to stop evil by appeasing it." conditions for low wages and' little or [ship has been laid-up in the hiringi nothing in the way of fringe benefits. I hall which will recrew the ship if you[ Unemployment Insurance The last two years have been very wish to be eligible to reclaim your[ busy for the UIW in the area of contract In a separate speech, AFL-CIO Sec­ i job within the 30rday period. If the| negotiations. Since the last Convention, retary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland said [third day falls on aSunday or a h6li-| over ninety (90) UIW contracts have I day, you may register on the fpllow-| that the trade union movement is dedi­ been negotiated in every part of the fiitgday. „ ' • . I cated to improving the unemployment ^ If the laid-up ship is recrewedl insurance program to help ease the country. Substantial wage increases, im­ /: within the three day period, you mayj plight of the nation's millions of un­ proved working conditions, and in­ creased fringe benefits have been ob­ > register in the hiring hail which re-| employed. Stating that the current benefit aver­ tained in all our new contracts. The crews the ship at anytime up to and| age of $68 a week replaces only about UIW will continue to fight hard in all , including the day of recre^ing, 20 to 30 percent of a worker's lost upcoming negotiations to obtain the September, 1975 —is much too low." He also said that immediate steps should be taken to increase and extend unemployment benefits and coverage and set an overall goal of strengthening the financing of the jobless benefits pro­ gram. best possible contracts for our members. Our welfare benefits program has in­ creased considerably since the last Con­ vention. We have negotiated increased employer contirbutions, and, as a result of these increases, we are considering the possibility of broadening our wel­ fare benefits still further. UIW members and their families are already protected by one of the finest welfare plans in shoreside industry, and we plan to keep it that way by increasing the benefits whenever possible. Our UIW Pension Plan, which has been in effect for about three years, CGn= tinues to expand rapidly. Not only have employer contributions doubled for most companies, but also more UIW members have been brought under the protection of our plan. We are con­ sidering further improvements in the plan as employer contributions continue to increase. The UIW will continue to seek ways of improving assistance to the member­ ship. We must step up our organizing program so that all shoreside workers can have the kind of trade union repre­ sentation they need. Contract negotia­ tions are a never-ending process, and we will continue to work for even better wages and benefits in order to improve the livelihood of those shoreside work­ ers who have turned to us to represent them in collective bargaining with man­ agement. For More Convention News, See Pages 12-21 Paje? <•4. .? '• -j • 'i.c fi •'d 1 'Ifi •i. I :'il .U #0 •J 'ff �: "L • .-^:) • •, 'Vr:' ' • ••'u..' ;•. So again I ask you to consider your job security, the political battles we must wage to-protect that security and the strength of our enemies when you think about donating to SPAD. Headquarters Netes i.' by SIU Vice Pr^ident Frank Drozak '. -t The 225,000 dwt tankers TT Brooklyn and TT Williamsburg, the OBO's Ultramar and Ultrasea, and Waterman and Delta's LASH carriers are all new ships which the SIU is currently manning. These, and other new vessels, repre­ sent a substantial number of jobs for this membership for the many years it is predicted that they will be in operation. And yet these new ships won't generate one job unless there is cargo for them to carry. The long range answer to providing cargo for U.S. tankers lies in obtaining a cargo preference law. The SIU began the battle for an oil cargo preference bill in 1971 and renewed the struggle again in 1973. And though the last oil preference bill was finally defeated by a presidential veto, the SIU will not give up its struggle for a fair share of our oil imports. It is the only permanent solution to providing employment for U.S. tankers and insuring tliis member­ ships' job security. The U.S. liner trades have benefited greatly from the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Our liner fleet is one of the most efficient and most modem in the world, and Seafarers man a large percentage of these ships. Yet we cannot afford to rest from our efforts to protect and improve this vital trade. No matter how efficient our fleet it cannot compete with the stateowned fleets of the Soviet Union and Poland which are now engaged in a ruthless rate cutting attack on our West Coast and Gulf operators. Again the only practical answer to protecting our jobs lies in getting legis­ lation which will control the rate cutting pf the state-owned fleets. For this reason we are throwing all bur support behind the non-national carriers bill first introduced into the U.S. Congress by Senator Daniel Inouye. This bill would require rate cutters to prove that they are operating profitably at the lower rates. I J The need for these iegisiafive efforts on our part is ohvions. THthoot these laws there will be no cargoes for U.S. ships and no jobs for Seafarers who man thbse ships. The only way we can carry on these battles, and the many others that I report on every month, is through SPAD. The money voluntarily given to SPAD represents the only funds the SIU can use to carry on its vital political actions. A• CONTRACT RATIFICATION The crews on the majority of our ships have now-overwhelmingly ratified the new Tanker and Freightship Agreements which were negotiated with our contracted operators in June. Patrolmen are continuing to board SlU-contracted ships and are voting the few remaining members who have been at sea since June. These three-year agreements provide this membership with excellent con­ tract terms, including across-the-board wage increases and substantial increases in vacation, pension and welfare benefits. The entire texts of the new Tanker and Freightship contracts were published in a special edition of the July LOG and sent to each member and all ships. FIREFIGHTING llie two-day Firefighting course held at Piney Point and at the Military Sealift Command's School in Earle, N.J. is continuing to serve the important function of training Seafarers in shipboard fire control. Seafarers trained through this program have the knowledge necessary to keep a small fire on a ship from spreading and endangering the lives of everyone aboard that ship. I urge all who have not done so to contact an SIU representative and attend this course. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM Twelve more Seafarers have successfully completed the two-month Bosuns Recertification Program, bringing to 284 the number of our seamen who have upgraded through the program. This has proven to be one of the most important and successful programs the SIU has ever conducted. The bosim is the key unlicensed Seafarer aboard a vessel, and the knowledge these recertified bosuns have obtained from attend­ ing classes in Piney Point and observing the Union's operations at Headquarters has enabled themi to handle their job as ship's chairman with greater efficiency and has resulted in smoother voyages for the crews with whom they sail. For more information about the Bosuns Recertification Program see page 30 of this LOG. <A* SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM Six more Seafarers have received their full 'A' Books through the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program and are ready to ship out as full SIU members with all the accompanying rights, duties and responsibilities. 1 strongly urge all eligible brothers who have not already done so to apply for this program. It will serve to benefit each member as well as the Union. For more information on the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program see page 30 of this LOG. •3 r SCHEDULE OF INCREASED BENEFITS MADE POSSIBLE FROM INCREASED CONTRIBUTIONS BENEFITS Death Accidental Dismemberment CURRENT BENEFITS INCREASED BENEFITS $5,000.00 payable only to designated beneficary of eligibles who are included in the following category, Spouse, child, stepchild, mother, father, grandparent, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, grandchild, stepbrother, stepsister, stepmother, step* father. $4,000.00 None. - Sc- '•h — J:-'' "-'.y t Surgical Per schedule up to a maximum of $450.00 per confinement. In Hospital Doctors Visits $4.00 per day up to date of surgery—^Maximum 31 days. Maternity $300.00 maximum for each child. Optical Hospital Room & Board $25.00 for eligibles/dependents who live in a city where there is no contracted optician. Once every 2 years. ^ $30.00 daily—Private room. Intensive Care $75.00 per day. Hospital Extras $300.00 for 1st 31 days; thereafter up to another $300.00—Maximum $600.00. Pension $250.00 per month. . 'im I, '. •^' . :.r', , f; PagiS - . ,-if -J-,-..;- If any eligible employgg suners an accidental loss not arising out of or in the courtie u! empioyment will receive as follows: 1. Loss of 2 hands $5,000.00 2., Loss of 2 f^t . . . . . . . $5,000.00 " v. 3. Loss of 2 eyes, . . . . . . $5,000.00 4. Loss of 1 hand and I foot . . . $5,000.00 5. Loss of 1 hand and 1 eye . . . . $5,000.00 6. Loss of 1 foot and 1 eye ... . $5,000.00 7. Loss of 1 hand . $2,500.00 8. Loss of 1 foot $2,500.00 9. Loss of sight of 1 eye . . . '. . $2,500.00 ' Total amount payable on account of more than one of the losses listed and sus­ tained by the injured employee in any one accident—Maximum; $5,000.00. Plan will pay cost of surgery per Surgical Schedule up to a maximum of $600.00. NOTES DetaOed surgical adiednle wfll appear in upcoming Issue of the LOG. $15.00 for the first day. $10.00 for the second day. $ 6.00 per day thereafter for 58 days—Maximum 60 days. When surgery is per­ formed, benefits are payable only up to date of surgery. $500.00 Maximum for each child. May be payable to hospital, doctor or member. $30.00 for eligibles/dependents who live in a city where there is no contracted optician. Once every 2 years. > Private room—plan pays the hospital's average semi-priyate rate. Full cost of Intensive Care. Actual charges for miscellaneous hospital expenses with exception of Radiation therapy, physicians services, private nurses or luxuries or conveniences not directly associated with hospital care. Maximum 60 days for each confinement. $350.00 per month for employees who retire and submit applications on or after June 16,1975. ^ SetfarersLog �REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Following is the full report of the Credentials Committee elected at the New York August membership meeting to review nominations for the SIU general election of J976, 1977, 1978 and 1979. The report is being read and voted upon in all ports at the September meetings. REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE ON CANDIDATES FOR GENERAL ELECTION OF 1976-77-78-79 We, the undersigned Committee on Credentials, were duly elected at the regular business meeting at Head­ quarters on August 4th, 1975, in accordance with the Constitution. Your Committee has examined the creden­ tials of the candidates for elective office or job in the Sea­ farers International Union of North America—Atlantic,' Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, for the years of 1976-77-78-79, as per Article XI, Section 1, and submit the following report: We qualified or disqualified those men who submitted for office by our Constitution and particularly by the rules. of our Constitution as contained in Articles XII and XIII. Article XII is known as Qualifications For Officers, Hea^uarters Representative, Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs, ine Article reads as follows: "Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman provided: a) He has. at least three (3) years of seatime In an unlicensed capacity aboard an American-flag mer­ chant vessel or vessels. In computing time, time spent in the employ of. the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, shall count the same as seatime. Union records. Welfare Plan records and/or com­ pany records can be used to determine eligibility; aiid b) He has been a full book member in continuous good standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately prior to his nomination; and c) He has at least one hundred (100) days of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an Americanflag merchant vessel or vessels covered by contract with this Union, or one hundred (100) days of employment with, or any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, or a com­ bination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination in the election year, except if such seatime is wholly aboard such merchant vessels operating solely upon the Great Lakes, in which event he shall have at least sixty-five (65) days of such seatime instead of the foregoing one hundred (100) days; and d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and e) He is not disqualified by law. He is not receiving a pension from this Union's Pension Fund, if any, or from a Union-Management Fund to which Fund this Union is a party or from a company under contract with this Union. Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be full book members of the Union, Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accord­ ance with this Constitution, shall maintain full book membership in good standing." Article XIII, is known as. Elections for Officers, Head­ quarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen. Sections 1 and 2 of that Article read as follows: "Section 1. Nominations. Except as provided in Sec­ tion 2(b) of this Article, any full book member may sub­ mit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to be delivered in person, to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at Headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the address of Headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: a) The name of the candidate. b) His home address and mailing address. c) His book number. d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrolman. e) Proof of citizenship. f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall notify the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. This shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forward­ ing his credentials. h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years last past, have I been either a mem- SIU Credentials Commtttee, elected at the August New York membership meeting, reviews nominations for election of SIU officers to be held later this year. Tliey are, clockwise from near left: Warren Cassidy, steward department; Jack Dixon, engine department: Frank Teti, chairman, deck department; Theodore R. Goodman, steward department: William G. Cofone, deck department, and Carroll Patrick Dwyer, engine department. . , September, 1975 , • ' ^ ^; . •- her of the Communist Party or convicted of, or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extortion, embez­ zlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson, violation of narcotics laws, murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily injury, or violation of Title II or III of the Landrum-Griffin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." Dated .. Signature of Member t i T - '1; Book No. Printed forms of the certificate shall be made available to nominees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute such a certificate, but is, in fact, legally eligible for an office or job by reason of the restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or a favorable determination by the Board of Parole of the United States Department of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed statement of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. Any full book member may nominate any other full book member in which event such full book member so nominated shall comply with the provisions of this Article as they are set forth herein, relating to the submission of credentials. By reason of the above self nomination pro­ vision the responsibility if any, for notifying a nominee of his nomination to office, shall be that of the nominator. All documents required herein must reach Head­ quarters no earlier than July 15th and no later than August 15th of the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safe­ keeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the latter's request. Section 2. Credentials Committee. a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regular meeting in August of the election year, at the Port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist of six (6) full book members in attendance at the meeting, with two (2) members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or candidate for office or the job of Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the President or Executive Vice President, or the SecretaryTreasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the Port where Headquarters is located in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at that Port. b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the person has submitted his application correctly and possesses the necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the findings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "disqualified", the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin board in each Port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Committee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept delivery of credentials. All credentials must be in Head­ quarters by midnight of closing day. c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the Committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the addresses listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He shall also be sent a letter containing the reasons for such disqualification by air mail, special delivery, registered or certified, to the mailing address designated pursuant to Section 1(b) of this Article. A disqualified applicant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the Com­ mittee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each Port, where the appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular meefting no later than the second meeting after the Committee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his. written appeal, the . •) ^ L :r\ ci •T 'V.- Continued on Page 10 Page 9 'M - y. A . I * Ki - j ^ ^ -v-'v-r:, �.4ii i<??;?!= rf I > '-v-rfW • WJ REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Continued from Page 9 applicant may appear in person before the Committee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The Committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within the time set forth in this Constitution and still reach the Ports in thne for the first regular meeting after its election. d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any dis­ qualification by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and quiilified in previous elections for cwdidacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirements of Section 1(a) of Article XII. (End of quote.) Further, in order to ascertain the meaning of the term "member in good standing" which is used in Article XII, Subsection 1(b), the Committee referred to Article XXIV, Section 9 of our Constitution which reads as follows: "Section 9. The term, 'member in good standing' shall mean a member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not in arrears for thirty days or more, or who is not under suspension or expulsion effective in accordance with this Constitution. Unless otherwise expressly indicated^jthe term, 'member' shall mean a member in good standing." After full and thorough deliberations, the Committee made its decisions and sent appropriate notification to candidates. In the course of their deliberations the Com­ mittee ultimately came to decisions which are later set forth. In arriving at these ultimate decisions, the Com­ mittee was most concerned with carrying out a stated principle of our Union, which is that "every qualified member shall have the right to nominate himself for, and, if elected or appointed, to hold office in this Union." In connection with the foregoing, we have also con­ sulted with the Secretary-Treasurer who, under our Constitution, has the obligation to insure appropriate election procedures as legally required. (Article XIII, Section 7.) Our Secretary-Treasurer has furffier consulted with the Union's Counsel as to the law applicable in Union nominations and elections. The following is a complete listing of all men who submitted their credentials to the Committee. Th^ men's names and the office or job for which they submitted such credentials are listed in the order in which this Committee feels they should be placed on the general ballot, that is, in alphabetical order under the office or job for which they run, and that the Ports, following the Headquarters' offices, beginning with Boston, be arranged on the ballot geographically, as has been done in the past. After each man's name and book number is his qualification or disqualification, followed by the reason for that decision. PRESIDENT Louis C. Babin, Qualified B-826 Qualified Paul Hall, H-1 Walter LeClaire, Qualified L-636 Glenn Wells, W-792 Qualified Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Credentials in order. EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Frank Drozak, D-22 Qualified Credentials in order. SECRETARY-TREASURER Joseph DiGiorgio, Qualified D-2 Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT Gary J. Bryant, B-1330 r> d' Cal Tanner, T-1 Disqualified Was not in continuous good standing for three (3) years previous to nomination. Qualified Credentials in order. VICE-PRESW^IT IN CHARGE OF THE ATLANTIC COAST Earl Shepard, S-2 Qualified Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THEGULF COAST Lindsey J. Williams, Qualified Credentials in order. W-1 VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE LAKES AND INLAND WATERS Paul Drozak, D-180 Qualified Credentials in order. Page 10 HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVE > Fred Farnen, F-656 Qualified Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Qualified Leon Hall, Jr., H-125 Credentials in order. WiUiam W.Hall, Qualified H-272 Credentials in order. Edward X. Mooney, Qualified M-7 NEW YORK AGENT Credentials in order. George McCartney, Qualified . M-948 NEW YORK JOINT PATROLMAN Ted Babkowski, B-1 Qualified Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Jack Caffey, C-1010 Qualified Credentials in order. Angus Campbell, Qualified C-217 Credentials in order. Perry D. Ellis, E-295 Qualified Credentials in order. Luigi lovino, I-11 Qualified Credentials in order. Frank Mongelli, Qualified M-1111 Qualified Credentials in order. Michael Sacco, S-1288 Credentials in order. Qualified Keith Terpe, T-3 Credentials in order. Qualified Herman M. Troxclair, T-4 PHILADELPHIA AGENT John F. Fay, F-363 Qualified Credentials in order. PHILADELPHIA JOINT PATROLMAN Albert (Al) Bernstein, Qualified Credentials in order. B-3 William (Red) Qualified Credentials in order. Morris, M-4 BALTIMORE AGENT Benjamin Wilson, Qualified W-217 Credentials in order. BALTIMORE JOINT PATROLMAN Tony Kastina, K-5 Qualified Credentials in order. Robert Pomerlane, Qualified Credentials in order. P-437 MOBILE AGENT Louis Neira, N-1 Qualified .•)) MOBILE JOINT PATROLMAN David L. Dickinson, Qualified D-227 Harold J. Fischer, Qualified F-1 Robert L. Jordan, J-1 Qualified NEW ORLEANS AGENT C. J. "Buck" Qualified Stephens, S-4 Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Credentials in order. NEW ORLEANS JOINT PATROLMAN Thomas E. Gould, Qualified Credentials in order. G-267 Louis Guarino, Qualified Credentials in order. G-520 Stanley Zeagler, Qualified Credentials in order. Z-60 HOUSTON AGENT Robert F. (Mickey) Qualified WUbum, W-6 Credentials in order. HOUSTON JOINT PATROLMAN Frank "Scottie" Qualified Credentials in order. Aubusson,A-8 Peter E. Dolan, Qualified Credentials in order. D-829 Roan Lightfoot, Qualified Credentials in order. L-562 Lewis L. Stanton, Disqualified Does not have ode S-1484 hundred (100) days' seatimefrom January 1,197S to date of nomination. Franklin Taylor, Qualified^ Credentials In order. T-180 SAN FRANCISCO AGENT Arthur C. Lehmann, Qualified L-750 Steve Troy, T-485 Qualified Credentials in order. Credentials in order. SAN FRANCISCO JOINT PATROLMAN Pasquale (Pat) Qualified Credentials in order. Marinelli, M-462 Joseph Sacco, S-1287 Qualified Credentials in order. DETROITAGENT Jack Bluitt, B-15 > Qualified Credentials in order. DETROIT JOINT PATROLMAN Roy Boudreau, Qualified Credentials in order. B-1473 As will be noted in the foregoing sections of the Com­ mittee's report, the provisions (rf the SIU Constitution governing election procedure made it mandatory that some of the men who had been nominated be disqualified. In light of these circumstances, the Committee wishes to call to the attention of all members, the necessity of fol­ lowing all requirements and procedures, which are estab­ lished by our Constitution to govern eligibility to candi­ dacy to Union office. However^ at this time the Committee particularly desires to point out the provisions of Article XIII, Section 2(c) of the Constitution, which spell out in detail the right of a disqualified candidate to appeal from a decision of the Cre^ntials Conunittee and how he does it. In compliance with Article XIII, Section 2, paragraph (b) of our Constitution, and in an attempt to give every nominee every consideration and to try to prevent any disqualifications by this Committee, Carroll Dwyer, Book No. D-824, and William Cofone, Book No. C-808, of the Credentials Committee, remained at the entrance of the Headquarters building of the Union until midnight of Friday, August 15, 1975, to receive any credentials that might have been delivered either by maU or by hand after the closing of business hours by the Union. The Conunittee points out, ffiat in the President's PreBalloting Report approved by the membership as per the Constitution, and published in the May SEAFARERS LOG, the exact offices and jobs for which nominations were to be made, was set forth. In passing upon the credentials for certain of the nominees, this Committee had to make a number of dis­ qualifications, and the following are the details relative to each of those disqualifications: 1. Gary L. Brvant. B-1330—Candidate for Vice Presi­ dent in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement. Union records reveal that Brother Bryant did not pay his third quarter dues for 1972 until September 2, 1972, when they should have been paid no later than July 30, 1972. The Union records further reveal that he also failed to pay his fourth quarter dues for 1972 until Janu­ ary 29, 1973, when they should have been paid no later than October 30, 1972. Our Union records further reveal that the above Union monetary payment requirements were not excused by reason of provisions of Article III, Section 3, hereinafter set forth. Therefore, Brother Bryant was disqualified under Article XII, Section 1, paragraph (b) of our Constitution, which reads as follows: , "Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Head­ quarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman pro­ vided: (b) He has been a full book member in continuous good standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately prior to his nomination;". This section of the Constitution is further supported by Article V, Sec­ tion 1, which reads as follows: "Section 1. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calendar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, .except as herein otherwise provided. The dues^shall be those pay­ able as of the date of adoption of this Constitution as amended and may be changed only by Constitutional amendment.", and Article XXIV, Section 9 of our Con­ stitution which reads as follows: "Section 9. The term 'member in good standing' shall mean a member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not in arrears for thirty days or more, or who is not under suspension or expulsion effective in accordance with this Constitution. Unless otherwise expressly indicated, the term 'member' shall mean a member in good standing.", and Article III, Section 3 of our Constitution, which reads as follows: "Section 3. Members more than one quarter in arrears in dues shall be automatically suspended, and shall for­ feit all benefits and all Qther rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two quarters in arrears in dues. An arrearage, in dues shall be computyi from the first dav of the appli­ cable quarter, but this time shall not run: "(a) While a member is actually participating in a strike or lockout. "(b) While a member is an in-patient in a USPHS or otho- accredited hospital. "(c) While a member is under an incapacity due to activity in behalf of the Union. "(d) While a member is in the armed services of the United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time Of entry into the armed forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within ninety (90) days after discharge from the armed forces. "(e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues, because of employment aboard an American flag mer­ chant vessel." (Underlining supplied by the Committee.) Continued on Page 11 ^ Seafarers Log X "•••' • 'X. TTS..'A ;, �Merchant Marine Authorization H.R. 3902 and S. 1542, to authorize funds for maritime programs for fiscal year 1976, are in a conference committee which will reconcile differences between the two bills. A tax provision of the House bill is being held up in the Ways and Means Committee. Washington Activities Third Flag Rates A bill to provide for minimum ocean rates for foreign-flag carriers has been reported out of the Senate Commerce Committee. A companion bill is in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. By B. Rocker Maritime Ad Hoc Committee On Aug. 20, representatiyes of the SIU particjipated in a meeting of the Legislative Subcommittee of the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. The Committee was set up last year by AFL-CIO President George Meany to promote the merchant marine through joint efforts of maritime unions. The Legislative Subcommittee will develop a list of priorities for a program to improve the state of the U.S. shipping industry and to promote jobs for seamen. The combined efforts of participants will be directed toward protection against violation of the Jones Act, encouraging cargo preference laws, vigilance against countries which attempt to fish or mine our coastal waters, improve­ ment of the inland waterways system or whatever other areas we believe can make a better Ufe for Seafarers. Joint Maritime Union Meetings There have been a number of meetings held among the various maritime unions to work on joint programs to monitor Coast Guard policies on manning, safety and other important matters. SIU has been participating ia these meet­ ings in order to prepare a unified maritime union position to present at the next meeting of the International Labor Organization and Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization in Europe later this year. tn Congress Congress was in recess for the month of August; members returned Sept. 3. Listed below are some of the bills which we will be following. The 200 MMe Limit BHl H.R. 200 was reported out of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. It gives the United States exclusive jurisdiction over management and conservation of coastal fisheries up to 200 miles from the shore. It allows othernations to negotiate fishing privileges within the 200-mile zone. American fishermen need such protection from, foreign fishing vessels which use large fish trawlers and fishing techniques which American fishermen are prohibited from using by U.S. conservation laws. War Risk Insurance H.R. 1073 would extend war risk insurance on "effective U.S. controlled vessels" for a three year period. The Commerce Department, in testimony before the Merchant Marine Subcommittee, recommended reducing the number of vessels covered by the program under Title XII of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act. The purpose of war risk insurance is to provide protection during the early part of a war among major powers, when commercial shipping insurance terminates, and SIU opposed coverage of U.S.-owned foreign-flag ships regis­ tered in Liberia and Panama. The House of Representatives passed H.R. 1073 on Sept. 9. Continued from Page 10 Since this Committee is bound by the Constitution, it had to decide the qualifications of Brother Bryant on the basis of the Constitution alone. The Committee had no other choice. Based upon the-^pplicable Constitutional provisions and the available records, this Committee dis­ qualified Brother Bryant for the office of Vice President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement. In accordance with the requirements of Article XIII, Section 2(c) of our Constitution, and in order to assure adequate notice of its decision, the Committee info;rmed Brother Bryant of his disqualification by telegram sent on August 12, 1975 to the address listed by him in his letter of nomination. Moreover, the telegram was fol­ lowed by an air mail, registered, special delivery letter dated August 13, 1975 from the Committee to Brother Bryant that set forth the reason for his disqualification. 2. Lewis L. Stanton, S-1484—Candidate for Patrolman, Port of Houston. Based upon an examination of available Union records. Brother Stanton has failed to establish that he has one hundred (100) days of seatime between January 1, 1975 and the time of nomination as required by Article XII, Section 1, paragraph (c) of our Constitution, which reads as follows: "Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any clficc or the job of Head­ quarters Represerlative, Port Agent or Patrolman pro­ vided: (c) He has at least one hunderd (100) days of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an Americanflag nicrehant vessel or vessels covered by contract with this Union, of one hundred (100) days of employment Seafreeze Atlantic No action has been taken yet in the Senate Commerce Committee on H. R. 5197—a bill already passed by the House—which would authorize employ­ ment of foreign fishermen on the fishing trawler Seafreeze Atlantic until such time as U.S. seamen are trained and available for the jobs. American seamen would be employed in the non-fishing shipboard jobs. Tariff Preference This bill, H.R. 5897, woiild give the President authority to grant trade preferences to OPEC countries which did not participate in the oil embargo against the United States in 1973. H.R. 5897 is pending before the Trade Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee. SIUNA Convention The 17th Biennial Convention of the SIUNA was held in Washington on Sept. 2, 3 and 4. Twenty-eight affiliates were represented. Throughout the Convention—in reports, speeches and meetings—there were repeated references to important pieces of legislation or activities of govern­ ment agencies which will have great impact on the future of the industry and the Seafarer. Our Union has come a long way since the days when the fight was on the dock and the issues were related to poverty wages, crimps and rotten food. We are in an era in which laws, agency regulations and Presidential procla­ mations can give new vitality to our building program or can wipe out our protection and contribute to the further decline of the U.S.-flag fleet. It is for this very practical reason that our officers are ever alert to the Washington scene and our Union representatives in the capital take every opportunity to provide information to the lawmaker and Administration about our industry. To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urfed to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voke heard and to keep your union effective in the light for I^Lslation to protect tfie security of every Seafarer and his family. with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries and its its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination in the election year, except if such seatime is wholly aboard such merchant vessels operating solely upon the Great Lakes, in which event he shall have at least sixty-five (65) days of such seatime instead of the foregoing one hundred (100) days." This Committee is bound by the Constitution, and it had to decide on the basis of the Constitution. The Com­ mittee was given no choice. Based upon the foregoing and the available records, the Committee disqualified Brother Stanton for the job of Patrolman, Port of Houston. In accordance with the requirements of Article XIII, Section 2(c) of our Constitution, and in order to assure adequate notice of its decision, the Committee informed Brother Stanton of his disqualification by telegram sent on August 12, 1975 to the address listed by him in his letter of nomination. Moreover, the telegram was fol­ lowed by an air mail, registered, special delivery letter dated August 13, 1975 from the Committee To Brother Stanton that set forth the reason for his disqualification. In addition, each man disqualified received a copy of our Constitution, together with the letter from the Com­ mittee mentioned above indicating his disqualification, so that the disqualified nominee would have available the procedure to be used in appeal from the decision of the Credentials Committee. The membership can readily see from the foregoing report, that your Committee has made every effort pos­ sible within the confines of our Constitution to qualify every nominee. All credentials received as of Tuesday, August 5,1975, were turned over to the Committee in good order at 9:00 A.M. on that date, and those received by mail sub­ sequently, but not later than August 15, 1975, have simi­ larly been furnished to the Committee in good order. All credentials have been examined in strict accordance with the Constitution. Any defect in the credentials disposed of by the Committee has been the sole responsibility of the sender and no person adversely affected by such defect has denied this to the Committee. This Committee, having completed its duties, ad­ journed at 2:00 P.M. on August 21, 1975 in the Head­ quarters offices of the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215. Fraternally submitted: Dated: August 21,1975 /s/ FRANK TETI T-93 Frank Teti,T-93, Deck Dept., Chairman /s/ WILLIAM G. COFONE C-808 William G. Cofone, C-808, Deck Dept. /s/ CARROLL P. DWYER D-824 Carroll P. Dwyer, D-824, Engine Dept /s/ JACK V. DIXON D-863 Jack V. Dixon, D-863, Engine Dept. /s/ THEODORE R. GOODMAN G-134 Theodore R. Goodman, G-134, Steward Dept. /s/ WARREN CASSIDY C-724 Warren Cassi^y, C-724, Steward Dept. Page 11 Soptember, 1975 X-i ^• �Hall BlastsStafeDepartment of Convention The growing incursion of thirdflag liner operations into the U.S. foreign trades, the need for a new national maritime policy to insure cargo for American-flag vessels, and the political and economic implica­ tions of the new Russian grain deal were some of the main issues, involv­ ing the jobs and job security of Sea­ farers, discussed and acted on by delegates to the SIUNA's 17th Bien­ nial Convention, held Sept. 2-4 at the Shoreham-Americana Hotel in Washington, D.C. Focusing on these serious prob­ lems, SIUNA President Paul Hall, who chaired the three-day Conven­ tion, issued a strong attack on the U.S. State Department for its con­ tinued opposition to a healthy mari­ time industry and called it "the most serious detractor and opponent of the U.S.-flag merchant marine." Hall forcefully affirmed that "on any issue, whether it is legislation to improve or protect American-flag shipping, or Administrative policy to promote the industry. State Depart­ ment spokesmen almost always tes­ tify in opposition, alleging that such efforts would run counter to our friendship and navigation treaties, or that they could weaken 'free trade' or some other such invalid argu­ ment." Hall further asserted that the State Department "offers up the U.S. mer­ chant marine whenever something has to be traded off for State Departnent advantage," and he continued Jhat "this practice has been inten­ sified under the present Secretary of State, Kenry Kissinger." • " Hall then cited State's vigorous Dpposition of the vetoed__Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, and its present call-fdr-rejection of Senator Daniel K. Iiiouye's NonNational Carrier Bill as just two recent examples of continuous State Department opposition to measures concerning the needs of the U.S. maritime industry. Hall also accused the State De­ partment of leaking stories to the Page 12 . • f. . • •• • • press that Senator Inouye's bill— which simply requires third-flag car­ riers like Russia's FESCO fleet to prove their rates are compensatory on a commercial cost basis—is "a brainchild of the maritime unions which were able to get it introduced by virtue of political contributions." Hall labeled this despicable lie** and he concluded: **We might well warn State and its Secretary that he had better stop trying to package the U.S. merchant marine for delivery as tribute to his partners in detente. We are not going to lie down and play willing hostage." In addition to President Hall's statements, the SIUNA Convention was highlighted by addresses from AFL-CIO President George Meany; Labor Secretary John Dunlop; ILA President Teddy Gleason; Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Mari­ time Affairs Robert J. Blackwell; National MEBA President Jesse Calhoon; Federal Maritime Commis­ sioner Helen Delich Bentley and Radio Operators President Ed Fitz­ gerald. Details on these addresses and others can be found throughout this issue of the Seafarers LOG. SIUNA Convention delegates rep­ resenting 90,000 workers in 28 affil­ iated unions, unanimously passed 38 resolutions dealing in large part with the problems facing all "segments of the U.S. maritime industry and affil­ iates of the International. National Cargo Policy In some of the more specific resolutions affecting Seafarers, the Convention delegates called for a national cargo policy "that will as­ sure the U.S. fleet a substantial share of U.S. cargoes in all the trade routes of the world, which could be achieved through cargo preference requirements, bilateral shipping ar­ rangements and other cargo sharing procedures." The Convention also passed a resolution to concur with the posi­ tion of the AFL-CIO Executive Council, which at its mid-Summer 1975 meeting, condemned the "ruth­ activities of their respective unions less rate-cutting practices" of Rus­ since the last Convention two years sia's FESCO fleet and other state- ago, and they served on a number owned fleets operating as third-flag of important committees. The Convention also conducted carriers. The resolution also con­ curred with the Executive Board's elections for International officers, position that "any large scale grain and unanimously reelected Paul Hall purchase deals with Soviet Bloc as International President; Morris nations should be stopped until Weisberger, SIUNA Executive Vice adequate safeguards for the Free President, and Joe DiGiorgio SIUNA World, the American people and the Secretary-Treasurer.. Among the SIUNA's guests at the U.S. merchant marine are firmly established on the basis of complete Convention were groups of trainees reciprocity, in the spirit of true from the Lundeberg School, escorted detente, not the Administration's ca­ by HLSS Vice President Mike Sacco. lamitous one-way detente with the SIU upgraders and bosuns from both Communist superpowers." New York and Piney Point partici­ pating in the Bosun Recertification Inland Waterways Program and the 'A' Seniority Up­ In a resolution concerning Ameri­ grading program also visited sessions ca's inland waterways, the Conven­ of the Convention. tion scored the Navy and the Army Corps of Engineers for encroach­ ment into the private sector of tug SIUNA Will Hold operations and hopper dredge pro­ jects, respectively. And the Conven­ Conventions tion expressed strong opposition "to Every 3 Years any imposition of any type of tax, toll, or user charge on commerce or Delegates to the SIUNA's 17th fuel for inland water transportation." Biennial Convention unanimously voted to amend Article VII, Fishing Industry Section 2 of the International's Turning to the nation's fishery Constitution for the purpc»e of policies, the Convention resolved to rescheduling the Union's Interna­ work for "prompt passage of H.R. tional Conventions from the pre­ 200, a bill to set up a 200 mile sent two years to every three years. fishing conservation zone around the The amendment was suggested U.S. that would protect U.S. coastal to the Convention by the Consti­ fisheries," and it further resolved to tutional and Legal Committee, fight for a program "to provide as­ which was chaired by Henry sistance to U.S. fishing operators to "Whitey" Dis)ey, president of the enable them to modernize and up­ Marine Firemen's Union on the grade their fleets and to obtain insurWest Coast. , ance and other protection on a com­ The Committee pointed out diat mercially viable basis." the change was warranted because The Convention also adopted res­ 'Svith rapidly increasing costs, olutions to include the Virgin Islands holding regular conventions every into the provisions of the Jones Act; two years as has been the practice to continue the fight to maintain the may bctome a serious finsmcial USPHS sysem; to work for a new burden to the bteinationa! and progressive U.S. maritime policy, aflfilmtes." The Committee and many more. (A more detailed liowever, that "if the need aris^, article on resolutions passed is con­ we may convene a special conven­ tained in this LOG.) tion widiin a relatively short time." The SIUNA Convention delegates submitted progress reports of the Seafarers log �--.J-.—at*-*' Gleasofi Tells SlUNA Delegates 'Bushel of Wheat for Barrel of Oil' Thomas W, Gleason, president of the International Longshoremen's Associ­ ation, affirmed in an address to the SIUNA's 17th Biennial Convention that his union would continue its boy­ cott of the loading of American grain on ships bound for Russia by fighting ' two state court injunctions ordering his men back to work, Gleason expressed confidence that the back-to-work orders would be overturned. [In the latest developments, long­ shoremen have gone back to work after President Ford promised actions to pre­ vent a repeat of the 1972 "grain deal" with Russia. See full details page 3.] The ILA president said that his union is taking its boycott actions in an effort to prevent a repeat performance of the 1972 Russian grain deal which caused such devastating inflationary effects on the U.S. economy by driving up the price of all grain-related products for the American consumer. In his address to the SIUNA Con­ vention, Gleason also recalled the Arab ofl embargo and pointed to the eco­ nomic problems caused in this country by the high cost of imported oil from the Mideast. He urged the U.S. to adopt a policy of a "bushel of wheat for a nantly owned and operated by Russian satellites. The ILA president also stated that his union's actions were not selfmotivated because "no matter what country's ships move the grain, ILA longshoremen would perform the work." He said the ILA wanted "to protect everything that's American." In Best Interest Gleason said that with the aid of AFL-CIO President George Meany, he would try to set up a meeting with mari­ time union leaders and a cross-section of American society, such as small farmers, truckers and independent gas station owners, to prove to the Admin­ istration that support for the boycott Teddy Gleason was nationwide and in the best interest barrel of oil" to even the economic of the American consumer. scale. Turning from the grain boycott Gleason also blasted the way the question, the ILA president attacked 1972 bilateral trade agreement between the growing encroachment of Russian the U.S. and Russia on the carriage of third-flag operations into most U.S. the grain was handled by the U.S. liner trades, especially the U.S. West Government. He pointed out that Coast-Far East trade where the Rus­ American ships, which had been guar­ sians and other third-flag carriers have anteed 33 percent of the grain cargoes, captured more than half the bysiness. actually only got 11 percent with the The ILA president called for the remainder being carried by Russian passage of Senator Daniel K. Inouye's ships and third-flag vessels predomi- Non-National Carrier bill to help sdleviate the third-flag situation. The hill would require that an operator prove Polities and Cargo Key to Maritime Revival:Benf ley Federal Maritime Commissioner Helen Delich Bentley addressed the final session of the SIUNA's 17th Bien­ nial Convention and centered her talk on the economic and political necessity of a large, viable merchant fleet to any strong nation or to any nation that wishes to remain strong. Mrs. Bentley, who will be leaving her government post to enter the private sector of the U.S. maritime industry, pointed out that "historically the strong­ est nations have had the strongest mer­ chant fleets," citing Egypt, Greece, Rome and Carthage in the Ancient World, and Spain and England during the colonization of the New World. She also reviewed "the great mari­ time heritage" of America noting that America's merchant navy helped this country to win independence. However, Mrs. Bentley expressed deep concern over the anti-maj-itime attitude of many U.S. legislators and other government officials since World War II. She recalled the old axiom "the nation that controls the seas controls the world," and affirmed that "no na- tion is practicing this axiom today bet­ ter than the Russians." Mrs. Bentley told the Convention that the Russian merchant fleet has grown from -million deadweight tons in 1963 to 14-million dwt today, and that "at the present rate of growth, the announced Russian goal of 20-million dwt by 1980 will be reached con­ siderably before that year." She also noted that the Russian mer­ chant fleet is made up of 7,000 vessels of over 1,000 tons. Mrs. Bentley then compared the U.S. fleet with the Russian, noting that the U.S. Merchant Marine has only 550 ships and the fleet carries less cargo to­ day than in 1960 "even though U.S. foreign trade has increased greatly since that time." She affirmed "the U.S. has relegated her merchant fleet to second class status while the Soviet Union has given its fleet top priority." The FMC head continued that "a country's merchant fleet is an instru­ ment of national politics," and she cited the planned Arab build-up of its tanker fleet despite the drastic economic prob­ lems of the worldwide tanker market, and Russia's build-up of passenger ship capacity regardless of profit ^oss con­ siderations. "Shipping is far more than merely a commercial venture," she added, "it is in every country's best interest to keep its shipping capabilities strong." that his rates are compensatory on a commercial cost basis, or. In other words, that he is making'a profit. The ILA president also charged that the Russians are now offering rate cuts in an effort to capture the carriage of whiskey from Scotland to the U.S. East Coast. However, Gleason said that the ILA would not unload any of these ships. Guaranteed Cargo In addition, Gleason called for a widespread policy of bilateralism in which U.S.-flagships would be guar­ anteed 50 percent of the cargoes mov­ ing between the U.S. and its trading partners. ' Gleason reiterated the fact that no matter what country's ships move the caigoes it was ILA labor that would load and unload. He said that the ILA was calling for such programs because "whatever is good for the U.S. merchant marine is good for the country." In his concluding remarks, Gleason said that the ILA wanted to see "Ameri­ cans working," and that the ILA "would support America's unions 100 percent." After the ILA president wrapped up his address, SIU President Paul Hall thanked Gleason and the ILA for their continuous contributions in fostering a healthy U.S. maritime industry. 1 •41 'r Fish Conference Is Held SIUNA Convention delegates representing the International's affiliated fisher­ men's and fish cannery workers unions held an evening conference during the three-day Covention to discuss, in depth, the problems facing the American fisherman today. Among the issues discussed was a bill pending in the House of Representatives to extend America's 12-mile offshore limit to 200 miles. 11 Politics and Shipping Helen Delich Bentley .'f September, 1975 Mrs. Bentley reaffirmed that "poli­ tics and shipping are intertwined," arid she encouraged the SIU to keep up its political activities on behalf of a strong U.S. maritime industry. In her concluding remarks, Mrs. Bentley stated that "merchant shipping has been the mark of great nations, and great nations that have fallen have done so because' they allowed the decay of their merchant fleets." AN EC Cites Energy Problems A representative of the American Nuclear Energy Council tells members of the. SlUf^A executive board and other convention delegates at a special meeting that the development of America's nuclear energy capabilities is necessary if the U.S. is to some day become energy independent. The SIUNA is the first international union that the ANEC ever addressed. Page 13 �• -• - 1~-V-;' V-,- Blackwell Tells Delegates ;!-•, > lyt • • , • Will Negotiate Competitive Freight Rate Speaking during the second day of These laid-up U.S. tankers are part the SIUNA Convention in Wash., D.C., of the 40 million deadweight tonnage Assistant Secretary of Commerce for. laid-up throughout the world. BlackMaritime Affairs Robert Blackwell an­ well predicted that this figure will hit nounced that he would be traveling to 80 million dwt by next year and that Moscow in order to negotiate a com­ this slump in the tanker market will petitive freight rate for the shipment of prevail for three to five years. grain to Russia to enable U.S. shippers to carry a portion of proposed grain Versatile Fleet sales. At present the rate for grain is But Blackwell stressed that the U.S., well below even the operating cost of largely because of the provisions of U.S. shippers. the Merchant Marine Act. of 1970, now Telling the assembled delegates that has a balanced, versatile merchant ma­ he would he leaving for the Moscow rine with "the largest and most efficient" negotiations on Sept. 8, Blackwell said, intermodal fleet in the world." 'T can assure you I won't be coming He also praised the efforts of the back until I get a rate that promises National Maritime Council in promot­ employment for a substantial portion ing the U.S. merchant marine, pointing of our laid-up tanker fleet." to a 73 percent increase since 1972 in Thirty-four U.S; tankers are now foreign cargo carried by U.S. ships. J aid-up according to Blackwell, and a Calling the SIU a major force in competitive grain rate would mean at bringing the industry together to forge least 134 voyages. a modern merchant marine, Blackwell told the delegates that the success of the NMC has largely been due to the maritime unions' assurance of depend- able service and their reliance on the bargaining table to work out differences with ship operators. Predicting the effects on the industry of the 1970 Merchant Marine Act for the next five years, Blackwell told the Convention delegates that U.S. ship­ yards will enjoy high employment if adjustments are made to build new types of vessels, including LNGs, VLCCs, ULCCs, Ro-ros and LASH vessels, as well as desperately needed dry bulk carriers. Robert J. Blackwell Blackwell added that although the U.S. merchant marine faces many dif­ ficult problems, there is "no reason to despair." He said that if labor, man­ agement and government can continue to attack these problems with persever­ ance and political muscle then, "Look­ ing back five years from now, we will see we've come a long way." Calhoon Disputes Fork's Maritime Policies lesse Calhoon Speaking on the last day of the Con­ vention, Jesse M. Calhoon, president of the National Maritime Engineers Bene­ ficial Association, pointed out the con­ tradictions between President Ford's professed interest in the U.S. Merchant Marine and his actions. , "Ford says he wants to build a strong merchant fleet," Calhoon told the dele­ gates, "but we have to see what he means by this." Calhoon noted that Ford has vetoed the Oil Cargo Preference Bill and that there has been an absence of any Rus­ sian-bound grain on American flag ships from January until now, even though one third of the vessels are sup.posed to be under the U.S. flag. Speaking of the oil bill veto, he re­ counted that President Ford felt the bill was inflationary because the price of oil would have been raised by 10 cents per barrel. Yet a month later, Calhoon said, President Ford added a $2 per barrel tariff and now has decontrolled the price of oil, an action which could raise the price of oil by $5 per barrel. "That's $7 of non-inflation," Cal­ hoon quipped. ' Turning to the sale of U.S. grain to Russia, the NMEBA president dis­ agreed with Ford's assessment that labor was saying "you can't sell grain" when it threatened to boycott the load­ ing of ships bound for Russia. " "What we have said," he continued, is that there must be "protection of the U.S. Merchant Marine" and that the U.S. must examine the way in which Big Business sells grain to foreign coun­ tries. Calhoon also blasted detente, saying that it had been brought about, not by political considerations, but by Big Business interests which saw Russia as "an orderbook a foot thick." In closing, Calhoon said that Ford's attitude towards the U.S. Merchant Marine reminded him of a story about the prize fighter. Max Baer. As Baer, being badly beaten by heavyweight champ Joe Louis, took his corner after the fifth round, Calhoon re­ called, his manager told Baer to "Get out there and fight! He hasn't laid a glove on you yet!" Baer, both eyes cut and swollen, turned to his manager and said, "Well you'd better watch .that referee then, because somebody in that ring is beat­ ing the hell out of me!". SIU Counsel Sees * Heavy Legal Seas' for Unions "America's labor unions are in for some pretty heavy legal seas," accord­ ing to the SIU's General Counsel How­ ard Schulman who delivered the initial address to the opening session on Sept. 2 of the SIUNA's 17th Biennial Con­ vention in Washington, D.C. Recalling his first general counsel's report to an SIUNA Convention back in 1963, Schulman reflected that "in the last dozen years or so, the many statutes enacting regulations of trade unions with concomitant bureaucratic edicts, •proliferation of court and agency deci­ sions and creation of new legal concepts and strictures has resulted in a deluge of litigation and a forest of requirements Howard Schulman so thick and involved that even the ^ment. He warned that these unwar­ finest legal woodsman would have dif­ ranted legal suits carry with them "the ficulty in picking his path and traverse seeds of destruction" for labor organi­ the forest without falling into a deep zations, and he stated that unions "must ravine. learn to cope with legal problems to continue effectively as a union." Schulman pointed out some of the Schulman also pointed out to the more common legal problems of the labor union today, noting federal and Convention some of the more specific state agency regulatory laws, inter- legal issues facing the maritime industry union jurisdictional disputes, various and its workers today. kinds of law suits, indictments, sum­ He said there would be "heavy liti­ monses and subpoenas, federal investi­ gation" over the proposal by Florida gations ana court injunctions against Gas Transmission to convert their gas pipeline to the carriage of liquid petro­ strikes or other job actions. leum products. If the Federal Power The general counsel affirmed, how­ Commission grants permission to the ever, that many of the legal- actions brought against labor unions today are project, the pipeline conversion could knock out hundreds of maritime jobs unwarranted and unfair legal harass- involved in the carriage by barge and tanker of liquid petroleum in the Flor­ ida-Gulf trade. Schulman also noted that more liti­ gation involving the USPHS system, could be expected in the Department of Health, Education and Welfare's continuing efforts to close the system. He recalled that the SIU was able to prevent the hospitals' closure back in 1973 by virtue of a court injunction first and then legislative action. In addition, the general counsel told the Convention that maritime unions, Levine Talks on Employment Louis Levine, labor commissioner of the State of New York, delivered .an Impromptu address to the final ses­ sion of the SIUNA's Convention and talked about the serious 11 percent unemployment rate In his own state and affirmed that "we can have full employment In this country." He said that this vyould only become possible, though, when the government de­ cided "to subsidize jobs for Ameri­ cans Instead of subsidizing unem­ ployment." specifically, would be involved in con­ tinuing legal actions involving runawayflag fleets, the multinational oil cartel, the Jones Act, the new pension reform law, the new campaign election law, and internal relations among affiliates. In his closing remarks, Schulman said that since the last SIUNA Convention "the International has done well le­ gally," but warned that the good record "doesn't mean we can now sit back. To be successful in legal matters we must continue to take the offensive as the SIUNA has done in the past." �HL5 Aim: Tofo/ Education for Yfhole Man ' Harry Lundeberg School President Hazel Brown told delegates during the second day of the 17th SIUNA Biennial Convention that while Piney Point fo-. cuses on vocational training because it is "very important that Seafarers be qualified to man new ships" and to be able to advance as far as each desires, she noted that the School was dedicated to providing "total education for the whole man." This total education, aimed at help­ ing each Seafarer reach his goals, has been behind the School's highly success­ ful GED program, reading and writing workshops, and other non-vocational programs, she said. This philosophy has resulted, Ms. Brown reported, in 667 high school equivalency diplomas for participants in the school's GED program, including 36 for working members. This academic education goes hand in hand with the many, vocational pro­ grams at Piney Point, lielpihg men who might have been away from school for a long time to cope with course text­ books and Coast Guard tests, Ms. Brown pointed out. The vocational training at Piney Poiui, the core of any trade union school, has resuited ir. new licenses and endorsements, including, Ms. Browil said, 448 QMEDs, 235 FOWTs, 29 tankermen. 111 quartermasters, 151 ABs, 2,105 firefighting certificates and 43 LNG endorsements. ciate degree program in maritime stud­ ies in conjunction with one of the colleges in the area. After her speech, SIU President Paul Hall praised Ms. Brown's work at the Harry Lundeberg School and noted that in order for a trade union, to survive today it must "bring its members the tools needed to learn how we can all resolve our problems." Fitzgerald Says Union Chiefs Should Engage in Grain Talks Hazel Brown Another aspect of the School's goal of total education has been the estab­ lishment of an alcoholism center. This center, manned by professional coun­ selors, provides Seafarers who havq a serious drinking problem with an op­ portunity to help themselves recover. Pointing out that trade unions are at "the grass roots", in helping people to receive a useful education, Ms. Brown told the delegates of the worldwide in­ terest of educators and others in the programs at Piney Point. This interest has resulted in numerous articles about the School in magazines and since Jan. 1 cf this year alone, over 5,000 people have visited Piney Point. In closing, Ms. Browii said that the School's next step in providing total education would be to set up an asso- Edward F. Fitzgerald, president of the Radio Officers and United Tele­ graph Unions, told Convention dele­ gates on Sept. 4 in Washington, D.C. that "perhaps when negotiations on the Russian grain deal begin, we should bring in some of the labor leaders." Earlier in this address to the SIUNA delegates he pointed out that "We are coming together in the maritime unions," emphasizing that "What the mariner has done, he's done through his unions." Fitzgerald initially paid a glowing tribute to the SIU when he said: "I first saw the 'heart of the Seafarers' in WoHd War II when I was on an SIU ship carrying vital supplies." He noted the high casualty rates for merchant sea­ men during the War. Continuing to reminisce, he went on to say that the generous hearts of the Seafarers came to the fore as they took up a tarpaulin collection for his ill, future Spouse. Preceding the Radio Officers Union Edward Fhzgerald head on the speakers rostrum were Jesse M. Calhoon, president of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association; Federal Maritime Com­ mission Chairman Helen D. Bentley; ILA legislative representative Anthony Scotto; SIU house counsel Carolyn Gentile and Marietta Homayonpour, editor of the Seafarers LOG. SIU Special Counsel Discusses New Pension Low On the final day of the Convention, Carolyn Gentile, Special SIU Counsel who represents the Union and its vari­ ous funds, centered her remarks to the delegates on the Pension Reform Act of 1974, known as the Employee Retire­ ment Income Security Act. Ms. Gentile told the delegates that there are some good aspects of the new law and also some bad ones. She said that while there is an increased measure of protection for employees, the trustees of the various plans are not necessarily so protected. She also told those in attendance that there are a number of misconceptions about the new law, one of which is that all pension benefits and all pension plans are guaranteed. The special counsel pointed out some of the other areas in the legisla­ tion about which there are different opinions and many misunderstandings. "First, the insurance that you hear about is not complete," she stated. "There are limitations to it." "Also, people are in love with the word S^estlng,' and when they hear that NuH Says IBPAW Wants Affiliation With SIUNA Lester NnH Lester Null, president of the Inter­ national Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers told SIUNA delegates during the second day of the Conven­ tion that 17,000 members of the Pottery Workers were eagerly looking forward to their proposed affiliation with the SIUNA. At a special convention last July, the Pottery Workers "voted 99'/4 percent in favor of affiliation" according to Null. The Pottery Workers, organized in 1889, has "been eaten away by foreign imports," which have closed over three quarters of their plants, according to President Null. As an affiliate of the Maritime Trades Department, Null pointed out that the Pottery Workers "look to the MTD for help" in combating the low priced foreign imports. SIU President Paul Hall, as keynote speaker at the Pottery Workers' special convention last July, had noted that both members of the SIU and the Pot­ ters have been severely affected by job losses resulting from the nation's for­ eign trade policies.. Great Leadership . In closing his speech to the SIUNA Convention, Null said that his union was "looking forward to the great lead­ ership of Paul Hall." Details of the affiliation are still to be resolved by the executive boards of both unions. their pensions are 100 percent vested, they automatically assume they will get the full pension benefit at the time of retirement. This is also not true. "The one hundred percent vesting applies to what is called an accrued benefit—in some cases it may in fact be the full benefit, but in other cases it is not." Ms. Gentile also warned the dele­ gates that some management trustees will use the new law to make changes in various plans which she said would not necessarily be required by law. She cautioned the delegates that be­ fore they agree to these changes, they should consult counsel to make sure that all the changes are needed to com­ ply with the new legislation. Ms. Gen­ tile also stated that trustees should re­ view procedures and controls in the various funds to assure that there is compliance with the new requirements. Prohibitive Transactions One very important part of the new law that Ms. Gentile described in detail, is the prohibited transaction sections. These sections deal with trans­ actions between a plan and a party in interest. There are different types of prohibi­ tive transactions, and Ms. Gentile ran down a list of them for the delegates. Avoid Over-reaction While she advised all the represen­ tatives from International affiliates to keep extensive records to justify any transactions which may come under question, Ms. Gentile also told them that "although the law is extremely technical... we should all avoid over- Carolyn Gentile reacting to it. The best thing is to take it slowly, consider it in conjunction with your advisers, and to make what­ ever changes are required by the law." In conclusion, Ms. Gentile informed the delegates that President Hall had designated her as a representative for the International on the National Coordinating Committee for Multi­ employer Plans which was formed originally by the Building Trades De­ partment of the AFL-CIO to present the position of multi-employer plans to those agencies in the Govern­ ment which would be charged with the responsibility of issuing regulations under the pension bill. She then told all the affiliates' repre­ sentatives that "as soon as we are made aware of the problems that you are en­ countering, we will do our best to either give you an answer to that problem, if the information is available, or pass the question on to the National Coordina­ tion Committee for their appropriate action." DEPOSIT IN THE SIU BLOOD BANK IT'S YOUR LIFE i Page 15 . �r /«. « «M "t*'i • '1 If -A ,-s's'"i , i>itA»!jB5'fS.'fl "* ^ ' ^1 •'it • |Jvi| * i '§|y'. :•;- • '^i • •• •''•"»:M.^,:j1tj.,':-..-. .-'1. •... mmmim -: ATIO ; •:«> '.rrl ,i: •>- 3 ii:-. • jL ' ' •i'' V-r • v.> _..'rv'';r'S;'-i'):'• America can compete! t HI; A 4> USE UlS. FLAG SHIPS '•m !••^|t m -:m :-V:.'••^•' L,:..- i lip .. ,'>.,i„=<.<.)iv..".. rV AMERICA'S SHIPS- msmcA's urcuKC. _ : - ft||0 H.i i l(; 'p:, "' • m ' •'•: ^5i4.v v' 'v-:',' IH;,:' :'m AFL-CIO President George Meany calls for a b^slc U.S. Secretary of Labor John Dunlop praises the sue- SlUNA President Paul Hall blasts the State Deoartreassessment of our foreign policy during his key- cess of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry ment and Its Secretary as the "most consistent de­ note address to the f 7th SlUNA Convention. Problems. • tractor and opponent" of the U.S. merchant marine. , •^ -K Meany, Hall, Dunlop, Cleason Addresses Highlighf SlUNA 17th Biennial Convention I? M-: V"' in •.. •tvv' :. ||? t "" fi; I. M i ' • m%r 'ftS' •: I 'V ' ii I Sailors Union of the Pacific Secretary-Treas­ urer Morris Weisberger thanks the delegates after his reelection to the post of Executive Vice President of the SlUNA. ill 1^^: i"ppi • Steve Edney, president of the United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, reads Reelected^ theSlUNA'sSecretary-Treasurer, the Fishermen's and Fish Cannery Workers Joseph Di Giorgio, Secretary-Treasurer of the Organizational and Grievance Committee reSIU-AGLIWD addresses the delegates. port. •- • ./••"-•••"- '• I Reading the Alaska Fishermen's Union report is Kenneth Olsen, secretary-treasurer of that SlUNA affiliate. Staff Officers Association of America Secretary-Treasurer Burt Lanpher reads the Credentials Committee report. Marine Cooks and Stewards Union President Ed Turner delivers his union's report to the Convention. . ^t.o , / \ The Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean report is given by that union's secretary-treasurer, V. Jim Bozzo. "• f Aip ", i Officers Elected, Affiliates Report, Resolutions Passed, Sept. 2-4 in Washingf Y'^ 'A . S'-yyA:- • "•'mJ- 1' . r! » V " -eji-i .V ^ S" - I-' '. mirnm .1 |i •'• I; If® 'L '-f'lji' .. iii.C :y' - • International Longshoremen's Assoelatlon, SIU of Canada President Roman QralewtOz 8IU of Puatrb Rico Presldeht Keith Terpe lis­ assures the delegates that his union Is "com- delivers the Great Lakes Organizational and tens to one of the Convention's speakers. mitted to the American merchant marine." Grievance Committee report. Gordon Ellis, a Sailors Union of the Pacific delegate to the Convention, reads his union's report. Marietta Homayonpour, editor of the SeafarReading the Inland Boatmen's Organizational er's Log, expresses tier gratitude "to the and Grievance Committee report Is IBU of the, officers and members of the SIU for helping Pacific President Merle Adium. to make the LOG a success." Secretary-Treasurer of the Military Sea Trans­ port Union, Roy Mercer, gives the Civil Rights Committee report. ^ Pagan NltU : :• ;.,v �-A- Highlights of Committee Reports The following are brief excerpts from some of the Committee reports presented to the SIUNA delegates. All were overwhelmingly accepted. GREAT LAKES GRIEVANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE **The Great Lakes Grievance and Organizational Committee is happy to be able to report that the prospects for our segment of the maritime industry are better than the^/ have been in many years. In recent years, ice have seen a number of long-sought goals achieved, including the return of U.S. ocean carriers to the Lakes. *'We strongly support one of the major contributions to the renetved vitality of the Great Lakes: the on-going experiments designed to lengthen the navigation season. This program has been so successful that during the 1974-75 shipping season, the four lakes experienced a full twelve month navigation season.'* / COMMITTEE ON OFFICERS AND AFFILIATES REPORTS "In first reviewing the President's Report, the Committee felt that this report fully documented the broad scope of our President's activities and concerns over the past two years. The report notes that the SWISA's President provided leadership in not only our International's activities, but in the American labor movement and many areas of the national interest. In his activities, it was clear that our President had, as his first consideration, the welfare of our membership and their families. "The Reports of the affiliates also indicate that they have been ex­ tremely active in a wide variety of endeavors designed to increase the economic security of their members and contribute to the collective benefit of our International. These Reports highlight the day-to-day activities of our affiliates and their officers and the aggressiveness and hard work that characterise all of their endeavors. "In conclusion, these Reports are an indication that the SWNA is composed of strong individual parts which together form a vigorous and united labor union that can protect and enhance its members' se­ curity and welfare." CIVIL RIGHTS COMMITTEE "Despite the fact that significant progress has been made in providing increased opportunities for minorities in employment, education and housing, the economic difficulties encountered by the nation in the years since our last convention threatens tkij progress. We therefore recognize the need to reaffirm our previous accepted recommendation that the policies of the International in support of economic and social justice for all our people, be maintained." The Great Lakes Organizational and Grievance Committee reported that "the prospects for our segment of the maritime industry are better than they have been in many years." This committee was chaired by Roman Gralewicz, the president of the SlU of Canada, and SlU Vice President Fred Farnen, served as secretary. \ 7 j'* t INDUSTRIAL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKMS ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE -t: .V . r **The Industrial and Transportation Workers Committee has reviewed the activities of our affiliates since the last convention. Almost without exception, these affiliates have noted the economic, difficulties that have faced our thembership over the past year and which continue to threaten the welfare of our workers and the gains we have made in recent years. **Combating the effect of the nation's economic problems on our members has thus been one of our chief, areas of concern. Working through the InfernnfioRsi fi?ia through the AFL-CtO, we have sought programs to assist the industries in which our members are employed and we have strived to insufe that the maximum benefits were extended to ail of those out of work." The Civil Rights Committee, chaired by Ed Turner of the Marine Cobks and Stewards Union and recorded by Roy Mercer of the Military Sea Transport Union, recommended that the SIUNA "continue efforts to eliminate discrimina­ tion and segregation from all aspects of Ame'rican life." INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE .•- Gordon Spenc^.'a delegate for the IBU, was the chairman of the Industrial and Transpoi^ion Workers Organizational andv Grievance Committee and Everett Clark;,president of the Democratic Union Organizing Committee, Local 777, was t^i0 ,j^cretary. This committee was especially interested in the energy crisie dMits impact on SIUNA transportation affiliates. Page 18 "The SWNA has a long tradition of active participation in interna-, tional affairs that affect the livelihoods of its membership. We realize that many decisions that affect our livelihoods take place outside our country and that only by participating actively in such meetings can we be assured our interests will be protected. In the two years since the last Convention of the SWNA, we have continued this active role in inter­ national afftiirs in the interest of both U.S. and Canadian members. Through a wide variety of international organizations, the SWNA has been able to project its policies and seek solutions to its problems in forums of influence throughout the nation and the world. "These international bodies cover all of the areas of concern to our Union, including cargo for U.S. ships, health care, working conditions, and safety." Seafarers Log irvi. f'l iirnlHi-i'irfM �--^ • <fii. - • riji'- iidy"-" " .-.VT-,'^.''. 1f\-- Delivered at SIUNACohvenfion Chaired by SlU Vice Preside/it Frank Drozak and recorded by Staff Officers Association of Annerica Secretary-Treasurer Burt Lanpher, the Seamen's Or­ ganizational and Grievance Committee reported "despite the difficult and serious challenges that we have had to encounter in the past several years, our industry continues to battle to revitalize the U.S. fleet." SEAMENS ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE "/n reviewing the developments involvinn the Seainens Organizational and Grievance Committee, the Committee can report that despite the difficult and serious challenges that tve have had to encounter in the past several years, our industry continues to battle to revitalize the U.S. fleet and to assure it a base of cargo on tvhich to build. *ISottvithstanding economic and operating difficulties tvhich the maritime industry has recently faced, tve conclude that some of our affiliates have generally fared tvell, ivhile others are experiencing difficulties in varying degrees. Encourag­ ingly, tee point to-many positive achievements over the course of the past ttvo years tvhich are an indication that our industry can yet attain its goal of carrying a major share of U.S. cargoes on all U.S. trade routes^." COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES "/n addition to concerning itself tvith legislation affecting its member­ ships, the International is involved in broad issues of importance to the entire trade union movement. In this regard, the SlUtSA supports the policies and objectives of the AFL-CKI. "T/ie Committee has reviewed the Union\s legislative activities as well as its participation in matters before various government agencies since our last Convention. The Committee notes that in this time. Union representatives have appeared frequently before these legislative and executive branch bodies to express the views of the International and its affiliates on a variety of issues."" IBU of the Pacific President Merle Adium chairs and SlU Vice President Paul Drozak records the Inland Boatmen's Committee meeting. The delegates on this committee dealt with the many current legislative actions affecting the towing industry. INLAND BOATMENS ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COAAMITTEE "In the two years since our last convention, the SlUISA has become increasingly involved in issues affecting the future and well-being of our inland waterways, harbors and coasttvise tug operations. "Cogm'saiil of the tremendous importance of ivalerway and tug operations within our national transportation system, the SIUl\A has endeavored to do all it can to insure that the tug and barge industry continues to be a healthy and fast grotving mode of transportation. FISHERMAN AND CANNERY WORKERS ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE 'Tfce livelihoods of U.S. fishermen and fish cannery workers con­ tinues to be threatened by the actions of foreign nations. On the one hand, U.S. coastal fishermen face huge foreign fleets that operate off U.S. shores and plunder U.S. fish stocks, while U.S. distant water tuna fishermen are harassed, seized and fined. At the same time, U.S. fish canners face a growing threat from runatvay canners and the possibility that tariff barriers keeping out foreign canned fish may be done away with. *^As a result of these and other fishing matters, the SlUNA has taken an active role in assisting its fish and cannery worker affiliates. The InternationaVs aid has been instrumental in many cases in achieving a favoraffle conclusion to a number of our concerns."'^ Delegafes from UlVi and SlU of Puerto Rico Delegates to'the Convention make notes and listen attentively to proceedings.^On left are two delegates from the United Industrial Workers, AGLIWD. At right are delegates from the SlU of Puerto Rico. Page 19 -'VT: •' .'yi �Hall, Weisberger, DiGlgrgio, AHiliafe VPs flecfed On the final day of the Convention, the officers of the SIUNA were un­ animously elected to their respective posts for three-year terms. Elected unanimously to the post of SIUNA President was Paul Hall, who expressed his gratitude and told the delegates, "We can win the struggles we are in, and improve the organiza­ tions to which each of us are members." Morris Weisberger, secretary-trea­ surer of the SIUNA-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific, was unanimously elected to the position of International executive vice president. Joseph DiGiorgio, secretary-treasu­ rer of the SIU, AGLIWD, was unani­ mously elected to serve as secretarytreasurer of the International. I ; r i \ J SIUNA Vice Presidents Twenty-one representatives of the affiliates of the SIUNA were unani­ mously elected aS vice presidents. They are: Kenneth Olsen, secretary-treasurer, Alaska Fishermen's Union; Gilbert Gauthier, president, Canadian Marine Officers Union; Everett Clark, presi- surer, Military Sea Transport Union; John Burt, secretary-treasurer. New Bedford Fishermen's Union; Jack Dwyer, assistant secretary-treasurer. Sailors Union of the Pacific; Frank Drozak, vice president, SIU-AGLIW District; Fred J. Farnen, vice president, SIU-AGLIW District; Earl Shepard, representative, SlU-Inland Boatmen's Union, and Lindsey J. Williams, representative, SlU-United Industrial Workers. SIUNA General Counsel Howard Schulman (back to camera) swears in the newly elected officials to the SlUNA's executive board. Among those elected/ vyere Paul Hall, president; Mofrls Weisberger, executive vice president, and Joe DIGIorglo, executive secretary-treasurer. dent. Democratic Union Organizing trial Workers; Ed Turner, president, Committee; Merle Adlum, president, Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, and Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific; Henry Disley, president, Marine Fire­ Carroll G. Clark, president. Interna­ men's Union. Also, Roy A. Mercer, secretary-trea­ tional Union of Petroleum and Indus­ Also, Keith Terpe, president. Sea­ farers International Union of Puerto Rico, Caribe and Latin America; Roman Gralewicz, president. Seafarers International Union of Canada; Burt E. Lanpher, secretary-treasurer. Staff Officers Association of America; John Aguilar, president. Sugar Workers Union No. 1 of Crockett, Calif.; Michael Spadacini, president. Trans­ portation and Allied Workers of Cali­ fornia; Steve Edney, president. United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, and Jack Tarentino, president. Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean. Issues on Marifime, Affiliates, Labor Movement 9 Convention Delegates OK 38 Resolutions Delegates at the recently concluded SIUNA 17th Biennial Convention held in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 2-4 unanimously passed 38 resolutions concerning maritime, matters affecting affiliates, and subjects vital to the entire labor movement. The resolutions were presented to the delegates by the chairman of the Resolutions Committee Joe Goren of the Marine, Cooks and Stewards Union. The Committee's recommenda­ tions were accepted unanimously. Resolutions passed on maritime issues included: • The development of a national cargo policy that will assure the U.S. fleet a substantial share of American cargoes in all the trade routes of the world. This could be achieved through cargo preference requirements, bilateral shipping arrangements and other cargo sharing procedures. I-:- ; • iic'- -- rft< M V "• • Complete support -of the AFLCIO Executive Council position on de­ tente with the Soviet Union, adopted bn July 31, 1975, which stated that "any large-scale grain purchase deals with Soviet Bloc nations should be stopped until adequate safeguards for the Free World, the American people and the U.S. Merchant Marine are firmly established on the basis of com­ plete reciprocity, in the spirit of true detente, not the Administration's cala­ mitous one-way detente with the Com­ munist superpowers." • Immediate passage of legislation in Congress to place the Virgin Islands under the provisions of the Jones Act and repeal of the 1950 law whTch allows administrative waivers of this Act. • Strong opposition to enactment of any type of tax, toll or user charge on commerce or fuel for inland water transportation; support for the immedi­ ate resumption of construction of Locks and Dam No. 26 at Alton, 111., in order that efficient waterway operations may be maintained; urging the Congress to end all appropriations for new hopper dredges for the U.S. Corps of Engineers and that instead, private hopper dredges be chartered by the Corps to complete its projects; and that the Interstate Commerce Commission should main­ tain its control over the flexibility of regulated railroads to raise and lower rates on water competitive routes, so that the rails do not use sharpshooting rate practices to drive out w^ter com­ petition, to the detriment of U.S. con­ sumers. • Strong support for the consolida­ tion of maritime responsibilities in a unified maritime agency. • Strong opposition to the Coast Guard rules approving a new rating of apprentice mate. • Congress should promptly pass H.R. 200, a bill to set up a 200 mile fishing conservation zone around the United States which would protect U.S. coastal fisheries, but which would leave the U.S.-distant fishermen free to fish off other nations' coasts for tuna and other migratory species, and that a pro­ gram should be set up to provide assist­ ance to U.S. fishing operators to enable them to modernize and upgrade their fleets and to obtain insurance and other protection on a commercially viable basis. • Strongly urge Congress to con­ tinue its opposition to all future HEW plans to close or transfer the USPHS Hospitals and to continue to provide additional funds to modernize the hos­ pitals and expand their missions. • Two separate resolutions pledg­ ing the continued full support of the National Maritime Council, and also the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems in their re­ spective endeavors. • Support and endorsement of the efforts of the SIUNA-affiliated Staff Officers Association of America to re­ quire that every American vessel have on board a crewmember trained to pro­ vide medical services of a Marine Physi­ cian Assistant. • Urge the development of a new maritime program toward which the SIUNA will work in close conjunction with all segments of the maritime in­ dustry. Page20 WA: Joseph Goren • Demand that the Secretary, of Commerce end the injustice of the dis­ crimination against American fisher­ men, and_enforce existing fishing laws equally for foreign nationals as well as American fishermen. • A call for bilateral action on the part of both the United States and Canada to protect the Great Lakes waters from being exploited by runa­ way foreign-flagships. A call for legisla­ tion to be enacted restricting trade on the Great Lakes to the U.S. and Canada. • Endorsement of an act which would amend current Congressional legislation prohibiting gambling devices in interstate and foreign commerce. Other Resolutions Other resolutions passed by the Con­ vention delegates were: • A tribute to the late Peter McGavin, former executive secretarytreasurer of the Maritime Trades De­ partment, who passed away on July 6, 1975. • Congress should enact divorcement-of-operations legislation to break the monopolistic hold of the multina­ tional oil companies over America's energy industry. • In two separate resolutions, a call upon the Congress to increase the mini­ mum wage in stages over the next two years to reach $3 an hour in early 1977; and to repeal section 14(b) of the Taft- • Strongly urge the Congress to de­ velop and enact a coordinated national energy poljcy that fully protects the best interests of the American people. • Full support and cooperation to the organizing efforts of the AFL-CIO Department of Public Employes. • Support enactment of a compre­ hensive reorganization of the unem­ ployment compensation system to be set up under a single Federal program. • Urge the Congress to pass, during this session, a national system of post­ card voter registration. • Call upon the Congress to adopt a Constitutional Amendment to give the District of Columbia full voting rep-* resentation in Congress. • The SIUNA makes every possible additional effort to have the goods manufactured by its unions identified by their union label through negotiated Continued on Page 21 Seafarers Log "-V f:-' . NAL U Hartley Act which has lead to the adop­ tion of Right to Work laws in 19 states. • A pledge to work to bring all di­ verse small groups and organizations in different neighborhoods together, and to organize community, city and state conferences with elected delegates from, the neighborhood groups as well as , delegates elected from unions and other organizations to tackle many day-to­ day problems. • To work for the rapid adoption and implementation of H.R. 50 and S. 50, the Full Employment and Equal Opportunity Act. Also, to urge Con­ gress to act more quickly in authorizing government expenditure, sufficient to turn our economy around and increase the oVbrtime premium under the Fair Labor Standards Act and related legis­ lation from time-and-one-half to double time. • Urge the U.S. Government to seek to negotiate an end to foreign prefer­ ences and financial advantages that assist foreign-based service industries in competing against U.S. service com­ panies. • Strong support for a policy of fullemployment for the United States. :i'' �Meqny Attacks Detente, USSR Grain Deal Continued irom Page 3 rj, , ... To combat this situation, Meany called for the establishment of a government Wheat Board, similar to the Operating in Canada, to oversee foreign grain sales. Under the Canadian system, their private grain operators are allowed to make trans- actions with countries of the Free World as agents of the Canadian Wheat Board. However, in dealing with Com­ munist countries with state controlled economies, all negotiations are on a government to government basis. The AFL-CIO president strongly affirmed that the Soviet Government must not be allowed fo "deal with our profit-hungry, greedy private interests over the heads of our American gov­ ernment to the detriment of the Ameri­ can consumer." With a note of sarcasm, Meany pointed out that Earl Butz, secretary of agriculture, and Clarence Palmby, former assistant secretary of agriculture during the 1972 grain deal and now vfce-president of the multi-million dol­ lar Continental Grain Co., "won't buy the idea of a government controlled wheat board." According to the AFL-CIO presi­ dent, both Butz and Palnpby have said ttat the grain companies are better equipped to deal whh the Soviet Union than the government of the United Henry Disley, president of the SlUNA-afflliated Marine Firemen's Union and States, and that the grain companies, head of his union's delegation, participates in Convention proceedings. '^get along wonderfully" with the U.S. government. Meany forcefully stated: *<You're damn right .they get along wonderfully. That's a nice cozy set-up, And maybe the fact that they get along so wonderfully... tells us something Continued from Page 2 On the financial front, the District has about the whole big deal." in^ pension, welfare and vacation bene­ fared extermely well. Since the last con­ He continued that "all these she­ fits. vention, we have scored appreciable nanigans and maneuverings, all this In line with the AGLIWD's contin­ gains in our financial position, ahd we uing efforts to provide better multiple are striving to maintain and strengthen double talk from government indicates services to the membership, we have it. In addition, our pension, welfare and that the American consumers are get­ instituted a program of expanding the vacation plans continue to increase in ting the short end of the stick as the Union Halls in our ports. Under this size and financial soundness; thus in­ result of what could be jokingly referred program, we have constructed a new suring the greatest possible benefits Md to as 'a foreign policy'." facility in Jacksonville, Florida, and security to our members. % , Meany ^ , asserted .. . that "the Soviet Our training and upgrading programs wheat deal with its potential economic established a new hall in Wilmington, California. Union facilities in Tampa, at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney ^i^sery for the American people is a Puerto Rico and San Francisco are also Point have multiplied in number and clear indicator of the need for a drastic being enlarged and improved. Since this degree of sophistication during the past turn-around in American foreign policy project was initiated, it has proven to two years. They now include courses for in the direction of reasonableness and be of great benefit to the members, not advanced pumping procedures, auto­ fair play for all the people of the world, only because these facilities provide mation and LNG training. These pro­ including our own people." He also more pleasant surroundings for the grams are enabling our members to affirmed that "the time has come for a members' activities, but b^^se they keep abreastof the many new techno­ real reassessment of what our foreign permit a more efficient service delivery logical developments inNthe maritime policy means and what effect it has on the day-to-day aspects of American system to the membership. industry. life." In the all important area of educa­ The members of the District have In wrapping up his address to the tion, theSeafarers' Scholarship Program also continued their participation in SIUNA Convention, the AFL-CIO which has awarded over 100 scholarship political action and legislative efforts grants to members and their dependents, through SPAD which enables them to has been expanded. It now annually have an effective voice on all matters awards two $5,000. scholarships to affecting their economic and personal members wishing to attend two-year life. These efforts have included giving Continued from Page 20 junior colleges or advanced technical our all out support to the fight for an training programs, as well as five oil cargo preference law, maintaining contracts or union license agreements. $10,000 scholarships for members and a vigilant watch for attacks against the Two separate resolutions expresstheir dependents wishing to enroll in Jones Act, continuing the battle to keep ing the thanks and appreciation of the four-year college programs. -USPHS hospitals open, and opposing International to AFL-CIO President In addition, our nationwide network third-flag moves aimed at undercutting George Meany for his support, encour­ of SIU clinics and blood banks continue the U.S. liner trade. agement and leadership, and to the to serve hundreds of members and their In addition, the District has main­ headquarters staff and departments of families annually • with free-of-charge tained its status as a participant in port the AFL-CIO for the assistance they examinations, tests, and other health councils throughout the United States, have given. care services. • Resolutions dealing with the prob­ as well as in state and local central bodies in order to insure that the views lem of runaway industries in the Com­ of maritime are heard and the interests monwealth of Puerto Rico and the con­ of the maritime industry are protected. tinental U.S. and a call upon the Because of economic indicators, we governor and legislature of Puerto Rico view the conditions that are likely to to take steps to stop this practice; strong The SIU has received a notice that occur in the next few months as requir­ opposition to a proposal to eliminate the Alahama Legislature has reinstated ing our constant efforts, as in the past, certain aspects of Federal jurisdiction over certain labor matters in Puerto the employee deduction for the state to preserve the progress we have made Rico. and to forge ahead. However, we are unemidoyment compensation tax. • Support any effort to pass a City Under tfiis provision aD Seafarers most optimistic that in the fairly fore­ Ordinance that will eliminate the pos­ seeable future there wUl be an upturn working ships under contract to Water­ sibility of any corporation or business man, which is located in Mobile, Ala., which will afford greater employment —^under an existing contract with any wHl have 0.5 percent deducted from opportunities for our membership with labor organization—deviating from the resultant economic return to them, and, the first $4,200 of their taxable earnings. agreement as long as such agreement is simultaneously, improvement of the Hiis tax wfll be deducted from wsges still in force and effect. District's standing and its overall paid on or after Oct. i, 1975. • A resolution calling for support strength as a Trade Union institution. Participating in Conrention 'Great Strides' Made president rebutted a recent statement by North Dakota Senator George McGovem, a constant critic of labor's stand on the grain question, who said: "The function of a labor union is to protect the conditions of work of its members, period. Not to interfere with foreign policy." Meany staunchly stated that "what we've got to understand is that the forei^ policy of this country affects the daily lives of all the American people. I say the people of this country have a right to have their say about foreign affairs." AFL-CIO President Meany con­ cluded: "I can tell you, speaking for the AFL-CIO, I'm sure, speaking for the Seafarers International Union, that come what may we're going to continue to have our say, loudly and clearly, on American foreign policy." 1975 Conyentigii y;;; "rte AFL-C^ MaHtime T^eS ^partmeqt, which Is comprised of 44 unions repreSentiiig nearly ei^hit million American workers, will conK duct its 1975 Biennial Convention; Sept. 29-30 at the Hyatt Hotel On Union Square in ^n Francisco, Calif. MTD President Panl Hall wUl chair the two-^ay Convention. One of the major themes of the' Convention w31 be *'The Amerimm; Woriter and Unemploynient.'V The, Convention will discuss ffie ecwnoinic ~ and political factors which have led to the. natipn's bluest unenqdoy-' ment rate since the Dejpression, and it will pn^O steps that mnst bO taken to overcome the unemploy­ ment proUem. The Convention wffi also fmxis on the nroldemsof the l^ '' ^ indushry and is expected to adopt series of res^idions calling for le iidiye ind 01^^ actions to fosleri hesdthy mmdhant marine. Guest speakers at the MTD Coa-| dent Geoige Meany and AFl^^ OK 3 8 Resolutions Alabama Sets Wage Tax of the plan to select an all American, Trans-Alaska route for transporting natural gas down the North Slope to the lower 48 states. The Committee also recommended that the resolution be sent to the Executive Board of the MTD and AFL-CIO for study and action. William Hamilton and Frank Hall John E. Anderson requests that you contact him as soon as possible at 1-38 Mimaru Cho, Yokosuka, Japan 238. Paul J. Wilkinson George F. Wilkinson requests that you contact him as soon as possible at 849 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. 02215. Thomas H. Malone, Jr. Missy Fergu^n asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 4830 84th St. NE, MarysviUe, Wash. 98270, or call her at 659-8815. Page 21 September, 1975 1 �USPHS Appr^iates Xind Comments' Wc very much appreciate Seafarer Harold Rapps kmd Icommentis about our Baltichore hosjpital in the July 1975 issuchf ^ the Seafarers Log. <5^1 It is rewarding to hear that our patients are pleased at the care and services provided at our hospital and to know that they feel we are doing the job we set out to do. We would like the Union and its members to know that we ^jare grateful for the continuing si^pobt given to Ae Public ^ health Service hospitals. E^anl L ttiiuuiii, MJ>., M Di^orUSPIfil iV .".riT; ; v /:-• .;f/!i,..;--'.';;t,'\4 WK^' 'm , Our State Department has always viewed the U.S. merchant marine as the most expendable pawn in its game plan for international dealings. -Traditionally the most consistent de­ tractor and opponent of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet, under the present Secre= tary of State the Department has inten­ sified its efforts to offer up our merchant marine as a lure intended to draw for­ eign governments into State-conceived "friendships". One of the loudest voices calling for a veto of the Energy Transportation Act of 1974 belonged to the State Depart­ ment which threatened that the bill would invite reprisals by foreign nations. Not once did State mention that over 20 nations already have cargo preference laws protecting their national fleets, all implemented without any objection from the State Department. Now the State Department is again acting as a self-styled protector of for­ ( eign-flag fleets, calling for the rejection of a Non-National Carrier Bill which would only require that third-flag carriers in our foreign commerce charging freight rates below those set by the various, shippers' conferences prove that these low rates are compensatory, or in other words, that a profit is being made. This legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Hawaii's Senator Daniel Inouye and in the House by Reps. Leonor Sullivan, Paul McCloskey and Thomas Downing after the state-owned fleets of the Soviet Union and Poland began a conscious campaign to drive out all competition by systematically undercut­ Page 22 ting the rates of Japanese carriers. By undercutting rates by as much as 33 percent, Soviet bloc carriers are making deep inroads in the U.S. liner trade and seriously threatening the very existence of the U.S. merchant fleet. These rate cuts are made possible, not by a more efficient Soviet fleet, but by the Russian's willingness to temporarily forego profit in return for political advan­ tage and eventual monopolistic control of ocean freight movement. Of course the State Department has urged the rejection of this bill in hearings before the Senate. Not satisfied with the impact of its public testimony. State has now appar­ ently begun leaking stories to the press that the bill was conceived by the mari­ time unions and introduced as a result of political contributions. Whether these stories are simply lies' consciously fabricated by State to help kill the Non-National Carrier Bill, or are the result of its inability to understand why anyone, no less the U.S. Congress, would want to protect our merchant marine, we want to warn the State De­ partment that the SIU's attempts to protect the y.S. fleet cannot be stopped by underhanded methods or whispering campaigns. As President Paul Hall told the dele­ gates at the 17th SIUNA Convention, "We might well warn State and its Secre­ tary that he had better stop trying to package the U.S. merchant marine for delivery to his partners in detente. We are not going to lie down and play will­ ing hostage." Shipmal'es 1 would like to express my thanks to Bosun S, Monardq airuj the ship's cfew of the SS Carter SroAr/on for all they did for me wjien I needed them. I am doing well. EnderaaDyi Jessie Ray B '"r- r ' •MM '.•Mm -Mm Iwish to t^f this bf^rtuipiity i^'try;fd^^ M gratitude Weffare JWaifii. I kiiqw ^pve aS else that i di^d duulung and i^family if I didiibt hayd the Plan to fall fead^ om'^ ^ FnMentidly, Dfaiwkidie, Pcinioaer Carfyte,,lBS.® ... •• OmcfaLPublicstlon orttw: S«afarerv1ntam«tti<>ns! Unton of Nortb Ambrtca, AflanUc. Qulf, tafias and Inland Waters CMfetrHd. Executiva Soard N Paul Halt Cal Tannerf ;;Ear| Sh^ard,V/ce-Pras/d^^ Joa DiQloffllo, Saerai8>yrTrsas(/rer , tindsey Williams, V/ca-Pres/dertf •Frank Cribrak, VieS-Presidfint / Paul Drozak; U.icB-Presl06nt i^biished rnonthly axcept^^^^ V morrth Irt July by Seafarers Irrternatldrial Union, Atfantte/ Guif, tisKs? sn«t InlaTSd Waters EH»tfl«st. APt-ClO, 67^ Fourth AWinui, Brooklyn, SiV. H?32. Tel. ,.^-:66p0.;:S«^'ond; plaiis ^sta«« ^Id-'at;,Bri)pklyn i'SsMh Seafarers Log �AUG. 1-31,1975 DISPATCHERS REPORT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes •• Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago ,'... Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes Port Boston New York ...^ Philadelphia Baltimore .". Norfolk .... Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico •.. Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes——— Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama ;.. Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes ^^——tAlpena ,.. .vv; r.:... .;> i ; Buffalo Cleveland Detroit .... i.....;..». V... Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 8 67 17 23 17 7 29 54 23 26 14 33 7 82 0 3 410 4 6 1 3 3 3 3 6 2 3 2 2 1 3 0 0 42 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 51 4 19 9 1 4 43 26 4 5 23 5 61 0 4 264 4 8 4 .5 4 0 1 0 4 1 1 9 3 7 6 1 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 194 32 67 27 18 63 132 61 99 43 66 14 179 0 10 1,021 5 20 4 4 11 4 6 15 6 6 5 8 1 7 0 1 103 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 16 3 5 21 5 6 5 62 472 3 1 1 2 1 0 1 9 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 26 6 9 34 8 15 4 102 366 19 5 9 9 5 7 1 55 113 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 7 4 11 16 10 2 9 59 1,080 0 1 2 1 4 0 2 10 113 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 6 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 61 10 22 10 6 22 64 16 30 15 23 10 61 0 1 352 6 5 4 14 3 7 1 40 392 1 26 3 4 0 3 4 13 6 11 6 5 2 14 0 0 98 3 1 1 . 0 0 1 0 6 104 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ 0 0 0 1 1 46 3 13 10 1 1 27 19 16 4 20 2 52 1 - 2 219 0 20 2 2 2 0 1 6 1 1 2 6 0 12 5 3 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 136 24 56 30 12 49 131 31 , 94 27 47 21 118 0 2 783 8 64 6 18 7 5 8 32 18 40 8 15 3 28 0 1 261 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 19 6 6 19 3 6 2 61 280 23 3 3 2 0 3 1 35 .98 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 4 6 17 4 3 2 36 819 1 0 1 1 1 0 2 6 267 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 4 9 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 26 9 9 6 2 13 29 12 15 6 14 3 30 0 0 174 1 7 1 2 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 1 0 2 3 1 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 2 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 I 0 1 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 186 1 33 3 3 4 2 2 27 21 6 3 23 2 26 0 2 158 1 9 2 1 4 1 0 0 3 2 0 8 4 8 11 0 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 72 16 24 18 4 37 ' 66 25 60 11 26 12 81 0 0 455 2 15 1 4 2 0 1 3 2 8 4 1 1 2 0 1 46 0 .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 1 5 4 6 1 26 184 10 0 0 0 3 2 ' 0 15 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 1 3 4 2 1 16 471 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa •. • • Mobile ...... New Orleans . Jacksonville -.. San Francisco Wilmington . Seattle Puerto Rico Houston .. Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea ...... Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo .. Cleveland Detroit ...... ^ Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes .. Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes . .. Totals All Depts. Deep Sea ....... Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea A Great Lakes A Iidand Waders Wo PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., BUyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, kiicli 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. U16 E. BaltiiiioK St 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Man. 215 Eases St 02111 (617) 482.4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Fnakiln St 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, RL. .9383 S. Ewliig Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Oldo 1290 Old Rfrer Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROrr, Mkb. 10225 W. 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LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W.Kennedy Blvd.33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf.. 5iON. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Bos 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 NBion Ohdori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Page 23 September, 1975 \ I- »>•••-..g �New SIU Pensioners ':v Blair Allison, 62, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Aflison had sailed for 37 years. He was born in Pennsylvania and is now a resi­ dent of New York City. ; 'r- f.-: r • : A 11 Francisco Alvarez, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York soling as a cook. Brother Alvarez Jiad sailed for 26 years. Born in Tampa, he is now a resident of Miami. John G. Atherton, 67, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an electrician. Brother Atherton had sailed for 29 years. A native of Canada, he is now a resi­ dent of Ueesburg, Fla. Clyde T. Clark, 53, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 and sailed as a bosun. Brother Clark had sailed for 28 years. He is a wounded World War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. A Missis­ sippi native, he is now a resident of Oceanway, Fla. Eduvigis De Jesus, 55, joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Philadel­ phia sailing as an oiler. Brother De Jesus sailed for 35 years. He walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Bom in Puerto Rico, he is now a resident of Fajardo, Puerto Rieo. \• • Louis G. Dennis, 62, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief cook. Brother Dennis sailed for 45 years. He was born in Virginia and is now a resi­ dent of St. Albans, Queens, N.Y; 'hi' ... : sis A fv . /i •; "7' ' Salvatore A. Di Maggie, 50, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. Brother Di Maggio sailed for 29 years. He was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was; at the January 1965 rally of the District Council 37 beef. Seafarer |>i Maggib is a U.S. Navy veteran/of World War II. Born in New Ycrk, he is a resident of lirooklyn, N.Y.y Oodis Marceaux, 66 joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Mobile sailing in the steward department. Brother Marceaux had sailed for 28 years. He was born in Louisiana and is now a resident of Bayou La Batre, Ala. Glenlous C. Lawson, 57, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing as a bosun. Brother Lawson had sailed for 30 years. He is a veteran of the pre-World War_ II U.S. Army. Setdarer Lawson was bom in Moutash, Ky. and is now a resident of Erwin, Tenn. Joseph B. Bobola, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Alpena, Mich, in 1956 sailing as an AB for the Huron Cement Co. Brother Bobola was born in Michigan and is now a resi­ dent of Onaway, Mich. Vincent J, Call, 64, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New Orleans sailing in the steward de­ partment. Brother Cali had sailed for 35 years. He was born in Loui­ siana and is now a resident of New Orleans. Francis L. Giissom, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1959 sailing as a cook. Brother Grissom is a U.S. Army paratroop veteran of World War II. He was bom in Waco, Tex. and is now a resident of Dallas. Roland E. Lanoue, 62, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Lanoue had sailed for 33 years. He received a Personal Safety Aw^d in 1960 for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Frances and served on a picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Canada, he is now a resident of New Port Richey, Fla. Virgil J. Appleton, 61, joined the SIU in the port of Franlrfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an OS for the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. Brother Appleton had sailed for 24 years. He was born in Arcadia, Mich, and is now a resident of Elberta, Mich. John I. Calamla, 51, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as an oiler. Brother Calamia had sailed for 26 years and is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in New Orleans, he is now a resident there. Paul Frankmanls, 56, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Norfolk sailing as- a lireman-watertender. Brother Frankmanis sailed for more than 28 years and was on the picket line in the _N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Latvia, he is now a resident of San Francisco. Jose|di J. Keating, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief electrician and third assistant engineer. Brother Keating has sailed for 29 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in New York, he is now a resident of Vernon, N.J. Richard G. Martinez, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief steward. Brother Martinez had sailed for 34 years. He was bom in Tampa and is now a resident of Nuevo Laredo, Tampico, Mexico. Dary Letoumeau, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Bother Letoumeau had sailed for 31 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. He was born in Can­ ada and is now a resident of Levis, Quebec, Canada. Christos Mavrondis, 71, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of San Francisco sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Mavroudis had sailed for 47 years. Born in Greece, he is now a resident of New York City.^ Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation. Plans Cash Benefits Paid -.'f ;• Number JiiIy24-Aog.27,1975 MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES ^^eath In Hospital Daily @ $1.06 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 ..r. Special Equipment ; Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical .. ...... Miaternity Blood Transfusions Optical «•. • • ...» ... 97 4,184 1,381 117 21 53,100 19 1,430 268 520 82 142 ^ 10 3 . 145 •—• • 3 ' 0 $ 288,279.00 4,184.00 4,143.00 11,097.82 1,442.92 424,800.00 2,411.62 40,123.05 12,325.40 3,085 491 876 119 15 1,053 120,209.50 2,838.41 21,987.26 3,600.00 595.00 4,006.53 674,481.62 18,836.57 119,437.74 33,980.25 1,478.00 27,135.30 102 1,361 923 ^ 105 549 1 20 6 13,788 . 26,000.00 25,739.50 7,961.22 2,551.66 2,268.76 810.01 300.00 13,999.20 310,000.00 195,804.97 37,043.49 16,351.91 13,623.72 72.00 4,399.16 2,006,00 96,655.50 L419.00 29,329.90 . 83,188 16,400 6,915 106,503 $ YEAR TO DATE - 344,831.35 2,369,442.94 - 573,067.00 4,040,362.30 400,991.78 3,801,812.43 $1,318,890.13 $10,211,617.67 . Seafarers Log' 'A • •rvX: y ;r'i. W-y^' MONTH TO DATE 45,833.70 290.00 441.00 2,013.19 471.00 52,744.00 543.75 5,939.56 2,269.10 77. TOTALS 3Total Seafarers Welfare Plan . ...... I. > 10,639 Total Seafarers Pension Plan . . -i.....:. v . 2,358 •, Total Seafarers Vacation Plan .... 1....'.. 749 Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation 13,746 , YEAR TO DATE 15 290 * 147 21 6 6,593 4 157 68 . PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Ajcath ............................... 8 Hospital & Hospital Extras 209 Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses . .1 144 ^^Surgical .............................. '/ 15/ . ^Jptical .............................. • 58 Blaod Transfusions . » >.. \ Special Equipment ..... J. iO^e/fltal .......... ............... 1 -i Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ - 1,994 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Amount 'j.:: M iiiiittittii • ^ �"W. • ti''i \^iV?5?L' -••••• .-f • "'^ • •'>•'• •> , , •" STEER A CLEAR COURSEI If yoo arc coavktod of poaMaskm of aay illegal drag heioia, baiUtnlates, q»eed, LSD, or even maiiliiaiia—the U^. Coast Gaaid will leroke yoar seaaum papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That oicaBs that you lose for the rest of your life the right to aiake a liviag by the sea. Howem, it doesB*t quite ead there erca R you recefee a suspeaded You nmy lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to owa a gun. You also may lose the opporiunit^ of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may Jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licoised or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, tte county, or the F^ral government. Ifs a pretty to^ rap, but thafs exactly how it is and yon can't do aaything about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputattoa for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not mily destroy your rl^t to a good Hvdltiood, it can destroy yourlife. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both yoar physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially trae aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at aD times for the safe opmtion of the vesseL Dont let drugs destroy your natural rigiht to a good, happy, productive Uie. Stay drug feee and steer a clear course. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific pro.vision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, m..Kes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust fui^s of the SIU Atlantk; Guif, Lskes and Inland Waters District are adininici*~:i jj) accordance with the provisions of various trust fund sgrseinCRts. AU ihese agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. AILexpenditures and disburse­ ments of trust fuiids are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracu are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shiMwners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. Toe proper address for this is: CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with imprcved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes tc political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No CSmribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If ai contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have beea violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or InforuMtioa, he ' immediately notify SIU President Paul Hail at headquarters by certified maiL return receipt requested. Frank Drotak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 27S. 2dth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1121S Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LUG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or . member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested ip an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for sarne. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported tolieadquarters. Politics Is Rorkchops Dohafe to SPAD , . New York Philadelphia .. .. Baltimore .... .. Norfolk ..... .. Jacksonville .. .. .. Detroit Houston New Orleans .. .. Mobile .. San Francisco . .. Wilmington .. .. Seattle .. Piney Point .. .. Columbus .... .. Chicago .. Port Arthur .. .. .. Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland .... .. Jersey City . . . .. Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Oct. 20 Oct. 24 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 14 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 mu Deep Sea Date Port UIW 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ...... . .. 2:30 p.m. .. — 5:00 p.m. ..,... ... ... .... 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ..,... 9:30 a.m. .. . .. 5:00 p.m.'. .,... ... — 2:00 p.m. .. ... — 2:30 p.m. . . ... ... • * « • ' • • ... 5:00 p.m. ... .;.; 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m....... ... .... 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ... .:. 5:00 p.m. ... .. . — .. — ... ... .... 2:30 p.m. .. — ...,.. ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... 10:30 a.m. ;.. ... ... .10:30 a.m. .. .. .:. ... 5:00 p.m. ... • '• ' •• ... •" • •• • .., % . ... 5:00 p.m. ... .. . V V « • 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — — — 7:00 p.m. . — — — — — — 1:00 p.in. • • — Oct. 16 ..., Oct. 13 .... • • mrnam ... 5:00 p.m. ... Page 25 September, 1975 V-- '>U �Digest of SlU ••-V, TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Wa­ terways), July 20—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Jack Kingsley; Secretary T. Ulisse; Educational Director John Meo; Deck Delegate Pedro Aloa; Engine Del­ egate Stanley Phillips; Steward Dele­ gate Gilbert Murray. Secretary reported "We can write our own guide to 'Fara­ way Places and Exotic Ports' after this voyage. Iskenderum, Turkey near the Syrian border with two weeks port time gave plenty of time for trips inland to ancient glories of the past. Livorno, Italy near Pisa, Piraeus, Greece with Athens in all its splendor. Rota, Spain with nearby ancient Cadiz. Now home­ ward bound for the city by the Golden Gate, San Francisco, Calif." $3.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), July 28—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Cyril Mize, Jr.; Secretary J. Mar; Education­ al Director Ford; Deck Delegate How­ ard C. Alterson; Engine Delegate S. A. Barbara. Chairman issued new con­ tracts to crew. Suggested "that all mem­ bers support SPAD. No disputed OT. Next port Long Beach. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship Lines), July 13—Chairmajp, Recertified Bosun Arthur McGmnis; Secretary J. Sumpter; Educational Di­ rector Union.Sanders, Jr.; Engine Dele­ gate A. Clark; Steward Delegate J. E. Bell. $450 received from crew and of­ ficers on voyage No. 38 for the movie fund and 20 movies were purchased for the benefit of the crew for the pres­ ent voyage. No disputed OT. Crewmembers welcomed aboard two recent graduates of Piney Point, Ronald Celious and Mark S. Johnson in true SIU fashion. All members were reminded of the importance of voluntarily donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for the preparations and serving of the good chow for the present voyage. Next port Abidjan. CANTIGNY (Int. Ocean Transport), July 5—Chairman J. Nava; Secretary W. Todd; Educational Director J. Cline; Deck Delegate Thomas Walker. No disputed OT. A letter was forwarded to Headquarters requesting educational material. Pat Smouthers joined the ves­ sel upon graduating from HL^S and is doing an outstanding job and is a good shipmate. MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine), July 27—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. M. Wallace; Secretary F. R. Hicks; Ed­ ucational Director V. D'India; Deck Delegate J. Arellanes; Steward Dele­ gate Peter Batayias. No disputed OT. Latest Seafarers Log was received with contract and the members were asked to read carefully. A motion was made to accept the new contract and was car­ ried unanimously. Crewmembers were asked to show any new members from HLSS anything that would be helpful to these brothers. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Norfolk, Va. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Service), July 20—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Walter Nash; Secretary A. Panagopoulas. No disputed OT. Chair­ man explained to membership new con­ tract and everybody agreed that it was a very good move that the membership participated in negotiating. Page 26 BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), July 9—Chairman, Recertified Bosun James Dixon. $29.90 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the new contract as to its many benefits for the Seafarers welfare. Also, he discussed the importance of having an enrollment beneficiary card up-to-date. We will not forget our tobacco chewing and long story telling wiper C. R. Brackett who is leaving us for a well earned rest. We wish him well and we will sure miss him. Educational Director reports that the crew has shown a great amount of in­ telligence and sound sensible thinking which is a great asset as to the safety and welfare of the ship and personnel. Flowers were sent by the crew for First Assistant Engineer Gilson who passed away while at Jacksonville. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. The steward department expresses sincerest thanks to all of the crew for keeping pantries and messhalls clean and orderly. The crew wishes to go on record for a vote of thanks to our negotiating committee for a beneficial contract concerning the welfare of the membership. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), July 7—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Secretary L*. Nicholas; Educational Director K. L. Hart; Deck Delegate J. P. Pettus; Engine Delegate I. Galeas; Steward Delegate- P. L. Hunt. No disputed OT. Communications received from Head­ quarters were read and accepted. Re­ ported to the Seafarers Log "Everyone seems to be happy working under the new contract also with the feeling that the rank and file played a most im­ portant part in bringing to a close the new contract." A vote of thanks to chief electrician for the prompt installation of a new wasfeing machine and dryer. Next port New Orleans. MOHAWK (Ogden Marine), July 6 —Chairman, Recertified Bosun Pete D. Sheldrake; Swretary F. E. Burley; Edu­ cational Director W. D. Kawick. No disputed OT. Chairman held an open discussion on the new contract and how it would benefit all of SIU seamen and of the merits of the new working clauses. Everyone connnended the stew­ ard department on an excellent variety of food and the immediate service of same. Next port Autonio, Chile. NOTRE DAME VICTORY (Eco­ logical Steamship), July 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Gaetano Mattioli; Secretary J. Golder; Educational Direc­ tor George Thompson; Deck Delegate Richard Heffley; Engine Delegate Ed­ ward Murray; Steward Delegate James Robinson. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman held a discus­ sion on SPAD and pointed out to the new members the progress attained by these donations. Steward discussed the opportunities for all of going to Piney Point for upgrading. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), July. 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. Weaver; Secretary O. Frezza; Edu- . cational; Director Blanchard. $62 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman brought up the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department. Next port Rota, Spain. Ships' iHieetings JEFF DAVIS (Waterman Steam­ ship), July 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun G. E. Annis; Secretary J. E. Long; Educational Director Bennet. No disputed OT. Chairman reported on the new contract and explained various new sections and clarifications pertain­ ing to sailing board and wages and OT rates. Will try to get a copy of the new contract for each department delegate in Mobile or N.O. Suggested that all remember SPAD. Next port Houston. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land Ser­ vice) July 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. L. Tillman; Secretary L. Thompson; Educational Director W. J. Linberg. $20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chair­ man reports that he has called Frank Boyne in Yokohama concerning a niunber of minor beefs and Frank Boyne will meet the ship in Naha and will bring the new contracts. Next port Inchon. STONEWALL JACKSON (Water­ man Steamship), July 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Carl Lineberry; Sec­ retary G. Tolliver; Educational Direc­ tor John Cantrell; Steward Delegate Eddie Bowers. $498.25 in movie fund. $10.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A motion was made and passed to post all communications. Everything rimning smoothly. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), July 6—Chairman L. G. G. Reck; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director Herbert S. Mar­ tin. $127 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Articles about maritime activities were received and posted. Copies of the new contract were xeroxed and given to each department. Chairman sug­ gested that members donate to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Kobe. ARTHUR MiODLEtON (Water­ man Steamship), July 20—Chairman, Recertified- Bosun B. Edelmon; Secre­ tary J. W. Sanders; Educational Direc­ tor A. E. Delancy. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion- on the re­ ports in the Seafarers Log and also on the new contracts. Everything running smoothly. Next port Bombay. SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Service), July 20—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Charles Boyle; Secretary C. L. Shirah; Educational Director A. Acosta; Deck Delegate J. F. Ryan; En­ gine Delegate Robert Tompkins; Stew­ ard Delegate David Sacher. No dis­ puted OT. The crew of the Sea-Land Venture want to go on record and give the contract negotiators a vote of thanks for a job well done. Next port New Or­ leans. POTOMAC (Ogden Marine), July 27—Chairman, Recertified iSosun Mau­ rice C. Duet; Secretary Mario Canalejo, Sr.; Educational Director Bill Ball; Deck Delegate Donald D. Fleming; Engine Delegate H. E. Diaz; Steward Delegate Charles J. Hickot. The mem­ bers of the committee give a vote of thanks to the crew for the way they performed in Colombo, Sri-Lanka, es­ pecially to the boys from Piney Point. The new contract has been received and posted. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE (Mari­ time Overseas), July 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Boney; Secretary S. J. Davis; Educational Director D. Busby; Deck Delegate M. Hammond; Engine Delegate S. V. Marano; Steward Delegate B. Wirifield. This ship is equipped with a high seas radio phone and has the ability to call the U.S.A. from anywhere in the world. Any calls made must be collect. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for the fine July 4 porch cookout with live charcoal and barbecue spareribs. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land Service), July 13—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun J. Richburg; Secretary R. Sadowski; Educational Director K. Katsalis. $30 in ship's fund exclusive of the fund for extra movies. No disputed OT. Thanks to the Yokohama Agent for a thorough explanation of the new con­ tract. Everything running smoothly. Next port Hong Koiig. ''-•if!-' '1-^ DAI TRAN.SC0L0RAt>6. , ROBERT E, LEE CAROLINA ELIZABETIM# Seafarers log �li ".r: 1^ jRnal Beparturesi Freddie J. Landry, 61, passed away in a Louisiana hospital on July 3. Brother Landry joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Port Ar­ thur in 1964. He had sailed as a captain for jthe Higman Towing Co. from 1933 to 1941 and Siadelnc. from 1941 to 1975. He was born in Jeanerette, La. and was a resident of Thibodaux, La. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. F. J. Landry; a son, Edmond, and four daughters^ Mrs. Leney Champagne, Mrs. Deanna Mae Filice, Betty Ann and Judy May, all of Thibodaux. SIU pensioner Oscar Lee, 67, died of heart disease in Providence Hospital, Mobile on June 7. Brother Lee joined the Union in the pbrt of Mobile in 1951 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He had sailed for 22 years. A native of Gilbertown, Ala., he was a resident of Irvington, Ala. Burial was in Barrytown (Ala.) Cemetery. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Willie Ruth; a step­ son, Philip Ray Odom, and a step­ daughter, Brenda Odom. Doiis C. Massengiil, 39, was dead on arrival of pneumonia at the Vicksburg (Miss.) Hospital on June 21. Sister Massengill joined the SIUaffiliated IBU in 1972 sailing as a towboat cook for the Orgulf Transportation Co. from 1972 to 1975. She was born in Centralia, HI. and was a resident of Paducah, Ky. at the time of her death. Interment was in Mt. Kenton Cemetery, McCracken County, Ky. Surviving is her husband, Willard. SIU pensioner August Adam Smith, 78, died of heart fail­ ure in Community Hospital, La Follette, Tenn. on June 4. Brother Smith joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 23 years. Born in Mt. Pulaski, 111., he was a resident of La Follette. Interment was in Mt. Pulaski Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Nellie; a son, Clarence of Chicago, and a sister, Mrs. Grace E. Buckles of Mt. Pulaski. SIU pensioner Harry L. Coker, 74, died of heart failure in the Galveston USPHS Hospital on June 7. Brother Co­ ker joined the SIUaffiliated IBU in the port of Houston in 1957 sailinc as a marine engineer for G & H Towing Co. from 1957 to 1972. Born in Oklahoma, he was a resident of Galveston. Burial was in Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Mary, and two sons, Harry Jr. and R. L. Coker. OrvlUe L. Amdt, 47, succumbed to arteriosclerosis in Harahan, Tex. on June 21. Brother Arndt joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile sailing as a .chief cook. He had sailed for 30 years. Born in Miimesota, he was a resident of Longview, Tex. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Gar­ dens Cemetery, Longview. Surviving are his widow, Frances; a son. Dale, a daughter, Diane and a sister, Mrs. G. M. Buck of Marshall, Minn. Freddie Bailey, 62, died in San Fran­ cisco on June 12. Brother Bailey joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1962 sailing as a chief cook. Born in Louisiana, he was a resident of San Francisco when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Bessie; five sons, Freddie, Jr., Graling, Percy, Louis and Isiah; three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Williams of San Francisco, Jo Ann and \Jarie and an uncle, D. Monroe of San Francisco. Ronald F. Belew, 37, died of a frac­ tured spinal cord in Lake Huron Hospi­ tal, Alpena, Mich, on June 20. Brother Be­ lew sustained the in­ jury when he fell 20 feet into the hold of ihsMVSS John A. Kling (Reiss Steam­ ship) at the coal dock of the Huron Cement Co. in Alpena. He joined the SIU in the port of Alpena in 1964 sail­ ing as an AB. A native of Alpena, he was a resident there. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a son, Daemond Don of Alpena; a daughter, Candace Marie and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bonnie Belew. Oral F. Burleson, 67, died of heart dis­ ease on June 13. Brother Burleson joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1969 sailing as a chief cook. A native of Gatesville, Tex., he was a resident of Canoga Park, Calif, when he passed away. Surviving is a son, Fred of Canoga Park. Billie J. Brewer, 47, died on July 15 in Humble, Tex. Brother Brewer joined the SIU in 1945 and sailed as -a chief pumpman. He was a post-war vet­ eran of the U.S. Army. Seafarer Brewer was bom in Birmingham, Ala. and was a resident of Conroe, Tex. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Sharlene; his mother, Jeannie of Hackelberg, Ala.; a son, David and a daughter, Shelia, both of Birmingham. Don C. Stevens, 18, died in Charity Hospital, New Or­ leans, of injuries sus­ tained in an auto crash on May 10. Brother Stevens joined the SIU in the port of Piney Point, Md., in August, 1974 following his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship there. He sailed as an OS. Seafarer Stevens was bom in New Orleans and was a resident of Husser, La., at the time of his death. Burial was in New Sharon Baptist Cem­ etery, Husser. Surviving are his father, Billy E. Stevens of Loranger, La.; his mother, Mrs. Ruby Fletcher; his step­ father, Buddy Fletcher; his stepmother, Mrs. Doris Stevens; his grandmother, Mrs. Eva S. Bahan of Lorange his brother. Seafarer Duane E. Stevens of Loranger, who is a 1971 HLSS gradu­ ate; a sister. Gay Stevens; four step­ sisters, Mrs. Karen Perrilloux, Mrs. Felicia Parker, Mrs. Vicky Crowe and -Shelia Fletcher, and a nephew. Hank Parker, Jr. SIU pensioner Ernest C. De Bautte, 55, died on July 4 in South America. Brother De Bautte joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 27 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Sea­ farer De Bautte was an infantry vet­ eran of the U.S. Army in World War II and received a SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard the accident-free ship, the SS Frances. He ran for Union office in 1969-1972 and was a Ship's Delegate on the SS Bea­ trice. Born in Louisiana, he was a resi­ dent of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Surviving is his widow. Ana Maria. Victor J. Fuliafico, 55, died of cancer of the pancreas in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore on June 22. Brother Puliafico joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as both a captain and pilot for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1951 to 1975. He was born in Pitco, Pa. and was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a son, Victor, and a daughter, Theresa. Preston J. St. Amant, 56, succumbed to cancer in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on June 13. Brother St. Amant joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New Orleans in 1972 sailing as a cook for National Marine Service. He was born in Vermillion, La. and was a resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss. Inter­ ment was in Kaplan Catholic Cemetery, Kaplan, La. Surviving are his widow, Isabelle and three daughters, Glenda, Elizabeth and Linda, SIU pensioner Edward A. Fitzhugh, 67, died of a chronic illness in Paul Oliver Hospital, Frankfort, Mich., on May 22. Brother Fitzhugh joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an oiler for the Ann Arbor Railroad Carferries Co. from 1924 to 1963. He was born in Michi­ gan and was a resident of Arcadia, . Mich. Interment was in Conway Ceme­ tery, Arcadia. Surviving is a stepdaugh­ ter, Deanna D. Newberry. Marshal! E. Fos­ ter, 57, passed away on July 6. Brother Foster joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New" Orleans sailing as both a chi.ef stewlard and bosun. He jhad sailed 35 years. A native of New Orleans, he was a resi­ dent there when he died. Surviving are his widow, Claudette; his mother, Mrs. J. J. Murry of New Orleans; a son, Gary and a daughter, Debra Ann. SIU pensioner William A. Hedlund, 68, died on June 12^ Brother Hedlund % joined the SlU-affiliV ated IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing for the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad from 1928 to 1972. He was a resident of The Bronx, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Helen and a nephew, John Myer of New York City. Bernard L. Kishel, 65, died on June 21. Brother Kishel joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1969 sailing as a sec­ ond cook. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Born in Virginia, Minn., he was a resident there when he died. Surviving are his mother, Marie of Virginia, Minn, and a brother, C. E. Kishel. Carlos Labiosa, 50, died ori July 4. Brother Labiosa joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. He had sailed for 34 years. A native of Puerto Rico, he was a resident of New York City when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Emma, and two sons, Carlos and Edwin. Theodore A. Hatgimisios, 29, died on^ May 12. Brother Hatgimisios was a member of the SIUaffiliated IBU sailing for the Interstate Oil Co. out of the port of Philadelphia. He had sailed for 11 years. Seafarer Hatgimi­ sios was a resident of Philadelphia. Sur­ viving are his widow, Lucille; a son, Theodore, Jr., and a brother, Nicholas who is a member of the SIU in Phila­ delphia. SIU pensioner Lyle A. Bums, 64, died of cancer of the lung in Samaritan Hospital, Bay City, Mich., on May 17. Brother Burns joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1951 last sailing as a wheelsman for the Eric Sand Steamship Co. from 1974 to 1975. Born in Barberton, Ohio, he was a resident of Bay City and Saginaw, Mich. Burial was in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Saginaw. Sur­ viving are a son, William, a-^d a cousin, Dennis W. Wrynn of Harper Woods, Mich. Page 27 September, 1975 -"f.: -li-P-:'- �LUNDEBERG SCHOOL EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates 1_ Deck Department |5 ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman consists of classroom and practical training to in­ clude: Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—Any Waters)—^You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman, or be a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: October 16, November 28, January 26, March 8. QUARTERMASTER / Procedures; Emergency Launching Op­ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, fire­ fighting and emergency procedures. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11,26; January 8,22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. Engine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting Dates: October 16; November 13; December 11; January 8; February 5; March 4; April 1. Th^ course of instruction leading to certifi^tion as QMED—:-Any Rating. (Qualified Member of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri­ cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sys­ tems; Boiler Construction and Repair; Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; M^phine Tool Operation; Com­ pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxlliaiy Units; Engineering Casualty Control; All Codes of Operation of Au­ Advanced Pumpman Procedures Course Instructor Charlie Nalen (right) at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. with two recent graduates of the class, James Dryden (left) and Jim McBride. iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing Main Engines. Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—Must be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 and have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper. (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—^No requirements. Starting Dates: November 3, January 12, February 23, April 5. Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, January 8. February 19, April 1. LIFEBOATMAN DIESELS HLSS Instructor Bill Eglinton (center) with the latest graduates of his QMED class of (I. to r.): Raymond Anderson; Dan Nelson; John Sherpinski, and Elvert Welch. SIU Scholarship Program One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will ovAy be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards ate grante'd in April, but you should'begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar- Page 28 •/' • / • The course of instruction leading to endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steam and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic %amanship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat -Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Tyi>es of Davits and Operating FOWT ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performaq^ aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Must be under 35 years of age. This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university. 2. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan (three years for $10,000 scholarship). 3. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately proceeding date of application. The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics .of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic 4. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you* may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan ~ College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholarships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have-three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Engine depart­ ment personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—^Any Rating; deck and steward department personnel must hold any rating. Starting Dates: November 28; Decem­ ber 11, February 5, March IS. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between, bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starting date; January 5. The course of instruction leading to certihcation as Refrigerated Container Me­ chanic consists of both classroom and on-the-job training that includes the fol­ lowing: instruction covering all units on refrigeration, electrical and engine tune-up on gasoline and diesel units, operation, itiaintenance and trouble shooting on all refrigeration units, instruction of funda­ mentals of operation and servicing and diagnostic procedures used with electrical circuitry. Course Requirements: Applicants must hold Coast Guard endorsements as Elec­ trician and Refrigerating Engineer or QMED-Any Rating. Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy;acetylene brazing, welding and Starting Date: November 17. , HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. (First) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) . Telephone #. (City) (State) (Zip Code) Book Number I ! Name I I Address I I I Last grade completed ! I I I I Book No. (Street) Port Presently .Registered In_ .Port Issued. Social Security #. . Endorsementfs) Now Held. piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Entry Program: From. .to. . Endorsementfs) Received. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: From. . Endorsementfs) Received. .to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dat^ Available for Training I Am Interested In: DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE • Electrician • AssL Cook • QMED • Dk. Eng. • Chief & Baker • FWT • Chief Cook • Jr. Eng. • Oiler • Pumpman • Steward • Dk.Mech. • Machinist • Reefer • Welder • Boilermaker • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • LNG/LPG • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Diesel • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEAUME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE I I SIGNATURE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 I September, 1975 (City or Town) Steward Department The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings above Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker; six months seatime as Chief Cook and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac- , torjr Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and CWef Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or As­ sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of tiie HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, December 26, February 5, March 18. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ table^; how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portion control, dietary values and serving procedures. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Starting Dates: October 30, December II, January 22, March 4. COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction includies classr(x>m and on-the-job training in bak- (Zip) Last year attended Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 CHIEF STEWABD District The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lun­ deberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in fuIL I I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu­ I cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. (Area Code) Seniority Date Book Was Issued. I I Thirty-two Seafarers and one Inland Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all- Seafarers—re­ gardless of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test, This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. Date of Birth, (Last) • • • .• High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers I , ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory' Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11, 26; January 8, 22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant C(X)k and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: October 16, November 28, January 8, February 19, April I. Nofe: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change wiD he noted in the LOG. Page 29 �—— BiUieKice 26th Bosuns' Class Seafarer BHlie Price, 48, has been a) member of the S^U since 1945, and he started shipping as bosun in 1952. A nhtive of hforthCarolina, Brother Price makes his home iri Portsmouth, Va. He ships from the port of Norfolk. Twelve Seafarers gradnated from the 26th SIU Bosons Recertification Pro­ gram this month and they now resume shipping with a much better knowledge of their Union and the entire maritime industry. It b thc-ir responsibility to re­ join their vessels and infonn the rest of the membership about the role all Sea­ farers must play if there is to be a future for the American merchant marine. The recertified bosuns who have completed this very important twomonth program are asserting their lead­ ership aboard all our contracted vessels. As the top unlicensed man on ship, and as the leading representative of the SIU at sea, it is the bosun's job to see that all voyages run as smoothly as pos­ sible, with of course full cooperation from the rest of the crew. The recertified bosun is also better qualified to handle the new techno­ logically-advanced equipment which is found on many of the modem ships being built today. Robert Sipsey Seafarer Robert Sipsey, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1943, and he began shipping out as bosun in 1950. A native of Lawrence, Mass., Brother Sipsey now makes his home in Sonoma, Calif. He ships from the port of San Francisco. It is for this very reason that the Bosuns Recertification Program was established. The SIU must adapt to a coustantly-changing industry if we wish to play a part in it in the years to come. With the battles now being fought in the Halls of Congress rather than on the waterfront, and with radical changes in vessels and manning, our entire mem­ bership must be kept informed at all times in order to insure the job security of everyone in the years ahead. This then, is the main objective of the bosuns program: better commnnication. And, it is the job of every mem­ ber, not only the recertified bosun. The bosun is the leader of the crew, but only if his crew actively participates and takes an avid interest in the affairs of our Union, by attending shipboard and membership meetings, by asking ques­ tions and reading all pertinent informa­ tion. And, with full membership co­ operation, we vrill be a much stronger, secure Union for many years to come. Herwood Walters Dick Ware Seafarer Clayton \ Engelund, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1956, and he started ship­ ping out as a bosun I in 1966. A native of Phelps, Wise, he new ships from the port of New York where he makes his home. Seafarer Her­ wood Walters, 31, has been a member of the SIU since 1966 and has shipped^ in various ratings in the deck department since 1967. A native of Jamaica, West In­ dies, Brother Walters now makes his home in Miami, Fla. He ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Dick Ware, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1947, and he started sailing as bosun in 1954. A native of Mississip­ pi, he now makes his home in Shepard, Tex. with his wife Katherine. Brother Ware ships from the port of Houston. John Japper Dave Lid^rance Seafarer John Japper, 44, has been shipping with the SIU since 1962, and since then has sailed at various ratings in the deck department. A nai s ' ' , tive of New York, ; . _ ; ,Mm he ships from that port and continues Jo make his home tH'ere with, his wife Theresa. Seafarer Dave LaFranee, 27, has been a member of the SIU since 1966 and began shipping out as bosun in 1970. A native of Scrdnton, Pa., he continues to make home there. Brother LaF ranee ships from the port of New York. Clayton Engelund Macon Welch Seafarer Macon Welch, 48, has been a member of the SW since 1945, and he began shipping out as bosun in 1949. A native of Georgia, he now makes his home in Texas City, Tex. with his wife Josephine. Brother Welch ships from the port of Houston. Albert Doty Seafarer Albert Doty, 62, has been a member of the SIU since 1940, and started shipping out as bosun that same year. A native of Illinois, he now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home with his wife Arlene. Herbert Leake Seafarer Herbert Leake, 42, has been a member of the SIU since 1960, and has been sailing as bosun for the past five years. A ruttive of Winchester, Va., he continues to make his home there with his wife Martha. Brother Leake ships from the port of Baltimore. Calixto Gonzalez Seafarer Calixto Gonzalez, 48, has been a member of I the SIU since 1947, I and began shipping I as bosun in 1965. IA native of Rio Pierdas, Puerto Rico he continues •' to make his home there with his wife Carmen.- firother Gonzalez ships from the port Of San Juan. John Farragut Seafarer John Farragut has been settling with the SIU since 1966 when he graduated from the New Orlecms /An­ drew F.ttrus^th Trcaning School. A U.S. Navy veteran. Brother Farragut sails as an AB. A native of Mobile, he now lives in New Orleans with his wife Suzy and their daughter. Brother Far­ ragut ships out of Houston. JohnHaUer IWb. It- f- ^ V-'.' Seafarer John Mailer has been sail­ ing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. A member of the black gang. Brother Mailer re­ turned to Piney Point for his QMED endorsement be­ fore attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. Seafarer Mailer is a native and resident of Philadelphia and ships from that port. Pagedo A' Book Program ^ With the successful completion by six more members this month, the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program has now graduate 179 Seafarers with full *A* book status. The six graduates this month are Richard Butch, Gennaro Esposito, John Farragut, Steve Venus, John Biletz and John H^er. The purpose of this program is to give new full book members a chance to sharpen their seafaring skills and at the same time gain a better understand­ ing of our Union's operations, functions Steve Venus Seafarer Steve Venus has been sail­ ing with the SIU for seven years. A grad­ uate of the Marry Lundeberg School, Brother Venus re­ turned there for his third cook's en­ dorsement before attending the seniority program. Broth­ er Venus is a native of New York. Me now lives in New Orleans and ships from that port. John Logan Seafarer John Logan, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 195 Land he began shipping out as bosun in 1964. A native of Deerpark, Ala., he now ships from the port of Mobile where he makes his home with his wife Jeanette. Gennaro Esposito Seafarer Gennaro Esposito has been sailing with the SIU 'since 1968-'Before and goals. \ attending - tfie 'A' Not only does the 'A' Seniority Pro­ Seniority Upgrading gram benefit the new full book member Programi ''Brother who win have greater shipping <qppor-' Esposito' obtained tunities with his *A' botdc, but it also his QMED rating at benefits the entire membership. The the Harry Lundebrothers who graduate from this pro­ berg School. A veteran of the Italian gram are valuable additions to our Navy, Brother Esposito makes his home Union's membership because they are well prepared to take on the responsi­ in Naples wiih his wife Rosa and their four children. He ships out of the port bilities and obligations of a full *A' book of New York. member, thereby increasing the SIU's strength and unity. Richard Bntch John Biletz Seafarer Richard Seafarer John I Butch has been sailBiletz has been sail­ ling with the SIU ing with the SIU since his graduation since his graduation ! from the Marry from the Lundeberg Lundeberg School School three years in 1972. Sailing in ago. Brother Biletz the engine room. S'v': got his QMED en­ Brother Butch redorsement at Piney * turned to Piney Point before attend­ Point to obtain his QMED endorsement ing the 'A' Seniority Program. A native before attending the 'A' Seniority Pro­ of Philadelphia, Brother Biletz contin­ gram. 'A native of Union, N.J., Brother ues to live in that city and ships out of ' Butch now lives in Warminster, Pa. Me that port. ships out of the port of San Francisco. Seafarers Log �i>*:! • ^ • 'v'"^'=«'*'5'M'-V^'-''^i-" " ' ) FinidL-Flglitliig for Job .' -. / '4' HOW HOES SHAD WORK? m SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for ••'islectit^ oflfice. • • . 4.k J..*- . ;- 'y-Ti .... -'I I • ..• *r- Mid pcditical pi^^ai^ Seiafar^s ^ Ittoba l^s^^ ^ l^afarers' economic, social, pobtical and ti^de t^idn objectwp&---and^^^^j^^ • •. :y %, ^>1 one^ :6, iNAAlf Jil*ipKO has been exp^ding Ajneric^ poi^ to another goes on iP3.-fl^g shipB. T3W at the expense of the j^vately owned^ h coti^an^ h^|g t^ach^ by powerful b^fes in W^rfiington, manned F.S. merchant marine. We miist be a& to st^ rfmso simh n^ thci oil companies. We must be able to fight these atmdks. lencroachmenta suclb aS the Navy's construction of three tnj^ to • ,2t VfftGEN:||LAMS irfopH0I.I^^ ;*'eomBierciab|fei^ri^^^ tii^-^^rfld be chartered, ^m Iw^feile in die Jones Act «Juc& ex^^s tke^^ V^ Islahds operat6r8> T%Navy must go to Congress for ite fundi fr^ its provisions, The cargo that is daily shipped from a reSPAD donations Sre esienUal to h«^ us fight against the ^ery in the Virgin Islands to U.S, east coast ports, if carried on Nsvy in the halls of Congress. U.S.s^s, would be snfeient to pht a m^orportion of the laid- 7/ PREFERENCE—If we could get a cargo prrferi^p D.S. tanker fle« back to work. Presently this oil is moved effect U would guarantee that a certain amount of ^entirely by forejgmftag vessels. U.S. cargo would be carried on American-fllig ships. Last year We FLAG BKLWThis piece of legidation wdnld cnn-^ ^^ succes^ul in getting an oil ca^o pfefermice law ^rol the predatory ratp cutting of non-national shipinng lines rflongress but^ was pocket vetoed by President Ford, are ^pn^etini;,1^^ AmCjrilan^ s^^ operators i because of the rate cutting, it nieans less jobs fen American ''-^amen. '•v T^REE-WATCH^^ S have been made on ' frfle three-watch system for voy^s under 1,800miles. Certmn ^oups are trying to switch to a two-watch system thereby eniS f dgngering the job security mid the safety of seamen. We mhst [he able to com^gt these attgdes. TRADE REFDRa^^ provisions in this law covelring service industries of which the piaritime indnptry is a pab. This means among othei; thing|j that the harmfttl effects that discriminatory trade practices b] foreign nations have on tT.S. service industies, including mgfi conisiidered for the firft ti internatio blimie tclks in <^n^va Ri fall. T AJd.^ji^ti|ptiohs, The law |^ohi|^ts the use of any Uniou m^ initiation fees, etc., for political adivities. MM 'n ^ ^ ^ part in politicsas those above—;is tj^ough yoluhtary poKticgl contributions "" , to SPAD. -,. -7 ' ,'4v . 1' >, ^ ^ ^ Page 31 September, 1,975 - . ' .— -,4.''-.---.VIA.,. f •• •' yi • • '£AA- • �M'W''- ' w • SEAFARERS 'SSc LOG :'t i '" OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO 243 Have Donated $100 or More to SPAD The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 243 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1975. (The law^rohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions.) Eleven who have realized how important it is to let the SIVs voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200,three have contributed $300, and one $600. For the rest of the year, the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming years our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. 0: Codetta, P. Adams, W. Contant, W. E. Cross,M. Air,lLN. Davis, J. Algnia, J. Davis, T. Allai,J. AlmascdjB. lie Gnzm|m^P. Anderson, D. DudtoiiK^ Anderson, E. Di Gioigio, J. l|iolgen,D. Andeis<Hi, J. E. Annis, G. Donnellan,A. ' Anmica, Dotterer, J. Amdte, ^ Drozak, F. prozak,P. Aubnsson, E. il|Ocote,C. Aveiy, R. H. D#^ J. Babkowsld, T. BaUey,J. Batbia,N.N. Ellis,P.D. Banm, A. I. Bellinger, W. Famen,F. Berger, D. Fay, J. Bergeiia, S. Fenara, A. Bernstein, A. Ferreira, J. Blanton, M. Fischer, H. BUgen, A. Florons, C. D. Bluitt,!. Fumkawa, H. S. Bpnefont,J.D. Garay,F. Garcia, R. Bonser, L. Gard,C.L. Bondrean,R. Gasldll,H. Boyle, C. GentHe, C. Bojme, F. Gill,F.D. Brand, H. Glaze, R. W. Brannan,G. GUdewell, T. ]foovn,G. Goedie, F. Brooks, S. T. Golder, J. Browne, G. Goncalves, A. Bryant, B. Gould, T. Butts, W. Gaarino,L. Caffey,J. Gnertin, L. CampbeU, A. Gutierrez, A.S. Campbell, D. Hall, Jr., L. CapeDa, F. Hall, Sr., W. Carbmie, V. Hardin, J. Y. Carii^, P. Castnmover, X Hargrove, D. Hart,R Compfpn, W. Haa^M.A. Cir^pano,L. Hernandez, it Compton, W. Heiniiia,E. Conklin, K. Connolly, M. W.' Honeycntt,R. ^iHTMUSy R* t;! -;•• iiU;: *>'.• •SC-- ... I " v:- ^ ' * Imperial, B. Ingelbrigtsai, E.S. ioiip,L. JiKicson, C. D. Justus,!. Kanoa, M. A, KeIier,P.<.^ Kemgood, M. Kelly, C. Kmg, Kusnmato, K. LaHaye,F. La]ip^ibrd,C. Lee,J.F. Leeper,B.. Lewis, J. Lflbedahl, H. Lindsey,H.S. Loleas,P. Loinas, A. Lonbardo, J. Maley, T. Mann, C. Mansfield, L.R. IVfordenes, E. Martian, T. A. Martin^^J. Martinez, O. A. McCartney, G. McFarland,D.R. McKay, D. McMiillin,C. Mesford, H. Messer, C. Michael, J. Miller, C.E. Miller,!. Mitchell, R. Mitchen,W.L. Molina, F. Mollard,C. Mongelli,F. Moody, O.W.> Mooney, E. X. Mortis, E. Morris, W. Morrison, J. A. Mortenson, O. J. ]|lnwallad, M. A. Napier, D. E. Neira, L. Pidson,!. M Pt^dmo, P^nchis, S. J. ^rkin,G.C. Parsons,L.R. P|^s,J. Peralta,R. Perez, J.. Petb,C. Porter, J. Pow, J. Rattray, W. Reinosa, J. Rettenbacher,W. Riddle, D. Riley, E. Rivera, R. V Date. Wiihnni,R. Williams, C. Williams, L. WHson, B. Wilson, C. Wilson,!. Wolf, P. Worley,M. Yahia,S. Yarmola,!. Yoichi,S. Zeag|er,S. Telegados,G. Teipe,K. Therman, E. W. Troy, S. Troxclair,H. Tyler,E. Vangihan, R. YOes,L. Walsh,!. Weeks, J. White, C. White, W. Wiehl,T. $600 Honor Roll Pomerlime,R. $300 Honor Roll Bubaks,H. Hall, P. Pulver,E. $200 Honor Roll V Batchelor, A. Brooks, S.T. Curtis, T. Jones, L. Paradise, L. Gatewood,L. Parrish,J^M. Loper,C. Richardson, N. Makin, W. Seabron, S. SEAFARERS POLmCAL ACTIVITY DONATION r $2no( BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11232 675 FOURTH AVENUE t Contributor's Name Address .City . State . Zip Code S.S. No,, funStam Roce|Rg|rg(|(Pd to fi IUMEA objects and purposes SPAD is a separatej ering tlTrT)oli!Tcal. social " rid economi jmiPs of Seafarer seamen, including, but not limited the preservation and furthering of' |he American Merchant Marine with i oved employment opportunities Jor seamen and the advancemen I'of trade union conr^'-j. In conn, ;tion with such objects, SPrtO supports and contribiites to politiij al candidates tor elective office, contributions are voluntary. No peived because of force, job d Vimination, financial reprisal, or contribution may be solicited or threat of such conduct, or as a coR jUtion of membership in the II ^ n (SlUNA • . or of emp . AGLIWD) ment. If a contribution is made byJiason-of the above impropeg^nduct, notify the Seafarers iJnidn or SPAD at the above address, certAABail within thirty daysjiMn.contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, J|ammluMl||j|^ Support SPAM^ Ti%|Ct and further your economic, political and social interests, Am^pn trade unMaaiiinBtMnd Seafarl^Pamen. A copy of our report filed with the appropriate suoSsory officer is (or will be) available for purchase ronr the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Govermfnt Printing Office, Washington, O.C> 20402.) 20 $ Port. Have You Made YourSPAD Donation This Year? 'i'' : Robertson, L. Robertson, T. Rondo, C. P. Royal, F. Rnlil,M. Sacco, J. Sacco,M. Saeed, F. Salazar, H. Saleh,F. Saleb,H. Sanchez, M. Sawin, M. Selzer, R. Selzer,S. Shappo, M. Shepard, E. S^er, J. ^ Sjamsnryzal, J. Sniifli,H.C. Sorel, J. Spencer, G. Spiegel, H. Spuron, J. Stephens, C. Snrrick, R. H. Tanner, C. Taylor, F. m � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: UNION MADE ‘GREAT STRIDES’ IN PAST KEY TO VICTORY - UNITY MEANY ATTACKS DETENTE, USSR GRAIN DEAL RUSSIANS OK $16 A TON GRAIN SHIPPING RATE PINEY POINT MEETING ABOARD ZIMMERMAN IBU CONVENTION REPORT SHOWS RAPID GROWTH RATE DROZAK ATTENDS FIRST LNG STUDY GROUP TULANE UNIVERSITY GRAD SCHOOL HONORS HALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS LABOR LEADERS CALL FOR REASSESSMENT OF U.S. POLICIES CONVENTION REPORT: UNIFICATION STRENGTHENED UIW REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE HALL BLASTS STATE DEPARTMENT AT CONVENTION ‘BUSHEL OF WHEAT FOR BARREL OF OIL’ POLITICS AND CARGO KEY TO MARITIME REVIVAL: BENTLEY WILL NEGOTIATE COMPETITIVE FREIGHT RATE CALHOON DISPUTES FORD’S MARITIME POLICIES SIU COUNSEL SEES ‘HEAVY LEGAL SEAS’ FOR UNIONS HLS AIM: ‘TOTAL EDUCATION FOR WHOLE MAN’ FITZGERALD SAYS UNION CHIEFS SHOULD ENGAGE IN GRAIN TALKS SIU SPECIAL COUNSEL DISCUSSES NEW PENSION LAW NULL SAYS IBPAW WANTS AFFILIATION WITH SIUNA MEANY, HALL, DUNLOP, GLEASON ADDRESSES HIGHLIGHT SIUNA 17TH BIENNIAL CONVENTION HALL, WEISBERGER, DIGIORGIO, AFFILIATE VPS ELECTED CONVENTION DELEGATES OK 38 RESOLUTIONS A WARNING TO STATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND STARTING DATES 26TH BOSUNS’ CLASS ‘A’ BOOK PROGRAM LEGISLATION THAT AFFECTS YOUR JOB Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 9 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/1d6fba0ac1d478abbdd691a958c0ff75.PDF b6ff2e90c1adda94f49bf49059be51c7 PDF Text Text SlVo??? d M t- . „ - ,?• ^ d- i "-T 5 V-J ^J f .;- SlU Provides Job Security Through New Vessels; Union's Contracted Ships Move Russian Grain ."Ti 1 �« M V. -/• Hall Asks Seattle NMC to Back Cargo Preference SIUNA President Paul Hall was in. Seattle Oct. 10 to attrad the annual Pacific Coast meeting of the National Maritime Council. In a keynote address to the all-day meeting. Hall expressed the support of the Union and its aflSliates for the Coun­ cil'^ efforts to improve the percentage position of American-owned vessels in the transport of American cargo. problems that must be overcome to titive with vessels of other nations in the The National Maritime Council is a achieve these commendable goals. He - free-enterprise market, they , are at an joint endeavor of labor unions, shippers, called for new Federal lav^ to require extreme competitive disadvantage when shipbuilders, importers, exporters and that a representative percentage of U.S. a nation's merchant marine is a p<^tical arm fully owned and (grated by gov­ other related maritime interests. It was cargo be shipped in American bottoms, ernment as is the case with Eastern bloc founded to foster and build the use of Hall told shippers and labor leaders countries," Hall stated. U.S.-ffag ships and strengthen the that Russia already controls sea access American merchant marine. to all producing nations and has shipPrestdoit HaU urged indnstiy leaders In his address. Hall highlighted-the yards working at full capacity. from the West Coast to join with lalNHr "Russia is working for mastery of and sh^bnflders in an effort to get laws the seas," he said. "Though automation Continued on Page 26 * •of American ships makes them compe­ 6 to 21^Unemployment In 90^o of Job Centers At the Unity Dinner ciimaxing the NMC conference, Tom Patterson (left) Western Regional Director for the Maritime Administration awarded SIUNA President Paul Hall a memento of appreciation for his outstanding contribution to the promotion and success of the National Maritime Council. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: PaalHril U*S, Lobar Movement Support Hiere's an old, often quoted proverb that says "all things come to those who wait." Well, it may be true for a lot of things today, but it's way off base when it comes to the U.S. maritime industry. In today's maritime community, if we sit around idly and vmt for good things to happen, not only won't any­ thing be accomplished, but many of the victories we won in the past could very well disappear. We have won many tough fights in our history but never because we sat back patiently and passively. We have been able to achieve our victories because of three very important reasons: we have had fibe foresi^t to look at and try to understand the problems of our industry and the steps that should be taken to overcome them; we have shown the intelligence to push aside personalities and personal likes or dislikes to remain united in achieving our goals and we have displayed the giits needed to stand up and work . hard for our beliefs even when the odds seem stacked against us. In some of our most recent batdes, though, we have had an important added ingredient in our formula for success—^e active support of the entire AFL-GIO. The indispensable value of this support became most evident last year during our successful Congressional battle for the Energy Transporta­ tion Security Act, subsequendy vetoed by President Ford. During this -fight for a fair oil cargo preference law, virtually every seg­ ment of the labor movement actively worked for the interests of Seafarers, the maritime industry and the nation. On the national level, we received the vocal support of the AFL-CIO Executive Council, headed by President George Meany. And in addition, all 44 international and national unions making up the AFL-ClO's Maritime Trades Department Irat their full sup­ Unemployment figures for the month of September show that 90 percent of the nation's major job centers now have jobless rates ranging from 6 percent to more than 21 percent, the highest area count of "substantial" unemployment since the Labor Department began col­ lecting such statistics in 1955. The figures, released by the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed 57 major areas with unemployment rates of 10 percent or higher, and nine others .with jobless rates exceeding 15 percent. The list of key labor areas with "substantial" un­ employment is now at 135, as com­ pared with 51 major areas in Septem­ ber, 1974. Although the country's overall un­ employment rate was slightly down in September one-tenth of one percent to 8.3 percent, the number of workers with jobs and the number of unem­ ployed were virtually unchanged from August. Those without work and ac­ tively looking for employment held at 7.8 million, and the total number of employed also remained steady at some 85.4 million. In breaking down the statistics by labor force groups the Bureau found that the jobless rate for adult men in­ creased from 6.6 percent in August to 7.0 percent in September, while the rate for adult women declined slightly frmn 7.7 to 7.5 percait durmg the same period. The Bureau's statistics showed that the major areas hardest hit by un­ employment are in Puerto Rico, Massachusets, Rhode Island and Michigan. port. On the state and local levels, we received the support of all the MTD's Maritime Port Councils, AFL-CIO State Federations and Local Central bodies. This kind of unified labor effort on behalf of Seafarers is a formidable attack force beause it places the strength of 13 million American workers and their families behind the SnTs continuing fight to rebuild a U.S. mari­ time industry capable of competing on a global basis, with any nation of the world. However, labor's support for the SHTs programs did not abruptly end witii the fight for the oil biU. It was by no means a one shot deal. Just this month at both the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Departmbnt's 1975 Biennial Convenion and the AFL-CIO's Convention in San Francisco, the American Labor movement unanimously reaffirmed in numerous reso­ lutions its support for legislative and other programs designed to foster a strong U.S. maritime industry. At the Conventionis, labor first reiterated its pledge of support in the continuing fight for a fair cargo preference bill that would require that a substantia percentage of cargo imported to the U.S. be carried on Americanflag ships. A resolution was passed calling for the now exempt Virgin Islands to be included under provisions of the Jones Act. A victory here would mean more than 20 sailings per week for U.S.-flag, U.S.-manned ships between the heavily industriali^ islands and the U.S. mainland. Labor also called for the passage of legislation which would both curb expansion of Russian third-flag operations in the U.S. West Coast-Far East trad^, and enable American-flag and other national-flag lines to compete on an equal basis with cut-rate Communist flag fleets. Labor also called for the construction of an all Alaska natural gas pipe­ line from Alaska's North Slope to the ice-free port of Valdez where the gas would be liquified and then carried to the lower 48 states by U.S.-flag, U.S.manned LNG tankers. At the same time, labor Voiced its oppositum to the alternately proposed Canadian pipeline route to end in the U^S. Midwest. We, as Seafarers, owe a great debt of gratitude for the staimch support we have received and will continue to receive from our brothers in the labor movement, and this support is a very necessaiy ingredient in our formula for victory. Yet when it comes down to the nitty-gritty. Seafarers themselves must continue to produce the same ingredients—understanding and unified woric —as we have always done in the past to make the formula work. With all these things pulling together, the SIU controls a powerful and effective political force. With it, we can't be assured of a victory every time. But without it, we are sure to go nowhere. Oiange of addles cart Form 3579 shoulf be sent to Seafartre Iritemationat Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue. BrooWyh New York 11232. Published monthly except twice a month in July. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 11, October 1975. «venuB, Drooiayn, Page 2 Seafarers log / ' / >> r f f fr �SlU Job Securify «rf>'u'i Mil '•i» Seafarers Man Many New Ships The SIU is continuing to provide strong job security for its members as SIU crews are manning more and more of the new, technologically-advanced vessels which have been constructed and are now hitting the high seas. , During these hard-pressed times, with massive unemployment and sky­ rocketing inflation, the maritime indus­ try, like many other segments of labor, has also been affected. Yet despite prob­ lems such as the severe slump in the tanker market, the SIU has been able to keep its members' job security. Despite the recession there are still new American-flag vessels being built in shipyards throughout the country. And, the SIU has succeeded in obtaining many of these new vessels for its mem­ bers. SS Massachusetts This month the SIU crewed the larg­ est merchant ship ever bnilt in the Westem Hemisphere, the VLCC Massachu­ setts (International Ocean Transport, Inc.) The 265,000 dwt vessel was constracted at Bethlehem Steel's Shipyard in Sparrow's Point, Md. This brand new, ultra-modem super­ tanker is 1,100 feet long, has a shaft horsepower of 35,000 and a speed of 1514 knots. The vessel has 19 cargo tanks and two clean ballast tanks. The Massachusetts also has sophisti­ cated methods to combat any spillage of pollutants into the oceans. Load-ontop principles are used to reduce the possibility of oil cargo reaching the seas, and cargo tanks required for ballast that is to be discharged in or near the cargo loading port are first cleaned of all oil by using high-pressure, high-velocity sea water jets from fixed tank cleaning machines. The Massachusetts will be followed on the waterways by her sister-ship the SS New York, which will be manned by an SIU crew in the near future. SS Great Land Last month SIU members crewed another brand new vessel, the 791 foot long, roll-on roll-off ship, the SS Great Land (Intemational Ocean Transport, Inc.) The Great Land, which was built at the Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. in Chester, Pa. will be transporting cargo between Seattle, Wash, and Anchorage, Alaska. The Great Land, the largest trailership ever constmcted, with capacity for Stowing Deck department stores on board the Golden Monarch (Aeron Ma­ rine) are from (I. to r.): AB Terry White; AB John Bertling; Recertified Bosun John Worley, and OS Sam Daugh. New Digest Of Benefits A revised SIU Sni^cal, Pen­ sion, Welfore and Vacation Digest of Benefits will be available at SIU balls throughout tiie country in about a month. This revised digest will contain a detafled schedule of all SIU ben­ efits, many of which have heen in­ creased under the new contract. You will be able to obtain a copy of the Digest at any SIU hall. OMED Jerry Makarewicz at the engine room console of the roll-on-roll-off vessel, the Great Land (International Ocean). 390 trailer; can transport virtually any size wheeled or tracked cargo. Any oversize cargo over 40 feet in length, such as steel pipes, boats, chemical tanks, etc.—anything that may be moved over the highway or rail lines— can be moved on board and in.the process often eliminates the need for handling, crating and containerizing. The vessel's speed and size will per­ mit it to sail regularly even during the winter months in Alaskan waters. The iship also has special features built in to provide for all-weather sailing, such as enclosures to protect cargo and equip­ ment, and de-icing equipment in several areas including vehicle ramps. SS Gtdden Monarch One other new vessel which the SIU crewed earlier this month is the 89,000 dwt tanker, SS Golden Monarch (Aeron Marine Shipping Co.) The Golden Monarch, constmcted at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. in San Diego is the third such tanker to be built for Aeron. The other two, the SS Golden Dolphin and SS Golden Endeavor, have been sailing with SIU crews since last year. The 894-foot long vessel is capable of carrying 25 million gallons of cmde oil (about 500,000 barrels). All three tankers are very similar to the two SIUcontracted oil-bulk-ore carriers (OBO) the SS Ultramar and SS Ultrasea, pre­ viously built at National Steel and Ship­ building and manned by SIU crews. The OBO's are less, than two feet shorter than the tankers, have the same hull and engine, and have a deadweight ton­ nage of 80,500 tons. These are just some of the new ves­ sels which the SIU has been able to man. But In order to obtain job security for all SIU members in an industry which Is constantly changing, we must con­ tinue to fight for favorable legislation in Washington, on issues such as more cargo for American-flag ships, expan­ sion of the Jurisdiction of the Jones Act and an end to rate-cutting practices by third-flag and Soviet bloc ships. All members can help in these battles by contributing to SPAD—the SIU's voluntary political fund. It is the best way of insuring a future for the SIU and the American merchant marine as well. i :a ; • I: INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities Page 9 Shipping Dispatcher's Reports Page 17 Ships' Committees Page 13 Grain ships crew up Page 5 Ships' Digests .Page 18 Seafarers man new ships .. Page 3 Union News Tallying Committee report .Pages 10-12 President's Report Page 2 Training and Upgrading SIU election of 2 Get GED diplomas Page 26 officers Special supplement Upgrading class schedule, SPAD Honor Roll .Back Page requirements & Headquarters Notes ..;.. .Page 8 application Pages 24-25 Membership meeting in Seafarers participate in Seattle i Page 4. bosuns recertification Seafarers Pension fund and 'A' seriority report Page 12 upgrading Pages 22--23 GED requirernents & application Page 25 General News High unemployment Page 2 Membership News. Skydiver Mitchell .Page 14 Hall addresses NMC ...Page 2 New SIU pensioners .....Page 19 MTD, AFL-CIO hold Final departures Page 20 conventions. Pages 6-7 October, 1975 -m Four members of the steward department on the supertanker Massachusetts (International Ocean) are pictured in the ship's ultra-modern galley. They are from (I. to r.): Chief Cook and Steward Joe Kundrat; Cook and Baker Larry Tefft; General Utility Arthur Rubenstein, and Utility Maintenance Bernard Zawacki. Page 3 m �Seattle Seafarers Discuss Timely Issues 1 ' / • N 'Nj-Sr 1^ V -' ^ i-v - \ K:,- •- 'f • • '•^ 1 Before Seattle meeting, Seafarers Joseph Alpedo, left, and Everett Klopp, center, register for shipping with Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford. The new roll-on—^roll-off vessel Great Land which is running from Seattle to Anchorage; the progress of the Alaska pipeline, and many other important items were among the main topics of discussion at last month's informational membership meeting in the port of Seattle. The meeting was chaired by SIU Port Agent Harvey Mesford. A member at the Seattle meeting expressed his support of Senator Warren Magnuson's 200-Mile U.S. Fish Conservation Zone bill and it was suggested that Seafarers write their own Senators and Congressmen to support it also. Discussion on the Great Land and the Alaska pipeline centered around jobs. The Great Land and a projected two more of her sisterships, to be used on the same run, will mean a pickup in shipping for Seattle Sea­ farers. When the Alaska pipeline is completed it will mean better ship­ ping for all SIU members. The port of Seattle holds its monthly informational meetings on David Kendrick, who is a full-time the Friday after the third Sunday of Seafarer and part-time artist, shows each mondi. off one of his paintings which hangs in the Seattle hall. Kendrick ships as QMED. Seafarer E. C. Ryan, who ships' in the engine department, suggests Sea­ farers write their Congressmen in support of the 200-mile Fish Con­ servation bill. All Mohammed, who ships out of Seattle in the Steward department, was one of those who attended the Seattle meeting last month. Page 4 • • • }• ' f- ^ Jeff Hanley, left, who has been accepted to the Lundeberg School's Entry Training Program is given physical examination by Dr. Lyons at the Seattle clinic. SIU member listens attentively during Seattle Informational meeting. If you need help filling out welfare claims, etc., in the port of Seattle, the person to see is SIU Secretary Jessie Hair. She is well liked by the Seattle membership for her prompt and courteous help. Seattle Seafarers listen as Port Agent Harvey Mesford reads shipping and legislative reports covering the previous month. Spafarars l.ng �ipi 6 to Break Out of Layup '<W '.'-t tdi^ 17 Sm Tankers to Carry Grain to Russia in New Pact Seventeen ships under contract to the SIU this month received charters to carry U.S. grain to Russia after strong political pressure by labor forced the Ford Administration to negotiate a new long-term, five-year shipping agreement with the USSR, which includes higher freight rates and a ceiling on the amount of grain that can be sold to the Russians. Labor's unified stand against the un­ controlled sale of grain to Russia not only has given a much-needed shot in the arm to the ailing U.S. tanker indus­ try, but will help stabilize all grainrelated consumer prices in this country. U.S. tankers will haul an estimated 890,000 tons of grain to the Soviet Union in October. Six of the SlU-contracted ships had been in layup. They are the Cities Service Miami, Montpelier Victory, Ogden Yukon, Transpanama, Ul­ tramar and the Golden Monarch. On the previously laid-up U.S. vessels alone, 279 jobs have been created which boils down to an estimated 25,110 man days of employment on one round trip voyage averaging 90 days. Other SlU-contracted ships char­ tered to carry grain are: Eagle Traveler; Overseas Vivian; Overseas Aleutian; Overseas Anchorage; Overseas Arctic; Overseas Vila; Connecticut; Ogden Shown here in lay-up at the Seatrain facility in the Brooklyn Shipyard, the Transpanama (Hudson Waterways) was one of the SlU-contracted ships broken out this month to carry grain from the Gulf of Mexico to the Soviet Union. Champion; Transeastern; Mount Ex­ plorer; Ultrasea. According to the grain shipping pro­ gram to Russia for November, 13 more American ships will be needed to carry the U.S. flag's one-third share. And from December on, the new agreement should provide at least eight sailings a month for U.S. ships. Under the terms of the new five-year agreement, the Russians have con­ tracted to buy at least six-million metric tons of grain in each of the contract years with an option to buy two million additional tons per year. If the Russians wish to buy more than the contract stipulates, U.S. Government representa­ tives would first have to study the re­ quest before any additional purchases were okayed. The U.S., however, maintains an escape clause in the agreement which allows the U.S. to break off or curtail grain sales if America's total yearly grain yield falls below 225-million tons. This has not happened in the last 15 years. The Russians have also agreed to pay U.S.-flag carriers a competitive $16-a-ton freight rate enabling Amer­ ican ships to turn a profit in the carriage of at least one-third of all grain cargoes going to the USSR. U.S. representatives in Moscow are still negotiating a further clause in the contract which would require the Rus­ sians to pfovide 200,000 barrels of crude oil and petroleum products per day to be delivered either to the U.S. or by agreement to cities in Europe or other designated areas. The hang-up here is the price the U.S. will pay for the oil. The Soviets want Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) market scale, while the U.S. is holding out for a dollar per barrel less. „I A This entire new agreement with the Russians, which benefits American workers and the U.S. maritime industry as well as safeguarding consumer in­ terests, would not have taken place without the unified actions of labor in brining heavy political pressure on the Administration. ' ^ Brought to a head by the grain-load­ ing boycott by Gulf longshoremen last month, the SIU with the backing of the entire AFL-CIO had been fighting for a favorable agreement since early July when the new grain sales were annoimced. f ip I I: Members Pass Dues Increase Resolution In a secret mail ballot the member­ ship has accepted the dues increase amendment to the SIU Constitution by an overwhelming vote of 3,016 to 288. Under this amendment, which will affect only working members, a dues in­ crease will be collected in the following manner: an additional $50 will be pay­ able for each 90 days worked on SlUcontracted vessels in 12 consecutive months and, after the first 90 days worked in the 12-month period, a per­ centage of $50 equal to the percentage of 90 days worked will be payable. However, before payment of this dues increase can commence an addi­ tional $350 for annual shipping ($87.50 for 90 days) in vacation benefits for SIU members will have to be negotiated. This additional vacation pay will be over and above the vacation increases already provided by the SIU's new three-year contract. Voting on the amendment, as speci­ fied in the SIU Constitution, was carried on by a secret mail ballot for 30 days. Voting began Aug. 25, 1975 and ended Sept. 23, 1975, with ballots issued to Notify Union When Replacement Needed Over the past months the Log has printed stories ctmceming the impor­ tance of the ship's chairman notifying the Union when a replacement is ne^ed for a crewmember leaving a ship. Once again we want to note that it is vital for all ships' chairmen, and in fact any member of the ship's committee, to help see to it that all unlicensed jobs on SIUcontracted vessels are filled at all times by SIU members. Today, more than ever, foreign com­ petitors are doing their best to make inroads in any way possible into the American merchant marine. Two com­ panies in the Philippines, Foreign Travel Services Md World Tide Ship­ ping Agency, are good examples of the attempts being made at taldng away jobs ^m American seamen. These companies have sent letters to SlU-contracted companies offering the services of Filipino crews at what they term "very reasonable and fully ap­ proved wage scales." Some examples of these wages are: $220 per month with a straight overtime rate of $1.38 per hour October, 1975 for a bostm; $150 per month with a $.95 overtime rate for messm^ and wipers, and for AB's $200 per month with a straight overtime rate of $1.25 per horn*. Foreign Travel Services has another "advantage" to hiriilg the men they pro­ vide. In its letter the company states that "strikes and work stoppages are forbidden by the Philippine Govern­ ment and are enforced by denying per­ mission for overseas assi^ments." While our contracted companies have assured us they have never considered using crews provided by these agencies, we must continue to police the replace­ ment of SIU crewmembers so that we are sure that all SIU unlicensed jobs are always protected. Any crewmember preparing to leave a vessel in the continental United States or Puerto Rico must give 24 hours no­ tice to the Master prior to the scheduled sailing of the vessel. When a vessel is expected to arrive on a weekend, notice Continued on Page 26 all eligible voters in all SIU halls. The dues resolution was first pre­ sented to members at the July member­ ship meeting in all Constitutional and Non-Constitutional ports. Then, following the Union's consti­ tutional procedure for amending the Constitution, a Constitutional Commit­ tee was elected on July 18 at a special meeting held in Headsuarters. This six-man committee studied the proposed resolution; approved it, and recommended that the amendment be put to a vote by a secret mail ballot. Seafarers at August membership meetings in SIU halls throughout the country overwhelmingly accepted the Constitutional Committee's report and recommendation, and the dues Incfease amendment was then voted on by the membership. A six-man Tallying Committee elected at the Headquarters' September meeting coimted the ballots and pre­ sented its report at October meetings in all ports. For the full text of the Tallying Com­ mittees report, see pages 10-12. / I 4 Simon Asked to Deny Waiver Bid by Collier Collier Carbon and Chemical Cor­ poration has asked for a two-year ex­ tension of the waiver it was granted last year which exempts the company from complying with the provisions of the Jones Act in shipping anhydrous ammonia on foreign-flag vessels be­ tween Alaska and the Pacific North­ west. SIU President Paul Hall has written a strongly-worded letter requesting that Treasury Secretary William Simon deny the extension because Collier has failed to comply with the terms of the original granting of the waiver. At that time, Collier was given the waiver only on the condition that it promptly seek to con­ tract a U.S.-flag vessel which would he capable of transporting the ammonia. In requesting the extension. Collier states that the extra two years time is needed to complete the vessel it is hav­ ing constructed which Collier says will be ready in the final quarter of 1977. Collier was originally given permis­ sion to ship the ammonia, used to manufacture about 35 percent of the ni­ trogen fertilizer used by wheat growers in the Northwest, when the only Amer­ ican vessel capable of transporting the substance, the Kenai, sank in a storm off the Alaska coast. In his letter to Simon, President HaU stated, "It is clear that Collier has not complied with the terms of the original waiver by promptly contracting for a U.S. vessel. The company delayed con­ tracting for a new vessel untfl it was faced with the necessity to apply for a waiver extension and ignored several options that would have enabled a U.S. vessel to he ready far sooner." "In addition, no waiver extension should be considered because of the likelihood that in the near future a U.S.flag vessel capable of carrying anhydrou ammonia will be available. A two •year waiver extension is an unreason­ able period and would remove all pres­ sure on Collier to employ this new U.S.-flag vessel as soon as it becomes available. "In this situation a two-year contin­ uation of this wai 'er would undermine a most importan. U.;S. maritime law, and could set a precedent for other companies wishing to avoid the use of U.S.-flag vessels.' i'- �MTD Biennial Convention Focus Is on Maritime;Plight of Unemployed Keying in on the many problems fac­ ing the U.S. maritime industry today arid the steps that must be taken to overcome them, the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department, comprising 44 international unions representing eight million workers, conducted its 1975 Biennial Convention this month in San Francisco, Calif. The two-day Convention, chaired by MTD President Paul Hall, unanimously called for legislation to reserve a sub­ stantial percentage of all U.S. cargo for carriage by U.S.-flag ships; preservation of the Jones Act and extension of its provisions to cover the Virgin Islands "loophole"; legislation to curb the grow­ ing encroachment of Russian third-flag operations on the U.S. West Coast; suf­ ficient budget appropriations to restore 393 staff positions at USPHS hospitals throughout the country and construc­ tion of an all-Alaska natural gas pipe­ line as opposed to a Canadian route. Hie MTD Convoitkm also focused <m the plight of America's vast ranks of imemj^oyed, and the delegates ananimoariy vowed to fig|it for a re­ vised program of imem^oymait insnrance to meet die long term needs of oat-of-woik Americans. The Convention also passed unani­ mous resolutions calling for a $3 an hour minimum wage; tax reform; trade refoim; a national health security pro­ gram; a national energy policy, and a national fisheries policy that would in­ clude a 200-mile offshore fish conservati<m zxme for the U .S. The Convention was highlighted by addresses from Lane Kirkland, AFLCIO secretary-treasurer; Senator J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. (D-La.) and MTD President Paul HaU. Tribnte.to McGavin MTD delegates held a moving trib­ ute to the late Peter M. McGavin, exec­ utive secretary-treasurer of the MTD for the past 15 years. In delivering the trihnte, MTD Pres­ ident Paul Hall stated: 'Tor the past 35 years, Peter McGavin had devoted his life to die cause of just and decent treat­ ment for worim^ mmi and women everywhere. He was known thronghont the trade union movement He was nniversally respected for his int^rity and his loyalty and his devotion to the movement to whidi he had made a lastmg contrihntion. Above ad dse, he was loved for his selfless imidiness to assist otfams in time of need. Tder McGavin was devoted to his famfly. To Dorothy McGavin, his widow, and to St^en McGavin, his son, we the (Ulcers and dd^ates to the Page 6 MID Administrator O. William Moody addresses delegates to the MTD's Bi­ ennial Convention held in San Fran­ cisco last month. National Convention (ff the Maritime Hades Departmmit, AFL-CIO, express our deqiest'sympaAy." The Convention then observed one minute of silence in respect for Mr. McGavin's passing, July 6, 1975. Tackle Maritime Problems Top priority at the Convention was given to overall programs that would foster continued^revitalization of the U.S. merchant m|^e and restore its once globally competitive position on the world's seaways. Heading the list of the proposed needed maritime programs, the Con­ vention called for a bill similar to the pocket-vetoed Energy Transportation Security Act, which would require that a substantial percentage of U.S. cargo be carried on American-manned, Amer­ ican-built vessels. Viigin Islands Loophole Turning to the vital issue of the Jones Act, which protects American domestic shipping from incursion by foreign-flag operations, the Convention noted that the Act "has provided the basis for guaranteed employment for the Amer­ ican seaman and has demonstrated that it is the mainstay of the entire U.S. mer­ chant marine." However, the Convention pointed out that "despite the comprehensive­ ness of the Act, it has its flaw; the Virgin Islands and American Samoa are exempt from the law." It was noted that because of this flaw, "U.S. ore and oil refining industries have established themselves in the Islands ... to enjoy the various tax incMitives offered by the Islands and to use foreign-flag ships, thereby circumventing the intent of the Jones Act." The Convention then called for "immediate passage of legis­ lation which would amend the Jones Act by making it apply to the Virgin Islands and American Samoa." SenatOT J. Bennett Johnston, who addressed the Convention on this and other issues affecting the U.S. maritime industry and the nation's economy, re­ cently introduced in the Senate a meas- Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. (D-La) discusses legislation he has intro­ duced to close the Virgin Islands loophole in the Jones Act. ore to dose the Viigin Idands lodjj^ole. A Victim of Detente The Convention also took up the complex problems of how detente with ?he Russians has worked to the growing detriment of the U.S. merchant marine. The delegates pointed out the havoc caused among U.S.-flag operators by the "ruthless rate-cutting practices" of the Soviet-owned Far Eastern Shipping Co. (FESCO), which is operating as a third-flag carrier on the U.S. West Coast. They further noted that since Continued on Page 7 MTD and SlU President Paul Hall, who chaired the Convention, delivers a tribute to the late Peter M McQavIn Others on dais are from left: MTD Administrator O. William Moody, Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. and SlU Vice President LIndsey Williams. ' Seafarers Log �• All of the job benefits of the Alaska gas line would go to U.S. workers such as construction workers, shipbuilders and seamen. Continued from Page 6 1972 when 42 U.S. ports were opened to Russian vessels, third-flag opera­ tions, dominated by communist bloc nations, have captured more than half of dl U.S. liner trade between the West Coast and the Far East. To alleviate this unfortunate situa­ tion, the Convention unanimously agreed that safeguards against cut-throat rate cutting must be adopted to insure both the health of the American eccmomy andthe U.S. merchant marine. USPHS Resolution O. William Moody, administrator of the MTD, briefed the Convention dele­ gates on a bill introduced by Senator Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.), that would provide additional federal ap­ propriations for the Department of Health, Edlication and Welfare to re­ store 393 vital staff positions at USPHS hospitals. HEW cut these positions re­ cently in their continuing effort to phase out the USPHS system, which is so vital to the medical care of seamen. The Convention tmanimously ex­ pressed its complete support for the bill, and conunended Senator Magnuson for "his courageous and tireless efforts to preserve the Public Health Service Hos­ pitals and give them an opportunity to serve as a larger and even more effec­ tive instrument in the nation's health delivery system." Lane Kirkland, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO, speaks to delegates attending Maritime Trades Department Convention last month in San Fran­ cisco. Paul Hall, president of the MTD and the SID, is at left. that the all-Alaska route would better Alaska Gas Pipeline benefit the nation because: A proposed project to build a nat­ • The line would be totally under ural gas pipeline alongside the Alaskan U.S. control. oil pipeline from Alaska's North Slope to Valdez was unanimously endorsed • The line would provide natural by the MTD Convention. Under this gas not only to the West Coast but also proopsal, the gas would be liquified at the Midwest, through redistribution of Valdez and then shipped via LNG car­ U.S. gas reserves in the Southwest and riers to locations in the lower 48 states increased shipments from these fields rather than have the line run through to the Midwest. And LNG vessels could Canada to the U.S. midwest. even move the Alaska gas to the East if needed. It was pointed out at the Convention Port Cooncil Reports In addition to the many resolutions concerning maritime and other issues affecting all American workers, the MTD Convention heard reports from the MTD's network of 27 Maritime Port Councils. These important organ­ izations, located in port cities on the U.S. East and West Coasts, the Gulf, the Great Lakes, the rivers and in Canada and Puerto Rico, are comprised of scores of local unions and smaller international afiiliates. The MTD Convention recognized that the Port Councils "have contrib­ uted much toward increasing the aware­ ness of citizens throughout the nation of the importance of a strong U.S. mer­ chant marine and a united labor move­ ment to the welfare of the nation." Officers Elected Before adjourning the two-day con­ vention, MTD delegates conducted elections for top MTD officials. Paul Hall was unanimously reelected MTD president, as were Jack McDonald, vice president, and O. William Moody, ad­ ministrator. The Convention delegates unanimously voted to hold off election of an executive secretary-treasurer as a successor to the late Peter M. McGavin. .• .--i 1 r Delegates Approve Resolution W^ AFL-CIO ConfabCalls for Mar iiime Reform AFL-CIO President George Meany addresses delegates to federation's Con­ vention in San Francisco, Calif, earlier this month. A resolution calling for a complete panics and other multinational opera­ overhaul of existing maritime laws was tions to dodge U.S. taxes and union adopted by delegates attending the 11th workers by using foreign-flag ships. • Repeal of all tax laws which allow Convention of the AFL-CIO in San U.S. firms to benefit from using foreignFrancisco, Calif, earlier this month. The nearly 900 delegates, rq)resent- flag vessels. • Consolidation of all maritime af­ ing all the federation's 14 million-mem­ fairs under one Federal agency. ber affiliated imions, called for several • Development of a strong, balanced steps to help revitalize the U.S. mer­ chant fleet in an effort to regain its U.S. merchant marine through construc­ former prominence in worldwide ship­ tion and operating subsidy programs which will enable the U.S. to achieve ping. competitive parity with foreign-flag The Convention adopted an "omni­ bus" merchant marine resolution which fleets. • Inclusitm of the Virgin Islands was passed at the recently-concluded AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department under the provisions of the Jones Act, Convention held late last month in which would create a new source of cargoes for the U.S. merchant fleet. Washington, D.C. The Convention also condemned Some of the major points of the "predatory and competition-destroying^ adopted resolution were: • Development of a national cargo intmsimis by Communist states* mer­ policy that will assure the U.S. fleet a chant fleets and called on Congress and "substantial share" of U.S. cargoes in the Federal Maritime Commission to act to combat the rate-cutting of "these all trade routes of the world. modem-day commerce raiders." • The end to the "effective control" The delegates to the four-day Con­ theory which allows major U.S. oil com- vention heard speeches from repre­ sentatives of the Administration, the Congress and the labor movement. AFL-CIO President George Meany, who was elected to his 11th term as federation president, delivered the key­ note address. New U.S. Leadership In his remarks, the.81-year-old labor leader blamed the policies of the Nixon and Ford Administrations for continu­ ing inflation and high unemployment and called for new national leadership. Meany told the delegates that the policies of the Administration have led to hfgh prices, high interest rates and millions of unemployed, and this has created the "worst economic crisis since the 1930's" in this country. And he added, no amount of "economic gobbledygook" from the White House can change that fact. Many Resolutions Passed A total of 133 resolutions were adopted at the Convention. Most of f IJ 1 A them reaffirmed AFL-CIO policies de­ signed to create full employment, im­ prove the standard of living of Ameri­ can workers, initiate new and badly needed programs for health care, safety, welfare, child care and social services and to protect workers from unemploy­ ment. Prior to the start of the Convention, SIU President Paul Hall was named to head a three-man committee which has been directed to investigate alleged fraud and harassment in the election battles between the United Farm Wori^ers and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for the right to represent California farm woricers. I •I Also named to the conunittee, which was set up by the AFL-CIO Executive Council, were Joseph Keenan, secre­ tary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and Paul Jen­ nings, president of the International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers. tl I The foDowhig mraibem have had tiielr benefit payaMuts held op tiiey tidied to nt^^y comfirte htformation wli» tiiehr ciatnw. Unkni SOCIAL SECURITY Na 4S3-01-5916 089-14-d077 . 465-72-8223 081-90-8043 4S6-O2-1029 257-26-6950 079-03-5366 367-18-6252 437-76-5705 522-18-1454 343-16-7163 225-46-9411 PontiftiL^^ ^Mjdsoidtas»W. Pcnate,0. RngOjM. MdG^LP. Saaser,A. Wasson,D<B. $eneff,£.J. Soner,L«D. Morris, H.W. Franco, P. J. Rowland, R. L. 'V . ... I\. • Page? October, 1975 >; mm �type of acUon that led to the Meiehant Manne Act, brougt the 0.1 Cargo Terence Bill so close to passage and is now behind the Non-Natural Carriers Bill—the strong political action we can mount only with the money you donate to SPAD. Headquarters Netes BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM Including the 12 men who have graduated from the two-month Bosuns Recertification Program this month, a total of 296 Seafarers have successfully completed this important training and upgrading program. You know today's U.S. maritime industry is an extremely complex and changing one. And these changes are occurring not only in the technical ship­ board areas, but also on the legislative and governmental fronts m Washington which have an ever increasing effect on our jobs and job security. ^ Today's Seafarer must keep up on more than just the changing technical skill of his job aboard ship. He must also know the problems—legislative, economic and otherwise—that have an impact on the maritime industry as a whole, and what his Union is doing about these problems. The nearly 300 Seafarers who have completed this program have been given an oveniew of the U.S. maritime industry. They have seen where the industry stands today and what they, as professional Seafarers, can expect tomorrow. And as the chairmen of the ship's committee, these men have been passing on their newly gained knowledge to a wide cross-section of the SIU membership. The Bosuns' program has been a great success for both the Union and the membership. For more information on the Bosuns' program see pages 22-23 of this Seafarers Log. by SIU Vice President Frank Droiak Though the U.S. maritime industry has, in general, been experiencing the adverse effects of the current recession, we have been successful in securing a large number of new jobs for this membership. With the crewing of the 265,000 dwt tanker SS Massachusetts, the roll-on, roll-off of vessel SS Great Land, the 89,000 dwt tanker Golden Monarch as well as the projected crewing of the Massachusetts' sister supertanker SS New York in the next few months, the SIU gains important new jobs that will be filled by Union members, for the next 20 or 25 years it is predicted that these ships will operate. These new ships were all built under Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 which provides construction subsidies for building new U.S.-flag ships. The SIU fought long and hard to win the passage of this bill because we recognized that it would provide a solid foundation for rebuilding our nation's merchant marine. The new ships built with these subsidies are giving America one of the world's most modem, eflBcient intermodal liner fleets and a rejuvinated tanker fleet to replace the undersized and overaged tankers operating under the U.S. flag. And the SIU, as one of the prime supporters of the legislation, is now en­ joying some of the fmits of this building program. But these gains are now being threatened by two recent developments— the incursion of rate-cutting Soviet bloc carriers into our liner trade and a world-wide slump in the tanker market. No matter how efficient our liner fleet becomes, it can never compete with state-owned non-national carriers that can move cargo without regard for profit. Operated by nations interested in political gains and capturing inter­ national "hard" currency, these carriers undercut conference shipping rates and drive out legitimate competition. Only legislation, such as the Non-National Carriers Bill now being con­ sidered by CMigress can protect the U.S. liner fleet and Seafarers' jobs in that fleet To provide quick relief from the slumping international market for U.S. tankers, the SIU has been actively engaged in the AFL^CIO's successful battle with the White House over U.S. grain sales to Russia. As a result, a new grain freight rate has been worked out and many of the laid-up U.S. tankers will now carry one-third of all grain sold to Russia. Al­ ready, we havfr^n advised by our operators that 17 SIU ships will be taking on crews in the next few weeks and loading grain bound for Russia. A more permanent solution to the tanker problem lies in securing scmie type <rf cargo preference for U.S. flag ships. Unlike higher wages or better beneffis, cargo preference can only be won through vigorous political action—the same 'A' SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM In addition to our graduating bosuns, we have had six SIU members grad­ uating from the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program this month. This brings to 185 the number of Seafarers who have achieved a full book with the SIU since the program started in 1973. These men have not only received the rights and privileges of a full book member, they have taken on the important responsibility of filling the SIU's manpower void left by our older retiring members and those Brothers who pass away. An eligible member who wishes to attend the program biit has not yet applied should do so immediately. For more information about the Seniority Upgrading Program see pages 22-23 of this Seafarers Log. FIREFIGHTING In today's technically changing merchant marine the upgraded skills of a Seafarer must include flreflghting. To acquire this skill, a Seafarer need only participate in the two-day flre­ flghting course held at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point for the classroom instruction and at the jointly sponsored MSC-MARAD flreflghting school in Earle, N.J. Over 2,000 Seafarers have gotten their flreflghting certificates through this program, but there is still a long way to go before each and every SIU member possesses this important skill. Upcoming dates for the flreflghting course are: Oct. 17, 23 and 31; Nov. 14 and 20, and Dec. 5,12 and 19. Log Receives HPA Award Financial Committee at Work Marietta Homayonpour, editor of the Seafarers Log, accepts an International Labor Press Association award from the Association's secretary-treasurer John Bariy at the group's recent convention in San Francisco. The first place award for 'General Excellence' is the highest award the Log can receive. In their written comments on the awards, the judges pointed to some of the Log's highlights and concluded, "in all, effective communication." Early this month the latest elected SIU Financial Committee goes over the Union's financial transactions at Headquarters. The committee consisted of OI"- rear): William Reid; Juan Cruz; Chairman Frank Rodriguez; Walter "Red" Gustavson, Thomas J. Esposito; Major E. Reid, and Nicholas Damante. Pages ^ t / / < r t i ' i, / * / ii f J,.'? >• Seafarers Log ' •! 4 I iK.X f tiV..;is ' ' < ' ' , J .1 ^ . I '4 ,' / T"; v. • / . ,. ' ..-•••I.-' • . ' r:/ t' �«iaa^W^'j?^Sr-^----• Washington Activities ByB.Rocfccr Merchant Marine Authorization The House-Senate Conference Committee reached agreement Sept. 11 on differences between H.R. 3902 and S. 1542, to authorize maritime funds for Fiscal Year 1976. As the bill was reported, it authorizes $195 million for construction dif­ ferential subsidy and $315.9 milUon for operating differ-subsidy. It sets a $7 billion ceiling on Title XI guarantees. The conference report is expected to go back to both houses for a vote in the near future, but no date has been set. Third-Flag Bfll The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will begin hearings Oct. 23 on H.R. 7940, a bill to provide minimum ocean rates for cargo carried on third-flag ships. S. 868, the Senate version, was favorably reported out of the Senate Com­ merce Committee. The U.S. fleet needs the protection offered by such a law in order to survive in competition against Russian ships—^which are not required to show a profit —and other foreign ships which are heavily subsidized, directly and indirectly. 200 Mile Limit Bill Similar bills have been reported out of the Senate Commerce Committee and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The bills would extend U.S. fishery management jurisdiction from the present 12 mile limit to 200 miles. The House version, H.R. 200, was referred to the House International Affairs Committee because of that committee's new oversight responsibility given in" last year's House reorganization. Maritime Strikes Senator Inouye will chair hearings in Honolulu on Oct. 15 on S. 1126, a bill to prevent shipping strikes which would interrupt commerce between the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. War Risk Insurance On Sept. 9, the House of Representatives adopted H.R. 1073, a bill to extend war risk insurance for a three-year period under Title XII of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act. The Senate has not yet taken action on its version of the bill. SIU opposed coverage for foreign-flag ships under the Act. The Maritime Administration will initiate a new plan to carry out the war risk program. Applications will be examined on a ship-by-ship basis. It is estimated that approximately 75 percent of the so-called "effective U.S. controlled ships" will no longer be eligible for coverage. These are U.S.-owned, foreign-flag vessels, registered in Liberia and Panama. Jones Act Senator Johnston (D-La.) has introduced a bill to extend Jones Act cover­ age to the Virgin Islands for transportation of crude oil, residual fuel oil and refined petroleum products. S. 2422 was referred to the Senate Commerce Committee. Upgrades to Cook and Baker Railroad Bills The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Subcommittee on Transportation are holding hearings on various railroad bills. A section of the Senate bill, S. 2027, deals with funding for development of more efficient vessels for inland and coastal waterways. There is a provision in H.R. 9802 which would allow railroads to lower rates without ICC approval, and this would unfairly discriminate against water carriers. Hall Supports Delta Lines* Action SIU President Paul Hall recently protested the shipping restrictions imposed on Delta Steamship Lines by the Government of Guatemala in a letter to Frederick B. Dent, Special Representative for Trade Negotiations. Delta has filed a petition, under the Trade Act of 1974, asking for relief from discrimination by Guatemala in restricting imports to Guatemala's flag ships. President Hall stated, "The Seafarers International Union, which represents unlicensed seamen employed by Delta Steamship Lines, is concerned that allowing such discriminatory trade practices will worsen the already depressed maritime industry." Herb Brand, President of the Transportation Institute, testified before the Special Trade Negotiation Board in support of Delta Lines. Brand criticized the American government's handling of similar situations in the past and urged the Federal Board to take action against such discriminatory practices. Chairman Sullivan Speaks Out on UJS.-Flag Fleet Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan warned in an article in the Congressional Record, Sept. 10, that there is a dangerous imbalance of U.S.-flag ships compared with the modem, state-owned and operated Soviet bloc fleets. Mrs. Sullivan, chairman of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, said, "We have tried now for three years to enact a modest cargo preference quota on petroleum products so that 20-30 percent would be carried in U.S.flag bottoms. Despite our continued efforts, we have been blocked while the oil-producing nations are rapidly building their own tanker fleets Unless we wake up, there will be no energy product carriage in the U.S.-flag vessels. . . . Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Nominated On Sept. 19, President Ford nominated Karl Bakke to succeed Helen Delich Bentley as Federal Maritime Commissioner. Mrs. Bentley's term has expired, but she has continued to serve until a replacement could be named. Bakke, an attorney, has served in the government since 1960 in the Com­ merce Department, the United States Tariff Commission, and the Federal Reserve Board. The Senate must act on confirmation of Mr. Bakke for a term expiring June 30, 1980. The Federal Maritime Commission is the rate-setting agency for merchant shipping. J ' if iI 'I To Protect Your 11 Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers arc uifcd to contribute to SFAD. It is the way to have your yoke heard and to keep your union effective in the tight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. 5 Finish Lifeboat Course <!r^. "'<? iii»ii I Upgrader Terry Smith (right) displays his Cook and Baker graduation cake to HLSS Baker Bill Sidenstricker in the galley of the school in Piney Point. Md. October, 1975 Kneeling (far right) is Lifeboat Course Instructor Paul Allman with another graduating class of (standing I. to r.): Clyde Cummins; Jose Lopez, and Everett Delande. In the bottom row (I. to r.) are: Udjang Nurdjaja, and Amin Rajab. Pages *>1 �Tallying Committee Dues Vote Report Following is the full report of the six-man Tallying Committee elected at Union Headquarters on Sept. 29,1975 to report on the election held from Aug. 25 to Sept. 23, 1975 on a dues increase. The report will be read at all SlU ports during October. REPORT OF UNION TALLYING sent to the Ports by Headquarters, along with a break­ down of the ballots issued and unused ballots which were returned: COMMITTEE REFERENDUM ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ON DUES INCREASE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT, AFL-CIO (Referendum Period August 25, 1975 through September 23,1975) We, the undersigned members of the Union Tallying Committee, were duly elected at a Special Meeting held in Headquarters-Port of New York on September 29, 1975. The election was held constitutionally under Article XXV and, accordingly, consists of six (6) members— two (2) from each of the Deck, Engine and Steward Departments. The following is our Report and recommendations. On September 29th, at 11:00 a.m., we met with Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio. He gave to each Committee member a copy of our Union Constitution and su^ested that we read those sections dealing with the duties of a Tallying Committee. . The Committee proceeded to a room located at 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, where we worked while in session. In compliance with Article XIII, Section 4(c) of our Constitution, we elected, from among ourselves, Frank Teti, Book No. T-93, to act as Chairman. We received from Headquarters' offices of the Union, all of the files relative to the conduct of the election. These files contained signed receipts for ballots issued as follows: PORT BALLQ1S ISSUED BOSTON 1- 100 . NEW YORK 101- 1600 PHILADELPHIA 1601- 1900 BALTIMORE 1901- 2700 NORFOLK 2701- 2900 JACKSONVILLE 2901- 3100 TAMPA 3101- 3300 HOUSTON 3301- 4300 PORT ARTHUR 4301- 4400 NEW ORLEANS 4401- 5800 MOBILE 5801- 6500 WILMINGTON 6501- 6700 SAN FRANCISCO 6701- 7400 SEATTLE 7401- 7900 ST. LOUIS 7901- 7950 DETROIT 7951- 8950 SAN JUAN 8951- 9350 YOKOHAMA 9351- 9450 ALPENA 9451- 9550 BUFFALO 9551- 9750 (CHICAGO 9751- 9950 CLEVELAND 9951-10150 DULUTH 10151-10350 FRANKFORT 10351-10550 TOLEDO 10551-10750 PINEY POINT 10751-10850 HEADQUARTERS (ABSENTEE) 10851-10875 TOTAL 100 1,500 300 800 200 200 200 1,000 100 1,400 700 200 700 500 50 1,000 400 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 200 100 PORT 1. BOSTON 2. NEW YORK 3. PHILA­ DELPHIA 4. BALTIMORE 5. NORFOLK 6. JACKSON­ VILLE 7. TAMPA 8. HOUSTON 9. PORT ARTHUR 10. NEW ORLEANS 11. MOBILE 12. WILMING­ TON 13. SAN FRANCISCO 14. SEATTLE 15. ST. LOUIS 16. DETROIT 17. SAN JUAN 18. YOKO­ HAMA 19. ALPENA 20. BUFFALO 21. CHICAGO 22. CLEVELAND 23. DULUTH 24. FRANK­ FORT 25. TOLEDO 26. PINEY POINT HQS. (Ab­ sentee) BALLOTS RECEIVED FROM HEADQUARTERS 1- 100 101- 1600 BALLOTS TOTAL UNUSED BALAND LOTS RETURNED ISSUED 41- 100 40 635- 1600 534 1601- 1900 1901- 2700 2701- 2900 1675- 1900 2060- 2700 2821- 2900 74 159 120 2901-3100 3101- 3300 3301- 4300 3029- 3100 3147- 3300 3644- 4300 128 46 343 4301- 4400 4302- 4400 1 4401- 5800 5801- 6500 4643- 5800 6007- 6500 242 206 6501- 6700 6598- 6700 97 6701- 7400 7401- 7900 7901- 7950 7951- 8950 8951- 9350 7009- 7400 7671- 7900 7906- 7950 8104- 8950 9014- 9350 308 270 5 153 63 9351- 9450 9451- 9550 9551- 9750 9751- 9950 9375- 9450 9494- 9550 9567- 9750 9789- 9950 24 43 16 38 9951-10150 10082-10150 10151-10350 10343-10350 131 192 10351-10550 10385-10550 10551-10750 10565-10750 34 14 10751-10850 10823-10850 72 10851-10875 10852-10875 1 3,354 Based on the foregoing, we have accounted for all the ballots printed. Your Committee has examined or handled correspon­ dence as follows: "August 15, 1975 Mr. Herbert Bacher, Executive Vice President Sterling National Bank & Trust Company of New York I41() Broadway New York, New York 10018 RE: Depository for Ballots SWNA-AGLIWD Constitutional Amendment Referendum, 8/25/75 thru 9/23/75 Dear Mr. Bacher: the Constitutional Committee's Report which was ap­ proved by the membership at meetings held in all Ports in August, I have designated the Sterling National Bank & Trust Company of New York as depository for ballots in a mail referendum to be conducted from August 25, .1975 through September 23, 1975. The balloting procedure outlined in the Union's Con­ stitution will be followed. A copy of our Constitution is enclosed herewith. It will be the function of the depository to accept all envelopes delivered or mailed in, to safeguard them in the bank, and to surrender them only to the duly authorized Union Tallying Committee, in accordance with Article XXV of the Union's Constitution, which will be on or about September 29, 1975. Proof of authorization shall be a certification by the writer. The Union Tallying Com­ mittee shall be authorized to sign a receipt for these en­ velopes. The depository shall be requested to certify that all of these envelopes were properly safeguarded, were surrendered only to the Union Tallying Committee, and that no one other than the appropriate bank personnel has had access to these envelopes. Thanking you for your cooperation, we remain. Very truly yours, SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-AGLIWD JDG.mp s/ Enc. (Constitution) Joe DiGiorgio Secretary-Treasurer" "August 15, 1975 Mr. Herbert Bacher, Executive Vice President Sterling National Bank & Trust Company of New York 1410 Broadway l^ew York, New York 10018 RE: Balloting Procedure SWNA-AGLIWD Constitutional Amendment Referendum August 25,1975 through September 23,1975 Dear Mr. Bacher: Listed below )are the Ports from which balloting envelopes (samples of which are enclosed herewith) will be mailed to your office: "Alpena, Michigan Brooklyn, New York Baltimore, Maryland Norfolk, Virginia Boston, Massachusetts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Buffalo, New York Piney Point, Maryland Chicago, Illinois Port Arthur, Texas Cleveland, Ohio Santurce, Puerto Rico River Rouge, Michigan San Francisco, California Duluth, Minnesota Seattle, Washington Frankfort, Michigan St. Louis, Missouri Houston, Texas Tampa, Florida Jacksonville, Florida Toledo, Ohio Mobile, Alabama Wilmington, California New Orleans, Louisiana Yokohama, Japan It is requested that you telephone the Union office each In accordance with the recommendation contained in 25 In addition to the foregoing, your Committee examined correspondence indicating that an absentee ballot was issued to the following member, who was eligible to vote such absentee ballot by reason of being aboard A vessel not scheduled to be at a Port where a ballot could be secured during the voting period: NAME BOOK NO. BALLOT ISSUED RoyM. Ayers A-127 10851 We have seen a bill from the printer indicating that 15,000 ballots, numbered one through 15,000 had been printed for this referendum. . Your Committee has checked all of the unused ballots on hand at Headquarters which were not issued. The stubs on these unused ballots are numbered 10876 through 15000. Your Committee checked the numbers on the stubs of the used ballots received from the various Ports. We also checked the numbers on the stubs of the unused ballots which were returned by the various Ports and found that all stubs, both used and unused, coincided with the num­ ber of ballots printed. The following is a breakdown of the ballots that were Page 10 Recortified Bosun Frank Teti (2nd right) early this month at Headquarters heads the Tallying Committee elected Sept. 29 to count the ballots cast on the dues Increase resolution vote. Other members of the com­ mittee are (I. to r.): J. Sweeney, deck, department: A. Scaturro and J. C. Anderson, both steward depart­ ment and William Koflowltch and Roman V. Harper of the engine department. Seafarers Log �"September 29, 1975 Continued from Page 10 day to report the number of envelopes received that day. For this purpose, telephone 499-6600 and give the in­ formation to Mildred Piatt. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Mr. Herbert Bacher, Executive Vice President Sterling National Bank & Trust Company 1410 Broadway New York, New York 10018 Dear Mr. Bacher: Very truly yours, JDG:mp Enc. s/ Joe DiGiorgio Secretary-Treasurer" "STERLING NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK The undersigned members of the Union Tallying Com­ mittee, acting under and pursuant to the Report of the Constitutional Committee, acknowledge receipt of en­ velopes mailed to you and delivered this day to us rela­ tive to the referendum on 1975 Constitutional Amend­ ment. Very truly yours, UNION TALLYING COMMITTEE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-AGLIWD August 19, 1975 Mr. Joe DiGiorgio Secretary-Treasurer Seafarers International Union of North America 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11232 Re: Depository for Ballots— SIUNA-AGLIWD Constitutional Amendment Referendum—8/25/75 thru 9/23/75 • s/ s/ s/ s/ s/ s/ Frank Teti, T-93-Chairman John Sweeney, S-1147 William Kofiowitch, K-467 Roman Harper, H-189 Anthony Scaturro, S-78 Jasper Anderson, A-361" "September 29, 1975 Dear Mr. DiGiorgio: We are in receipt of your letter of August 15, 1975 designating Sterling National Bank & Trust Company of New York (herein referred to as "Bank") as depository for ballots in connection with the above-captioned refer­ endum. I understand that the voting period will be from August 25, 1975 to September 23, 1975. I am happy to inform you that the Bank agrees to act as depository to accept all envelopes delivered or rnailed in, to safeguard them in the Bank, and to surrender them only to a duly authorized tallying committee upon the following terms and-conditions: The Bank's services as a depository are wholly gratuit­ ous and for the sole benefit of the Union. The Bank shall incur no liability.in respect to any action taken or suffered by it in reliance upon any notice, direction, instruction, or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and duly authorized nor for anything except its own wil­ ful misconduct or gross negligence. In all questions aris­ ing with respect to the Bank's services or function as a depository the Bank may "rely on the advice of counsel and for anything done or omitted in good faith by the Bank based on such advice the Bank shall not be liable to any one. The Bank shall not be required to take action involving any expense unless the payment of such ex­ pense shall be made or provided for in a manner satis­ factory to it. Kindly indicate your agreement to the terms hereof by affixing your authorized signature where indicated on the enclosed copy and returning it to me at the address indi­ cated above. Very truly yours, s/ HDG/deb Mr. Herbert Bacher, Executive Vice President Sterling National Bank & Trust Company 1410 Broadway New York, New York 10018 Dear Mr. Bacher: As Secretary-Treasurer of the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District, AFL-CIO, in charge of the Minutes thereof, I hereby certify that in accordance with the Con­ stitution of this Union, the membership has duly elected the following to constitute the Union Tallying Commit­ tee for the mail ballot referendum referred to in our let­ ter of August 15, 1975. Frank Teti, T-93 (Deck Dept.") William Kofiowitch, K-467 (Engine Dept.) Anthony Scaturro, S-78 (Steward Dept.) John Sweieney, S-1147 (Deck Dept.) Roman Harper, H-189 (Engine Dept.) Jasper Anderson, A-361 (Steward Dept.) As constitutionally provided: "The Committee but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain all mailed ballots and all other mailed elec­ tion material from the depo.sitory . . ." Accordingly, a majority of four (4) or more of the aforementioned may accept delivery of, and sign a receipt for, all of the en­ velopes which have been mailed to you in the course of said referendum. It is hereby requested that you certify that all of the envelopes received by you have been properly safe­ guarded in your vault; that you have surrendered them to the said Union Tallying Committee, and that no one other than appropriate bank personnel has had access to the said envelopes. Herbert D. Bacher Very truly yours, AGREED AND ACCEPTED SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-AGLIWD s/ J. DiGiorgio Secretary-Treasu rer" "STERLING NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK Date: "September 29, 1975 "August 22, 1975 Mr. Herbert Bacher, Executive Vice President Sterling National Bank & Trust Company 1410 Broadway at 39th Street New York, New York 10018 Re: Depository for Ballots SIUNA-AGLIWD Constitutional Amendment Referendum August 25, 1975 through September 23, 1975 Dear Mr. Bacher: As requested, I am returning to you herewith a copy of your letter to me dated August 19, 1975, to which I have affixed my signature.^ Very truly yours, Seafarers International Union of North America 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11232 Gentlemen: This is to certify that all of the envelopes received by this institution addressed to: Mr. Herbert Bacher, Executive Vice President Sterling National Bank & Trust Company 1410 Broadway New York, New York 10018 in the name of the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, have been properly safeguarded in our vault. We have today surrendered the above mentioned en­ velopes to the Union Tallying Committee. No one other than appropriate personnel has had access to the said en­ velopes contained in our vault. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-AGLIWD JDG:mp Enc. s/ J. DiGiorgio Secre tary-Treasu rer" Very truly yours, WITNESS s/ William Sharkey' s/ Daphne Tai for Herbert D. Bacher PORT DISCREPANCIES ALPENA On September 5, 1975, the Port of Alpena issued bal­ lots numbered 9466 through 9476. The roster sheet indi­ cates a voting date of September 4, 1975; the roster sheet also bears a note signed by the Port Agent that the date should have been September 5, 1975. Your Committee has noted this error, which in no way effects the results of the election. Your Committee has also noted that the yellow "BANK COPY" of the roster sheets indicating ballots issued on September 5 and September 6, 1975 were erroneously sent to Headquarters instead of to the bank depository. On September 22, 1975, the Port of Alpena issued a challenged ballot No. 9488 to William Newhouse, Book No. N-368, due to a question regarding his dues standing. In checking Union records, your Committee found that Brother Newhouse was in good standing and his ballot was counted as a valid ballot cast. On September 16, 1975, the Port of Alpena advised Headquarters that ballot No. 9484 had been voided. The individual to whom it was issued had marked the ballot at the same time the Port Agent noted that he was not a ful' book member and not eligible to vote in this referen­ dum. The void ballot was forwarded to the Bank de­ pository with the roster for that date. This discrepancy in no way effects the results of the election. PORT ARTHUR On September 16, 1975, the Port of Port Arthur issued ballot No. 4301 to George B. McCurley, Book No. M-767. Your Committee has seen a letter from the Agent in Port Arthur stating that the stub of ballot No. 4301 was- inadvertently mailed to the Secretary-Treasurer. We have also seen the original roster sheet dated September 16, 1975 to which the ballot stub was attached. This error in no way effects the results of the election. i!' 1 SAN FRANCISCO On the roster sheet dated August 25, 1975 for the Port of San Francisco, your Committee noted a notation by the Port Agent that ballot No. 6751 was voided because the member marked it in public. We also noted, how­ ever, that the member in question was then issued ballot No. 6752. In view of the importance of maintaining the secrecy of the ballot, your Committee is of the opinion that the Port Agent took the proper action. We have also seen ballots numbered 6896, 6897, 6898 and 6899 which were voided because the numbers were not clearly imprinted. In each instance, the second digit was indecipherable. These ballots were not issued and do not affect the resulft of the referendum. k -i ...V ST. LOUIS On September 8, 1975, the Port of St. Louis issued bal­ lot No. 7902 to Stuart H. Smith, Jr., Book No. S-1504. According to the roster sheet, this is the only ballot issued in the Port of St. Louis on that date. In checking the "Roster and Stubs" envelope sent to the depository for that date, your Committee found that the envelope con­ tained only the roster sheet; it did not contain the stub for ballot No. 7902. In tallying the ballots, we found that the stub had not been detached from the ballot and that both the stub and the ballot were mailed by the member to the bank depository. Your Committee, in its discretion, counted ballot No. 7902 as a valid ballot cast. In the course of tallying the ballots, the Committee Chairman recommended and the members agreed, that the-challenged ballots be set aside, unopened, until the tally was completed. Further, that such challenged ballots not be counted unless such count would influence the re­ sults of the election. The following is your Committee's tally of the ballots. Three thousand three hundred and fifty-four (3,354) ballots were issued. Of that number, three thousand three hundred and twelve (3,312) were cast and received by the bank depository. The breakdown is as follows: AMENDMENT ARTICLE V, SECTION 1. All members' dues shall consist of: (a) dues in effect on July 1, 1975, which shall be paid quarterly on a calendar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, except as herein otherwise provided, and; (b) the sum of $50.00 for each ninety days worked in twelve Consecutive months for contracted employers and for days worked subsequent to such first ninety days in such twelve consecutive months, which are less than ninety, a proportionate sum of such $50.00 which shall be equal to the percentage which such worked days bears to ninety days. Dues payable under this subsection (b) shall be payable on the day that the member receives payment for his earned compensatory credit on account of having worked such days, anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, and shall become effective as to members in the manner designated and determined by majority vote of the membership by secret ballot. When •j I s' Continued on Page 12 October, 1975 Page 11 M' �(b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended March 31,1975 $13,394,862.76 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies SEAFARERS PENSION FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) 3. Receipts from Investments: (a) Interest (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Receipts from Investments 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION FUND 1. Cash: (a) On interest $ 2,700,700.66 (b) Not on interest 629,828.24 (c) In office $ 3,330,528.90 2. Bonds: (a) Government obligations $ 1,135,215.75 (b) Other obligations 62,998,576.37 64,133,792.12 3. Stocks: (a) Preferred $ 1,520,877.38 (b) Common 32,480,912.44 34,001,789.82 Mortgage loans on real estate 4. 159,421.55 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $ ;... allowance for depreciation 6. Interest and.other investment income due and accrued 1,410,234.97 Other assets (List each separately): 7. Mortgage investment trust 999,732.43 8. Contributions receivable and prepaid expenses 2,171,035.69 9. Group,advance deposit contract—Phoenix Mutual 4,000,000.00 10. Total Assets '. $110,206,605.48 LlABILmES 11. Outstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers .. 12. Other amounts set aside for payment of benefits 13. Premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers for member benefits ~. 14. General expenses due or accrued 52,863.02 Other liabilities (List each separately): 15. Due to other Plans 41,719.66 16. 17. 18. Total Liabilities 94,582.68 19. Balance of Fund 110,112,022.80 20. Total $110,206,605.48 PART rv—SECTION ^ STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN (Name of Plan) For year beginning April 1, 1974 and ending March 31, 1975 5. Other Receipts: (a) Loans (Money borrowed) $ (b) Other (Specify) Taxes withheld, mortgage repayments, accrued interest paid on bonds (c) Total Other Receipts Total Receipts 6. Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) $13,394,862.76 71,765,514.15 354,754.90 354,754.90 $91,592,282.43 CASH DISBURSEMENTS 7. Insurance and Annuity Premiums Paid to Insurance Carriers and Payments to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medi­ cal Plans) $ 8. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 6,579,542.20 9. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating statements of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 10. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, hospitals, doctors, etc.) 11. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 3) $ 208,953.69 (b) Allowances, expenses, etc. (Schedule 3) .. 8,728.81 (c) Taxes 16,163.63 (d) Fees and commissions (Schedule 4) 117,779.58 (e) Rent 32,946.51 (f) Insurance premiums 26,513.02 (g) Fidelity bond premiums •. (h) Other administrative expenses (Specify).. 285,108.90 Tabulating, employee benefit, office v (i) Total Administrative Expenses 696,194.14 12. Purchase of Assets: (a) Investments: (Other than real estate) (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest ... $ (2) Purchased from others 83,530,708.20 (b) Real Estate: (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest ... (2) Purchased from others (c) Total Purchase of Assets 83,530,708.20 13. Loans (Money loaned) 14. Other Disbursements: (Specify) (a) Withholding tax paid, interest paid on bond purchased CASH RECEIPTS 6,077,150.62 4. Receipts from Sale of Assets: (a) Sales to parties-in-interest $ (b) Sales to others 71,765,514.15 (c) Total Receipts from Sale of Assets (Schedule 2) .... ASSETS (FaeNo.WF-158707) 5 5,202,165.26 874,985.36 $ (b) Group advance deposit contract (c) Total Other Disbursements 15. Total Disbursements 391,541.53 4,000,000.00 4,391,541.53 $95,197,986.07 Tallying Committee Report Continued from Page 11 so determined by the membership, members in the em­ ploy of the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction as provided for in Article XII, Section 1(a) and (c) shall pay in addition to that provided for in paragraph (a) immediately above, the sum of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars quarterly on a calen­ dar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, while so employed. (c) Changes of the above dues shall only be by Con­ stitutional amendment. YES NO VOID CHALLENGED (UNCOUNTED) TOTAL: 3,016 288 5 3 3,312 At all time while your Committee was in session, there Page 12 was no question that a quorum of the Committee was present, and that your Committee fulfilled its duties con­ stitutionally. s/ FRANK TETI, T-93 Frank Teti, T-93 (Deck) Chairman Your Tallying Committee hereby certifies that the above Amendment contained in the ballot was voted upon affirmatively by more than a two-thirds majority of the members of the Seafarers International Union of North America-AGLIWD who voted. We wish to ex­ press our thanks to the Secretary-Treasurer's office and sttiff for their cooperation. s/ JOHN SWEENEY, S-1147 John Sweeney, S-1147 (Deck) s/ WILLIAM KOFLOWITCH, K-467 William Koflowitch, K-467 (Engine) s/ ROMAN HARPER, H-189 Roman Harper, H-189 (Engine) s/ ANTHONY SCATURRO; S-78 Anthony Scaturro, S-78 (Steward) s/ JASPER C. ANDERSON, A-361 Jasper C. Anderson, A-361 (Steward) Fraternally submitted, UNION TALLYING COMMITTEE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT Dated: October 2, 1975 Seafarers Log �The Committee Page Charleston Committee Recertified Bosun Jan Beye (right) ship's chairman of the C4 SS Charleston (Sea-Land) which is on a coastwise run, poses for photo during payoff on Sept. 29 in the port of New York with his Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Gleason Weaver, engine delegate: Ray O'Dowd, deck delegate and Julie Figuera, steward delegate. Stonewall Jackson Committee Portland Committee Recertified Bosun Perry Greenwood (2nd right) ship's chairman of the SS Portland (Sea-Land) on the Alaskan run gets together at a payoff in the port of Seattle late last month with Saloon Messman Gary Mitchell and the Ship's Committee of (i. to r.) AB Walter Rogers, deck delegate; Chief Steward William Benish, secretary-reporter; Chief Electrician Bert Reamey, educa­ tional director and Jacob Arshom, steward delegate. Crouching (center) is Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford. Sea-Land Trade Committee • i'''' . . '..r .n' :. Recertified Bosun Carl Lineberry (left) ship's chairman of the LASH SS Stone­ wall Jackson (Waterman) at a payoff in the port of Brooklyn, N.Y. at Pier 7 on Sept. 23. With him are SiU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (center) and other members of the Ship's Committee of (i. to r.): QMED Anthony Garza, engine delegate; AB Robert Burns, deck delegate; Chief Steward Leoncio Calderon, secretary-reporter, and Cook and Baker Herbert Nixon, steward delegate. The ship is on the coastwise run to the port of New Orleans, then to the Med and the Mideast. Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford (seated right) signs dues receipt for Oiler John Maddin (seated left) engine delegate at a payoff in Seattle late last month aboard the containership, the Sea-Land Trade. Other members of the Ship's Committee are standing (r. to I.): Recertified Bosun Verner Pouisen, ship's chairman; AB Roger Pinkham, deck delegate, and Chief Electrician Steve Senteney, educational director. The vessel is on the Far East run. Seattle Committee Great Land Committee At a payoff in the port of New York on Sept. 26, Recertified Bosun Angelo Antoniou (center) ship's chairman of the C4 SS Seattle (Sea-Land) takes time out to pose with the Ship's Committee of (i. to r.): Chief Steward C. Scott, secretary-reporter; Abraham Carmoega, steward delegate; AB John Kelly, deck delegate and Jack Munsie, engine delegate. The vessel is on the coast­ wise run. Recertified Bosun William Cofone (2nd right) ship's chairman of the SlU's newly contracted roll-on roll-off ship SS Great Land (Inter. Ocean) with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): AB Bertil Hager, -deck delegate; Chief Steward Clyde Gibson, secretary-reporter; QMED Ben Freeman, engine delegate, and Utilityman Joe Miller, steward delegate. At far right is Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford at the payoff in Seattle late last month on Pier 37. October, 1975 •11 Page 13 'i I �Skydlver Billy Mitchell Sails The Seas and Soars on the Clouds lATSEA SS Mount Vernon Victory The tanker SS Mount Vernon Victory (Mt. Vernon Tankers) embarked from the Persian Gulf with 50,000 tons of crude destined for the Gulf of Mexico. SS Oakland President Gerald R. Ford, in response to a marine telegram which read: "We, the SIU crewmembers aboard the SS Oakland wish to thank you for your . prompt and righteous action in the speedy recovery of our brothers aboard the SS Mayaguez," wrote from the White House: "Dear Crewmen: This is the first opportunity I have had to thank you for your message concerning the SS Mayaguez. I understand the special concern which each of you hold for this serious incident. We are, of course, all grateful that the vessel and its entire crew were rescued, and we can talce pride in our military men whose valor and sacrifice made this mission a success. By their actions, America has demonstrated its resolve to protect its shipping against such hostile and illegal acts wherever they may occur. "I deeply appreciate your taking the time to let me know of your support." SS Delta Mar After colliding recently with the empty 24,424-ton Liberian tanker SS Alkes, the LASH SS Delta Mar (Delta Line) suffered "extensive damage" entailing a port side gash as the 32,306-ton containership maneuvered in a thunderstorm 90 miles south of the port of Galveston. Three Seafarers were shaken up in the crash after the ship left a New Orleans payoff. The tanker afire had a hole in her starboard side. Hurt were Wiper C. Salcedo and QMED Mortimer Mprris who spent a day in St. Mary's Hospital, Galveston for a checkup for scrapes and abrasions. The Delta Mar crew, headed for Houston and South America, stayed on the vessel for more than a month as she underwent repairs and underwater inspection by divers in a Galveston drydock. The 690-foot tanker had unloaded a cargo of crude in Texas City, Tex. She made it into Galveston under her own power while 10 of her crew had quenched the onboard blaze. The rest of the crew took to their lifeboats. The Alkes then headed for the Dutch island of Aruba in the Caribbean. When Seafarer Billy Mitchell turned 50 in 1970, he kept a promise he had made to his wife Beth years before and gave up motorcycle racing. Looking for another, less dangerous hobby to fill his new-found free time. Brother Mitchell decided to take a sky­ diving lesson at an airport near his home in Punta Gorda, Fla. Though scared when he finally found himself staring out of a small plane at the Florida countryside 2,000 feet be­ low him, Mitchell found that first jump exhilarating. And now, five years and over 200 jumps later, the 54-year-old recertified bosun is still leaping out of planes and perfecting his free-fall tech­ niques. Seafarer Mitchell admits that there is an element of danger in jumping out of planes at art average of 5,000 feet, but he stresses that it is really a safe sport "if you don't lose your head when some­ thing goes wrong." It was only his 13th jump when Brother Mitchell had his first "mal­ function"— his main parachute came out when he pulled the ripcord but it didn't open. With the "streamered" chute flapping above him and the ground coming up fast below him, Mitchell realized he would have to get free of the malfunctioning main chute SS Overseas Ulla Leaving the port of Alexandria, Egypt recently was the tanker SS Overseas Ulla ('Maritime Overseas) carrying a 38,000-ton cargo of crude destined either for delivery to a port in the Gulf or the Caribbean. SS Del Rio Both the C-3s SS Del Rio and the SS Del Sol (Delta Line) wiere honored recently in New York for outstanding safety achievements by receiving award plaques for operating 1,005 days and 811 days respectively without a lost-time accident on the run to Africa. The awards were presented jointly by the National Safety Council and the American Institute of Merchant Shipping. SS Delta Paraguay Recently the SS Delta Paraguay (Delta Line) carried 600 metric tons of grain to Kingston, Jamaica from Pensacola, Fla. On the same run in the middle of November, the SS Delta Brasil (Delta Line) will carry 2,000 metric tons of grain. SS Delta Norte The LASH containership, the SS Delta Norte (Delta Line) inaugurated a port of call run at Tampa on Aug; 1. SS Fort Hoskins The tanker SS Fort Hoskins (Inter Ocean) carried 26,000-tons of crude on Aug. 8 to the port of Jacksonville from Puerto Rico. Recertified Bosun Billy Mitchell, pho­ tographed in 1970 by his wife Beth, floats through the clouds during one of his first jumps. Veteran skydiver Mitchell, with over 200 jumps under his belt, poses in his full jumping gear. before pulling the ripcord on his re­ serve or both would tangle hopelessly. Cutting the main chute away while falling faster and faster, Mitchell pulled the ripcord on his reserve chute only a thousand feet from the ground and watched with relief as it billowed open. Blaming the chute malfunction on his own carelessness. Brother Mitchell just promised himself that he would pay more attention to his instructors and kept jumping. Sailing steadily with the SIU since 1944, Seafarer Mitchell found that he could practice his skydiving at jump zones all over the world and now often brings his jumping gear aboard when he ships out. He even brought his chutes with him when going through the recertification program last March. Now, with over 200 jumps under his belt, skydiving enthusiast Mitchell, though older than most other active sky jumpers in this country, has been care­ ful not to make any promises to his wife about giving up this new pastime. SS Overseas Joyce Carrying 49,000-tons of Persian Gulf crude on Aug. 9 to the Mexican Gulf port of Houston was the tanker SS Overseas Joyce (Maritime Overseas). SS Bradford Island The tanker SS Bradford Island (Steuart Tankers) carried 28,750 metric tons of bulk wheat from Aug. 3-10 to the Egyptian ports of Alexandria and Port Said from a North Atlantic port. SS Eagle Traveler The tanker SS Eagle Traveler (Sea Transport) carried 33,000-tons of crude from the Mediterranean to an Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico port recently. SS Mayaguez The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded the U.S. Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal to the master of the famed containership, the SS Mayaguez (Sea-Land) Capt. Charles T. Miller. The ship was recovered by U.S. forces after she was captured by Cambodian troops in May. P^ge 14 i-'.J'.'lt . * ' .r > J, V h ii f, ff ' } " .^enty-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping bit Ainericaii*ftag v(^^ pf^ips in fhisi country, mak very suhstahtial contribiitiAn to the national ll^ance of payments and to the nation's economy. ^ Use U.S.rflag ships.) It^ good f^ iharitime indusliy^ tlw: •%hipi!^f^3 Seafarers Log �Steamboat Race Churns the Mfssfss/ppi Again ASHORE Governors Island^ N.Y. Living up to its motto "Semper Paratus"—Always Ready, the U.S. Coast Guard here celebrated its 185th birthday last month as the command's 2,500 personnel continued to carry out their mission in search and rescue patrols, harbor safety and law enforcement on the high seas. Besides issuing licenses to mariners, the Coast Guard here inspects ships and waterfront facilities, supervises loading and offloading of dangerous cargo, probes maritime accidents, checks oil pollution, combats pierside fires, main­ tains navigational aids, plots icebergs, controls smuggling and supervises fisher­ men. In 1977, the Coast Guard will complete a Vessel Traffic System in N.Y. Harbor. The system will use voice radio communication, closed circuit tele­ vision and radar to monitor vessel movement in order to reduce the chance of a collision. N.Y. Harbor The SlU-contracted steamboat Delta great Mississippi as she races the Muster, Green Line Steamers, Inc.) It was a scene right out of 19th century history: thousands' of people jammed along the banks of the Missis­ sippi River drinking beer and fanning themselves to cool off and chase away the flies, and hundreds more riding as passengers on two vessels sitting idle in the middle of the river. The occasion: a steamboat race between the 49-year old Delta Queen and a newer and smal­ ler vessel, the Natchez IX. The race was held earlier this sum­ mer most appropriately in New Orleans, the first such steamboat race in that city in over a hundred years. The last one held in New Orleans took place in 1870 between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez VI, with the former outdis­ tancing the latter from New Orleans upriver to St. Louis. The Delta Queen, an SlU-contracted vessel, is an overnight passenger ship which plies the Mississippi and its tribu­ taries. The Natchez IX makes short exf. ^ Pertmials James Earl Cline Please contact Lloyd Cline as soon as possible at Rt. 4, Russelville, Ark. William Guems'ey Hazel Kelly's daughter, Colleen Barba, requests that you contact her as soon as possible at (601) 437-4703. Robert Geddings Margie Geddings requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 2707 Lepage St., New Orleans, La., or call her at 827-1701. John Gerald O'Hare Your sister Frances O'Hare requests that you contact her at 18 Inman St., Cambridge, Mass. 02139. Marion McClure, Jr. Dorothy McClure asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 4006 Columbus Rd., Villa West Apartments 109A, Macon, Ga. 31204. October, 1975 Queen (left) heads downstream on the steamboat Natchez IX. (Photo by Bill cursion trips on the river out of New Orleans. Both vessels have the same horsepower, but the Queen weighs 1,650 tons to 1,385 for the Natchez. Pair of Antlers With a fanfare and interest worthy of anything P. T. Barnum could conjure up, prior to the race both captains, Ernest Wagner of the Queen and Clark Hawley of the Natchez, stepped before the television cameras for a weighing-in ceremony. Capt. Wagner, despite his boat's disadvantage, vowed to win the race and bring back the coveted trophy —by steamboat tradition a pair of ant­ lers. Capt. Hawley had some different thoughts about that. "I got the frame all set up for those antlers," he said. And, the pilot of the Natchez, Samuel J. Cetanni, made an oath to quit if his boat did not win by a mile! The prerace ceremony ended with an argument over which captain was the better cal­ liope player. As with many things in the South, the race was .conducted at a very leisurely pace: spectators straggled into the area for watching the race at various times as if they knew that it would be two hours late in starting (which it was). Those in attendance ranged from every college student in the area to many dressed in business suits. It was 3:30 when the race finally started, the course running downstream from Audubon Park to Jackson Square, a distance of approximately five miles (or possibly six). And the winner was, just as Capt. Hawley and his pilot Centanni had predicted, the Natchez IX. But the final outcome failed to settle anything, at least as far as some ob­ servers were concerned. After the race, many spectators gath­ ered in local watering holes to discuss the day's events. One person swore that the Natchez had gotten a 50-yard head start. Another claimed that she stopped dead in the water a mile before she reached the finish line. Of course, the speculation might have been brought on by a little too much gin consumed to help stay cool. As the debates and arguments raged on into the night, there was talk of a rematch next summer. Two unique wire drag ships, the SS Rude and the SS Heck of the U.S. Com­ merce Department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration began an underwater search here on Sept. 1 for nine sunken hulks in the Ambrose Channel. They're considered dangerous if in less than 65 feet of water. The ships built especially to locate navigational hazards (rocks included) will continue the search off Rockaway Beach, Queens, N.Y. and Sea Girt, N.J. until mid-November. When found, the wrecks' positions will be published in the Notice to Mariners. In hunting for the sunken hulks, which range from a motor vessel and a ferryboat to fishing smacks, tugs and barges, the drag ships sail parallel to one another—sometimes as much as two miles apart. They drag a 14 inch steel wire neath the waves to 100 feet from buoys until it catches on an obstruction. When the wire becomes taut it makes the buoys form a V. From this, location and depth of the hulk is determined. If required, divers examine the find. Kingston^ Jamaica Sea-Land Service will start a new, direct, weekly run between the U.S. East Coast and here. Washington^ D.C. The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that no matter what punish­ ment a ship's master may mete out to a crewmember—and he can still have him in irons and placed on a bread and water diet, as in the old days— the offender is entitled to have a union representative present when he is disciplined. The board's judge Eeonard M. Wagman made the ruling in a case arising from incidents aboard the SS Mount Vernon Victory (Victory Carriers) in October 1973 off the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh, when Capt. Carl. H. Hope sought to log Chief Pumpman C. C. Lial. Thereupon, Seafarer Lial was not only handcuffed and put on bread and water, he was eventually fined $440. In his complaint to the NLRB, Lial argued that he was deprived of the right to have his Union representative present at the disciplinary hearing with Capt. Hope and was punished for so Insisting on the Union delegate's attendance. The board rejected the master's argument that maritime safety law over­ rode Lial's representational rights. The board cited precedents where seamen have been fired for clear cause, including "willful disobedience." "We do not find that Lial may not be disciplined for his refusal to obey the lawful order to leave the engine room pursuant to the dictates" of the law. But "we do state (hat we are aware of no specific prohibition ... which would limit Lial's right under the National Labor Relations Act to repre­ sentation at a disciplinary interview. We also find that such representation would not interfere with the safety of the ship. "Indeed, the captain did finally permit Lial Union representation at his logging, and there is no showing that the presence of a Union representative ... interfered with the captain's ability and responsibility to secure the safety of the ship." • The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a 120-year old maritime law governing collisions at sea. It ruled that proportional sharing of damages based on contributory negligence of the parties involved was called for in­ stead of the traditional equal division of liabilities regardless of the degree of fault. Deposit in the SlU Blood Bank — It's Your Life Page 15 li 1,, f 1 t �Letters to the f.- ^ Benefit Helps Widow • I would like to express my appreciation to the SIU for thS death benefit I just recently received. It helped me very much during trying times. Thank you very much for the Union's prompt and courteous attention in tWs matter. End Tax Exemptions for Runaway-Flag Ships simply registering their vessels in a coun­ try such as Liberia, Panama or Honduras which is willing to offer them a tax shelter in return for ship registration fees. And because U.S.-flag ships are en­ gaged in little, if any, trade with these "flag of convenience" nations, we receive little benefit from these lopsided recipro­ cal tax exemptions. Some members of our government have finally realized that U.S. companies, or their foreign subsidiaries, own nearly 500 ships registered in Liberia, Panama and Honduras which profit from the U.S. trade but contribute nothing to this country. The Ways and Means Committee move would end all reciprocal tax provisions with these nations which are not taxing shippers and help put an end to this wholesale tax evasion which is estimated by Treasury Department officials to cost the U.S. $60 million annually. We offer our fuU support to those fight­ ing for the passage of this legislation. Though this bill is sure to face the strong, vocal opposition of well-heeled "flag of convenience" loibbying groups such as the Federation of American Controlled Shipping, the SIU will make sure that its voice, and the voice of all concerned with building a strong U.S. merchant marine, will be heard. It is about time that these "runaway" shippers pay the freight fpr their highly profitable U.S. operations and join with legitimate U.S. shippers in generating much needed tax dollars. With a vote by the House Ways and Means Committee to tax international shipping through the Tax Reform Bill, Congress has at last taken a positive step towards closing a loophole which allows some U.S. shipowners to escape paying U.S. taxes by operating their vessels under foreign "runaway" flags. For years American companies have used Liberian, Panamaman, Honduran and other "flags of convenience" to take advantage of U.S. shipping treaties and to avoid paying their fair share of the tax burden borne by every American citizen. Until now, reciprocal agreements have freed foreign ships from paying U.S. in­ come tax on profits derived from shipping between the U.S. and other countries. In return, U.S. ships are not subject to sim­ ilar foreign taxes. This two-way system has worked well with countries that have legitimate, na­ tionally owned fleets, such as England and Japan, because there is an equal bal­ ance of trade between the U.S. and these countries, and because these countries impose their own taxes on their shippers' profits. But some countries have taken advan­ tage of these reciprocal agreements to set up tax havens for American-owned tWrdflag fleets by not taxing any profits made in the U.S. trade. This means that American corpora­ tions can escape all taxes on their ship­ ping profits, taxes which U.S.-flag ships contribute to this nation's coffers, by // ^1/ . / ry SECURITY IN J. V Sincerely, Mrs. Jeanetfe Murdoch Jersey Ci^,NJ. . Member's Wife Tfianks Welfare Plan I just received the statement from the Seafarers Welfar^;| Plan, of the Union's payment to the hospital and surgeon for my recent illness, and I wish to thank the SIU for it. Need-j less to say it was a great help. I have always been proud to say my husband is a member s of your fine organization, and now bless the day he join^ with you. I am also enclosing a donation to the Seafarers Political Activity fund (SPAD). I think it does more good than is ^knowtt.. ; • ••, ^ Sincerely, ^ Mrs. Walter F.MndOi^ . . s 7^ .1^a,Fla.. • •Oe»ab!»f:lW5::'4 Veluma XXXVIL Ne. 11 Official PMbticatlon Of th« Saafarers Intamattonar Union of Noitb America. Atlantic. Quif, Lake* and Inland Waters District, AFL-CiO.^• Exacuttva Board Paul Hall, Pfesldem ' Cat tanner, £>racuf/ve Wce-Prts/don< ESrl Shepard, vrca-Pras/danf HJca DlQiprglo, Secrelary-TVeasoMr ' LIndaev Wiiiiams, Vyca-ZVaa/danf SF.'snk Drozak, Vice'President Paul Drozak; Wca-Pras/denf * Published monthly except twice a month in July by Seafarers international Urtion, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. .671 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y, Wimim 'mmm Seafarers Log Page 16 , 6.-r •;i V 7 /I ? i, *. T •• .-'.I..:', 5 i/. -.S. -l : (-.-7 6 7 ' r, �'f SEPT, 1-30, 1975 -DISPATCHERS REPORT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes ;. — •*• Jacksonville •• San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great LakesAlpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth •• Frankfort — Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes. ••• Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes ;•,••• Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes October, 1975 10 74 3 29 16 10 25 65 30 49 16 39 6 75 0 1 448 4 4 2 2 4 2 2 8 - 1 2 3 4 1 5 0 0 44 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 61 18 11 11 9 5 38 18 4 14 51 6 99 0 3 355 5 1 4 8 8 6 0 4 8 0 2 19 3 24 3 0 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 178 20 69 26 16 68 140 61 103 30 56 12 152 0 6 957 6 18 3 4 9 2 8 16 5 5 5 7 1 6 0 0 95 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 9 4 7 15 5 4 12 56 504 0 0 1 2 2 2 1 8 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 7 2 20 12 7 9 65 420 12 5 14 9 8 4 0 52 147 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 8 3 9 20 5 4 10 59 1,016 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 6 101 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 7 68 5 37 21 11 20 47 24 45 11 30 4 56 0 1 387 2 26 3 5 4 4 3 16 4 9 3 7 1 11 0 1 99 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 0 2 53 0 14 0 9 5 0 14 2 0 0 11 5 5 0 0 10 1 0 24 6 0 19 8 0 0 12 0 5 0 35 9 0 0 5 4 0 64 13 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 271 71 6 131 17 67 33 13 ' 49 127 34 96 25 42 16 107 0 1 764 6 67 6 16 7 2 17 33 13 30 9 15 1 26 0 1 239 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 4 4 2 21 7 1 3 42 429 2 1 2 1 3 2 I 12 111 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 4 19 0 3 3 39 803 1 0 2 1 2 1 1 8 247 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 4 9 '3 40 0 12 13 10 21 32 9 36 7 17 6 47 0 2 255 1 4 0 2 1 1 0 1 2 1 3 3 1 0 3 0 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 34 8 0 5 2 3 0 14 0 2 7 0 3 6 0 6 2 0 6 25 0 3 14 0 0 12 0 3 5 0 16 34 0 0 7 0 14 47 0 0 17 0 1 2 0 81 218 3 72 10 26 19 9 38 72 21 70 10 22 11 77 0 1 461 1 16 0 4 3 1 1 4 2 4 4 3 1 1 0 0 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 3 258 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 5 2 1 1 12 473 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 46 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 7 73 12 26 14 9 15 56 23 29 9 175 34 57 29 9 39 136 45 75 25 39 22 91 0 2 788 12 36 0 2 2 1 1 0 0 6 2 2 1 16 0 0 81 9 3 7 17 7 7 3 53 841 1,167 68 1,235 10 2 5 18 9 2 6 52 133 91 58 149 9 3 1 19 9 1 4 48 319 6 2 0 5 2 6 0 21 239 18 1 3 1 1 1 1 26 97 6 1 0 1 0 0 0 8 89 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile : New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great LakesAlpena Buffalo * Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa . Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes — Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort % Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 40 8 22 9 3 15 39 16 30 6 23 13 35 0 0 261 42 17 1 377 4 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 7 0 0 20 4 7 2 26 6 8 1 54 315 1,351 155 1,506 19 5 10 13 4 2 1 54 431 543 75 618 3 0 0 2 3 1 2 11 31 23 13 36 10 32 11 844 134 978 247 86 333 0 1 1 SIU Atlantic, Golf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Worker PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich. 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-36li5 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 FrankUn St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, IIL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fia. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0100 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 864-7400 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 sr. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W.Kennedy Blvd.33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan. P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping at SIU ports last month remained fair to good, as reported by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak at the October membership meeting in the port of New York. Shipping, how­ ever, is expected to pick up considei>^ ably this month as 11 laid-up SlUt ships are scheduled to break out and y«w up for the new Russian grain run. Page 17 I u �'W: 0'. • • i: Ships' Meetings Digest of SlU I SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), August 7—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun J. Richburg; Secretary R. Sadowski; Educational Director K. Katsalis. $30 in ship's fund. $215 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. Chairman expects to have a copy of the new contract and will call a meeting after leaving port to discuss same. Next port Yokohama. ' 1: -' •*'. e;. v f-l ' Li- SUGAR ISLANDER (Pyramid Sugar Transport), August 2—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun John Hazel; Sec­ retary Ray H. Casanova; Deck Delegate Charles Lambert. $3 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Received Seafarers Log and new contract; same was given out and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), Au­ gust 7—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Cyril Mize, Jr.; Secretary J. Mar; Edu­ cational Director E. Ford; Engine Dele­ gate S. A. Barbara. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that the crew sup­ port SPAD and held a discussion on the dues resolution. Next port, Balboa. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), August 24 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun T. A. Tolentino; Secretary J. Johnson; Educational Director P. F. Korol. $17.75 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. The fact sheet was read and discussed by the crewmembers and also a discussion on the benefits of SPAD. Everything run­ ning smoothly. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas), August 24—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Arne Hovde; Secre­ tary Alphonso L. Holland; Educational Director R. R. Honeycott; Steward Delegate Robert Rome; Deck Delegate Charles Majette; Engine Delegate Roy L. Cuthrell. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. Everything running smoothly. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial), August 10—Chairman, Recertified Bosun P. Sernyk; Secretary N. Hatgimisios; Educational Director R. Nielsen. $16.39 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. , MOBILE (Sea-Land Service), Au­ gust 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. O'Connor; Secretary J. Myers; Ed­ ucational Director Amos Jaramillo; Engine Delegate Arthur (3. Andersen. $21,70 in ship's fund, No disputed OT. All communications were posted after being discussed at the weekly meeting.. Plenty of king crab was cau^t on this trip. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Seattle. ::y PCWEITLAND (Sea-Land Service), August 31 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun P. Greenwood; Secretary Benish; Educational Director B. Reamey. Some disputed OT in deck department. Received communications on raising of dues, explained and posted for mem­ bers to study. Also received and posted the fact sheet. Next port, Seattle. CAROLINA (Puerto Rico Marine Navigating), August 24—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Delgado; Secre­ tary J. DeLise; Educational Director J. Reye. $6.10 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported and explained to the membership the resolutions and amendments that were sent to each member. Also explained to the mem­ bership the proper way to fill out bene­ ficiary cards so there would be no de­ lay in receiving benefits. Next port Puerto Rico. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), August 7—Chairman L. G. G. Reck; Secretary G. Skendelas; Educational Director Herbert Martin. $223 in movie fund. No disputed OT. It was suggested that crewmembers should read the Seafarers Log and the agreements contained therein more closely which would eliminate a lot of confusion and they would be in the know on what is going on. Also they would be kept up on their Union ac­ tivities. It was suggested that crewmem­ bers should donate to SPAD. A safety meeting was to be held and all crew­ members and anyone wishing to attend would be welcome. Electrician would be glad to fix any dryer or washer. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port, Kobe. MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine), Au­ gust 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. M. Wallace; Secretary F. R. Hicks; Educational Director V. D'India; Deck Delegate J. Arellanes; Steward Dele­ gate Peter Bataytas. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. The new Seafarers Log was received con­ taining the new contract. Delegates to discuss same with each member. A re­ quest was made for all members to co­ operate with any new members coming from Piney Point. It was noted that 'Wessel has visited Rotterdam, Holland, with a short stay there, discharging a cargo of coal. Crew enjoyed nice stay in that port. . ." Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Norfolk, Va. INGER (Reynolds Metals), August 31—Chairman Thomas Price; Secre­ tary Duke Hall; Educational Director Richard Holmes; Steward Delegate Joseph Simpson. $47 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine and stew­ ard departments. Will receive some new Seafarers Logs in the Panama Canal and all crewmembers were advised to read each issue to keep informed. A special vote of thanks to the baker, Joe Simpson for all the swell pastry he put out. He is not well at the present time and we wish him a speedy recovery so he can come back. Next port, Bumside, La. HOUSTON (Sea-Land Service), Au­ gust 31—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Peter D. Sheldrake; Secretary A. Seda. $4.62 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that crewmembers donate to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of sUehce in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Elizabeth, N.J. OflScial ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: SEA-LAND FINANCE BALTIMORE S MT. NAVIGATOR^ LONG BEACH SAMUEL CHASE MARYMAR ^ VANTAGE DEFENDER f :;:i : ALEX STEPHENS 0100. . : DELTA MEXICO MOHAWK MAYAGUEZ AMERICAN EXPLORER 5 ECONOMY , • - V . GOLDEN DOLPHIN LOS ANGELES SEA-LAND RESOURCE SEA-LAND FINANCE OGDEN YUKON . • OVERSEAS ULLA BEAUREGARD V BORINQUEN . v ^^ SEA-LAND VENTURE WALTERRICE ^ OAKLAND SEA-LAND MARKiiP IBERVILLE SEA-LAND TRADE ... , v ^ CANTIGNY • ; -V ' ^ ' DELTA SUD GREAT LAND ELIZABETHPORT DELTA URUGUAY YELLOWSTONE SEA-LAND BOSTON GOLDEN ENDEAVOR MOUNT VERNON VICTORY COLUMBIA JOHN TYLER SEA-LAND GALLOWAY TAMPA SUMto SHOSHONE OVERSEAS ALASKA TRANk:OLORADO | HOBERTE.LEE OVERSEAS ARCTIC BETHFLOR ^ GUAYAMA SEATTLE SHENANDOAH : CARTER BRAXTON SAN JUAN POTOMAC JACKSONVILLE ARECIBO CHARLESTON PITTSBURGH SEA-LAND EXCHANGE OVERSEAS JOYCE akQUADILLA SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), August 10—Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary B. Guarino; Deck Delegate Joseph Blanchard; Engine Delegate Leon Kleinman; Steward Delegate Henry Roberts. $70 in ship's fund. $40 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man gave a talk on how everybody should take advantage of the upgrading school at Piney Point. Also suggested that all give donations to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. One minute of sil­ ence was observed in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Houston. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), August 10 — Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary Kelly; Educational Director Escote; Deck Delegate Carlos Spina; Engine Delegate W. Beatty; Steward Delegate R. E. Leonard. No disputed OT. All crewmembers should read the new agreement which appears in the Sea­ farers Log. Chairman gave the steward department a vote of thanks for a job well done. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), August 3 — Chairman Recertified Bosun James B. Dixon. $29.90 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman spoke on the importance of annual physical examinations for the member­ ship and their families. Also suggested continuing contributions to SPAD. Ed­ ucation^ Director spoke on the im­ portance of knowing where and how to operate different pieces of firefighting equipment aboard ship. A vote of thanks to all crewmembers for keeping the mess and pantry clean. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land Service), Au­ gust 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Ciseiecki; Secretary P. Franco; Edu­ cational" Director Smith. The new SIU agreement was given to all crewmem­ bers at payoff and also was posted in recreation and crew messroom. A vote of th^ks to the steward department for a job well done. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land Service), August 31 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. R. Dammeyer; Secretary B. L. Scarborough; Educational Director A. Dimitropoulos. No disputed OT. All business received from the SIU Union Headquarters was read at meeting and posted on bulletin board. Vincente Roman was sent to the hospital for a check-up and the bosun took cigarettes and magazines to him and reports that he is feeling fine. Everything running smoothly. TEX (Alton Steamship), August 24 —Chairman, Recertified Bosun Lee J. Harvey; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Ed­ ucational Director Edgar Murphy; Deck Delegate Howard Hare; Steward Delegate Cecil Martin. $11 in ship's fund. $69 in fund to buy a new TV antenna. No disputed OT. A special vote of thanks was extended to Brother Ed Jaks for fixing the air conditioner for the crew and all the other repairs that needed fixing. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Taft, La. Seafarers Log Page 18 .i. . SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), August 24—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. A. Pehler; Secre­ tary S. McDonald; Educational Direc­ tor A. Lane; Deck Delegate J, McPhee; Engine Delegate A. Lopez; Steward Delegate F. Kennedy. No disputed OT. Brother Ringo was remembered on his 65th birthday and a birthday cake was served at coffee time. Next port New­ port News. .. • �BSSER -SeWBlaWi New SlU Pensioners Frank O. Catchot, Sr., 66, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1955 sailing as a chief electrician and deck maintenance man. Brother Catchot sailed for 30 years. He was born in Mississippi and is now a resi­ dent of Mobile. Peter Moreni, 55, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Moreni sailed 27 years. He was born in Phil­ adelphia and is a resident there. James W. De Mouy, 62 joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief electrician. Brother De Mouy sailed for 41 years and also holds a second assistant engineer's license. Bom in Mobile, he is a resi­ dent there. James £. Bodden, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as an AB. Brother Bodden had sailed for 26 years. He was bom in Cayman Brae, the British West Indies and is a resident of Arabi, La. William L. Cerka, 57, joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Cerka had sailed for 24 years and is a U.S. Army veteran M World War II. A native of Detroit, he is a resident of Thompsonville, Mteh. Eugene C. HoflEmann, 59, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as an oiler. Brother Hoffmann had sailed for32years.He was born in New Orleans and is a resident of Meraux, La. ^ Placido Aldevera, 62, joined the i SIU in 1938 in the port of Galveston sailing as a chief cook. Brother Aldevera had sailed for 41 years. Born in the Philippines, he is a resident of ^Philadelphia. ® Iheodore L. Simonds, 52, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York and sailed as an AB. Brother Simonds was bom in New York City and is now a resident of Baton Rouge, La. Edward J. Wright, 74, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing in the steward department. Brother Wright had sailed for 24 years. Born in Sommerville, Mass., he is now a resident of Tampa. Luis A. VUa, 64, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief steward. Brother Vila had sailed for 44 years. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and is now a resident of Pta De Tierra, Puerto Rico. October, 1975 Rafael Caraballo, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Carabellb tfad sailed for 30 years and was on the picket lines in the mari­ time strikes of 1945, 1948, the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the 1971 strike. He also was elected that year to the SIU Quar­ terly Financial Committee. Seafarer Carabello is a veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry in World War il. Born in Puerto Rico, he is a resident of Bayshore, L.I., N.Y. Henri B. Starckx, 55, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Starckx sailed for 32 years and did picket duty during the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. He was born in France and became a U.S. naturalized citizen. Seafarer Starckx is a resident of Vero Beach, Fla. Fred Vykruta, 69, joined the SIU in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Vykruta sailed for 53 years and is a U.S. Navy veteran of the pre-war period and World War II. A native of Czechoslovakia, he is now a resident of Baltimore. Jl George Schmidt, 59, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Schmidt sailed for '30 years and is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was bom in Massachusetts and is a resident of West Warwick, R.I. Jesse D. Wiggins, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as an AB. Brother Wig­ gins sailed 33 years. He was bom in Alabama and is now a resident of New Orleans. Armando VIdal, 63, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Vidal sailed for 33 years and received a Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing on an accident-free ship, the SS Alcoa Polaris. He also walked the picket Jine in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, the Rotobroil strike in 1963 and the maritime strike in 1971. Bom in Puerto Rico, he is a resident of New York City. Peter ''Pete the Greek** Drevas, 67, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Drevas sailed for 31 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A Bos­ ton native, he is now a resident of Houston. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Aug. 28-Sept 24,1975 Number SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN MONTH TO DATE 44,504.70 $ 354.00 450.00 625.95 463.00 43,312.00 815.42 4,996.92 710.00 332,783.70 4,538.00 4,593.00 11,723.77 1,905.92 468,113.00 3,227.04 45,119.97 13,035.40 •— 53,926.53 1,364.15 13,860.25 2.936.65 130 3,330 533 967 127 15 1,183 3,363.78 728,408.15 20,200.72 133,297.99 36,916.90 1,478.00 30,499.08 5 101 68 5 32 2 1 — 2,024 107 1,462 991 110 581 3 21 6 15,812 18,000.00 22,898.03 2,226.07 1,248.00 1,285.15 25.00 365.75 — 14,432.00 328,000.00 218,703.00 39,269.56 17,599.91 14,908.87 97.00 4,764.91 2,006.00 111,087.50 10 87 3,851.50 33,181.40 8,904 2,371 745 12,020 92,092 18,771 7,660 118,523 16 354 150 12 6 4 177 7 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras ...;.......,.. Doctors' Visits In Hospital .............. Surgical hiaternity Blood Transfusions ......^ ' Optical ...................' r 245 42 • 91 8 ' ' J,:': TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan .. . ^ .. v. Total Seafarers Pension Plan ......... > >. Total Seafarers Vacation Plan ........ Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation YEAR TOOAIE YEAR TO DATE Special Equipment v., ^Jptical ............................ Supplemental Medicare Premiums ..... , SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Amount. MONTH TO DATE EUGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras .....'. i... . . Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses . . Surgical .............. ............'. ** Optical Blood Transfusions ................'... > Special Equipment ^. ' I3ental ..-............. .>.i •' Supplemental Medicare Premiuim • • > 4v 113 4,538 1,531 129 27 58,514 23 1,607 275 $ 236,014.85 2,605,457.79 578,995.00 4,619,357.30 424,353.68 4,226,166.11 $1,239,363.53 $11,450,981.20 i^sel9 �B JfrnalHetiartuteiei fc, Theodore Phelps, 76, succumbed to pneu­ monia in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Apr. 28. Brother Phelps joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief elec­ trician. He had sailed for 24 years and received a Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the M/V Del Sol. A native of Florida, he was a resident of New Or­ leans. Interment was in Linden Ceme­ tery, Sumier County, Fla. Surviving are his mother, Adeline of Webster, Fla. and two sisters, Mrs. Lucille-Stephenson of Miami and Mrs." Janice Stanfield of Webster. Daniel B. Shepard, 72, died of a heart attack on the way to Stevens Memorial Hospital in Ed­ monds, Wash, on Mar. 29. Brother Shepard joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1959 sailing as an oiler. He had sailed for 50 years. Bom in Illinois, he was a resident of Lynwood, Wash, at the time of his death. Entombment was in Floral Hills Mausoleum, Lyn­ wood. Surviving is his widow, Lois. SIU pensioner Rudolph C. Kienast, 81, died on June 1. Brother Kienast joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a chief steward. ^ He had sailed for 46 years. He was born in Switzerland and was a resident of Pasadena, Md. when he passed away. J.. ' I '•• 1 SIU pensioner Andrew Mir, 64, passed away in the Dominican Republic on May 21. Brother Mir joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 36 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Bora in Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Arecibo, P.R. when he died. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Jane of Diegel, Miss.; a son, Andrew, and a niece, Rafuela Sidong of Metuchen, N.J. Alfred S. De Agro, Jr., 44, expired in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Apr. 14. Brother De Agro joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1960 sailing in the engine department. He was a Piney Point upgrader last year and was a 1959 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. Born in Washington, D.C., he was a resident of River Ridge, La. at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow, Bertha; three sons, Alfred S., Ill, William and John Maloney, and a daughter, Patricia Maloney. SIl) pensioner WUton M. McNeil, 53, died on July 23. Brother McNeil joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. He was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Arniy in World War II and attended a Conference at Piney Point in 1970. Born in Stockton, Ala., he was a resi­ dent of Bay Minette, Ala. Surviving are his widow. Vera; a son, Wilton, Jr., and a daughter, Erlene of Houston. Richard L. Welch, 60, died of a liver ail­ ment at home in Brooklyn, N.Y. on May 27. Brother Welch joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a QMED. He had sailed for 41 years and was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bora in Wells River, Vt., he was a resident of Brooklyn. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn. Surviving is a sis­ ter, Mrs. Ruth E. Merchant of Wells River. Herman R. Whisnant, 50, died in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital on June 28. Brother Whisnant joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 29 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. A native of Morgantown, N.C., he was a resident, of Lincolnton, N.C. Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Lincolnton. Surviving is a sister. Mrs. Nannie Goodson.of Lincolnton. William L. Hensley, 55, died on May 4. Brother Hensley joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1968 sailing as an AB. He was a wounded veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War ll receiving a shrapnel leg wound on the USS Colorado in July 1944 off Tinian Is. in the Marianas, the South Pacific. Seafarer Hensley was bom in Martinsville, Va. and was a resident of Williamstown, N.J. at the time of his death. Surviving are a son, Douglas of Thermal, Calif, and a broth­ er, Thomas, of Williamstown. SIU pensioner Lacey L. Phillips, 68, died of heart trouble in Houma, La. on June 17. Brother Phillips joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 49 years. A native of Russ County, Tex., he was a resident of Houma. Burial was in St. Francis Cemetery, Houma. Surviving are his widow, Mary, and a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Billiot of Houma. Fred R, Wood­ ward, 66, passed away on July 20. Brother Woodward joined the SIU in the port of Boston in 1965 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 39 years and was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. Bora in Massachusetts, he was a resident of Salisbury, Mass. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Adelaide Hill of Haverhill, Mass., and a brother, Arthur of Newburyport, Mass. Roland P. Dean, 67, passed away in the USPHS Hospital in Seattle on Aug. 6. Brother Dean joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1959 sailing as an AB. He sailed 26 years and was a pre-World War II U.S. Navy veteran. A native of Maryland, he was a resident of San Francisco at the time of his death. Surviving is a son, James. Feyrl W. Ammons, 49, died of arteroscleriosis in Balti­ more on Sept. 2. Brother Ammons joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of i Boston sailing as a quartermaster. He sailed 31 years. Bom in North Carolina, he was a resident of Baltimore. Burial was in Winkler's Grove Cemetery, Burke Coimty, N.C. Surviving is his mother, Bessie of Hickory, N.C. Calvin J. Sivels, 51, died of acute head injuries in University Hospital, Baltimore from a fall down­ stairs at home on July 9. Brother Sivels join­ ed the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1959 sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 26 years. Seafarer Sivels was bora in Virginia and was a resident of Balti­ more. Burial was in Kings Memorial Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Eloise; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Boston Sivels; a brother, Edward, and a sister, Elaine, all of Baltimore. Warren C. Danford, Sr., 46, accidently drowned while swimming in the Hillsborough River in Tampa, Fla. on July 12. Brother Danford was dead on ar­ rival at Tampa Gen­ eral Hospital. He joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1964 sailing as a chief electrician. A native of Hills­ borough, Tex., he-was a resident of Tampa when he passed away. Crema­ tion took place in the West Coast Cre­ matory, Pinellas County, Fla. Surviving, are his widow, Joan; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Danford; a son, David, and a niece, Constance Stringfellow, all of Tampa. SIU pensioner William Tank III, 57, died of tuberuclosis in the USPHS Hospi­ tal in New Orleans on July 7, Brother Tank joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1953 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 27 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Bora in New Orleans, he was a resident there when he passed away. Interment was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette, La. Sur­ viving are his son, William IV; his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. William Tank, and a sister, Thelma, all of New Orleans. Thomas F. Delaney, 47, died in Seat­ tle on Aug. 13. Brother Delaney joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed almost 26 years. Seafarer Delaney was a postWorld War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Bora in Albany, N.Y., he was a resident of Seattle when he passed away. Sur­ viving is his widow, Barbara Jean of San Francisco. SIU pensioner I Ralph M. Guito, iSr., t 72, died of cancer in St. Joseph's Hospital, I Tampa, Fla. on Jime 1.1. Brother Guito I joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Tampa sailing as a chief steward. He worked on shore as a hotel chef and received a Union Per­ sonal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard the accident-free ship, the SS Alcoa Ranger (Alcoa Aluminum). Bora in Key West, Fla., he was a resi­ dent of Tampa at the time of his death. Interment was in Garden of Memories, Tampa. Surviving are his widow, Mary, and a son, Ralph of Tampa. Page 20 SIU pensioner Robert McCuIloch, 62, succumbed to a brain disease in Com­ munity General Hos­ pital, Dade City, Fla. on July 3. Brother McCulloch joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 24 years. Bora in Scotland, he was a resident of Zephyrhills, Fla. Burial was in Floral Memo­ rial Gardens, Dade City. Surviving are his widow, Hannah; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCulloch of Laurel, Md., and a brother, George of Lanham, Md. PhUip C. McBride, 65, passed away from heart disease at home on July 10. Brother McBride joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He sailed 30 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Chicago, he was a resi­ dent of San Francisco. Cremation took place in Fairmount Memorial Park, Fairfield, Calif. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. F. Dorothy A. Dowding of Claren­ don Hills, 111. Seafarers Log H - -i i ^ » 1 ^ . . -f ^ f * r 1 < H 1 \ i 1 i y \ \ ' !'i r �STEER A CLEAR COURSE! If yum are coaTfeted of poweeriea of my illegal drag—heroia, baiUtalates, qpeed, LSD, or erea anrifaaaa—the U^. Coast Gaard wfll reroke year seaaua papers, wtthoot appeal, FOREVER. nm awaas that yoa lose for the rest of yoar life the right to anke a Hrfag 1^ Ohe sea. Howerer, it doesa*! qahe ead ttere erea if yoa recchre a Yoa Biay lose yoor right to vote, your right to hold pnhlic office or to owa a gaa. Yoa also any lose the onportaahy of ever becoaiiag a doctor, dcatist, certiied pablk accoaataat, eagoieer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharancist, school teacher, or stockbroker. Yoa any jeopardize yoar right to hold a job where yoa aiast be licensed or bonded and yon nny never be able to work for the city, the connty, or the Federal government. Ifs a pretty toa^ rap, bat ffnfs ezacdy how it is and yoa cant do aaydiiag ahoat it The coavicted dn^ nser leaves a black auufc oa his repotatioa for the rest of his life. However, drags can not only destroy yoar r^t to a good UveUhood, it am destroy yoorlife. Drag abase presents a serioas threat to both yoar physical and mental heaMh, and the personal safety of those aronnd yon. This is especially trae aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at aO times for the safe operatioa of the vessel. Doat let dn^ destroy yoor nataral ri^t to a good, happy, prodactive Bfe. Stay drag feee andsteer a clear coane. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc.. as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the sh^wners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members i>f the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which .he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests. American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. MEMBBiSHPMEETIIGS' SCHEDULE Full Copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by inembership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is ' vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks..one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for saine. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD Port New York . .. . Philadelphia .. .. Baltimore .... .. .. Norfolk Jacksonville .... .. Detroit ,, Houston New Orleans .. .. .. Mobile San Francisco ... Wilmington .... . 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Nov. .13 ... • • • Nov. 10 ... , —r ... ... • • ... < ... 5:00 p.m. . .. . • 5:00 p.m. . .. 5:00 p.m. ... 5:00 p.m. . .. — V Page 21 October. 1975 - J :i If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union mords or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Frank Drozak, Cfaaitman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 . 20th Sthtct, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. fit 'Y' *JL- �Aubrey Waters Seafarer Aubrey "Pete" Waters. 47. has been a member of the SIU since 1950. and has been shipping out as bosun for over ten years. A native of Birmingham. Ala., he now makes his home in Vancouver. Wash, with his wife Donna. Brother Waters ships from the port of Seattle. Jack Curlew Seafarer Jack Curlew. 48, has been a member of the SIU for 30 years, and he has been sailing as bosun since 1964. A native of Newburgh. N.Y. he now ships from the port of Yokohama where he makes his home with his wife Chiyoko. James Davis Seafarer James Davis. 51, has been a member of the SIU for 30 years, and has been ship­ ping as a bosun since 1952. A na­ tive of Alabama, he now ships from the port of Seattle where he makes his home. •4 Jack Nelson Seafarer Jack Nelson, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1942, and has been sail­ ing as a bosun for 20 years. A native of Savannah, Ga., he now makes his home in Thounderbolt, Ga. Brother Nelson ships from the port of Jacksonville. 27fh Recertified Class The 27th Class of Seafarers gradu­ ated from the Bosuns Recertification Program this month, and 296 of our members have now had the Opportunity to learn more about the Union and the entire maritime industry. The Bosuns Recertification Program is now two years old, and in that time the Seafarers who have spent the one month at the Harry Lundeberg School and one month at Union Headquarters have gained invaluable knowledge about the SIU, the problems it faces and the way it de^ with them. The Bosun is the top unlicensed man on our SlU-contracted ships; he is the leader of the crew. The Seafarers who have participated in the Recertification Program are more qualified to lead their crevrs, are able to hold better shipboard meetings, and should be more able to answer questions by any crewmember. It is more important now than ever before that the SIU membership be an informed membership. In order for that to happen, the members themselves must take an interest in all that affects them and their Union, from events on the waterfront to actions in the Halls of Congress. This objective was one of the main reasons for establishing this pro­ gram: to keep the SIU membership bet­ ter informed, to take the message right to the ships, rather than only hearing it at the Union Halls. After two years of putting Seafarers through this program, with more and more Recertified Bosuns leading our crews, that goal is being accomplished. But more work must be done. For only when that goal is completely realize^ when the entire SIU membership is more fully informed, will the job secur­ ity of all be assured for the future. Vertis Smith Seafarer Vertis Smith, 63, has been a member of the SIU since 1941, and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1955. A native of Heflin, Ala., he now ships from the port of Tampa where he makes his home with his wife Irma. Pablo Barrial Seafarer Pablo Barrial, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been ship­ ping out as bosun since 1946. A na­ tive of Cuba, he now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home with his wife Rose. John Bergeria Seafarer John Bergeria, 47, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1945, and started shipping out as bosun in 1958. A native of Phila­ delphia, he ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Gertrud. Fred Walker Seafarer Fred Walker. 49. has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and started shipping out as a bosun in 1950. A native of Baltimore, he ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Florence. Six Receive W Books David Dukehart Seafarer David Dukehart first ship­ ped with the SIU in 1972 when he grad­ uated from the Harry Lundeberg School. Brother Dukehart also got his QMED endorse­ ment at the School before attending the 'A' Seniority Up­ grading Program. A native and resident of Baltimore, Brother Dukehart ships from the port Of Houston. L«Shaw Seafarer Lex Shaw first began sailing with the SIU in 1966 when he graduated from the New Orleans An­ drew Furuseth School. He attended the Harry Lunde­ berg School in 1973 and earned his FOWT endorse­ ment Shipping out of the port of New Orleans, Brother Shaw is a native and resident of Waverly, Miss. Page 22 : W the graduation of six in the September class of the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, 185 Seafarers have earned full 'A' book seniority through this course. Seafarere attending this program si»nd two Wi^dts at the Harry Lunde^g School jn Piney Point studying the history and traditions of their Union and learning atmut technologi­ cal advances found aboard many of the new ships contracted to the The 'A' Seniority Up^ders then go to. Union Headquartm wl^re spend two weeks observing all of the day-to-day operations of their Union, including the administration of the Welfare and pension plans, the servic­ ing of ships by N.Y. patrolmen, the extensive filing and record keeping, and tjte operations of the Seafarers Log. So when these brothers graduate from the 'A' Seniority Program they have tools and knowledge which will enable theni to take on all the re­ sponsibilities and pbligations of valule of die Sf^ EI^o La Soya Seafarer Eligio I La Soya, 55, has been sailing with \ the SIU since 1941. and began shipping as a bosun in 1951. I A native of Cleve­ land. Tex,. Brother i La Soya now makes his home in Texas Tex. with his wife Alice. He ships the port of Houston. Luke Wymbs Seafarer Luke Wymbs. 56, has been shipping with the SIU since 1943, and he began sail­ ing as a bosun in 1965. Brother Wymbs ships from the port of New York and makes his home there. Andrew Lasnansky I Seafarer Andrew Lasnansky, 52, has been shipping with the SIU since 1959, land he began sail­ ing as a bosun in [ 1967. A native of Ohio, Brother LasI nansky now makes his home in Valdosta, Ga. He ships froth'the port of San Francisco. Durell McCorvey Seafarer Durell McCorvey, 47, has been shipping with the SIU since 1945, and he began sail­ ing as a bosun 18 years ago. A native of Georgia, Brother . . McCorvey now ^ makes his home in Tampa, Fla. with his wife Betty Jo. He ships from the port of Jacksonville. SamLesko Seafarer Sam \Lesko has been \ shipping out with the SIU since 1967 when he graduated from the Hew York ' Andrew Furuseth Training School. Sailing as an AB, Brother Lesko ships from the port of New York. A native of New York, he now makes his home in New Brunswick, N.J. Jackson Cavanangh Jose Vazquez Michael Coyle Seafarer Jose Vazquez has been scaling with the SIU I ance his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1970. Brother I Vazquez returned to the HLS for his QMED endorse­ ment before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native of the Bronx, N.Y., Brother Vazquez now lives in Puerto Rico and ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Michael \Coyle graduated \from the trainee \program at the \Harry Lundeberg \ School and began ' shipping with the SIU in 1971. BroCoyle returned S to the Lundeberg School to earri his QMED endorsement before attending the 'A' Seniority Pro­ gram. A native and resident of Phila­ delphia, Brother Coyle ships out of that port. •mm. Seafarer Jackson Cavanaugh has been shipping out with the SIU since 1969. Sailing in the deck department. Brother Cavanaugh earned his AB and Quartermaster's tickets at the Harry Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native of Los Angeles, Brother Cava­ naugh ships out of San Francisco and now makes his home there with his wife Josephina. Seafarers Log V • !i \ s ^ ^ " �, ^^i»«PoiWicsw^ t,;l£v;. Bosuns Honor Roll at 296 F(?//o»v/n^^e and home ports of the 296 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program. These men t ^^buted toward smoother ^^oyagel unlicensed crews, and they have held informative meetings, settled beefs, answered questions and con^e(^r///zca//on Program is one of the most important and successful upgrading programs the SIU has ever undertaken. It is '« program, and the education of the unlicensed crew, that the job security of the entire membership will be fs7u"red Abulay, Edmund Philadelphia Aguiar, Jose, New York Allen, Enos, San Francisco Allen, J. W., Seattle Altstatt, John, Houston Amat, Kasmoln, New York Anderson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Edgar, New York Annis, George, New Orleans Antonlou, Angelo, New York Aponte, Felix, New York Armada, Alfonso, Baltlmoro Atkinson, David, Seattle Backrak, Daniel, Wilmington Baker, Elmer, Houston Baker, William, Houston Bankston, Claude, New Orleans Barnhill, Elmer, Houston Barrlal, Pablo, New Orleans Baudoln, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orleans Bechllvanis, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Beeching, Marlon, Houston Berger, David, Norfolk Beregria, John, Philadelphia Bergeria, Steve, Philadelphia Beye, Jan, New York Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Bowman, Jack, Seattle Boyle, Charles, New Orleans Braunstein, Herbert, Wilmington Brendle, Mack, Houston Broadus, Robert, Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Burch, George, New Orleans Burke, George, New York Burton, Ronald, New York Busalacki, Joseph, Jacksonville Bushong, William, Seattle Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Butts, Hurmon, Houston Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Calogeros, Oemetrlos, Seattle Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Carbone, Victor, San Juan Garner, James, New Drieans Carey, John, New York Garza, Peter, Houston Casanueva, Michael, New Orleans Gavin, Joseph, Houston Castro, Gulllermo, San Juan Giangiordano, Donato, Philadelphia Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Gianniotis, John, New York Chlasson, Richard, New Orleans GiTlaln, Robert, Jacksonville Chrlstenberry, Richard, San Francisco Gllllkin, Leo, San Francisco Chrlstensen, Christian, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Christiansen, Egon, San Francisco Gonzalez. Callxto, San Juan Cisieckl, John, San Francisco Gonzalez, Jose, New York Clegg, William, New York Gorbea, Robert, New York Cofone, William, Wilmington Gorman, James, New York Colson, James, Seattle Gosse, Fred, San Francisco Cooper, Fred, Mobile Green, John, Baltimore Craddock, Edwin, New Orleans Greenwood, Perry, Seattle Crawford, William, Jacksonville Grima, Vincent, New York Cross, Malcolm, Wilmington Guadamud, Luis, New Drieans Curlew, Jack, Yokohama Gustavson, Walter, New York Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Hager, Bertll, New York Dakin, Eugene, Boston Hale, William, New Drieans D'AmIco, Charles, Houston Hanback, Burt, New York Hanstvedt, Alfred, New York Dammeyer, Dan, New York Harvey, Lee J., New Drieans Darvllle, Richard, Houston Davles, John, New York Hawkins, Tom, Seattle Davis, James, Seattle Hazel, John, New Drieans Delgado, Julio, New York Hellman, Karl, Seattle Dickinson, David, Mobile Hicks, Donald, New York . Dixon, James, Mobile Hllburn, Thomas, Mobile Donovan, Joseph, Boston Hill, Charles, Houston Doty, Albert, New Drieans HIrsh, Burton, Baltimore Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Drewes, Peter, New York Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Duet, Maurice, Houston Homka, Stephen, New York Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Hovde, Arne, Philadelphia Eckert, Arne, Seattle Eddins, John, Baltimore lpsen, Drla, New York James, Calvaln, New York Edelmon, Bill, Houston Jandora, Stanley, New York Engelund, Clayton, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Falrcloth, Charles, Mobile Farhi, Israel, Houston Japper, John, New York Johnson, Fred, Mobile Fell, William, New York Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Ferrera, Raymond, New Drieans Joseph, Leyal, Philadelphia FInklea, George, Jacksonville Flowers, Eugene, New York Joyner, William, Houston Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Foster, James, Mobile Karatzas, Tom, Baltimore FotI, Sebastian, Wilmington Karlsson, Bo, New York Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Kelsey, Tom, San Francisco Funk, William, New York Kerageorglou, Antolne, New Drieans Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore Kingsley. Jack, San Francisco Kleimola, William, New York Knoles, Raymond, S;^n Francisco Koen, John, Mobile Konls, Perry, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore Krawczynskl, Stanley, Jacksonville La France, Dave, New York Lambert, Reldus, New Drieans Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasnansky, Andrew, San Francisco La Soya, Ellgio, Houston Lasso, Robert, San Juan Lataple, Jean, New Drieans Lavolne, Raymond, Baltimore Lawton, Woodrow, Baltlmoro Leake, Herbert, Baltimore LeClaIr, Walter W., New York Lee, Hans, Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore LIbby, George, New Drieans LIneberry, Carl, Mobile Logan, John, Mobile Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Maldonado, Basllo, Baltimore Manning, Denis, Seattle Martlneau, Tom, Seattle Mattloli, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Drieans McCollom, John, Boston McCorvey, Durell, Jacksonville McGlnnIs, Arthur, New Drieans McKlnney, Melville, Philadelphia Hears, Ferlton, New York Meehan, William, Norfolk Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Merrill, Charles, Mobile Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Miller, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, William, Jacksonville Mize, Cyril, San Francisco Mladonich, Ernest, New Drieans Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Monardo, Sylvester, New Drieans Morales, Esteban, New York Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Morris, William, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Drieans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mullls, James, Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Francisco Myrex, Luther, Mobile Nash, Walter. New York Nelson, Jack, Jacksonville Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn, New York Northcutt, James, San Francisco Nuckols, Billy, New York D'Brlen, William, New York D'Connor, William, Seattle DIesen, Carl, San Francisco DIson, Fred, San Francisco DIson, Maurice, Boston Dromaner, Albert, San Francisco Dwen, Burton, Houston Palino, Anthony, New York Palmer, Nick, San Francisco Paradise, Leo, New York Parker, James, Houston Parker, William, New Drieans Pedersen, Dtto, New Drieans Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Pierce, John, Philadelphia Pollanen, VIekko, New Drieans Poulsen, Verner, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New York Price, Blllle, Norfolk Pryor, Clarence, Mobile PuchalskI, Kaslmir, San Francisco Pugllsl, Joseph, New York Puillam, James, San Francisco Radich, Anthony, New Drieans Rains, Horace, Houston Rallo, Salvador, New Orleans Reeves, William, Mobile RIchburg, Joseph, Mobile Rihn, Ewing, New Drieans Riley, William, San Francisco Ringuette, Albert, San Francisco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Rodrigues, Lancelot, San Juan Rodriguez, Frank, New York Rodriguez, Dvidio, New York Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York Sanford, Tommie, Houston Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Self, Thomas, Baltimore Sellx, Floyd, San Francisco Sernyk, Peter, New York Sheets, James, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Shorten, James, San Francisco Sipsey, Robert, San Francisco Smith, Lester, Norfolk Smith, Vertis, Tampa Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonville Spuron, John, San Francisco Stockmarr, Sven, New York Suchocki, Leonard, San Francisco Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville SwiderskI, John, New York Teti, Frank, New York Theiss, Roy, Mobile Thompson, J. R., Houston TIcer, Dan, San Francisco Tillman, William, San Francisco Tirelli, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Drieans Tolentino, Ted, San Francisco Troche, Gregory, Mobile Turner, Paul, New Orleans UccI, Peter, San Francisco Velazquez, William, New York Walker, Fred, Baltimore Wallace, Edward, New York Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobile Walters, Herwood, New York Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Ware, Dick, Houston Waters, Aubrey, Seattle Weaver, Harold, Houston Welch, Macon, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York Wingfield, P. G., Jacksonville Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco Workman, Homer, New Drieans Worley, John, San Francisco Wymbs, Luke, New York Zaragoza, Roberto, New York Zeloy, Joseph, New Drieans m 'A Seniority Honor Holt Now Numbers 165 Seafarers who have completed the 'A'Seniority Upgrading Program have had the opportunity to learn about their Union and itsactivities, rruiking thent-good, informed Union Members. These men are encouraged to take the delegate's job aboard ship and put this new knowledge to work. Following are the names and departments of the 185 Seafarers who have completed the'A'Seniority Upgrading Program. Adans, Francis, Deck Alien, iawrence, Engine Allison, Murphy, Engine Ahmad, Bin, Deck Ames, Ailan, Deck Andrepont, P. J., Engine Arnold, Mott, Deck Barnett, Jay, Engine Bartol, Thomas, Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean, P. L, Deck Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Berulls, William, Deck Blletz, John, Engine Blacklok, Richard, Engine Blasquez, Gregory, Engine Boisii, James, Deck Bolen, Timothy, Deck Boles, John, Engine Brackblll, Russell, Deck Bruschlni, Mario, Steward Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Bumette, Barney, Steward Butch, Richard, Engine Camniuso, Frank, Deck Carhart, David, Deck Carruthers, Francis, Engine Castle, Stephen, Deck Cayanaugh, Jackson, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck Colangelo, Joseph, Deck Conklln, Kevin, Engine Correli, Paul, Engine Cosentiho, Dominic, Deck^^? C^le,iyHehael, Engine October, 1975 Cunningbam, Robert, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, William, Deck Day, John, Engine Derke, Michael, Engine Deskins, William, Steward Dising, Maximo, Engine Dobloug, James, Engine Dukehart, David, Engine Ei^eli, Pat, Engine Egeland, Ralph, Deck Escudero, Tomas, Engine Esposito, Gennaro, Engine Ewing, Larry, Steward Farmer, William, Deck Farrapt, John, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck Frsk, Stan, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Galka, Thomas, Engine Gallagher, Patrick, Deck Galliano, Marco, Deck Garay, Stephen, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gotay, Raui, Steward Gower, David, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M.R., Deck Hapr, Ken, Deck Hale, Earnest, Deck Hailer, John, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Haynes, Blake, Enjdno Heick, Carroll, Deck » ' feller, Douglas^ Steward ; • »K, : - Humason, Jon, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine ivey, D. E., Engine Johnson, M., Deck Jones, Leggette, Deck Jordan, Carson, Deck Kanavos, Panagirtis, Engine Kegney, Thomas, Engine Keith, Robert, Deck Keliey, John, Deck Kelly, John, Deck Kemey, Paul, En^ne Kirksey, Charles, Engine Kittleson, L. Q., Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Umphere, Thomas, Engine Laner, Ronnie, Engine Lang, Gary, Deck Laughlin, Douglas, Engine LeClair, Lester, Steward Lehmann, Arthur, Deck «' Lentsch, Robert, Deck Lesko, Samuel, Deck long, Alton. Engine Lundeman, Louis, Deck Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Mallory, Arthur, Deck Manning, Henry, Steward Marcus, M. A., Deck McAndrew, Martin, Engine McCabe, John, Engine McCabe.T. J., Engine McMnllin, Clarence,, McParland, James, Engine Mllici, Robert, Deck MInix, R. G., Jr., Engine Miranda. John, Engine Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Moore, C. M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, William, Deck Mortier, William, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine Noble, Mickey, Deck Nuotio, Ken, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Paloumbis, Nikolaos, Engine PapageorgioUrpimitrios, Engine Parker, Jason, Deck Patrick, L., Engine Poietti, Pierangelo, Deck Prasinos, George, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine Restaino, John, Engine Ripley. William, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Roback, James, Deck Rodripe^ Charles, Engine Rodriguer^ Robert, Engine Rogers, Geoiie, Engine Rub, Steve, Engine Sabb, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Sanders, Dany, Eiigine Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Lex, Deck Shaw, Ronald, Engine Silfast, Gecrp, Deck Simonetti, Joseph, Steward Simpson, j^atpon.l^ Sisk, Keith, Deck Smith, D. B., Steward Smith, Robert, Deck Snyder, John, Engine Spell, Gary, Engine Spell, Joseph, Deck Spencer, Craig, Engine Spencer, H. DBEngine Stanfieid, Pete, Deck Stauter, David, Engine Stevens, Duane, Deck Strauss, Grepry, Engine SvQboda, Kvetoslav, Engine Szeihert, Stephen, Steward Tanner, Leroy, Engine Tell, George, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Tralnor, Robert, Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Utterback, Larry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Variyi, Thomas, Stevpid Vazpez, Jose, Engine Venus, Steve, Steward Vukmir, George, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine Wambach, Albert, Deck Waupman, Jerry, Engine Wmffflan, Lee, Deck WUbelm, Maik, Engine Wilson, Richard, Steward Wolfe. John, Deck Woodhwse, Ashton, Engint Wriglii Charlie, Engine Zukler, Han$,^ine Page 23 il A' �r'5-S' LUNDEBERG SCHOOL i:-- EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates Procedures; Emergency Launching Op­ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, fire­ fighting and emergency procedures. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11, 26; January 8, 22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman consists of classroom and practical training to in­ clude: Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots, and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—^Any Waters)^You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman, or be a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters) — You must be 19 years of age; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Engine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer. Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT,'Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting Dates: October 16; November 13; December 11; January 8; February 5; March 4; April 1. The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED —Any Rating. (Qualified Member of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri­ cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sys­ tems; Boiler Construction and Repair; Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; h^ghine Tool Operation; Com­ pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units; Engineering Casualty Control; All Codes of Operation of Au­ QUARTERMASTER QUARTERMASTER—Recertified Bosun Tom Kelsey (2nd right) and Quarter­ master instructor Chuck Dwyer (left) lead latest course graduates aboard the SS Charles S. Zimmerman at the HLSS in PIney Point, Md. of (I. to r.): James Haynle; Don McKlnney; James Moran; Joseph VIolante; Kjeld Nielsen, and George Lowe. ... ^ . „ . , . ihary Equipment; Starting and Securing Main Engines. Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—Must be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 and have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper. (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—No requirements. . Starting Dates: November 3, January 12, February 23, April 5. The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, January 8, February 19, April 1. LIFEBOATMAN DIESELS The course of instruction -leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat -Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Types of Davits and Operating LIFEBOAT—Instructor Paul Allman (right) of the HLSS Lifeboat Course in Pinev Point with his last class of grads of (I. to r.): Dan Nelson; Gary Mitchell; Efrai Velazquez; John Sherpinski, and Wilfredo Ramirez. SIU Scholarship Program One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so yoii will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar- 1. Must be under 35 yearj of age. Page 24 t The course of instruction leading to endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of^lassroom work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steam and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- QMED-Any Rating Starting Dates: October 16. November 28, January 26, March 8. >• . • FOWT This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university. 2. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan (three years for $10,000 scholarship). 3. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately proceeding date of application. The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic 4. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address aqd request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholarships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log • ' i. .A • * « ^ ^ S "l i » 1 . i ' i S. y.'%. V-.j • s fc -n^ i "i ^ V 1 ^ .- I k i \ > a ^ I » • V' • . li i. t. •« i • \ I •. �S^IXS^ cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Engine depart­ ment personnel must hold endorsement as OMED—Any Rating; deck and steward department personnel must hold any rating. Starting Dates: November 28; Decem­ ber II, February 5, March 18. principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starting date: January 5. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene. brazing, welding and OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as Refrigerated Container Me­ chanic consists of both classroom and on-the-job training that includes the fol­ lowing: instruction covering all units on refrigeration, electrical and engine tune-up on gasoline and diesel units, operation, maintenance and trouble shooting on all refrigeration units, instruction of funda­ mentals of operation and servicing and diagnostic procedures used with electrical circuitry. Course Requirements: Applicants must hold Coast Guard endorsements as Elec­ trician and Refrigerating Engineer or QMED-Any Rating. Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting Date: November 17. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. Forty-two Seafarers and one Inland Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re­ gardless of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this oppo.-tunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, .Science and Mathematics. (First) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) , Telephone #. (City) (Zip Code) (State) (Area Code) District Seniority Book Number Date Book Was Issued Fort Presently Registered In_ .Port Issued. Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Social Security #. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Endorsement(s) Received. to. Entry Program: From (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: , Endorsement(s) Received to. From, (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE • Electrician • Asst. Cook • QMED • Dk. Eng. • Chief & Baker • FWT • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook • Oiler • Pumpman • Steward • Dk. Mech. • Machinist • Reefer • Welder • Boilermaker • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • LNG/LPG • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Diesel • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to.upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 j Name _ Book No. j Address (Street) (City or Town) I I Last grade completed Last year attended I I Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 I Steward Department CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings above Third Cook and bold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker; six months seatime as Chief Cook and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac­ tory Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or As­ sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, December 26, February 5, March 18. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ tables; how to ser\'e vegetables hot. cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portion control, dietary values and serving procedures. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Starting Dates: October 30, December 11, January 22, March 4. COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in bak- October, 1975 The test will be sent to the "Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lun­ deberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in full. I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu­ cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. Date of Birth (Last) • • • • High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers (Zip) I ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements; Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: October 2, 16. 30; November 13. 28; . December 11, 26; January 8, 22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. •n % CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal. lamb, poultry and seafood. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment. six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or si? months seatime as Third Cook or Assist ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of , Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. • f r % •./4 Starting Dates: October 16, November 28, January 8. February 19, April 1. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will be noted in the LOG. Page 25 • "V , ?: �Through HLSS Program Seafarers Earn High School Diplomas -- 'jw ' f.i&SSf';*'K (•'Wiir-\ ••••• L,-,i Getting their HLSS General Educational Development (GED) Program high school diplomas last month were (2nd left) Recertified Bosun Tom Keisey and (2nd right) 'A' Seniority QMED Upgrader Michael Coyle. With them are school officials (I. to r.) Margaret Nalen, Academic Department director; Hazel Brown, president and Bob Kaimus, Vocational Education Department director. Sea­ farer Coyle graduated from Piney Point in 1971 earning his fireman-watertender endorsement two years later. General Educational Development (GED) Program graduate George Taylor (right) gets his State of Maryland high school diploma from HLSS Director of Academic Education Margaret Nalen at Piney Point, Md. recently. Brother George Taylor Brother George Taylor, who has been a Seafarer since 1969, recently completed the GED program at the Limdeberg School and earned his high school diploma. Seafarer Taylor left school in the tenth grade. "When I read about the GED program at HLSS in the Seafar­ ers Log, I saw it as a real opportunity for me," he said. Brother Taylor says that his travels as a Seafarer and his work in the Stew­ ard Department made him realize that he needed his high school diploma. "You've got to have a knowledge of books if you want to advance" he said. Brother Taylor added that he would recommend the Lundeberg School's GED program to all Seafarers. "If high school had been like this, I would never have dropped out," he said. He added that, "Everything about the Lundeberg School helps you learn and want to learn more. The classrooms, the living facilities, and the system of study are all excellent. And the teachers are very helpful. They work with you as an in­ dividual, and they'll give you all the help you need." In addition to earning his high school diploma at HLSS, Se^arer Taylor also took advantage of the opportunity for vocational advancement at the school. He recently completed the upgrading program for Cook and Baker offered by the Vocational Education Department. Hall Asks NMC to Back Cargo forPreference the Arctic sealift nor the tugs to pull Continued from Page 2 enacted which wiO give the American merchant marine a fairer slice of the naton's shipping business. He urged them to develop a more potent presence in Washington, D.C. A critical problem, tied to the pre­ vailing economic picture, according to Hall, is the high cost of borrowing money which has put a real damper on new ship constructicm. "Maritime leaders have been talking among themselves, instead of taking their message to the American public," Hall asserted. "Because of this," he said, "Government leaders do not under­ stand the problems or importance of the maritime industry." He pointed, how­ ever to an important shift, noting that the Democratic Party had ignored the industry in the 1972 election, but that Democratic candidates are "coming to us" this year and talking about the mari­ time industry. Also a featured speaker at the mari­ time conference was Tow Crowley, pres­ ident of Crowley Maritime Corp., who emphasized the important impact of the Maritime Act of 1970. "Without that act," Crowley declared, "Crowley Mari­ time could never have built the barges Page 26 them." He credited Paul Hall as the one person most responsible for the pas­ sage of this legislation. Ibe key provi­ sion, according to Crowley, was the ex­ tension of loan guarantees to the towing industry for the construction of equip­ ment. "The wisdom of this move has been dramatically proved," Crowley said. He estimates tbat the nation will realize a $7.2-billion return in petro­ leum resources because of this foreri^t. Joining a distinguished panel of ex­ perts in talks on various facets of the conference theme, "Elemraits erf Inter­ national Trade", IBU of the Pacific President Merle Adlum led the discus­ sion in the Workshop on Transporta­ tion. He also served as chairman of the Unity Dinner which followed the con­ ference. Adlum was honored at the dinner as the Pacific Coast labor leader contrib­ uting most for the year to the objec­ tives of the National Maritime Council. In this activity, maritime labor is in full partnership with industry and the Federal Maritime Administration in seeking to build a strong American-flag merchant marine. Brother Michael Coyle Seafarer Michael Coyle recently earned his high school diploma through the GED Program at the Limdeberg School. Brother Coyle graduated from HLSS as a trainee in September, 1971. He first returned to the school in 1973 and earned his FOWT endorsement. In 1975, he earned his QMED endorse­ ment through the upgrading program at HLSS as well as his high school diploma, and he is currently enrolled as an 'A' Seniority upgrader. Seafarer Coyle is a resident of Phila­ delphia, Pa. He dropped out of high school in the twelfth grade, but says "I've always wanted my high school diploma and so 1 decided to take ad­ vantage of the GED program here at Piney Point." Brother Coyle feels that the teachers at HLSS make the Lundeberg School very different from an ordinary high school. "There's a much better relation­ ship between the teacher and the stu­ dent here," he said. "All your classes are very individualized and the teachers are always willing to help you." Seafarer Coyle called the academic and vocational opportunities at HLSS, "a good deal." He said, "This school is a real advantage for all Seafarers, and I'd recommend the GED program to any brother who wanted a high school diploma." Brother Coyle plans to continue to advance his career as a Seafarer through the programs at the Lundeberg School. He says he will enroll in the adr: vanced courses for QMED's that will be offered later this year through the HLSS Vocational Education Depart­ ment. Lifeboat Diplomas Go to 8 HLSS Lifeboat Course Instructor Paul Allman (far right) poses with his latest graduating class as some show off their diplomas. From (I. to r.) are; Roberto Maldonado; Oswaido Gonzales; Jose Quiones; EusebiloGonsales; Paul Stubblefield; Gerald Payhe; Heriberto Ponce, and Byron Ginter. Notify Union Continued from Page 5 In no event should a crewmember must be gjiven no later than 1 p.m. on leave a vessel until his rq}lacement ar­ rives. Friday. The Union will continue to fight any The ship's chairman or ship's com­ attempts by foreign competitors to take mittee member should notify Headquar­ ters that a replacement will be needed. away a job held by an SlU seaman. But If a crewmember has given sufficient only with the full cooperation of the notice and Headquarters has been ad­ ship's chairman and committee can the vised, then the Union will have ample fight to keep all SlU jobs secure be successful. time to find a replacement Seafarers Log �House Bill Bars Fishermen From Jones Act Injury Benefit In another attack on the Jones Act, a bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives which would deny U.S. fishermen the protection of the personal injury provisions of the Act. Under the Jones Act a U.S. fisherman has the right to sue an employer in court for negligence which results in injury or death and, if he is successful, he may receive a judgement which covers all past, present and future dam­ ages. In place of the injury and death com­ pensation system provided by the Jones Act, a system which also covers seamen, this legislation would substitute a limited schedule of benefits which, once fixed by a Benefits Review Board, could not The Baud of Trustees of Oie Sea­ farers Wettare and Peuion Phm has accepted a revision in the optical benefit. Effective Jan. 1, 1976 Seafarus meeting the basic eii|^iiity require­ ments end tMr depndents need no loafer pMbrouize a contracted opti­ cian in mder to recdh^e the optical benefitjf up to $30 every two yiprs Mi be reversed or revised by any- other official or court of the United States. The schedule of benefits would be computed under a complicated system which takes into consideration the ex­ tent of the injury, the age of the injured, industry average wages and othn fac­ tors but does not consider pain or other subjective, personal factors. This legislation also endangers safe working conditions aboard U.S. fishing ve^els because it not only fails to im­ pose new safety or health standards, but it also only provides for voluntary com­ pliance of fninimum safety Standards by owners and restricts government inflec­ In a statement released by die AFL-^ CIO Ad Hoc Committee on hfaritfaiM Industry Problems, it was pointed oat that die Jones Act coven^e *is more suited to die reaiides of the faidnstry and to the fishermen's needs, and the Ad Hoc Committee strongly oi^Nises any change." tion of vessds to those requested vessel owners. At present the bill, designated HR. 9716, is pending before the House Merdhant Marine and Fisheries Committee, and has not yet been scheduled f(v hearings. Two Top Chief Stevrards Retire fmr u eye examhiation and a pair olgiasBes. Under the revised provimn, d%lhie Seafarers may go to miy optician and must submit the paid bfll, ahmg with Ae SIU daim form to the Plan office. The Man will then directily reimburse each man iqp to $30 for ^ Mi. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank ^ It's Your Life Making their retirement speeches to the assembled membership at the monthly meeting at Headquarters on Oct. 6 were Chief Stewards Joseph N. Powers (left) and Sydney P. "Aussie" Shrimpton. Brother Powers joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York "rising from messboy to chief steward" and sailing in that rating for 24 years. Brother Shrimpton joined the Union also in 1942 in the port of Boston and had sailed 53 years at the time of his retirement, 34 of them as a chief steward. 4 SCHEDULE OF INCREASED BENEFITS MADE POSSIBLE FROM INCREASED CONTRIBUTIONS BENEFITS Death Accidental Dismemberment CURRENT BENEFITS $4,000.00 None. I ' ' • •" ' . A,.--'• • ,-1. .••-•-w:' - • . • • .'ym-i:- '-y ^ : , Surgical Per schedule up to a maximum of $450.00 per confinement. In Hospital Doctors Visits $4.00 per day up to date of surgery—^Maximum 31 days. Maternity Optical $300.00 maximum for each child. $25.00 for eligibles/dependents who live in a city where Aere is no contracted optician. Once every 2 years. $30.00 daily—Private room. Hospital Room & Board Intensive Care Hospital Extras $75.00 per day. $300.00 for 1st 31 days; Aereafter up to anoAer $300.00—^Maximum $600.00. Pension . $250.00 per monA. Vacati<Mi $1,000 for Group III, $1,200 for Group H, $1,400 for Group I key ratings. INCREASED BENEFITS $5,000.00 payable only to designated beneficary of eligibles who are included in the following category, spouse, child, stepchild, mother, father, grandparent, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, grandchild, stepbrother, stepsister, stepmother, step­ father. If any eligible employee suffers an accidental loss not arising out of or in the course of employment will receive as follows: $5,000.00 1. Loss of 2 hands $5,000.00 2. Loss of 2 feet $5,000.00 3. Loss of 2 eyes . ... . . $5,000.00 4. Loss of 1 hand and 1 foot . . $5,000.00 5. Loss of 1 hand and 1 eye ... $5,000.00 6. Loss of 1 foot and 1 eye . . . $2,500.00 7. Loss of 1 hand . . $2,500.00 8. Loss of 1 foot . . $2,500.00 9. Loss of sight 1 eye Total amount payable on account of more than one of the losses listed and sus­ tained by the injured employee in any one accident—^Maximum: $5,000.00. Plan will pay cost of surgery per Surgical Schedule up to a maximum of $600.00. $15.00 for Ae first day. $ 10.00 for Ae second day. $ 6.00 per day Aereafter for 58 days—^Maximum 60 days. When surgery is per­ formed, benefits are payable only up to date of surgery. $500.00 Maximum for each child. May be payable to hospital, doctor or member. $30.00 for eligibles/dependents who live in a city where there is no contracted optician. Once every 2 years. Private room-^plan pays Ae hospital's average semi-private rate. Full cost of Intensive Care. Actual charges for miscellaneous hospital expenses wiA exception of Radiation Aerapy, physicians services, private nurses or luxuries or conveniences not directly associated wiA hospital care. Maximum 60 days Tor each confinement. $350.00' per monA for employees who reAe and submit applications on or after June 16,1975. $1,400 for Group IH, $1,800 for Group H, $2,200 for Group I key ratiiigs. NOTE: A complete digest of Surgical, Wellare, Pension and Vacation benefitswiil be available at aD Union halls in about a mouA. October, 1975 Page 27 L h �••SEAF A"-'"- - V •- ^ •.;S V/futTZrv^ •rm .. LOG October, 1975 - CMflcUl pubUcatleit •! tb« SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL ONION • Atlaatle, Onlf, Lakes and Inland Waters District' AFL-CIO 271 to or The following Seafarers and other concierned mdivtduals, 271 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative mtiviiies which are vliaiiohothour job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities ^ Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1975. (The kiw prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade umonist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions.) Eleven who have realized haw important it i^J^i ^lte SW^s voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, three have contributed $300, and one $600. For the rest of the year, the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls became ike Union feels that in the upcoming years our political role must be moinfained if the liyelihoods arc to tn hfi nrnter-fe/t • ' • ' '^"1 1 1 • 1 •' '' 1 • 1 ' " 11.111— • • of Seafarers are be protected. AliisyBDS) R. A. Cosajpf<»i, W* Adisoa^ W. C<Hiklia,K. Spnvin, BL I ^R.N. Sela«r^-Ri.,3;^' SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION r $' Afl«,J. Ammam, W. 3 iUniasco, B. 3 AnderMMiyD. AndeisonbE, Anderson, J. E. Annis,G. AronicajA. Amdte, L. "^Arthofer^P. Adbaa5on,E. ^ AwrSjA. |kTery,R.H. iBabkowskijT. ^ Biuley, J. I Batlila^N.N. ~ Baum, A J,-. ^ BcBinger/W. Beiger,p. '$2Qoo^ Coi]etta,P» Conistnt, W.E, Cross AL Cnrtis,T.K. Davis L .31 Davis, T. DeGnraaan,i^ Dnnetrjw^L Dfwi^P* Ddcote,C. Dwyer, j. Edwards K. Caffey,J. , Gla3E^:R.:Wi; GlideweU,T. ^anipbe]l,D. GoIder,L Address. S^er,L Sjamsmyzal,^ Siiiifli,H.C. $Qrel,L Spi»cer,G. Spi^,iL Spuron, 1. Stanings,F.' . State City S.S. No.. .Zip Code SPAD is a separate setrecated fund. Its proceeds are used to further Its objects and purposes including, but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politicial candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because Of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD) or of employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD at the above address, certified mail within thirty days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if inveluntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic. IA copy of our report filed with the appropriate supervisory officer is (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) Signature of Solicitor 1975 Port *20' Stephens, Vf. W; Snnicli^ R. H. IlbineivC. ^E. €«a!d,T. Grissom, F. ::'Giiariifo,:Lk, Gnertin, L. MDSer^Ll l4linipliri«, A. L. l^ngnnni, C. Lee,J.F. Orils Jr.,jLw Ban, Sr., W. Hardii^^ ' lEMttph, 'E* Justus,!. Kanoa, M. :Eajstnia^:A.Vv^ KeUer,P. Keingodd;,M. Kelly,G, isaufelH. VJ. JCompfon, W, S%iaFpo,M.^ Dotterer,!. Droxak, F, , ' jB|<mn,G. BnMdts,S.T. Bi»wn^G. Bi^ant, B. ,P. Setzec^S. Contributor's Name DidraiiM»ko, J, DiGM»gio,L;| DmdsW.J. . Dol^on,p. Donnelian, A. Garcu^ ' Gardj.C.L.'" '' Gaskjin,H. Gepme, C* GiII,]P.Dv ^ajrfoda^;'^ BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11232 Date. Blnitt,!. Besns^ BdHiser, L. 'iMFlsclww, H. ' Bradreau, R. F1orons,C.D. Fmtekl. 1^7 C. itoyne,F. Fnriito^H.S. Iovino,L. Brand, H. 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Mee^i^r, E, .M^d^ird,II»! ;Ms«se2's:€, Michael, I. MilSer^CE, $600 Honor Roll Wfiliani^ti. P^^n, B, . Pomerlane, R. $300 Honor Roll Bubaks, H. Hall, P. Pulver, E. $200 Honor Roll Batchelor, A. Brooks, S. T. Gatewood, L. Curtis, T. Loper, C. Jones, L. Makin,W. Paradise, L. Parrish, J. M. Richardson, N.' Seabron, S. Wilson, J. W^qhistjG^ Wolf, P. Yahia,S. �'V; a. ,•( i ^ -fr<^,T5^'-4^.«5v »»»»¥-??•!>- Tjr iwneiit piaraiit^ if^liliE^i^iElii limilNATICIIfAi» UNIOR •' - v., • . :^i-. jv^tf.0,,-i Si.!- • X '• i; ,, 'V• . CnU, Lakes and Inland Waters Dlstrlet* AFL-C14 SEAFARERS LOG Election Supplemenf v--^,^|^i^; r October, 1975- "'1^ rvSfiw-.wrv.s- r- W : 1975 Election Supplement SlU .•'iiHii'x *Pv.j'...' - •,V "-"to-.- -> ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES & INLAND WATERS DISTRICT Election This supplement on the 1975 SIU elections is published for your information and con­ venience. It contains: • Voting Procedures • Article XIII of the SIU Constitution • Sample Ballot NOTE: The full Report of the Credentials Committee on Candidates for General Election appeared in the September 1975 Seafarers Log. I Here Are the Voting Procedures Secret ballots, for the election of officers and job holders for for the term 1976-1979, will be available to members of the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District of the Seafarers International Union of North America in 24 U.S. ports, in Puerto Rico and in Yokohama, Japan from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. The ballot will contain the names of all qualified candidates as was determined by the Union's Creden­ tials Committee and membership in accordance with the Union's Constitution. The election will be conducted by a mail ballot as provided by the Union's amended Constitution. Secret ballots, together with self-addressed, stamped enve­ lopes for mailing, will be available to full-book mem­ bers in good standing at union halls in Alpena, Mich.; Baltimore, Md.; Boston, Mass.; Brooklyn, N.Y.; Buf­ falo, N.Y.; Chicago, 111.; Cleveland, Ohio; Duluth, Minn.; Frankfort, Mich.; Houston, Tex.; Jackson­ ville, Fla.; Mobile, Ala.; New Orleans, La.; Norfolk, Va.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Piney Point, Md.; Port Arthur, Tex.; River Rouge, Mich.; San Francisco, Calif.; Seattle, Wash.; St. Louis, Mo.; Tampa, Fla.; Toledo, Ohio; Wilmington, Calif, as well as Santurce, Puerto Rico and Yokohama, Japan. A full list of cities and street addresses where bal­ lots will be available accompanies this kory. Election procedures are spelled out in detail in Article XIII of the SIU Constitution which is printed in this special supplement of the Log. Seafarers may pick up their ballots and mailing envelopes from 9 a.m. until noon, Mondays through Saturdays, except on legal holidays, at any of the designated port-city locations from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. Mailing envelopes containing ballots must be post­ marked no later than Midnight, Dec. 31, 1975 and must be received by Jan. 5,1976. Only full-book members in good standing are eligi­ ble to vbte. Each member must present his book to the port agent or the agent's designated representative when the member secures his ballot, his ballot enve­ lope and a postage-paid, pre-addressed envelope in which to return the ballot envelope- containing the ballot. When the member receives his ballot, his book will be stamped with the word "voted" and the date. The top part of the ballot above the perforated line will be retained by the port agent. (continued on next page) II 1 Whore To Pick Up Ballots Seated .. from 9 a.m. until noon, Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays, Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 at the « | --•foUowing port locatipiB-;\ • • •/V BALTIMORE, MD.^1216 East Baltimore Street BOSTON, MASS.--215 Essex Street BROOKLYN, N.Y.—675 Fourth Avenue BUFFALO, N.Y,—290 Franklin Street CHICAGO, ILL.—-9383 Ewing Avenue, South CLEVELAND, OHIO—1290 Old River Road DULUTH, MINN.—2014 West Third Street FRANKFORT, MICH,—417 Main Street HOUSTON, TEXAS—5804 Canal Street JACKSONVILLE, FLA.—3315 Liberty Street MOBILE, ALA.—1 South Lawrence Street NEW ORLEANS, LA.—630 Jackson Avenue NORFOLK, VA.—115 Third Street PHILADELPHIA, PA.—2604 South Fourth St. PINEY POINT, MD.—St. Mary's County PORT ARTHUR, TEX.—534 Ninth Avenue RIVER ROUGE, MICH 10225 West Jefferson Avenue SAN FRANCISCO, CAUF.--13y Mission St. ... •„ . SANTURCE, PUERTO RICO—1313 Fernandex Juncos, Stop 20 SEATTLE, WASH.-—2505 First Avenue ST. LOUIS, MO.—4577 Gravois Boulevard TAMPA, FLA.—2610 West Kennedy Blvd. TOLEDO, OHIO—935 Summit Street WILMINGTON, CALIF.—510 North Broad Avenue ^ YOKOHAMA, JAPAN—Room 801, Nohkyo Kyosai Bldg. 1-2 Kaigan-Dori, Naka-ku r' �•4m. t:, (continued from preceding p^e) two members did not meet the eligibility rules laid out In cases where a member does not produce his in the Union Constitution, as shown by the Creden­ book, or where there is a question about his being in tials Committee Report and membership action on it. good standing or otherwise eligible to vote, the mem­ Under the Union's Constitution and the law, there ber will receive a mailing envelope of a different color was no choice but to find such brothers not qualified. marked with the word "challenge," and his book shall (The full Credentials Committee Report appeared in be stamped "Voted Challenge" and the date. the Septembm: 1975 Seafarers Log.) Absentee ballots will be available to members who The qualified candidates and the offices to which believe they will be at sea or in a Public Health Ser­ they are seeking election are: vice Hospital during the voting period, and unable to ^uis C. Babin, Jr., Paul Hall, Walter LeQair, Glenn secure a ballot. Requests for absentee ballots must be WdUs, president; Frank Drozak, executive vice presimade by registered or certified mail postmarked no later than midnight, Nov. IS and must be delivered no later than Nov. 25, 1975. The requests must be mailed to the Secretary-Treasurer's office at SIU Headquarters in Brooklyn. Seafarers requesting ab­ OM yitt df tte oi^ SKJ CW sentee ballots are cautioned to include with the re­ vHWkb dtedk wl0i rain for dtadiMis quest the address vffiere they want the ballot to be ^coacons flie dectkoB dt coadidotftB odw oca mailed. ni^pused for offiee. Hie secfiMi Once he receives his ballot and envelopes, the member's vote becomes completely secret since, after candidates who are iii!«^|»osied for he marks his ballot in secret, he inserts it into the office or job abaH be considered eiecfed to envelope marked "Ballot," se^s it and places it into fttad office or ^ob, and ttat Ite liaffjdi^ Comr the mailing envelope already addressed to the De­ "^fmittee dhafl not have to count the votes tot positary Bank, seals the mailing envelope and mails it. a^y such candhtote. While he must sign his name on the first line of the The entire secthm, contained in Articie : upper lefthand comer of the mailing envelope, and jm. Section ^ of the SIU Coiistitntionr print his name and book number on the second line, reads as foBows: the secrecy of the ballot—^which is encased in an un­ ^ **4 canffidaie nnfqn><><s^ marked b^ot envelope—^is complete. job Shan be deemed elected to snch office No ballot will be opened for counting until all i or job notwithstanding that his name may envelopes containing valid ballots have first been opened, the ballot envelope removed intact, and all appear on the ballot Hie Union Tallying ballot envelopes mixed together. In no way will there Cmninittee sliaA not be required to ftrily be any connection between the mailing envelope— cfMUj^kdely ffie results of the vothig for snch containing the Seafarer's name—and the ballot en­ nmqiposed candidate but shall certify hi dimr velope or the ballot itself. report, that snch um^iKffied candidate has Ballots will be counted by a rank-and-file Union been i^ted to such office or job. The ElecTallying Committee consisting of two members timi Rqport Meeting shall accqyt ffie above elected from each of the eight Constitutional Ports. certiffiatkm of ffie Uidosi TdBy^g They will be elected in December. In addition to the 49 candidates found qualified. •: ?'•. dent; Joseph DiGiorgio, secretary-treasurer; Cal Tan­ ner, vice president in charge of contracts and contract enforcement; Earl Shepard, vice president in charge of the Atlantic Ctoast; Lindsey J. Williams, vice presi­ dent in charge of the Gulf Coast; Paul Drozak, vice president in charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Fred Famen, Leon Hall, Jr., William H. Hall, Edward X. Mooney, headquarters representatives; George McCartney, New York agent; Ted Babkowski. Jack Caffey, Angus Campbell, Perry D. Ellis, Luige lovino, Frank Mongelli, Michael Sacco, Keith Terpe, Herman M. Troxclair, New York joint patrol­ men. John F. Fay, Philadelphia agent; Albert (Al) Bernstein, William (Red) Morris, Philadelphia joint patrolmen; Benjamin Wilson, Baltimore agent; Tony Kastina, Robert Pomerlane, Baltimore jmnt patrol­ men; Louis Neira, Mobile agent; David L. Dickenson, Harold J. Fischer, Robert L. Jordan, Mobile joint patrolmen. C. J. "Buck" Stephens, New Orleans agent; Thomas E. Gould, Louis Guarino, Stanley Zeagler, New Orleans joint patrolmen; Robert F. (Mickey) Wilbum, Houston agent; Frank "Scottie" Aubusson, Peter E. Dolan, Roan Lightfoot, Franklin Taylor, Houston joint patrolmen; Steve Troy, San Francisco agent; Arthur C. Lehmann (this candidate has been determined to be qualified to run for the job of port agent for San Francisco, but upon hearing the report of the Credentials Committee he stated that his desig­ nation should have been that of joint patrolman. Since he met the required qualifications to run for both jobs, the membership acted to modify the Credential Committee's report to reflect that he is qualified to be a candidate for joint patrolman), Pasquale (Pat) Marinelli, Joseph Sacco, San Francisco joint patrol­ men; Jack Bluitt, Detroit agent; Roy Boudreau, De­ troit joint patrolman. Present SIU Constitutional Ports are New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Hous­ ton, Detroit and San Francisco. SIU Constitution Rules on Elections no earlier than July IS and no later than August 15 ci the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the latter's request. Section 2. Credentials Committee. (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regular meeting in August of the election year, at the port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist of six (6) full book members in attendance at the meeting, with two (2) members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No officer. Headquarters Repre­ sentative. Port Agent or Patrolman, or candidate for office or the job'of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the President or Executive Vice-Presi­ dent, or the Secretary-Treasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the port where Headquarters is located in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at that Port. (b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the persop has .submitted his application correctly and possesses the neces­ sary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the findings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "dis­ qualified," the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the. next regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin toard in each port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Committee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept de­ livery of credentiaK All credentials must be in head­ quarters by midnight of closing day. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the addresses listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He shall also be sent a letter containing their rea­ sons for such disqualification by air mail, special delivery, registered or certified, to the mailing address designated pursuant to. Section 1(b) of this Article. A disqualified applicant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the Committee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each port, where the appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting after the Com­ mittee's election. It is the responsibility of t^e applicant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear Article XIII Elections tor Officers, Headquarters Representotives, Part Agents and Patrolmen Section 1. Nominations. Except as provided in Section 2 (b) of this Article, any full book member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to be deliv­ ered in person, to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Creden­ tials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the address of headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: (a) The name of the candidate. (b) His home address and mailing address. (c) His book number. (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrol­ man. (e) Proof of citizenship. (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. (g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall notify the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. This shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forward­ ing his credentials. (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years last past, have I been either a member of the Com­ munist Party or convicted of. or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extor­ tion, embezzlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson, viola­ tion of narcotics laws, murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily injury, or violalation of Title II or III of the Landrum-Griffin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." Dated Signature of mem'^er Book No ; Printed forms of the certificate shall be made available to nominees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute siich a certificate, but is, in fact, legally eligible for an office or job by reason of the restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or a favorable deter­ mination by the Board of Parole of the United States De­ partment of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed statement of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. Any full book member may .nominate any other full book member in which event such full book member so nominated shall comply with the provisions of this Article as they are set forth herein, relating to the submission of credentials. By reason of the above self nomination provi­ sion the responsibility if any, for notifying a nominee of his nomination to office, shall be that of the nominator. All documents required herein must reach headquarters Ii H f I-- 41 P Page 2 / ' •: '' Section 3. Balloting Procedures. (a) Balloting in the manner hereafter provided, shall commence on November, 1st of the election year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sundays and • (for each individual Port) holidays legally recognized in the City of which the port affected is located. If November 1st or December 31st falls on a holiday legally recognized in a Port in the City in which that port, is located, the balloting period in such port shall commence or terminate, as the case, may be, on the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, for the purpose of full book members securing their ballots, the ports shall be open from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, Monday through Saturdays, ex­ cluding holidays. (b) Balloting shall be by mail. The Secretary-Treasurer shaH insure the proper and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as to candidates or ports. The ballots may contain general information and instructive comments not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qumified candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically withm each category with book number and job seniority classification status. The listing of the ports shall firsj set forth Headquarters and then shall follow a geographical pattern, commoicing with the most northerly port of the Atlantic Coast, following ine Atlantic Coast down to the most southerly port on that coast, then westerly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of ports is exhausted. Any port outside 1^11 United States shall then be added. There shall be no write-in voting and no provisions for the same shall appear on the ballot. Each bal ot shall be so prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be sp perforated as to enable that portion con­ taining the said number to be easily removed to insure secrecy of the ballot. On this removable portion shall also be p aced .a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting date thereof. (c) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Secretary-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots. No others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indi­ cated in the preceding paragraphs and shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A sufficient Special Supplement { '..k i-i in person before the Committee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within Uie time set forth in this Constitution and still reach the ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disquali­ fication by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirements of Section 1(a) of Article XII. ' .< t t > -f f. •( • , ' • • J t:./: ^ i t I ,L.j .*• t t : I •. i "•. I • ; �;-r amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto, shall tx maintained by the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indi­ cating the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent The ^cretary-Treasurer shall also send to each Port Agent a sufficient amount of blank opaque envelopes containing the word, Ballot" on the face of the envelope, as well lu a sufficient amount of opaque mailing envelopes, first class postage prepaid and printed on the face thereon as the addressee shall be the name and address of the depository for the receipt of such ballots as designated by the Presi­ dent in the manner provided by Article X, Section 1, of this Constitution. In the upper left-hand corner of such mailing envelope, there shall be printed thereon, as a top line, provision for the voter's signature and on another line immediately thereunder, provision for the printing of the voter's name and book number. In addition, the SecretaryTreasurer shall also send a sufficient amount of mailing envelopes identical with the mailing envelopes mentioned above, except that they shall be of different color, and shall contain on the face of such envelope in bold letters, the word, "Challenge." The Secretary-Treasurer shall further furnish a sufficient amount of "Roster Sheets" which shall have printed thereon, at the top thereof, the year of the election, and immediately thereunder, five (5) vertical col­ umns designated, date, ballot number, signature full book member's name, book number, and comments, and such roster sheets shall contain horizontal lines immediately under the captions of each of the above five columns. The Secre­ tary-Treasurer shall also send a sufficient amount of envel­ opes with the printed name and address of the depository on the face thereof, and in the upper left-hand comer, the name of the port and address, and on the face of such envelope, should be printed the words, "Roster Sheets and Ballot Stubs". Each Port Agent shall maintain separate records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the ballots when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shall immediately execute and return to the Secretary-Treasurer a receipt, acknowledging the correctness of the amount and the numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrepancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded for all the aforementioned election material actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times be available to any member asking for inspection of the same at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer and shall be turned over to the Union Tallying Committee. (d) Balloting shall be secret. Only full book members in good standing may vote. Each full book member may secure his ballot at Port offices, from" the Port Agent or his duly designated representative at such port. Each Port Agent shall designate an area at the Port office over which should be posted the legend "Voting Ballots Secured Here." When a full book member appears to vote he shall present his book to the Port Agent or his aforementioned duly designated representative. The I^ort Agent or his duly designated representative shall insert on the roster sheet under the appropriate column the date, the number of the ballot given to such member and his full book number, and the member shall then sign his name on such roster sheet under the appropriate column. Such member shall have his book stamped with the word, "Voted" and the date, and shall be given a ballot, and simultaneously the perforation on the top of the ballot shall be removed. At the same time the member shall be given the envelope marked "Ballot" together with the pre-paid postage mailing envelope addressed to the depository. The member shall take such ballot and envelopes and in secret thereafter, mark his ballot, fold the same, insert it in the blank envelope marked "Ballot", seal the same, then insert such "Ballot" envelope into the mailing envelope, seal such mailing envelope, sign his name on the upper left-hand corner on the first line of such mailing envelope and on the second line in the upper left-hand corner print his name and book number, after which he shall mail or cause the same to be mailed. In the event a full book member appei^rs to vote and is not in good standing, or does not have his membership book with him or it appears for other valid reasons he is not eligible to vote, the same procedure as provided above shall apply to him, except that on the roster sheet under the column "Comments", notation should be made that the member voted a challenged ballot and the reason for his challenge. Such member's membership book shall, be stamped "voted challenge", and the date, and such member instead of the above-mentioned mailing envelope, shall be given the mailing envelope of a different color marked on the face thereof with the word, "Chal­ lenge". At the end of each day, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative shall enclose in the envelope addressed to the depository and marked "Roster Sheets and Ballot Stubs", the roster sheet or sheets executed by the members that day, together with the numbered perforated slips removed from the ballots which had been given to the members, and then mail the same to such depository. To insure that an adequate supply of all balloting material is maintained in all ports at all times, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative, simultaneously with mailing of the roster sheets and ballot stubs to the depository at the end of each day, shall also make a copy of the roster sheet for that day and mail the same tu the Secietai^Treasurer at Headquarters. The Port Agent shall be responsible for the proper safeguarding of^ all election material and shall not release any of it until duly called for and shall insure that no one tampers with the material placed in his custody. (e) Full book members may request and vote an absen­ tee ballot under the following circumstances; while such member is employed on a Union contracted vessel and which vessel's schedule does not provide for it to be at a port in which a ballot can be secured during the time and period provided for in Section 4(a) of this Article or is in a USPHS Hospital anytime during the first ten (10) days of the month of November of the Election Year. The mem­ ber shall make a request for an absentee ballot by_ registered or certified mail or the equivalent mailing device at the location from which such request is made, if such be the case. Such request shall contain 3 designation as to the address to which such member wishes his absentee ballot returned. The request shall be postmarked no later than 12:00 P.M. on the 15th day of November of the election Special Supplement w'f.' year, shall be directed to the Secretary-Treasurer at Head­ quarters and must be delivered no later than the 25th of such November. The ^retary-Treasurer shall determine whether such member is eligible to vote such absentee ballot. The Secretary-Treasurer, if he determines that such member is so eligible, he shall by the 30th of such Novem­ ber, send by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address so designated by such member, a "Ballot", after removing the perforated numbered stub, together with the hereinbefore mentioned "Ballot" envelope, and mailing envelope addressed to the depository, except that printed on the tacp of such mailing envelope, shall be the words "Absentee Ballot" and appropriate voting instructions shall accompany such mailing to the membe"-. If the SecretaryTreasurer determines that such member is ineligible to receive such abstentee ballot, he shall nevertheless send such member the aforementioned ballot with accompanying materia* except that the mailing envelope addressed to the depository shall have printed on the face thereof the words "Challenged Absentee Ballot" The SecretaryTreasurer shall keep records of all of the foregoing, includ­ ing the reasons for determining such member's ineligibility, which records shall be open for inspection by full book members and upon the convening of the Union Tallying Committee, presented to them. The Secretary-Treasurer shall send to all Ports, the names and book numbers of the members to whom absentee ballots were sent. (f) All ballots to be counted, must be received by the depository no later than the January 5th immediately sub­ sequent to the election year and must be postmarked no later than 12" midnight December 31st of the election year. Section 4. (a) At the close of the last day of the period for securing ballots, the Port Agent in each port, in addi­ tion to his duties set forth above, shall deliver or mail to Headquarters by registered or certified mail, attention Union Tallying Committee, all unused ballots and shall specifically set forth, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. (b) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 16 full book members. Two shall be elected from each of the eight ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Detroit and San Francisco. The election shall be held at the regular meeting in December of the election year, or if the Executive Board otherwise deter­ mines prior thereto, at a special meeting held in the afore­ said ports, on the first business day of the last week of said month. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Patrolman, or candidate for office, or the job of Headquar­ ters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties herein set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged with the tallying of all the ballots and the preparation of a closing report setting forth, in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and with each total broken down into port totals. The Tallying Committee shall have access to all election records and files for their inspection, examination and verification. The report shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies All members of the Committee shall sign the report, with­ out prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. In connection with the tally of ballots there shall be no counting of ballots until all mailing envelopes containing valid ballots have first been opened, the ballot envelopes removed intact and then all of such ballot envelopes mixed together, after which such ballot envelopes shall be opened and counted in such multiples as the Committee may deem expedient and manageable. The Committee shall resolve all issues on challenged ballots and then tally those found valid, utilizing the same procedure as provided in the. preceding sentence either jointly or separately. (c) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall, after their election, proceed to the port in which Headquarters is located, to arrive at that port no later than January 5th of the year immediately after the election year. Each member of the Committee not elected from the port in which Headquarters is located shall be reimbursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expenses occasioned by their traveling to and returning from that Port. Committee members elected from the port in which Headquarters is located, shall be similarly reimbursed, except for transpor­ tation. All members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subse­ quent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to-the express terms of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. All decisions of such Committee and the contents of their report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain all mailed ballots and the other mailed election material fromthe depository and to insure their safe custody during the course of the Committee's proceedings. The proceedings of the Committee except for their organizational meeting and their actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open to any member, provided he observes decorum. Any candidate may act as an observer and/or designate another member to act as his observer at the counting of the ballots. In no event shall issuance of the above referred to closing report of the Committee be delayed beyond January 31st immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. In the discharge of its duties, the Committee may call upon and utilize the services of clerical employees of the Union. The Committee shall be discharged upon the completion of the issuance and dis­ patch of its report as required in this Article. In the event a recheck and recount is ordered pursuant to this Article, the Committee shall be reconstituted, except that if any member thereof is not available, a substitute therefore shall be elected from the appropriate port at a special meeting held for that purpose as soon as possible. (d) The report of the Committee shall be made up in sufficient copies to comply with-the following requirements: two copies shall be mailed by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer no later than January 31st immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner, and notify the Secreta^-Treasurer, in writing, as to the date of such posting. This copy shall be kept posted until after the Election Report Meeting, which shall be the March regular membership meeting immediately following the close of the election year. At the Election Report Meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (e) Any full book member claiming a violation of the election and balloting procedure or the conduct of the same, shall within 72 hours of the occurrence of the claimed violation, notify the Secretary-Treasurer at Head­ quarters, in writing, by certified majl, of the same, setting forth his nam?, book number and the. details so that ap^ propriate corrective action if warranted may be taken. The Secretary-Treasurer shall expeditiously investigate the facts concerning the claimed violation, take such action as may be necessary, if any, and make a report and recommenda­ tion, if necessary, a copy of which shall be sent to the member and the original shall be filed for the Union Tally­ ing Comimttee for their appropriate action,' report and leoommendation, if any. The foregoing shall not be applicable to matters involving the Credentials Committee's action or report, the provisions of Article XIII, Sections 1 and 2 being the pertinent provisions applicable to such matters. All protests as to any and all aspects of the election and balloting procedures or the conduct of the same, not passed upon by the Union Tallying Committee in its report, excluding therefrom matters involving the Credentials Committee's action or report as provided in the last sentence of the immediately preening paragraph, but including the procedure and report of the Union Tdlying Committee, shall be filed in writing by certified mail with the SecretaryTreasurer at Headquarters, to be received no later than the February 25th immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. It shall be the responsibility of the member to insure that his written protest is received by the Secretary-Treasurer no later than such February 25th. The Secretary-Treasurer shall forward copies of such written protest to all ports in sufficient time to be read at the Election Report Meeting. The written protest shall contain the full book member's name, book number, and all details constituting the protest. (f) At the Election Report Meeting the report and recommendation of the Union Tallying Committee, includ­ ing but not limited to discrepancies, protests passed upon by them, as well as protests filed with the SecretaryTreasurer as provided for in Section (e) immediately liately above, shall be acted upon by the meeting. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any, in accordance with the Constitution shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not include the ordering of a special vote, unless reported discrepancies or protested procedure or conduct found to have occurred and to be violative of the Constitution, affected the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote sh^ be restricted to such office, offices and/or job or jobs, as the case may be. A majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings may order a recheck and recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three (3) or more members of the Union Tallying Com­ mittee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this Section 4(f), the closing report shall be accepted as final. There shall be no further protest or appeal from the action of the majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings. (g) Any special vote ordered pursuant to Section 4(f) shall be commenced within ninety (90) days after the first day of the month immediately subsequent to the Election Report Meetings mentioned atove. The depository shall be the same as designated for the election from which the special vote is ordered. And the procedures shall be the same as provided for in this Section 4, except where specific dates are provided for, the days shall be the dates applicable, which provide for the identical time and days originally provided for in this Section 4. The Election Re­ port Meeting for the aforesaid special vote shall be that meeting immediately subsequent to the report of the Union Tallying Committee separated by one calendar month. Section 5. Elected Officers and Job Holders: (a) A candidate unopposed for any office or job shall be deemed elected to such office or job notwithstanding that his name may appear on the ballot./The Union Tallying Committee shall not be required to/tally completely the results of the voting for such unoppo^ candidate but shall certify in their report, that such unopposed candidate has been elected to such office or job. The Election Report Meeting shall accept the above certification of the Union Tallying Committee without change. S^tion 6. Installation into Office and the Job of Head­ quarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman: (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular office or job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shall be made only from the results deemed final and accepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the President to notify each individual elected. (b) The duly elected officers and other job holders shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report Meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as provided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwithstanding anything to the con­ trary contained in Article XI, Section 1. "This shall hot apply where the successful candidate cannot assume his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In (he event of the failure of the newly-elected Presi­ dent to assume office the provisions of Article .X, Section 11 shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. Section 7. The Secretary-Treasurer is specifically charged with the preservation and retention of all election records, including the ballots, as required by law, and is directed and authorized to issue such other and further directives as to the election procedures as are required by law, which directives shall be part of the election procedures of this Union. V: I i". J I'l ' r! r'ageS A �• /. • .• ,» ,• . - ".f . OFFICIAL BALLOT For Election of 1976-1979 Officers No. 0000 SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAAtlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District tt VOTING PERIOD NOVEMBER 1st, 1975 THROUGH DECEMBER 31st, 1975 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS — In order to vote for a candidate, mark a cross (X) In voting square to the left of name. If you vote for more candidates for office than specified herein, your vote for such office will be invalid. <^^288 MARK YOUR BALLOT WITH PEN AND INK OR INDELIBLE PENCIL. i \ PRESIDENT NEW YORK AGENT NEW ORLEANS AGENT Vote for One Vote for One Vote for One George McCartney, M-948 1 • Louis C Bobin, Jr., B-826 2 • 35 • C. J. "Buck" Stephens, S-4 Paul Hall, H-1 3 • Walter LeClair, L-636 4 • Glenn Wells, W-792 NEW YORK JOINT PATROLMAN Vote for Eight Ted Babkowski, B-1 17 • Jack Coffey, C-1010 Vote for Three 36 • Thomas E. Gould, G-267 18 • Angus Campbell, C-217 37 • Louis Guarino, G-520 19 • 38 • Stanley Zeagler, Z-60 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Vote for One 5 • 16 • NEW ORLEANS JOINT PATROLMAN Perry D. Ellis, E-295 Frank Drozak, D-22 6• SECRETARY-TREASURER HOUSTON AGENT Vote for One Vote for One Joseph DiOiorgio, D-2 39 • Robert F. (Mickey) Wilburn, W-6 VICE PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF CONTRACTS AND HOUSTON JOINT PATROLMAN 25 • 'mh F. Fay, F-363 Vote for Three CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT' Vote for One 7 • Col Tanner, T-1 40 • Frank "Scottie" Aubusson, A-8 PHILADELPHIA JOINT PATROLMAN 41 • Peter E. Dolan, D-829 Vote for Two 42 • Roan Lightfoot, L-562 —T' 4a, • Franklin Taylor, T-180 VICE PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF 26 • Albert (Al) Bernstein, B-3 27 • William (Red) Morris THE ATLANTIC COAST Vote for One 8• SAN FRANCISCO AGENT Vote for One BALTIMORE AGENT Earl Shepard, S-2 Vote for-One 44 • . Steve Troy, T-485 28 • ' Benjamin Wilson, W-217 VICE PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE GULF COAST ISCO JOINT PATROLMAN Vote for One BALTIMORE JOINT PATROLMAN 'ote for Two Vote for Two 9 • LIndsey J. Williams, W-1 29 • Tony Kastina, K-5 30 • Robert Pomerlane, P-437 rthur C. Lehmonn, L-750 n 47 • Pasquale (Pot) Marinelli, M-462 Joseph Socco, S-1287 VICE PRBIDENT IN CHAIIGE OF THE LAKES AND INLAND WATERS MOBILE AGENT Vote for One Vote for One . DETROIT AGENT 10 a Paul Drozak, D-180 Vote for One 31 a Louis Neira, N-1 48 a Jack Bluitt, B-15 49 • Rd^Boudi^au, B-1473 % HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES MOBILE JOINT PATROLMAN Vote for Four 11 Q Vote for Two Fred Farnen, F-65d 12 • Leon Hall, Jr., H-125 32 • David L. Dickinson, D-227 73 • William W. Hall, H-272 33 • 14 • Edward X. Mooney, M-7 34 • Robert L. Jordan, J-l Harold J. Fischer, F-1 'f. t:-. iilii • » i I .1 I \ ^ ^ i A >. ,4, ^ ^ • ^ t V -i" f ; • t- ^ V H \ IS V V.,'; , T-'l V\ I \\.r. • m ' >"] � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource October 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU PROVIDES JOB SECURITY THROUGH NEW VESSELS; UNION’S CONTRACT SHIPS MOVE RUSSIAN GRAIN HALL ASKS SEATTLE NMC TO BACK CARGO PREFERENCE 6 TO 21% UNEMPLOYMENT IN 90% OF JOB CENTERS U.S. LABOR MOVEMENT SUPPORT SEAFARERS MAN MANY NEW SHIPS SEATTLE SEAFARERS DISCUSS TIMELY ISSUES 17 SIU TANKERS TO CARRY GRAIN TO RUSSIA IN NEW PACT MEMBERS PASS DUES INCREASE RESOLUTION NOTIFY UNION WHEN REPLACEMENT NEEDED SIMON ASKED TO DENY WAIVER BID BY COLLIER FOCUS IS ON MARITIME; PLIGHT OF UNEMPLOYED AFL-CIO CONFAB CALLS FOR MARITIME REFORM SKYDIVER BILLY MITCHELL SAILS THE SEAS AND SOARS ON THE CLOUDS STEAMBOAT RACE CHURNS THE MISSISSIPPI AGAIN END TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR RUNAWAY-FLAG SHIPS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS SEAFARERS EARN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS HOUSE BILL BARS FISHERMEN FROM JONES ACT INJURY BENEFIT 1975 ELECTION SUPPLEMENT SIU ELECTION SIU CONSTITUTION RULES ON ELECTIONS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 10 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/cbfcbfff002d2f961ba4abfd0fcfde73.PDF c797281e5bbad2deab771e0223058e06 PDF Text Text �8 Million Jobless Unemployment Rate Up To 8.6^ in October The nation's unemployment rate rose from 8.3 to 8.6 percent during October, and the number of jobless Americans went back over the 8 million mark for Apply For Diesel Course The four-week diesel course of­ fered at the Harry Lundeherg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic prin­ ciples; introduction to fuel, air, luhrication and exhaust systems; use of var'ous gauges, meters and instru­ ments used on diesel engines; care, operations maintenance and record­ ing of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge and en­ gine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refr^eration; basic fire fighting, first aid and safety. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: No requirements for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starling date: January 5. (For application, see pages 30-31 of this Log). the first time since last May, according roll" jobs rose by 217,000 as compared to statistics released by the Labor De­ with increases that averaged well over 300,000 in each of the three preceding partment earlier this month. months. Economic analysts had differ­ This fact, couplet vith another Labor Department report which showed that ent opinions on the interpretation of wholesale prices rose 1.8 percent last these statistics, with some contending it month—the biggest jump in a year— showed a serious slowdown of the conflicts sharply with claims by the whole economic recovery, and others Ford Administration of the beginning saying that the marked rate of expan­ of a strong economic recovery. At the sion from June through September same time, wholesale prices of indus­ merely could not be sustained. In the breakdown of individual statis­ trial commodities, which are considered the best indicators of inflationary pres­ tics, the unemployment rate for adult sures, also recorded the largest increase men was unchanged at 7.1 percent, in a year. while the rate for adult women rose from 7.5 to 7.8 percent. The rate for The number of jobless workers in­ creased by 230,000 last month, and 110,000 of those were persons who had "not been in the labor force" a month earlier. That term means that those persons did not have a job and were not actively looking for one. They are not SIU Vice President Paul Drozak on counted as imemployed", but when they Oct. 30 testified before a U.S. Com­ resume their job search they are again merce Department Committee consider­ counted among those out of work. ing Government policies to help accel­ There were some mixed aspects of erate the creation of new jobs and the October unemployment figures, pointed out that the SIU's "views on the which are released every month by the nation's employment policies and the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor means by which America's workers can Statistics. The total number of jobs in be assured of gainful employment" are the nation remained unchanged at tied to the Union's belief that "the U.S. 84,441,000, and the number of jobs on merchant marine is a vital contributor Government and private payrolls went to the nation's economy and security." up slightly. This committee was formed by Secre­ However, the increase of the "pay­ tary of Commerce Rogers Morton be­ the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: teenagers was up from 19.3 to 19.9 percent, and the rate for heads of house­ holds from 5.7 to 5.9 percent. The rate for blacks was virtually unchanged at 14.2 percent, as was the rate for mar­ ried men at 5.2 percent. The figures for blue-collar workers showed a drop in the unemployment rate from 8.6 to 8.4 percent. Employ­ ment gains in this area were made by skilled workers while there was an in­ crease in unemployment for unskilled laborers. Although unemployment de­ clined slightly for white-collar workers, there was a rise in joblessness among service and farm workers. SlU Ties More U.S. Jobs to Reyitailzed Merchant Marine Paul HaU Bosuns Recertification Program Signals Progress to Job Securily The SIU's Bosun's Recertification Program, now well into its third year, is one of the most successful and productive educational programs that the SIU has ever conducted. And it is a program that will continue to produce positive results for both the Union and the men who participate in it for years to come. The Bosun's Program, through the more than 300 Seafarers 'who have now completed it, has fiirst and foremost opened a vital channel of commu­ nication between the Union and the SIU membership. The Program has accomplished this by giving our bosuns a detailed insight into the many tough legislative, economic and technical problems and issues facing the U.S. maritime industry today—problems and issues that have a profoimd effect on the lives and livelihoods of all Seafarers. And it has enabled these bosuns to see how the SIU is trying to cope with these problems for the protection of this membership's job opportunities and job security. The Program has also given our bosuns an insight into how the SIU operates as a functioning union, and the kinds of everyday problems the SIU encoiinters in administering the business of this Union. With this knowledge, our recertified bosuns have successfully taken it from there because they have not hoarded what they learned. As the highest unlicensed rating aboard ship and as chairman of the Ship's Committee, these bosuns have been passing on their valuable knowledge to hundreds of Other Seafarers. As a result, voyages and payoffs have been smoother because there have cause he felt that the nation's present unemployment rate is unacceptable and that in order to develop new job mar­ kets, policies which can accelerate the growth of U.S. industry must be formu­ lated. To help formulate these policies, the committee invited representatives from labor, business and citizen groups to air their views and suggestions. Pointing out that "the U.S. merchant marine provides jobs to American work­ ers not only aboard U.S.-flag vessels, . Continued on Page 28 . been increasingly fewer disputes aboard ship that arise from simple mis­ understandings of the Contract or Constitution. There has also been more effective communication between our ships at sea and Union Headquarters. To cite just one example of the benefits to aU Seafarers of this kind of commu­ nication: the Union is now made aware of exactly when and where a man gets off a ship abroad. This has meant nearly. 10,0 fly-OHt jobs in, the past three months oh the West Coast alone-—and thiat's 100 jobs .that might otherwise go unfilled by Seafarers. Most importantly, though, our recertified bosuns have given the large part of the SIU membership a new understanding of what" is really happening in the maritime industry today and the kinds of problems that we as profes­ sional Seafarers must meet and overcome. Without this kind of understand­ ing the SIU, as an effective organization representing seamen, will not be able to move ahead. The Bosun's Program has also accomplished one more very important thing. It has given the men who have participated in it an opportunity to excel and to achieve their own personal goals. Several of our bosuns, while going through the Program, have taken advantage of the Lundeberg School's GED Program and have gotten high school equivalency diplomas. Another one of our bosuns, who before going through the Program could not read or write, learned to do both with the help of the Lundeberg School's academic staff. More recently. Recertified Bosun Frank Rodriquez, who graduated from the program several months back, used the first aid skills he picked up as part of the Bosun's Program to help save the life of a man who had been seriously injured in a New York City subway accident. A story about Sea­ farer Rodriguez's actions is carried in this issue of the Log. I congratulate all these bosuns for their fine achievements. Overall, the Bosun's Recertification Program has meant and will continue to mean much to the SIU and its members. As professional Seafarcts, we work in ah extremely complex and changing industry. And these changes are not only occurring in the class and size of the vessels we sail, but^lso in the legislative and governmental areas in Washington, D.C., which are having an ever increasing effect on the jobs and job security of the American sailor. Today's Seafarer must be able to keep abreast of much more than the changing technical skills of his job. He must also know the other factors— legislative and otherwise—^that affect his job and his life. Today's Seafarer must also possess the understanding to know the steps that have to be taken by the Union to overcome our problems.. And the Seafarer must have the initiative and the guts to help the Union in changing right along with the industry and the times. The Bosun's Recertification Program is helping us immeasurably in achieving these goals. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly except twice a month in July. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 12, November 1975. Page 2 jpeafarers tog �' . I At Propeller Club Confab ^•1 4 Brand,Sullivan and Downing Urge Cargo Preference The U.S. Congress must enact some kind of cargo preference legislation very soon to revitalize the American merchant marine according to the views expressed by three key speakers at the 49th Annual Propeller Club Conven­ tion held last month in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Herb Brand, president of the Trans­ portation Institute, Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D.-Mo.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, and Rep. Thomas N. Downing (D.-Va.), chairman of that committee's subcommittee on the Mer­ chant Marine, all told delegates to the convention that in their opinion cargo preference is a necessity if America's merchant fleet is to be competitive on an international level. "I have been asked to discuss the question of whether cargo sharing is a realistic goal for the United States," TI President Brand said. "In my view, in the rapidly changing world of the mid-70's. cargo sharing is not only h-ealistic', it is inevitable." The "realities of the maritime world, like broader world realities, have changed radically in the last decade," Brand continued. "No one would argue that the solutions and policies of the 1960's in other fields—energy, environ­ ment, trade, foreign policy, defense, the economy—are adequate for today's realities. Why then should it come as a surprise that the same is true in mari­ time?" The TI President cited some of the "new realities" in the maritime industry T 1 >1 which he said require changes in policy: The rapid growth of the Soviet and other state-owned fleets from relative insignificance in the 1960's to a point today where they are capturing an everlarger portion of world trade; a sub­ stantial increase in the number of other nations which have adopted various forms of cargo preference legislation including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Spain, Alge­ ria, and modified cargo preference for France and Japan; and changes in ship­ ping technology as well as governmental action which have made traditional concepts of open ports and interna­ tional competition for cargoes less meaningful. "The faltering steps taken by our government in the way of national cargo ,I ^ ! 'J policy have been too little and too slow," Brand said. "A strong U.S. merchant marine is more important now than ever before. The new realities require that building and maintaining a strong merchant marine include a na­ tional cargo policy." . [Transportation Institute is a non­ profit research and educational organi­ zation devoted to the advancement of the nation's marine transportation in­ dustry.] An Uphill Battle Congresswoman Sullivan told the convention audience that despite the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, which has spawned one of the largest fleet rebuilding programs since WW II, the Continued on Page 28 Hall Rips U.S. on Multinationals and Runaway Fleet SIU President Paul Hall this month delivered a stinging attack - against American-owned multinational compa- Cost Your Vote For SIU Officers Voting is presentiy being con­ ducted in 26 ports for the election of SIU, AGLIWD. officers for the term 1976-1979. "Seafarers nlay pick np their ballots and maiimg envelopes from 9 a.m. untfl noon, Mondays tiu-ough Saturdays, except on legal holidays, from Nov. 1 tiirou^ Dec. 31,1975. Fof a detailed report on tiie election procedures, including ad­ dresses of tiie 26 ports, see tiie special snpplement in tiie October Seafarers Log. An fuU book members in good standing are urged to cast their vote in the election for officers of their Union. nies which are destroying thousands of jobs for Americans as well as eroding gains made over the years in labormanagement relations by their danger­ ously expanding practices of producing manufactured goods abroad with lowpaid foreign labor and then dumping them on the U.S. market. Speaking in New Orleans before a seminar of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a government agency which performs the dual job of providing mediators in labor-manage­ ment disputes and keeping the Admin­ istration informed on trends in labor relations. President Hall also levied an attack against the U.S. policy of allow­ ing Communist-bloc nations with statecontrolled economies to compete on an unequal basis in the American market with U.S. supply and service industries. Hall stated that the multinationals have created vast "runaway industries," and he pointed to the plight of the ailing U.S. clothing industry as an example of the harm these "runaways" have on the American job market. He noted that "the U.S. national average manu­ facturing wage in 1975 is $3.92 an INDEX Legislative News Merchant marine subcommittee hearings..Page 8 Washington Activities Page 9 Union News SIU activities in New Orleans Centerfold President's Report ....... Page 2 SPAD honor roll Page 24 Headquarters Notes ....'. .Page 7 SIU scholarships ... ..Back page New San Francisco hall ..Page 13 General News 1-year Jones Act waiver for Collier .Page 10 Waterman asks for ship subsidy Page 6 PRMSA ships Page 5 Runaway flagships; foreign imports .Page 3 Jobs and the merchant marine Page 2 IMCO, ITF meetings ......Page 5 Farm worker elections ....Page 6 Tax reform bill Page 8 Cargo preference stressed. Page 3 4 Falcon ships up for bid ..Page 5 Unemployment rises Page 2 Social Security Page 11 November, 1975 Shipping Dispatchers' Reportb Page 22 Ships' committees Page 4 Members man grain ships Pages 20-21 Ships' Digests .Page 12 Delta Argentina; Arthur MIddleton Page 18 Training and Upgrading Seafarer gets high school diploma ..Page29 Upgrading class schedule, requirements & application Pages 30-31 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Page 27 GED requirements and application Page 31 Upgraders graduate Page 29 Firefighting training Page 10 Membership News 'Atrocity medal' Page 14 Inquisitive traveler Page 15 New SIU pensioners .... .Page 23 First aid for accident victim. Page 8 -Final Departures ;.......Page 26 rations will wreak havoc on the nation's industrial structure." Hall then pointed out that "the maritime industry pro­ vides one of the most chilling examples of what can happen when private in­ dustry is left alone to compete with state-owned industries." He outlined that "in recent years Soviet liner cargo vessels have invaded U.S. West Coast trades, and through discriminatory rate cutting practices have captured a major share of the most lucrative cargoes on these routes from the U.S. and other foreign shipping fleets that formerly carried these goods. The effect has been to reduce the rev­ Harmed U.S. Fleet enues of U.S. carriers to the point where President Hall also pointed out the a number of U.S.-fiag liner vessels have harm multinationals have done to the been driven to lay-up." U.S. merchant marine through the cre­ Reviewing the tragic effects of these ation of their huge "runaway-flag" fleets new forces of international competition which are American-owned vessels reg­ —^multinationals and state-owned in­ istered in Liberia and Panama and dustries—on the U.S., Hall charged crewed by low-paid foreign seamen. He charged that "the U.S. Govern­ that "they mean a depressed and weak­ ment must assume a major share of the ened economy; they mean a loss of responsibility for the wholesale dis­ jobs; they mean the sacrifice of job se­ placement of American workers by curity; they mean diminished work op­ these companies, because it has done portunities for American workers; they nothing to stop runaway industries mean despair for thousands of Amer­ from exporting jobs. In fact, the Gov­ ican young people just leaving college ernment encourages this practice by or high school and looking for a place in the economy of our nation. And they failing to close the tax loopholes which have created a climate of insecurity in make these industries profitable." Turning to the problem of state- the American worker which leads in owned economies, such as Russia, turn to instability that destroys labormanagement relations and the efficient operating in the U.S. market. Hall said that "given an opportunity to enter Continued on Page 28 American markets, state-owned corpo­ hour. Compare this to 94.3 cents an hour in Japan, 44 cents in Korea, 16.3 cents, in Taiwan and 12 cents in Co­ lumbia." Hall continued: "there might be some justification for both the loss of jobs and the loss of self-sufficiency in whole product lines if the result were cheaper goods of equivalent quality for U.Sr consumers, but this is not the case. The only parties who profit from the vast wage differentials between U.S. and foreign garment workers and the resultant lower cost of foreign goods are importers and retailers." •A\t\ JM •S' , 'sV I ij'j SIU President Paul Hall addresses a seminar of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in New Orleans this month. Seated beside President Hall Is William Usery, national director of the Service. Page 3 �The Committee Page John Penn Committee ... , ; '} •I Robert E. Lee Committee Ship's Chairman of the Mariner SS John Penn (Waterman), Recertified Bosun John Davies, (right) is at a payoff in the port of New Orleans oh Oct. 16 with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.); Deck Delegate Joseph Dunnam; Engine Delegate Victor Brunnell; Educational Director A. W. George; Steward Dele­ gate J. W. Watkins, and Chief Steward N. G. Williams, secretary-reporter. The vessel, on the run to the Far East, went into layup following the payoff. Recertified Bosun Kasmoin Amat (right) ship's chairman of the LASH SS Robert E. Lee (Waterman) takes time out for photo at a payoff Oct. 27 with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.); AB Horace B. Gaskill, deck delegate; Night Cook and Baker Louis C. Babin, Jr., steward delegate, and Steward/Cook John S. Burke, Sr., secretary-reporter. The ship paid off at Pier 7, Brooklyn, N.Y. and is on the run to the Mideast. San Juan Committee Mount Explorer Committee Recertified Bosun Billy Mitchell (standing left) ship's chairman on board the containership S;S San Juan (Sea-Land) at a payoff Oct. 21 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. and SID Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated right) pose for photo with the Ship's Committee of: Pantryman Melvin Bass, steward delegate (seated left); Chief Steward Angel Mallonado, secretary-reporter; AB Whitey Hammock, deck delegate, and QMED Leonard Dilling, engine delegate. The ship is on the run to the Med. Recertified Bosun Marion Beeching (2nd left), ship's chairman of the T5 SS Mount Explorer (Cove), takes time out for a photo along the ship's rail wtih the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Wiper Bill Lignos, engine delegate; Chief Steward Alfred Salem, secretary-reporter, and Robert Forshee, steward dele­ gate. Payoff was held recently at the Gatex Dock, Carteret, N.J. She's on a voyage to India. Anchorage Committee Pittsburgh Committee At a payoff Nov. 6 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. is the Ship's Committee of the con­ tainership SS Anchorage (Sea-Land) led by Recertified Bosun Esteban Morales (2nd left), ship's chairman and, (I. to r.),: Deck Delegate Tom Magras; Engine Delegate W. Brown; Chief Cook Frank Bradley, a charter member of the SlU, and Steward Delegate Paul Wanner. The ship is on a coastwise run. Recertified Bosun Joseph Puglisi (2nd left) ship's chairman of the SS Pitts­ burgh (Sea-Land) gets together with the Ship's Committee of: Steward Delegate J. H. Gleaton (left); Deck Delegate T. Holt (center rear); Engine Delegate E. Cuenca (center front), and Chief Steward I. Buckley, secretaryreporter (right). Payoff took place in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Oct. 7. i . } Page 4 Seafarers Log �Safety, Manning Key Targets Shepard at IMCO—ILO Meetings in Geneva^ London SIU Vice President Earl Shepard, as an oiTicial U.S. representative, attended conferences of the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Europe during the months of September and October where recommendations are being for­ mulated on international maritime safety standards and training. The delegates to these conference sessions are working out proposals which may eventually become part of international maritime law. It is very important that the SIU participate in these forums to insure that the unlicensed seaman's rights and jurisdiction are not invaded or elimi­ nated. At the last IMCO session, held in London, England in late September and early October, Vice President Shepard attended several meetings where recom­ mendations from the various subcom­ mittees of the Maritime Safety Com­ mittee were discussed. Some of the subcommittees are: Standards of Train­ ing and Watchkeeping; Ship Design and Equipment, and Life Saving and Ma­ rine Pollution. Some of the recommendations were forwarded to the maritime member countries, referred to the Joint IMCOILO Maritime Committee or back to the respective subcommittee for further SIU Vice President Earl Shepard (left) \A^as one of the U.S. representatives to attend an International Labor Organization conference in Geneva, S\witzerland last month. action. Vice President Shepard also attended meetings of the Ad Hoc Com­ mittee on the Fishing Industry while he-was in London. Prior to the ILO sessions, Shepard attended several International Trans­ port Workers Federation (ITF) con­ ferences. A key meeting was held on manning, and it was felt that the issue of manning must be placed on the IMCO agenda before a complete agree­ ment could- be reached on the quantity and quality of training for each ship department. At the ILO conference, held from Oct. 12-24 in Geneva, Switzerland, several of the committees drew up pro­ posals and recommendations which were referred for final action at sessions to be convened next year. Committees such as Continuity of Employment, Young Seafarers, Holi­ day with Pay, and Sub-Standard Ships and Flags of Convenience will all have final action taken on their suggestions at the Full Tri-Partite Maritime Con­ ference scheduled for October, 1976. Judge Keeps SIU Crews on 3 PRMMI Ships; NLRB to Act A jurisdictional dispute over the crewing of three ships owned or char­ tered by the Puerto Rican Merchant Shipping Authority (PRMSA) has led to a series of court rulings and appeals which has put SIU crews on all three ships. Last year PRMSA had bought or •chartered four roll-on roll-off ships— the SS Eric K. Holzer, Ponce de Leon, Puerto Rico and Fortaleza—from Penaify Meal Hour Rafes Under the new Standard Tanker and Freightship Contracts, the proper rates to he paid for penalty meal hours, delayed sailings, re­ striction to ship clauses and ship­ board Union meetings are: $4.48 for Group I men, $3.44 for Group II men and $2.73 for Group III men. the NMU-contracted Transamerican Trailer Transport and eight ships from the SIU contracted Sea-Land Services and Seatrain Lines. Since the ship transfers to PRMSA, the Sea-Land and Seatrain ships have been operated by Puerto Rico Merchant Marine, Inc. (PRMMI) which has a contract with the SIU to crew its ships. The dispute began on Oct. 1, 1975 when PRMSA's agreement with TTT ended for three of the four Ro Ro ships and they were assigned to PRMMI for operation as part of the fleetwide unit under contract with the SIU. In protest, the NMU set up picket lines at PRMMI terminals in Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland until the U.S. District Court in San Juan, acting on a petition by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), issued a temporary restraining order on Oct. 12 ending the NMU's picketing. The SIU then manned the three Ro Ro vessels SS Eric K. Holzer, Ponce de Leon and Puerto Rico. On Oct. 24, Judge Pesquera of the U.S. District Court in San Juan, after a hearing issued a preliminary injunc­ tion against the NMU. However, he ruled that the manning of the three Ro Ro ships should return to its Sept. 30 status with NMU crews aboard the three ships transferred to PRMMI fleetwide SIU unit, until the NLRB by its hearings could settle the issue. The following day SIU appealed Judge Pesquera's ruling which would have put the NMU crews back on the three transferred Ro Ro ships. Chief Judge Coffin of the U.S. Court of Appeals First Circuit in Boston stayed Judge Pesquera's ruling as it applied to the manning and ordered that the post Sept. 30 crewing of the three Ro Ro ships with the SIU members aboard should be 'continued pending further ordered consideration of the manning issue by Judge Pesquera in San Juan while the NLRB hears the entire case. On Oct. 29 after further consider­ ation of the manning issue as to which crews should man the three Ro Ro ships. Judge Pesquera adhered to his original decision for NMU manning. The next day, on Oct. 30, all parties went back to the Boston U.S. Court of Appeals. Chief Coffin after a long hearing stayed Judge Pesquera's Oct. 29 decision resulting in SIU crews cpntinuing to man the three Ro Ro ves­ sels pending ultimate decision by the NLRB. Chief Judge Coffin further ordered all parties to appear before the full three-man Boston U.S. Court of Ap­ peals in January 1976 for further argu­ ment on all issues involving the prelim­ inary injunction. All ships operated by PRMMI have now resumed their normal operations with SIU crews aboard the 11 ships including the three transferred Ro Ro's. November, 1975 some specific complaints none were given. The MSC has for years been trying to expand its operations, and when the Congress refused to allocate money for the construction of new vessels, the MSC renewed its efforts to completely run the Falcon ships and install its own crews. First, they granted unfavorable charters, with the result that it cut into the company's working capital. Finally they just wouldn't renegotiate the charter. The SIU fought strongly to prevent this intrusion into the private sector of the merchant marine. In a letter to thenSecretary of the Navy John W. Warner (the MSC comes under the jurisdiction of the Navy Department), SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall wrote that the takeovers would establish a precedent "that runs counter to the established public policy which calls for the maintenance of a privately owned and operated U.S. mer­ chant marine. This would be particu­ larly unfortunate in view of the national policy to promte development of a com­ petitive private American shipping in­ dustry." Despite SIU protests, the Union was Seafarer Peter Gonzalez, Social Security No. 267-48-5220, is re­ quested to contact Tom Cranford, supervisor of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 or telephone him at 212-4996600, as soon as possible. not able to prevent the takeover, and the MSC has operated the vessels with their Civil Service crews for about a year-and-a-half. Now it seems after fighting so hard to obtain them, the MSC is offering them up to private op­ erators again a scant 18 months later. Evidently the MSC has not had any great success in operating the vessels. Since they will now be offered up to pri­ vate operators the SIU is hopeful that one of our contracted companies will be able to secure the operating rights and that SIU crews can be installed once more. • ' >1 I Richardson Gets Nod As Secretary of the Commerce Dept. Elliot Richardson has been nomi­ nated by President Ford to succeed Rogers Morton as Secretary of Com­ merce as of January 1, 1976. The Commerce Department is the agency which has jurisdiction over many mari­ time affairs, and the Maritime Admin­ I•i Contact Office MSC Seeks Private Firms to Run 4 Ex—SIU Falcon Tankers The Military Sealift Command, which last year took over four Falcon tankers from the SlU-contracted Falcon Tankers, Inc. and replaced the SIU crews vyith their own Civil Service crews, is now seeking private compa­ nies to once again operate the vessels. Prior to the MSC takeover, the ships were operated by a Falcon subsidiary, Iran Destiny, Inc. The four ships, SS Falcon Princess, Falcon Lady, Falcon Duchess, and Falcon Countess, were under charter to the MSC. In early 1974, the MSC notified the company that it was also going to oper^ ate the vessels because of their alleged "poor condition" and also because Iran Destiny, Inc. was having difficulties with them. However, while Iran Destiny oper­ ated the ships the MSC never made any specific charges against the com­ pany's maintenance except to take "pot shots" and to state that it was doing a poor job. When the company asked for •i istration (MARAD) is under its wing. The nomination is subject to confirma­ tion by the U.S. Senate. Richardson, 55, has served in many posts in government. He has been Under-Secretary of State, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, Secre­ tary of Defense, and Attorney General, all during the presidency of Richard Nixon. He is currently serving as Ambassador to Great Britain. Morton is leaving the Commerce Department to return to private life. Pages ' ! �NMC Paying Way to U.S.-Flag Resurgence The National Maritime Council which is composed of chief executives of U.S. flag carriers, maritime union representatives, shipbuilders and gov­ ernment officials, was created in 1971 for the purpose of developing and promoting a strong, competitive Amer­ ican merchant marine which would provide American shippers with the finest, most consistent service available anywhere. To meet this goal the NMC has sought to foster greater confidence by U.S. exporters and importers in the reliability and quality of the U.S. ma?? tisMb. idustry-sBTti to serve as a vehicle for encouraging stable labor-manage­ ment relations in the maritime industry. In the past four years the NMC has made significant progress towards achieving its goals as greatly improved cooperation between labor, manage­ ment and government has begun to attract American shippers back to U.S. flag ships. Shippers have been able to sample NMC Cites Sony Official first-hand this cooperation by attending seminars sponsored in major cities by the NMC where they meet and talk to representatives from all segments of the industry. These dinners and seminars provide a regular forum for communication between maritime industry segments, which in the past were often totally isolated from one another, and act as a showcase for the industry's new pro­ grams. They also give shippers a chance to present their views to the rest of the industry. The council also sponsors a program of advertising and public relations activities designed to make the nation's citizens aware of the important con­ tributions of the U.S. merchant fleet. Through speeches, films, posters and advertisements, the NMC describes the long history of U.S. flag shipping and its vital role in the nation's economy. Some of the advantages and con­ tributions of U.S. flag ships stressed by the NMC are: Approximately 70 cents of every dollar spent in shipping on Americanflag ships remains in this country and makes an important contribution to the national balance of payments and to the national economy; • Their cargo will be better pro­ tected because of this country's strin­ gent safety laws; • The American merchant marine is vital to our national security. The National Maritime Council is dedicated to the uninterrupted revitalization of the U.S. flag merchant marine and to maintaining the working coop­ eration between maritime labor, man­ agement and government which they have fostered. For this reason the SIU will continue to offer its full support to the NMC, as well as to any other organization truly interested in building and strengthening the American mer­ chant marine, and to be actively rep­ resented in all of its seminars and forums. Op#jco/ Benefit Change 1! i! !i Sony's ex-Western operations manager Yoichiro Murata (center) displays the framed National Maritime Council Certificate of Appreciation he received this month for "his outstanding contribution to NMC objectives and his support of the American merchant marine." Presenting the award in Compton, Calif, for the NMC were Maurice Hesterman (left), MARAD Office of Market Develop­ ment and Oliver Henry, MARAD Pacific Southwest area representative. Murata Is now in Tokyo as the firm's manager of export shipping. I Hie Board of Tmstees of the Sea­ farers Wel&ire and Pension Plan has accepted a revision in the optical benefit. Effective Jan. 1, 1976 Seafarers meeting the bask el^ibility require­ ments and their depentots need no longer patronize a contracted opti­ cian in order to receive the optical benefit of up to $30 every two years for an eye examination and a pair Under the revised provision, eligi­ ble Seafarers may go to any optician and most submit die paid bill, doug with the SIU claim form to the nan office. The Plan will then direcdy reimburse eadh man up to $30 for each digihle claim. /• .U Probers Find Farm Workers Election Procedures Are Lax A special AFL-CIO panel,. chaired by SIU President Paul Hall, which was set up to investigate representation^lections among California's farm workers, has found that "proper enforcement" of the state's new agricultural labor relations law is essential to fair elec­ tions. The three-member group spent five days last month touring key growing areas of the state, talking with farm workers, representatives of the Agri­ cultural Labor Relations Board and others involved in enforcement of , the law. The United Farm Workers and the Teamsters Union are vying for the right to represent farm workers in California. In their report, SIU President Hall and fellow committee members Joseph Keenan, secretary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Paul Jennings, president of the Elec-trical, Radio and Machine Workers, expressed encouragement at the show­ ing of die United Farm Workers so far under "tremendous adversity." The panel noted that the AFl>CIOafiSliated United Farm Workers has not lost a single election where it held the contract and had won more than 30 elections on farms where the Team­ sters held contracts. They said that if the elections were held in a "free at­ mosphere" the votes will go over­ whelmingly to the United Farm Work­ ers. The committee had strong criticism for the Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) which it said has failed to make its presence felt through qukk invest^ations of charges, explanations to workers of their r^hts and speedy processing of complaints. Page 6 In stating some of the panel's findings President Hall said, "there has been and is at this point intimidation of the work­ ers involved in the elections. There has been inadequate investigation of the charges that have been lodged by the workers and their representatives," and enforcement of the law has been "bad." Unfair labor practices, particularly the discharges of workers who support the UFW, constitute the major source of in­ timidation to the workers. President Hall said. The panel noted that "we found ig­ norance of the law," in investigating the election procedures, and that the ALRB Voting for SIU Officers At Headquarters, three Seafarers register with Union Patrolman George Mc­ Cartney (right) before voting in the election of SIU officers. From left are: Elwyn Ford, engine department; Luke Wymbs, who was participating in the Bosuns Recertification Program, and William Reed, steward department. Vot­ ing is being conducted in 26 SiU ports from 9 a.m. to noon. Monday through Saturday, excluding legal holidays, from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. Ail full book members in good standing are urged to cast their ballots. staff " suffered tremendously from a lack of leadership." However, the group also stated that a special task force re­ cently appointed by California Govwnor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. is taking "vigorous action" and in a short time has produced a "noticeable change" in the administration of the law. Waterman Asks For LASH Subsidy The SlU-contracted operator. Water­ man Steamship Corp., has applied to the Maritime Administration's Subsidy Board for construction subsidy to build four more LASH ships for its Atlantic and Gulf Coasts-Far East service. Waterman has also applied to MARAD for a long-term, 20-year con­ tract for Trade Routes 12 and 22, which is the Far East run. Waterman's old contract for these two trades routes ran Out Nov. 7 and the company is cur­ rently appealing a ruling denying the long-term contract. The company's application for con­ struction subsidy for the LASH ships is contingent on receiving the long term contract for trade routes 12 and 22. Presently, Waterman operates three LASH-type vessels and 18 Mariner class breakbulk ships. In addition to its Far East service. Waterman also runs to Nothem Europe, India, the Persian Gulf-Red Sea area, Bangladesh and Ceylon. Seafarers Log �• ''il N.Y, Port Council Cites Official Headquarters Notes -1 by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak ILA's Anthony Scotto (2nd right) MTD N.Y. Port Council head, presents the organization's scroll of recognition to (center) Edgar C. Fabber, N.Y.C. com­ missioner of ports and terminals, for his achievements for the port during the year. Also at the group's annual dinner presentation on Oct. 18 were, (I. to r.): Sam Kovenetsky, Retail Clerks Union president: N.Y. Governor Hugh L. Carey, and SlU President Paul Hall. They're All Salad Days On First Trip In the past few months I have been reporting on the new ships Seafarers are crewing. These ships not only mean more jobs for this membership, but because they incorporate the latest technological innovation and smaller crews, they also mean that our members must have different skills and training to operate them efficiently and safely. The TT Williamsburg, thfe SS Massachusetts, the SS Great Land and the SS Golden Monarch cost many millions of dollars to build. The operators of these ships have made large investments and one of the reasons the SIU is manning their ships is because of our reputation as well-trained, professional seamen. To maintain this tradition and to help our members keep pace with this changing industry, the Harry Lundeberg School was started in Piney Point. Here, men in the deck, engine and steward departments can learn the skills needed for new endorsements, upgrading that brings higher wages, new re­ sponsibilities and, because they are growing to meet maritime's new needs, better job security for the entire membership. As bridges get more automated, ABs will be required to monitor new navi­ gational equipment on watch. Fewer engine rooms will carry wipers as auto­ mation changes the composition of the black gang. Stewards must learn to operate galleys that utilize portion control and new types of labor-saving devices. The types of cargo being carried by modern merchant fleets are also chang­ ing our jobs. The potential danger posed by the huge amounts of oil carried by supertankers or super-cooled cargoes of liquid petroleum products makes it imperative that the men aboard LNG vessels or VLCCs know how to handle these cargoes and any emergencies that might occur. For this reason, the Coast Guard will probably soon require all men aboard these types of vessels to have lifeboat tickets and firefighting certificates. In addition, all men sailing on LNG vessels, including those in the steward depart­ ment, will be required to have special LNG training. I urge all members to take a look at the Lundeberg School section in this Seafarers Log which gives the descriptions and requirements for every course now offered at the School. You may be able to qualify yourself for higher wages, stronger job security and safer working conditions aboard ship. FIREFIGHTING The importance of having a firefighting -certificate cannot be stressed too often. Without it there may be a time when you will not be allowed to ship out. This is a two-day course with one day of classroom instruction at the Lunde­ berg School in Piney Point and one day of practical training at the jointly sponsored MSC-MARAD firefighting school in Earle, N.J. Upcoming dateS^ for the course are Dec. 5,12 and 19. On his first trip after graduating from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School, Messman Mark Wilson gets some salad for the saloon mess • aboard the Sea-Land Resource, an SL-7 containership. Seafarer Wilson, who worked as a cook in his hometown of Doylestown, Pa. before going to Piney Point, plans to continue sailing in the steward department. High Adventure for Bosun SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM This important program has done much to strengthen the SIU. The six men who graduated from the program this month and received their full Union 'A' books have learned much about the operations and functions of the SIU. They will now be able to take their place aboard SIU ships as knowledgable, well-trained and responsible Seafarers. BOSUNS' RECERITFICATION PROGRAM With the graduation this month of 12 more bosuns from the Bosuns' Recertification Program, a total of 308 Seafarers have successfully completed this vital two-month training and upgrading course. In the two-and-one-half years since this program was started the Seafarers who have participated in it have been given the opportunity to learn much about their Union and also about the entire maritime industry. It is especially important for the bosun to keep abreast of the changes and problems of the merchant marine because as the ship's chairman he is the leader of the SIU crew aboard ship. It is a job that the recertified bosun has been doing very well. Pbilfics Is Porkchops Chief Bosun Tony Leo of the Puerto Rican Merchant Marine, Inc. shoregang at Port Elizabeth. N.J. is high up on a crane (left) showing ABs the best way to paint the structure. Note closeup (right) of Brother Leo with lifeline attached painting a cable. (Photo was taken by Seafarer John Lombardo who is also a member of the shoregang.) November, 1975 Don a te ioSEAD .—^^ Page? * t 1^1 1 it 1 �Industry Leaders Back Cargo Preference^ Subsidy • I • I, 1. J WASIUNGTON, D.C.—The House Merchant Marine Subcommittee restimed its oversight hearings on all maritime promotional programs and policies in September and heard testi­ mony by two representatives of the industry advocating cargo preference legislation and increased subsidies for American shipyards to offset foreign comi>etition. Alfred Maskin, executive director of the American Maritime Association, told committee members that the growth of maritime nationalism and preference policies abroad, and the rise of stateowned fleets under the Soviet and other Communist-block flags has drastically altered international shipping and made it imperative for the U.S. to reserve cargo for American-flag ships. The tanker trades particularly would benefit from preference, Maskin said, and he noted that U.S.-flag preference would mean "a stability of demand which will again foster stability in the construction pattern." He also cited the Arab iiations' stated intention to build up their own merchant fleets by 1980 which would give them more control over the transportation and marketing of oil as well as the production and pricing. Maskin had testified last June before the subcommittee and at that time had stated that the U.S. should work to de­ velop "self-sufficiency in shipping" as a means of assuring enough ocean car­ riage for defense emergencies. In his September testimony, Maskin noted the U.S. Maritime Administration's view that U.S.-flag dry cargo capacity is "marginally adequate" only for emer­ gencies, and he said that without some form of preference "we can expect the ability of the fleet to serve the defense and security needs of the nation to be­ come even more questionable." Subsidy Rate James J. Reynolds, president of the American Institute of Merchant Ship­ ping (AIMS), told subcommittee mem­ bers that if the present subsidy rate of 35 percent offered to American owners as an inducement to order merchant ships from U.S. shipyards is not in­ creased then the steamship operators will be forced to take their business to foreign competitors. Reynolds said that inflation is severely damaging U.S. shipyard costs, and if the subsidy rate is not readjusted to reflect the cost increases there will be little or no inducement for American operators to order ships from domestic shipyards. The subsidy rate has been gradually scaled down from a previous high of 55 percent to the current rate during the first five years of the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970. One of the goals of the 1970 Act had been to strengthen the nation's mari­ time industry, while at the same time reducing its dependence on the Federal Government for subsidy funds. How­ ever, Reynolds said that the current subsidy rate is "unrealistic" because it does not accurately reflect the existing building cost differences which have widened as the depressed shipbuilding market competes strongly for business. "What appeared in 1970 to be a forthcoming glowing era for the world's shipyards, and particularly for tanker construction, has been short-lived and has largely evaporated as a result of the substantial petroleum price increases, which effectively cut demand for petro­ leum and created large tanker tonnage surpluses," Reynolds said. Reynolds also told the committee, chaired by Rep. Thomas Downing (D.Va,), that because of the current stiff competition in the shipbuilding industry, foreign shipbuilders have cut prices to obtain and retain business with the re­ sult that the differential between facil­ ities here and abroad has increased. "Given this situation," he concluded, "builders and charterers will be forced to go foreign." Hall Warns House Committee on Shipping Tax 1% In a letter to the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, SIU President Paul Hall, acting in his capacity as president of the Maritime Trades Department, warned that the committee's proposed tax on all income derived from shipping into and out of the United States, though actually aimed at ending the unfair advantage of foreign-flag tax havens over U.S. ship registration, would unintentionally have disastrous side effects on the U.S. mer­ chant marine. Noting that "a primary motivation of the committee in this action was to end the tax haven privileges enjoyed by the runaway-flag fleets," Hall said "unfortunately, the tentative decision announced by the Ways and Means Committee goes far beyond the desired objective and, we believe, would have a dramatic adverse impact on the U.S. merchant marine, American ports, and American seamen and maritime work­ ers." While agreeing with the basic thrust of the proposed tax, SIU President Hall said in his letter that the action would have this adverse effect because it "would tax all foreign-flag vessels call­ ing at U.S. portSj including legitimate foreign flag shipping." As a result. Hall said, "Numerous foreign countries would doubtless im- New Chicago USPHS Clinic I K ' i I Due to the retirement of Dr. Fleischer of the port of Chicago USPHS Clinic, the new, contracted-USPHS Clinic wfll now be headed by Dr. Song at 6429 Ken­ nedy Ave., Hammond, Ind. "ne new clinic will be open daily from 12 noon to 4 p.m. It will he closed Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. To call: dial 219-844-1030. The St. Catherine's USPHS Hos­ pital is in East Chicago, Ind. and conflniies to be the contracted hos­ pital facility. The former USPHS Clinic for the port of Chicago was at 4035 Elm St., East Chica.^o, Ind. Page 8 pose net or gross income taxes on U.S.flag vessels." A "proliferation of such taxes im­ posed by every country at which a vessel calls," Hall told the committee chair­ man, "would prove disastrous for our fleet and for American workers depend­ ent on the U.S. merchant fleet for jobs." According to Hall's letter, the new tax would also "have the effect of di­ verting ships and cargoes away from U.S. ports to nearby foreign ports in Canada and Mexico. For example, the tax could be avoided by having vessels call at Halifax or Montreal, and cargo transshipped, rather than calling at New York or Philadelphia. Already, a great deal of this type of diversion is oc­ curring. The impact of a new tax in accelerating this trend would damage U.S. ports as well as longshoremen and other jobs in transportation and related industries." As an alternative to taxing all foreign shipping In an attempt to curb the use of foreign-flag tax havens by U.S. compa­ nies and.their foreign subsidiaries. Hall urged the Ways and Means Committee to take "a direct approach to the prob­ lem" by fully taxing the income of these vessels and by repealing the tax pro­ vision which permits the tax-free rein­ vestment of such Income In foreign shipping assets. After hearings on the proposed U.S. tax on foreign shipping, the Ways and Means Committee has now deferred action on the measure for six months' while the U.S. Treasury Department studies the full implications of taxing this shipping. Bosun Tells How He Saved a Life With first Aid Recertified Bosun Frank Rodriguez, on his way home from the New York Union Hall, was getting off the subway near his home in Queens, N.Y. when he noticed a large group of people sur­ rounding a fallen man on the station platform. The man, named Robert Smith, ac­ cording to police reports had accidently tripped and fallen against a moving train, breaking a leg and cutting a fiveinch gash across his scalp. A graduate of the Bosuns Recertification Program, Efrother Rodriguez had taken a one-month first aid course taught by a certified Red Cross in­ structor at Piney Point. Using this knowledge, Rodriguez realized that the injured bleeding man needed immediate medical attention so he went to his aid. What follows Is a firsthand account of what happened, as told to the Harry Lundeberg School First Aid Instructor Jim Hanson In a letter from Bosun Rodriguez: "The first thing I did was to ask all the bystanders for their clean handker­ chiefs. While I was making a thick pad, I had the police tie three or four of the handkerchiefs together so I could use them as a bandage. "With the help of the police I gently lifted the victim's head and applied the dressing and bandage. I also moved the victim's arm a little so that his head would lie even with his body. I then checked his carotid artery and it was beating pretty fast and his eye's were dilated, but there were no signs of bleed­ ing from his nose, ears or mouth. Then I started to gently check his body for broken bones. I found he had broken r'" i- Bosun Rodr^ez his leg but no bones were sticking through his skin. "Since I knew that help was coming, I concentrated on stopping the bleeding and continuously checking his pulse. I felt that the man was in shock so I used the cops' jackets to cover him a little. "I was so busy taking care of the man that I didn't even realize that the ambul­ ance doctor was kneeling along side me. I explained to the doctor what I had seen and what I had done and what I thought the man's condition was. He took it from there." The injured man was taken to the nearby Elmhurst General Hospital and Brother Rodriguez went home. That night. Seafarer Rodriguez told his old first aid instructor, "a police officer came to my house to thank me for assisting his men and also to tell me that they wanted to see me the next day at Elmhurst Hospital. At the city hospital they wanted to know where I had gotten my first aid training because I had saved a man's life. I didn't know it at the time, but it had taken the am­ bulance 25 minutes to get to the scene of the accident and that's about how long I had worked on the victim. "I told the doctor". Brother Rodri­ guez's letter to Instructor Jim Hanson continued," "about our school at Piney Point and the training that I had re­ ceived from you. Jim, in all my life I have never felt so proud, and thanks to you a man is alive today." The first aid course was added to the Bosuns Recertlficatlon Program last year at the suggestion of the bosuns themselves. This course will, as Re­ certified Bosun Rodriguez's act has proven, add another facet to their abil­ ity to help maintain safety aboard SIUcontracted sh^. Cost of Living Adjustment As of Nov. I, 1975, GiMt Lakes SIU members are receiving anadditional cost of living increase of $.10 per hour vriiich, based on the rising Consumer Pike Index, gives Lakes Seafarers a total $^68 per hour cost of living adjitohnmit since the contract was negotiated m August of 1974. At present tois $.68 per hour is considered an **add-on" adjust­ ment, that Is, It win be paid for each hour worked. However, as of Jan. 1, 1976, the total cost of liv­ ing adjustment will be made part of the standard hourly wage rate in accordance with the SIU Great Lakes contract. Seafarers Log • ."Vr ' �' .«2r: v-5?:i-.TK T Washington Activities By B. Rocker Maritiine Aufliorizatioii The bill to authorize money for maritime programs for fiscal year 1976 has passed both houses of Congress and now awaits the President's signature. As we reported earlier, the bill provides $195 million for construction dif­ ferential subsidy; $315.9 million for operating differential subsidy; and it sets a new, higher ceiling for Title XI guarantees of $7 billion. Under Title XI, the U.S. government guarantees debt obligations for financ­ ing or refinancing U.S.-flag shij)s constructed or reconstructed in United States shipyards. The Maritime Administration, which administers Title XI, showed 26 formal, active applications on its latest list, published June 30. Tiiird-FlagBai S. 868—to provide for minimum ocean rates for non-national flag carriers in the foreign commerce of the United States—has been reported out of the Senate Commerce Committee and is awaiting action by the full Senate. The House Merchant Marine Subcommittee has recently held hearings on an identical bill, H.R. 7940. At the hearings, Robert Binder, Asst. Sec. for Transportation, gave testimony which is believed to reflect the Administration's views in opposition to H.R. 7940. Binder called it "anticompetitive and discriminatory." Representatives of the Great Lakes Task Force voiced fear of losing the chief service now available to them—^foreign-flag ships. In a letter supporting passage of the Senate bill. Herb Brand, president of the Transportation Institute, said, "^^ile the United States and its trading partners have been able to control the rate practices of their own national fleets, the United States liner trades have been subject to particularly flagrant violations of normal shipping practices by the tremendous number of third-flag non-national foreign carriers that participate in the U.S. trades." SIU favors passage of H.R. 7940 because it would protect our merchant ships against unfair competition. Seafreeze Atlantic Hearings have been postponed several times by the Senate Commerce Com­ mittee on H.R. 5197—a bill to allow foreign fishermen to work on the fishing trawler Seafreeze Atlantic. On Oct. 30, it was favorably reported out of the Committee and action by the full Senate is expected shortly. The House passed it on June 16. ?W?®as! RaMroad Bills On Oct. 20, 21 and 29, the Senate Commerce Committee held hearings on comprehensive railroad legislation which includes upgrading service, financial aid for rehabilitation and maintenance and a complete legislative package. SIU opposes allowing railroads to lower rates without ICC approval or interference, a provision which is being discussed. We believe that by lowering rates in areas where the railroads compete with water carriers, they will drive water carriers out of the trade by unfair competition. Unclear ICC rules have allowed railroads to engage in "price squeezing" and "sharpshooting" which have destroyed much of the U.S.-merchant fleet, particularly on coastal routes. Sharpshooting refers to the practice of lowering rail rates, where there is competition from a water carrier, and raising rates on other routes where there is no water competition. "Price squeezing" occurs when there is a lower rate offered on an all rail route to make it lower than the total cost of transporting goods on a rail and water route between the same two points. SIU will oppose rate-lowering flexibility in the language of the bill. Overset The House Merchant Marine Subcommittee is continuing hearings through this month on maritime policy. The oversight function of Congress keeps Committee members in close contact and aware of the manner in which the agencies carry out policies and expenditures passed by the legislative branch. If programs are not being carried out or money is not being properly used. Congress can exert pressure on the agency. Tax Refoim The House Ways and Means Committee has decided to defer consideration of a proposed U.S. tax on foreign shipping for six months, and will have a task force review the impact of the proposed tax on U.S. shipping. If foreign ships are taxed on entering U.S. ports, it is highly probable that taxes would be imposed on U.S. ships entering foreign ports creating restrictive costs for American flag operators. 9 4 i • !| To Protect Your Job Security in if the Fight for •'4 Fauorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of everv Seafarer and his family. in i > I'l Tanker Connecticut Holds Shipboard Meeting in Bayway, N.J. New York Port Agent Leon Hall (center) holds a shipboard meeting of all departments aboard the tanker SS Connecticut (Ogden Marine) on Oct. 23 after a payoff at the Exxon Terminal in Bayway, N.J. At right is the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Educational Director G. E. Qalman; Bosun Richard 0. Maddox, ship's chairman: Engine Delegate J. Crapeau (kneeling); Deck Delegate Carl Harcrow, and Steward Delegate Jose Riviera. The vessel dropped the hook in Pascagoula, Miss, on Nov. 6. November, 1975 ^ -s. iL.M.-'V'uV"; �Result of SlU Protest Collier Carbon Only Gets a I—Year Jones Art Waiver Secretary of the Treasury William • Simon has denied a request by Collier ; Carbon and Chemical Corp. for a twoyear extension of the waiver it was granted last year which exempts the company from complying with the pro; visions of the Jones Act in shipping . anhydrous ammonia on foreign-flag vessels between Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Simon did, however, grant Collier a one-year extension of the waiver be­ cause he said "that there has been no substantial change in the availability of U.S.-flag oceangoing vessels suitable for ammonia carriage" and the pos• sibility exists of a lack of supply of ammonia available for farm use during the 1975-1976 season. The SIU had strongly protested the . request by Collier for an extension on the grounds that the company had not ' complied with the terms of the original granting of the waiver. At that time Collier was given the waiver on the con' dition that it promptly seek to contract a U.S.-flag vessel capable of transport- ing fhe ammonia. SIU President Paul Hall, in a letter to Simon last month, asked the Secretary to deny the waiver because "it is clear that Collier has not complied with the terms of the original waiver by promptly con­ tracting for a U.S. vessel. The com­ pany delayed contracting for a new vessel until it was faced with Ihe necessity to apply for a waiver ex­ tension and ignored several op­ tions that would have enabled a U.S. vessel to be ready far sooner.** "In addition," Hall wrote, "no waiver extension should be considered because of the likelihood that in the near future a U.S.-flag vessel capable of carrying anhydrous ammonia will be available. A two year waiver extension is an un­ reasonable period and would remove all pressure on Collier to employ this new U.S.-flag vessel as soon as it becomes available." s . V'T i! Simon, hi reply to President HalPs letter, wrote that "because it is not pres­ ently possible to determine what suit­ able U.S.-flag vessels might be available for use in 1977,1 agree with your ob­ jection to a two year waiver extension.** The Treasury Secretary went on to say that he was granting the one-year extension because "we have been ad­ vised that the Pacific Northwest would face a serious shortage of nitrogen fer­ tilizer if the waiver was not extended." He also stated that "I can assure you that we will carefully monitor the situ­ ation to be certain that Collier Carbon is adhering to the underlying conditions of the waiver." Maritime Unions Offer Proposal On Firefighfing Training The Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime other organizations, under the provi­ Industry Problems of the AFL-CIO has sions of the Federal Fire Prevention sent an extensive proposal to federal and Control Act of 1974. government officiaJs concerning the The proposal notes that like their need for and methods of improving shoreside counterparts, commercial fire prevention and firefighting train­ boats and ships are equipped with Fire ing for American merchant seamen and Prevention, Detection, Extinguishment officers. and Containment equipment. However, The document, titled "Fire Protec­ capabilities are restricted by the size of tion, Detection, Containment and the vessel, variety of fire equipment Extinguishment Proposal" was formu­ available, manning, route and service. lated by the Ad Hoc Committee's sub­ These crafts can experience different committee on training. It has been sent cargoes and personnel changes on each to a number of officials in Washington, voyage. Ship accidents may present including the secretaries of Commerce fire-ridden holocausts, without com­ and Transportation, the Commandant parison. Yet very few, if any, vessels of the Coast Guard, the Maritime are equipped with specialized fire de­ Administrator, the Administrator of the partments composed of personnel con­ National Fire Protection and Control tinually exposed to experience and Administration and membeis of the retraining. Senate and House committees dealing The proposal covers four basic areas with the merchant marine. in which the unions feel that substantial The major purpose of the proposal improvements must be made over the is to present to the government the present methods and facilities for train­ feelings of the American maritime ing American merchant mariners in fire unions concerning the present inade­ prevention and firefighting. These are: quacy of programs and facilities for • The Academic Phase. The proposal training American merchant seamen urges the establishment of regular and officers in fire prevention and fire- training programs in such areas as basic fighting and to detail the unions' ideas fire prevention, containment, and ex­ as to what steps should be taken to tinguishment; team leader development remedy the situation. for firefighting units, and the develop­ ment of command decision-making The proposal particularly emphasizes 'programs that the unions believe can capability in various fire fighting tech­ be implemented by the government, niques. It urges that these programs be with the assistance of the unions and made a regular part of the training pro­ vided at joint Union-Management oper­ ated maritime schools, the federal and state maritime academies, and other maritime training facilities. • Field Training. The proposal points out the inadequacy of existing field training facilities in this area mid urges that "broad new facilities be provided, Some months ago the Log published a story about a recently-developed by the Government, designed to encour­ method of saving the life of someone who is choking on a piece of food. The age decision making capabilities in method, known as the "Heimlich Maneuver," consists of two ways of getting realistic shipboard simulated atmo­ the victim to cough up the food, and the previous story described just one sphere." It proposes that "existing procedure. teaching staffs should be augmented by Because this is a problem which frequently confronts Seafarers on board specially trained instructors and others ship, the Log is reprinting all the necessary information which may one day having the capability of developing save the life of a crewmember, maybe you. student capabilities progressively to The method involves grasping the victim from behind, around the upper those of command" and that "simulated abdomen above the navel and below the rib cage. With the victim leaning shipboard conditions should realistic­ forward from the waist, head, arms and upper torso hanging dovra, the rescuer ally duplicate conditions as found then exerts a sudden, strong pressure with his hands against the victim's upper aboard the multitude of vessel types abdomen. found in the merchant marine." This should force the diaphragm upward, compress the lungs and expel the chunk of food which is propelled out by the compression of air which is always inhaled when one accidentally starts to choke. If fhe victim is too heavy to hold, lay him on his back and kneel astride his hips. With the heel of one hand pressing against the back of the other hand, push forward again in the same area described above. This technique is one that is taught to bosuns participating in the Bosuns Recertification Program at Piney Point where they take the first aid course which is part of the program. Perhaps the most important factor in saving a choking victim's life is recog­ nizing when a person is indeed choking on a piece of food. Many times onlookers mistake the symptoms as those of a heart attack. But, the thing to notice is that a person who is choking is unable to speak because any piece of food large enough to block the top of the windpipe also obstructs the larynx. Once onlookers can determine that a victim is choking, then the proper steps can be taken to help him. 'Heimlich Maneuver': 2 Ways To Save a Choking Victim Pape 10 Collier was originally given permis­ sion to ship the ammonia on foreignflag ships when the only American ves­ sel capable of transporting the sub­ stance, the SS Kenai, sank in a storm off the Alaska coast. Anhydrous am­ monia is used to manufacture about 35 percent of the nitogen fertilizer used by wheat growers in the Northwest. • Shipboard Training. The proposal notes that the present shipboard train­ ing is inadequate due to "the lack of adequate shipboard teaching aids and properly trained fire preventionconscious personnel adequately skilled in the science of Fire Detection, Con­ tainment and Extinguishment." It urges that the concerned government agencies "develop, publish and distribute usable shipboard Fire Prevention, Detection, Extinguishment and Containment texts, safety committee training guides, slide presentations, marine fire prevention posters, etc." and that "existing Coast Guard regulations be amended to make shipboard Fire Prevention, Detection, Extinguishment and Containment pro­ grams mandatory requirements." • Retraining. The proposal urges that field training facilities be provided for the purpose of periodically retrain­ ing maritime personnel in fire preven­ tion and firefighting. Particularly em­ phasized in this retraining would be instruction concerning newly-devel­ oped equipment and techniques, con­ tinued development of fire safety con-^ sciousness and leadership capabilitiesj' the need for advance planning on how to cope with various types of fire situa­ tions, and instruction on fire-related personal safety and health matters. The proposal, which covers 75 pages including attachments, goes into con­ siderable detail in each of these four areas, explaining the reasons why the present programs and facilities are in­ adequate to the needs of the Americanflag merchant marine and providing specific suggestions concerning the development of the programs and facil­ ities that the unions feel are needed. The proposal also includes detailed course outlines of the subject matter to be covered in each of the training pro­ grams proposed. Repeatedly emphasized in the pro­ posal is the tremendous gap that cur­ rently exists between prevention and control training programs for landbased fires and those for maritime fires. The proposal particularly notes that this gap exists despite the fact that maritime fires can be among the most dangerous known, both in loss of life and in the value of property damage. Seafarers Log �•* •- • n- :-yjf\urim n Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Are for You by A. A. Bernstein SIU Wdfare Dnector Over the next few months, the Seafarers Log will be running a series of articles concerning Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and how these government programs affect you and your families. Eventually the series will be compiled into a booklet so that Seafarers can have all the infor­ mation on these programs in one place. The first part of the series will give a general outline of social security as well as a chart showing how to determine if you are fully insured. I hope this series will be an aid to you. Please let me know if you have any questions. Just write to me care of Seafarers International Union, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. In addition to constantly safeguarding the job security of its members and striving to secure the best possible wages and working conditions for them, the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, is deeply concerned with seeing to it that Seafarers enjoy the widest range of welfare and pension benefits. These goals serve as the basis for negotiations with the employers—the shipping companies. Because wehare and pension benefits are so important to Seafarers and their families, the Union maintains a special department known as the SIU Social Security and Welfare Services De­ partment, headed by A1 Bernstein and located on the second deck at 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. One funtion of this department is to assist SIU members in every way possible so that they can obtain all of the benefits to which they are entitled under the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Pro­ grams. The department also gives valuable assistance in a great many other areas involving the welfare of SIU men and their families. Specifically, the SIU Social Security and Wel­ fare Services Department wants Seafarers and those dependent upon them to enjoy not only Union-provided benefits but also all of those bene­ fits which the SIU and the rest of the labor move­ ment vigorously fought to win and improve under the Federal Social Security Law. In this effort, however, the Union has found that many Seafarers and their dependents, as well as a good many other workers throughout the nation, are not always aware of the Social Security benefits coming to them. For this reason, the SIU Social Security and Welfare Services Department has prepared this information in order to spell out in detail just what Social Security is and what it does, and to tell you as clearly as possible about the various benefits to which you are entitled. There are a number of benefit programs provided under Social Security, and by reading this information carefully you can learn how to collect the benefits they offer to your­ self and your family. As always, the Seafarers Social Security and Welfare Services Department and its staff are availabfe to give you whatever help is needed in obtaining the benefits to which you are entitled under both Union-sponsored benefit programs and Social Security. Part of the contributions made go into a sepa­ rate hospital insurance trust fund to insure that when workers and their dependents reach 65 they will have help in paying their hospital bills. This is medicare. Voluntary medical insurance, also available to people 65 or over, helps pay doctors' bills and other medical expenses. This program is financed out of premiums shared on a half-andhalf basis by the older people who sign up and by the Federal Government. Nine out of ten working people in the United States are now building protection for themselves and their families under the Social Security program. credit for a certain amount of work under Social Security. This credit may have been earned at any time after 1936. Hie amount of a worker's monthly Social Secu­ rity payment is based on his average earnings under Social Security over a period of years. The amount of the payments to his dependents or sur­ vivors also depends on his or her average earnings. The receipt or amount of all monthly benefits may be affected if you work after becoming en­ titled to benefits. In order to most clearly present information im­ portant to the particular needs or circumstances pertaining to yourself, or to your family, this in­ formation is presented in the form of specific ques­ tions and answers. First, to find out how much work credit is needed for benefits to be paid to you or your fam­ ily, check the following chart: MONTHLY CASH BENEFITS To get monthly cash payments for yourself and your family, or for your survivors to receive pay­ ments in case of your death, you must first have HowDoI DetenninelflAm Fully Insured? If a worker born before 1930 reaches 65 (62 if a woman), beomes disabled, or dies in m.' . 4;. d FOR WORKERS BORN BEFORE 1930 r . He will need credit for this much work to be fully insured 6 years 7 1975 1979 1983 1987 1991 or later FOR WORKERS BORN AFTER 1929 TEN YEARS CREDIT IS REQUIRED OR He will be fully insured with credit for this much work If the worker dies when his age is 1V2 years 2 2Vi « 28 or younger 30 -r'34 -••10 Z. 36 38 40 and so on 31/2 << a 4 /• AVt Note: A person is fully insured if he has year he reaches retirement age person born in 1930 or later credit for V4 year of work for or of his disability or death. In would omit years before he was each year after 1950 up to the counting the years after 1950, a 22. How Do I Determine If I Am Fully Insured? No one is fully insured with credit for less than 1V2 years of work and no one needs more than 10 years of work to be fully insured. Having a fully insured status, however, means only that certain kinds of cash benefits may be payable—it does not determine the amount. The amount will depend on your average earnings. To insure that you are being credited with both the proper number of quarters worked and the cor­ rect amount of wages covered under Social Secu­ rity write to the following address: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION P.O. Box 57 Baltimore, Maryland 26203 (In the next installment of the series we will publish a sample list of many of the covered cate­ gories, eligibility requirements and proofs needed for various Social Security benefits.) Charter Member Gets Pension THE BASIC IDEA The basic idea of Social Security is a simple one: During working years employees, their employers, and self-employed people pay Social Security con­ tributions which are pooled in special trust funds. When earnings stop—or are reduced because the worker retires, die.s, or becomes disabled— monthly cash benefits are paid to replace part of the earnings the family has lost. November. 1975 I New pensioner Angel Vila (left) who joined the SiU in 1938, gets his first pension check last month from Santurce, P.R. Port Agent Juan J. Reinosa in the Union Hall. Page 11 I1 �IMgestof SlU OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), September 4-^hairman, Re­ certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary E. Kelly; Deck Delegate Carlos Spina; Engine Delegate W. Beatty; Steward Delegate R. E. Leonard. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers read the Seafarers Log to see what is going on, and when they are finished reading it, pass it around to someone else. Keep safety on your mind at all times and report anything that you see that you feel is not safe. Held a discussion on upgrading at Piney Point. DEL ORO (Delta Steamship Lines), September 14—Chairman, Patrick M. Graham; Secretary Teddy Kross; Edu­ cational Director Lee W. Morin; Engine Delegate Charles A. Hanley; Steward Delegate Cesar Guerra. $71.15 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman and the crew thank the steward department for a job well done. We were five months in the port of Lobito, Angola and the food has always been properly prepared. Received the Seafarers Log monthly and also the new agreement. Everyone found the August 1975 Fact Sheet No. 5 very interesting. Next port Abidjan. COLUMBIA (Ogden Marine) Sep­ tember 13 — Chairman, Recertified Bosim Clarence E. Pryor; Secretary A. Hutcherson; Educational Director J. Menen; Deck Delegate Frank Cottongin; Engine Delegate Richard R. Hutchinson; Steward Delegate Gilbert Gonzales. $12.24 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers read the letters from Headquarters on bulletin board con­ cerning the increase in dues. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Burnside, La. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), September 28 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Richburg; Secre­ tary R. Sadowski; Educational Director F. Sayo. $30 in ship's fund. $267 in movie fund. Nine extra movies were rented for current voyage. No disputed OT. Chairman alternating afternoons and evenings for meetings so that all watches will get a chance to attend dur­ ing the trip. Discussion on the benefits of donating to SPAD. Next port Hong Kong. ROBERT TOOMBS (Waterman Steamship), September 5—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Broadus; Secre­ tary J. E. Adams; Educational Director T. Humel. Some disputed OT in deck department. The crew and officers do­ nated $225 to oiler Salbata Serio who went home from Damman because of family illness. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Colombo. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Services Inc.), September 7— Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. A. Pehler; Secretary S. McDonald; Edu­ cation^ Director A. Lane; Deck Dele­ gate J. McPhee; Engine Delegate A. Lopez; Steward Delegate R. Kennedy. No disputed OT. Received a letter from Headquarters asking all members to fill out benefit cards properly and promptly and the crew was advised to do so for their own welfare. The new constitu­ tional amendment on dues increase pay­ ment was explained. Next port Jack­ sonville. Page 12 OAKLAND (Sea-Land Service Inc.), September 7—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Beck;Secretary L. Karttunen; Educational Director C. Johnson; Deck Delegate James H. Moore. $2.30 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Collected $200 for movie fund. Chairman posted new dues resolution on bulletin board and discussed it with the membership. A sample vacation form was also posted on the bulletin board. ULTRASEA (Westchester Marine Shipping Co.), September 28—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun Charlie Frey; Secretary J. Thomas; Educational Di­ rector B. Bryant; Deck Delegate John Wilson. $14 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Chairman discussed the 59 day stay in Russia. The weather was good and the crew had a good time. Most of the crew hope to come back as the ship has two more trips to Russia. Secretary gave a vote of thanks to the seamen's club in Russia for the atten­ tion they gave to the crew. The im­ portance of donating to SPAD was also discussed. A vote of thanks,to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port on Gulf of Mexico. MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine), Sep­ tember 7 Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. Wallace; Secretary F. R. Hicks. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Vessel has called at Rotter­ dam and Bremerhaven, W. Germany. Most of the crew going ashore had an enjoyable stay. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Charleston, S.C. CAROLINA (Puerto Rico Marine Navigation), September 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Delgado; Secretary J. DeLise; Educational Director J. Reyes. $6.05 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in engine and steward depart­ ments. Chairman led discussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. Secretary mentioned to crewmembers that he had read an article on five year old Dana Huber fighting for her life against cancer—but she also has to bat­ tle loneliness and that he will post Dana Huber's address and requested that all drop her a card or letter to pick up her spirit. All communications were posted for the membership to read. Next port Baltimore, Md. WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metal Co.), September 14—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Floyd Pence; Secretary Crisanto M. Modellas; Educational Di­ rector B. Wilhelmsen. No disputed OT. The central point of discussion among crewmembers was the Report of the Constitutional Committee that was sent to all SIU members and their families. Some of the written resolutions were discussed during the meeting. Also had a discussion on donations to SPAD. Part of the Headquarters report was read to the crew and posted on the bul­ letin board. Next port Hawaii. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas Co.), September 7—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun William Baker; Secretary J. Fernandez; Educational Director J. Tucker. No disputed OT. Chairman gave a report on the Consti­ tution pertaining to Union dues and a report on firefighting as a future en­ dorsement. Everything running smooth­ ly. Next port Texas City. Ships' Meetings DELTA MEXICO (Delta Steamship Lines), September 28—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Michael Casanueva; Secretary C. Corrent; Educational Director Joe N. Atchison; Engine Dele­ gate Robert C. Arnold; Steward Dele­ gate Walter Dunn. $15 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chief Cook Edwin G. Mitchel's brother died and the crew donated $70. A wreath of flowers was sent to the funeral. The chief cook thanked the crew who observed one minute of silence. Next port Takoradi, Ghana, W. Africa. OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE (Mari­ time Overseas), September 21—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun A. Boney; Secretary S. J. Davis; Educational Di­ rector D. Busby; Deck Delegate Martin Hammond. $19 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. One crewmember had to leave the ship be­ cause of illness in the Suez Canal on September 16. The ship's next port is Rotterdam. A special vote of thanks to the chief steward for the live charcoal grilled strip sirloin steak. MOUNT EXPLORER (Mount Ship­ ping Inc.), September 14—Chairman, Recertified Bosun M. Beeching; Secre­ tary A. Salem; Educational Director J. Parrish; Deck Delegate Gary Smith. Some disputed OT in deck department. All communications were received, read and posted. Chairman requested a complete list of repairs as the ship is going into the shipyard. Next port Alger. ALLEGIANCE (International Ocean Transport), September 21— Chairman, Recertified Bosun Leon Curry; Secretary Hurlburt; Educational Director Sanchez. No disputed OT. Ed­ ucational Director gave a talk on fire hazards and boat drill and on how im­ portant it is to wear shoes, and other points of interest. Everything running smoothly. Next port New York. SEATTLE (Sea-Land Service Inc.), September 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Angelo Antoniou; Secretary C.' Scott; Educational Director Ouinn. No disputed OT. Letters were received and read to all members explaining all reso­ lutions and amendments and also a re­ port of the Constitutional Committee was read and posted. Discussion on new dues for crewmembers was also ex­ plained. $11 in ship's fund. Also dis­ cussed and posted on the bulletin board was a letter received explaining the benefits application and showing mem­ bers how to follow this form in filing claims. Letter was posted on the bul­ letin board. Observed one minute of silence in memory Of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand Service Inc.), September 21— Chairman, Recertified Bosun Demetrios Calogeros; Secretary D. O. Coker; Educational Director George E. Renale. $192 in ship's fund. Money will be used to buy six extra movies for the following voyage and the remainder to be kept for emergencies. Brother Wal­ ton is in a Hong Kong hospital due to an injury aboard ship and will remain there until he can fly back to the States. Brother Walton will be missed by all as he is and was a very nice shipmate. Ob­ served one minute of silence-in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Seattle. DELTA SUD (Delta Steamship Co.), September 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. O. Workman; Secretary R. M. Boyd; Educational Director N. Bartlett; Deck Delegate Vernon M. John­ ston; Engine Delegate Richard C. Busby; Steward Delegate Albert M. Blazio. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Chairman suggested that safety posters should be put up around ship and everyone should be careful when cranes are in operation and to watch out for grease on deck. Report to Seafarers Log: "Delta Line added a new port to the South American run, Puerto Cortes Honduras, C.A. We had open house all day for the officials there 0900 to 1800 Monday, September 8, 1975 and a good time was had by all. R. M. Boyd and A. M. Blazio prepared the party. Captain Easter said it was a success and thanked the steward de­ partment for a splendid job." Next port Santos, Brazil. TEX (Alton Steamship Inc.), Sep­ tember 3 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Lee J. Harvey; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational Director Edgar Murphy; Steward Delegate Cecil H. Martin. $10.25 in ship's fund and $69 in a TV antenna fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Received the latest fact sheet and a suggestion was made to post it so ^11 crewmembers would have a chance to read it over. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Tampa, Fla. Official ship's minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: SEA-LAND PRODUCER SAN FRANCISCO SAM HOUSTON DELTA ARGENTINA THOMAS JEFFERSON SEA-LAND VENTURE i MOUNT WASHINGTON EAGLE TRAVELER COMMERCE OVERSEAS ALICE DELTA MAR SAN JUAN AQUADILLA GEORGE WALTON BETHFLOR SUMMIT CANTIGNY MAYAGUEZ RESOURCE JOHN TYLER ANCHORAGE BOSTON GALLOWAY OGDEN CHALLENGER f: CHARLESTON TAMARA GUILDEN OVERSEAS ALASKA ' ^ BORINQUEN PANAMA , • fi TRANSCOLUMBIA SEA-LAND MARKET : TAMPA ST. LOUIS GOLDEN ENDEAVOR OVERSEAS TRAVELER LONG BEACH OVERSEAS JOYCE t SEA-LAND TRADE : NEWARK LOS ANGELES DELTA NORTE Seafarers Log �tf »5eewiw-^W9=ii--s»w4rT'JBakr--' *r-,«. -TI- wssa 1 STEER A CLEAR COURSE! If yoa are conykted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitarates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard wfll reyoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to make a liying by the sea. Howeyer, it doesn*t quite end there eyen if you receiye a su^nded sentence. You may lose your right to yote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of eyer becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may neyer be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal goyemment. If s a pretty tough rap, but that's exactly how it is and you can't do anyfhing about it. The conyktcd drug user leayes a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. Howeyer, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good liyelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is eq»ecially true aboard ship where clear minds and qukk reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the yessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, prodnctiye life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Ml I i a •: 1 '•"^l There's a New Look in the San Francisco Hall AY AREA Seafarers at sea or going onto the beach in the port of San Francisco this month will be pleasantly surprised when they enter their Union Hall to register for a shipping-out job call, to renew old acquaintances with shipmates or to attend a monthly membership meeting on the second Thursday after the first Sunday of the month. The Hall on Mission St. has been greatly expanded, almost doubled, with a giant comer addition built on Ninth St. Inside, the old Hall got a complete facelifting with new lighting, windows, floors, and paint job. And doors were cut into the new addition where there's a reading room and offices for the administrative staff. B i'-i Here's part of the new look with spanking new signs and full windows for the Hall. - -..Ip, l: i ri-- ' I MfliiiarTi ' f In an expanded side alcove, West Coast members read their newspapers and drink their coffee. November, 1975 Another part of the renovation is the once old Union Hall where Seafarers play cribbage and cards. A Cape May, N.J. window exhibit of nautical equipment dresses up one of the Hall's rooms. Page 13 il �t AT SEA A Horsefrader Coup for Golden Treasure Lusitania Atrocity Med at 'Buy' Told by Shrimpton U.S.S. Ticonderoga £ The Big T Veterans' Assn. is seeking seamen and officers who served aboard the "mighty" aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Ticonderoga—particularly those who served on her during World War II. The group will have its next annual reunion in May at Ticonderoga, N.Y. For more details, write ex-Ships Cook (1/c 1944) James H. Morgan Jr., Waterside Lane, South Berwick, Me. 03908 or call 207-748-0939. Also give rate/rank, division and years on board. Last year the association located 57 old shipmates through stories in 50 U.S. newspapers. This year 300 newspapers were contacted, including the Seafarers Log. At their last reunion in Atlantic City, N.J., they had their old chaplain, Msgr. O'Brien of Port Chester, N.Y. present to say Mass for all faiths in vestments he saved from his service on the ship. American Schooner Thann Former British seaman Joseph Ryan, 70, is trying to locate crewmembers of the U.S. schooner Thann which foundered in the North Atlantic in December 1927. Ryan was a crewmember on the rescue ship, the SS Laurel Park which landed 13 survivors of the Thann on the island of San Miguel in the Azores. He writes that most of the survivors shipped from the port of Baltimore and were on their way to South America. To renew old friendships, he can be reached at 138 Chichester Rd., South Shields, Tyne and Wear, N.E. 33, 4 N.H., England. SS Overseas Vivian 1' •i; The widow of Seafarer Phillip E. "Stoney" Stonebridge, who passed away on Aug. 28 on the SS Overseas Vivian (Maritime Overseas) thanks crewmembers of the ship for the collection taken up by Recertified Bosun Hans S. Lee and presented to her. Sally sends personal thanks to "Stoney's" SIU brothers who remembered him. SS Ogden Yukon Recertified Bosun Harold "Buck" Weaver of the tanker SS Ogden Yukon (Ogden Marine) led his deck crew of ABs Bob Graham, L. Wright, A1 Wambach and T. Trotter in replacing 25 2,000-pound pipes aboard ship while on the run to England, Iceland, France, Spain and the Virgin Islands recently. I SS Delia Norte Carrying the first bulk cargo of fertilizers in a LASH vessel to Belem, Brazil from the port of New Orleans recently was the SS Delta Norte (Delta Line). Later the ship's barges were towed up the Amazon River with 1,800-tons of fertilizers. SS Carolina Chief Steward J. De Lise of the containership SS Carolina (Puerto Rico Marine) read a newspaper account on Oct. 17 of little Dana Huber, 5, fighting for her life against cancer and figured "she also has to battle loneliness" so he posted her. address on the ship's bulletin board for Seafarers to write her a card or letter in order to. pick up her spirits. The Carolina is on the Baltimore-San Juan run. SS St. Louis Deck Delegate Steve Huren of the containership SS Si. Louis (Sea-Land) announced he's going to retire after 30 years of seatime. His last trip was on the run from Oakland to San Juan. Everyone wished him good luck and said they'd see him around the Union hall. SS Delta Argentina Crewmembers of the C3 SS Delta Argentina (Delta Line) attended funeral services for the late 3rd Mate Janies Gregory, a heart attack victim who was buried at sea a day out of the port of Dal.ar. Seafarer Rottria Lacy was repatriated stateside for treatment of a skin disorder. On May 7, 1917 the Cunard pas­ senger liner SS Lusitania was torpedoed off Kinsdale, Ireland by the German submarine U-28 and sank quickly, tak­ ing 1,198 passengers and crewmembers to the bottom. When the war was over in 1918 and the Geneva Convention met in Switzer­ land to assess war reparations against Germany, the English Government charged that not only had the German Government deliberately sunk the al­ legedly unarmed merchant ship Lusi­ tania, but it had also commemorated this act in 1918 by issuing a special medal. Depicting the sinking ship in flames on one side and a skeleton of Death selling tickets in the Lusitania's pursers office on the reverse, this medal was supposedly cast in both gold and silver and awarded to high ranking German naval officers as well as to the captain and crew of the submarine U-28. The German Government claimed that the medal had never been Issued by them and that in an attempt by the British Secret Service to discredit Ger­ many at the Geneva Convention, the coin had been designed and struck by the English Mint. Soon dubbed the Lusitania Atrocity Medal, the few that are known to exist, today are of rare numismatic value to coin and medal collectors. Attends Coin Auction Seafarer Sydney "Aussie" Shrimpton, who has just retired after sailing with the SIU for 34 years, was on a vacation in Edinburgh, Scotland when he read of a local coin show there. A collector of U.S. gold coins, he noticed that a few American pieces were to be auctioned off at the local show and, always on the lookout for new additions to his collection, he de­ cided to visit the exhibition. But Brother Shrimpton's bids on the coins were unsuccessful and he was pre­ paring to go back to his hotel when an elderly man approached him. The man told Shrimpton he had no­ ticed the seafaring coin collector bidding on American gold pieces and that he had a few in his own collection he wanted to sell in order to finance a summer vacation for himself and his wife. Seafarer Shrimpton, always the avid collector, went home with the man and, after he had examined and bought the American coins, the man brought out a large medal. Aussie recognized it im­ mediately as a gold Lusitania Atrocity Medal and," without letting on that he SIU pensioner Sydney "Aussie" Shrimpton shows the medal. knew what it was, asked the man how he had obtained it. He had inherited it from an uncle who had died in 1937, the Scotsman said. He thought that it was some kind of German naval medal his uncle must have picked up during World War I, although as far as he knew his uncle had been exempted from serving in the Armed Forces because he had worked for his entire life in a protected job at the English Mint. Hearing that, Shrimpton immediately recalled the German accusation that the medals had actually been designed and struck by the English Mint on orders from the British Secret Service. Up to this point the only corroboration of the German charge that Brother Shrimpton knew about had come from the director of the English Mint who, in his auto­ biography, stated that immediately after World War I he had been approached by a branch of the Government and ordered to commit an act that was both "repugnant and dishonorable to him" and that his refusal to do so had led to his resignation. The Scottish coin collector then told Shrimpton he was sure the medal could not be gold because it carried no gold carat stamp. Shrimpton, telling the man he thought that it was gold, offered to buy the medal at the current gold bul­ lion price of $80 per ounce if they could have.it tested. After a quick trip to a local jeweler who assured both that the medal was indeed 14-carat gold and that it weighed a little over V/z ounces, the man agreed to sell the rare medal for the English equivalent of $360. "Today," says the proud owner of this unique and bizarre piece of naval history. Seafarer Shrimpton, "I value it at around $3,500 and it is not for sale." SS Overseas Natalie From the middle of this month on, the tanker SS Overseas Natalie (Maritime Overseas) will carry 55,000-tons of grain to a Soviet Black Sea port from the Gulf. SS Vantage Horizon For the Military^alift Command, the T2J SS Vantage Horizon (Vantage Steamship) carried 33,761 dwt of diesel fuel from the Arabian Gulf to a port of call in Japan. . . ..' . SS Delta Paraguay Getting a free ride on the C3 SS Delta Paraguay (Delta Line) to .Africa recently was University of New Orleans sophomore Robert V. Buras of Metairie, La., a winner in the company-supported U.S. Propeller Club-Harold Harding Memorial Essay Contest on the American merchant marine. Page 14 Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag ve^ls remains in this country, tnaking a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Seafarers Log �Pilot, Boxer, Medical Donor ASHORE Seafarer Joseph Is inquisitive Traveler Baltimore Seafarer Joseph appeared on the Johnny Carson Show in 1960 to talk about his trip to Moscow in 1959 as one of the first American tourists to visit the Soviet Union since World War II. Taken with "wander lust" for almost all of his adult life, SIU member Eric Joseph has found that seafaring has led him on travels that even the richest world voyager would have trouble duplicating. Seafarer Joseph traces the beginning of his traveling hobby to 1953 when he took a trip to Paris. Now Joseph, a traveler for fun as well as profit, proudly claims to have visited every country in Europe as a tourist as well as a profes­ sional seaman. In 1959 when Joseph was aboard one of the first U.S. tankers to haul grain to the USSR, he asked for and received permission, from the Soviet Government to visit Moscow while his ship was unloading, making him one of the first American tourists to visit that Russian capital since World War II. When Seafarer Joseph returned to the U.S., he was met by newspaper reporters eager to hear about life in the Soviet interior, a life few Americans but government officials had ever seen, and he even appeared on the Johnny Carson Show to talk about his Moscow tour. As a BR aboard the SS York in 1964, Joseph was again allowed to get off his ship while it unloaded grain in Odessa and fly to Moscow. Friendly and Curious Again he found the Soviet citizens "friendly, polite and curious about any­ thing American." But though he had the freedom to go anywhere in Moscow, he was followed by plainclothes police throughout his second visit. - This time Joseph also asked a repre- Seafarer Eric Joseph was 18-years old and an officer in the Indian Air Force when this picture was taken in Ambala, India in 1942. November, 1975 sentative at the Russian Government tourist agency if it would be possible to meet the Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev. The tourist agent doubted that the request would be granted, but assured Joseph that it would be made. Much to the tourist agent's surprise —and to Joseph's—the audience was approved, but a sudden call to return to the now unloaded York forced the Chief Steward Edward Kaznowsky of the coastwise containership, the SS Anchorage (Sea-Land) found a "Charm City" cabbie, Richard Banas, 27, "honest enough to make Diogenes hang up his lantern" in his legendary search for an honest man in Greek mythology. As New York-based Seafarer Kaznowsky tells it: "I took Banas' Emerald Cab Co. cab from the Sea-Land Terminal in Dundalk, Md. to the Greyhound Bus Station here. "When I left the ship I had a single $100 bill and a $5 bill on me. After we arrived at the bus station, I paid the fare of $3.70 and gave cabbie Banas a .30-cent tip. "Then I began to walk to the entrance of the bus station. While doing so I was looking for the $100 bill I had left with. It did not take me long to find out that I had lost it! "Then I began to think and make up my mind what direction to take or go since I had only $ 1 on me and was not too familiar with the city buses. I have a few friends here. Should I see them or take a collect cab back to the ship for more money? "All of a sudden hackie Banas pulls up, walks over to me and asks: 'Mister did you drop this $100 bill on the back seat of my hack?' I was so amazed that I could not give him an immediate answer. "Since I could not change the $100 bill on the sidewalk, I gave him the $1 bill I had on me. I had it in mind to increase the tip later on when I call Emerald Cab to go back on the ship. But I could not reach Banas. I think he was only a parttime driver." Banas, who lives in the 200 block of S. Patterson Pk. Ave., recalled: "I looked back when I pulled away and I saw the guy looking like he lost something. About that time I saw the bill on the seat." The lure of finder's keepers almost overwhelmed him, he admitted. "That was a week's pay sitting there," declared the taxi jockey, who makes about $125 weekly. Later he added. Brother Kaznowsky telephoned his employer to praise his honesty. Steward Kaznowsky said "I felt bad about that $ 1 tip, but it was all I had beside the $100 bill." He said he plans to increase the tip when he can contact Banas. The Seafarer also wishes to "compensate a very honest taxi driver as a reference for future employment... keep honesty alive in other taxi drivers ... and hopes the cab company may take an interest in keeping honest taxi drivers on the payroll." He said his sister lost $40 in a taxi some time ago and did not get it back! Bilbao^ Spain I Sea-Land Service Inc. has added this port via Rotterdam to North Europe, East and West Coast ports of call, Canada, Central America, the Caribbean and the Far East. ^ Guatemala Delta Line has formally protested to the Federal Maritime Commission on being deprived of cargo from here. Part of the protest said: "During the past two years Delta has had a number of meetings with Guatemala national flag lines and the officials of the government of Guatemala in an effort to work out an agreement that would allow Delta 'equal access' to all cargoes moving in the United States-Guatemala trade. All of these meetings have been unproductive." The amateur welterweight champion of India in 1942, Seafarer Joseph is shown here with his boxing trophies in a picture taken in New Delhi. disappointed Joseph to cancel the ap­ pointment. In 1965 Seafarer Joseph returned once more to Russia, this time as a visitor on a leisurely mght-'week tour. Landing in Leningrad, Joseph visited Moscow, the Yalta resort area, Yerevan in Armenia, Tbilisi and Gori in Georgia, Tashkent in Central Asia and Irkutsk in Siberia. Twice during this trip Joseph was detained by police for taking pictures of "sensitive" sights—^the walls of Lenin Hills in Moscow which surround the homes of government leaders and people sleeping in the streets of Tbilisi. But in general. Seafarer Joseph found he received the same friendly reception from most Russian citizens that had marked his first two visits to the USSR. Continued on Page 28 I Smithsonian Institution^ Washington^ D.C. Recertified Bosun Malcolm Cross, who ships out of the port of Wilmington, Calif., was the recipient of a thank you letter last month from Shirley Askew, program coordinator of the Division of Performing Arts for the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. The letter said: "On behalf of the Working Americans staff I would like to express my sincere thanks for your participation in this year's Festival of American Folklore. In addition to providing the festival visitor with a unique insight into your occupational experiences as a worker in transportation, your demonstrations, stories and answers to questions added a dimension of positive interchange between audience and participant that was both entertaining and informative. "Your experiences in Working Americans probably revealed how people respond to you because of your work skills and styles. This is the challenge of the Working Americans presentation. We relied heavily on your descriptions of processes and equipment to show working conditions in transportation that we could not demonstrate on the mall. "We are very pleased with the results of your participation and join the entire festival staff, the AFL-CIO and the Department of Labor in congratulat­ ing you for a job well done." Seafarer Cross, Recertified Bosun William Joyner and SIU Representative Frank "Scottie" Aubusson were among Union members who showed AFL-CIO President George Meany and the public how seamen manned the American merchant fleet at a Working Americans Exhibition by the institution on the Washington Mall this summer. Page 15 B . Ii �r New Orleans, Second Largest Cargo Haiid ling Port in the U^.5., Is a Hub of Activily '• -• •'*•:• Tr M ost people recognize New Orleans for its Bourbon Street nite spots, its vivacious French Quarter, or the fabulous preserved old homes in the city's Garden section. But to the U.S. shipping industry the port of New Or­ leans, now the second iai^est port in terms of cargo tons handled in the U.S., SfU Vice-President Lindsey Williams, center, chairs last month's mem^ — •. bership meeting at the SlU hall on Jackson Aye. New Orleans Port Agent Some of the nearly 200 Seafarers who showed up for last month's memBuck Stephens, right, serves as reading clerk, and SlU Patrolman Stanley bership meeting in the port of New Orleans listen to reports on local, Zeagler, left, serves as recording secretary. national and international issues affecting Seafarers. In and Around the Port is a hub of niarit ne activity. And SIU members and f SIU hall itself on Jackson Ave. havfc! played an important role in this porCs irowth and success, The photos on (hese three pages give a good indicatio of the scope and in­ tensity of the S activities in this vital port. Pictu|-ed are the payoflFs of the freightshipl, John Penn, home from a voyage to Leningrad, USSR, and the Arthur Mid^leton, back from a six month trip to; the Mideast, as well as the departure from New Orleans of the freighter. Delta Argentina, which is slated for a run to West Africa. Last month's New Orleans member­ ship meeting, which featured reports and discussir on local, national and international /ssues affecting Seafarers, is also covered, as well as a monthly meeting at the SIU hall of the very ac­ tive Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO. George Meany, president of the AFLCIO, has cited the Greater New Or­ leans AFL-CIO as "one of the most effective centra! labor councils in the country." The New Orleans AFL-CIO, comprised of 90 member unions, is headed by SIU Vice-President Lindsey Williams, and SIU Port Agent Buck Stephens serves as the council's secre­ tary-treasurer. Although not pictured here, the SIU hali also hosts ail meetings of the New Orleans Martitime Port Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, and the hall is donated for use tally involved in the maritime and overby local PTA organizations as well as all labor activities in this port city, as for other local community gatherings. well as being actively involved in comIn all. Seafarers and the SIU are to- munity affairs and community relations. ft i: '•4-^ l! I Enjoying some conversation with brother Seafarers before the monthly membership meeting are, from the left; Ralph Todd, steward department; ,ln New Orleans hall prior to the membership meeting are from the left: Lauren Santa Ana, steward department; Mathew Rosato, fireman, and James Bates, ordinary seaman; Ed Craddock, recertified bosun; Ernest Cline Galbraith, Pumpman. Hoitt, ordinary seaman, and Jimmy Garner, recertified bosun. \^i s. a I . • •! <.3•S> i \* At the New Orleans USPHS hospital, SIU Patrolman Stanley Zeagler, right, squares away in-patient benefits with laid up Seafarer Ralph Armstrong. "t -J f-i- AM0 The Executive Board of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO meets in a conference room in the SIU New Orleans hall, prior to meeting of the central labor council's general body. They are, from the At the meeting of the main body of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO, six left: Richard Allen, vice-president; Joseph Volpi; (SIU Port Agent) Buck Stephens, secretary- Three members of the Delta Shoregang unload truck outside the company's new members of this central labor council are sworn in by the council's Presi- treasurer; (SIU Vice-President) Lindsey Williams, president; Ernest Colbert, chairman; Edward warehouse in the port of New Orleans. They are, from the left, SIU members A. L. Stephens, Terrel J. Nespitt, and Frank Latura, all warehousemen. dent Lindsey Williams, standing far left. Shanklin; Michael Emig; Charlie Richardson, and Del Aleman, Jr. J O H IV P E .I I IV Seafarers Nathaniel Kiser, left, and Charles Smith work in the ship's engine room after voyage-to Leningrad. The John Penn at her berth in the port of New Orleans after trip to Leningrad, USSR. • Page 16 On-the-job in the John Penn's engine room is oiler W. Murphy. While in Leningrad, Murphy and the rest of the crew were taken on two tours by the Russian governmant, one to the Hermitage Museum, which among its many exhibits displays 26 paintings by Rerribrandt, and one tour to the Leningrad memorial cemetery where 450,000 war dead, killed in the seige of the city in World War II, are buried. The John Penn's steward department, called "one of the best' by the crew, are from the left: W. G. Williams,, chief steward; Walter Makin, chief cook; Will C. Daniels, 3rd cook; Alphonse Johnson, baker, and Sonny Rankin, saloon messman. For More Photos, See Next Page Page 17 �Arthur Middleton Home; Delta Argentina Departs from N.O. Seafarer Wilbert Fruge, sailing third cook aboard the Delta Argentina, gets lunch ready prior to de­ parture from port of New Orleans. In the ship's fully automated engine room is oiler Warren Hymel. The Delta Argentina is slated for run to West Africa. ; . •• f •» Taking routine readings in the ship's engine room is Seafarer Clifford Sewell, sailing oiler mainte­ nance. The Delta Argentina is carrying heavy farm equipment to ports in West Africa. lU-manned vessels coming in to unload in the port of New Orleans, or taking on cargo destined for other ports in the U.S. or abroad, play an important part in this port's overall maritime.activities. Covered on this page is the departure of the Delta Argentina which is heading to a number of ports, mainly in W est Africa, carrjing heavy farm equipment and steel. The Argentina will call at the ports of Takoradi and Tema in Ghana; Liberville and Port Gentil in Gabon, and Port Harcourt and Warri in Nigeria. Also covered on this page is the payoff of the Arthur Middleton, back from a six-month trip shuftling cargo between ports in the Mideast. She was one of the first ships to traverse the Suez Canal after its reopening this summer. The Arthur Middleton carried both grain and general cargoes, and also called at Chittagong, Bangladesh during the voyage. S •J-..'; •Ml ii: '.[iqcJU y Arthur Middleton After a six month Mideast voyage aboard the Arthur Middleton, Seafarer Jack Groen not only squared away his 1975 dues with SlU patrolmen, but gave a $3 donation to the Seafarers Log fund. 'r- ' . "'v The Arthur Middleton's crew voted the steward department a job-well-done after six month trip. Two of the reasons why are Chief Cook E. Sorensen, left, and W. R. Smith, third cook. Brothers James, 46, and Frank Brazelle, 53, stand for photo on deck of the Arthur Middleton after Mideast trip. James has been sailing 27" years, and Frank has been shipping for 32 years. A third brother, Dennis H. Brazelle, 47, passed away May 18 aboard the Eagle Traveler. The Brazelle family hails from Savannah, Ga. • Seafarers Log Page 18 - �—.:aJr*»-£: - Congress Must Kill 'Virgin Is. Loophole; For over 50 years the Jones Act competing with those on the islands, has been one of the most important why there is very little incentive Jones Act Waiver Rule toanddevelop pieces of maritime legislation ever much-needed domestic re­ passed by the U.S. Congress. The en­ actment of this law, which forbids foreign-flag ships to transport cargo between U.S. ports, has helped the American fleet to survive over the years. Yet the Jones Act is constantly under attack from many areas, espe­ cially from the giant, multinational oil companies trying to destroy it. Despite the success of the Jones Act in protecting domestic shipping, there are presently two areas of the law which must be changed so that the U.S. maritime industry will con­ tinue to be protected against inroads by foreign and third-flag fleets. One step that should be taken is the repeal of a 1950 law which has been frequently used as an excuse to waive the Jones Act. This law, which allows waivers in times of emergency, was originally passed in response to wartime shipping needs. However, it is no longer relevant today and the Congress should take immediate steps to wash it off the books. Another, and even more pressing matter, is the section of the Jones Act referred to as the "Virgin Islands loophole." When Congress originally passed the Act it was felt that there would not be enough trade involving the islands, so they were not included under its provisions. In recent years however, substan­ tial trade has developed between the U.S. and the islands, especially in oil. Despite this, the Congress has not made any review of the exemption, although the maritime industry has waged a long struggle to get them to do so. As might be expected, many com- Caulk Up the Hole panics have used this loophole to avoid using U.S.-flag ships, and also to avoid paying taxes on shipping. For example, the Amerada Hess Re­ finery—the world's largest with a production of 700,000 barrels-of-oil a-day—is located in the islands and uses foreign-flagships to carry its products. Another company which hopes to enjoy the same exemptions as Amer­ ada Hess is the Virgin Islands Refin­ Remembers ing Corp. (VIRCO) which plans to build a 200,000-barrel-a-day facility and eventually progress to a 600,000 barrel-a-day one. To make matters worse, refineries located on the islands receive tax and subsidy advantages from the govern­ ment there which domestic refineries do not get. Add this to the loophole situation, and it is easy to understand why refineries on the mainland and Puerto Rico have great difficulty in Letters to the Editor CHARLES W MORGAN Skipper in Verse Cap'n John His last name is Smith And a legend in his time Not a myth. iliiL. HISTORIC PRESERVATION CTAFAB—Sl^LOO Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall, President As long as night is from dusk to dawn You'll be remembered long after your're gone Cap'n John. Frateraally, Clarence Consins SSPortmar Good Editorial I just received my September Seafarers Log and your editorial about the phony State Department is the best I've read on this subject. The State Depart­ ment has doublecrossed not only the American sailor but the fishermen too. The accompanying cartoon by Frank Evers is also very effective. Too bad newspapers all over the country and magazines like Time, News­ week and World News don't pick it up. Keep up the good work. Fraternally, Danny Rizzolo Ft. Pleasant, NJ. Vohima XXXVII, No. 12 Novambar 1975 A Calmar Line skipper is he And treats his crews as nice as can be fining capacity. There is now a move in Congress to finally correct the situation. Sen. J. Bennett Johnston (D-La.) has introduced legislation to extend the coverage of the Jones Act to the is­ lands with respect to crude oil, resid­ ual fuel oil and refined petroleum cargoes shipped between the islands and U.S. ports. The bill, which is in the form of an amendment to the 1920 Merchant Marine Act, would encourage the expansion of domestic refining ca­ pacity by removing the unfair ad­ vantages which companies such as Hess now enjoy; and it would employ the use of currently laid-up U.S. tankers while at the same time estab­ lishing a bulwark against the threat of supply disruption. Speaking at the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department Convention in September, Sen. Johnston stated that he had introduced the legislation after reading a study on the Jones Act's importance to the nation's economy and security. He told the delegates, "It makes no sense at all to export our refining capacity away from the mainland United States." The MTD Convention passed a resolution supporting Johnston's bill and urged fast Congressional action to close the loophole. We in the SIU wholeheartedly agree, and it is up to all of us in the maritime industry to get behind this legislation and see that it becomes law. As long as this loophole exists, more and more com­ panies will takfr advantage of it, severely damaging the American maritime industry as well as the American economy. Earl Shepard, Vice-President Cai Tanner. Executive Vice-President Lindsey Williams. Vice-President Joe DiGiorglo, Secretary-Treasurer Paul Drozak. Vice-President Frank Drozak, Vice-President Published monthly except twice a month in July by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. 389 Gel^ His Oyertlme I am writing this letter in sincere appreciation for the prompt and commendable effort put forth by SIU officials in New York in resolving a recent beef on overtime that would otherwise have been lost. I have been a proud member of the SIU for 28 years and this Union is still the greatest in protecting the rights and benefits of its members. FratemaDy, Robert C. Goodnun Enfaula, Ala. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank—It's Your Life Page 19 November, 1975" J'. 1 v' ' V i �J' r In Port of Houston, Seafarers Talk About Groin H Grain is the name of the game, says Recertified Bosun Burton Owen as he cups a double handful of the golden substance at a grain elevator in the port of Houston. Brother Owen graciously donated his time to take two staff members of the Seafarers Log around the port of Houston to visit the two ships pictured on these two pages. Photo inset focuses on the handful of grain which spilled from elevator while loading a ship bound for Russia. "'R-jff i i\ "Thanks to our contributions to SPAD and the Union's Washington activities concerning the grain deal, shipping has perked up a lot lately for all ratings,'' said Recertified Bosun Mack D. Brendle as he worked last month cleaning tanks aboard the tanker, Montpelier Victory, in the port of Houston, Tex. The Montpelier Victory, which had been laid-up and unemployed, is one of 17 SlU-contracted ships that has re­ ceived charters in the last two months to carry American grain from the Gulf to Russia. In all, six of the 17 vessels were in lay-up prior to getting charters for the grain run. A unified stand by labor, which in­ cluded an ILA grain loading boycott in late September, forced the Ford Admin­ istration to negotiate new, higher freight rates for the grain carriage, as well as a five-year, long-term grain sell­ ing agreement with the USSR. This agreement will ensure that at least onethird of all grain cargoes going to Rus­ sia will he carried by American-flag ships, and it will stabilize the prices of grain-related products in this country. Reviewing labor's actions to force the new agreement with Russia, H. B. Jeffcoat, sailing deck maintenance on the Montpelier Victory, said "it was a damn good thing. The Administra­ tion had been promising a lot to mari­ time, hut never came through with anything." Brother Jeffcoat, who lives in Houston, also stated that "shipping had been pretty slow with the recession and all, hut this grain agreement will pick it up quite a hit. We could he in a tough fix without these grain ships." As he operated an air horse while mucking the Montpelier Victory^s tanks, the Houston Seafarer concluded that "we have to stick together in mari­ time if we're going to keep our job security strong." Another member of the Montpelier Ficfory's crew, E. M. "Waterman Chris" Christian, sailing as ahle-seaman, commented on the long-term ef­ fects of the new grain agreement. He said the grain run "will help shipping in all areas of deep-sea, not just in the Gulf," and he said "shipping looks good for the future." Brother Christian, who lives in Rome, Go. and has been shipping for 36 years, pointed out though, that "the grain run will not last for%ever. We now have to concentrate our efforts on getting the oil bill passed." In the port of Houston awaiting a load of grain for Russia along with the Montpelier Victory was the SlU-con- ili •' 1 The Montpelier Victory, out of lay-up and one of 17 SlU-contracted sfilps slated for employment on the Russian grain run, rides high at her berth in the port of Houston as her SlU crev^ completes tank cleaning before loading. Sixty feet down at the bottom of one of the Montpelier Victory's tanks, three Seafarers pause for a photo while mucking tanks. They are from the left: Bill Dickey, day man; Oliver Pittfield, able-seaman, and Frank Bradford, ordinary seaman. Brother Dickey hails from Florida while Pittfield and Bradford both live in Houston. During tank cleaning aboard the Montpelier Victory in the port of Houston, are from the left: Able-seaman E. M. "Waterman Chris" Christian, operating air horse; Recertified Bosun Mack D. Brendle, stowing butterworthing machine in deck locker, and Deck Maintenance H. B. Jeffcoat, also operating air horse. All three Seafarers agree that the new grain agreement will be a big help to shipping for SlU members. Seafarers Log d •J-',' I'.. tstik-x fciisiSte' i �Deal as They Prepare Ships for Run to Russia tracted Overseas Arctic. The Arctic's Chief Steward, T. D. Ballard, who had just come on the ship when she berthed in Houston, agreed with the views of the Montpelier's crew. He noted that "shipping had been slow recently, especially for the key ratings, but it has % picked up since the agreement was signed." Brother Ballard summed up in a few words what the new grain agreement with the Russians means to the professional Seafarer. He said simply, "moving this grain is going to help us a lot." The SlU-manned Overseas Arctic lays at her berth under grain elevator in port of Houston as she awaits a load of grain destined for Russia. n iviaKing up salads for dinner in the Arctic's galley are James Blair, in front, and Bob Lowe, both sailing messman. The young Seafarers are both Piney Point grads and will be making their first trip to Russia. , -1g—^ p. !•; T. D. Ballard, left, chief steward aboard the Overseas Arctic prepares menu for tho week. Brother Ballard says "the grain movement will help us a lot." Center is Piney Point grad, Mike Mara, sailing OS, and right is Baker Fred Hall, in the ship's galley. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District- are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the coiitracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20tb Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. TheM contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to prol':':t your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SlU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required.to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which .he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the Atperican Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any lime a Seafarer feels that any of the aboveiriKbts have been violated, or that be has been denied his constitutional right of access lo Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 21 November, 1975 t.; . -.. t I . ' i ;; �DISPATCHERS REPORT OCT. 1-31, 1975 u r *< -i : Fi «• 4' Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea ; Great LakesAlpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT .; Port Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans .., Jacksonville ..., San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Tampa. Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville .... San Francisco .. Wilmington .... Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama ..... Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 6 73 18 44 12 11 15 91 21 35 19 51 12 80 0 4 502 14 2 4 12 5 2 4 43 545 2 10 5 7 6 1 5 7 0 2 3 4 0 14 0 2 68 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 1 90 11 52 24 21 12 57 31 24 11 38 4 127 0 5 508 0 10 8 .7 16 6 2 7 10 0 4 9 1 32 8 1 131 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 153 23 61 19 8 52 169 36 93 30 74 20 137 0 4 896 7 16 3 8 5 2 10 19 0 6 6 8 0 11 0 0 101 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 6 2 1 1 0 2 0 1 7 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 19 3 8 25 5 10 6 76 584 13 3 10 7 • 7 5 1 46 177 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 3 5 15 4 2 7 43 939 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 5 106 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 70 7 28 9 9 16 66 23 36 10 43 8 68 0 0 395 4 36 2 6 3 4 6 10 2 10 4 6 2 18 0 2 115 5 1 4 11 15 2 0 38 433 4 1 1 2 0 0 0 8 123 I •4 •|, k : 1 ,1^ M' Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville San Francisco . Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes — Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals Ail Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea A Great Lakes Page 22 1. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 60 4 42 21 14 6 40 24 25 7 33 5 63 0 0 344 1 25 3 9 6 8 2 5 4 1 2 9 1 26 13 1 116 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 123 14 49 21 5 46 143 30 84 23 52 14 114 0 1 716 5 69 5 8 4 2 11 34 5 25 10 11 3 27 0 2 221 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 - 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 9 3 2 19 13 4 0 50 394 11 1 6 2 4 0 0 24 140 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 5 17 7 1 3 38 754 3 0 2 1 1 0 0 7 228 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 4 8 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 40 0 24 0 8 5 33 3 0 17 9 0 0 11 5 6 3 0 36 0 18 17 1 7 20 1 0 0 0 2 26 9 0 2 3 0 43 25 0 0 0 29 1 1 2 3 260 144 5 68 9 26 9 5 41 76 16 63 12 31 7 68 0 0 436 2 13 1 3 4 1 1 4 1 5 3 4 1 5 0 1 49 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 2 4 1 1 1 10 446 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 i 4 1 60 10 166 28 52 18 6 39 125 38 67 22 46 20 94 0 3 734 10 26 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 3 1 1 13 0 0 63 8 3 6 12 4 6 1 46 780 1,105 793 1,898 9 1 3 13 8 2 4 40 103 74 107 181 2 35 ~ 4 21 5 9 12 36 10 22 3 24 4 30 0 0 217 1 6 1 1 5 0 1 1 0 2 2 2 0 5 1 1 29 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 5 222 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 37 5 19 10 7 11 42 12 19 6 21 7 26. 0 0 223 3 64 10 25 14 12 15 42 18 18 6 36 11 69 47 0 390 Port •i REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 2 1 12 2 6 0 25 285 9 1 I 1 0 2 0 14 158 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 2 2 4 18 4 16 2 48 271 1,337 134 1,471 13 4 9 6 4 9 0 45 435 602 61 663 ii 27 i 7 i 5 i 27 i 73 i 15 i 53 i 1° i 25 1 22 1 43 i 0 i 1 1 386 1 2 1 2 i 5 i 15 i 4 i 5 i 5 1 43 ^ 429 2,434 520 2,954 PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 FrankUn St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewlng Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave,^48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich. P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala..... .1 S. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504)529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's Connty 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713)983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, CaUf. 1311 Mission St 94103 (415) 864-7400 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez,Jnncos, Stop 20 00908 (809)724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash .2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla.. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813)870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Smmnlt St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 NIhon Ohdorl Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Seafarers Log �I New SIU Pensioners er 1} vu . M-f ;r ...' . .f' ' K . V ; .. I- ,< > i.j ' '•'T' :1 •I'-l i;W-J Arveds E. "Eric" Auerg, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Auers sailed 38 years including all of World War II and during the Vietnam conflict. He walked the picket line in the 1946 Philadelphia general strike, the New Orleans "Biso" strike and the 1957 Robin Line beef. Seafarer Auers received an SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 as deck deputy safety represen­ tative aboard the accident-free ship, the SS Steel Architect. He attended firefighting and LNG classes this year, and last year attained the high­ est Quartermaster Course mark (94> at the HLSS. Born in Latvia, he is a naturalized American citizen, and served as a corporal in the pre-World War II Latvian Army. He is now a resident of Keene, N.H. Albert E. Bourgot, 61, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as bosun, and a recertified bosun since last year. Brother Bourgot sailed for 43 years and was a bosun since 1968. Born in Ala­ bama, he is a resident of Mobile. Dennis J. Neville, 49, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a reefer engineer. Brother Neville sailed 26 years and during the Vietnam War. He walked the picket line in the Moore -McCormack Robin Line strike in 1962. In 1969, he trained for a 2nd assistant engi­ neer's license. Born in Kentucky, he is a resident of Chicago, 111. -i: Mildred J. BaUey, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing as a cabin maid for the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. for 23 years. Sister Bailey was born in Wyandotte, Mich, and is a resident of Frankfort. Thomas Elsworth Smith Linda Martinez asks that you contact - her as soon as possible. JohnF. Meo . Mrs. Sam Micale requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 23951 Lake Shore Blvd. 904B, Euclid, Ohio 44123. Ora Jessie Mrs. Willie Carter asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 2905 Dowling St., Houston, Tex. 77004. John Ferguson Mrs. Ylenda Ferguson requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 517 Delaware Ave., Norfolk, Va. 23508. Antonio Escoto and Richard Brunson Scott Escoto asks that you contact him as soon as possible in New Orleans at 737-0910. Thor Jan Waagsho Olga Waagsbo asks that you get in contact with Madalene Rizzi of the Salvation Army at P.O. Box 3846, San Francisco, Calif. 94119. Carl G. Woodard Helen Campbell asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 226 E. 10 St., Traverse City, Mich. 49684. , John Silkowski Melvin Harmann of the Jefferson Parish.Safety Department asks that you contact him at P.O, Box 7, Metaire, La. .70004. . Marie Anderson asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at Rt, 2, Box 541, Theodore, Ala. 36582. November, 1975 Homer L. Miller, 73, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Miller sailed 53 years. He was a member of the ISU from 1928 to 1932. Seafarer Miller was a SIU organizer in 1953 in the port of Miami and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Stauton, Va., he is a resi­ dent of San Francisco. William E. Oliver, 62, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Savannah sailing as a chief steward. Brother Oliver sailed 45 years. He was bom in Georgia and is a resident of Mobile. Joseph C. Garcia, 70, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Garcia sailed for 37 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1963 SIU beef. He was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico and is a resident of Rio Piedras, P.R. Personals Vincent E. "Blackie" Kane, 60, joined tlie SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Kane sailed 32 years and during the Vietnam War. He contributed to the Maritime Defense League in 1972. Born in Washington, D.C., he is a resident there. Arne R. Larsen, 60, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Uarsen sailed 38 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in Copenhagen, he is a resident there. Antonio Ferreira, 57, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Ferreira sailed 32 years and is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He walked the picket line m the 1965 District Council beef and worked on the Sea-Land shoregang from 1966 to 1975 at Port Eliza­ beth, N.J. Seafarer Ferreira was born in Brazil and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of Flushing, Queens, N.Y. Lucian B. Moore, 67, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. Brother Moore sailed 4,^ years and in 1961 received a LSPHS Certificate of Sanitation for high standards in food service aboard the SS Monarch of the. Seas (Waterman). He is a vet­ eran of the pre-World War II U.S. Navy. A native of Tennessee, he is a resident of Mobile. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Sept. 25-Oct. 22,1975 Number MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital DaUy (§ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras • Surgical Sickness & Accident (g $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ Amount YEAR TO DATE U 517 150 - IS 3 4,605 —^ 175 13 124 5,055 1,681 144 30 63,119 23 1,782 288 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity.. Blood Transfusions ..... Optical 340 64 108 19 1 124 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS npath S.aViHo;pi;aik«;aV:::;;;;::;::;^ Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical ................f ODS ••*•••••••• Blood Transfusions V 6 • us' 93 10 66 1 S Supplemental Medicare Premiurhs SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan ............ Total Seafarers Pension Plan ...... Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation MONTH TO DATE 3,293.96 1,413.10 364,350.30 5,055.00 5,043.00 14,178.42 1,992.92 504,952.00 3,227.04 48.413.93 14,448.50 3,670 597 1,075 146 16 1,307 76,192.60 2,107.01 14,808.88 6,117.35 198.00 2,897.65 804,600.75 22,307.73 148,106.87 43,034.25 1,676.00 33.396.73 113 1,598 1,084 120 647 4 22,000.00 .8,785.05 3,152.42 1,375.00 1,427.55 91.00 350,000.00 237,488.03 4-,421.98 18,974.91 16,336.42 188.00 2,025 17,837 14,978.70 126,066.20 12 99 3,703.41 36,884.81 8,495 2,399 712 11,606 . 100,587 21,170 8,372 130,129 • - 'I $ 31,566.60 $ 517.00 450.00 2,454.65 87.00 36,840.00 YEAR TO DATE - 244,529.36 2,849,987.15 588,038.00 5,207,395.30 459,025.19 4,685,191.30 $1,291,592.55 $12,742,573.75 Page 23 - "4 ill ''ifI '••fi > ( �/• ' t 4 283 Have Donated $100 or More to SPAD The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 283 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1975. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions.) Five who have realized how important it is to let the SI IPs voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, three have contributed $300, and one $600. For the rest of the year, the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming years our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. Abrams, R. A. Rondo, C. P. Stephens, C. Paradise, L. Adams, W. Stephens, W, W. Royal, F. Papncbis, S. J. Air,R.N. Surrick, R. H. Rnbl,M. Parkin, G. C. ••!( i'« Algina, J. ADeii,J. Ammam, W. Almasco, B. Anderson, D. fi • Parsons, L. R. Sacco,J. Payne, O. Sacco, M. Pecquex, F. Saeed,F. Pelfrey, M. Salazar,H. Saleh, F. Peralta, R. Perez, J. Aronica, A. Amdte, L. Poulsen, V. Arthofer, P. Dw Aubusson, E. Avers, A. Edi Ed KeUy,C. Avery, R. H. Babkowski, T. Bathia,N.N. Baum, A. J. Bellinger, W. Berger, D. Bernstein, A. Blanton, M. Elbe King, J. H. EUi Fanieh, F. Famer, D. Fay, J. Ferrara, A. Ferreira, J. Peth,C. Salamons, 1. Porter, J. Sanchez, M. Sawin, M. Seabron, S. 'Powers, J.N. Pow, J. Quinnonez, R. I,C. lli,F. ly,O.W. ley, E. X. KoeieiH KUSIJLO,K. Morrison, J. A. LafiiPC F. Riley, E. Mortenson, O. J. Rivera, R. Robertson, L. Mulligan, M. P. Napoli, F. Muwallad, M. A. Meyers, J. Robertson, T. Bonser, L. Foster, J. Leo, A. J. Lewis, J. Boudreau, R. Frey, C. Libby, H. Neira, L. Boyle, C. Lilbedabl, H. Nelson, J. Olivera, W. J. Oneill, D. R. Bubaks, H. Paladino, F. Batchelor, A. Curtis, T. Bergeria, S. Brooks, S. T. Furukawa, H. S. Garay,F. Garcia, R. Gard, C.L. Gaskill,H. Gentile, C. Brown, G. A. Gill, P. D. Brown, I. Glaze, R.W. Glidewell, T. Goethe, F. Loper, C. Malensky, G. Date. Bryant, B. Butts, W. Golder, J. Makin, W. Contributor's Name Goncalves, A. Manafa, D. Address. Cadiz, S. Gould, T. Mann, C. Grissom, F. Mansfield, L. R. Guarino, L. Martian, T. A. Guertin, L. . Martin, J. Gutierrez, A. S. Martinez, O. A. Hall, E. McCartney, G. Hall,K.M. McCray, J. Brand, H. Brannan, G. Browne, G. Bryan, E. R. Caffey, J. Campbell, A. Campbell, D. Capella, F. Carbone, V. Carlip, P. Cirignano, L. LUes, T. Lightfoot, R. Lindsey, H. S. Loleas, P. Lomas, A. Long, F. Lonbardo, J. Hall, Jr., L, McCree, J. McFarland, D. R. Conklm,K. Connolly, M. W. Hall, Sr., W. Hardin, J. V. McGarry, F. J. Hart, R. McKay, D. Corletta, P. Hauf, M. A. McKay, M. Compton, W. Page 24 I>ler, E. Uriola,J. Vangban, W. P. yUes,L. Selzer,S. Shappo, M. Shepard, E.. Wallace, W. Walsh, J. White, C. White, W. Wilbum, R. Wilisch, E. P. Sigler, J. Smith, H. C. Sorel, J. Spencer, G. Spiegel, H. Bonefont, J. D. Boyne, F. Terpe, K. Themian,E.W. Thomas, J. Tirelli, E. Troy,S. Troxclair, H. Selzer, R. Moi* Morris, W. Langford, C. Lee, J.F. Leeper, B. Lennon, J. Taylor, G. Telegados, G. Seager, T. Reck, L. G. Reinosa, J. Rettenbacber, W. Riddle, D. & Swiderski, J. B. Tanner, C. Saleb, H. Fletcher, F. Fischer, H, Florous, C. D. Brady, J. V' Russo,M. Anderson, E. Anderson, J. E. Andicoechea, J. I. Annis, G. Bluitt, J. • t •• 1 Panish, J. M. Williams, L. Wilson, B. Wilson, C. Wilson, J. $600 Honor Roll Napier, D. E. Pomerlane, R. Nash,W. Wingfield,P.G. Winquist, G. $300 Honor Roll Hall, P. Worley, M. $200 Honor Roll Yahia, S. Yarmola, J. Zeagler, S. Gatewood, L. Richardson, N. $9(10^ 675 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11232 S.S. No,. Wolf, P. Pulver, E. r$9Aoo^ fcV . State .Zip Code -t SPAD is a separate sefi:regated iund. lis proceeds are used fp further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to furthering the political, social-and economip.[Interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine witH imprt^wid employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to pohticial candidates for elective office) All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job 'discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD) or of employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD at the above address, certified mail within thirty daya of the contribution for Investigation and apprpprrate action and refund. If involuntary. Support SPAv.:fa protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and'Severer seamen. A copy of our report filed with the appropriate supervisory officer Ts (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. GoVicrnment Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) $7noo"> Signature of Solicitor 1975 c Have You Made Your SPAD Donation This Year? Seafarers Log �(SPAI>) tor Job Favorableil^gipl^tib HOW DOES SPAD WOBLK? f:! I:.I f r ' - V . " i W^j^v'C '^-•-'' • ^ '• SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. Through the support of political candidates whose philoso­ phies and political programs are consistent with Seafarers we may attain laws which promote Seafarers' economic* social, political and trade union ohjectives-^and protect the jobs and job security of American seamen. r..., Eeg^isla^tiori That Aftocts Yoar Joh 1, JONES ACT—Guarantees that all cargo shipped from one American port to another goes on U.S.-flag ships. This Act is constantly being attacked by powerful lobbies in "Washington, such as the oil companies. We must be able to fight these attacks. 6. NAVY ENCROACHMENT-The Navy has been expandin its operations at the expense of the privately owned, unionmanned U.S. merchant marine. We must be able to stop- th< encroachments such as the Navy's construction of three tugs ti be chartered Ir^ 2. VbRGJN ISLANpS LOOPHOLE^We must try to close the "comniercial standards''i^^^^T private operators. The Navy must gb to Congress for its funde loophole in the Jones Act which exempts the ^ W from its provisions. The cargo that is daily shipped from ur^^^ and SPAD donations are essential to help Us fight against th« finery in the Virgin Islands to U.S. east coast ports, if carriedl on? Navy in the halls of CongressU.S. ships, would be sufficient to put a major portion of the laid- ,7. : ft^GO; we: could a;cargo; prefi^ up U.S. laiiker fleet back to work. Preschtly this oil? ence law into effect it would guarantee that a certain amount pi etttirely by foreign-flag ves^ls. U.S. cargo would be carried on American-flag ships. Last year wc jS. irnRD BIIX--This piece of legislation would con­ were successful in getting an oil cargo preference law throu| trol the predatory rate cutting of non-national shipping lines Congress but it was pocket vetoed by President Ford, are competing unfairly with bur Am^^ Pperatorsw If these U.S. shipping lines leave certain foreign trades because of the rate cutting, it means less jobs for American seamen. 'i - ; • : •>>- M f - 4. THREE-WATCH SYSTEM—Attacks have been made on the three-watch system for voyages under 1,800 miles. Certain groups are trying to switch to a two-watch system thereby en­ dangering the job security and the safety of seamen. We must be able to conffiat^^^ ; - 5. TRADE REFdKWl ACT PF 1^74^^ j^Ovisiqns in this law covering service industries Of whidi the maritime industry is a part. This means among other things, that the harmful effects that discriminatory trade practices by foreign nations have On U.S. service industies, including mari-; time, nrill be considered for the first time at the international trade talks in Geneva this fall. i «.'> J s^ > SFlAD is •,;< ; ;1 All contributions to SPAD are voluntary. .4 V law prohibits the use of any Union money, such as dues,? | initiation fees, etc., for political activities, ! Therefore, the most effective way the trade li ^ part in politics—and help enact favorable maritime laws such ^ as those above—^is through voluntary political contributions toSPAB. I^EADjAleans JbD ,1, ^ , Jbl> Security : To Protect Your Livellhooci. boitttOp to SPAD whenever You Can , .-v.,.I I )• November, 1975 Page 25 �Jftnal Beparturess Rudolf Avilo, 61, died on Aug. 21 in BufiFalo, N.Y. Broth­ er Avilo joined the Union in the port of Cleveland in 1965 sailing as an AB for ^ the Cement Transit ' Co. He sailed for 20 years and was a veteran of the Estonian Army. Born in Estonia, he was a resi­ dent of Buffalo. Herbert W. Davis, 49, died on Sept. 19 in San Francisco. Brother Davis joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Jackson­ ville sailing as an AB. He sailed for 28 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Virginia, he was a resident of Jacksonville. Surviving are his widow, Erin; a son, David; a daughter, Katherine and a sister, Mrs. Mary Wilson of Jacksonville. IBU pensioner EarlH. MitcheU, 77, i succumbed to a heart I attack in Haverford : (Pa.) General Hos'pital on May 26. Brother Mitchell joined the Union in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1960 sailing as a tugboat captain and mate for 36 years, first for Taylor & Anderson Co. and for the Indepen­ dent Towing Co. from 1926 to 1962. He was born in Delaware and was a resident of Upper Darby, Pa. Surviving are his widow, Viola; two daughters, Mrs. Reba McLoughlin of Media, Pa. and Mrs. Mary Hocker of Frankford, Del, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Pauline Higgins of Havertown, Pa. WiUlam E. Mur­ phy, 68, died due to |a hernia in Manito­ woc (Wise.) Memo­ rial Hospital on Apr. 23, 1974. Brother ^Murphy joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. He sailed 31 years and attended school at the U.S. Maritime SeVvice Training Station in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, N.Y. Born in Wisconsin, he was a resident of Manitowoc. IBU pensioner John Naalsund, 74, succumbed to bron­ chitis in the Kristiansund (Norway) Nurs­ ing Home on Dec. 8, 11973. Brother laalsund joined the lUnion in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a deck­ hand for the Warner Co. from 1955 to 1959 and for the Taylor & Anderson Towing and Lightei;age.Co. from 1959 to 1962. He was born in Kristiansund and was a resident there. Burial was in Nordlandet Cemetery, Kristiansund. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Thom­ as J. (Joan) N. Carroll of Unionville, Pa,; a brother, Anders, and two sisters, Mrs. Margot Waagen and Mrs. Tina Golem, all of Kristiansund. Page 26 John T. Hoppe, 49, passed away on Oct. 5 in Baltimore, Brother Hoppe joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1968 sailing as an electrician and as a QMED. He attended the School of Marine Engineering of Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1968 and the SIU Upgrading School In Piney Point, Md. Seafarer Hoppe was a U.S. Navy vet­ eran of World War II. Born in Boston, he was a resident of Baltimore. Surviv­ ing are a son, Mark of Springfield, Va. and a brother, Frank of Baltimore. SIU pensioner James W. McLeod, 71, passed away from emphysema in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital, on Aug. 3. Brother McLeod joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. He sailed 47 years, was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and at­ tended a SIU Pensioners Conference at Piney Point in 1970. Born in Clayton, Ala., he was a resident of Chester, Pa. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Aston, Pa. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. J. L. McLeod, 90, of Bronwood, Ga. and his sister, Katherine of St. Simon's Is., Ga. SIU pensioner Rafael Reyes, 82, passed away on Sept. 26. Brother Reyes joined the Union in 1940 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. He sailed 26 years and walked the picket line in both the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and the Robin Line strike of 1962. Seafarer Reyes was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I. Bom in Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Huntington Park, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Maria; a son, Rafael of Cerritos, Calif, and a stepdaughter, Ines Berroa of Huntington Park. Henry Ortega, 34, died on Oct. 3 in Oakland, Calif. Brother Ortega j joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1964 sailing as an OS. He was a grad­ uate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1963. Born in Denver, Colo., he was a resident there. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isidor Ortega of Denver. Howard M. Rayr * born, 63, passed laway in Columbus, Ohio on Feb. 25, . 1974. Brother Rayburn joined the SIUI affiliated IBU in the port of New Orleans I in 1957 sailing as an oiler for Coyle Lines. He was born in Greenup County, Ky. and was a resi­ dent of Columbus. Surviving is hiiT widow, Louise. Henr^ Garrido, Herman C. Kemp, 54, succumbed to a 53, died oh Aug. 18 heart attack in the in New Orleans. San Francisco Gen­ Brother Kemp joined eral Hospital on Aug. the SIU in 1946 in 23. Brother Garrido the port of Tampa joined the SIU in the sailing as a deck engiport of San Francisco liaMf" sailed 30 in 1970 sailing as an tV years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A OS. He was born in Corregidor, the Georgian, he was a resident of East Philippine Islands, and was a U.S. Point, Ga. Surviving are his widow, naturalized citizen living in San Fran­ Carolyn of Tampa; a son, Jerry of East cisco. Seafarer Garrido was a U.S. Navy Point; two sisters, Mrs. Inez Brown of veteran of World War II. Interment was Smyrna, Ga. and Mrs. Nellie Mabry of in Golden Gate Cemetery, San Fran­ East Point, Ga. and a sister-in-law, Mrs. cisco. Surviving is his widow, Juanita. J. D. Kemp of Culners, Ga. IBU pensioner Harry H. Kem, 76, succumbed to a heart attack in Cypress Community Hospi­ tal, Pompano Beach, Fla., on July 25. Brother Kern joined the Union in Staten Island, N.Y. in 1960 as a mate for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Marine Division from 1922 to 1963 and the U.S. Army Engineer Corps from 1920 to 1922. He was a Navy veteran of World War I. A native of New York City, he was a resident of Pompano Beach. Burial was in Lutheran Ceme­ tery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Elsie; a son, Harry and a daugh­ ter, Marian of New York City. Frank P. Kustura, 66, died of a cerebral hemorrhage in the U.S. Medical Center in Mobile on Aug. 8. Brother Kustura joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. He was born in New York City and was a resident of Wilmer, Ala. Interment was in Pine Crest Cem­ etery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Margarette; a son, Frank and a daugh­ ter, Frances. Peter Loumakis, 40, died on Sept. 26 in Tampa. Brother Loumakis joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1964 sail­ ing as an AB. A na­ tive of Greece, he became a U.S. natu­ ralized citizen in 1961. He was a Tampa resident and a post-World War II U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his widow, Bonnie; two sons, Steven and Constantinos and two daughters, Cyn­ thia and Melania. Charles A. Gerren, 55, expired of cancer of the pancreas at home on June 7. Brother Gerren join­ ed the Union in the port of Ashtabula, Ohio in 196! sailing ^ as a deckhand for the treat Lakes Towing Co. from 1942 to 1975. Born in Conneaut, Ohio, he was a resident there. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Conneaut. Surviving are a son,,Charles; a daughter, Patricia and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gerren of Conneaut. IBU pensioner Calvin W. Derrickson, 74, passed away on Sept. 25. Brother Derrickson joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a tugboat captain for P. F. Martin Inc. from 1954 to 1968. Bom in Delaware, he was a resident of Selbyville, Del. Surviving are his widow, Lula, and a daughter, Vivian. Elvin Norris, 53, died of a heart attack in the USPHS Hos-. pital, New Orleans on July 4. Brother Norris joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sail­ ing as a chief elec­ trician. He was a UiS. Navy veteran of World War II and a 1968 HLSS grad­ uate. A native of Bagdad Milton, Fla., he was a resident of New Orleans. In:: terment was in the National Cemetery, Pensacola, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Irene and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Norris. Lloyd A. Young, 52, succumbed to arteriosclerosis in Outer Drive Hospi­ tal, Lincoln Park, Mich, on Sept. 18. Brother Young joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sail­ ing as a linesman for Merritt, Chapman & Scott from 1955 to 1963, Dunbar & Kiewitt, Dunbar & Sullivan Dredging Co., Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. and the Hannah Inland Waterways Corp. last year and the Luedtke Engi­ neering Co. of Frankfort, Mich, this year. He was born in River Rouge, Mich, and was a resident there. Seafarer Young was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Burial was in Fernwood Cemetery, Riverview, Mich. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Young; a brother, John of Altamonte Springs, Fla. and a sister, Marion of River Rouge. James S. "JJ." HIU, 48, died in an auto accident on Oct. 1 in Texas. Broth­ er Hill joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Houston in 1969 sailing as a pilot for the Petroleum Transporta­ tion Co. and as a captain for the H. J. Veriette Towing Co. He sailed for Citrus Packing in 1957, Coyle Lines in 1965 and for the Bacon Towing Co. in 1969. Seafarer Hill was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Galves­ ton, Tex. Surviving is a son, Terry of Galveston. Seafarers Log �r :I Another group of Seafarers gradu­ ated from the SIU*s Bosuns Recertification Program this month and have rejoined their ships with a greater knowledge of their Union and its his­ tory, and the state of the entire mari­ time industry. In the more than two years time since it was instituted, the Bosuns Recertification Program has made great strides in educating the many Seafarers who have participated in it. These men, the leaders of the unlicensed crews on SlU-contracted ships, have spent two months learning about the SIU, its past, where it stands today and where it Tadeusz Chilinski Seafarer Tadeusz Chilinski, 56, has been a member of the SIU since 1942, and he began ship­ ping out as bosun in 1948. A native of Poland, he now makes his home in Westminster, Calif, with his wife Pauline. Brother Chilinski ships from the port of Wilmington. Lonnie Cole Seafarer Lonnie Cole, 49, has been sailing with the SIU since 1946, and he has been shipping out as bosun for the past 15 years. A na­ tive of Asheboro, N.C., he continues to make his home there with his wife Marie. Brother Cole ships from the port of Norfolk. William Showers Seafarer William Showers, 34, has been a member of the SIU since 1963, and he started ship­ ping out as bosun in 1973. A native of San Francisco, he ships from that port city and con­ tinues to make his home there with his wife Nadine. 12 More Bosuns Graduate will go in the future, and the present state and future of the U.S. maritime industry. The first four weeks of the program are spent at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Here the men partake in classes on Union education and Union history, and also study the SIU contract, constitution, and benefit plans. They learn about the maritime industry and the new ships being con­ structed; they take firefighting and first aid courses, and also get a taste of politics with visits to Washington. The second month of the program is spent at Union Headquarters in New York. It is here that the bosuns see the operation of their Union in action. They visit all the departments, includ­ ing records, claims, data center, the control room and the LOG. The men also assist in paying off vessels coming into New York; in registering men for shipping, and paying visits to the Floron Foster Seafarer Floron Foster, 47, has been a member of the SIU for 30 years, and he started ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1952. A native of Mobile, Ala., he continues to make .his home there with his wife Mary Lee. Brother Foster ships from the port of New Orleans. Alfred Sawyer Seafarer Alfred Sawyer, 54, has been sailing with ! the SIU since 1943, and he began ship­ ping as a bosun in 1945. A native of Norfolk, he ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Lena. John Moore Seafarer John Moore, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1950, and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1953. A native of Texas, Brother Moore ships from . the port of Houston where he makes his home with his wife Leila. John Adams Seafarer John Adams, 35, has been a member of the SIU since 1959 and has been ship­ ping out as bosun since 1970. A na­ tive of New York, he ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Julia. Seafarer H. C. Hunt, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1945, and he began sail­ ing as a bosun in 1955. A native of North Carolina, he now ships from the port of Houston where he makes his home with his wife Jeannie. Carl Thompson Seafarer Carl Thompson, 32, has been an SIU mem­ ber for the past 16 years and started shipping out as bo­ sun in 1970. A na­ tive of Mobile, Ala., he continued to make his home there with his wife Mary. Brother Thompson ships out of the port of Houston. H. C. Hunt USPHS hospital in the area. After completing both phases of this program the Recertified Bosun is much better qualified in all the aspects of his Job. He is more familiar with the tech­ nological advances of the new vessels which have been built, he can hold more informative shipboard meetings and is better able to answer questions and settle beefs. The main goal and objective of this program has been better communi­ cation. Though programs such as this one and the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, that goal is being accom­ plished. Tom Walker * Seafarer Tom Walker, 40, has been a member of the SIU since 1955, and he started ship­ ping out as bosun in 1964. A native of California, he now makes his home in Sunland, Calif, with his wife Ellen. Brother Walker ships from the port of Houston. Clarence Owens Seafarer Clarence Owens, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1945, and he started ship­ ping out as bosun in 1948. A native of Tennessee, he now makes his home in Colorado. Brother Owens ships from the port of New Orleans. The SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program has six more graduates this month, bringing the total number of Seafarers who have completed this pro­ gram to 191. These men spent two weeks at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point where they attended Union classes, reviewed the administrative procedures of the Lundeberg School and spoke to trainees during their engine, deck or steward training session. The six seniority upgraders then spent two weeks at Union Headquarters in New York. While in New York they visited all of the various departments that administer the Union's funds, keep employment records, publish the LOG and keep track of SlU-contracted ships. They also accompanied Union patrol­ men servicing SIU ships. By going through this in-depth study of their Union's activities, both at the SIU's training facilities in Piney Point and at the administrative offices in New York, these Seafarers leave the 'A' Seniority Program with a better under­ standing of their Union, its purpose, its membership, its role in the modem maritime industry and its problems. Hector Rodriguez Seafarer Hector Rodriguez gradu­ ated from the train­ ee program at the New York Andrew Furuseth Training School and began sailing with the SIU in 1971. Brother Rodriguez first at­ tended the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974 when he earned his FOWT en­ dorsement. Shipping out of the port of New York, Brother Rodriguez is q resident and native of Brooklyn, N.Y. Peter Fried Fletcher Hanks III Seafarer Peter Seafarer Fletcher Fried has been sail­ Hanks 111 began ing with the SIU sailing with the SIU since his graduation when he graduate^,., from the Harry from the Harry Lundeberg School Lundebei'g School at Piney Point in in 1972. Soiling as 1971. Before at­ a QMED, Brother tending the 'A' Hanks studied for Seniority Program, that endorsement at Brother Fried returned to the Lunde­ berg School and obtained his FOWT Piney Point before starting the 'A' Sen­ ticket. He is a resident and native of iority Upgrading Program. A native and New York City and ships from that resident of Oxford, Md., Brother Hanks ships from the port of Baltimore. port. Robert Wilson Seafarer Robert Wilson has been shipping out with the SIU since 1971 when he graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School. He returned to Piney Point to study for his FOWT and QMED endorsements before entering the A' Seniority Program. A native and resident of San Francisco, Brother Wil­ son ships from that port. William Joe Seafarer William Joe has been sailing with the SIU since 1969. Sailing in the engine department. Brother Joe earned his QMED endorse­ ment at the Harry Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. Brother Joe, a native of New York City, now lives in New Orleans and ships from that port. Noveinber, 1975 f )•:! r '"i John Furr Seafarer John Furr, 48, has been shipping with the SIU since 1950, and he began sail­ ing as a bosun in 1968. A native of Arkansas, Brother Furr now makes his home in Malvern, Arte, witn his wife Lucille. He ships from the port of Houston. Six More Seafarers Complete "A" Book Program Wayne Woodcock Seafarer Wayne Woodcock first sailed with the SIU in 1966. A U.S. Coast Guard veter­ an, Brother' Wood­ cock sails in the steward depart­ ment. Before at­ tending the 'A' Seniority Program, Brother Woodcock upgraded to Cook and Baker at Piney Point. A native of Orange, Tex., Broth­ er Woodcock now lives in San Fran­ cisco and ships out of that port. h' Page 27 n Vx ^ hA > iy- '• ' I 1 �Brand, Sullivan and Downing tration on merchant marine matters which Is working to the "detriment" of the merchant fleet. Continued from Page 3 U.S. is "still in the throes of an uphill battle to keep ships sailing under the U.S.-flag on the high seas." The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee chairman said that subsidy for the American fleet is not the sole answer tc keeping the U.S. merchant marine competitive. She noted that in the past she had sponsored unsuccessful bills which would have forbidden foreign carriers from charg­ ing freight" rates that are too low, and would have reserved a third of imported oil for U.S.-flag ships. Mrs. Sullivan said she was "dlstumed" with the "fragmentation of re­ sponsibility" within the Ford Adminis­ "When we consider the pattern of bilateralism and other forms of cargo sharing and cargo reservation which seem to be emerging in international shipping," she said, "I think it would be both shortsighted and unrealistic for our own merchant marine to place undue reliance on subsidy alone." Representative Downing told the delegates that he would personally spark the drive for the cargo preference bill if the Ford Administration fails to produce its own version of the legis­ lation by the end of the year. Downing said that in his opinion more cargoes rather than federal sub­ sidies was the "realistic solution" to the problems facing the maritime industry. And, he stated that based on the actions of other nations, "so-called cargo shar­ ing would appear to be the ocean ship­ ping norm." "If it is," he continued, "then realism and economic self-interest would seem to dictate that our merchant marine policy be adjusted accordingly." The Virginia Democrat also criti­ cized President Ford for pocket vetoing the oil cargo preference bill last year, and he cited the Administration's failure to provide its long-promised solutions to the problems facing maritime. He said that if the Administration did not act, then it was up to the Congress to do so. More U.S. Jobs to Revitalized Merchant Marine Joseph is shown here in "1965 with some Russian citizens in front of Lenin's- Tomb in Moscow's Red Square. Joseph has made three trips to the Soviet Union since 1959. Seafarer Joseph Continued from Page 15 Sailing with the SIU since 1947, Seafarer JosepJi was born and raised in Calcutta, India and served in the Royal Indian Air Force as a pilot. While in the Indian Air Force, he learned to box and in 1942 was the amateur welter­ weight champion of India. Malaria ended Joseph's career as a pilot when he was only 18 and he left his homeland to begin a career as a professional boxer. Joseph's first professional fight, which he won, was in Cairo, Egypt. Then moving to Montreal, Joseph's career as a successful professional welterweight gathered speed as he won 19 out of his next 21 fights, losing two by TKOs. But a sharp blow to the face in his 22nd fight damaged the retina in Joseph's right eye in 1945, blinding that eye and abruptly ending his career as a professional boxer. Begins New Career Seafarer Joseph soon left Canada for the United States and by 1947 had begun a new career sailing with the SIU. Joseph never recovered the sight in his injured eye, but in 1951 he donated the cornea from the eye to help restore a brother Seafarer's sight. While in the Staten Island USPHS Hospital, Joseph shared a room with Seafarer Phil Pron who lost vision in both eyes as the result of a 1950 ship­ board accident. The doctors told Pron that a cornea transplant, then a new surgical proce­ dure, offered a possible cure if a donor could be found. When Joseph heard this he offered the cornea from his injured right eye, giving up any chance he might have had to recover normal vision, and Pron was again able to see. Ex-pilot, ex-boxer, unselfish donor for a pioneering surgical procedure and curious voyager to foreign lands— Seafarer Eric Joseph is truly an inquisi­ tive traveler through "Life's uncertain voyage." Page 28 Continued from Page 2 but also in U.S. shipyards and allied industries located throughout the na­ tion," the SIU representative outlined the present problems of the U.S. fleet and possible solutions. He testified that the nation's recent recession coupled with the energy crisis, new restrictive cargo practices of other nations, and increased competition from foreign state-owned and supported fleets in the U.S. trades are among the most (MEMBERSMPMEETIIGS' Port Date Deep Sea IBU Dec. 8 ... ... 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ,.,... Dec. 9 ... ... 5:00 p.m. ..,... ... 5:00 p.m. ..,... Dec. 11... ... 9:30 a.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ...,.. Dec. 11 ... — Dec. 12 ... ... 2:30 p.m. .. ... — Dec. 15 , . . ... — Houston .. Dec. 15 ... ... 5:00 p.m. ... .. New Orleans .... Dec. 16... ... 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ... • • Mobile .. Dec, 17 ... .. . 2:30 p.m. ., ... 5:00 p.m. ... San Francisco . .. Dec. 18 ... ... 2:30 p.m. .. ... — Wilmington .. .. Dec. 22 ... # — ... Seattle .. Dec. 26 ... 2:30 D.m. .. Piney Point ..,.. Dec. 13 ... 10:30a.m.-... San Juan ... Dec. 11... 2:30 D.m. .., Columbus .... .. Dec. 20 ... Chicago .. Dec. 16 ... ... 5:00 p.m. ... • • — Port Arthur .. .. < Dec. 16 ... ... 5:00 p.m. ... Buffalo .. Dec. 17 ... 5:00 D.m. ... St. Louis ,.. 5:00 p.m. ... • • .. Dec. 18 ... Cleveland .. Dec. 18 ... ... — .., ... ... 5:00 p.m. ... Jersey City ...,,. Dec. 15 ... .. New York Philadelphia . . .. Baltimore .... Norfolk .. Jacksonville .. .. Detroit . UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. —— — 1:00 p.m. ' " —• • '— Bosun a Long Distance Runner SIU member Don Bartiett, 53, must be in pretty good shape. Earlier this year he ran almost eight miles in the annual Bay-to-Breakers Race held in San Francisco. His time for the event was 58 minutes flat. He placed 2,200th. Now finishing 2,200th in a rgce may not sound too impressive at first, but consider this: there were 5,500 contest­ ants entered. So, in reality Don should be congratulated for a very fine effort. Don Bartiett has been chief shore bosun for Sea-Land Service on the West Coast for the past seven years. He has been an SIU member for some 33 years and says he wishes to extend his "thanks and gratitude" to all those,he has had the pleasure of working with during that time. Seafarer'Bartlett says he feels that the American merchant marine has "cer­ tainly strengthened the economy of this country, for which we all share in the profits." And, he concluded, "through serious problems affecting our deep sea fleets. To aid the U.S. merchant fleet, the SIU believes that the U.S. should revise its tax treatment of runaway flag ves­ sels to discourage their use, develop "a cohesive national cargo policy that will provide the U.S. fleet with the same cargo advantages as other nations pro­ vide their fleets," and establish a uni­ fied maritime agency that could have the authority to make all U.S. maritime decisions. Turning to this nation's inland water industry, the SIU representative told the special committee that "this indus­ try carries the great majority of U.S. bulk cargoes and foodstuffs between U.S. ports." To maintain this system and assure its growth, the SIU recommended that the users' charges now under considera­ tion for the nation's waterways not be approved. Lock and Dam No. 26 on the Mississippi River be modernized, deregulation of railroads be stopped to avoid unfair rate cutting and that the Trans-Alaskan Natural Gas Pipeline be approved. In a letter sent to the Union after its testimony. Commerce Secretary Mor­ ton said that he was most impressed with the SIU's testimony because it evolved from great concern over this nation's unemployment problems. donations to SPAD we are able to pass important legislation in Washington to help strengthen the American merchant marine." Multinationals Continued from Page 3 operation of the collective bargaining process." Concluding his remarks. President Hall affirmed that to resolve this worsening situation "it must be this na­ tion's first and foremost job to protect the industries and workers who are the basis for the strength of our country. To do this we must vigorously seek to discourage every effort by American industries to locate in tax and wage havens abroad. At the same time we must seek to prevent them from selling back to us in this country the products and services they produce abroad." In addition to President Hall, other speakers at the seminar included: George Meany, AFL-CIO president; John Dunlop, U.S. secretary of labor; Betty S. Murphy; chairman of the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board; Moon Landrieu, mayor of New Orleans; Joseph Alioto, mayor of San Fran­ cisco; Frank Zarb, head of the Federal Energy Administration, and William Usery, national director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Seafarers Log �... r".;:-..- Seafarer Lopez Earns High School Diploma Seafarer William Lopez recently earned his high school diploma through the Lundeberg School's GED program. Brother Lopez, 23-years old, has been a Seafarer for seven years. He dropped out of high school when he was in the ninth grade and says that a high school diploma is "something I've always wanted." Achieving exceptionally high scores on the high school equivalency tests. Seafarer Lopez credits "all the encour­ agement and individual help from my teachers" .for his outstanding success. Brother Lopez described the GED program at HLSS as "fantastic" and said he would definitely recommend it to all Seafarers who wanted a high school diploma. Brother Lopez learned of the high school equivalency program at PIney Point through the Seafarers Log. He has also earned his lifeboatman and AB endorsements through the Vocational Department at HLSS. Seafarer Lopez said that he hopes to attend college someday now that he has earned his high school diploma. He ex­ tended special thanks to the Vocational and Academic staff at HLSS for their help to him while he was at Piney Point. Brother William Lopez receives his General Educational Development diploma from Director of Academic Education Margaret Nalen at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Upgrade in Steward Dept. Earn FOWT Endorsements ^ I i -I Seafarer Klaus Wass (left) and Seafarer Thomas Kreis (right) are shown with Charlie Andrews, Head of the Lundeberg School Steward Department, after they completed upgrading programs at HLSS. Brother Wass is now certified as Chief C^)ok, and Brother Kreis is a Cook and Baker. it ' *. Six Seaferers recently earned their Fireman-Oiler-Watertender endorsements through the upgrading program at the Lundeberg School. Shown (I. to r) are: Brother Dan Nelson; Instructor Jack Parcel; Brother Robert Eberhart, and Brother Clarence Langford. Not shown are Seafarers Gary Mitchell, John Risbeck, and Olavi Rokka. 11 Complete QMED Course . \ Piney Point QMED Instructor Bill Eglinton (left) poses with his latest HLSS graduating class recently of (I. to r.): Edsel Sholar; Ernest Cox; William November, 1975 irl',.". 1 'J . Hatchell; Warren Shoun; William King; Robert Edwards; Juan Joseph King; Cyril V. Grab; Henry Dill, and Randolph Iannis. �LUNDBBERG SCHOOL EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN •i!' 1 The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman consists of classroom and practical training to in­ clude; Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of die Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—^Any Waters)—^You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman, or be a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: October 16. November 28, January 26, March 8. QUARTERMASTER Procedures; Emergency Launching Oj^ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, fire^fighting and emergency procedures. - Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11,26; January 8,22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. Ens-ine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker. or Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting Dates: October 16; November 13; December 11; January 8; February 5; March 4; April 1. FOWT The course of instruction leading to endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steam and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- QMED-Any Hating The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED Any Rating. (Qualified Member of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include; Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri­ cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sys­ tems; Boiler Construction and Repair, Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; h4(p(;hine Tool Operation; Com­ pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting,and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units; Engineering Casualty Control; All Codes of Operation of Au- SlU Stewarci Department Instructor Charles Andrews (center) and new chief stewards Scotty McCausland (left) and Paul Stubblefleld get their picture taken recently after graduating at Piney Point, Md. The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, January 8. February 19, April 1. / LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat -Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Types of Davits and Operating DIESELS Instructor Charles Andrews (2nd right) on Sept. 18 with three graduating assistant cooks at the Piney Point school. From left are: Pedro Rodriguez; Arturo Lopez, and Heriberto Ponce. SIU Scholarship Program i• One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who h^ been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you .should begin yottr application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar- iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing. Main Engines. Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—Must be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 and have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at .Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper, (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—^No requirements. Starting Dates: November 3, January 12, February 23, April 5. ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Must be under 35 years of age. This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university. 2. Have not less than two years of ac' 1 employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan (three years for $10,000 scholarship). 3. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately proceeding date of application. The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic 4. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following-address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholaxships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage'your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �. I cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Engine depart­ ment personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating; deck and steward department personnel must hold any rating. Starting Dates: November 28; Decem­ ber II, February 5, March IS. principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesei engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesei engine performance; signals used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starting dale: January 5. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding aiid OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as Refrigerated Container Me­ chanic consists of both classroom and on-the-job training that includes the fol­ lowing: instruction covering all units on refrigeration, electrical and engine tune-up on gasoline and diesei units, operation, maintenance and trouble shooting on all refrigeration units, instruction of funda­ mentals of operation and servicing and diagnostic procedures used with electrical circuitry. Course Requirements: Applicants must hold Coast Guard endorsements as Elec­ trician and Refrigerating Engineer or QMED-Any Rating. * Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting Date: November 17. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Forty-two Seafarers and one Inland Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re­ gardless of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this oppo.'tunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. Name. j Name (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) . Telephone #_ (State) (City) (Zip Code) Book Number. I Address I I I Last grade completed Date Book Was Issued Port Presently _Registered In_ ! Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Social Security #. Entry Program: From No • (if so, fill in below) Endorsement(s) Received. to. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: From. , Endorsementfs) Received. .to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: • • • • DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE • Electrician • Asst. Cook • QMED • Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker • FWT • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook • Oiler ; • Pumpman • Steward • Dk.Mech. • Machinist • Reefer • Welder • Boilermaker • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • LNG/LPG • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Diesel • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) RATING HELD SHIP DATE OF DISCHARGE _ DATE SIGNATURE > DATE OF SHIPMENT " RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, ' PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Novembe^ l975 > • Steward Department The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings above Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker; six months seatime as Chief Cook and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac­ tory Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or As­ sistant Cook, ] 2 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, December 26, February 5, March IS. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ tables; how to serve vegetables hot. cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portion control, dietary values and serving procedu- .s. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatiihe. Starting Dates: October 30, December II, January 22, March 4. I COOK AND BAKER I The course of instruction includes 1 classroom and on-the-job training in bak- • (City or Town) n "i •f) I I I (Zip) Last year attended _ Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 CHIEF STEWARD District .. .Port Issued. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes (Street) (Area Code) Seniority i The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lun­ deberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in full. Book No. Date of Birth __ (First) (Last) I i I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu. I cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. ! HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION i I , ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings. canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 2S; December II, 26; January S, 22; February •-L ' ^4, ) r> j j 5, 19; March 4, IS; April I. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear soups, and. explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef. pork. veal. lamb, poultry and seafood. Course' Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment. six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: October 16, November 28, January S. February 19, April I. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any . change will be noted in the LOG. Page'31 1 •• �iK'Mi2B5=6tosasise»^tesS@ii6i5 aninat -. H SEAFARERS W » .. LOG November, 1975 Offticlal pubUcatiM mi the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • Atlantle, OtUf, Lakaa an4 Inland Waters District* AFL-CIO •, • Time Is Running Out r' ' -•& , " «. 4 J , ' • r ( ' .v'tr S- ! h . ;;'i' -;, "'• f. ^ ' '•'^Z ' V'., J,^ VX'-'-' '1.i; !. * • • A" i- ram •: .-B x ; The SIU Scholarship Admmistrator is now accepting applications from Seafarers and their dependentis for next yearns SlU-sponsored annual cnllege scholarships, which include five $10,000 four-year graiuts and two $5,000 two-year grants. Of the five $10,000 awards, at least one is reserved for an active Seafarer smd four are reserved for dependents of Seafarers. The two $5,000 scholarships, a program in­ stituted just last year, are reserved exclusively for SIU members. The four-year awards can be used to pursue a chosen field of educa­ tion at any accredited college or university in the United States or its territories. And the two-year awards can be used to study at any ac; credited junior college, community college or post-secondary trade or vocational training school. For a member to qualify for the awards, he must be under 35 years of age, a high school graduate or have achieved a high school equivalency diploma, and have at least three years seatime on SIUcontracted vessels for the $10,000 scholarship (two years seatime for the $5,000 scholarship), with 90 days employment in the previous calendar year and one day in the six months immediately preceding the date of application. The SIU encourages its eli^le members to take advantage of these fine educational opportunities. For this year's awards, presented last May, no Seafarer applied for the $5,000 scholarships. Consequently, no two-year grants were given. Eligibility requirements for dependents make the program open to: • Dependents of members who have three years seatime with 90 days employment in the previous calendar year and one day in the six months immediately preceding date of application. • Dependents of deceased members who had met the seatime re­ quirements prior to death. . All dependents must be unmarried and less than 19 years age at Ae time ^ey apply. All scholarships are awarded on the b^sis of high school grades and scores achieved on either the College Entrance Examination Boards (SAT only), or Ae American College Tests (ACT). Upcoming test dates for the College Boards are Dec. 6, 1975 and Jan. 24, 1976. For all information on these tests, contact Ae College , Boards at. either Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540, or Box 1025, Berkeley, Calif. 94701. Available test dates for tbe ACT's are Dec, 13, 1975 and Feb. 14, 1976. All information on Aese exams can be obained by writing Ae ACT at Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa. Applications and mformation concemmg Ae SIU Scholarship pro­ gram can be obtained at any SIU Union Hall or by writing Ae SIU Scholarship Adrninistrator, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Seafarers and their dependents are remmded to make all arrange­ ments to take the heeded exams as early as possible to insure that applications fpr Ae scholarships are received before application deadline. ^ , Deadlme is Apr. 1,1976. •El' ru'- .. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: UNEMPLOYMENT RATE UP TO 8.6% IN OCTOBER SIU TIES MORE U.S. JOBS TO REVITALIZED MERCHANT MARINE BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM SIGNALS PROGRESS TO JOB SECURITY BRAND, SULLIVAN AND DOWNING URGE CARGO PREFERENCE HALL RIPS U.S. ON MULTINATIONALS AND RUNAWAY FLEET SHEPARD AT IMCO-ILO MEETINGS IN GENEVA, LONDON JUDGE KEEPS SIU CREWS ON 3 PRMMI SHIPS; NLRB TO ACT MSC SEEKS PRIVATE FIRMS TO RUN 4 EX-SIU FALCON TANKERS RICHARDSON GETS NOD AS SECRETARY OF THE COMMERCE DEPT. NMC PAVING WAY TO U.S.-FLAG RESURGENCE PROBERS FIND FARM WORKERS ELECTION PROCEDURES ARE LAX WATERMAN ASKS FOR LASH SUBSIDY N.Y. PORT COUNCIL CITES OFFICIAL THEY’RE ALL SALAD DAYS ON FIRST TRIP HIGH ADVENTURE FOR BOSUN INDUSTRY LEADERS BACK CARGO PREFERENCE, SUBSIDY HALL WARNS HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SHIPPING TAX BOSUN TELLS HOW HE HSAVED A LIFE WITH FIRST AID COLLIER CARBON ONLY GETS A 1-YEAR JONES ACT WAIVER MARITIME UNIONS OFFER PROPOSAL ON FIREFIGHTING TRAINING HEIMLICH MANEUVER: 2 WAYS TO SAVE A CHOKING VICTIM SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, MEDICAID ARE FOR YOU THERE’S A NEW LOOK IN THE SAN FRANCISCO HALL LUSITANIA ATROCITY MEDAL ‘BUY’ TOLD BY SHRIMPTON SEAFARER JOSEPH IS INQUISITIVE TRAVELER NEW ORLEANS, SECOND LARGEST CARGO HANDLING PORT IN THE U.S., IS A HUB OF ACTIVITY ARTHUR MIDDLETON HOME; DELTA ARGENTINA DEPARTS FROM N.O. CONGRESS MUST KILL ‘VIRGIN IS. LOOPHOLE’; JONES ACT WAIVER RULE CAULK UP THE HOLE IN PORT OF HOUSTON, SEAFARERS TALK ABOUT GRAIN DEAL AS THEY PREPARE SHIPS FOR RUN TO RUSSIA BOSUN A LONG DISTANCE RUNNER SEAFARER LOPEZ EARNS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 11 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/35edaa0ebf7983641fe7e5076199763b.PDF 1f51a3723bff5981748403d08dcf9789 PDF Text Text Hi • -ii -T Vffjl •[ • • • •- *".-? •f f" 4^- •:?«. t •' . >1^ I H , ,v Hi'^i'-r.'- ' • '• ••. • ••,' -••• .« ^^-•- ' > 'b'bb • '". ._' ",. • . Sin ...'/J:/•• ... \ •. i!:.v. .H."'... ..'. V 4;,;':/ ;•-'; it' •)rr •#i'}' m4 And a Year Filled With Smooth Voyages See Special Supplement I ^ i: J .'•n •< �U.S. and Russia Seek New Shipping Pact The Soviet Union, negotiating a new bilateral shipping agreement with the U.S. to replace a three-year agreement which expires on Dec. 31, is insisting that the grain freight rate must be lowered from the $16 per ton level agreed to by both America and the Soviets earlier this year to the world charter market rate which is about $10 per ton. Last September, President Ford sent Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert Blackwell to Moscow to negotiate a new grain rate because the world rate was too low to allow American shippers to profitably carry the one-third of the cargo for U.S.-flag vessels under a standing mari­ time agreement. It was at these meetings last Septem­ ber that the Soviets agreed to the $16 per ton rate, allowing many U.S.-flag tankers to break out of lay-up and load grain bound for Russia. However, when Blackwell returned to Moscow last month to negotiate a new, comprehensive, three-year mari­ time pact to govern the whole range of shipping relations between the two U.S. Pension BUI See Pages 9-10 countries, Soviet officials said they were unwilling to pay anything above world market rates for American vessels car­ rying grain after Dec. 31. Early this month, negotiations were suspended and were to have resumed after Christmas. However, as the Log was about to go to press, Blackwell was suddenly asked by the Soviets to return to Moscow, and negotiations have been stepped up. More details will be avail­ able in the next issue of the Log. Blackwell stated that the Soviet po­ sition "came as somewhat of a surprise" because, due to a poor domestic har­ vest, the Russians have contracted to buy 13-million tons of American grain. Only five-million tons of the grain have been shipped so far and lower, unprofit­ able grain rates which would* prevent U.S.-flag ships from carrying their share of the cargo might provoke renewed labor action against the sale similar to the longshoremen's refusal to load grain bound for Russia last September. ^ SIU President Paul Hall, one of the leaders of organized labor's attack against the grain sale last summer, said that if the current grain rate is not main­ tained a meeting of U.S. maritime unions would be called to decide upon a course of action. Terming the new Soviet rate proposal "totally unacceptable," Blackwell ex­ plained that the dispute centered around the Russians' "inCerpretation of the words 'mutually agreed-upon rates,' which they take to mean charter market rates and which we take to mean charter market rates plus whatever ad­ justments are necessary to insure that United States ships have an opportunity to carry one-third of the cargo." The Russian insistence on a lower grain rate is considered by U.S. officials to be a tough bargaining tactic and a typical game the Soviets play which brings negotiations right down to the wire. U.S. Employment Stagnant in Last 6 Months The nation's unemployment rate de­ clined slightly last month, after it had risen during October, but overall statis­ tics released by the U.S. Labor Depart­ ment this month indicate that the total job picture has remained virtually stag­ nant for the past six months. The number of jobless Americans dropped from 8 to 7.7 million in No­ vember, and the unemployment rate was listed as 8.3 percent, down from the October rate of 8.6 percent. However, the total number of Americans holding jobs was unchanged for the third straight month at 85.3 million. The total number of persons em­ ployed on regular business and Govern­ ment payrolls outside agriculture—the the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Panl Hall Now^ It's Up to You in 1976 When the year 1975 began, nearly eight million American workers were out of jobs and on the unemployment lines. And tragically for this country, as the year 1975 draws to a close nothing has changed—nearly eight mil­ lion Americans are still out of work. Economists tell us why there is unemployment, politicians tell us why, and businessmen tell us why. But one very simple fact—a fact that business would rather hide under the rug and Government has chosen over the years largely to ignore—is that America's growing "runaway" industries are a major contributing factor to unemployment in this country. These "runaway" industries are American-owned concerns which have defected from the United States and are now based in foreign countries to take advantage of low-paid overseas labor. Yet, these industries still utilize the vast American consumer market to make their profits. Hardest hit by American "runaways" are the U.S. clothing and manu­ facturing industries and the U.S. maritime industry. Using the clothing industry as an example, an American "runaway" operates in jnost cases by exporting American raw materials, via foreignflagships, to Taiwan or South Korea, where the materials are processed into finished products. These goods, produced by workers paid anywhere from 19 to 44 cents an hour as compared to an average of $3.92 per hour for U.S. textile workers, are then transported back to the U.S., again by foreign-flagship, and dumped into the U.S. market. There might be some justification for these wholesale defections if the products were considerably^ lower priced or of higher quality. But this is not the case. Go into any clothing store and check the prices. A shirt made in South Korea or Taiwan is no cheaper than one made in the U.S. statistic most closely watched by econ­ omists—also remained unchanged at 77.5 million. This figure on "payroll employment" had risen quickly from July through September leading many economists to believe that the recession was easing and that recovery would be strong. As of last month, however, the upturn had virtually stopped. These sfatisfics have led Labor De­ partment officials to conclude that while the job market is not deteriorating, it is also not improving. The concern now by some Government officials is that what were originally thought to be signs of a positive recovery were just tempo­ rary shifts in the statistics, and signs now point to a rather sluggish recovery. What movement there was in the No­ vember job figures occurred in the area of employment of adult men, where the unemployment rate declined from 7.1 percent in October to 6.9 percent last month. The marked increase in unem­ ployment for the month of October had been for adult women, from 7.5 to 7.8 percent; however a Labor Department analyst did not attach any significance to the opposite movements in the unem­ ployment rates for men and women. The Labor Department's^ statistics also showed that there has been very little change in the job picture for blacks over the past few months. In November, the unemployment rate for blacks was 13.8 percent. Looking at the U.S. maritime industry, a "runaway" is created a little more simply. An American shipowner just registers his U.S. vessel to Panamanian, Liberian or Honduran-flag, hires a foreign crew and that's it. In effect then, what these "runaway" industries are doing are creating huge windfall profits for a few American exporters and importers while tens-of-thousands of American workers get shafted and the American con­ sumer continues to pay top dollar for foreign-produced products and serv­ ices, which in many cases, are of inferior quality. Tlie growing problems of the "runaway" industries has not gone totally unnoticed. Under provisions of the Trade Act of 1974, the U.S. Labor Department has set up the Labor Advisory Committee on Multilateral Trade Negotiations. I represent the AFL-CIO and the interest of workers on this committee as chairman of the service sector. The main goal of this committee is to protect American industry here, as well as fighting discrimination against U.S. industry abroad. American labor's goal in the committee is to protect the interests and jobs of American workers by keeping U.S. industry here and bringing back others that have left. The Labor Advisory Committee on Multilateral Trade Negotiations is not a cureall for the ills affecting the U.S. industrial system and job market: The committee is, though, one important and specific area in which the SIU and labor must participate to protect the jobs and job security of Seafarers and the American worker in general. The SIU participates on literally scores of committees like the Labor Ad­ visory Committee. Whenever the jobs of Seafarers and the health of the U.S. maritime industry, and for that matter, the jobs of any sector of the American labor force and its industries are threatened, it is the duty of the SIU and labor to become involved—and we do. . The SIU participates effectively in every area of the U.S. political scene not because politics is a pastime, but because to the American Seafarer, politics is a matter of survival. And without the Union's participation in the political arena, we could just about kiss our industry goodbye. In many of our own political fights, we receive the indispensable support of our brother unions in the AFL-CIO. Yet no matter how much help we might get on an issue affecting maritime, it is the SIU that has to spearhead the issue. This is where the individual Seafarer comes in. Without the con­ tinued support of our members, the SIU cannot carry on the vital political work of protecting the jobs of Seafarers. So what it really comes down to is that the Seafarer himself, by his support or non-support of the SIU's political programs, will ultimately decide whether the U.S. maritime industry will move ahead or founder and sink. It's some­ thing to think about as we move into the year 1976. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly except twice a month in July. Second Class nostage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 13, December 7.975. Page 2 Seafarers Log �3? - I •> ;i At House Hearings Blackwell Says Subsidy Hike 'May Be Necessary' Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell told a congressional committee last month that "it is entirely possible" U.S. ship construction subsidies will have to be increased if the long range shipbuilding program is to be sustained. In testimony before the House Mer­ chant Marine Subcommittee, Blackwell noted that inflation, drops in foreign prices, and fluctuations in exchange rates, have all combined to widen the subsidizable gap between U.S. and for­ eign ship prices. He said "higher sub­ sidy rates may be necessary" to induce operators to build vessels in American shipyards. The Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the full House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee began holding oversight hearings earlier this year into all aspects of maritime promotional policies and programs. The subcom­ mittee has heard testimony from repre­ sentatives of all three segments of the maritime industry—government, man­ agement and labor. The present construction subsidy rate is approximately 35 percent of^the contract price, and has been gradually reduced over the past five years from a 1970 high of 55 percent. One of the goals of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was to strengthen the U.S. mer­ chant marine, but at the same time reduce its dependence on the Federal Government for subsidy funds. Blackwell told the Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Thomas N. Downing (D.-Va.), that while the construction of liquified natural gas carriers (LNG) has gone well and the subsidy rate has consistently been under 25 percent, the subsidizable gap has widened where other type vessels are concerned. He estimated that a 43-45 percent rate would be required for an operator to build a bulk-carrier in the U.S., and 42-43 percent for a containership. Al­ though some tankers may be con­ structed for the Alaskan trade, due to the present over-abundance on the world market, no large-scale construc­ tion is forseen in the near future. The Commerce Department official, who also heads the Maritime Adminis­ tration (MARAD), also told Subcom­ mittee members that it was a shame that U.S. break-bulk vessels, able to carry outsized cargo, are fading out. "We're literally giving up this traffic to foreign flags," he stated. Blackwell reported that an industry government team is being formed "to develop a standard design for the next generation cargo liner." Eleven opera­ tors are joining in. MARAD already has eight basic standard types, includ­ ing LASH vessels and various sized transships and combination ore-bulkore (OBO) carriers. Hood Also Testifies Another witness providing testimony for the Subcommittee last month was Edwin M. Hood, president of the Ship­ builders Council of America. Hood also told the Subcommittee that an in­ crease in the subsidy rate might be de­ sirable, with possibly different amounts for various types of vessels. This is simi­ lar to the view expressed by Blackwell. Hood had some other specific sug­ gestions for the Subcommittee to con­ sider, among them: • Establishment of a national cargo policy, with precise objectives, to as­ sure continuity in the availability of a U.S.-flag merchant shipping fleet to meet defense and commercial needs. • Creation of a long-range program for expanding the U.S.-flag merchant fleet in all categories of ships to imple­ ment the national cargo policy so estab­ lished. • Determination of shipping re­ quirements (how many and what types of ships) needed to import a reasonable share of critical materials aboard U.S.flag, U.S.-built vessels. • Restoration of ship repair costs as a subsidizable item under new long-term subsidy contracts, a policy MARAD recently stopped in an econ­ omy move. Sullivan Urges Ford to Reconsider Cargo Preference The chairwoman of the House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Representative Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.), has written a letter to Presi- INDEX Legislative News Subsidy should be hiked . .Page 3 Washington Activities Page 8 User charges ;.Page 5" Union News Alcohol canter ..... .Supplemeht Edhey on committees Page 7 Break-in-service Page 8 President's Report Page 2 SPAD Honor Roll Back Page Norfolk meeting Page 4 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Genera/ News Privacy act Page 5 Subsidy question Page 3 Unemployment Page 2 Shipping agreement .i..,Page2 Bentley leaves PMC post . .Page 8 U.S. pension bill Pages 9-10 Shipping Ml Explorer Page 11 Dispatchers' Reports ... .Page 23 Manhattan Page 24 Ships' Committees .......Page 19 Ships' Digests ... , ^Page25 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements & application Pages 30-31 Upgrade for job security Pages 28-29 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 26-27 GED requirements and application ....... Page 31 Membership News New SlU pensioners .Pages 20-21 Final Departures .... Page 22 dent Ford urging him to reconsider his opposition to cargo preference laws for U.S.-flag tankers because without the assurance of cargoes, she warned, "we will be defaulting on a trust and ignor­ ing a situation with grave implications for our national security and com­ merce." Supreme Court to Rule on Government Cargo Subsidies A seven-year court battle between subsidized and non-subsidized U.S.flag shipping companies over Govern­ ment-generated cargo has reached the U.S. Supreme Court. The suit, brought by the Americaji Maritime Assn., seeks to block operat­ ing and construction subsidies when a subsidized liner operator hauls Gov­ ernment-generated cargo. The AMA charges that the "employment of the differential subsidies, intended to meet foreign-flag competition, [is being used] instead, as a fighting tool against Amer­ ican operators." The AMA bases its argument against the subsidy on the proposition that op­ erating subsidies were designed to help U.S.-flag carriers meet foreign-flag competition, and that laws requiring portions of Government-generated car­ goes—including foreign aid and mili­ tary freight—to be carried on U.S.-flag vessels were essentially designed to help non-subsidized carriers. "For the Government to pay both the cost differential subsidy and the compensatory freight rate" for its own cargo "is to pay a double subsidy," the trade association charges. The U.S. Maritime Subsidy Board has already refused the AMA's petition to have subsidized operators refund their .subsidy when hauling Govern­ ment cargo, but it did rule that a full operating subsidy could only be paid if at least 50 percent of gross freight receipts came from commercial cargo. Although the AMA has lost its pre­ vious lower court challenges, it expects a favorable ruling from the Supreme Court, noting that their petition raises questions which the highest U.S. court has never been asked to consider. Overseas Alice Is Cited . Cast Your Vote For SIU Officers . k: ^ ' The SlU-contracted Overseas Aiioe (Maritime Overseas) has been com­ mended by the Military Sealift Command for the "responsiveness ahd ex­ peditious manner" in which the vessel completed a transfer at sea operation with the USS Sacramento. A letter from the company to the captain of the Overseas Alice conveyed an "appreciative well done" from the MSG, and the letter stated that the maneuver "contributed significantly to ongoing Indian Ocean operations." December, 1975 Rep. Sullivan initiated an oil cargo preference bill last year which was passed by both the House and Senate but was eventually vetoed by President Ford because he felt the measure was "inflationary." (It was SIU support, through volun­ tary contributions to SPAD), that helped get the legislation passed in both Houses of Congress.) In her letter to the President, Rep. Sullivan pointed to the change in the U.S. employment situation and interna­ tional attitudes towards cargo prefer­ ence since Ford's pocket veto of the U.S. measure as reasons for drafting new legislation. Among the changes cited by Rep. Sullivan were: • The tightening control on petro­ leum transportation by members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries through the institution of cargo preference policies for Saudi Arabian tankers. • The reduction in U.S.-tanker building and depletion of the fleet through aging. • The layup of nearly a million tons of U.S.-flag tankers which has resulted in the layoffs of thousands of American seamen. Continued on Page 29 Voting is presently being con­ ducted in 26 ports for the election of SIU, AGLIWD officers for the term 1976-1979. Seafarers may pick up their ballots and mailing envelopes from 9 a.m. until noon, Mondays through Saturdays, except on legal holidays, from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31,1975. For a detailed report on the election procedures, including ad­ dresses of the 26 ports, see the special supplement in the October Seafarers Log. All full hook members in good standing are urged to cast their vote in the election for officers of their Union. Pages '••I .f • H �Norfolk Seafarers Turn Ouf for Meeting SIU ships earmarked for carriage of grain to Russia, and new construction of deep-sea vessels by SIU companies were the main topics of discussion at last month's membership meeting in the port of Norfolk. More than 60 Sea­ farers turned out for the Norfolk meet­ ing which is held regularly on the first Thursday after the first Sunday of the month. Unlike most deep-sea ports which hold their meetings at 2:30 p.m., the Norfolk meeting is at 9:30 a.m. SIU representatives Steve Papuchis and Marvin Hauf, who conducted the meeting, reported that shipping in Nor­ folk had picked up considerably in October due to the crewing up of three ships—the ISathaniel Green, the Van­ After meeting adjourned, Recertified Bosun Alfred Sawyer was one of the Norfolk Sea­ farers who took the opportunity to vote for Union officers. Sawyer is shown entering voting booth. tage Defender and the Overseas Vivian. The Nathaniel Green, a mariner type vessel, was acquired recently by Waterman ifrom Pacific Far East Lines and is slated for a run to the Persian Gulf and the Far East. The Vantage Defender is running to the Persian Gidf to load oil, and the Overseas Seafarer Hooker G. Price signs attendance roster book before Norfolk meeting is con­ vened. The 41-year old Seafarer has three brothers who also sail with the SIU—Bill Price, 48; Linwood Price, 40, and William H. Price, 49. Vivian will provide jobs for Norfolk Seafarers in the carriage of American grain to Russia. After last month's Norfolk meeting, many of the Seafarers who attended participated in the democratic process of the Union by voting for their choice for Union officers. The SIU's elections will continue through Dec. 31, 1975. SIU Representatives Marvin Hauf, left, serving as reading clerk, and Steve Papuchis, chairman, conduct meeting at the SIU hiring hall in Norfolk. Some of the more than 60 Seafarers who turned out for the Norfolk meeting listen to updated reports on new construction and SIU ships carrying grain to Russia. Some Norfolk Seafarers take part in monthly membership meeting. Norfolk holds its meetings on the first Thursday after the first Sunday of the month. Page 4 Old shipmates and friends from the steward department get together for a chat before meeting is called to order. They are, from the left; William Grimes, chief cook; George Taylor, chief cook, and Sovandus Sessomes, third cook. Seafarers Log �+SlU Hits Coast Guard Action on Privacy The SIU has voiced its opposition to a recent attempt by the U.S. Coast Guard to Have all American seamen sign a "Privacy Act Statement" prior to signing articles, and as a prerequisite to being issued U.S. Merchant Marine Documents, Duplicate' Seamen's Pa­ pers or Continuous Discharge Books. The signed "Privacy Act Statement" gives the Coast Guard the right to re­ lease the identification and location of a U.S. seaman to the following groups or individuals: Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies for criminal or civil law enforcement purposes, steamship companies, labor uijions, seamen's authorized representatives, and seamen's next of kin. The Coast Guard can also release the information "whenever the disclosure of such infor­ mation would be in the best interests of the seaman or his family." In the past, the Coast Guard did not need the individual's permission to give out this kind of information, but under the "Right of Privacy Act of 1974," written agreement must be obtained from the individual before such per­ sonal information can legally be re­ leased. In the text of the "Privacy Act State­ ment" itself, the Coast Guard notes that signing is on a "voluntary" basis, "but non-disclosure will result in the nonissuance" of the needed seamen's docu­ ments. In other words, if you don't sign the "Privacy Act Statement," you can't get a job aboard an American flag ship. The SIU strongly opposes the Coast Guard's "voluntary on a compulsory basis" attitude in complying with the 1974 Right of Privacy Act. It is the SIU's position that the Coast Guard's actions on this Privacy Act issue are a threat to the job security of Seafarers. SIU Headquarters has wired its port agents to instruct SIU members not to sign these "statements" until further notification from Headquarters. The SIU is arranging a meeting with the Coast Guard to resolve this issue. West Coast Dispute Settled on PFEL Ship Sales A dispute over the sale of four Pacific Far East Line ships and a trade route to Farrell Lines, Inc. was resolved last month with PFEL agreeing to provide the Pension Fund of three SIUNAaffiliated West Coast Unions with pay­ ments and also compensate them for the loss of 120 jobs. Two of the West Coast Unions— the Marine Firemen's Union and the Sailors Union of the Pacific—had op­ posed the sale by PFEL to Farrell Lines as it would result in the loss of the jobs for their members. The Marine Cooks and Stewards Union had not opposed the sale. Both the Maritime Administration and the Maritime Subsidy Board sub­ sequently approved the sale however, and an agreement among all concerned parties was eventually reached. SIU President Paul Hall, in his ca­ pacity as International President, met last month with representatives from the three Pacific District Unions, of­ ficials of PFEL and representatives from the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) in an effort to resolve the dis­ pute. After lengthy meetings, a settlement was reached. It provides for a two-mil­ lion dollar payment to be made by PFEL to the Pension Fund of the three Pacific District Unions. It also calls for an additional payment by PFEL of two-million dollars more into escrow with a bank designated by the Pacific District Unions. The monies shall be disbursed as each union determines for its share of the amount. As part of the settlement, the MFU and SUP withdrew their opposition to the sale while it was pending before the Maritime Subsidy Board, and agreed not to appeal any determination of ap­ proval by the board. In turn, PFEL dropped a lawsuit it had begun against the sup, MFU and the Pacific District. Ford Asked Not to Impose User Charges Forty-two congressmen from the eight states bordering the Great Lakes have joined together to voice their bipartisan opposition to "user charges" on this na­ tion's 25,000-mile long network of in­ land waterways. Suggesting either tolls or higher fuel taxes, proposals to charge inland water carriers for the use of public waterways have been made by U.S. Transportation Secretary William Coleman and are be­ ing actively considered by the Ford Administration. Forming the Conference of Great Lakes Congressmen, the 42 representa­ tives drafted a letter to President Ford opposing the imposition of these user charges which they say could double the cost of waterbome transportation. The congressmens' letter warned that the charges would have "a jarring effect on the economy" because the canals, rivers and lakes which make up this "vital artery in our national transporta­ tion system" now comprise "the most cost-efficient link in our total transporta- SS Yellowstone Bock Pay Checks At Headquorters ^ Back pay checks for flie followihg ex-crewmeinbers of the SS Yellowstone (Rid Grande) are being held at Union Headquarters in Brooklyn, N.Y. Please write or call the Contract Department at Headquarters ahd^ give your hook number and Sociali Security number when inquiring about your check. The members are: Brewer, James Brown, Kenneth IP: Cowart, Evancelous Davis, Mark Henke, Albert Hubhel, Brian Minick, Herbert ' Osoilo, Frank Smith, George December, 1975 tion system—four mills per ton mile for water freight as compared to 18 mills per ton for freight moved on the next closest competitor." [A mill is a unit of monetary value equal to 1/1,000 U.S. dollar.] And, they pointed out, waterbome cargo uses one-third less energy per tonmile, helping to conserve our scarce energy supplies. Higher fuel taxes or user tolls would, the letter argued, "inevitably push up Safety Meeting on Mary mar costs" for all who utilize this transporta­ tion system and in the end "saddle the American family with the bill—the same American family which has al­ ready paid for the development of the nation's waterways with their ttixes." Asking that the Ford Administration not propose or support user charges, the Great Lakes representatives offered to work with the President in develop­ ing a comprehensive transportation pol­ icy which would not "heap any new burdens on the American family." Hall on National Committee Holding a safety meeting at sea on Nov. 21 aboard the C4 SS Marymar (Waterman) are (standing I. to r.): Oiler J. Dunn; Recertified Bosun Robert D. Schwarz; Deck Engineer E. H. Nordstrom: Chief Engineer G. W. Jenkins, and 1st Asst. Engineer R. J. Kremler. Kneeling (I. to r.) are: Messman J. A. Denais: Chief Steward E. Vieira: AB'T. Pennebaker: unidentified seaman in sun glasses, and Capt. Henry J. Maas. The master thanked the entire crew for their cooperation in having a year free of lost-time accidents by everyone pitching in and being safety-minded. The vessel laid-up in the port of Balti­ more on Nov. 26 following a coastwise run. TT Y!Uliamsburgh in Hotter dam In another matter related to the in­ land waterways, SIU President Paul Hall will serve on the National Com­ mittee on Locks and Dam No. 26, a group composed of representatives from labor unions, the towing industry, grain co-ops, coal producers and farm groups which will fight for the modernization of Locks and Dam No. 26 on the Mis­ sissippi River. Locks and Dam No. 26, located in Alton, 111., controls all water access to the upper Mississippi and the Great Lakes. Because of its age and small size, barge traffic must now wait from 24 to 36 hours to get through the outmoded locks, causing a bottleneck that is ham­ pering the movement of all goods in that area. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has proposed replacing the old facility which was built in 1938, but construc­ tion has been blocked by a joint suit filed by railroads and environmental groups. As a member of the National Com­ mittee on Locks and Dam No. 26, which was specifically formed to fight the lawsuit blocking reconstruction. Hall will be able to help protect the inland towing industry in that area and the jobs of members of the SIU's af­ filiated Inland Boatmen's Union who man many of the boats. Some of the SIU crew of the TT Williamsburgh (Westchester Marine) wait at dockside with their gear after alighting from the ship in the background in the port of Rotterdam recently. They're on the oil shuttle from the Persian Gulf. He will be joined on the National Committee by Herb Brand, the presi­ dent of the Washington-based Trans­ portation Institute, and high level exec­ utives from the towing industry and shippers' groups. Page 5 'i<] • j'l r �Maritime Unity Aids Progress Ad Hoc Committee Promotes industry Growth The coordinated efforts of maritime labor during the nearly two years since the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems was estab­ lished has resulted in a number of tangible accomplishments, and has demonstrated that a unity of purpose among seafaring unions can promote growth and stability in the industry, and jobs and job security for all. This was the intention when AFLCIO President George Meany activated the Committee in April 1974 and, as we approach 1976, it would be useful to review the progress that has been made and to look ahead to some of the challenges that face our industry. The importance of this Committee was emphasized at the outset when President Meany appointed John Dunlop—one of the most respected and knowledgable mediators in American The SlU-contracted Montpelier Victory is shown at the dock in Houston, Tex. labor, and now the U.S. Secretary of where she was preparing to load grain bound for Russia. The vessel was one Labor—to coordinate the activities of of six SIU ships that came out of lay-up as a result of the recent grain deal. the Committee with direct communica­ tion to Meany and AFL-CIO Secretary members of all seafaring unions, the resentation on various subcommittees Treasurer Lane Kirkland. of Intergovernmental Maritime Con­ combined effort of maritime unions to How actively it has functioned is evi­ secure cargos for U.S.-flag ships under sultative Organization (IMCO). Im­ denced by the 12 formal meetings the the U.S.-Soviet Union grain deal ranks portant areas of concern which are Committee has had and the more than as one of the most significant accom­ being dealt with in these meetings are 25 special subcommittee meetings that plishments of the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc manning requirements, ship design, have been called to deal with specific Committee on Maritime Industry Prob­ safety, standards of training, communi­ problem areas. How effectively the lems. The agreement to insure a fair cations and navigation. Committee has functioned is evidenced share of cargo for American-flag ships The importance of the participation both by the visible achievements which and the adjustment of freight rates to of American maritime labor in this in­ have been recprded and the spirit of permit NMU and SIU contracted opera­ ternational arena is to insure that the cooperation which is bringing a new tors to carry this cargo were the direct high standards of the American mari­ unity of purpose to maritime labor and result of the unified efforts of all mari­ time industry do not place it at an eco­ a stability to the industry. time unions. nomic disadvanatge in the world mar­ Since the Ad Hoc Committee was While the trade agreement was being ket. Again, all maritime unions are established, four permanent subcom­ negotiated at State Department level, participating in this area through the mittees have been actively working to­ the Ad Hoc Committee—with all mem­ unity of the Committee. ward solutions of problems in specific ber unions attending—met in Chicago Jones Act Protection areas of concern to maritime labor— July 29 and again in Washington on One of the major challenges which Coast Guard regulations; maritime Aug. 18 to develop a unified position has faced the maritime industry in re­ training; Federal maritime policy, and demanding that American ships and cent years is the battle to preserve intact legislation. Six meetings between the American seamen be employed to move the Jones Act, which has protected NMU and the SIU have been held to the grain. These efforts led directly to American coastwise shipping for more explore a merger of the two unlicensed meetings at the White House level— unions. Other meetings have been held again with all maritime unions partici­ than 50 years. Repeated attempts to se­ cure waivers of the Jones Act under to coordinate activities with interna­ pating—which resulted in a favorable the 1950 emergency wartime measure tional organizations. agreement on grain sales and shipment. have been made. Maritime unions— Tangible Goals Achieved Education & Training through the Ad Hoc Committee—were In all of these areas, tangible goals The Maritime Training subcommit­ successful in defeating a large-scale ef­ have been achieved. In the area of tee is developing programs and recom­ fort by major oil interests to secure a merger, the SIU voluntarily withdrew mendations to coordinate training re­ waiver from the Treasury Department sanctions it had against the NMU to quirements of the Coast Guard and the which would have permitted Phillipsallow the NMU to have full rights to programs of the various unions. The Marathon to use foreign-flag LNG's to bring jurisdictional grievances to the efforts of this subcommittee have pro­ carry liquefied gas from its Kenai, AFL-CIO under Article XX. This act duced a comprehensive firefighting Alaska facility to the East Coast. by the SIU cleared the decks for further manual and training proposal which is Continuing efforts of the Ad Hoc merger talks and cooperation toward now being prepared as a Congressional Committee are aimed at ending the ex­ achieving common objectives. bill. clusion of the Virgin Islands from the In three important instances, a unity provisions of the Jones Act, and ex­ International ASain of purpose between the NMU and the tending coverage to include offshore Working with the AFL-CIO Inter­ mining sites. SIU achieved tangible benefits for the national Affairs Department, the Ad unions and industry. A series of meet­ Mutual Aid Hoc Committee has participated in ings between the two unions early this Again, on a broadjer scale, the Ad meetings of the International Labor Or­ year resulted in defining collective bar­ ganization (ILO), and has secured rep­ Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry gaining issues which resulted in success­ ful negotiations by both unions in their 1975 contracts, and fostered a new stability in the maritime industry. Composed of chief executives of and importers of the reliability and high Other cooperative efforts between U.S.-flag carriers, maritime union rep­ quality of the U.S. maritime industry the NMU and the SIU resulted in re­ resentatives, shipbuilders and govern­ by successfully serving as a vehicle for versing an order by the Military Seament officials, the National Maritime encouraging stable labor-management lift Command which had suspended Council was founded in 1971 to foster relations and by sponsoring a program dues checkoff for both unions, and cooperation between labor, manage­ of advertising and public relations to killed an effort by the Bureau of Fish­ ment and government in a effort to de­ convince shippers of the advantages of eries which would bave taken commer­ velop and promote a strong, competi­ using U.S. vessels. cial fishermen out from under the pro­ tive merchant marine which would In just the last year alone, 41 ship­ tection of the Jones Act. attract American shippers back to U.S.- pers notified the NMC that, because of Grain Agreement Means flag ships. the Council's shipping programs, they Jobs and Job Security In the past four years, the NMC has have increased their use of U.S,-flag In terms of jobsi and job security for been able to assure many U.S. exporters vessels, resulting in $38,073,314 in Problems has assisted other AFL-CIO afliliates to further trade union objec­ tives. The Committee member unions worked together to assist the Steelworkers and help them win their strike against DOW Chemical in Midland, Mich., by tying up barges bringing chemical supplies to the plant. The sixmonth old strike ended within a month after the rAaritime unions gave their support. In another instance, legal counsel from all Ad Hoc Committee member unions coordinated efforts with the Oil, Chemical & Atomic Work­ ers in an important "Right To Work" case in which the OCAW was involved in Texas. Legislative Unity The Legislative subcommittee of the Ad Hoc Committee meets on a con­ tinuing basis to coordinate activities in monitoring legislation affecting the in­ dustry. The successful legislative cam­ paign which resulted in Congressional approval of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 was a result of the united efforts of maritime unions through the Committee. Continued co­ operation in this area is essential to promoting the growth of the maritime industry. * * * The scope of the concerns and ac­ tivities of the Ad Hoe Committee on Maritime industry problems cover the broad range of interests which are com­ mon to all participating organizations— from the bread-and-butter issue of se­ curing cargo for American ships to the larger issue of establishing stability in maritime in order to promote the growth and health of the industry. - There is a commitment to unity and there is tangible evidence that unity exists in many important areas. What has been accomplished within the framework of the Maritime Committee in the 20 months it has functioned is real. The foundation that is being laid for further progress is solid. In an introductory report to the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems in April, 1974, SIU President Paul Hall said: "We face a multiplicity of challenges, not only in improving our dealings with each other, but on a larger scale-—in our joint efforts to revitalize our indus­ try." Much has been accomplished through the efforts of the Committee in the past 20 months toward meeting these chal­ lenges. There is much yet to be done. The important thing is that the Ad Hoc Committee is functioning—and that maritime labor is working together toward common goals. The challenge before us is to continue to work toward common objectives in a spirit of mutual: trust and understanding. NMC Fosters Unity and Strong Fleet Page 6 ocean freight going to U.S. operators that would have been paid to foreign interests. And the NMC, pointing to the 5,000 shippers reached through its programs during 1975, says that this only repre­ sents a small portion of the cargo shifted to U.S.-flag vessels as most ship­ pers are reluctant to provide specific data. According to the NMC's annual reContiniied on Page 29 Seafarers Log �+ Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak As the new year approaches, we in the maritime industry, and indeed the entire labor movement, must prepare for a very politically active year. Next year, this country elects a president; also the entire House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate is up for re-election. Today, perhaps at more than any other time in our history, the political events occurring in Washington have a profound effect on all aspects of our industry. This is why all of us must participate in the political arena; the en­ actment of legislation favorable to maritime will determine whether this country has a viable merchant marine in the years ahead. Over the next few years the politicians wc elect will decide many important issues affecting maritime. Upcoming sessions of Congress will be considering legislation such as a bill to curb third-flag rate cutting; a bill to include the Virgin Islands in the provisions of the Jones Act; a bill to establish a cargo preference policy for U.S.-flag ships, and many others. Some of these bills are already pending before the Congress. Senator Daniel Inouye's (D-Hawaii) Non-National Carrier Bill, designed to make third-flag rates competitive, and a bill introduced by Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. (D.-La.) which would close the Virgin Islands "loophole" in the Jones Act, are two examples of legislation which we in the maritime industry must fight to get enacted. Other bills, such as cargo preference, have come before the Congress in the past, but despite strong victories in both the House and Senate, that particular bill was vetoed by the President. But, because we have met some resistance in our fight to obtain passage of favorable maritime laws, this does not mean we should relax our efforts or give up the fight entirely. On the contrary, we must strengthen our efforts because our opposition is constantly increasing theirs. Many U.S. corporations, particularly the giant multinational oil companies, have fought these different bills because if they become law many of the enormous profits these companies now enjoy, often at the expense of the American consumers and taxpayers, would be severely curtailed. So, it is clear that the future of the American merchant marine to a large extent, is in the hands of the men who work in our nation's capital. And, next year we may be electing a whole new group of legislators who will be in office in some cases until the next decade. We already have many friends in the Congress, men and women who have been very instrumental in helping those of us in maritime in any way they can. We in turn have helped them in their campaigns through our SPAD fund. But, in order for us to continue helping those who are our friends, and also to elect more legislators who are favorable to our interests, we must continue to receive the strong support of the membership through contributions to SPAD. By voluntarily donating to SPAD each and every one of us helps insure our future in this industry. This is the only way; it is the only ballgame in town. Next year's elections could be very crucial, for those men who are elected will decide our fate over the next few years. It is imperative, through continued support of SPAD, that we do our best to elect men who realize the importance of a strong, viable U.S. merchant marine. FIREFIGHTING Once again I would like to remind all Seafarers who do not already hold a firefighting certificate how vital it is to obtain one as soon as possible. I can­ not stress too strongly the importance of the two-day course which is offered at Piney Point and at the jointly sponsored MSC-MARAD firefighting school in Earle, N. J. There will come a time when a seaman who does not have a firefighting certificate will not be able to ship out; and with the construction of new, technologically-advanced vessels that time is not in the too distant future. Upcoming dates for the course are Jan. 9, 16, 20 and 23. 'A' SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM Six more Seafarers completed the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program this month and have joined the ranks of the Union's full 'A' book members. I would like to congratulate all of them. As a result of participating in this program, these men rejoin their ships as more knowledgeable, better trained, more responsible union members. The continuation of this important program insures the job security of us all in the years ahead. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM Eleven more Seafarers completed the Union's Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram this month, and are now ready to resume shipping, fully qualified to lead our crews aboard SlU-contracted vessels. I wish to congratulate these men, too. This two-month program, one of the most successful the SIU has ever undertaken, is preparing our membership for the future. The bosuns who have participated in this program have learned much about their Union and the state of the entire maritime industry. With the knowledge they have obtained they have been able to assume leadership on our contracted vessels, settling beefs, answering questions and in general making for smoother voyages. In order for our Union to be success­ ful, our membership must be kept abreast of the constant changes and prob­ lems we face. Thanks to the recertified bosuns that job is being accomplished. Edney Named to Los Angeles Economic^ Beach Advisory Units Steve Edney, president of the 9,000member SIUNA-affiliated United Can­ nery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, Los Angeles and Vicinity Dis­ trict, was appointed last month to two important committees in the City of Los Angeles, and he represents the only voice of organized labor on both of them. Los Angeles Mayor Thomas Bradley named Edney to the newly created City Economic Advisory Board, where he was elected vice chairman at its first meeting. This committee, set up at the request of the Los Angeles City Coun­ cil, is mads up of a large number of business and banking representatives. Its job is to work to retain businesses in the city as well as to attract new concerns to provide more jobs for Los Angeles residents. The City Council recognized the need for such a committee during the unsuccessful fight earlier this year to keep the Van Camp Cannery, which employed 1,100 people, from moving out of the city to avoid paying union wages and benefits to its members. Quarterly Financial Committee However through the work of the City Council, the Federal Government may extend subsidies to the city's two re­ maining canneries for meaningful ex­ pansion. If this comes about, which at this time seems likely, the 1,100 work­ ers laid off by the defection of Van Camp will get their jobs back at the expanded facilities. Also at this time. Bumble Bee is reported to be seriously looking at the possibility of opening a plant in Los Angeles which will provide even more jobs for cannery workers there. Edney said that his main concern on the Advisory Board will be to "keep jobs in Los Angeles." In addition to the Economic Advi­ sory Board, Edney was named to the County of Los Angeles Beach Advisory Committee, which was set up in 1971 to advise the city and county on all matters concerning surrounding beaches and coastal areas. Edney said the committee's jurisdic­ tion will cover beach access, marine biology and engineering, pollution, tideland law, landscape design, sport fish­ ing, surfing, swimming, scuba diving, small craft, transportation, parking and sanitary facilities. Edney has been an official of the United Cannery Workers since 1954 as health and welfare administrator; 1955 as business agent; 1957 as vice presi­ dent and president since 1965. The Cannery Workers Union, which has more than doubled its membership in the last 10 years, has offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Monterey and Ponce, Puerto Rico. The union will soon be expanding its membership again due to a certification election victory at a cannery in Ameri­ can Samoa covering 650 workers. The union is expecting final certification from the National Labor Relations Board this month. Opfieal Benefit Recertified Bosun Frank Teti (center rear) SIU Financial Committee chairman, goes over the computations of committee member Harold D. Strauss (standing left rear) as Seafarer John Sweeney (rear right) looks on. The other three members of the committee checking the Union's financial transactions are (1. to r.): Seafarers Carroll Patrick Dwyer; George Harrison, and Tom Maley. December, 1975 The Board of Trustees of the Sea­ farers Welfare and Pension Plan has accepted a revision in the optical benefit. Effective Jan. 1, 1976 Seafarers meeting the basic eligibility require­ ments and their dependents need no longer patronize a contracted opti­ cian in order to receive the optical benefit of up to $30 every two years Change for an eye examination and a pair of glasses. Under the revised provision, eligi­ ble Seafarers may go to any optician and must submit the pa'd bill, along with the SIU claim form to the Plan office. The Plan will then directly reimburse each man up to $30 for each eligible claim. Page 7 �Washington Activities By B. Rocker Maritime Authorization On Nov. 13, President Ford signed S. 1542, to authorize funds for mari­ time programs for fiscal year 1976. New authorizations must be passed each year for construction and operat­ ing subsidies, as well as Title XI guarantees. Seafreeze Atlantic H. R. 5197, to authorize temporary employment of foreign fishermen on the vessel Seafreeze A tlantic, was favorably reported out of the Senate Com­ merce Committee Oct. 30 and passed the full Senate by voice vote on Dec. 1. The bill had passed the House on June 16. H. R. 5197 will allow this large, modern U.S. fishing trawler to re-enter fishing service off the U.S. East Coast and will initially employ 20 U.S. seamen. It will eventually employ at least that number of fishermen. The bill awaits the President's signature. Merchant Marine Academies Hearings were held in the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee on Oct. 30 on three bills which would increase subsistence payments from $500 to $1200 per year for students at state maritime academies. Testifying for the Maritime Administration, and therefore for the Admin­ istration position, MarAd's General Counsel, Reading Van Doren, opposed the increase because it is not in keeping with current Federal budget restraint. Bentley Leaves FMC Post After Six Years as Chairman Helen Delich Bentley formally com­ pleted her term as chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission last • month after serving six years—longer than any other woman who has ever headed a government agency. Earlier this year Mrs. Bentley had asked Presi­ dent Ford not to reappoint her to another six-year term, but agreed to stay on until her replacement took office. Mrs. Bentley's successor is Karl E. Bakke, who is a former general counsel of the Commerce Department. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate last month. During her tenure on the Commis­ sion, Mrs. Bentley was a very active chairman. She simplified and hastened procedures and proceedings covering the regulations of carriers and forward­ ers, and Nonvessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCC's) in the foreign and domestic offshore trades. In addition, she dealt aggressively with shipping problems, both foreign and domestic, in very direct fashion. Although she was known to have per- .sonal views very favorable to U.S.-tlag shipping prior to her appointment, her chairmanship was marked by a stringent desire to be reasonable and fair to for­ eign shipping concerns while at the same time upholding U.S. maritime interests. Upon leaving her post last month, Mrs. Bentley sent a letter to SlU Presi­ dent Paul Hall expressing some of her thoughts after six years in office. The letter read: "As I prepare to depart from the Chairmanship of the Federal Maritime Commission, 1 want to take this oppor­ tunity to thank you for your assistance in making mine a successful six years. It has been an interesting and reward­ ing experience. "I am thankful to have had this op­ portunity to serve my country and the maritime industry, and to have been associated with so many fine people. A large part of my reward has been the chance to work with individuals such as yourself, and I hope we will have the opportunity to work together again in the future." California Visitors at Hdqs. Alaska Gas Pipeline Two routes are being considered for the Alaska Gas Pipeline: one is an overland Canadian route; the second is an all-Alaska route and would use LNG tankers to haul the gas from Alaska to California. Senator Gravel has introduced a bill, S. 2510, to require the Federal Power Commission, Department of Interior, and other agencies involved to render a decision by June 30, 1976. The Gravel bill would substitute Congressional review for judicial review, and would provide that a decision becomes effective 60 days after it is sent to Congress, unless both houses enact a disapproval resolution. Judicial re­ view could cause considerable delay. The all-Alaska route will provide more jobs for seamen and more U.S. control over energy supplies. Outer Continental Shelf The House Ad Hoc Committee on the Outer Continental Shelf continued hearings on H.R. 6218 on Nov. 20 to establish policy for management of the outer continental shelf. Rep. Murphy-(D-N.Y.) is the chairman of the Com­ mittee. One of the issues which the Committee investigated was offshore safety regulations, particularly diving operations at offshore platforms. OU Spills Two bills have been introduced in the House to impose heavy penalties against oil spillers. H. R. 9294 limits liability to $150 per ton or $20 million, whichever is less. The second, H. R. 10363, sets no limit, but would require a spiller to pay full clean-up costs. The bills have been referred to the Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee. To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Fauorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Page 8 After the September membership meeting at Headquarters, Carl Church, secretary-treasurer of the International Union of Petroleum and Industrial' Workers of Bakersfield, Calif., and spouse (center) visit with SlU President Paul Hall (left) and the Union's Secretary-Treasurer Joseph DiGiorgio. Church visited the N.Y. Union Hall to observe the SlU's Headquarters' operations. HowBreak-ln-Service AHecfs Pensions The "Break-in-Service" Rule under eligibility in the Seafarers Pen­ sion Plan stipulates that "Effective Jan. 1, 1968, any person who does not have at least 90 days of covered employment with contributing em­ ployers in one of three consecutive calendar years shall receive no credit for covered employment days cred­ ited to him for the period prior to such break-in-service, and shall earn and he credited with service com­ puted only from the period immedi­ ately subsequent to such break-inservice. "Exceptions to the foregoing rule shall be made only with respect to periods of absence from covered em­ ployment due to the following rea­ sons: • Military service of the United States in time of war or emergency or pursuant to a na­ tional conscription law, pro­ vided the employe makes him­ self available for covered em­ ployment within 120 days after discharge or separation, or 120 days after recovery from a dis­ ability continuing after his dis­ charge or separation from mili­ tary service, but excluding periods of voluntary reenlistment not affected during, na­ tional emergency or time of war. i ^ Disability for the period \ for which disability or hospital ! benefits were paid under the Seafarers Welfare Plan, to the extent of one-half of an appli­ cant's actual seatime, but not in excess of one-third of the total requirement, or in cases of dis­ ability occurring prior to crea­ tion of the Sickness and Acci­ dent Benefit hereunder, such disability as the Trustees find rendered the employe 'unfit for duty*. • Available for employment with signatory employers, to be determined solely by the Trust­ ees, with a proviso that con- ; tinned membership in the Union to be prima facie evidence and ' 8 presumption of such eligi­ bility. "These exceptions shall apply only if the employe has or had credit for service prior to the period of absence. "The foregoing is applicable only to break-in-service on and after Jan. 1, 1968 without retroactive applica-: tion." Seafarers Log (5^01 ,19Clm9.:)fV(v a �+ Analysis of United States Pension Legislation How the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 Affects Seafarers m The following report on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974, sometimes referred to as the Pension Reform Bill, highlights certain points of the law in which the individual Seafarer may be most interested. Prepared for the SIU by its legal department, the report deals with areas such as "participation" and "vesting", and explains terms such as "break in service" and "accrual". We urge each Seafarer to read this article carefully and to cut this page out of the Log and keep it for future reference. There are four concepts under ERISA which are important to understand in order to determine your right to benefits under the Seafarers Pension Plan. These four concepts are: 1) Participation, 2) Vesting, 3) Accrual, and 4) Joint and Survivor (Husband-Wife) Bene­ fits. All of these concepts will be explained in the fol­ lowing pages, and this explanation will hopefully settle many unanswered questions. It is important to remember that the provisions of ERISA which contain the new requirements on participation, vesting, accrual and joint and survivor (husband-wife) benefits will not be effective in the Seafarers Pension Plan until May 1, 1976. In ad­ dition, since the Seafarers Pension Plan, except on the question of vesting, has not been amended to meet the requirement of ERISA, much of the follow­ ing discussion will explain only the basic require­ ments of ERISA. As the Trustees adopt regulations in the coming months, additional articles similar to this one will be published. It is important to remeniber that what follows is basically a description of general concepts and not adopted rules. Before discussing any of these four specific concepts, it will be helpful to understand what is defined under the law as a "year of service", and a "break in service". 'YEAR OF SERVICE' In the maritime industry a "year of service" for the purpose of determining Participant status and for the purpose of determining whether an employee has vested rights is 125 days in a 12 consecutive month period. While a Plan may give credit for a "year of service" for less than 125 days, it may not require more. If an employee is paid on an hourly basis rather than on a daily basis, a year of service will be measured by 1,000 hours in a 12 consecutive month period rather than 125 days. December, 1975 Whether the 125 day, or 1,000 hour rule is ap­ plied, only actual employment must be credited. Time during which an employee receives any form of disability benefits need not be counted in deter­ mining whether an employee has a year of service. However, a Plan is free to count such time if its rules so provide. 'BREAK IN SERVICE' A "break in service" occurs if an employee ac­ cumulates less than 62V^ days of service (or 500 hours if he is paid on an hourly basis) in any year. These figures are maximums. That is, a Plan may establish a rule that some amount less than 62V2 days or 500 hours will be sufficient to avoid a break, but it may not establish a rule which requires more than 62V2 days or 500 hours to avoid a break in service. However, in determining whether an employee has 62Vi days or 500 hours, time during which an employee receives disability benefits must be credited in addition to actual time worked. Thus, time (such as disability) must be counted to deter­ mine whether an employee has enough service to avoid a "break in service", but such time need not be counted to determine if he has enough service for a "year of service" for participation and vesting purposes. PARTICIPATION Participation, and an employee's status as a Par­ ticipant, is important primarily because it entitles the employee to receive certain information about the Plan and about his own right to benefits. Speci­ fically, Participants have the right to receive. 1) A booklet describing the rules and regula­ tions of the Plan; 2) An annual report of the financial status of the Plan; and 3) An annual statement of his current right to benefits, including information on vesting and accrual. Under the law, a Plan need not automatically grant Participant status to an employee of a company making contributions to the Plan. A Plan may re­ quire that an employee meet certain eligibility re­ quirements prior to becoming a Participant, and it may also establish rules by which an employee will lose his status as a Participant if he does not have enough employment in any year. Establishing Participant Status As a maximum, the Plan may establish a rule under which an employee is not eligible to become a Participant until the later of: 1) The date on which he reaches age 25, or 2) The anniversary of the date he began em­ ployment with a contributing employer pro­ vided he completes a year of service; that is, 125 days or 1,000 hours, in that one-year period. If he fails to complete 125 days or 1,000 hours, he may be denied Participant status until the end of the first Plan year following his date of hire during which he completes a year of service. Once an employee meets the eligibility require­ ments for participation, the law requires that he be­ come a Participant within 6 months. However, if an employee leaves employment in the industry within the 6-month waiting period, he can be required to satisfy the eligibility requirements all over again. In addition to the permissible rules described above, a Plan may exclude from participation al­ together anyone who first becomes employed by a signatory employer when he is within five years of normal retirement age. Once an employee has become a Participant, he will not necessarily remain a Participant. ERISA allows a Plan to take away an employee's status as a Participant if he has a "break in service" in any year. (As explained above, a break in service may occur if an employee has less than 62days or 500 (continued on next page) Page 9 �(continued from preceding page) hours in any year.) If an employee has a break in service and loses his Participant status, the Plan may require that the employee complete a "year of serv­ ice", (125 days or 1,000 hours) in order to requalify as a Participant. However, under no circumstances, can an employee with any vested rights lose his Par­ ticipant status. BENEFIT ACCRUAL benefit of $50.00, $125.00, or $250.00 necessarily mean that he has a legal right to receive that money? No. Even if a worker has accrued pension benefits, he is not legally entitled to receive those benefits un­ less they are Vested. When we speak of vested rights we mean a worker's legal right to receive his accrued pension benefit. ERISA provides several alternate vesting rules which a pension plan can adopt, and the Seafarers' Pension Plan Trustees have adopted the 10 year/100% rule, which will go into effect May 1, 1976. Under this rule a worker is 100% vested after 10 years of service, which means that he is legally en­ titled to 100%, or all of his accrued benefit. Ten years of service means 10 years with 125 or more days (or 1,000 or more hours). Thus, an employee who has completed 10 years of service and has accrued 50% of his normal Sea­ farers' Pension of $350.00, has an accrued pension benefit of $175.00, and he has a legal right to receive his accrued benefit even if he stops working in the industry, upon reaching normal retirement age. There are several rules concerning vesting which are important to understand in order to determine whether you have vested rights. One of these rules is the "break in service" rule. As explained above, a Plan may provide that if a worker has less than 62Vi days or 500 hours in any year, he has a break in service. We saw above in the section on Participa­ tion, that a one year break in service can result in a worker's losing his status as a Participant. For the purpose of determining whether you have vested rights, the rule is somewhat different. A break in service will result in a loss of credit for vesting pur­ poses only if the number of breaks in service equals the prior number of years of service. The term accrue means to earn or to accumulate. When we speak of accruing a pension benefit we mean earning or accumulating credit towards a pen­ sion. Under ERISA, every pension plan is required to establish rules which determine the rate of benefit accrual. The law provides several alternate ways to calculate a worker's accrued benefit and each is basically similar in requiring that the pension benefit accrual rate be roughly equal to the rate at which an employee accumulates the time necessary for his pension. For example, when a worker has completed one-half of the total time required for his pension, the law requires that he will have accrued approxi­ mately one-half of his pension. So, a worker's ac­ crued benefit is the dollar amount which he has accumulated based on the days or years of work he has actually performed. ERISA does not require that time for which a worker is paid but does not work, such as disability, must be counted to determine his accrued benefit. Also, ERISA does not require that a pension plan count the time worked during any year in which the worker does not complete a "year of service", (125 days or 1,000 hours). Therefore, if a worker com­ For example, suppose John Doe has the following pletes less than 125 days or 1,000 hours in any year, work history: all of his time in that year may. be disregarded in 1976 200 days of service " calculating his accrued benefit. Of course, a pension 1977 200 days of service plan is free to include such in determining his 1978 200 days of service accrued benefit if its rules so provide. 1979 100 days of service Finally, in determining a worker's accrued benefit, 1980 50 days of service completion of a "year of service", (125 days or 1,000 1981 50 days of service hours) does not necessarily mean that the worker 1982 50 days of service will have a full year for accrual purposes. A Plan 1983 200 days of service may provide that to be eligible for a pension a worker 1984 100 days of service must work 16 years, or 5,840 days. Under such a 1985 . 200 days of service Plan, a year for accrued purposes would equal 365 1986 50 days of service days, and not 125 days. Although, as noted above, 1987 200 days of service if a worker completes a "year of service" he must John has a year of service in 1976,1977 and 1978 receive some credit for accrual purposes. because he has more than 125 dSys in each of those years. So, at the beginning of 1979 he has 3 years of VESTING service. Let us assume that a pension plan requires 5,000 1979: With only 100 days of work, John gets no days of work to be eligible for a pension of $250.00 credit for a year of service because he has less than per month, and the rules state that the pension bene­ 125 days, but he does not incur a break in service fit will accrue on a daily basis. That is, each day as he has more than 62Vi days. So, 1979 does not worked equals 1/5,000th of the pension benefit. count for or against him in determining whether he After 1,000 days of work, Vs or 20% of the pension has accumulated 10 years of service for vesting benefit will have accrued, equalling $50.00; after purposes. 2,500 days, Vz ,or 50% of the pension benefit will 1980,1981 and 1982: In each of these years there have accrued, equalling $125.00; and after 5,000 is a break in service .because John has fewer than days, 100% of the pension benefit, equalling OlVz days of service. Because John has a number $250.00 will have accrued. of breaks, 3, equal to his prior years of service, also Does the fact that a worker has accrued a pension 3, he loses all credit for his prior service and so, at Page 10 . the beginning of 1983, he has no years of service for vesting purposes, nor does he have any accrued bene­ fit as his prior service was lost for all purposes. 1983: With 200 days, John has one year of service. 1984: With only 100 days, John does not have a year of service, but he does not have a break either. 1985: With 200 days, John has another year of service, his second. 1986: With 50 days of service, John has a break, but because he has two prior years, in 1983 and 1985, he does not lose any credit. , 1987: With 200 days, John has another year of service, his third. At this point, he has 3 years of service, and 750 days. Notice that although John does not get a year of service credit in 1984, and although he had a break in service in 1986, the Plan is free to count his days during those years for ac­ crual purposes, although under ERISA the Plan is not required to count the time. It should be emphasized that once you have vested rights, which you get by accumulating 10 years of service, you have ^ legally enforceable right to re­ ceive your accrued pension benefit, and breaks in service can never result in your losing those vested rights. Finally, having vested rights, however, does not mean that you can receive your accrued pension whenever you wish. Rather, you will receive your accrued pension benefit when you reach normal re­ tirement age, which under the present rules of the Seafarers' Pension Plan is 65. So, regardless of when you complete your 10 years of service, or when you leave the industry, you will not receive benefit pay­ ments until you reach age 65. JOINT AND SURVIVOR (HUSBAND-WIFE) ANNUITIES When a worker becomes eligible to receive a pen­ sion, ERISA requires that he be offered the option of receiving a regular pension payable monthly from his retirement until his death, or a Joint and Sur­ vivor Annuity. A Joint and Survivor Annuity or Husband-Wife Annuity, is a benefit which provides for benefit payments to the worker from the time of retirement until death, and then, if his wife is still alive at the time of his death, benefit payments to her until her death. Obviously, this type of Husband-Wife benefit is more expensive to pension plans than a regular pen­ sion which ends upon the death of the employee. To compensate for this, the law allows a Plan to reduce an employee's pension if he chooses a husband-wife benefit, and to further reduce the wife's benefit after the worker's death to one-half of what the worker received. These reductions must be based on reason­ able calculations estimating the life expectancy of the employee's spouse. These reductions must be cal­ culated on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the facts of each case. Therefore, it is impossible to put a general dollar value on the amount of a hus­ band-wife benefit. The law requires that when a worker becomes eligible for a pension (even if he plans to continue working), he must be notified of his right to elect between a regular or husband-wife benefit. This notice will contain exact dollar amounts of what each benefit will be, and each worker will have a reasonable amount of time to make his decision. If a worker is going to retire at normal retirement age or later, he will receive the husband-wife benefit automatically unless he specifically chooses a regular pension. But when a worker is eligible for an Early Normal Pension, he will automatically receive a reg­ ular pension upon retirement unless he specifically chooses the husband-wife benefit. In addition, a worker will have the right to change his mind and revoke an earlier decision if he does so before he actually begins receiving benefits. The law also allows a Plan to impose the following restrictions on the husband-wife benefit. First, the Plan does not have to pay the wife her benefit if she was not married to the worker throughout the oneyear period before his death. Also, a Plan need not pay the wife her benefit if the employee dies within two years after he elects a husband-wife benefit, and his death was not the result of an accident ocurring after he made the election. If a Plan wishes to adopt any of these restrictions, participants in the Plan will receive notice of these limitations not only in their summary description of the rules and regulations, but also at the time they must make their individual decision as to whether they want a regular or hus-, band-wife benefit. Seafarers Log �Mt. Explorer: 2000th Ship Thru Suez Canal Coming back from the Persian Gulf after calling on ports in India, Kuwait, Syria, Jidda in Saudia Arabia and Suez, the Mount Explorer (Cove Tankers) was boarded by Egyptian government officials as it entered the Suez Canal and was honored as the 2,000th ship to pass through the newly reopened waterway. Closed to shipping since the Six Day Arab-Israeli War in 1967, the canal was only cleared of wrecked ships and reopened last June. The Mount Explorer, a jumhoized T-5 tanker, then called on Port Said and Augusta, Sicily before headjng for the Gatex terminal in Carteret, N.J. with its cargo of naptha. With its naptha safely in the Gatex tanks, the Mount Explorer and its crew headed for Houston where they were scheduled to pick up a load of wheat and join 16 other SlU-contracted ships headed for Russia with the American grain. • ^ /! • r r -.r ^ ^ -I e> Jf" «< 1E> tti, /w «, ^ I .. ^ J.™. ;• J!,-., Mi , ^m p:j ' A-;'^ a rX' 4"e? „ ;:f f'iii, pj , ^m ^ r 3?' AB J. McLaren readies a cargo net to take on ship's stores at the Gatex Terminal in Carteret, N.J. Shown here cleaning up the Mount Explorer's engine room is Wiper Bill Lyons. Seafarer Stanley .Rowe (left) discusses his vacation benefit claim with SlU Representative Leo Bonser. December, 1975 . v Messman Raymond Ounce sets a table as he gets the crew's mess ready for lunch. Chief Steward Alfred Salem, who has sailed with the SlU for over 22 years, buys a SPAD ticket from Chief Cook Robert Forshee carves a roast he cooked for the lucky crew's lunch. SlU Patrolman Ted Babkowski. Page 11 �SS A/lounf Explorer The T5 SS ivlount Explorer (Cove Tankers) was the 2,000th vessel to transit the newly-opened Suez Canal recently as the Egyptian Navy marked the occa­ sion with celebrations at Port Said and the Egyptian Government presented the ship's skipper, Capt. F. P. Liberty and Seafarers with medallions in the central canal city of Ismailia in a second ceremony. On Oct. 25, the Mount Explorer left the Gulf to carry 23,000-tons of grain to a Russian Black Sea port of call. SS Yellowstone SS Transindiana The bulk carrier SS Yellowstone (Ogden Marine) sailed for the port of Haifa, For the next 10 months, the containership SS Transindiana (Hudson Water­ Israel late last month carrying 15,000-tons of soybeans. ways) will supply the U.S. Navy Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba under a $4-milOn her previous voyage, the ship's master, Capt. Jack Gordon commended lion Military Sealift Command contract. On Oct. 13 she was in the port of San AB Jose Sosa for saving the life of OS Frank M. Osorio by keeping him from Juan before returning to her home port of Norfolk. going overboard in a shipboard mishap which sent Osorio, Recertified Bosun Luis E. Guadamud and Chief Mate Robert Gray to the hospital in Durban, SS Delta Sud South Africa. The captain also praised the Seafarer crew for the way they han­ dled the situation. Delta Line added a new port of call to her South American run when the LASH AB William C. Steele was left in the hospital at Laurenco Marques. Radio SS Delta Sud called at the port of Puerto Cortes, Honduras recently. The ship Officer Richard D. Carter was buried at sea there with most of the crew present unloaded cargo from eight barges including 60,000 bags of flour from U.S. citizens on Oct. 1. to the hurricane-ravaged people of Honduras. SS Robert Toombs On Nov. 24 the C4 SS Robert Toombs (Waterman) sailed from the port of SS Sugar Islander New Orleans for Karachi, India carrying 5,000-tons of phosphate. The bulk carrier SS Sugar Islander (Pyramid) carried 24,000-tons of soybeans On her last voyage there Wiper James Aiken and .AB Howard Yaekel were to the port of Haifa, Israel recently. hospitalized in Calcutta. Brother H. Scheard of the steward department was hos­ pitalized in Colombo. SS Arecibo SS Alex Stephens Seafarers and officers of the containership SS Arecibo (Puerto Rico Marine) spread the tarpaulin recently to collect money for OS Jose R. Martino, whose baby daughter passed away while the vessel was in port in Puerto Rico. The crew also sent their sympathy to Mrs. Martino. SS Del Oro Seafarers sailing aboard the C3 SS Del Oro (Delta Line) recently to West Africa collected $122 for the family of 3rd Mate Patrick H. Southern who died on the ship in the port of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Early next month the C4 SS Alex Stephens (Waterman) will haul 5,000-tons of phosphate fertilizer from the port of Tampa to the ports of Chittagong and Chalna, Bangladesh. SS Del Rio At a safety meeting on the C3 SS Del Rio (Delta Line) last month while at sea, members of the deck department reviewed the operation of ground tackle and procedures for dropping the anchor. Also, Bosun Arthur Campbell pointed out the fiuei points of the windlass to the Seafarer crew. SS Transcolumbia Oiler Ole E. Poulsen of the C4 SS Transcolumbia (Hudson Waterways) was hospitalized recently when the vessel dropped the hook in the port of Bangkok, Thailand. SS Delta Norte Recertified Bosun Jean Latapie of the LASH SS Delta Norte (Delta Line) led firefighting and lifeboat drill last month while the ship was on the South American run. Capt. J. W. Gunn demonstrated the use of the Line Throwing Rocket Gun to the crew as the Oxygen Breathing Apparatus was shown. Taking part in the safety demonstrations were AB's A. Ezell Jr., M. Reed and W, Pittmann; OS M. Evans; Electrician C. Hemby; QMED's F. Kraemer and A. Novak; Chief Steward. P. Lightell, and Messmen J. Zimmer and L. Sigler. SS Robert E. Lee Late next month the LASH vessel SS Robert E. Lee (Waterman) will carry 7,300-tons of phosphate fertilizer from the port of Tampa to the ports of Chittagong and Chalna, Bangladesh. ; ;;t,n uY • ui'jr'i,; • fJOTr!,! iTr' " -'I'-V ^AR\T\^^ / Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Out of Lay up^ the SIT Manhattan Sails on Grain Run to Russia SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey (left) holds shipboard meeting on the supertankers/7 Manhattan (Hudson Waterways) on Nov. 20 as the vessel came out of a near two-year layup at the Seatrain Shipyard facility in Brooklyn, N.Y. At right, are the Ship's Committee of (2nd right) Recertified Bosun James S. Gorman, ship's chairman, who was the ship's bosun before layup, and (I. to r.) Deck Delegate John Japper; Engine Delegate Edward Mastrianni, and Steward Dele­ gate Edward Collins. The next day the vessel sailed from the old Navy Yard to the Gulf to load 65,000-dwt of grain for delivery to Russia. Page 12 Seafarers Log �New Bedford, Mass. ASHORE Washington, D.C. Former head of the Federal Maritime Commission, Helen Delich Bentley, declared in a speech here recently that West Europe fears that Russia's expansion of its merchant marine and super landbridge across Siberia to carry cargo to Japan "could cripple free world transportation." She said they are also using barges on the Rhine and Rhone Rivers "carrying cargo from West Europe to Iran, moving it from Helsinki on the Baltic Sea via a short canal to the Volga River, then on to the Caspian Sea. "What's more, they are using the Trans-Siberian Railroad which traverses Siberia and Manchuria from ChelyaTjinsk in the Ural Mountains to Vladivostock, and which is over 4,000-miles long, as an important segment of their total transportation concept." • MARAD now has an up-to-date record of where every one of the 517 privatelyowned U.S. ships in the merchant fleet over 1,000 gross tons is located in the world's oceans. All ships—except those owned or chartered by the U.S. Military Sealift Com­ mand—will have to report through U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard commu­ nication facilities their arrivals and departures at all ports. Failure to comply brings a fine of $50 a day. The new system is called the "U.S. Flag Merchant Vessel Locator Filing System" and has been tested for 10 months. The U.S. Coast Guard says it has completed successful testing of an aerial pollution surveillance system of multisensors capable of detecting oil spills in all types of weather, day or night. The prototype Airborne Oil Surveillance System (AOSS) is able to detect map and document oil spills on the high seas despite darkness or cloud cover. The sunken whaleship; the SS Ansel Gibbs was to be recovered from her watery grave in Hudson Bay, Canada and sailed to her home port here next year in time for the U.S. bicentennial celebrations. The expedition, led by 46-year-old Alexander Byron for a fourth time hoped to wrest the three-masted whaling bark from her century-old resting place 'neath the Arctic ice. They intend to refit the ship. The Ansel Gibbs sank in 40-feet of the bay off aptly-named Marble Is. in 1872. In 1970, a team of Canadian skindivers came upon the vessel by chance. Byron's wife in Marion, Mass. read about the discovery in the local newspaper and told her husband. On the first expedition in the spring of 1973, Byron and his companions chiseled through 8-feet of ice to make their initial dive in wet suits to the hulk of the wreck. Surface temperature was minus 50 degrees and wind-chill factor was close to 100 below. Divers have found that the 19th Century bark is structurally sound since at construction she was saturated in whale oil and pickled in brine to preserve her wooden timbers. The waters off the windy, barren island, an eroded quartz site, also preserved the wreck because of a high silicone content. Byron said the full search would cost nearly $2-million provided by local, state and Canadian Government support. The Ansel Gibbs was named for a New Bedford youth who was killed serving in the militia in the War of 1812. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Ex-MARAD chief, Andrew E. Gibson, in a speech recently here told dele­ gates to the U.S. Propeller Club Convention that the Soviet. Union had gone ahead of the U.S. in shipping because of its "carefully orchestrated planning of maritime policy." Gibson said the Administration's handling of maritime is "pluralistic" and lacks direction resulting in the failure to use our shipping correctly. He added that the Government should coordinate "our scattered maritime assets" under one roof establishing an executive level "office of maritime policy" to oversee the Navy, MARAD, Coast Guard and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. He urged the Federal Government "to gel out of tlie shipping business" saying the Military Sealift Command cargoes should be carried in commercial bottoms. Furthermore, he urged Federal support for cargo preference for American flagships. Deposit in the SlU Manaus on the Amazon This port almost 1,000 miles up the Amazon River in the heart of the Brazilian jungle was visited recently by the C3 SS Delta Argentina (Delta Line). It took her three days to traverse the distance from the Atlantic port of Belem at the river's mouth to the former rubber capital of the world which now boasts a population of 300,000. Guatemala Delta Line has formally protested to the Federal Maritime Commission on being deprived of cargo from here. Part of the protest said: "During the past two years Delta has had a number of meetings with Guatemala national flag lines and the officials of the government of Guatemala in an effort to work out an agreement that would allow Delta 'equal access' to all cargoes moving in the United States-Guatemala trade. All of these meetings have been unproductive." Blood Bank— It's Your Life New Seafarer Pays Bank Back Port Date Deep Sea 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. .. . .. Jan. 5 .... Jan. 6 ..,,.... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. .. ... ... 5:00 p.m. .. ... Jan. 7 .... 9:30 a.m. ...,.. 5:00 p.m. ..,... Jan. 8 — 2:30p.m. ... Jan.12 .... ... 2:30 p.m. ...,.. 5:00 p.m. ...... Houston 2:30 p.m. .. ,,.. 5:00 p.m. ...> • • New Orleans .'. .. Jan. 13 .... .. .5:00 p.m. . • • .. Jan. 14 .... Mobile — ... 2:30 p.m. ... .. Jan. 15 San Francisco . — ... Wilmington .. .. Jan. 19 .... — ... 2:30 p.m. ... Seattle Piney Point .. .. Jan. 10 .... ... 10:30 a.m. ... .. 10:30 a.m. ... .. — ... ...Jan. 8 ....... 2:30 p.m. ... San Juan 11 fYi ni16 Jan 17 ... .. 5:00 p.m. ... .. Jan. 13 .... Chicago .. 5:00 p.m. ... Port Arthur .. .. Jan. 13 .... Jan 14 •• T niiiQ Jan. 15 Cleveland .\.. .. Jan. 15 .... Jersey City ... .. Jan. 12 .... New York ... .. Philadelphia .. .. Baltimore .... .. Norfolk Jacksonville .. .. Detroit December, 1975 UIW IBU 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. — ' — Blood don-:. Alan R. Gardner, 21, grips pint bottle of his blood he gave to the SlU Blood Bank at the Headquarters Medical Clinic recently. He said the donation was in appreciation for the blood -transfusion his mother received from the Union. Alan is the son of Seafarer Hobert Lee "Duke" Gardner and brother of Seafarers Duke Patrick and Kelly Carson Gardner. The new Seaarer graduated from Piney Point last March. His first voyage was to Ceylon. Page 13 �Oil Cargo Preference Bill Must Be Enacted It has been just one year since President Ford vetoed the oil cargo preference bill, temporarily spiking the U.S. maritime industry's bid for a fair share of our nation's cargo and a stable U.S.-flag tanker fleet. That single veto, coming on the heels of overwhelming approval of the measure by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and coupled with a worldwide tanker slump had an immediate, devastating effect on our tanker fleet. Com­ pounded by a world-wide slump in the tanker market, U.S. shipyards had many orders for tankers can­ celled and work on tankers already under construction stopped as po­ tential buyers disappeared and a sub­ stantial portion of the U.S. fleet went into lay-up. President Ford's veto of the oil bill was viewed as a victory by many misled by the oil companies' wellfinanced campaign against the meas­ ure. However, the rapid decline of the U.S. maritime industry which followed and the proliferation of new cargo preference policies enacted by other countries seems to have con­ vinced many of our opponents of the necessity of cargo preference and strengthened the determination of our friends to insure that a portion of U.S. cargo is reserved for U.S.flag ships. As a result, new oil cargo prefer­ ence measures will be introduced in the next session of the House and Senate, and the entire concept of re­ served cargo for the U.S. merchant fleet has been receiving new support. In just the last few months cargo preference has received strong public support from such influential mem­ bers of Congress as Rep. Thomas Downing (D-Va.) who, speaking at the Annual Propeller Club Conven­ tion, called cargo preference the "realistic solution" to the problems of the U.S. merchant marine and vowed to lead the drive for new legis­ lation. And Rep. Leonor Sullivan CDMo.), chairwoman of the powerful House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee, has sent President Ford a letter asking him to reconsider his opposition to oil cargo preference in an effort to smooth the way for a new bill. Industry leaders have also been heard in the last few months calling for a reconsideration of our national maritime cargo policies. Edwin M. Hood, president of the Shipbuild.ers Council of America has testified in Congressional hearings that the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 must be backed by a national cargo preference program if it is to succeed in building a strong, viable U.S. fleet. As we ready ourselves for the next round in our fight to win a share of this country's oil cargo, it is reassur­ ing to know that our friends have not abandoned us and that many former opponents have reconsidered their opposition to the plan. But we cannot relax our efforts to Page 14 .V -,. l«rr.irr Launching a New Era make certain that this nation has a merchant fleet capable of meeting its energy needs. The enemies of the U.S. merchant marine have not dis­ appeared—the oil companies and their supporters are still vehemently opposed to any measure which might force them to submit to any type of public accountability—and the battle to keep U.S. tankers sailing will surely be an uphill one. We have many supporters and allies, both old and new, but it is the SIU, through your voluntary dona­ tions to SPAD, which will again have to provide the incentive and organ­ ization if we are to succeed in this important endeavor. The Staff of the Seafarers Log Wishes Its Readers Much Joy and Happiness for the Season's Holidays and All Good Things in the Coming Year MARIETTA HOMAYONPOUR Editor - in - Chief Voiuma XXXVII. Ng. 13 Dacambar 1975, SEAFABBBSI^tOO JAMES GANNON Managing Editor Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO RAY BOURDIUS Assistant Editor Paul Hall, President JIM MELE Assistant Editor TONY NAPOLI Assistant Editor Executive Board Cal Tanner. Executive Vice-President Earl Shepard, Vice-President Joe DIQIorglo. Secretary-Treasurer ' Lindsay Williams, Vice-President Frank Drozak, Vice-President Paul Drozak, Vice-President Published monthly except twice a month in July by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675'Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. •• BILL LUDDY Chief Photographer' FRANK CIANCIOTTI Associate Photographer 3- MARIE KOSCIUSKO Administrative Assistant i CHARLES SVENSON Washington Correspondent t', GEORGE J. VANA Production!Art Director 389 •-»V • I Seafarers Lo| ri'.i - �••SEAFA December, 1975 CHficial pabUcatlMi mi th« SKAPARKIIS INTBIINATIONAL UNION • Atlaatle, OoU, L«kM aad Inlaad Watan DIstriet* AFL-CIO One in Ten... Alcoholism Affects Millions Between 80 and 90 million Amer­ icans drink—and among these are 9 million alcoholics. That's the fact. One out of every ten Americans who drinks is an alcoholic. Another fact. About half of all alcoholics are presently working in business and industry. These facts are verified by surveys taken by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, the National Council on Alcoholism, the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, and the U.S. Department of Health, Edu­ cation & Welfare. Alcoholism causes workers to show up late for work or not at all^— or, worse, to show up and drink on the job. The alcoholic is six times more likely to get involved in an ac­ cident—he is a danger to himself and everyone around him. He causes pain and suffering, not only to himself, but to those who are closest to him—his family and friends. And he loses jobs. There Is a Way Out The disease of alcoholism is treat­ able. The alcoholic can recover and lead a useful and productive life. The problem is that alcoholism is a disease of denial and concealment. The alcoholic usually cannot admit to himself that he has a serious prob­ lem until he has lost all hope. ! Another problem is the lack of un­ derstanding of alcoholism on the part of supervisors and union officials. The tendency is to minimize the seriousness of the problem. We call them "performers" when in fact they are deeply troubled alcoholics. We cover for them, not realizing that we An understanding of the problems of alcoholism, and a helping hand, are provided by Seafarer counselors who are, themselves, recovered alcoholics. Recertified Bosun Jack Bowman—a member of the SlU for 27 years—offers special encouragement to Seafarers in his capacity as a staff counselor. He will be working at the Center for six months. Other Seafarers also serve as counselors at the SlU Rehabilitation Center to help chart the course to recovery. are only making their problem worse. Still another problem is the re­ luctance by some segments of the medical profession to recognize al­ coholism for what it is. Public Health Service Hospitals are notorious for their denial of the problem, and their lack of facilities and programs for re­ covery. Too many doctors still treat acute alcoholism as a case of hyper­ tension or "nerves"—and prescribe tranquilizers. But, there is a way out. More and more, industry and labor are'coming to recognize and understand the problem for what it is—a treatable disease that affects millions of Amer* ican workers. Programs are being in­ stituted to help the alcoholic worker help himself on the road to recovery. The SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program has been developed to meet the needs of Seafarers who have seri­ ous drinking problems. It has been established because the SIU under­ stands that—like workers in every other industry—some Seafarers are alcoholics, and that unless treatment is made available to them, their dis­ ease could be fatal. The program is working. Seafarers are recovering. IWhLO Is the Alcoholic? Of die 9 million active alcoholics in the United States, less than 5 percent are the so-called ^skid row" alcoholics. Hie vast majority are men and women who are working and have fomilies. The alcoholic American comes from all walks of life. He is a doctor and a lawyer, a business executive and a housewife, an airline pilot and a merchant seaman. He is all colors, all races and he comes from all age groups. They all have this in common. Their drinking is seriously affecting flieir work, their relationship with their families and their lives. They have one other thing in common. Their disease—^alcoholism— is treatable. It can be arrested. They can recover and go on to lead pro­ ductive and happy lives. The SIU Alcohol Rehabilitation Center offers this hope to the Sea­ farer who has a serious drinking problem—your problem can be treated and you can recover. 66 We have a national commitment to a coordinated attack on problems related to the use of alcohol. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM There are some 80 million drinkers in the U.S., and of this num­ ber there are 5 million alcoholics, give or take a million. RUTGERS CENTER OF ALCOHOL STUDIES Individual counseling is provided to help the Seafarer better understand him­ self and to aid him in his recovery. Professional counselors have both ex­ perience and understanding in dealing with the problems of alcoholism. SIU Sponsors Seminar on Alcohol Problems Supplement Back Page SIU Opens Facilities for Alcohol Recovery Centerfold Alcoholism is a disease that is treatable through programs that are available today. AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Alcoholism costs American business at least $8 billion annually. The cost is huge, whatever it is. The human costs are even more im­ portant, of course, and even more tremendous. NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM The social problems which seem to be the most pressing today are alcoholism, drug abuse and mental illness. PAUL HALL, PRESIDENT—SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION �^ '"j| .•.\i A 100-year-old farmhouse—comfortably nrfodernized and located on the rolling greens of the HLS Valley Lee Farm—houses the facilities of the SlU Alcohol Rehabilitation Center. • Coffee breaks provide an opportunity for Seafarers and counselors to relax and talk informally. Here, a Seafarer chats with Counselor Bill Hibbert (right), Seafarer Counseior Jack Bowman and Counselor Juanita Kirkwood. Comfortable living quarters are provided in the "bunkhouse" located next to the main farmhouse. SIU Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Mrovides Opportunity for Recovery opportunity to talk vrith others who die SHJ Center provides an ideal miIf the statistics are right—one out have the same problem—alcoholism vlronment for beginning the road to of every ten Seafarers who drink has — and they can Iram how others recovery. a serious problem. He is an alcoholic. have learned to recover from their There is'a professional staff ^ His drinking affects his job, his rela­ disease. They can see for themselves /trained and experienced in dealing tionship with his family, and his daily diat it is possible to live happy and with the problems of alcoholism living. productive lives without alcohol. who are on diity around-the<l(«ck to There is hope—a way out. The The SIU Center is available to all provide guidance and counselling. disease of. alcoholism is treatable, SIU members. All information con­ There are Seafarers who are, and the alcoholic can recover to lead themselvesj recovered ^coholics/ cerning any member at the Center is a useful and productive life. i kept strictly eohfldential. The wholeThe way put for Seafarers J$i:jprpr > pli..^l-time;Juty'to puipose of the proginm'is tolielp the' 'i" ment and understandingJLu vided at the iSIU Alcohol Rehabilitar Seafarer recover so that he can get There are other Seafarers who tion Center. hack to work and be a credit to himare at the Center beginning -their- rdi- ' Located on the 1000-acre farm "self, his family, his Union and his cQveiy—^to help each cither recover. across the river from the Harry Luncoiftmunity.: There is tiine for relaxation^iand deberg School in Southern Maryland, recr«ition TV, bo^, gtimes, swimming, and walking-^o rebuild / the mind. There are comfortable rooms and plenty of nourishing food to rebuild the body. Most npportant, Seafarers have aqf-^i t •ffl V 'K 1-^' t •ii • '• -. - f Si*. ; -V..- f,' V'V.V W-r- sr icy"': tion, and demonstrate that the problem directly affects as many as 10 million Americans. . , A - -r . Living quarters at the Center are comfortable and quiet. Ail of the facilities are designed to help Seafarers on the road to recovery—physically as well as emotionally. I 'M There's time for recreation and relaxation with other Seafarers and counselors. « Special Supplement I .L*- I ' Dining with other Seafarers and staff members is relaxed and informal—and provides a time for talking-out problems. Meals are prepared at the Lundeberg School galley. Administrative Assistant Juanita Kirkwood takes care of the records and also serves as a counselor. All records are strictly confidential, and are seen only by the staff at the Alcohol Rehabilitation Center. Meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held at the Center once each week in the main dining room, and attract AA members from the surrounding community. ' The meetings provide alcoholics with the opportunity to share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may all recover from alcoholism. December, 1975 r �"The Problem Drinker in Industry" SlU fo Host Seminar on Alcoholism For Union Officials and Members SIU officials and rank-and-file members elected from each port will take part in a weekend seminar on alcoholism Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Prominent leaders in the development of alcohol rehabilitation programs will discuss the medical, psychological and social problems of alcoholism. The problems of the alcoholic worker will be examined by industry and labor representatives. SIU officiah and members attending the seminar will make recommendations for expanding and improving the present rehabilitation program, and will seek ways to encourage more Seafarers who have alcohol problems to begin their recovery through the SIU Alcohol Rehabilitation Program. SIU President Paul Hall will wrap up the conference with a full commitment that the SIU will continue to support and encourage an inditstry-wide program to help all members with alcohol problems to recover and become productive workers and useful members of their communities. Following is the agenda: THE PROBLEM DRINKER IN INDUSTRY January 30,31, and February 1,1976 Program January 30^— 8:00 P.M. 8:30 F.M. 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:30 11:30- 1:00 1:00- 2:00 2:002:303:306:00- Mike Sacco, Vice Presi­ dent, Harry Lundeberg School "The Other Guy" Welcome Film January 31— 8:30 A.M. 9:00-10:00 2:30 3:30 4:30 7:30 I. Kick Off The Who, What, and Why of Alcoholism— Medical Perspective Frank Drozak LeClaire Bissell, M.D, Smithers Alcoholism and Treatment Center, Roose­ velt Hosp., N.Y. Coffee Break Small Group Discussion Lunch Frank Huddleston, Industrial Perspective Program Director Hughes Aircraft Co. Coffee Break Small Group Tour Center Dinner Group meetings encourage Seafarers to help each other to better understand their problems. A strong feeling of unity is built as Seafarers talk about .their problems and offer each other hope and encouragement. 8:00- 9:00 Union Perspective 9:30-10:00 Small Group Discussion February 1— 8:30- 9:30 A.M. "Why Treatments?"— Psychological Aspects 9:30-10:00 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:30 Getting physically stronger is an important part of the recovery from alcohol addiction. Nourishing meals, p.^niy of exercise and relaxation, and regular medical checkups by RN Sue Shinkle help Seafarers along the road to recovery. j I n SIU Alcohol Rehabilitation Center I I am interested in attending a six-week program at the SIU AlcoI holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly } confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept j anywhere except at The Center. I ! Name Book No. Address ' (Street or RED) (City) Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Maryland 20692 (State) (Zip) Coffee Break Small Group Why Occupational Programs? 11:30-12:00 12:00-12:30 Small Group Summarization 12:30- 1:30 Lunch Departing Challenge John McManus, AFL-CIO Community Services '• G. Shulman, Ph.D. " Vice President, Chit Chat Farms, Pa. . Riley Regan, Director, Montgomery Co. Alcohol­ ism Education, Consultant to NIAAA Maxwell Weisman, M.D., Ph.D. Director, Division of Alcoholism Control State of Maryland Paul Hall Small Group Sessions will be led by the guest speakers and the HLS Center Staff. All guest speakers will stay during the entire seminar. Membership Support Needed Elections For Alcohol Seminar Special elections in all constitu­ tional ports will be held at 10:00 a.ni. Tuesday, Jan. 27, to select two rankand-file members from each port to attend the SIU seminar of alcohol­ ism. The seminar will take place Jan. 30-Feb. 1 in Piney Point, Md. It is strongly recommended that members seeking nomination for this conference have some experience or understanding of alcoholism, either through educational studies, church or social work, or AA. In announcing the seminar, SIU President Panl Hall said fiiat the suc­ cess of the Union's program will de­ pend upon haying knowledgable members and officials in all ports who can recognize a member with a serious alcohol problem, and who have the understanding to encourage that member to seek help. 'The program must have the full and complete support of all of us— members and officers—if it is to sue-' ceed," Hall said. "We've got to help each other. This has always been the SIU way." �The Committee Page Borinquen Committee Iberville Committee 1 Recertified Bosun Felix Aponte (left), ship's chairman of the SS Borinquen (Puerto Rico Marine), takes a photo with the Ship's Committee on Nov. 11 at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. The committee consists of (I. to r.): Chief Steward Jose Ross, secretary-reporter; Educational Director Jaime Pantoja; Deck Delegate Francisco Cornier; Steward Delegate Eduardo Lasso, and Engine Delegate W. Gonzalez. The ship is on the coastwise run to San Juan. Recertified Bosun Eugene W. Nicholson (rear right), ship's chairman of the C4 SS Iberville (Waterman), poses in the vessel's messroom, as the ship docked in the port of Baltimore, with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Edward Haber, steward delegate; Chief Steward F. E. Smith, secretary-reporter; Edward Armstrong, educational director, and Morty Kerngood. deck delegate. The Iberville is on the run to Yokohama and other ports in the Far East. American Explorer Committee Elizabethport Committee Recertified Bosun Thomas J. Hilburn (standing left) ship's chairman of the SS American Explorer (Hudson Waterways) at a five-and-a-half month payoff on Dec. 4 in Newport, R.I. With him are the Ship's Committee of (I. to r. stand­ ing): departing Steward Delegate Scotty McCausland; Chief Steward Antonio Alfonso, secretary-reporter; new Steward Delegate J. Sullivan, and AB Al Lesschrager, deck delegate. At bottom, QMED Walter Sedez (left) signs his dues checkoff increase for Boston Port Agent Ed Riley. On Dec. 10, Recertified Bosun Vagn "Teddy" Nielsen (seated center) ship's chairman of the containership SS Elizabethport (Sea-Land), goes over a beef with SlU Patrolman Ted Babkowski (seated left) at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Other members of the Ship's Committee are (I. to r.): Engine Delegate Jack Singletarg; Steward Delegate J. White; Chief Steward G. W. Gibbons, secretary-reporter, and (seated) Deck Delegate Frank Balasia. The ship is on the run to the Med. Samuel Chase Committee Allegiance Committee \ fi#-fit-:'»/•/: ' ^ .'i 5. ' Six The Ship's Committee of the SS Allegiance (Inter Ocean) gathered at a payoff on Dec. 8 in Stapleton Anchorage, S.I.. N.Y. They are (I. to r.): Deck Delegate Joe Ebbole; Bosun S. Grooms, ship's chairman; Chief Steward C. Hurlburt, secretary-reporter; Steward Delegate James J. Reeves, and Engine Delegate J. Hall. The vessel is on the coastwise run. December, 1975 Members of the crew and Ship's Committee of the SS Samuel Chase meet with SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski when vessel docked in New York earlier this month while in transit. They are from left to right (sitting); Chief Electrician Robert Johnson, educational director; Wiper Louis Greaux; Babkowski, and AB Arthur Segueira (with back to camera). Standing are Deck Delegate Leggett Jones (left) and Recertified Bosun Lancelot Rodrigues, ship's chair­ man. The Samuel Chase had returned from the Far East and was on her way to Baltimore. Page 19 �Bll^ New SIU Pensioners Howard C. Kramer, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Detroi* in 1960 sailing as a conveyorman. Brother Kramer sailed for 40 years. He was born in Pennsylvania and is a resi­ dent of Toledo, 'Ohio. David Sumulong, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing in the steward department. Brother Sumulong sailed 36 years. He was born in the Philippine Islands and is a resident of San Francisco. John L. Berger, 61, joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an AB. Brother Berger sailed for 36 years. He was bom in Sturgeon Bay, Wise, and is a resident of Frankfort, Mich. Henry G. Cracknell, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a cook. Brother Cracknell sailed 21 years. He was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was a steward delegate. Bom in London, England, he is a naturalized U.S. citi­ zen. Seafarer Cracknell is a resident of Smithtown, L.I., N.Y. Maximo L. Bugawan, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a chief stew­ ard. Brother Bugawan sailed 31 years. He was born in the Philippines and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Sea­ farer Bugawan is a resident of Uppeico, Md. Oliver H. Headley, 74, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Headley was born in Maryland and is a resident of Crisfield, Md. Thomas H. Fleming, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Fleming sailed 37 years and served often as a ship's delegate. He was bom in Boston, Mass. and is a resi­ dent of Assonet, Mass. Eugene R. Hall, 61, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun. Brother Hall sailed 32 years, attended Piney Point, walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and gave $100 to SPAD in 1975. Bom in Ohio, he is a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. Bernard Feely, 58, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sail­ ing as a chief cook. Brother Feely sailed 36 years. He was born in Ireland and is a naturalized Ameri­ can citizen. Seafarer Feely is a resi­ dent of Miami, Fla. , > YJ i• Emanuel D. Jones, 73, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief steward. Brother Jones sailed 54 years. He was bom in Jacksonville, Fla., and is a resi­ dent of Baltimore. Juan Hernandez, 60, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Hemandez was born in San Juan, P.R. and is a resident there. Ehle N. Cartwright, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1962 sailing as an AB. Brother Cartwright sailed 20 years. Born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, he is a resident of Baytown, Tex. William Hemandez, 57, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Hernandez sailed 31 years, was a crew delegate and is a veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps in World War II. He was bom in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Santurce, P.R. Vemer M. Frederiksen, 57, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Frederikseri sailed 36 years and attended the HLSS "A" Seniority Upgrading Program at Piney Point, Md. Bom in Denmark, he is a naturalized American citizen. He is a resident of Kenosha, Wise. Newton A. Paine Jr., 55, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Provi­ dence, R.I. sailing as a bosun and in the steward department. Brother Paine sailed 39 years and is a preWorld War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was born in Provi­ dence and is a resident of Pascoag, R.I. Drugs Mean Loss of Seaman's Papers If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard wiU revoke yonr seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of yonr life the right to make a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if yon receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be sble to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. IPs a pietty tough rap, but that's exactly how It Is and you can't do anytiling about It. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and qukk reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural r^t to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Page 20 Seafarers Log �New SlU Pensioners William P. Connerfy, 58, joined the S'U in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Connerty was born in Cambridge, Mass. and is a resident of Somervilic, Ma.ss. - Philip J. Gajcwski, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Gajewski sailed 32 years. He was born in Cheboygan, Mich, and is a resident there. Woodrow Johnson, 48, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Johnson sailed 22 years, as a bosun since 1951, and was oh the picket line in many Union beefs. Born in Wesc Virginia, he is a resident of Los Angeles. Stephano G. Girolomo, 52, joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Girolomo sailed 30 years and walked the picket line in the RMR beef and the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. He was also given an SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an acci­ dent-free ship, the SS Elizabeth. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he is a resident of St. Petersburg, Fla. i'k:^ Personals Joseph Spak Please contact the editor of the Sea­ farers Log as soon as possible at (212) 499-6600, ext. 242. Sail S. Ahmed Please contact the editor of the Sea­ farers Log as soon as possible at (212) 499-6600, ext. 242. Joseph Michael Novofny Basil C. Wyatt, Brigadier Secretary of the Salvation Army asks that you contact him at P.O. Box 5236, Atlanta, Ga. 30307. Bill Thompson Your sister Betty asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 3691 62 St. N., St. Petersburg, Fla., or call her at 345-0802. Minuard Freeland Fields Mrs. Elizabeth Frey requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 7559 Broadway, Cleveland, Ohio 44105, or call her at (216) 883-6806. Norman Decatur Gilliken, Jr. Mrs. Connie Slade asks that you con­ tact her at 6711 Nebraska Ave., Tampa, Fla. 33604, Politics James L. Ward, 61, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Ward sailed 33 years and received two SIU Personal Safety Awards for sailing aboard the accident-free ships, the 55 Seatrain Louisiana and the 55 Seatmin New Jersey in 1960 and 1961. He is a U.S., Navy veteran of World War II. Seafarer Ward was born in Calvert County, Md. and is a resident of Houston. Donate to SPAD December, 1975 f'^ Nils H. Richardson, 75, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB and bosun. Brother Richardson sailed 60 years and dur­ ing four wars. He was on the picket line in the 1946 General strike, 1947 Isthmian strike and the Eastern and Gulf Sailors Assn. strike in Balti­ more. Seafarer Richardson was also a member of the ISU in 1928 and the National Sailors and Eiremens Union of Great Britain and Ireland from 1917 to 1920. Born in Fredrikstad, Norway, he became a U.S. nat­ uralized citizen after he came here in 1920. He writes poetry and col­ lects photos and newspaper clippings for his scrapbook. He's a resident of Riviera Beach, Md. with his wife, Ida. David A. Wright, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Wright was born in Hellin, Ala. and is a resident of New Orleans. George C. Gierczic, 62, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Gierczic sailed for 34 years. He was born in Wisconsin and is a resident of Wash­ burn, Wise. f Harry A. E. Jurgenson, 64, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a pumpman. Brother Jurgenson sailed 48 years and was on the picket line in the Robin Line strike in 1962. A native of Estonia, USSR, he is a resident of New York City. .s , - •\ • J—' Jan M. Kolodziej, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as an AB and bosun. Brother Kolodziej walked the picket line in both the N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and the Robin Line strike of 1962. In 1972, he upgraded to quarter­ master at the HLSS, Piney Point, Md. He was born in Adams, Mass. and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Number Oct. 23-Nov. 26, 1975 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums • DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Amount MONTH TO DATE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 15 415 158 20 7 6,969 1 208 65 139 5,470 1,839 164 37 70,088 24 1,990 353 548 11 163 36 1 136 4,218 608 1,238 182 17 1,443 124,992.70 3,544.42 22,998.91 11,473.85 24.50 3,585.09 929,593.45 25,852.15 171,105.78 54,508.10 1,700.50 36,981.82 16 212 125 20 95 1 3 — 2,023 129 1,810 1,209 140 742 5 25 6 19,860 60,000.00 25,196.60 4,355.89 3,394.75 2,008.88 90.00 726.94 — 14,201.70 410,000.00 262,684.63 46,777.87 22,369.66 18,345.30 278.00 5,564.30 2,006.00 140,267.90 12 111 5,491.04 42,375.85 11,260 2,954 873 26,693 111,847 24,124 9,245 145,216 398,231.26 596,098.70 571,006.40 $1 ,565,336.36 3,248,218.41 5,803,494.00 5,256,197.70 $14,307,910.11 . $ 48,491.50 415.00 474.00 2,538.25 620.50 55,752.00 327.00 5,450.04 2,077.70 YEAR TO DATE $ 412,841.80 5,470.00 5,517.00 16,716.67 2,613.42 560,704.00 3,554.04 53,863.97 16,526.20 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM s Porkchops Francis D. Potter, 65, joined the SIU in the port of St. Ignance, Mich, in 1961 sailing as an oiler. Brother Potter sailed 39 years. He was born in Antrim, Mich, and is a resident of Cheboygan, Mich. TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Page 21 \ �jTinal Bepartiire« Frank G. Ortiz, 61, expired on Oct, 20. Brother Ortiz joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1962 sail­ ing as deck mamtenance. He sailed 42 years. A native of Tampa, he was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Ce­ celia of Manila; two sons, Michael and Dominic; three daughters, Anna Marie, Hariel and Laura; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ortiz; two sisters, Mrs. Lolita Bone of Baltimore and Mrs. George Williamson of Hialeah, Fla. and an uncle, Oscar Baez of New York City. r I (J!-I u ii -,4 .! •' r.r i i{ ', f I .• .fV \ ! I • Clarence A. Christ, 49, died on Oct. 31, 1974. Brother Christ joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU in the port of New Orleans in 1962 sailing as a deckhand for Nebel Towing Co. in 1961, Dixie Carriers in 1964, Crescent Towing in 1965, Inland Tugs in 1966 and Coyle Lines from 1961 to 1974. He was born in Plaquemine, La., and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving is a sister, Mrs, P. E. Gauthreaux Sr. of Plaquemine. Miguel A. Rodri­ guez, 52, died in the Hospital de la Cap­ ital, Rio Piedros, P.R. on Aug. 25. Brother Rodriguez joined the SIU in the port of San Juan in 1970 sailing as a crane maintenance electrician. Seafarer Rodriguez was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was bom in Santurce, P.R. and was a resident of Rio Piedras. Surviving are his widow, Aida; three sons, Edward, Felix and Francis; two daughters, Denise and Di­ ana and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Juan Rodriguez of Adjuntas, P.R. Mason J. Holder, 44, died-on Nov. 3. Brother Holder joined the SIU in the port of New Or­ leans in 1964 sail­ ing as a bosun. He attended an Educa­ tional Crews Con­ ference at Piney Point in 1970 and gave $100 to SPAD in 1971. Seafarer Holder was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Navy. A native of New Orleans, he was a resident of Gretna, La. Surviving are his father. Mason, of New Orleans and his brother, Bryan, of Gretna. SIU pensioner Richard S. Asmont, 40, died of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. on Oct. 11. Brother Asmont joined the Union in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a 3rd cook. He walked the picket line in the 1963 Rotobroil strike. A native of Nanticoke, Pa., he was a resident of Johnson City, N.Y. Surviving are his father, John of Binghamton, N.Y. and a sister, Mrs. Alfreda A. Johnston of Johnson City. Charles W. Wag­ ner, 46, died at home in Ocean Gate, N.J. on Sept. 22. Brother Wagner joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1971 sail­ ing as a chief elec­ trician and QMED. He attended the MEBA Upgrading School of Marine Engineering in New York City in 1970 and took the LNG course at Piney Point in 1974. Seafarer Wagner was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in the Korean War. He was bom in Elizabeth, N.J. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Toms River, N.J. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wagner and a broth­ er, John, all of Southampton, Pa. Boyd E. Thomp­ son, 53, succumbed to a heart attack at home in Puyallup, Wash, on Oct. 10. Brother Thompson joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He sailed for 25 years. Seafarer Thompson was born in North Dakota. Cremation took place in the Tacoma (Wash.) Mausoleum. Surviving are his widow. Myrtle of Sumner, Wash, and his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Sabin Thomp­ son. Aquiline Loren Gonzales, 63, died in Manila in May 1974. Brother Gon­ zales joined the SIU in the port of New -i York in 1956 sail- • ing as an oUer. He sailed 29 years. Bom in Manila, he was a resident there. Seafarer Gonzales was a naturalized American citizen. Interment was in Ma­ nila. Surviving are his widow, Juliana; three sons, Aquilino, Roberto and Jose and a daughter, Emerita. Herbert E. Ja­ cobs, 58, died on Oct. 4. Brother Ja­ cobs joined the SlUaffiliated IBU in the port of New York in 1966 sailing as a deckhand for the Brooklyn (N. Y.) Eastern District Terminal from 1966 to 1975 and for Socony Paint Products from 1942 to 1965. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. A native of Brooklyn, he was a resi­ dent there. Surviving are three offspring and a sister, Mrs. Edna Gancary of Brooklyn. Larkin C. Smhh, 68, died on Oct. 29. Brother Smith join­ ed the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1960 sailing as a 2nd cook. He sailed 37 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Missis­ sippi, he was a resident of Tupelo, Miss. Surviving are his widow, Lila; a stepdaughter, Robey Jean Blevins; his mother, Ottie and a sister, Dorothy, both of Tupelo. SIU pensioner James T. Balmy, 79, passed away from natural causes in Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York City on Oct. 11. Brother Balmy joined the Union in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as an oiler. He sailed 40 years, was on the picket lines in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, the Robin Line strike in 1962 and the District Council 37 beef in 1965 and received an SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard the accidentfree ship,' the SS Antinous. Born in Rus­ sia, he was a resident of Middle Village, Queens, N.Y. Cremation took place in the Garden State Crematory, North Bergen, N.J. Surviving is his widow, Elizabeth. Marion L. V. As­ kew, 52, died on Oct. 10. Brother Askew joined the SlU-afiiliated IBU in the port of Phila­ delphia in 1970 sail­ ing as an AB and chief mate for the Mariner Towing Co. from 1969 to 1975, He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Virginia, he was a resi­ dent of Hopewell, Va. Surviving are three sons, Ronald of Petersburg, Va.; Thomas and John, both of Hopewell. Robert F. Stew­ art, 69, passed away from natural causes in French Hospital, New York City on Aug. 20, 1971. Brother Stewart joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He sailed 26 years and was on the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line strike. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident of East Meadow, L.I., N.Y. Burial was in Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, L.I., N.Y. Surviving are two sons, Robert of East Meadow, and Jo­ seph, and a daughter, Joan, of New City, N.Y. Sen Y. Peon, 56, died of a heart at­ tack on Oct. 31. Brother Poon joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1970 sailing as a cook. He was an HLSS upgrader. A native of China, he was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving are his widow. Rose Sue Bon; three sons, Gilbert, Paul and David, and a daughter, Judy. SIU pensioner Lloyd Short, 70, died of a stroke in Beaufort County Hospital, Washing­ ton, N.C. on Sept. 23. Brother Short [ joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 29 years. Born in Virginia, he was a resident of Bath, N.C. Interment was in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington. Surviving is his widow, Madge. Edward C. Mishanski, 52, died of head injuries in Weehawken, N.J. on Sept. 27. Brother Mishanski joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. He was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he was a resident there. Burial was in Wilkes-Barre. Sur­ viving are a brother and a sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mishanski of Phil­ adelphia and his mother, Helen, of Wilkes-Barre. IBU pensioner Mildred D. Durante, 72, passed away in Chicago on Sept. 26. Sister Durante joined the Union as a ship housekeeper sailing on the Great Lakes. She was born in Chicago and was a resident there. Surviving are a brother. Carmen of New Hyde Park, L.I., N.Y.; a sister, Mrs. Josephine Coticchio and a sister-in-law, Marie, both of Chicago. Jesse R. Rowe, 77, passed away on June 16, 1965. Brother Rowe joined the SlU-afhliated IBU in the port of Baltimore sailing as a mate for the Harbor Towing Co. there in 1961. He was born in Newbern, N.C. and was a resident of Washington, N.C. Surviving is his widow, Cora. Thomas Gilhride died in Bergen Pines Hospital, Paramus, N.J. on July 28. Brother Gilbride joined the SIU in 1967. He was a resident of New Yojrk ' City. Surviving is a brother of Brook- i lyn, N.Y. ^ ' Cecil E. Dodd, 40, succumbed to pneumonia in the Norfolk USPHS Hos- i pital on Mar. 25, 1971 attributable to head injuries sustained in a fall into an open asphalt hatch aboard a docking barge on Oct. 2, 1970. Brother Dodd joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a mate for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1954 to 1960, Gulf Atlantic Towing Co. from 1960 to 1968 and aboard the barge, R. K. Davis of the Tidewater Towing Co, of Savann^, Ga, from 1968 to 1970. He was a post-World War II U.S. Army veteran in Korea. Bom in Virginia, he was a resident of Jacksonville. Burial was in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Va. Surviving are his widow, Lula of Portsmouth; , a daughter, Violet Lee; his parents, Nfr. and Mrs. Albert G. Dodd and a brother, Curtis, of Duval County, Fla. Kenneth B. Curtis, 42, died of a heart attack on Oct. 1. Brother Curtis joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of St. Louis in 1970 sailing as a deckhand for Inland Tugs from 1970 to 1975. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of postWorld War 11. Born in Tennessee, he was a resident of Savannah, Tenn. Sur­ viving are his widow, Robbie Jo, and two daughters, Pamela and Rachel. Edmond J. Doherty, 65, died in Annapolis Hospital, Wayne, Mich, on Aug. 2. Brother Doherty joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Duluth in 1961 sailing for the Huron Cement Co. He was a Union official in the port of Detroit from 1958 to 1960 and in the port of Toledo in 1960. Seaifarer Doherty was also a Democratic candi­ date for state representative in Michi­ gan's 20th District. A native of Cleve­ land, he was a resident of Westland, Mich. Surviving is his widow. f- f i- .!r Seafarers Log �NOV. 1-30, 1975 DISPATCHERS REPORT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit .Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk • Tampa ^ Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle . . ; Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena ... Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakesj,. ......... Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes ^ Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C December, 1975 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Uikftedl ledttsfrial Worker 4 62 18 19 8 10 23 41 29 28 10 35 8 68 0 3 366 2 5 2 2 1 1 5 8 1 2 2 0 1 5 0 1 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 11 50 9 11 5 0 22 57 8 35 1 34 5 61 0 1 310 2 11 3 3 0 1 3 26 7 3 0 10 2 12 3 0 86 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 148 32 58 22 12 43 136 52 75 27 73 19 146 0 5 863 5 0 2 4 4 3 18 384 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 13 2 4 18 2 10 1 50 360 9 1 8 7 2 4 0 31 127 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 6 1 4 11 3 2 9 36 899 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 4 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 53 9 16 11 8 24 40 19 22 9 20 9 60 0 1 302 2 21 2 7 1 2 4 8 3 5 4 7 0 10 0 0 76 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 6 6 0 42 10 0 0 6 1 9 3 0 5 1 0 0 0 1 0 9 1 50 0 14 0 13 4 0 45 8 3 0 0 35 0 5 6 0 1 0 40 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 270 66 0 7 131 13 45 28 10 47 110 35 59 20 41 17 118 0 1 682 7 66 3 13 4 2 12 23 4 17 9 14 2 26 0 2 204 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 3 0 1 4 1 0 0 9 311 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 77 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 3 12 4 0 3 28 710 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 208 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 4 8 0 19 7 12 3 6 4 18 10 8 4 16 5 30 0 0 142 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 5 3 0 25 15 0 9 0 2 5 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 11 2 23 34 0 6 11 6 0 26 7 3 0 1 18 12 0 0 4 2 0 24 12 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 169 102 4 70 9 24 11 8 26 57 17 54 10 26 10 73 0 0 399 1 1 3 3 1 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 5 0 1 39 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 143 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 5 404 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0• 5 1 2 10 4 0 4 26 296 3 1 4 4 0 3 2 17 186 13 1 0 0 2 1 1 18 84 3 0 0 0 2 3 0 8 110 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 16 4 7 6 2 9 13 1 5 5 6 1 14 0 • 1 96 12 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 5 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco •• • • Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duiuth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 18 8 4 '5 5 8 21 11 19 5 12 4 21 0 0 141 3 54 8 16 7 5 5 35 14 23 10 31 6 41 3 0 261 8 17 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 5 3 1 1 13 0 0 51 0 0 0 5 1 5 4 15 156 951 43 994 4 0 2 4 0 2 0 12 273 407 16 423 5 3 1 12 3 1 4 29 80 61 33 94 f PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT,. Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 " (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE. Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez, Jnncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. . 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio..... .935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan.. ... P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Skipping at A & G ports dn^ped ightly last month after a itirry is limping month before tihat- As re^ported by New York Fort Agent Leon at the December membership fsng is again experted to pick sip con­ siderably this month and in Janoaiy. However^a high percentage of llm|obs tdiipped are still beutg taken by men which demonstrates that there are rtdl good job opportunities for 'A* \men* Page 23 �m Manhattan Out of Layup; On Grain Run Coming out of almost two years of layup at the Seatraiu Shipyard in Brooklyn, N.Y, on Nov. 20, the 114,668 dwt supertanker S/T Manhattan (Hudson Waterways) sailed the next day at 13.5 knots for the Gulf to load 65,000-tons of grain destined for delivery to the Russian Black Sea port of Odessa. MARAD had announced early this year that 1.2-million tons of U.S. tankers were laid up—27 percent of the independent U.S. tanker fleet—but this has changed. The Manhattan and other SIU-con(racted tankers were able to get out of layup and get charters to carry grain to Russia due to the participation by the SIU membership in the SIU's Washington activities. Last month 17 SIU tankers—six out of layup—were chartered to carry grain to the Soviets. The 1962-built Manhattan was laid up on Jan. 15, 1974. In 1969, her bow was modified to cut through ice on an experimental voyage to Alaska's North Slope oil fields via the ice-choked Northwest Passage testing the feasibility of carrying the black gold on this shorter route. Following the India-Pakistan War in 1972, at the behest of the U.N., she hauled grain for the Agency for International Development to famine-plagued Bangladesh where she remained as a floating warehouse 50 miles off the port of Chittagong. Later the Manhattan delivered much-needed grain to Italy and Singapore. Bf > r' tf- if 11: r.. ^ ^ ! I Chief Cook Emilio Barrito (left), Third Cook Edward Collins (center) and Cook and Baker William Karpiak Note the unusual ice bow of the S/T Manhattan when she was moored at the old Navy Yard, now the prepare grub for the Manhattan crew. Seatrain Shipyard in Brooklyn, N.Y. Deck Engineer Bob Verlis (left) of the Manhattan checks pressure on acetylene pump, while in the ship's messroom Utility Messman William Morales (left center) clears off a table. At (right center) Utility Messman Gerald Barber dishes up the pie and in the engine room (right) Fireman-watertender Edward Morales inspects console before the supertanker sailed on the grain run to Russia. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual injhe Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the memtership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. Page 24 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given tor same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this.should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSI ITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which'he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Faui Haii at headquarters by certified maii, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log �Digest of SlU YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine Inc.), October 1—Chairman,'Recerti­ fied Bosun Luis Guadamud; Secretary Dario P. Martinez; Educational Direc­ tor Joseph Burkette. $12 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Richard Carter, radio operator, was buried at sea off Laurenco Marques on October 1, 1975 at 15:30 hours. Letter of sympathy was for­ warded to Mrs. Carter. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Burnside, La. DEL RIO (Delta Steamship Lines), October 12 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. B. Braunstein; Secretary R. R. Maldonado; Educational Director Lyle D. Clevenger; Deck Delegate C. B. Dickey; Steward Delegate Clifton Aaron. $283 in movie fund and $6 in ship's fund. Sent a $50 wreath for the saloon messman's father who passed away on October 8, 1975. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers support SPAD and also advised all crewmem­ bers to fill out their beneficiary cards. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for good food and service. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ARECIBO (Puerto Rico Marine Navigation), October 17—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Eugene Dakin; Sec­ retary J. G. Guilles; Deck Delegate H. B. Jerring; Engine Delegate G. Salazar; Steward Delegate P. Sanchez. $9 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Officers and crewmembers donated to O. S. Martirio whose baTjy daughter passed away while we were in Puerto Rico. We , sent our sympathy to Mr. & Mrs. Martino. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. DEL ORO (Delta Steamship Lines), October 19 — Chairman, Patrick M. Graham; Secretary Teddy Kross; Edu­ cational Director Lee W. Morin; Stew­ ard Delegate Cesar Guerra; Engine Delegate Charles A. Hanley. $71.15 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Collected $122 from crew and sent it to the family of Patrick Henry Southern who was 3rd mate and died aboard ship in Abidjan. We received all of the monthly issues of the Seafarers Log and a fact sheet which was a good one for news. Report to the Seafarets Log: "We have been in Lobito, Angola for 162 days and-this trip will last 222 days. The payoff is to be in New Orleans. This trip has been longer than the average Delta Line West Africa run which usually lasts only 75 days or less. Ship's secretary thanked all for the cooperation they gave on this 222 day trip." Next port New Orleans. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship Lines Inc.), October 26— Chairman, Recertified Bosun Arthur J. McGinnis; Secretary J. Sumpter; Edu­ cational Director Union H. Sanders Jr.; Engine Delegate G. E. Connelly; Stew­ ard Delegate J. Bell. No disputed OT. Twenty movies were received this trip for the benefit of the crew and officers. Chairman suggested that crewmembers donate to SPAD. Telegram dated No­ vember 7, 1975 concerning the grain deal and the crewing up of several SIU ships to carry the cargo was read to the crew apd then posted. Next port Takoradi. December, 1975 y i SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Services Inc.), October 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. M. Parker; Sec­ retary C. L. Shirah; Educational Direc­ tor R. Tyler; Deck Delegate C. M. Marion; Engine Delegate E. Remiz; Steward Delegate J. Samuels. No dis­ puted OT. Message received from Paul Hall about eleven ships getting grain charters was posted. Captain stated that this ship was starting a safety program again and that anyone seeing an unsafe condition please report it at once. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land Services Inc.), October 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun V. Poulsen; Secre­ tary C. E. Bell; Educational Director S. Senteney; Deck Delegate Carl E. Hargroves; Engine Delegate Dorwin Coy; Steward Delegate Andrew Reasko. $12.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported message from Pres­ ident Paul Hall on SIU ships getting grain charters. Report to Seafarers Log: "This is voyage #33 West with no problems and no beefs. A smooth trip." Next port Yokohama. JAMES (Ogden Marine Inc.), Octo­ ber 12 Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. W. Altstatt; Secretary L. Coperiano; Deck Delegate John E. Mattingly; En­ gine Delegate Alexander Goga; Steward Delegate Curtis Veazio. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that a radio­ gram was received from Headquarters concerning the activities of our Union officers with regard to the ships to carry grain to Russia. Eleven of these ships were contracted by the SIU. A vote of thanks to our Union ollicers for a job well done to provide more jobs for us including the officers of the ship. MT. NAVIGATOR (Mount Ship­ ping Inc.), October 12—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun B. Swearingen; Secre­ tary B. Burnette; Educational Director J. Dryden. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that the ship will payoff in Port Manetee and called attention to the wire received from President Paul Hall re­ garding grain shipments to Russia. Sec­ retary reported that the Piney Point graduates are doing a very good job aboard ship and gave a vote of thanks to the baker and the third cook. POTOMAC (Empire Transport Inc.), October 31—Chairman P. Burnette; Secretary S. Brown; Educational Direc­ tor Torres. Some disputed OT in deck department. The.Seafarers Log was re­ ceived in Chile. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Report to the Seafarers Log.-"Departing Bosun Perry Burnette would like to thank all of the crew for their coopera­ tion on last voyage. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port, Pt. Neches. COMMERCE (Sea-Land Services Inc.), October 12—Chairman L. G. G. Reck; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Edu­ cational Director Herbert Martin. No disputed OT. Received a wire on the grain deal with Russia which was posted on the bulletin board for all to read. A safety meeting was held and all at­ tended. Chairman suggested that crew­ members keep supporting SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Seattle. Ships' illieetings JOHN PENN (Waterman Steamship Corp.), October 12—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun John S. Davies; Secre­ tary W. G. Williams; Educational Di­ rector Allen W. George; Deck Delegate Joseph B. Dunnan; Engine Delegate Jose A. Molina; Steward Delegate Jerry W. Watkins. No disputed OT. Radio­ gram concerning wheat to Russia was posted on the bulletin board. Everything running smoothly. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Serv­ ice Inc.), October 27—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Jose L. Gomez; Sec­ retary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director Robert C. Miller; Engine Dele­ gate R. Metcalf; Steward Delegate F. A. Stephens. $12 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers should support SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Algeciras, Spain. SEAlT'LE (Sea-Land Service Inc.), October 19 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Angelo Antoniou; Secretary C. Scott. $5.34 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Radiogram and telegram from Headquarters were received, read and posted on the bulletin board. Chairman suggested that members support SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. PANAMA (Sea-Land Services Inc.), October 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Cyril Mize, Jr.; Secretary Jack Mar; Educational Director E. Ford. $18.29 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported a telegram was, re­ ceived from President Paul Hall, con­ cerning eleven SIU contracted ships to haul grain to Russia. Suggested that the membership donate to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for good" food and service. Next port Long Beach. SAN JUAN (Sea-Land Services Inc.), October 19 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Mitchell; Secretary An­ gel Maldonado; Educational Director A. H. Okrogly. $68.05 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Captain submitted to crew ship movie fund of $185 which was left after spending $350 for new movies. Chairman held a discussion on the new ships coming out for a grain run. A radiogram was posted on the bulletin board about grain ships. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Services Inc.), October 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. C. Cooper; Secre­ tary L. Nicholas; Educational Director K. L. Hart; Deck Delegate J. P. Pettus; Engine Delegate J. Cameron; Steward Delegate S. Morris. No disputed OT. Chairman introduced a booklet that is put out by the USPHS relating to all hospitals, contracts and doctors and ad­ vised everyone to pick up one of these booklets at USPHS in case of emer­ gency. Next port Rotterdam. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine Inc.), October 9—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Sec­ retary E. Kelly; Educational Director Escote; Deck Delegate Carlos Spina; Engine Delegate Martin Fox; Steward Delegate R. E. Leonard. No disputed OT. All communications received were read and posted. Chairman suggested that all members should read the Sea­ farers Log to know what is going on in the Union. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. AGUADILLA (Puerto Rico Marine Navigation), October 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Victor Carbone; Sec­ retary W. Reid; Educational Director S. Wala. Chairman reported that a radiogram was received from Union President Paul Hall that the SIU and the AFL-CIO has won an agreement in Washington to get ships char­ tered to carry grain to Russia of which eleven of these were SIU contracted ships. In response to the message: "Mr. President, Paul Hall, we the crewmem­ bers of the SS Aguadilla want to con­ gratulate you and everyone working with you in Washington for our job se­ curity and for the future of our fam­ ilies." $6 in ship's fund. Brother Olaf M. Lefsaker found $10 which no one said they had lost so he donated the $10 to ship's fund. Total ship's fund $16. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Next port San Juan. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: OVERSEAS NATALIE ROBERT TOOMBS ULTRASEA ELIZABETHPORT LYMAN HALL PONCE DELEON DELTA BRASIL ARTHUR MIDDLETON TRANSINDIANA DELTA MAR JEFF DAVIS BRADFORD ISLAND CARTER BRAXTON VANTAGE HORIZON SAN PEDRO PUERTO RICO HOUSTON ROBERT E. LEE SEA-LAND EXCHANGE OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE ERNA ELIZABETH PORTLAND MOBILE MOUNT WASHINGTON LOS ANGELES BALTIMORE COLUMBIA GOLDEN DOLPHIN TRANSEASTERN CONNECTICUT SEA-LAND PRODUCER FORT HOSKINS CANTIGNY COLUMBIA GOLDEN ENDEAVOR SEA-LAND CONSUMER OAKLAND GALLOWAY DELTA PARAGUAY DEL SOL SEA-LAND FINANCE OVERSEAS TRAVELER ALEX STEPHENS ERIC K. HOLZER AMERICAN EXPLORER HUMACAO ST. LOUIS EAGLE TRAVELER OGDEN WABASH MASSACHUSETTS SEA-LAND MARKET SAN JUAN BOSTON DELTA SUD TRANSCOLUMBIA TAMARA GUILDEN SEA-LAND McLEAN TAMPA Page 25 �29th Bosuns' Class Eleven Seafarers graduated from the 29th class of the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program this month and they now resume shipping with a much bet­ ter knowledge of their Union and the entire maritime industry. It is their re­ sponsibility to rejoin their vessels and inform the rest of the membership about the role all Seafarers must play if there is to be a future for the American mer­ chant marine. The recertified bosuns who have completed this very important twomonth program are asserting their lead­ ership aboard all our contracted vessels. Robert O'Rourke Seafarer Bob t O'Rourke, 47, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1949, and began shipping out as bosun in 1952. A native of Los AnI geles, he now makes his home in New­ port, Oregon with his wife Laurie. Brother O'Rourke ships from the port of Houston. Herbert Libby Seafarer Herbert Libby, 47, has been a member of the SIU since I948j and started shipping out as bosun 15 years ago. A native of Amesburg, Mass., he now makes his home in Lincolnville. Me. Brother Libby ships from the port of New York. Glen Stanford Seafarer Glen Stanford, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1947, and started sailing as bosun in 1963. A native of Mississip­ pi, he now makes his home in Slidell, La. Brother Stan­ ford ships from the port of New Or­ leans. • James Moore Seafarer lames Moore graduated from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School and began sailing with the SIU in 1973. He re­ turned to Piney Point to study for his FOWT and QMED endorsements before entering the 'A' Seniority Pro­ gram. Shipping from the port of Wil­ mington, Brother Moore is a native and resident of West Covina, Calif. Duane Ostrander Seafarer Duane Ostrander has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from" the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Shipping as an AB, Brother Ostrander obtained his ticket at Piney Point before beginning the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resi­ dent of Seattle, Brother Ostrander ships from that port. Paga26 As the top unlicensed man on ship, and as the leading representative of the SIU at sea, it is the bosun's job to see that all voyages run as smoothly as pos­ sible, with of course full cooperation from the rest of the crew. The recertified hosun is also better qualified to handle the new techno­ logically-advanced equipment which is found on many of the modem ships being built today. It is for this very reason that the Bosuns Recertification Program was established. The SIU must adapt to a constantly-changing industry if we wish J.J.McHale Seafarer 1. 1. "Whitey" McHale, 49, has been shipoing with the SIU since 1945, and he began sailing as a bosun during the 1960's. A native of New York, Brother McHale ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Theresa. Chester Anderson Seafarer Chester "Andy" Anderson, 49, has been an SIU member since 1953, and has been ship­ ping out as bosun since 1961. A na­ tive of Newfound­ land, Canada, Brother Anderson now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home. to play a part in it in the years to come. With the battles now being fought in the Halls of Congress rather than on the waterfront, and with radical changes in vessels and manning, our entire mem­ bership must be kept informed at all times in order to insure the job security of everyone in the years ahead. This then, is the main objective of the bosuns program: better communi­ cation. And, it is the job of every mem­ ber, not only the recertified bosun. The bosun is the leader of the crew, but only if his crew actively participates and takes an avid interest in the affairs of our Union, by attending shipboard and membership meetings, by asking ques­ tions and reading all percent informa­ tion, will this objective be accomplished. Frank McGarry Seafarer Frank McGarry, 49, has been an SIU mem­ ber for 30 years, and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1959. A native of Philadelphia he now ships from that port. Brother Mc­ Garry makes his home in Charleston, S.C. with his wife Adele. Luther Fate Seafarer Luther Pate, 54, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and be­ gan shipping out as a bosun in 1949. A native of Alabama, he now makes his home in Mt. Vern­ on, N.Y. with his wife Gail. Brother Pate ships from the port of New York. 'A Seniority Upgrading Program t 6 New Book Members Achieving their full 'A' books this month through the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program conducted at both Piney Point and Headquarters are six more Seafarers. They are Lucien Shaw, Nathaniel Harris, Nelson Cory Jones, Mitchell Maurstad, Duane Ostrander and James Moore. This brings the total number of Seafarers who have com­ pleted the program to 197. The program was started to prepare our members for the innovations on the new vessels under construction and to maintain the Union's tradition of pro­ Mitchell Maurstad Seafarer Mitchell Maurstad has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Maurstad, sailing in the steward depart­ ment as a chief cook, returned to Piney Point to up­ grade twice before attending the A' Seniority Program. A native of Long Island, N.Y., Brother Maurstad now lives in Minnesota and ships from the port of Philadelphia. viding well-trained, qualified Seafarers for all our contracted ships. Another purpose of the program is to give our membership a better under­ standing of SIU operations, as well as our problems and the best methods to deal with them. By upgrading themselves through the program, they are helping to insure the strength of this Union, a strength which rises out of a solid membership which understands their industry and their Union's role in that industry. Lucien Shaw Seafarer Lucien Shaw has been ship­ ping out with the SIU since his grad­ uation from the Harry Lundeberg School in Novem­ ber of 1972. Sailing in the deck depart­ ment, Brother Shaw returned to Piney Point to study for his AB ticket before attending the 'A' Sen­ iority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Waverly, Miss., Seafarer Shaw ships out of the port of New Orleans. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD And, with full membership cooperation, we will be a much stronger, secure Union for many years to come. Leonard Olbrantz Seafarer Leonard Olbrantz, 42, has been shipping with the SIU since 1955, and began sailing as a bosun in 1969. A native of Stevens Point, Wise., he now makes his home in Titusville, Fla. with his wife Margie. Brother Ol­ brantz ships from the port of Jackson­ ville. William Robinson Seafarer Bill I Robinson, 46, has been a member of I theSIUfor25years, and he began shipI ping out as bosun 12 years ago. A ! native of Alabama, Brother Robinson I now ships from the port of Seattle where he makes his home with his wife Amy. Peter Loik Seafanef Peter Loik, 48, has been shipping with the SIU since 1947, and he started shipping as bosun in 1949. A native of Winnipeg, Canada, Brother Loik now ships from the port of Balti­ more where he makes his home with his wife Gloria. John McDonald Seafarer John McDonald, 40, has been a member of the SIU since 1958, and has been ship­ ping out as' bOsun since 1973. A na­ tive of Detroit, Mich., Brother Mc­ Donald now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home. Nelson Cory Jones Seafarer Nelson I Cory Jones has been shipping out with the SIU for I seven years. Sailing as a third c6qk, I Brother Jones stu^j ied for that endorye1 ment at the Lunde' berg School before starting the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of New Orleans, Brother Jones ships frani that port. Nathaniel Harris Seafarer Nathanj iel Harris, sailing in I the engine depart\ment, is a 1972 \graduate of the \ trainee program at Ithe Harry Lunde\berg School. Before \attending the 'A' 'Seniority Program, Brother Harris returned to Piney Point to obtain his FOWT endorsement. Brother Harris is a native and resident of Mobile. He ships from the po^t pf Houston. " • Seafarers Log �Following are the names and home ports of the 319 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program. These men have gone aboard our contracted ships to lead the SIU unlicensed crews, and they have held informative meetings, settled beefs, answered questions and con­ tributed toward smoother voyages. Abulay, Edmund Pbiladalphia Adams, John, New York Aguiar, Jose, New York Allen, Enos, San Francisco Allen, J. W., Seattle Altstatt, John, Houston Amat, Kasmoin, New York Anderson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Chester New York Anderson, Edgar, New York Annis, George, New Orleans Antoniou, Angela, New York Aponte, Felix, New York Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Backrak, Daniel, Wilmington Baker, Elmer, Houston Baker, William, Houston Bankston, Ciaude, New Orleans Barnhill, Elmer, Houston Barrial, Pablo, New Orleans Baudoin, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orleans Bechlivanis, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Boeching, Marion, Houston Berger, David, Norfolk Beregria, John, Philadelphia Bergeria, Steve, Philadelphia Beye, Jan, New York Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Bowman, Jack, Seattle Boyle, Charles, New Orleans Braunstein, Herbert, Wfilmington Brendle, Mack, Houston Broadus, Robert, Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimoit Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Burch, George, New Orleans Burke, George, New York Burton, Ronald, New York Busalacki, Joseph, Jacksonville Bushong, William, Seattle Butte'rton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Butts, Hurmon, Houston Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Calogeros, Demetrios, Seattle Carbone, Victor, San Juan ' Carey, John; New'York CaSaniieva, Michael, New Orleans Castro, Guillermo, San Juan Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Chiasson, Richard, New Orleans Chilinski, tadeusz, Wilmington Christenberry, Richard, San Francisco Christehsen, Christian, San Francisco Christiansen, Egon, San Francisco Cislecki, John, San Francisco Clegg, William, New York Cofone, William, Wilmington Bosuns Honor Roll at 319 Cole, Lonnie, Norfolk Colson, James, Seattle Cooper, Fred, Mobile Craddock, Edwin, New Orleans Crawford, William, Jacksonville Cross, Malcolm, Wilmington Curlew, Jack, Yokohama Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Dakin, Eugene, Boston D'Amico, Charles, Houston Dammeyer, Dan, New York Darville, Richard, Houston Davies, John, New York Davis, James, Seattle Delgado, Julio, New York Dickinsop, David, Mobiie Dixon, James, Mobile Donovan, Joseph, Boston Doty, Albert, New Orleans Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Drewes, Peter, New York Duet, Maurice, Houston Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Eckert, Arne, Seattle Eddins, John, Baltimore Edelmon, Bill, Houston Engelund, Clayton, New YoHc Faircloth, Charles, Mobile Farhi, Israel, Houston Fell, William, New York Ferrera, Raymond, New Orleans Finklea, George, Jacksonville Flowers, Eugene, New York Foster, Floron, New Orleans Foster, James, Mobile Foti, Sebastian, Wilmington Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Funk, William, New York Furr, John, Houston Magan, Kenneth, Houston Gamer, James, New Orleans Garza, Peter, Houston Gavin, Joseph, Houston Giangiordano, Donate, Philadelphia Gianniotis, John, New York Gillain, Robert, Jacksonville Gillikin, Leo, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Gonzalez, Calixto, San Juan Gonzalez, Jose, New York Gorbea, Robert, New York Gorman, James. New York Gosse, Fred, San Francisco Green, John, Baltimore Greenwood, Perry, Seattle Grima, Vincent, New York Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Gustavson, Walter, New York Hager,Bertil, New York Hale, William, New Orleans Hanback, Burt, New York Hanstvedt, Alfred. New York Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans Hawkins, Tom, Seattle Hazel, John, New Orleans Hellman, Karl, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Hilburn, Thomas, Mobile Hill, Charles, Houston Hirsh, Burton, Baltimore Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Homka, Stephen, New York Hovde, Arne, Philadeiphia Hunt, H. C., Houston ' Ipsen, Oria, New York James, Calvain, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Japper, John, New York . Johnson, Fred, Mobile Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Joseph, Leyal, Philadelphia Joyner, William, Houston Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Karatzas, Tom, Baltimore Karlsson, Bo, New York Kelsey, Tom, San Francisco Kerageorgiou, Antoine, New Orleans Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore Kingsley, Jack, San Francisco Kleimola, William, New York Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Koen, John, Mobile Konis, Perry, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore Krawczynski, Stanley, Jacksonville La France, Dave, New York Lambert, Reidus, New Orleans Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasnansky, Andrew, San Francisco La Soya, Eligio, Houston Lasso, Robert, San Juan Latapie, Jean, New Orleans Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore Lawton, Woodrow, Baltimore Leake, Herbert, Baftimore 'LeClair, Walter W.. New York Lee, Hans, Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Libby, George, New Orleans LIbby. Herbert, New York linoberry, Carl, Mobiie Logan, John, Mobile Loik, Peter, Baltimore Mackert, Robdt, Baltimore Maidonado, Baidfd, laitimorp Manning, Denis, Seattle Martineau, Tom, Seattle Mattioli, Gactano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans AJcCollom, John, Boston' McCorvey, Durell, Jacksonville McDonald, John, New Orleans McGarry, Frank, Philadelphia McGinnis, Arthur, New Orleans McHale, J. J., New York McKinney, Melville, Philadelphia Mears, Ferlton, New York Meehan, William, Norfolk Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Merrill, Charles, Mobile Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Milier, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, William, Jacksonville Mize, Cyril, San Francisco Mladonich, Ernest, New Orleans Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Monardo, Syivester, New Orieans Moore, John, Houston Morales, Esteban, New York Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Morris, William, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Muliis, James, Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Francisco K^rex, Luther, Mobile Nash, Walter, New York Nelson, Jack, Jacksonville Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nielsen, Vap, New Yoik Northcutt, James, San Francisco Nuckols, Billy, New York O'Brien, William, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Olbrantz, Leonard Jacksonville Olesen, Carl, San Francisco DIson, Fred, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Oromaner, Aibert, San Francisco O'Rourfce, Robert, Houston Owen, Burton, Houston Owens, Clarence, New Orleans Palino, Anthony, New York Palmer, Nick, San Francisco Paradise, Leo, New York Parker, James, Houston Parker, William, New Orleans Pate, Luther, New York Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehter, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Pierce, John, Philadeiphia Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Poulsen, Verner, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New York Price, Biliie, Norfolk Pryor, Clarence, Mobile ' Puchalski, Kasimir, San Francisco Puglisi, Joseph, New York Pulliam, James, San Francisco Radich, Anthony, New Orleans Rains.Horace, Houston Raiio, Salvador, New Orieans Reeves, William, Mobile Richburg, Joseph, Mobile Rihn, Ewing, New Orleans Riley, William, San Francisco Ringuette. Albert, San Francisco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Robinson, William, Seattle Rodrigjes, Lancelot, San Juan Rodripez, Frank, New York Rodripez, Ovidio, New York Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York Sanford, Tommie, Houston Sawyer, Alfred, Norfolk Schwarz, Robert, Mobiie Self, Thomas, Baltimore Selix, Floyd, San Francisco Sernyk, Peter, New York Sheets, James, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Shorten, James, San Francisco Showers, William, San Francisco Sipsey, Robert, San Francisco Smith, Lester, Norfolk Smith, Vertis, Tampa Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonviilo Spuron, John, San Francisco Stanford, Glen, New Orleans Stockmarr, Sven, New York Suchocki, Leonard, San Francisco Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville Swiderski, John, New York Teti, Frank, New York Theiss, Roy, Mobile Thompson, Carl, Houston Thompson, J. R., Houston Ticer, Dan, San Francisco Tillman, William, San Francisco Tirelli, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Tolentino, fed, San Francisco Troche, Grepry, Mobile Turner, Paul, New Orleans Ucci, Peter, San Francisco Velazquez, William, New York Walker, Fred, Baltimore Walker, Tom, Houston ' Wallace. Edward, New York Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobile Walters, Herwood, New York Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Ware, Dick, Houston Waters, Aubrey, Seattle Weaver, Harold, Houston Welch, Macon, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York Wingfield, P. G., Jacksonville Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco Woikman, Homer, New Orleans Woriey, John, San Francisco Wymbs, Luke, New York Zaragoza, Roberto, New York Zeloy, Joseph, New Orleans 'A Seniority Honor Roll Now Numbers 197 Seafarers who have completed the'A' Seniority Upgrading Program have had the opportunity to learn about their Union and its activities, malcing them good, informed Union Members. These men are encouraged to take the delegate's job aboard ship and put this new knowledge to work. Following are the names and departments of the 197 Seafarers who have completed the 'A'Seniority Upgrading Program. JbUins, Francis, Deck Alien, Lawrence, Engine Allison, Murphy, Engine Ahmad, Bin, Deck Ames, Allan, Deck Andrepont, P. J„ Engine Arnold, Mott, Deck Barnett, Jay, Engine Bartol, Thomas, Deck Baxter; Alait, Engine Bean, P.L, Deck Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Berulis, William, Deck Biletz, John, Engine Blacklok, Richard, Engine Blasiiuez, Gregory, Engine Bolen, James, Deck Bolen, Timothy, Deck Boles, John, Engine Brackbill, Russell, Deck Bruschini, Mario, Steward Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Burnette, Barney, Steward Butch, Richard, Engine Cammuso, Frank, Dock Garhart, David, Deck Carruthers, Francis, Engine Castle, Stephen, Deck Cavanaugh, Jackson, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck Coiangelo, Jpseph, Deck Conklin, Kevin, Engine Correll, Paul, Engine Cosentino, Dominic, Deck Coyle, Michael, Engine Cunningham, Robert, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, William, Deck Day, John, Engine Derke, Michael, Engine Deskins, William, Steward Dising, Maximo, Engine Dobloug, James, Engine Dukehart, David, Engine Edgell, Pat, Engine Egeland, Ralph, Deck Escudero, Tomas, Engine Esposito, Gennaro, Engine Ewing, Larry, Steward Farmer, William, Deck Farrapt, John, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck Frak, Stan, Deck Fried, Peter, Engine Frost, Stephen, Deck Galka, Thomas, Engine Gallagher, Patrick, Deck Galliano, Marcp, Deck Garay, Stephen, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gotay, Raul, Steward Gower, David, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M. R., Deck Hapr, Ken, Deck Haie, Earnest, Deck Haiier, John, Engine Harris, Nathaniel, Engine Hanks, Fletcher, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Humason, Jon, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine Ivey, D. E., Engine Joe, William, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Jones, Leggette, Deck Jones, Nelson Cory, Steward Jordan, Carson, Deck Kanavos, Panagirtis, Engine Kegney, Thomas, Engine Keith, Robert, Deck Keliey, John, Deck Kelly, John, Deck Kerney, Paul, Engine ^ Kirksey, Charles, Engine Kittle$cn,La.,Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward ,, Lamphere, Thomas, Engine laner, Ronnie, Engine Lang, Gary, Deck Laughlin, Douglas, Engine LeClair, Lester, Steward Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lentsch, Robert, Deck Lesko, Samuel, Deck Long, Alton, En^ne Lundeman, Louis, Deck Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Mallory, Arthur, Deck Manning, Henry, Steward Maurstad, Mitchell, Steward Marcus, M. A., Deck McAndrew, Martin, Engine McCahe, John, Engine McCabe, T. J., Engine McMuilin, Clarence, Steward McParland, James, Engine Milici, Robert, Deck Minix, R. 6., Jr., Engine Miranda, John, Engine Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Moore, C. M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, James, Engine Moore, William, Deck Mortier, William, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine Noble, Mickey, Deck Nuotio, Ken, Deck Ostrande^ Duane, Deck ^ Paiitter. Philip, Engine Paloumbis. Nikoiaos, Engine Pap^orgiou, Dimitrios, Engine Parker, Jason, Deck Patrick, t.. Engine Poletti, Pierangeio, Deck Prasinos, George, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine Restaino, John, Engine Ripley, William, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Roback, James, Deck Rodriguez, Charles, Engine Rodriguez, Hector, Engine Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Rogers, George, Engine Ruiz, Steve, Engine Sabb, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Sanders, Barry, Engine Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Lex, Deck Shaw, Lucien, Deck Shaw, Ronald, Engine Sllfast, George, Deck SImonetti, Joseph, Steward Simpson, Spurgeon, Engine SIsk, Keith, Deck Smith, D. B., Steward SmIBi, Robert, Deck Snyder, John, Engine Spell, Gary, Engine Spell, Joseph, Deck Spencer, Craig, Engine Spencer, H. D., Engine Stanfield, Pete, Deck Stauter, David, Engine Stevens, Duane, Deck Strauss, Gregory, Engine Svoboda, Kvetoslav, Engine Szeibert, Stephen, Steward Tanner, ieroy. Engine Tell, George, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Trainer, Robert, Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Utterback, Larry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Vanyi, Thomas, Steward Vazguez, Jose, Engine Venus, Steve, Steward Vukmir, George, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine Wambach, Aibert, Deck Waugaman, Jerry, Engine Wayman, Lee, Deck Wilhelm, Mark, Engine Wilson, Richard, Steward Wilson, Robert, Engine Wolfe, John, Deck Woodcock, Wayne, Steward Woedhouse, Ashton, Engine Wright, Charlie, Engine Zukier, Hans, Engine •ci Page 27 December, 1975 / ^01 �; ! »i \ OMED Grad Gets Diploma QMED Instructor Jack Parcel (left) of the HLSS congratulates course graduate Victor G. Rodriguez with a handshake as he presents him with his QMED diploma recently at the school. Five Complete Lifeboat Class The U.S. maritime industry has seen more radical change and tech> nological advancement in the last 20 years than just ahout any other Amer­ ican industry. And for the American Seafarer who must safely and effi­ ciently handle the advanced equip­ ment on the new ships of today, this technological revolution is more drastic than the tum-of-the-centuiy switchover from sail to steam. All these changes and advance­ ments present the Seafarer, no matter what department he sails in, whh a challenge as well as an important op­ portunity. The seaman is first faced with the challenge of keeping his pro­ fessional seafaring skills on par vdth the changes that have already oc­ curred and those that will occur in the future. At the same time, the modern day seaman has the unique opportunity to advance to new, higher ratings and deep-sea jobs cre­ ated by shipboard advancement. The answer to both challenge and opportunity for today's Seafarer is upgrading at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Thousands of Seafarers have already taken advantage of the Lundeberg School's vocational and Six Welders Get Diplomas .J '-.^'• ife. h)' . ^''' Instructor Tom Doyle (extreme right) of the Lifeboat course at Piney Point stands by as his latest class exhibits their diplomas. They are, (I. to r.): Awad Abdulla; Ramon Collazo; Chief Steward Scotty McCausland; Gerald McEwen, and J. 0. Mahaffey. HLSS Lifeboat Class Graduates Lifeboat Instructor Abe Easter (center) with five of his latest graduates at Piney Point. From left are: Smead Williams; Edward Perry, Jr.; Amos Jaramillo; Arturo Lopez, and Gerald Barber. Page 28 Welding Course Instructor Pete Schuffels (extreme left) presents class gradu­ ates of (I. to r.): Steven Williamson; Bill Ball; Marvin Lambeth; Randolph Tannis; Rusty Stewart, and Bill King. Chief Cook Graduates HLSS Assistant Director of Vocational Education Joseph Wall (left) gives Chief Cook George Taylor his graduation diploma and congratulations for com­ pleting the Chief Cook Course at Piney Point. Seafarers Log �for Your JdB'Security X. -' y!fMjKt academic courses. As a result, these seamen have new ratings along ^tvlth an increased earning power. The Lundeberg courses are by no means limited to any one working group or age group of Seafarers. The School has a full line of courses for the black gang, the deck and steward departments. A wiper can upgrade through the School all the way to QMED-any rating; a messman can move up to chief steward, and an ordinary seaman can upgrade to ableseaman unlimited any waters, and quartermaster. From the top unli­ censed ratings aboard ship, it is only another few steps to becoming li­ censed if a Seafarer so choose. Upgrading at the Lundeberg School and job security for Seafarers go hand in hand. The industry is changing and we as the professionals who work in it must change right alongside. Complete listings, descriptions and eligibility requirements of all the SILPs upgrading coOrses at the School are carried in each issue of the Sea­ farers Log- Refer to them, see what you are eligible for and apply when you can. Upgrading Is an investment in your QMED instructor Jack Parcel (2d left) with six graduates of his QMED class. From left are: future as a merchant seaman. Spanraft; Walter KImbrough; Philip Huss; John Rlsbeck, and Eugene Hubert. S. Williams; Alben NMC Fosters Unity and Strong Merchant Fleet Continued from Page 6 port for 1975, Maritime Administra­ tion statistics for the first half of 1975 show U.S.-fllag ships have carried a larger percentage of this country's oceanborne general import and export cargo than in 1974, as well as a larger percentage of the tonnage moved in the liner trade. In fostering this growth, the NMC concentrated on two major programs in 1975: conducting shipper forums throughout the country where shippers could question a panel of high-level Sullivan Continued from Page 3 • The rapid growth of Soviet and other state-owned fleets which "repre­ sent a competitive threat with which our present maritime policy is incapable of coping" because these fleets are "guar­ anteed the overwhelming share of their own cargoes and (are) unfettered by traditional market restraints or profit considerations." • The adoption of cargo preference laws and policies by other nations, in­ cluding Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, France, Japan, Morocco, Pakis­ tan, Peru and Spain. Informing the President that new cargo preference legislation similar to the vetoed measure would be intro­ duced in both the House and Senate in ihe next session of Congress. Rep. Sul­ livan said In her letter "I hope that the continually changing circumstances in the maritime world will cause you to reconsider your opposition." "If such action is not taken sOon,*^ her letter warned, "the U.S.-flag tankers necessary to supplement our fleet will become hopelessly inadequate." - December, 1975 representatives from maritime labor, management and government on U.S.flag maritime service, and expanding their Shipper Advisory Program which consists of 129 international traffic and distribution executives of major U.S. export/import firms who act as ad­ visors to the NMC. 14 Shipper Forums The Council held a total of 14 shipper forums in 1975, as well as at­ tempting to reach U.S. shippers by cosponsoring six forum/trade meetings, participating in two trade fairs, honor­ ing exporters and importers who ex­ celled in supporting U.S.-flag shipping at 10 award dinners and setting up a task force of labor, government and management officials to help resolve problems within the industry. In addition, they held 15 national and regional meetings of the Shipper Advisor Board in 1975 where advisors could meet with MARAD officials to discuss mutual problems facing the shippers and the maritime industry. In 1975 the NMC also made an im­ portant addition to its internal struc­ ture, setting up a Washington Program Committee to develop Council activity in the Capital, the center of most U.S. maritime regulatory action. In its first year, this Committee has called on over 20 government agencies to promote U.S.-flag shipping interests and NMC policies. Dedicated to the revitalization of the U.S. merchant marine and to promoting working cooperation between maritime labor, management and government since its inception, the NMC did much to advance these goals in 1975 and has laid the ground work for even greater advances in the future. 10 Graduate in LNC Course Charlie Nalen (3rd right) head of the HLSS Engine Department, and LNG Instructor BIN Egllnton (extreme left) pose In front of the school with the latest LNG graduating class of (I. to r.): Recertified Bosun Roy Theiss; Mott Arnold; Joe Valle; George Tobin; Mike Ramage; Recertified Bosun Luther Myrex; Richard PlaskowskI; Recertified Bosun Tom Kelsey; William Arlund, and Art Baredlan. Alcoholism: A Major Problem Today Alcoholism is a major problem. One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can he treated. Page 29 �LUNDEBERG SCHOOL EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates Deck Department ( ABLE SEAMAN I. •f: ;1 , "' i ' ?. i'l- iU I l;'f i/l. ti ? The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman consists of classroom and practical training to in­ clude; Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid, Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—Any Waters)—You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months seatime as Ordinary" Seaman, or be a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: October 16. November 28, January 26, March 8. QUARTERMASTER Procedures; Emergency Launching Op­ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting go, rowing arid marieuveririg a lifeboat iti / seas, recovery of man overboard, firefighting and emergency procedures. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13. 28; December 11, 26; January 8, 22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. Engine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures, Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic, Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker, or Deck Engine Mechanic, Starting Dates: October 16; November 13; December 11; January 8: February 5; March 4; April 1. QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED —Any Rating, (Qualified Member of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and ' Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri­ cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sysr.^*:: tems; Boiler Construction and Repair, ^ Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; MiPQhine Tool Operation; Com-^, pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles -of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units; Engineering Casualty . Control; All Codes of Operation of Au- IT'"-"' V "'•y ^ - rv » • iS SiSSB SS ,:J;? Seafarer Bill Goff, who earned his high school diploma through the General Educational Development Program at the Lundeberg School, speaks with the School's Director of Academic Education Margaret Nalen. , iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing Main Engines, Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—Must ^e able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 and have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper, (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—^No requirements. Starting Dates: November 3, January 12, February 23, April 5. LIFEBOATMAN DIESELS Fireman-watertender Instructor Jack Parcel (4th left) poses for photo recently with his graduating class of (I. to r.): Paul Ferkl; Steve Williamson: Sean West; David Mull; Choyce Jackson; Jeffrey Murray; Earl Million, and Nelson Bumpas. SIU Scholarship Program These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar- •SS3 SSSS « iWf m Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, January 8, February 19, April 1. One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers, Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. The course of instruction leading to endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steam and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures, Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- Ul The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RQF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures, Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters), The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat -Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Types of Davits and Operating FOWT . ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000, 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000, The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship, as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1, Must be under 35 years of age. This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university, 2, Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan (three years for $10,000 scholarship). 3, Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately proceeding date of application. The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic 4, Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholarships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers, These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log • • ..M �High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starling date: January 5. QMED—Any Rating; deck and steward department personnel must hold any rating. Starting Dates: November 28; Decem­ ber II, February 5, March 18. LNG/LPG The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of Basic Chemistry, Tank and Ship Con­ struction, Gasification, Reliquefication Procedures, Inert Gas and Nitrogen Sys­ tems, Instrumentation, Safety and Firefighting, Loading, Unloading and Trans­ porting LNG/LPG. Course Requirements: Engine room personnel must hold QMED—^Any Rat­ ing. Others, Deck and Steward Depart­ ment personnel must hold a rating in their department. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Engine depart­ ment personnel must hold endorsement as Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting Date: March 8. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION (Last) (First) Mo./Day/Year (Middle) Address (Street) . Telephone #_ (State) (City) (Area Code) (Zip Code) Book Number District Seniority Date Book Was Issued Port Presently Registered In_ .Port Issued. , Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Social Security #. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Entry Program: From .to. Endorsement(s) Received (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: From. . Endorsement(s) Received. . to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No, Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE • Electrician • Asst. Cook • QMED • Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker • FWT • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook • Oiler • Pumpman • Steward • Dk. Mech. • Machinist • Reefer • Welder • Boilermaker • Advanced Pumpman Procedures. • LNG/LPG • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Diesel • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked'above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 •- Name Book No. Address (.Street) I-ast grade completed (City or Town) Steward Department CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings above Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker; six months seatime as Chief Cook and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac­ tory Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or' As­ sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, December 26, February 5, March 18. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ tables; how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portion control, dietary values and serving procedures. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Starting Dates: October 30, December 11, January 22, March 4. COOK AND BAKER (Zip) Last year attended Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in bak­ December, 1975 The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lun­ deberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in full. I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu­ cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. Date of Birth. Name. • • • • Forty-two Seafarers and one Inland Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re­ gardless of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. I ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings, conned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11, 26; January 8, 22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef. pork. veal. lamb, poultry and seafood. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment. six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: October 16, November 28, January 8, February 19, April 1. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. Page 31.3.) i �343 Have Donated $100 or More to SPAD The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 343 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by volutarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1975. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions.) Ten who have realized how important it is to let the SlU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, three have contributed $300, and one $600. For the past seven months the LOG has been running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming months our political role t,:ust be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. ' Sorel, J. Poulsen, V. Michael, J. Hall,M. Leeper, B. Eddins, J. Bryant, B. Abrams, R. A. Spencer, G. MiUer,G.E. Powers, J. N. Lennon, J. Hall, Jr., L. Edwards, K. Buckley, T. Adams, W. Spiegel, H. Mitchell, R. Leo, A. J. Pow, J. Hall, Sr., W. Ehlers, T. G. Bumette, P. A. Air,R.N. Staples, F. J. MitcheU,W.L. Pretare, G. E. Lewis, J. Hanks, F. Elberson, N. Butts, W. Algina, J. Itephens, G. 'Libby^-Hf Algina, J. F. Itevens, W. W. ^LObedahl, H. ^'Swft^lna, F, Reck, L. G. Fagan, W. C^diz,S. AOen, J. urrick, R. H. Reinosa, J. J & ]|l^ard, C. • Fanning, R. D. Gaffey, J. Ammam, W. ^cLightfootjd P MongellijF. Rettenbacber,W. Swiderski, J. B. Famen, F. Cain, F. N. Almasco, B. • -I h h '' N^ Rhodes, O. Ries,G. pTanner, G. Riley, E. Rivera,' R. Telegados, G. Therman, E. W. iinhsuca, A. Roberts, L. A." Thomas, J. Castle, V. pneiraj J. Tirelli, E. Arle, J. Girignano, L. Aronica, A. Troxclair, H. Amdte,L. Clark, J. W. Clausen, G. dcheivi^ Fischer, H. Morten^pii, 6. J. Robertson, L. igaii^M. P.P tpobertson, T. |! >f Arthofer, P. £ isl. f'i 1 Liiidsey, H.S. ^|l^TOdy, a W. Famer,D. Anderson, D. Gampbdl, A. Campbell, D. Fay, J. Honeycutt, R. Anderson, E. Gapella, F. Hoover, G. L. Anderson, J. E. Garbone, V. Fayad, A. fei^son, M.^ Andicoechea, J. I. Garlip, P. Annis, G. Alpedo, S. J. Loleas, P. Lomas, A. 'MooneyVETX Morris, E. • 1 Taylor, G. Troy, S. Florous, G. D. Manafa, D. I^Mad, M. A, Rondo, G.P. Meyers, J. Royal, F. Gompton, W. Foster, J. Mann, G. Napier, D. E. Ruhl,M. Aubusson, E. Gonklin, K. Frey,G. Mansfield, L. R. Napoli, F. Russo, M. Tyler, E. Uriola, J. Avers, A. Avery, R. H. Gonklin, R. J. Furukawa, H. S. Nash,W. Sacco, J. Vaughan, W. P. Connolly, M. W. Garay, F. Neira, L. Sacco, M. Viles,L. Babkowski, T. Gorletta, P. Garber, D. M. Nelson, J. Saeed, F. WaUace, W. Bartlett, N. Bathia,N.N. Baum, A. J. Goutant, W. E. Cox, E. Grocco, G. Garcia, R. Salazar, H. Walsh, J. Saleh, F. Saleh, H. Weeks,!. White, G. Bellinger, W. Gross, M. Northcutt, J. blivera, W. J. Oneill, D. R. Paladino, F. Salamons, I. White, W. Bentz, H. McFarland, D. R. Pallas, P. Sanchez, M. Wilhum, R. McGarry, F. J. Sawin, M. WUisch, E. P. Schroyer, D. J. Williams, L. Gard, G.L. Gasldll,H. Gaskins, T. '1]|ffortian,'XA.r j^rtin, J. inez, 0. A^ jUdcGartney, G. Kanoa, M. Kastina, A. Kelly, C. KeUy,E. Kemgood, M. ridcGray,J. McGree, J. Mc Elroy, E. Turner, P. Berger, D. u. iii Cunningham, J. M. Gentile, G. Cunningham, W. GUI, P. D. Bernstein, A. Davis, T. Gizzo, W. Kin^ Paradise, L. Papuchis, S. J. \ ^ Bishop, F. A. Deagro, A. Glaze, R. W. King, Parkin, G. G. Scott, G. Wilson, B. Blanton, M. Debarros, M. GUdewell, T. Kle Parrish, J. M. Seabron, S. Bluitt,J. Decbamp, A. Goethe, F. Parsons, L. R. Seager, T. Bonefont, J. D. Demetrias, J. Golder, J. Payne, O. Selzer, R. Wilson, G. Wilson, J. Wingfield,P.G. Bonser, L. Didomenico, J. Goncalves, A. Pecquex, F. Selzer, S. Winquist, G. Bondreau, R. Di Giorgio, J. Gonzalez, G. L. Pelfrey, M. Shappo, M. Boyle, C. Doak, W. J. Gould, R. Peralta, R. Shepard, E. Wolf, P. Worley, M. Boyne, F. Dolgen, D. Gould, T. Perez, J. Sigler, J. Yahia,S. Brady, J. Dotterer, J. Grima, V. Mesford, H. Peth, G. Silver, M. Yarmola, J. Brand, H. Drozak, F. Grissom, F. Messer, G. Porter," J. Smith, H. G. Zeagler, S. Brannan, G. Drozak, P. Guarino, L. Brooks, S. T. Dryden, J. L. Ducote, G. Guertin, L. iI I ir;. (t SI . •> i •? f i Brown, G. A. • :< Browne, G. ''i $7 dm 675 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11232 Gutierrez, A. S. Bryan, E. R. I '^• iii- Hall, E. Date. Hall,K.M. Contributor's Name Address. $600 Honor Roll I >' I i > fi'.- Pomerlase, R. in*' (•"; $300 Honor Roll / IfnbakSjH. -4 '>• ;•- iW irf " PulveivE. S.S. No. . i-0 \- V •• y, \rMJl . City . State . Zip Code SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politicial candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SiUNA AGLiWD) or of employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD at the above address, certified mail within thirty days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if invoiuctary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Sealarer seamen. (A copy of our report filed with the appropriate supervisory officer is (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) Batchelor, A. Curtis, T. Richardson, N. Befgeria,S. Davl^J.jR. Riddle, D, |Btirke,T. , Fita^tsi^d, J, Teipe, lli:< Gatewdbd,X. . JifXiTU 1^1V,., HMI^P. $200 Honor Roll !S6f, r*'i i !!' ^ ,/, ' Guillen, A. Dulling, L. Dwyer, J. Brown, I. ^ Merson, D. 1 J-!. ~r 'h ' ./• � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: U.S. AND RUSSIA SEEK NEW SHIPPING PACT U.S. EMPLOYMENT STAGNANT IN LAST 6 MONTHS BLACKWELL SAYS SUBSIDY HIKE ‘MAY BE NECESSARY’ SULLIVAN URGES FORD TO RECONSIDER CARO PREFERENCE SUPREME COURT TO RULE ON GOVERNMENT CARGO SUBSIDIES NORFOLK SEAFARERS TURN OUT FOR MEETING SIU HITS COAST GUARD ACTION ON PRIVACY WEST COAST DISPUTE SETTLED ON PFEL SHIP SALES FORD ASKED NOT TO IMPOSE USER CHARGES AD HOC COMMITTEE PROMOTS INDUSTRY GROWTH NMC FOSTERS UNITY AND STRONG FLEET EDNEY NAMED TO LOS ANGELES ECONOMIC, BEACH ADVISORY UNITS BENTLEY LEAVES FMC POST AFTER SIX YEARS AS CHAIRMAN HOW BREAK-IN-SERVICE AFFECTS PENSIONS HOW THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AFFECTS SEAFARERS MT. EXPLORER: 2000TH SHIP THRU SUEZ CANAL OUT OF LAYUP, THE S/T MANHATTAN SAILS ON GRAIN RUN TO RUSSIA OIL CARGO PREFERENCE BILL MUST BE ENACTED LAUNCHING A NEW ERA ONE IN TEN… ALCOHOLISM AFFECTS MILLIONS SIU ALCOHOL REHABILITATION CENTER PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR RECOVERY SIU TO HOST SEMINAR ON ALCOHOLISM FOR UNION OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS MANHATTAN OUT OF LAYUP; ON GRAIN RUN UPGRADE AT THE HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP FOR YOUR JOB SECURITY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 12 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e85018873442e70ab56e22dff1faff22.PDF b58720eab70306cfe87b1afd05c7fbb1 PDF Text Text - -v'';.' V "-'-T' r^- •^-;.;-|.yyS7=^.'.-'" •t 1. ^4'' rl P" :i J 1 '• I'V \i^\ •' ' • . .* ? T - " ft This special edition of the July Seafarers LOG contains the new Tanker and Freightship Agreements which have been overwhelniingly ratified by the membership, both in the Union Halls and aboard ship. The new agreements, which became effective June 16, 1975 and which run until midnight, June 15, 1978, are repeated here in their entirety. NOTE: All changes contained in the new contract are indicated by shading. Freightship Agreement Tanker Agreement See Page 18 See Page 2 •V • . •%»:• J Mi mp'^w 1' 'i "• : : • •r. i :,^r K'M ••KI%-'7'-'U :.'•(••: -I' ^^•• 7a, July 1971 !( �•V NEW STANDARD TANKER AGREEMENT -••'SA-: • 'M- between SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO •i:: and Contracted Companies V i 3.-' June 16.1975-June 15.1978 1' rticlein Deck Department: J .i . Page .9 ^ Page Division of Overtime Page Division of Watches Page MenStandingSeaWatches.:.,-..'.............. Page a^^s ... v..... I...-'. 9 . , hfe 2 , , ...-.A,/, ' . ' „ ; .. 9 9 9 9 ' '' Hours and Duties Aifide VIOtherProyisioiis : Article VII Effective Dates Article Vm Terminatioii Steward Department Working Rules Steward Department Guide Ship] * ^ . Page Page Page ..... Page / Page >. 1. Page 12 1313 13 13 14 �TANKER AGREEMENT ARTICLE i EMPLOYMENT SECTION 1. The Company recogiiizes the Union as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative of all Unlicensed Personnel employed on board American-flag vessels owned or operated by the Company or its sub­ sidiaries. SECTION 2. The Union agrees to furnish the Com­ pany with capabla, competent and physically fit persons when and where they are i^equired, and of the ratings needed to fill vacancies necessitating the employment of Unlicensed Personnel in ample time to prevent any delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement. To. assure maximum harmonious relations and in ordar to obtain the best qualified em­ ployees with the least, risk of a delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement, the Company agrees to secure all Unlicensed Personnel through the Hiring Halls of the Union. If, for any rea­ son, the Union does not furnish the Company with ca­ pable, competent hnd physically fit persons when and where they are Quired, and of the ratings needed to fill such vacancies, in ample time to prevent any delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement, the Company may then obtain members of the Unlicensed Personnel from any available source, in which case the Union shall be notified. SECTION 3. The Company agrees, that as a condi­ tion of employment all Unlicensed Personnel shall be­ come members of the Union within thirty-one days after the execution of this agreement, or within thirtyone days after hire, whichever is later, and shall remain members of the IJnion while employed by the Com­ panies listed in Appendix A, attached hereto, and made a part hereof, during the life of this agreement. The Company is not obligated to take steps to enforce this provision unless due notice is received in writing from ithe Unionj to the effect that a member of the Unli­ censed Personnel is not in compliance herewith. SECTION 4. (a) The Union agrees that the Company has the right to reject (by written notation on the job assignment slip) any applicant for employment who the Company considers unsatisfactory or unsuitable for the vacancy, or to discharge any member of the Un­ licensed. Personnel who, in the opinion of the Company, is not Satisfactory. If the Union considers the rejection of any applicant for employment or the discharge of any mhmber of the Unlicensed Personnel as being with­ out reasonable cause such action by the Company shall be dealt with under the grievance procedure and the Union agrees that any such rejection or discharge shall not cause any vessel to be delayed on her scheduled departure. (b) Unlicensed Personnel when applying for employ­ ment shall submit to the physical examination pre­ scribed by the Company, and shall submit from time to, time thereafter to such physical examination as may be required by the Company. In the event any decision of the Company physician is challenged by the Union, as to the physical fitness of a member of the Unlicensed Personnel, such member shall be re-examined by a Public Health Physician and his decision shall bo binding. SECTION 5. The Company agrees not to discriminate against any member of the Unlicensed Personnel for legitimate Union activities, and the Company further agrrees that no person referred in accordance with this Article, shall be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. SECTION 6'. Tile term Unlicensed Personnel as used in this Agreement shall not include super-cargoes, ca­ dets, pursers and livestock tenders. SECTION 7. Either party shall have the right, upon written notification to the other, to re-negotiate any part or all of Article 1. Upon receipt of such notification the parties to this agreement shall meet within seven (7) days for negotiations of this issue. SECTION 8. (a) Subject to the provisions of this Article and of the Shipping Rules promulgated in ac­ cord herewith, jobs shall be referred and held on the following seniority basis: (1) Class "A" seniority rating, the highest seniority rating, shall be held by: A- all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on September 8, 1970, pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; B. all unlicensed seamen who possess Class B seniority rating pursuant hereto, and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for eight (8) consecutive years, pro­ vided such seamen have maintained their Class B senior­ ity rating without break and provided further that they have completed satisfactorily the advanced course of training then offered by the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship for the Department in which such sea­ men regularly_ship; and C. all unlicensed seamen who have been upgrraded to Class A seniority rating by the Seafarers Appeals Board pursuant to the authority set forth herein. (2) Class "B" Seniority rating, the second highest seniority rating, shall be held by: A. all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on September 8, 1970, pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; B. all unlicensed seamen who possess Class C seniority rating pursuant hereto and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for two (2) consecutive years; and C. all unlicensed seamen who possess Class C senior­ ity rating pursuant hereto and who have graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry rat­ ing training program and have been issued a ship as­ signment card in accordance with the Shipping Rules, then in effect. (3) Class "C" seniority rating, the lowest seniority rating shall be possessed by all unlicensed seamen who do not possess either Class A or Class B seniority rat­ ings. (4) For the purposes of upgrading seniority, "ship­ ping regularly" shall mean employment as an unlicensed seamen for no less than ninety (90) days during each calendar year aboard one or more American-fiag vessels covered by this collective bargaining agreement. The time required to constitute "shipping regularly" shall be reduced proportionately in accord with the amount of bona fide in or out-patient hospital time spent dur­ ing a given calendar year by a covered seamen. No sea­ man shall' suffer any loss of seniority credit accrued prior to his entry of military service in the armed forces of the United States if he registers to ship in covered employment within one. hundred twenty (120) days fol­ lowing his separation from military service. (b) Subject to Section 3 of this Article 1, assign­ ments to jobs within the foregoing classes of seniority rating shall be made without regard to union affliation. - (c) There is created the Seafarers Appeals Board, a permanent board of four (4) members, to hear and determine all disputes arising under this Article 1, and to promulgate and administer the Shipping Rules au­ thorized by this Section 8. (d) The Seafarers Appeals Board, shall have the power to reduce from time to time, but not the power to increase, the requirements for seniority ratings set forth herein; and if such power is exercised, the Board shall arrange for effective publication of such decision. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall also add newly con­ tracted companies to Appendix A, and shall promulgate Shipping Rules, including reasonable disciplinary, ad­ ministrative and procedural rules and regulations, to govern employment operations of hiring halls and the seniority and referral to jobs of all unlicensed personnel under and pursuant to this Agreement. Such Shipping Rules'may provide for rotary shipping within classes, shall provide for full seniority credit for employment by, or election to any office or job in, or any employ­ ment taken at the behest of, the Union (which senior­ ity credit is hereby granted), and may include reason­ able, non-discriminatory preferences to be accorded to unlicensed personnel, as well as provisions for total or partial seniority credit, to be gi'anted in the Board's reasonable discretion in cases other than those set forth herein where a seaman's shipping employment has been interrupted by circumstances beyond his control and where denial of such seniority credit would work an undue hardship. The provisions of this subsection (d) shall be subject to the following subparagraphs: (1) The said Shipping Rules may not be inconsistent with this Agreement, nor may they change the intent and purpose hereof. (2) Rotary shipping within Classes A, B and 0 of seniority rating shall be based on a period of unemploy­ ment of ninety (90) days. (3) Class C personnel with a certificate of satisfac­ tory completion of the entry rating training program of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship shall be preferred for employment over Class C personnel. (4) As part of the Food and" Ship Sanitation Pro­ gram, there is hereby established "The Steward's De­ partment Recertification Program," which shall be exclusively operated by Employer Trustees for the pur­ pose of reclassifying and recertifying Steward depart­ ment personnel, pursuant to arrangements and details to be worked out. Six (6) months after such program is initiated in any port, " j^all be preferrM for employment over other -whenever possible, , '\ (6) "fhe Steward Department decertification Program and the Deck' Department Recertification Program for Bosuns, heretofore established, may be modified or dis­ continued in whole or in part when circumstances so warrant. (7) Within each class of seniority in the Deck De­ partment, the Engine Department and the Steward De­ partment, preference for employment shall be given to all entry ratings who are endorsed as Lifeboatmen in the United States Merchant Marine by the United States Coast Guard, unless the requirement of such endorse­ ment has been waived by the Seafarers Appeals Board. (8) The job circulation regulations may provide for requiring those possessing a seniority rating below Class B to leave a vessel after no less than sixty (60) days or one round trip, whichever is longer, provided further that this regulation may not be applied so as to cause a vessel to sail shorthanded. There shall be no bumping within Class A. No transportation, sub­ sistence or wages shall be paid a man joining or leaving a vessel through exercise of seniority privileges, not­ withstanding any provisions of Article II, Section 65 of this Agreement. Any disputes arising out of the application of this subparagraph shall be decided under the procedures of the Seafarers Appeals Board. (e) The Seafarers Appeals Board shall include in the Shipping Rules promulgated in accord herewith, reasonable rules of procedure to govern matters coming before it. (f) The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have four (4) members, two appointed by the Union and two appointed by that committee representing the majority of contracted employers for purposes of negotiations with Union, commonly known as the Management Ne­ gotiating Committee. Each party shall also appoint two alternates for the members so appointed, to serve in the absence of such members. (g) The quorum for any action by the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be at least one member appointed by each party. At any meeting of the Seafarers Appeals Board the members appointed by each party shall col­ lectively cast an equal number of votes regardless of the actual number of members present and voting. Except as otherwise provided herein, decisions of the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be unanimous. In the event of a tie vote, the Board shall elect an impartial person to resolve the deadlocked issue. In the event the Board is not able to agree on such an impartial person, the matter shall be submitted to final and bind­ ing arbitration in New York City pursuant to the Vol­ untary Labor Arbitration Rules then in effect of the American Arbitration Association. (h) Any person or party subject to or aggrieved by the application of this Section 8 shall have the right to submit any matter hereunder to the Seafarers Appeals Board for determination. Such submission shall be in writing, shall set forth the facts in sufficient detail to identify the matter at issue, and shall be sent by certified mail, return requested, to the Se^ desiring to be heard in person before the Board shall re­ quest the same in his written application. In such event the applicant shall be notified at least two (2) weeks prior to the Board's next regular meeting of the date and location of such meeting, and the applicant may attend such meeting at his own expense and be heard. SECTION 9. The parties hereto agreS that the ap­ propriate unit, for representation purposes, is the Un­ licensed Personnel aboard the vessels owned or con­ trolled, as aforesaid, by all the companies listed on Appendix A, and any amendments to said Appendix, as set forth herein. -"i I I 7 \\ •1^ i iI ^ I r-i SECTION 10. The Union, shall protect and indemnify the companies party to this agreement in any cause of action based on improper application by the Union of the employment provisions of Article 1 of this Agreement. The Company shall protect, and indemnify the Union in any cause of action based on improper application by the Company, of the employment pro­ visions of Article 1 of this Agreement. SECTION 11. The provisions hereof are subject to Federal and State Law and if any part hereof is in con­ flict therewith, such part shall be deemed inapplicable and to the extent thereof, shall be deemed severed from this Agreement, the remainder of which shall remain in full force and effect. (6) As a part of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, there is hereby established "The Deck De­ partment Recertification Program for Bosuns," which shall be exclusively operated byHLSS Trustees for the purpose of classifying and recertifying Deck Depart­ ment personnel, pursuant to arrangements and details to be worked out. Six (6) months after such program is initiated in any port, such? SECTION 12. Alien or non-resident seamen in the Far East, may execute written authorizations to the Seafarers' Vacation Plan, assigning to the Union, vaca­ tion benefit payments which may be due such seamen, in discharge of their Union monetary obligations for initiation fee and dues; and the parties further agree that new seamen employed or seamen who have not as yet paid their full initiation fee to the Union, may execute written authorizations to the Seafarers' Vaca­ tion Plan, assigning to the Union, vacation benefit pay­ ments which may be due such seamen in discharge of their Union initiation fee obligation. All of the forego- .i! •if- �ingi authorizations shall be in accordance with the provi­ sions of applicable law. The Collective Bargaining Agreement between the parties, as amended, is to remain in effect as herein­ after provided. SECTION 7. COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOY­ MENT. Pay for seamen ordered by the Company shall start when the man is required to pass the Doctor, go to the Company office or report aboard the ship ^th his gear and ready for work, whichever occurs first, i ARTICLE If GENERAL RULES SECTION 1. PASSES. The Company agrees to issue passes to the Union representatives for the purpose of contacting its members aboard vessels of the Company covered by this Agreement. Representatives of the Union shall be allowed on board at any time but shall not interfere with men at work unless said men are properly relieved. (The relief gets no extra compensation.) SECTION 8. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. Any man leaving a vessel shall, upon request, be given a slip showing reason for his termination of employ­ ment. SECTION 9. STATEMENT OF EARNINGS. Un­ licensed crewmembers shall be given a. complete record of all earnings and deductions for the voyage not later than at the time of payoff. SECTION 10. CUSTOMARY DUTIES, (a) Mem­ SECTION 2. DELEGATES, (a) One man in each bers of all departments shall perform the necessary deparment shall be elected by the Unlicensed Seamen duties for the continuance of the operations of the in that department to act as Departmental Delegate. vessel as set forth in this Agreement. Necessary work Such Delegates shall, together with the Permanent shall include any operation necessary to the movement Ship's Committee members keep track of all conditions of the vessel and the preparation of any gear or tank and problems and grievances in their respective depart­ .used in the loading or discharging of cargo. ments, and present to their superior officers, on behalf (b) When it is necessary to shift a man to fill a of the Unlicensed Seamen in their Departments, all. vacancy, the man so shifted shall perform the duties facts, opinions and circumstances concerning any matter of the rating to which he is assigned. which may require adjustment or improvement. SECTION 11. VESSELS AGROUND. In the event (b) PERMANENT SHIP'S COMMITTEE: The Per­ the vessel runs aground, this Agreement shall be lived manent Ship's Committee shall consist of three mem­ up to by the Company regardless of whether the Com­ bers: the Boatswain, the Chief Steward and the Chief pany or the Insurance Company is paying the wages (Electrician) or (Pumpman). The Boatswain shall be and overtime, until such time as articles are terminated. Ship's Chairman. The Chief Steward will be ReporterSECTION 12. MEDICAL RELIEF, (a) Full med­ Secretary, and the Chief (Electrician) or (Pumpman) shall be Educational Director. In the event there is no ical attention as required by law shall be given to all (Electrician) on board, the Deck Engineer shall serve Unlicensed Personnel. Except where it is assumed by the as Educational Director. If there is no Deck Engineer U.S. Consul or the U.S. Public Health Service, such on board, the Engine Utility shall serve as Educational medical attention shall be furnished by the Company Director; If neither of the above ratings are on board, at the expense of the Company. , (b) The Company agrees, when stocking medicine the Ship's Chairman and the Reporter-Secretary shall designate a qualified member of the Engine Department chest, to include penicillin which shall be furnished free to serve as Educational Director for the voyage. The of charge to seamen in need of same. The rules of the duties of the Permanent Ship's Committee shall be to U.S. Public Health Service shall be observed with re­ assist the Departmental Delegates in their duties, to spect to dosage and administration. (c) Medical relief will not be provided except that convene and conduct the Weekly Unlicensed Crew Meet­ which is available aboard the vessel, if the cause of the ings, and to perform the following individual duties: The Ship's Chairman shall preside at all Shipboard illness is the fault of the member of the crew, such as Meetings of the Unlicensed Crew and shall be the venereal disease, etc. primary spokesman aboard ship for the Unlicensed SECTION 13. MAINTENANCE AND CURE. When Crew. a member of the Unlicensed Personnel is entitled to If, in the opinion of the majority of the crew, the maintenance and cure under Maritime Law, he shall be Boatswain does not meet the qualifications to act in the capacity of Ship's Chairman, the crew may select paid maintenance at the rate of $8.00 per day for each day or part thereof of entitlement. The payment due . whomever they consider qualified. The Reporter-Secretary shall handle all paper work hereunder shall be paid to the man weekly. This pay­ involved in documenting matters brought to the atten­ ment shall be made regardless of whether he has or tion of the superior officers, and he shall also prepare has not retained an attorney, filed claim for damages, and maintain Minutes of the Unlicensed Crew Meet­ or taken any other steps .to that end and irrespective of any insurance arrangements in effect between the ings. The Educational Director shall be responsible for Company and any insurer. maintaining and distributing all publications, films and ' SECTION 14. REPATRIATION, UPKEEP AND mechanical equipment relating to education on such TRANSPORTATION, (a) Where a crewmember must subjects as safety, training and upgrading, health and leave a vessel because of illness or injury in any loca­ sanitation. i tion outside the Continental United States, he shall be (c) WEEKLY MEETINGS. To make sure that all repatriated at company expense as set forth herein, at problems concerning the Unlicensed crew are brought the earliest date possible and advances equal to allot­ to light and resolved as quickly as possible, there shall ments, if any, shall continue during such repatriation, be a Meeting of the Unlicensed Crew every Sunday provided he has sufficient monies due him from the while the vessel is at sea. Company to cover such advances. Vessels remaining in port on Sundays may hold these It is the purpose of the above paragraph to provide meetings as soon as possible after departure. At such for the automatic payment of advances—in a sum equal meetings the Permanent Ship's Chairman shall report to the agreed allotment—and to do this automatically, to the Unlicensed Crewmembers all matters referred to which advances are then to be charged against any them and shall receive any new and additional prob­ claim for earned or unearned wages. The advances are lems not previously raised. As compensation for the to be paid in exactly the same time and manner and additional duties required by this Section, the mem­ to the same person or persons that the allotment would bers of the Permanent Ship's Committee and the De­ have been paid had not illness or injury taken place. partmental Delegates shall each receive one hour's The term "repatriation" refers to the entire period for pay at their applicable penalty rate for each weekly which unearned wages are due, and "advances" are to meeting held. be made during the entire period, except in those cases SECTION 3. PORT COMMITTEE. For the adjust­ where the law sanctions a refusal to pay unearned ment of any grievances arising in connection with per­ wages (which can be established under law to be gross formance of this Agreement which cannot be satisfac­ negligence, willful misconduct, etc.). If repatriated on a vessel of the Company, he shall torily adjusted on board the vessel there shall be estab­ lished a Port Committee at the port where articles are be signed on as a non-working workaway. If repatri­ terminated. The Port Committee shall consist of three ated on a vessel of another company, he shall be given representatives from the Union and three representa­ not. less than second class passage. In the event he is tives from the Company, and it shall be the duty of the given less than second class passage on a vessel of Port Committee to meet within 24 hours, Saturdays, another company, he shall be given the cash difference Sundays, and Holidays excluded. In the event the Port between the passage affo;rded and second class passage. Committee cannot agree they shall select an impartial The seaman shall have the option of accepting re­ arbitrator whose decision shall be final and binding. In patriation by plane if such transportation is offered. the event the Port Committee cannot agree on the Repatriation under this section shall be hack to the selection of an impartial arbitrator, then a judge of- Port of Engagement. (b) In the event a crew member must leave a vessel the Federal District Court shall appoint an impartial arbitrator whose decision shall be final and binding. because of illness or injury incurred in the service of Expenses of the arbitrator shall be paid by the party such vessel while in a location within the Continental United States, and such illness is known prior to his whom the arbitrator rules against in the decision. leaving, he shall be entitled to economy class air trans­ SECTION 4. STOPPAGE OF WORK. There shall portation to his original Port of Engagement in accord­ be no strikes, lockouts, or stoppages of work while the ance with Article II, Section 57. provisions of this Agreement are in effect. (c) While awaiting repatriation under section (a) SECTION 5. SHIPS CHARTERED BY COMPANY. and (b) herein, the seaman shall be entitled to repatria­ This Agreement is binding with respect to American tion upkeep in the sum of $8.00 per day until afforded Flag Ships chartered by the company (if charterer fur­ transportation as outlined in said subsections. Such up­ keep shall be paid up to and inclusive of the day he is nishes crew). afforded the means ~of transportation by which he ia to SECTION 6. AUTHORITY OF MASTER AND be repatriated. The Company or its Agents may make OBEDIENCE OF CREW. Nothing in this Agreement arrangements for meals and lodgings while the seaman is intended to or shall be construed to limit in any way is awaiting transportation, but in no event shall these the authority of the Master or other officers, or lessen arrangements be at a cost of less than $8.00 per day. the obedience of any member of the crew to any lawful In cases where regular meals are not included in the ordertransportation herein provided for, the repatriated sea­ Page 4 • ' • • tw'v,A .I-' * J,'. , • • • (,'t I 1 man shall be paid the sum of $10.60 per day for food during the transportation period. (d) Where a seaman leaves the vessel due to illness or injury and such illness or injury has been (toown prior to his leaving, he shall receive a full statement of his account showing wages due him. Where time does not permit the statement being given to the man before he leaves the vessel or before the vessel's de­ parture, the Master shall promptly advise the Com­ pany Agent and the. home office of the status of the man's account at the time ho left the vessel. Thereafter, when the seaman presents himself to the Agent at the Port where he left the vessel, the maxi­ mum allowable payments shall be made to him by that Agent. When the seaman presents his claim' for wages to the Agent or office of the Company at the port of engage­ ment or to the home office of the company, he *Bhall receive payment as promptly as possible. Failure to pay the seaman wages within 72 hours exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays after presentation of his claim shall entitle the seaman to $8.00 per day until the full wages due the man at the time he left the vessel are paid. (e) Original Port of Engagement as used herein shall mean the port in the Cotilinental United States where a crew member was first employed on board the vessel. SECTION 15. LOSS OF CLOTHING, (a) In the event a ship of the Company is lost, the crew shall be recompensed for the loss of clothing in the amount of $500.00 and shall be repatriated to the port of engage­ ment with subsistence, room and wages as per Section 57 of this Article. (b) In the event that personal effects of Unlicensed Personnel are damaged due to a marine casualty, or an accident to the vessel or its equipment, they shall, be recompensed for the loss in the amount of such loss but not to exceed $300.00. SECTION 16. WORK PERFORMED BY OTHER THAN MEMBERS OF THE UNLICENSED PERSON­ NEL. Any work performed by cadets, or workaways, passengers, prisoner of war, staff officers or any member of the crew other than the Unlicensed Personnel that is routine work of the Unlicensed Personnel shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate. Such payment is to be divided among the Unlicensed Personnel ordi­ narily required to perform such work. SECTION 17. CARRYING OF CADETS, ETC. IN LIEU OF CREW. No cadets, workaways, or passengers shall be carried in lieu of the crew. SECTION 18. EMERGENCY DUTIES AND DRILLS, (a) Any work necessary for the safety of the vessel, passengers, crew or cargo or for the saving of other vessels in jeopardy and the lives thereon, shall be performed at any time and such work shall not he considered overtime. "Any wofk necessary for the safety of the vessel, passengers, crew or cargo, or for the saving of other vessels in' jeopardy and the lives thereon, shall be performed at any time and such work shall not be considered overtime" refers to instances when it is ordinarily necessary to muster the entire crew in order to assure, the safety of the persons or property men­ tioned. Incidents of this kind should Im recorded in the official Log. "Routine work for the safe navigation of the vessel," refers to such operations as steering, standing a look­ out, standing any regular watch on deck or in the engine room. Such'work as (1) dogging down tanks, (2) securing and cradling booms, (3) securing wind sails, (4) se­ curing barrels on the boat deck, shall be overtime when performed after 6 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Monday to Friday, and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, at the applicable rate. (b) Whenever practicable, lifeboat and other emer-^ gency drills shall be held on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Preparation for drills, such as stretching fire hose and hoisting and swinging out boats, shall not be done prior to signal for such drills and after drill is over, all hands shall secure boat and gear. In no event shall over­ time be paid for work perfortned with such drills, except as herein provided. (c) Premium rate shall be paid for lifeboat and other drills held on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, except in instances where departure time and date do not permit required drills being held before the first Saturday, Sunday or Holiday after departure. (d) In port when such drills are held on Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays premium rate shall be paid, ex­ cept where such drills are held on days of departure. SECTION 19. SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS. The employer shall furnish safe working gear and equip­ ment when in any harbor or port. No man shall be required to work under unsafe conditions. Ordinary hazards of the sea shall not be considered unsafe con­ ditions in applying this section. SECTION 20. HOLIDAYS. The Company agrees to recognize the following as holidays: 1. New Year's Day 6. Labor Day 2. Washington's Birthday 7. Thanksgiving Day 3. Memorial Day 8. Christmas Day 4. Armistice Day 9. Independence Day 6. Lincoln's Birthday �In the event V.E. or V.J. days are observed as Na­ tional Holidays, they shall be included in the list. Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays at sea or in port shall be considered holidays for the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel not on watch. Men on watch shall perform only the routine duties necessary for the safe navigation of the vessel on these days. Premium rate shall be paid for all work performed by the Unlicensed Personnel on any of the nipe (9) holi­ days described in this Agreement at sea or in port. In the event any of the above named holidays fall on Saturday or Sunday while in port or at sea, the Monday following shall be observed as such holiday. Any day that is a recognized holiday for the longehoremen in Continental U.S. ports shall also be a recognized holiday for the crew while ifa that particular port. When a vessel is in Puerto Rico, the following three (3) days, which are recognized as holidays for long­ shoremen in Puerto Rican ports, shall also be recog­ nized- as holidays for the crew while the vessel is in Puerto Rico. 1. Good Friday 2. July 17th (Munoz Rivera) 3. July 25th (Constitution Day) SECTION 21. $.10 6.91 6.10 &.60 - 4.85 8.51 7.25 6.46 6.28 SECTION 26. PAYMENT OP OVERTIME. All money due for crew overtime shall be paid at the sign­ ing off. In the event payment of overtime is delayed by the Company beyond 24 hours after signing off articles, additional compensation shall he paid at the rate of $10.00 a day for each calendar day or fraction thereof aforesaid payment of overtime wages is de­ layed. This shall not include disputed overtime being settled between the Union Representatives and the Company. No claim for the above penalty shall he considered valid unless the failure to make such payment is made known to the Union within 72 hours after the event. . : a 5 .646 SECTION 27. DIVISION OP WAGES OP ABSENT MEMBERS, (a) When members of the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel are required to do extra work because the vessel ^ <p»der 25,566 D.W.T,) * 8.16 8.5l 8.93 - sailed without, the full complement as required by Gro-ipS 7.74 .8.18 vessel's certicate, under circumstances where the law permits such sailing, the wages of the absent members 6.14 6.45 6.77 shall he divided among the men who perform their work, 40 th above shall be. but no overtime shall he included in such payments. inafter d i in this contract, Where a man is missing due to a vessel sailing short(d) Depa. and Groups shiftH b handed or due to illness or injury, the member or determining e applicable Group for a * members of the crew who perform the missing man's work shall receive overtime for all such work performed Departments and Groups in excess of eight (8) hours. Where they are not re­ Jobs aboard vessels covered by these rules are classified accord­ quired to work in excess of eight (8) hours to perform ing to the following schedule of Departments and Groups. the missing man's duties they shall divide the missing DECK DEPARTMENT man's wages. GROUP 1-DAY WORKERS When a vessel is in port and watches are being Boatswain Deck Maintenance maintained for the Deck Department and a crew mem­ Boatswain's Mate Watchman-Day Work ber is absent from his watch, the Company shall not Storekeeper Carpenter he required to replace the missing man on this watch GROUP ll-RATING WATCH STANDERS or divide his wages, providing there is a full comple­ Quartermaster Car Deckman ment being carried on the payroll. Watchman-Standing Watches Able Seaman (h) At sea, when day men are switched to sea ENGINE DEPARTMENT watches and promoted for the purpose of replacing men GROUP I who are injured or sick, they shall receive the differen­ Chief Eleqtricfan Chief Ref. Enrr. tial in pay. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ref. Eng'r. Chief Storekeeper (c) When men standing sea watches are promoted 2nd Electrician Evap. Maintenance Man Unllc. Jr. Eng'r.-Day Work Pumpman, 1 and 2 for the purposes of replacing men who are injured or Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.-Watch Engine Maintenance sick they shall receive the differential in pay only. Plumber-Machinist Ship's Welder/Maintenance (d) In no event shall any member of the Unlicensed Electrician/Ref. Maint. QMED Crane M/T Electrician Engine Utility Reefer Maintenance Personnel work more than eight (8) hours in any one day without the payment of overtime. GROUP II 1M - 6.72 . 6A8 5.38 Aft Chief Pumpmpn Second PumpmUi Maintenance Ship's Welder ^ Utility Oiler SECTION 25. CHECKING OVERTIME, No work specified in this Agreement as overtime work shall he performed unless authorized by the head of the par­ ticular department. After authorized overtime has been worked, the senior officer of the department on hoard will present to each employee who has worked over­ time a slip stating hours of overtime and nature of worked performed. An overtime hook will he kept to conform with individual slips for settlement of over­ time. Officers and men shall keep a record of all dis­ puted overtime. No claim for overtime shall he valid unless each claim is presented to the head of the de­ partment within 72 hours after completion of the work. When work has been performed and an overtime claim is disputed, the head of the department shall acknowl­ edge in writing that the work was performed. PREMIUM -A.B. » Vble Sen >.S. Deck rdinary . paid for in one-half hour periods, and any fractional part of such period shall count as one-half hour. 8^5 ... ... 7.32 7.26 6.49 7.1 Deck engineer Engine Utility Oiler-Diesel Oiler-Steam Watertender Fireman/Watertender Fireman Oiler Maintenance/Utility STEWARD DEPARTMENT GROUP I (S) RATED MEN Chief Steward-Passenger 2nd Steward-Passenger Steward Steward/Cook Chef Cook and Baker Chief Cook GROl'.'^ I-RATED MEN 2nd Cook and Baker Butcher GROUP II 2nd Cook, 3rd Cook and Assistant Cook ENTRY DEPARTMENT GROUP III Ordinaries on Watch Wiper Utility Messmen Waiters SVsJ beck Maiiitenahce Messmen General Steward's Utility SECTION 28. MONEY DRAWS. Monies tendered for draws in foreign ports shall he made in United States currency failing which, traveler's checks shall he issued at the Company's expense, except where cur­ rency laws established in foreign countries prohibit such issuance. When American money is aboard, crew advances shall he put out the day before arrival in port. Upon request the Unlicensed Personnel shall be granted ad­ vances at least once every five days, except on Satur­ days, Sundays and Holidays, while the vessel is in port. Such advances shall be made available to the crew not later than 4 p.m. SECTION 29. EXPLOSIVES. On vessel carrying explosives in excess of 50 long tons as permitted by law, the Company agrees to pay each member of the Unlicensed Personnel in addition to their regular monthly wage, 10% per month of such wages from the time the loading, of the explosive is started until the explosive cargo is completely discharged. When the Unlicensed Personnel is required to work explosives at any time, they shall he paid for euch work in addition to their regular monthly wages at the rate of $10.00 per hour. For the purposes of this Agreement, explosives shall consist of the following items: Nitro-Glycerine Loaded Bombs T.N.T. Dynamite Poison Gases Loaded shells of one pound or Black Powder over hut not small arms Blasting Caps ammunition Detonating Caps SECTION 22. COMMENCEMENT OP OVERTIME, (a) When the watch below is broken out to report for work outside their regular schedule, overtime shall commence at the time stated for the call-out, provided, however, thai such crew members report for duty with­ in 30 minutes of the time the overtime work commences. Otherwise, overtime shall commence at the actual time such employee reports for duty and such overtime shall continue until the employee is released. (b) The above provision shall not apply in the event the commencement of overtime is scheduled one (1) hour following the conclusion of their regular wateh or workday. In that event, the crew members, having had a full hour for their meal shall report promptly at the beginning of the period for which overtime has SECTION 30. HANDLING CARGO HOSES, (a) It been scheduled. is agreed that the crew shall handle, connect, and dis­ SECTION 23. CONTINUOUS OVERTIME, when connect vessel's cargo and hunker hoses on hoard the working overtime on the watch below, and the crew is ship without the payment of overtime except during knocked off for 2 hours or less, the overtime shall be overtime hours; however, if the crew is required to go paid straight through. Time allowed for meals shall not on dock to handle connecting or disconnecting of cargo be considered as overtime in this clause. This section and/or hunker hoses, does not apply to men who are receiving overtime for standing their regular watch. SECTION 24. COMPUTATION OP OVERTIME. 21 (e), Penalty Over When overtime worked is less than 1 hour, overtime for 1 full hour shall be paid. When overtime worked exceeds 1 hour, the overtime work performed shall he Page 5 • ••• • I rb-r, -'X • - i' •>•:! IsHf i V; - • * 11 .4 . ,4 If - 'M i' M i: ' =» jj iI •ii \y\ v| I. V11 �The operation shall consist of the handling of lines, hoses, valves and other equipment necessary to the operation. The Master shall determine the number of personnel to be used during the operation. The man at the wheel shall receive penalty overtime Monday through Friday during the operation. The refueling op­ eration shall terminate when the line and hoses are returned to the vessel being refueled. SECTION 31. STANDBY WORK. When men are hired by the Company for Standby Work in port by the day, they shall be paid the premium rate for the re­ spective ratings. Eight (8) hours shall constitute a day's worki All work performed in excess of eight (8) hours in any 24 hour period, or any work performed in excess of eight (8) continuoiis hours, shall be paid at the premium rate and one-half for the respective ratings. Men hired to perform Standby Work shall perform any work which shall be assigned to them by their superior officer, and they shall not be subject to any work rules set forth in this Agreement. When Standby Work in any particular department is to be performed an effort shall be made to obtain men with ratings in such department if they are available and are competent to perform such work. Any man hired for Standby. Work who reports when ordered shall be paid a minimum of eight (8) hours of pay for the first day and a minimum of four (4) hours for each day's pay thereafter. This change shall not be interpreted to conflict with any understanding that the Union might have with a company whose practice is to hire relief crews while the vessel is in port. SECTION 32. LONGSHORE WORK BY CREW. In those ports where there are no longshoremen available, members of tbe crew may be required to drive winches for handling cargo or may be required to rataa Friday*' - Montevideo to Buenos Aires to Rosario or points above or vice-versa Boston New York or vice-versa New Orleans to Baton Rouge or vice-versa Norfolk to Baltimore or vice-versa All moves between ports on the St. Lawrence Seaway and/or on the Great Lakes, West of Montreal, except those moves which are less than eighty (80) miles. (b) Moves from Baltimore through the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal to Delaware River ports or viceversa, shall be considered a move of the ship and such work, after 6 p.m., and before 8 a.m., or on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays, shall be paid for at the applicable rate. (c) A move from Honolulu to Pearl Harbor or viceversa shall be considered a shift of the vessel. (d) A move from Galveston to Houston or vice-versa shall be considered a shift of the vessel. No movement of a vessel shall be considered a shift of ship until the vessel is in port time as provided for in Article II, Section 33. Any crewmember who does not report aboard ship in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section shall not be entitled to receive the penalty pay for the delayed sailing of 2 hours overtime for such reporting. SECTION 35. RESTRICTION TO SHIP. When a vessel has been in a foreign port where the crew was restricted to the ship and the Company claims that this restriction was enforced by the government of the port visited or either Federal, Military or Naval Authorities, the Company shall produce a copy of the restriction order of the government. Federal, Military or Naval Authorities. In lieu thereof it may produce a proper entry in the official log book and must give sufficient notice in writing of the restriction to the Ship's Chairman. The notice shall also be posted on the crew's bulletin board. A letter from the Company's agents will not be sufficient proof of the existence of such an order. If the Company is unable to produce evidence as provided herein to satisfy. the Union of the validity of such restriction, the crew shall be compen­ sated for having been restricted to the ship by the pay­ ment of overtime for the period of the restriction at the applicable penalty rate. When a restriction occurs because of quarantine, im­ migration or customs procedures, a proper Log entry shall suffice. SECTION88. soling Ome sh^l b« when the vesseFs less. When the stay mg time shall be ; scheduled sailing ia betwe WMt 1 iJie "vessel purauant p vessel 4eiMirts two <2> or moro beduled d^&rtuw ilttm, feeckStse charging eafgo w of stores ^ 1 ' occurs after 8 a.tfcu on Monday (car T"* |i« a holiday), i, even if feaday sregular wiU be paid o .rata as lirevided abeva. I (h) If the v«!ssel in fact sails wi^ two (2) hours Ifrom tha p'ufitted sailing Utua, pursuant to which tbe iuBlicenssd axaw Biotpbat reported back on the ^thera will ba no pedalty paswant maitedr. v,,... (i) All unlicensed crew members shall report aboard at least one (1) hour before the scheduled sailing time. In the event any unlicensed crew member fails to com­ ply with this provision, the Company shall call the Union and the Union shall furnish a replacement. If the original crew member reports after the Company has called a replacement, the man shipped by the Union as such replacement shall receive two (2) days pay from the crew member who was late in reporting for duty. (j) When a Company orders a replacement for which there is no vacancy' on the vessel, the Company shall reimburse the seaman the equivalent of two (2) days pay plus transportation charges. SECTION 37. SECURING VESSEL FOR SEA. All vessels of the Company must be safely secured before leaving the harbor limits for any voyage. SECTION 38. LAUNCH SERVICE. When a ship is anchored or tied up to a buoy for eight (8) hours or over, for the purpose outlined in Article II, Section 34, each member of the Unlicensed Personnel while on his watch below shall be allowed one round trip to shore at the Company's expense every twenty four (24) hours. When launch service is arranged for by the Company, the schedule shall be such that each and every member shall be given the opportunity for a round trip as called for herein on his watch below. In ports where regular boat service is not available, members of the crew may make their own arrange­ ments for transportation and the Company agrees to reimburse either the crewmember or the owner of the boat up to $5.00 per round trip per mqn carried once every twenty four (24) hours. SECTION 39. REST PERIODS, (a) When members of the Unlicensed Deck and Engine Departments are required to turn to on overtime for a period longer than two (2) hours between the hours of midnight and at the gangway on arrival. 8 a.m., they shall be entitled to a rest period of one (1) % (I^> hows, Uie sail}> hours prior to the «ghfc If the scheduled 8 am:., i- LuHor eacrhour Ind 8 a^m. This rest period shall be given at any time that is con­ venient between the hours of 8 a,m. and 5 p.m. the same day. This rest period shall be in addition to cash overtime -allowed for such work. If a rest period is not given, the men who have worked shall be entitled to additional overtime at the applicable penalty rate in IK due t<» rhe loading or dierharging of lieu thereof. This section shall not apply to men who iog of stores or bunkers, the new time ' have been turned to on overtime at 6 a.m. or after. 'promptty be posted on the hewd and (b) Where sea watches have been maintained this two (2) hoars, the watch off duly shall be die- section ! carrying grain, when crew mem­ shall not apply to regular watch standers. aad ehall receive two (8) hoarfe over^" ~ ~ ' bers are required to unfasten butterworth plate nuts (c) In port, if sea watches have been broken and ar rate for each reporting. and/or remove the butterworth plates for the purpose have not been reset, this section shall apply to any If the new sailing time is not posted of loading or discharging grain cargo, ^ man required to turn to on such overtime work. (2) hour period, Urn watch off duty s*-hutfcorworth plates and/Wfi^' n (d) This section shall apply, in the case of day I they shall be entitled to compensa­ •"'too at the regular rate from the time^ workers, both at sea or in port. the time that the vessel sails. This tion as provided for in this section. This section shall not ii ^teh en duty a« Saturdays, Snndeyt and SECTION 40. FRESH PROVISIONS, (a) An adebe so construed as to be applicable to any work-where shall be provided for the longshoremen are not available due to labor trouble. fruit and vegetables will The above shall not apply for securing or shoreing vess^'s control. " be furnished at every port touched where available, and up cargo. be posted no later than 5 p-m. if supply is possible a sufficient amount to last until the ' scheduled to sail on a we^ead next port or to last until the food would ordinarily, with TURE. ftd 8 a.m. Monday, When a good care spoil. Shore bread shall be furnished at all id bstween 5 p,n»> Friday and U.S.* ports when available. in port eduled to sail ptior to 8 a.ni« Frozen foods shall be considered the equivalent of and moored nt/ormj J2. or dlWjhj shall be posted not later than serve the same purpose as fresh foods. If Friday is a holiday, the (b) (1) Vessels making a foreign voyage shall store prior to the holiday. Simi» canned whole fresh milk at the rate of one (1) pint per ^ ^ then the following Tuesday man per day for the duration of the voyage, i he suhstitetad m heU of Monday. In the event the (2) While a vessel is in Continental U.S. ports, •mpany doet not do this, (he regular rate overtima fresh milk from local dairies is to be served three times in effect wdl be paid fr. a day. Prior to a vessel departing from any domestic -eqtured to retui n until ports going to another domestic port and/or a foreign • port forty (40) gallons of local fresh milk must be placed on board. as almve required, and tee soheff (3) After departure from the last Continental the weelresd as above provided, tt U.S. port and the supply of fresh local milk has been ut •k.a. ^ * t ^ consumed, canned whole fresh milk is to be served at breakfast only while at sea. (4) While in a foreign port, canned whole fresh milk is to be served three (3) times a day as per agree­ ment. (5) No purchase of milk shall be made in foreign ports while canned whole fresh milk is available. (c) If milk is provided for persons. other than crewmembers, then additional milk must be supplied ' for SECTION 34. SHIFTING SHIP, (a) After the vessel such use. arrives in port as outlined in Article II, Section 33, any SECTION 41. ROOM AND MEAL ALLOWANCE. subsequent move solely in inland waters shall be re­ When board is not furnished unlicensed members of garded as shifting ship and overtime paid at the appli­ the crew, they shall receive a meal allowance of $2.00 cable rate for men on duty while such moves are per­ for breakfast, $3.00 for dinner and $5.50 for supper. formed., on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays and after When men are required to sleep ashore, they shall be 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Monday through Friday with allowed $10.50 per night. the following exceptions: When sea watches are .maintained, moves between SECTION 42. MEAL HOURS RELIEVING FOR New York area and Albany area, New York area and MEALS. The meal hours for the Unlicensed Personnel Bridgeport and vice-versa shall not be considered a employed in the Deck and Engine Departments shall be shift. as fellows: Port Alfred to Montreal or vice versa Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Port Alfred to Quebec or vice-versa Dinner 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Montreal to Quebec or vice-versa Supper 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. All moves from American Ports to British Columbia (a) At sea or in port the 4 to 8 watch shall relieve ports or vice-versa itself for supper. Itt f^ge 6 « J ^ i j x.; j -? _ �t (b) The 12 to 4 watch on sailing day is to" be knocked off at 11 a.m. in order to eat at 11:30 a.m. and to be ready to go on watch at 12 noon. (c) These hours may be varied, but such variations shall not exceed one (1) hour either way, provided that one (1) unbroken hour shall be allowed at all times for dinner and supper when vessel is in port. When watches are broken, if one (1) unbroken hour is rfbt given, the men involved shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieu thereof. This penalty hour shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the meal hours. (d) When crew is called to work overtime before breakfast and work continues after 7:30 a.m. a full hour shall be allowed for breakfast, and if breakfast is not served by 8 a.m., overtime shall continue straight through until breakfast is served. During cargo opera­ tions the pumpman on duty shall not be entitled to a penalty hour during meal hours unless he is required to do work such as making repair, or shift tanks, or do any work other than making routine inspections. (e) If one (1) unbroken hour is not given, the men involved shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieu thereof. (f) When the watch below or men off duty are work­ ing on overtime at sea or in port, they shall be allowed one (1) unbroken meal hour. If one (1) unbroken meal hour is not given, the men involved shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieu thereof. This penalty hour shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the meal hour. The provisions in this section shall be appli­ cable at all times at' sea or in port to men on day work. (g) All penalty .meal hours shall be paid at the ap­ plicable penalty rate. SECTION 43. .MIDNIGHT LUNCH, (a) if the crew works as late as 9 p.m. coifee and night lunch shall be provided. If work continues after 9 p.m. fifteen (15) minutes shall be allowed for the coffee and night lunch, which time shall be included as overtime. (b) If the crew starts work at or before 9 p.m. and work continues overtime until midnight, the men shall be provided with a hot lunch at midnight. If the work continues after midnight one (1) unbroken hour shall be allowed for such hot lunch. If this unbroken hour is not allowed, the men involved shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieu thereof, which shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the hot lunch hour. (c) If the crew is broken out after 9 p.m. and works continuously for three (3) hours, a hot lunch shall be pro­ vided at the expiration of the three (3) hours if the work is to be continued. Otherwise, a night lunch shall be provided. An unbroken hour shall be allowed for the hot lunch 'and if such unbroken hour is not allowed the men shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieu thereof, which shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the hot lunch hour. (d) If the crew works as late as 3 a.m., coffee and night lunch shall be provided and if work continues after 3 'a.m., fifteen (15) minutes shall be allowed for coffee and night lunch, which time shall be included as overture. (e) ,tf the crew works as late as 6 a.m., coffee shall be provided and if work continues after 6 a.m., fifteen (15) minutes shall be allowed for coffee, which time shall 1M included as overtime. (f) "When a vessel is scheduled to depart at midnight, the midnight lunch hour may be shifted one (1) hour either way. (g) In the event the midnight lunch is not served the men involved shall be paid the supper meal allowafice in addition to the overtime provided for in paragiraphs (b) and Xc) above. same day the vessel is fumigated shall be entitled to room allowance regardless of when the vessel is" cleared. 9. Work such as chipping, welding, riveting, ham­ mering or other work of a similar nature is being performed in or about the crew's quarters be­ tween 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. When such work as outlined in (9) above is being performed in or around the quarters of the men who stand donkey watches, such men will be provided with other quarters, or room allowances will be allowed. Note: Penalties claimed for lack of heat, air condition­ ing, hot water, etc., or because of noise as defined in (9) above, must be recorded on an eight (8) hour basis with the Ship's Master or other proper department head. Dates, times of reporting, and temperatures should be made part of such record. 1 J SECTION 55. TRANSPORTATION AND PAYING OFF PROCEDURE. 1 (a) "Vessels on foreign voyages shall be signed on for one (1) voyage for a term of time not exceeding twelve (12) calendar months. SECTION 46. CLEANLINESS OF QUARTERS. The Unlicensed Personnel shall cooperate to the fullest in order to keep their respective living quarters clean and tidy at all times. In the event the crew's quarters are not cleaned in accordance with the SIU standards, and this is brought to the attention of the patrolman prior to pay-off, then it is the duty of the patrolman to see that these quar­ ters are cleaned by the crewmembers who live in the said foc'sle and to see that they are cleaned before paying off the ship. SECTION 47. CREW EQUIPMENT. The following items shall be supplied the Unlicensed Personnel em­ ployed on board vessels of the Company. 1. A suitable number of blankets. 2. Bedding consisting of two white sheets, one spread, two white pillow slips, which shall be changed weekly. 3. One face towel and one bath towel which shall be changed twice weekly. 4. One cake of standard face soup such as Lux, Lifebuoy or Palmolive soap with each towel change. 5. One box of matches each day. 6. Suitable mattresses and pillows shall be furnished but hair, straw or excelsior shall not be suitable. As mattresses now on board wear out, they shall be replaced by innerspring mattresses. 7. All dishes provided for the use of the Unlicensed Personnel shall be crockery. 8. One cake of laundry soap, one cake of lava soap, one box of washing powder weekly. 9. Sanitubes shall be available for the Unlicensed Personnel at all times. Two twblve-inch fans shall be furaishe^^^^ fore­ castles occupied by two or more Unlicensed Per­ sonnel, and one sixteen-inch fan in all forecastles occupied by one member of the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel. Any member willfully damaging or destroying linen shall be held accountable for same. "When full linen is not issued, men shall receive $2.00 each week for wash­ ing their own linen. The Steward shall not issue clean linen to any individual crewmember until such member has turned in his soiled linen. SECTION 48. "VENTILATION. All quarters assigned to the Unlicensed Personnel and all messroOms provided for their use shall be adequately screened and ventilated and a sufficient number of fans to secure ventilation shall be provided. SECTION 49. MESSROOM. Each vessel shall be fur­ nished with a messroom for the accommodation of the crew, such messroom OP messrooms to be in each case so constructed as to afford sitting room for all and to be so situated as to afford full protection from the weather and from heat and odors arising, from the ves­ sel's engine room, fireroom, hold and toilet. SECTION 44. COFFEE TIME, (a) All hands shall be allowed fifteen (15) minutes.for coffee at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. or at a convenient time near those hours. (b) When the crew is entitled to the thirty (30) min­ utes readiness period under Article II, Section 22, coffee shall be made by the watch or watchman and be ready SECTION 50. WASHROOMS'. Adequate washrooms at the time of calling, and allowed during the thirty (30) and lavoratories shall be made available for the Un­ minutes of readiness period. licensed Personnel of each department, washrooms to be equipped 'with a sufficient number of hot and cold SECTION 45. CREW'S QUARTERS. All quarters as­ fresh water showers. signed for the use of the Unlicensed Personnel are to be kept free from Vbrmin insofar as possible. This is to SECTION 51. LOCKERS. A sufficient number of be accomplished through the use of extermination facil­ lockers shall be provided so that each employee shall ities provided by the Company, or fumigating the quar­ have one locker of full len^h whenever" space permits, ters every six (6) months with gas. with sufficient space to stow a reasonable amount of Room allowance, as provided in Section 41, shall be gear and personal effects. allowed when: SECTION 52. UNIFORMS. In the event a man is 1. Heat is not furnished in cold weather. "When the outside temperature is sixty-five degrees (65') or required to wear a uniform, other than provided for in lower for eight (8) consecutive hours, this provi­ Article "V, Section 29, he shall furnish his own uniform and shall be paid an additional $12.50 per month for sion shall apply. same. 2. Hot water is not available to crew's washrooms for a period of twelve (12) or more consecutive hours. 3. On air conditioned vessels, when the room tem­ perature is seventy-eight degr^s (78°) or above, and the air conditioning unit'<does not work in excess of eight (8) hours, this provision shall apply. If fans are installed the penalty shalLnot be in- voked. If fans do not now exist, suitable arrange­ ments shall be made with the Union and Company for their installation. 4. Crew's quarters have been painted, and paint is not absolutely dry, and other suitable quarters are not furnished aboard. 6. At all times when vessel is in dry dock overnightand sanitary facilities are not supplied. 6. Linen is not issued upon men's request prior to 6 p.m. on the day the seaman joins the vessel. 7. "Vessel is being fumigated and is not cleared before 9 p.m. 8. Men standing midnight to 8 a.m. watch on the .1 nate at the final port of discharge in the Continental United States, unless another port is mutually agreed to between the Company and the Union. If the final port of discharge is located in an area other than the area in the Continental United States, in which is located the port of engagement, economy class air trans­ portation shall be provided to only those men who leave the vessel, plus wages and subsistence to port of engagement in Continental United States. At the sea­ man's option, cash equivalent of the actual cost of economy class air transportation shall be paid. ? (c) If the vessel departs from the final port of dis­ charge within ten (10) days after inbound cargo is com­ pletely discharged to return to the port of engagement, the above shall not apply. Once a crewmember has made the initial foreign voyage and earned transportation, the transportation remains payable so long as he pays off in another area other than the area wherein is located his original port of engagement. If the new foreign articles are signed, transportation provisions shall not apply, till termination of the Articles. (d) For the purpose of this Section, the Continental United States shall be divided into eight areas—^Pacific Northwest; California; Atlantic Coast Area North of Cape Hatteras; Atlantic Coast Area South of Cape Hatteras; and the Gulf Coast Area, the State of Alaska, the Western Great Lakes Area and the Eastern Great Lakes Area. The dividing line between the Western and Eastern Great Lakes shall be the Mackinac Straits Bridge and the Sault Ste. Marie Locks. Hawaii becoming a state does not constitute an additional area for the purpose of transportation, how­ ever seamen shipped in Hawaii who are paid off in the Continental United States and who are entitled to transportation under other provisions of this contract shall receive transportation to San Francisco. (e) It is further agreed that in the event a ship returns light or in ballast to the Continental United States, articles shall terminate at first port of arrival in accordance with voyage description set forth in the articles, except that when the arrival at the first port is for the purpose of securing additional bunkers, stores, or making emergency repairs of not more than seven (7) days duration, articles shall continue until the vessel can proceed to another Continental United States port. 2. (a) "Vessels making a voyage to Bermuda, Mexico, West Indies, including Cuba, Canada, Newfoundland, and/or coastwise in any order, either direct or via ports shall be signed on for one (1) or more continuous voyages on the above-described route or any part thereof and back to a final port of discharge on the Atlantic or Gulf Coast of the Continental United States for a term of time not exceeding six (6) calendar months. (b) "When a vessel is on domestic articles or harbor payroll prior to proceeding on a foreign voyage a mem­ ber of the Unlicensed Personnel shall not be entitled to transportation to the port of engagement if he fails to make the foreign voyage, unless the Company termi­ nates his employment through no fault of his own. (c) If the port where the articles are finally termi­ nated is located in an area other than the area in the Continental United States in which is located the port of engagement economy class air transportation shall be provided to those men only who leave the vessel, plus wages and subsistence to port of engagement in Continental United States. At the seaman's option, cash equivalent of the actual cost of j^onomjr air transportation shall be paid. ^ . 'J •H �The crewmember shall be entitled to transportation r^ardless of the nuinber of voyages he makes once transportation has been due him as long as hb pays off in an area other than an area wherein is located the original port of engagement. (d) For the purpose of this section, the continental United Stales shall be divided into five areas: Pacific Northwest; California; Atlantic Coast area, North of Cape Hatteras; Atlantic Coast area. South of Cape Hatteras; and fdie Gulf Coast area. (e) It is also agreed that the transportation provi­ sions contained herein shall not apply until the articles are finally terminated. 3. Any member of the Unlicensed Personnel will be allowed to pay off the vessel in any port in Continental United States or Puerto Rico upon twenty four (24) hours notice to the Master, prior to the scheduled sailing of the vessel. However, where a vessel is expected to arrive and depart on a weekend, such notice shall be given not later fJian 1 p.m. on Friday. The Master shall be allowed to discharge any member of the Unlicensed Personnel upon twenty four (24) hours notice. If the seaman exercises his rights to be paid off, as provided" for in this paragraph, transportation pro­ visions shall not be applicable. If the Master exercises his right to discharge a seaman as provided for in this paragraph, transportation provisions shall not be ap­ plicable. Should the Union object to the discharge, the matter shall be handled in accordance with grievance procedure. 5. Applicable operations regulations shall be effective on G.A.A. vessels. Unlicensed Personnel who should have normally b^n on duty. Likewise, compliance shall be in effect when there is less than a full complement aboard due to a condition arising as the result of a marine casualty. SECTION 60. MANNING SCALE. It is agreed and understood that the present manning scale carried on the Company's vessel, shall not be changed unless such changes are mutuaiij a^re^ the Company.iP'*™'^ '^''''''^'"'^''''^"^'^'^ makes any ehango In either f rem' pnilt or acquired ioA vessels 2. 3. 4. torn the Bted 5. SECTION 61. INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE, If a vessel crosses the International Date Line from east to west, and a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday is lost, all day workers shall observe the following Monday or the day following a Holiday. Watch slanders will be paid overtime in accordance with the principle of Saturday and Sunday overtime at sea. If the Sunday which is lost , is also a Holiday, or if the following Monday is a Holiday, then the following Monday and Tuesday shall be observed. However, in crossing the Intematipnal Date Line| from west to east, if an extra Saturday, Sunday or Holiday is picked up only one of such Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays shall be observed and all crew members will be required to work without overtime on the so-called second Saturday, Sunday or Holiday pro­ vided that if Sunday is also a Holiday, the Sunday which is picked up shall be observed as such Holiday. impossible to grant eight (8) hours off, he only gets what is available and no accumulation is carried forward. If members of the Steward Department are off while the vessel is not feeding, no overtime is payable to them. In the Deck Department, those accepting time off under this Section shall not be required to report for shifting of ship during time off or during their watch below. Alternation of time off may be applied in the Deck Department provided the vessel's stay in port is long enough to comply with the intent of the time off Section. Where the seaman does not receive his day off as required above, he shall receive one (1) day's pay in lieu thereof. K he receives only four (4) hours or less of his time off, he shall receive onehalf (%) day's pay in lieu thereof. This clause shall not apply where the seaman has accepted overtime in lieu of time off ! 6. Qualified day workers may be required to re^ve watch-standers for purposes of time off. They shall be paid at their respective Overtime Rates after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Monday through Fri­ day, and at their premium rates on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. SECTION 62. NEW EQUIPMENT NOT CARRIED AT PRESENT, NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RE­ CONSTRUCTION. In the event the Company is to build new ships, acquire new ships or convert old ships, it is agreed that prior to the commencement of construc­ tion or conversion, the Union and the Company shall meet to negotiate manning scales, quarters, recreational facilities and all equipment and provisions to be furnjshed for, or used by, the Unlicensed Personnel. SECTION 56. RETURN TO PORT OF ENGAGE­ MENT. (a) In the event a ship of the Company is sold, interned, lost, laid up, run aground or is stranded and the crew is required to leave the vessel by reason thereof, the crew shall be given transportation back to the port of engagement with subsistence, room and wages, at the time of payoff, as per Article II, Section 59, of this Agreement. When room and subsistence is not furnished aboard the vessel, room and meal allowance SECTION 63. CALENDAR DAY. For the purpose will be paid as prescribed in Article II, .Section 43, of this Agreement, the calendar day shall be from until crew is furnished repatriation by train, vessel or midnight to midnight. commercially operated airplanes, equivalent to the SECTION 64. WAR ZONE. In case any.vessel of equipment of regularly scheduled airline, or in the event such airplane transportation is not equivalent to the Company traverses waters adjacent to or in the a regularly scheduled airline, they shall • be paid the proximity of a declared or undeclared war or state of hostilities, it is hereby agreed that a petition on the difference in cash. (b) The port of engagement of the seaman is the part of the Union for the opening of negotiations for port in the Continental United States where he was added remuneration, bonuses, and/or insurances, shall first employed by the company for the vessel involved. in no way be deemed cause for the termination of this It is agreed that where a seaman quits and a replace­ Agreement. ment is obtained in the Continental United States port, SECTION 65. COPIES OF AGREEMENTS TO BE the replacement's port of engagement shall be the same as f^e seaman he replaced except that the replacement FURNISHED. Copies of this agreement shall be fur­ would be entitled to transportation to his port of en- nished to the Master, Chief Engineer and Chief Steward, who in turn shall supply each departmenta]! delegate 'ement if the ship is laid up and he is laid off. with a copy at the commencement of each voyage. SECTION 69. AWNINGS AND COTS. All Tankers, except those in regular North Atlantic runs, and Alaska Coastwise runs, shall be provided with awnings aft, with the exception of vessels equipped with facili­ ties on deck of the same nature. On fully air condi­ tioned vessels, there shall be no requirements for the issuance of cots or the installation of awnings. SECTION 70. TELEVISION SETS, (a) The Com­ pany shall provide a television set for the Unlicensed Personnel on all vessels covered by this Agreement. (b) Such television set shall be a nationally known brand with no less than a twenty-one inch (21") black and white screen. SECTION 66. LOGGING. Where the Master exercises his prerogative under maritime law by logging a man for missing his regular work or watch, he shall not log the man more than one (1) day for one (1) day. This section shall not be deemed to prejudice the authority ,of the Master or the requirement of obedience of the crew, described elsewhere in this Contract, except as specifi­ cally herein provided. SECTION 57. TRAVELING. Members of the Union when transported by the Company during the course of their employment, shall be provided with Economy Class air travel. Where meals are not provided by the carrier, subsistence shall be paid as per Article II, Sec­ tion 43; breakfast |2.00, $3.00 for dinner, and $5.50 for supper. YHien traveling by ship is involved, men shall be provided with Second Class transportation or the cash equivalent thereof. SECTION 58. VESSELS IN IDLE STATUS. When a vessel is inactive in a United States port for any rea­ son for a period of seven (7) days or less, the Unlicensed Personnel shall be kept on board at the regular monthly rate of pay. However, when it is expected that said vessel will be idle for a penod in excess of seven (7) days, the Unlicensed Personnel may be reduced on arrivaL Should the vessel resume service within seven (7) days, the vessel's Unlicensed Personnel who return to the vessel, shall receive wages, room and meal allowances for the period for which they were laid oft. Av ••••• 1>A;- SECTION 59. FULL COMPLEMENT WHILE CARGO IS HEING WORKED. A full complement of Unlicensed Personnel shall be maintained aboard vessel at all times cargo is being worked. The Company shall be in compliance vith this section when there is less than a full complement, Saturdays, Sundays and on Holidays, due to voluntary termination, to discharge for cause or absence of members of the fage 8 - • -K--.. • .'V.-. A i-' A';/ • • .V-.V*"' SECTION 67. RETURN OF DECEASED SEAMEN. If a seaman dies at any time during the voyage, the Company shall so notify the next of kin as designated on the shipping articles. In the event a seaman dies in a port not in the Continental United States, or if he dies at sea and his body is delivered to a port not in the Continental United States, in which port facilities for preservation of the body for shipment and burial are available, and there are no legal restrictions con­ trary thereto, if the said next of kin request the return of the body and agrees to assume responsibility for the body at the port of engagement, the Company shall defray the total cost of preserving and returning the body to the original port of engagement. SECTION 72. TANKERS IN THE GRAIN TRADE. 1. When a tanker is put into the grain trade the crew shall be under the Freightship working rules from the time they commence loading grain until such time as they arrive at an oil cargo loading berth, they shall then revert to the tanker working rules. mm agreed that the Deck Department can take the ship's evacuators from the cargo hold or shel­ ter deck store rooms, wherever they may be stored, and place them in position on deck where they are required for loading or discharging. SECTION 68. TIME OFF—TANKERS, (a) Upon In cases where it is necessary to take the cyclone completion of a foreign, nearby foreign, intercoastal, or (heads) off these machines in order to store them, it coastwise voyage, all of the assigned Unlicensed Per­ has been agreed that the pumpmen will toke out the sonnel who will remain on board and make the next bolts, nuts, etc., and that the Deck Department would voyage shall have time off (not to exceed eight (8) lift off the heads and store the machines, and in the working hours) in the payoff port or such other ports same manner when the machines are being taken out as may be mutually agreed upon between the Master of storage and placed on deck, the Deck Depart­ and the crewmember. The voyage shall commence at the ment will lift the head onto the machine and the pump­ time of signing of articles (foreign, nearby foreign, men will in turn secure the holts, nuts, etc. The above intercoastal or coastwise and continue until articles are described work may be done during regular working terminated. In nearby foreign and coastwise trade, this hours by the watch on deck without the payment of time off need not be granted more often than once in overtime. each thirty (30) day period, i 3. (a) It has been agreed that when the ship's evac­ uators are in use that it will be the pumpman's duty to maintain these machines, such as standing by when they are running, changing oil, greasing, refueling them and doing general maintenance and repair work as can be done -aboard ship. On ships having electric evacuators, it shall be the Pumpman's duty to plug in the electric connections and change plugs during regu­ lar working hours without the payment of overtime. (b) When shoreside evacuators are to be used, and the crewmembers are required to service or handle 4. Cleaning tanks where grain �men are required to sweep up grain and remove it from the tanks or wash the tanks down with a hand hose, this shall be considered the same as cleaning holds and the hold cleaning rate shall be paid as per the • Freightship Agreement. However, when the butterworthing machines are used and the tanks are cleaned and mucked, men performing this work shall be paid at the tank cleaning rate. 5. During regular working hours it shall be the duty of the Deck Department to set dp and shift the ship's evacuators including attaching the first section of suc­ tion pipe and to do any rigging necessary for operation and repairs. However, hooking up additional sections of suction pipe, shifting suction lines or going into the tanks to hook up or unplug suction lines shall be con­ sidered longshore work and shall be paid for at the longshore rate. I Shcnobi 7S. OSO VLEKJ;L£. rne ha©e 0 wg«s, premium and overtime rates ualea*" Agreed UpOh the Union and tlm as stated in this Agreement. When gr" •hr other hulfc cergoejt are eesttied, the ? .governed hy the work rules diefintd i» .Agreement. Where work rules for a ^ '•"Ot defined in the Freightship Agre—' hall perform suelt duties as ore eenfc. Freightship work rules sh the Vessel commences load'*"* ' tiine m the vessel arrivea 8 a hqoid cargo» in tbia Agreem^ l On such-vessels where .J reiuove any <argu r«dh impair such operation f mm hatehi^ a»d S thet may ^wahdtorworft SECTION 74. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There shall be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime except where specifically provided for. ARTICLE III DECK DEPARTMENT SECTION 2. DIVISION OF OVERTIME. All overtime shall be divided as equally as possible among thie mem­ bers of the deck crew. In any event, the Boatswain shall be allowed to make as many hours overtime as the high man's overtime hours in the Deck Department, except where such overtime has been paid for routine sea watches. The Boatswain shall have the right to stand gangway watch in turn with the rest of the Deck Department. If he fails to exercise such right he has no claim for high man's overtime. Boatswain is required to work with and supervise the watch on deck, Saturdays,. Sundays or Holidays, for which the watch on deck re­ ceives additional overtime; he shall receive the same amount of overtime per hour as paid to a member of the watch on deck or his premium rate, whichever is higher. SECTION 3. DIVISION OP WATCHES, (a) The Sailors while at sea shall be dmded into three watches which shall be kept on duty successively for the per­ formance of ordinary work incidental to the sailing and maintenance of the vessel. of these three (3) ratings are missing and the watch is not complete, the wages equivalent to the rating that is missing from the watch shall be paid to the other member or members making up the remainder of the watch. (c) When the watch below is called out to work, they shall he paid overtime for such work at the rates specif!^ in the Agreement except for such work as defined in ArticleJI, Section 18. SECTION 4. BOATSWAIN AJID A.B. MAINTE­ NANCE STANDING WATCH.-If the Boatswain is re­ quired to stand watch due to shortage of men, such watches stood between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. Monday through Friday shall be paid for at the over­ time rate. However, all watches stood shall be in addi­ tion to his regular duties as Boatswain. In such cases there shall be no division of wages. A.B. Maintenance may be required to replace any 1- Unlicensed Member of the Deck Department when said member is sick or missing without payment of over­ time. (b) DECK DEPARTMENT'S DUTIES IN PORT. Quartermasters or any other Unlicensed Personnel in the Deck Department shall stand tank watches and shall handle valves in connection with the loading or discharging of cargo or ballast. When vessels are not loading pr discharging. Deck Department members shall stand gangway watches. Quartermasters shall not be required to chip, scale, sougee or polish brass. When watches are broken. Deck Department erewmembers shall be required to stand gangway watches. SECTION 5. SETTING WATCHES. Sea watches SECTION 9. BOATSWAIN HANDLING WIND­ shall be set not later than noon on sailing day. When the vessel sails before noon, watches shall be set .when all LASS. Boatswain shall stand by the -windlass when no lines are on board and vessel is all clear of the dock. carpenter is carried and an able seaman may be required to relieve the Boatswain at the windlass during the SECTION 6. BREAKING WATCHES AND WORK Boatswain's working hours. IN PORT, (a) When vessel docks between 12 mid­ SECTION 10. DAY WORKERS, (a) The following night and 8 a.m. and sea watches are broken, any ratings shall be classified as day workers: Boatswain, part of a watch between midnight and 8 a.m. shall Carpenter and Maintenance. constitute a complete watch. (b) The working hours at sea for all men classified (b) In port when sea watches are broken the hours as day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 of labor shall be 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any work Monday through Friday. Any work outside of these hours performed by day men outside of these hours shall be or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays shall be paid paid for at their applicable rate, except for such work for at the applicable rate for the respective ratings. as defined in Article II, Section 18. (c) In port when sea watches are not broken, mem­ (c) Working hours in port for all men classified as bers in the Deck Department shall stand their regular day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. watches, and perform their regular duties. Employees to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. All work outside standing these watches shall assist the officer on watch these hours or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays is in attending mooring lines, tending gangways, gangway to be paid for at their applicable rate. lights, handle valves and blanks, handle, connect, and SECTION 11. WASHING DOWN. When members of disconnect vessel's cargo and bunker hoses on board the ship, replace butterworth plates and close tank tops the Deck Department are required to wash down after when necessary for cargo operations. Men on watch may 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays assist Pumpman in pumprooms when accompanied by and Holidays, they shall be paid at the applicable rate. the Pumpman to make changes for handling cargo and SECTION 12. HANDLING MOORING LINES, (a) ballast, but not do repair work. The wateh on deck shall receive Penalty Overtime for On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, or between the breaking out or stowing away mooring lines after 5 p.m. ~ hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. on weekdays, overtime at the and before 8 a.m. Monday through Friday and on Satur­ applicable rate shall be paid for such watches. (d) When Unlicensed Deck Personnel are required to days, Sundays and Holidays, at the rate specified in lower or raise anchor after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Article III, Section 7 (c). (b) A minimum of six (6) men shall be used for Monday through Friday, they shall be paid at the ap­ plicable rate, except when the safety of the vessel is in­ breaking out or storing away mooring lines. volved. SECTION 13. DOCKING AND UNDOCKING. (a) The following work is to be considered as part of The watch on deck shall receive Penalty Overtime for raising and lowering the anchor: Breaking out the docking or undocking after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. cement in hawsepipe when preparing to lower anchor; Monday through Friday. obtaining cement and cementing hawsepipe after anchor (b) All hands, when available, shall be used to per­ has been raised. form this work. In no event shall a man receive double When the Bosun does this work, no overtime will be overtime for docking or undocking. claimed by the Unlicensed Crewmembers. (e) When the watch beiow is called out to work they shall be paid overtime at the applicable rate for vessel is in port and men are called back for shifting ship, hauling, rigging or securing gear, cleaning holds, the woiic performed during their watch below. etc., after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Monday through SECTION 7. MEN STANDING SEA WATCHES. Friday, they shall receive a two (2) hour minium for (a) Men standing sea watches shall be paid overtime each call-back. In the event the work exceeds two (2) hours, the men for all work in excess of eight (8) hours between mid­ night and midnight each day. No work except for the shall receive overtime for the hours actually worked. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, the men shall safe navigation of the vessel is to be done after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays receive a minimum of four (4) hours for such call-backs. They may be turned to one or more' times without the and Holidays without payment of overtime. (b) Sanitary work shall be done on weekdays be­ payment of additional overtime, except where the time tween 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., without the payment of over­ exceeds four (4) hours, in which case they will be paid time. Sanitary work in this section shall mean cleaning for the hours actually worked. During such call-back, the men may be required to the wheelhouse, chartroom, cleaning windows and secure the vessel for sea, but may not be required to do mopping out wheelhouse. Weather conditions may ne­ cessitate additional mopping of water from the wheel- maintenance or repair work. (b) This section shall not apply when men are called house and cleaning of the wheelhouse windows. back to sail the vessel. (c) Except as otherwise specifically provided, if a. (c) The duty of men called for the specific purpose man standing regular watch at sea or in port on Satur­ day, Sunday and Holidays is required to work other of shifting ship shall be limited to work necessary for than routine work for the safe navigation of the vessel. shifting, and shall not include maintenance or repair work. (d) All hands available shall be used for shiftin^br hauling vessel. (e) When a shift or haul commences at exactly 5 1. Cleaning quarters, as butlined in Article III, Sec­ p.m. and the meal hour has been changed from 4 p.m. tion 19. to 5 p.m. for the entire crew, the crewmembers who are 2. Those duties outlined in Section 6 (d) above. 3. Docking or undocking, as outlined in Article III, on the vessel and are working would not be entitled to the callback. Those men who have completed their Section 13. day's work prior to 8 p.m. and were called back, would 4. Routine work for the safe navigation of the vessel. (d) If a man standing sea watches on Saturday, Sun­ •be entitled to the two (2) hour call-back. day or Holidays is required to handle explosives, do SECTION 15. GOING ASHORE TO TAKE LINES. longshore work, do carpenter work, secure cargo, handle mail or baggage, handle stores, use paint spray guns The practice of putting sailors ashore to handle lines or sand blasting equipment, handle garbage, remove when docking or undocking is to be avoided as far as soot from the stack, clean bilges or clean up oil spills, possible. If, however, no other means for handling lines clean tanks, or such work as defined in Article III, Sec­ is available, and sailors are required to catch the lines, tion 23, Additional Work, he shall he paid only the rate or let them go, the sailors actually handling the lines shall receive five dollars ($5.00) each in each case. This as specified in this Agreement for that type of work. is to be in addition to overtime, if they are working on overtime at that particular moment. SECTION 8. QUARTERMASTERS, ABLE SEAMEN After the ship is properly moored, and members of STANDING WHEEL WATCH AT SEA. (a) While a the Deck Department are required to put out additional man is assigned to the wheel at sea and when the ship lines or single up lines during regular working hours, is using Automatic Steering Equipment, he shall per­ no additional money shall be paid. form his regularly assigned duties on the bridge and SECTION 16. SHIPS' STORES, (a) Sailors may he shall not leave the bridge or paint off stagings, or do any work on the outside of the bridge structures and required to handle stores, both on the dock within thirty shall not do maintenance work and general cleaning on feet of ship side and on board ship during their regular equipment other than that belonging to the bridges, hours without payment of overtime. Regular hours are defined, to mean 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. except in the case of emergency. Where the wheelsman stands a- four-hour quarter­ to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Stewards' stores master watch, he shall be entitled to thirty (30) minutes shall be distributed to meat box, chill box, and store­ coffee-time after standing two (2) hours of such watch. rooms by the Deck Department and be stowed by the He shall be relieved by an unlicensed seaman on watch Steward Department employees. Sailors may be required to use deck gear to bring during his coffeetime period. Page 9 ^'.7 �f il Engine Department supplies aboard but once such sup­ plies are aboard, it shall be the duty of the wipers to store same, during their regular working hours, with­ out the payment of overtime. No overtime shall be claimed by the Deck Department for the operation of deck machinery to bring ship's sup­ plies aboard during their regular hours as defined in Article III, Section 16. (b) Daily supplies of fresh provisions such as milk, bread and vegetables, shall be brought on by sailors on watch, when required to do so, without payment of overtime. The thirty (30) feet of ship side applies to daily sup­ plies. (c) Ship's oMcers shall determine the number of sailors to be used in handling ship's stores. (d) The Company reserves the right at any time to use shore gangs to handle stores. It has been agVeed between the- parties that Section 16 of Article III shall be interpreted to mean that sailors are to handle the deck and steward stores as outlined but are not re­ quired to handle engine department stores without the payment of overtime. SECTION 17. USING PAINT SPRAY GUNS AND SAND BLASTING EQUIPMENT. When members of the crew are required to paint with spray guns, *hen spray iguns, b^^^ small hand type, are bei^^^^ used for painting, two men shall operate same and both men shall receive overtime at the applicable rate. The Deck Department Unlicensed Personnel may be required to brush paint all ~ Unlicensed Personnel quarters, washrooms and toilets, other than those be­ longing to the Engine Department, without the pay­ ment of overtime during their regular working hours. They may also be required to paint all enclosed pas­ sageways on the vessel. The licensed officers' quarters, washrooms and toilets, also messrooms, galley. Steward Department store rooms, hospital, slop chest and all enclosed passage­ ways on the Captain's Deck when brush painted, shall be-overtime for Deck Department Unlicensed Personnel whether on or off watch. However, notwithstanding the above, if the foregoing mentioned enclosed spaces are spray-painted, then over­ time is payable. The expression "crew quarters" shall be interpreted to include washrodms and toilets. The Radio Operator shall paint and maintain the Radio Shack. Two men shall be used on sand-blasting operation and shall be paid in the same manner as when spray guns are used. SECTION 18. GARBAGE. Garbage shall be stowed away from crew's quarters. When members of the Deck Department are required to handle garbage by hand or shovel, SECTION 19. CLEANING QUARTERS. One (1) Ordinary Seaman on duty shall be assigned to clean quarters and toilets of the Unlicensed Personnel of the Deck Department. Two (2) hours shall be allowed for this work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 Noon daily, both at sea and in port. Sanitary work in crew's quarters shall include wiping off fans. On vessels of 25,500 D.W.T. or over, the Ordinary Seaman shall be allowed four (4) hours daily for performing this work. SECTION 20. REMOVING SOOT FROM SMOKE STACK. When members of the Deck Department' are required to remove soot inside of the smoke stack,.] SECTION , 21. TANK CLEANING, (a) When crewmembers are required to enter any tank in which water is regularly carried, for the purpose of cleaning or mak­ ing ri^airs therein, )) I/^en crewmembers are required to enter ten^^^ that have contained animal, vegetable, petroleum oil or creosotes, including bunkers, or molasses for the pur­ pose of cleaning or making repairs therein, they shall be paid at the rates indicated below. .his siiall .also apply to cofferdams which have beeen fouled through lealuge of the above-mentioned cargoes, (c) '^en tanks described in (b) above are bdng 'i A-;'' « "1 1 » I. V. / ,.y cleaned and cleaning has been completed. 'This bonus will compensate for the clothing allowance and shall be paid only once during each ballast voyage. It is understood that sea boots for tank cleaning will be furnished by the Company. While engaged in tank clean­ ing, men shall receive no other overtime. The men who are hauling the buckets during tMk cleaning operations under this section| (d) For any work performed in cofferdam or void tank which has not contained water, oil, creosotes, etc., the men required to perform such work shall be paid at SECTION 4. HOURS OF WORK—WATCH STANDERS. (a) Working hours for watch-standers at sea shall be forty (40) hours per week, Monday through Friday. They shall be paid premium rate for all watches stood on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. (b) In port any work performed between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. weekdays and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holi­ days shall be paid for at the applicable rate. The same shall apply to members required ^^to handle or shift butterworthing machines during the butterworth operations or wash tanks from the decks. (e) A minimum of three (3) men shall be required for the purpose of shifting butterworthing machines. When butterworthing machines are in operation one man shall SECTION 5. WORKING SPACES. No member of the be required to stand by the machines. The man who is Unlieensed Personnel of the Engine Department other standing by the machines shall do no other work. How­ than the Pumpman, Electrician, Wiper, Q.M.E.D. or any ever, the other men may be required to perform other other day men, shall be required to work outside of the work between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. /engine spaces without payment of overtime. Engine spaces consist of the fireroom, engine room, ice machine room, tool shop and shaft alley, and steering engine' room. For the purpose of routine watch duties, the en­ gine room spaces shall consist of fireroom, engine room, ice machine room, steering engine room and shaft alley. However, they may enter engine room storage for the purpose of securing equipment with which to work and handle stores as provided in Section 18. The pumproom below the top grrating shall be con­ sidered as part of the Engine Department spaces. If the SECTION 23. ADDITIONAL WORK, (a) In aU ports, sailors are assigned to work in these spaces, they shall members of the Deck Department may be required to be paid overtime, unless specifically provided elsewhere chip, sougee, scale, prime and paint the vessel over to the contrary. sides. They may also paint the crew's messroom, crew's SECTION 6. SETTING WATCHES. Sea watches for lounge, crew's laundry and such passageways or part of passageways where Unlicensed quarters, heads and men standing donkey watches shall be set at midnight showers are located, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday prior to scheduled sailing time. through Friday, without the payment of overtime. SECTION 7. BREAKING WATCHES. Any part of a (b) Overtime shall be paid when sailors are required, watch from midnight until 8 a.m. on day of arrival either in port or at sea, to chip, sougee, scale, prime or shall constitute a complete watch. This shall not apply paint galley, pantry, saloon, living quarters, forecastle, to men who are to stand donkey watch. When such lavatories and washrooms, which are not used by the arrival occurs on Sunday, the Premium Rate shall be Unlicensed Deck Department. paid only for hours actually worked on such watch. (c) Non-permanent transient or irregular foreign shore labor shall not be employed to perform any of SECTION 8. SUPPER RELIEF. At sea or in portjhe the work in the Licensed or Unlicensed quarters, store four to eight watch shall relieve itself for supper.f rooms, passageways, galleys and mess rooms, except in thpse instances where the Company uses established shore labor. Companies on regular trade routes who, prior to June 7, 1954, used established shore labor in SECTION 9. ELECTRICIANS. If the Company adds foreign ports may continue such practice. (d) At sea or in port, the Deck Department may be an electrician to the Unlicensed Personnel, the Standard required to sand and varnish all outside rails, storm work rules for electricians shall apply. and screen doors. SECTION 10. PUMPMAN. The Pumpman's duties (c) When no Carpenter is carried and members of shall consist of handling cargo, ballast and tank equip­ the Deck Department are required to do carpenter's ment, including all work necessary foF the operation work, they^ shall be paid at the rates defined in Article and maintenance of cargo pipe lines, room heating sys­ II, Section 21 (c), Penalty Overtime. tem and all deck machinery, including tank gear on (f) When any work described above is performed bj deck, dogs on watertight doors and ports and life boat the Unlicensed Personnel and overtime is payable. davits. He shall not be required to do ordinary engine or fire­ room work, except in line with his regular duties; SECTION 24. CHAIN LOCKER. Able Seamen only steam lines, cargo lines, etc. If the Pumpman is required to enter the tanks to shall be sent into the chain locker to stow chain. In the event the chain locker is located lower than one make repairs to pipe lines or valves after tanks are gad deck below the windlass, a suitable signaling system free and have been cleaned, he shall be paid at the , must be installed. The system shall consist of a two- applicable rate. Otherwise, he shall be paid in accord­ way bell or buzzer or voice 'tube. This shall only apply ance with tank cleaning rates. While working in tanks, when men are sent in the chain locker for the purpose no other overtime shall be paid. He shall not be required to paint, clean paint, fireof stowing chain. brush, chip, scale or do any polishing work without the SECTION 25. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There shall payment of overtime. be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime except where Notwithstanding any other provisions in this AgfTeespecifically provided for. ment, when the Pumpman is required to make repairs in tanks, he shall be paid for such work in accordance with this section. ARTICLE IV If the tanks are not butterworthed, ventilated and mucked on dirty oil ships, clothing allowance shall be ENGINE DEPARTMENT paid to any member of the Unlicensed Personnel who enters tanks for the purpose of making repaito. The Pumpmen shall receive overtime when required to make installations, renewals or replacement of pipe twelve (12) inches in diameter or over and ten t(10) feet long or over in cargo tanks or pipe eight (8) inches or over in diameter and six (6) feet long or over in the' pumproom. It is agreed that in the handling of heavy equip­ ment in the pumproom, such as~ cargo line valves and pumproom machinery, the Deck Department may be required to perform the riggfing and it shall be the duty of the wipers and/or pumpman to hook up and stow away the individual pieces. SECTION 3. HOURS OF WORK—DAY WORKERS. ' • Working hours in port or at sea for all men classified as day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Any work out­ side these hours or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays shall be paid for at the applicable rates, except as pro­ vided in Article H, Section 18. V ,V 7 •» SECTION 11. MACHINIST/SECOND PUMPMAN AND/OR ENGINE MAINTENANCE. His duties shall be general maintenance and repair work as directed by the Engineer in charge. He may relieve or assist the Pumpman in all of the Pumpman's duties. He may be required to paint cargo pumps only without overtime, during regular vrorking hours. With this exception he shall not be required to paint, clean paint, wirebrush, chip, scale, or do any polishing work without the pay­ ment of overtime. None of the Engine Department Unlicensed Person­ nel other than the pumpman or machinist/2nd pump- �man may be required to turn steam on or off deck or butterworthing equipment. It shall also be the duties of the Machinist or Machinist/Second Pumpman to grease the steering en­ gine when required during his regular working hours without the payment of-overtime. DUTIES ON CLEAN OIL SHIPS. On clean oil ships, the Pumpman and/or Machinist/2nd Pumpmah may enter the tanks to make minor repairs without ^he pay­ ment of the clothing allowance providing it,does not take over one (1) hour to complete the job and further providing that the tanks have been butterworthed and ventilated. The above shall apply to the other members of the Unlicensed Personnel who enter the tanks for the same purpose. No clothing allowance shall be paid to men who were not authorized to enter the tanks. When a Fireman-Watertender or Oiler is missing be­ cause a crew member is sick, injured or because a Fireman-Watertender or Oiler missed the ship and none of the Wipers is capable of bein^ promoted to fill the vacancy, then the Engine Maintenance/Second Pump­ man may be placed on watch. Iii the event the Engine Maintenance/Second Pumpman is assigned to a watch, no overtime is payable Monday through Friday for standing watch and performing customary watch duties. In no event shall he be required to work more than eight (8) hours without the payment of overtime. Any overtime due EnginaKMaintenance/Second Pumpman shall be paid at his 8*»plicible rate. SECTION 12. ENGINE UTILITY, (a) They shall be required to assist Engineers in all Engine Department work. (b) Utilitymen shall be required to have qualifica­ tions as oilers, wateiitenders and firemen. (c) They may be required to replace any Unlicensed Member of the Engine Department when said member is sick, ii^red or missing. the tanks are not butterworthed, veritilated, am mucked on dirty oil ships, clothing allowance shall be paid to any member of the Unlicensed Personnel who enters tanks for the purpose of making repairs. The Union agrees that the Company may replace, a Wiper with an Engine Utility. SECTION 13. OILERS ON WATCH—STEAM. (a) They shall perform routine duties, oil main en­ gine (if reciprocating), watch temperatures, and oil circulation (if turbine), oil auxiliaries, steering engine and ice machine. They shall pump bilges and tend water where gauges and checks are in the engine room and no Watertenders are carried. (b) If required to start or blow down evaporator, they shall be paid one (1) hour at the applicable rate for each operation. When such equipment is placed in opera­ tion, Oilers htay be required to check the equipment at regular intervals, make necessary adjustments to insure proper and' even flow of condensate and salt water, oil and tend any pump or pumps operated in connection with such equipment without payment of overtime. (c) Oilers shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or pol­ ishing work without payment of overtinie. SECTION 14. OILERS ON DAY WORK—STEAM. They shall assist the Engineers in maintenance and re­ pair work in engine room, machine shop, shaft alley and store room when located in or adjacent to the engine room, provided, however, he shall not be required to do any cleaning of boilers, cleaning paint, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping or scaling. 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays, Sun­ days and Holidays, at the premium rate. (d) Fireman-Watertender on watch shall not be re­ quired to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polishing work without the pay­ ment of overtime. (e) When on donkey watch, Fireman-Watertenders shall be required to keep steam, tend auxiliaries and take care of entire plant without payment of overtime, except as provided in (c) above. (f) When vessel is in port and the entire plant is shut down, the Fireman-Watertender' may be placed on day work. His hours then will be the same as those for day workers. His work shall consist of repair and maintenance work in fireroom and engineroom. He shall not be required to do any cleaning of boilers, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling. SECTION 18. WIPERS. (a) It shall be routine duties for the Wipers to do general cleaning, including oil spills on deck, painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling, sougeeing, polishing work in the En­ gine Department, including resistor houses, and fanrooms, cleaning and painting steering engine and steer­ ing engine bed, and to take all stores, including standing by on water and fuel oil lines. (b) Wipers shall not be required to paint, chip, sougee or shine bright work in fireroom fidley, except in port. (c) One (1) Wiper shall be assigned to clean quar­ ters and toilets of the Unlicensed Personnel of the En­ gine. Department daily. Two (2) hours shall be allowed for this work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 Noon daily. He shall be allowed two (2) hours for this work on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, and shall have two (2) hours' overtime. Sanitary work in crew's quarters shall include wiping off fans. On vessels of 26,600 D.W.T. or over, the Wiper shall be allowed four (4) hours daily for peiforming this work. (d) Wipers may be required to paint Unlicensed En­ gine Department crew quarters without payment of overtime during Wiper's regular working hours. (e) Wipers shall be paid overtime for cleaning in firesides and steam drum of boilers. They may be re­ quired to clean tank tops or bilges by hand or be required to paint bilges. However, cleaning bilge strain­ ers,. cleaning away sticks or rags shall be considered part of a Wiper's duties and shall be done without payment of overtime. (f) It shall be the duty of the Wiper to assist the Engineers in blowing tubes. The Wiper shall assist the Engineers in putting XZIT, and similar preparations, and boiler compounds in the boiler. When the Wiper is re­ quired to assist in blowing tubes Monday through Friday, they shall then also be used Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. (g) Wipers may be required to assist in repair work, but he shall not be assigned to a repair job by himself without the payment of overtime. This is not to in­ clude dismantling equipment in connection with clean­ ing; such as, grease extractors, bilge strainers and evaporators, etc. (h) Wipers shall be required to pump up galley fuel tank during straight time hours without the payment of overtime. (i) While vessels are transiting the Panama or Suez Canal, one (1) Wiper shall be assigned to trim ventilators to insure breeze for men below, regardless of whether it is outside of their regular working hours or not. When the Wiper performs this work outside of his regular working hours, overtime will be allowed. (j) Skimming hot wells and cleaning grease extrac­ tors shall be done by the Wiper as part of his regular duties without the payment of overtime. (k) It shall be the duty of the Wiper to pull ice and deliver it to the icebox door without the payment of overtime. Wipers shall also remove ice cubes from ice cube machines when such machines are located in engine room spaces. (1) Wipers, under proper supervision, may, be re­ quired to paint the outside of electric motors and gen­ erators. (m) It shall be the duty of the Wipers to handle engine room stores on the ship or from barges, or on the dock within thirty feet (30') from ship-side in his regular working hours without the payment of over­ time. (Sailors shall be required to operate deck gear in the handling of such stores as is necessary.) SECTION 15. OILERS—DIESEL AT SEA. (a) They shall make regular rounds on main engines and auxil­ iaries, pump bilges, clean oil strainers and centrifuges, watch oil temperatures and pressures. If required, they shall drain oil from piston oil tanks every hour and shall pump up water for gravity. They shall be re­ quired to tend small donkey boiler for heating.purposes without payment of overtime. However, when boiler is being used for heating cargo .oil, an allowance of two (2) hours per watch at the applicable rate shall be allowed the Oilers. (b) They shall do . no cleaning or station work, but shall be required to leave s^e working conditions forSECTION 19. TANK CLEANING, (a) When crewtheir relief, provided such work shall not be done when members are required to enter any tank in which water wipers are on duty. is regularly carried, for the purpose of cleaning or mak­ SECTION 16. OILERS—DIESELS—IN PORT, (a) ing repairs therein, they shall be paid at the rates de­ In port. Oilers shall maintain a regular donkey watch. fined in Article II, Section 21 (c). Penalty Overtime. (b) When crewmembers are required to enter tanks They shall oil auxiliaries, tend small donkey boiler, and look after entire plant. When cargo is being worked that have contained animal, vegetable, petroleum oil after 5 pjn. and before 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, or creosotes, including bunkers or molasses for the pur­ or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, the oilers on pose of cleaning or making repairs .therein, they shall watch shall receive the applicable rate and in no event be paid at the rates indicated below. shall they be paid additional overtime because cargo is being worked. (b) Oilers shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing work without the payment of overtime. .] f. i€\' SECTION 17. FIREMAN-WATERTENDER. (a) They shall be required to watch and tend water, clean burners, fuel oil strainers, wherever located, drip pans, punch carbon, keep steam, watch fuel oil pressure and temperatures and oil fuel pumps located in the fireroom only. (b) On all watches, they shall clean up excess oil occasioned by changing burners and strainers and shall leave the fireroom in a safe condition when relieved. . (c) Eireman-Watertender on watch in port shall be paid overtime for watches stood after 5 p.m. and before Hian at , This shmi als^ apply to coffw have been fouled through leakage of the above-mentioned cargoes. (c) When tanks described in (b) above are being cleaned and cleaning has been completed, a bonus of o^wtime - laaguienneu m ^ This bonus will compensate for the clothing allowance and shall be paid only once during each ballast voyage. It is understood that sea boots for tank cleaning will be furnished by the company. While engaged in tank clean­ ing, men shall receive no other overtime. The men who are hauling the buckets during tank cleaning operations under this section (d) For any work performed in cbffeHam or vbic tank which has not contained water, oil, creosotes, etc., the men required to perform such The same shall apply to members required to handle or shift butterworthing machines during the butterworth operations or wash tanks from the decks. (e) A minimum of three (3) men shall be required for the purpose of shifting butterworthing machines. When butterworthing machines are in operation one (1) man shall be required to stand by the machines. The man who is standing by the machines shall do no other work. However, the other men may be required to perform other work between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. SECTION 20. USING PAINT SPRAY GUNS AND SAND BLASTING EQUIPMENT. When members of the crew are required to paint with spray guns, they shall be paid at the rates defined in Article II, Section 21 (c). Penalty Overtime. \ When spray guns, other than small hand type, are being used for painting, two (2) men shall operate same and both men shall receive overtime, at the applicable rate. Two (2) men shall be used on sand-blasting operation and shall be paid in the same manner as when spray guns are used. SECTION 2L DONKIY WATCH. <a> A donkeV rl SECTION 22. CARBON TETRACHLORIDE. When­ ever carbon tetrachloride is required to be used by an Unlicensed Member of the Engine Department for cleaninc SECTION 24. OILER/MAINTENANCE UTILITY. (1) The Oiler shall be rerated to Oiler/Maintenance Utility. (2) He shall be required to have the qualifications of Firemen, Oiler and Watertender. (3) He shall be classed as a watch stander and shall perform the rourine duties and maintenance of the Oiler and Fireman-Watertender stated in Article IV, Sections 13, 14 and 17, Standard Tanker Agreement. (4) Maintenance overtime shall be divided as equally as possible between men of this rating. Page U ' r,-; fu '•'i -. •W �SECTION 25. SHIP'S WELDER/MAINTENANCE MAN. (a) The Ship's Welder-Maintenance Man shall be class^ as day worker in the Engfine Department. (b) He shall be required to do burning, welding, maintenance and repair work anywhere on the vessel ah directed by the Chief Engineer. (c) He shall be required to have qualifications as Fireman, Oiler and Watertender. (d) He shall not replace any member of the Un­ licensed Personnel except when such member is missing or unable to perform his regular duties due to illness or injury^ _ . (e) He shall not be required to do general clean­ ing, painting, cleaning paint, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping or scaling except in the course of burning, welding, maintenance and repair work. (f) He shall receive the contractual rate for speci­ fied work such as tank cleaning, cleaning bilges, using paint spray guns, etc. 3- I: for members of the Steward Department in port when feeding shall be outlined above. They shall be paid at the applicable rate for all work performed outside their regular hours, after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. weekdays and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, at the premium rate., SECTION 5. AUTOMATED AND SEMI-AUTO­ MATED VESSELS, (a) HOURS AND DUTIES: 1. The Chief Steward or Steward-Cook shall super­ vise the Steward Department, eight (8) hours, between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 2. Chief Cook 7:30 a.m.-12:46 p.m. 3:30 p.m.- 6:16 p.m. Additional duties of the Chief Cook shall be "to assist Cook and Baker during rush period at breakfast and keep utensils used by him clean. The Chief Cook shall receive the same port time overtime hours as the Chief Steward. 3. Cook and Baker 6:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. 11.00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. prepare and serve the meals. They shall also clean and maintain, including spot sougeeing and polishing bright work the quarters of the Licensed Personnel, the Radio Officer, the Purser, Passengers, and the ship s office, all dining rooms, messrooms, washrooms, galley and pantry. They shall sort and cull fruit and vegetables. Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, no over­ time applies to the above routine work. (b) At sea, the Utility, if assigned to the daily clean­ ing of the radio shack, shall receive not more than three (3) hours overtime per week at the overtime rate. (c) It shall be routine duties for the Steward Utility to count and bag linen, work in storerooms, linen lock­ ers, toilets and Steward Department passageways and do general cleaning within his eight (8) hours as directed by the Steward. SECTION 9. HANDLING STORES. Members of the Steward Department shall not be required to carry any stores or linen to or from the dock, but when stores or linen are delivered at the storeroom doors, meat or chill box-doors, Steward Department men shall place same in their respective places and they shall be p^jd at the rates indicated in Article II, Section 21 (c), Penalty Overtime with the following definition: SECTION 26. QUALIFIED MEMBER OF THE EN­ GINE DEPARTMENT. (1) The qualified member of Additional duties of Cook and Baker shall be to prethe Engine Department shall perform all work assigned pare, cook and serve all vegetables for dinner and supper to him in the Engine Department by the Engineer in meals. Scrub galley after the supper meal with the ascharge. (2) The duties of the Qualified Members of the sistance of a General Utility. Prepare night lunches and Engine Department (Q.M.E.D.'s) shall be all work nec­ cooked salads. the hobrs of 8 a 4. Saloon Mess 6:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. essary for the continuance of the operation of the Engine lliiiWiiiiliSiiilii;; 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Department. TW«m ihe hours of 6 p.m. »r 4:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. ON WATCH—Baturdaya, (3) He shall perform maintenance and repairs Prepare salads except cooked, and all cold drinks used throughout th^ vessel under the direction of the Engi­ by him. Draw supplies as needed. neer in charge. 5. Crew Mess 6:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. However, daily provisions such as fresh vegetables, (4) If he is a day worker, he may be required to 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. fruit, milk, or bread shall be stored by Messman and/or replace a missing watch-stander. 4:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. (6) He may be required to take on fuel and water Utilitymen when placed aboard without the pajrment of Prepare salads except cooked salads. and to take soundings as directed by the Engineer in overtime, provided such work is done within their pre­ 6. Utility 6:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. charge. scribed working hours. 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. (6) When no Ship's Welder-Maintenance is carried SECTION 10. RECEIVING STORES. The Steward 4:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. he may, if qualified, be required to bum and weld. On vessels carrying Utilities, the Chief Steward shall shall be solely responsible for checking and receiving of (7) He may be required to assist in any work neces­ voyage stores and linens, and he shall not delegate this sary for the operation of reefer equipment and con­ assign their duties. ,(b) VESSELS CARRYING PASSENGERS: responsibility to another member of the Steward Detainers, including the taking of temperatures. 1. When passengers are on board, the passengers' partment. He shall be required to go on the dock to (8) He shall not be required to chip, paint, or sougee except where such work is incidental to a specific re­ utilities working hours shall be the same as the Mess- check stores and linens without the payment of over­ time during his regular hours. man. pair job. 2. In all ports the Cook and Baker shall work on SECTION 11. LATE MEALS. When members of a schedule between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. as set forth by the Steward Department are required to serve late the Steward. When meal hours are Changed for Deck and Engine d"® ^o the failure of officers or crew to eat withDepartments in accordance with Article II, Section 44, 1? prescribed time, the members of the Steward the Steward Department's working hours may be changed Department actually requir^ to stand by to prepare accordingly provided, however, that they be given two <^he late meals shall be paid the applicable (2) hours' notice prior to the time necessary to prepare ^ SECTION 12. SHIFTING MEALS. When meal 3. Two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per day, for are extended for any reason and any of the Uneach passenger over six (6) pas^ngers shall be paid on licensed Personnel are unable to eat within the regular these ye^els when from seven (7) to twelve (12) are prescribed time, all members of the Steward Departcarried. These monies shall be divided among the memrequired to stand by to prepare and serve the hers of the Steward Department who perform the work ^eals shall be paid at the applicable rate from the time Company's option an additional Passenger ^im nieal is extended. As much notice as possible shall Utilityman may be carried. be given the Steward Department when meal hours are 4. When the vessel commences a voyage without pas- ^ ^e shifted, sengers, and without a Passenger Utilityman and is SECTION 28. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There manned in accordance with this section and passengers SECTION 13. EXTRA MEALS, (a) When meals shall be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime except are taken aboard at a foreign port, two dollars and fifty are served crew where specifically provided for. cents ($2.50) per day per passenger shall be paid and divided among members of the Steward Department who paid. This is to be divided among the members of the department actually engaged in preparing and serving perform this work. ARTICLE V 5. When two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per day the meals. STEWARD DEPARTMENT (b) When food is prepared for persons who do not per passenger is being paid to members of the Steward Department, there shall be no division of wages as out- require the service of messroom, two (2) fiours overtime lined in Article V, Section 7, because of the al^nce of per meal shall be paid for the first group of six (6) per­ sons or fraction thereof, and one (1) hour overtime for this member in the Steward Department. When the company receives no compensation for a each four (4) additional persons or fraction thereof. This minor child then the two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) money is to be equally divided among the galley force. (c) No extra meals are to be served without the per day shall not be applicable. authority of the Master or Officer in charge of the vessel. (d) The provisions of paragraph (a) shall not re­ quire the payment of any additional amount to mem­ bers of the Steward Department for serving meals to Company officials, or Government officials assigned to the ship on ship's, business. SECTION 6. FULL COMPLEMENT, (a) A full complement of the Steward Department shall be mainSECTION 14. EXTRA PERSONS SLEEPING . tained when the vessel is feeding. This shall not apply ABOARD. When persons other than regular crewwhen a skelton crew is aboard. members, passengers, pilot or a Company representa­ (b) When a skelton crew is aboard and the ship is tive sleep aboard, the member of the Steward Depart­ feeing, a minimum of five men shall be maintained in ment who takes care of the room shall be paid one (1) the Steward Department. hour's overtime per day. This does not apply when a SECTION 2. MINIMUM OVERTIME. At sea, when any member of the Steward Department is called out to work between the hours of 7:30 p.m., and 5:30 a.m., a minimum of two (2) hours overtime shall be paid. SECTION 3. NUMBER OF HOURS. No member of the Steward Department shall be required to work more than eight (8) hours in any one (1) day without payment of overtime. All work performed at sea on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays shall be paid for at the premium rate except as provided in Article II, Section 18. SECTION 4. WORKING HOURS, (a) Stewardeight (8) hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 Chief Cook—eight (8) hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:30"p.m. Cook and Baker—either 6 a.m. to 12 noon and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. or 2 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the Company's option. At any rate, he shall receive the same 5 to 8 overtime as the Chief Cook in port. Messman—6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.-to 1:00 p.m.; and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Steward-Util.—7 a.m.' to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (b) IN PORT WHEN FEEDING. Working hours Page 12 BERS. (a) When a vessel is in a Continental United does not exceed the full, complement of passengers States port and a member of the Steward Department allowed. is missing, the men who do the missing man's work shall be paid overtime for actual time worked over SECTION 15. SERVING MEALS OUTSIDE OF their-normal eight (8) hours. MESSROOMS. When any member of the Steward De­ (b) If a vessel sails without the full complement in partment is required to serve anyone outside of their the Steward Department as required by this Agreement, respective messrooms for any reason, he shall be paid then the men who do the missing men's work will receive, at the applicable rate for time required. However, in addition to a division of wages of the missing men, meals be served on the bridge to the Master and/or the overtime that the missing men would normally have Pilot without the payment of overtime whenever it is made on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. "necessary for the Master and/or Pilot to be on the (c) While on a voyage and a member of the Steward bridge for the safety of the ship. The Captain's office Department becomes ill or is injured and remains or stateroom shall not be classified as the bridge of aboard the vessel, the men who do his work shall receive the ship. This section shall hot be construed to apply a division of pay but they shall not receive any over- to passengers or ship's personnel served during regutime for doing this work. lar working hours on account of illness. SECTION 8. ROUTINE WORK, (a) The regular routine duties laid. out below shall be carried out within the scheduled working hours as specified above, and it shall be the duty of the Steward Department to or­ ganize its work so that it is accomplished within the eight (8) hours per day as scheduled in this Agreement. Routine duties of the Steward Department shall be to SECTION 16. MIDNIGHT MEALS AND NIGHT LUNCHES, (a) Members of the Steward Department actually engaged in serving hot lunches at midnight are to be allowed three (3) hours' overtime for prepar­ ing and serving same. (b) When not more than the equivalent of one de­ partment is served at 9 p.m. or at 3 a.m. night lunch. �one cook shell be turned out to perform thie work. When from six (6) to ten (10) men are served, one (1) cook and one (1) messman shall perform this work. When more than ten (10) men are served, one (1) cook and two (2) meesmen shall perform this work. (c) When meals are not provided as specified in Article II, Section 43, the number of the Steward De­ partment who would normally be broken out to prepare such meals shall be paid the overtime specified in para­ graph (a) above, at the overtime rate. SECTION 17. CLEANING MEAT AND CHILL BOXES, (a) Members of the Steward Department shall be assigned by the Steward to clean meaf and chill boxes and shall be paid at the applicable rate for time the work is performed. Boxes shall not be cleaned without the express authorization of the Chief Steward. (b) Keeping the meat and chill boxes neat and orderly at all times, such as cleaning out paper wrappings, crates, etc., within regular working hours is not to be considered overtime. SECTION 18. MAKING ICE CREAM. When a member of the Steward Department is required to make ice cream he shall be paid at the applicable rate for the time required to make the ice cream. SECTION 19. MAKING ICE. On ships where ice machines are carried, members of the Steward Depart­ ment will not be required to make or pull ice, but they will distribute the ice qnce it is pulled. On ships where ice machines are not carried, and members of the Steward Department are required to make ice, over­ time shall be paid fpr such work performed. This does not apply to making ice cubes in small refrigerators or ice cube machines in messrooms, pantries or galleys. SECTION 20. OVERTIME FOR BUTCHERING. When carcass beef, eighths or larger, is carried, the man required to butcher this beef shall be paid a mini­ mum of six (6) hours overtime weekly for butchering. This shall not apply when a butcher is carried. ING. Members of the Steward Department shall not be required to chip, scale or paint. SECTION 24. DUMPING GARBAGE. No member of the Steward Department shall be required to go on the dock for the purpose of dumping garbage, without the payment of overtime. SECTION 26. OIL STOVES. Members of the Steward Department shall not be required to pump oil for the galley range. SECTION 26. DAY WORK, (a) When the ship is not feeding and members of the Steward Department are on day work, the hours shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (b) When members of the Steward Department are on day work they may be required to work in store rooms, linen lockers, toilets, passageways, handle stores and linen placed aboard ship, and do general cleaning without the payment of overtime. (c) When members of the Steward Department are on day work, all hands shall be allowed fifteen (15) min­ utes for coffee at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., or at a convenient time near these hours. (d) When the Steward Department is on day work and the ship is not feeding, the men shall receive one full hour from 12 noon until 1 p.m. for lunch. This hour may be varied but such variation shall not exceed one (1) hour either way, provided that one (1) unbroken hour shall be allowed at all times for dinner or supper when men are on day work. If one (1) unbroken hour is not given, the men involved shall receive one (1) hour's penalty overtime in lieu thereof. SECTION 27. GALLEY GEAR, hi-he Company shall furnish all tools for the galley including knives for the Cooks. SECTION 21. SHORE BREAD, (a) The Company shall furnish bread from ashore in all Continental U.S. ports. When bread is not furnished in Continental U.S. ports within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding Sundays and Holidays, the cooks shall be required to make the bread and will be paid three (3) hours' overtime for each batch of bread bak^. (b) When a new Baker is employed he may be re­ quired to bake during regular working hours without the payment Of overtime. SECTION 29. ENTERING ENGINEROOM AND FIREROOM. Members of the Steward Department shall not be required to enter the engine or fire room, except as may be required'by Article II, Section 18. SECTION 2. SOUGEEING.. When members of the Steward Department are required to sougee, overtime shall be paid for the actual number of hours worked. Spotting shall not be construed as sougeeing. SECTION 30. WORK NOT SPECIFIED. Any work performed by the Steward Department that is not specifically defined in this Agreement shall be paid for at the applicable rate. SECTION 23. CHIPPING, SCALING AND PAINT- SECTION 31. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There shall SECTION 28. APRONS AND UNIFORMS. White caps, aprons, and coats worn by the Steward Depart­ ment shall be furnished and laundered by the Company and white trousers worn by the galley force shall be laundered by the Company. be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime except where specifically provided for. ARTICLE VI OTHER PROVISiONS SECTION 1. (a) Vessels Sales and Transfers. Prior to any vessel contracted to the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District, AFL-CIO, being disposed of in any fashion, including but not limited to sale, scrap, transfer, charter, etc., ninety (90) days notification in writing must be sent to Union Headquarters, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215. (b) Within <4B)" h&ats t/iihe such nctfficatioii, excluding Saturday,,Sunday and HcH-; days, the Union shall have the r^lxt to demand that| negctistionS he commenced immediately on the impacts scrap, ttansfer, charter, etc, m the Un-| SECTION 2. It is agreed that any Agreements that are presently in effect covering War Risk Insurance and Area Bonuses he continued as is with no change. In addition, any and all addendums, supplementary Agreements and/or memorandums of understanding, the contents of which have not been incorporated into this Collective Bargaining Agreement shall be continued in effect and if modified, as so modified shall be incor­ porated into and made a part of this Collective Bargain­ ing Agreement. SECTION 3. It is agreed that for purposes of con­ struction of this Agreement, wherever the masculine gender is used, it shall include the feminine gender. same formulas and principles as uUlized in the maritime ;lod«$try concerning cost of living adjostra^ts. Any 6Uch adjustments that may be made wiB occur in and ARTIClE VII EFFECTIVE DATES The effective date of this Agreement shall be at 12:01 a.m., June and the effective dates as to all other changes shall be the dates provided in the Memo­ randums of Understanding which have been incorpor­ ated into and made a part of this Collective Bargaining Agreement. ARTICLE Vm TERMINATION The termination date of this Collective Bargaining Agreement shall SlU STEWARD DEPARTMENT WORKING RULES FOR THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFLfCIO In order to insure continued harmony and efficiency in the Steward Department, this outline of duties is sub­ mitted as a guide for the Steward and his Department. It is not intended to confiict with or supercede our agreement, nor is it intended in any way to limit the Chief Steward's authority. , Duties of Steward: Eight (8) hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Steward shall have the full authority of making any changes and adjustment of this work, according to the circumstances or conditions that may arise, and the . Union demands that each member cooperate in carry­ ing out his assignment as a condition of our Contract. It shall be left up to the Steward's good judgment, who will bear in mind that the results are always the deter­ mining factor, in better service, maintenance and greater economy. He shall coordinate the work of his Department in the different classes so that none of his men will be taxed unfairly or beyond their capacity. He shall have free access to all parts of the vessel, where the function of his Department is necessary. When settling differences he should make every effort to settle them satisfac^rily for all concerned. His employees are entitled to private interviews when brought to task. This will improve the harmonious relationship now ex­ isting aboard ships. The regular duties of the Steward shall be to supervise all work of the Steward Depart­ ment, including the supervision of preparing and serv­ ing all meals; he is responsible for the, receiving and issuance of all stores, inspection of work, preparing requisitions, taking inventory of stock, authorizing, checking and recording overtime, conforming with the agreement in distribution of extra meals to each man individually, issuance of linen and soaps to the crew and officers on the days designated with the help of the Steward Utility. He shall see to it that the SIU feeding system and list of instructions, as set forth by Headquarters and its representatives, shall be followed and he will be held accountable for its application aboard ship. When ordering replacements for entry ratings, the Steward shall specify a definite entry rating. The dis­ patcher should be instructed to call the job as specified for tiie particular entry rating involved. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Chief Steward shall set up a schedule for mem­ The Second Cook shall work under the direction of bers of the Department to keep the Steward Department the Chief Cook and the Cook and Baker. He shall cook all quarters clean. Upon two' (2) hours notice, members of the Steward vegetables and assist in preparing for the cooking and Department shall be required to assist the Steward in serving of all meals, prepare all cooked salads, and shall taking voyage stores. The Steward will designate the assist the Night Cook and Baker with breakfast to order. He shall prepare all night lunches. He shall assist in the number of men necessary for storing. He shall prepare all menus and control all keys. He general cleaning and upkeep of the galley and equip­ shall see that all quarters under his jurisdiction are ment, sort and cull perishable fruits and vegetables, cleaned properly, that meals are served on time, au­ with the Galleyman, as required. Duties of the Third Cook: thorize the. cleaning of all refrigerated storage boxes. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. He may assist when there is a shortage of help in his The Third Cook shall work under the direction of the Department, he may also do any work he may deem necessary for the efficient operation of his Department. Chief Cook and other Cooks. He shall prepare and cook all vegetables, keep a sufficient amount of onions, car­ Duties of the Chief Cook: Eight (8) hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and rots, etc., available for use, sort and cull perishable vegetables and fruits, with the Galleyman, as required. 6:30 p.m. The Chief Cook is in charge of the galley. He shall do Keep refrigerated space neat and orderly, and clear the butcheripg, cook roasts, soups, gravies and sauces; out paper wrappings, crates, etc. Draw necessary linen direct the preparation and serving of all food, including for galley in exchange for soiled linens, assist in the night lunches, assist the Chief Steward in preparation of general cleaning of galley and equipment, return un­ the menus when required. He shall work under the used and leftover food to the refrigerator when neces­ supervision of the Chief Steward and shall receive stores sary. When no Galley Utility is carried, he shall per­ when necessary and assist in the proper storage of form the work of the Galley Utility, and his working siame. As directed by the Steward, he shall assist in hours shall be 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 10 a-m. to 1 p.m., 4 taking inventory of galley stores and galley equipment; p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Duties of the Galley Utility: also report to the Steward any repairs and replacing 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.—11 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to of all equipment. He shall render all fats, he shall be responsible for the greneral cleanliness of the galley 6:30 p.m. The Galley Utility shall work under the direction of and its equipment. He shall keep the meat box in an all Cooks; he shall clean the galley and all utensils, peel orderly condition. potatoes, and vegetables, cull perishable vegetables and Duties of the Cook and Baker: Eight (8) hours in all ports and at sea, as the Steward fruits with the Third Cook or Second Cook, and keep re­ frigerated spaces neat and orderly, clearing out paper may direct, between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. He shall work under the direction of the Chief Cook; wrappings, crates, so forth; empty and scrub garbage he shall do the necessary cooking, baking, breads, pies, pails. After each meal, scrub galley deck. He shall assist cakes, puddings, pastries, hot cakes and all flour work, Chief Cook in drawing daily meats from meat box, when cook cereals, stewed fruits, assist with cooking and serv­ required. Each morning after breakfast draw stores as ing meals, and when required, he shall at 6 a.m. directed, including linen. Clean between deck, passage­ start the preparation of all meats left out by the Chief ways, outside refrigerator boxes and stairway leading Cook except when the cook and baker is on day work. to the main deck. Light fires when prescribed. Duties of the Passenger Utility: He shall be responsible for cooking and serving break­ 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. fast. He shall slice, prepare and serve all breakfast meats and assist in the preparation and serving of all to 6:30 p.m. When passengers are aboard, the Passenger Utility meals while on day work. He bhall assist in the general cleaning and upkeep of the galley and equipment. On shall make and clean the passenger rooms each morn­ Liberty ships where there is no Galleyman, he shall ing. He shall be responsible mostly for the caring of and services to passengers, as the Chief Steward may do the Third Cook's duties between 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. direct, clean passenger lounges and smoking room. He Duties of the Second Cook: Page 13 - A'*/ •tV I..-, �may be required to assist Steward in receiving and dis­ embarking passengers. When six (6) or less passengers are carried he is to serve them breakfast. He is to serve lunch and dinner at all times and v/hen over six (6) pas­ sengers are carried he will work in conjunction with the Saloon and Pantry Messmen, as the Steward may direct. Duties of the Saloon Messman: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. tc 6:30 p.m. The Saloon Messman shall be responsible for the serv­ ing of the three (3) meals daily to the Captain and Offi­ cers; he shall also assist in serving all meals to pajssengers. However, the Saloon Messman and Saloon Utility are solely responsible for preparing and serving break­ fast when more than six (6) passengers are carried. He shall be responsible for the cleanliness of the saloon, condiments, etc., polish silver and clean port boxes and glasses, mop the saloon each morning after breakfast and sweep after each meal, and clean fans in saloon. Draw all linen to be used in the saloon and be responsi­ ble for the setting of all tables for service. Spot sougee when necessary. Duties of the Saloon Utility: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Saloon Pantryman shall be responsible for the pantry and the refrigerator and fruits and all needed stores for the officers and passenger serv^ e. He is re­ sponsible for the preparation of salads (except cooked salads) under the direction of the Steward. Keep pantry and utensils, bootlegs, steamtables, crockery and pans used by him, cleaned after each meal. Dish out food at service. Make coffee at each meal and morning (coffee time) before retiring. Empty and scrub garbage pail after each meal, work jointly with Saloon Messman and Passenger's Utility in preparation and serving at all times. He may be required to assist in serving break­ fast with Saloon Messman when more than six (6) pas­ sengers are carried. Spot sougee when necessary. Duties of the Crew Messman: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Crew Messman is in charge of the crew messroom; responsible for silverware and glasses, condi­ ments, and serving three (3) meals a day. Provide milk, box cereals, butter, bread, cold drinks, and needed supplies; scrub the deck each morning before retiring. Clean messroom refrigerator, tables and chairs and spot sougee when needed. Assist the Pantryman with salads. Place night lunches in proper places. Leave out a few cups and spoons after each meal. He shall check that there are necessary stores left out for hight, such as coffee, sugar, milk, etc. Also clean fans in messrooiff. Duties of the Crew Utility: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Crew Pantryman shall be responsible for the cleanliness of the crew pantry crockery, coffee um, percolators, all pots and pans used by him, and refrig­ erators; scrub deck each day and sweep after each meal. Make coffee for each meal and coffee for the crew for morning (coffee time) before retiring. He is responsible for the preparation of salads (except cooked salads) under the direction of the Steward. He shall assist Messman in serving when required during rush period. Draw needed supplies for the crew messroom and assist Crew Messman in making cold drink. Spot sougee when necessary. Duties of the Steward Utility: 7:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Routine duties of the Steward Utility shall, other than making and cleaning officers' quarters, include work in storerooms, linen lockers, ship's office, officers' passage­ ways and stairways, clean Steward Department show­ ers, and toilet, count and bag linen, issuance of linen and soaps when necessary; do the general cleaning as the Steward may designate. Clean the recreation room alternately with the Wiper and Ordinary Seaman. The laundry is cleaned by each Department alternately. Note:—Members of the Steward Department who are required to obtain stores from refrigerated spaces shall assist in keeping refrigerated spaces clean by remov­ ing paper, wrappings, crates, etc. On certain types of vessels .the Messman and Utilitymen may be required to clean certain ladders and pas­ sageways as part of their routine duties. SIU STEWARD DEPARTMENT GUIDE In order to improve the preparation and serving of food and eliminate waste on all SlU-contracted vessels, the following guide shall be put into effect: (1) Menus are to be prepared daily, on main entrees at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance. Standardiza­ tion must be avoided. (2) The Chief Steward is to issue all daily stores when practicable and must control all keys. Storerooms and ice boxes are to be kept locked at all times. (3) Maximum sanitary and orderly conditions must be observed in all Steward Department facilities such as galley, messrooms, storerooms, etc. No smoking in the galley at any time. No smoking by any Steward Per­ sonnel while serving or preparing food. (4) White jackets must be worn by Messman at all times while serving. T-shirts may be worn while pre­ paring for meals. Galley gang to wear white caps, cooks jackets, white or T-shirts during hot weather. Caps to be paper or cloth. Cooks jackets to be % lengrth sleeves. However, white or T-shirts may be worn by Messman during hot weather. (6) Only qualified food handlers are to handle food and all personnel outside of the Steward Department are to be kept out of the galley at all times. (6) All entrees such as meat, fowl, and fish, includ­ ing ham and bacon for breakfast, must be served from the galley and when practical, vegetables should also be served from the galley. (7) All steaks and chops are to be grilled to indi­ vidual order. However, chops may be grilled thirty (30 minutes prior to serving, when necessary. Meats and roasts must be carved to order. (8) No plates should be overloaded and only nonwatery vegetables will be served on the same plate with the meat or other entree. Other vegetables to be served on side dishes. (9) At least two (2) men of the galley gang must be in the galley during meal times. The Steward is to super­ vise the serving of all meals. Either the Steward or the Chief Cook must supervise the meals when in port. Stew­ ard to be aboard and responsible to check voyage stores when they are received. (10) Salads, bread, butter and milk are to be placed on the table not more than five (5) minutes before the serving and only on tables where needed. (11). All coffee served for meals and coffee time is to be made in electric percolators when practicable. (12) No food, including vegetables, is to be thrown away after meals without the consent of the Steward or the Chief Cook. Use left-overs as soon as possible, not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours. (13) Such items as sardines, boiled eggs, sliced left­ over roasts, such as pork, beef, ham, etc., potato salad, baked beans, besides the ordinary run of cold cuts and cheese are to be served for night lunch. The night lunches are to be cut and placed by the 2nd Cook or 3rd Cook before retiring. (14) Hot bread or rolls to be baked daily when prac­ ticable. Cakes or pastry to be served at coffee time as much as possible, (15) Stewards must keep a record of all menus for reference. (16) Ground coffee for the black gang to be drawn from the Steward within the Steward's working hours and not from the pantry. (17) Typewritten copy of the daily menu to be fur­ nished the galley force. SHIPPING RULES-JUNE 16,1975 Preamble Every seaman seeking employment through the hiring halls of the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Guif, Lakes and Inland Waters District (hereinafter called the "Union") shall be shipped pursuant to the following Shipping Rules. Nothing con­ tained in these Shipping Rules is in any way intended to create any indemnity obiigation on the part of either the Union ifl- the Seafarers Welfare Plan. 1. Seniority A. Subject to the conditions and restrictions on employment con­ tained in agreements between the Union and contracted Employers and to the Rules set forth herein, seamen shall be shipped out on jobs referred through the Union's hiring halls according to their class of seniority rating. B. The following shall be the classes of seniority rating: 1. Class "A" seniority rating, the highest seniority rating, shall be possessed by: (a) all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on Sept. 8, 1970, pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; (b) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "B" seniority rating pursuant to these Rules and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for eight (8) consecutive years, provided such sea­ men have maintained their Cass "B" seniority rating without break and provided further that they have completed satisfactorily the advanced course of training then offered by the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship for the Department in which such seamen regularly ship; and (c) ali unlicensed seamen who have been upgraded to Class "A" seniority rating by the Seafarers Appeals Board pursuant to the authority set forth herein. 2. Ciass "B" seniority rating, the second highest seniority rating, shall be possessed by: (a) all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on Sept. 8, 1970 pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect: (b) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "C" seniority rating pursuant to these Rules and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for two (2) consecutive years; and. (c) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "C" seniority rating pursuant to' these Rules and who have graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry rating training pro­ gram and have been issued a ship assignment card In accord with these Rules. 3. Class "C" seniority rating, the lowest seniority rating, shall be possessed by all unlicensed seamen who do not possess either class "A" or class "B" seniority ratings. C. A seaman shail be deemed to have shipped regularly within the meaning of these Rules if he has been employed as an un­ licensed seaman no less than ninety (90) days during each calen­ dar year aboard one or more American-flag merchant vessels cov­ ered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Union and the owner or operator of such vessels. D. Employment by or at the request of, or election to any office or job in, the Union shall be the equivalent of covered employment described in the preceding paragraph; and seniority credit under these Rules shall accrue during the period that such employment, office or job is retained. E. Seniority credit shall be accrued on the basis of total covered employment, without regard to whether such employment was served in the Deck, Engine or Steward Departments. F. The ninety (90) day period of employment required of a sea­ man during any year to constitute shipping regularly within the meaning of these Rules shall be reduced pro; irtionately In accord with the amount of time spent by such sr-r^'ian during that year as a bonafide in- or out-patient-In the continuing care of a U.S.P.H.S,. or other accredited hospital. (For example, four months' in­ patient time during a given calendar year reduces the ninety (90) day employment requirement for% that year by one-third to sixty (60) days. G. In the event a seaman possessing less than Class "A" sen­ iority rating fails to ship regularly within the meaning of these Rules during a particular year, he shall lose all accumulated em­ ployment credit for that and all preceding years in his then cur­ rent seniority rating. H. In the event a seaman's covered employment has been Inter­ rupted by circumstances beyond his control, resulting In his fail­ ure to ship regularly within the meaning of these Rules, the Sea­ farers Appeals Board may, upon application of the affected seaman, grant such total or partial seniority credit for the time lost as the Board may deem necessary in its sole discretion to avoid undue hardship. I. In the event a seaman's covered employment Is interrupted by service in the Armed Forces of the United States, resulting In his failure to ship regularly within the meaning of these Rules, such seaman shall suffer no loss of seniority credit accrued prior to his entry of military service if he registers to ship pursuant to these Rules within one hundred twenty (120) days following his separation from military service. 2. Shipping Procedure A. Subject to the specific provisions of these Rules, unemployed seamen shall be shipped only if registered as provided herein and in the order of the priorities established in Rule 2 C (3) hereof. B. The following rules shall govern the registration of unemploy­ ed seamen for shipping through Union hiring halls: 1.. Unemployed seamen shall register only at the port through which they desire to ship. No seaman shall be registered at more than one port at the same time, nor if they are employed aboard any vessel. ' 2. All seamen possessing U.S. Coast Guard endorsements, veri­ fying certified deck or engine ratings, shall be registered in Group I or Group II of their respective departments. In the Steward De­ partment, seamen shall be registered in Group l-S, I or II upon presentation of their seniority identification card and providing proof of qualification for such registration. All ucher seamen shall be registered as "Entry Ratings," as defined in Rule 3, Departments and Groups and may bid for any job in the "Entry Ratings" De­ partment. Upon attaining endorsements from the U.S. Coast Guard of certified ratings, in the Group I or II category, in either the Deck or Engine Department as defined in Rule 3, Departments and Groups, or having sailed in the Steward Department for a minimum of 6 months, application may be made to the Seafarers Appeals Board for consideration for permanent registration in the Deck, Engine or Steward Departments. 3. Shipping registration cards shall be non-transferable and shall be issued at Union hiring hails only upon application in person by seamen desiring the same. Shipping registration cards shall be time- and date-stamped when Issued and shall show the registrant's class of seniority rating. Department and Group. 4. Shipping registration cards shall be issued during the regular business hours of the Union's hiring halls. Every seaman desiring to register must possess and submit all documents required by the United States Coast Guard and by applicable law for employ­ ment as a merchant seaman aboard U.S.-flag vessels. At the time of registration each seaman is responsible for producing sufficient evidence to establish his class df s'eniorlty rating. For this purpose an appropriate seniority Identification card issued by the Union shall be deemed sufficient, although other official evidence of em­ ployment, such as legible U.S. Coast Guard discharges, may also be submitted. 5. in ports where the Seafarers Welfare Plan maintains a clinic, tio seaman shall be registered for shipping unless he submits a valid Seafarers Welfare Plan clinic card at the time of registration. 6. To remain valid, seniority registration cards must be stamped' once each month in the port of issuance. The dates and times for such stamping shall be determined by the Port Agent for each port, and each registrant shali be notified of the dates and times for stamping when he receives his shipping registration card. A seaman who fails to have his shipping registration card so stamped during any month shall forfeit the same and shall be required to re-register. In the event circumstances beyond his control prevent a seaman from having his shipping registration card so stamped, the Port Agent may stamp such card as if the seaman had been present on the required time and date, upon submission by the seaman of adequate evidence of the circumstances p.^eventlng his personal appearance. 7. Subject to the provisions of these Rules, shipping registration cards shail be valid only for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of issuance. If the ninetieth (90th) day falls on a Sunday, a national or state holiday, or on a day on which the Union hiring hall in the port of registration is closed for any reason, shipping registration cards which would otherwise expire on such day shall be deemed valid until the next succeeding business day on which the said hiring hall is open. Shipping registration cards' periods of validity shail also be extended by the number of days during which shipping in the port of registration has been materially reduced by strikes affecting the maritime industry generally or by other sim­ ilar circumstances. C. The following Rules shall govern shipping of registered sea­ men through Union hiring halls: 1. Seamen shall be shipped only through the hiring hall at the port where they have registered for shipping. No seaman shall be shipped on a job outside of the Department or Group in which ho • is registered except under emergency circumstances to prevent a vessel from sailing short-handed, or as otherwise provided in these Rules. 2. Jobs referred to the Union hiring hall shall be announced and offered to registered seamen ot the times and according to the procedures set forth in Rule 4 hereof. At the time each job is so offered, registered seamen desiring such job shall submit their shipping registration cards, U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's documents, and valid Seafarers Welfare Plan clinic cards to the hiring hall, dispatcher. The job so offered shall be awarded to the seaman in the appropriate Department and Group possessing the highest priority, as determined pursuant to Rule 2 C (3) hereof. 3. Within each Department, seamen of higher senorlty. rating shall have priority for jobs over seamen of lower seniority rating, even if such higher seniority seamen are registered in a different Group from that in which the offered job is classified. As between seamen of equal seniority ratings within the same Department, priority shall bo given to the seamen registered for the Group In which the offered job is classified. In the event seamen of equal priority under this paragraph bid for the .same job, the job shall be awarded to the searnan possessing the earliest dated shipping registration card. 4. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Rules, no Job shall be awarded to a seaman who Is under the influence of alco­ hol or drugs at the time such job is offered; nor shall any seaman be awarded any Job unless he is qualified therefor in accord with law or unless he submits, if necessary, appropriate documents es­ tablishing such qualifications. 5. The seaman ^awarded a job under Rule 2 0 (2) hereof shall Immediately surrender his shipping registration card and shall re­ ceive two job assignment cards containing his name and the de­ tails of the job. When reporting aboard his vessel, the seaman shall present one job assign nenf card to !he head of his Depart­ ment and the other to the Union department delegate. D. A seaman who quits or is fired from a job during the same day on which he reports for such job shall retain his original ship­ ping registration card if he has received no compensation for such day's employment and if he reports back to the dispatcher on the Page 14 V, ( J . I. V . • ' • , �next succeeding business day. A seaman who quits or is fired after the day he reports for a job shali secure a new shipping reg­ istration card. E. A seaman who receives job assignments pursuant to Ruie 2 C (5) hereof and subsequentiy rejects or quits the same on two oc­ casions within the period of his shipping registration card's valid­ ity shall forfeit his shipping registraton card and shall secure a new shipping registration card. F. All seamen registered for shipping, other than those possess­ ing Class A seniority rating, who are unavailable to accept or fail or refuse to accept three jobs for which they are qualified during any one period of registration may forthwith be refused the right to register for empioyment under these Ruies foi a period of twelve (12) months. Upon application as provided in these Ruies the Seafarers Appeals Board may shorten or revoke such refusal of registration for good cause shown. 6. Seamen with Class C seniority rating shipped pursuant to these Rules may retain such jobs for one round trip or sixty (60) days, whichever is longer. At the termination of such round trip or on the first opportunity following the sixtieth (60th) day on the job, such seaman shali sign off their vessels; and the vacant job shall be referred to the Union hiring hail. H. Seamen with Cass B seniority rating shipped pursuant to these Rules may retain such jobs for a period of one round trip or one hundred eighty (180) days, whichever is longer. At the com­ pletion of such round trip or at the first opportunity following the one hundred eightieth (180) days on the job, such seamen shall sign off their vessels; and the vacant job shall be referred to the Union hiring hall. I. The provisions of Sections G and H of this Rule 2 shall not apply, if they would cause a vessel to sail short-handed. For the purposes of these sections the phrase, "round-trip," shall have its usual and customary meaning to seamen, whether such "roundtrip" be coastwise, intercoastai or foreign. On - coastwise voyages, If a vessel is scheduled to return to the area of original engage­ ment, a seaman of less than Class A seniority rating shall not be required to leave such vessel until the vessel reaches the said area. On intercoastai and foreign voyages, if a vessel pays off at a port in the Continental United States other than in the area of engagement, and if such vessel is scheduled to depart from said port of payoff within ten (10) days after arrival to return to the area of original engagement, a seaman of less than Class A sen­ iority rating shall not be required to leave the vessel until It ar­ rives in the area of original engagement. J. No seaman shipped under these Rules shall accept a promo­ tion or transfer aboard ship unless there is no time or opportunity to dispatch a seaman to fill such vacant job from a Union hiring hall. 3. Departments and Groups A. Jobs aboard vessels covered by these Rules are classified according to the following schedule, of Departments and Groups. Boatswain Boatswain's Mate Carpenter Quartermaster Able Seaman DECK DEPARTMENT GROUP 1-DAY WORKERS Deck Maintenance Watchman-Day Work Storekeeper GROUP ll-RATING WATCH STANDERS Car Deckman Watchman-Standing Watches ENGINE DEPARTMENT GROUP I Chief Ref. Eng'r. Chief Electrician Chief Storekeeper 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ref. Eng'r. Evap. Maintenance Man 2nd Electrician Pumpman, 1 and 2 Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.-Day Work Engine Maintenance Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.-Watch Ship's Welder/Maintenance Plumtier-Machlnist QMED Electriclan/Ref. Maint Crane M/T Electrician Engine Utility Reefer Maintenance GROUP II Watertender Fireman/Watertender Fireman Oiler Maintenance/Utility Deck Engineer Engine UUIity Oiler-Diesel OilenSteam STEWARD DEPARTMENT GROUP I (S) RATED MEN Chief Steward-Passenger 2nd Steward-Passenger Steward Steward/&>ok \ Chef Cook and Baker Chief Cook GROUP l-RATED MEN 2nd Cook and Baker Butcher GROUP II 2nd Cook, 3rd Cook and Assistant Cook ENTRY DEPARTMENT GROUP III Ordinaries on Watch Wiper Utility Messmen Waiters O.S. Deck I Messman General Steward's Utility B. After having attained permanent registration in accordance with the procedure set forth in Rule 2, B-2, a seaman may not change the Department In which he ships without the loss of accrued seniority unless he receives permission from the Seafarers Appeals Board. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall grant such permission only upon proof establishing in the sole judgment of the Board that medical reasons warrant the change. 4^ Buslnegs Hours and Job Calls A. Except as otherwise provided herein, alt Union hlripg halls shall be open Monday through Friday from 8:00- A.M. until 5:00 P.M. and on Saturday from 8:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon. The hiring halls shall be closed on July 4. Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Labor Day and such other hoiidays as are determined by the-Port Agents. Notice of such additional closings shail be posted on the hiring hall's bulletin board on the day preceding the hoiiday. 8. Ail jobs referred to Union hiring hails shall be posted on the shipping board before being announced. Jobs shall be announced hourly as close to the hour as rrtcy be practicable duH^^u business hours of the Union's hiring halls, except that there shall be no job calls at 8:00 A.M., at 12:00 Noon, and at 5:00 P.M. During non­ business hours, or In the event of exceptional circumstances, a job may be posted and announced at any time after it is received. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Port Agent may establish for a Union hiring hall such other regular schedule of daily job calls as may be warranted by the level of shipping or other circumstances affecting such hiring hall. Such other schedule as may be estab­ lished, however, shall be in writing and posted on the hiring ball bulletin board. C. Seamen holding Class C seniority rating shall not bid for a job offered purauant to these Rules until the same has appeared on eight job cails without being taken. If the eighth job call does not produce a qualified seaman possessing either Class A or Class B seniority rating, the said job shall be awarded to the seaman possessing Class C seniority rating entitled to the same under these Rules. This Rule shall not apply if it wouid cause a vessel to sail short-handed or late. D. In ports other than "major" ports as defined under these Rules, if the first call of a vacant job does not pitxfuce a qualified seaman possessing Class A seniority rating, the job shail ba re­ ferred to the nearest major port. The said job shail then be offered at the said major port at the next four (4) job calls. During such caiis only quaiified seamen possessing Ciass A seniority rating jnay bid for such job. In the event the job still remains open, it shaii be referred back'to the originai port and there offered to sea­ men possessing Ciass A or Ciass B seniority ratings, otherwise entitied to the job under these Rules. This Ruie shali not apply if it would cause a vessel to sail short-handed or late sasman Is net 4 poriia ftti » specffio jotf 'and a saaman has W wother pott to ftii sue*J«j»f transportatlo-t sh^l Any sea - wptiog a it>h uhde^; " vessel tp . .nppny for any , „ aetfet In Such must fwmbursB The - df «ute 4 <5 lowing ports shali. f4^,»wbo««nate'to thi be considered "majoH'^^p^^^^ for the purposes of these Rules: New York, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and San Francisco. E. "Notwithstanding any other provision of this Ruie 4, if the first call of a vacant Group Hi or 3rd Cook job does not produce a quaiified seaman possessing Ciass A.^or B seniority, the job shaii be referred to the hiring hall at Piney Point, Maryland, where the job shail then be offered at a job call, if after the first call of such job, the job remains open, it shali be referred to the port from which it was originally offered, to be offered or referred, as the case may t>e, in accordance with Paragraph D above. 5. Preferences and Priorities A. Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary con­ tained in these Ruies, the following preferences shall apply: 1. A seaman shipped pursuant to these Ruies whose vessel lays up less than fifteen (15) days after his originai empioyment date shail receive back the shipping registration card on which he was shipped, provided the said card has not expired in the interim period. m thirty <m rfar* I V'ot iay-ap sh*lt h?" «y are reglstaratf at ^ #re referred. TTw members at Uie- jqfts )>myJrfed «iat' to which such job calte ferity shah be extended by the' Ihg Strikes affecting the Sfmhar cifcumstances, Tharitime iRdtrstiy U ........... . £ Seamen pbissessiiig llass C sehibrity' rating an a certificate of satisfactory completion of the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship entry rating training program shail have priority for jobs over other Ciass C personnel. 4. (a) Within each ciass of seniority rating in the Deck Depart­ ment, priority for the job of Bosun shaii be given to those seamen possessing a certificate of recertification as bosun from the Deck Department Recertification Program, in the event such program is being offered. In the event there are no such Recertified Bosuns available, priority shall be given to those seamen who have either actual seatime as able seamen of at least thirty-six (36) months, or actual seatime in any capacity in the Deck Department of at least seventy-two (72) months, of actual seatime as bosun of at least twelve (12) months, in all cases aboard vessels covered by these Ruies. (b) Within each class of seniority rating in the Deck Depart­ ment, priority for the job of Quartermaster shaii be given to those seamen possessing a certificate of satisfactory completion of the advanced course fo training by the H.L.S.S. for the rating of Quartermaster, in the event such training is being offered. 5. (a) Within each class of seniority rating in the Engine De­ partment priority for the job of Chief Electrician shall be given to those seamen who have actual seatime qboard vessels covered by these Rules of at least thirty-six (36) months in the Engine De­ partment including at least twelve (12) months as Second Electri­ cian. (b) Within each class of seniority rating in the Engine De­ partment, priority for the job of Q.M.E.D. shall be given to those seamen possessing a certificate of satisfactory completion of the advanced course of training by the H.L.S.S. for the rating of Q.M.E.D., In the event such training is being offered. 6. Within each class of seniority rating in the Steward Depart­ ment, priority for jobs of steward and third cook shall be given to those seamen who possess a certificate of recertification in their rating from the Steward .Department Recertification Program, in the vent such program is being offered. If there are no such Re­ certified Stewards available, priority for jobs of steward shail be given to those seamen who have actual seatime of at least thirtysix (36) months in the Steward Department in a rating above that of Third Cook, or who have actual seatime of at least twelve (12) months as Steward, in ail cases at>oard vessels covered by these Rules. 7. Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, priority for entry rating jobs shaii be given to ail seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board mpy waive the preceding sen­ tence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances warrant such waiver. 8. In the event an applicant for the Steward Department Recerti­ fication Program or the Deck Department Recertification Program for bosuns is employed in any unlicensed .job board a vessel covered by these Rules at the time he is called to attend such program, such applicant, after successful completion of the pro­ gram, shail have the right to rejoin his vessel in the same job upon its first arrival in a port of payoff within the continental lim­ its of the United States. 9. A seaman who registers to ship pursuant to these Ruies within two (2) business days following his discharge as an In­ patient from a U.S.P.H.S. or other accredited hospital and who produces offical written evidence of such confinement, shall be issued a shipping registration card dated either thirty (30) days earlier than the actual date of registration if such confinement lasted at least thirty (30) days, or, if it lasted less than thirty (30) days, with the date such confinement commenced. B. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have four (4) members, two appointed by the Union and two appointed by that committee representing the majority of contracted Empioyers for purposes of negotiations with the Union, commoniy known as the Management Negotiating Committee. Each party shall also appoint two alter­ nates for the members so appointed, to serve in the absence of such members. C. The quorum f<u^any action by the Seafarers Appeais Board shali be at least one member appointed by each party. At any meeting of the Seafarers Appeals Board the members appointed by each party shail collectively cast an equal number of votes re­ gardless of the actual number of members ..present and voting. Ex­ cept as otherwise provided herein decisions of the Seafarers Appeais Board shall be unanimous. In the event of a tie vote the Board shail elect an impartial person to resolve the deadlocked issue. In the event the Board, is unable to agree on such an im­ partial person, the matter shali be submitted to final and binding arbitration in New York City pursuant to the Voluntary Labor Ar­ bitration Ruies then in effect of the American Arbitration Associa­ tion. D. Any person or party subject to or aggrieved by the applica­ tion of these Ruies shaii have the right to submit any matter aris­ ing under these Rules to the Seafarers Appeals Board for determi­ nation. Such submission shail be in writing, shall set forth the facts in sufficient detail to identify the matter at issue, and shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Sea­ farers Appeais Board, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. An applicant desiring to be heard in person before the Board shall request the same in his written application. In such event the applicant shall be notified at least two weeks prioi> tO' the Board's next regular meeting of the date and location of such meeting, and the applicant may attend such meeting at his own expense and be heard. E. Ail applications to the Seafarers Appeals Board shali be ruled on initially by the Chairman, subject to confirmation or overruling by the Board at its next meeting. Prior to the Board's action, how­ ever, the Chairman may initiate such administrative steps as 'he deems necessary to implement his preliminary determination. F. The Board shaii meet no less than quarterly and shail estat>lish such reasonable procedures, consistent with these Rules, as it deems necessary. Meetings of the Board may be either in person or in writing. Meetings in writing shall be signed by all members of the Board. 8. Discipline A. Although under no indemnity obligation of any sort, the Union will not be required to ship persons who, by their liehavior in the course of employment aboard contracted vessels, during programs of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and at hiring halls subject to these Shipping Ruies, demonstrate that their presence aboard contracted vessels may prevent safe and efficient operation of such vessels or create a danger or threat of liability, injury or harm to such vessel and their crews. Persons not required to be shipped shall include without limitation those guilty of any of the following: 1. Drunkenness or alcoholism. 2. Use, possession or sale of narcotics. 3. Use or possession of dangerous weapons or substances. 4. Physical assault. 5. Malicious destruction of property. 6. Gross misconduct. 7. Neglect of duties and responsibilities. 8. Deliberate interference with efficient operation of vessels, of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship or of hiring halls subject to these Rules. 9. Deliberate failure or refusal to join vessels. 10. Any act or practice which creates a menace or nuisance to the health or safety of others. B. No seaman shall suffer any temporary or permanent loss of shipping rights under Rule 8 ^ hereof, except, pursuant to the fol­ lowing procedures: 1. The Union, a contracted Employer, or the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship shall initiate a proceeding under this Rule 8 by filing a written complaint with the Chairman of the Seafarers Appeais Board and mailing a copy thereof to the subject seaman. The Chairman shall thereupon name a committee of two persons, one representing the Union and one representing management, to hear and determine the complaint. 2. The hearing committee shail prepare a written specification of charges and notice of hearing, which shail be sent to the sub­ ject seaman by certified mail, addressed to his last known resi­ dence. Such notice shall provide at least two weeks' time for the seaman to prepare his defense and shail give the seaman up to one week before the hearing date to request a change of date or location of such hearing. The hearing committee shail initially lo­ cate the hearing at the Union hiring hail closest to the subject seaman's last known residence. Pending the hearing, the seaman may register and ship in accord with these Rules and his current seniority status. . 3. The hearing shall proceed as scheduled, whether or not the accused seaman is present. The hearing committee shail give the. charging and charged parties full opportunity to present their evidence either in person or in writing. No formal rules of evidence shall apply, but the committee shall accept all relevant evidence and give the same such weight as the committee alone may deem appropriate. 4. The hearing committee shall render and announce its deci­ sion on the day of hearing, as soon as possible after the comple­ tion thereof. A decision uphoiding the complaint shall be unani­ mous. The committee shall reduce its decision to writing, sign the same, and send copies thereof to the Seafarers Appeals Board, to the complaining party, and to the accused seaman by certified mail, return receipt requested. 5. The seaman may appeal all or any aspect of the hearing committee's decision to the Seafarers Appeais Board. Such appeal shali be in writing and shali set forth the basis for the appeal irt. 6. Standby and Relief Jobs sufficient detail to be understood. The seaman shall send his ap­ peal ' by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Seafarers A. Priority for standby and relief jobs shall be determined Appeals Board, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215, within ten according to the provisions of Ruie 2 C (3), except that a seaman (10) days following the decision, except that the Board may extend who has had any standby or relief jobs during the period of his the time for filing an appeal for good cause shown. shipping registration Card's validity shall not have priority for such 6. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall hear all appeals arising jobs over seamen of the same class of seniority rating who have under this Rule 8 at its next regular meeting after receipt thereof, had a lesser number of standby or relief jobs during the period provided the appeal has been received in sufficint time for the of their shipping registration cards' validity. Board to give at least five (5) days' written notice to the seaman B. After the termination of standby or relief empioyment, the of the time and place of the meeting at which his appeal will be seaman involved shail receive back his original shipping registra­ considered. tion card, unless the same has expired in the interim period. 7. The Seafarers Appeals Board's decision on the appeal shall l>e C. A seaman on a standby or relief job pursuant to these Ruies in writing, and copies shall be sent to the complaining party and shali not take a regular job aboard any vessel until his standby or the seaman by certified mail, return receipt requested. Pending reiief job terminates, he returns to the hiring hali, and he secures hearing and determination of the appeal the decision of the hear­ such regular job pursuant to the provisions of Ruie 2 C hereo'. ing committee shall be in full force and effect. D. A seaman employed pursuant to these Ruies on- a regular 8. A final appeal shall be allowed by the involved seaman from job who requires time off and secures permission therefor shall notify the nearest Union hiring hall, and a relief man shall be dis- . decision of the Board to the impartial Umpire designated pursuant to Rule 8 C hereof. Such appeal shail be in writing and shall set patched. No relief man shall be furnished for iess than four (4) forth the basis of the appeal in sufficient detail to ba understood. hours' nor more than three (3) days' work. The seaman shall pay Such appeal shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt request­ his reiief man for the number of hours worked at the overtime ed, to the Seafarers Appeals Board, 275 20tif Street, Brooklyn. rate appllcabie to the job Monday through Friday. On Saturday, N.Y. 11215, within ten UO) days following receipt of the Sea­ Sunday and Hoiidays, he ^hall pay the premium rate. Reiief men farers Appeals Board's decision. The Board shall forward all such shall be requested only when required by the head of the Depart­ appeals to the Impartial Umpire, who shail set the time and place ment involved aboard the subject vessel. of hearing of the appeal in New York City within thirty (30) days E. A seaman employed pursuant to these Rules who has been following receipt of the appeal and shall notify all parties in writ­ called to attend the Steward or Deck Department Recertification ing. The Impartial Umpire may reasonably extend any time limit Programs may be temporarily replaced by a relief man for the provided in this paragraph upon good cause show. The Impartial duration of such program. In the event such seaman is not re­ Umpire shall render his decision in writing and shall cause copies placed by a relief man but terminates his job instead, the pro­ to.be mailed to all parties by certified mail, retum receipt request­ visions of Rule 5 A (8) shall apply. ed. The decision of the Impartial Umpire shall be final and binding and may be reduced to judgment by any party. 7. Seafarers Appeals Board C. The Impartial Umpire provided for in the preceding para­ graph shall be a permanent arbitrator appointed by and to serve A. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have sole and exclusive at the pleasure of the Seafarers Appeals Board. In the event the authority to administer these Rules and to hear and determine any Board is unable to agree upon an Impartial Umpire, for each ap­ matter, controversy or appeal arising thereunder, or relating to the peal arising under Rule 8 B (8) hereof the Seafarers Appeals application thereof. P^15 �•i Board shall request the chief executive officer of any Federal, State or City government agency maintaining iists of impartial arbitra­ tors to designate an Arbitrator to hear and determine such appeal. D. Nothing in this Rule 8 shall be construed to prevent the Un­ ion from appearing by its properly designated representatives at any stage of the proceeding. 9. Amendments • vS'. • K The Seafarers Appeals Board may amend /these -Shipping Rules at any time and in any manner consistent with the require­ ments of applicable law and of outstanding collective bargaining agreements between the parties. ii, 10. Special or Emergency Provisions W: t! ^ ; i A. During any period of emergency, unlicensed seamen possess­ ing Class B or C Seniority who are in the Entiy Rating Department and who have adequate seatime to make {^plication for endorse­ ment in Group II rating or ratings in the Deck or Engine Depart­ ment shall not be registered for shipping unless they make applica­ tion for and expeditiously comply with the requisite rules to secure such Group II endorsement or endorsements. All such unlicensed seamen in lieu of such registration and provided they comply with the foregoing shall upon completion of such requirement be deemed then registered as of the date of their appearance in the group In which they thereafter have been found qualified. Ail such un­ licensed personnel presently registered shall also be subject to the foregoing rule, with their date of t'egistration as presently in effect. In the group. In which they thereafter have been found qualified. Any such unlicensed seamen may apply in writing to the Sea­ farers Appeals Board in connection with any dispute as to his pe­ riod of seatime from exemption from this rule set forth at>ove, on the ground of hardship or physical disability and may if he requests in writing appear before the Seafarers Appeals Board. The decision of the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be In writing and sent to the person involved and to the Union hiring hall. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall determine the period of any ernergency or when this amendment is no longer necessary. In either event, upon such determination, the Seafarers Appeals Board shall then take appropriate action in writing. B. During any period of emergency as_ determined by the Sea-_ farers Appeals Board In accordance with Rule lOA, Rule 2J may be suspended with respect to entry ratings only for the period of such emergency or until the suspension of the Rule Is no longer neces­ sary as determined by the Seafarers Appeals Board. C. 1. The Seafarers Appeals Board may, for good cause shown, in Its discretion, and in accord with Its authority under Article 1 ("Employment") Section S of the collective bargaining agreements between the parties and In accord with the several factors set forth below, upgrade to Class A seniority rating such unlicensed personnel possessing Class B .seniority rating whom the Board deems qualified for the same. The factors to be utilized In determining whether an applicant shall'be so upgraded are as follows: (a) Endorsement from the United States Coast Guard as a Lifeboatman in the United States Merchant Marine. (b) Possession of a certificate of satisfactory compietion of the H.L.S.S. entry rating training program and has a ^ minimum of twelve (12) months of seatime with any of the companies listed In Appendix "A" of the collective bargaining agreements, or Possession of a certificate o? satisfactory completion of the ad­ vanced course of training then being offered by the H.L.S.S. for the department In which such seamen regularly ship and has a minimum of thirty-six (36) months of seatime with any of the companies listed In Appendix "A" of the collective bargaining agreements. (c) Possession of special skills and aptitudes. (d) Employment record. (e) Satisfactory completion of the course of training offered by the School of Marine Engineering sponsored by the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, District No. 2, Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association and/or others in connection therewith. Factor (b) may be waived by the Seafarers Appeals Board In those cases where undue hardship will result. 2. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall upgrade applicants pursu­ ant to this Rule 10 C for a pe.'iod of time not to exceed six (6) months, at which time It shall terminate such upgrading and shall publicize such termination In the Union's hiring halls and In such other places as will give notice thereof thirty (30) days prior there­ to. Thereafter, when it deems necessary, the Seafarers Appeals Board may reinstltute such upgrading program for additional periods of time not to exceed six (6) months' duration and shall publicize the termination of same as required by the collective bargaining agreement. I , .1) iif i V'- , 'B'l I'l •;;/r'' /j .i' l .-i;'? m as&mi : �NEW STANDARD FREI6HTSHIP AGREEMENT -V# between SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO and Contracted Companies June 16.1975-June 15.1978 't(> n—GenemlRaies CIllCS ••**««•«# e « e • * O e^,* • • * * JTdgC 19 Perrftanent Ship's Committee Page 19 ^. . . « Weekly Meetings Page 19 |Port Cpimnittee Page 19 IioMays .• Page 19. Overtime Rates .».., Payment of Overtime Rest Periods Page 21 Room and Meal Allowance ............ ... ^. Article mf ~ ~ Wages ,,.. Division of Overtime Division of Watches ' SeciiriiigCatgo - o •». o * o •. ^ Engine Department: . ' > , * * Hoursof Work v Page 25 Work on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays at Sea ;, Page 25 • Page« 2^i e « « • w«.v..o u ^ XT/ i . Hours of Work Hours and Duties .......... ArticleVIOtherProvidons ^ Page ..... Page 'p. Page 23 Page ^ ... Page Page 23 Article VIH Termlnatioii Page Page 24 ISWWBW Department Woiidng TT VJSIUUBIS Roles JB^ ............... r Steivard .............. Page . Page 24 . Steward Department Guide P Page -Page 24Rnjtei P 2a 28 29 30 30| 30 I 30? 17 -".'i jJ.-. •'.a-. , '• ' ' ^ •• • ''I'4' '• �FREIGHTSHIP AGREEMENT Wl ARTICLE I EMPLOYMENT SECTION 1. The Company recognnizes the Union as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative of all Unlicensed Personnel employed on board American-flag vessels owned or operated by the Company or its sub­ sidiaries. SECTION 2. The Union agrees to furnish the Com­ pany with capable, competent and physically fit persons when and where they are required, and of the ratings needed to fill vacancies necessitating the employment of Unlicensed Personnel in ample time to prevent any delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by .this Agreement. To assure maximum harmonious relations and in order to obtain the best qualified em­ ployees with the least risk of a delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this Agreement, the Company agrees to secure all Unlicensed Personnel through the hiring halls of the Union. If, for any rea­ son, the Union does not furnish the Company with ca­ pable, competent and physically fit persons when and where they are required, and of the ratings needed to fill such vacancies, in ample time to prevent any delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this Agreement, the Company may then obtain members of the Unlicensed Personnel from any available source, in which case the Union shall be notified. SECTION 3. The Company agrees, that as a condi­ tion of employment all Unlicensed Personnel shall be­ come members of the Union within thirty-one (31) days after the execution of this Agreement, or within thirtyone (31) days after hire, whichever is later, and shall remain members of the Union while employed by the Companies listed in Appendix A, attached hereto, and made a part hereof, during the life of this Agreement. The Company is not obligated to take steps to enforce this provision unless due notice is received in writing from the Union, to the effect that a member of the Unli­ censed Personnel is not in compliance herewith. ii; o SECTION 4. (a) The Union agrrees that the Company has the right to reject (by written notation on the job assignment slip) any applicant for employment who the Company considers unsatisfactory or unsuitable for the vacancy, or to discharge any member of the Un­ licensed Personnel who, in the opinion of the Company, is not satisfactory. If the Union considers the rejection of any applicant for employment or the discharge of any member of the Unlicensed Personnel as being with­ out reasonable cause such action by the Company shall be dealt with under the g^evance procedure and the Union agirees that any such rejection or discharge shall not cause any vessel to be delayed on her scheduled departure. (b) Unlicensed Personnel when applying for employ­ ment shall submit to the physical examination pre­ scribed by the Company, and shall submit from time to time thereafter to such physical examination as may be required by the Company. In the event any decision of the Company physician is challenged by the Union, as to the physical fitness of a member of the Unlicensed Personnel, such member shall be re-examined by a Public Health Physician and his decision shall be binding. , SECTION 5. The Company agrees not to discriminate against any member of the Unlicensed Personnel for legitimate Union activities, and the Ciompany further agprras that no person referred in accordance with this Article, shall be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. SECTION 6. The term Unlicensed Personnel as used in this Agreement shall not include super-cargoes, ca­ dets, pursers and livestock tenders. SECTION 7. Either party shall have the right, upon written notification to the other, to re-negotiate any part or all of Article 1. Upon receipt of such notification the parties to this Agreemev:t. shall meet ^within seven (7) days for n^otiations of this issue. ir SECTION 8. (a) Subject to the provisions of this Article and of the Shipping Rules promulgated in ac­ cord herewith, jobs shall be referred and held on the following seniority basis: (1) Class "A" seniority rating, the highest seniority rating, shall be held by: ~ A. all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on September 8, 1970, pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; B. all unlicensed seamen who possess Class B seniority rating pursuant hereto, and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for eight (8) consecutive years, pro­ vided such seamen have maintained their Class B se­ niority rating without break and provided further that they have completed satisfactorily the advanced course of training then offered by the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship for the Department in which such sea­ men regularly ship; and . C. all unlicensed seamen who have been upgraded to Class A seniority rating by the Seafarers Appeals Board pursuant to the authority set forth herein. (2) Class^ "B" seniority rating, the second highest seniority rating, shall be held by: , A. all unlicensed seamen who possessed siich rating Page 18 on September 8, 1970, pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; B. all unlicensed Seamen who possess Class C seniority rating pursuant hereto and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for two (2) consecutive years; and C. all unlicensed seamen who possess Class C seniori­ ty rating pursuant hereto and who have graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry rat­ ing training program and have been issued a ship as­ signment card in accordance with the Shipping Rules, then in effect. (3) Class "C" seniority rating, the lowest seniority rating shall be possessed by all unlicensed seamen who do not possess either Class A or Class B seniority rat­ ings. (4) For the purposes of upgrading seniority, "shipping regularly" shall mean emplojunent as an unlicensed seaman for no less than ninety (90) days during each calendar year aboard one (1) or more American-flag ves­ sels covered by this collective bargaining agreement. The time required to constitute "shipping regularly" shall be reduced proportionately in accord with the amount of bona fide in or out-patient hospital time spent dur­ ing a given calendar year by a covered seaman. No sea­ man shall suffer any loss of seniority credit accrued prior to his entry of military service in the armed forces of the United States if he registers to ship in covered employment within one hundred twenty (120) days following his separation from military service. (b) Subject to Section 3 of this Article 1, assign­ ments to jobs within the foregoing classes of seniority rating shall be made without regard to union affilia­ tion. (c) There is created the Seafarers Appeals Board, a permanent board of four (4) members, to hear and determine all disputes arising under this Article 1, and to promulgate and administer the Shipping Rules au­ thorized by this Section 8. (d) The Seafarers Appeals Board, shall have the power to reduce from time to time, but not the power to increase, the requirements for seniority ratings set forth herein; and if such power is exercised, the Board skall arrange for effective publication of such decision. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall also add newly con­ tracted companies to Appendix A, and shall promulgate Shipping Rules, including reasonable disciplinary, adminmtrative and procedural rules and regulations, to govern employment operations of hiring halls and the seniority and referral to jobs of all Unlicensed Personnel under and pursuant to this Agreement. Such Shipping Rules may provide for rotary shipping within classes, shall provide for full seniority credit for employment by, or election to any ofiice or job in, or any employ­ ment taken at the behest of, the Union (which seniorify credit is hereby granted), and may include reason­ able, non-discriminatory pr^erences to be accorded to Unlicensed Personnel, as well as provisions for total or partial seniority credit, to be granted in the Board's reasonable discretion in cases other than those set forth herein where a seaman's shipping employment has been interrupted by circumstances beyond his control and where denial of such seniority credit would work an undue hardship. The provisions of this subsection (d) shall be subject to the following subparagraphs: (1) The said Shipping Rules may not be incbnsistent with this Agreement, nor may they change the intent and purpose hereof. (2) Rotary shipping within Classes A, B and C of seniority rating shall be based on a period of unemploy­ ment of ninety (90) days. (3) Class C personnel with a certificate of satisfac­ tory completion of the entry rating training program of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship shall be preferred for employment over Class C personnel. (4) As part of the Food and Ship Sanitation (Pro­ gram, there is hereby established "The Steward's De­ partment Recertification Program," which shall be exclusively operated by Employer Trustees for the purpose or reclassifying and recertifying Steward Depart­ ment personnel, pursuant to arrangements and details to be worked out. Six (6) niqnths after such program is initiated in any port, ? (6) The Steward Department Recertification Pro­ gram and the Deck Department Recertification Program for Bosuns, heretofore established, may be modified or discontinued in whole or in part when circumstances so warrant. (7) Within each class of seniority in the Deck De­ partment, the Engine Department and the Steward De­ partment, preference for employment shall be given to all entry ratings who are endorsed as Lifeboatmen in the United States Merchant Marine by the United States Coast Guard, unless the requirement of such endorse­ ment has been waived by the Seafarers Appeals Board. (8) The job circulation regulations may provide for requiring those possessing a seniority rating below Class B to leave a vessel after no less than sixty (60) days or one (1) round trip, whichever is longer, provided further that this regulation may not be applied so as to cause a vessel to sail shorthanded. There shall be no bumping within Class A. No transportation, sub­ sistence or wages shall be paid a man joining or leaving a vessel through exercise of seniority privileges, not­ withstanding any provisions of Article II, Section 57 of this Agreement. Any disputes arising out of the appli­ cation of this subparagraph shall be decided under the procedures of the Seafarers Appeals Board. (e) The Seafarers Appeals Board shall include in the Shipping Rules promulgated in accord herewith, reasonable rules of procedure to govern matters coming before it. (f) The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have four (4) members, two (2) appointed by the Union and two (2) appointed by that committee representing the major­ ity of contracted employers for purposes of negotiations with the Union, commonly known as the Management Negotiating Committee. Each party shall also appoint two (2) alternates for the members so appointed, to serve in the absence of such members. (g) The quorum for any action by the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be at least one (1) member ap­ pointed by each party. At any meeting of the Seafarers Appeals Board the members appointed by each party shall collectively cast an equal number of votes regardless of the actual number of members present and voting. Except as otherwise provided heroin, decisions of the' Seafarers Appeals Board shall be unanimous. In the event of a tie vote, the Board shall elect an impartial person to resolve the deadlocked issue. In the event the Board is not able to agree on such an impartial person, the matter shall be submitted to final and bind­ ing arbitration in New York City pursuant to the Vol­ untary Labor Arbitration Rules thep in effect of the American Arbitration Association. (h) Any person or party subject to or aggrieved by the application of this Section 8 shall have the right to submit any matter hereunder to the Seafarers Appeals Board for determination. Such submission shall be in 'writing, shall set forth the facts in sufficient detail to identify the matter at issue, and shall be sent by certified mail, return requested, to th^ An applicant desmngto^e beard in person before the Board shall request the same in his written application. In such event the applicant shall be notified at least two' (2) weeks prior to the Board's next regular meeting of the date and location of such meeting, and the applicant may attend such meeting at his own expense and be heard. SECTION 9. The parties hereto agree that the ap­ propriate unit, for representation purposes, is the Un­ licensed Personnel aboard the vessels owned or controlled, as aforesaid, by all the companies listed on Appendix A, and any amendments to said Appendix, as set forth herein. SECTION 10. The Union shall protect and indemnify the companies parties' to thia Agreement in any cause of action based on improper application by the Union of the employment provisions of- Article 1 of this Agreement. The Company shall protect and indemnify the Union in any cause of action based on improper application by the Company of the employment provi­ sions of Article 1 of this Agreement. SECTION 11. The provisions hereof are subject to Federal and State Law and if any part hereof is in con­ flict therewith, such part shall be deemed inapplicable and to the extent thereof, shall be deemed sever^ from this Agreement, the remainder of which shall remain in full force and effect. (5) As a part of the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship, there is hereby established "The Deck Depart­ ment Recertification Program for Bosuns," which shall be exclusively operated by HLSS Trustees for the pur­ pose of classifjing and recertifying Deck Department personnel, pursuant to arrangements and details to be worked out. Six (6) months after such program is initi­ ated in any port, such' SECTION 12. Alien or non-resident seamen in the Far East, may execute' written authorizations to the Seafarers' Vacation Plan, assigning to the Union, vaca­ tion benefit payments which may be due such seamen, in discharge of their Union monetary obligations for initiation fee and dues; and' the parties further agree that new seamen employed or seamen who have not as yet paid their full initiation fee to the Union, may execute written authorizations to the Seafarers' Vaca­ tion Flan, assigning to the Union, vacation benefit pay­ ments which may be due such seamen in discharge of their Union initiation fee obligation. of the forego­ ing authorizations shall be in accordance with the provi­ sions of applicable law. The Collective Bargaining ^Agreement between ,the parties, as amended, is to remain in effect as herein­ after provided. �ARTICLE II GENERAL RULES SECTION 1. PASSES. The Company agrees to issue passes to the Union representatives for the purposes of contacting its members aboard vessels of t^e Company covered by this Agreement. Representatives of the Union shall be allowed on board at any time but not to interfere with men at work unless said men are properly relieved. (The relief gets no extra compensation.) SECTION 2. DELEGATES, (a) One (1) jnan m each department shall be elected by the unlicensed seamen in that department to act as Departmental Delegate. Such Delegates shall, together with the Permanent Ships' Committee members, keep track of all condi­ tions and problems and grievances in their respective departments, and present to, their superior officers, on behalf of the unlicensed seamen in their Departments, all facts, opinions and circumstances concerning any matter which may require adjustment or improvement. (b) PERMANENT SHIP'S COMMITTEE: The Per­ manent Ship's Committee shall consist of three (3) mem­ bers: the Boatswain, the Chief Steward and the Chief (Electrician) or (Pumpman). The Boatswain shall be Ship's'Chairman. The Chief Steward shall be ReporterSecretary, and the Chief (Electrician) or (Pumpman) shall be Educational- Director. In the event there is no (Electrician) on board, the Deck Engineer shall serve as Educational Director. If there is no Deck Engineer on board, the Engine Utility shall serve as Educational Director. If neither of the aboye ratings are on board, the Ship's Chaiman and the Reporter-Secretary shall designate a qualified member of the Engine Depart­ ment to serve as Educational Director for the voyage. The duties of the Permanent Ship's Committee shall be to assist the Departmental Delegates in their duties, to tonVene and conduct the Weekly Unlicensed Oew Meetings, and to perform the following individual duties: The Ship's Chairman shall preside at all Shipboard Meetings of the Unlicensed Crew and shall be the primary spokesman aboard ship for the Unlicensed Crew. If, in the opinion of the majority of the crew, the Boatswain does not meet the qualifications to act in the capacity of Ship's Chairman, the crew may select whom­ ever they consider qualified. The Reporter-Secretary shall handle all paper work involved in documenting matters brought to the attention of the superior officers, and he shall also prepare and maintain Minutes of the Unlicensed Crew Meetings. The Educational Director shall be responsible for maintaining and distributing all publications, films and mechanical equipment relating to education on such subjects as safety, training and upgrading, health and sanitation. (c) WEEKLY MEETINGS. To make sure that all problems concerning the Unlicensed Crew are brought to ligb^ und resolved as quickly as possible, there shall be a Meeting of the Unlicensed Crew every Sunday while the vessel is at sea. Vessels remaining in port on Sundays may hold these meetings as soon as possible after departure. At such meetings the Permanent Ship's Chairman shall report to the Unlicensed Crewmembers all matters referred to them and shall receive any new and additional problems not previously raised. As com­ pensation for the additional duties required by this Section, the members of the Permanent Ship's Com­ mittee and the Departmental Delegates shall each re­ ceive one (1) hour's pay at their applicable penalty rate for each weekly meeting held. SECTION 8. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. Any man leaving a vessel shall, upon request be given a slip showing reason for his termination of employ­ ment SECTION 9. STATEMENT OF EARNINGS. Unlicensed crewmembers shall be ^ven a complete record of all earnings and deductions for the voyage not later thap at the time of payoff. SECTION 10. CUSTOMARY DUTIES, (a) Members of all departments shall perform the necessary duties for the continuance of the operations of the vessel as set forth in this Agreement. Necessary work shall in­ clude the preparation and securing of cargo gear and the preparation of cargo holds for the loading or dis­ charging of cargo. (b) When it is necessary to shift a man to fill a vacancy, the man so shifted shall perform the duties of the rating to which he is assignee. SECTION 11.. VESSELS AGROUND. In the event the vessel runs aground, this Agreement shall be lived up to by the Company regardless of whether the Company or the Insurance Company is paying the wages and overtime until such time as articles are terminated. SECTION 12. MEDICAL RELIEF, (a) Full medical attention as required by law shall be given to all Un­ licensed Personnel. Except where it is assumed by the U.S. Consul or the U.S. Public Health Service, such medical attention shall be furnished by the Company at the expense of the Company. (b) The . Company agrees, when stocking medicine chest, to include penicillin which shall be furnished free of charge to seamen in need of same. The rules of the U.S. Public Health Service shall be observed with re­ spect to dosage and administration. (c) Medical relief will not be provided except that which is available aboard the vessel, if the cause of the illness is the fault of the member of the crew, such as venereal diseases, etc. SECTION 13. MAINTENANCE AND CURE. When a member of the Unlicensed Personnel is entitled to maintenance and cure under Maritime Law, he shall be paid maintenance at the rate of $8.00 per day for each day or part thereof of entitlement. The payment due hereunder shall be paid to the man weekly. This pay­ ment shall be made regardless of whether he has or has not retained an attorney, filed a claim for damages, or taken any other steps to that end and irrespective of any insurance arrangements in effect between the Company and any insurer. SECTION 14. REPATRIATION, UPKEEP AND TRANSPORTATION, (a) Where a crewmember must leave a vessel because of illness or injury in any loca­ tion outside the Continental United States, he shall be repatriated at Company expense as set forth herein, at the earliest date possible and advances equalled to allotments, if any, shall continue during such repatria­ tion, provided he has sufficient monies due him from the Company to cover such advances. It is the purpose of the above paragraph to provide for the automatic payment of advances—in a sum equal to the agreed allotment—and to ^io this automatically, which advances are then to be charged against any claim for earned or unearned wages. The advances are to be paid in exactly the same time and manner and to the same person or persons that the allotment would have been paid had not illness or injury taken place. The term "repatriation" refers to the entire period for which unearned wages are due, and "advances" are made during the entire period, except in those cases SECTION 3. PORT COMMITTEE. For the adjust­ where the law sanctions a refusal to pay unearned ment of any grievances arising in connection with per­ wages (which can be established under law to~b6 gross formance of this Agreement which cannot be satis­ negligence, willful misconduct, etc.). factorily adjusted on board the vessel there shall be If repatriated on a vessel of the Company, he shall established a Port Committee at the port, where articles be signed on as a nonworking workaway. If repatriated are terminated. The Port Committee shall consist of on a vessel of another company, he shall be given not : three (3) representatives from the Union and three (3) less than second class passage. In the event he is given representatives from the Company, and it shall be the less than second class passage on a vessel of another duty of the Port Committee to meet within twenty-four company, he shall be given the cash difference between (24) hours, Saturdays, SundaysTand Holidays excluded. In the passage afforded and second class passage. The sea­ the event the Port Committee cannot agree they shall man shall have the option of accepting repatriation by select an impartial arbitrator whose decision shall be final plane if such transportation is offered. Repatriation and binding. In the event the Port Committee cannot agree under this section shall be back to the port of engage­ on the selection of an impartial, arbitrator then a judge ment. (b) -In the event a crew member must leave a vessel of the Federal District Court shall appoint an impartial arbitrator whose decision shall be final and binding. because of illness or injury incurred in the service of Expenses of the arbitrator shall be paid by the party such vessel while in a location within the Continental United States, and such illness or injury is known prior whom the arbitrator rules against in the decision. to his leaving, he shall be entitled to economy class SECTION 4. STOPPAGE'OF WORK. There shall be air transportation to his original port of engagement no strikes, lockouts, or stopples of work while the in accordance with Article II, Section 59. provisions of this Agreement are in effect; (c) While awaiting repatriation under section (a) and (b> herein, the seamen shall be entitled to repatri­ SECTION 5. SHIP CHARTERED BY COMPANY. This Agreement is binding with respect to American ation upkeep in the sum of $8.00 per day until afforded Flag Ships chartered by the Compdny (if charterer transportation as outlined in said subsections. Such up­ keep shall be paid up to and inclusive of the day he is furnishes crew). afforded the means of - transportation by which he is to be repatriated. The Company or its Agents may SECTION 6. AUTHORITY OF MASTER AND OBE­ DIENCE OF CREW. Nothing in this Agreement is in­ make arrangements for meals and lodgings while the tended to or shall be construed to limit in any way the seaman is awaiting repatriation transportation, but in authority of the Master or other officers, or lessen the no event shall these arrangements be at a cost of less obedience of any members of the crew to any lawful than $8.00 per day. In cases where regular meals are not included in the order. transportation herein provided for, the repatriated sea­ SECTION 7. COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOY­ man shall be paid the sum of $10.50 per day for food MENT. Pay for seamen ordered by the Company shall during the transportation period. (d) Where a seaman leaves the vessel due to illness start when the man is required to pass the Doctor, go to the Company office or report aboard the ship with or injury and such illness or injury has been known prior to his leaving, he shall receive" a full statement his gear and ready for work, whichever occurs first s of hjs account showing wages due him. Where time does not permit the statement being given to the man before he leaves the vessel or before the vessel's de­ parture, the Master shall promptly advise the Com­ pany's Agent and the home office of the status of the man's account at the time he left the vessel. Thereafter, when the seaman presents himself to the Agent at the port where he left the vessel, the maxi­ mum allowable payments shall be made to him by that Agent. When the seaman presents his claim of wages to the Agent or office of-the Company at the port of en­ gagement or to the home office of the Company, he shall receive payment as promptly as possible. Failure to pay the seaman wages within 72 hours ex­ clusive of Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays after pres­ entation of his claim shall entitle the seaman to $8.00 per day until the full wages due the man at the time he left the vessel are paid. (e) Original Port of Engagement as used herein shall mean the port in the Continental United States where a crew member was first employed on board the vessel. SECTION 15. LOSS OF CLOTHING, (a) In the event a ship of the Company is lost, the crew shall be recompensed for the loss of clothing in the amount of $500.00 and shall be repatriated to the port of en­ gagement with subsistence, room and wages as per Section 59 of this Article. (b) In the event that personal effects of Unlicensed Personnel are damaged due to marine casualty, or an accident to the vessel or its equipment, they shall be recompensed for the loss in the amount of such loss but not to exceed $300.00. SECTION 16. WORK PERFORMED BY OTHER THAN MEMBERS OF THE UNLICENSED PERSON­ NEL. Any work performed by cadets, workaways, pas­ sengers, prisoners of war, staff officers, or any member of the crew other than the Unlicensed Personnel that is routine work of the Unlicensed Personnel shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate. Such payment is to be divided among the Unlicensed Personnel ordinarily required to perform such work. SECTION 17. CARRYING OF CADETS, ETC. IN LIEU OF CREW. No cadets, workaways, or passengers shall be carried in lieu of the crew. SECTION 18. EMERGENCY DUTIES AND DRILLS, (a) Any work necessary for the safety of the vessel, passengers, crew or cargo or for the saving of other vessels in jeopardy and the lives thereon, shall be per­ formed at any time and such work shall not be con­ sidered overtime. In an emergency such as the above paragraph deals with, it is not necessary to call out all hands unless the Master of the vessel feels that it is necessary. (b) Whenever practicable, lifeboat and other emer­ gency drills shall be held on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Preparation for drills, such as stretching fire hose and hoisting and swinging out boats, shall not be done prior to signal for such drills, and after .drill is over, all hands shall secure boat and gear. In no event shall overtime be paid for work performed with such drills, except as herein provided. (c) Premium Rates shall be paid for lifeboat and other drills held on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, except in instances where departure time and date do not permit required drills being held before the first Saturday, Sunday or Holiday after departure. (d) In port when such drills are held on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays, premium rate shall be paid, ex­ cept where such drills are held on days of departure. SECTION 19. SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS. The employer shall furnish safe working gear and equip­ ment when in any harbor, roadstead, or port. No man shall be required to work under unsafe conditions. Ordinary hazards of the sea shall not be considered un­ safe conditions in applying this section. SECTION 20. HOLIDAYS. The Company agrees to recognize the following as holidays: 1. New Year's Day 6. Labor Day 2. Washington's Birthday 7. Thanksgiving Day 3. Memorial Day 8. Christmas Day 4. Armistice Day 9. Independence Day 5. Lincoln's Birthday In the event V.E, or V.J. days are observed as Na­ tional Holidays, they shall be included in the list. Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays at sea or in port shall be considered holidays for the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel not on watch. Men on watch shall perform only the routine duties necessary for the safe navigation of the vessel on these days. Premium rates shall be paid for all work performed by the Unlicensed Personnel on any of the nine (9) holidays described in this Agreement at sea or in port. In the event any of the above named holidays fall on Saturday or Sunday while in port or at sea, the Mon­ day following shall be observed as such holiday. Any day that is a recognized holiday for the longshoremen in Continental U.S. ports shall also be a recognized holiday for the crew while in that particular port. Page 19 �actual time such employee reports for duty and such overtime shall continue until the employee is released. (b) The above provision shall not apply in the event the commencement of overtime is scheduled one (1) hour following the conclusion of their regular watch or workday. In that event, the crew members, having . had a full hour for their meal, shall report promptly at the beginning of the period for which overtime has been scheduled. SECTION 23. CONTINUOUS OVERTIME. When working overtime on the watch below and crew is knocked off for two (2) hours or less, the overtime shall be paid straight through. Time allowed for meals shall not be considered as overtime in -this clause. When a vessel is in Puerto Rico, the following three (3) days, which are recognized as holidays for long­ shoremen in Puerto Rico ports, shall also be recognized as holidays for the crew while the vessel is in Puerto Rico. 1. Good Friday 2. July 17th (Munoz Rivera) 3. July 25th (Constitution Day) SECTION 24. COMPUTATION OF OVERTIME. When overtime worked is less than one (1) hour, overtime for one (1) full hour shall be paid. When overtime exceeds one (1) hour, the overtime work performed shall be pa:d for in one-half (%) hour periods, and any fractional part of such period shall count as one-half (%) hour, SECTION 25. CHECKING OVERTIME. No work specified in this Agreement as overtime work shall be performed unless authorized by the head of the particu­ lar department. After authorized overtime has been worked, the senior officer of the department on board will present to each employee who has worked over­ time a slip stating hours of overtime tCnd nature of work performed. An overtime book will be kept to con­ form with individual slips for settlement of overtime. Officers and men shall keep a record of all disputed overtime. No claim for overtime shall be valid unless such claim is presented to the head of the department within seventy-two (72) hours after completion of the work. When work has been performed and an overtime claim is disputed, the head of the department shall acknowledge in writing that the work was performed, SECTION 26. PAYMENT OF OVERTIME. All money due for crew overtime shall be paid at the sign­ ing off. In the event payment of overtime is delayed by the Company beyond the twenty-four (24) hours after signing off articles, additional compensation shall be paid at the rate of ten dollars ($10.00) a day for each calendar day or fraction thereof aforesaid payment of overtime wages is delayed. This shall not include disputed overtime being settled between the Union Representatives and the Company. No claim for the above penalty shall be considered valid unless the failure to make such payment is made known to the Union within seventy-two (72) hours after the event, ?'*•- h- : Departments and Groups Jobs aboard vessels covered by these rules are classified accord­ ing to the following schedule of Departments and Groups. Boatswain Boatswain's Mate Carpenter Quartermaster Able Seaman DECK DEPARTMENT GROUP i-DAY WORKERS Deck Maintenance Watchman-Day Work Storekeeper GROUP II-RATIRG WATCH STANDERS Car Deckman Watchman-Standing Watch ENGINE DEPARTMENT GROUP I Chief Ref. Eng'r. Chief Electrician Chief Storekeeper 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ref. Eng'r. Evap. Maintenance Man 2nd Electrician Pumpman, 1 and 2 Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.-Day Work Engine Maintenance Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.-Watch Ship's Welder/Malnt. Plumber-Machinist QMED Electrician/Ref. Maint. Eng. Utility Reefer Malnt. Crane M/T Electrician Deck Engineer Engine Utility Oiler-Diesel Oiler-Steam GROUP II Watertender Fireman/Watertender Fireman Oiler Maintenance/Utility STEWARD DEPARTMENT GROUP I (S) RATED MEN Chief Steward-Passenger 2nd Steward-Passenger Steward Steward/Cook Chef Cook and Baker Chief Cook GROUP l-RATED MEN 2nd Cook and Baker Butcher GROUP II 2nd Cook, 3rd Cook and Assistant Cook i ENTRY DEPARTMENT GROUP III ^ I Ordinaries on Watch Wiper Utility Messmen Waiters O.S. Deck Maintenance Messmen •General Steward's Utility SECTION 22. COMMENCEMENT OF OVERTIME, (a) When the watch below is broken, out to report for work outside their regular schedule, overtime shall commence at the time stated for the call-out, provided, however, that such crew members report for duty with­ in thirty (30) minutes of the time the overtime work com­ mences. Otherwise, overtime shall commence at the Page 20 •', 't-'\ -Idt.'r.ll LrA'r :<i. SECTION, 27, DIVISION OF WAGES OF ABSENT MEMBERS, (a) When members of the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel are required to do extra work because the vessel sailed without the full complement as required by ves­ sel's certificate, under circumstances where the law permits such sailing, the wages of the absent members shall be divided among the men who perform their work, but no overtime shall be included in such pay­ ments, (b) At sea, when day men are switched to sea watches and promoted for the purpose of replacing men who are injured or sick, they shall receive the differential in pay. (c) When men standing sea watches are promoted for the purpose of replacing men who are injured or sick they shall receive the differential in pay only. (d) In no event shall any member of the Unlicensed Personnel work more than eight (8) hours in any one day without the payment of overtime. SECTION 28. MONEY DRAWS. Monies tendered for draws in foreign ports shall be made in United States currency failing which, traveler's checks shall be issued at the. Company's expense, except where cur­ rency laws established in foreign countries prohibit such issuance. When American money is aboard, crew advances shall be put out the day before arrival in port. Upon request the Unlicensed Personnel shall be granted advances at least once every .five days, except on Saturdays, Sun­ days and Holidays, while the vessel is in port. Such advances shall be made available to the crew not later than 4 p.m. SECTION 29. EXPLOSIVES. On vessels carrying explosives in excess of fifty (50) long tons as permitted by law, the Company agrees, to pay each member of the Unlicensed Personnel, in addition to their regular monthly wage, ten percent (10%) per month of such wages from • the time the loading of the explosive cargo is started until the explosive cargo is completely discharged. When the Unlicensed Personnel is required to work explosives at any time, they shall be paid for such ' work in addition to their regular monthly wages at the . rate of ten dollars ($10.00) per hohr. For the purpose of this Agreement, explosives shall consist of the following items: Nitro-Glycerine T.N.T. Poison Gases Black Powder Blasting Caps Detonating Caps Loaded Bombs Dynamite Loaded shells of one pound or over but not small arms ammunition. SECTION 30. PENALTY CARGOES, (a) When members of the Unlicensed Personnel are required to clean holds in which lead concentrates, coal, coke, or penalty cargoes are carriedjl iHowever, when holds'h^e Unlicensed Personnel after carrying penalty cargo, no �overtime for cleaning: will be paid for subsequent clean­ ing of holds unless another penalty cargo is carried. (b) For the purpose of this Agreement the following are classed as penalty cargoes: IN BULK Bones Green Hides Manure Caustic Soda Soda Ash Creosoted Lumber IN BAGS OH BULK Super Phosphate Bone Meal Cyanide Chloride of Lime Cement Lampblack Greaves Cakes Carbonblack Saltcake Sulphur Gasoline in any mannei*' Copra (3,000 tons) (c) When sulphur in the amount of twenty-five per­ cent (25%) or more of the deadweight carrying capacity is carried on a vessel, each member of the Unlicensed Personnel shall be paid extra compensation of ten dol­ lars ($10.00) per voyage. SECTION 31. STANDBY WORK. When men are hired by the Company for standby work in port by the day, they shall be paid the Premium Rate for the respec­ tive ratings. Eight (8) hours shall constitute a day's work. All work performed in excess of eight (8) hours in any twenty four (24) hour period, or any work per­ formed in excess of eight (8) continuous hours, shall be paid at the premium rate and one-half (%) for the respec­ tive ratings. Men hired to perform standby work shall perform any work which shall be assig:ned to them by their superior officer, and they shall not be subject to any work rules set forth in this Agreement. When standby work in any particular department is to be performed, an effort shall be made to obtain men with ratings in such department if they are avail­ able and are competent to perform such work. Any man hired for standby work who reports when ordered shall be paid a minimum of eight (8) hours of pay for the first day and a minimum of four (4) hours for each day's work thereafter. This change shall not be interpreted to conflict with any understanding that the Union might have with a Company whose practice is to hire relief crews while the vessel is in port. SECTION 32. LONGSHORE WORK BY CRfeW. In those ports where there are no longshoremen available, members of the crew may be required to drive winches for handling cargo or may bs required to handle cargo. duty while such moves are performed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays and after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., weekdays with the following exceptions; Port Alfred to Montreal or vice versa Port Alfred to Quebec or vice versa Montreal to Quebec or vice versa All moves from American ports to British Columbia ports or vice versa Montevideo to Buenos Aires to Rosario or points above or vice versa Boston to New York or vice versa Norfolk to Baltimore or vice versa New Orleans to Baton Rouge or vice versa All moves between ports on the St. Lawrence Seaway and/or on the Great Lakes, West of Montreal, except those moves which are less than eighty (80) miles. (b) Moves from Baltimore through the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal to Delaware River ports or vice versa, shall be considered a move of the ship and such work after 6 p.m. and before 8 a.m. or on Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays, shall be paid for at the applicable rate. (c) A move from Honolulu to Pearl Harbor or vice versa shall be considered a shift of the vessel. (d) A move from Galveston to Houston or vice versa shall be considered a shHt of the ve^el. SECTION 36. RESTRICTION TO SHIP. When a ves­ sel has been in a foreign port where the crew was re­ stricted to the ship and the Company claims that this restriction was enforced by the government of the port visited or either Federal, Military or Naval Authorities, the Company shall produce a copy of the restriction order of the government, Federal, Military or Naval Authorities. In lieu thereof, it may produce a proper entry in the official log book and must give sufficient notice in writing of the restriction to the Ship's Chair­ man. The notice shall also be posted on the crew's bulletin board. A letter from the Company's agents will not be sufficient proof of the existence of such an order. If the Company is unable to produce evidence as pro­ vided herein to satisfy the Union of the validity of such restriction, the crew shall be compensated for having been restricted to the ship by the payment of overtime for the period of the restriction at the applicable penalty rate. When a restriction occurs because of quarantine, im­ migration or customs procedures, a proper Log entry shall suffice. SECTION 37. SECURITY WATCHES. If Unlicensed Crewmembers are required to stand security watches in port by order of Federal, Military or Naval authorities in the United States-controlled ports, or by foreign government authorities in other ports, they shall be paid overtime for all such watches stood between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., Monday through Friday. On tankers which are carrying grain, when crew members are required to unfasten butterworth plate nuts and/or remove the butterworth plates for the purpose of loading or disc^ grain cargo, i i they shaii be enti^d to compensa­ tion as provided for in this section. This section shall not be so construed as to be applicable to any work where longshoremen are not available due to labor trouble. The above shall not apply for securing or shoring up cargo or spotting booms for longshoremen. SECTION 33. WORKING BALLAST. When members of the crew are required to discharge ballast other than water ballast out of the holds, or handle or discharge ballast on deck, including washing sand ballast off the decks with hoses, < SECTION 35. SHIFTING SHIP, (a) After the ves­ sel's arrival in port as outlined in Article II, Section 34, any subsequent move in inland waters, bays, rivers and sounds shall be regarded as shifting ship and over­ time at the applicable rate shajl be paid for men on (i) All unlicensed crew members snail report aboard at least one (1) hour before the scheduled sailing time. In the event any unlicensed crew member fails to comply with this provision, the Company shall call the Union and the Union shall furnish a replacement. If the original crew member reports after the Company has called a replacement, the man shipped by the Union as such replacement shall receive two (2) days pay from the crew member who was late in reporting for duty. (j) When a Company orders a replacement for which there is no vacancy on the vessel, the Company shall reimburse the seaman the equivalent of . two (2) days pay plus transportation charges. SECTION 39. SECURING VESSEL FOR SEA. All vessels of the Company must be safely secured before leaving the harbor limits for any voyage. Vessels sailing in the daytime must be safely secured before leaving the harbor limits. In the event the vessel is not safely secured before reaching the harbor limits, the vessel shall proceed to a safe anchorage and be secured before proceeding to sea. Vessels sailing after dark shall be safely secured before leaving the dock or may proceed to a safe anchorage to secure vessel be­ fore proceeding to sea. When lights can be maintained on the after deck, gear and hatches may be secured on this deck enroute to anchorage. If the foregoing is not complied with, extra compensa­ tion at the flat rate of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be paid to each member of the Deck Department involved in the securing. Such extra compensation shall be in addi­ tion to any overtime received when on overtime hours. In surf ports and outports, the customary practice of squaring away booms will be considered in compliance with this Section. SECTION 40. LAUNCH SERVICE. When a ship is anchored or tied up to a buoy for eight (8) hours or over, for the purpose outlined in. Article II, Section 34, each member of the Unlicensed Personnel while on his watch below shall be allowed one (1) round trip to shore at the Company's expense every twenty four (24) hours. The Master shall use his own judgment and if in his opinion, the conditions are not safe, he shall not provide launch service. However, he shall as usual make his entries in the log as to the weather conditions and ad­ vise ship's chairman accordingly. He shall get other data if possible, such as weather reports to further back his decision. When launch service is arranged for by the Company, the schedule shall be such that each and every member shall be given opportunity for a round trip as called for herein on his watch below. In ports where regular boat service is not available, members of the crew may make their own arrange­ ments for transportation and the Company agrees to reimburse either the crewmember or the owner of the boat up to five dollars ($5.00) per round trip per man carried once every twenty four (24) hours. SECTION 41. REST PERIODS, (a) When the ship is under port working rules and sea watches have not been set and members of the Unlicensed Deck and En­ gine Personnel off duty are required to work overtime between midnight and 8 a.m., they shall be entitled to one (1) hour of rest for each hour actually worked. Such rest period shall be given at any time during the same working day. The rest period shall be in addition to cash overtime allowed for such work. If such rest pe­ riod is not given, the men shall be entitled to overtime at the applicable penalty rate in lieu thereof. This shall not apply when sea watches are set the same day and be­ fore the rest period is completed. This section shall not apply to men turning to on overtime at 6 a.m. or after. (b) On days of arrival, if members of the Unlicensed Deck or Engine Personnel off duty are required to per­ form work between midnight and 8 a.m., they shall be entitled to one (1) hour of rest for each hour worked. If such period of rest is not completed at 5 p.m. of the same day, penalty overtime shall be allowed for the in­ completed portion of such rest period. (c) This section shall apply in the case of day work­ ers, both at sea or in port. (d) Where a seaman is entitled to a rest period under the provisions of Section 41, such rest period shall be granted during the time that he would norm­ ally be required to work in order to complete his work­ ing day. SECTION 42. FRESH PROVISIONS, (a) An ade­ quate supply of fruit juices shall be provided for the Unlicensed Personnel. Fresh fruit and vegetables will ^ be furnished at every port touched where available, and Page 21 �V ' f' ' In • I'-. ^•4 P?-- •; '• r 1 V K: d / •.' SECTION 53. LOCKERS. A sufficient number of if supply is possible, a sufficient amount to last until SECTION 45. MIDNIGHT LUNCH, (a) If the crew the next port or to last until the food would ordinarily, works as late as 9 p.m., coffee and night lunch shall be lockers shall be provided so that each employee shall with good care, spoil. Shore bread shall be furnished provided. If work continues after 9 p.m. fifteen (15) have one (1) locker of full length whenever space permits, at all U.S. ports when available. minutes shall be allowed for the coffee and night lunch, with sufficient space to stow a reasonable amount of Frozen foods shall be considered the equivalent of and gear and personal effects. which time shall be included as overtime. serve the same purpose as fresh foods. (b) If creW starts work at or before 9 p.m. and works SECTION 54. UNIFORMS. In the event a man is (b) (1) Vessels making a foreign voyage shall store continuous overtime until midnight, the men shall be required to wear a uniform, other than provided for canned whole fresh milk at the rate of one (1) pint per provided with a hot lunch at midnight. If the work in Article V, Section 29, he- shall furnish his own uni­ man per day for the duration of the voyage. continues after midnight one (1) unbroken hour shall be (2) While a vessel is in Continental U.S. ports, allowed for such hot lunch. If this unbroken hour is form and shall be paid an additional twelve dollars and fresh milk from local dairies is to be served three (3) times not allowed the men involved shall receive one (1) hour fifty cents ($12.50) per month for same. a day. Prior to a vessel departing from any domestic penalty overtime in lieu thereof, which shall be in addition ports, going to another domestic port and/or a foreign to the actual overtime worked during the hot lunch hour. port, forty (40) gallons of local fresh milk must be (c) If crew is broken out after 9 p.m. and works placed on board. continuously for three (3) hours, a hot lunch shall be pro­ (3) After - departure from the last Continental vided at the expiration of the three (3) hours if the work U.S. port and the supply of fresh local milk has been is to be continued. Otherwise, a night lunch shall be consumed, canned whole fresh milk is to' be served at provided. An unbroken hour shall be allowed for the breakfast only while at sea. hot lunch and if such unbroken hour is not allowed the (4) While in a foreign port, canned whole fresh men shall receive one (1) hour penalty overtime in lieu milk is to be served three times a day as per agree­ thereof, which shall be in addition to the actual overtime ment. worked during the hot lunch hour. (5) No purchase of milk shall be made in foreign (d) If crew works as late as 3 a.m., coffee and night ports while canned whole fresh milk is available. lunch shall be provided and if work continues after 3 (c) If milk is provided for persons other than crew- a.m., fifteen (15) minutes shall be allowed for coffee and members, then additional milk must be supplied for night lunch, which time shall be included as overtime. such use. (e) If crew works as late as 6 a.m., coffee shall be provided and if work continues after 6 a.m., fifteen (15) SECTION 43. ROOM AND MEAL ALLOWANCE. minutes shall be allowed for coffee, which time shall When board is not furnished unlicensed members of the be included as overtime. crew, they shall receive a meal allowance of two dollars (f) When a vessel is scheduled to depart at midnight, ($2.00) for breakfast, three dollars ($3.00) for dinner and the midnight lunch hour may be shifted one (1) hour five dollars and fifty cents ($5.50) for supper. When men either way. are required to sleep ashore, they shall be allowed ten (g) In the event the midnight lunch is not served dollars and fifty cents ($10.50) per night. the men involved shall be paid the supper meal allow­ Room allowance, as provided in this Section, shall ance in addition to the overtime provided for in para­ be allowed when: graphs (b) and (c) above. 1. Heat is not furnished in cold weather. When the SECTION 46. COFFEE TIME, (a) All hands shaU outside temperature is 65 degrees (65°) or lower for be allowed fifteen (15) minutes for coffee at 10 a.m. and 3 eight (8) consecutive hours, this provision shall apply. 2. Hot water is not available ^ crew's washroom for p.m., or at a convenient time near those hours. SECTION 57. TRANSPORTATION AND PAYING a period of twelve (12) or more consecutive hours. (b) When the crew is entitled to the thirty (30) minutes OFF PROCEDURE, l. (a) Vessels in the bauxite trade 3. On air conditioned vessels, when the room temper­ readiness period under Article II, Section 22, coffee or on foreign voyages shall be signed on for one (1) voyage ature is seventy eight degrees (78°) or above, and the shall be made by the watch or watchman and be ready for a term not exceeding nine (9) calendar months. Vessels at the time of calling, and allowed during the thirty (30) in the Far East trade shall be signed en as herein air conditioning unit does not work in excess of eight (8) hours, this provision shall apply. If fans are installed the minutes of readiness period. ^ stated except that the term of time may be twelve (12) penalty shall not be invoked. If fans do not now exist calendar months. SECTION 47. CREW'S QUARTERS. All quarters suitable arrangement shall be* made with the Union and assigned for the use of the Unlicensed Personnel are Company for their installation. 4. Crew's quarters have been painted, and paint is to be kept free from vermin insofar as possible. This not absolutely dry, and other suitable quarters are not is to be accomplished through the use of extermina­ tion facilities provided by the Company, or fumigating furnished aboard. ' 5. At all times when vessel is on dry dock overnight the quarters every six (6) months with gas. and sanitary facilities are not supplied. SECTION 48. CLEANLINESS OF QUARTERS. The 6. Linen is not issued upon men's request prior to Unlicensed Personnel shall cooperate to the fullest in 6 p.m. on the day the seaman joins the vessel. order to keep their respective living quarters clean and 7. Vessel is being fumigated and is not cleared before tidy at all times. 9 p.m. SECTION 49. CREW EQUIPMENT. The following 8. Men standing niidnight to 8 a.m. watch on the same day the vessel is fumigated shall be entitled to items shall be supplied the Unlicensed Personnel em­ room allowance regardless of when the vessel is cleared. ployed on board vessels of the Company. 9. Work such as chipping, welding, riveting, ham­ 1. A suitable number of blankets. mering or other work of a similar nature is being per­ 2. Bedding consisting of two white sheets, one formed in or about the crew's quarters between 8 p.m. Tb) it is also agreed tftat the Articles spread, two white pillow slips, which shall be nate at the final 'port of discharge in the Continental and 6 a.m. changed weekly. If such work outlined in (9) above is being performed United States, unless another port is mutually agreed to 3. One face towel and one bath towel which shall between the Company and the Union. If the final port of in or around the quarters of the men who stand donkey be changed twice weekly. watches, such men virill be provided with other quarters discharge is located in an area other than the area in the 4. One cake of standard face soap such as Lux, Continental United States, in which is located the port of or room allowance will be allowed. Lifebuoy or Palmolive soap with each' towel engagement, economy class air transportation shall be change. NOTE: Penalties claimed for lack of heat, air condi­ provided to only those men who leave the vessel, plus 6. One box of matches each day. ^ tioning, hot water, etc., or because of noise as defined wages and subsistence to port of engagement In Continen­ 6. Suitable mattresses and pillows shall be furnished tal United States. At the seaman's option, cash equivalent in (9) above, must be recorded on an eight (8) hour basis but:hair, straw or excelsior shall not be suitable. of the actual cost of economy class air transportation shall with the Ship's Master or other proper department head. As mattresses now on board wear out, they shall be paid. Dates, time of reporting, and temperatures involved • be replaced by innerspring mattresses. should be made part of such record. 7. All dishes provided for the use of Unlicensed SECTION 44. MEAL HOURS. RELIEVING FOR Personnel shall be crockery. MEALS. The meal hours for the Unlicensed Personnel 8. One cake of laundry soap, one cake of lava soap, employed in the Deck and Engine Department shall be one box of washing powder weekly. as follows: 9. Sanitubes shall be available for the Unlicensed Personnel at all times. Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Dinner 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Supper 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Once a crewmember has made the initial foreign 11. Two twelve-inch fans shiall be furnished in fore­ voyage and earned transportation, the transportation (a) At sea or in port, the 4 to 8 watch shall relieve castles occupied by two or more Unlicensed Per­ remains payable so long as he pays off in another area itself for supper. sonnel, and one sixteen-inch fan in all forecastles other than the area wherein is located his ori^nal port occupied by one member of the Unlicensed Per­ of (b) The 12 to 4 watch on sailing day is to be knocked engagement. sonnel. This shall not apply' to air-conditioned off at 11 a.m. in order to eat at 11:30 a.m. and to be If the new foreign articles are signed, transportation vessels. ready to go on watch at 12 noon. ^ provisions shall not apply till termination of the Articles. (c) These hours may be varied, but spch variations Any member wilfully damaging or destroying linen (d) For the purpose of this Section, the Continental shall not exceed one (1) hour either way, provided that shall be held accountable for same. When full linen United States shall be divided into eight (8) areas—Pacific one (1) unbroken hour shall be allowed at all times for is not issued, men shall receive two dollars ($2.00) each Northwest; California; Atlantic Coast Area North of dinner and supper when vessel is in port. When watches week for washing their own linen. The Steward shall not Cape Hatteras; Atlantic Coast Area South of Cape are broken, if one (1) unbroken hour is not given, the men issue, clean linen to any individual crew member until "such Hatteras; the Gulf Coast Area, the State of Alaska, the involved shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieu member has turned in his soiled linen. Western Great'Lakes Area; the Eastern Great Lakes thereof. This penalty hour shall be in addition to the Area. The dividing line between the Western and Eastern SECTION 50. VENTILATION. All quarters assigned Great Lakes shall be the Mackinac Straits Bridge and actual overtime worked during the meal hours. to the Unlicensed Personnel and all messrooms pro­ the Sault Ste. Marie Locks. (d) When crew is called to work overtime before vided for their use shall be adequately screened and breakfast and work continues after 7:30 a.m., a full Hawaii becoming a state does not constitute an ad­ ventilated and a suffiicent number of fans to secure ditional hour shall be allowed for breakfast, and if breakfast area for the purpose of transportation, how­ ventilation shall be provided. .. is not served by 8 a.m., overtime shall continue straight ever seamen shipped in Hawaii who are paid off in the through until breakfast is served. SECTION 51. MESS ROOM. Each vessel shall be Continental United States and who are entitled to (e) If one (1) unbroken hour is not given, the men in­ furnished with a messroom for the accommodation of the transportation under other provisions of this contract volved shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieii thereof. crew, such messroom or messrooms to be; in each case shall receive transportation to San Francisco. (f) When the watch below or men off duty are work­ (e) It is further agreed that in the event a ship so constructed as to afford sitting room for all and to ing on overtime at sea or in port, they shall be allowed be BO situated as to afford full protection from the returns light or in ballast to the Continental United one (1) unbroken meal hour. If one (1) unbroken meal weather and from heat and odors arising from fhe States, articles shall terminate at first port of arrival hour is not given, the men involved shall receive one (1) in accordance with voyage description set forth in the vessel's engine room, fireroom, hold and toilet. hour's overtime in lieu thereof, which shall be in addition articles, except that when the arrival at the first port to the actual overtime worked during the meal hour. The SECTION 52. WASHROOMS. Adequate washrooms is for the purpose of securing additional bunkers, stores, provisions in this section shall be applicable at all times and lavatories shall be made available for the Unli­ or making ememgency repairs of not more than seven (7) at sea or in port to ijien on day work. censed Personnel of each department, washrooms to days duration, articles shall continue until the vessel can be equipped with a sufficient n^^mber of hot and cold proceed to another Continental United States port. fresh water showers. 2. (a) Vessels making a voyage to Bermuda, Mexico, Page 2 2 �Weet Indies, including Cuba, Canada, Newfoundland, when transported by the Company during the course the body to the original port of engagement. and/or coastwise in any order, either direct or via of their employment, shall be provided with economy SECTION 70. 'HME OFF-FREIGHT VESSELS, (a) ports shall be signed on for one (1) or more continuous class air travel. Where meals age not provided by the voyages on the above-described route or any part carrier, subsistence shall be paid as per Article H, Upon completion of a foreign, nearby foreign, interthereof and back to a final port of discharge on the Section 43: breakfast two dollars ($2.00), three dollars coastal, or coastwise voyage, all of the assigned Unli­ Atlantic or Gulf Coast of the Continental United States ($3.00) for dinner, and five dollars and fifty cents ($5.50) censed Personnel who will remain on board and make for a term of time not exceeding six (6) calendar months. for supper. When traveling by ship is involved, men the next voyage shall have time off (not to exceed eight (b) When a vessel is on domestic articles or harbor shall be provided with second class transportation or the (8) working hours) in the payoff port or such other ports as may be mutually agreed upon between the payroll prior to proceeding on a foreign voyage a mem­ cash equivalent thereof. Master and the Crewmember. The voyage shall commence ber of the Unlicensed Personnel shall not be entitled to SECTION 60. VESSEL IN IDLE STATUS. When a at the time of signing of articles (foreign, nearby for­ transportation to the port of engagement if he fails to make the foreign voyage, unless the • Company termi­ vessel is inactive in a United States port for any reason eign, intercoastal or coastwise) and continue until for a period of seven (7) days or less, the Unlicensed articles are terminated. In nearby foreign and coastwise nates his employment through no fault of his own. (c) If the port where the articles are finally termi­ Personnel shall be kept on board at the regular monthly trade, this time off need not be granted more often than nated is located in an area other than the area in the rate of pay. However, when it is expected that said vessel once in each thirty (30) day period. Continental United States in which is located the port will be idle for a period in excess of seven (7) days, the of engagement economy class air transportation shall Unlicensed Personnel niay be reduced on arrival. Should be provided to those men only who leave the vessel, the vessel resume service within seven (7) days, the vesplus wages and subsistence to port of engagement in ' sel's Unlicensed Personnel who return to the vessel, shall Continental United States. At the seaman's option, cash receive wages, room and meal .allowances for the period equivalent of the actual cost .of ecoqomy class air trans­ for which they were laid off. portation shall b SECTION 61. FULL COMPLEMENT WHILE CAR­ GO IS BEING WORKED. A full complement of Un­ licensed Personnel shall be maintained aboard vessel at all times cargo is being worked. The Company shall be in compliance with this section m when there is less than a full complement, Saturdays, f Sundays and on Holidays, due to voluntary termination, a man selects a port for time off where it is to discharge for cause or absence of members of the impossible to grant eight (8) hours off, he only gets The crewmember shall be entitled to transportation Unlicensed Personnel who should have normally been what is available and no accumulation is carried regardless of the Dumber of voyages he makes once on duty. Likewise, compliance shall be in effect when forward. transportation has been due him as long as he pays off there is less than a full complement aboard^due to a 2. If members of the Steward Department are off in an area other, than an area wherein is located the condition arising as the result of a marine casualty. while the vessel is not feeding, no overtime is original port of engagement. payable to them. (d) For the purpose of this section, the Continental SECTION 62. MANNING SCALE. It is agreed and 3. In the Deck Department, those accepting time off United States $hall be divided into five areas:' Pacific understood that the present manning scale carried on under this Section shall not be required to report Northwest, California, Atlantic Coast area, North of Cape the Company's vessel shall not be changed unless such for shifting of ship during time off or during their Hatteras, Atlantic Coast area. South of Cape Hatteras changes are mutually agreed to by both the Union and watch below. and the Gulf Coast area. the Company. \ 4. Alternation of time off may be applied in the Deck (e) It is also agreed that the transportation provi­ Department provided the vessel's stay in port is sions contained herein shall not apply until the articles long enough to comply with the intent of the time are finally terminated. off Section. 8. Any member of the Unlicensed Personnel will be 5. Where the seaman does not receive his day off allowed to pay off the vessel in any port in Continental as required above, he shall receive one (1) day's United States or Puerto Rico upon twenty four (24) hours pay in lieu thereof. If he receives only four (4) notice to the Master, prior to the scheduled sailing of the • hours or less of his time off, he shall receive onevessel. However, where a vessel is expected to arrive and half (%) day's pay in lieu thereof. This clause shall SECTION 63. INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE. If depart on a weekend, such notice shall be given not later not apply where the seaman has accepted overtime a vessel crosses the International Date Line from east than 1 p.m. on Friday. in lieu of time off nor when time off was offered by to west, and a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday is lost, all The Master shall be allowed to discharge any member of the Company and refused. the Unlicensed Personnel upon twenty four (24) hours day workers shall observe the following Monday or 6. Qualified day workers may be required to relieve the day following a Holiday. Watch standers will be notice. If l;he seaman exercises his rights to be paid off, as watch-standers for purposes of time off. They shall provided for in this paragraph, transportation provisions paid overtime in accordance with the principle of Sat­ be paid at their respective overtime rates after shall not be applicable. If the Master exercises his urday and Sunday overtime at sea. If the Sunday 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, right to discharge a seaman as provided for in this which is lost is also a Holiday, or if the following Mon­ and at their premium rates on Saturdays, Sundays paragraph, transportation provisions shall not be ap­ day is a Holiday, then the following Monday and Tues­ and Holidays. plicable. Should the Union object to the discharge, the day shall be observed. However in crossing the International Date Line from matter shall be handled in accordance with grievance west to east, if an extra Saturday, Sunday or Holiday procedure. is picked up, only one of such Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays shall be observed and all crew members will be required to work without overtime on the so-called second Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, provided that if Sunday is also a Holiday, the Sunday which is picked 5. Applicable operations shall be effective on G.A.A. up shall be observed as such Holiday. vessels. SECTION 64. NEW EQUIPMENT NOT CARRIED SECTION B8. RETURN TO PORT OF ENGAGE­ AT PRESENT, NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RECON­ MENT. (a) In the event a ship of the Company is sold, VERSION. In the event the Company is to build new interned, lost, laid up, run aground or is stranded and ships, new ships or convert old ships,, it is ihe crew is required to leave the vessel by reason agreed acquire that prior to the commencement of construction thereof, the crew shall be given transportation back to or conversion, the Union and the Company shall meet the port of engagement with subsistence, room and to negotiate manning scales, quarters, recreational fa­ wages, at the time of payoff, as per Article II, Section cilities and all equipment and provisions to be furnished 59, of this Agreement. When room and subsistence is for, or used by the Unlicensed Personnel. not furnished aboard the, vessel, room and meal allow­ SECTION 71. AWNINGS AND COTS. All freightance will be paid as prescribed in Article II, Section 43, SECTION 65. CALENDAR DAY. For the purpose, of ships, except those on regular North Atlantic runs, and until crew is furnished repatriation by train, vessel this Agreement, the calendar day shall be from mid­ Alaska Coastwise runs, shall be provided with awnings or commercially operated airplanes, equivalent to the night to midnight. aft, wjth the exception of vessels equipped with facili­ equipment of a regularly scheduled airline, or in the ties on deck of the same nature. On fully air-condi­ SECTION 66. WAR ZONE. In case any vessel of event such airplane transportation is not equivalent to tioned vessels, there shall be no requirements for the a regularly scheduled airline, they shall be paid the the Company traverses waters adjacent to or in the issuance of cots or the installation of avmings. proximity of a declared or undeclared war or a state difference in cash. (b) The port of engagement of the seaman is the of hostilities, it is hereby agreed that a petition on SECTION 72. TELEVISION SETS, (a) The Company port in the Continental United States where he was the part of the Union for the opening of negotiations shall provide a television set for the Unlicensed Per­ first employed by the Company for the vessel involved. for added remuneration, bonuses, and/or insurances, sonnel on all vessels covered by this Agreement. . It is agreed that where a seaman quits and a replace­ shall in*no way be deemed cause for the termination of (b) Such television set shall be a nationally known ment is obtained in the Continental United States port, this Agreement. brand with no less than twenty-one inch (21") black the replacement's port of engagement shall be the same SECTION 67. COPIES OF AGREEMENTS TO BE .and white screen. as the seaman he replaced except that the replacement FURNISHED. Copies of this Agreement shall be fur­ would be entitled to transportation to his port of en- nished to the Master, Chief Engineer and Chief Stew­ ement if the ship is laid up an*d he is laid off. ard, who in turn shall supply each Departmental Deledate with a copy at the commencement of each voyage. SECTION 68. LOGGING. Where the Master exer­ cises his prerogative under maritime law by logging a man for missing his regular work or watch, he shall not log the man more than one (1) day for one (1) day. This section shall not be deemed to prejudice tho authority of the Master, or the requirements of obedience of the crew, described elsewhere in this contract, except as SECTION 74. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There specifically herein provided. shall be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime ex­ SECTION 69. RETURN OF DECEASED SEAMAN. cept where specifically provided for. If a seaman dies at any time during the voyage, the ARTICLE III Company shall so notify the next of kin as designated on the shipping articles. In the event a seaman dies DECK DEPARTMENT in a port not in the Continental United States, or if he dies at sea and his body is delivered to a port not in the Continental United States, in which port, faciliites for preservation of the body for shipment and burial are available, and there are no legal restrictions contrary thereto, if the said next of kin requests the return of the body and agrees to assume responsibility for the body at the port of engagement, the Company SECTION 59. TRAVELING. Members of the Union, ..shall defray the total cost of preserving and returning Hit 23 . V,-' Vif'I---in*"? •• �* When the Carpenter is reqnired, in writing, by the. Company, to furnish his own tools, he shall be paid $20.00 in addition to his base wage. SECTION 2. DIVISION OF OVERTIME. AU over­ time shall be divided as eqtially as possible among the mmnbers of the Deck Crew. In any event, the Boatswain shall be allowed to make as many hours overtime as the high man's overtime hours in the Qeck Department, except where such overtime has been' paid for routine sea watches. The Boatswain shall have the right to stand gangway watch in turn with the rest of the Deck Department. If he fails to exercise such right he has no claim for high man's overtime. J If the Boatswain is required to work with .and supervise the watch on deck, Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays, for which the watch on deck receives additional overtime; he shall receive the same amount of overtime per hour as paid to a member of the watch on deck or his premium rate,.whichever is higher. SECTION S. DIVISION OF WATCHES, (a) The sailors whUe at sea shall be divided into three (3) watches which shall be kept' on duty successively for the per­ formance of ordinai^y work incidental to the sailing and maintenance of the'vessel. nen any of these three (3) ratings are missing, and the watch is not complete, the wages equivalent to the rating that is m^ing from the watch shall be paid to the other member or members making up the remainder of the watch. (c) When the watch below is called out to work, they shall be paid overtime for such work at the rates specified in tile Agreement except for such work as defined in Article II, Section 18. e h'f 9:2 % SECTION 4. BOATSWAIN OR CARPENTER STANDING WATCH, (a) If the Boatswain or Car­ penter is required to stand watch due to a shortage of men, such Watches stood between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 ajn., Monday through Fridays, and from mid­ night to midnight on Saturdays; Sundays or Holidays, shall be paid for at their applicable rate. However, all such watches shall be in addition to their regular duties as Boatswain or Carpenter. In such cases, there shall he no division.of wages. (b) An A.B. Maintenance may be required to replace any Unlicensed Member of the Deck Department when said member is sick or missing, without the payment of overtinle, Monday through Friday. SECTION 5. SETTING WATCHES. Sea watches shall be set not later than noon on sailing day. 'When the vessel sails before noon, watches shall be set when all lines are on board and vessel is all clear of the^dock. ' J J t i •( F|. •j i./'. ,.l .t>^v \ • ' 'i Uv SECTION 6. BREAKING WATCHES AND WORE IN PORT, (a) In all ports, watches shall be broken except in those ports where stay of vessel will not ex­ ceed twenty four (24) hours, then watches shall run con• secutively. , Any part of a sea watch from midnight until 8 a.m. on day of arrival, shall constitute a complete watch. This shall not apply to men required for gangway watch. When arrival occurs on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, overtime shall only he paid for hours actually worked on such watch. <b) In port where sea watches are broken the hours of labor shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Except as otherwise provided herein, any work outside of these hours or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays' shall he paid at the applicable rate for the respective ratings. (c) When watches are not broken in port, overtime shall be paid for all watches stood after 5 P.M. and before 8 A.M. If watches are broken in a port after having been maintained for a period of time overtime shall be paid for all watches' stood between time of arrival and breaking of watches. This shall not apply when the crew is being paid overtime for standing watches. SECTION 7. MEN STANDING SEA WATCHES, (a) Men standing sea watches sl^ll be paid overtime at the applicable rate for Saturday, Sunday and Holi­ day watches and far all work in excras of eight (8) r- hours between midnight and midnight each day.^ No work except for the safe navigation of the vessel is^to be done after 6 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, and on Saturday, Sundays and Holidays without the pasnnent of overtime. (b) Except as otherwise specifically provided, if a man standing regular watch at sea or in port on Satur­ days, Sundays and Holidays is required to do work other than routine work for the safe navigation of the vessel, With the following exceptions: 1. Routine work for the safe navigation of the vessel. 2. Cleaning quarters. 3. Docking and undocking. take soundings in the absence of the Carpenter and Boatswain. iQter 6 p.m. and before 8 a.m. weekdays and on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays, they shall be paid at their applicable rate. (e) 'When no Carpenter is carried, the Boatswain shall stand by the windlass and shall take soundings. An Able Seaman may be required to relieve the Boat­ swain at the windlass during regular working hours. (f) 'When no Carpenter is carried, driving wedges and chipping, painting or cleaning the windlass, repair­ ing and maintenance of all blocks, shall not be consid­ ered Carpenter work. (g) When a Carpenter becomes ill or injured, a Deck Maintenance man may be assigned to perform carpen­ ter work for which he shall be paid his overtime rate, if the Carpenter remains incapacitated for a period in excess of three (3) days, the Deck Maintenance man may then be promoted and shall receive the differen­ tial in pay only. SECTION 13. HANDLING MOORING LINES. All hands, when available, shall be used for breaking out or stowing away mooring lines. The men who perform this work shall be paid at their applicable rate between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.^. weekdays, or on Satur­ days, Sundays or Holidays. (c) If a man standing sea watches on Saturday, Sunday or Holiday is required to handle explosives, clean holds, do longshore work, work ballast, do car­ penter work, secure cargo, lay dunnage, handle mail or baggage, handle stores, use paint spray guns or sand blasting equipment, tend livestock, handle garbage, remove soot from the stack, clean bilges or clean up oil spills, clean tanks or such work as defined in Article in. Section- 34, Additional Work, he shall be paid only the rate as specified in ibis Agreement for that type of SECTION 14. DOCKING AND UNDOCKING. The work. watch on deck shall receive penalty overtime for docking SECTION 8. RELIEVING HELMSMAN. No mate or undocking after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Monday shall relieve Helmsman except in an emergency. through Friday. All hands, when available, shall be used Sougeeing, chipping, painting, etc., shall not be consid­ to perform this work. ered an emergency. SECTION 15. TOPPING OR LOWERING BOOMS, (a) When all hatches are to be rigged or unrigged, all hands available are to be used in topping or lowering booms. If the booms of only onfr (1) hatch are to be topp^ or lowered, not less than two (2) full watches are to be used. SECTION 9. SEA WATCHES IN PORT. When sea (b) The watch on deck may stretch guys, handle watches are in effect all members of each respective watch shall be on duty and shall be paid the premium topping lifts and generally make ready cargo gear for topping booms. rate Saturday, Sundays and Holidays. (c) When booms are lowered and properly secured, SECTION 10. GANGWAY WATCHES, (a) In all the watch on deck may clear and secure guys. (d) The watch on deck shall perform this work with­ ports when watches are broken a gangway watch shaH be maintained at all times. A sailor shall be assigned out the payment of overtime during straight time hours. (e) 'V^en members of the Deck Department are re­ to maintain this watch and eight (8) hours shall constitute a watch. Overtime shall be paid for these watches on quired to spot hooms for longshoremen in^ranec^n weekdays between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. On with the loading or discharging of cai day of arrival sea watches for men who are to stand ganerway watches shall be broken at midnight when stay of vessel is to exceed twenty-four (24) hours. On day SECTION 16. UNSAFE WORKING CONDITIONS. of departure, sea watches for men standing gangway Working in holds into which cargo is being loaded or watch shall be set at midnight prior to scheduled sailing discharged shall be considered unsafe working condi­ time. The Premium Rate shall be paid for watches stood from midnight to midnight on Saturdays, Sundays and tions. However, this will not prohibit the cleaning of Holidays. Sailors standing gangway watches shall be re­ between-deck spaces while cargo is being worked in the quired to care for cargo lights, raise or lower gangway, lower cargo holds. (Men working or watching cargo ensign, tend gangway lights and ropes, handle lines, shall not be included in this clause.) call tiie Deck watches and Steward Department and turn off and on deck light and anchor light switches. vessel is in port anl^^atehes are broken and men are called back for shifting ship, hauling, rigging cargo gear, securing gear, cleaning holds, etc., after 6 p.m. and bpfore 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, they shall receive a two (2) hour minimum for such call-back. (d) Gangway watch(^ shall not be maintained In the event the work exceeds-two (2) hours, the men ship is underway during the shifting of the vessel. shall receive overtime for the hours actually worked. (c) The following companies will be considered in On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, the men shall compliance when they maintain their own shoreside receive a minimum of four (4) hours for such callbacks. gangway watchmen in only the ports as listed below: They may be turned to one (1) or more times without Calmar Steamship—Sparrows Point, Philadelphia, the payment of additional overtime, except where the San Francisco. time exceeds four (4) hours, in which case they will be paid for the time actually worked. Delta Steamship Lines—^New Orleans. During such call-back, the men may be required Jo Waterman Steamship—^New York, New Orleans, Bal­ secure the vessel for sea but may not be required to do maintenance or repair work. timore, Mobile. (b) This section shall not apply when men are called Seatrain Lines—Hudson Waterways, New lii^ork and back to sail the vessel. San Francisco. (c) The duty of men called for the specific purpose of shifting shall be limited to work necessary for SECTION 11. DAY WORKERS, (a) The following shifting, ship and shall not include maintenance or repair rating shall- be classified as day workers: Boatswain, work. Carpenter, Storekeeper, Deck Maintenance. (d) All hands available shall be used for shifting or (b) The working hours at sea and in port' for all hauling vessels. men classified as day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to (e) When a shift or haul commences at exactly 5 p.m. 12 Noon, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. and the meal hour has been changed to 4 p.m. from Any work performed by day men outside of these hours 5 p.m. for the entire crew, the crewmembers who are shall be paid at their applicable rate, except for such on the vessl and are working would not be entitled to work as^defined in Article II, Section 18. the call-back. Those men who have completed their day's (c) When, in accordance with Article H, Section 44, work prior to 5 p.m. and were called back would be (c), the meal hours are changed, the hours of work entitled to the two (2) hour call-back. shall be changed accordingly. SECTION 18. GOING ASHORE TO TAKE LINES. SECTION 12. CARPENTER'S DUTIES, (a) Routine The practice of putting sailors ashore to handle lines duties of the Carpenter shall include the following: when docking or undocking is to be avoided as far as possible. If, however, no other means for handling lines 1. Painting, chipping and cleaning the windlass. 2. Sounding hilges, fresh water, and ballast tanks is available, and sailors are required to catch the lines, or let them go the sailors actually handling lines shall daily. receive five dollars ($6.00) each in each case. This is to be 3. Shoring-up cargo. in addition to overtime, if they are working on overtime 4. Standing by the windlass when necessary. 5. Maintenance work such as repairinjg locks, installing at that particular moment. After the ship is properly moored, and members of porthole gaskets, fixing and fastening steel lockers, "the Deck Department are rquired to,put out additional . and all blocks. _ 6. Such other work as is customary for Carpentdf lines or single up lines during regular working hours no additional money shall be paid. to perform. (b) No overtime shall be paid to members of the ' SECTION 19. SECURING CARGO, (a) If cargo is Deck Department who are required to assist the Car­ not properly secured before going to sea and the Crew Members are required to secure such cargo,! penter during Ibeir regular hours. (c) 'When mendiers of the Deck Department are required by the rfScM-in-diMite • to perform regular (b) Routine tightening up of Cargo lashing and recwpenter lashing of cargo which has come adrift shall not conr (d) ^utine soundings shall be taken on Satordays, stitute overtime. Sundays and Holidays at sea. Except in an emergency, SECTION 20. HANDLING HATCHES, (a) When only members of the Unlicensed Deck Department shall the sailors are used to reiqpve hatches, strong backs Hi0 24 <C' ^ < J / ' ' V ' i " f �and tank tops for the purpose of loading or unloading cargo, or to cover up hatches when cargo is in the vessel, they shall receive overtime as per-Article II, Section 32, of this Agreement. (b) No overtime shall be paid to day men or the watch on deck between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday for covering up when no cargo is in the ship or taking off hatches for any purpose other than actual cargo operations. (c) No member of the Unlicensed Personnel shall be required to perform this work where it conflicts with the longshoremen and the longshoremen have contracts covering such work. SECTION 21. LAYING DUNNAGE FOR CARGO. When the crew is required to actually lay dunnage in ireparation for cargo,| IThis does not mean handling of dunnage in order to SECTION 31. CLEANING BILGES & OIL SPILLS, (a) When any member of the Unlicensed Personnel in the Deck Department is required to enter any bilge which has bron flowed with fuel oil, for the ;purpose of the Deck Department without the payment of overtime. (f) When any work described above is performed by the Unlicensed Personnel and overtime is payable, (b) When men are required to cleanup oil spills on SECTION 35. CHAIN LOCKER. Not less than two (2) Able Seamen shall be sent into the chain, locker to stow chain. deck or oil spills on houses, masts or over the side, as a result of refueling or overflow from tanks,! (c) There shall be only one (1) payment for cloning up after each spill. SECTION 32. TANK CLEANING, (a) When crewmembers are required to enter any tank in which water is regularly carried, for the purpose of cleaning or mak­ ing repairs therein, SECTION 36. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There shall be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime except where specifically provided for. ARTICLE IV ENGINE DEPARTMENT clean holds, but only refers to actual flooring off with dunnage for cargo. When crew is required to install grain fittings or otherwise prepare holds for grain cargo, they shall be paid at the rate specified above. (b) When crewmembers are required to enter tordm that have contained animal, vegetable, petroleum oil or creosotes, including bunkers or molasses or after the use of butterworth system, for the purpose of cleaning SECTION 22. CLEANING CARGO HOLDS, (a) or making repairs therein, they shall be paid at the rates Members of tbe Unlicensed Deck Department may be indicated below. required to clean and sweep cargo holds. (c) The rate for cleaning cargo holds, which have carried penalty cargo, shall be that shown in Article II, S^tion 30. SECTION 23. HANDLING MAIL OR BAGGAGE. When sailors are required to handle mail or baggage, they shall be paid the rates specified in Article II, Sec­ tion 32. { SECTION 24. VESSEL'S STORES, (a) Sailors may be required to handle deck stores, radio batteries and "This shall also apply to cofferdams which have been radio equipment, either on the dock or aboard ship dur­ ing their regular hours without payment of overtime.- fouled through leakage of the above mentioned cargoes. (c) When tanks described in (b) above are being Regular hours shall be from' 8 a.m. to 12 Noon and cleaned and cleaning has been completed, a bonus of from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (b) When sailors are required to handle galley coal. Steward or Engine room stores, either on the dock or aboard shi; This bonus will compensate for the clothing allowance (c) Daily supplies of provisions to be used for port and shall be paid only once during each ballast voyage. consumption shall be brought aboard by the sailors It is understood that sea boots for tank cleaning will be during regular hours when required to do so, without furnished by the Company. While engaged in tank cleaning, men shall receive no other overtime. payment of overtime. The men who are hauling the buckets during tank (d) The oflicer in charge shall determine the number cleaning operations under this Sectionof sailors required for handling ship's stores. (e) The Company reserves the right at any time to use shoregangs to handle ship's stores. (dj For any work performed in cofferdam or void SECTION 25. USING PAINT SPRAY GUNS AND tank which has not contained water, oil, .creosotes, etc., SAND BLASTING EQUIPMENT. When members of the men required to perform such work the crew are required to paint with spray guns. - X _ SECTION 3. HOURS OF WORK. ~ (a) Working The same shall apply to members required to handle When spray guns, other than small hand type, are or shift butterworthing machines during the butterworth hours in port and at sea for all men classified as day being used for painting, two (2) men shall operate same operations or wash tanks from the decks. workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to and both men shall receive overtime, at the applicable (e) A minimum of tlTree (3) men shall be required for 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any work outside tiiese rate. the purpose of shifting butterworthing machines. When hours or on Saturdays, Sundays or Holdays is to be paid Two (2) men shall be iised on sand-blasting operation butterworthing machines are in^ operation one (1) man for at the applicable rate, except as provided in Article and shall be paid in the same manner as when spray guns shall be required to stand by the machines. The man who II, S^iion 18. When in accordance with Article II, Sec­ are used. is standing by the machines shall do no other work. How­ tion 44(c), the meal hours are changed, the hours of ever, the other men may be required to perform other work shall be changed accordingly. SECTION 26. SANITARY WORK. Sanitary work work between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (b) Working hours in port or at sea for all men shall be done on weekdays between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. classified as watchstanders shall be forty (40) hours per without the payment of overtime. Sanitary work in this week, Monday through Friday. Any work performed on section shall mean cleaning the wheelhouse, chartroom, Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays shall be paid for at cleaning windows and mopping out wheelhouse. their premium rate. Weather conditions may necessitate additional mop­ ping of water from the wheelhouse and cleaning of the wheelhouse windows. SECTION 27. CLEANING QUARTERS. One (1) Ordinary Seaman on duty shall be assigned to clean quarters and toilets of the Unlicensed Personnel of the Deck Department, Two (2) hours shall be allowed for this work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 Noon daily, both at sea and in port, as designated by the oflScer-in-charge. On vessels of 25,500 D.W.T. or over the Ordinary Seaman shall be allowed four (4) -hours daily for performing this work. On C-4's Ordinary Seamen shall be allowed three (3) hours for this work. SECTION 28. TENDING LIVESTOCK. When live­ stock is carried the sailors may be required to tend and feed the livestock and clean up stalls or cages. For such work ^ SECTION 29. GARBAGE. Garbage shall be stowed away from crew's quarters. When members of the Deck Department are required to handle garbage by hand or shovel,! SECTION 30. REMOVING SOOT FROM SMOKE STACK. When members of the Deck Department are Trequired to remove accumulated soot foom inside^of t^ smoke stack, " SECTION 34. ADDITIONAL WORK, (a) In all ports, members of the Deck Department may be required to chip, sougee, scale, prime and paint the vessel over the sides. ~ They may also paint the crew's messroom, crew's lounge, crew's laundry and such passageways or part of passageways where unlicensed quarters, heads and showers are located, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, without the payment of overtime. (b) Overtime shall be paid when sailors are required, either in port or at sea, to chip, sougee, scale, prime or paint galley, pantry, saloon, living quarters, forecastle, lavatories and washrooms, which arcLnot used by the Unlicensed Deck Department. (c) Non-permanent transient or irregular foreign shore labor shall not be employed to perform any of the work in the licensed or unlicensed quarters, store rooms, passageways, galleys and mess rooms, except in those instances where the Company uses established shore labor. Companies on regular trade routes who, prior to June 1, 1954, used established shore labor in foreign ports may continue such practice. (d) At sea or in port, the Deck Department may be required to sand and varnish all outside rails, storm and screen doors. (e) When no Carpenter is carried, the greasing and testing of reach rods in cargo holds, except the freeing up or mechanized repairs thereto, shall be performed by SECTION 4. WORK ON SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS AT SEA. (a) Except as otherwise specifically provided, if a man standing regular watch at sea or in port on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, is required to do work other than routine work for the safe navigation of the^v^^^^^ (b) If a man staniLg watch on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays is required to actually do longshore work, tank cleaning, or handle explosives during his watch he shall be paid at the applicable rate only as specified in this Agreement for that type of work in lieu of the premium rate. SECTION 5. WORK OUT OF ENGINE SPACES. No Unlicensed Member of the Engine Department other than the Deck Engineer, Engine Utility,. Storekeeper, Unlicensed Junior Engineer, Electrician, Wiper, Plumb­ er, Machinist, Ship's Welder-Maintenance and Q.M.E.D. shall be required to work outside the engine spaces without the payment of overtime. Engine spaces shall consist of fireroom, engine room, ice machine room and shaft alley. For the purpose of routine watch duties, the engine spaces shall consist of fireroom, engine roOm, ice machine room, steering engine room, and shaft alley. Ftp JS �SECTION 6. SETTING WATCHES. Sea watches for men standing donkey watches shall be set at midnight prior to scheduled sailing time. SECTION 7. BREAKING WATCHES. When a vessel is in port as defined in Article II, Section 34, and is scheduled to remain in port twenty-four (24) hours or longer, sea watches shall be broken. Whep scheduled stay of vessel is less than twenty-four (24) hours, sea watches shall be maintained. When the vessel arrives in port and is to depart prior to midnight of the following day, sea watches for those men who are to maintain donkey watches shall not be broken. /' When the vessel arrives in port ahd is scheduled to depart after midnight on the following day, sea watches for those men who are to stand donkey watches shall be broken at midnight on day of arrival. On day of arrival, any part of a sea watch from midnight until 8 a.m. shall constitute a complete watch. This shall not apply to men who are to stand donkey watch. When such arrival occurs on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, the premiiim rate shall only be paid for hours actually worked on such watch. When watches are not broken in port, penalty overtime shall be paid for all watches stood after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. If watches are broken in a port after having been maintained for a i)eriod of time, penalty overtime shall be paid for all watches stood between time of arrival and breaking watches. This shall not apply when the crew is being paid overtime for standing watches. This ex­ cludes men standing donkey watches. SECTION 8. SUPPER RELIEF, (a) At sea or in port, the 4 to 8 watch shall relieve itself for supper. When any member'or members ofthe Engine Department off duty are required to relieve the 4 to 8 watch during maneuvering, overtime shall be paid.S (b) In port, the man detailed to oil winches shall relieve the fireroom watch for supper when cargo is being worked, except when two (2) or more men are standing fireroom and/or engine room donkey watches together. 1 SECTION 9. ELECTRICIANS. (1) The hours of the Electrician while on day work shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. When the Electrician is requested to make a routine daily inspection on Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday, he, shall be paid at his premium rate. (2) liie Chief Electrician shall be responsible to and take orders from the Chief Engineer, or in the absence of the Chief Engineer, he shall take orders from the Senior Engineer or the Engineer on watch; all other Electricians to be directly responsible to the Chief Electrician. In the absence of the Chief Electri­ cian, the/other Electricians take orders from the Engi­ neer. In. the case of Watch Electricians, Electricians are responsible'to the Senior Watch Engineer on board. (3) Electricians shall do all electrical work. They shall also oil or grease the mechanical parts* of the elevators, cargo winches, or electrical conveyors, with­ out the payment of overtime. (This shall not apply to Si-porters or simitar equipment.) When necessary to reach electrical equipment, the Electricians may also be required to perform maintenance work at the steam or diesel end of machinery. Overtime shall be paid for all electrical or mechani­ cal work performed on any of the following equipment: gryro compass, gsrro repeaters, gyro batteries, and gyro M.G. sets, radio communication receivers, transmitter, radio conununication batteries, motor generator sets, radio direction finder equipment, fathometer equipment, radar equipment and Loran system equipment. (4) Electrician's refusal to do electrical work, when .such work renders Electricians liable to electrocution, . or where hazardous conditions exist, shall not be deemed refusal of duty. (5) When- cargo is being worked with vessel's elec­ tric cargo-handling machinery after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. weekdays or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holi­ days, the Electrician shall do all work necessary to keep electric cargo handling machinery in operation. Overtime shall be paid straight through for such periods including time of standing by, preparation of gear to work cargo and securing of such gear there­ after. However, overtime shall cease if cargo work ceases for periods in excess of two (2) hours. If no cargo is being worked during the noon hour on Saturdays, Sun­ days and Holidays and he is. given his full meal hour, no overtime shall be paid for that hour. (6) Electricians shall not be required to do- any painting or cleaning of electrical machinery spaces and the outside of electrical equipment, such as motors, generators, panel boxes, fans, vent filters, electrical fixtures and glassware. This does not mean that the Electricians will not be required to cle^n up any oil or grease spilled in connection with their regrular duties. (7) Electricians shall be required to maintain the inside of motors, generators, panel boxes, fans and the face of switch panels. They shall also maintain cargo and cluster li,;hts and do all sweeping and cleaning in resistor houses and fan rooms. (8) When Electricians are required to install any heavy equipment, whether new or additional, they shall be paid for such .work at the applicable rate. This shall not apply, however, tO' removals or replacement or re­ pairs to worn out equipment, nor to installations of new or light equipment such as wiring and small electrical fixtures and equipment. (9) On vessels carrying Electricians, a properly equipped workshop, when available and convenient. • '• 4 ,-i '[• 'ii:V<'-- -f i hge 26 / i .r* ) r -/'r t J : > • • 't f* • i • r (j' •» * i t » t I f. f > -I t t • / ->-». > ' ' i t i i • • t » jl ' f • '• '--f ,r 1 -MJ ^ • V' • ' * f • i ' I ' will be assigned the Electricians for use as a storeroom for supplies and tools and for overhauling electrical equipment. Electricians shall keep this workshop clean, but shall not be required to paint or sougee. ' (10) In port, when an Electrician on day work, is recalled to the ship on weekdays, after 6 p.m. and be­ fore 6 a.m. and on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, he shall receive a minimum of three (3) hours overtime at his applicable rate. If turned to after 6 a.m., he shall re­ ceive a minimum of two (2) hours overtime at his overtime rate. This clause shall not apply when he .is recalled to stand by for the purpose of assisting in getting the vessel underway. (11) At sea, when Electricians on day work are called out to do any repair work after midnight and before 8 a.m., a minimum of two (2) hours overtime shall be paid. (12) When the Electrician is requested in writing by the Company to furnish his own'tools he shall re­ ceive twenty dollars ($20.00) per month in addition to his basic wage. (13) The Chief Electrician shall keep Meiger read­ ings of electrical equipment up to date during his regu­ lar working hours. (14) Electricians shall not be required to rewind coils or armatures except in cases of emergency. (15) The Electrician, when available, should be assigned to operate electrical controls on life-boat winches when they are being used. (16) Except in emergencies, all electrical work nor­ mally assigned to Electricians as their regular duties should be performed by the Electricians, when they are aboard. (17) He will not be required to reline brakes on electric winches, anchor windlasses or capstan. (18) The Chief Electrician shall keep an inventory of all supplies and equipment on hand and he shall make requisitions for all needed electrical supplies and tools, subject to approval of the Chief Engineer. Tak­ ing voyage inventories, however, shall be confined to straight time hours. (19) Where less than three (3) electricians are carried, they shall be classified as day workers. (20) When three (3) electricians are carried, they shall be put on regular sea watch at sea of four (4) hours on and eight (8) hours off. In port, these Electricians shall be classified as day workers. (21) Electricians shall make any needed repairs to maintain electric refrigerators, electric washing machines and electric clothes dryers. (22) No overtime is payable under this section when the MG sets supply electricity for the' entire vessel. Regardless of the location of the MG sets the use shall determine whether or not overtime is payable. If the MG sets are used to supply electricity for, the vessel, no overtime is payable. If the MG sets are not used for the entire vessel but used for reasons specified in Article IV, Section -9 (3), overtime s^all apply as specified in this Agreement (23) On all vessels carrying containers (of any size) it shall be the routine duty of the Electrician l^tween the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday: (a) to plug and unplug the reefer boxes. (b) to perform all electrical repairs necessary on reefer boxes. (24) Crane Maintenance Electrician It shall be the duty of the Crane Maintenance Electri­ cian to perform the work as defined above for Elec­ tricians. In addition, he shall perform the work as defined for Deck Engineer under Article IV, Section 15, and perform all work necessary for the maintenance and operation of the shipboard cranes. (25) Electrician/Reefer Maintenance It shall be the duty of the Electrician/Reefer Main­ tenance to perform the work as defined above for Elec­ tricians. In addition, he shall perform all work as defined in Article IV, Section 11, Refrigerating Engi­ neers. (26) The Crane Maintenance Electrician and the Electrician/Reefer Maintenance shall be required to have the necessary qualifications to sail as Electrician. They shall also be certified by the United States Coast Guard as Oiler and Fireman Watertender. They may, when necessary be placed on watch to replace a miss­ ing watch stander, without the payment of overtime except as specifically provided in this Agreement. SECTION 10. UNLICENSED JUNIOR ENGI­ NEERS. (a) On vessels carrying only three (3) Un­ licensed Junior Engineers, they shall be classed as watch standers and while at sea, shall be put on reg­ ular sea watches of four ^ (4) hours on and eight (8) hours off. In port, the Unlicensed Junior Engineers may be put on day work. — (b) DUTIES AT SEA. They shall assist in the operation of the plant and shall be required to do main­ tenance and repair work as directed by the Watch Engineer between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mon­ day through Friday, without the payment of overtime. Such maintenance and repair work shall be confined to engdne room, fireroom, machine shop, storeroom in or adjacent to engine room, shaft alley, and ice machine room. Tliey shall not be required to do general clean­ ing, painting, cleaning paint, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping, or scaling without the payment of overtame. (c) DUTIES IN PORT. They shall be required to do maintenanc.") and repair work between,the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Such maintenance and repair work shall be confined to engine room, fireroom, machine shop, store­ room in or adjacent to engine room, shaft alley, ice machine room and steering engine room. (d) ,If required to replace another member of the Unlicensed Personnel, they shall be governed by the working rules covering that particular rating. (e) On vessels carrsring day Unlicensed Junior Engi­ neers in addition to watch Unlicensed Junior Engineers, their duties shall be as follows: At sea and in port they shall be required to do main­ tenance and repair work as outlined in subsection (c) above under the direction of the Engineer in charge. They may assist in taking on Engine Department stores including water and fuel. (f) On those vessels where three (3) Unlicensed Junior Engineers are carried, they shall be classed as watchstanders. On those vessels where less than three (3) Un­ licensed Junior Engineers are carried, they shall be classed as day workers. (g) On those vessels where more than three (3) Un­ licensed Junior Engineers are carried, three (3) Un­ licensed Junior Engineers shall be classed as watch -standers and the additional Unlicensed Junior Engineers shall be classed as day workers. SECTION 11. REFRIGERATING ENGINEERS. (a) While refrigerating plant is being operated at sea. Refrigerating Engineers shall be assigned to watches of four (4) hours on and eight (8) hours off. (b) When refrigerating plant is operating continu­ ously in port, the Refrigerating Engineer may be re­ quired to stand donkey watch of eight (8) hours on and sixteen (16) hours off. (c) When refrigerating plant is not being operated and no refrigerated cargo is on board, they shall be assigned to day work in the engine room in accordance with working rules for Oilers on day work. (d) Refrigerating Engineers on day work may be required to supervise the stowing of reefer cargo in which event they shall be paid overtime while the reefer cargo is being worked between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. weekdays. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, they shall be paid at their Premium Rate. (e) At sea, while on watch, no overhauling work, breaking calcium, shifting or moving CO-2 bottles shall be done between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. week­ days or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, without the payment of overtime. In case of emergency, such as excessive gas leakage or loss of brine, the Refrigerating Engineer on watch shall correct this condition as part of his regular duties without the payment of overtime. (f) While on watch duty. Refrigerating Engineer shall be required to leave safe working conditions, keep­ ing the spaces around the ice machines and their auxiliaries clean of oil, water and refuse accumulated during his watch, but he shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, chipping, scaling or shin­ ing bright work. They shall maintain and operate all refrigeration and air-conditioning machinery, and take temperatures at refrigeration machinery, fan rooms, boxes, and reefer containers. (g) On day work. Refrigerating Engineers shall work under the direction of the Chief Engineer or Licensed Engineer in charge of refrigerating plant. Their duties shall consist of overhauling and repair work necessary in connection with the upkeep and maintenance of re­ frigerating machinery, its auxiliaries, and equipment. They shall not be required to paint, sougee, chip, scale, shine bright work, or do cleaning work unless over­ time is allowed for such work. (h) At no time shall they pull or shift ice. SECTION 12. PLUMBER-MACHINIST, (a) The Plumber-Machinist shall be classified as a day worker. (b) Plumber-Machinists shall be required to do re­ pair work on fresh and salt water lines and small steam lines connected with domestic department of the vessel, bathroom fixtures, radiators, galley fuel oil lines, steam cookers and coffee urns, ahd shall do general machine shop work. They may be required to take on water during regular working hours without the pay­ ment of overtime. SECTION 13. EVAPORATOR MAINTENANCE MEN. (a) They shall stand two (2) watches of four (4) hours each per day, while evaporators are in use at sea. When evaporators are used in port, watches shall be changed to eight (8) hours on and sixteen (16) hours off. (b) When evaporators are in use, they shall tend evaporators and other auxiliaries in the evaporator spaces. (c) When evaporators are not in use, they shall be classed as day workers. (d) While on day work, they may be required to perform general maintenance and repair work in the Engine Department, and they may be required to assist in taking on water, fuel oil and Engine Department stores, but they shall not be required to clean boilers, tanks or tank tops, or do any cleaning, sougeeing, scaling or painting without the payment of overtime. They may be required, however, to do, minor sougeeing or spotting up in the evaporator room. They may also be required to replace Oilers, Watertenders, Firemenwatertenders or Firemen who are sick, injured, or missing. ~ SECTION 14. STOREKEEPER, (a) They shall be classified as day workers. (b) They shall supervise the work-of the Wipers under instructions from the First Assistant Engineer and they shall have charge of storeroom and stores, and maintain inventories. (c) They shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing work without the pajrment of overtime, except in the Engine Department storerooms. SECTION 15. DECK ENGINEER, (a) It shaH be �the^ duty of the Deck Engineer to oil and maintain winches and do maintenance and repair work to deck machinery and deck piping, and when no Electrician is carried he may be required to care for lights, fuses and overhaul electric fans. This will not include mast lights, navigation lights and cargo lights permanently installed. Lifeboat motors are not to be considered as deck machinery. The Deck Engineer shall not be re­ quired to work- on any electric motors such as refrigera­ tor motor?, etc., without the payment of overtime. (b) The Deck Engineer shall not be required to do any cleaning or repair work in the engine room, lireroom or shaft alley, without the payment of overtime. (c) The Dcck Engineer shall not be required to do any additional work while oiling deck machinery, except for running or breakdown repairs. (d) The Deck Engineer shall oil and maintain winches until midnight on days of arrival and departure. An Oiler or Engine Utility shall be assigned to those duties on all other days after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., however, the Oiler or Engine Utility assigned to oil winches from 5 p.m. until midnight shall be knocked off from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for supper. (e) The Deck Engineer shall run steam on and off deck machinery and warm up same when deck ma­ chinery is needed to handle ship's lines, except when cargo is being worked and an Oiler or an Engine Utility has been assigned to oil winches. (f) The Deck Engineer or another competent mem­ ber of the Unlicensed Personnel shall stand by when deck machinery is being turned over to prevent freezing. (g) The Deck Engineer shall not be required to do any general painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polishing work without the pay­ ment of overtime. (h) The Deck Engineer may be required to clean out toilets, scuppers or drains when they are stopped up, but he shall not do any maintenance, repair or plumbing work on domestic lines, toilets, sinks, radia­ tors, etc., without the payment of overtime. (i) If the Deck Engineer is required to stand watches due to the shortage of men, such watches stood between the hours of 6 p.m, and 8 a.m. weekdays shall be paid for at the overtime rate. However, all watches stood shall be in addition to his regular duties as Deck Engrineer. In this case, there shall be no di­ vision of wages. SECTION 16. UTILITYMAN (a) The Utilityraen shall be classed as day workers. (b) They shall be required to assist Engineers or Deck Engineers, etc., in all Engine Department work, including the repair of reefer containers. (c) They shall be required to have qualifications as Oilers; Watertenders and Firemen. (d) They shall not replace any member of the Un­ licensed Personnel, except when such member is missing or unable to perform his regular duties due to illness or injury. (e) All work that is overtime for Wipers during their regular working hours, with the exception of repair work, shall be overtime for the Utilityman when performing the same type of work. (f) They shall do no cleaning, painting, chipping, scrapping, wirebrushing, shining of brass, etc. ' SECTION 17. OILERS-DIESEL, (a) While on sea watch they shall make regular rounds on main engines and auxiliaries, pump bilges, clean strainers and cen­ trifuges, watch oil temperatures and pressures. If required, they shall drain oil for piston oil tanks every hour and shall pump up water for gravity. They shall be required to tend small donkey boiler for heating purposes, without payment of overtime. However, when boiler is being used for heating cargo oil, an overtime allowance of two (2) hours per watch shall be allowed the Oilers. (b) They shall do no cleaning or station work but shall be required to leave safe working conditions for their relief, provided such work shall not be done when Wipers are on duty. ~ (c) In port. Oilers shall maintain a regular donkey watch. They shall oil auxiliaries, tend small donkey boilers, and look after entire plant. Oilers on donkey watch may be required to do maintenance work in the engine room between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, and after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. weekdays, the Oilers on watch shall receive their applicable rate and no additional overtime shall be paid if cargo is being worked. (d) Oilers shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint,..wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing work without the payment of overtime. SECTION 18. OILERS ON SEA WATCHESSTEAM. (a) They shall perform routine duties, oil main engine (if reciprocating), watch temperatures and oil circulation (if turbine), oil auxiliaries, steering en­ gine and ice machine. They shall pump bilges and they shall also tend water where gauges and checks are in the engine room and no Watertenders are carried. (b) They shall do no cleaning or station work but shall be required to leave safe working conditions for their reliefs, keeping the ppaces around main engine and auxiliaries clean of any excess oil. Their routine duties shall include cleaning oil strainers arid purifier. (c) On vessels with small cargo refrigeration plants. Oilers shall oil plant. When the Oiler is required to take reefer cargo box temperature, he shall be paid one (1) hour's overtime for each watch. On vessels carrying watch freezers. Oilers shall not handle refrigeration plant. (d) If required to start or blow down evaporator, he shall be paid one (1) hour overtime for each operation. However, when such equipment is placed in operation. Oilers may be required to check the equipment at' regular intervals, make necessary adjustments to in­ sure proper and even flow of condensate and salt water and oil and tend any pumps operated in connec­ tion with such equipment without the payment of over­ time. (e) On turbine-propelled vessels which are certified as passenger vessels and are carrying passengers, the Oiler on the midnight to 4 a.m. watch may be required to assist in blowing tubes, where automatic soot blowers are in vlse(f) Oilers shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polishing work without the payment of overtime. (g) In port when sea watches are maintained, the Oiler on watch shall be paid penalty overtime after 5 p.m., and before 8 a.m., weekdays and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, at the premium rate. SECTION 19. OILERS ON DAY WORK—STEAM. They shall assist the Engineers in maintenance and re­ pair work in engine room, machine shop, shaft alley, ice-machine room, and storeroom when located in, or adjacent to engine room. They shall not be required to do any cleaning of boilers, painting, cleaning paint, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping or scaling with­ out the payment of overtime. SECTION 20. WATERTENDERS ON SEA WATCH­ ES. (a) They shall perform their routine duties, tend water and boiler auxiliaries, oil temperatures, stack draft and supervise firing. They shall handle any valves in connection with the operation of the boilers as di­ rected by the Engineers. (b) They shall not be required to crack any main or auxiliary steam stop valves. However, when stops have been cracked, they may open them wide. (c) They shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polishing work without the payment of overtime. SECTION 21. WATERTENDERS IN PORT. (a) They shall maintain a regular donkey watch and shall maintain steam and tend auxiliaries, including ice machines. (b) They shall be paid overtime at the applicable rate after 5 p.m., and before 8 a.m., weekdays and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. (c) Watertenders shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling, or polishing work without the payment of overtime. SECTION 22. VESSELS HAVING BOTH WATERTENDERS AND FIREMEN. In port, as defined in Article II, Section 34, and sea watches are broken, Watertenders shall stand all donkey watches and Fire­ men shall be put on day work. SECTION 23. FIREMEN/WATERTENDER. (a) They shall be required to tend water, clean burners, strainers and drip pans, punch carbon, keep steam, tend fuel oil pressure and temperatures and oil fuel circula­ tion pumps which are located in the fireroom only ex­ cept as in Article IV, Section 34. (b) They shall clean up excess oil occasioned by changing burners and strainers and shall leave the fireroom in a safe condition when relieved. (c) They shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing work without the payment of overtime. (d) Except as otherwise provided herein, when on donkey watch they shall be required to keep steam. (e) If the ship arrives in port between 5 p.m. and midnight, the Fireman/Watertender shall continue on sea watches until midnight and shall maintain steam. Penalty overtime shall be paid for this work. SECTION 24. WATER-TUBE FIREMAN ON SEA WATCHES, (a) They shalT do routine duties of the watch such as keeping burners clean, cleaning strainers and drip pans and punch carbon. They shall not be re­ quired to leave the confines of the fireroom at any time to do any work outside of the fireroom, except as pro­ vided for in Article IV, Section 34. (b) They shall be required to keep their respective stations cleaned and painted between the lowest grating and the floor plates. On vessels with irregular gratings, 10 feet from the floor plates shall be considered the Fireman's station limit. (c) Fanning tubes and the use of XZIT and similar preparations shall be classified as general cleaning work and shall be confined to regular cleaning hours. (d) They shall not be required to blow tubes by hand. However, the Fireman on watch may be required to assist in opening and closing breeching doors, and in turning steam on and off. Where automatic soot blowers are used Fireman will handle valves connecting with same. SECTION 25. WATER-TUBE FIREMAN ON DAY WORK, (a) In port, they shall be required to do general cleaning, polishing and painting work, in the fireroom, sponging and blowing tubes, and shall assist the Engineers in making repairs to boiler mountings etc. (b) They may also be required to wash down steam drums of water tube boilers. (c) When required to do any cleaning of boilers and fireboxes other than the above, they shall be paid over­ time. SECTION 26. FIRE-TUBE FIREMEN ON SEA WATCHES, (a) They shall perform routine duties, clean burners, strainers and drip pans, punch carbon, keep steam, watch fuel oil pressure and temperature, (b) They shall clean up excess oil occasioned by changing burners and strainers without payment of overtime and shall leave the fireroom in a safe con­ dition when relieved. .(c) They shall not be required to do any any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing work without the payment of overtime. (d) If the ship arrives in port between 5 p.m. and mid­ night, they shall continue on sea watches until midnight and shall maintain steam and tend auxiliaries including ice machine. Penalty overtime shall be paid for this work. SECTION 27. FIRE-TUBE FIREMEN IN PORT, (a) They shall keep burners, strainers and drip pans clean at all times. They shall also clean up excess oil occassioned by changing burners and strainers without payment of overtime and shall leave the fireroom in a safe condition when relieved. They shall do no boiler work. They shall keep steam for the auxiliaries and safety of the ship and take care of the entire plant. They shall receive overtime after 5 p.m., and before 8 a.m., Monday through Friday. (b) They shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing wofk viathout the payment of overtime. SECTION 28. WIPERS, (a) They shall be classed as day workers. (b) It shall be routine duties for the Wipers to do general cleaning, including oil spills -on deck, painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling, sougeeing, polishing work in the Engine Department, in­ cluding resistor houses and fanrooms, cleaning and painting steering engine and steering engine bed, and take on stores. However, when taking on fuel oil or water, and the hoses are connected and disconnected by shoreside personnel,, the Wiper shall not be required to assist. When the ship's personnel handles the con­ nections, the Wiper shall be used to assist in connecting and disconnecting and putting hoses away but should not be required to stand by. ^Pumping of galley fuel tank shall be performed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays during the two (2) hours' sanitary work. (c) They shall not be required to paint, chip, 'sougee or polish bright work in fireroom fidley, except in port. (d) One (1) Wiper shall be assigned to clean quarters and toilets of the Unlicensed Personnel of the Engine Department daily. Two (2) hours shall be al­ lowed for this work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon daily, both at sea and in port, as designated by the Engineer in charge. On vessels of 25,500 D.W.T. or over, the Wiper shall be allowed four (4) hours daily for performing this work. On C-4's the Wiper shall be allowed three (3) hours daily for the work. • (e) They may be required to paint unlicensed En­ gine Department quarters without payment of over­ time during their regular working hours. (f) They shall be paid overtime for cleaning in firesides and steam drums of boilers. They may be re­ quired to wash out steam drums with hose -without payment of overtime. (g) They shall be paid overtime when required to clean tank tops or bilges by hand or whep required to paint in bilges. However, cleaning bilge strainers, cleaning away sticks or rags shall be considered part of their duties and shall be done without the payment of overtime. (h) They shall assist the Engineers in blowing tubes, and they shall also assist the Engineer in putting XZIT, and similar preparations and boiler compounds in the boiler. (i) They may be required to assist in repair work, but they shall not be assigned to a repair job by them­ selves without the payment of overtime. This is not to include dismantling equipment in connection with cleaning; such as, grease extractors, bilge strainers and evaporators, etc. (j) They shall be required to pump up galley fuel tank during straight time hours without the payment of overtime. (k) While vessels are transiting the Panama or Suez Canal, one (1) Wiper shall be assigned to trim ventilators to insure breeze for men below, regardless of whether it is outside of their regular working hours or not. When he performs this work outside of his regu­ lar working hours, overtime will be allowed. (1) Skimming hot wells and cleaning grease extrac­ tors shall be done by the Wipers as part of their regu­ lar duties without the payment of overtime. (m) They shall pull ice on freight ships and deliver it to the ice box without the payment of overtime, and they shall also remove ice cubes from ice cube machines where such machines are located in engine room spaces. (n) At sea, when a watchstander becomes ill or in­ jured, a Wiper may be assigned to stand his watches for which he shall be paid overtime. If the original man remains incapacitated for a period in excess of three (3) days the Wiper may then be promoted and shall receive the differential in pay only. SECTION 29. DONKEY WATCH, (a) A donkey watch is a watch performed in port by a portion of the Engine Department personnel who are required to maintain steam and to tend auxiliaries including steam winches when the main engines are secured. (b) The donkey watch shall be paid at the premium rate for Saturday, Sundays and Holidays, and on week­ days shall be paid penalty overtime after 5 p.m., and before 8 a.m. If donkey watf^hes are to be maintained during the vessel's stay in port such watches must be set at-the time sea watches are broken. (c) The intention of this Section is that, in port, donkey watches, including a Fireman/Watertender and P>ge Z7 •'.Vr "i'-t • �an Oiler will be in effect; under which circumstanceti the Oiler shall be required to oil all auxiliaries, includ­ ing steam winches. (d) Under circumstances where a Fireman/Watertender is alone on donkey watch by reason of the Oiler having been assigned to day work, or to other duties, and the Fireman/Watertender is required to tend engine auxiliaries, he shall be compensated for such work at the applicable overtime rate per hour. In no case, however, shall double overtime be paid. (e) Where either a Fireman/Watertender or an Oiler fails to stand his watch, and the work of the missing man is performed by another Unlicensed Member of the Fngine Department, then there is no additional com­ pensation payable. (f) Oilers on donkey watch may be required in addition to oiling auxiliaries to do maintenance work in the engine room between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. without payment, of overtime weekdays. ; be ^ ruultae d qMiu:; port^.. to tend . llhiE fihaJi aupfy SECTION 30. TANK CLEANING (a) When crewmembers are required to enter any tank in which water is regularly carried, for the pur­ pose of cleaning or making repairs therein, H" This shall also apply to cofferdams which have been fouled through leakage of the above-mentioned cargoes. (c) ]^hen tanks described in (b) above are being cleaned and cleaning has been completed, a bonus i m ArtiadU II. Sae^ 21 Uvertuua This bonus will compensate for the clothing allowance and shall be paid only once during each ballast voyage. It is understood that sea boots, for tank cleaning will be furpished by the Company. While engaged in tank clean­ ing, men shall receive no other overtime. The men who are hauling the buckets during tank cleaning operations under this section W (d) For any work performed in cofferdam or void tank which has not contained water, oil, creosotes, etc., the men required to perform such work 'III The same shall apply to members required to handle or shift butterworthing machines during the butterworth operations or wash tanks from the decks. (e) A minimum of three (3) men shall be required for the purpose of shifling butterworthing machines. When butterworthing machines are in operation one (1) man shall be required to stand by the machines. The man who is standing by the machines shall do no other work. How­ ever, the other man may be required to perform other work between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. SECTION 31. USING PAINT SPRAY GUNS AND SAND-BLASTING EQUIPMENT. When members of the crew are required to paint with spray guns 1 i t r* ; f; r', * .! ur' SECTION 36. STANDING SEA WATCHES. DAY WORKERS. Except as otherwise speciflcally provided, the following ratings may be used to stand watches duG to a shortage of unlicensed watch standers without the payment of overtime: Deck Engineer, Engine Util­ ity, Q.M.E.D., Ship's Welder Maintenance and Wiper, or any other qualifled day worker. SECTION 37. CLEANING BILGES. When any mem­ ber of the Unlicensed Personnel of the Engine Depart­ ment is required to enter any bilge which has been flooded with fuel oil, for the purpose of cleaning,! SECTION 39. SHIP'S WELDER/MAINTENANCE, (a) The Ship's Welder/Maintenance Man shall be classed as a day worker in the Engine Department. (b) He shall be required to do burning, welding, maintenance and repair work anywhere on the vessel as directed by the Chief Engineer. (c) He shall be required to have qualiflcations as Fireman, Oiler and Watertender. (d) He may be used to replace sick, injured or missing watch-standers without the payment of over­ time, except as where speciflcally provided for in this Agreement. (e) He shall not be required to do general cleaning, painting, cleaning paint, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping or scaling except in the course of burning, welding, maintenance and repair work. (f) He shall receive the contractual overtime rate for specifled work such as tank cleaning, cleaning bilges, using paint spray guns, etc. SECTION 40. OliiER/MAINTENANCE UTILITY. 1. The Oiler shall be re-rated to Oiler/Maintenance Utility. 2. He shall be required to have the qualiflcations of Fireman, Oiler and Watertender. 3. He shall be classed as a watch stander and shall perform the routine duties and maintenance of the Oiler and Fireman-Watertender stated in Article I"V, Sections 18, 19 and 23, Standard Freightship Agree­ ment. 4. Maintenance overtime shall be divided as equally as possible between men of this rating. SECTION 41. QUALIFIED MEMBER OF THE EN­ GINE DEPARTMENT (Q.M.E.D.). 1. The duties of the Qualifled Members of the En­ gine Department (Q.M.E.D.s) shall be all work neces­ sary for the continuance of the operation of the Engine Department. 2. He shall perform maintenance and repairs through­ out the vessel under the direction of the Engineer in charge. ' 3. If he is a day worker, he may be required to re­ place a missing Watchstander. 4. He may be required to take on fuel and water and to take soundings as directed by the Engineer in charge. 5. When no Ship's Welder-Maintenance is carried he may, if qualifled be required to burn and weld. 6. He may be required to assist in any work neces­ sary for the operation of reefer equipment and con­ tainers, including the taking of temperatures. 7. He shall not be required to chip, paint, or sougee except where such work is incidental to a speciflc repair job. When spray guns, other than small haiid type, are being used for painting, two (2) men shall operate same and both men shall receive overtime, at the applicable rate. Two (2) men shall be used on sand-blasting operation and shall be pn.td in the same manner as when spray guns are used. SECTION 3'^. CARBON TETRA-CHLORIDE. When­ ever carbon tetra-chloride is required to be used by any Unlicensed Member of the Engine Department for clean­ ing purposes, \ SECTION 33. WORK WHEN PLANT IS SHUT DOWN. When vessel is in port and the entire plant is shut down, the Watertenders, Fireman/Watertenders, or Firetube Firemen may be placed on day work. Their SECTION 43. PYRAMIDING OF OVERTIME. There work shall then consist of repair and maintenance work shall be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime ex­ ,1J i" '' 'i J '' (M Page 28 . , , , i .1 ' / # i i f > 4 f r. «»•> 'IJ.i,-'.r ' i 'r /oV'/ STEWARD DEPARTMENT SECTION 35. NEW EQUIPMENT NOT CARRIED AT PRESENT. In the event the Company should in­ stall new or different equipment than that presently in use and covered by this Agreement, the Company and. Union shall meet immediately to negotiate working rules to cover such vessel or equipment. aealingr he shall bo paid extra oowpeftgation at the tank e^anin^ rate as ^spootfled la this A^rtcmeat. ^ ^^ iu. the eve ARTfCLE y SECTION 34. FIREROOM-ENGINE ROOM BOUND­ ARIES. On vessels having no bulkheads separating engine room' and flreroom, an imaginary line is to be drawn at after or forward end of boilers, depending on location of boilers, for the purpose of deflning engine room or flreroom boundaries. This imaginary line shall not exclude from the duties of the Fireman, FiremanWatertender, Watertender, and Oilers any work as out­ lined in their respective working rules. (b) When crewmembers are required to enter tanks that have contained animal, vegetable, petroleum oil or creosotes, including bunkers or molasses for purpose of cleaning or making repairs therein, they shall be paid at the rates indicated below. """" cept where speciflcally provided for. on all boiler mounts and boiler auxiliaries which are located in the fireroom, above and below the floor plates. V:.I- -•'-.•'i ISecottd Cook $88.46 728.23 *'PhlrdCook Gods , leaamoft ^ , Itiilt an 680.14 GSu.Ii^ 534.72 534.72 714,15 714-16 061.46 661.46 - m ' 748.86 v4S.gS 18 •When passengers are carried, the Third Cook will be re-rated as Second and will be paid wages in ftccordance with this Agreement. SECTION 2. MINIMUM OVERTIME. At sea, when any member of the Steward Department is called out to work between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., a minimum of two (2) hours overtime shall be paid. SECTION 3. HOURS OF WORK, (a) No member of the Steward Department shall be required to work in excess of eight (8) hours in any one (1) day without the payment of overtime. (b) Any work required to be performed outside his regular hours, or on Saturday, Sundays and Holidays, shall be paid for at the applicable overtime rate. (c) In port all work performed by the Steward De­ partment between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., Mon­ day through Friday, shall be paid for at the applicable rate. The spread of hours shall be as provided in this Agreement. (d) When a vessel proceeds from one (1) city to an­ other City and (always assuming that the vessel is under Register or enrollment and a Custom clearance or permit to proceed is required), then those Cities are to be considered two (2) separate and distinct ports. If a Custom clearance or permit to proceed is not required the two (2) Cities are to be considered the same port for the purpose of applying the overtime provisions of above. SECTION 4. WORKING HOURS. Steward—eight (8) hours between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Chief Cook—eight (8) hours"Between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Cook and Baker—eight-(8) hours between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Second Cook—7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Third Cook—7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Messman—6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.-— 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Steward Utilityman—7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Galley Utility—6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.— 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. SECTION 5. AUTOMATED AND SEMI-AUTO­ MATED VESSELS, (a) Hours and Duties. 1. The Chief Steward or Steward-Cook shall super­ vise the Steward Department, eight (8) hours, between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 2. Chief Cook 7:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 3:30 p.m.- 6:15 p.m. Additional duties of the Chief Cook shall be to assist Cook and Baker during rush period at breakfast and keep utensils used by him clean. The Chief Cook shall receive the same port time overtime hours as the Chief Steward. 3. Cook and Baker 6:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Additional duties of Cook and Baker shall be to pre­ pare, cook and serve all vegetables for dinner and supper meals. Scrub galley after the supper meal with the assistance of a General Utility. Prepare night lunches and cooked salads. 4. Saloon Mess 6:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Prepare salads except cooked, and all cold drinks used by him. Draw supplies as needed. 5. Crew Mess 6:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. < • 4:00 p.m.- 6:30p.m. Prepare salads except cooked salads. . 6. UtiUty 6:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. r ' 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. ' JV 4:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. On vessels carrying Utilities, the Chief Steward shall assign their duties. (b) VESSELS CARRYING PASSENGERS 1. When passengers are on board, the Passengers' Utilities working hours shall be the same as the Messman. 2. In all ports the Cook and Baker shall work on a schedule between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. as set forth by the Steward. When meal hours are changed for Deck and Engine •Departments in accordance with Article II, Section 44, the Steward Department's working hours may be changed accordingly provided, however, that they be given two (2) hours' notice prior to the time necessary to prepare meals. �3. Two dollars and fifty cents (|2.50) per day, for each passenger over six (6) passengers shaH'be paid on these vessels when from seven (7) to twelve (12) are carried. These monies shall be divided among the members of the Steward Department who perform .the work or, at the Company's option, an additional Passenger Utilityman may be carried. 4. When the vessel commences a voyage without passengers, and without a Passenger Utilityman and is manned in accordance with this section and passengers are taken aboard at a foreign port, two dollars and fifty cents ($2.60) per day per passenger shall.be paid and divided among members of the Steward Department who perform this work. 6. When two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per day per passenger is being paid to members of the Steward De­ partment, there shall be no division of wages as outlined in Article V, S^tion 7, because of the absence of this member in the Steward Department. When the company receives no compensation for a minor child then the two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per day shall not be applicable. If the two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per passenger per day is being paid in lieu of increasing the Steward Department personnel and a passenger boards or leaves a vessel before the serving of any of the three (3) meals, at the beginning or termination of such passenger's voy­ age, the'rate of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) pre­ scribed herein shall be reduced in the amount of eighty four cents ($.84) for each meal missed. SECTION 6. PULL COMPLEMENT, (a) The full complement of the Stewart Department shall be main­ tained when the vessel is feeding. This shall not apply when a skeleton crew is aboard. (b) When a skeleton crew is aboard and the ship is feeding, a minimum of five (5) men shall be maintained in the Steward Department. SECTION 7. WORKING DUE TO ABSENT MEM­ BERS. (a) When a vessel is in a Continental United States port and a member of the Steward Department is missing, the men who do the missing man's work shall be paid overtime for actual time worked over their normal eight (8) hours. (b) If a vessel sails without the full complement in the Steward Department as required by this agree­ ment, then the men who do the missing men's work will receive, in addition to a division of wages of the missing men, the overtime that the missing men would normally have made on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday. (c) While on a voyage and a member of the Steward Department becomes ill or is injured, and remains aboard the vessel, the men who do his work will re­ ceive a division of wages but they shall not receive any overtime for doing this work. SECTION 8. ROUTINE WORK, (a) The regular routine duties laid out below shall be carried out within the scheduled working hours as specified above and it shall be the duty of the Steward Department to or­ ganize so that it is accomplished within eight (8) hours per day as scheduled in this Agreement. Routine duties of the Steward Department shall be t6 prepare and serve the meals. They shall also clean and maintain, in­ cluding spot sougeeing and polishing bright work, the quarters of the Licensed Personnel, the Radio Officers, the Pursers, Passengers and the ship's office, all dining rooms, messrooms, washrooms, galley and pantry. They shall sort and cull fruit and vegetables. Unless other­ wise specified in this Agreement no overtime applies to the above routine work. (b) At sea, the Utility, if assigned to the daily clean­ ing of the radio shack, shall receive not more than three (3) hours overtime per week at the overtime rate. (c) It shall be routine duties for the Steward Util­ ity to count and bag linen, work in storerooms, linen lockers, toilets and Steward Department enclosed passageways and do general cleaning within his eight (8) hours as directed by the Steward. (d) Where the Saloon Messmen are required to wax and polish decks, it shall be among their routine duties to maintain same daily. When he is required to remove old wax preparatory to rewaxing, and rewax same, he shall be paid overtime for such work per­ formed. SECTION 9. RECEIVING STORES. The Steward shall be solely responsible for checking and receiving of voyage stores and linens, and he shall not delegate this responsibility to any other member of the Steward Department. He shall be required to go on the dock to check stores and linens without the payment of overtime during his regular working hours. SECTION 10. HANDLING STORES. Members of the Steward Department shall not be required to carry any stores or linen to or from the dock, but when stores or linen are delivered at the storeroom doors, meat or chill box-doors, Stewart Department men shaU place same in their respective places and consumption when placed aboard shall be stored by Messmen and/or Utilitymen without the payment of overtime provided such work is done within their pre­ scribed eight (8) hours. SECTION 21. SHORE BREAD- (a) The Company shall furnish bread from ashore in all Continental U.S. ports. When bread is not furnished in Continental U.S. ports within twenty four (24) hours, after arrival, ex­ cluding Sundays, and Holidays, the Cook and Baker shall SECTION 11. LATE MEALS. When members of the be required to make the bread and will be paid three (3) Steward Department are required to serve late meals hours overtime for each batch of bread baked. due to the failure of officers to eat within the pre­ (b) When a Baker is employed he may be re­ scribed time, the members of the Steward Department quired to bake new during actually required to stand by to prepare and serve the the payment of overtime.regular working hours without late meals shall be paid at the applicable rate. SECTION 22. SOUGEEING. When members of the SECTION 12. SHIFTING MEALS. When meal hours are extended for any reason and any of the Unlicensed Steward Department are required to sougee, overtime Personnel are unable to eat within the required pre­ shall be paid for the actual number of hours worked, as provided in Article V, Section 26. Wiping off scribed time, all members of the Steward Department except fingerprints, grease spots, etc., shall not be considered required to stand by to prepare and.serve the meals sougeeing. shall be paid at the applicable rate for the time the meal is extended. As much notice as possible shall be SECTION 23. CHIPPING, SCALING AND PAINT­ given the Steward Department when meal hours are to ING. Members of the Steward Department shall not be shifted, and in no event shall this notice be lesi^ than be required to chip, scale or paint. two (2) hours in advance. In the event the two (2) hour SECTION 24. DUMPING GARBAGE. No member notice is not given the meal hour shall not be shifted. of the Steward Department shall be required to go on SECTION 13. MEALS IN PORT, (a) When meals the dock for the purpose of dumping garbage, without are served in port to other than regular members of the pajrment of overtime. the crew, passengers, pilot, port engineers, super­ cargoes and port captains^, when assig^ned to the vessel, I shall be paid and divided among the members of the Steward Department actually engaged in preparing and serving meals. (b) When food is prepared for persons who do not SECTION 25. OIL STOVES. Members of the Stew­ require the service of messroom, two (2) hours overtime per meal shall be paid for the first group of six (6) persons ard Department shall not be required to pump oil for and fractions thereof, and one (1) hour overtime for each the galley range. four (4) additional persons or fractions thereof. This SECTION 26. DAY WORK, (a) When the ship is not money is to be divided equally among the galley force. feeding and members of the Steward Department are (c) No extra meals are to be served without the on day work, the hours shall be 8 a.m. to 12 noon and authority of the Master or officer in charge of the 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. vessel. (b) When members of the Steward Dejpartment are SECTION 14. EXTRA PERSONS SLEEPING on day work, they may be required to work in store­ ABOARD. When persons other than regular crew- rooms, linen lockers, toilets, passengers' and officers' members, passengers, pilot or a company representa­ quarters, messrooms, galley. Steward Department pas­ tive sleep aboard, the member of the Steward Depart­ sageways, handle stores and linen placed aboard ship, ment who takes care of the room shall be paid one (1) and do general cleaning without the payment of overtime. (c) When members of the Steward Department are hour's overtime per jday. This does not apply when a ship carries the required complement to accommodate on day work, they shall be allowed fifteen (15) minutes passengers and the number of extra persons aboard do for coffee at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. or at a convenient time not exceed the full complement of passengers allowed. near these hours. (d) When members of the Steward Department are This does not apply to relief officers. on day work, they shall receive one (1) full hour from 12 SECTION 15. SERVING MEALS OUTSIDE OF noon until 1 p.m. for lunch. This hour may be varied MESSROOMS. When any member of the Steward De­ but such variation shall not exceed one (1) hour either partment is required to serve anyone outside of their way, provided that one (1) unbroken hour shall be allowed respective messrooms for any reason, he shall be paid at all times for dinner or supper when men are on day at the applicable rate for time required. However, meals work. If one (1) unbroken hour is not given, the men in­ may be served on the bridge to the Master and/or volved shall receive one (1) hour's Penalty Overtime in Pilot without the payment of overtime, whenever it is lieu thereof. necessary for them to be on the bridge for the safety (e) Extra members of the Steward Department who of the ship. The Captain's office or stateroom shall not are carried to take care of passengers may be as­ be classified as the bridge of the ship. This section signed to day work when passengers leave the vessel shall not be construed to apply to passengers or ship's and such members shall work as directed by the Chief personnel served during regular working hours on ac­ Steward. In addition to the work outlined in subsec­ tion (b) of this section, such members may be re-count of illness.' quired to sougee in passengers' quarters, including SECTION 16. MIDNIGHT MEALS AND NIGHT toilets, washrooms, and alleyways, during their regular LUNCHES, (a) Members of the Steward Department hours of work without the payment of overtime. Pas­ actually engaged in serving hot lunches at midnight are senger Utilitymen who are on day work when no to be allowed three (3) hours' overtime for preparing and passengers are aboard, shall be allowed to work week­ serving same. end and Holiday overtime, except when the vessel is (b) When not more than the equivalent of one (1) de­ sailing between Continental United States ports. partment is served at 9 p.m. or 3 a.m. night lunch, one (1) cook shall be turned out to perform this work. When SECTION 27. GALLEY GEAR. The Company shall a midnight hot lunch is served to not more than five (5) furnish all tools for the galley including knives for the men, one (1) cook shall perform this work. When from six cooks. (6) to ten (10) men are served, one .(1) cook and one (1) SECTION 28. APRONS AND UNIFORMS. Whitemessman shall perform this work. When more than ten (10) men are served, one (1) cook and two messmen shall caps, aprons, and coats worn by the Steward Depart­ ment shall be furnished and laundered by the Com­ perform this work. (c) When meals are not provided as specified in pany and white trousers worn by the galley force shall Article II, Section 45, the number of the Steward be laundered by the Company. Department who would normally be broken out to SECTION 29. ENTERING ENGINEROOM AND prepare such meals shall be paid the overtime specified FIREROOM. Members of the Steward Department shall in paragraph (a) above, at the Overtime Rate. not be required to enter the engine or fire room, except SECTION 17. CLEANING MEAT AND CHILL as may be required by Article II, Section 18. BOXES, (a) Members of the Steward Department shall SECTION 30. WORK NOT SPECIFIED. Any work be assigned by the Steward to clean meat and chill performed by the Steward Department that is not boxes and shall be paid at the applicable rate for actual specifically defined in this Agreement shall be paid for time worked. Boxes shall not be cleaned without the ex­ at the regular overtime rate. press authorization of the Chief Steward. SECTION 31. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There (b) Keeping the meat and chill boxes neat and orderly at all times such as cleaning out paper wrap­ shall be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime ex­ ping, crates, etc., within regular working hours is cept where specifically provided for. not to be considered overtime. SECTION 18. MAKING ICE CREAM. When a memher of the Steward Department is required to make ice cream he shall be,.paid at the applicable rate for the time required to make the ice cream. SECTION 19. MAKING ICE. On ships where ice machines are carried, members of the Steward De­ partment will not be required to make ice or pull ice, but they will distribute the ice once it is pulled. On ships where ice machines are not carried, and members of the Steward Department are required to make ice, overtime shall be paid for such work per­ formed. "This does not apply to making ice cubes in small refrigerators or ice machines, which are located in messrooms, pantries or galleys. SECTION 20. OVERTIME FOR BUTCHERING. When carcass beef, in eighths or larger is carried, the man required to-butcher this beef shall be ^aid a mini­ mum of six (6) hours overtime weekly for butchering. This shall not apply when a Butcher is carried. ARTICLE VI OTHER PROVISIONS SECTION 1. (a) Vessels Sales and Transfers. Prior to any vessel contracted to the Seafarers International Un­ ion of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District, AFL-CIO, being disposed of in any fashion, including but not limited to sale, scrap, transfer, charter, etc., ninety (90) days notification in writing must be sent to Union Headquarters 275 20th St., Brooklyn, New York 11215. SECTION 2. It is agreed that any agreements that are presently in effect covering War Risk Insurance and Area Bonuses be continued as is with no cliange. In P£j|e29 . I.;l. • �other changes shall be the dates provided in the Memorandums of Understanding which have been in­ corporated into and made a part of this Collective Bar­ gaining Agreement. addition, any and all Addenda, Supplementary Ag^reements and/or Memorandums of Understanding, the con­ tents of which have not been incorporated into this Collective Bargaining Agreement shall be continued in effect and if modified, as so modified shall be in­ corporated into and made a part of this Collective Bar­ gaining Agreement. ARTICLE VII ARTICLE VIII SECTION 3. It is agreed that for purposes of construction of this Agreement, wherever the masculine gender is used, it shall include the feminine gender.^ EFFECTIVE DATES The effective date of this Agreement shall be at 12:01 a.m., '11^ and the effective dates as to all TERMINATION The termination date of this Collective Bargaining Agrreement shall' SlU STEWARD DEPARTMENT WORKING RULES i? !• '• it r JI !-u. <• : {it j. ): . ,?!•-- i r'ii'y- ];4i'! 1 1': i f. i' r: 11 1 1 S}\ 1J J. FOR THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland'Waters District, AFL-CIO In order to insure continued harmony and efficiency in the Steward Department, this outline of duties is sub­ mitted as a guide for the Steward and his Department. It is not intended to conflict with or supercede our agrreement, nor is it intended in any way to limit the Chief Steward's authority. Duties of Steward: Eight (8) hours bet-^een the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Steward shall have the full authority of making any changes and adjustment of this work, according to the circumstances or conditions that may arise, and the Union demands th^t each member cooperate in carry­ ing out his assignment as a condition of our Contract. It shall be left up to the Steward's good judgment, who will bear in mind that the results are always the deter­ mining factor, in better service, maintenance and greater economy. He shall coordinate the work of his Department in the different classes so that none of his men will be taxed unfairly or beyond their capacity. He shall have free access to all parts of the vessel, where the function of his Department is necessary. When setUing differences he should make every effort to settle them satisfactorily for all concerned. His employees are entitled to private interviews when brought to task. This will improve the harmonious relationship now ex­ isting aboard ships. The regular duties of the Steward shall be to supervise all work of the Steward Depart­ ment, including the supervision of preparing and serv­ ing all meals; he is responsible for the receiving and issuance of, all stores, inspection of work, preparing requisitions, taking inventory of stock, authorizing, checking and recording overtime, conforming with the agreement in distribution of extra meals to each man individually, issuance of linen and soaps to the crew and officers on the days designated with the help of the Steward Utility. He shall see to it that the SIU feeding siystem and list of instructions, as set forth by Headquarters and its representatives, shall be followed and he' will be held accountable for its application aboard ship. When ordering replacements for entry ratings, the Steward shall specify a definite entry rating. The dis­ patcher should be instructed to call the job as specified for the particular entry rating involved. The Chief Steward shall set up a schedule for mem­ bers of the Department to keep the Steward Department quarters clean. Upon two (2) hours notice, members of the Steward Department shall be required to assist the Steward in taking voyage stores. The Steward will designate the number of men necessary for storing. He shall prepare all menus and control all keys. He shall see that all quarters under his jurisdiction are cleaned properly, that meals are served on time, au-thorize the cleaning of all refrigerated storage boxes. He may assist When there is a shortage of help in his Department, he may also do any work he may deem necessary for the efficient operation of his Department. Duties of the Chief Cook: Eight (8) hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The Chief Cook is in charge of the galley. He shall do the butchering, cook roasts, soups, gravies and sauces; ' direct the preparation and serving of all food, including night lunches, assist the Chief Steward in preparation of I the menus when required. He shall work under the supervision of the Chief Steward and shall receive stores when necessary and assist in the proper storage of Bjaane. As directed by the Steward, he shall assist in t^ing inventory of galley stores and galley equipment; also report to the Steward any repairs and replacing of all equipment. He shall render all fats, he shall be responsible for the general' cleanliness of the galley and its equipment. He shall keep the meat box in an orderly condition. Duties of the Cook and Baker: Eight (8) hours in all ports and at sea, as the Steward may direct, between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ! He shall work under the direction of the Chief Cook; he shall do the necessary cooking, baking, breads, pies, cakes, puddings, pastries, hot cakes and all flour work, cook cereals, stewed fruits, assist with cooking and serv­ ing meals, and when required, he shall at 6 a.m. start the preparation of all meats left out by the Chief ' Cook except when the cook and baker is on day work. He shall b(- responsible for cooking and serving break­ fast. He shall slice, prepare and serve all bres.kfast meats and assist in the preparation and serving of all meals while on day work. He shall assist in the general cleaning and upkeep of the galley and equipment. On Liberty ships where there is no Gallejmian, he shall i P-4'i' ^1- Page 30 •/ •/ box cereals, butter, bread, cold drinks, and needed do the Third Cook's duties between 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. supplies; scrub the deck each morning before retiring. Duties of the Second Cook: Clean messroom refrigerator, tables and chairs and spot 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Second Cook shall work under the direction of sougee when needed. Assist the Pantryman with salads. the Chief Cook and the Cook and Baker. He shall cook all Place night lunches in proper places. Leave out a few vegetables and assist in preparing for the cooking and cups and spoons after each meal. He shall check that serving of all meals, prepare all cooked salads, and shall there are necessary stores left out for night, such as assist the Night Cook and Baker with breakfast to order. coffee, sugar, milk, etc. Also clean fans in messroom. Duties of the Crew Utility: He shall prepare all night lunches. He shall assist in the 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.-^:30 p.m. general cleaning and dpkeep of the galley and equip­ ment, sort and cull perishable fruits and vegetables, to 6:30 p.m. The Crew Pantryman shall be responsible for the with the Galleyman, as required. cleanliness of the crew pantry crockery, coffee um, Duties of the Third Cook: percolators, all pots and pans used by him, and refrig­ 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. erators; scrub deck each day and sweep after each The Third Cook shall work under the direction of the Chief Cook and other Cooks. He shall prepare and cook meal. Make coffee for each meal and coffee for the all v^etables, keep a sufiicient amount of onions, car­ crew for morning (coffee time) before retiring. He is rots, etc., available for use, sort and cull perishable responsible for the preparation of salads (except cooked v^etables and fruits, with the Galleyman, as required. salads) under the direction of the Steward. He shall Keep refrigerated space neat and orderly, and clear assist Messman in serving when required during rush out paper wrappings, crates, etc. Draw necessary linen period. Draw needed supplies for the crew messroom for galley in exchange for soiled linens, assist in the and assist Crew Messman in making cold drink. Spot general cleaning of galley and equipment, return un­ sougee when necessary. used and leftover food to the refrigerator when neces­ Duties of the Steward Utility: sary. When no Galley Utility is carried, he shall per­ 7:00 a.m. to1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. form the work of the Galley Utility, and his working Routine duties of the Steward Utility shall, other than hours shall be 6:30 a.m; to 9 a.m., 10 a.m. to l p.m., 4 making and cleaning officers' quarters, include work in p.m. to 6:30 p.m. storerooms, linen lockers, ship's office, officers' passage­ Duties of the Galley Utility: ways and stairways, clean Steward Department show­ 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.—11 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to ers, and toilet, count and bag linen, issuance of linen 6:30 p.m. and soaps when necessary; do the general cleaning as The Galley Utility shall work under the direction of the Steward may designate. Clean the recreation room all Cooks; he shall clean the galley and all utensils, peel alternately with the Wiper and Ordinary Seaman. The potatoes, and vegetables, cull perishable vegetables and laundry is cleaned by each Department alternately. fruits with the Third Cook or Second Cook, and keep re­ frigerated spaces neat and orderly, clearing out paper Note:—Members of the Steward Department who are wrappings, crates, so forth; empty and scrub garbage required to obtain stores from refrigerated spaces shall pails. After each meal, scrub galley deck. He shall assist assist in keeping refrigerated spaces clean by remov­ Chief Cook in drawing daily meats from meat box, when ing paper, wrappings, crates, etc. required. Each morning after breakfast draw stores as On certain types of veraels the Messman and Utilitydirected, including linen. Clean between deck, passage­ men may be required to clean certain ladders and pas­ ways, outside refrigerator boxes and stairway leading sageways as part of their routine duties. to the main deck. Light fires when prescribed. Duties of the.Passenger Utility: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. SIU STEWARD DEPARTMENT GUIDE to 6:30 p.m. When passengers are aboard,'the Fassengm: Utility In order to improve the preparation and serving of shall make and clean the passenger rooms each morn­ ing. He shall be responsible mostly for the caring of food and eliminate waste on all SlU-contracted vessels, and services to passengers, as the Chief Steward may the following guide shall be put into effect: (1) Menus are to be prepared daily, on main entrees direct, clean passenger lounges and smoking room. He may be required to assist Steward in receiving and dis­ at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance. Standardiza­ embarking passengers. When six (6) or less passengers tion must be avoided. (2) The Chief Steward is to issue all daily stores are carried he is to serve them breakfast. He is to serve lunch and dinner at all times and when over six (6) pas­ when practicable ana must control all keys. Storerooms sengers are carried he will work in conjunction with the and ice boxes are to be kept locked at all times. (3) Maximum sanitary and orderly conditions must Saloon and Pantry Messmen, as the Steward may direct. be observed in all Steward Department facilities such as Duties of the Saloon Messman: . 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. galley, messrooms, storerooms, etc. No smoking in the galley at any time. No smoking by any Steward Per­ to 6:30 p.m. The Saloon Messman shall be responsible for the serv­ sonnel while serving or preparing food. (4) White jackets must be worn by Messman at all ing of the three (3) meals daily to the Captain and. Offi­ cers; he shall also assist in serving all meals to pas­ times while serving. T-shirts.may be worn while pre­ sengers. However, the Saloon Messman and Saloon Utility paring for meals. Galley gang to wear white caps, cooks are solely responsible for preparing and serving break­ jackets, white or T-shirts during hot weather. Caps to fast when more lhan six (6) passengers are carried^ He be paper or Cloth. Cooks jackets to be % length sleeves. shall be responsible for the cleanliness of the saloon, However, white or T-shirts may be worn by Messman condiments, etc., polish silver and clean port boxes and during hot weather. (5) Only qualified food handlers are to handle food glasses, mop the saloon each morning after breakfast and sweep after each meal, and clean fans in saloon. and all personnel outside of the Steward Department are Draw all linen to be used in the saloon and be responsi­ to be kept out of the galley at all times. (6) All entrees such as meat, fowl, find fish, includ­ ble for* the setting of all tables for service. Spot sougee ing ham and bacon for breakfast, must be served from when necessary. the galley and when practical, vegetables should also Duties of the Saloon Utility: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 .p.m. be served from the galley. (7) All steaks and chops are to be grilled to indi­ to 6:30 p.m. 'The Saloon Pantrjrman shall be responsible for the vidual order. However, chops may be grilled thirty (30 pantry and the refrigerator and fruits and all needed minutes prior to serving, when necessary. Meats and stores for the officers and passenger service. He is re­ roasts must, be carved to order. (8) No plates should be overloaded and only nonsponsible for the preparation of salads (except cooked salads) under the direction of the Steward. Keep pantry watery vegetables will be seiwed on the same plate and utensils, bootlegs, steamtables, crockery and pans with the meat or other entree. Other vegetables to be used by him, cleaned after each meal. Dish out food at served on side dishes. (9) At least two (2) men of the galley gang must'be service. Make coffee at each meal and morning (coffee time) before retiring. Empty and scrub garbage pail in the galley during meal times. The Steward is to super­ after each meal, work jointly with Saloon Messman vise the serving of all meals. Either the Steward or the and Passenger's Utility in preparation and serving at Chief Cook must supervise the meals when in port. Stew­ all times. He may be required to assist in serving break­ ard to be aboard and responsible to check voyage stores fast with Saloon Messman when more than six (6) pas­ when they are received. (10)' Salads, bread, butter and milk are to be placed sengers are carried. Spot sougee when necessary. on the table not more than five (5)~minutes before the ' Duties of the Crew Messman: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m.' serving and only on tables where needed. (11) All coffee served for meals and coffee time is to to 6:30 p.m. The Crew Messman is in charge of the crew mess- be made in electric percolators when practicable. (12) No food, including vegetables, is to be thrown room; responsible for silverware and glasses, condi­ ments, and serving three (3) meals a day. Provide milk. away after meals without the consent of the Steward �or the Chief Cook. Use left-overs as soon as possible, not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours. ' (13) Such items as sardines, boiled eggs, sliced left« over roasts, such as pork, beef, ham, etc., potato salad, baked beans, besides the ordinary run of cold cuts and cheese are to be served for night lunch. The night lunches are to be cut and placed by the 2nd Cook or 3rd Cook before retiring. (14) Hot bread or rolls to be baked daily when prac­ ticable. Cakes or pastry to De served at coffee time as much as possible. (15) Stewards must keep a record of all menus for reference. (16) Ground coffee for the black gang to be drawn from the Steward within the Steward's working hours and not from the pantry. (17) Tsnpewritten copy of the daily menu to be fur­ nished the galley force. SHIPPING RULES-JUNE 16,1975 Preamble evidence to establish his class of seniority rating. For this purpose an appropriate seniority Identification card issued by the Union Every seaman seekine employment through the hiring halls of the shall be deemed sufficient, although other official evidence of em­ Seafarers International Union of North America-Atiantic, Gulf, Lakes ployment, such as legible U.S. Coast Guard discharges, may also and inland Waters District (hereinafter called the "Union") shall be be submitted. shipped pursuant to the following Shipping Rules, Nothing con­ 5. In ports where the Seafarers Welfare Plan maintains a clinic, tained in these Shipping Rules is in any way intended to create no sea.man shall be registered for shipping unless he submits a any indemnity obligation on the part of either the Union or the valid Seafarers Welfare Plan clinic card at the time of registration. Seafarers Welfare Plan. 6. To remain valid, seniority registration cards must be stamped once each month In the port of issuance. The dates and times for such stamping shall be determined by the Port Agent for each 1. Seniority port, and each registrant shali be notified of the dates and times for stamping when he receives his shipping registration card. A A. Subject to the conditions and restrictions on employment con­ seaman who faiis to have his shipping registration card so stamped tained In agreements between the Union and contracted Empioyers during any month shali forfeit the same and shali be required to and to the Rules set forth herein, seamen shall be shipped out on re-register. In the event circumstances beyond his control prevent jobs referred through the Union's hiring halis according to their a seaman from having his shipping registration card so stamped, class of seniority rating. the Port Agent may stamp such card as if the seaman had been B. The following shall be the classes of seniority rating: present on the required time and date, upon submission by the 1. Class "A" seniority rating, the highest seniority rating, shall seaman of adequate evidence of the circumstances preventing his be possessed by: personal appearance. (a) all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on Sept. 7. Subject to the provisions of these Ruies, shipping registration 8, 1970, pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; cards shall be valid only for a period of ninety (90) days from the (b) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "B" seniority date of issuance, if the ninetieth (90th) day fails on a Sunday, a rating pursuant to these Rules and who have shipped regularly as national or state holiday, or on a day on which the Union hiring ' defined herein for eight (8) consecutive years, provided such sea­ haii in the port of registration is closed for any reason, shipping men have maintained their Cass "B" seniority rating without break registration cards which would otherwise expire on such day shall and provided further that they have completed satisfactorily the be deemed valid until the next succeeding business day on which advanced course of training then offered by the Harry Lundeberg the said hiring hail is open. Shipping registration cards' periods of School of Seamanship for the Department in which such seamen validity shali also be extended by the number of days during which regularly ship; and shipping in the port of registration has been materially reduced by (c> all unlicensed seamen who have been upgraded to Class "A" strikes affecting the maritime Industry generally or by other sim­ seniority rating by the Seafarers Appeals Board pursuant to the ilar circumstances. authority set forth herein. C. The following Rules shall govern shipping of registered sea­ 2. Class "B" seniority rating, the second highest seniority rating, men through Union hiring halls: shall l>e possessed by: 1. Seamen shall be shipped only through the hiring hall at the (a) all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on Sept. port where they have registered for shipping. No seaman shall be 8, 1970 pursuant to the Shipping Rules then In effect: shipped on a job outside of the Department or Group in which he (b) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "C" seniority is registered except under emergency circumstances to prevent a rating pursuant to these Rules and who have shipped regularly as vessel from sailing short-handed, or as otherwise provided in these defined herein for two (2) consecutive years; and Ruies. (c) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "C" seniority 2. Jobs referred to the Union hiring hall shall be announced and rating pursuant to these Rules and who have graduated from the offered to registered seamen at the times and according to the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry rating training pro­ procedures set forth in Rule 4 hereof. At the time each job is so gram and have been issued a ship assignment card in accord with offered, registered seamen desiring such job shall submit their these Rules. shipping registration cards, U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's 3. Class "C" seniority rating, the lowest seniority rating, shall be documents, and valid Seafarers Welfare Plan clinic cards to the possessed -by all unlicensed seamen who do not possess either hiring hall, dispatcher. The job so offered shall be awarded to the class "A" or class "B" seniority ratings. seaman in the appropriate Department and Group possessing the C. A seaman shall be deemed to have shipped regularly within highest priority, as determined pursuant to Rule 2 C (3) hereof. the meaning of these .Rules if he has been employed as an un­ 3. Within each Department, seamen of higher senority rating licensed seaman no less than ninety (90) days during each calen­ shall have priority for jobs over seamen of lower seniority rating, dar year aboard one or more American-flag merchant vessels cov­ even if such higher seniority seamen are registered in a different ered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Union and Group from that in which the offered job is classified. As between the owner or operator of such vessels. seamen of equal seniority ratings within the same Department, D. Employment by or at the request of, or election to any office priority shali be given to the seamen registered for the Group in or Job in, the Union shall be the equivalent of covered employment which the offered job is classified. In the event seamen of equal described in the preceding paragraph; and seniority credit under priority under this paragraph bid for the same Job, the job shall these Rules shall accrue during the period that such employment, be awarded to the seaman possessing the earliest dated shipping office or Job Is retained. registration card. E. Seniority credit shall be accrued on the basis of total covered 4. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Rules, no job employment, without regard to whether such employment was served shali be awarded to a seaman who is under the influence of alco­ In the Deck, Engine or Steward Departments. hol or drugs at the time such job is offered; nor shali any seaman F. The ninety (90) day period of employment required of a sea­ be awarded any job unless he is qualified therefor in accord with man during any year to constitute shipping reguiariy within the law or unless he submits, if necessary, appropriate documents es­ meaning of these Rules shall be reduced proportionately in accord tablishing such qualifications. with the amount of time spent by such seaman during that year 5. The seaman awarded a job under Rule 2 C (2) hereof shall as a bonafide In- or out-patient in the continuin'r care of a U-S.Immediately surrender his shipping registration card and shali re­ P.H.S. or other accredited hospital. (For example, four months' In­ ceive two job assignment cards containing his name and the de­ patient time during a given calendar^ year reduces the ninety (90) tails of the job. When reporting aboard his vessel, the seaman day employment requirement for that year by one-third to sixty shall present one job assignment card to the head of his Depart­ (60) days. ment and the other to the Union department delegate. Q. In the event a seaman possessing less than Class "A" sen­ D.'A seaman who quits or is fired from a job during the same iority rating fails to ship reguiariy within the meaning of these day on which he reports for such job shali retain his original ship-, Rules during a particular year, he shall lose ail accumulated em­ ping registration card if he has received no compensation for such ployment credit for that and all preceding years in his then cur­ day's employment and if he reports back to the dispatcher on the rent seniority rating. next succeeding business day. A seaman who quits or is fired H. In the event a seaman's covered employment has been inter­ after the day he reports for a job shall secure a new shipping reg­ rupted by circumstances beyond his control, resulting in his fail­ istration card. ure to ship regularly within the meaning of these Rules, the Sea­ E. A seaman who receives job assignments pursuant to Rule 2 C farers Appeals Board may, upon application of the affected seaman, (5) hereof and subsequently rejects or quits the same on two oc­ .grant such total or partial seniority credit for the time lost as the casions within the period of his shipping registration pard's valid­ Board may deem necessary in its sole discretion to avoid undue ity shall forfeit his shipping registraton card and shall secure a hardship. new shipping registration card. I. In the event a seaman's covered employment is interrupted F. All seamen registered for shipping, other than those possess­ by service in the Armed Forces of the United States, resulting in ing Class A seniority rating, who are unavailable to accept or fail his failure to ship reguiariy within the meaning of these Rules, or refuse to accept three jobs for which they are qualified during such seaman shall suffer no loss of seniority credit accrued prior any one period of registration may forthwith be refused the right to his entry of military service if he registers to ship pursuant- to to register for employment under these Rules for a period of these Rules within one hundred twenty (120) days following his twelve (12) months. Upon application as provided in these Rules separation from military service. the Seafarers Appeals Board may shorten or revoke such refusal of registration for good cause shown. Q. Seamen with Class C seniority rating shipped pursuant to 2. Shipping Procedure these Ruies may retain such jobs for one round trip or sixty (60) days, whichever is longer. At the termination of such round trip or A. Subject .to the specific provisions of these Rules, unemployed on the first opportunity following the sixtieth (60th) day on the seamen shall be shipped only if registered as provided herein and job, such seaman shall sign off their vessels; and the vacant job in the order of the priorities established in Rule 2 C (3) hereof. shall be referred to the Union hiring hall. B. The following rules shall govern the registration of unemploy­ H. Seamen with Cass B seniority rating shipped pursuant to ed seamen for shipping through Union hiring halls: these Rules may retain such jobs for a period of one round trip or 1. Unemployed seamen shall register only at the port through one hundred eighty (180) days, whichever^is longer. At the com­ which they desire to ship. No seaman shall be registered at more pletion of such round trip or at the first opportunity following the than one port at the same time, nor If they ara employed aboard one hundred eightieth (180) days on the job, such seamen shali any vessel. sign off their vessels; and the vacant job shall be referred to the 2. All seamen possessing U.S. Coast Guard endorsements, veri­ Union hiring hail. fying certified deck or engine ratings, shall be registered in Group i. The provisions of Sections G and H of this Rule 2 shall not I or Group of their respective departments, in the Steward De­ apply if they would cause a vessel to %ail short-handed. For the partment, seamen shall be registSred in Group l-S, I or ii upon purposes of these sections the phrase, "round-trip," shali have presentation of their seniority identification card and providing proof its usual and customary meaning to seamen, whether such "roundof qualification for such registration. All other seamen shall be trip" be coastwise, intercoastal or foreign. On coastwise voyages, registered as "Entry Ratings," as defined in Rule 3, Departments if a vessel Is scheduled to return to the arba of original engage­ and Groups and may bid for any job in the "Entry Ratings" De­ ment, a seaman of less than Class A seniority rating shall not be partment. Upon attaining endorsements from the U.S. Coast Guard required to leave such vessel until the vessel reaches the said of certified ratings, in the Group I or il category, in either the Deck area. On intercoastal and foreign voyages, if a vessel pays off at or Engine Department as defined in Rule 3, Departments and a port in the Continental United States other than in the area of Groups, or having sailed In the Steward Department for a minimum engagement, and if such vessel is scheduled to depart from said of 6 months, application may be made to the Seafarers Appeals port of payoff within ten (10) days after arrival to return to the Board for consideration for permanent registration in the^ Deck, area of original engagement, a seaman of less than Class A sen­ Engine or Steward Departments. iority rating shall not be required to leave the vessel until It ar­ 3. Shipping registration cards shali be non-transferable and shall rives in the area of original engagement. be issued at Union hiring halls, only upon application in person by J. No seaman shipped under these Rules shall accept a promo­ seamen desiring the same. Shipping registration cards shall be tion or transfer aboard ship unless there is no time or opportunity time- and datd-stamped when issued and shall show the registrant's to dispatch a seaman to fill such vacant job from a Union hiring class of seniority rating. Department and Group. hall. 4. Shipping registration cards shall be issued during the regular business hours of the Union's hiring hails. Every seaman desiring to register must possess and submit all documents required by 3. Departments and Groups the United States Coast Guard and by applicable law for employ­ A. Jobs aboard vessels covered by these Rules are classified ment as a merchant seaman aboard U.S.-flag vessels. At ths time of legirratlon each seaman Is responsible for producing sufficient according to the following schedule of Departments and Groups. Boatswain Boatswain's Mate Carpenter DECK DEPARTMENT GROUP i-DAY WORKERS Deck Maintenance Watchman-Day Work Storekeeper GROUP ll-RATING WATCH STANDERS Car Deckman Watchman-Standing Watches Quartermaster Able Seaman ENGINE DEPARTMENT GROUP I Chief Ref. Eng'r. Chief Electrician Chief Storekeeper 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ref. Eng'r. Evap. Maintenance Man 2nd Electrician Pumpman, 1 and 2 Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.-Day Work Engine Maintenance Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.-Watch Ship's Welder/Mairrtenance Plumber-Machinist QMED Electrician/Ref. Maint. Engine Utility Reefer Maintenance Crane M/T Electrician Deck Engineer Engine Utility Oiler-Diesel Oiler-Steam GROUP Ii Watertender Fireman/Watertender Rreman Oiler Maintenance/Utility STEWARD DEPARTMENT GROUP i (S) RATED MEN Chief Steward-Passenger 2nd Steward-Passenger Steward Steward/Cook Chef Cook and Baker Chief Cook GROUP l-RATED MEN 2nd Cook and Baker Butcher GROUP II 2nd Cook, 3rd Cook and Assistant Cook ENTRY DEPARTMENT GROUP III Ordinaries on Watch Wiper Utility Messmen Waiters b.S. Deck Maintenance Messman General Steward's Utility B. After having attained permanent registration in accordance with the procedure set forth in Rule 2, B-2, a seaman may not change the Department in which he ships without the loss of accrued seniority unless he receives permission from the Seafarers Appeals Board. The Seafarers Appeals Board shali grant such permission only upon proof establishing in the sole judgment of the Board that medical reasons warrant the change. 4. Business Hours and Job Calls A. Except as otherwise provided herein, all Union hiring hails shall be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. and on Saturday from 8:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon. The hiring halls shall be closed on July 4, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Labor Day and such other Holidays as ere determined by the Port Agents. Notice of such additional closings shall be posted on the hiring hall's bulletin board on the day preceding the holiday. B. All jobs referred to Union hiring halls shall be posted on the shipping board before being announced. Jobs shall be announced hourly as close to the hour as may be practicable during business hours of the Union's hiring halls, except that there shali be no job calls at 8:00 A.M., at 12:00 Noon, and at 5:00 P.M. During non­ business hours, or in the event of exceptional circumstances, a job may be posted and announced at any time after it is received. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Port Agent may establish for a Union hiring hall such other regular schedule of daily job calls as may be warranted by the level of shipping or other circumstances affecting such hiring hall. Such other schedule as may be estab­ lished, however, shali be in writing and posted on the hiring haii bulletin board. C. Seamen holding Class 0 seniority rating shali not bid for a job offered pursuant to these Rules until the same has appeared on eight job calls without bein% taken, if the eighth job call does not produce a qualified seaman possessing either Class A or Class B seniority rating, the said job shall be awarded to the seaman possessing Class C seniority rating entitled to the same under these Rules. This Rule shall not apply if it would cause a vessel to sail short-handed or late. D. In ports other than "major" ports as defined under these Rules, if the first call of a vacant job does not produce a qualified seaman possessing Class A seniority rating, the job shall be re­ ferred to the nearest major port. The said job shall then be offVred at the said major port at the next four (4) job calls. During such calls only qualified seamen possessing Class A seniority rating may bid for such job. In the event the job still remains open, it shall be referred back to the original port and there offered to sea­ men possessing Class A or Class B seniority ratings, otherwise entitled to the job under these Ruies. This Rule shell riot app'y if.. It would cause a vessel to sail short-handed or late. IjThe following ports shall bei considered "majori ports for the purposes of these Rules: New York, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and San Francisco. E. "Notwithstanding any other provision of this Rule 4. if the first call of a vacant Group ill or 3rd Cook job does not produce a qualified seaman possessing Class A or B seniority, the Job shall be referred to the hiring hail at Pmey Point, Maryland, where the job shall then be offered at a job call. If after the first call of such job, the job remains open, it shall be referred to the port from which it was originally offered, to be offered or referred, as the case mtay be, in accordance with Paragraph D above. 5. Preferences and Priorities A. Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary con­ tained in these Rules, the following preferences shall apply: 1. A seaman shipped pursuant to these Rules whose vessel lays up less than fifteen (15) days after his original employment date shali receive back the shipping registration card on which he was shipped, provided the said card has not expired in the interim period. -x-r ; •. - * s <• C 31 �/ '--'gfcjA-:-* -.X-A.-...- H SEAFARERS - mui LOG .» t-a •IMIIIIM Jp^pOwwCB OMlctol muhUmmUmm mi tiM SBAViUUtms INnRNATIONAL UNION*Atluitfc, Oidf, tmUmm •«« lalaaOWaters Distrtet* ATL-GIO r'Si •<> S- Seamen possessing Class C seniority rating and a certificate of satisfactory completion of the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship entry rating training program shall have priority for Jobs over other Class C personnel. 4. (a) Within each class of seniority rating in the Deck Depart­ ment, priority for the Job of Bosun shall be given to those seamen possessing a certificate of recertifkation as bosun from the Deck Department Recertification Program, in the event such program Is being offered. In the event there are no such Recertified Bosuns available, priority shall be given to those seamen who have either actual seatime as able seamen of at least thirty-six (36) months, or actual seatime in any capacity in the Deck Department of at least seventy-two (72) months, of actual seatime as bosun of at least twelve (12) months, in all cases aboard vessels covered by these Rules. (b) Within each class of seniority rating in the Deck Depart­ ment, priority for the job of Quartermaster shall be given to those seamen possessing a certificate of satisfactory completion of the advanced course fo training by the H.L.S.S. for the rating of Quartermaster, in the event such training is being offered. 5. (a) Within each class of seniority rating in the Engine De­ partment priority for the Job of Chief Electrician shall be given to those seamen who have actual seatime aboard vessels covered by these Rules of at least thirty-six (36) months in the Engine De­ partment including at least twelve (12) months as Second Electri­ cian. (b) Within each class of seniority rating in the Engine De­ partment, priority for the Job of Q.M.E.D. shall be given to those seamen possessing a certificate of satisfactory completion of the advanced course of training by the H.L.S.S. for the rating of Q.M.E.D., in the event such training is being offered. 6. Within each class of seniority rating in the Steward Depart­ ment, priority for jobs of steward and third cook shall be given to those seamen who possess a certificate of recertification in their rating from the Steward Department Recertification Program, in the vent such program is being offered. If there are no such Re­ certified Stewards available, priority for jobs of steward shall be given to those seamen who have actual seatime of at least thirtysix (36) months in the. Steward Department in a rating above that of Third Cook, or who have actual seatime of at least twelve (12) months as Steward, in alj^cases aboard vessels covered by these Rules. 7. Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, priority for entry rating Jobs shall be- given to all seamen who. possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sen­ tence when, in the sole Judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances warrant such waiver. 8. In the event an applicant for the Steward Department Recerti­ fication Program or the Deck Department Recertification Program for bosuns is empioyed in any unlicensed Job board a vessel covered by these Rules at the time he is called to attend such program, such applicant, after successful completion of the pro­ gram, shall have the right to rejoin his vessel in the same Job upon its first arrival in a port of payoff within the continental lim­ its of the United States. 9. A seaman who registers to ship pursuant to these Rules within two (2) business days following his discharge as an in­ patient from a U.S.P.H.S. or other accredited hospital and who produces offical written evidence of such confinement, shall be issued a shipping registration card dated either thirty (30) days earlier than the actual date of registration if such confinement lasted at least thirty (30) days, or, if it lasted less than thirty (30) days, with the date such confinement commenced. 6. Standby and Relief Jobs I i; • 'i A. Priority for standby and relief jobs shall be determined according to the provisions of Rule 2 C (3), except that a seaman who has had any standby or relief Jobs during the period of his shipping registration card's validity shall not have (Priority for such jobs over seamen of the same class of seniority rating who have had a lesser number of standby or relief jobs during the period of their shipping registration cards' vaiidity. B. After the termination of standby or relief employment, the seaman involved shall receive back his crigiRs! shippi.ig registra­ tion card, unless the same has expired in the interim period. C. A seaman on a standby or relief Job pursuant to these Rules shall not take a regular Job aboard any vessel until his standby or relief Job terminates, he returns to the hiring hall, and he secures such regular job pursuant to the provisions of Rule 2 C hereof.D. A seaman employed pursuant to these Rules on a regular Job who requires time off and secures permission therefor shall notify the nearest Union hiring hall, and a relief man shall be dis­ patched. No relief man shall be furnished for less than four (4) hours' nor more than three (3) days' work. The seaman shall pay his relief man for the number of hours worked,at the overtime rate applicable to the Job Monday through Friday, On Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, he shall pay the premium rate. Relief men shall be requested only when required by the head of the Depart­ ment involv^ aboard the subject vessel. E. A seaman employed pursuant to these Rules who has been called to attend the Steward or Deck Department Recertification Programs may be temporarily replaced by a relief man for the duration of such program. In the event such seaman Is not re­ placed by a relief man but terminates his Job instead, the provisions of Rule 5 A (8) shall apply, \ 7. Seaferefs Appeals Board A. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have sole and exclusive authority to administer these Rules and to hear and determine any matter, controversy or appeal arising thereunder, or relating to the application thereof. B. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have four (4) members, two appointed by the Union and two appointed by that committee representing the majority of contracted Employers for purposes of negotiations with the Union, commonly known as the Management Negotiating Committee. Each party shall also appoint two alter­ nates for the members so appointed, to serve in the absence of such members. 7. The Seafarers Appeals Board's decision on the appeal shall be In writing, and copies shall be sent to the complaining party and the seaman by certified mail, return receipt requested. Pending hearing and determination of the appeal the decision of the hear­ ing committee shall be in full force and effect. 8. A final appeal shall be allowed by the Involved seaman from decision of the Board to the Impartial Umpire designated pursuant to Rule 8 C hereof. Such appeal shall be in writing and shall set forth the basis of the appeal in sufficient detail to be understood. Such appeal shall be sent by certified mail, retum receipt request­ ed, to the Seafarers Appeals Board, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn,N.Y. 11215, within ten OO) days following receipt of the Sea­ farers Appeals Board's decision. The Board shall forward all such appeals to the Impartial Umpire, who shall set the time and place of hearing of the appeal in New York City within thirty (30) days following receipt of the appeal and shall notify all parties in writ­ ing. The Impartial Umpire may reasonably extend any time limit provided in this paragraph upon good cause show. The Impartial Umpire shall render his decision in writing and shall cause copies to be mailed to all parties by certified mail, return receipt request­ ed. The decision of the Impartial Umpire shall be final and binding and may be reduced to Judgment by any party. C. The Impartial Umpire provided for In the preceding para­ graph shall be a permanent arbitrator appoiirted by and to serve at the pleasure of the Seafarers Appeals Board. In the event the Board is' unable to agree upon an Impartial Umpire, for each ap­ peal arising under Rule 8 B (8) hereof the Seafarers Appeals Board shall request the chief executive officer of any Federal, State or City government agency maintaining lists of impartial arbitra­ tors to designate an Arbitrator to hear and determine such appeal. D. Nothing in this Rule 8 shall be construed to prevent the Un­ ion from appearing by its properly designated representatives at any stage of the proceeding. 0. The quorum for any action by the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be at least one member appointed by each party. At any meeting of the Seafarers Appeals Board , the members appointed by each party shall collectively cast an equal number of votes re­ gardless of the actual number of members present and .voting. Ex­ cept as otherwise provided herein decisions of the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be unanimous. In the event of a tie vote the Board shall elect an Impartial person to resolve the deadlocked issue. In the event the Board is unable to agree on such an Im­ partial person, the matter shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration in New York City pursuant to the Voluntary Labor Ar­ bitration Rules then in effect of the American Arbitration Associa­ tion. IX Any person or party subject to or aggrieved by the applica­ tion of these Rules shall have the right to submit any matter aris­ ing under these Rules to the Seafarers Appeals Board for determi­ nation. Such submission shall be in writing, shall set forth the facts In sufficient detail to identify the matter at issue, and shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Sea­ farers Appeals Board, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. An applicant desiring to be heard in person before the Board shall request the same In his written application. In such event the applicant shall be notified at least two weeks prior' to the Board's next regular meeting of the date and location of such meeting, and the applicant may attend such meeting at his own expense and be hea^. E. All applications to the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be ruled on Initially by the Chairman, subject to confirmation or overruling by the Board at its next meeting. Prior to the Board's action, how­ ever, the Chairman may initiate such administrative steps as he deems necessary to implement his preliminary determination. F. The Board shall meet no less'than quarterly and shall estab­ lish such reasonable procedures, consistent with these Rules, as it deems necessary. Meetings of the Board may bo either in person or in writing. Meetings in writing shall be signed by all members of the Board. _ 9. Amendments 8. Discipline A. The Seafarers Appeals Board may amend these Shipping Rules at any time and in any manner consistent with the require­ ments of applicable law and of outstanding collective bargaining agreements between the parties. A. Although under no Indemnity obligation of any sort, the Union wili not be required to ship persons who, by their behavior in the course of employment aboard contracted vessels, during programs 10. Special or Emergency Provisions of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and at hiring halls A. During any period of emergency, unlicensed seamen possesssubject to these Shipping Rules, demonstrate that their presence abo.ard contracted vessels may prevent safe and efficient operation ' ing Class B or C Seniority who are in the Entry Rating Department of such vessels or create a danger or threat of liability, injury or and who have adequate seatime to make application for endorse­ harm,to such vessel and their crews. Persons not required to be ment in Group II rating or ratings in the Deck or Engine Depart­ shipped shall include without limitation those guilty of any of the ment shall not be registered for shipping unless they make applica­ tion for and expeditiously comply with the requisite rules to secure following; such Group II endorsement or endorsements. All such unlicensed 1. Drunkenness or alcoholism. seamen in lieu of such registration and provided they comply with 2. Use, possession or sale of narcotics. the foregoing shall upon completion of such requirement be deemed 3. Use or possession of dangerous weapons or substances. then regi'^ered as of the date of their appearance in the group in 4.- Physical assault. which they thereafter have been found qualified. All such un­ 5. Malicious destruction of property. licensed personnel presently registered shall also be subject to the 6. Gross misconduct. foregoing rule, with their date of registration as presently in effect, 7. Neglect of duties and responsibilities. 8. Deliberate interference with efficient operation of vessels, of in the group in which they thereafter have been found qualified. Any such unlicensed seamen may apply In writing to the Sea­ the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship or of hiring farers Appeals Board in connection with any dispute as to his pe­ hails subject to these Rules. riod of seatime from exemption from this rule set forth above, on 9. Deliberate failure or refusal to Join vessels. 10. Any act or practice which creates a menace or nuisance to the ground of hardship or physical disability and may if he requests In writing appear before the Seafarers Appeals Board. The decision the health or safety of others. B. No seaman shall suffer any temporary or permanent-loss of of the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be in writing and sent to the shipping rights under Rule 8 A hereof, except, pursuant to the fol­ person involved and to the Union hiring hall. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall determine the period of any lowing procedures: 1. The Union, a contracted Employer, or the Harry Lundeberg emergency or when this amendment is no longer necessary. In School of Seamanship shall initiate a proceeding under this Rule either event, upon such determination, the Seafarers Appeals Board 8 by filing a written complaint with the Chairman of the Seafarers shall then take appropriate action in writing. B. During any period of emergency as determined by the Sea­ Appeals Board and mailing a copy thereof to the subject seaman. The Chairman shall thereupon name a committee of two persons, farers Appeals Board in accordance with Rule lOA, Rule 2J may be one representing the Union and one representing management, to suspended with respect to entry ratings only for the period of such emergency or until the suspension of the Rule is no longer neces­ hear and determine the complaint. 2. The hearing committee shall prepare a written specification sary as determined by the Seafarers Appeals Board. C. 1. The Seafarers Appeals Board may, for good cause shown, of charges and notice of hearing, which shall be sent to the sub­ in its discretion, and in accord with its authority under Article 1 ject seaman by certified mail, addressed to his last known resi. dence. Such notice shall provide at least two weeks' time for the ("Employment") Section 8 of the collective bargaining agreements seaman to prepare his defense and shall give the seaman up to between the parties and in accord with the several factors set one week before the hearing date to request a change of date or forth below, upgrade to Class A seniority rating such unlicensed location of such hearing. -The hearing committee shall initially lo­ personnel possessing Class 8 seniority rating whom the Board cate the .hearing at the Union hiring hall closest to the subject deems qualified for the same. The factors to be utilized In determining whether an applicant seaman's last known residence. Pending the hearing, the seaman may register and ship in accord with these -Rules and his current shall be so upgraded are as follows: (a) Endorsement from the United States Coast Guard as a Lifeseniority status. boatman in the United States Merchant Marine. 3. The hearing shall proceed as scheduled, whether or not the (b) Possession of a certificate of satisfactory completion of the accused seaman is present. The hearing committee shali give the H.L.S.S. entry rating training program and has a minimum of charging and charged parties full opportunity to present their twelve (12) morrths of seatime with any of the companies listed evidence either in person or in writing. No formal rules of evidence ih-Appendix "A" of the collective bargaining agreements, or shall apply, but the committee shall accept all relevant evidence Possession of a certificate of satisfactory completion of the ad­ and give the same such weight as the committee alone may deem vanced course of training then being offered by the H.L.S.S. for appropriate. the department in which such seamen regularly ship and has a 4. Tfie hearing committee shall render and announce its deci­ minimum of thirty-six (36) months of seatime with any of the sion on the day of hearing, as soon as possible after the comple­ companies listed in Appendix "A" of the collective bargaining tion thereof. A decision upholding the complaint shall be unani­ agreements. mous. The committee shall reduce its decision to writing sign the (c) Possession of special skills and aptitudes. same, and send copies thereof to the Seafarers Appeals Board, to .(d) Employment record. the cnmplslning party, and to the accused seamen by certified («) Satisfactory complstlcn of the couise of training offered by mail, return receifrt requested. the School of Marine Engineering sponsored by the Harry Lunde­ 5. The seaman may appeal all or any aspect of the hearing berg School of Seamanship, District No. 2, Marine Engineers Bene­ committee's decision to the Seafarers Appeals Board. Such appeal ficial Association and/or others in Connection therewith. shall be in writing and shall set forth the basis for the appeal In Factor (b) may be waived by the Seafarers Appeals Board In sufficient detail to be understood. The seaman shall send his ap­ those cases where undue hardship wili result. peal by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Seafarers 2. The Seafarers Appeals Board shali upgrade applicants pursu­ Appeals Board, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215, within tetT ant to this Rule. 10 C for a period of time not to exceed six (6) _ (10) days following the decision, except that the Board may extend months,-at which time it shall terminate such upgrading and shall the time for filing an appeal for good cause shown. publicize such termination In the Union's hiring halls and in such 6. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall hear all appeals arising other places as will give notice thereof thirty (30) days prior there­ under this Rule 8 at its next regular meeting after receipt thereof, to. Thereafter, when it deems necessary, the Seafarers Appeals provided the appeal has been received in sufficint time for the Board may reinstituta such upgrading program for addKibnai Board to give at least five (5) days' written notice to the seaman periods of time not to exceed six (6) months' duration and shall of the time and place of the meeting at which his appeal will be publicize the termination of same as required by the collective, considered. bargaining agreement SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION of NORTH AMERICA Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 389 • -• ' v;i/. -^Z'' -i' •w Mrpii � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Special Edition 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: NEW STANDARD TANKER AGREEMENT NEW STANDARD FREIGHTSHIP AGREEMENT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/16/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. SE 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/fa50f2f364fe1e2f8ea9e0570a9fa674.PDF 3917ea9fff45f2b15e1b1e4ddc463832 PDF Text Text Miiy•7 „ , ^ '".ti 1 -• — imfiiiifiiiiMijjii ••»>•*. - , .- rV. ,'l • • - . < •:;> ^ a. ' i- '•y A. •*,' I •^:1 'M f' ' i -'-' •• rM fl H- . will (1J I . "I >r, ^"i ~iF,i I 1 :¥ xa • "r^i •^'•lf •'i^i •>N*"i '* 'I •. .E-M'I -t -f •I 'i • • •S lifi '' Ite£t1 Yfi-II'-f t•V'%frt • • ' vX *V' r '; Xv-'" v,-v..-,i;.. • ., • , �U.S. Unemployment Rate Remains at 8.3^ The increase in the number of job­ holders, coupled with an increase in the length of the average workweek, has led economists to believe that a recov­ ery from the recession is continuing, but was still not strong enough to reduce unemployment and accommodate the growing number of those seeking work. The economy showed slight signs of a recovery last month as the number of Americans holding jobs rose strongly from November, but the nation's unem­ ployment rate remained unchanged at 8.3 percent. Elections for Alcohol Seminar Special elections to select two rank-and-file members from each constitutional port to attend the SIU seminar on alcoholism will he held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Seafarers attending the seminar, which will he held in Piney Point, Md. from Jan. 30 to Feb. I, will hold discussions on alcoholism, listen to speakers and finally make recommendations for expanding and improving die present SIU re­ habilitation program. Members seeking nomination should have some experience or understanding of alcoholism, eiflier through church or social woric, educational studies or Alco­ holics Anonymous. The figures for the month of Decem­ ber, released by the U.S. Labor Depart­ ment's Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed that overall employment rose by 230,000 for the month to 85.5 mil­ lion. The total number of jobs on the payrolls of business. Government and nonprofit establishments, known as the "payroll employment" statistic, and considered a key figure by economic analysts, grew by 240,000 to a total of 77.8 million. Still at 8.3 Percent Although these statistics encouraged many experts, the national unemploy­ ment is still iat 8.3 percent, which leaves 7,768,000 people looking for work. Statistics for the year showed that the unemployment rate was never below 8.2 percent and the number of jobless Americans never fell below 7.5 million. The unemployment rate for 1975 averaged 8.5 percent, the highest rate since 1941 when the country was still the y Paul Hail -far. REPORT: Elections Key to SIU Future As the U.S. pnters 1976, the year of the nation's bicentennial birthday. Seafarers, the SIU and the entire U.S. maritime industry are faced with a critical challenge—and our ability to meet this challenge will determine the course our industry will take for at least the next decade. Our challenge involves the implementation of wide-ranging, long-term maritime programs that will eventually restore the American merchant marine to its former top position among the world's merchant fleets. Among the more important programs we must see implemented to insure the future job security of Seafarers and a state of global competitiveness for the U.S. merchant marine are: • Passage of a fair oil cargo preference bill which will guarantee that at least 30 percent of all oil imported to this country be carried on Americanflag ships. • Protection of the Jones Act, which requires that all waterbome- cargo shipped between U.S. ports be carried on American-built, American-manned ships. As the Alaska oil pipeline nears completion, we can expect increased attempts by multi-national oil companies to have provisions of the Jones Act waived. • Passage of a bill to halt the dangerous incursion of third-flag carriers into America's international trades. The U.S. Government has already al­ lowed the Russians and other third-flag carriers to swallow up more than half of America's vast West Coast-Far East trade. And third-flag operators are feeling the lingering effects of the De­ pression and the jobless rate was 9.9 percent. Analysts felt that possibly the strong­ est single element in the December job statistics was the increase in the average work week in manufacturing from 39.9 to 40.3 hours. A single month increase of four-tenths of an hour in the national average of hours worked in manufac­ turing is considered very large and would be consistent with a substantial increase in manufacturing production. Longer Hours Employers tend to assign longer hours to their workers at the start of a recovery period rather than hire addi­ tional workers. Thus, unemployment oan remain high although production will increase. A breakdown of individual group statistics showed that the unemploy­ ment rate for adult men declined from 6.9 to 6.5 percent, while the rate for adult women increased from 7.8 to 8 percent. The jobless rate also declined in two Other categories, heads of house­ holds and married men. In some areas there was no signifi­ cant change at all. The number of per­ sons who hold part time employment but wish to work full time remained the same at 3.3 million. And, the racial composition of the unemployed also re­ mained unchaTTged. The jobless rate for whites was 7.5 percent, and the rate for blacks was 13.7 percent. Trusfees Change SIU Scholarship Requirements The SIU^s Board of Trustees voted recently to change seatime and age requirements for an SIU member for the Annual College Scholarship Program. Formerly, a Seafarer had to he 35 years of age or under and have three years seatime to be eligible for either the four-year $10,000 scholarship orthe two-year $5,000 scholarships. With the Trustees' changes, though, tihere is now no age requirement and a Seaforer need only two years seatime to qualify. The scholarship requirements for dependents (less tfum 19 years old and unmarried) of members (with three years seatime), how­ ever, remain the same. also actively working to capture big percentages of the U.S. Gulf and East Coast-European trades. Realistically, the only effective way of meeting the pressing challenge, of implementing these programs is through the nation's political process. And the political process in 1976 means the upcoming national elections. The '76 elections are of such great importance to us because next November the political configuration of the entire House of RepresentatiVeii, one third - of the Senate and a Presidential Administration will be decided. And the^ legislators are the men and women who will decide which programs, maritime or otherwise, will become law and which will not. The goal of the SIU, then, in these elections is to help put in office Congressmen, Senators and a President who will cooperate with and work with the SIU in pushing through the programs needed to guarantee the growth atid revitalization of the U.S. merchant fleet. In the past, the SIU's political programs have been extremely successful. It was this Union that spearheaded through Congress and into law the Merchant Marine Act of 1970—which in a very real sense marked the birth of the modem day U.S. merchant marine. Since the Act's passage five years ago scores of new, technically advanced and competitive American-flag ships have been built and are in operation. And Seafarers are manning a high percentage of these new vessels. The SIU's past political successes as well as any we will achieve this year or in the future, depend solely on one critical factor—the active support of the SIU membership through SPAD. And because of the scope of this year's elections and the need for the SIU to participate in them, our members' voluntary contributions to SPAD are more important now than ever before. Through the SPAD fund, the SIU can work in 1976 to help elect those Congressmen and Senators who have shown their desire and willingness to work for a viable U.S. merchant ifiarine. And at the same time the SIU will be working to block the elections of those legislators who have consistently opposed measures beneficial to the maritime industry. In addition to the Congressional elections, and just as important, the SIU, through SPAD, will be working to elect a President who will work for a strong maritime industry. In 1976 then, the SIU cannot settle for a partial political victory. To insure the continued long-term success and viability of our industry, we must be successful in electing the right people in all levels of the Federal Government. The SIU's politics are non-partisan and not tied to any one political philosophy. The SIU will work to elect a Democrat, a Republican, a Liberal or a Conservative as long as that legislator will work to rebuild our industry. Again, though, it is the individual Seafarer who must carry the weight of the SIU's political programs. Seafarers have always come through before, whether it was walking a picket line or donating to SPAD. I am confident that our members will do so again. And I am confident that the SIU will have a high degree of political success in 1976, , Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1, January 1976. ' Page 2 3 ? • Seafarers Log �'• 1 r $16 a Ton Grain Rate in 1976 USSR Sign 6-Year Shipping Pact The United States and the Soviet Union, signing a new six-year shipping agreement which went into effect on Jan. 1, 1976, have agreed to the con­ tinuation of the $16 per ton freight rate for American ships hauling grain to Russia until the end of 1976. Shortly before an old accord expired last month, talks between the two na­ tions were suspended when Soviet ne­ gotiators insisted that the grain freight rate be lowered from the $16 per ton level agreed to by both countries last September to the world charter market rate of about $10 per ton. Terming the Russian demand "totally unacceptable," U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce Robert J. Blackwell had broken off the negotiations and flown home. Two weeks later he was sud­ denly recalled to Moscow where the Russians gave up their demand and agreed to a new shipping pact that in­ cluded, according to the American Em­ bassy in Moscow, "the rate arrangement on ^pt. 17, 1975, regarding the ship­ ment of grain to the U.S.S.R." This grain rate provision will now be SlU Mourns Death Of Augusta Carlip Mrs. Augusta Carlip, the wife of SIU Washington Repre­ sentative Philip Carlip, passed away New Year's Day after a short illness. The Seafarers International, Union regraite the pasdng Mis. tDaili^, die niotter of two, luid ext^ids its sincerest cottddi^es to Mr. Cariip who has served the SIU for nifNre tihan 25 years. in effect until the end of 1976 when a new rate will be negotiated. It had first been negotiated when President Ford, under pressure from the AFL-CIO's Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems, sent Blackwell to Moscow to obtain a freight rate which would allow American ship­ pers to profitably carry the one-third of the grain cargo reserved for U.S.-flag ships under an existing maritime agree­ ment. The Soviets' refusal to include this grain rate in the new six-year agreement surprised many because, due to a poor domestic harvest, the Russians have contracted to buy 13-million tons of American grain. Only five million tons of that grain have been shipped so far and lower, unprofitable grain rates which would have prevented U.S.-flag ships from carrying their share of the cargo could have provoked renewed labor action against the sale similar to the Ad Hoc Committee's action and the longshoremen's refusal to load Russian bound grain last September. The signing of the new shipping ac­ cord before the old agreement expired was considered essential to the Russians not only because it assured continuing grain deliveries, but because the Soviet liner fleet needs access to American ports to continue its profitable thirdflag cargo trade. Shortly after the new shipping agree­ ment was announced, SIU President Paul Hall sent a cablegram to all the Union's contracted ships in order to notify Seafarers of the six-year pact. The cablegram read; "As a result of the firm position and determined efforts of Robert Blackwell, Assistant Secre­ tary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, a new six-year shipping agreement that protects U.S. interests has been signed by the Soviet Union and our govern­ ment. This agreement guarantees the $16 per ton freight rate for grain pur­ chased by the USSR from America and reaffirms that one-third of this grain cargo will be carried by U.S.-flag ships, one-third by the USSR and one-third by other flags. It was solid participation by our members in the SIU's Washington activities that enabled the Union's lead­ ership, along with the support of the entire AFL-CIO, to win the original grain shipping agreement." The balance of the new agreement, which opens 40 ports in each country to ships from the other nation, remains basically unchanged from the old, threeyear accord it replaces, except that it imposes higher rates for demurrage, the penalty paid to shipowners for delays in port handling. These higher penalty rates should cause the Russian Government to give grain-laden U.S.-flag ships priority over other ships waiting to unload cargo in their congested Black Sea ports. Hall Is Installed On President's Trade Panel WASHINGTON — SIU President Paul Hall was installed this month as a member of the President's Advisory Committee for Trade Negotiations. Hall, together with six other prominent labor leaders and 38 representatives from the business and public sectors, was sworn in at ceremonies at the White House on Jan. 8 following a meeting with President Ford. Other members of the labor section of the Trade Committee — all presi­ dents of their organizations—are I. W. Abel, Steelworkers; Murray Finley, Amalgamated Clothing Workers; Charles Pillard, Electrical Workers; Leonard Woodcock, Auto Workers, and Frank Fitzsimmons, Teamsters. Also on the committee is Nat Goldfinger, director of the AFL-CIO Research Department. Hall and other members of the Trade Committee were installed by Ambas­ sador Frederick Dent, the President's Special Representative for Trade Ne­ gotiations. Dent is the former Secretary of Commerce. Following the installa­ tion, Ambassador Dent briefed the committee on the present status of trade negotiations, and outlined the role of the advisory committee in establishing policy guidelines for further trade talks. Direct Advice The Trade Committee was estab­ lished, according to the White House, to provide direct advice to the President on trade matters. The committee will be meeting at appropriate times to hear reports on the trade talks and to pro­ vide advice to the government trade staff. A major work of the committee! will be to issue a special report on trade negotiations. The committee is the highest level trade advisory committee created under the Trade Act of 1974. Other commit­ tees in the advisory framework which have already been established under the 1974 Trade Act are the Labor Advisory Committee—of which Hall is a mem­ ber, the Agriculture Advisory Commit­ tee, and the Industry Advisory Com­ mittee. Charles H. Logan^ SIU Friend and Consultant, Passes Away at 75 in New Orleans Charles H. Logan, a long-time friend of the SIU; a consultant on its Plans' Board of Trustees; NLRB director; edu• cator; philanthropist and athlete, died of a heart attack on Dec. 13 in a New Orleans hospital—^less than half an hour after he was to dedicate a new school center he helped to build. He was 75 and a resident of New Orleans for 50 years. Only three weeks before his death. Brother Logan visited SIU Headquar­ ters in New York where he had a"long and valued service in building up the SIU Scholarship and Welfare Pro­ grams." INDEX Legislative News Tax credit Washington Activities Page 5 Page 9 Union News President's Report Page 2 SPAD Honor Roll Back Page Headquarters Notes Page 7 Joint and survivor benefit .. Page 9 Jacksonville meeting Page 4 General News Unemployment rate Page 2 U.S.-USSR shipping pact . .Page 3 Charles Logan passes away Page 3 Navy-merchant marine ... Page 5 Hall on trade committee .. .Page 3 Dunlop resigns Page 6 Russian land bridge Page 6 Thousands lose pensions .Page 9 Social Security info Page 8 /-ll-/Jasksn gas route ...Page,27 January, 1976 Shipping Transpanama Dispatchers Reports Ships' Committees Ships'Digests Unable to attend the dedication cere­ monies of the new center—a gift of the Seamen's Town House of New Orleans —of which the genial labor expert was board president, he sent word to Sister M. Lillian, S.S.N.D., of St. Michael's Special School for Exceptional Chil­ dren, that the "show should go on" en­ closing a tape of his dedication speech. Sister Lillian said the "show" was "over at 4:30 p.m. and God took Mr. Logan at 4:49 p.m. There are no words to tell you of our grief and of our great loss. Charlie Logan was not only a benefactor and true friend, he was an inspiration and an institution. His life was one of charity, love, justice to all and honesty to the nth degree. To know Continued on Page 21 Page 5 Page 20 Page 10 Page 22 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 28-29 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Page 30 GED requirements and application Page 29 Membership News ... New SIU pensioners Page 23 Final departures ... .Pages 24-26 Special Features Tax information Recap of 1975 Pages 16-19 Pages 12-13 The late Charles Logan, center, is shown as he accepted the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO's 13th Annual Outstanding Citizen's Award in December of 1974 from SIU Vice-President Lindsey Williams. SIU New Orleans Port Agent Buck Stephens, left, was also on hand for the ceremony. A long-time friend of the SIU and the labor movement, Charlie Logan will be greatly missed by all his friends in the SIU. Page 3 f t ? TJ r t£ .K 1;^ i, • {; ¥ 'I# A ^' ^1 I'l VJI �Membership Meeting Held in Opened in Nov. of 1974, the new Jacksonville SlU hall is the first to be completed in the Union's current program to renovate and upgrade its hiring halls. This modern hall, designed to provide a comfortable facility for members on the beach in Jacksonville, includes a pool, a game room, a cafeteria, dormitories and gardens. From left to right, Thomas Dodson and Recertified Bosun Jack Nelson secure ballots from Jacksonville SlU representatives Jimmy Davis and Tony Aronica as they prepare to vote In the recent Union elections. N Dec. 11, Jacksonville Sea­ farers turned to for their monthly membership meeting. Held in the SIU's nevr hiring hall in Jacksonville, Fla. this meeting gave Seafarers on the beach the op­ portunity to hear reports on the latest Union Activities, voice their opinions and help conduct the month's Union business. Attending these membership meet­ ings is an important and essential part of each Seafarers responsibilities as a Union member, for Seafarers on the beach must carry on the Union's business for the vast majority of members who are at sea. Each month there may be im­ portant decisions which call for im­ mediate action and which must be voted on, or reports on both political and union affairs which should be brought to the attention of Union members. These matters can only be prop­ erly handled by the membership and therefore it is the duty of all SlU brothers on the beach to see that this O business is carried on responsibly and for the benht of all their teiiow members at sea. From left to right, steward department members Wiilie Grant, Jack Rankin and Isaac L. Alvarez register in Jacksonville before the December membership meeting. ' . - SlU members on the beach in Jacksonville help carry on Union business for their brothers at sea at their December membership meeting. Page 4 .^ A'.il .jM. k I ^ Playing a friendly game of cards in the new hiring hall's game room are, from left to right. Seafarers Milton Brown, E. C. Colby and 0. Woodard. Seafarers Log �•Bsssa. Nayy-Merchant^Marine Relations Torpedoed The U.S. Merchant Marine is by law the naval auxiliary. In other words, it is an auxiliary Navy consisting of U.S. ships manned by U.S. citizen seamen. In time of peace, the Merchant Ma­ rine earns revenue and furthers U.S. political and trade interests overseas. In time of war or national emergency, the Merchant Marine is an arm of national defense, an auxiliary of the regular combat forces. It is the biggest national defense bargain the American people have. The question is, does the United States Government know how to use the Merchant Marine to further our in, terests in peace and war? In 1776 the first ships to put to sea under the flag of our fledgling republic were converted merchantmen manned by merchant seamen. In those early days the U.S. Merchant Marine and combat Navy grew, fought and pros­ pered together as an integrated team in the best tradition of the great maritime powers of the past and present. But as time passed and America pros­ pered the combat Navy and Merchant Marine began to drift apart. Some sug­ gest it was because the British Navy usually looked out for their former American colonies when the danger was great, while Americans occupied them­ selves with pushing their frontiers west­ ward. Caught by Surprise The Pearl Harbor disaster caught the U.S. Navy and Merchant Marine by surprise. The sea services in pre-Pearl Harbor days hadn't been operating to­ gether as they should. Consequently, U.S. seapower had no staying power. It was battered into virtual helplessness that sunny Dec. 7th morning in 1941. The Navy lost many of its combat ships and the Merchant Marine had not been designed and trained for quick conver­ sion to war. Meanwhile the U.S. Merchant Ma­ rine continued to sail in dangerous waters during these dark, early days of World War II, and sustained the larg­ est percentage of casualties of any of the defense services. Fortunately in those days the United States still had the British Navy to hold off the enemy while America recovered from shock and reorganized for war. The Navy that emerged from Pearl Harbor included a large number of merchant ships converted for combat service, 110 of them converted to auxiliary aircraft carriers. Large num­ bers of trained merchant seamen were called to serve in combat ships and still larger numbers were trained to serve in the rapidly-expanding Merchant Marine. kevertedBack But Pearl Harbor was 34 years ago. What had been the lesson learned by the U.S. from the Pearl Harbor dis- Under full way at sea, the SlU-manned tanker Erna Elizabeth works on a refueling mission with the Navy's aircraft carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. aster? The sad fact is that the Merchant Marine and Navy are back in their old pre-Pearl Harbor habit of going their separate ways. In that respect, the ex­ perience of Pearl Harbor taught us nothing. Three recent Chiefs of Naval Opera­ tions—^Admiral Moorer, Admiral Zumwalt and now Admiral Holloway—have pointed out the need for the Navy and Merchant Marine to work together. Admiral Zumwalt, in 1971, gave the order to reestablish the Merchant Ma­ rine Naval Reserve. He also ordered the Navy to conduct a refueling exercise where a standard merchant tanker the SlU-manned Erna Elizabeth—^was to refuel a number of Navy combat ships —41 as it turned out. The refueling exercise with the S.S. Erna Elizabeth was an unqualified success, and the operation received the enthusiastic en­ dorsement of virtually every Navy Ad­ miral and ship Captain who partici­ pated. But that is where the cooperation stopped. So far as can be determined, the Military Sealift Command stepped in and took over. It blocked further at­ tempts to arrange exercises using mer­ chant ships to refuel Navy combat ships. The MSG preferred to build up its own Defense Department Merchant Marine at taxpayer expense. Two years later Admiral Zumwalt met with Assistant Secretary of Commerce Blackwell and agreed that talking and writing papers were not enough. More action was needed, more merchant ships should be used to support the Navy. The Navy and Merchant Marine needed more practice R«pair Bids Go Out On the Transpanama Repair bids on the damaged tanker, the SlU-contracted SS Transpanama (Hudson Waterways) went out to ship­ yards on Jan. 14 after the vessel was surveyed in a Beaumont, Tex. yard with an estimate of $2-million in damage, according to a company official. The 17,291 dwt grain ship ran aground in the port of Odessa, Russia in November. Damage to the ship in- January, 1976 eluded bottom rips and buckled deck plates. She paid off in the port of Houston on Dec. 24 and went into layup for survey of the damage. The Transpanama was built in 1949 in the Newport News (Va.) Shipyard by the Newport News Shipbuilding Corp. In 1968 she was called the SS Ocean Pioneer, in 1964 the SS Esse Jackson­ ville and in 1962 the SS Esso Suez. operating together, to be ready for emergencies. The discussions between the Maritime Administrator and the Chief of Naval Operations focused on the role of U.S. privately-owned mer­ chant ships in providing service to the Navy. Reportedly, the Commerce De­ partment oflicers view was that 25 per cent of all non-combat ship service re­ quired by the Navy should be furnished by U.S. flag commercial vessels—harbor tugs, supply ships, refueling ships, and amphibious ships. 'The Navy view was that the approach should be on a more gradual basis, perhaps with a start at ten per cent so that there could be a gradual accumula­ tion of experience and the building of mutual confidence. But there has been no implementa­ tion. In fact, the situation today is vir­ tually exactly where it was in August 1969, when Admiral Moorer, then Chief of Naval Operations, said: "I do not have enough shiphuilding money to build all the ships the Navy needs. I therefore need to use my shipbuilding money to build combat ships and want the U.S. Merchant Marine to provide more of the Navy's logistic support." Admiral Moorer's view was endorsed by Admiral Zumwalt when he became Chief of Naval Operations in the sum­ mer of 1970. The answer to why the Navy-Merchant Marine cooperative ef­ fort cannot get off the ground is simply that the bureaucrats in the Military S^lift Command do not want it to get off the ground. For practical purposes the MSG bu­ reaucrats function as though they are running a private shipping company in competition with the rest of the Amer­ ican flag industry and any effort to diminish that portion of their business which can be performed by private shipping is viewed with repugnance. So the MSG people concentrate on Continued on Page 21 Moody Asks House Tax Action WASHINGTON—In testimony before the Ways and Means Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, SlU Washington Representative O. William Moody said that they should "act swiftly and favorably to implement a section of the 1970 Merchant Marine Act" that would put an end to a tax credit interpretation by the Internal Revenue Service which is hampering the revitalization of the U.S. merchant marine.' The controversy centers around the Capital Construction Fund provision of the 1970 Act. Under this provision a shipowner can defer paying taxes on some of his profits by placing a portion of them in a Capital Construction Fund which he can draw on at a later date to build new vessels in U.S. shipyards. The IRS contends that any money drawn from this fund to build a ship cannot be used for investment tax credit, credit given to most industrial investors to stimulate new investment. Moody told the House Ways and Means Committee that the Capital Con­ struction Fund provision, created by Congress to serve as an "incentive to revitalize the American merchant ma­ rine, has been rendered ineffective, due in large measure to the reluctance of the IRS to allow the use of the Capital Construction Fund without incurring a reduction in eligibility for the invest­ ment tax credit." The SIU believes that this interpreta­ tion, Moody said, has resulted in "the 1970 Act having failed to stimulate the growth of the U.S.-flag merchant ma­ rine to the extent envisioned by Con­ gress." Pointing to the capital incentive of­ fered by foreign nations, Moody stressed in closing his testimony that "the United States-flag fleet will grow not only in terms of numbers of vessels but also in terms of freight and cargo carried" if the Committee would act to offer "the U.S.-flag merchant marine the same tax treatment as is now enjoyed by other U.S. industries and many foreign fleets." •• % �Russian Land Bridge Cut-Rates Threaten Shippers Always searching for ways to capture an even larger chunk of the world liner trade and more hard Western currency, the Soviet Union has started a "land bridge" across Russia and Siberia which is siphoning off the most profit­ able cargoes in the Europe-Japan trade and threatening the operations of con- Elections Concluded Elections for SIU, AGLIWD officers for the 1976-79 term are over. The voting hegan on Nov. 1 and continued until Dec. 31,1975. A 16-man Tallying committee, composed of two men elected from each constitutional port at special meetings on Dec. 29,1975, is now counting the ballots at Union Headquarters in New York. The results of the electious and the Tallying Committee's full re­ port will be carried in the Febru­ ary issue of the Seafarers Log, ventional shippers by undercutting con­ ference rates. This Russian land bridge moves cargo from Northern European ports over the Baltic Sea to Leningrad by ship, then by train across the Soviet Union to Vladivostok or Nokhodka in the Sea of Japan. From there the cargo is car­ ried to Japan by ship. Much like the Soviet rate cutting in­ cursion into the U.S. liner trade as a. third-flag carrier, rates for moving the most profitable cargoes on this route are set well below the Far Eastern Freight Conference rates, although any rate in­ crease by the FEFC is quickly followed by a proportionate increase in the land bridge rates. This leaves conventional carriers from Europe and Japan, already hurt by the loss of volume in the trade, with only the unprofitable segment of the cargoes, further damaging their ability to compete with the state-subsidized bridge. Rapid Growth Seen as a Soviet effort to earn hard currency for facilities that would be built and enlarged in any event, such as the Trans-Siberian Railroad and New information on Mayaguez Incident New details on the six-month old Mayaguez incident emerged recently when leng Sary, a Cambodian deputy premier, came to New York City to attend the United Nations General As­ sembly. Relating Cambodia's side of the Mayaguez story to a gathering of news­ men and others, leng Sary said that the Mayaguez was seized by a local Cambodian commander without the knowledge of the central government in Phnom Penh. -The Cambodian official stated that Phnom Penh only found out about the seizure after hearing it on American radio broadcasts. He said the officer was called to the capital and after a three-hour discussion was sent back to the port of Sihanoukville "under in­ structions to release the Mayaguez immediately." The order was obviously given to late. The rest is history. (See June 1975 Seafarers Log). In addition to details on the Maya­ guez, leng Sary also related that things were normalizing in his country. He said that Phnom Penh, which had been forceably evacuated after the Khemer Rouge takeover, was being repopuiated. He said schools and hospitals in the capital were reopening but that the city's population would be smaller than before. containership port facilities, these rates which few experts believe could gener­ ate any type of profit for the USSR, have led to a rapid growth in the amount of cargo moving through this system. In 1972, 4,300 containers were han­ dled in both directions. In 1974, the system moved 56,000 containers, as 17 percent of all Japanese goods sent to Europe were shipped via the bridge and 50 percent of all Japanese cargoes bound for Eastern Europe and Scandi­ navia were diverted from Western con­ ference ships to the Russian route. Russian officials say that this growth is due, not to the low rates, but rather to the speed of the system which they claim can, under ideal conditions, cut by half the usual 40 days needed for most sea deliveries between Western Europe and Japan. But bottlenecks and construction problems with the Trans-Siberian Rail­ road section of the route bring actual delivery time to a more realistic mini­ mum of 30 days, a delivery time matched by many conventional liners. With the recent growth of this sys­ tem and with predictions that the land bridge's business should expand by Optica/ Benefit Change The Board of Trustees of the Sea­ farers Welfare and Pension Plan has accepted a revldon in the ofdicai benefit. Effective Jan. 1, 1976 Seafarers meeting the basic dignity require­ ments and their dependents ne^ no longer patronize a contracted opti­ cian in order to receive die optical benefit of up to $30 every two years for an eye examination and a pair (ff glasses. Under the revised provision, digible Seafarers may go to any optician and must submit the paid biD, dong widi the SIU claim form to the Plan office. The Plan will then direcdy reimburse each man up to $30 for each dl^le claim. Labor Secretary Dunlop Quits U.S. Secretary of Labor John T. Dunlop resigned his position in the Cab­ inet this month, to become effective Feb. 1. He had served in the post since Barque Peking Arrives at South St. Seaport Her pennants whipping in a strong breeze, the four masted barque Peking approaches lower Manhattan and her new berth at the South Street Seaport Museum. Built in 1911 for the grain and nitrate run around Cape Horn, the 321-foot Peking will serve as a floating exhibit. When fully rigged, Peking's masts will stand 195 feet tall and carry more than an acre of canvas which allowed her to log as much as 300 miles per day when rounding the Horn. Page 6 about 20 percent annually for the next few years, many European and Japa­ nese liners have been displaced from this trade, causing a surplus of liner vessels in the world market that is also adversely affecting the U.S. liner fleet. There seems to be little chance for conference shippers to compete success­ fully with this state-subsidized bridge as the Russians are even dominating the sea legs of this system at both the Baltic Sea and Japanese end of the route with their own container ships. One firm in Tokyo which attempted to break into the Sea of Japan leg placed a bid to carry each 20-foot container for $200. The Russian Government re­ jected this bid and said that $80 was the maximum permissible, a rate so far below a break-even level that only a state-subsidized fleet could compete for the cargo. By once again placing political and military goals above economic gains, the Soviet Union is using this land bridge, just as they are using their surplus containerships to undercut other liner traders on the U.S. West Coast, to further strengthen the position of their merchant marine in global com­ merce. March, 1975 when he succeeded Peter A. Brennan. In commenting on his resignation, Dunlop stated that he felt he could "no longer conduct effective policy in the Labor Department." The sixty-one-year old Dunlop, who has been on the faculty of Harvard Uni­ versity as an economics professor since 1938, is one of the most respected ex­ perts in labor, and has been praised by those in both labor and management for his approach to solving disputes. He plans to return to Harvard. Prior to becoming Labor Secretary, Dunlop had served in a number of ca­ pacities in the field of labor-manage­ ment relations. In the spring of 1974 he was appointed chairman of the special Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Indus­ try Problems of which the SIU is a member. In the fall of 1974 he was appointed as chairman of the Labor-Management Committee set up by President Ford to help solve the country's economic trou­ bles. He has also" resigned his post as chairman of the Labor-Management Committee and that resignation is effec­ tive Feb. 1. Dunlop was also instrumental in set­ ting up the President's Labor Advisory Committee and served as its first chair­ man. At the time of his nomination to the top labor post, Dunlop was arbitrating jurisdictional disputes that had arisen in the construction of the Alaska Oil Pipeline. In the past he has arbitrated disputes in the coal, railroad, airline, atornic energy, missile and steel indus­ tries. Seafarers Log �mfsmSrn Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak At the end of this month the SIU will be conducting a very important threeday seminar on alcoholism for Union officials and members. TTie three-day seminar, titled "The Problem Drinker in Industry," will be held on January 30, 31, and February 1 at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. It will feature speakers from various parts of the country who in conjunction with the HLS Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center Staff will head small group sessions and discussions. Alcoholism is one of^he most serious social problems in this country today. Statistics show that of the 80 or 90 million Americans who drink, some 9 million or so are alcoholics. This means that about one out of every ten drinkers is an alcoholic. Statistics also show that about half of all alcoholics are currently working in business and industry. We in the maritime industry should be aware that this is also a serious problem for some of our brothers. It is a problem that can very easily affect a man's performance on his job; such a man can be a danger to himself as well as to those around him. And, it is a problem that creates many personal hardships, too; pain and suffering for the alcoholic and those close to him. However, these people can be helped; alcoholism is a treatable disease. The Center at Piney Point, through its Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program, provides counseling and guidance for those Seafarers with serious drinking problems. Hie Center is staffed by Seafarer counselors who are themselves recovered alcoholics, and professional counselors who have both experience and under­ standing in dealing with the problems of alcoholics. We will be discussing the many facets of this problem at our seminar. Special elections in all constitutional ports will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, to select two rank and file members from each port to attend the seminar. It is strongly recommended that members seeking nomination for this conference have some experience or understanding of alcoholism, either through educational studies, church or social work, or Alcoholics Anonynious. A good example of one of the reasons why it is important for us in maritime to combat this disease of alcoholism can be illustrated by one of the many vocational courses offered at Piney Point: LNG Training. This course offers an excellent opportunity for anyone who intends to sail on LNG/LPG vessels to obtain the qualifications necessary to become a crewmember on any of these ships. The LNG/LPG ship is just one of many new, technologically-advanced vessels which Seafarers in the next ten years will be manning. And, these Seafarers will have to be at the top of their performance in order to handle some of the sophisticated equipment which is being constructed for these ships. There will be no room for any Seafarer who cannot handle his job because of a drinking problem. Just one minute of inefficiency could mean disaster. The Harry Lundeberg School, through programs such as the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program, and courses like LNG Training, is doing an excellent job of preparing Seafarers for the future. It is through the school that we will be able to solve our problems such as alcoholism, and meet our educational and vocational needs for the years ahead; and thus we will insure that the SIU can always provide the most qualified, experienced Seafarers for U.S. ships. FDREFIGHTING Many Seafarers continue to obtain their firefighting certificate by enrolling in the two-day course given at the Harry Lundeberg School and the jointlysponsored Mlki^-MARAD firefighting school in Earle, N.J. All brothers who do not already have a firefighting certificate should get one as soon as possible; besides receiving invaluable knowledge which may one day save your life or that of a shipmate, there will be a time in the very near future when a firefighting certificate will be an absolute necessity in order to ship out. Upcoming dates for the course are Feb. 10, 20, 26; March 9, 19 and 30. «A* SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM Six more Seafarers became full 'A' Book members in the SIU this month after completing the one month 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. I would like to congratulate them. These men now have the rights and privileges of full book members as well as added responsibilities. They will continue to provide the SIU with the most qualified, best trained Seafarers for our contracted ships, and in so doing insure the job security of us all in the years ahead. I strongly urge all eligible 'B' men who have not done so to apply for this program as soon as possible. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM Twelve more Seafarers graduated from the SIU's Bosuns Recertification Program this month after completing the two month course at Piney Point and at Union Headquaners. I wish to congratulate these men also. This program has enabled our bosuns to assume better leadership aboard our ships, which in turn has made for smoother voyages and payoffs. It has also given these men a better understanding of our industry, its problems and the way the SIU is attempting to solve them. The Bosuns Recertification Program, together with the 'A' Seniority Pro­ gram, is preparing our members for the changes which are constantly occurring in this industry; the only way the SIU will be able to survive in the future is by educating our membership to the problems and needs that the years ahead will surely bring. 511/ Upgrader Talks About Our Past and Future The following essay was written by Brother William L. Kenney when he attended the QMED upgrading course at the Harry Lundeberg School last De­ cember. Seafarer Kenney, 25, joined the SW in 1970 in the port of Sah Fran­ cisco. A native of Houston, Tex., he now makes his home in New Orleans, La. In his essay Brother Kenney dis­ cusses the maritime industry today and what he feels the SIU's role in it should be. He also provides an excellent view of our history, and why he thinks what we accomplish today as a labor organi­ zation comes directly from the legacy left to us by the founders of this Union; and also why it is important for us to continue the fight they began. Because we feel this essay represents an interesting, informative view of mar­ itime through the eyes of a young Sea­ farer, the Log is reprinting the essay in full. It has never been easy to play the game, the ante is forever being raised, and one must either put up or shut up. They who seek to take our power want nothing more than to instill dissension in our ranks, to divide our strength in VP at San Francisco Meeting SIU Vice President Frank Drozak (at mike) last month addressed Seafarers of the port of San Francisco at their monthly membership meeting emphasizing the benefits to the Union of the U.S.-USSR $16 a ton grain shipping rate agreement signed in Moscow. At left is San Francisco Port Agent Steve Troy. January-, 1976 internecine quarrels and. dissipate our energy. They have always been united and are stronger today than yesterday. Our power was not so much wrested from them as it was new power that we created from a combination of raw ma­ terials. Perhaps the result appears the same, but the effect is more apparent than real. Instead of weakening our oppon­ ent, we have been able to strengthen ourselves, a difference we should not lose sight of. It is often easy for us to retreat into our individual prosperity and fabricate an illusion that gives a false impression of self-sufficiency and security. This is a fatal mistake, because then the bonds of unity are weakened and the fabric can become unraveled. The bedrock foundation of our strength and security lies in constant everlasting and unwavering unity with each man understanding this principle like the back of his own hand. With a cohesive, loyal organization we are a viable, potent force; in disunion we are lost. "And it came to pass that they were delivered from their dark days and al­ lowed to build and prosper and all that was planned and all that was promised grew in the field where they had twice sown the strong seed". A prophesy? No, this passage won't be found in the Book of Books but it is a reflection of sort on our history as the Brotherhood of the sea. The SIU was built into what it is today from the harshest of beginnings, when the ship­ owners had replaced the feudal lord and Seafarers were treated just as if they .were vassals of the sea. We must be vigilant never to let the young men be ignorant of the facts and legacy of history, nor to allow the old ones to forget, because those dark days are the inheritance willed to all of us by many who can never see the fruits of their labor. The men of the SIU should always find a special pride in their hearts in belonging to an organization which has contributed so much to lifting the dignity of man. They should be ever mindful of the continuity of history as an infinite pro­ gression, each day a further extension of its predecessor and another link in an unbroken chain. Only by the careful study of our history can we fully under­ stand the direction in which we are heading, and then chart the appropriate course in the'.arena of power. Washington politics is indeed that power arena, capable of starving or sustaining us. It is a fight in every sense of the word; our interests and our allies' interests versus the power and interest of those who oppose our aim. That is why it is imperative that each man have a fundamental understanding of the concept of power so he can appreciate the scale on which our war is waged; and it is a war, a game of power that all the powerful compete in, and to receive a chance to win one must play in that game. Nothing is guaranteed, and those in Valhalla are not omnipotent; they are men. Seafarers who guard the trust of our interests to the best of their abili­ ties, not infallible, but unswervingly dedicated. Page? �Second Part of Series Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Are for Yon by A. A. Berastein SIU Welfare Director This is the second part in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log will be running, over the next few months, concerning Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and how these government programs affect you and your families. Eventually the series will be compiled into a booklet so that Seafarers can have all the information on these programs in one place. The first part of the series, which appeared in the November 1975 Sea- I farers Log, gave a general outline of Social Security as well as a chart showing how to determine if you are fully insured. The second part appearing in this Log gives you some further information about Social Security in the form of a sample list of many of the covered categories, eligibility requirements and proofs needed for various benefits. I hope this series will be an aid to you. Please let me know if you have any questions. Just write to me, care of Seafarers International Union, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. II232. WHO IS COVERED? ELIGIBLE FOR MONTHLY PAYMENTS IF: PROOFS NEEDED Retired worker or self-employed person 1. He is fully insured. 2. He has reached age 62. (Benefits are reduced if under 65). 3. He has retired or has limited earnings. 1. Your own social security card or a record of your number. 2. A birth certificate or a baptismal certificate made at or shortly after your birth. If you do not have or cannot get either, contact your local social security office for further information. (This applies for all the following ex­ amples). 3. Form W-2, wage and tax statement for the previous year; or if self-employed a copy of your last federal income tax return and proof of payment. (Cancelled check, receipt, etc.) 4. Merchant seamen are asked to supply their Coast Guard discharges, wherever possible, for the previous year. Wife of retired worker or self-employed person 1. She has reached the age of 62. (Benefits are reduced if under age 65.) or Has in her care a child under 18, or a child over 18 who is disabled and therefore entitled to benefits on the earn­ ings record of her husband. (Be sure to see below for the requirements for a child of the worker to get benefits). 1. A birth certificate or a baptismal certificate made at or shortly after birth. 2. Marriage certificate. Divorced wife of retired worker or self-employed person 1. Her divorced husband is entitled to social security benefits. 2. She has reached age 62. (Benefits are reduced if under age 65). 3. She is not married; and 4. She was married to her divorced husband for 20 years immediately before the date the divorce became effective; 1. A birth certificate or a baptismal certificate made at or shortly after birth. 2. Marriage certificate. 3. Divorce papers. Dependent husband (receiving at least one half of his support from his wife) 1. His wife is entitled to retirement insurance benefits as a worker or self-employed person. 2. He has reached the age of sixty-two. (Benefits are reduced if under age 65). 1. A birth certificate or a baptismal certificate made at or shortly after your birth. 2. Marriage certificate. 3. Proof of at least one half support from wife. The child of a worker or self-employed person receiving retirement benefits 1. The child is under age 18 Child of a disabled worker Same as for child of a retired worker or self-employed person. Same as for child of a retired worker or self-employed person. Widow of a deceased worker or selfemployed person who was insured ' under social security 1. She has in her care a child of the deceased worker who is under age 18 or who is disabled. (See above for require­ ments for the worker's child to receive benefits;) or She is 60 or over, benefits are reduced if received before age 65 or She is between the ages ^0 and 60 and is disabled. 2. She is unmarried—unless she remarries after the age 60. 1. A birth certificate or a baptismal certificate made at or shortly after your birth. 2. Death certificate of spouse. 3. Medical evidence if applying as a disabled widow. (See next month page 9 for medical information required.) 4. Marriage certificate proving the worker and his spouse were married for at least 9 months. (3 months if death was accidental or occurred in the line of duty during active military service.) However, this length of marriage requirement, can be waived if the husband and wife had a child or adopted child, or if either party adopted the other's child while both husband and wife were alive. * or Age 18-22 and a full-time student or Age 18 or over and under a disability which must have begun before age 22. 2. The child is not married. / • « - 1. A birth certificate or a baptismal certificate made at or shortly after birth. 2. Marriage certificate of parents if claimant is a stepchild. 3. Adoption papers if child is adopted. 4. Student identification number if applying as a student age 18-22. 5. Names and addresses of doctors and hospitals who have treated child if applying as adult disabled child over age 18. a) Dates of these services. b) Hospital or clinic cards or identifying numbers. The third part of this series will be a continuation of some of the covered categories available under Social Security. Paj? 8 Seafarers Log �Washington Activities During the year, we have followed—and supported or opposed—many pieces of legislation which affect seamen and our Union. Some of them have been passed and some are still in various stages in Congress. A list follows, showing where they were when Congress recessed in December. Maritime Authorization for Fiscal Year 1976; President Ford signed the Authorization bill on Nov. 13, 1975. It included $195 million for Construction Differential Subsidies, $315,9 million for Operating Differential Subsidies and raised the Title XI ceiling to $7 billion. Seafreeze Atlantic H.R. 5197: Signed Dec. 15. The bill authorizes temporary employment of foreign fishermen on the trawler Seafreeze Atlantic. The ves­ sel's owners will be required to train Americans to replace the foreign fishermen. Aid to Railroads S. 2718: Both the House and Senate have passed the con­ ference report, but the bill, is being held until Congress returns to prevent the President from pocket vetoing. SlU opposes the provision which would allow railroads to raise or lower their rates by seven percent. National Transportation Study S. 2627: Proposes a 25-member commission to study and recommend national transportation policy. The House version does not contain similar language. This and other differences will be resolved in conference in the Second Session. We favor labor representation on the com­ mission. Water Pollution H.R. 9560: Seeks to amend the Water Pollution Control Act by reducing the penalty from $5 niillion to $50 thousand per incident. The bill will be marked up in the House Public Works Committee in the Second Session. We are in favor of this bill. Alaska Gas Pipeline: Two routes are being considered by the Federal Power Commission, the agency which permits issuance of licenses for construction to begin. The Stevens bill (S. 2778) would require that the pipeline be constructed through Alaska. H.R. 11273, introduced by Reps. Ruppe and Bergland, calls for a trans-Canada route. Both bills are in committee. We support an all-Alaska route. S. 2510, to require the Federal Power Commission to render a decision before June 30, is still in the Senate Commerce Committee. Extension of the Jones Act to the Virgin Islands, S. 2422: Provides that transportation of crude oil, residual fuel oil and refined petroleum products be reserved for U.S.-flag ships in Virgin Islands trade. The Virgin Islands ports are excluded from coverage under the Jones Act at present. Another bill dealing with the Jones Act, S. 1543, would assure compliance with the Jones Act in Alaska trade. 200 Mile Limit, H.R. 200 and S. 961: The House passed a bill on Oct. 9 to extend jurisdiction over certain ocean areas to 200 miles. It excludes highly migratory species such as tuna. Similar legislation was favorably reported by the Senate Armed Services and Commerce Committees, but adversely reported by Foreign Relations. The full Senate will take up the bill after recess. Outer Continental Shelf H.R. 6218: The House Select Committee on Outer Continental Shelf is marking up its bill. Hearings on a bill to establish a policy for management of outer continental shelf development were held and the bill passed the Senate. Third Flag Rates, S. 868 and H.R. 7940: The Senate bill has been favorably reported out by the Committee on Commerce. It will provide for minimum rate provisions for non-national flag carriers in the foreign commerce of the United States. The House Merchant Marine Subcommittee has begun hearings. We support this bill. War Risk Insurance, H.R. 1073: The House bill would extend the war risk insurance program for a three year period. It would also eliminate approxi­ mately 75 percent of the U.S.-owned, foreign-flag fleet, now eligible under the present law, from its coverage. No action is being taken in the Senate at present. Oil FoDution Liability, H.R. 9294: This bill, and others, are the subject of hearings in the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee on Coast Guard to legislate a comprehensive system of liability for oil spill damage and removal costs. Public Health Service Hospitals, H.R. 8069: This issue is a familiar one. Language requiring HEW to certify that it is in compliance with the law to maintain and fully staff PHS hospitals is part of the appropriations bill for the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for FY 1976. President Ford vetoed it on Dec. 19. It is reported that he favors closing the hospitals. SIU will continue to fight for their maintenance. Merchant Marine Oversight: The Senate Commerce Committee and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee are the two congressional committees primarily concerned with merchant marine matters. Acting on that responsibility, both committees have held hearings during 1975 to review broad maritime policy issues and deterrnine what initiative the Administration plans to take in response to economic problems in the industry. it To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Fauorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of 'every Seafarer and his family. Thousands Lose Their Pension as Year Begins \ Thousands of workers are losing their pensions as private companies are terminating their pension plan coverage because of poor economic conditions and problems meeting certain require­ ments of the new pension law which went into effect on Jan. 1, 1976. Representative Charles A. Vanik Joint and Survivor Annuity Benefit Offered in Pension Plan The Board of Trustees of the SIU's Pension Plan is considering the rules that will apply to a joint and survivor annuity benefit. Under this joint and survivor an­ nuity, or husband-wife annuity, an SIU member choosing this benefit would receive a reduced monthly pension until his death and, if his wife is still living at the time of his death, she would continue receiving 50 percent of his monthly pension benefit until her death. The pensioner covered under this annuity would receive a reduced ben­ efit because this plan is more ex­ pensive than a benefit' which ends with the death of the pensioner. The actual amount of this reduced monthly benefit would be computed by actuaries considering many fac- January, 1976 tors, including the life expectancy of the pensioner's spouse, and must be calculated on a case-by-case basis. Each married Seafarer, when he becomes eligible for a pension, will be notified of the exact amount of the reduced monthly pension he will get should he receive this benefit and will be given 90 days to reject the joint and survivor annuity. If he does not reject the husbandwife annuity at this time, he will, as required by the Employee Retire­ ment Income Security Act of 1974, automatically receive the joint bene­ fit when he retires. Unmarried Seafarers will auto­ matically receive the full monthly pension benefit which will end with their death. The joint and survivor benefit will not apply to men already on pension. (D.-Ohio) has said that approximately 5,000 private pension plans have been terminated since the Employee Retire­ ment Income Security Act became law some 16 months ago, "more than four times the expected rate of termination." "As a result," he said, "many of the 160,000 employees who had been cov­ ered by those plans now face an un­ certain retirement future." Vanik also stated that as many as 39,000 em­ ployees may have lost pension benefits during December alone because an es­ timated 1,300 private companies ended their pension plans. Although the new law was enacted in 1974, certain requirements did not become effective until January 1,1976. Therefore, some employers, when faced with the financial and vesting require­ ments of the law which went into effect at the start of the new year, decided to cancel their plans before they had to meet those requirements. Representative Vanik said that Con­ 1 gress recently heard pension plan ad­ ministrators testify that the complicated compliance forms were being simplified, with special urgency on streamlining procedures for certifying small firms' pension plans. Many of the workers who have lost their pension benefits are employees who were unprotected by a labor-man• agement agreement between an em­ ployer and a union. Any such contract would not permit the termination of a pension plan without the approval of the union. So, these people were at the mercy of their employers, and did not enjoy the security and benefits of a union contract. The SIU has always made sure that its Pension Plan is strong and solvent so that each member expecting a pen­ sion after long years of hard work, would not suddenly be left in the cold. Unlike the thousands of workers who have been denied their rights to a pen­ sion, SIU members are assured of their just earnings when they retire. Politics Is Porkchops L.?: -jt i Ji •ft. ' Donate to SPAD •I Pages . 1S-0. •i �The Committee Page SL Galloway Committee SL Finance Committee SlU Representative Trevor Robertson (left) of the port of San Francisco is shown with the Ship's Committee of the SS Sea-Land Galloway. They are (I. to r.) Recertified Bosun Karl Hellman, ship's chairman; AB-QM Monte Fila, deck delegate: Steward Utility Lioyd McCuen, steward deiegate; QMED Wallace Roat, engine delegate and (seated center) Chief Steward Ray Taylor, secretary-reporter. The containership sailed Dec. 15 for a run to the Far East. Recertified Bosun James Pulliam (left) ship's chairman of the SS Sea-Land Finance with part of the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.) Chief Steward Ceasar Blanco, secretary-reporter; Baker Jim Sivley, steward delegate and Jennings Long, deck delegate. Later the containership saiied from the port of Oakland to dock in the port of Yokohama on Dec. 18. St. Louis Committee San Francisco Union representative Trevor Robertson (seated center) checks book of Recertified Bosun John Spuron (2nd right) ship's chairman of the containership SS St. Louis (Sea-Land) at a payoff in the port of Oakiand on Nov. 21. Other members of the Ship's Committee are (I. to r.) Oiler Albert Hatt, engine delegate; Chief Steward Paul Franco, secretary-reporter; AB Marion Ciaglo, deck deiegate and Steward Utility Leonard Leionek, steward delegate. The ship dropped the hook in the port of San Juan on Dec. 15. Stonewall Jackson Committee Recertified Bosun Carl Lineberry. (seated 2nd right), ship's chairman of the SS StonewallJackson (Waterman), gets ready to talk with SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey (seated center) at a payoff on Dec. 19 on Pier 7, Brookiyn, N.Y. Ship's Committee members at the table are (I. to r.) AB Robert Burns, deck delegate; QMED Juan Patino, engine delegate and Chief Steward Alonzo Caideron, secretary-reporter. Rounding out the LASH ship's committee are (standing I. to r.) Chief Electrician John Cantreii, educational director and Cook Herbert Nixon, steward delegate. At rear left is another SlU crewmember. On Dec. 22, the vessel sailed on a nine-week run to the Mideast and the Far East. Page 10 Maumee Committee Recertified Bosun James C. "Tennessee" Northcutt (2nd right) ship's chair­ man of the T5 USNS Maumee (Hudson Waterways) here with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.) Engine Delegate Blanton Jackson, Deck Delegate B. Travis and Chief Steward James R. Prestwood, secretary-reporter. The ship docked at Port Reading, N.J. on Dec. 19 before sailing for the port of Jacksonville for a possible payoff. Sea-Land Resource Committee Recertified Bosun Peter Drewes (2nd ieft) ship's chairman of the containership SS Sea-Land Resource with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.) Engine Delegate Arturo Morales, Educational Director Gus Katsalis, Steward Dele­ gate Phii Pron, Chief Steward James Lomax (seated) and Deck Delegate Ron Crain. The vessel paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Dec. 21. She's on the run to North Europe. Seafarers Log �The Spirit of Brotherhood in the Holiday Season T N the spirit of Union brotherhood, each year during the Christmas holidays SIU representatives throughout the country pay special visits to those Seafeirers vrho must spend Christmas in a USPHS hospital. Bringing each brother confined to the hospital during the holiday ^;;easoh a $25 Christmas gift, a carton of cigarettes or box of cigars, and a Christmas card, these Union representatives are carrying out a special SIU tradition which has always been our way of extending to each man good wishes and Season's Greetings from all of his Union brothers. For men who are sick or injured, and often far away from their families during the usually Joyous holiday season, the assurance that their brothers are thinking of them does much to give them a little Christmas cheer and to help keep their spirits up. f: t- i k Making his annual Christmas visit to the Staten Island USPHS hospital, SIU Representative John Dwyer helps Seafarer George Yeackel straighten out his sickness and accident benefit claim and gives him the SlU's traditional $25 Christmas gift and good wishes from all of his Union brothers. SIU Pensioner John H. Morris (center) is happy to know that his Union brothers have not forgotten him as Representative Dwyer offers him a "Merry Christ­ mas" from the entire SIU. Looking on is USPHS Nurse Phoebe Rhame. From left to right, Brother Dwyer gives IBU member Ed Murphy a Christmas card and $25 gift from the SIU while Bosuns Walter Cousins and Bruce Knight, who were partiqpating in the Bosuns Recertification Program at Headquarters, look on. Always eager to see what his fellow Union members are up to, SIU Pensioner Art Lomas gets a copy of the Seafarers Log along with the good wishes for a "Happy New Year" and a carton of cigarettes from Representative Dwyer. Brother Lomas, who believes in the need for strong political action by the SIU, is a staunch supporter of SPAD. Standing in the rear are Recertified Bosuns Walter Cousins (I.) and Bruce Knight. Drugs Mean Loss of Seaman's Papers If yon are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbiturates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means tiiat yon lose for the rest of your life the rl^t to make a living by the sea. However, it doesnt quite end there even if yon receive a suspended sentence. Yon may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. Yon also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dent^, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, sfrhool teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. IPs a pretty tough rap, but thaPs exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presmits a serious threat to bofli your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. January, 1976 ii i? -K. Page 11 I �1975 in Retrospect: An Important Year for The year 1975 was a very important and climactic one for die maritime industry and those of us in it. In many ways the year represented a turning point; a year which will be perhaps looked back upon in the future as a time when we began to solve many of our problems and create a foundation for a prosperous and viable American merchant marine for the last quarter this century. The past year was also a watershed for the S^U and its members. In May, the Union negotiated a new three-year agreement with its contracted operators which included substantial increases in wages and vacation, welfare and pension benefits. In S^tember, the SIUNA held its 17th Biennial Convention with spokesmen from both maritime and the entire labor movement addressing representatives from all International affiliates. The signing of a new shipping s^I'eement and the International convention were just two highlights in a very busy year. Perhaps, the area where the Union made its biggest gains was in tbe political arena. Although President Ford pocket-vetoed the Oil Cargo Preference Bill in January, that still did not detract from the fact that the SIU and maritime labor won a tremendous victory over the multinational oil companies in our fight to obtain a fair sbare of oil cargo for U.S.-ffag tankers. There were other victories as well. One attempt to breach the provisions of the Jones Act with a waiver was defeated, and an application for an unreasonable two-year extension of an emergency waiver already given was only granted for one year. Legislation was introduced in Congress wbicb would strongly curtail unfair rate-cutting practices by tbird-flag ships, and legislation was also introduced which would close' the Yirgiu Islands ''loophole" in the Jones Act. And, one of the most important accomplishments came late in the year, when after months of pressure by all the maritime unions, with the full support of tbe entire AFL-CIO, tbe government was able to produce a new six-year shipping agreement with tbe Soviet Union, with U.S.-ffag ships slated to carry one-third of all grain cargo between tbe two countries. These accomplishments were obtained only be­ cause of strong SIU participation, through tbe support of its members, in tbe political arena. And, with na­ tional elections this year, the SIU will remain politi­ cally active in order to insure that the voice of the U.S. merchant marine continues to be heard loud and clear in Washington. So, before we move fuUspeed ahead into 1976, let's take a final look at the past year through tbe pages of the Seafarers Log. What follows is a brief recap of some of tbe major stories of tbe year as they appeared In tbe 1975 issues of the Log. January President Ford unexpectedly pocket-vetoed the Energy Transportation Security Act which had passed both Houses of Congress with a cle^ar mandate. The SIU announced that efforts would resume immedi­ ately to obtain passage of a new bill which would guarantee a certain percentage of oil imports for American-flag ships. SIU Vice President Joseph "Al" Tanner, an SIU Vice President of the Great Lakes and Inland Waters District since 1960, passed away at the age of 56. William H. "Billy" Mitchell, longtime financial ad­ ministrative assistant to the SIU Secretary-Treasurer, also passed away. He was 55. The SlU-manned TT Wiliamshurgh, second of the 225,000 dwt supertankers to be built at the Seatrain Yard in Brooklyn, N.Y., and sister-ship of the TT Brooklyn, embarked on her maiden voyage from New York to the Persian Gulf and Europe. The SIU announced it would hold a major educa­ tional conference at the Harry Lundeberg School in the spring, gathering representatives from the mem­ bership to discuss upcoming contract renewal and the subjects of welfare, pension, vacation, hiring and training. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Cbainnan, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20tb Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers .'Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. - Page 12 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHT^. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no ^afarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, sociaj and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and coritribuies to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of COA'S"'" "."^"tigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of tbe above rights have been violated, or that he has ^en denied his constllurtonal right of access to Union records or information, he should immeduUely notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt Seafarers Log �The tf.S. Maritime Industry February The Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. was forced to lay off 1,800 employees for four weeks at its facilities in Brooklyn. President Ford's pocket-veto of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 delivered a further, crushing blow to an already depressed U.S. tanker market causing Seatrain to furlough the 1,800 employees, members of the SlU-afiiliated United In­ dustrial Workers. The New England LNG Inc., a consortium of Northern Atlantic U.S. utihties, filed for permission from the Treasury Department to use foreign-flag vessels to transport LNG from Alaska to New Eng­ land, thereby launching another attempt to breach the Jones Act. SIU Tampa Port Agent Belarmino "Bennie" Gon­ zalez passed away at the age of 64. A charter member of the SlU, he became a Union official in 1946 and served as patrolman in New York, Seattle and Tampa, acting port agent in Miami and finally port agent in Tampa. The U.S. Commerce Department announced the approval of a $40 million loan guarantee for Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. which will enable the company to reopen its Brooklyn facility, resume construction on the two unfinished supertankers there and rehire a majority of the SlU-affiliated United Industrial Work­ ers of America (UIW) who had been furloughed. The SIU's Scholarship Program awarded five $10,000 four-year college scholarships—one to an active Seafarer and the other four to dependents of eligible members. frV.AfAmiRil SMfamMHaiAiMrODMiw^' 'mat April The AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department again affirmed its strong support for U.S. cargo pref­ erence legislation which, the department said, would give a much needed boost to the sagging American maritime industry. Speaking at a banquet celebrating the 100th anni­ versary of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, Sen. Henry Jackson (D.-Wash.) con­ demned President Ford's veto of the Oil Imports Bill, and vowed "I will help pass this bill, and I will help override any veto of it." SIU President Paul Hall told delegates to the Fourth Annual IBU of the Pacific Convention in Seattle, Wash, that they must continue to strengthen their efforts to defeat those who are seeking to destroy the Jones Act. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D.-Hawaii) introduced legislation which would sharply cut rate-cutting prac­ tices engaged in by third-flag vessels. May After nearly 72 hours of captivity at the hands of a new Communist Cambodian regime, the entire 39 man crew, 28 of them SIU members, of the seized containership Mayaquez, were safely rescued by the naval destroyer USS Wilson shortly after military ac­ tion by U.S. forces was carried out against the Cam­ bodians. Sixty-six rank and file SIU members concluded an historic two week Seafarers Conference at the Harry Lundeberg School. The delegates undertook an indepth study of the maritime industry, and held dis­ cussions and made recommendations on the SIU con­ tract due for renewal in June and the various Union benefit plans. January, 1976 The AFL-CIO Executive Council adopted a reso­ lution submitted by the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Commit­ tee on Maritime Industry Affairs charging that the Soviet Union was using trading rights given to them as part of the U.S. policy of detente "to engage in the most ruthless rate-cutting practices that t^ireaten to bankrupt the U.S. Merchant Marine and throw even more U.S. merchant seamen out of work." Seafarers at meetings in SIU halls throughout the country overwhelmingly accepted the six-man Con­ stitutional Committee's report and recommendations concerning the resolution on a 'dues increase for working members.' Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert Blackwell told the House Merchant Marine subcommittee that while progress under the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 has been "good, it would not be right to say that the ob­ jectives set forth in the Act have been fully achieved." The Seafarers Log, official publication of the SIU, won First Award in General Excellence in the 1975 Journalistic Awards Contest of the International Labor Press Association (ILEA). September March Leaders from all segments of the maritime industry met with President Ford to urge the Administration to take immediate steps to prevent the total collapse of the already slumping U.S. tanker industry. Secretary of the Treasury William Simon denied a request by New England LNG Inc. to waive the Jones Act and allow the company to transport LNG from Alaska to New England on foreign-flag vessels. Simon denied the request because he said that waivers were permitted only "when necessary in the national de­ fense." The AFL-CIO Executive Council, at its mid-winter meetings, called for "massive emergency programs" to give immediate aid to the hardest hit victims of the nation's deepening recession, and halt the "frighten­ ing speed" of our economic crisis. John T. Dunlop, an Economics Professor at Har­ vard University, was confirmed by the Senate to suc­ ceed Peter A. Brennan as Secretary of Labor. The SlU-contracted Golden Monarch, last of three 90,000-ton tankers built for Aeron Marine Shipping Co., was launched at the National Steel and Ship­ building Co. in San Diego, Calif. A pioneering rehabilitation center for Seafarers was opened at Piney Point, Md. to meet the needs of Seafarers who want help with social or emotional problems. The new facility is located on the 900-acre farm at the Lundeberg School. August The Seafarers International Union of North Amer­ ica (SIUNA) held its 17th Biennial Convention in Washington, D.C. The delegates heard many speeches from various representatives of both maritime and the entire labor movement, and adopted many resolutions dealing with maritime and labor. The Ford Administration announced tentative agreement with the Soviet Union on another longterm grain deal with sharply higher freight rates, after a solid U.S. maritime boycott of loading the grain forced the Russians to agree to the higher rate. October Seventeen ships under contract to the SIU received charters to carry grain to the Soviet Union after a new shipping agreement was reached between the U.S. and Russia. In a secret mail ballot the membership accepted the dues increase amendment to the SIU Constitution by an overwhelming vote of 3,016 to 288. Both the Maritime Trades Department and the AFL-CIO held their Conventions in San Francisco, Calif. Discussions centered on the nation's economic crisis, the plight of the unemployed and a fight for reform of U.S. maritime laws. June After intensive negotiations, the SIU reached a new three-year agreement with the Union's contracted op­ erators providing for across-the-board wage increases in each of the three years of the contract, and sub­ stantial increases in vacation, pension and welfare benefits. The national unemployment rate reached a stag­ gering 9.2 percent, statistics from the U.S. Labor De­ partment showed, the highest rate in 34 years. Over eight-and-a-half million people were reported out of work. The House Merchant Marine subcommittee began an extensive review of all U.S. maritime promotional policies and programs. Seafarer Bill Bellinger's diary, kept while he was one of the men held captive by Cambodians on the seized ship Mayaguez, recounted the ordeal of the crew while in Communist hands. July Peter M. McGavin, executive secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department, passed away at the age of 66. A trade unionist since 1939, McGavin served in various capacities on local, state and national levels of the AFL-CIO before being imanimously elected to the MTD post in 1960. The SIU membership continued to overwhelmingly approve the new Tanker and Freightship agreements which were negotiated last month. Members voted on the new contracts at special meetings held in all ports in June, and then again at all regular July membership meetings. The U.S. shipbuilding industry began to feel serious adverse effects brought on by the depressed state of the world tanker market for both old and new crude carriers. November SIU President Hall, speaking at a Federal Media­ tion and Conciliation Service seminar in New Orleans, delivered a stinging attack on American-owned multi­ national companies and runaway-flag fleets which are destroying thousands of jobs for Americans as well as eroding gains made over the years in labor-manage­ ment relations by their practice of using cheaper, un­ skilled foreign labor. Herb Brand, president of the Transportation Insti­ tute, Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan, (D.-Mo.) chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commit­ tee, and Rep. Thomas N. Downing (D.-Va.), chair­ man of that committee's subcommittee on the Mer­ chant Marine, all told the 49th Annual Propeller Club Convention in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. that the U.S. must enact some kind of cargo preference legislation very soon to revitalize the U.S. merchant marine. The nation's unemployment went back up to 8.6 percent from 8.3 percent, and the number of jobless Americans rose over the eight million mark for the first time since May, the U.S. Labor Department re­ ported. i} December The U.S. and Russia were negotiating a new ship­ ping agreement to replace the one which expired on Dec. 31, 1975. Negotiations centered on the proper freight rate for grain cargo. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert Blackwell told a congressional com­ mittee that "it is entirely possible" U.S. ship construc­ tion subsidies will have to be increased if the long range shipbuilding program is to be sustained. Helen D. Bentley formally completed her term as chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission after serving six years—longer than any other woman who has ever headed a government agency. Page 13 t:' �>».> SS Gateway City The containership SS Gateway CUy (Sea-Land) began a new "==kly 'o Bangkok, Thailand recently. The port replaces the port of S-ttahip, Thailand. Two. other C2L containerships are on the run. _ S/r Norfolk Carrying 30,000-tons of crude from the Caribbean to Holyrood, Newfoundland was the S/T Norfolk (Cities Service). Later she went into layup. S/T Connecticut TT Golden Dolphin This month the S/T Connecticut (Conn. Transport.) and six other SIUcontracted ta'nkers will carry grain from the Gulf to Russian Black Sea ports. CariDoean lo uun was the mc TT J i Golden Dolphin (WestSailing from the Caribbean to ine the Gulf The ships, carrying from 25,000 to 50,000-tons of grain each, are the S/T Eagle (.jjgsjgj. Marine) carrying 67,000-tons of oil last month Traveler (Sea Trans.), Ogden Champion, Ogden Wabash, Ogden Yukon (Ogden Marine), /4fc//c (Maritime Overseas), and Transeastern (Hudson S/T Overseas Joyce USNS Maumee A collision in heavy rain and poor visibility between the 28,254-ton tanker, the S/T Overseas Joyce (Maritime Overseas) and the 926-ton Lebanese motor vessel, the Karim H, left the SIU ship holed and aground in the northern Dardanelles 200 yards off the Zincirbozan Light at Belibolu. She was refloated and anchored early last month. The Overseas Joyce was enroute to the Russian Black Sea port of Norvorossisk with a cargo of wheat from the port of Houston. From the port of Portsmouth, Va. last month, Steward Utility Manuel A. Silva writes "I would like to let you know we had a superb dinner on Thanksgiving Day at sea. As you can see by the menu (shrimp cocktail, Tom turkey with vino and oyster dressing, chicken a la Rheims soup, Duchess potatoes, Turkish rice, candied yams, Brussels sprous, carrots Vichy, coconut cake, mince and pumpkin pies, fruitcake, mints, nuts and hot cocoa), our steward, James R. Prestwood, pre­ sented us with a large quantity of good stuff. "After dinner, I was a witness as officers and crew went to the galley to SS Carter Braxton congratulate him. "We are proud of this good steward. He takes care of us all. Tug-towed into the harbor of Ponta Delgada, the Azores, late last month was "Everyone is happy aboard the USNS Maumee-, and we expect to go to the the 8,995-ton C4 Mariner, the SS Carter Braxton (JVaterman) after damage to South Pole... January. her main engine condenser. "Once again I would like to thank the LOG staff for a good job you are doing and I take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New M/V Paul Thayer Year." Aground in the Pelee Passage in Lake Erie late last month was the 10,344-ton M/V Paul Thayer (Pringle) reported to have taken on water. She was to be SS Aleutian Developer lightened for refloat. The newly-converted 16 knot containership, tlie SS Aleutian Developer (SeaLand) formerly the R/O R/O SS New Yorker, which ran to Puerto Rico, was christened last month for the new area she will sail. She started on the Alaska run on Dec. 14 from the port of Seattle with weekly ports of call at Kodiak, Cordova, Adak, Sand Point, Dutch Harbor, Captains Bay and other ports in the Aleutian chain of islands. Four Sea-Land 360-container C4s connect Seattle, Anchorage and Kodiak three times a week. The 1960-built ship can carry 90 containers and breakbulk cargo. She's a twin-screw diesel with a bow thruster. SS Delta Brasil Delta Line's C3 SS Delta Brasil and three of the company's LASH vessels got awards last month for their "outstanding participation" in the U.S. Coast Guard's Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMVER) System. Beside the Delta Brasil, the SS Delta Sud, the SS Delta Norte and the SS Delta Mar were awarded a blue AMVER pennant and Certificate of Recognition for their work in this international life-saving program. The search and rescue ships are on the run to South America. Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vesisels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. HL55' Nalen Honored for Work in the Transportation Field Charles Nalen, head of the Engine Department at the Harry" Lundeberg School of Seamanship, was one of 10 U.S. educators to receive an Award of Excellence at the National Transporta­ tion Apprenticeship and Training Con­ ference earlier this year for outstanding contributions to training in the transpor­ tation industry. Nalen, who was nominated for the award by HLSS President Hazel Brown, Personals Carl Hagstrom. William George Knight asks that you contact him at (201) 753-6633 or 753-7810 as soon as possible. Jesse Martin Krause Mike Murphy asks that you contact him at (713) 224-0951. Charles Thorpe Betty Robinson requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 960 Easton St., Mobile, Ala. 36605. James F. Dwyer Gayle Dwyer asks that you contact her at 1422 So. 49th Court, Cicero, 111. 60650, or call her at (312) 652-5613. Page 14 received an engraved plaque along with the other nine winners. The awards were given "to honor those individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to training through their dedicated efforts." Nalen joined the staff of the HLSS Vocational Department in 1972 as a basic engine class instructor. He quickly developed teaching aids to improve his classroom instruction and revised the curriculum as the need for change arose. In 1974, Nalen was promoted from senior instructor to head of the Engine Department. Since then he has instituted new curriculums and developed new courses and't^aching methods. Among the new courses which he started was the LNG/LPG Program, which is pre­ paring seamen to man the new liquified gas carriers presently being constructed. After attending the University of Maryland for two years, Nalen came to the Lundeberg School as a trainee in 1966. He spent two years sailing in the un­ licensed ranks, and then attended the Calhoon MEBA Engineering School in Baltimore and began sailing aboard U.S.-flag ships as an engineer. He re­ turned to Piney Point to teach in 1972. Upon accepting the award, Nalen credited the teamwork of the entire staff of the Engine Department for its overall success. He said he shared his honor with fellow staff members Bill Eglinton, Jack Parcel, Paul Wolf and Peter Schuffels. Charles Nalen (left), head of the Engine Department at the Harry Lunde­ berg School, receives congratulations from Robert Kalmus, HLS director of Vocational Education for award Nalen received in recognition of his outstand­ ing contributions to training in the transportation industry. Seafarers Log �. .mm ASHORE Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Calif. A son of a Seafarer, an "SlU-baby," may be bound for the Olympics in 1976. The proud father is Bosun Benjamin Mignano, 47, a New Yorker who joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Philadelphia, now ships out of the port of Wilmington and is a post-World War II U.S. Army veteran. The son. Lance Cpl. Mitchell Mignano, 22, H & S Bn., U.S. Marine Corps, based here, was bom under the SIU maternity benefit. The SIU baby, a weightlifter who was considered the "strongest man in the Philippine Islands" while stationed at the Marine Barracks there last year, be­ cause, he says, "I outlifted everybody involved in the competition" in the Islands' weightlifting contest. Usually, in a waimup, he jerks anywhere from 315 pounds to 405 pounds during a workout. He hoped to reach 450 pounds last month. Leatherneck Mignano, whose home is in Hauppage, L.I., N.Y., will be an ex-Marine this month. Assigned to the Marines 13 Area Physical Fitness Center here, last year he trained with the Pacific Southwest Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) in San Diego for the 1976 Olympic tryouts in Philadelphia this June. To qualify in his weight class, 198 pounds, he must be able to snatch 330 pounds and clear and |erk 420 pounds. "Right now (October) I'm only jerking 350 pounds," he said, "but I'm working out five days a Week for two-and-a-half hours a day. I should be able to qualify." He adds, competition for a place on the U.S. Olympic weightlifting team will be rough as lifters frtnn all over the United States will be trying out. There are six weight classes, ranging from fiyweight to heavyweight, and the top three liften from each class will represent the U.S. in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. "I think I stand a pretty good chance," he says. "This is something I've always wanted to do. I've been lifting for about four years and my goal has always been to compete in the Olympics." Cpl. Mignano trained with some of the Soviet Union's best weightlifters in the Philippines. "I had a chance to leam a lot from lifters like Alexiev, Rizhenkov and Batishev. What I'd like to do now is pass along some of the things I've learned." ' While awaiting the Olympics, he'd like to start a physical fitness class here for Marines and their dependents. "It wouldn't be just weightlifting but tech­ niques to tone up sagging muscles." Anyway, Go<^ Luck to our Seafarer "baby" in his quest for the Olympics! Cahfo Peak, Northern California A final U.S. communications station here on the coast in a new ship and rescue distress system has been completed by the Coast Guard. Atop this 4,233-foot mountain, the VHF-FM signal at Humboldt Bay will cover 20 miles of the coast, rivers and bays from Cape Mendocino to Point Arena. The station will broadcast mariners warnings and weather forecasts at 7:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. on Channel 22 with wind warnings aired from the National Weather Service. Atlanta Merchant Marine Checker Champ in 1953 and now an SIU pensioner since 1972, Fred B. Kritzler writes of "the great efforts made through the years by the SIU in making the SIU second to none, and it has been my pleasure to have been a member... Constant efforts have certainly brought about a better life for those who are active, sailing for a living..." Seafarer Kritzler has a visit to New York Headquarters "on the horizon" this month. "I'll get to mingle awhile with the finest Brotherhood of the Sea, SIU members." •"... During my sailing days ... had seen (in the LOG) newsworthy items regarding my many exhibitions and challenge matches at Headquarters on the checker board ... You did a fine press job ... about some of my memorable matches and of the highlights of the matches aboard ship and ashore else­ where ... ". . . Leaving the ship or drydocking myself didn't bring a standstill in my 'checkered career' . . . starting the 'checker game' while in the U.S. Army in Hawaii in 1941 prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor .. . was back in San Fran­ cisco, then to the Navy Reserve until I had the right course and joined the Union in 1952 ... "This year ... I established the American Legion Checker Championship, have been a continuous member since 1944 and now my third year as Post 147 assistant sergeant-at-arms. I still strive to entertain veterans at the hospi­ tals . . . continue to play 30 games at once . . . exhibitions and play in tourneys... "In honor of the American merchant marine, mainly the Seafarers of the SIU, at anytime scheduled . . . offer a free checker exhibition to any areas of the SIU (like) the Baltimore Recreation Training Center or Headquarters ..." • ^ !• -1} i' 'i| -K Philadelphia A new USPHS Outpatient Clinic has opened here in the U.S. Custom House, 2nd and Chestnut Sts. on the entire seventh deck. Approximately 30,000 visits were made to the old outpatient facility last year. Portsmouth, Va. Sea-Land Service Inc. opened its new container terminal here with a dedi­ cation ceremony on 1800 Seaboard Ave. The 30-acre facility is the first exclusive one in the area. Costing $6.8 million, it will have its own crane. Washington, D.C. U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell recently received a 21st Annual Career Federal Service Award. The MARAD chief was honored for his "contributions to the revitalization of American shipbuilding and U.S. flag shipping." * * * According to MARAD, its subsidy programs alone generated corporate and personal taxes of more than $60 million last year. * * * The grand prize for the 1976 National Maritime Poster Contest for high schoolers is $500 and a trip here. The theme this year is "Ship American—It, Costs No More." For details write the NMPC Committee, 1625 K St., N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. or call 202-783-6440. Back From Far East Bun, the Samuel Chase Pays Off in Baltimore i • After a run to the Far East, the C-4 Mariner type ship Samuel Chase-, operated by Waterman, paid off Dec. 17 in the port of Baltimore, and (photo left) SIU Atlar-i'" Coast Area Vice President Bull Shepard (seated at table center) conducts shipboard union meeting to bring crew up-to-date on latest developments In the U.S. maritime industry. In photo right, the SIU ships committee, headed by Recertified Bosun, Lancelot Rodrigues, are seated from the left: James D. Johnson, baker and steward delegate; L. Rodrigues, ship's chairman, and Chief Steward Harold Strauss, secretary-reporter. Standing are Herman Rogge, left, engine delegate, and Leggett Jones, deck delegate. After payoff, the Samuel Chase went into temporary layup. January, 1976 Page 15 ii •m t;'# :*§• r ' V �f April 15, 1976, is the deadline for fUing Federal income tax returns. As is customary at this time of .year, the SIU Accounting Department has prepared the following detailed tax guide to assist SIU men in filing their returns on in­ come earned in 1975. I:: New Features for 1975 Please note these important new changes that have been made because of revisions in the tax laws: Credit for Personal Exemptions—line 16(b). There is a new tax credit of $30 for each personal exemption (other than for age and blindness). This is in addition to the regular $750 deduction for each exemption. Earned Income Credit — line 21(c). There is a new credit equal to 10% of earned income (wages and self-employ­ ment income) up to a maximum of $400 for taxpayers who maintain a household with at least one dependent child. You would get the money whether or not there is any tax owed. The credit is phased out as income rises between $4,000 and $8,000. Payments to an Individual Retirement Arrangement—line 40(b). You may be able to deduct up to a limit of $ 1,500 of payments made to individual retire­ ment accounts, or for individual retire­ ment annuities or bonds. Forfeited Interest Penalty for Prema­ ture Withdrawal from Time Savings Accounts—line 41. You can deduct a forfeited interest penalty for premature withdrawal from a time savings ac­ count. Purchase of New Principal Residence Credit—line 53. If after March 12, 1975, you purchased and occupied a new principal residence that was con­ structed or being constructed before March 26, 1975, you may be able to claim a 5% credit based on the pur­ chase price. Tax on Premature Distributions—line * 58. If you cashed in your individual re­ tirement arrangement prematurely, you may be subject to an additional tax. Excess Contributions Tax—line 62. If you contributed to your individual re­ tirement arrangement an amount in excess of the maximum amount de­ ductible, you may have to pay a 6% excise tax on the amount of such excess. Who Must FUe The income levels at which most filers must file have been increased. Every Seafarer who is a citizen or resident of the United States, whether an adult or minor must file a return if you are: And your gross income is at least: Single (legally separated, divorced, or married living apart from spouse with de­ pendent child) and are un­ der 65 $2,350 Single (legally separated, divorced, or married living apart from spouse with de­ pendent child) and are 65 or older 3,100 A person who can be claimed as a dependent on your parent's return, and have taxable dividends, in­ terest, or other unearned income 750 A qualifying widow(er) with dependent child and are under 65 2,650 Page 16 A qualifying widow(er) with dependent child and are 65 or older 3,400 Married filing jointly, liv­ ing together at the end of 1975 (or at date of death of spouse), and both are un­ der 65 3,400 Married filing jointly, liv­ ing together at the end of 1975 (or at date of death of spouse), and one is 65 or older $4,150 Married filing jointly, liv­ ing together at the end of 1975 (or at date of death of spouse), and both are 65 or older 4,900 Married filing separate returns or married but not living together at end of 1975 750 A person with income from sources within U.S. possessions 750 Self employed and your net earnings from self-employment were at least $400. If income tax was withheld or if you are eligible for the earned income credit, then even though yoii are not re­ quired to file a return, you should file to get a refund. If you are filing solely because of the earned income credit, see Form 1040A instructions to deter­ mine whether you can file Short Form 1040A. Standard Deduction The standard deduction has been in­ creased. Maximum Standard Rate Deduction Joint Return 16% $2600 Surviving Spouse . 16% 2600 Single 16% 2300 Married filing separate return .. 16% 1300 The low income allowance (that is, the minimum standard deduction) for 1975 is $1600 for single persons and $ 1900 for married couples filing jointly. Optional Tax Tables Optional tax tables are expanded by increasing the maximum income level for their use in 1975 from $10,000 to $15,000. When To FOe Tax returns have to be filed by April 15, 1975. However, the April 15 dead­ line is waived in cases where a seaman is at sea. In such instances, the seaman must file his return at the first oppor­ tunity, along with an affidavit stating the reason for delay. Where To FUe Mail your return to the Internal Rev­ enue Service Center for the place where you live. Use the addressed envelope that comes with your return, or use the address for your State. How To Pay Make check or money order payable to "Internal Revenue Service" for full amount on line 23. Write your Social Security number on your check or money order. If line 23 is less than $1, do not pay. Rounding Off To Whole DoUars The money items on your return and schedules may be shown in whole dol­ lars. This means that you eliminate any amount less than 50 cents, and increase any amount from 50 cents through 99 cents to the next higher dollar. Advantages of A Joint Return Generally it is advantageous for a married couple to file a joint return. There are benefits in figuring the tax on a joint return which often result in a lower tax than would result from sep­ arate returns. Changes in Marital Status If you are married at the end of 1975, you are considered married for the en­ tire year. If you are divorced or legally separated on or before the end of 1975, you are considered single for the entire year. If your wife or husband died dur­ ing 1975 you are considered married for the entire year. Generally in such a case, a joint return may be filed for the year. You may also be entitled to the benefits of a joint return for the two years following the death of your hus­ band or wife. Exemptions Each taxpayer is entitled to a per­ sonal exemption of $750 for himself, $750 for his wife, an additional $750 if he is over 65 and another $750 if he is blind. The exemptions for age and blindness apply also to a taxpayer's wife, and can also be claimed by both of them. In cases where a man's wife lives in a foreign country, he can still claim the $750 exemption for her. In addition a taxpayer can claim $750 for each child, parent, grandpar­ ent, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sis­ ter-in-law, and each uncle, aunt, neph­ ew or niece dependent on him, if he provides more than one-half of their support during the calendar year. The dependent must have less than $750 income and live in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Panama or the Canal Zone. A child under 19, or a student over 19 can earn over $750 and still count as a dependent if the taxpayer provides more than one-half of his support. The law also enables a seaman who is contributing more than ten percent of the support of a dependent to claim an exemption for that individual, provided the other contributors file a declaration that they will not claim the dependent that year. Line 16b—Credit for Personal Exemp­ tions. Multiply the number of personal exemptions on line 6d by $30 and enter the amount (but do not enter more than the tax shown on line 16a). Line 21c — Earned Income Credit. Generally, if line 15, or your earned income if greater, is less than $8,000 you may be able to claim a refundable credit based on your earned income. For .this purpose earned income means wages and salaries after the sick pay ex­ clusion, if applicable, tips, other em­ ployee compensation, and your net earnings from self-employment as shown on Schedule SE (Form 1040), line 13. If you are married you must file ai joint income tax return to be eligible for the credit; however, certain married persons living apart with a dependent child may be eligible to claim the credit. Line 53—Credit for Purchase of New Principal Residence. You may be able to claim a credit of 5% of the purchase price of your new principal residence that was constructed or being con­ structed before March 26, 1975, and •acquired and occupied after March 12, 1975. The maximum credit is $2,000. See Form 5405. Tax Credit For Retirement Income A tax credit is allowed for individuals against retirement income sur'^ as rents, dividends and earnings at odd jobs. However, an adjustment must be made in this credit for Social Security benefits. Line 50—Foreign Tax Credit. You can claim credit for income tax payments U.S. citizens with foreign addresses to a foreign country or U.S. possession except A.P.O. and F.P.O. and those ex­ only if you itemize deductions. For cluding income under Section 911 or more information get Form 1116. 931, should file with the Internal Rev­ Credit For Excess Social Security enue Service Center, 11601 Roosevelt (FICA) Tax Paid Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pa. 19155. If a total of more than $824.85 of Note: If you move after filing your Social Security (FICA) tax was with­ return and you are expecting a refund, you should notify both the post office held from the wages of either you or serving your old address and the service your wife because one or both of you center where you filed your return, of worked for more than one employer, your address change. This will help in you may claim the excess over $824.85 forwarding your check to your new ad­ as a credit against your income tax. dress as promptly as possible. Be sure Dividend Income to include your social security number If a seaman has dividend income in any correspondence with the IRS. from stocks he can exclude the first $100 from his gross income. more information if your earned taxable If a joint rctiirn is filcvT^nd botb income was over^ husband and wife have*rdiv!deRd~ffi=^ $38,000 and you ate single. come, each one may exclude $100 of $52,000 and you are married filing dividends from their gross income. jointly or are a qualifying widow(er) with dependent Welfare, Pension and Vacation Benefits child, or Benefits received from the SIU Wel­ $38,000 and you claim unmarried fare Plan do not have to be reported as head of household status. income. Should You Use the Standard De­ Payments received from the SIU Pension Plan are includable as income duction or Itemize Your Deductions? on the tax return of those pensioners You must decide whether to take the who retire with a normal pension. There standard deduction or to itemize your is a special retirement income tax credit actual deductions for charitable contri­ to be calculated on Schedule R which butions, medical expenses, interest, taxes, etc. Because the standard deduc­ is to be attached to the return. Pensioners under 65 who receive a tion varies at different income levels, it disability are entitled to claim an adjust­ will generally be helpful to follow these ment for the sick pay exclusion. How­ guidelines based on your adjusted gross ever, all disability pension payments re­ income (line 15). ceived after age 65 are taxable in the If you are: same manner as a normal pension. • Married filing jointly or a qualifying Vacation pay received from the Sea­ widow(er) with dependent child, you farers Vacation Plan is taxable income should itemize deductions if your in­ in the same manner as wages. come on line 15 of Form 1040 is: less than $11,875 and your item­ Death Benefit Exclusion ized deductions total more than If you receive pension payments as $1,900. a beneficiary of a deceased employee, between $11,875 and $16,250 and and the employee had received no re­ your itemized deductions total more tirement pension payment, you may be than 16% of line 15. entitled to a death benefit exclusion of over $16,250 and your itemized up to $5,G00. deductions total more than $2,600. Gambling Gains • Married filing separately: Divide the dollar amounts speci­ All net gains from gambling must be fied for joint returns in half and be reported as income. However, if more sure to use only the total of your own was lost than gained during the year, deductions. the losses are not deductible, but simply cancel out the gains. • Single or Unmarried Head of House­ Income Averaging hold, you should itemize deductions if your income on line 15 of Form A Seafarer who has an unusually 1040 is: large amount of taxable income for less than $10,000 and your item­ 1974 may be able to reduce the total ized deductions total more than amount of his tax by using the income $1,600. averaging method. This method permits between $10,000 and $14,375 a part of the unusually large amount of and your itemized deductions total taxable income to be taxed in lower more than 16% of line 15. brackets, resulting in a reduction of the over $14,375 and your itemized over-all amount of tax due. deductions total more than $2,300. Form 4726, Maximum Tax on If you have income other than earned Earned Income.—The tax on earned income and could be claimed as a de­ taxable income is limited to a maximum pendent on your parent's return be sure rate of 50-percent. Get Form 4726 for to read the blocked instructions under "Tax—Credits—Payments" in your IRS instructions. 7 49, and 50. Make a side calculation be­ fore you enter the credit here. See mis­ cellaneous deductions. Medical and Dental Expenses All expenses over three percent of adjusted gross income for doctor and dental bills, hospital bills, medical and hospital insurance, nurse care and simi­ Taxes lar costs can be deducted. Other such In general, you can deduct: personal costs include such items as eyeglasses, property taxes, real estate taxes, state ambulance service, transportation to or local retail sales taxes, state gasoline doctors' offices, rental of wheelchairs taxes and state and local income taxes and similar equipment, hearing aids, ar­ actually paid within the year. You can­ tificial limbs and corrective devices. not deduct: Federal excise taxes. Fed­ However, if the Seafarer is reim­ eral Social Security taxes, hunting and bursed by the Seafarers Welfare Plan dog licenses, auto inspection fees, tags, for any of these costs, such as family, drivers licenses, alcoholic beverages, hospital and surgical expenses, he can­ cigarette and tobacco taxes, water taxes not deduct the whole bill, only that part and taxes paid by you for another per­ in excess of the benefits paid by the son. Plan. All expenses over one percent of ad­ Contributions justed gross income for drugs and Any taxpayer can deduct up to 50 medicine can be deducted. The deduc­ percent of adjusted gross income for tible portion is then combined with contributions to charities, educational other medical and dental expenses institutions and hospitals. In the case which are subject to the normal three of other contributions a 20 percent lim­ percent rule. itation applies. In figuring your deduction, you can Do Not Deduct Gifts To— deduct an amount equal to one-half of Relatives, friends, or other persons. the insurance premiums, premiums Social clubs, labor unions, or cham­ paid for medical care for yourself, your bers of commerce. wife, and dependents. The maximum Foreign organizations, organizations amount deductible is $150. The other operated for personal profit or or­ one-half, plus any excess over the $ 150 ganizations whose purpose is to limit is deductible subject to the normal get people to vote for new laws or three percent rule. changes in old laws. Household and Dependent Care Line 51—Credit for Contributions to Services Candidates for Public Office, etc. — If you paid someone to take care of a You may claim a lax credit here or an dependent so you (and your spouse if itemized deduction on Schedule A, line married) could work or find work, you 33, but you cannot claim both, for con­ tributions to candidates for public office may be able to deduct up to $400 a and political committees and to news­ month. The expense must be for the follow­ letter funds of candidates and elected ing persons who lived in your home as public officials. members of your family: If you elect to claim a credit, the (1) Your dependent under 15 years amount of the credit is one-half of the old who can be claimed as an exemp­ political contributions paid, but not more than $25 ($50 if married and fil­ tion. (2) A person who is physically ing a joint return). Do not enter more or mentally incapable of self-care whom than the amount on line 16c reduced you either: (a) are entitled to claim by the amount of credits on lines 48, Continued on Page 18 Interest Interest paid to banks and individu­ als on loans, mortgages, etc., is de­ ductible. Many Seafarers will need only short Form 1040A or Form 1040 in filing their 1975 returns. Schedules and forms that may be required in addition to box(es) on line 8 (Presidential Elec­ Form 2440, Sick-Pay Exclusion; Form 1040 include the following, which Form 2441, Expenses for Household tion Campaign Fund). you may retain from an Internal Rev­ and Dependent Care Services; 4. Fill in lines 9 through 15, lines enue Service office, and at many banks 17,19,21 a, b, and e, if necessary. Also, Form 3468, Computation of Invest­ and post pffices: attach Form 4683 (Foreign Bank Ac­ ment Credit; Schedule A B for itemized deduc­ Form 3903, Moving Expense Ad- count), if applicable. tions and dividend and interest in- :Justment^• 7-'. 5. On a joint return, show yOur and • cpme"^;' •. .Form Gdraputation of Credit your spouse's income separately in the Schedule C for income frmn a per­ for Federal Tax on Gasoline, Special space below the line 15 entry space so sonally owned business; IRS can figure your tax in the way that Fuels, and Lubricating Oil. Schedule D for income from the sale * Schedule B must be completed and at­ will give you the smallest tax. or exchange of capital assets; 6. Sign your return. Both you and tached to your return if your income Schedule E for income from pen­ from either dividends or interest ex­ your spouse rnust sign a joint return. sions, annuities, rents, royalties, pa^rt- ceeds $400.00^ 7. File on or before April 15, 1976. IRS will then figure your tax and nerships, estates, trusts, etc.; IRS will figd*e your tax if your in­ . Schedule F for income fronyliiihiing; come on line 15 Is $20,000 or less, was send you a refiind check if you paid too Schedule G fpr income avera^ngl only from wages, salary and tifw, divi­ much or bill you if you did not pay Schedule R for retirement income dends. Interest, pehsibn and annuities, enough. Note : If you are eligible w cltEm ihe' •credit; '•. • L-/ and you want to take the standard earned income credii (see page 8), IRS Schedule SE for reporting net earn­ deduction. * wM figure the credit for you if you write ings from self-employment; and Form 1040-ES for making estirnated :AU:yomdo7ia;7^ .•^7; 7''., EIC on line 21c. If you have d retire­ 1. Place your name and address ment income credit, IRS will figure that tax payments. , Some spcscialized forms available label on your return, or fill in name, ad- also. Just attach Schedule R n/ter have answered the question for <mlonly at Internal Revenue Service p®cps dje^, and social security nuipbed j^ ?|ill in occupation and revenue sharing ::unuisfilled in fines 2 and : are: ' ^ Form • /J/d£';Statpme«t of;Cp^p Tbiocks. On a jdint return^show natties, 5. Then write RKT on line 17 of Form social secudty numbers and occupa­ ,efund Due Deceased Taxpayer, ' 2106, Employee Business Ex- tions of both you and your spouse. If; •0A Shdrt Form 1O40A •••you are^raa^f^ed, .give spcial7secudf^^ '^hprt Form 1040A—^This shcirtfpi^ jUumhers of you and yom sppd even though you fiic separately. the -^simplest.: ffe •returm-.'^oo •may. erally e&s it if all your '75 income Fill in fines I through 7, Check appropriate "yes" or "No' „ no more than $400 of dividends or $400 of interest. A joint Form 1040A may be filed by you and your wife if your combined income meets the above tests. Disadvantages of Form 1040A: (a) You can take only the standard deduc­ tion—you can't itemize. (b) An efnplf»y®® I'® deductions for unreimbursed traveling, transportation, of "outside salesman" expenses in connection with his work, even if he uses the standard deduction. These are lost on Form 1040A. (c) There's no way to claim certain credits— • retirement income credit investment credit foreign tax credit « credit from a regulated investment company • gas tax credit for nonhighway use • credit for payments of estimated tax (d) You can't claim an exclusion for sick pay under a wage continuation plan. (e) You qaiFt deduct moving penses where yqq chairiged jobs or were transferred! by irnir emj^ (f) You lose the right; to incoraenip erage. Furthermpfev7y^ 1040A If you received capital gain divi­ dends or nontaxabJedist (re­ turn of capitaU-^^ if you had an in fercst iti a • .41 •tl •• Page 17 JI �mSTax Continued from Page17 as an exemptioiy or (b) would be en­ titled to claim as an exemption except that the person had gross income of $750 or more. (3) Your spouse who could not care for himself or herself be­ cause of mental or physical illness. You can deduct expenses for the services of a maid or cook but not for the services of a chauffeur, bartender, or gardener. The full amount you paid to a nursery school is dependent care expense, even if the school gave your child lunch. But school expenses you paid for a child in the first or hi^er grade are not. Payments to a Related Individual.— In computing your deduction you may not include payments made to a relative of yours or of your spouse (except for a cousin or any relative not listed be­ low) or to a dependent housAiold member. For this exclusion, a relative of yours or of your spouse includes: son or daughter and their descendents; stepson or stepdaughter; brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister; father or mother and their ancestors; stepfather, step­ mother; nephew, niece, uncle, aunt; son-in-law, daughter-in-law, father-inlaw, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, sis­ ter-in-law. The expense must be for services in your home, with one exception. You can deduct the cost of services outside your home for a dependent under 15 years of age, who can be claimed as your exemption. In this case, the amount you can deduct is limited to: (1) $200 a month for one such in­ dividual. (2) $300 a month for two such individuals. (3) $400 a month for three or more such individuals. If your spouse or dependent (other than a dependent under 15 who can be claimed as an exemption) was phys­ ically or mentally unable to care for himself or herself and received income or disability payments during 1975, you have to reduce your monthly expenses as follows: (1) Dependent.—Subtract $750 from the adjusted gross income and disabil­ ity payments the dependent received during 1975. Divide the balance by the number of months you incurred these expenses. Then subtract the result from your monthly dependent expenses. (2) Spouse.—^Divide disability pay­ ments your spouse received during 1975 by the number of months you incurred expenses for your spouse. Then sub­ tract the result from your monthly ex­ penses incurred for your spouse. Disability payment means payment (other than a gift) received because of physical or mental condition which is not included in income. For example, workmen's or veterans' disability com­ pensation, private health and accident insurance. If your adjusted gross income (Form 1040, line 15) was more than $18,000, you have to reduce your monthly Ex­ penses by dividing one-half of the amount over $18,000 by 12 (number of months in your tax year). For ex­ ample, if your adjusted gross income was $20,400, you would reduce your monthly expenses by $100 ($20,400 less $18,000 + 2 - $1,200 + 12 $100). If you were married for all or part of the year, be sure to take into account the adjusted gross income of both you and your spouse for the time you were married. Requirements for married taxpayers: (1) If you were married at the end of 1975, you and your spouse must file a Page 18 joint return for the year to claim the deduction. (2) If you were married during the time you paid the expenses: (a) Both you and your spouse must have either worked full time or have been looking for a job, or (b) Your spouse had to be unable to care for himself or herself because of mental or physical illness. You may use Form 2441 to figure your deduction and attach the com­ pleted form to your return. Enter your deduction on Schedule A, line 32. Casualty or Theft Losses If you had property that was stolen or damaged by fire, storm, car accident, shipwreck ,etc., you may be able to de­ duct your loss or part of it. In general. Schedule A can be used to report a casualty or theft loss. Personal casualty or theft losses are deductible but you must first reduce each loss by insurance and other reimbursements paid you, and then you can claim only that part of the net loss that is more than $100. If you and your spouse owned the prop­ erty jointly but file separate returns, you both must subtract $100 from your part of the loss. Casualty or theft losses of trade, busi­ ness, rental, royalty, or other income producing properties are not subject to the $100 limitation. If you had more than one casualty or theft loss omit lines 25 through 28 of Schedule A. On a separate sheet of paper prepare a schedule using the in­ formation on lines 25 through 29 for each loss. Add the net losses and enter the amount on Schedule A, line 29. Write in the margin to the right of line 29, "Multiple casualty/theft losses. See attachment." You may find Form 4684, Casualties and Thefts, helpful in determining the amount of your loss, particularly if ithe property is over six months old. If you fill out Form4684 omit lines 25 through 28 of Schedule A and enter the loss frtnn Form 4684 on line 29. Union Does Dues and initiation fees paid to labor organizations and most union assess­ ments can be deducted. MisceUaneons Deductioiis Alimony Paid. You can deduct peri­ odic payments of alimony or separate maintenance made under a court de­ cree. You can also deduct payments made under a written separation agree­ ment entered into after August 16, 1954, or a decree for support entered into after March 1, 1954. The person who receives these payments must re­ port them as income. Do not deduct lump sum cash or property settlements, voluntary payments not made under a court order or a written separation agreement or amounts specified as child support. Contributions to Candidates for Pub­ lic Office, etc., Itemized Deduction. You may claim an itemized deduction on Schedule A, line 33, or a tax credit on Form 1040, line 51, but you can­ not claim both, for contributions to candidates for public office and political committees and to newsletter funds of candidates and elected public officials. If you elect to claim an itemized de­ duction on Schedule A, line 33, the amount of the deduction entered may not exceed $100 ($200 if you are mar­ ried and file a joint return). Just write "political contribution" on this line (you need not identify the person or political party) next to the amount of the contribution. Expenses for Education. The rules for reporting educational expenses are the same as those on page 9 for em­ ployee business expenses. You can generally deduct expenses for: Education that helps you keep up or im­ prove skills you must have in your present job, trade or business. Education that your employer said you must have or the law or regulations say you must have, to keep your pres­ ent salary or job. Do Not Deduct Expenses For,— Education that you need to meet the minimum educational requirements for your job, trade, or business. Education that is part of a course of study that will lead to your getting a new trade or business. You can also deduct several other types of expenses such as: Probleins A riiajbr tax beef by seamen is diat normally taxes are not withheld on earnings in the year they earned the money, but in the year the payoff took place. For example, a seaman who signed on for a five month trip in September, 1974, paying off in January, 1975, would have all the five mondis' earn­ ings appear on his 1975 W-2 even though his actual 1975 earnings might be less than those in 1974. There are ways to minimize the im­ pacts of this situation. For example, while on the ship in 1974, the Seafarer undoubtedly took draws and may have sent allotments home. These can be re­ ported as 1974 income. Unfortunately, this raises another complication. The seaman who reports these earnings in 1974 will not have a W-2 (withholding statement) covering them. He will have to list all allot­ ments, draws and slops on the tax return and explain why he doesn't hhve a W-2 for them. Furthermore, since no tax will have been withheld on tfiese earnings in 1974, he will have to pay the full tax on th«n with his return, at 14 percent or upwards, depending on his tax bracket. The earnings will show up on his 1975 W-2. The seaman then, on his 1975 return would have to explain that he had reported son)ie of his earnings in 1974 and paid taxes on them.. He would get a tax refund accordingly. In essence, the seaman would pay taxes twice on the same income and get a refund a year later. While this will save tHe seaman some tax money in the long run, it means he is out-of-pocket on some of his earnings for a full year until he gets refunded. This procedure would also undoubt­ edly cause Internal Revenue to examine his returns, since the income reported would not coincide with the totals on his W-2 forms. That raises the question, is this pro­ cedure justified? It is justified only if a seaman had very little income in one year and very considerable income the next. Otherwise the tax saving is minor and probably not worth the headache. Gambling losses, but only up to the^ amount you won and reported on Form 1040, line 35. Cost of safety equipment, small tools, and supplies used in your job. Dues to professional organizations and chambers of commerce. Cost of business entertainment. Fees you paid to employment agencies to get a job. Necessary expenses connected with pro­ ducing or collecting income or for managing or protecting property held for producing income. NOTE: If you work for wages or a salary, be sure to include the employee business expenses you did not claim on Form 1040, line 39. Do Not Deduct the Cost Of.—Going to and from work or entertaining friends. Payments to an Individual Retire­ ment Arrangement. Individuals who have made contributions to an individ­ ual retirement arrangement enter the allowable deduction shown on Form 5329, Part III. Married persons, both of whom qualify for the deduction, fil­ ing a joint return, should attach a Form 5329 for each taxpayer and enter the combined deductions on line 40b. Individuals who have an individual retirement account or annuity, must at­ tach Form 5329 whether or not a con­ tribution was made in the year. Also, attacli Form 5498 to Form 5329, ex­ cept for individual retirement bonds. What Income To Report Examples of Income You Must Report Wages including employer supplemen­ tal unemployment benefits, salaries, bonuses, commissions, fees, and tips. Dividends. Earned income from sources outside U.S. (See Form 2555.) Earnings (interest) from savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, credit unions, etc. Interest on tax refunds. Interest on bank deposits, bonds, notes. Interest on U.S. Savings Bonds. Interest on arbitrage bonds issued after Oct. 9, 1969, by State and local governments. Profits from businesses and professions. Your share of profits from partner­ ships and small business corpora­ tions. Pensions, annuities, endowments, in­ cluding lump-sum distributions. Supplemental annuities under the Rail­ road Retirement Act (but not regu­ lar Railroad Retirement Act bene­ fits). Profits from the sale or exchange of real estate, securities, or other prop­ erty. Sale of personal residence. (See In­ structions for Schedule D.) Rents and royalties. Your share of estate or trust income, including accumulation distribution from trusts. Alimony, separate maintenance or sup­ port payments received from and deductible by your spouse or a former spouse. Prizes and. awards (contests, raffies, etc.). Refunds of State and local taxes (prin­ cipal amounts) if they were de­ ducted in a prior year and resulted in tax benefits. Fees received for jury duty and pre­ cinct election board duty. Fees received by an Executor, Ad­ ministrator, or Director. Embezzled or other illegal income. Continued on Page 19 Seafarers Log �Full Speed to 1976^An Active Year Politically It is perhaps with both a sense of tager anticipation and just a bit of Ipprehension that we move into the year 1976; a year that may be a :ritical one for both our country and ihe world. These conflicting feelings fare brought on, at least here in the [United States, by the knowledge that [while this year we hold national elecItions and will also be celebrating our j200th birthday as a nation, at the same time the country is going through a very difficult period. There is a great feeling of insta­ bility and uneasiness caused mainly by the economic situation; a unique and unacceptable combination of high unemployment and spiralling inflation. The past year was a very rough one for many American work­ ers and consumers, and despite as­ surances from economists and gov­ ernment officials of a recovery in sight, many people are just waiting and holding their breath. For us in the maritime industry, the situation is very similar; in many ways we look forward to the new year with a great deal of hope, yet because of past events and the present state of the industry, we can't help but be just a little anxious. Perhaps the best way to describe a view of the new year might be "cautious optimism." The SIU was subject also to the In many ways 1975 was a good "ups and downs" of 1975. We were year for maritime, especially com­ able to negotiate an excellent new pared with the plight of some other three-year shipping agreement with areas in the labor movement, notably our contracted operators. We were the construction industry, which was able to put SIU crews on a large hit hard by unemployment. But, in number of the new ships which got other ways it was a disappointing year underway, including supertankers for our industry, which suffered be­ and ro-ro's, and in this respect 1976 cause of the overall state of the econ­ looks promising. We also held a very omy, stiff foreign competition, and successful international convention no solutions or remedies for the prob­ where we ironed out some problems lems from an apparently indifferent and made plans for the next three Administration in Washington. years. Full Speed Ahead Seafarers 1975 Tax Information Continued from Page 18 Examples of Income You Do Not Report Disability retirement payments and * other benefits paid by the Veterans Administration. Dividends on veterans' insurance. Federal Income Tax Rebate. Life insurance sums received at a per­ son's death. Workmen's compensation, insurance, damages, etc., for injury or sickness. Interest on certain State and municipal bonds. Federal social security benefits. Gifts, money or other property you in­ herited or that was willed to you. Insurance repayments that were more than the cost of your normal living expenses if you lost the use of your home because of fire or other casu­ alty. Repayments of the amount you spent for normal living expenses must be reported as income. Declaration of Estimated Tax Citizens of the United States or resi­ dents of the Ui.iied States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam and American January, 1976 Samoa must make a declaration of esttimated tax if their total estimated tax is $100 or more and they: (1) Can reasonably expect to re­ ceive more than $500 from sources other than wages subject to withhold­ ing; or, (2) Can reasonably expect grossincome to exceed— (a) $20,000 for a single individual, a head of a household, or a widow or .widower entitled to the special tax rates; (b) $20,000 for a married individ­ ual entitled to file a joint dec­ laration with spouse, but only if the spouse has not received wages for the taxable year; (c) $20,000 for a married individ­ ual living apart from spouse as described on page 5; (d) $10,000 for a married individ­ ual entitled to file a joint dec­ laration with spouse, but only if both spouses received wages for the taxable year; or, (e) $5,000 for a married individual not entitled to file a joint dec­ laration with spouse. See Form 1040—^ES for details. | We had our difficulties, too. The entire industry was, and continues to be, hurt severely by incursions of foreign-flag and third-flag operators, whose unfair rate-cutting threatens to destroy the U.S. merchant marine. The Russians, and some of the other communist fleets—by virtue of their state-run operations—have done par­ ticular damage to the U.S. maritime industry. A world-wide tanker market slump and President Ford's veto of the oil cargo preference bill combined to almost destroy the entire U.S. tanker fleet. It is slowly beginning to recover, chiefly due to the increased grain cargo which stems from the new shipping agreement between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Politically we.can accurately say that the industry won some and lost some. President Ford's previously mentioned veto of the oil cargo pref­ erence bill hurt, but we finally were able to defeat, at least in the Con­ gress, the very powerful multinational oil interests. We were able to prevent an attempted breach of the Jones Act by an Eastern conglomerate of util­ ities, but have still not been able to obtain passage of legislation which would close up the "Virgin Islands loophole" in that Act, although a biU has been introduced to achieve that end. There is no doubt then that while we made great progress and gains during 1975, we still have many problems to solve and many goals to achieve. Something must be done to halt the ruthless rate-cutting by thirdflag and foreign-flag carriers; a cargo preference bill must be passed and put into law, and the Jones Act, the best safeguard we have to domestic shipping, must be strictly enforced and strengthened. In this 200th anniversary year, with important national elections— all of the House of Representatives, a third of the Senate and the President of the United States—we in the SIU look forward to a very active 1976, particularly on the political front. SPAD donations can help all of us secure our goals. For there is only one way to obtain what is absolutely necessary to insure a future for the U.S. merchant marine, and that is by moving full-speed ahead! Vol. 38, No. 1 January, 1976 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall President Cal Tanner Joe Digiorgio Executive Vice President Secretary-T reasurer Earl Shepard Vice-President Lindsey Williams Vice-President Frank Drozak Vice-President Paul Drozak Vice-President SBAFAREBflMiMMW 389 Marietta Homayonpour Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Tony Napoli Jim Mele Ray Bourdius Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Bill Luddy Associate Photographer Chief Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union. Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CIO. 675 Fourth Ave.. Brooklyn. N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Alcoholism: A Ma/or Problem Today Alcoholism is a major problem. One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can be treated. ^ ^ Page 19 .i' £• -T I I- , i ••fii. 1 i �B DISPATCHERS REPORT DEC, 1-31,1975 TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile ; New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes • Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit . Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Detroit Duluth Frankfort .. Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes . Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lake's Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes Page 20 4 17 2 5 7 3 10 16 2 5 5 6 0 12 0 1 95 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 1 4 3 2 2 18 880 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 149 10 47 39 12 47 92 35 70 23 36 18 139 0 1 713 8 54 3 10 4 3 10 24 8 17 7 16 4 30 0 0 198 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 3 6 2 0 0 14 727 3 0 1 3 0 1 0 8 206 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 6 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 6 2 0 39 24 0 1 3 0 14 0 8 8 3 0 8 0 2 9 0 1 51 0 19 20 0 10 10 4 0 0 2 0 20 20 0 0 10 7 31 24 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 226 146 0 3 74 10 25 19 8 24 45 17 58 10 27 14 68 0 1 403 0 9 1 1 4 0 0 1 1 4 3 3 0 9 0 1 37 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 4 407 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 171 22 37 30 18 32 82 27 55 19 43 17 104 0 3 665 9 21 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 5 2 0 1 9 0 0 50 7 6 2 5 0 3 3 26 691 995 37 1,032 3 4 1 14 0 2 1 25 75 59 27 86 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 52 11 25 6 15 19 61 • 36 8 4 45 1066 0 4 379 11 • 12 5 10 0 2 2 24 6 0 0 7 4 19 3 1 106 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 2 1 15 1 2 4 31 486 0 1 1 3 0 2 1 8 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 1 0 28 3 15 9 70 459 6 0 7 7 0 5 1 26 132 4 71 5 33 23 12 20 54 26 32 14 40 11 75 0 1 422 5 17 2 6 3 4 1 19 6 8 2 12 4 15 0 1 105 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 49 5 23 9 9 17 58 22 11 8 43 7 48 0 1 313 2 22 3 8 3 5 1 21 2 5 1 6 2 26 3 2 112 3 2 1 16 1 2 2 27 449 1 0 0 3 0 2 0 6 111 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 21 3 1 5 35 250 8 0 0 2 0 1 2 13 125 3 41 1 16 19 8 16 30 15 35 4 20 9 31 0 1 249 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 3 1 2 1 3 3 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 6 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT d 0 0 0 1 0 1 19 Port Boston N§w York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea i 7 172 26 53 36 16 40 106 49 77 34 66 20 154 0 6 862 4 7 1 3 4 3 4 11 4 1 1 5 1 6 0 0 55 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 4 84 10 27 29 12 13 54 33 29 13 56 12 74 « 0 5 455 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland -r. TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 5 0 0 7 0 3 2 17 243 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 148 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 2 42 5 14 14 3 21 43 15 23 5 22 9 32 0 2 252 4 71 10 16 16 15 19 51 19 28 9 35 11 49 19 4 376 5 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 3 0 0 21 1 2 2 11 2 12 7 37 289 1,378 101 1,479 12 3 4 5 0 4 4 32 408 554 47 601 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 5 26 24 5 29 60 • 14 Correction 21 t Due to our error in addltioni, y 17 5 in the shipping figures for Oc> 27 tober which appeared in the No56 16 lyember 1975 Seafarers Log, 44 the totals for Regi^ered on the 8 iSeach in the Great Lakes were 17 incorrect. The correct figures are: 14 39 (•ass A—134; Class B—-59, and 0 Class C—44. Therefore, the final 2 totals of Registered on the Beach 341 In All Departments, Deep Sea 1 and Great Lakes should be 1 changed to read: Class A—^2,568; 3 Class B—1,164, and Class C— 6 118. We are sony for the inad­ 3 6 vertent error. 6 26 367 918 364 2 2,319 122 41 0 62 1,040 405 2 2,381 ' « hdrad WsMm Inland jBoatmen's linked Indttstrial Worker PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. 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Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 A total of 1,284 deepsea jobs were shipped in December which is 281 more jobs than the month before. Shipping also picked up a bit on the Great Lakes even though inclement winter weather conditions should soon he shutting the Lakes down to ship­ ping untU Spring thaw. Shipping at A & G ports shoidd continue to re­ main stable because of the long-term shipping agreement negotiated with the Russians. Seafarers Log �'£-• - Logan Passes Away at 75 in New Orleans Irishman" was honored on Dec. 20, 1974 by the Greater New Orleans AFLCIO with a silver bowl award, naming him their 13th Annual Outstanding Citizen. In typical fashion after receiving this award, Logan wrote to STU President Paul Hall: "There have been a lot of times in my life when I have had true and proper reason to feel grateful and rich in rewards that flow from true and honorable friendship. Never has this feeling been so deep, so overpowering as it was last Thursday night (Dec. 20). I want you to know that I am Tullyconscious of the obligation imposed by the honor extended and the inherent ex­ pression of confidence." To New Orleans SIU Port Agent C. J. "Buck" Stephens (whom he raised with SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio in the Hope Haven Home for Boys in New Orleans) he wrote: ". . . you have got to know that you con­ tributed to the happiest night I have ever known in my entire life." Commenting on Logan's death, SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams ex­ pressed his sympathy noting that "his loss will be felt throughout the Union. Continued from Page 3 him was to love him. To have him touch your life was to be enriched. To have his friendship was a priceless treasure. God grant him eternal life!" Sent Dedication Speech The tape of Logan's dedication speech said "I speak not for myself but for my longtime associates on the board of the Seamen's Town House when I tell you that we arc happy and grateful for having been privileged to contribute to the growth of St. Michael's—a truly magnificent institution, which was born of the love of God; nourished to fruition by a love of and dedication to God's own special children, to become the light that will shine through the dark­ ness for countless numbers of special children seeking support and direction now, and through the years of the future." For his long humanitarian service in four outstanding careers: "as a young man aiding the young," running athletic programs and a home for homeless boys, and "as a mature man blazing new trails" in Government, labor, manage­ ment and sports, the "happy, laughing MEMBERSHPMSHIGS' SGHBWLE Hou-ston New Orleans i ; .. .. Mobile San Francisco . .. Wilmington .. .. ., Seattle Piney Point . ..,. .. San Juan Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. v^uiurnoub . • • • Feb 21 New York ... Philadelphia . . .. Baltimore ....,,. .. Norfolk Jacksonville .. .. Detroit 2 3 4 5 5 6 9 9 10 11 12 16 20 14 5 Feb. 10 Chicago .' Port Arthur .. .. Feb. 10 RiilTnln Feb 11 Feb. 12 St. Louis Cleveland .... , Feb. 12 Jersey City ... , , Feb. 9 ... ... ... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 9:30 a.m. ... ... 2:00 p.m. ... ... 2:30 p.m. — ... ... . .. ... .. . 2:30 p.m. ... ... ... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 2:30 p.m. ... ...10:30a.m. ... ... 2:30 p.m. ... ... • — UIW IBU Deep Sea Date Port ... ... .. .. . .. .. ... .. .. ... ... ... .. ... 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. . .. . . ...,.. . ..... ..,,.. Was Labor Consultant During the last 30 years, Charlie Logan had his own labor consultant firm in the Maison Blanche Building in New Orleans arbitrating disputes for both unions and management. Leaving the New Orleans Archdio­ cese's Hope Haven in 1933, he helped set up the first regional labor board in the Southwest. In 1935, Brother Logan was named the first director of the 15th U.S. National Labor Relations Board headquartered in New Orleans. Under Logan's administration, 97 percent of 1,618 cases for representa­ tion were settled by consent elections and 98 percent of 1,389 cases in alleged unfair labor practices were settled by adjustment or were withdrawn or dis­ missed after investigation. Shortly before the turn of the century the Logan family moved from New Orleans' Irish Channel to Indianapolis. Born there, Logan went on to play with Notre Dame's "Fighting Irish" fresh­ man football team in South Bend, Ind. Switching to Wabash U.'s Little Giants, he was varsity center there for three years. A newspaper account of the time said "Logan was a good man last year, but is better this season. He can do two things at the same time, play football and talk." After going in 1925 to New Orleans where a sister had stayed, the founder of Catholic Charities there, Msgr. Wynhoven, put Logan in charge of athletics for the Catholic schools. Logan went on to found the New Orleans Catholic School Athletic League and Catholic Youth Organization. When Msgr. Wynhoven started Hope Haven in Marrero, he picked Logan to run it. Logan even played a few Christmas Doll and Toy Fund football games with stars from Tulane, Loyola and Louisi­ ana State University before crowds of 10,000 in the local stadiums to raise cash to buy gifts tor city youngsters. t-l i Z ' >• s. 1 Requiem Mass A Requiem Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Philip Hannan in St. Patrick's R.C. Church in New Orleans on Dec. 15. Burial was in Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Irma; a daughter, Mrs. Frank Taylor of Shreveport. La. and three grandchildren. "Charlie" Logan's legion of friends in the SIU, the labor movement and in New Orleans will miss "his happy na­ ture, his infectious laugh and his all around cordiality." One Gallon Donor 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — — 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. — ... . ..,.. 7:00 p.m. ... . .. — — — .. — .. ... .. ...10:30a.m. .... . . — .. ... ,.. 1:00 p.m. ... 5:00 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. ... 1 ... ... ... ... Charlie is irreplaceable and was a major contributor to the welfare of merchant seamen through his work." • • >•• — — ... 5:00 p.m. .... • • Torpedoed Continued from Page 5 torpedoing the Joint Navy-Merchant Marine operations as a means of pre­ serving their own bureaucracy despite the fact that it is not in the Navy's over­ all interest to do so. The man generally regarded as the strategist for the MSG tactics in this regard and the one most often credited with keeping Navy-Merchant Marine cooperation off-track is Robert Carl who is Special Assistant for Transporta­ tion to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Installations and Logistics. There is a view in Washington that "if Bob Carl spent as much time in pro­ moting Navy-Merchant Marine mutu­ ally beneficial efforts as he does in keeping the two groups apart, the Navy would be better served as would the National interests." Nation Will Benefit What it will take to make these peo­ ple understand that the MSG is part of the Navy and that the Navy is not part of MSG remains to be seen. The evi­ dence is clear that the American Mer­ chant Marine is ready and eager to work more closely with the Navy to improve the readiness of U.S. seapower. The more the two work together in peace­ time, the more expert maritime manage­ ment and labor will become in respond­ ing ot the Navy's needs, the more mu­ tual confidence will be built and the more the nation as a whole can benefit therefrom. Recently Recertified Bosun John Japper (center) receives a "One Gallon" pin from SIU Medical Director Dr. Joseph Logue for having donated that much blood to the SIU Blood Bank. Nurse Sheryl Edel looks on. Marad to Hold 3-Day Confab The Department of Commerce, Mar­ itime Administration, has announced that it will hold the Second National Conference on Domestic Shipping at the Fairmont-Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, La., from March 9-11, 1976. The conference will focus on increasing productivity in the maritime industry. The purpose of the conference is to explore techniques for improving pro­ ductivity in domestic waterborne com­ merce through the exchange of ideas and information. Identification will be made of those key factors which are essential in the formulation and devel­ opment of productivity measurements and goals. There will be an assessment made of productivity challenges for the domestic waterborne shipping industry, and segments of that industry such as the inland waterways. Great Lakes, and domestic ocean interests. in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life January, 1976 Page 21 - - �r Ships' iWeetings Digest of SlU GUAYAMA (Puerto Rico Marine WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metals Mgt. Inc.), November 1—Chairman, Co.), November 23—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Floyd Pence; Secretary Recertified Bosun Calixto Gonzalez; C. M. Modellas; Educational Director Secretary A. Aragones; Educational Director D. Terry Jr.; Engine Delegate B. Wilhelmsen. Some disputed OT in H. F. Welch; Steward Delegate C. F. engine department. A vote was held and Long. Chairman advised that there was all members and oflScers agreed to have Thanksgiving dinner at sea, on the a special edition of the Seafarers Log printed of the new agreement. Re­ Tuesday before Thanksgiving, rather quested that it should be read thor­ than in port. A vote of thanks to the oughly by all crewmembers as it would steward department and to the new avoid a lot of confusion as the crew­ • cooks for a job well done. Report to members will know what is going on. Seafarers Log: "Rescued three fisher­ They should read all editions of the men on their sinking fishing boat on our Seafarers Log so as to keep up with all way to Corpus Christi. Fishing boat Union activities. Suggested that a do­ name Diane registered Rockport, nation be made to SPAD. All commu­ Texas. Rescue operation started 0400nications will be posted after they are 1030. The deck gang worked until the discussed at the weekly meetings. Ob­ lifeboat was secured in place. Steward served one minute of silence in memory department was- on standby to keep of our departed brothers. Next port breakfast hot for the boys. At 1400 the Charleston. captain passed the word to extend his sincere appreciation for a job well SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land done." Observed one minute of silence Service Inc), November 2—Chairman, in memory of our departed brothers. Recertified Bosun James W. Pulliam; Next port Corpus Christi. Secibtary Ceasar F. Blanco; Education­ CONNECTICUT (Ogden Marine al Director Jim Lindberg; Deck Dele­ Inc.), November 23—Chairman, Re­ gate J. Bielski; Engine Delegate k. certified Bosun F. Rodriguez; Secretary Dengate; Steward Delegate James SivJ. Carter Jr.; Educational Director ley. No disputed OT. Chairman held a Milstead. No disputed OT. Chairman discussion on the upcoming election advised all crewmembers anything per­ on November 1 and just how important taining to the new contract that they do it is for every member to fill out his not understand to bring to the attention ballot and vote for the men he would of their department delegates to be dis­ like to see representing him for the next cussed at the weekly meetings. All three years. Advised all to read the members were urged to donate to Seafarers Log and keep up with just what is going on. Suggested that all sup­ SPAD. A vote of thank' was extended to the Piney Point Seafarers Confer­ port SPAD. Suggested that crewmem­ ence who worked so hard and gave the bers take advantage of Piney Point and membership some wonderful gains in upgrade themselves at the first oppor­ a new contract. A vote of thanks to the tunity. Next port Kobe, Japan. steward department for a fine Thanks­ INGER (Reynolds Metal Co.), No­ giving dinner. vember 4—Chairman T. R. Price; Sec­ OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden retary Duke Hall. $43.03 in ship's fund. Marine), November 2—Chairman, Re­ Some disputed OT in deck and steward certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary departments. A telegram was received E. Kelly; Educational Director Escote; from Headquarters about the Russian Deck Delegate Carlos Spina; Engine grain shipment and was posted on the Delegate Martin Fox; Steward Delegate crew bulletin board. Requested that all R. E. Leonard. No disputed OT. Chair­ crewmembers return magazines and man advised that when members are Seafarers Logs to the recreation room. on the beach they should go to Piney Observed one minute of silence in Point Lifeboatman and Firefighting memory of our departed brothers. Next >School. Suggested that members donate port Baltimore. to SPAD. Chairman also gave a special vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for the excellent job they did on OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE (Mari­ this trip. time Overseas), November 2—Chair­ SUGAR ISLANDER (Pyramid Ma­ man, Recertified Bosun Eligio La Soya; rine Co.), November lO-^hairman, Secretary S. J. Davis; Educational Di­ Recertified Bosun Antoine Keragerorrector L. Peppett; Deck Delegate R. H. giou; Secretary Casanova. Some dis­ Mullen; Engine Delegate S. Maranq; puted OT in deck department. Have re­ Steward Delegate B. Winfield. $28 in ceived Seafarers Logs which were dis­ ship's fund. No disputed OT. A dona­ tributed. All communications received tion was taken by the crew to send posted on bulletin board. Everything flowers for the chief engineer's mother running smoothly. who passed away. Next port Russia. SEA-LAND TRADE DELTA BRASIL SANJUAN BALTIMORE TRANSCOLUMBIA ERNA ELIZABETH OGDEN CHAMPION VANTAGE HORIZON SEA-LAND PRODUCER JEFF DAVIS SEA-LAND EXCHANGE LYMAN HALL SEA-LAPH> VENTURE Page 22 AMERICAN EXPLORER (Hudson Waterways), November 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun T. J. Hilburn; Sec­ retary A. Alfonso. $6 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. The minutes from the last meeting were read and the last issue of the Seafarers Log was dis­ cussed. Also a letter from the Union and a radiogram were read and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward de'partment and especially to Mr. Al­ fonso, chief steward for a job well done. Report to the Seafarers Log: "Brother Kim Higgins celebrated his eighteenth birthday his first time at sea. Chief steward baked a cake for him and a party was held by all crewmembers wishing him a happy birthday." Next port St. Croix. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service Inc.), November 2—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun Anthony Caldiera; Secre­ tary J. L. Johnson. $17.75 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman read and discussed the fact sheet with the crewmembers. Suggestion was made to donate to SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Services Inc.), November 22—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun F. A. Pehler; Secretary S. McDonald; Educational Director D. B. Farmer; Deck Delegate C. L. Williams; Engine Delegate W. Ehret; Steward Delegate M. P. Cox. No disputed OT. Chairman urged the crew to bring their beneficiary cards up to date for their own protection. The importance of Firefighting School was explained and all were urged to attend as soon as possible. Also discussed were the new changes in surgical bene­ fits. Next port Port Everglades. HOUSTON (Sea-Land Services Inc.), November 26—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Anthony Palino; Secre­ tary A. Seda. $4.62 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Suggested that all crew­ members donate to SPAD. A vote of thanks to-the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ELIZABETHFORT (Sea-Land Ser­ vice Inc.), November 2—Chairman, Recertified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Sec­ retary George W. Gibbons; Educational Director David Able. $122 in ship's fund. $9.50 in movie fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Chairman suggested that a donation be made to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done and to the crew for their cooperation. Next port Algeciras, Spain. NOTRE DAME VICTORY (Eco­ logical Steamship Co.), November 2— Chairman, Recertified Bosun Gaetano Mattioli; Secretary E. W. Gay; Edu­ cational Director T. Burke; Deck Dele­ gate Richard Heffley; Steward Delegate William Smithers. No disputed OT. Some money was sent to charity in the memory of crewmember Larry's moth­ er. Chairman spoke on the benefits of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA URUGUAY (Delta Lines), November 2—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. W. Gamer; Secretary H. B. Donnelly; Educational Director U. S. Wfems. Sixteen movies were rented with monies left by the last crew to the amount of $480. $15.63 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Dakar. MAUMEE (Hudson Waterways), November 30—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. C. Northcutt; Secretary J. Prestwood; Educational Director J. W. Spell; Engine Delegate Blanton Jack­ son. No disputed OT. A safety meeting was held for the benefit of all members. The steward department was com­ mended for a fine Thanksgiving dinner. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Corpus Christi. MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine Inc.), November 9—Chairman, W. Butterton; Secretary F. R. Hicks; Educational Director V. D'Indian. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that the crew had enjoyed a nice stay but a very brief one in Rotterdam, Holland. One crewmem­ ber was left behind in Rotterdam due to an needed operation. The crewbopes for his speedy recovery and a pleasant trip home. Everyor.^ was again re­ minded of the opportunity to attend Piney Point to upgrade to better jobs and for the newer vessel ratings. Sug­ gested a donation to SPAD. All com­ munications have been posted and the new Seafarers Log has been received and all brothers have been briefed con­ cerning some of the many changes in welfare etc. Report to the Seafarers Log: "The membership should be ad­ vised that in Rotterdam, Willie's Place, just outside the gate at dock #5 at the Coal Docks, is a nice place to spend a quiet evening, and the management gives the best of service as well as the assistance a crewmember needs to make an overseas telephone call to the family stateside. Hats off to Willie's Place, it's a nice place to visit. Next port Phila­ delphia." Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: FORT HOSKINS RESOURCE MOUNT NAVIGATOR BOSTON SUMMIT SEA-LAND MARKET STONEWALL JACKSON SAN PEDRO SEA-LAND GALLOWAY MOUNT EXPLORER CHARLESTON ERICK.HOLZER OGDEN CHALLENGER SEA-LAND EXCHANGE SHENANDOAH ROBERT TOOMBS DELTASUD EAGLE TRAVELER SHOSHONE COLUMBIA PORTMAR POTOMAC PONCFDELEON DELTA PARAGUAY PANAMA MARYMAR HUMACAO TAMARAGUILDEN SAM HOUSTON PHILADELPHIA SAMUEL CHASE TRANSCOLORADO OVERSEAS JUNEAU ARECIBO OVERSEAS NATALIE PITTSBURGH SEA-LAND MCLEAN ST. LOUIS NEWARK SEA-LAND ECONOMY TRANSINDIANA SAN FRANCISCO DELTA MAR TEX JACKSONVILLE LOS ANGELES DELTA MEXICO MASSACHUSETTS THOMAS JEFFERSON Seafarers Log �New SIU Pensioners •1 * 1 ?•- Z' *?• % 4' Michael A. "Blackie" Colucci, 48, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun since 1962 and as a dredge captain last year. Brother Colucci was elected a Union N.Y. patrolman in 1959, at 32, the youngest official then in the SIU. He was on the Waterman shoregang at Pier 6, Bush Terminal, Brooklyn, N.Y. from 1949 to 1952, helped in Union organizing drives from 1954 to 1968 and sailed as a dredge pilot and 3rd mate in N.Y. Harbor from 1968 to 1973. Seafarer Colucci previously had attended the HLSS-MEBA District 2 D^ck Of­ ficers Training School, N.Y., in 1969-70. He was supervisor of the Seatrain shoregang in 1973 at Weehawken, N.J. Brother Colucci was born in Brooklyn and is a resident there. Argyrangelos N. Tselentis, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as a chief elec­ trician. Brother Tselentis sailed 31 years and is a radio officer veteran of the Royal Greek Navy. He was born in Cephallonia Is., Tselentata, Greece and is a resident of Teaneck, N.J. Ah S. Chen, 55, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1957 sailing as a 3rd cook. Brother Chen sailed 19 years and received a 1962 Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Kysha. He was born in China and is a resident of San Francisco. Seafarer Chen is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Steve Huren, 59, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sail­ ing as an AB. Brother Huren sailed 33 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. He was born in West Virginia and is a resident of Andovei, N.J. Francisco R. Maldonado, 45, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a QMED. Brother Maldonado sailed 29 years. He was on picket lines in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, the Robin Line strike in 1962 and in a 1965 strike. He attended the SIU-MEBA School of Marine Engineering in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1970 for a 3rd assistant engineers license and up­ graded at Piney Point in 1973. Born in Santurce, P.R., he is a resident of Brooklyn. William J. McKeon, 75, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as a 3rd cook. Brother Mc­ Keon sailed 32 years. He was born in Massachusetts and is a resident of Boston. Hubert I. Pousson, 59, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1958 sailing as a bosun. Brother Pousson sailed 21 years and attended a Piney Point Crews Conference. He is a pre-World War II veteran of. the U.S. Navy. A native of Iota, La., he is a resident of Harvey^ La. January, 1976 |. William H. Harrell, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an electrician. Brother Harrell sailed 33 years and was in­ volved in the SS Bull Run beef. He was born in Windsor, N.C. and is a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Alexander D. Brodie, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Brodie sailed 35 years and is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Boston, he is a resi­ dent of Singapore, Malaysia. Ricardo Lata, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Lata sailed 31 years, walked the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line strike and received a Union Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ves­ sel, the SS Antinous. Seafarer Lata* aiso upgraded to oiler in 1967 at the HLSS School of Marine Engineering in Brooklyn, N.Y. Born in Barce­ lona, Spain, he is a resident of Staten Island, N.Y. Willie G. Barron, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender and electrician. Brother Barron sailed 14 years and attended several Piney Point Educational Conferences. He is a veteran of the Alabama National Guard's 117th Field Artillery during the pre-World War II period. Born in Troy, Ala., he is a resident of Troy. • '1 Edgar Frelmanls, 52, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Freimanis sailed 37 years and received an SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the M/V Del Oro (Delta Line). He was born in Riga, Latvia and is a resident of Picayune, Miss. Wilfred J. Moore, 47, joined the ' SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Moore sailed 31 years and was an HLSS upgrader last year. He was born in Rochester, N.H. and is a resident of Somersworth, N.H. James W. Sanders, 66, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Sanders sailed 45 years and was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. He was born in Charleston, S.C. and is a resident of St. Albans, Queens, N.Y. 1^'l1'" r Juste C. Sana, 67, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1968 sailing as a cook. Brother Sana sailed 31 years, 14 years with the then U.S. Military Sea Transportation Com­ mand. He is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran from 1942 to 1959. Born in the Philippine Islands, he is a resi­ dent of Seattle. J\ % Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Nov.27-Dec.24,1975 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental K Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Number MONTH TO DATE Amount YEAR TO DAI E MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 12 345 145 10 7 4,734 2 157 7 151 5,815 1,984 174 44 74,822 26 2,147 360 333 87 124 13 1 120 4,551 695 1,362 195 18 1,563 82,141.58 3,335.49 19,764.15 • 3,991.73 140.00 3,513.96 1,011,735.03 29,187.64 190T869.93 58,499.83 1,840.50 40,495.78 11 142 86 17 43 1 — 4,049 140 1,952 1,295 157 785 6 29 6 23,909 38,500.00 25,182.65 3,082.96 3,077.50 1,784.99 108.00 495.20 — 28,014.20 448,500.00 287,867.28 49,860.83 25,447.16 20,130.29 386.00 6,059.50 2,006.00 168,282.10 11 122 5,295.45 47,671.30 10,461 4,837 827 16,125 122,308 28,961 10,072 161,341 318,196.48 1,187,700.00 558,124.59 $2,064,021.07 3,566,414.89 6,991,194.00 5,814,322.29 $16,371,931.18 $ 52,508.50 345.00 435.00 2,564.00 757.00 37,872.00 387.95 4,437.87 461.30 $ 465,350.30 5,815.00 5,952.00 19,280.67 3,370.42 598,576.00 3,941.99 58,301.84 16,987.50 Page 23 I �Jfinal Bepartwres; Jeremiah J. BriJulius C. Hoey ard 48, died on Jr., 50, died on Nov. 27. Brother Aug. 23. Brother Briard joined the Hoey joined the SlU in the port of SIU in 1945 in the San Francisco in port of New Or­ 1968 sailing as a leans sailing as a fireman - watertendbosun. He was a er. He sailed 17 veteran of the years and was a 1974 reefer upgrader World War II U.S. Navy. Seafarer Hoey at the HLSS. Seafarer Briard was a was born in Bogalusa, La. and was a wounded U.S. Marine Corps veteran in resident of Ponchataula, La. Surviving World War II. Born in Ovid, Colo., he is his widow, loni. was a resident of La Grange, Calif. Sur­ viving is his mother, Mrs. £. Simkins of SIU pensioner La Grange. Arrelious F. BankSIU pensioner sfo'n, 60, succumb­ Robert B. Carey, ed to a cerebral 66, passed away in stroke in the New Holiday, Fla. on Orleans USPHS Oct. 3. Brother Hospital on Nov. Carey joined the 15. Brother BankUnion in the port of ston joined the New York in 1952 Union in 1942 in the port of New Or­ sailing as a bosun. leans sailing as a bosun. He sailed 31 He sailed 45 years and.was a pre-World years and during the Vietnam War. War II U.S. Navy veteran. Born in Tar­ Seafarer Bankston was a pre-World pon Springs, Fla., he was a resident of War II veteran of tlie U.S. Marine Holiday. Surviving are his widow, Cora; Corps. Born in Louisiana, he was a a son, Bruce; a brother, Rath Wayne resident of New Orleans. Burial was in of Tarpon Springs and a sister, Mrs. E. the Garden of Memories Cemetery, J. (Stella) Hutchinson of Clearwater, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow. Fla. Jewel Gloria; a daughter, Mrs. Audrey Steve D. Der- Blanco, and a grandson, Joseph.' Stepanian, 25, with his 5-month-old son IBU pensioner were killed in an James R. Cooper, auto accident in 77, passed away Grants, N.M. on from emphysema in Oct. 31 on his way St. Joseph's Hospi­ to a vacation in tal, Yonkers, N.Y. California and his on June 20. Brother home port of San Francisco. Brother Cooper joined the Der-Stepanian joined the SIU in the Union in the port of port of New York in 1970 sailing as an New York in 1360 sailing as a floatman OS. He attended the HLSS in 1965 and for the New York, New Haven and sailed twice around the globe. Born in Hartford Railroad from 1942 to 1963. Detroit, he was a resident of Belleville, He was born in Spanish Honduras and Mich. Burial was in Belleville. Surviv­ was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Sur­ ing are his widow, Nancy; and his par­ viving are his widow, Mary; his mother, ents, Mr. and Mrs. K.- Der-Stepanian of Lena of Honduras; five sons, James, Belleville. Roy, Thomas, Byron and Frank and SIU pensioner two daughters, Maureen and Frances. Woodirow W. Spivey, 54, succumbed SIU pensioner to circulatory col­ John C. Elliott, 65, lapse in Savannah died on Dec. 5. on June 16. Broth­ Brother Elliott join­ er Spivey joined the ed the Union iii Union in 1949 in 1945 in the port of the port of Tampa Mobile sailing as an sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 29 AB. He sailed 28 years and also during the Vietnam War. years. Bom in GilSeafarer Spivey was a U.S. Coast Guard bertou, Ala., he was a resident of veteran of World War II. A native of Toxey, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Pearson, Ga., he was a resident of Lora Lee and a daughter, Retta Ann. Savannah. Interment was in Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery, Savannah. Sur­ viving are his widow, Elfride; a son, Woodrow; a daughter, Darlene; his Waiter F. Wallace, 44, expired of a father. Spencer; his mother, Laura pf heart attack in Chesapeake, Va. on Nicholls, Ga.; a brother, Henry of Aug. 7. Brother Wallace joined the Savannah and sister, Mrs. Winnie L. SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Nor­ Kinney of Orange Park, Fla. folk in 1972 sailing as an AB for McAllister Brothers, Steuart Transpor­ IBU pensioner Augustus F. Morres, tation Co., the Norfolk Towing Co. 75, died of heart disease in Norfolk from 1972 to 1975 and Curtis Bay Community Hospital on Oct. 27. Towing Co. in 1975. He sailed also Brother Morres joined the Union in the with the SIU from 1968 to 1970. Born port of Norfolk in 1963 sailing in the in Norfolk County, Va., he was a resi­ deck department for Curtis Bay Tow­ dent of Chesapeake. Interment was in ing Co. from 1940 to 1951 and Mc­ Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery, Allister Brothers from 1951 to 1966. Norfolk. Surviving are his widow, Mary He was born in the Cape Verde Is., of Santa Ana, Calif.; two sons, Walter Portugal and was a resident of Norfolk. and David; a daughter, Christine; a Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Nor­ stepson, David A. Owens; his parents, folk. Surviving are two sisters, Hennie Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Wallace and a of Norfolk and Mary of the Cape Verde sister, Mrs. Lulu Meads of Virginia Is. Beach, Va. Page 24 IBU pensioner Edward L. Garot, 73, succumbed to lung disease in the Mease Hospital, Dunedin, Fla. on Sept. 6. Brother Garot joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1961 sailing as a tug line­ man and deckhand for the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. from 1945 to 1965 and for the Texas Oil Co. from 1932 to 1945. He was born in Green Bay, Wise, and was a resident of Dunedin. Interment was in Holy Sepulcher Cem­ etery, Cook County, 111. Surviving is his jyidow, Charlotte. Eari C. GUbert, 52, died of a coron­ ary thrombosis on Nov. 7 in the port of Aqaba, Jordan, Brother Gilbert joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as an AB and bosun. He sailed 28 years and was on the containership SS Mayaguez (Sea-Land) when she was seized by Cambodian troops on May 12, 1975 off the coast of Cambodia. Seafarer Gil­ bert was born in Alabama and was a resident of Pascagoula, Miss; Surviving are his widow, Mildred and three sons, Jerry, Robert and William. Recertified Bo­ sun Jacob J. "Jake" Levin, 57 succumb­ ed to a heart attack on Nov. 9. Brother Levin joined the SIU in the port of ^ Baltimore in 1954. He sailed 24 years and started to sail as bosun in 1955. Seafarer Levin was on the Bosuns Recertification Program Committee in February 1973 setting up the program. He also attended a Piney Point Crews Conference and was at the HLSS for 14 months helping to build the school. Bosun Levin was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Bom in Wash­ ington, D.C., he was a resident of Balti­ more. Burial was in Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are a son. Jay; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Levin; a brother, David and a sister, Mrs. Mitzi Heyman, all of Baltimore. Robert G. Crutchfield, 29, died in Manila on Nov. 19. Brother Crutchfield joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1970 sailing as a wiper. He was born in Tacoma, Wash, and was a resident of Puyallup, Wash. Surviving is his father, Richard, of Puyallup. SIU pensioner John S. Hauser, 75, died in Tacoma, Wash, on Sept. 8. Brother Hauser joined the Union in 1948-in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 34 years. A native of St. Louis, he was a resident of Tacoma. Interment was in Mt. View Memorial Park, Tacoma. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Alice Toal of St. Louis and Cora of Missouri. 1 SIU pensioner Jose M. Carames Jr., 46, died of a heart attack in Pennsylvania Hos­ pital, Philadelphia on Oct. 12. Brother Carames joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a wiper. He sailed 26 years. Bom in Philadel­ phia, he was a resident there. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pa. Surviving are a son, Jose; a daugh­ ter, Mrs. Mary Garbarino; his mother, Mrs. Carmen Ramos of Philadelphia and a sister. Carmen. SIU pensioner Johannes Karl, 74, passed away from natural causes in the USPHS Hospi­ tal, Staten Island, N.Y. on Oct. 31. Brother Kari joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 36 years and attended the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship, Piney Point, Md. for upgrad­ ing in 1970. A native of Estonia, he was a resident of Mastic Beach, L.I., N.Y. Interment was in Washington Memorial Park Cemetery, Croton, N.Y. Surviving is his widow, Hilda. IBU pensioner Richard J. Johnson, 59, expired on Nov. 25. Brother John­ son joined the Union in the port of Elberta, MicL in sailing in the w deck department. He sailed 27 years and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Born in Racine, Wise., he was a resident of Bear Lake, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Bargene; four sons, Carl, Richard, Kevin and Gregory; four daughters, Victoria, Jean, Sandra and.. Lois and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes of Bear Lake. WUIiam C. Scott, 53, died on Nov. 15. Brother Scott joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a H bosun. He sailed 35 years. Seafarer K / W Scott was bom in Virginia and was a resident of Vinton, Va. Surviving are his father, William O. Scott and a sister, Mrs. Marjorie S. Bryant, both of Vinton. James W. Lewis, 61, collapsed and died of a heart attack at his home in Virginia Beach, Va. on Nov. 20. Brother Lewis joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a tankerman for McAllister Brothers Towing Co. from 1955 to 1975 and for Ansly Transportation from 1950 to 1955. He was born in Sea Level, N.C. Burial was in the Stacy (N.C.) Community Cemetery. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Mary Ann; two sons, James and Carmen, both of Ches­ apeake, Va.; his father, W. D. Lewis; a brother, C. Nicholas Lewis and a sister, Mrs. M. H. Taylor. Seafarers Log �Jfinal Beparturesi IBU pensioner Caii E. l^nmssen, 71, succumbed to respiratory failure in the Mantee (Fla.) Memorial Hospital on July 27. Brother Rasmussen joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1961 sailing as a deckhand and tugboat captain for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1926 to 1955 and for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1960 to 1970. Bom in Denmark, he was a resident of Oneco, Fla. Interment was in Old Miakka Cemetery, Sarasota County, Fla. Surviving are Us widow, Lois and a brother, Willy of Bakersfield, Calif. Nick P. Rodri­ guez, 74, died of a heart attack in Ma­ nila on Sept. 27. Brother Rc^riguez joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1969 sailing as a 3rd cook. He sailed 27 years and with the U.S. Military Sealift Command for 12 years. Seafarer Rodriguez was a veteran of the U.S. Army Philippine Regiment in World War IL Bom in Clarin Missamis, the Philippine Islands, he was a resident of Manila. He was a naturalized American citizen. Interment was in Loyola Me­ morial Park Cemetery, Markina Rizal, P.I. Surviving are his widow, Sachiko and a daughter, Miyuki, both of Tokyo. MerriU E. Kim­ ble, 50, died on Oct. 30. Brother Kimble joined the SIU in the port of Wilm­ ington, Calif, in 1964 sailing as a chief electrician. He attended the SIUMEBA District 2 Joint Engineer Up­ grading Program School in 1967 and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, sailing as an electrician's mate on the aircraft carriers, USS Coral Sea and the USS Leyte from 1955 to 1959. Surviv­ ing are his widow. Hazel of Norfolk and a daughter, Barbara. Recertified Bosun Robert J. Lasso, 51, succumbed to can­ cer of the kidney in Presbyterian Com­ munity Hospital, San Juan, P.R. on Aug. 27. Brother Lasso joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Galveston sailing for 32 years. He walked the picket line in the Moore-McCormick, Robin Line strike of 1962; was in the first graduating class of the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program in August 1973; sailed as bosun on the new super­ tanker TT Brooklyn (Westchester Ma­ rine) and was in the Sea-Land shoregang at Port Elizabeth, N.J. Seafarer Lasso was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army Calvary. Bom in Newark, N.J., he was a resident of Rio Piedras, P.R. Burial was in Santurce, P.R. Surviving are his widow, Romualda; three sons, George, Robert and Ed­ ward; three daughters, Emily, Ann and Adelina; a stepdaughter, Marie; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Lasso and a brother, George. January, 1976 Harris L. Grizzard, 57, died of a cardio - respiratory arrest in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on June 15. Brother Grizzard joined the SIU in the port of Jack­ sonville in 1961 sailing as an OS. He sailed 25 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Seafarer Grizzard was born in Dublin, Ga. and was a resident of Neptune Beach, Fla. Burial was in Warren Smith Cemetery, Jack­ sonville. Surviving are his widow, Er­ nestine; three sons, Thomas, James and Harris and a daughter, Avalyn. Philip E. '^Stoney" Stonebridge, 46, suc­ cumbed to an ap­ parent heart attack aboard the SS Over­ seas Vivian (Mari­ time Overseas) at the Mantua Anchorage, West Deptford, N.J. on Aug. 2C. Brother Stonebridge joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1962 sailing as a bosun. He walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was a wounded veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in the Korean War. Born in Renton, Wash., he was a resident of Centralia, Wash. Surviving are his widow, Sally; a son, Daniel Lee and two daughters, Susan and Charyl. Harry C. Schus­ ter, 57, succumbed to cancer of the lung in the Hamot Medi­ cal Center, Erie, Pa. on Sept. 28. Brother Schuster joined the SlU-afl&liated IBU in the port of Buf­ falo in 1962 sailing as an oiler and fire­ man for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co., the American Dredge Co. from 1960 to 1961 and the Dunbar and Sullivan Co. in 1974. He was born in Hopewell, Va. and was a resident of Erie. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Erie. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a daughter. Colleen and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schuster. Gnstav Holgerson, 57, died in Kingston, Jamaica Hospital on Oct. 14. Brother Holgerson joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an oiler. He was bom in Bergen, Norway and was a nat­ uralized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Holger­ son was a resident of Baltimore. Sur­ viving is his mother, Mrs. Bertha Baldersheim of Bergen. Maksymllian Zawada, 63, died of arteriosclerosis on, Sept. 22 in Baltimore. Brother Zawada joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He was born in Poland and was a resident of Baltimore. Burial was in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Baltimore County, Md. SIU pensioner Juan S. YiOa, 69, died of natural causes while on va­ cation in La Coro­ na, Spain on July 11, 1974. Brother Villa joined the Un­ ion in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as an AB. He sailed 47 years and was the recipient of a SIU Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard the accident-free ship SS Fairport in 1960. Seafarer Villa was bom in La Corana and was a resident of Keamy, N.J. Interment was in La Co­ rona. Surviving are his widow, Leontina and a sister, Mrs. Maria Santos, both of La Corona and a brother, Antonio, of Kearny. John Savest, 52, died on Sept. 11 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Brother Savest joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a wiper. He sailed 17 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. Seafarer Savest was a post-World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are his mother, Margaret of Union, N.J. and an aunt, Mrs. Marion Keeler of Brooklyn. Oscar E. Sicken, 64, died of a heart attack at home on Sept. 1. Brother Sicken joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a firem an - watertender. He sailed 23 years for the American Steamship Co. and for Kinsman Marine Co. Born in Marine City, Mich., he was a resident there. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Coltrellville Township, Mich. Surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Aloysious E. Sicken of Marine City. SIU pensioner David K. T. Sorensen, 73, expired of a coronary thrombosis in- Miami, Fla. on July 11. Brother Sorensen joined the Union in ±e port of Mobile in 1957 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 30 years. A native of Djaemaeshus, Denmark, he was a resident of Miami. Cremation took place ^ in the Royal Palm Cemetery, Pompano Beach, Ra. Surviving is a brother, Niels K. I. Sorensen of Frostrop, Denmark. Johnny L. Barnes, 39, died in Houston on Jime 14. Brother Barnes joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU in the port of Houston in 1969 sailing as a deckhand for Westem Towing Co. from 1967 to 1969, Bacon Towing, G. &. H. Towing, National Marine Service and the Purvis Towing Co. from 1973 to 1975. He was born in Houston and was a resident there. Burial was in Brookside Memorial Park, Houston. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Barnes of Houston. IBU pensioner Francis W. HaU, 67, died of a heart attack in the Miller-Dwan Hospital, Duluth, Minn, on June 1. Brother Hall joined the Union in the port of Duluth in 1962 sailing as a fireman for the Zenith Dredge Co., Duluth from 1942 to 1943 and as a linesman for the Great Lakes Towing Co., Duluth from 1943 to 1974. He was born in Bayfield, Wise, and was a resident of South Range, Wise. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, Wise. Surviving are his widow, Marie and three sons, Francis who is an IBU . member sailing with the Great Lakes Towing Co. in Duluth; Mark and Michael. SIU pensioner Charles N< H. "Chuck" Allen, 65, succumbed to a heart attack at home on Apr. 1. Brother Al­ len joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 31 years and was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was awarded the U.S. Mari­ ners Medal for being wounded on the SS Samuel F. Miller (Waterman) in an air raid on Naples, Italy on Oct. 5, 1943. A native of Baltimore, he was a resident of Sonoma, Calif.,at the time of his death. Cremation took place in Santa Rosa (Calif.) Memorial Park. Surviving are his widow. Ok Boon; a son, Charles; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Moreau and a nephew, Allen Moreau, both of Baltimore. *" 3 :•,£ % i-l r '^i?l r •i, Ronald F. Belew, 37, died in Alpena (Mich.) General Hospital on June 20. Brother Belew joined the SIU in the port of Alpena in 1964 sailing as an AB for the Reiss Steamship Co. He was bom in Alpena and he was a resident there. Bmial was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Don Belew of Alpena, a son, Daemond Don, also of Alpena; a daughter Candace Marie and two brothers, Michael and Jack Belew. Timothy E. Langston died on Sept. 6 in Philadelphia. Brother Langston joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia sailing for the D.T. Sheridan Co. this year. He was a resi­ dent of Philadelphia. Robert Wlngo passed away on Aug. 19 in Mobile. Brother Wingo joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU in the port of Mobile sailing for the National Marine Service from 1973 to 1974. He was a resident of Mobile. James M. Lynd, 54, died of natural causes at home on July 13. Brother Lynd joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU sail­ ing as a pilot for National Marine Service from 1969 to 1970 and for Dixie Carriers from 1974 to this year. Born in Port Arthur, Tex., he was a resident of Colfax, La. Interment was in Fairfield Cemetery, Colfax. Surviving are his widow, Mary of Baton Rouge, La.; a son, Howard; a daughter, Anna and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Lynd. Page 25 1 ^1 �jfrnalB^portures; IBU pensioner CharlesB. ''Happy'* . --^' /Hcylcher, 82, suc­ cumbed in ±e Au­ tumn Rendezvous Nursing Home, Ge[-f neva, Ohio on Sept. ; 17. Brother Haytchi er joined the SIU in the port of Cleveland in 1961 sailing as a deckhand and dredgeman for 17 years for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1945 to 1949 and for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1952 to 1961. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Artillery Corps in World War I, and an ex-prizefighter. Bom in Ashta­ bula, Ohio, he was a resident of Andover, Ohio. Interment was in Edgewood Cemetery, Ashtabula. Surviving is his widow, Anna. Orville Orvis Drake, 41, was dead on arrival of internal injuries at the Ft. Walton (Fla.) Hospital on Aug. 11 after his tmck was hit by a train at a crossing in De Funiak Springs, Fla. Brother Drake joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of St. Louis in 1968 sailing as a tankerman for National Marine Serv­ ice from 1967 to 1970 and 1973 to 1975 and for Dixie Carriers from 1970 to 1973. Bom in Florida, he was a resi­ dent of De Funiak. Burial was in Ray Cemetery, Walton County, Fla. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Otilia; two daughters, Rosa Maria and Patrician Ann of De Funiak Springs and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Drake. IBU pensioner Joseph E. Ford, 87, passed away from pneumonia in Dea­ coness Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y. on Mar. 31. Brother Ford joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1961 sailing as a tug fireman and lineman for the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Co. and for the Great Lakes Towing Co. in 1967. He sailed 56 years. Seafarer Ford was a resident of Buffalo. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna, N.Y. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Helen Raszman. IBU pensioner Wflliam K. Roth, 79, succumbed to pneumonia in Baltimore City Hospital on Aug. 10. Brother Ruth joined the Union in the port of Balti­ more in 1956 sailing as a bargeman. Bom in Baltimore, he was a resident there. Burial was in Sacred Heart Ceme­ tery, Baltimore County. Surviving is his widow, Mary. IBU pensioner Francis J. Sehen, 67, died of arteriosclerosis at home in Forest Hills, Queens, N.Y. on Sept. 18. Brother Sehen joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the Broklyn Eastem Dis­ trict Terminal from 1940 to 1974. He sailed 43 years. He was a native of Brooklyn. Interment was in St. John's Cemetery, Queens. Surviving are a brother, Valentine of Phoenix, Ariz, and a cousin, Mrs. Theresa Dioguardi of Forest Hills. SIU pensioner Rufus E. Stougli Sr., 79, died of cardio-respiratory arrest in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on June 24. Brother Stough joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 27 years, was a U.S. Army Medi­ cal Corps veteran before World War I and attended a Piney Point SIU Crews Conference. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Chalmette, La. Burial was in St. Bernard's Garden of Memories Cemetery, Arabi, La. Surviving are his widow, Emily and a son, Rufus E. Jr. Page 26 SIU pensioner Rkhard A. Carter Sr., 62, expired in the Savannah (Ga.) Memorial Medical Center on Jime 30. Brother Carter join­ ed the SIU in 1939 in the port of Sa­ vannah sailing as a bosun since 1968. He sailed 31 years and during the Viet­ nam War in 1972. Interment was in Hillcrest Abbey Cemetery, Savannah. Surviving is his widow, A^. SIU pensioner Lewis R. Akins, 71, passed away on Sept. 16. Brother A^s joined the SIU in the port of Savannah in 1952 sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 21 years. A native of Bulloch County, Ga., he was a resident of Brunswick, Ga. Surviving are three sons, Lewis Jr. erf Greensboro, N.C.; Marion and Da­ vid; four daughters, Mrs. Agnes A. Mayhood of Brunswick; Teresa, Janice and Brenda; his mother, Delia, of Sa­ vannah, and a sister, Mrs. Mary A. Smith. Henry J. Gable Sr., 50, died at the U. S. A. Medical Center, Mobile of a heart attack on Sept. 17. Brother Gable joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 31 years. A native of Alabama, he was a resident of Whistler, Ala. Burial was in Whistler Cemetery, Prichard, Ala. Sur­ viving are his widow, Joyce; a son. Sea­ farer Edgley Gable; three daughters, Lisa, Audrey and Marva and his moth­ er, Edna. Charles R. Hum­ mel Jr., 56, suc­ cumbed to a cardio­ pulmonary arrest in the San Francisco General Hospital on Aug. 27. Brother Hummel joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as a bosun. He sailed for 23 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Williamsburg, Ky., he was a resident of Oak Ridge, Tenn. Interment was in the Home Cemetery, Williamsburg.Sur­ viving are a daughter, Heidi of San Jose, Calif.; his father, Charles R. Hummel Sr. of Williamsburg and a sister, Mrs. Lena Blanche Pickard of Oak Ridge. Willie W. walls, 58, of cardio-pulmonary arrest in Norfolk USPHS Hos­ pital on Sept. 21. Brother Willis joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1974 safiing as an AB deck­ hand and mate for Allied Towing Co. in 1974 and for the Norfolk Lighterage and Towing Co. from 1973 to 1974, He was a U.S. Army veteran. Seafarer Willis was bom in Hatteras, N.C. and was a resident of Manteo, N.C. Inter­ ment was in Cudworth Cemetery, Wanchese, N.C. Surviving are his widow, Lavenia; a son, Gordon and two daugh­ ters, Janice and Darlene. IBU pensioner Fred R. Kootz, 71, passed away on Aug. 16. Brother Kootz joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender for Merritt. Chapman and Scott from 1961 to 1971. He was a resident of North Olmstead, Qhio. Surviving are his widow, Ann and a sister, Mrs. Dorothy G. Wil­ son of Warren, Ohio. ^ J Alonzc Bryant, ^^55, died in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. 1 on Nov. 30. Brother Bryant joined the SIU in the port of ^ New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 29 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Seafarer Bryant was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was bora in New Bern, N.C. and was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Sur­ viving are his mother, Vilinia and a sister, Mrs. Vilinia Thomas, both of the Bronx. IBU pensioner Albert S. Matblsen, 71, passed away from pneumonia in Mercy Hospital, La­ redo, Tex. on May 14. :prother Mathisen joined the Un­ ion in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as an AB for G & H Towing Co. from 1949 to 1971. He was bora in Yoakum, Tex. and was a resident of Aransas Pass, Tex. Inter­ ment was in Prairie View Cemetery, Aransas Pass. Surviving are his widow, Guadalupe and a sister, Mrs. Jesse An­ nie Green of Aransas Pass. SIU pensioner William E. MaoldI in, 72, passed away on Oct. 10. Brother Mauldin joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in I . . j 1955 sailing in the steward department for 18 years. He was born in Rocking­ ham, N.C. and was a resident of New Orleans. Burial was in La Fayette Cem­ etery, Fayetteville, N.C. Surviving are his widow, Lillian and a daughter, Marie Elina. IBU pensioner ' Robert L. MDrdocb, {- J 73, died of natural causes in the Staten Island,N.Y. USPHS Hospital on July 31. Brother Murdoch joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as floatman for the Standard Oil Co. from 1926 to 1928 and for the Penn-Central Railroad Ma­ rine Division from 1928 to 1962. He , was born in Hoboken, N.J. and was a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Cremation took place in the Garden State Crema­ tory, North Bergen, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Jeanette; A daughter, Ro­ berta and a sister, Mrs. Katherine V. McLeod of St. Simon's Is., Ga. Stephen M. Tannbh, 40, died in August. Brother Tannish joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU in the port of De­ troit in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1956 to 1957 and for the Merritt, Chapman and Scott Co. from 1957 to 1975. He was a post-World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Seafarer Tannish was bora in Oswego, N.Y. and was a resident there. Siuwiving are two sons, Neill and Sean, and a daughter, Janie. # John J. Wynne, 57, expired of bron­ chopneumonia in the Tampa General Hospital on Sept. 7. Brother Wynne joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1970 sailing as an AB. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in New York City, he was a resident of Tampa. In­ terment was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving are four sons, John, Daniel, Joseph and Terrence and a daughter, Mary, of-Tampa. SIU pensioner Jamra T. McDevHt, 65, died of arterio­ sclerosis in Her­ mann Hospital, Houston on Sept. 8. Brother McDevitt joined the Union in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as an AB and 3rd mate. He sailed 38 years. A native of Portland, Ore., he was a resident of Houston. Interment was in Rosewood Memorial' Park Cemetery, Houston. Surviving is an uncle, H. A. Knox, of Houston. John J.Bany,55, died on Oct. 20. Brother Barry joined the SlU-afiSliated IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the Penn-Central Rail­ road Marine Division from 1945 to 1975. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Anna and three daughters, Maureen, Joan and Catherine. SIU pensioner Edmund F. Zareckl,. 67, died of pneu­ monia in the Lake Park Hospital, Sylvania, Ohio on June 12. Brother Zarecki joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a cook since 1942 on Great Lakes freighters. He was bora in Ohio, and was a resident of Holland, Ohio. Interment was in Cal­ vary Cemetery, Toledo. Surviving are three brothers, Victor, Isadore and Am­ brose of Toledo and two sisters. Sister Mary Leona and Mrs. Eva V. Futrel of Holland. Seafarers Log �•£ From SlU to Sierra Club Backing Mounts for All-Alaska Gas Route Support for an all-Alaska natural gas pipeline route is rapidly increas­ ing as strong opposition to the al­ ternate Canadian route continues to grow. The Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, representing 43 AFL-CIO unions and eight million workers, and the SIU were among the first to endorse the all-Alaska route and have now been joined by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, many U.S. congressmen and environmental groups, including Friends of the Earth, the Sierra Club, the National Audubon Society, the Fairbanks Environmental Center and the Wil­ derness Society. The controversy centers around competing plans to move natural gas from huge reserves recently dis­ covered on Alaska's North Slope to the lower 48 states. The all-Alaska proposal calls for an 809-mile gas pipeline that would run parallel to the Alaska Oil Pipe­ line, which is half completed, to the )ort of Valdez. There the gas would je liquefied, put aboard LNG tank­ ers, carried to the U.S. West Coast for regasification and distributed to consumers through existing pipe­ lines. The alternate Canadian proposal, called the Alaska Arctic Gas Pipe­ line, would require the construction of a 5,600-mile pipeline across the January, 1976 ~x. " "C:--Cv • it is estimated that it would create 24,000 U.S. jobs as opposed to an estimated 12,000 U.S. jobs created by the Canadian route. • unlike the Canadian proposal which would endanger the Arctic National Wildlife Range, this route would utilize the existing oil pipe­ line coiTidor and has been endorsed by environmental groups. Senator Mike Gravel (D-Alaska). undeveloped middle of Alaska and ican control, unlike the Arctic pipethrough Canada to the U.S. Mid- line which would be 51 percent west. Canadian ovmed. The MTD and other supporters • because it would utilize the oil of the all-Alaska route point to sev- pipeline roads and right-of-way, and eral factors in favor of the plan: because it is shorter, it would take • it would be totally under Amer- less time and less money to build. LNG Carriers The LNG tankers which would be used under the all-Alaska route would be built in U.S. shipyards and manned by U.S. seamen. These highly sophisticated energy ships will be required to carry welltrained crews who have received special instruction in all phases of operating these ships and handling their cargo. Because the SIU has realized the importance of being ready for tech­ nological advances in the maritime industry, LNG training courses have been set up at the Harry Lundeberg School and Seafarers will he ready to man these LNG ships if the all-Alaska route is approved. If the SIU is to grow with the ex­ panding American merchant marine and energy industries. Seafarers will need this type of special training to keep pace with the technological advances that are making this ex­ pansion possible. Page 27 ;f ,1. •k ' �LUNDEBERG SCHOOL EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman consists of classroom and practical training to in­ clude: Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—^Any Waters)—You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman, or be a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: January 22, April J, May 27, July 22. QUARTERMASTER Procedures; Emergency Launching Op­ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, fire­ fighting and emergency procedures. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: January 22; February 5,19; March 4, J8; April I, 15, 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5. Engine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer. Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man. Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting Dates: February 5; March 4; April I, 29; May 27; June 24; July 22. The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED-^Any Rating. (Qualified Member of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri­ cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sys­ tems; Boiler Construction and Repair; Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; Nl(pghine Tool Operation; Com­ pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units; Engineering Casualty Control; All Codes of Operation of Au= PIney Point Lifeboat Course Instructor Tom Doyle (2nd right) gets together for photo with five of his course grads of (1. to r.): IBU's Larry Snider; Randolph Iannis; Thomas Kreis; Arthur Baredian and Theodore Hawkins. iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing Main Engines. Cour^ Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—Must be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 corrected to 26/50— 20/30 and have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper. (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)'—^No requirements. Starting Dates: February 23, April 19, June 14, August 9 LIFEBOATMAN ADVANCED ELECTRICAL PROCEDURES Charlie Nalen (left) QMED instructor at the HLSS, poses with his latest class of graduates recently of (I. to r.): Marvin Lambreth; Arvid Johnson, and James Dial. SIU Scholarship Program One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are •granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar- Page 28 The course of instruction leading to endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steam and. Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of .Aux- QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). Starting Dates: March 4, April 29, June 24. The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; L.ifeboat -Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Types of Davits and Operating FOWT ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Must be under 35 years of age. This may be waived for Seafarers who have comr>leted one or more years in an accredited college or university. 2. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan (three years for $10,000 scholarship). 3. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately proceeding date of application. The course of instruction in Advanced Electricity consist of classroom and prac­ tical on-the-job training. This includes an introduction to Electrical power sys­ tems, meters, D.C. and A.C, motors and 4. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholarships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �mnr: pe»iS^ High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers generators as well as trouble shooting, preventive maintenance and emergency repair procedures. The practical training will include the building and testing of various D.C. and A.A. motors and their various D.G. and A.C. motors and their controllers together with the use of multi­ meters, clamp-on ammeters and the megger. Upon completion of the course a Harry Lundeberg School certificate of completion will be issued. Course Requirements: Must hold QMED-any rating. Starting Date: April 19. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Engine depart­ ment personnel must hold endorsement as OMED—Any Rating; deck and steward department personnel must hold any rating. Starting Dates: February 5. March 18, May 27, July 22. LNG/LPG The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of Basic Chemistry, Tank and Ship Con­ struction, Gasification, Reliquefication Procedures, Inert Gas and l^itrogen Sys­ tems, Instrumentation, Safety and Firefighting, Loading, Unloading and Trans­ porting LNG/LPG. Course Requirements: Engine room personnel must hold QMED—Any Rat­ ing. Others, Deck and Steward Depart­ ment personnel must hold a rating in their department. Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting Date: March 8. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. (Firsl) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) , Telephone #_ (State) (City) (Zip Code) Book Number Name Last grade completed Date Book Was Issued Port Presently Registered In_ .Port Issued. . Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Social Security #. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes Entry Program: From No • (if so, fill in below) Endorsement(s) Received to. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: From. . Endorsement(s) Received to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE • Electrician • Asst. Cook • QMED • Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker • FWT • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook • Oiler • Pumpman • Steward • Dk. Mech. n Machinist • Reefer • Welder • Boilermaker • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • LNG/LPG • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Diesel O Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO; LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Steward Department The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings above Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker; six months seatime as Chief Cook and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac­ tory Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or As­ sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Chief Cook Training Program, Starting Dates: February 5, March 18, April 29, June 10, July 22. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ tables; how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portion control, dietary values and serving procedures. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Starting Dates: January 22, March 4, April 15, May 27, July 8. COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in bak­ January, 1976 (City or Town) r- (•, • (Zip) Last year attended Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 CHIEF STEWARD District 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in full. Address (Street) iv-:-- : fc-- • -- . 1. One year's seatime. Book No. (Area Code) Seniority The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. * Or write directly to the Harry Lun­ deberg School. A test booklet and an answer .sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High .School Program; I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu­ cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. Date of Birth (Last) • • • • Forty-two Seafarers and one Inland Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-JBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re­ gardless of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. I I ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: January 22; February 5,19; March 4, 18; April 1, 15, 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: February 19, April 1, May 13,June 24, A ugust 5. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. Page 29 �Bruce Knight I Seafarer Bruce I Knight, 48, has been shipping with the SIU since 1945, and began sailing as bosun in 1962. A native of Virginia, Brother Knight now makes his home in Chesapeake, Va. with his wife Gisela. He ships from the port of Norfolk. 'i Floyd Peavoy 30th Recertified Class The 30th Class of Seafarers gradu­ ated from the Bosuns Recertification Program this month, and 331 of our members have now had the opportunity to learn more about the Union and the entire maritime industry. The Bosun is the top unlicensed man on our SlU-contracted ships; he is the leader of the crew. The Seafarers who have participated in the Recertification Program are more qualified to lead their crews, are able to hold better shipboard meetings, and should be more able to answer questions by any crewmember. It is more important now than ever before that the SIU membership be an infonned membership. In order for that to happen, the members themselves must take an interest in all that aiu-cts them and their Union, from events on the waterfront to actions in the Halls of Congress. This objective was one of the main reasons for establishing this pro­ gram: to keep the SIU membership bet­ ter informed, to take the message right to the ships, rather than only hearing it at the Union Halls. After more than two years of putting Seafarers through this program, with more and more Recertified Bosuns leading our crews, that goal is being ac­ complished. But more work must be done. For only when that goal is com­ pletely realized, when the entire SIU membership is more fully informed, will the job security of all be assured for the future. Jesse Lewis Clayton Thompson Louis Arena Seafarer Jesse Lewis, 48, has been an SIU member since 1947, and he began shipping out as bosun in 1951. A native of North Carolina, Brother I.ewis now makes his home in Everett, Wash, with his wife Shirley. He ships from the port of Seattle. Seafarer Clayton Thompson, 58, has been a member of the SIU since 1951, and started ship­ ping out as bosun during the 1960's. A native of Ken­ tucky, Brother Thompson now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home. Seafarer Louis "Polly" Arena, 53, has been a member of the SIU • since 1941, and started shipping out as bo­ sun in 1960. A na­ tive of New Or­ leans, Brother Arena ships from that port and continues to make his home there. Walter Compton John Ohannasian John Gallagher Seafarer Walter Compton, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and began shipping out as bosun in 1952. A native of Virginia, he now makes his home in Portsmouth, Va. with his wife Virginia. Brother Comp­ ton ships from the port of Norfolk. Seafarer John Ohannasian, 53, has been an SIU member since1949, and has been sail­ ing as bosun for over 15 years. A native of Michigan, Brother Ohanna­ sian now makes his home in Miami, Fla. He ships from the port of Jacksonville. Seafarer John Gallagher, 52, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1942, and he began shipping out as bosun in 1950. A native of Philadelphia, Brother Gallagher ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Catherine. Walter Cousins Seafarer Walter Cousins, 58, has been shipping with the SIU for 32 years, and began sailing as bosun in 1952. A native of South Carolina, , Brother Cousins t: now makes his home in Santa Ana, Calif, with his wife Elizabeth. He ships from the port of Wilmington. A! Book Program With the successful completion by six more members tbis month, the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program has now graduated 203 Seafarers with full 'A' book status. The six graduates this month are Daniel Armitstead, Christo­ pher Bohannon, Byron Elliott, Steve Grisham, Peter Moore, and Cy Perkins. The purpose of this program is to give new full book members a chance to sharpen their seafaring skills and at the same time gain a better understand­ ing of our Union's operations, functions and goals. Not only does the 'A' Seniority Pro­ gram benefit the new full book member who will have greater shipping oppor­ tunities with his 'A' book, but it also benefits the entire membership. The brothers who graduate from this pro­ gram are valuable additions to our Union's membership because they are well prepared to take on the responsi­ bilities and obligations of a full *A' book member, thereby increasing the SIU's strength and unity. Page 30 The Bosuns Recertification Program is now two-and-a-half years old, and in that time the Seafarers who have spent the one month at the Harry Lundeberg School and one month at Union Head­ quarters have gained invaluable knowl­ edge about the the SIU, the problems it faces and the way it deals with them. Seafarer Floyd Peavoy, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1949, and has been ship­ ping out as bosun for the past five years. A native of Redwood Falls, Minn., Brother Peavoy now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home with his wife Bobbie Nell. Eduardo Bonefont Seafarer Eduardo "Eddie" Bonefont, 56, has been an SIU member since 1942, and began shipping out as bo­ sun in 1947. A na­ tive of Puerto Rico, Brother Bonefont ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Angelina. Ray Broadus Seafarer Ray Broadus, 34, has been sailing with the SIU for 17 years, and began shipping out as bo­ sun in 1970. A na­ tive of Mobile, he continues to make his home there with his wife Frances. Brother Broadus ships from the port of Houston. Arthur Camphell Seafarer Arthur Campbell, 50, has been shipping with the SIU since 1959, and began sailing bosun four years ago. A native of Nicaragua, Brother Campbell now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home. Daniel Armitstead Steve Grisham Christopher Bohannon Seafarer Daniel Armitstead has been shipping with the SIU since 1968. Sailing in the black gang. Brother Arm­ itstead obtained his QMED rating at Piney Point before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Seattle, Brother Armit­ stead ships from that port. Seafarer Steve G.isham graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School five years ago and began sailing in the deck department. Brother Grisham returned to Piney Point to study for his AB's ticket before starting the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Miami, Fla., Brother Grisham ships from the port of Jack­ sonville. Seafarer Christo­ pher Bohannon graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Shipping in the en­ gine room. Brother Bohannon returned to Piney Point in 1975 to obtain his QMED endorsement before beginning the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native of St. Petersburg, Fla., Broth­ er Bohannon ships out of Tampa. Peter Moore Byron Elliott Seafarer Peter Moore has been sailing with the SIU for two years. A graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School, Brother Moore returned to the school to obtain his FOWT endorse­ ment before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native and resident of Lexington Park, Md., Brother Moore ships from the port of Baltimore. Seafarer Byron Elliot joined the SIU in 1972 when he graduated from the Harry Lunde­ berg School. Broth­ er Elliot returned to Piney Point to study for his QMED endorsement before attending the Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. A native and resident of Yuma, Ariz., Brother Elliot ships out of the port of Houston. Perkins Seafarer Cy Per­ kins has been sail­ ing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Shipping as an AB, Brother Perkins obtained his ticket at Piney Point before attending the Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. Brother Perkins is a na­ tive and resident of Quincy, Mass. He ships from the port of New York. Seafarers Log �•• li. ' "-'* ' ^. let's All Make the SPAD Honor Roll this Year HOW DOES SPAD WORK? ••. '^^Trf-:f.^r;X - • '• ^••'•>;:'4ii':P^;rjvk''A •';! "' -"• --V i r',aV.ii'V',^-> '.' SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. Through the support of political candidates whose philosophies and political programs are consistent with Seafarers we f :£ may attain laws which promote Seafarers' economic, political and trade union objectives—and protect the jobs and job security of American seamen, 'y,\ Legisla^tion Tliat Affects Your Joto 1. JONES ACT—Guarantees that all cargo shipped from one American port to another goes on U.S.-flag ships. This Act is constantly being attacked by powerful lobbies in Washington, such as the oil companies. We must he able to fight these attacks. 2. VIRGIN ISLANDS LOOPHOLE—We must try to close the loophole in the Jones Act which exempts the Virgin Islands from its provisions. The cargo that is daily shipped from a re­ finery in the Virgin Islands to U.S. east coast ports, if carried on U.S. ships, would he sufficient to put a major portion of the laidup U.S. tanker fleet hack to work. Presently this oil is moved entirely by foreign-flag vessels. 3MTORD FLAG BILL—^This piece of legislation would con­ trol the predatory rate cutting of non-national shipping lines which are competing unfairly with our American shipping operators. If these U.S. shipping lines leave certain foreign trades because of the rate cutting, it means less jobs for American seamen. -• • --p. 6. NAVY ENCROACHMENT—The Navy has been expanding its operations at the expense of the privately owned, unionmanned U.S. merchant marine. We must he able to stop these encroachments such as the Navy's construction of three tugs to "commercial standards". These tugs should he chartered from private operators. The Navy must go to Congress for its funds and SPAD donations are essential to help us fight against the Navy in the halls of Congress. I I• 7. CARGO PREFERENCE—If we could get a cargo prefer­ ence law into effect it would guarantee that a certain amount of U.S. cargo would he carried on American-flag ships. Last year we were successful in getting an oil cargo preference law throng Congress hut it was pocket vetoed by President Ford. .I . sf -lf-C- • 4. THREE-WATCH SYSTEM—Attacks have been made on the three-watch system for voyages under 1,800 miles. Certairi groups are trying to switch to a two-watch system thereby en­ dangering the job security and the safety of seamen. We All contributions to SPAD are voluntary. ••.••yhv:" he able to combat these attacks. The law prohibits the use of any Union money, such as dues, 5. TRADE REFORM ACT OF 1974—The SIU helped enact provisions in this law covering service industries of vhich t^^ initiation fees, etc., for political activities. Therefore, the tttost effective way the trade unionist can taSb maritime industry is a part. This means toong other things, favorable msodtime laws such th^ the harmful effects that discriniiiiatory trade practices by part in pol^s---a^ h^ politick contrihuti^^ foreign nations have on U.S. service ind^sties, includiiag mari­ as those ab6ve:^s through v^ time, will he considered for the first time at the intern^^ •^SPAD.' trade talks in Geneva this fall. k*'r2 SUFARERS POLIHCIIL ACTIVITY DONATION BROORLYH. H.Y. 11232 675 FOURTH AVENUE Date. Contributor's Name State Address. S.S. No. . Zip Code ^ SPAD is a soDaratt ' ^efrtRited foftdi^ltplproo^®, •.rtsiussd to further..,its objects and purposes including but not'limited to Furthering the potiticak'sYreiat'aTld economic Ibterests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering Of the American Merchant Marine with if for seamen and the advancemilnt of trade union concepts. In conjtection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to pollticial candidates for elective M *1° rnntributinn mav be solicited Of , received because of force, job discrimination, finatKial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as5 aa COnOlllon condition Ul of nicmuciamp membership iii in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD)^ ... or of eniployade by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union ment. If a contribution is made J, certified mail within thirty days^tff the contribution for investigation and or SPAD at the above address, appTiprlafe" actio'n'and'Tef'und. if involuntary. Support SPAD YD^ and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade upiOA. cqncepls^^and Seafpi^ seamen. tbSPAD January, 1976 >propriate ^ervisory officer is (or will be) available for purchase (A copy of our report filed with the appropriate U.S. Goveil^ment Printing Office, Washington, D.C^ 20402j) from the Superintendent of Documentsi, "" $20' Signature of Solicitor 1975 Port Page 31 # �• \•C , •; r:: •B SEAFARERS •"li LOG January, 1976 Official pabllaaciaii af tlMSBAFARBAS INTBUNATIONAL UNION*Atlaatte, OaU, Lakaa and IiOaatf Watara BNatrlat* ATL-CIO m 392 Donated $100 I, More to SPAII in 1975 The jolldmng Seafarers and other concerned individuals,' 392 in all, hav^-^^lnof^trqted dn gctive interest in participating in political and legislative ^ activities which are vital to both our job security and our sdcia^tmd e&ono^c w^are, hy vdlunfauly donatlrig $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund in 1975. (The law prohibits the use df any ttnion tmne^^ch as dues, ihiHatipn fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntprgif^litieql contribittiotis.) ^eventefi^ who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, four haveMntributed $300, and^e i$60d. For the past eight months the LOG has been running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming months'Our politicM roldnuist bp maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. Smith, H. C. Parsons, L.R. McNeedly,!. AliEaiBS, R. A. iiMdad,M. Batts,W. Edwards, K. Smith, J. H. Peiyne, O. Meester,E. Baa,E. AdRhis,W. Caceres, J. EhlerSjT.C. Sorel,!. Pecquex, F. llaU,K.M.Merson, D. Air,R.N. Cadiz, S. Elberson, N. Spencer, G. Algina, J. Hail,M. Messer, C.V Jg? Pelfrey, M. . Caffey,!. EUa, P• D. I I, jPeralta,R. |>erez,l. Algina^J.F. Cain,F.N. Allen,!. Campbell, A, Amniani,W. CampbeD, D. Almasco, B. _ Campbell, J. Alonso,!. @CapeIla,F. Ipedo, S. J. Carbone, V. irson, A. ^P. [erson, D. Castle, V. , ifAnderson, E. Cirignano, L. Aiideison. J. E. Gha^l, E. Ffrraira, Ai^ Ferreira,'!.| iy,0.1|. Mntiiiey, E. X. i I Quinnonez, R. JMuHcdechea,!. I. Chtisniap,JC.,j |letcliejr< Mo|hris,E. ;s--aafc« AiinHG. C Aronica, A. Amdte,L. Arthofer, P. Anbusson, E. Clarfc,!. Cbiusen, C. Confone. W. ATeiy,R.H. l^bkowski Partlett,N. ||aBiia,N.N. il^m, A.J. |Bentz,H. pergerjD. |^rglund,Bv Compton^ W. ConkIin,K. Conklni,K.!»' Conway, T. P. Ertex,M> Fagaif^^ ^^Peth,C. ^itciieli;W*L. Poulsen,V. Powers, J.N, Pow, J, Pretare,G.£. ^ [orous,C.D. [oneycutt^.i V :• • ;foi^r,F.iG* Frey,C. r Galii^tt Corletta, P. f^ Coutant,W. E^|-^'' ' Garl Cox,E. GarciafR»; :Crocco,G. >'l^^cfard, C.'L. Cross,M. Gaskill,H. |lmies,,L. Jordan, Jordan, R. Eanoa,M#;.-|5 Bluitt,!. p!ayisi''T.« I) Bnraette, Pr A. GiH,P.D. Jdstus, J. Kastinai A*' Deagn^ Bebamr^ M. Dechamip, A Beljgad% Demetrias, Ji IJiddmehic^^^ Di Giorgio, J. Deal^ W. J. polg«B, D, i( 0ntt(»rer, J. Brown, I. ^Binwne, G;,;a,:- :r^;.'^"Proiak, Bryan, E.R. Dryden, J. t. Bryant, B. 4::a^Ptt«;ote,.C. > Bttckley,T. W'^ Bnrfce,T. I .. I Mcpison, J. 4. R6tteii|b»acher 1,0. J||~Biindi$, o. ^ /S^"Rial,:M. |piUigan,M. . Ries,C* ^ Riley, E. Rivera, R. ^ Roberts, L. A. Robertson, L. ] Robertson, T. 3 Rondo, C. p. ^vis,J. Brand, H. Brannan^G. Brown, G. A. piagffuder, W. R. Iprshee, ^ Fpster,!. piseph, E. BradU^,E. i | Mdrris,W. I '^R<inosa, J. Cunniiigltom, J. M. Gaskins, T. Cnnhingham, W. Gentile, C. Bonefont, J.D. iiBdhser,L.' .• ' V . • - Bou^breau, Ri |^^,C. J. Petrich,L. Porter, J. pemstein, A. Bishop,F.A. |Slanton,M. 1'' Michael, NHller,C.]l. Hall, !r.,l^ Royalj F-• : ree, J. lroy,E. MtFarland, D. It. ;Gai*y,F.;L; ilc|aNe,M. M3c»y,G..SK Nielsen, R. Norlhcutt,L Obrien, C. Ruhl, M. Russo,M. ^ Sacco, J. qUvera, W. J. 0Sacco, M. SaecdjF, 6neilI,D.R. aiimr, H. Saiih,F. Sal#^H. Saiamnns, i. McKay, :ill :obd, I> !• H. Gonzalez, C. L. King, S. Gorman, J. J... \v Klein, A.i|||| GoiildjR, Goiild,T, Gif)unias,S. Griffith,!. Grima, y. • Grksom, F| Dwyer,J. Gntnino, E* Gnerttn, L. CMen, A Eddias, J GutRfi^ AS. -I HZ |p:Kny»li ,rkih,G.^ $600 Honor Roll Koen,E Pomerlane, R. Kool,L. Krajewdd, Pulver, E. Euani^oiii Bubaks,H. Hall,?. Retirees, Sailors Snug Harbor, McCniiough, L. LaHaye,F. $300 Honor Roll Eallave, D. Lambert, M, •• - $200 Honor Roll Arte, J. Avers, A. Bergeria, S. Burke, T. Bellinger, W. Brooks, ^ Connolly, M.W. Curtis, T. Davis, J. R. Fitzgerald, J. Gatewood, L. Lomas, A. Mesford, H. Nelson, J. Richardson, N. Riddle, D. Terpe, K. Sawin,M. Schroyer, 1]^. Scott, G. Seaforon,SL Seager,T. Selzer,R. •SeI^riS.:r:'li Spinel, H. Staple, F.J. . Stephens, C. Stevens, R.E. Stevens,W.W. Sulllhs,F. Suriick,R.BU Swiderski, J. Bf: • y-m -lannerjC. ':;3| •paylorjG. |lrelegados, G. 3 Therman, E. Wi. ^omas, J^ Tirelli, E. Torres, J. Troy,S. Troxclair, H. TE^riier,?. Tyler, E. Uriola, J. Vaughan, WiP* Vil^,L. . • yukmir, G. P^ce, W.' • ; ::Walker,G. 7:| Weeks,!. Weaver, A. White, C. White, W3 WiIbum,R. Waisch,E.Pi WHliams,!. WilUams,R. Wilson, B, Wilson, C ^ Wilson,!. Wingfield,P.G| Winqiai8f,G. :'1| , Shaibi,N^'3:';;i; Worley, M, Shappo, Ma ;Yahia, S. &h«pard,E. Si^lei^J* Silvera;M;^ ''•'331 Yarmola,!. V � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: U.S.UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINS AT 8.3% ELECTIONS FOR ALCOHOL SEMINAR U.S.--USSR SIGN 6-YEAR SHIPPING PACT HALL IS INSTALLED ON PRESIDENT'S TRADE PANEL CHARLES H. LOGAN, SIU FRIEND AND CONSULTANT, PASSES AWAY AT 75 IN NEW ORLEANS MEMBERSHIP MEETING HELD IN JACKSONVILLE NAVY-MERCHANT MARINE RELATIONS TORPEDOED MOODY ASKS HOUSE TAX ACTION REPAIR BIDS GO OUT ON THE TRANSPANAMA RUSSIAN LAND BRIDGE CUT-RATES THREATEN SHIPPERS NEW INFORMATION ON THE MAYAGUEZ INCIDENT BARQUE PEKING ARRIVES AT SOUTH ST. SEAPORT LABOR SECRETARY DUNLOP QUITS SIU UPGRADER TALKS ABOUT OUR PAST AND FUTURE SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, MEDICAID ARE FOR YOU THOUSANDS LOSE THEIR PENSION AS YEAR BEGINS JOINT AND SURVIVOR ANNUITY BENEFIT OFFERED IN PENSION PLAN THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON 1975 IN RETROSPECT: AN IMPORTANT YEAR FOR THE U.S. MARITIME HLSS NALEN HONORED FOR WORK IN THE TRANSPORTATION FIELD SEAFARERS 1975 TAX INFORMATION FULL SPEED TO 1976 - AN ACTIVE YEAR POLITICALLY BACKING MOUNTS FOR ALL-ALASKA GAS ROUTE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f21a792ce1d514340477167294cb9924.PDF 056ba8265d23c174fc0b09d0813d7617 PDF Text Text J>kt^*' Ju^;u.V1»^' •-. ' I.T^ .-Wi^jii' 6 ••^>^. .. , , • . • -• - ; -'^V- �s-.^ .)*»• tn ar-=»?a Iiil=l'»rit3'1 AFL'CIO Cautions on Reported Unemployment Dip Notwithstanding President Ford's hailing as "good news" the report that the nation's unemployment rate in Jan­ uary dropped 0.5 points to 7.8 percent, the steepest monthly dip in 16 years with 800,000 more persons getting jobs last month, the AFL-CIO cautioned The Board of Trustees of the SIU's Feosion Plan is considering the rules that vrill apply to a jcdnt and OTrvivor ai|tnnity benefit Under fins joint and survivor annuity^ or hiudtond-wife annuity, ai |IIU-^inenftier-;X^^ against making too much of the flawed unemployment report figures. "While the figures do show modest improvement," chief AFL-CIO econo­ mist Nat Goldhnger said, "a careful study of the full report indicates no justification for claims that there is a tors, including the life expectancy of die pensionerig spouse, and must becalculatcd on a case-by-case basi^ Eacb jnarried Seafarer, when be becomes eli^le for a pension, svillbe notified of the exact amount of rodttc^ montbl^pe^ the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: •a4» Paul Han To Pay Back a Debt Each month, more and more of our old line Seafarers—men who joined the Union at or shortly after its inception in 1938—are taking their well deserved and hard-earned pensions. It's sad to see these men retire from the industry and the Union because many of us hold deep personal friendships with them. We sailed with them, worked with them, lived with them, and in many cases grew to know them better than some of our own blood relatives. At the same time, though, we should all be happy and proud to see them go, because back in 1938 when the SIU was formed, not one of these men ever dreamed that some day they would be able to retire on a good, secure pension. But what else could they think back in 1938, a year which marked some of the darkest days in American seafaring? As a matter of fact, when the SIU was formed nearly 38 yearn ago, our Union was held together by little more than a name, a charter and the, sin­ cere spirit and desire of the SIU membership to make a go of it. We had no pension, vacation or welfare benefits. Our wages, if you 6ah call what we made back then wages, handcuffed the American seafarer to the bottom of the nation's economic scale. And shipboard living and working conditions had nearly hit rockbottom. To top it all off, just two years prior to the SIU's inception, the companies had succeeded in breaking the seamen's unions of the 20's and early 30's. So even as the SIU was formed, its future was at best uncertain. As it turned out, though, the same spirit, desire, and need to better ourselves that brought us together, kept us together, and the SIU began to move slowly forward. What happened from then on right up until the present should be common knowledge to all SIU members, both young and old. We negotiated contracts, and the membership made them stick. Step by step we won welfare benefits for ourselves and our dependents. We won dramatic drop in unemployment." He stressed that part of the improved situation was due to an increase in parttime workers who "are officially counted by the Government as fully employed" adding "there was increased unemploy­ ment (19.9 percent) among teenagers." Goldfinger emphasized that "a more realistic measure of unemployment in January would be 10.6 percent." The U.S. Labor Department report said that there were 7,290,000 unem­ ployed last month and 86,194,000 per­ sons employed in the same period. Government economists attributed the unemployment dip to an unmeasurable "fluke" of seasonal adjustment. drop from the present almost eightmillion jobless to three-million. The percentage of the work force now unemployed is about twice that considered economically acceptable just a few years ago. Summing up, because of the statisti­ cal aberrations in the unemployment figures, subsequent months ahead will be sure to be less encouraging than the January jobless rate. Too Discouraged The AFL-CIO contends that there are 1.2-million today who "are too dis­ couraged to look for work" and there were 3.5-million workers compelled to work parttime. They said the average duration of joblessness was about four months. The number of "hardcore" joblesspersons out of work for 27 weeks or longer remained at a record 1.6-million in December. A year ago the number of hardcore unemployed was about a third of that figure or 537,000. The President says that unemploy­ ment will not drop below five percent until 1981. The AFL-CIO says that Congress should adopt policies aimed at bringing unemployment down to three percent within three years—a Ends Work Tallying Committee The Tallying Committee has finished counting ballots cast in the SlU, AGLIWD election of of­ ficers for tiie 1976-79 term. This committee was composed of two men elected from mch constitu­ tional port at special meetings on Dec. 29, 1975. The results of the eleciJon and the Tallying Committee's full re­ port have been posted in each SIU ban. This report will be read at all March membership meetings and will be carried in the Seafarers Log. pension benefits, which marked the first such benefits ever for American sailors. We won vacation benefits—another first. Most importantly though, we won wage increases that not only raised our earnings but freed the American seaman from the bottom of the eco­ nomic ladder. And today, the Seafarer's wages are comparable with that of any skilled laborer. These tremendous gains in wages and benefits are of course great achieve-, ments. But Seafarers did not stop there. As early as the mid 50's, Seafarers were working to develop training and upgrading courses to help younger seamen advance themselves more quickly. These early training programs grew with the help and support of the membership. And as a direct result we now have the Harry Lundeberg School—one of the finest vocational training schools for seamen in the world. What this all comes down to is that everything we have today as seamentop wages, pensions, vacations, welfare benefits, and the Lundeberg School —^is the direct result of the long years of work and determination put in by the Union's earliest members. These men unselfishly worked in the spirit of true brotherhood to build the cornerstone of a solid future that would stand up not only for themselves but for the next generation of Seafarers, and the next and the next. Many of these men worked to build institutions, like the Lundeberg School, that they knew they might never use. Yet they did it just the same to build a better Union, a better industry and a better world for all American seamen of all ages. It was this kind Of unselfish determination, always with an eye on the future, that made the SIU a success—where earlier seamen's unions had failed—in the maritime industry which had traditionally been the most dif­ ficult of all American industries to organize. To these Seafarers—the first SIU members—many of whom have alfeidy retired, we owe a great debt as well as a great deal of thanks because it is they who struggled, fought, and eventually brought the SIU and its member­ ship out of some of the toughest days American seamen have ever endured. However, our debt to these Seafarers does not end with a handshake and a pension check. The younger men of this Union must pick up where others have left off. They must support the same programs—educational, political and otherwise—and in the same enthusiastic manner that made the SIU a suc-i cess in the first place, . The times may have changed but the SIU's goal .muist remain the samerr:^T to provide a strong progressive and responsive Union in a competitive indus­ try for all generations of American Seafarers. The continued success and growth of the SIU—a labor union for sailorsis, I believe, the only possible payment in full for those who first planted the seeds 38 years ago. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave Brooklyn N Y 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. XXXVIII, No. 2, February 1976. , ,. . r Page 2 Seafarers Log �5IU, NMEBA Oppose Move Coast Guard Accepts 15 in Deck Engine Depts. The U.S. Coast Guard has certified a 15-man crew for the deck and engine departments of the 35,000 dwt tanker Chevron Oregon, approving the elimi­ nation of all unlicensed ratings in the black gang. Both the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and the SIU are protesting this move by the Coast Guard, pointing out that the approved manning scale will not provide adequate safety for the crew and this country's environment. The ship is to carry oil between Alaska and the U.S. West Coast. The entire unlicensed crew aboard the Chevron Oregon will consist of six ABs who will also presumably serve as tankermen, a steward/cook and two steward utilities. The engine department will be com­ posed of a chief engineer and three as- Legislative News Washington Activities Page 9 Senate Confirms Usery ...Page 3 Union News Alcohoiism seminar. .Pages 13-20 President's Report Page 2 Joint Survivor Benefit Page 2 Headquarters Report Page 7 Pension questions answered Page 7 San Francisco Meeting ... Page 4 SPAD in 1976 Back Page Shipping • Dispatchers' Reports Ships' Committees Ships' Digests Tailulah crevy cited Page 3 Page 5 Page 21 Page 8 Page 6 ..Page 12 Page 11 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 28-29 Recent upgraders ... Pages 30-31 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 26:27 GED requirements and application Page 27 Membership News New SIU pensioners Page 22 Final Departures Pages 24-25 actei. the Coast Guard did not work up an Environmental Impact statement be­ fore taking what should be considered major Federal action effecting the country's environment. In a move to prevent Chevron from crewing the Oregon before their suit is heard, the NMEBA asked a federal court in Washington, D.C. to grant a temporary injunction to stop the Coast Guard from issuing inspection and manning certification for the ship. Temporary Lnjanction Denied This request for a temporary injunc­ tion was denied but the NMEBAis con­ tinuing its suit. The SIU is considering joining in the • I ^ li Senate Confirms Usery As Seerefary of Labor INDEX General A/jSws Manning on Chevron tankers Upcoming ll.O maritime meeting USPHS hospitals slstant engineers. At present it seems that these engineers will perform main­ tenance work and will stand watch be­ low. It had originally been proposed by the ship's designers that the deck officer on watch would have monitored engine alarms in addition to his normal duties, thereby leaving the engine room totally unmanned. In addition to the engineers, the ap­ proved licensed crew will also include a master, a chief mate, a second mate, a third mate and a radio officer. The NMEBA is bringing suit against the Coast Guard under the National Environmental Protection Act in an attempt to have their manning scale certification overturned, charging that NMEBA's suit against the Coast Guard, believing the Coast Guard is abusing its discretionary powers in aproving the 15-man deck and engine departments of the Chevron Oregon. The first of six tankers in a series, the Oregon is powered by a gas turbineelectric propulsion plant which General Electric, the unit's designer and builder, admits is "just about the most expen­ sive and least efficient marine drive system available." Despite the high distillate fuel costs and low efficiency of this system. Chevron chose the turbine-generator combination because the company was looking for a "reliable and proven machinery plant... which can be auto­ mated and controlled in the simplest possible manner" and which would allow them to eliminate some watch standing engineering personnel. Ui!>: i while standing watch This practical experience, in addition to yonr QMEp train­ ing, may help yon to perform I's iob in the fn- WASHINGTON—The Senate con­ firmed by a vote of 79 to 7, after an hour's debate. President Ford's nomina­ tion of William J. (Bill) Usery, Jr. as his third Secretary of Labor on Feb. 4. He succeeds the resigning John T. Dunlop who had succeeded Peter J. Brennan. Commenting on his resignation, Dunlop said that he felt he could "no longer conduct effective policy in the Labor Department." Usery, 52, a Democrat who was di­ rector of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service for almost three years and Ford's top labor arbitrator and troubleshooter, received seven no Republican votes on his nomination. The Georgia-bom former welder, served as Local 8 president in 1952-3 for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and also served the union as a chief steward and negotiating committee chairman before joining the lAMAW headquar­ ters staff in 1955 as a grand lodge representative. Later he entered Government service in 1969 to become Assistant Secretary of Labor for four years. As head of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Usery helped to settle strikes in the railroad and air­ line industries. As Assistant Secretary of Labor, he was the Government's chief mediator in negotiations involving the nation's railroads and airlines. if ? Some Questions Answered On New U.S. Pension Bill A number of inquiries have been made about certain specific aspects of the new U.S. Pension legislation (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974)..We hope the following question and answer format will clarify some of these points. Does the new pension law affect only the normal pension, or does it also affect the early normal and disahility pensions? Most provisions of the new law apply only to the normal pension. However, the jomt and survivor annuity benefit will apply to all pensions and those eligible for an early normal pension before they turn 55 will be vested for a reduced pension should they leave the industry. 'This means that a Seafarer who has accrued 7,300 days of actual seatime may leave the industry before he is 55 years old and upon reaching the age of 55 will receive a reduced pension based on his life expectancy and the amount he would have received if he had begun receiving a pension at the age of 65. The rest of the eligibility requirements for the early normal and disability pensions, includmg the 90 days of employment in the previous calendar year requirement, remain unchanged. Have the requirements for the other benefits available under the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plan changed? The requirements for other benefits, including the 90 days of employment in the previous calendar year requirement, remain unchanged. Some members have been confused by the 125 day requirement for vesting credit under the new law. This 125 day requirement only applies to earning years of vesting credit for a normal pension. To be eligible for any benefits other than a normal pension or a reduced early normal pension, you still must have 90 days of employment in the previous calendar year. How does vesting credit and breaks in service work under the new law? The first thing to remember is that these provisions only apply to the normal pension. To be vested for a pension, that is to have a legal right to receive the portion of the normal pension you have earned when you turn 65, you must have 10 years of service with 125 days or more of seatime in each year. To put it another way, each year you work 125 days or more you will receive vesting credit for that year. When you have credit for 10 years, you are fully vested and will receive the portion of the pension you earned when you turn 65 even if you have left the industry. If before you are fully vested you work less than 125 days in one year but more than 62Vi days, you receive no vesting credit for that year. Although you will not receive credit for the year, that year is not counted as a break in service. You will only incur a break in service before you are fully vested if you work less than 62Vi days in a year. But even a break does not mean you will lose the credit you have already earned. The only way you will lose that credit before you are vested will be if you Continued on Page 7 'A If i{ M U W.J. Usery Jr. Trustees Change SIU Seholarship Requirements The SIU^s Board of Trustees voted recently to change seathne and age requirements for an SIU member for the Annual College Scholarship Program. Formerly, a Seafarer had to be 35 years of age or under and have three years seatime to be eligible for either the four-year $10,000 scholarship or the two-year $5,000 scholarships. With the Trustees' changes, though, fliere is now no age requirement and a Seaforer need only two years seatime to qualify. The scholarship requirements for dependents (less flian 19 years old and unmarried) of members (with three years seatime), how­ ever, remain the same. �r Large Turnout for San Francisco Meeting The future of American-flag shipping on the West Coast dominated discus­ sion last month as 150 Bay Area Sea­ farers turned to for the general mem­ bership meeting in the constitutional port of San Francisco. Steve Troy, SIU San Francisco agent and chairman of the meeting, pointed out that shipping on the West Coast had dropped off in the past few years be­ cause of two major factors—the end of America's involvement in Vietnam and the rapid growth of third-flag operations in the V'S.-Far East trades. However, it was the general feeling among San Franci^o Seafarers that the current slowdown in West Coast ship­ ping is only temporary. It was pointed out that the com­ pletion of the trans-Alaska oil pipeline next year would provide hundreds of long-term job opportunities for West Coast Seafarers in the carriage of Alaskan crude from Valdez to various points south in the lower 48 states as well as overseas. The strong possibility of construc­ tion of a second pipeline—for natural gas—to shadow the Alaska ofl pipeline was also optimistically discussed. This pipeline, if constructed, would mean hundreds of jobs for West Coast Sea- Bosun Don Bartlett (right) will make the 1976 SPAD Honor Roil as he buys five SPAD tickets from SIU Patrolman Joe Sacco. Brother Bartlett is chief bosun on the Sea-Land shore gang in San Francisco. farers on sophisticated American-flag LNG/LPG carriers. Confidence was also expressed in the SIU's efforts to spearhead a bill through Congress that would curb the incursion of third-flag carriers in the U.S. foreign trades. Passage of such a bill would also increase shipping for West Coast Sea­ farers. In addition to reports on prospects for shipping, the San Francisco agent gave a good explanation of how the new pension bill affects the SIU's Pension Plan, focusing on the subjects of vesting and joint survivor annuities. He sug­ gested that Seafarers refer to pages 9-10 in the December 1975 issue of the Log for detailed information on the new pension bill. Troy also led a discussion on the SIU's new rehabilitation program at Piney Point for Seafarers suffering from alcoholism. He urged the membership to read the special supplement on the program carried in the December 1975 issue of the Log and he encouraged those Seafarers with an alcoholism problem to get help through the Lundeherg School's rehab program. In other meeting business, SIU Pa­ trolman Joe Sacco, who served as read­ ing clerk, gave updated reports on all the SIU's recent political activities and a rundown on new construction and additions to the SIU fleet. A detailed rundown of all ships scheduled to come through San Francisco in the month of February was also given. Harvey Mesford, agent in Seattle, and Mike Worley, agent in Wilmington, also attended the San Francisco meet­ ing to give the membership a report on shipping prospects in their ports. SIU San Francisco Representative Pat Marinelli, who served the meeting as recording secretary, answered sev­ eral questions on welfare benefits avail­ able to Seafarers through the Union's Welfare Plan. Seafarer Reg BIythe, a chief electricran, has his Maltese Poodle Pippi show off one of his tricks in the San Francisco Hall. Brother BIythe says that Pippi enjoys coming down with him to the Bay Area Union Hall. ' Vv > San Francisco members throw in for three jobs aboard the Sea Land Trade (Sea Land) after their January membership meeting. San Francisco Port Agent Steve Troy (center) chairs the port's January membership meeting while Patrolman Joe Sacco (left) serves as reading clerk and Patrolman Pat Marinelli acts as recording secretary. r... i • Over 150 Bay Area Seafarers turned to at the new San Francisco Hall for their membership meeting on Jan. 15. * , Page 4 Seafarer Dennis Connelly talks to the San Fran"cisco membership about credit unions during the Good and Welfare section of their meeting. Seafarers Log �Seek Improved Conditions, Sfandards on Ships I V 1 ILO Sets aMaritime Conference in October in Geneva Later this year the SIU, along with other U.S. maritime unions, will partici­ pate in a very important conference in Europe which could have a profound effect on international shipping for many years to come. The meeting, to be held in October in Geneva, Switzerland, will be a full Maritime Conference of the Interna­ tional Labor Organization (ILO),' a United Nation's agency, and a forum where government, employer and worker representatives from around the world gather in order to seek improved labor conditions and living standards. Late last year delegates from the world's maritime countries met in Ge­ neva at an ILO Preparatory Technical Maritime Conference and laid the foun­ dation for a campaign against sub­ standard ships, a subject which will come up for final discussion at the full conference this year. Representa­ tives from 32 nations attended the Ge­ neva meeting. The major concern of the conference was the danger to the safety and health of seamen aboard the vessels operated under flags-of-convenience by countries such as Panama and Liberia. These ships are often sub-standard. Penot Elected ROU President Joseph M. Penot has been elected president of the Radio Officers Union, and has begun serving his first term. Brother Penot has spent most of his career aboard SlU-contracted vessels, including the passenger liner SS Alcoa Clipper and Waterman ships. Sailing as radio officer aboard the SlU-contracted SS Delta Brasil when word of his election came through. Brother Penot was presented with a cake by the rest of the Brasil's crew which read "Congratulations El Presidente." The ROU has 600 members and is an affiliate of the United Telegraph Workers, a member union of the Mari­ time Trades Department and the AFL-CIO. Frankfort Agent Retires On this very crucial issue, the worker delegates noted that 36 percent of all ships lost through shipwrecks and colli­ sions flew flags of convenience although the vessels registered under these flags represented only 25 percent of the total world merchant marine. Shipboard Conditions Most of these losses were due to bad shipboard conditions and the incompe­ tency of the officers, the seamen dele­ gates charged. Consequently, they de­ manded that the standards to be adopted later this year be incorporated into an international pact binding on govern­ ments. However, despite these facts and the strong united position taken by the sea­ men representatives, prospects for any significant action on this issue to aid the plight of many seamen are not very bright, mainly due to the strong oppo­ sition of many shipowners and the re­ luctance of government representatives to force the issue. SIU Vice President Earl Shepard, who represents the SIU at these meet­ ings, and who led the U.S. union dele­ gation at the conference, admitted they were disappointed at the failure of all parties to take a forceful position. "We did not get as much as we had hoped for, particularly on the issue of sub-standard :,hips," Vice President Shepard said. "The shipowners put up strong opposition to many uniori de­ mands and governments were afraid to act. But we live in eternal hope that they will change their minds before the full conference," he stated. Delegates at last year's Preparatory Conference also drew up a proposed text which would commit countries to maintain effective control over vessels registered in their territory in such mat­ ters as safety standards, social security and employment and living conditions. It would also regulate the engagement of seafarers, provide for inspection of ships and for official inquiry into seri­ ous shipping accidents. Control Procedures A draft action program accompany­ ing the proposed guidelines provides, in the case of countries that accept them, for control procedures to be exercised by the International Labor Organization or the Intergovernmental Maritime Con­ sultative Organization. Countries that do not accept the guidelines may be re­ quired by other countries to give evi­ dence that their ships meet minimum standards. Failing this, seafarers may^ be actively discouraged from sailing on such ships. In two other areas, the delegates ap­ proved for consideration by the full Conference a proposal which would encourage member states to make it national policy to promote regular em­ ployment for qualified seafarers; and a recommendation was adopted setting limits on the number of hours and con­ ditions of work for young seafarers, considered to be those under 18 years of age. NLRB Approves SiU For San Juan Pilots WASHINGTON — The National Labor Relations Board here has ap­ proved a negotiated representation set­ tlement for an SIU affiliate, the SIU de Puerto Rico, to be recognized as the bargaining agent for all motorboat opierators, utility employees and mechanies employed by the San Juan Pilots As­ sociation of San Juan Bay. Excluded from the agreement are all other employees, offiee clerical work­ ers, professional and managerial per­ sonnel, guards and supervisors. SIU Official Appointed to Navy League Council SIU port agent in San Francisco, Steve Troy, has been named as a mem­ ber of the port's prestigious 801-mem­ ber council of the Navy League of the United States by the council's president, T. J. Patterson, Jr. The Navy League, made up of many councils located in key ports through­ out the U.S., is a 74-year old, 45,000member organization dedicated to edu­ cating the public about the dependence of America on sea power. Its member­ ship includes active men and women from all segments of the maritime in­ dustry, interested citizens, and retired Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel. mittee. The findings of the Committee will be presented at a special Spring 1976 meeting of the Navy League in San Francisco. This meeting will be at­ tended by William Middendorf, secre­ tary of the Navy. Patterson said that one of the Com­ mittee's recommendations would be a sharp Increase In the number of Navymerchant marine seaborne support operations. He said that the fine success of the SlU-mwned Erna Elisabeth In refueling Navy ships at sea Is strong evi­ dence that these kind of Navy-merchant marine support operations can work well. Patterson also noted, in a telephone interview with the Log, that the Navy League of the United States "is not only dedicated to the maintenance of a strong Navy, but of a strong U.S. mer­ chant marine as well." Patterson expressed confidence that the work of the Navy League will "act as a catalyst to bring the services. Navy and merchant marine together." Hdqs. Cafeteria Chief Retires In a letter announcing the appoint­ ment, Patterson, who is also head of the Western Region Action Group of the Maritime Administration, noted: "Sea power is of prime importance to our nation, not only in the military sense but also in the international trade and diplomacy aspects during peacetime. Our well being, our way of life is de­ pendent heavily upon the successful ap­ plication of sea power." The SIU Port Agent pointed out that "the Russians and other third-flag car­ riers have hurt the American fleet, espe­ cially here on the West Coast. Only strong participation by the SIU in all forums, like the Navy League, dealing with maritime will help restore the U.S. fleet to its former leading position as a maritime power." Harold Z. Rathbiin Frankfort (Mich.) Port Agent Har­ old Z. Rathbun, 65, retired last month after serving in the post for eight years. Brother Rathbup joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1954 sailing as an AB. He sailed 35 years. ~ Bom in Ionia, Mich., he is a resident of Frankfort with his wife, Sylvia. February, 1976 New Maritime Committee The San Francisco council of the Navy League recently established the National Maritime Affairs Committee, which according to T. J. Patterson, will investigate "how we can utilize the U.S. merchant, marine more effectively in peacetime." Thomas B. Crowley, president of Crowley Maritime, will chair the Com­ .. I Retiree William Jenkins (left), for the last 16 years manager of the Head­ quarters cafeteria, delivers his nostalgic retirement speech to Seafarers at the monthly membership meeting in the New York Hall on Feb. 2. At right, is SIU Patrolman George McCartney who had introduced the new pensioner. Brother Jenkins began his sailing career in 1927. Page 5 4-' �The Committee Page !• Anchorage Committee Recertified Bosun Esteban Moraies. (extreme ieft) ship's chairman of the containership SS Anchorage's (Sea-Land) Ship's Committee of (I. to r. front to rear): Engine Deiegate Joseph Zeschitz; Chief Steward Edward Kaznowski, secretary-reporter; Deck Deiegate G. McGuinn, and Steward Delegate Frank Bradley. The ship paid off on Jan. 29 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. She's on the coastwise run. Tampa Committee Borinquen Committee •! I At a payoff on Jan. 15 in the port of Oakland, Calif, is Recertified Bosun Verner Poulsen (left) ship's chairman of the containership SS Sea-Land Trade with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Andy Reasko; Educational Director Steven Senteney, and Engine Delegate D. L. Coy. The S-L 7 is on the Far East run to the ports of Yokohama, Kobe, Hong Kong, geattle, Long Beach and San Francisco. Nathaniel Green Committee The ship's committee of the Tampa (Sea-Land) gathers in the crew's mess at a payoff earlier this month in Port Elizabeth, N.J. They are, from (I. to r.): Joe Righetti, steward delegate; Recertified Bosun Guillermo Castro, ship's chairman; Marco Galliano, deck delegate; Rod Borlase, engine delegate, and W. Seltzer, secretary-reporter. The" Tampa, on the coastwise run from New York to San Juan, was scheduled to lay-up after the payoff for repairs. I' i-Land Trade Committee Recertified Bosun John Davies (seated rear left) ship's chairman of the C4 SS Nathaniel Green (Waterman) looks on Feb. 9 as third Cook Eddie Coleman (standing front right) signs SIU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski's (seated rear right) report during a payoff On Pier 7 at Brooklyn, N.Y. Other members of the Ship's Committee are (seated I. to r.): Wiper Andrew Selico, engine delegate, and Chief Electrician Prentice Waiker, educationai director. Standing (I. to r.) are: Chief Steward Wiiliam Webster, secretary-reporter, and AB Dewey Ben­ ton, deck delegate. The ship crewed up on Jan. 12 and is on the coastwise run. Pittsburgh Committee 'i k Recertified Bosun Felix Aponte (left), ship's chairman of the SS Borinquen (Puerto Rico Marine), takes a photo with the Ship's Committee recently at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. The committee consists of (I. to r.): Chief Steward Jose Ross, secretary-reporter; Educational Director Jaime Pantoja; Deck Delegate Francisco Cornier; Steward Delegate Eduardo Lasso, and Engine Delegate W. Gonzalez. The ship is on the coastwise run to San Juan. Ship's Chairman of the SS Pittsburgh (Sea-Land), Recertified Bosun Donald Pressly (extreme left), at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Dec. 21 with the Ship's Committee of (i. to r.) Engine Delegate Stanley' O'Brien, Steward Deie­ gate Patrick Fitzgerald, Deck Delegate L. Bugajewski and Chief Steward I. Buckley, secretary-reporter. The containership is on the run to the Med. Seafarers Log Page 6 V ••'•.VV �I--... . Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak I attended the three-day seminar on alcoholism at the Harry Lundeberg School earlier this month and had an opportunity to speak to the assembled Union members, officials, company representatives and guests. This seminar served the important function of focusing our attention on a serious matter—brothers who have a drinking problem. As I told the delegates at the seminar, the SIU has established an alcoholic rehabilitation program to help these men because other programs available are not geared specifically to the needs of the alcoholic seaman, a man whose method of earning a living makes him unique. The SIU Center recognizes seamen's special problems and is staffed by both professional counselors and by Seafarers who are themselves recovered alcoholics. When The Center first was set up, we realized that we have an obligation and responsibility to help our members perform their jobs on board ship. But as the seminar progressed it became evident that SIU members also wanted to help these men overcome their problems because seamen are the kind of people who help each other. I came away from the seminar, as did all the delegates, With the conviction that alcoholism is a disease that can be beat and that the SIU can offer the aid and support needed to help the alcoholics within our industry. * * * I don't have to tell you how many jobs depend on enforcement of the Jones Act or how many ships are being laid up on the West Coast—Far East run because of the third-flag fleets. And you already know how many jobs were created by the 1970 Act and how many jobs an oil cargo preference law would generate. ^ If either an Administration or Co'^gressional majority hostile to a strong U.S. merchant marine is elected, it could be disastrous. Only through SPAD can we participate in these important elections. With the money you give to SPAD we can support those who believe iii the im­ portance of this country's merchant fleet and who will help the SIU to protect its members' jobs. There is too much at stake for us not to give our strongest effort and fullest support to this program. The health of the entire industry and the strength of every Seafarer's job security will hinge on our support of SPAD in the coming months. BOSUNS RECERTIFTCATION PROGRAM This month 12 more Seafarers graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program. These 12 bosuns bring to 343 the number of SIU brothers who have completed this program since its inception in the summer of 1973. The bosuns, who spend one month down in Piney Point and one month at Headquarters, have upgraded their vocational skills as well as their knowledge of the maritime industry. They have especially learned how essential it is for their Union to be involved in all aspects of maritime, particularly the legislative sphere. *A' SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM The 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program has been very successful in promoting our qualified members to the status of full 'A' book brothers in our Union. I strongly urge each Seafarer who is eligible to apply for this program and I congratulate the six brothers who have successfully completed the one month program at Piney Point and Headquarters this month. f * In another important area, this month marks the beginning of the 1976 presidential race as the first primary opens in New Hampshire. Also, as the entire House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate comes up for election, politicians seeking these seats are starting to plan their 1976 campaigns. The SIU must be ready to take an active role in these national elections, supporting our industry's friends and opposing those who are unfriendly to­ ward maritime. Our industry is almost totally regulated by national and international laws and policies. And it is the Congress and the Administration which will decide which laws and which policies will be put into effect. Congress and the President will decide if this country is to have an oil cargo preference law and if we will move to curb the rate-cutting third-flag fleets on the West Coast. They will be responsible for enforcing the Jones Act and continuing to implement the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. All these issues affect out ability to earn a decent living by going to sea. FIREFIGHTING In the months and years ahead firefighting training will become increasingly important as a pre-requisite for sailing on many of our ships. I urge each member who does not already have a firefighting certificate to take the two-day course which includes classroom training at the Harry Lunde­ berg School and practical training at the jointly sponsored MSC-MARAD firefighting school in Earle, N.J. Upcoming dates for the firefighting course are Mar. 9, 19 and 30. LNG TRAINING In light of the fact that support is rapidly growing for an all-Alaska gas route, I urge all Seafarers who are eligible to take the LNG/LPG training course offered at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Pinev Point. Md. The next course is beginning on March 8. .y '1 • Some Questions Answered On New U.S. Pension Bill Continued from Page 3 have a number of consecutive breaks that equal the total number of years you worked 125 days or more. For example, if you have earned three years of vesting credit and work less than 62Vi days in each of the following three years, you will lose all credit for your seatime. Here are a few important things to remember about vesting and breaks in service. • For every year you work 125 days or more, you receive one year of vest­ ing credit. When you have accumulated 10 years of credit you are vested and can no longer have a break in service in regard to your pension. • If you work less than 125 days in any year but more than 62Vi days, you do not get credit for a year's service but you do not have a break in service. • If you work less than 62Vi days in a year, you have a break in service. If you have a number of consecutive breaks that equal the total number of years credit you have earned, you lose all of that credit. • The breaks must be consecutive to lose your accumulated credit. Even working more than 621^ days in a year will prevent you from losing that credit. • The 125 day requirement only applies to earning vesting credit for a normal pension. • Each and every day worked for a company signatory to our plan will count towards the total number of days needed to qualify for a pension, even if they were accumulated in a year for which you did not receive vesting credit. • Although the new law did not take effect until Jan. 1,1976, your previous seatime will be counted towards vesting credit if you do not have a break in service under the old 90 days in three years rule. What does the section on the Joint and Survivor Annuity provision mean when it says, "a Plan need not pay the wife her benefit if the employee dies within two years after he elects a husband-wife benefit, and his death was not the result of an accident occurring a/fer he made the election**? This section just means that the Pension Plan need not pay a survivor's pen­ sion benefit if a pensioner dies within two years after choosing to receive the survivor benefit. It was included in the law to protect pension plans against people who have terminal illnesses. However, if a married Seafarer who is feligible for a pension dies while he is still an active, working member, his wife will receive a survivor's pension. February, 1976 Here's a Patriotic Baker • Piney Point Cook and Baker grad Jerry Parrel! shows off an Old Glory cake he baked. Page 7 �DISPATCHERS REPORT It JAN. 1-31, 1976 I' f:i. p • 1.1, r I Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ! San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totais Deep Sea Great Lakes Aipena Buffaio Cieveiand Detroit Duiuth Frankfort Chicago Totais Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Houston Pipey Point Yokohama Totais Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cieveiand Detroit ' Duiuth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totais Deep Sea & Great Lakes . Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico 77.. Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totais Deep Sea ...' Great Lakes — Aipena Buffaio Cieveiand Detroit Duiuth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totais Deep Sea & Great Lakes . "t Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk ••••• Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama " Tqtals Deep Sea Great Lakes— Aipena a............................ Buffaio Cieveiand Detroit ............................ Duiuth Frankfort Chicago Totais Great Lakes Totais Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totais Ail Depts. Deep Sea Totals Ail Depts. Great Lakes Totais All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes Pages REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3 83 4 31 21 7 19 67 39 26 14 49 7 68 0 0 438 1 11 1 8 1 0 2 6 2 1 2 4 1 6 0 0 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 66 4 10 14 6 8 60 31 3 2 37 9 50 0 4 309 2 17 1 3 10 5 2 19 7 0 0 7 2 8 7 0 90 0 1 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 173 19 58 41 17 46 115 52 77 34 88 16 158 0 3 899 5 19 1 11 3 1 11 11 2 4 ,5 9 1 13 0 1 97 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 7 0 1 17 2 4 0 31 469 2 0 1 1 0 2 0 6 52 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 7 0 10 319 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 6 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 2 2 19 3 2 2 38 937 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 6 103 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 2 58 4 30 15 8 16 50 28 37 11' 38 7 46 0 2 352 3 16 3 5 5 0 3 10 3 5 2 6 1 8 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 54 0 8 7 6 6 47 20 13 1 36 3 49 0 1 253 4 16 3 4 10 4 0 14 7 2 0 6 2 5 8 1 87 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 120 13 57 41 12 48 92 38 76 27 49 18 130 0 2 726 5 44 3 12 5 1 8 27 9 13 12 19 3 25 0 0 181 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 6 1 1 19 1 0 1 29 381 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 1 0 0 12 265 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 89 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 2 2 17 1 0 1 30 756 7 0 0 3 1 1 0 12 193 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4 3 34 4 20 7 1 7 25 13 24 4 18 8 36 0 0 146 1 3 1 3 2 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 31 2 13 7 7 9 38 9 11 0 25 3 19 0 2 177 2 23 2 3 9 3 4 31 12 0 0 10 1 12 10 0 122 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 70 11 32 20 5 21 54 17 68 12 31 16 78 0 0 436 0 5 1 4 3 0 0 0 1 5 2 2 0 6 0 0 29 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 148 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 2 6 183 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 122 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 4 440 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 31 6 25 • 7 5 8 41 10 22 4 22 9 29 0 0 230 2 65 9 28 10 5 6 46 34 16 3 28 13 34 25 2 326 2 1 161 21 51 19 14 25 77 38 61 18 57 20 2 0 3 31 1 8 2 47 277 1,166 109 1,275 10 1 5 7 1 3 0 27 353 447 39 486 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Ir TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C ENGINE DEPARTMENT STEWARD DEPARTMENT ENTRY DEPARTMENT m 1 0 1 1 1 394 1 3 658 9 23 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 5 0 0 47 1 3 14 4 6 11 0 3 3 41 699 965 59 1,024 3 4 1 11 0 1 1 21 68 54 24 78 1 1 1 i i 59 15 40 17 6 i 26 i 54 i 14 1 49 i 9 1 27 i 19 i 46 1 1 1 5 1 33 1 3 i 5 i 5 17 5 22 739 28 767 299 8 307 1 0 1 i 55 ® 449 2,455 127 2,582 9r PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 6754ATe.,BkIyn.ll232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mam 215 EMCZ St. 02111 (617)482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Fhmklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 , (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, OUo 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. lefferaon Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) £L 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal Sfc 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala......IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 9812T (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravols Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 NIhon Ohdorl ^ Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 of January dropped off slightly al compared to the month of December. The slight declme in shipping is due mostly to the near stoppage of all wateihourne traffic on the Great Lakes for the winter. Shipping how­ ever remains fair to good In most ports for our seniority members. Shipping is expected to remain stable pyer the neat few months. Seafarers Log �a vote on a bill: unlimited debate. The non-germane rule allows unrelated amendments to be added to bills, and the strategy is to add them to bills which are certain to pass. * Washiiigton Activities As part of the Washington Activities column, for the next jew months we will be running articles concerning the way in which our form of government works. We hope these articles will prove informative to our members. Representative Government, American Style The Congress of the United States is a fascinating and unique body. It is different from legislative bodies of other Western democratic countries. Most national legislatures work within a parliamentary system with a chief executive (usually called the prime minister) who is elected from the legislature. Cabinet members in many systems are also chosen from the legislature, and remain members of the legislature. Power is usually concentrated in the lower house only. Congress has gone through many changes over the years; it is different now from the way it was during our early history. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have become much more highly organized than they were originally. The House In the House, the Speaker is the chamber's presiding officer and the majority party's overall leader. In addition, there are majority and minority leaders with assistant floor leaders (whips), their assistants, and a number of supporting organizations to assist with party strategy, legislative scheduling and communi­ cation. At present, the Speaker is Carl Albert. The Majority Leader is Thomas P. (Tip) O'Neill. Today, the Speaker presides over the House, decides points of order, refers bills to appropriate committees, appoints members of select and conference committees. The Constitution does not specify that the Speaker must be a member of the House, but no non-member has ever been selected. The Senate In the Senate, there is no Speaker. The Vice President is the constitutional head of the Senate and in his absence, the President Pro Tempore presides. Neither of them has the power of the Speaker. The Senate is smaller than the House—the Senate has only 100 members; the House has 435. The filibuster and the non-germane rule are characteristics peculiar to the Senate. The filibuster is a time-delaying tactic used by a minority to prevent * * Some developments in Congress since last month's column are: Congress returned from Christmas recess on Jan. 19 for the Second Session of the 94th Congress. Rep. Tom Downing (D-Va.) has announced that he will retire. Rep. Downing is chairman of the House Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and has been a member of Congress since Jan. 3, 1959, representing the First Dis­ trict, which includes Newport News. Three bills vital to our members have been passed or are near final stages as we go to press. • The appropriation bill for the Department of Health, Education and Wel­ fare for fiscal year 1976 (which began last July 1) was vetoed by the President last December. It contained money for the PHS hospitals. Both houses over­ rode the veto—Jan. 27 and 28—and the bill's language clearly states the intent of Congress that the hospitals be kept open. This action makes the legislation public law. • The railroad bill, passed before the recess, was held until Congress re­ turned to prevent the President from pocket vetoing. However, because the President is cutting back on spending, to make the provisions more acceptable to him, the conference committee reduced the amount by $1 billion. Funding includes operation of Penn Central and six other insolvent carriers. The provision opposed by SIU, allowing the railroads to lower rates, is still in the final version, now awaiting the President's signature. • On Jan. 28, the Senate voted 77-19 to establish a 200 mile fishing limit off U.S. coasts to protect American fishermen and their fishing grounds. The Senate bill would go into effect in 1977. The House version, passed in October, has a July 1976 effective date. This and other differences will have to be re­ solved in conference. Hearings are being held in committees on a number of other bills of interest —^water pollution liability, Alaska Gas Pipeline, extension of the Jones Act to the Virgin Islands, outer continental shelf exploration and management, thirdflag rates, merchant marine oversight—but no immediate action is expected. We do continue to monitor them, however, to keep up to date with these bills since all of them iaffect the livelihoods of seamen. Date Job Security in .1. the Fight for J •X' Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. 2:30 p.m. Mar. 8 ... New York Philadelphia .... Mar. 9 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Mar. 10 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Baltimore Mar. 11 ... ... 9:30 a.m.. Norfolk Jacksonville .... Mar. 11 ... ... 2:00 p.m. Mar. 12 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Detroit — Mar. 15 ... Mar. 15 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Houston New Orleans .... Mar. 16 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Mobile 1....... Mar. 17 ... ... 2:30 p.m. San Francisco ... Mar. 18 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Wilmington .... Mar. 22 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Mar. 26 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Seattle Mar. 13 ... ... 10:30 a.m. Piney Point Mar. 11 ... ... 2:30 p.m. San Juan Columbus ...... Mar. 20 ... Mar. 16 ... Chicago ^^ar. 16 . •. Port Arthur .... Buffalo ........ Mar. 17 ... Mar. 18 ... St, Louis Mar. 18 ... Cleveland Mar. 15 ... Jersey City ..... UIW IBU Deep Sea .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. • • • .. • • • 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. • • • • • ... • ... • ... • ... • v • 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. ••• .. ... 5:00 p.m. * • ... 7:00 p.m. ••• .. , .. 5:00 p.m. • • — ... 5:00 p.m. .. .. • • • .. • • • .. • » • •• • .. ... 10:30 a.m. .. • • # ... 1:00 p.m. ... 5:00 p.m. ••• t t t • ... ,.. .,. ... 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00p.m. 5:00 p.m. • • • •• •• • •• • • • •• •• •• • * ••• • Politics Is Porkchpps Donate to SPAD At ttie microphone is the newly appointed chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, Karl E. Bakke addressing members of the New York Propellor Club and the Maritime Association of New York following a luncheon given in his honor on Jan. 22 in the port city. Page 9 February, 1976 • - V.I.: m To Protect Your New FMC Head Gives Talk Port ' it * ij r| �Bosun's Seatime. Full of Near Misses I AT SEA A Sea-Land McLean Appearing in the 1976 edition of "Guinness' Book of World Records" is Bosun John Hunter of the S-L 7 containership SS Sea-Land McLean. From Oct. 6, 1972 to Oct. 7, 1973 he rode the ship for 45 crossings of the North Atlantic, a record for most crossings in a year. Brother Hunter steamed 328,500 miles in the year. In the same edition, a world record for the fastest Pacific Ocean crossing from Kobe, Japan to the port of Seattle or equal distance is held by the S-L 7 50,315 dwt containership Sea-Land Commerce. She set the record of 4 days, 21 hours, 24 minutes on May 27, 1973. On July 6, 1973, she sailed 4,840 nautical miles to Long Beach, Calif, at a higher average speed of 33.27 knots. ' M/y Paul Thayer The 10,344 dwt Great Lakes bulk carrier M/V Paul Thayer (Pringle) went into winter layup at Lorain, Ohio after being refloated on Lake Erie's Pelee Passage where she was stranded. Part of her cargo had to be removed to lighten the ship. 55 Delta Bras// Brazil's Ambassador to Trinidad H. E. Sergio Luis Portella de Aguiar and Argentine Consul General to Trinidad Enrique Moresco and their families were visitors aboard the C3 SS Delta Brasil (Delta Line) recently when she called at Port of Spain. The vessel is on the New Orleans-South America run. 5/T Mount Navigator Another SlU-contracted tanker the S/T Mount Navigator (Cove) was tapped for the carriage of 26,40()-tons of wheat to Alexandria and Port Said, Egypt recently loading from the ports of Baltimore, Philadelphia or Norfolk. SS Del Sol The master of the C3 SS Del Sol (Delta Line) Capt. R. A. McDonald at the end of the year wrote to Mrs. George Williamson of Hialeah, Fla.: "As per your instructions and the wishes of your late brother, (Seafarer) Frank Ortiz at 15:30 hours on Dec. 21, 1975 at Latitude 10 degrees 20N and Longitude 29 degrees 36W, 1,145 miles west of the coast of Africa, the ship's crew wq^ mustered and his remains committed to the sea. "Mrs. Williamson, in behalf of the crew and myself, I wish to extend my sympathy over your great loss, but I hope you will find abiding comfort in the fact that your brother's wish was carried out and consolation that it was done by brother S?,afarers, many of whom had sailed with him over the years." 5/T Shenandoah The tanker SS Shenandoah (Hudson Waterways) recently sailed with 22,0()0-tons of grain from the Gulf to a port on the west coast of Mexico. 55 Yellowstone Recently the bulk carrier S/T Yellowstone (Rio Grande) went on a voyage to Karachi, India with a 15,000-toh cargo from the port of Mobile. 55 Potomac The bulk carrier SS Potomac (Empire Trans.) from the port of Tampa will carry a 20,000-ton cargo to Karachi, India. \ 55 Columbia In April, the SS Columbia (Ogden Marine) will sail to Karachi, India from the port of Tampa with a 21,000-ton bulk cargo. SS Boston "I guess I'm just lucky." That's what Recertified Bosun Ray "Blackie" Ferrera asserted when he completed the retraining program and, in a visit to the Log office, told of his many close shaves from the scythe of the Grim Reaper. A headline from the May 1972 issue of the Seafarers LOG: "SIU Man's He­ roic Strength Prevents Death" was the last dramatic episode recently reported in the thrill-packed sea life of this 56year-old charter member of our Union. The LOG story told a tale of how a courageous seaman blessed with super­ human strength became a hero in his own right. It happened aboard the SlU-contracted SS De Soto in the Saigon River at Cat Lai as then 19-year-old OS Mor­ ris Montecino tended mooring lines to the anchor buoys. Just as the 10,475-ton freightship neared the anchorage, she lurched un­ expectedly sideways causing a line to slip a turn. In a flash, Ferrera recalled, "the 8inch Manila rope" encircled the stillsailing Montecino, hurling him to the deck where he was swiftly dragged to­ ward the bow chock. The doomed Seafarer battled frantic­ ally and unsuccessfully to free himself of the snake-like hemp which was se­ curely tangled around his ankles, Fer­ rera said. The moving coil was within seconds of pulling the helpless seaman through the chock to a certain and painful death when he felt the tremendous arms of Bosun Ferrera entwined about his waist pulling him away from disaster, "You don't know how strong you are really until an emergency like this hap­ pens," the 30-year bosun emphasized. Tight Bear Hug For an instant, the cool-headed, 190pound Ferrera held back the pull of the line with his 'tight' bear hug which, he remembered, "broke five of Montecino's ribs." Refusing to give up his life-saving hold on his shipmate, Ferrera said the line began to slip off the young seaman. Not until it had ripped off his shoes and locked onto one ankle, breaking it, the bosun added. Finally, they both fell to the deck free of the line which hurtled through the chock over the side. Seafarer Ferrera suffered deck fric­ tion burns and bruises of his arms, back and knees. Montecino, beside theiractures, was badly bruised and battered all over his body, but thankfully, alive, saved by his valiant brother of the sea. The Florida-born bosun, who Joined the International Seamen's Union in Recertified Bosun Leyal E. Joseph of the containership SS Boston (SeaLand) says "Once again the crew of the SS Boston has proven themselves to be very capable seamen. "A gentleman by the name of Solomon Zelonker of North Miami had his boat sunk from under him on Sunday (Nov. 23) evening off the coast of Florida. About 2 p.m. on Monday he was spotted in the ocean hanging on to the seat of his boat by Third Mate Joe Disarno. Capt. Nils Aaadland was called to the bridge and he immediately started a rescub attempt. ' "The port lifeboat was launched and made its way to the man. He was taken into the lifeboat. After talking with him and finding out that he was alone when his boat sank and there was no one else to be picked up, he was brought back to the ship. "Zelonker was then given dry clothing, coffee and cigarettes by the crew. He expressed his gratefulness and very warm thanks to the crew. After resting awhile, he was transferred to a Coast Guard cutter to be taken ashore. "It was indeed as smooth an operation as could be expected by any crew." ' J I ' Morris Montecino Ray "Blackie" Ferrera 1936 in Tampa, said the captain of the De Soto recommended him for the U.S. Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal for his feat. But the SIU crew of the SS Platte (Ogden Marine) got the yearly award for rescuing 31 Finnish seamen off the stricken tanker, SS Ragny. ^ Another near miss for the doughty bosun, he declared, was aboard the SS Kyska (Waterman) on the Murmansk convoy run to Russia in 1943. "Ships sunk all around us everyday. And ammo ships blew up before we reached Murmansk where we spent 15 days with air raids every night." On her next or following voyage, the Kyska was sunk, too, he said. Fortunately, he says, "I was never torpedoed." A plaque in the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Museum re­ minded Ferrera of his lost shipmate. Seafarer Jean Domingues who died on the SS William Moultrie (Waterman) which received a unit gallant ship cita­ tion for her work on the Murmansk run in 1942. His seafaring career began, Ferrera pointed out, when his deceased brotherin-law, Manuel Perez, 71, who retired from the SIU in 1950, encouraged him to sail the seven seas for 39 years. "I learned from him. He taught me how to splice rope and wire, and every­ thing else he had picked up as a bosun on Portuguese sailing ships." The Portuguese-Cherokee bosun had to interrupt his recertification training at Union Headquarters to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law inentor who died in Tampa May 24. Ferrera's brother, Joseph is a rethed tug boat captain of Tampa Harbor. NearMiss Next near-fatal miss for the bosun occurred in 1941 just before the war began for America when he missed the freightship SS Helen Margaret (Bull Line). She sailed an hour early without Ferrera from Port Tampa bound for Baltimore in the dead of winter with a cargo of phosphates. She was never seen again. Torpedoed! Ferrera resides in the shipbuilding town of Chickasaw, Ala., outside of Mobile, with his wife, Elsie, who's also part Cherokee, and his mother-in-law Mrs, Irene Lofton, 83, who, he said, has been with them for 20 years. The Ferreras's offspring have long grown up and gone out on their own as their sea­ faring father did. Again in 1941, but this time in the Caribbean, off Trinidad, he said, his ship sighted a sub's periscope and tried to ram her. His ship missed when the sub crash dived. Seafarers"Log Page 10 • .I'-.'sf' . 'vj;''T,'..A,"-'-A �Seafarer, SICf Crew Are Cited tor Rescue at Sea AB Luis A. Malave and the SIU crew of the USNS Tallulah (Hudson Waterways) recently received a citation from the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command and the Distinguished Sea Rescue Award for saving 257 crewmembers and entertainers off the burn­ ing British cruise liner, the MV Cunard Ambassador 30 miles southwest of Key West, Fla. on Sept. 12, 1974. Other SIU Tallulah crewmembers honored were: Recertified Bosun Jo­ seph C. Donovan; AB R. W. Rogens; AB Joe Royce Bennett; AB Lacluis Walbert; AB Arthur L. Mallory; AB John Panders; OS Patrick H. Key; OS Marco Tulio Mora Jr.; Educational Di­ rector W. L. Pritchett; Oiler G. Garza; Oiler C. Everett Gerald;.Oiler R. Can­ non; FOWT. D. Terry, Jr.; FOWT. G. Lindsay; FOWT. C. B. Eagleson; Wiper W. M. Semmons; Chief Steward John W. Parker, Jr.; Cook Esquival Olfido; Cook R. D. Bridgers; Messman Walter E. Deverearf; Messman Dewey E. Em­ ory and Utility Grant Marzett. Seafarer Malave, 42, then an OS aboard the MSC tanker partially loaded with a cargo of jet fuel enroute to Charleston, S.C. from Tampa, said he was the first on the 4 a.m. to 12 forward lookout watch to spot smoke coming from the burning cruise ship after the Tallulah was diverted by the U.S. Coast Guard to aid in the rescue. The Ambassador radioed she was on her way to New Orleans to pick up passengers for a cruise to Mexico when a ruptured fuel line ignited a blaze in her engine room. Finally, most of her crew was ordered into their lifeboats. Brother Malave, who joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1970, added he and his shipmates helped many of the survivors, some of them women, out of their lifeboats around 10:30 a.m., giving them blankets, clothes and hot food and coffee. Some had to be cau­ tioned not to smoke on deck. Later, he said, the Tallulah carried them to Miami where they were met by a band and happy relatives and friends. 'Meanwhile, back at the Ambassador, the Coast Guard cutter Cape York put a 96-man crew aboard the English ves­ sel to fight the five-deck fire as the cutter Diligence shot a stream of water into the flames. When the Ambassador's emergency power supply cut out during the night, the Guardsmen left the ship as she was towed to Key West. Malave, no stranger to awards and honors, was cited nine times as a New York City auxiliary police officer for saving people in fires in 1973-4 in Man­ hattan's 23rd Precinct and Kew Gar­ dens, Queens by the police commission- ASHORE Chesapeake & Delaware Canal AB Clarence L. Cousins, last riding on the C4 SS Portmar (Calmar) in 1975 "wishes to commend a Capt. Thompson, now a pilot through the C & D Canal, for his timely assistance at a period when it meant a lot to me ... Even though the incident happened some time ago ... "It was when he was master on the LST Bethcoaster on the run from Spar­ rows Pt., Md. to Bridgeport and New Haven, Conn. . . . Suffice to say that his efforts in my behalf were in the finest traditions of our seagoing brotherhood and will always be remembered with feelings of deep gratitude by me . . . This is a tribute to him for his kindness to a member of his crew at the time." USPHS Hospital, Sfaten Is., N.Y. Luis A. Malave er, the Patrolmen's Benevolent Assn. and the American Federation of Police. He upgraded to AB at Piney Point this year and said he'll soon get his firefighting and lifeboat endorsements. His and the Tallulah Seafarers' cita­ tions from the MSC's commander. Rear Adm. S. H. Moore read in part: "Enclosed is a citation which recog­ nizes your contribution . . . For that rescue, the crew of the USNS Tallulah has been awarded the Distinguished Sea Rescue Award by the American Institute of Merchant Shipping and the Maritime Section of the National Safety Council. . . This marks the third time a MSC ship has won this coveted award. The achievements by you and your ship­ mates illustrate the professionalism of both the MSC Civil Service mariners and the Union seamen who man com­ mand ships operated by private con­ tractors as was the USNS Tallulah. I am certain that this was an experience that you will long remember, one that is in keeping with the highest traditions of the sea and human brotherhood. Congratulations for a job well done." Brother Malave's individual and his shipmates' Distinguished Sea Rescue Award also read in part: **In recognition of an outstanding safety achievement involving highly meritorious service and in appreciation of a feat which reflects credit upon the entire American merchant marine ^ . . this award (goes) to Luis A. Malave of the USNS Tallulah (MSC) for his part in the dramatic rescue . .. This award is emblematic of the highest traditions of safety beyond the call of duty which have characterized American ships and American Seafarers since Colonial times.'* Friends of Seafarer Herbert M. "Frenchy" De Boissiere from coast-to-coast will be glad to know that the USPHS Hospital here reports that on Feb. 6 he was in "satisfactory condition" in Ward AB4 following an operation there on Jan. 16. Toledo Grain shipments moved through this port in 1975 topped the record figure of 91.2-million tons of grain shipped in 1971 here. As of Nov. 1, more than 100-million tons of grain were handled. Mobile With more than 22.6-million bushels of grain passing through this port from Aug. 1 up to Nov. 1, a record high was set for that period. The amount rep­ resented $30 million. Port of Wilmington, Calif. After an hiatus of 38 years, Recertified Bosun Tadeusz Chilinski and his sister who is visiting the U.S. from Poland, were reunited. Iljichevsk, Russia On Christmas Day here aboard the anchored OBO, the SS Ultramar (West­ chester Marine), Seafarers had a lunch of fresh Maryland oysters, steamed Gulf shrimps, fresh white potato salad, cottage cheese fruit salad, cream of tomato soup, roast young turkey with sage dressing and giblet gravy, cranberry jelly, baked glazed sugar-cured ham with a fruit sauce, oven roast rib of beef to order au jus, butter pearl onions, broiled fresh salmon steaks in lemon butter, mashed rutabagas, fresh cauliflower, candied carrots, braised fresh kale, choco­ late cake, lemon cream pie and assorted fresh fruits! If that wasn't enough for a good feeder, here they had a Thanksgiving Day dinner of stuffed celery, rose radishes, spring onions, chilled eggnog, chilled tomato salad with assorted dressings, beef consome, fresh shrimp cocktail, Tom turkey with oyster dressing and gravy, cranberry sauce, rib of beef and ham, steamed yellow rice, cut green beans, turnip greens with roots, candied sweet yams, fresh com on the cob, whipped potatoes with cheese, baked acom squash, hot hard rolls, .mince and pumpkin pie, pound and fruit cake, assorted salted nuts, hard candies, ice cream, cookies, cafe noir and cold beer. Wow! A feast for a king. Baltimore This port's Curtis Bay Coal Pier shipped the largest amount of coal overseas last year since the Marshall Plan year of 1947. And the port's Dundalk Marine Terminal handled a record load of containerized cargo during the first nine months of the year. More than 6.73-million tons of coal—5.1-million tons to Japan—were also shipped to the United Kingdom, France; Germany and Argentina. In 1947, a record 11..4-million tons of coal were shipped. More than 1.7-million tons of containerized cargo amounting to 149,612 containers moved through the terminal. An increase of 22,680 boxes and 70,371-tons over last year for the same period. Hydra, Greece A 4,500-year-old hulk of a sunken ship has been found on an isle near here. This is 1,000 above the previous oldest ship ever discovered. Greek archaeol­ ogists reported pottery found in the wreck shows the vessel sank between 2,700 and 2,200 B.C. l^ven^ cents of every dolter ^nt in shipping on Xmeric«n>flag vessels i^msins in this countiyj making n vei^ sahsianfial contribution to the natiottal February, 1976 Tubarao, Brazil This iron ore port has the world's biggest ore loading berth. Peak loading capacity is 20,000-tons an hour with 40,000-tons an hour expected in the future. The ore terminal can handle ships of 270,000 dwt. When current build­ ing is completed the berth will be able to handle vessels of 400,000 dwt. Page 11 �i• PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), De­ cember 7—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Cyril Mize, Jr.; Secretary J. Mar; Educational Director E. Ford. $17.75 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A sug­ gestion was made that crewmembers donate to SPAD. Chairman and all crewmembers expressed hope that Steve Troy, San Francisco port agent recovers very soon". A suggestion was made that a movie fimd be made up from the ar­ rival pool. Next port Balboa. NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), De­ cember 13—Chairman, Recertifi^ Bo­ sun E. D. Christiansen; Secretary L. Crane; Educational Director R. P. Cole­ man; Deck Delegate G. C. Somerville; Engine Delegate A. L. Craig; Steward Delegate R. V. Ceiling. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman dis­ cussed the firefighting school and life­ boat training at Piney Point and the importance of crewmembers upgrading. It was suggested that crewmembers do­ nate to SPAD. Next port Seattle. TEX (Alton Steamship), December 9—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Tom Walker; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Ed­ ucational Director Torry Kidd, Jr.; Steward Delegate C. H. Martin. $8.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Re­ certified Bosun Tom Walker brought the membership up-to-date on the Piney Point school and the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Tampa. ALLEGIANCE (International Ocean Transport), December 7—Chairman S. T. Grooms; Secretary C. Hurlburt; Ed­ ucational Director J. Sanchez. No dis­ puted OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a fine Thanks­ giving Day dinner. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers and for those men who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor on De­ cember 7, 1941. Next port New York. OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN (Mari­ time Overseas), December 14—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun William Morris; Secretary Higgs; Educational Director Sears; Steward Delegate Guillermo Grojales. No disputed OT. Re­ port to Seafarers Log: "Ships crew and officers collected $200 for chief elec­ trician to help share expenses. He had illness at home and left the ship in Novorossiysk, Russia on November 9, 1975." SEA-LAND COMMERCE, December 14—Chairman, L. G. G. Reck; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Edu­ cational Director William G. Heater; Deck Delegate John Nelson. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. All communications were posted. Question was brought up on how to open port holes in case of emergency. This ques­ tion will be answered at the next safety meeting to which everyone is invited. A discussion was held on donating to SPAD. Next port Kobe. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial), December 28—Chairmaii. Recertified Bosun Peter Sernyk; ^ Secretary N. Hatgimisios; Educational * Director R. Nielson; Deck Delegate Rafael Lugo; Engine Delegate John Nettles; Steward Delegate Frank Okoorian. $9.80 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Tele­ gram received from Headquarters was read and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward and his department for the won­ derful Thanksgiving and Christmas din­ ner and the trouble they all went through to please the crew. Page 12 SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), December 28 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. H, Johnson; Secre­ tary L. Nicholas; Deck Delegate J. D. Farragut; Engine Delegate I. Galeas; Steward Delegate S. Morris. No Dj^ puted OT. Chairman discussed SPA donations and advised all crewmembers to read iht Seafarers Log. Report from the secretary: "A belated but not for­ gotten Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all hands at Headquar­ ters." Communications from Paul Hall were read and explained in their en­ tirety at the meeting. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a won­ derful Christmas dinner and continuous good service and food. Next port New Orleans. PONCE DE LEON (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), December 13—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun R. Burton; Sec­ retary C. Rice; Educational Director J. Quintella; Deck Delegate James Corder; Steward Delegate Robert Spencer. No disputed OT. Chairman spoke on articles that appear in the Seafarers Log. Everything running smoothly. COLUMBIA (Ogden Sea Transport), December 28—Chairman, Recertified Bosim Clarence E. Prjfor; Secretary Hutcherson; Deck Delegate Jack D. Brown; Engine Delegate Jay Barnett; Steward Delegate MjApn Dale. $12.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a very fine Christmas dinner and a holiday atmosphere aboard ship. Happy New Year to all hands. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port. Port Said. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), December 14—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector David Able; Engine Delegate Michael Miller. $122 in ship's fund. $5 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on donat­ ing to SPAD. Secretary reported that there were better movies on board for this trip. Also that food and other sup­ plies were obtained for the'orphanage. A vote of thanks to the deck depart­ ment for keeping the pantry and the messroom clean. Next port Naples, Italy. Digest of SlU Ships' Meetings INGER (Reynolds Metal Co.), De­ cember 28—Chairman, P. R. Price; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Di-, rector R. D. Holmes; Deck Delegate D. Boone; Steward Delegate John Calhoim. $83.03 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Radiogram from Paul Hall on the Russian grain deal was read and posted. A vote of thanks for a nice Christmas,dinner through the efforts of the steward department. Report to Sea­ farers Log: "A lifetime wish was ful­ filled for some of the crew while ship was in Haifa, Israel as they went on a tour of some of the Holy Land." Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Philadelphia. scial shj|)'s ininuteis ^SPANAMA MAYAGUEZ DELTA BRASIL DEL SOL C /: YELLOWSTONE JEFF DAVIS ERNA ELIZABETH STONEWi^ JACPSON SHOSHONE ARECBBO SAN JUAN ;DMTA ARGENTINAii /irtLTA URUGUAY MOUNT WASHINGTON WALTER RICE COUNCIL GROVE BEAUREGARD ^SEAT.AND POTOMAC IROBERXE.LEE IDELTA SUD. IPORTLAND ItGALVESTON I BORINQUEN ; '.jSAMUEL CHASE fMAUMEE • : V- SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Steam­ ship), December 28—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun Edwin C. Craddock; Sec­ retary Thomas Liles, Jr.; Educational Director Herbert Calloe; Deck Delegate Gordon L. Davis; Engine Delegate Gary J. Bryant; Steward Delegate Derrell G. Reynolds. $29 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in steward department. $145 in movie fund. Minutes of last meeting and SIU crew list mailed to Head­ quarters from Aqaba, Jordan. Letter on grain deal was read and posted by ship's chairman. A vote of thanks to'the stew­ ard department for a very good Christ­ mas dinner. Observed one minute of silence in ntemory of our departed brothers. Next port New York. following v^sels: CIL^ESTON CAROLINA SHENANDOAH ST. LOUIS SUMMIT CANTIGNY • BALTIMORE ELIZABETHPORL SEA4AND PRODUCER: AMERICAN EXPLORER DEL RIO MOUNT EXPLORER OAKLAND : ::• OVERSEAS ANCE^ JACKSONVILLE lANCHORAGE ^ vE iMERRIMAC SEA-LAND CONSUMER CARTER BRAXTON/ ' :CACTSEAS NATALIE^;:/ TAMPA •• " RESOURCE DELTA MAR (LOS ANGELES :MK>HAWK' : ONTICELLO VICTORY DOLPHIN B. WATERftLiN SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), December 30—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. Richburg; Secretary R. Buie; Educational Director H. S. Martin; Deck Delegate B. R. Scott; Engine Delegate R. Machaj; Steward Delegate F. Rogers. Bosun thanked all delegates for a Job well done and the steward department for a fine Thanks­ giving and Christmas dinner. A report was read on the grain deal. Chairman suggested that all members participate in SPAD. A safety meeting was held and all suggestions win be implemented. The fire and boat drill was very good. Next port San Francisco. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), December 28—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun James W. Pulliam; Sec­ retary Ceasar F. Blanco; Educational Director Dale Susbilla; Deck Delegate Jennings J. Long; Engine Delegate Wil­ liam Leeper; Steward Delegate Charles N. Ratcliff. No disputed OT. Any dona­ tion to the movie fund will be appre­ ciated. Telegram from Paul Hall was read and discussed. Crewmembers were urged to stay active and keep up with the latest by reading the Seafarers Log. Next port Yokohama. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), December 7—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Vernon Bryant; Secretary Mario Canalejo, Sr.; Educational Director Riley Mills. All notices received from Headquarters were read and posted. Chairman gave a vote of thanks to all brothers for the way everybody per­ formed aboard the ship in Odessa, Rus­ sia. Secretary extended a vote of thanks to the steward department and the boys from Piney Point, for a Job well done on this voyage. No disputed OT. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Service), December 28—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Walter Nash; Secretary A. Panagorouies; Education^ Director Nillo Reitti. Chairman read the tele­ gram from President Paul Hall.^Ek-: plained to the members the value of SPAD and the results of the agreement with Russia on the grain deal. A talk was held on safety aboard ship. No dis­ puted OT. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a terrific Christmas dinner. Report to the Seafarers Log: "Our messhall was decorated with live wreaths, flowers and poinsettias. It was a real Christmas festivity and everjrone felt at home away from home." AGUADILLA (Puerto Rico Marine Operating), December 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Victor Carbone, Jr.; Secretary W. W. Reid; Educational Di­ rector S. Wala. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman reported on the new courses in diesel engineering that are open to everyone. The new ships being built today will require crewmembers to have lifeboat and firefighting tickets. $8.50 in ship's fund. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a Job well done. TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), December 9—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun T. A. Tolentino; Sec­ retary J. Pitetta; Educational Director J. Peterson. $20 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman reported on dona­ tions to SPAD. Next port Subic Bay. OGDEN WHLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), December 14—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary Kelly; Deck Delegate Carlos Spina; Engine Delegate Martin Fox; Steward Delegate R. E. Leonard. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that all crew­ members should read the President's Report in the Seafarers Log. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a Job well done. Seafarers Log �K SEAFARERS February, 1976 Historic Alcoliolisnci Seminar Held The SlU held an historic, as well as a very successful, three-day sem­ inar on alcoholism at the Harry Lundeberg School on the weekend of Jan. 30. Attended by many Union officials, members, company repre­ sentatives and guest speakers, the seminar, entitled "The Problem Drinker in Industry," was perhaps the first of its kind ever given by a trade union in this country. Two rank-and-file members from each constitutional port were elected at special meetings on Tuesday, Jan, 27 to attend the seminar and repre­ sent the entire SIU membership. They were joined by SIU port agents and other Union officials, and repre­ sentatives from various SIU con­ tracted companies. The participants in the seminar heard welcoming speeches from SIU officials and members of the HLS staff, and throughout the three-day seminar listened to speeches by lead­ ers in the field who discussed the medical, psychological and social problems of alcoholism. Need Full Support A crowd of well over 100 people gathered in the auditorium of the SS Zimmerman on Friday evening to hear HLS Vice President Mike Sacco welcome them to the seminar and explain that in order for the SIU's alcoholic rehabilitation program to succeed, it "must have the full sup­ port from all of us." Following a greeting from HLS President Hazel Brown, the audience saw a film en­ titled "The Other Guy," which helped to dispel the myth of the stereotype alcoholic as only a "skid row bum." On Saturday morning SIU Vice President Frank Drozak and HLS President Hazel Brown spoke' to the delegates and officially launched the seminar's program. Throughout the next two days, speakers from the BlU President Paul Hall delivers "Departing Challenge" to participants at the close of alcoholism seminar. medical profession, representatives on the problems of alcoholism and from labor and management, and made suggestions and recommenda­ experts in the field of alcoholic reha­ tions for implementing the best pos­ bilitation addressed the participants sible alcoholic rehabilitation program on practically every phase of the at Piney Point. problems of alcoholism. Tour of the Center Besides listening to the speeches by the various guests, all the par­ On Saturday, all those who at­ ticipants took an active part in the tended the seminar were given a tour seminar themselves. All the delegates of the SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation were divided into separate small Center Jocated on the HLS Valley groups—seven in all—where they Lee Farm. The Rehab Center staff, were to discuss the present Alcoholic comprised of both professional and Rehabilitation Program at Piney Seafarer counselors, was on hand to Point, make recommendations for give the participants a guided tour expanding and improving it, and of the entire facility, and at the same seek ways to encourage Seafarers time provide information and answer who have alcoholic problems to get all questions about the rehabilitation help at the SIU Alcoholic Rehabilita­ program. tion Center. On Sunday afternoon, following These small groups of from 12-15 the final guest speaker and last group people held sessions on both Satur­ session, SIU President Paul Hall de­ day and Sunday. With one of the livered a "departing challenge" to guest speakers serving as a leader, those in attendance. President Hall ^ach group held general discussions congratulated everyone for a most Harry Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco welcomes participants to the opening of the seminar, successful seminar and told the audi­ ence that "this is one of the better things we've ever done—to try and help our brothers." Conceding that the maritime in­ dustry had a "bad record on alcohol­ ism," President Hall said "it's time we did something about it." He asked for "cooperation among everyone to make this a successful program", and charged Union officials and brother members alike with the responsibility of "helping our shipmates and im­ proving the quality of ourselves." When the seminar was adjourned, practically everyone, from Union of­ ficials to company representatives to guest speakers and staff members, conceded ihat they had learned a great deal about the problems of al­ coholism that they had not known. And, there seemed to be a determined resolve among all to make , the SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program a great success, now and in the future. Tom Heggarty, who was participating in the Bosuns Recertification Program at Piney Point during the seminar, picks up some reading material on the alcoholism problem before returning to auditorium to hear next speaker. -/L �Droziak Outlines Goals, Purposes of RekaL SIU Vice President Frank Drozak opened the three-day seminar on "The Problem Drinker In Industry" with a strong endorsement of a meaningful program "to help our brothers recover from this disease of alcoholism." Drozak told the assembled partici­ pants—SIU port agents, elected dele­ gates from all constitutional ports, and recognized authorities in the field of alco­ holism—that the SIU recognized alco­ holism as a treatable disease and that "It's up to us to develop a program to help our members recover." He said: "It will do no good to hold this con­ ference, discuss the problem, make recommendations—and then go back to our ports and to our ships and do nothing." Drozak began his opening remarks with a reminder of the tragic conse­ quences of alcoholism. He told of a brother Seafarer who froze to death last December in the doorway of a building only a few blocks from Union Head­ quarters. He told of another Seafarer— a 24-year-old graduate of Piney Point who had just recently been released from a USPHS hospital for alcoholism —who was found floating in the harbor at Rotterdam. "They died needlessly," Drozak said. "They died because they needed help. and none of us was there to help." The SIU Vice President went on to state the goal of the SlU's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program. "We need to help the other guy—the guy who canT help himself." He told the delegates that "alcoholism is a disease, and it's nothing to be ashamed of." He explained that the SIU is involved in establishing an alcoholic program for its members because hospital programs are inadequate and insufficient when it comes to dealing with Seafarers. "The seaman is unique, he is a shy person," Drozak said. Then, noting that The SIU Rehab Center is staffed not only by professional counselors, but by Seafarer counselors as well, he said "seamen are the kind of people who help each other. A seaman can com­ municate with other seamen. Put him in with strangers and he's lost." Citing the effects of alcoholism on not only the alcoholic himself, but his fam­ ily and friends as well. Vice President Drozak noted that "the biggest per­ centage of broken homes are among seamen." And, he said, "it doesn't have to be this way; I think we can change it." The SIU Vice President also told the assembly that "we have an obligation and responsibility" to see to it that our members are fully able to perform their jobs on board ship. He cil^d the new, technologically-advanced vessels which have been constructed, andifeaid that all Seafarers, must be at top efficiency when working aboard these ships. This means, he said, no alcoholics on the job. . . In order for that to happen, he noted that it would be the responsibility of all the port agents to "encourage any member with an alcoholism problem to get help here at The SIU Center." He said that the port agents should de­ velop programs in their ports, and set up a referral system whereby all the men who need help with an alcoholism problem know about The Rehab Center and are convinced that the program can help them. In closing. Vice President Drozak said that not only should we "get them down here and help our brothers re­ cover, but we have to be there when they leave to give them all the help they need." This means, he said, that "back in the ports and on the ships, both officials and members must help and see to it that a man who is a re­ covering alcoholic, stays that way." He also asked the delegates to do their part and make suggestions and recommendations for instituting the Fiank Drozak "We need to help the other guy—the guy who can't help himself." best possible program the SIU can for­ mulate. He said that "we must answer certain, important questions. How do we get seamen to enter the program? How do we help them after they leave The Rehab Center and return to their home ports?" He said that "we can't let these two days pass us by." He stated that "we have to come up with ideas and views" and then go and develop the best pos­ sible program. If '• • ._ • e|.- ^ ^ HLS President Hazel Brown presents plaque commemorating weekend semi nar to Bill Hibbert, Director of SlU's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program. HLiS President Cites Many Success Stories i#' / Hazel Brown "We can start today .. .to solve this problem." Page 14 Following Vice President Drozak's speech, HLS-President Hazel Brown described the first big expansion at the Lundeberg School — the educational programs instituted in 1971—and drew a comparison between the "problems we had to solve five years ago, and the problems we have to solve today." Noting that the educational pro-grams which were begun in 1971 were an outgrowth of an educational con­ ference held that year. President Brown said, "we can start today, the way we started with that educational confer­ ence, to solve this problem." Many Success Stories The HLS President told the audience about the many success stories which have taken place at Piney Point since the first big educational expansion. She talked about all the trainees who have graduated and gone on to careers at sea; and all the Seafarers who have upgraded their skills, including QMEDs, Quartermaster, Stewards, and men who have gone through other pro­ grams such as the Bosuns Recertified Program and the 'A' Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. She also noted the huge success of the General Educational Development (GED) Program at Piney Point, whereby many Seafarers who had very little formal education went to the Lundeberg School and obtained a high ,school diploma. "It made us all feel very good," she said, "to see these men, some of them in their 50's and 60's who had not been to school in over 40 years, come down here, complete our GED Program and obtain that high school diploma." President Brown told the members of the audience that it was up to them to "think how we can best implement this alcoholism program. We should think of ways to do it on the ships, in the halls and in the homes, not just down here at Piney Point." The HLS President concluded by stating that "five years ago I said in launching our educational program, that our gqal was^to develop the *whole man.' We have made great progress to­ ward that goal, and. although we still have some problems, I have no doubt that we can succeed in solving them." Seafarers Log �and W^liy of Alcoliolism" Tlie Following the conclusion of Presi­ dent Brown's remarks, HLS Vice Presi­ dent Mike Sacco introduced the first guest speaker of the seminar: Dr. LeClair Bissell, Chief of the Smithers Alcoholism and Treatment Center, Roosevelt Hospital, New York City. Dr. Bissell spoke to the participants on "The Who, What, and Why of Alco­ holism." Dr. Bissell told the audience that when it comes to the problems of alco­ holism, "you can divide people into two groups—those who see this problem, and those who refuse to see it. And," she continued, "by virtue of this semi­ nar being held this weekend, I can see that your Union and its leaders fall into the category of those who see it." Noting that an old theory of alco­ holism stated that an alcoholic was "an emotlmially disturbed person,'' the doctor said that It was only during the 1950's that It began being diagnosed as a "disease." And, finally only as recently as 1971 did the American College of Physicians officially classify alcoholism as a "disease." One of the problems in treating this disease* she said, is that the medical profession is only slowly beginning to learn about alcoholism. Even today there is a lack of knowledge about the disease, and Dr. Bissell cited the fact that "there are 114 medical schools in the United States and only 15 of them have any educational program dealing with alcoholism." Ms. Bissell then went on to talk about who is likely to be affected by this disease and described some of its characteristics. She told the audience that although "there is no evidence to support the view that it is inherited, we have. found that it tends to run in families." She also said that statistics indicate that "the chances of a man being an alcoholic are four times as great" as those of a woman. Other figures show that half of the wives of alcoholics had an alcoholic parent, and blacks tend to become alcoholics at a younger age. Although she described alcohol as "a very, simple drug which dissolves very easily," she warned the group that it also "does harm to virtually every part of your body except a few. The only areas it doesn't affect eventually are your hair, the enamel of your teeth and the urinary bladder." Dr. LeClair Bissell "An alcoholic does not want to hear that he is one. So, he will do everything to convince you and himself that he is not an alcoholic, that he has his problem under control." No Simple Definition The doctor told the audience that "we know that alcoholics are different, but what we don't know is how they got that way." She went on to say that "we don't have any one simple cause for this disease and there is no simple definition or diagnosis. There is no one symptom that every alcoholic has." Ms. Bissell noted that there were "a few" definitions of an alcoholic. One, by the World Health Organization (WHO), states that an "alcoholic is a person whose chronic use of alcohol causes any trouble in any major area of life—his job, his homelife, or his health." Another definition, she said, is that an "alcoholic is a person who cannot on any given occasion predict how much he will drink." Dr. Bissell discussed a few of the physical symptoms of alcoholism, in­ cluding the frightening experience of "blackouts." She said alcoholics fre­ quently suffer from "blackouts"—^that is they go through "a period of time when the alcoholic may or may not look drunk, and when he doesn't remember anything." She also told the participants that a major problem in dealing with alco­ holics is the "denial factor"—the fact that "an alcoholic does not want to hear that he is one. So," she continued, "he will do everything to convince you and himself that he is not an alco­ holic, that he has his problem 'under control'." In conclusion, Ms. Bissell reminded the audience that alcoholism is an "addiction, like an addiction to any other drug." And, she said, if a person does become "physically addicted" to alcohol, he can "die from withdrawal" just like any other drug addict. i \ Dr. LeClair Bissell, one of the guest speakers at the seminar, answers questions for (I to r.): SlU Representative Ed Morris: UIW Representative Pat Moran, and SlU Representative George McCartney, during recess. Sliulman Answers Question "Wky Treatment?" The first guest speaker on Saturday afternoon was Dr. Gerald Shulman, representing the Chit Chat Foundation, an Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Wernersville, Pa. Dr. Shulman, who told the audience that he saw his "role here today as a consultant", addressed the participants on "Why Treatment?" Dr. Shulman began by telling the as­ sembly that alcoholism "has many char­ acteristics, and it's an insidious illness." He went on to say that alcoholism is "progressive, it will either get better or get worse." Other characteristics he said, are that it is "chronic, the symp­ toms will either exacerbate, or they will remiss;" and it is "incurable, an alco­ holic can't be cured, but he can re­ cover." After telling the audience that a major problem in dealing with alco­ holics is that they "deny the presence of addiction, they can't face it and they do not want to give up booze," Shulman cited a few statistics concerning alco­ holics. He said that the average alco­ holic who does not receive treatment has his life span shortened by about 12 years. And, he stated that about 25,000 deaths a year are attributable to alco­ holism, including traffic accidents, both Special Supplement % pedestrian and passenger. Definitely Treatable Dr. Shulman then told the partici­ pants that "alcoholism is definitely treatable," and described the two phases which he said make up the treat­ ment. The first phase is "detoxifica­ tion," which he described as the "process of getting a person from the drinking state ia a point where alcohol is no longer in the body and he is rela­ tively healthy." He stated that this phase "deals with the physical, the body," and can be given in a medical or non-medical environment. The second phase of the treatment, and just as important, is the rehabilita­ tion. This phase. Dr. Shulman said, "deals with the head," and its objective is to get the person to a "point where he won't drink again." The overall goal of treatment, he continued, is to get the alcoholic "not only to stop using it, but to go beyond that point. To get him to lead a positive life style." However, the speaker went on, even though "we know how to treat this disease^" he admitted that there were some obstacles which prevent a successful fight against alcoholism in many cases. He said one was the mistaken belief that all alcoholics are "skid row bums," and Dr. Gerald Shulman The overall goal of treat­ ment is to get the alcoholic "not only to stop using it, but to go beyond that point. To get him to lead a positive life style." that this stereotype hurts treatment be­ cause many alcoholics who are not "skid row bums" think that their drink­ ing problem is "not that bad." He said another obstacle was usage of the term "reformed alcoholic," be­ cause we "have to think of alcoholism as a disease, and sick people do not 're­ form'—sinners reform." He also stated that another attitude which was harmful was the "feeling of masculinity, this attitude of 'be a man and drink a lot'." One other major obstacle to success­ ful treatment, Dr. Shulman said, Is that the alcoholic Is frequently "protected by close friends and relatives under the belief that we are helping them." He stated that this "collusion by people was often unintentional," but just as harmful. Also, he told the audience that be­ cause denial is one of the major symp­ toms of the illness, "you can't wait for the alcoholic to ask for help, or say it's 'none of my business'." He went on to note that "alcoholics don't want to be in treatment, they have to be pushed into it. 'Shotgun' ways to treatment do work." In conclusion, he said that "igno­ rance" is a major problem in dealing with alcoholism. "Some people," he continued, "think the problem is in the bottle. It's not. You cannot separate the alcoholic from the bottle, and his belief in the bottle. It's all part of the prob­ lem." Page 15 �If,-! (-•. • :• ':'is Bill Hibbert (far left), director of the SlU Alcoholism Rehab Center, explains some details about the Center's program for (I. to r.): Ted David, representative. Inter- J •f --•• DM u _j9 ^/i m ^ .-i • x /. ^2X?S^ Seminar Participants Take Guided Tour of l/U Alcoholism Rehabilitation Center k;-, • ' I ;, , Looking over scale model of Rehab Center and Juanlta Kirkwood (2d left) Rehab Ppntpr administrative Piter to brea^teg for limcli on Saturday, all die participants were given a guided tour of the SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center which is located on the rolling greens of the HLS VaUey Lee Farm. The Center*s focilities are housed in a comfortably^ modernized 100 yearold house which Is situated on a 1,000 acre farm across the river from HIEU^ Lundebeig ScliopL r I. All those attending the seminar were taken around the pr«nises by a member of The Center's staff. The facilities actually consist of two buildings, one where the clients who are there for treatment gather for therapy and counseling, and die other which serves as a donnitory where the men reside. Downsfoirs in the main building is a lai^e conference room where die clients eat all their meals together with the counselors and staff. This room is' also utilized for group lec­ tures and weekly Alcoholics Anony­ mous meetings. Adjacent to the con­ ference room is a series of smaller rooms, one of which is used for group therapy, and the others where the clients go for individual counseling with both Seafarer and professional counselors. Upstairs in the main building is an office for The Center's Director, a room for medical examinations, and added living quarters for more clients. Present, The Rehab Center is able to accommodate 14 clients at one time for treatment, but there are plans for esqianding the facilities. Located next to the main farm­ house is die '^bunkhouse," or dor­ mitory, where the clients n^e while ttey are receiving treatment The rooms are qiiudcms and comfortable. There is also a recreation room located in diis biulding. During the six-week period diat the client i^pmids receiving treatment, he has a full schedule each wedcday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In the morning there are physical examinations, fol­ lowed by group educational lectures and thra woric dierapy. The afternoon schedule consists of individual counseling and group ther­ apy. While they are at The Rehab Center, the men are encouraged to keep a **Feelings Book," a diary of dieir activities of die ^y and how diey felt about them. The SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center provides an excellent oppor­ tunity for any Seaforer with an alco)Rsm problem to receive treatment and start on the road to recovery. The Center is manned by a profes­ sional staff, trained and experienced in dealing with the problems of alco­ holism, vriio are there to give guid­ ance and counseling. There are also Seaforer counsel­ ors—recovered alcoholics themselves —who are present to give help and enconragement. And, there are other Seafarers who are trying to recover from this disease, who help each odier and understand each other's problems. The Rehab Center is available to all SIU members. All information is kept strictly confidential. The goal of this program is to help the alcoholic Seaforer resume a normal life without alcohol, rebuild bis mind and his body, and lead a happy, productive life once again. g-f../. ¥ 5?'« .tl V4 „ X. X..« Represent,ng the port of S_an Fra_ng,sco are, from (l,,to r.)i Delegate Bill Bellinger: Port Agent Steve Troy, and Delegate Enos Allen. .;.SI Attending the seminar from the port of Houston are from fl to r V Delegme Ted (Bo) James; Delegate Herman Butts; SIU Repri Representing the port of Philadelphia are from (I. to r.): Delegate sentative Mickey Wilburn, and SIU Vice President Paul Drozak. Philip Muss; Port Agent John Fay, and Delegate Arthur Raio. ' Attending seminar from New Orleans are from (I. to r.): Delegate Ted Kross; Port Agent Buck Stephens, and Delegate Robert Johnson. Pm ! MK««1 f Sir's , ''Mi J'l-L., .;# • '' V Representing the port of Mobile at the seminar are, from (I. to r.): Delegate Ben Huggins; SIU Representative Harold Fisher, and Delegate Bernard Burns. Page 16 _ 'I . /I.- -'Mi 1 I Attending the seminar from the port of New York are, from (I. to r.): Delegates Richard ...x, port of Baltimore at the ...... seminar are, from Representing the Adamson and William Reid; SiU Representative George McCartney, and Port Agent Leon Attending the seminar from the port of Detroit are, from (I. to r.): Port Agent Jack Bluitt; and (I. to r. standing): Delegates Leo Koza and Earl Rogers, and • . Delegates Lec Godley and Edward Lombardi. (seated) Port Agent Ben Wilson. Page 17 �McManus: "Tke union's Role in Alcokolism' John J. McManus "Perhaps what we need to have is a National Confer­ ence on this problem, with representatives from labor, management and govern­ ment present." The final guest speaker on Saturday afternoon was John J. McManus, rep­ resenting -the AFL-CIO Department of Community Services. McManus spoke to the participants on "the Union's Role in Alcoholism." McManus informed the audience about what the AFL-CIO is doing in the area of alcoholism through its De­ partment of Community Services. He said that the Federation has over "200 people representing all workers," in its Community Services Department who make up many "community service committees." He stated that the Federation, through these committees, was working in many cities with local Alcoholics Anonymous groups and other alcoholic rehabilitation programs in an effort to assist any union members who have a problem with alcoholism. McManus called the .various com­ mittees involved in this work "delivery systems" which have been formed in 25 different, communities put of the local central labor councils of the AFL-CIO. He said that these "delivery systems" would also be expanded, and that the Federation is seeking ways to improve its community services. In relation to the SIU and Seafarers, McManus urged '^anyone here or In your union" to take advantage of these community services if "he needs help with an alcoholism problem." He said dmt many of the 25 communities were located in port cities throughout the country and were easily acces^hle for members. McManus concluded his remarks by suggesting that "perh^s what we need to have is a National Q>nference on this problem, with representatives from labor, management and government present." He noted that the purpose of this conference would be to "put forth rec­ ommendations, and to say 'where do we go from here' in regard to this national problem." "An effort should be made," he said, to get national cooperation among the many different alcoholic programs in existence. Ray; "Management's Role in Alcokolism" On Sunday morning the seminar resumed as all the participants recon­ vened in the auditorium of the Zimmer­ man. The first speaker of the day was SIU Vice President Frank Drozak (left) confers with Riley Regan, guest speaker and a consultant for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. James Ray, Task Administrator of the National Council on Alcoholism in Washington, D.C., who addressed the audience on "Management's Role in Alcoholism." Ray told the delegates that although both he and the other speakers at the seminar had been working in the field of alcoholism for a number of years, "there are no real experts in this field— we're all still learning." He then went on to describe what he. felt were the key objectives and goals of a succesful alcoholic rehabilitation program. He said that any alcoholism program in industry should "focus on job performance" in determining the extent of a worker's alcoholic problem, and he stressed the importance of co­ operation between labor and manage­ ment in setting up a successful program. "A program jointly-entered into be­ tween labor and management," Ray stated, "will succeed four times as much as only a unilateral program, either labor only, or management only." Ray told the assembly that the key to a successful rehabilitation program is to "reach people early." He cited, as did a previous speaker, the statistics noting that on the average, alcoholics die 12-15 years earlier than other peo­ ple. He said in order to prevent the long term addiction that could result, it was important to rehabilitate an alcoholic "as early as possible." Reach One Percent Pointing out that statistics show that in any one group, be it the employees of a company or the members of a union, anywhere from five to eight per­ cent are alcoholics, Ray said that the "goal of your program should be to reach about one percent of your mem­ bership a year. That would be con­ sidered a successful program. The bot­ tom line," he concluded, "is how many people are you helping?" James Ray "A program jointlyentered into between labor and management will suc­ ceed four times as much as only a unilateral program." Re^an Speaks on "Occupational Programs" for tke Alcokolic Riley Regan "You have special needs for your organization. You must develop a program which will suit these needs." Page 18 The second speaker on Sunday was develop a program which will suit Riley Regan, a Consultant for the Na­ these needs." tional Institute on Alcohol Abuse and He then went on to discuss what Alcoholism, who addressed the group . he called the "Components of a Pol­ on "Occupational Programs." icy," which he said must be a "writ­ Regan described for the participants ten program, specifically spelled out, some of the other alcoholic rehabilita­ so there will be no questions concern­ tion programs for which he had served ing the rules and regulations of any as a consultant, notably at companies program you set up." such as Bethlehem Steel and General Echoing the theme of a previous Electric. But, even though these pro­ qieaker, Regan said that such a pro­ grams are successful, he said, they gram should be "negotiated together would probably not be suited for the between labor and mam^ement," in needs of the SIU and its membership. order to insure its success. He also stated that it should be "specific to Sea­ "1 don't think these types of pro­ farers, set up by Seafarers, because you grams would work for your Union," know your population better than any­ he said. "As should be obvious by the one." discussions here since this seminar be­ gan," he continued, "you have special After relating some personal experi­ needs for your organization. You must ences and problems he himself had in the area of alcoholism, Regan briefly touched upon the importance of edu­ cating people when it comes to dealing with this problem. He said that the "whole field of alcoholism is dependent upon education." Encourage Referrals Regan concluded his remarks by making one suggestion which he said "might make it easier for the program you're trying to set up down here." He said that "you should encourage voluntary referrals," and that the bMt way to do this was to set up "drop-in centers in your port cities where people can come in and ask where they can get help with a drinking problem." He said that these centers could work in conjunction with The Rehab Center in Piney Point. Seafarers Log �s Weisman Summariizjes and Piraises peminar The final guest speaker of the semi­ nar was Dr. Maxwell Weisman, the Director of the Division of Alcoholism Control for the State of Maryland. Dr. Weisman delivered a "Summarization" of the entire seminar for the partici­ pants. Dr. Weisman began his remarks by congratulating the SIU, as many of the previous speakers had done, for holding the seminar and, in effect, rec­ ognizing that a problem exists and then making an attempt to solve it. "It is the first time to my knowl­ edge," he said, "that a union has undertaken this type of program." Although he stated that there has been some progress made in this field in recent years. Dr. Weisman also said that he was disappointed about the lack of progress in other ways. "I have to admit to you," he told the audience, "that psychiatry especially has had a poor 'track record' in dealing with the problem of alcoholism." One of the chief problems in trying to fight alcoholism, he stated, is "at­ titude." He went on to say that this "attitude," particularly among Ameri­ cans, has done much harm in dealing with alcoholics. Dispel Myths "We are victims of the attitude which society has inculcated into us," he asserted. "One of the chief 'myths' that we must dispel is that the alco­ holic is a 'hopeless case.' This is un­ true. When a person quits drinking, much of his body bounces back. We have tremendous resiliency." After noting that "you don't really have to be a doctor to recognize the alcoholic syndrome," Weisman listed the "three factors which are possible causes of alcoholic addiction." He warned the delegates however, that "we really don't know the capses of alcoholism, there are a number of theories." The first factor Weisman said "might be a biological or physiologi­ cal basis. In other words, some people, just by their biological make-up, are more susceptible to alcoholism," The second possible cause is a "psycohlogical basis, the upbringing of the in­ dividual." And, the third is a "socio­ logical or cultural basis." Although he noted that these three factors could combine to cause an al­ coholism problem, they also could be decisive alone. And, he stated "in any individual the causes might be weightier in one area rather than an­ other." In conclusion, Dr. Weisman said that he "agreed with much of what has been said here In the past two days. One of the most effective areas of helping alcoholics Is In his job, espe­ cially with joint labor-management programs. With cooperation Fm sure that we can he more successful here than In any other single area." Dr. Maxwell N. Weisman "One of the chief myths that we must dispel is that the alcoholic is a 'hopeless case.' This is untrue." Participants Break Up Into Gronps Throughout the weekend seminar, interspersed between speeches by the invited guests, all the participants divided up into seven different groups to discuss not only the problems in dealing with alcoholism, but to par­ ticipate in "give-and-take sessions" and make suggestions and recommen­ dations in regard to the Alcoholic Re­ habilitation Program the SIU is run­ ning. Each group, consisting of from 1215 people, had a group "leader" whose job it was to spearhead the discussions and answer any questions. Six of the groups were led by the guest speakers for the weekend: Dr. LeClair Bissell; Dr. Gerald Shulman; John McManus; James Ray; Riley Regan, and Dr. Maxwell Weisman. The seventh group was led by Ken­ neth McCusker, Program Director of the Division of Alcoholism Con­ trol for the State of Maryland. Riley Regan (left, center), leader of Group II explains a point to the. other members of his. group, Although no formal recommenda­ tions by any of the groups were sub­ were present in each group to par- some of the discussions held in a few group was told by Dr. Shulman, its leader, that alcoholics "have a high mitted to the seminar as a whole, ticip'ate in the discussions and take of the groups, Group II spent time in its Saturday degree of tolerance to begin with, and members of the HLS and The Rehab note of any suggestions made by the delegates. afternoon sessions discussing the high then it goes way up, then after a Center staff, and others who will have What follows is just a sampling of degree of tolerance of alcoholics. The period of time drops way below that a hand in developing the program. of normal people." The group was also informed of the dangers of "cross tolerance," where an alcoholic can become ad­ dicted to other drugs without ever having taken them. This occurs be­ cause the alcoholic has such a high degree of tolerance for alcohol that his system x:an easily accept drugs similar to alcohol. There was also a discussion of the necessity of establishing definite rules and regulations for any alcoholic rehab program wliich the SIU devel­ ops. Some of the areas involved are setting iip a good, practical system for referrals, that is, getting men into the program; deciding how many times a man can be readmitted into the program if his drinking continues after being initially released, and de­ termining if a ipan is an alcoholic even if his job performance does not so indicate. Continued on Page 20 Members of-Group IV discuss suggestions for implementing best possible rehab program at Piney Point. Special Supplement ' Page 19 �I i nSEAFARERS LOG February, 1976 Oinelal ynbUcatlMi 9§ th« SBAFARBIIS UinilNATlONAL UNION • AUaatic, OaU, LafcM and laUnd Watara Dlatrtet* ArL-CIO Participants Break Up Into Gronps .mContinued from Page 19 vince them that they can be helped as he was." pr: Rl" Group III discussed the problems in dealing with a "very strong denial Change Life Style factor." It was suggested that a "pro­ file with warning signals" might be The possibility of trying to "change established to determine if a person the seamen's life style toward drink­ has the symptoms of an alcoholic ing" was also discussed. Many of the even if he continues to deny it. members in this group agreed that The group discussed the best ways the seaman's life "revolves around to get members into the program, and gin mills" and it was perhaps time one of the members in the group who to get him interested in other things is currently a client at The Center, when he goes ashore. In relation to said he thought the "best advertise­ this, one member said that a major ment for the program is the man who problem • was that "alcoholism has goes through it. He can approach been glamorized by films, and com­ others with a problem and try to con­ mercials, and the public, including SlU Alcohol Rehabilitation Center I Members of Group I listen as Dr. LeClair Bisseli, Chief of the Smithers Alco­ holism and Treatment Center at Roosevelt Hospital in New York, and group leader, explains the factors of the "Alcoholic Syndrome." I am interested in attending a six-week program at the SIU Alco­ holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept ^ywhere except at The Center. Name Book No. Address (Street or RFD) (City) Mail to: THE CENTER Star Rente Box 153-A Valley Lee, Maryland 20692 (State) (Zip) wn j seaman, have been 'sitting ducks' for this for years." Group V discussed the necessity for expanding the present facilities at The Rehab Center to accommo­ date more clients. They reached the conclusion that the port agent could be of great help when it came to get­ ting men into the program. Two or three SIU port agents were members of this group and they agreed that they knew just about all the members who ship out of their ports and which ones might have a driiiking problem, so they thought this was an excellent suggestion. The problem of keeping a man oiff the bottle when he returns to the ship was also discussed. Almost everyone agreed that it would take the coopera­ tion of the rest of the crew to "monir, tor" a recovered alcoholic and help him in any way possible to stay away from alcohol. The remaining four groups held discussions very similar to the ones described here. The participants in, all the groups were virtually unani­ mous in agreeing that they had learned much and even had con^ tributed a lot by taking part in the various sessions. Seminar Ends Witk Departing Ckallende From Hall SIU President Paul Hall closed the historic weekend seminar by issuing a strong call for action and cooperation from "everyone in the SIU," in estab- PaulHaU "It is up to us to reach the guy who is an alcoholic and get him to upgrade himself as a human being." fishing a successful alcoholic rehab pro­ others." President Hall said that "we are start­ gram, and telling the audience that "it The SIU President said that he felt ing out in a new area, and it's a rough is time we all did something about this alcoholism is "really one more prob­ one. For the first time in the history of problem of alcoholism." lem—one more beef. Nothing more, sailors we're doing something about Hall, in delivering a final "Departing nothing less." Then, after briefly touch­ this. In 200 years we've never written Challenge" to a crowd of about 125 ing on the resistance in some quarters or done anything about the problem of people gathered in the Zimmerman's to the expanded educational program alcoholism. We're treading on water auditorium, said that "we have to try which was started five years ago at where we've never treaded before." to take the sailor and turn him around Piney Point he said, "you know prob­ The SIU President called the pro­ on his thinking about it [alcoholism]. lems take all forms, sometimes whiskey, gram a "great challenge, a great op­ To do this," he continued, will take sometimes learning." portunity for us. It is a challenge for "cooperation among everyone, and we the non-drinkers, a chance to be a Up to Us must discuss this issue everywhere—on friend. And, it is a tremendous oppor- ^ board ships, in the union halls, at meet­ Hall told the delegates that it "is up tunity for everyone in our Union who ' ings and wherever we gather." to us to reach the guy who is an alco­ is an alcoholic. I'd say it is an absolute After beginning his remarks by con­ holic and get him to upgrade himself must for the drinkers." President Hall drew a parallel be­ gratulating HLS President Brown and as a human being." He conceded that the "seaman has never had much re­ tween the present attempt to develop a her staff for the "fine progress of this spect" from others, but he asserted "we successful alcoholic -rehabilitation proschool," President Hall told the audi­ have to improve the quality of our­ gram and the emphasis put on the ques- " ence that "this seminar is one of the selves, if we expect to get that respect. tion of safety a few years ago. He stated better things we've ever done, this ef­ How can you expect others to respect that although it took time, the Union, fort to try and help our brothers. We us as people—as a profession," he and the maritime industry in general, are one of the very first unions to at­ asked, "if we don't respect ourselves?" had vastly improved in the area of tempt this type of thing, and I'm glad He said he believed that if "we solve safety aboard ship. we are." the problem of alcoholism, we open the "We must put alcoholism on the Hall told the participants that "we door to solving our other problems." agenda the way safety was put on a few have a bad record on alcoholism, and One of these other problems, he said, is years ago," he stated. "We have to dis­ it is the weakest spot in the history of the high number of broken homes cuss it on the ships and in the Union sailors." He went on to state that "al­ among sailors. "Do you know," he halls." Then he concluded by saying, though there has been some criticism asked the audience, "that the highest "We should all remember that nobody in the past when we have attempted percentage of orphans in any area where is going to help us unless we help our-new programs, I anticipate less criticism seamen live in the country come from selves. I am confident that we'll take on this program then with any of the the broken homes of seamen." this liability and turn it into an asset." �USPHS Hospitals to Stay Open—For Now After a decade of battling to keep U.S. Public Health Service hospitals open, the SIl J inust again prepare to meet another attack — perhaps the strongest ever — against this vital health care system. In 1975 President Ford had vetoed a bill which contained 1976 appro­ priations for Department of Health, Education and Welfare program funds, including the PHS hospital program. It also inclQded a section requiring HEW to certify that it is in compliance with a previous law man­ dating full maintenance and staffing of the hospitals. With the strong support of the SIU and other AFL-CIO unions, both Houses of Congress overrode the President's veto by the required twothird's majority, enacting a bill that reflects Congress' intent to keep the nation's Public Health Service hos­ pitals open. This override, one of the few Con­ gress has been able to carry, was a major setback for foes of the PHS hospitals in both the Administration and in HEW. Thwarted by opposition mounted with our SPAD dollars, HEW of­ ficials and the Administration, just as they have in the past, still continue to refuse to accept the will of Congress and of organized labor that these eight hospitals be maintained. President Ford's latest attack on the PHS hospitals is quite straight­ forward. In presenting his budget request for the fiscal year 1977, he announced that 'legislation will be submitted to transfer to community use or to close the eight Public Health Service hospitals." , This is just what HEW has been trying to do for over 10 years despite the fact that the entire USPHS system (including clinics and hospitals) pro­ vides essential health care for nearly 200,000 Americans at a cost sub­ stantially below that of similar pri­ vate care. So following the Administration's lead with enthusiasm, HEW has been writing to some local and state agenFebruary# 1976 Don't Let This Happen cies in communities that have PHS hospitals asking for their approval to close the hospitals. HEW has tried this before and the SIU has responded by mobilizing allies on both the local level and in Washington to keep the hospitals open. There are many strong supporters of this system in the Senate and House of Representatives who will not be fooled by HEW's argument that closing the hospitals will save the Government money. They realize that the Federal Government would pay more for care of beneficiaries of the PHS system at private or commu­ nity hospitals, that already danger­ ously overcrowded local hospitals would have their patient load in­ creased even further, and that local communities would lose the import­ Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Vol. 38, No. 2 Executive Board Paul Hall • President Cal Tanner Joe Digiorgio Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Earl Shepard Vice-President Lindsey Williams Vice-President Frank Drozak Vice-President PaulDrozak Vice-President gKAFABK«geW>G 389 Marietta Homayonpour Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Jim Mele Tony Napoli Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Bill Luddy Associate Photographer Chief Photographer Marie Kosciusko Administrative Assistant George J. Vana Production/Art Director PiihfichAd monthiv bv Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters Met, AFL-CTO W Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. SECURITY IN UNITY, February, 1976 ant professional services of the PHS hospitals. In addition, the SIU has always pointed out that Seafarers and the rest of the nearly 200,000 benefici­ aries of the entire PHS system would not receive the priority care at com­ I munity-oriented hospitals they now get at PHS facilities. Although HEW may not realize it, quick medical treatment is vitally important for a merchant seaman who often has only a few hours be­ fore his ship leaves port. If he must wait on a long line in a community hospital, this professional sailor will be left with only two choices—he can miss his ship or he can gamble on waiting to get proper care until his ship, which will take him far from any professional medical care, puts into another port. With President Ford's announce­ ment that he will seek to close down the PHS hospitals, HEW has gained a strong ally in their fight to end the 200-year tradition of U.S. Govern­ ment hospitals for merchant seamen. But the SIU, supported by a uni­ fied membership that understands the need for political action and by many good friends in Congress, local gov­ ernment and the trade union move­ ment, is also strong. The preservation of the PHS hos­ pitals has always been given top pri­ ority by the SIU and so far, we have been able to force HEW to continue operating and maintaining this im­ portant health care system. The override of the Presidential veto is proof of the support we can rally to protect these eight hospitals. We will continue to rally this support in order to fend off this latest in a long line of attacks against these vital maritime institutions. Letters to the Editor CHARLCSW MORGAN i HISTORIC PRESERVA Credits Log For Saving a Lite Today while reading my November issue of the Log, I came upon an article on the Heimlich Maneuver to save a choking victim. It made me realize that 1 owe you a letter of profound thanks. Several months ago I read the story in the Log as to this method to save a choking victim. My wife and I were with a church group visiting the United Nations Building in New York on Nov. 11. Our group was having lunch, sitting at tables along the windows in the delegates' dining room. My wife was on my left and another of our group was opposite us. We were eating our dessert when my wife hit my left side hard. When I looked at her, I saw her eyes were full of fright and staring. Luckily I ralized she was choking and recalling the story I read in the Log I jumped up, pushed the chairs of the two other diners behind us out of the way, got behind my wife and performed the maneuver as written in the article. Thank God it worked, as a piece of the pastry she had been eating popped out of her mouth. This happened so quickly that the lady opposite us was astonished. The people behind us, though, realized why I had pushed their chairs away and another lady at a table ahead of us also saw what had occurred. So you see, if it hadn't been for the Log and that article, my wife probably would have choked to death. Thank you for both of us. You can truthfully say, the Log did save my wife's life. FratemaUy, Capt. William J. Hart, Ret. Wilmington, Del. Page 21 �New SIU Pensioners }• Nils H. Richardson, 75, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB and bosim. Brother Richardson sailed 60 years and dur­ ing four wars. He was on the picket line in the 1946 General strike, 1947 Isthmian strike and the Eastern and Gulf Sailors Assn. strike in Balti­ more. Seafarer Richardson was also a member ci the ISU in 1928 mid the National Sailors and Firemens Union of Great Britain and Ireland from 1917 to 1920. Bom in Fredrikstad, Norway, he became a U.S. nat­ uralized citizen after he came here in 1920. He writes poetry and col­ lects photos and newspaper clippings for his scrapbook. He's a resident of Riviera Beach, Md. with his wife, Ida. Sylvester S. "Zygie" Zygarowsld, 70, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Zygarowski re­ ceived a 1960 SIU Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an acci­ dent-free ship, the SS Maiden Creek. He is a pre-World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Seafarer Zygarowski was bom in Chicopee, Mass. and is a resident of Yokohama. Glen H. Whitehead, 69, joined the SIU in the port of Toledo sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Whitehead sailed 19 years. He was born in Roberton, Ohio and is a resident of Toledo. Personals John J. Eavanagh Please call the editor of the Seafarers Log at (212) 499-6600, ex. 242. Wllllam Brack Your wife requests that you contact her at 118 MacDougal St., Apt. 17, New York, N.Y. 10012. Julius Markham Mrs. Jerome Kiefer requests that you contact her at 218 St. Louis Way, Van­ couver, Wash. 98664. Paul Frankmanm John McClure asks that you contact him at 5520 Trotwood Dr., Orlando, Fla. 32809. Salvator Joseph Alpedo Leonora G. Luongo requests that you call her as soon as possible at (603) 887-3925 or contact her at RFD #1 Box 241AA, Chester, N.H. 03036. Fredrick Fomlch Mrs. Fredrick Fomich requests that you contact her as soon as possible at Ancora Hospital, Ancora, N.J. John E. Kniess Robert S. Kniess requests that you contact him as soon as possible at 3122 W. Monte Vista, Phoenix, Ariz. 85009. Politics Is Porkchops •O'S • \ .• • { t. Donate to SPAD Page 22 William H. Rhone, 61, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward for 34 years. Brother Rhone sailed 43 years, was in the first graduating class of the Union's Steward Upgrading School in 1962 and served picket duty in the Robin Line strike the same year. He attended Alabama State Teachers Junior College in Mo­ bile in 1939 and also ran two success­ ful businesses. Born in Pensacola, Fla., he is a resident of Baltimore. William L. Rackley, 59, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Rackley sailed 40 years and during the Vietnam War. He was on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. Bom in North Caro­ lina, he is a resident of Bayonne, N.J. Edward V. Webb, 49, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. Brother Webb sailed 33 years. He was born in Mobile and is a resident of San Francisco. Edward F. Lessor, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosim. Brother Lessor sailed 31 years. Bom in Vermont, he is a resident of West Hartford, Conn. Carl H. West, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1964 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Webb sailed 43 years. He was born in Jackson, Ohio and is a resident of Ripon, Calif. Joseph Suarez, Jr., 62, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Suarez sailed 28 years. He was bora in Louisiana and is a resident of New Orleans. Wong M. Sing, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1962 sailing in the steward department. Brother Sing sailed 21 years and during the Korean War. He received a Union Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Fairport. Bom in Ningpo, China, lie has been in the U.S. since 1948. Seafarer Wong is a resident of San Francisco. Ernest C. "Andy** Anderson, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. Brother Anderson sailed 45 years and is a pre-World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was bom in Jacksonville and is a resident there. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Dec. 25,1975-Jaii. 21,1976 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras > Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 ........ Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums .... DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits Im Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Number MONTH TO DATE Amount YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE 5 1,530 533 3 1 4,873 1 119 19 5 1,530 533 3 1 4,873 1 119 19 $ 21,164.55 1,530.00 1,599.00 104.99 250.00 38,984.00 392.20 3,541.39 1,706.00 $ 21,164.55 1,530.00 1,599.00 104.99 250.00 38;984.00 392.20 3,541.39 1,706.00 268 58 62 15 1 95 268 58 62 15 1 95 62,589.13 2,452.90 9,620.00 5,000.00 25.50 2,556.06 62,589.13 2,452.9P 9,620.00. 5,000.00 25.50 2,556.06 YEAR TO DATE •» /- PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental '. Supplemental Medicare Premiums 6 138 82 11 50 6 138 82 11 50 21,000.00 28,290.93 2,983.06 767.00 981.53 21,000.00 28,290.93 2,983.06 767.00 981.53 38 38 1,498.60 1,498.60 8 8 2,679.12 2,679.12 7,916 28 1,518 9,462 7,916 28 1,518 9,462 209,715.96 24,000.00 667,987.93 $901,703.89 209,715.96 24,000.00 667,987.93 $901,703.89 • SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan ............ Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Wejfare, Pension & Vacation Seafarers Log �SS Carolina Pays Off, Holds Meeting in Port of Baltimore Photo left, Recertified Bosun Julio Delgado (seated center) ship's chairman of the containership SS Carolina (Puerto Rico.Operators) with the Ship's Commit­ tee of (seated I. to r.): Engine Delegate Luis F, Rivera and Deck Delegate Walter Kohut. In the back row (I. to r.) are: Educational Director Robert La Gasse; Chief Steward Sid Berger, secretary-reporter, and Steward Delegate Franklin Hively. The ship paid off in the port of Baltimore's Dundalk Marine Terminal on Jan 23. At right, Atlantic Coast Vice President Earl (Bull) Shepard (seated rear center) holds a meeting in the ship's messhall. Bosun Delgado is (standing) at his left. The Carolina is on the run to the port of San Juan. 2 Get Their 1st Pension Checks Alcoholism: A Major Problem Today 2^ SID Representative Joe Sacco (left) gives retiring Seafarer King Sea Koo a handshake and his first pension check as Seafarer Ah S. Wong (right) flashes hris benefit check at the monthly membership meeting in the port of San Francisco. Alcoholism is a major problem. One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can be treated. Drugs Mean Loss of Seaman's Papers H yea are convicted of poiwarioa of my iUcgel drag licroia, ImbitBlates, qpeed, LSD, or even HMnQmnwi iiic U.S. Coast Gnard wfll revoke yonr seaBMBi papers, wtdMHrt appml, FOREVER. That ateans that yon lose for the rest of yonr Hie the rfiht to uuke a Hvh^ by the sea. However, it doesnt qnite end there even if yon receive a siuptndid You nwy ioee your right to vote, your r^t to hold public dBce or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever beconriag a doctor, dentist, certiSed public accountant, engtoeer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacht, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeppardiae your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the chy, the county, or the Federal government. IPs a pretty tough rap, but thaPs exactly bow it is and yon caaT do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his repntathm for the jest of hk life. However, dmgi can not only destroy your right to a good livdflHiod, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both yonr physical and mental heal^ and the personal safety of those around yon. Thb Is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at aH times for the safe operation of die vessel. DohT let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. February, 1976 Page 23 �r-- jTmal Be|)artumi SIU pensioner Walter S. Whitten, 74, succumbed to cancer in the Mo­ bile Infirmary on Oct. 31. Brother Whitten joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing as a wiper. He sailed 19 years. Sea­ farer Whitten was bom in Alabama and was a resident of Mobile, Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow. Alma and a brother, W. N. Whitten. IBU pensioner Paul T. Reed Sr., 53, succumbed to lung cancer in the Mobile Infirmary on Nov. 10. Broth­ er Reed joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB for the Mobile Towing Co. from 1947 to 1975. Bom in Florida, he was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Grace; two sons, Paul and John; a step­ daughter, Ann Capps and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reed. SIU pensioner Placido Aldevera, 63, passed away from natural causes in Metropolitan Hospital, Philadel­ phia on Nov. 16. Brother Aldevera i'l joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Galveston sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 40 years. Seafarer Aldevera was born in the Philippines and was a resident of Phila. delphia. He was a U.S. naturalized citi­ zen. Interment was in Mt. Mariah Cemetery, Philadelphia. Surviving are a brother, Basilio of Guadalupe Cebu City, P.I. and a sister, Canuta of Cercer, Cebu City, P.I. Harold E. White, 55, died of a heart attack in Houston on Oct. 2. Brother White joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as an AB. He sailed 33 years. Seafarer White was a veteran of the pre-war and World War II U.S. Army. A native of Crosby, Tex., he was a resident of Houston. Interment was in Laurel Land Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tex. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. White; a brother, Thomas of Fort Worth and a brother-in-law, Edward Williams. Donald B. An­ drews, 48, died on Nov. 9. Brother Andrews joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1971 sail­ ing as an oiler for Kinsman Marine Steamship Co. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Bom in South Dakota, he was a resi­ dent of Duluth. Surviving are his widow, Jane; three daughters, Cynthia of Duluth, Sandra and Laken and a sister, Mrs. Willard Voit of Sauk Rapids, Minn. Robert J. Stew­ art, 49, expired on July 14. Brother Stewart joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1965 sail­ ing as an AB for the Gartland Steamship Co. and for the ^ Reiss Brothers Co. from 1964 to 1967. He sailed 33 years. Bom in Buffalo, he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, June; two sons, James and Rus­ sell; two daughters, Mrs. William J. Lee and Deborah and a brother, David, of Buffalo. Juan Feliciano, 51, died on Nov. 5. Brother Feliciano joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1965 sail­ ing as engine main­ tenance. He sailed 29 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the 1963 beef. A native of Puerto Rico, he was a resident of New York City. Surviving are his widow, Emelia; two sons, Wilfredo and Miluono and three daughters, Mrs. Juanita Agrant of New York City, Sonia and Judy. Pedro "Pete" Guzman, 68, died on Oct. 26. Brother Guzman joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sail­ ing as a cook. He sailed 32 years and walked on the picket lines in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1962 Robin Line strike. Born in Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Belen of San Juan; three sons, Pedro, Joseph and William and six daughters, Maria, Annabelen, Katherine, Gloria, Margaret and Luzelenia. John T. Mills, 69, died of a heart at­ tack in the USPHS Hospital, Norfolk on Oct. 22, Brother Mills joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the pprt of Nor­ folk in 1968 sailing as a deckhand for Gulf Atlantic Tow­ ing Corp. from 1965 to 1968 and for Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1969 to 1975. He was bom in Fairmount City, Pa. and was a resident of Chesapeake, Va, Interment was in Chesapeake (Va.) Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Surviv­ ing is his widow, Dorothy. SIU pensioner Joseph W. Hender­ son, 79, expired of arteriosclerosis in . . the Pasadena I : . (Calif.) Rehabilita­ tion and Convales­ cent Hospital on June 4. Brother Henderson joined the Union in 19'38 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 30 years. A native of Virginia, he was a resident of Pasa­ dena. Cremation took place at the Mt. View Crematory, Altadena, Calif. Sur­ viving are his widow, Johnnie Mae and a daughter, Kay. • Page 24 James T. Smart, 45, died on Nov. 18. Brother Smart joined the SIUaffiliated IBU in Port Arthur in 1970 sailing as a deck­ hand and captain for the Higgman Towing Co. of Orange, Tex. from 1957 to 1967, Sabine Towing Co. from 1967 to 1969, for Slade Towing Co. in 1972, and for Marine Fueling Service Co. from 1969 to 1975. He was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Navy. Bom in Leander, Tex., he was a resi­ dent of Port Neches, Tex. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Effie Whilley of Georgetown, Tex. and his father, O. H. Smart of Austin, Tex. IBU pensioner Harry Oliver, 65, died of a lung hemorrhage in the USPHS Hospital, New Orleans on Oct. 16. Brother Oliver joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a lineman for Dunbar & Sullivan from 1956 to 1958 and for the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. from 1958 to 1974. He sailed 34 years. Born in Alpena, Mich., he was a resident of Rockledge, Fla. Burial was in Brevard (Fla.) Memorial Park Cem­ etery. Surviving are his widow, Alice; two sons, Frank and Gary; three grand­ sons, Tim, Frank and Gary and a granddaughter, Alice. IBU pensioner Vaino E. Fonsell, 71, passed away in Aland, Finland on Nov. 2. Brother Fonsell joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a mate and deckhand for the New York, Hart­ ford and New Haven Railroad from 1944 to 1947 and for the N.Y. Dock Railroad front 1947 to 1961. Seafarer Fonsell was born in Finland and was a resident of Aland. Surviving are two brothers, Arron of Brewer, Me. and Felix of Aland. SIU pensioner Joseph V. Perry, 65, succumbed to heart failure in the Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, Frankfort, Mich, on Nov. 15. Brother Perry joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1954 sailing as an AB for the Ann Arbor Railroad Ferrys from 1965 to 1967. He sailed 46 years. A native of Maywood, Mich., he was a resident of Frankfort. Interment was in Benzonia Township Cemetery, Benzie County, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn and a son, Fred. IBU pensioner Guy B. Wills, 70, succumbed to pneu­ monia in the New Port Convalescent Center, New Port Richey, Fla. on Oct. 30. Brother Wills joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a mate and captain for the S.C. Loveland Co. from 1948 to 1960 and for the Interstate Oil Transportation Co. from 1960 to 1972. He was bom in Florida and was a resident of New Port Richey. Burial was in Meadowland Memorial Gardens Cemetery, New Port Richey. Surviving i^ his widow, Gertmde. Fnrman P. Hipp, 60, died on Nov. 27. Brother Hipp joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 32 years. Seafarer Hipp was born in Greenwood, S.C. and was a resident of Glen Burnie, Md. Surviving are his widow, Betty; a son, Lewis and a daughter Joan. SIU pensioner Harold F. Taylor, 81, passed away on Sept. 9. Brother Taylor joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman - watertender and deck engineer. He sailed 43 years and was a veteran of th^ World War I U.S. Navy. Born in East Boston, he was a resident of Boston. Surviving are his widow, Kikue; his mother, Eleanor of Roxbury, Mass. and a sister, Mrs. Peter La Croix of Boston. Daniel H. Bishop, 56, died on Nov. 30. Brother Bishop joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New Or­ leans in 1961 sail­ ing as a tankerman and deckhand for National Marine Service from 1969 to 1975. He sailed 28 years starting in 1941 and was a veteran of the preWorld War II U.S. Army. Born in Freeport, Fla., he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Ocie; a daugh­ ter, Judy and a stepdaughter, Georgiana Bailes. R. Ralph C. Rafferty, 62, drowned with 30 shipmates when the SS Ed­ mund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Supe­ rior on Nov. 10. Brother Rafferty joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Cleveland sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 37 years. Born in Toledo, he was a resident of Perrysburt, Ohio. Surviving are his widow, Brooksie; a son, Randall Wil­ liamson and a daughter, Pamela. John D. Chelton, 77, passed away on Nov. 3. Brother Chelton joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Balti­ more in 1957 sailing as a mate and captain for the Harbor Towing Co. from 1954 to 1969, Transit Oil Co. from 1971 to 1972 and the Norfolk Towing and Lighterage Co. from 1972 to 1973. He was born in Marion, Md. and was a resident of Painter, Va. Sur­ viving are his widow. Novella and a daughter, Mrs, Martha Northom. Seafarers Log • ••'•J �1 Jftnal Bepartumi SIU pensioner Walter S. Whitten, 74, succumbed to cancer in the Mo­ bile Infirmary on Oct. 31. Brother Whitten joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing as a wiper. He sailed 19 years. Sea­ farer Whitten was bom in Alabama and was a resident of Mobile, Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow. Alma and a brother, W. N. Whitten. I'^I ' I' s . }f L? I - ? r' • I •'' I'' IBU pensioner Paul T. Reed Sr., 53, succumbed to lung cancer in the Mobile Infirmary on Nov. 10. Broth­ er Reed joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB for the Mobile Towing Co. from 1947 to 1975. Bom in Florida, he was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Grace; two sons, Paul and John; a step­ daughter, Ann Capps and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reed. SIU pensioner Placldo Aldevera, 63, passed away from natural causes in Metropolitan Hospital, Philadel­ phia on Nov. 16. iM. Brother Aldevera I'i joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Galveston sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 40 years. Seafarer Aldevera was born in the Philippines and was a resident of Phila. delphia. He was a U.S. naturalized citi­ zen. Interment was in Mt. Mariah Cemetery, Philadelphia. Surviving are a brother, Basilio of Guadalupe Cebu City, P.I. and a sister, Canuta of Cercer, Cebu City, P.I. Harold E. White, 55, died of a heart attack in Houston on Oct. 2. Brother White joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as an AB. He sailed 33 years. Seafarer White was a veteran of the pre-war and World War II U.S. Army. A native of Crosby, Tex., he was a resident of Houston. Interment was in Laurel Land Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tex. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. White; a brother, Thomas of Fort Worth and a brother-in-law, Edward Williams. Donald B. An­ drews, 48, died on Nov. 9. Brother Andrews joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1971 sail­ ing as an oiler for Kinsman Marine Steamship Co. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Bom in South Dakota, he was a resi­ dent of Duluth. Surviving are his widow, Jane; three daughters, Cynthia of Duluth, Sandra and Laken and a sister, Mrs. Willard Voit of Sauk Rapids, Minn. Robert J. Stew­ art, 49, expired on July 14. Brother Stewart joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1965 sail­ ing as an AB for the Gartland Steamship Co. and for the ^ Reiss Brothers Co. from 1964 to 1967. He sailed 33 years. Bom in Buffalo, he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, June; two sons, James and Rus­ sell; two daughters, Mrs. William J. Lee and Deborah and a brother, David, of Buffalo. Juan Feliciano, 51, died on Nov. 5. Brother Feliciano joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1965 sail­ ing as engine main­ tenance. He sailed 29 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the 1963 beef. A native of Puerto Rico, he was a resident of New York City. Surviving are his widow, Emelia; two sons, Wilfredo and Miluono and three daughters, Mrs. Juanita Agrant of New York City, Sonia and Judy. Pedro "Pete" Guzman, 68, died on Oct. 26. Brother Guzman joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sail­ ing as a cook. He sailed 32 years and walked on the picket lines in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1962 Robin Line strike. Bom in Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Belen of San Juan; three sons, Pedro, Joseph and William and six daughters, Maria, Annabelen, Katha­ rine, Gloria, Margaret and Luzelenia. JohnT.MUls,69, died of a heart at­ tack in the USPHS Hospital, Norfolk on Oct. 22, Brother Mills joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the pprt of Nor­ folk in 1968 sailing as a deckhand for Gulf Atlantic Tow­ ing Corp. from 1965 to 1968 and for Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1969 to 1975. He was bom in Fairmount City, Pa. and was a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Interment was in Chesapeake (Va.) Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Surviv­ ing is his widow, Dorothy. SIU pensioner Joseph W. Hender­ son, 79, expired of arteriosclerosis in the Pasadena (Calif.) Rehabilita­ tion and Convales­ cent Hospital on June 4. Brother Henderson joined the Union in 19'38 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 30 years. A native of Virginia, he was a resident of Pasa­ dena. Cremation took place at the Mt. View Crematory, Altadena, Calif. Sur­ viving are his widow, Johnnie Mae and a daughter, Kay. « James T. Smart, 45, died on Nov. 18. Brother Smart joined the SIUaffiliated IBU in Port Arthur in 1970 sailing as a deck­ hand and captain for the Higgman Towing Co. of Orange, Tex. from 1957 to 1967, Sabine Towing Co. from 1967 to 1969, for Slade Towing Co. in 1972, and for Marine Fueling Service Co. from 1969 to 1975. He was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Navy. Bom in Leander, Tex., he was a resi­ dent of Port Neches, Tex. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Effie Whilley of Georgetown, Tex. and his father, O. H. Smart of Austin, Tex. IBU pensioner Harry Oliver, 65, died of a lung hemorrhage in the USPHS Hospital, New Orleans on Oct. 16. Brother Oliver joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a lineman for Dunbar & Sullivan from 1956 to 1958 and for the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. from 1958 to 1974. He sailed 34 years. Born in Alpena, Mich., he was a resident of Rockledge, Fla. Burial was in Brevard (Fla.) Memorial Park Cem­ etery. Surviving are his widow, Alice; two sons, Frank and Gary; three grand­ sons, Tim, Frank and Gary and a granddaughter, Alice. IBU pensioner Vaino E. Fonsell, 71, passed away in Aland, Finland on Nov. 2. Brother Fonsell joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a mate and deckhand for the New York, Hart­ ford and New Haven Railroad from 1944 to 1947 and for the N.Y. Dock Railroad froin 1947 to 1961. Seafarer Fonsell was born in Finland and was a resident of Aland. Surviving are two brothers, Arron of Brewer, Me. and Felix of Aland. SIU pensioner Joseph V. Perry, 65, succumbed to heart failure in the Paul Oliver Memo­ rial Hospital, Frankfort, Mich, on Nov. 15. Brother Perry joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1954 sailing as an AB for the Ann Arbor Railroad Ferrys from 1965 to 1967. He sailed 46 years. A native of Maywood, Mich., he was a resident of Frankfort. Interment was in Benzonia Township Cemetery, Benzie County, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn and a son, Fred. IBU pensioner Guy B. Wills, 70, succumbed to pneu­ monia in the New Port Convalescent Center, New Port Richey,Fla.on Oct. 30. Brother Wills joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a mate and captain for the S.C. Loveland Co. from 1948 to 1960 and for the Interstate Oil Transportation Co. from 1960 to 1972. He was born in Florida and was a resident of New Port Richey. Burial was in Meadowland Memorial Gardens Cemetery, New Port Richey. Surviving is' his widow, Gertmde. Furman P. Hipp, 60, died on Nov. 27. Brother Hipp joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 32 years. Seafarer Hipp was born in Greenwood, S.C. and was a resident of Glen Burnle, Md. Surviving are his widow, Betty; a son, Lewis and a daughter Joan. SIU pensioner Harold F. Taylor, 81, passed away on Sept. 9. Brother Taylor joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman - watertender and deck engineer. He sailed 43 years and was a veteran of th^ World War I U.S. Navy. Born in East Boston, he was a resident of Boston. Surviving are his widow, Kikue; his mother, Eleanor of Roxbury, Mass. and a sister, Mrs. Peter La Croix of Boston. Daniel H. Bishop, 56, died on Nov. 30. Brother Bishop joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New Or­ leans in 1961 sail­ ing as a tankerman and deckhand for National Marine Service from 1969 to 1975. He sailed 28 years starting in 1941 and was a veteran of the preWorld War II U.S. Army. Born in Freeport, Fla., he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Ocie; a daugh­ ter, Judy and a stepdaughter, Georgiana Bailes. R. Ralph C. Rafferty, 62, drowned with 30 shipmates when the SS Ed­ mund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Supe­ rior on Nov. 10. Brother Rafferty joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Cleveland sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 37 years. Born in Toledo, he was a resident of Perrysburt, Ohio. Surviving are his widow, Brooksie; a son, Randall Wil­ liamson and a daughter, Pamela. John D. Chelton, 77, passed away on Nov. 3. Brother Chelton joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Balti­ more in 1957 sailing as a mate and captain for the Harbor Towing Co. from 1954 to 1969, Transit Oil Co. from 1971 to 1972 and the Norfolk Towing and Lighterage Co. from 1972 to 1973. He was born in Marion, Md. and was a resident of Painter, Va. Sur­ viving are his widow. Novella and a daughter, Mrs. Martha Northom. Page 24 Seafarers Log • \ , Jfinal Beparturei Oliver T. Tollef- son, 61, passed away on Nov. 27. Brother Tollefson joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1967 sailing as an OS for the Kins­ man Marine Steam­ ship Co. in 1966, Buckeye Steamship Co. and for Reiss Brothers Co. from 1968 to 1969. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Eagle Lake, Mihn., he was a resident of Lengby, Minn. Surviving are his widow, Verla; a son, William and two daughters. Hazel and Linda. SIU pensioner Edmund F. Zareckl, 67, died of pneu­ monia in the Lake Park Hospital, Sylvania, Ohio on June 12. Brother Zarecki joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a cook since 1942 on Great Lakes freighters. He was born in Ohio and was a resident of Holland, Ohio. Interment was in Cal­ vary Cemetery, Toledo. Surviving are three brothers, Victor, Isadore and Am­ brose of Toledo and two sisters. Sister Mary Leona and Mrs. Eva V. Futrel of HoUand. SIU pensioner Charles F. Jeflers, 79, died on St. Simon's Is., Ga. on Nov. 15. Brother Jeffers joined the Union in 1941 in • port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He sailed 35 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War I. Sea­ farer Jeffers was born in Georgia and was a resident of St. Simon's Is. Burial was in the family plot in Waycross (Ga.) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Luthia; a sister, Mrs. Gladys J. Murphy of St. Simon's Is. and a neph­ ew, E. Jefferson Murphy of Amherst, Mass. I SIU pensioner Willie C. Sanders, 69, expired on Dec. 1. Brother Sanders joined the Union in the port of Savan­ nah in 1958 sailing ' as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 29 years. Born in Savannah, he was a resi­ dent of Orlando, Fla. Surviving is his widow, Ellen. Thomas Gllbrlde died in Bergen Pines Hospital, Paramus, N.J. on July 28. Brother Gilbride joined the SIU in 1967. He was a resident of New York City. Surviving is a brother of Brook­ lyn, N.Y. < JH-.Ui Seafarers of the SlU-contract^d tanker, the SS Henry Steinbrenner {Kinsman Marine) prepare to conduct a memorial service for the ill-fated crew of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald which sank in a storm in the east end of Lake Superior on Nov. 10. The flowers and a floral wreath were strewn upon the waters where the entire crew of the vessel supposedly went down. EDITORIAL POLICY-SEAFARERS LOG. The Log.has uaditionally refrained FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes aiid Waters District makes specific provision fof CenTfied ^LblirA^Sams mendattons and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters financial records are available at the headquarters of th? various trust funds. SiilPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected cnntracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of tKontS are%«cd^^ in all Union halls. If you feel there has teen any violation of vour shining or seniority rights as contained in the contracts tetwecn the Union Td Appeals Board by crlilied mad. relurn r«:e,pt requested. Tne proper address for this is: Frank Droiak, ChidnnM, Serfarers Aptealf Bo"^ 275 - 20lh Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are avaHable to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. mMTHACTS Conies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. Thew contracts S/act'hghu^'ai wen TytrobligMion^'lu'chT finrg^o^" OT^o^^h^propeTsheeTa^^^^ February, 1976 Dublishine any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or £ter uTas aho from publishing articles deemed harmful to collective membership. This established policy has teen reaffirmed hv mcm^rsfip actIOT the Sentemter, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for L^^p^^^^ vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board ot the Uniotv The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to aiiyone iii any official "P^eity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any riemter pay Iny Sy f reason unless he is given such receipt. I"/he event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, tet feels that h® should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this "T familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer " to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligaUon by any "ic'hods such as dealing charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights iii employment as membm of the SIU These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which ffie Union has nSSed^w^^ the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origiri. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION-SPAD. SPAD is a separate seg'rcgated'fute* I^s"pVocccdl"are"uscd'to"furtheTits'objects and purpoMS including but not limitiTH In ctonomu. imcitsia yi — seamen, the to furthering the Dolitical, political, social ana and econ^.c^ nreservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment oDDortunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connectmn with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All coiitributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received tecause job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of s"ch conduct, or as a Ihin in the Union or of empbyment. If a contribution is made by reason of the atx)ve iSoter conduc,%otify the Seafarers Union, or SPAD by certified mail wjthm 30 days o the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and ^^ SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he hM been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 25 �! 1 Lloyd Thomas Seafarer Lloyd \Thomas, 33, has ibeen a member of \the SIU since 1963, \and began shipping lout as bosun in \l971. A native-nf \New Orleans, iBrother Thomas •now makes his home in Oakland, Calif, with his wife Shantelle. He ships from the port of San Francisco. Perry Bumette Seafarer Perry I Burnette, 54, has been sailing with the SIV since 1959, and \he began shipping out as bosun in 7969, A native of [Florida, Brother Burnette ships from the port of Tampa where he makes his home with his wife Gladys. , ® • J' 12 More Bosuns Graduate Another group of Seafarers gradu­ ated from the SIU's Bosuns Recertlfication Program have rejoined their shi^ with a greater knowledge, of their Union and its his­ tory, and the state of the entire mari­ time industry. In die more than two years time since it was in^tuted, the Bosuns Recertification Program has made great strides in educating the many Seafarers who have participated in it. These men, the leaders of the unlicensed crews on SlU-cmitracted ships, have spent two months learning about the SIU, its past, where it stands today and where h wOl go in the future, and the present state and future of die U.S. maritime industry. The first four weeks of the program are spent at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Here the men partake in classes on Union education and Union history, and also study the SIU contract, constitution, and benefit Juan Burgos Seafarer Juan \Burgos, 60, has \been a member of the SIU since 1942, \and he began ship\ping out as bosun 10. years ago. A na­ tive of Puerto Rico, [Brother Burgos ' now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home. William Byrne Seafarer William "Scotty" Byrne, 48, has been an SIU member since 1957, and has been ship­ ping out as a bosun for over a year. A native gf Liverpool, England, Brother Byrne now makes his home in Theodore, Ala. He ships from the port of New York. Luis Folanco Seafarer Luis Polanco, 55, has been an SIU member I since 1946, and has been shipping out as bosun for the past nine years. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Polanco now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home. Tom Holt Seafarer Tom Holt, 54, has been shipping with the SIU since 1962, and started sailing as a bosun in 1967. A native of Tennessee, he now makes his home in Geneva, Ohio with his wife Almeda. Brother Holt ships from the port of New York. George Brooke Seafarer George [Brooke began sailling with the SIU [after he graduated [from the Harry [Lundeberg School j/n 1972. Shipping in [the engine depart[ment. Brother Brooke also earned his FOWT endorsement at the Piney Point school before beginning the 'A' Seniority Program. Brother Brooke ships from the port of Baltimore and lives in Washington, D.C. Michael Freebnm Seafarer Michael Freeburn, an Air Force veteran, has been sailing with the SIU since his gradu­ ation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Brother Freeburn, a member of the deck depart­ ment, also received his AB's ticket at Piney Point. A native of Detroit, Brother Freeburn now lives in Chino, Calif, and ships from the port of Wilmington. plans. They learn about the maritime industry and the new ships being constmcted; they take firefighting and first aid courses, and also get a taste politics with visits to Washington. The second month of the program is speiit at Union Headquarters in New York. It is here that the bosuns see the operation of their Union in action. They visit all the departments, includ­ ing records, claims, data center, the control room and the LOG. The men also assist in paying off vessels coming into New York; in registering men for shipping, and paying visits to the USPHS hospital fai the area. After completing both phases of this program the Recertified Bosun is much better qualified in all the aspects of his Job. The main goal and objective of this program has been better communi­ cation. Though programs such as this one and the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, that goal is being accom­ plished. Jnllus Thrasher Seafarer Julius 'Whitey" Thrasher; j 54, has been art \SW member since 1944, and he started [shipping out as bo1 sun in 1947. A na­ tive of South Caro/inn. Brother Thrasher now makes his home in Alexandria, La. He ships from the port of New Orleans. A. G. Alexander Seafarer A. G. 'Tex" Alexander, 151, has been an SIU rnember since 1946, and began shipping I out as bosun during the 1950's. A na' tive of Arkansas, Brother Alexander now makes his home in Milam, Tex. with his wife Mary. He ships from the port of Hous ton. Clifton Jordan Dimas Mendoza Seafarer Clifton Seafarer Dimas Jordan, 51, has Mendoza, 56, has been an SIU mem­ been shipping with ber since 1945, and the SIU since 1944, has been shipping and started sailing out as bosun since as bosun in 1972. the 1950's. A na­ A native of Fajardo, tive of Mississippi, P.R., Brother Men­ he now makes his doza ships from the home in Brookhavport of San Juan where he makes his home with his wife en. Miss, with his wife Louise. Brother Felicita. Jordan ships from the port of New Orleans. John Hunter Stefan Kadziola Seafarer John Seafarer Stefan Hunter, 54, has Kadziola, 56, has been an SIU mem­ been shipping with ber since 1943, and the SIU since 1943, started shipping om and he began sailing as bosun the follow­ as a bosun in 1945. ing year. A native A native of Den­ of the British West' mark, Brother Kad­ Indies, Brother ziola ships from the Hunter ships from port of New York the port of Mobile where he makes his where he makes his home. home. Seniority Upgrading Program Six New 'A' Book Members This month six more Seafarers Joined the ranks of the SIU fuD 'A* book mem­ bers by participating in and graduating from the 'A* Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. This brings the number of Sea­ farers who have earned their *A' books through this program to 209. Before graduating from the program, these new 'A' book members were given the opportunity to sharpen their sea­ faring skills by learning about the latest innovations in the maritime industry. The 'A' Seniority Program also pro­ vided these Seafarers. wHb a thorou^ working knowledge of the SIU's history, functions, operations and goals. This two-pronged approach used to upgrade these Seafarers into full 'A' book status insures that the SIU will always have a solid membership that can participate in Union activities with an understanding of the modem mari­ time industry and their Union's role in that industry. James FonvlDe • Seafarer^ James Fonville has been 1 sailing in the engine I department since his graduation from the [ Harry Lundeberg School three years ago. A QMED, Brother Fonville I earned that endorse­ ment at Piney Point before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Ship­ ping from the port of New York, Brother Fonville is a native end resi­ dent of Charleston, W. Va. James Bison Seafarer James Illson has been sail­ ing in the engine de­ partment since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Illson re­ turned to Piney Point to study for his FOWT endorsement before attend­ ing the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. A native of Manhattan, he now lives in New Rochelle, N.Y. and ships from the port of New York. John Curran Seafarer John Curran, sailing in the deck depart­ ment, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972 and re­ turned there to earn his AB ticket before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. Shipping from the port of Philadelphia, Brother Curran resides in that city with his wife Joyce and their son. Guy Vmins Seafarer Guy Ve­ nus began sailing withtheSIUinl970 when he graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in New Orleans. Sailing in the engine department. Brother Venus studied for his FOWT endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Born in New York City, Brother Venus now lives in Sumrall, Miss, and ships out of the port of New Orleans. Seafarers Log Page 26 i - .• �Following are the names and home ports of the 343 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SlU Bosuns Recertification Program. These men have gone aboard our contracted ships to lead the SIU unlicensed crews, and they have held informative meetings, settled beefs, answered questions and con­ tributed toward smoother voyages. Abulay.EdniindPhlladtipliia Adams, John, New York AKUi9r,Jose, New York Alexander, A. G., Houston Allen, Enes, San Francisco Allen, J. W., Seattle Altstatt, John, Houston Amat, Kasmoln, New /ork Anderson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Chester New York Anderson, Edgar, New York Annis, George, New Orleans Antonlou, Angelo, New York Aponte, Felix, New York Arena, Louis, New Orleans Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, Oavid, Seattle Backrak, Daniel, Wilmington Baker, Elmer, Houston Baker, William, Houston Bankston, Claude, New Orleans Barnhlll, Elmer, Houston Barrlal, Pablo, New Orleans Baudoln, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orleans Bechllvanis, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Beeching, Marlon, Houston Berger, David, Norfolk Beregria, John/Philadelphia Bergerla, Steve, Philadelphia Beye, Jan, New York Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco Bonofont, Eduardo, San Juan Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Bowman, Jack, Seattle Boyle, Charles, New Orleans Braunstein, Herbert, Wilmington Brendle, Mack, Houston Broadus, Ray, Mobile Broadus, Robert, Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Burch, George, New Orleans Burgos, Juan, New York purke, George, New York Burnette, Perry, Tampa Burton, Ronald, New York Busalacki, Joseph, Jacksonville Bushong, William, Seattle Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Butts, Hurmon, Houston Byrne, William, New York Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Bosun s Honor Roll at 343 Calogeros, Oemetrlos, Seattle Campbell, Arthur, New Orleans Carbone, Victor, San Juan Carey, John, New York Casanueva, Michael, New Orleans Castro, Guillermo, San Juan Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Chiasson, Richard, New Orleans Chilinski, Tadeusz, Wilmington Christenberry, Richard, San Francisco Christensen, Christian, San Francisco Christiansen, Egon, San Francisco CIsleckl, John, San Francisco Clegg, William, New York Cofone, William, Wilmington Cole, Lonnle, Norfolk Colson, James, Seattle Compton, Walter, Norfolk Cooper, Fred, Mobile Cousins, Walter, Wilmington Craddock, Edwin, New Orleans Crawford, William, Jacksonville Cross, Malcolm, Wilmington Curlew, Jack, Yokohama Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Daklh, Eugene, Boston D'AmIco, Charles, Houston Dammeyer, Ban, New York Oarvllle, Richard, Houston Davles, John, New York Oavis, James, Seattle Oelgado, Julio, New York Dickinson, David, Mobile Dixon, James, Mobile Donovan, Joseph, Boston Doty, Albert, New Orleans Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Drewes, Peter, New York Duet, Maurice, Houston Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Eckert, Arne, Seattle Eddlns, John, Baltimore Edelmon, Bill, Houston Engelund, Clayton, New York Falrcloth, Charles, Mobile Farhi, Israel, Houston Fell, William, New York Ferrera, Raymond, New Orleans Finklea, George, Jacksonville Flowers, Eugene, New York Foster, Floron, New Orleans Foster, James, Mobile FotI, Sebastian, Wilmington Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Funk, William, New York Furr, John, Houston Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Gallagher, John, Philadelphia Garner, James, New Orleans Garza, Peter, Houston Gavin, Joseph, Houston Gianglordano, Donato, Philadelphia Gianniotis, John, New York Glllain, Robert, Jacksonville Gilllkin, Leo, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Gonzalez, Callxto, San Juan Gonzalez, Jose, New York Gorbea, Robert, New York Gorman, James, New York Gosse, Fred, San Francisco Green, John, Baltimore Greenwood, Perry, Seattle Grima, Vincent, New York Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Gustavson, Walter, New York Hager, Bertil, New York Hale, William, New Orleans Hanback, Burt, New York Hanstvedt, Alfred, New York Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans Hawkins, Tom, Seattle Hazel, John, New Orleans Hellman, Karl, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Hllburn, Thomas, Mobile Hill, Charles, Houston HIrsh, Burton, Baltimore Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Holt, Tom, New York Homka, Stephen, New York Hovde, Arne, Philadelphia Hunt, H. C., Houston Hunter, John, Mobile Ipsen, Oria, New York James, Calvain, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Japper, John, New York Johnson, Fred, Mobile Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Jordan, Clifton, New Orieans Joseph, Leyal, Philadelphia Joyner, William, Houston Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Kadzioia, Stefan, New York Karatzas, Tom, Baltimore Karlsson, Bo, New York Kelsey, Tom, San Francisco Kerageorgiou, Antoine, New Orleans Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore KIngsley, Jack, San Francisco Klelmola, William, New York Knight, Bruce, Norfolk Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Keen, John, Mobile Konis, Perry, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore KrawczynskI, Stanley, Jacksonville La France, Oave, New York Lambert, Reldus, New Orleans Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasnansky, Andrew, San Francisco La Soya, Ellgio, Houston Lasso, Robert, San Juan Lataple, Jean, New Orleans Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore Lawton, Woodrow, Baltimore Leake, Herbert, Baltimore LeClaIr, Walter W., New York Lee, Hans, Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Lewis, Jesse, Seattle LIbby, George, New Orleans Libby, Herbert, New York LIneberry, Carl, Mobile Logan, John, Mobile Lolk, Peter, Baltimore Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Maldonado, Basllo, Baltimore Manning, Denis, Seattle Martlneau, Tom, Seattle Mattloll, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans McCollom, John, Boston McCorvey, Durell, Jacksonville McDonald, John, New Orleans McGarry, Frank, Philadelphia McGlnnIs, Arthur, New Orleans McHale, J. J., New York McKlnney, Melville, Philadelphia Mears, Ferlton, New York Meehan, William, Norfolk Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Mendoza, Dimas, San Juan Merrill, Charles, Mobile Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Miller, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, William, Jacksonville Mize, Cyril, San Francisco Mladonlch, Ernest, New Orleans Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Moore, John, Houston Morales, Esteban, New York Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Morris, William, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mullls, James, Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Francisco Myrex, Luther, Mobile Nash, Walter, New York Nelson, Jack, Jacksonville Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn, New York Northcutt, James, San Francisco Nuckols, Billy, New York O'Brien, William, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Ohannasian, John, Jacksonville Olbrantz, Leonard, Jacksonville Olesen, Carl, San Francisco Olson, Fred, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco O'Rourke, Robert, Houston Owen, Burton, Houston Owens, Clarence, New Orleans Palino, Anthony, New York Palmer, Nick, San Francisco Paradise, Leo, New York Parker, Jameb, Houston Parker, William, New Orleans Pate, Luther, New York Peavoy, Floyd, New Orleans Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Pierce, John, Philadelphia Polanco, Luis, New York Pollanen, VIekko, New Orleans Poulsen, Verner, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New York Price, Billie, Norfolk Pryor, Clarence, Mobile PuchalskI, Kasimir, San Francisco Puglisi, Joseph, New York Pulliam, James, San Francisco Radich, Anthony, New Orleans Rains, Horace, Houston Rallo, Salvador, New Orleans Reeves, William, Mobile Richburg, Joseph, Mobile Rihn, Ewing, New Orleans fiiiey, William, San Francisco Ringuette, Albert, San Francisco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Robinson, William, Seattle Rodrigues, Lancelot, San Juan Rodriguez, Frank, New York Rodriguez, Ovidio, New York Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York Sanford, Tommie, Houston Sawyer, Alfred, Norfolk Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Self, Thomas, Baltimore Sellx, Floyd, San Francisco Sernyk, Peter, New York Sheets, James, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Shorten, James, San Francisco Showers, William, San Francisco Sipsey, Robert, San Francisco Smith, Lester, Norfolk Smith, Vertis, Tampa Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonville Spuron, John, San Francisco Stanford, Glen, New Orleans Stockmarr, Sven, New York Suchocki, Leonard, San Francisco Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville SwiderskI, John, New York Tetl, Frank, New York Theiss, Roy, Mobile Thomas, Lloyd, San Francisco Thompson, Carl, Houston Thompson, Clayton, New Orleans Thompson, J. R., Houston Thrasher, Julius, New Orleans TIcer, Dan, San Francisco Tillman, William, San Francisco TIrelll, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Tolentino, Ted, San Francisco Troche, Gregory, Mobile Turner, Paul, New Orleans UccI, Peter, San Francisco Velazquez, William, New York Walker, Fred, Baltimore Walker, Tom, Houston Wallace, Edward, New York Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobile Walters, Herwood, New York Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Ware, Dick, Houston Waters, Aubrey, Seattle Weaver, Harold, Houston Welch, Macon, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York Wingfieid, P. G., Jacksonville Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco Workman, Homer, New Orleans Woriey, John, San Francisco Wymbs, Luke, New York Zaragoza, Roberto, New York Zeloy, Joseph, New Orleans 'A' Seniority Honor Roll Now Numbers 209 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program have had the opportunity to learn about their Union and its activities, mak­ ing them good, informed Union members. These men are encouraged to take the delegate's job aboard ship and put this new knowledge to work. Following are the names and departments of the 209 Seafarers who have completed the *A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Adams, Francis, Deck Allan, Lawrence, Engine Allison, Murphy, En^ne Ahmad, Bin, Deck Ames, Allan, Deck Andrepont, P. J., Engine Armltstead, Daniel, Engine Arnold, Mott, Deck Barnett, Jay, Engine Bartol, Thomas, Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean, P. L., Deck Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Berulls, William, Deck Blletz, John, Engine Blacklok, Richard, Engine Blasquez, Gregory, Engine Bohannon, Christopher, Engine Bolen, James, Deck Bolen, Timothy, Deck Boles, John, Engine Brackblll, Russell, Deck Bdooke, George, Engine BruschinI, Mario, Steward Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Burnette, Barney, Steward. But^, Richard, Engine Cflinmiisfi. Frank Deck February, 1976 Carhart, David, Deck Carruthers, Francis, Engine Castle, Stephen, Deck Cavanaugh, Jackson, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck Colangelo, Joseph, Deck Conklin, Kevin, Engine Correll, Paul, Engine Cosentino, Dominic, Deck Coyle, Michael, Engine Cunningham, Robert, Deck Curran, John, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, William, Deck Day, John, Engine Derke, Michael, Engine Deskins, William, Steward DIsIng, Maximo, Engine Dobloug, James, Engine Dukehart, David, Engine Edgell, Pat, Engine Egeland, Ralph, Deck Elliott, Byron, Engine EscdUero, Tomas, Engine Esposlto, Gennaro, Engine EwIng, Urry, Steward Farmer, William, Deck Farragut, John, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck FonvlHe. James, Engine Frak, Stan, Deck Freebum, Michael, Deck Fried, Peter, Engine Frost, Stephen, Deck Galka, Thomas, Engine Gallagher, Patrick, Deck Galliano, Marco, Deck Garay, Stephen, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gotay, Raul, Steward Gower, David, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M. R,, Deck Grlsham,.Steve, Deck Hagar, Ken, Deck Hale, Earnest, Deck Haller, John, Engine Harris, Nathaniel, Engine Hanks, Fletcher, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Humason, .Jon, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine lilson, James, Engine ivey, D. E., Engine Joe, William, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Jones, LoKotte, Deck Jones, Nelson Coty, Steward Jordan, Carson, Deck Kanavos, Panaglrtis, Engine Kegney, Thomas, Engine Keith, Robert, Deck •Kelley, John, Deck Kelly, John, Deck Kemey, Paul, Engine KIrksey, Charles, Engine KIttleson, L. Q., Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Lamphere, Thomas, Engine Laner, Ronnie, Engine Lang, Gary, Deck Laughlin, Douglas, Engine LeClaIr, Lester, Steward Lehmann, Arthur, Deck. Lentsch, Robert, Deck Lesko, Samuel, Deck Long, Alton, Engine Lundeman, Louis, Deck Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Mallory, Arthur, Deck Manning, Henry, Steward Maurstad, Mitchell, Steward Marcus, M. A., Deck McAndrew, Martip, Engine McCabe, John, Engine McCabe, T. J., Engine McMullin, Clarence, Steward McParland, James, Engine Mlllcl, Robert, Deck MInIx, R. G., Jr., Engine Miranda, John, Engine Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Moore, C. M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, James;,Engine Moore, Peter, Engine Moore, William, Deck Mortler, William, Deck Meuton, Terry, Engine Noble, Mickey, Deck Nuotio, Ken, Deck Ostrander, Ouane, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine. Paloumbis, Nikolaos, Engine Papageorgiou, Oimltrlos, Engine Parker, Jason, Deck Perkins, Cy, Deck Petrick, L., Engine Poletti, Plerangelo, Deck Praslnos, George, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine Restaino, John, Engine Ripley, William, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Reback, James, Deck Rodriguez, Charles, Engine Rodriguez, Hector, Engine Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Rogers, George,Engine Ruiz, Steve, Engine Sabb, Caldwelf, Jr., Engine Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Sanders, Darry, Engine Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Lex, Deck Shaw, Luclen, Deck Shaw, Ronald, Engine Silfast, George, Deck SImonettI, Joseph, Steward Simpson, Spurgeon, Engine SIsk, Keith, Deck Smith, D. B., Steward Smith, Robert, Deck Snyder, John, Engine Spell, Gary, Engine Spell, Joseph, Deck Spencer, Craig, Engine Spencer, H. 0., Engine Stanfield, Pete, Deck Stauter, David, Engine Stevens, Duane, Deck Strauss, Gregory, Engine Svoboda, Kvetoslav, Engine Szelbert, Stephen, Reward Tanner, Leroy, Engine Tell, George, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Trainer, Robert, Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Utterback, Larry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Valton, Sidney, Engine Vanyl, Thomas, Stfward Vaz^ez, Jose, Engine Venus, Guy, Engine Venus, Steve, Steward Vukmir, George, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine Wambach, Albert, Deck Waugaman, Jerry, Engine Wayman, Lee, Deck Wllhelm, Mark, Engine Wilson, Richard, Steward Wilson, Robert, Engine Wolfe, John, Deck Woodcock, Wayne, Steward Woodhouse, Ashton, Engjno Wright, Charlie, Engine. Zukler, Hans, Engine Page 27 �f I For a Better Job Today Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—^Any Waters. Course Requirements: Able Seaman 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman 12 Months • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting Dates: April 1, May 27, July 22. QUARTERMASTER The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and Tlxe also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited— Any Waters). Starting Dates: March 4, April 29, June 24. LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: March 4,18; April 1,15, 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5. Engine Department QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as QMED—^Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes instruction leading to the Coast Guard endorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: You must show Graduate Advanced Electronics Head of the Engine Department, Charlie Nalen (extreme right) has his photo taken on Nov. 12 v\/ith his latest class of graduates of the Advanced Electrical Procedures Course of (I. to r.): Joseph Diosco; Randolph Ferebee; George Stropich; John Gammon, and Amos Jarmillo. Did You Know... Last month 91 Seafarers up­ graded their skills, earning power and job security through the vocational courses at HLSS. The Lundeberg School has an upgrading course to meet your career needs, too! evidence of six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. Starting Dates: February 5; March 4; April 1, 29; May 27; June 24; July 22. FOWT The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper QMED Awarded Certificate QMED Gustavo Vides (right) accepts his graduation diploma in December from Instructor Jack Parcel of the HLSS Engine Department. •'"ii I • •t • U; • •i • i Starting Dates: February 23, April 19, June 14, August 9 The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their department. Starting Dates: February 5, March 18, May 27, July 22. LNG/LPG The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of Basic Chemistry, Tank and Ship Con­ struction, Gasifipation, Reliquefication Procedures, Inert Gas and Nitrogen Sys­ tems, Instrumentation, Safety and Firefighting, Loading, Unloading and Trans­ porting LNG/LPG. Course Requirements: • Engine room personnel must hold QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their departments. Starting Date: March 8. A College Career Is Available to You , 1 • r- • If you have an engine department rat­ ing there are no requirements. WELDING One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college' degree scholar­ ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 2. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately preceding date of ap­ plication. 3. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick Up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 A College Education For Your Cliildren Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log Page 28 ' i'*'—iVi"'•' •MMMAHIMMWI I • — �For Job Security Tomorrow School Of Seamarisliip Steward Department Steward Department All Steward Department Courses Lead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers all phases of Steward De­ partment management and operation. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • Three years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR• Six months seatime as, 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for each program OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold HLS cer­ tificates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or . assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Starling Dates: February 5, March 18, April 29, June 10, CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is sue weeks in length and students specialize in the prep­ aration of soups, sauces, meats, seafoods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. Starting Dates: February 19, April 1, May 13, June 24, August 5. COOK AND BAKER ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candidates must have twelve months seatime in the steward department, OR three months sea­ time in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the followitig: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd .cook or assistant cook OR • 24 months in the steward department with six months as a 3rd cook or as­ sistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. Starting Dates: March 4, April 15, May 27, July 8. These Course- Will Be Start­ ing Soon: • Diesels • Operation of Reefers Watch the Seafarers Log for Starting Dates Starting Dates: January 22; February 5,19; March 4,18; April 1,15, 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8,22; August 5. UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. . Date of Birth. (Last) (First) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) . Telephone Note: Courses and starting dates are subject 1& change at any time. Any change will he noted In the LOG. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Do What Over 50 Of Your Fellow Seafarers Have Done... (State) (City) (Zip Code) Book Number (Area Code) Seniority. Date Book Was Issued Port Presently .Registered In_ .Port Issued. Social Security #. . Endorsement(s) Now Held. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Entry Program: From .to. . Endorsement(s) Received. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: From. "In most cases, a solid vocational and academic education will mean the difference between just any job and a good job." . Endorsement(s) Received. .to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: Wayne Champine • • • • "I wanted to better myself as a person and one sure way to do that, was to better my education." DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman • LNG/LPG • Diesel • Welder Exeqnid Liwag Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and upgrading through the high school equivalency (GED) program at the Harry Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers can tell you that it's really worth it! Interested? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port or write to this address: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Education Department Harry Lundeherg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to com­ plete the GED program. REMEMBER! This test is not to see February, 1976 who scores high or low. It helps HLS de­ sign a sttidy program just for you—a pro­ gram that our teachers will help you, as an individual, to follow. So apply today. It's easy to qualify. Just make sure that you have: 1. One year of seatime. 2. Your initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues or loans, paid in fuU. Your classes will be small (usually just six to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GED program opens the door to the other edu­ cational opportunities that the SIU has for you. A high school diploma is the first step towards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. STEWARD • Asst. Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward ENGINE • QMED • FOWT • Dk.Mech. ADVANCED COURSES • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Page 29 "IJ?-; �Four Cet Lifeboat Tickets Jiii ^ • QMEDs Receive Diplomas ; rui •v} •) 'i ' ' ^ ^ ' I ( ; i -. i iH 'M 'i '9 •J! i • M' :M I • > i: - • J ^ I. Head of the HLSS Deck Department, Paul Allman (extreme right) poses with his October class of lifeboat course graduates of (I. to r.): Pedro Rodriguez; Antonio Mercado; Ovidio Crespo, and Salvador Cordero. QMED Instructor Bill Eglinton (4th from right) with his Oct. 16 graduating class of (I. to r.): Joe Bailey; L. C. McBride; James Fair; Claude Woodard; John Courtney; Charles Duncan; Mitchell Hill, and Nathaniel R. Garcia. FOWTs Complete Course Lifeboaters End Course FOWT Instructor Pete Schuffels (extreme left) proudly presents his October class of graduates of (I. to r.): James McGinty; Brad Lipets; Doug Campbell; Craig Trautman; Mark Ruhl (kneeling); Kirk Lourim; Robert Lynch; Rick Stewart; Kenneth Lynch, and Calvin Codey. ^ Tom Doyle (3rd left) one of the Piney Point instructors of the Lifeboat Course, on Nov. 26 with graduates of (I. to r.); Francis Driscoll; Adam Ouevedo; Thomas Russell; James Hughes, and James Colwell. / i i i" ]\ fVn 3 Lifeboaters Finish Class Three QMEDs Graduate "- IT" ^i ; i : i: ' . -I .' 'M- , il ^ III « Three more Seafarers who finished the Lifeboat Course in October are (I. to r.); William Lopez; Earl Shepard, Jr.. and Joseph Montoya. QMED Instructor Jack Parcel (2nd right) with three more November graduates of his course of (I. to r.): George Stroplch; Randolph Ferebee, and Tommy McKeehan. Quartermaster Instructor Chuck Dwyer (center front) on the deck of the SS Zimmerman having his photo taken Oct. 16 with 10 graduating quartermasters They are (I to r. front): H. B. Francis; Recertified Bosun Scotty Byrne; Facundo Lacsamana, and Recertified Bosun Luth^er Myrex. In the rear (I. to r.) are: Vincent Rat^ff; Recertified Bosun Roy Theiss; Richard Bradford; Recertified Bosun John Curlew; William Arlund, and Alan Barnett. ^ ;• i; V; i- . •! -I -\i i.'"' ' i • "• -/ U )U .' if U;l I •{ : • I [^r • i ' Page 30 Seafarers Log �Six Mo • . ' . /. t.V Deck Department Instructor Paul Allman (left) on Nov. 13 and a.graduating class of (I. to r.): Lasater; Joe Montoya, and William Lopez III. Earl Shepard, Jr.; Ferdinand Gongora; Bill Lough; Tom ^ FOWTs Graduate at the Point .;•v--. jr.;.' At.tf^e extreme left is FOWT Instructor Pete Schuffels and his November graduating group of (I. to r.): Michael Mefferd; Chris Fraser;, Mark Stewart; Denver Myers; Jimmy Briordy; Kevin Bertel; Paul Onufer; Robert Haller, and Thomas Hebb, Jr. With his November graduating class of seven quartermasters is HLSS Instruc­ tor Chuck Dwyer and (I. to r.); DImitrios Despotidis; Richard Trexler; Larry Long; Joe Montoya; Eddie Sekella; Rafael Spiteri and Harold Spillane. Cook and Baker Graduates Steward Department Instructor Charlie Andrews (left) with a November grad­ uate of the Cook and Baker Course, Ismael Garcia. A Dozen 0MEDs End Class QMED Instructor Jack Parcel (center last row) Nov. 13 with a large graduation class of 12 (kneeling I. to r.); Otis Eddings, Jr.; Archie Bliger, and Richard Hannon. In second row, I. to r. are: Kenneth Steinmetz; Rafael Matos, Jr.; George Miller; Arnold Hamblet; Robert Sanchez; Edmund Pacheco, and Sam Black. In back row, I. to r. are: Torry Kidd, Jr., and Darry Sanders. February, 1976 Steward Department Instructor Don Nolan (left) congratulates with a hand­ shake on Dec. 11 Assistant Cook Feliciano Resto for completing the Assistant Cook Course. 9 Get Lifeboat Certificates Lifeboat Instructor Tom Doyle (extreme left) after giving his November class their Certificates of Achievement. They are (I. to r.): Juan Ponce; Warren Shoun; Jose Ortiz; Eric Sager; Joseph Werselowich; Javinal Fernandes; Wiibur Adams; Oscar Bird, and Walter Moore. Page 31 �•• .V T' ^ ••.-•• ,. • y - -- .... J ^ SEAFAREKS LOG Fsbruory, 1976 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO '76 ElcctiMis Will 8lm|ic Alaiiflnic Fnlvrc&1 I ; r 1 V i ( I The outcome of the political events of 1976, a year in which a new President, the entire House of Representatives and one third of the Senate is up for election, will have a profound and lasting effect on the livelihoods of Sea­ farers and the future of the U.S. maritime industry. The 1976 national elections are of such great importance to us as Seafarers because our industry, more than any other industry in this country, is affected by national and international laws and poli­ cies. And it is up to the Congress and the President to decide which laws are or aren't passed or re­ pealed. Among the more vital issues af­ fecting the maritime industry and the job security of every Seafarer that will ultimately be decided by Congress and the Administration are: • A fair oil cargo preference law which would require that at least 30 percent of all oil imported to the U.S. be carried on Americanmanned, American-flag ships. • A bill to curb the growing in­ cursion of tiiird-flag fleets into the U.S. foreign trades (already the Russians and other third-flag op­ ment to foster the growth of a globally competitive U.S. mer­ chant marine, second to none. The success of the SIU's politi­ cal programs, though, depends on one very important factor — the support of the SIU membership through voluntary donations to the Seafarers Political Activity Do­ nation fund. With the money donated to • Continued and complete en­ SPAD, the SIU can actively sup­ forcement of the Jones Act, which port the election or reelection, reserves the waterborne shipment campaigns of legislators who will of all goods between U.S. ports work for a strong maritime indusfor American-manned ships. ,try. At the same time, the SIU • Continued operation and the can u.se the SPAD donations to upgrading of USPHS hospitals block the election of those who and clinics, which are the focal have consistently opposed meas­ point of medical care for Ameri­ ures that would benefit the in­ dustry. can seamen. These are only a few of the Over the years, SPAD has paid pending issues, but with their off for Seafarers in a big way. outcome and the outcome of other Because of our members' con­ continuously arising maritime is­ tributions to SPAD, the SIU has sues lies the fate of our industry spearheaded vital legislation and the ability of Seafarers to through Congress such as the Mer­ make a living as merchant seamen. chant Marine Act of 1970, which The SIU, then, is faced in 1976 has meant scores 5f jobs for Sea­ with a tremendous political chal­ farers on new ships built under the lenge—and that is to work in all law. SPAD also enabled the SIU sectors of the nation for the elect- to lead the fight for Congressional tion or reelection of Congressmen, passage of the Energy Transporta­ Senators and a President that share tion Security Act of 1974, which with the SIU the same commit­ was ultimately killed through erators have captured more than one half of all cargoes moving from the U.S. West Coast to the Far East) • Continued and even steppedup implementation of the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970, which for five years has spurred a revitalization and modernization of the U.S. merchant marine. pocket veto. SPAD has also enabled the SIU to block repeated attempts from many quarters to circumvent the Jones Act, as well as continuous attempts by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to shut down the USPHS system. For Seafarers, SPAD is much more than a political fund. It is an indispensable insurance policy on job security. And in 1976, be­ cause of the tremendous political Stakes involved, contributions to SPAD are more important than ever. With the support of SPAD^ the SIU's political goal in 19^76 is to help elect an Administration, as well as a majority in both Houses of Congress, that believes/ in a strong merchant marine for the U.S. and will work for its better­ ment. We can't afford to settle for anything less. SPAD is a vital fund for Sea­ farers, the SlU and the entire mer­ chant marine. With SPAD we can shape our own future. Without it, our future is in the unsure hands of others. Shape your own future. Sup­ port SPAD as often, and with as much as you can, in 1976. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource February 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: AFL-CIO CAUTIONS ON REPORTED UNEMPLOYMENT DIP COAST GUARD ACCEPTS 15 IN DECK, ENGINE DEPTS. SENATE CONFIRMS USERY AS SECRETARY OF LABOR SOME QUESTIONED ANSWERED ON NEW U.S. PENSION BILL LARGE TURNOUT FOR SAN FRANCISCO MEETING ILO SETS A MARITIME CONFERENCE IN OCTOBER IN GENEVA SIU OFFICIAL APPOINTED TO NAVY LEAGUE COUNCIL PENOT ELECTED ROU PRESIDENT FRANKFORT AGENT RETIRES BOSUN'S SEATIME FULL OF NEAR MISSES SEAFARER, SIU CREW ARE CITED FOR RESCUE AT SEA HISTORIC ALCOHOLISM SEMINAR HELD DROZAK OUTLINES GOALS, PURPOSES OF REHAB HLS PRESIDENT CITES MANY SUCCESS STORIES THE WHO, WHAT, AND WHY OF ALCOHOLISM SHULMAN ANSWERES QUESTION "WHY TREATMENT?" SEMINAR PARTICIPANTS TAKE GUIDED TOUR OF SIU ALCOHOLISM REHABILITATION CENTER MCMANUS: "THE UNION'S ROLE IN ALCOHOLISM" RAY "MANAGEMENT'S ROLE IN ALCOHOLISM" REGAN SPEAKS ON OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE ALCOHOLIC WEISMAN SUMMARIZES AND PRAISES SEMINAR PARTICIPANTS BREAK UP INTO GROUPS SEMINAR ENDS WITH DEPARTING CHALLENGE FROM HALL USPHS HOSPITALS TO STAY OPEN - FOR NOW DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN A COLLEGE CAREER IS AVAILABLE TO YOU '76 ELECTIONS WILL SHAPE MARITIME FUTURE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 2 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/33ea1f89e46ecb596e9d6a78c821e480.PDF b15abab9c1e1199e24b174a588a91fec PDF Text Text y-r, r ' > t. r r i . I '• i -1 yyf'yu-jc\}.: WhMh'GHO ^1 ' "• >•' ' ( l! •iSi' # r-'' "' ir-.-' :,-' K-::''.r-&^''. :;:i. •«:'?!= .f: Vol. XXXVlii, No. 3 .;^^v; ^ r i--' ^ ^(5--y V, ,,.. yy ^ 3^ ^irV - "f ..r At i /• :W i •> ''• " ,%>' . .^ r : --'.ir-.. ] • :S I.. - r-^ ' ••'• r-.-.y': ••-•.:?4.:i-:i••.Sito f V; .••: .'•- •^^ "- •" '.J - nn �AFL-CIO Disputes U.S. Jobless Figures The U.S. Labor Department reported a slight dip in the unemployment rate last month, from 7.8 percent in Janu­ ary to 7.6 percent, but the AFL-CIO charged that a "realistic analysis" of unemployment data would show that the true jobless figure is in the area of 10.5 percent. The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics in its monthly report on U.S. employment, said that the job­ less rate had declined for the fourth consecutive month, and was now down one full percent since last October's rate of 8.6 percent. The peak unem­ ployment rate, says the Bureau, during the current recession, was 9.2 percent in May, 1975. However, AFL-CIO President George Meany, in a statement disputing the Bureau's statistics, said that the "oflBicial figures seriously underrate uo employment in America." Counting discouraged workers who have stopped looking for work and workers on parttime hours because full-time work is not available, the total number of un­ employed last month was 9.9 million, or 10.5 percent of the labor force, the statement said. The Labor Department does not compute statistics for "discouraged workers" who may have given up their search for a job because of frustration. Data on part-time workers is computed no differently than figures for full-time job holders. Meany charged the Labor Depart­ ment with "statistical gimmickry" and said that "there is no rational reason for the euphoric, politically-inspired predictions'!, of some Administration spokesmen who have said that if the current trend in the jobless figures con­ tinues, the unemployment rate may be below seven percent by the end of 1976. The AFL-CIO statement contended that 50 percent of the time of the ap­ proximately 3.5 million part-time work­ ers should be counted as unemployed. Adding this statistic of 1.7 million to the 7,136,000 full time unemployed, and 972,000 workers the Federation says are "discouraged," the "true" number of unemployed is nearly 9.9 million, Meany stated. Labor Department officials admitted that even at 7.6 percent the unemploy­ ment rate "continued at a high level by historical standards." Officials also con­ ceded that the February figures repre­ sented a "modest decline" following a Bureau report of a sharp drop in unem­ ployment from 8.3 percent in December tcy7.8 percent in January. It was this report of such a sharp drop In the January statistics that led the AFL-CIO to originally charge that the Bureau's figures were not showing the true unemployment picture. The Federation has stated that each month it will release its own jobless figures against those of the Labor Department. 5IU Fights to Keep U5PH5 Hospitals Open The SlU is presently engaged in a fight with the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to keep that agency from closing down the eight United States Public Health Service Hospitals located in port cities through­ out the country. This attempt by the Administration is only the latest in a long line of attacks made on these very vital health care facilities, and the SlU, with the help of our supporters in Congress, will once again battle to keep them maintained. The HEW Department is seeking the approval of the health planning agen­ cies in the local communities where the the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Paul Hall Key Is SIU Membership In 1976, the SIU is aiming at a vitally important goal whose success depends solely on an ingredient that Seafarers have supplied so often in the past—membership unity. Our goal is simple—to help elect Congressmen, Senators and a Presi­ dential Administration that shares with the SIU the same commitment to establishing programs aimed at a completely revitalized U.S. merchant fleet. The road to achieving this goal, however, will not be so simple because in the four years since the last national elections, our nation has witnessed a political and economic upheaval which has damaged the bulwark of hundreds of industry programs, including some maritime programs. For instance, political concessions given the Russians under the policy of detente has allowed the USSR, along with other third-flag fleets, to capture nearly half of all cargoes moving between the U.S. West Coast and the Far East. This has taken a toll on West Coast shipping companies as well as hurting shipping opportunities for American seamen. The economic crisis, which now holds nearly ten million Americans in the grip of unemployment, and has forced cutbacks in many federal programs, has brought implementation of the landmark Merchant Marine Act of 1970 largely to a halt. This has had repercussions at many U.S. shipyards, which again means the loss of maritime jobs. The nation's economic plight has also contributed heavily to the fact that at the end of 1975 there were 44 fewer U.S.-flag merchant vessels actively engaged in waterborne commerce than at the end of 1974. There is only one effective way to reverse the government's illogical return in the last few years to a casual, giveaway attitude toward the U.S. merchant marine. And that is by making the SIU's influence felt, and felt hospitals are located in order to shut them down. HEW must make this move because in 1973 Congress transferred to local communities the power to veto the Department's attempts to close the hospitals. Congress also retained the right to veto HEW's plans. SIU Representatives throughout the country have written letters to the various health planning agencies citing the great value and need for these hos­ pitals, and asking the agencies to refuse HEW's request. Other maritime organ­ izations are also joining in the fight to preserve these facDities. Since 1970, HEW has made repeated attempts to close the USPHS facilities; each attempt was met by strong resis­ tance by the SlU, other maritime groups, and the great majority of Congressmen. In fact, twice since then Congress has passed laws mandating that the. hospitals must be kept open and fully staffed. The SlU, therefore, is once again mobilizing support both within the maritime industry and Congress to see that this latest attempt by the Adminisration is blocked. These eight hospi­ tals are a vital part of each community they serve, and an absolute necessity for U.S. merchant seamen. hard, in the upcoming elections in November. This is where the SIU membership—a united membership- -must come in, because the extent of the SIU's influence in the elections depends totally on the extent of Seafarers' support of the Union's political arm—SPAD. Backed by the strength of SPAD, the SIU will ^pport the reelection campaigns of those Senators and Congressmen, who by their voting records on maritime issues, have shown that they recognize the problems of the maritime industry and are willing to support the kinds of programs necessary to spearhead the U.S. merchant fleet back to a position of global competitive­ ness in all areas of ocean commerce. On the other hand, the SIU will use the strength of SPAD to actively oppose the reelection of those legislators who have consistently been a thorn in the side of progress for the U.S. maritime industry. With the support of SPAD by our members, the SIU will also become actively involved in the 1976 Presidential election to insure that the next Administration—^which could bring with it changes in such vital posts as Secretary of State, Secretary of Commerce, Maritime Administrator, and Secretary of Labor—^has the best interests of the U.S. maritime industry and all American workers at heart. The SIU's political program, then, for 1976 is a total program aimed at ushering in a House of Representatives, a Senate, and an Administration that will act intelligently in working with the SIU in building a long-term program for maritime revitalization. These programs, as outlined by the Maritime Trades Department's Executive Board last month, would include among others: • Enactment of a fair oil cargo preference law requiring at least 30 percent of all crude imported to the U.S. to be carried on American-flag ships. • Extension of the Jones Act to cover the Virgin Islands, which would mean 24 sailings per week for American-flag, American-manned ships. • A bill to stop the non-competitive rate-cutting practices of the Russians and other third-flag, state-owned fleets, which have already done so much , harm to legitimate U.S. companies involved in the West Coast-Far East waterborne trade. • A program to require the U.S. Navy to use its shipbuilding funds to build needed naval warships, and not non-combatant support vessels, such as tankers. The SIU's goals for 1976 are among the most ambitious In our history. And they will be difficult goals to achieve—but by no means Impossible. . As It has always been, the key to achieving our goals Is the SIU member­ ship—a membership that has proven over and over again by Its actions that It Is a united membership that has come through when It really counts. I believe that Seafarers w/ll again come through In a big way this year. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVIII, No. 3, March 1976. Page 2 Seafarers Log �•/ •"•' AFL-aO '• T' Council Criticizes Government s Economic Policies The AFL-CIO Executive Council has severely criticized all aspects of the cur­ rent Administration's economic policies and programs, and assailed the govern­ ment for a failure to pull the country out of the present recession. The council, meeting in mid-winter session last month in Bal Harbour, Fla., reviewed the state of the economy, the nation's social needs, international problems, the state of the unions, and preparations for the 1976 elections. In a series of statements, the council attacked the Administration's "go-slow negativism" on bringing the country out of the recession, the tax and budget policies tied to the long discredited "trickle-down" theory, the failure to help the financially ailing states and cities or to develop an adequate and meaningful housing policy. The council was also critical of the Administration's program on health and social security, its limited approach to improving unemployment insurance, and cutbacks on food stamps and pro­ grams for children. The council stated that the top pri­ ority objective of the labor movement is legislation to translate the promise of full employment into reality. It called on the Congress to immediately begin to develop a full employment program based on a nine-point guide developed by the AFL-CIO Economic Policy Committee. After noting that the establishment of a full employment economy would require the committed effort of all seg- INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities .... Page 8 Union News President's Report Page 2 Joint Survivor Benefit .. .Page 11 Headquarters Report Page 7 Wilmington Meeting Page 4 SPAD in 1976 Back page Tallying Committee completes work Page 9 General News USPHS hospitals .... Page 2 MID holds meeting ..Pages 13-20 National Unemployment ..Page 2 AFL-CIO Exec Council meets ' Page 3 U.S. seapower Page 7 Edney in NLRB Confab .. .Page 5 Sailors Snug Harbor Page 5 Top Court and subsidies . .Page 5 All-Alaska gas line Page 12 Social Security and you ..Page 27 Shipping •Dispatchers Reports Ships' Committees S/T Worth crews up Ships' Digests Page 22 Page 6 Page 21 Page 24 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 28-29 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Page 30 GED requirements and application Page 29 Membership News New SlU pensioners Final Departures March, 1976 Page 23 Page 26 .m .p "7 . T/." f .' tr' • T- ;ri i ' I .--'••i k-i li • s. '•U I Retiring after 20 years of service on the., AFL-CIO Executive Council, Vice President Joseph D. Keenan (left) receives good luck and best wishes from Federation Vice Presidents(l.to r.): Thomas W.GIeason, president, Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Association; Paul Hall, president, SlU, and Glenn Watts, president, Communication Workers of America. ments of society, the council added, aration for the 1976 elections — the Keenan, 80, was the last of the re­ "but it must start with the government." results of which could bring new pro­ maining vice presidents elected at the Federation President George Meany grams and policies. AFL-CIO merger convention in De­ stated that the AFL-CIO plans to have cember, 1955. After making a few, a comprehensive full employment bill Keenan Retires brief remarks to the council, Keenan In other actions, the council elected was given a long, emotional standing ready later this month in conjunction with a coalition of groups working to­ two new vice presidents and members ovation by council members. AFL-CIO President George Meany ward the same goal and that the meas­ of the council filling vacancies created ure would seek to "really implement by the death in October, 1975 of Peter spoke of Keenan as "a very busy man the Employment Act of 1946 which Fosco, president of the Laborers, and and a hard worker—very, very sincere. the retirement at the current session of It is with great regret that I saw him was passed 30 years ago." The council reviewed and approved Joseph D. Keenan, secretary-treasurer depart yesterday." In one of his last official jobs for the the nine-point guide adopted by the of the International Brotherhood of Economic Policy Committee whicW in­ Electrical Workers. Replacing Peter Federation, Keenan last year served on Fosco is Angelo Fosco, current presi­ a panel chaired by SIU President Paul cludes: • Job opportunities at decent wages dent of the Laborers,. and replacing Hall which investigated representation for all able to work and seeking work Keenan is Charles H. Pillard, president elections among the California farm workers. so that the unemployed at any time of the IBEW. would be only those who are temporar­ ily jobless. • Reduction of the unemployment rate to three percent of the labor force and programs to keep it from increasing beyond that level. • Requiring the Federal Reserve Board to justify to the President and Congress its policies on interest rates, the money supply and availability of credit. • A public employment program to provide jobs if regular channels fail to keep unemployment beloNv three per­ cent, with the additional jobs available at prevailing rates of pay but in no case less than the federal minimum wage. • An understanding by Congress that "an obsession with budget deficits" ignores the benefits of a full employ­ ment economy. • A requirement that the President submit economic targets for full em­ ployment as well as specific programs to achieve the objective, with ^he Presi­ dent's goals and policies to be reviewed by a general consultative body as well as by Congress. In the political arena, the council and members from affiliated unions, meeting SIU President Paul Hall (right) confers with Al H. Chesser, president of the as the Administrative Committee of the United Transportation Union, during AFL-CIO Executive Council mid-winter Committee on Political Education, re­ meetings held in Bal Harbour, Fla. last month. ceived a thorough report on the prep­ Page 3 'a V. ft 3 i. I •| ' •: i I' -J •'I i. �Wilmington Port Agent Mike Worley tells members about the continuing fight for the all-Alaska Gas Pipeline. Union secretary Janice Reese prepares to take the shipping card of FOWT Dario Madrid for registration. Brother Madrid retired in 1961 from the profes­ sional prize-fighting ring after 32 bouts. Looking over a recent copy of the Seafarers LOG's story on alcoholism is Chief Steward John T. Shields, a former instructor at the HLSS. Yfilmingfon Looks to Alaskan Pipelines Looking toward their future as personified in the construction of the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline and the All-Alaska Gas Pipeline recently were 75 Seafarers who ship out of the port of Wilming­ ton, Calif. They, and Port Agent Mike Worley, who chaired the monthly membership meeting there, talked over the whys and hows of the soon-to-he ready oil pipeline ne^ year, the battle for an All-Alaslca Gas Pipeline instead of a Trans- Canada line and what a boost to shipping they will mean when built. The give-and-take discussion among members in the Los An­ geles area mirrored their feeling that hundreds of jobs would be Seafarers (above and below) give rapt attention to the remark? of the monthly membership meeting chairman Mike Worley who also led the question and answer period on what concerns the rank and file at this time on maritime problems. available to them aboard ship when the Alaska North Slope crude has to be carried from the port of Valdez to the lower 48 states. Also mulled over by the audience was the possibility of an all-Alaska Gas Pipeline and the hundreds of jobs it would bring to them as they crewed the ailAmerican flag LNG-LPG ships to carry the much needed natural gas to the States. In conclusion, the port agent gave the members a rundown and answered queries on the new pen­ sion bill encouraging them to read it in the LOG special supplement. He also urged SIU brothers to make use of the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center at Piney Point if needed. Winding up the meeting was the reading of the quarterly financial and legislative reports. First to attend the LNG Course for deck personnel at Piney Point was AB Monty Fila who is about to attend the Wilmington meeting. Page 4 Seafarers Log �,..t- -J--.*.~r- I '-.^twmn'- i' Amid Many Doubts Trustees Prepare to Move Sailors' Snug Harbor The trustees of Sailors' Snug Harbor, a 144-year old home for aged and desti­ tute sailors in Staten Island, N.Y., are preparing to move the Harbor's old mariners to new facilities in Sea Level, N.C. Many of the Harbor's residents are not happy about the proposed move to Sea Level. Although the new facilities will be specially designed for the aged seafarers, they will be miles from even the closest town and quite isolated. 'In a letter signed by 22 of the Har­ bor's residents, these old sailors pointed out "there is absolutely no party in North Carolina who will be able to as­ sist the old and handicapped sailormen. We will be miles away from a city and will be minus the 24-hour* transporta­ tion. We will have to forget our Union Hall, the Social Service office, appoint­ ments to the marine hospital, private medicare physicians, close friends, fam­ ilies, supermarkets, etc. In fact we will have to enter a new life entirely." When the trustees first announced the move in the early 1970's, the N.Y. state attorney general, supported by the SIU and many of the Harbor's residents, tried to block the plan, but the courts finally approved the move in 1972. farm land in 1801, has multiplied many times over and at one time the Harbor was considered one of the richest pri­ vate charities in the country. Most of the buildings in the Harbor were built in the 1830's on an 85-acre park-like setting in Staten Island over­ looking New York's busy harbor. Snug Harbor's buildings, considered by many to be the finest standing ex­ amples of Greek Revival architecture, were declared historic landmarks by the Cityof New York. Although this designation is consid­ ered an important honor, the Harbor's trustees began looking for a new site for the home in 1967, claiming that the buildings did not meet existing codes for nursing homes and that the cost of renovating the buildings would be too great because, as landmarks, the struc­ tures' facades could not be altered. Eventually the trustees, who, under the provisions of Capt. Randall's will, include the mayor of New York and the pastor of the historic N.Y. Trinity Church, purchased the Sea Level site Although the trustees won approval to move the home, they had to agree to arrange and pay for accommodations and care for men wishing to stay in New York. At present it is not certain how many residents of the Harbor will elect to go it on their own and stay in the area. Established in 1801 Sailors' Snug Harbor was established in 1801 by Capt. Robert R. Randall, a sailor himself who became wealthy from privateering during the Revolu­ tionary War. Capt. Randall's will speci­ fied that a home be built "for the pur­ pose of maintaining and supporting aged,... and worn out sailors" on some portion of his land, and left a 10 squareblock area of lower Manhattan to pro­ vide income for the home. The value of this land, originally and began making plans to move the Harbor. Permission to Sell After the courts granted the trustees permission to move, they also granted permission to sell the 85-acre Staten Island site. Initially the City of N.Y. bought only the 15 acres on which the landmark buildings stand and a land developer purchased the remaining acreage for ap­ proximately $6 million. However, local residents protested the developer's plans for a 2,800-unit apartment complex and New York pur­ chased the land from the developer for $7.2 million. City plans for the site call for a com­ munity park which will center around the classically designed buildings, but the present financial state of the city has cast some doubt over the final fate of this historic 144-year old home for , Capt. Randall's refuge for homeless, aged sailors. Top Court OKs Government Cargo Ship Subsidy WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court upheld an Appeal Court's deci­ sion sustaining cargo subsidy for U.S. ships carrying Government-generated preference freight which cannot be car­ ried in foreign bottoms. The decision upholds a ruling by the U.S. Maritime Subsidy Board. The Feb. 23 ruling by the high court followed a seven-year legal war be­ tween subsidized U.S.-flag fleets rep­ resented by the American Institute of Merchant Shipping and the non-sub­ sidized U.S.-flag fleets represented by the American Maritime Association. By law, the preference cargo— foreign aid and military freight—is reserved for carriage in U.S.-flag bottoms. The original court suit by the AMA in 1969 sought to deny differential operating and construction subsidy to subsidized lines hauling Government preference cargo because they held that cargo from preference sources domi­ nated the services of AIMS shippers who bid below cost due to the subsidy cushion. They further maintained that the subsidy was intended to meet for­ eign-flag competition, and that it was designed to aid non-subsidized carriers. actual performance of a vessel could be ignored. They argued that if the vessels and the services were competi­ tive there was no requirement that particular lots of cargo be subject to foreign-flag competition in order to get a subsidy. The Maritime Subsidy Board had turned down the AMA's petition to have subsidized operators refund their subsidy when hauling Government cargo, but it did rule that a full oper­ ating subsidy could only be paid if at least 50 percent of gross freight receipts came from commercial cargo. The Board further ruled that subsidies may be reduced, but not eliminated. Following this, AIMS convinced a district court in a suit that the MSB "For the Government to pay both the cost differential subsidy and the compensatory freight rate" for its own cargo "is to pay a double subsidy," they charged. AIMS contended, however, that the port) of your union in the NLRB Con­ ference ... we want to commend . . . the excellent participation (and ser­ vices) of Steve Edney as a workshop panelist. It helped considerably in bring­ ing about a highly successful confer­ ence." NLRB officials outlined to the labor audience the fundamental rights and obligations of employers, employes and workshop panelist at the Jan. 17 con­ ference which discussed "How Does the NLRB Protect the Rights of the Em­ ploye?" In a Feb. 17 letter to SIU President Paul Hall, AFL-CIO Representative Charles Hogan of the L.A. and Orange Counties Organizing Committee, wrote ". . . we are highly appreciative for the involvement (and the continuing sup­ Steve Edney (2nd left), head of the SlUNA-affillated United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, sits at a NLRB Conference Workshop Panel table with (I. to r.); Ray Perez, International organizer of the Sheetmetal had no power to reduce the subsidy. However, on an appeal to the Court of Appeals, the top tribunal backed the U.S. Commerce Department board's decision that subsidies can be cut, but based on the "degree to which the competitiveness of that operation is reflected in actual operating expenses," not on the all or nothing approach urged by the AMA. The Board rejected the Association's contention that a subsidized ship would have to carry cargo subject to foreignflag competition. Also it rejected the Institute's position that as long as ves­ sels compete with foreign shippers the actual performance and amount of competition is irrelevant. labor organizations under the NLRB Act and the role of the NLRB and its regional offices. Other speakers at the conference pointed out the rights of employes to organize and bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing. They also delineated employ­ er and union unfair labor practices dur­ ing organizing drives. Page 5 I I- 1 . 1 J • ». -X 1] i • v,L "'v •. |i m: -.-n 1 1^ Workers International Assn.; Leonard Cohen, NLRB Region 31 field attorney. and Michael De Grace, NLRB Region 21 field examiner, as they discuss the many problems on representation petitions and unfair labor practices. March, 1976 1. T ^ Edney Stands Out on ItLRB Confab Workshop Panel Steve Edney, president of the SlUNAalfiliated United Cannery and Indus­ trial Workers of the Pacific took an active part recently in a National Labor Relations..Board Conference with 325 other trade unionists in Los Angeles. Edney, who is also treasurer of the AFL-CIO Los Angeles and Orange Counties Organizing Committee, re­ ceived high praise for his efforts as a • • 7^1 j �The Committee Page Transindiana Committee San Juan Committee Recertified Bosun Herwood Walters (standing far right) ship's chairman of the containership SS Transindiana (Hudson Waterways) stands by while SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey (seated left) gives Chief Steward Walter Fitch (seated right), secretary-reporter, a receipt for a SPAD donation at a payoff in Weehawken, NJ. late last month. Standing (I. to r.) are: Messman Red Green and the rest of the Ship's Committee of Deck Delegate Manuel Silva; Chief Electrician Bob Prentice, educational director: Engine Delegate John Lincoln and Steward Delegate German Rios. The vessel is on the coastwise run. On Mar. 1 at a payoff of the containership SS San Juan (Sea-Land) in Port Elizabeth, N.J., is SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated center) reading an overtime report with the ship's chairman. Recertified Bosun William "Billy" Mitchell (seated left) who is a skydiving enthusiast, and Deck Delegate W. Hammock (seated right). The rest of the Ship's Committee and other members of the crew are (standing I. to r.): Chief Steward Angel Maldonado, secretaryreporter; Steward Delegate Francisco Tirado; OS J. Rodrigues, and Engine Delegate J. C. Cyr. The San Juan sailed to the Med after the payoff. Jacksonville Committee Elizabethporl- Committee Recertified Bosun Luther Pate (left) ship's chairman of the containership SS Jacksonville (Sea-Land) takes time out before a payoff late last month in Port Elizabeth, N.J. with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Chief Steward Wil­ liam "Bill" Hand, secretary-reporter; Steward Delegate F. Moteos; Engine Delegate A. Vartholomeos, and (seated) Deck Delegate Joseph McGill. The ship is on the coastwise run. Ship's Chairman of the containership SS Elizabethport (Sea-Land) Recertified Bosun Vagri "Teddy" Neilsen (3rd from right) stands by for a payoff late last month in Port Elizabeth, N.J. with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Engine Delegate Victor Ojea; Steward Delegate Wong Kong; Deck Delegate Frank Balasia; Educational Director David Able, and Chief Steward George W. Gibbons, secretary-reporter. The vessel is on the run to the Med. Overseas Vivian Committee Eagle Traveler Committee SID Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated center) writes out a dues receipt for Engine Delegate B. L. Fowler (seated right) of the tanker SS Overseas Vivian (Maritime Overseas) at a payoff in Port Newark, N.J. on Feb. 23. Other members of the Ship's Committee are (I. to r.); Chief Pumpman Clarence Crowder (seated), educational director; (standing) Smilin' Cook and Baker C. C. Williams, steward delegate, and Chief Steward Johnny Hodges, secretary-reporter. The ship went on the coastwise run to Texas City, Tex. after the payoff to load crude for delivery to Far East ports. Page 6 Up in the port of Albany, N.Y. on Mar. 3 (seated I. to r.) SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey and SlU Representative George Ripol get ready to accept dues at a payoff of the tanker ST Eagle Traveler (Seatrain) leading off with the Ship's Steward Edward Caudill, secretary-reporter; mird Cook J. Gillian, steward delegate; Recertified Bosun Israel "Izzy" Farhi, ship s chairman, and AB Robert "Bob" Lawson, deck delegate. The ship took on grain destined for Russia. Seafarers Log �Jackson Notes Need for U.S. Seapower Improvement Senator Henry M, Jackson (DWash.), an influential member of the Senate Commerce Committee which deals with many maritime bills each year, released a statement on American seapower and the U.S. Navy last month pledging to "work for the enhancement of all aspects of American seapower in­ cluding our Navy, our fishing fleets, our merchant marine and our oceanographic research efforts—to insure that America regains its place as the world's leading seafaring nation." Pointing out that the U.S. merchant marine has slipped from first place to eighth in world standing and that the Soviet Union has raised its position from 23rd to sixth. Sen. Jackson's state­ ment claimed "because America's mer­ chant marine has been allowed to de­ cline, our ability to maintain commercial sea communication both with trading partners and allies is in doubt." He charged that the Soviets have mounted "a world-wide offensive to undermine Western shipping. Indeed, the evidence of Soviet attempts to make use of both their national monopoly and enormous state subsidies to drive West­ ern shipping from the high seas is overwhelming." Because "less than ten percent of our exports and imports move in ships flying the American flag," Sen. Jackson also said "our own shipbuilding indus­ try, once a world leader, is in serious trouble" and "many private shipyards face the prospect of becoming idle for lack of work." To revitalize the U.S. merchant ma­ rine, Sen. Jackson said, "our foreign policy should be more assertive in the defense of American maritime inter­ ests" and he charged that "successive Administrations have failed to bargain hard for international agreements which give our own merchant marine proper reciprocity." Airing his view that "maritime policy is too important to remain buried in the federal bureaucracy," Sen. Jackson said "what is needed is ... to cut through the bureaucratic inertia which inhibits the revitalization of the maritime indus­ try." Clarificafion on Houston Grievanee Negotiated Because of a grievance from the the indicated rate shall be paid: port of Houston submitted to SIU 1. Beaumont $14.00 Executive Vice President Frank 2. Lake Charles 25.00 Drozak, the Union and a Manage­ 3. Galveston 10.00 ment Negotiating Committee met 4. Baytown 12.60 recently to clarify the matter. 5. Texas City 9.00 As a result, aj^eements between 6 PortNeches 15.00 the SIU, Union-contracted shipping 7. Brownsviile 50.00 companies belonging to the Ameri­ can Maritime Assn. and six other 8. Corpus Christi 32.40" SIU - manned, independent com­ ('••"the above rate may be changed, panies were negotiated to clarify the subject to airline rates). grievance. "Economy plane fare shall be paid The independent companies are upon presentation of the used plane the Waterman Steamship Co., Trans­ ticket, otherwise the seaman shall be oceanic Cable Ships Inc., Interocean reimbursed $15. Management Corp., the Delta Steam­ "The same procedure instituted in ship Line, Keva Corp. and the Eco- Rule D of the Shipping Rules shall loi^cal Shipping Corp. apply. If a seaman accepts transpor­ Part of the agreement reads: "... tation from a company or the Union The Union and a Management and fails to join and sail the vessel, Negotiating Committee met on Jan. he must reimburse whoever made 27, 1976 for the purpose of clarify­ such advance. The Union will assist ing the following matters: in the collection." It was suggested that the ships* '*S, Transportation chairmen and port agents post this "When seamen are shipped from information on the ships* and hiring Houston to the ports listed below. halls* bulletin board. Emergency Hospital Care Inquiries have been made recently by a number of Seaforers concerning hospital care in a nonUSPHS facility. If a Seafarer is too ill or badly injured to travel to a Public Health Service facility, he or someone acting in his behalf must request authorization for the emergency care from the Di­ rector/Medical Officer in Charge of the nearest USPHS hospital, outpatient clinic or contracted physician. This request may be made by telephone or telegraph. When the Medical Officer in Charge is satisfied that the seaman is eligible and his condition is a true emergency, he wU grant au- March, 1976 thority for the requested care and the USPHS will a^ume responsi­ bility for aU bills. Unless this request for author­ ization is made within 48 hours of seeking treatment, the USPHS may refuse to pay for any of the medical services rendered. Seafarers should also note that the SIU Welfare Plan does not cover medical expenses Incurred by members eligible for USPHS care. If the USPHS refuses to pay for emergency care given at nonUSPHS facilities because a Sea­ farer failed to notify the facility, then the Seafarer will be respon­ sible for all bills for the care. Headquarters Note by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak Over the years, we in the maritime industry have always had to work hard in order to achieve our goals: better working conditions, just wages and good benefit programs, and a fair share of U.S. cargo for the entire American mer­ chant marine. And, we must always remember that after obtaining many of these things we have had to work just as hard to see that they were not subse­ quently taken away from us. As events of the past few months have shown, this fact of life continues to be true today, more than ever before. For instance, the Ford Administration, through its Department of Health, Education and Welfare is seeking to close the eight United States Public Health Service Hospitals located in port cities throughout the country. This is not the first time the government has attempted to shut down these vital health facilities, and each previous attempt was met by strong resistance from the SIU and many of our supporters in the Congress. Although we have been able in the past to thwart this move by HEW, this has not deterred the government from trying once again. So, once again we must fight to preserve the existence of these hospitals which have provided excellent, speedy medical care for Seafarers who in most cases would not have been able to afford the cost of treatment at a private hospital. The SIU has protested to the local health planning agencies in the cities where the eight hospitals are located to ask them to refuse HEW permission to close these facilities. We are also seeking support in the Congress, which also would have to give HEW its approval to shut down the hospitals. It is a fight we have waged before but must wage again because, in our industry, success is never permanent. HEW's attempt to close the USPHS hospitals is just one example of ways in which our industry can be severely hurt by those who do not have our best interests in mind. That is why we must constantly be on watch at all times for anything which may have an adverse effect on our livelihood; we never know when we may face a fight to preserve what we have. That is also the reason why we must continue to support our friends in Congress, and in !:his pivotal election year, elect Congressmen and a President who .recognize the importance of a viable, prosperous American merchant marine. We must remain politically active, and the only way we can do this is with the full support of the entire SIU membership, through volunta^ dona­ tions to SPAD. We must continue to look out for our best interests in order to secure our future in this industry in the years ahead. ^ fI . "/'• •rW. • •{' J--.; . ^ r*-: f % i •wW- f q v:4 r 'f *A' SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM The six more Seafarers who graduated from the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program this month have now become full bOok members in this Union. They receive the rights and privileges of a full book member, but take on added responsibilities as well. These men will be taking the place of all our brothers who have retired and passed on. They will continue to provide the SIU with the most qualified, besttrained Seafarers for all our contracted ships. I urge all eligible 'B' men to apply for this program as soon as possible. •' ?' I 11 :< * . K iS FIREFIGHTING All brothers who do not already have one should obtain a firefighting cer­ tificate as soon as possible. To do this, Seafarers should attend the two-day course offered at the Harry Lundeberg ^hool and at the MSC-MARAD Firefighting School in Earle, N.J. Upcoming dates for the course are: Mar. 30; April 2, 16, 22 and 30. ^0- •' ii •M •I' I • LNG TRAINING There can be no question that the LNG/LPG vessels are the ships of the future. In order for any Seafarer to sail on one of these highly-sophisticated energy ships he will have to be qualified and certified by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Harry Lundeberg School has an excellent LNG training program for any interested SIU member. I urge all our brothers to look into this program. Page? • ] • i-?-- ( BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM With 12 more Seafarers graduating from the Bosuns Recertification Program this month the total number of men to go through the program reaches 355. The success of this program is evidenced by the fact that our contracted vessels are sailing with fewer beefs and smoother payoffs. The recertified bosun is providing the needed leadership aboard our ships which will make the future of our Union within this industry secure. i i •S 1. , :;i5 . _ ^ ••t •% -i- •If �Washington Activities As part of the Washington Activities column, for the next few months we will be running articles concerning the way in which our form of government works. We hope these articles will prove informative to our members. Committees One outstanding characteristic of Congress is the dominant role of the committees. Originally, legislation was considered on the floor and a temporary committee was appointed to work out details. Standing committees have jurdisdiction over legislation. They have hearings which are public and executive sessions where bills are marked up and vital decisions are made. The committee can decide whether a bill goes to the floor and controls proceedings, once it is there. Conference committees are made up of senior members of the siding conunittees from the House and Senate which are preparing similar bills; they meet to resolve differences in the two versions of the bill. Special, joint or select committees are temporary for the life of that Congress, and they do not report bills. The majority party has a proportionately larger number of members on each committee than the minority. The committee system contributes to efficiency of Congress by dividing the workload hmong small groups with specialized knowledge of complex legislation. The disadvantage of specialization and division of labor into committees is that responsibility for an entire budget or program is fragmented and Congress hss difficulty formulating consistent comprehensive legislative programs. The number of committees had grown so large that the Legislative Reorgan­ ization Act of 1946 was passed as an attempt to streamline the system. It limited the number and organized the committee system to make the com­ mittees correspond with the administrative agencies, for better communication with agencies responsible for similar policy areas. The Commerce Committee in the Senate and the Merchant Marine Com­ mittee in the House handle most merchant marine issues. The Maritime Administration, the agency which administers maritime programs, is a unit of the Department of Commerce. Members of committees take pride in their expertise and in the subject areas of their committees. They are chosen, usually, because the work of the com­ mittee is of special interest to their constituents. The committees are further divided into subcommittees. For example. Merchant Marine and Fisheries has several subcommittees; e.g., Merchant Marine, Coast Guard and Navigation, and Oceanography. The Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 also gave the committees professional staff to assist them in their handling of complex and technical matters, as the Bureau of the Budget (now Office of Management and Budget) did for the President. Maritime Authorization H.R. 11481, the bill to authorize fiscal year 1977 maritime programs, was reported out of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on Feb. 257 A new authorization is required each year for all programs and must be followed by an appropriation bill which provides the money for the programs. On the same day, the Committee considered an amendment to the negotiated procurement bill, H.R. 11504, which would increase construction subsidy to 50 percent; however, in action led by Rep. Paul McCloskey (R-Calif.) the ceiling on subsidies was reduced to 45 percent. PubUe Health Service Hospitals The Department of Health, Education and Welfare is trying again to close the eight remaining PHS hospitals. Hearings are being held in each of the hospital locations to ascertain whether local groups are willing to take over the services provided now by PHS. In spite of the clear intent of Congress to keep them open and the require­ ment spelled out in the law, the Administration attempts to reduce services, slow down needed repairs, or use whatever means possible to close the hospital doors and take away from seamen the health care which has been made available since 1798. We do not intend to sit by and allow HEW and the Administration to will­ fully and arbitrarily break the law and close the hospitals. Alaska Gas Pipeline The Federal Power Commission has been considering a proposal that 48" pipe be used for the Alaska gas pipeline. We are opposing the recommendation, because it would mean that foreign pipe be used. No U.S. manufacturer can produce 48" pipe without costly retooling, and U.S. pipe would be shipped on U.S. ships with American crews. To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers arc urged to contribute to SPAD. It Is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Electrician Gets Checkup Some developments in Congress since last month's column are: Jones Act Hearings began in the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Merchant Marine Feb. 25 on S. 2422. The bill, introduced last September by Senator Johnston (D-La.), would extend the provisions of the Jones Act to the Virgin Islands with respect to crude oil, residual and refined petroleum products. Senator Johnston noted the benefits to the U.S. merchant marine, ship­ builders, refineries and the U.S. economy if the Virgin Islands oil trades were brought under the U.S. flag. The Governor of the Virgin Islands and their Delegate to the U.S. Congress, Ron DeLugo, testified against the bill. No further hearing dates are set yet. Ocean Mining Chaiiman John Murphy (D.-N.Y.) continued hearings during February and early March on deepsea mining legislation in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee's Subcommittee on Oceanography. A decision must be made as to whether authority for regulation of deepsea mining will be given to the Department of Interior or the Department of Commerce. Hearings held last November in the Senate Subcommittee on Minerals, Materials and Fuels indicate that U.S. technology is ready, but the financial community is unwilling to back industry because there would be no protection for companies and their investments until a law has been passed. Both cmnmittees must still mark up their bills before they can be reported out to the floor of the respective bodies. Getting checked over by Dr. Maurice Rivkin (right) of the SlU Hdqs. Clinic recently is Chief Electrician Richard Anderson of the SlU-contracted Puerto Rican Marine Management shore gang. Seafarers Log �Election of SiU Officers Union Tallying Commiftee Completes Report Elections for SIU officers and job holders for the 1976-1979 term have been completed, and the Union Tally­ ing Committee's report ceuifying the results has been submitted. The report has been posted at all union halls and has been read and voted upon at March membership meetings in all ports. The election, which was held from Nov. 1 thru Dec. 31, 1975, was con­ ducted by secret mail ballot. All full book members in good standing were eligible to vote. Ballots were available for members to obtain at 24 U.S. ports, as well as in Puerto Rico, and in Yokohama, Japan. :l • •;> Election Results SIU President Paul Hall was re­ elected to his position by defeating three other candidates for the job. The vote totals were: Paul Hall—3,791 Louis C. Babln—73 Walter LeClair—48 Glenn Wells—22 No votes—11 Voids—16 SIU Vice President Frank Drozak was elected to the post of Executive Vice President. Drozak was unopposed for election, and according to the sec­ tion of die SIU Constitution governing Rules For Elections, the Committee was '^not required to tally completely the results of the voting for such unop­ posed candidate." Other SIU executive officers who ran unopposed and were thus elected are: Secretary Treasurer — Joseph DiGiorgio. Vice President in Charge of ConAccmds^ to the rules of the SnU Constitution, the Umon Tallyii^ Committee which tabniatm the votm of die SIU decdon for officers is to be composed of two memhers from each of the e^t constitutiomd ports. Ibe Tdiyii^ Committee for the 1976-79 term of SIU officers were elected at Special Meetings held in die e^t ports on December 29^ 1975. When this year's Committee began work on January 5, 1976, it was noted that the two elected members bom the port of Philadelphia were not present; both men were 91 and unable to attend the Committee ses­ sions. There is ho provision in the SIU ConstitntHm which calls for a delay in Committee proceedings or aUows for another Special Meeting to elect replacements. Therefore, the Committee commenced and com<^ pleted Its woik with 14 members five more than was needed for a quGnim under the Provisions of Constitution. The 15 Tallying Coamiitfec hi 'bers^vrere:' . j. Golder, Frank Tdi—Fort iNew'York.'. T. McNws, Jfohn Mc Port of l^ltimore. J. Matcum, M. Doherty^^ihlidt .Detihi,-': Iheodore lames,' K,.' R.; • 'Bwtti^ Port of Hoostoa. Teddy Kross, J. R. Johnson^ Port of New CMesh®. H. j. Peterson^ Mobile. Harry^^ I^^ Jack Kihgsley-^ l^ofMFl^ March, 1976 •' I Members of the Union's Tallying Committee tabulate results of SIU election for officers at Headquarters recently. They are seated, (from I. to r.): Teddy Kross; J. Golder; Jack Kingsley; Harry Huston; B. D. Burns, and M. K. Doherty. Standing, (from I. to r.) are: J. R. Johnson; H. B. Butts; Frank Teti; J. McLaughlin; James Marcum; T. McNee, H. J. Peterson, and T. James. Two Seafarers elected to the Committee from the port of Philadelphia were taken ill and could not attend. tracts and Contract Enforcement— William (Red) Morris, both running The vote totals were: Cat Tanner. unopposed, were elected. For the posi­ Frank "Scottie" Aubusson—3,524 Vice President in Charge of the tion of Baltimore Joint Patrolman, Peter E. Dolan—645 Atlantic Coast—^Earl Shepard. Tony Kastina and Robert Pomerlane, Roan Lightfoot—3,438 Vice President in Charge of the both running unopposed, were elected. Franklin Taylor—3,351 Gulf Coast—Lindsey J. WiUiams. No votes—802 MobUe Patrolmen Ficc President in Charge of the Voids—123 For the jobs of Mobile Joint Patrol­ Lakes and Inland Waters — Paul Frank "Scottie" Aubusson, Roan man, two positions were open. The vote Lightfoot and Franklin Taylor were Drozak. totals were: elected. Headquarters Reps David L. Dickinson—422 Four men were elected to the posts Harold J. Fischer—3,452 S.F. Patrolmen of Headquarters Representatives, all Robert L. Jordan—3,391 There were two positions open for running unopposed. They are: Fred No votes—525 the job of San Francisco Joint Patrol­ Famen; Leon Hall, Jr.; William W. Voids—132 man. The vote totals were: Hall, and Edward X. Mooney. Harold J. Fischer and Robert L. Arthur C. Lehmann—556 Jordan were elected. Port Agents Pasquale (Pat) Marinelli—3,336 N.O. Patrolmen The following men were elected to Joseph Sacco—3,419 the post of Agent from their respective The following men, all running un­ No votes—445 ports. All candidates ran unopposed. opposed, were elected to the posts of Voids—166 New York—George McCartney New Orleans Joint Patrolman: Thomas Pasquale (Pat) Marinelli and Joseph Philadelphia—John Fay E. Gould; Louis Guarino, and Stanley Sacco were elected. Baltimore—^Benjamin Wilson Zeagler. Detroit Patrolmen Mobile—^Louis Neira Houston Patrolmen Roy Boudreau, who ran unopposed, New Orleans—C.J. "Buck" Stephens was elected to the post of Detroit Joint There were three jobs open for the Houston—^Robert F. (Mickey) WilPatrolman. position ofHouston Joint Patrolman. burh San Francisco—Steve Troy Detroit—^Jack Bluitt N.Y. Patrolmen For the jobs of New York Joint Patrolman, eight positions were open. The vote totals were: Ted Babkowski—3,529 JackCafley-3,535 Angus Campbell—3,591 Perry D. Ellis—714. Luige lovino—3,541 Frank Mongelli—3,525 Michael Sacco—3,508 Keith Terpe—3,519 Herman M. Troxclair—3,356 No votes—2,180 Voids—690 The eight men elected are: Ted Babkowski; Jack Caffey; Angus Camp­ bell;- Luige. lovino; Frank Mongelli; Michael Sacco; Keith Terpe, and Her­ man M. Troxclair. Phila., Bait. Patrolmen For the position of Philadelphia Joint Patrolman, Albert (Al) Bi-nstein and I I I I I I I I I I I I SIU Alcohol Rehabilitation Center holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictty confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept Telephone No Name Book No. Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) i J?- i -m n I am interested in attending a six-week program at the SIU Alco­ anywhere except at The Center. •h (Zip) Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box I53-A Valley Lee, Maryland 20692 Pages �i' k : SS Port Hoskins Carrying 26,000-tons of crude last month was the T2 tanker SS Fort Hoskins (Inter Ocean)'on the coastwise run from Port Everglades, Fla. to an Atlantic Coast port of call. SS Golden Monarch SS Consumers Power A once-doomed freighter, the SlU-contracted SS Consumers Power (American Steamship) nears a golden milestone next year when she completes 50 years of sailing on the Great Lakes. The self-unloading bulk carrier renamed four times was sunk on June 15, 1943 in a collision with the undamaged SS DM. Clemson in heavy fog in the Straits of Mackinac. She was then formally abandoned by her owners until the late Capt. John Roen had the vessel's hulk uniquely lifted up and saved the ship from becoming the stuff of which tales of ghost ships are made of. Christened the.SS George M. Humphrey (U.S. Secretary of the Treasury from Cheybogan, Mich.) in 1927 when she was launched at Lorain, Ohio, the ship sailed 15 years until she was sunk carrying 14,000-tons of iron ore to the bottom, fortunately with all hands saved. The U.S. Corps of Engineers, worried about the hulk lying in a busy channel, asked for salvage bids for her removal after which she would be towed to deep water and blown to smithereens. Capt. Roen bid $50,000 and had a bright idea. His underwater divers found a 21-foot diameter hole stove in the vessel's bulkhead, but the hull was reported to be in tip top shape lying on an even keel on a muddy bottom. In September 1943, a crane barge crew brought up the iron ore cargo. Then the plucky master got hold of a scale model of the 600-foot SS Humphrey which he experimentally sailed in his Sturgeon Bay, Wise, bathtub. By Spring 1944, he had a specially-built barge stationed directly above the sunken ship with 200 cables hanging down one side. The divers positioned each cable around the hulk's hull bringing them topside to be secured on the other side of the barge. Result: a giant steel cradle. Next the barge was intentionally deep-sixed to rest on the deck of the Humphrey. Then pumps emptied the water out of the barge to make her a hollow pontoon. Simultaneously air was pumped into the still secure ballast tanks of the abandoned ship. Presto! The Humphrey floated free from her watery grave and was towed toward the shore until she hit bottom. Then the lifting and towing was repeated eight times until she was on the surface. After enough water had left her, workmen patched the hole stove in her side. On Sept. 15,1944, the Humphrey was towed to Sturgeon Bay. In the Spring of 1945, the refitted vessel sailed with a new name, the SS Capt. John Roen until 1948 when she was sold to the American Steamship Co. They converted her to a self-unloader and renamed her the SS Capt. Adam R. Cornelius, a Lakes sailing pioneer. Her last name change in 1958 was to the SS Consumers Power, the Cornelius name going to a new self-unloader. Coming from the Med recently to Quebec, Canada on the St. Lawrence River was the tanker SS Golden Monarch (Westchester Marine) carrying 70,000-tons of oil. SS Eagle Traveler The tanker SS Eagle Traveler (Sea Transport) recently hauled 30,000-tohs of grain from the Gulf to a Soviet Black Sea harbor. SS Merrimac Coming out of layup this month or in April will be the bulk carrier SS Merrimac (Maritime Overseas) to transport MSC cargo to Europe for a year from the port of Norfolk or Philadelphia. SS Mount Washington Recently the tanker 5S Mount Washington (Washington Tankers) sailed with 44,000-tons of grain from the Gulf to a Russian Black Sea port. SS Overseas Joyce Also carrying grain to a USSR Black Sea port recently was the tanker SS Overseas Joyce (Maritime Overseas) from a Gulf port. I SS Eagle Voyager Sailing from the Gulf port of Houston to a Soviet Black Sea port recently was the tanker SS Eagle Voyager (Sea Transport) with 30,000-tons of grain. SS Sugar Islander The bulk carrier SS Sugar Islander (Pyramid) had a cargo of 24,000-tons of grain which she carried recently from an East Coast port to Haifi, Israel. SS Delta Mar A helicopter from the H.M.S. Endurance, a British Navy Antarctica patrol ship, carried voyage mementoes to and from the masters of the LASH SS Delta Mar (Delta Line), Capt. L.V. Cooley, and the summer patrol vessel late last year. The Delta Mar was one day out of Rio de Janeiro on her way to Maracaibo, Venezuela when she encountered the Endurance and the skippers exchanged mutual good wishes over the ships' radios. Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels renuins in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the natioiuil balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime indnstiy, thb Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Their SOfh Golden Year Port New York .. Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville . Detroit Hand-in-hand together at home are SlU Pensioner Clyde E. Hiers, 73, of the port of Tampa and his wife, Jewell, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 25. A Floridian, Brother Hiers joined the Union in Tampa in 1949 sailing as a chief steward and chief cook. He is a regular contributor to SPAD. The couple have a son, daughter, three grandchildren and a great­ grandchild. Page 10 Houston .... New Orleans . Mobile San Francisco Wilmington . Seattle Piney Point . San Juan .... Columbus ... Chicago .... Port Arthur . Buffalo ... -, St. Louis .... Cleveland ... Jersey City .. Date .. .. .. .. .. .. mu Deep Sea Apr. 5 • • • ... 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. Apr. 6 ... 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. Apr. 7 ... 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. Apr. 8 ... 9:30 a.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. Apr. 8 ... 2:00 p.m. .. • • • Apr. 9 ... 2:30 p.m. .. • • • Apr. 12 »•• •— ^ ^ ... 5:00 p.m. .. Apr. 12 ... 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. .. Apr. 13 ... 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. .. Apr. 14 ... 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. .. Apr. 15 ... 2:30 p.m. .. • • • .. Apr. 19 ... 2:30 p.m. .. .. Apr. 23 ... 2:30 p.m. .. • • • .. Apr. 10 ..10:30 a.m. .... .10:30 a.m. .. Apr. 8 ... 2:30 p.m. .. .. Apr. 17 • •• ... 5:00 p.m. .. Apr. 13 ... 5:00 p.m. ... 5:00 p.m. ... 5:00 p.m. .. Apr. 15 ,.. 5:00 p.m. ... 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Seafarer David, who ships in the steward department, said that he de­ cided to enroll in the high school equiv­ alency program "because I wanted to complete and further my education for the benefit of both myself and my loved ones." Seafarer Denver Myers, who sails in the engine department as FOWT, grad­ uated from HLSS as a trainee in 1974. The Board of Trastees <dE tile SRPs Phm is conildi^g the that itiU apply to a |eiiit i»d r^snrtivor aiuitity Under tUs and suiil^r an' nD%, or hnsbinid-vtife annuity, an |lSIU member choodbug this benefit woidd receive a reduced moitifaly vftoodMrn 'until his death and, if hfe is stiH Uving at^ ti^^ of his death, she would continue receiving 50 percent of his monthly pension benefit until her d^th. The pensioner covered under this annuity would receive a reduced ben:^fit because this plan is more ex­ pensive than a benefit which ends the death of the pensioner. The actual amount of this reduced ^monthly benefit would be computed ihy actuaries cpnsideiii^ fac­ Alphonso David Brother Myers enrolled in the GED Program as a partial tester while he was still a trainee. After he acquired the necessary seatime, he returned to the Lundeberg School to upgrade and he completed his high school education at the same time. Brother Myers comes from a large family which includes six brothers and a sister. One of his broth­ ers, Mosel Myers, also attended the HLSS. His home town is Philadelphia, Pa. The high school equivalency program at the Lundeberg School is open to all Seafarers who have one year of seatime. Instruction in the program is individual­ ized for each Seafarer. To date, 47 Sea­ farers and Inland Boatmen have suc­ cessfully completed the program and earned their Maryland State High School diplomas. tors, indnding the life expectancy of the paudOttei^s spouse, and nmst be ?i cUk^tel on a case-l^-case ImslKc| Each married Seabirer, w^en becoiaies eligibie for a pension^ will|| be imtified of the eract amount tlue reduced monthly pension he wtilH get should he receive this benefit and I will be gfven 90 days to reject the| joint and survivor annuity. | If he does not reject the husband-'v| wife annuity at this time, he will, | required by the Employee Retire-; ment Income Security Act of 1974, automatically receive the joint bene­ fit when he retires. Unmarried Seafarers will automaticalfy receive the full montiily^ pension benefit which will end withf their death. The joint and survivor" benefit will not apply to men alrmdy on pemdon. Alcoholism: A Major Problem Today . Alcoholism is a major problem. One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can be treated. March, 1976 Last month the LOG heard from AB I. H. Pepper who makes his home on the West Coast. Seafarer Pepper's letter and magazine and newspaper clippings from the daily Oregon (Portland) Journal told of a year he took off from sailing last year "to do some boating" with his 24-foot, 225-hp engine inboard-outboard cabin cruiser, the Migrant, to make a trip from Portland, Ore. by way of the Columbia River and into the Snake River all the way to Lewiston, Idaho. Brother Pepper pointed out that "it had never been done single-handed roundtrip . .. took me through 16 locks . . . and 752 river miles. I had television cover­ age (KOIN Channel 6-Portland) on the trip and made the papers in Lewiston and two newspapers in Portland, and six top boating magazines on the West Coast since it was the first time it had ever been done single-handed ..." He went on to say "I will be on my way on June 5, 1976 to take my last long trip (a second dream) in my boat that will take me down the Columbia River, up the Pacific Ocean around Canada and my last stop will be Ketchkian, Alaska. Roundtrip will take me 2,400 miles. I'll be going single-handed ..." In a letter to a mazagine editor, entitled "Riding the Snake," Pepper recalled "This trip had been a lifetime dream ever since I first came up the Columbia River in 1946 aboard a British tanker (as a British seaman) on the way to Swan Is. for repairs. It had been a breathtaking view coming across the Columbia bar and seeing Astoria for the first time. The pilot told me: " T see it every day and it's a breathtaking view every time just the same.' He also told me that if the day should ever come that I would be able to go up the Columbia and Snake Rivers, I'd remember the views the rest of my life. Early this Summer, the Lower Granite Dam (and Lower Monumental Little Goose Dam on the Snake) was completed and in August I was ready to go." On Sept. 10, 1975 in Ed Goetzl's Boating column in the Oregon Journal, he led off with "Undoubtedly he [Pepper] is the first and only—and probably will remain the only—man ever single-handedly to cruise a powerboat from Portland to Lewiston, Ida. and back." Pepper emphasized to the columnist "that nobody, singlehandedly or with crew, should undertake the Columbia-Snake run in a boat any smaller." He "encountered winds of up to 40 knots in the pool above McNary Dam." (During the Summer months heavy winds come up almost every afternoon on the Colum­ bia in open areas above the river's four dams. In heavy blows, small boats are bounced around like a cork and it is no fun at all to travel any distance.) When Pepper was asked by amazed lock tenders where his crew was, he replied "They're invisible." He said refueling was no problem. Columbia and Snake marinas and boat clubs had pumps. At Arlington, Ore. (686 population) a fuel dealer brought his truck down to water's edge. Townfolk provided supplies. "They were happy to have someone from downriver coming up their way." Our West Coast brother makes one recommendation to inland Seafarers: Get a copy of the latest edition of the "U.S. Coast Pilot 7," the best navigation aid he had. 5i •• 7 \i -fl I '• ' "i'l if li a -1 New Orleans Among the effects of the late Charles H. Logan, a longtime friend of the SIU and labor expert who passed away here on Dec. 13, was a photo memento of the sea called "Drawing (Burning) a Dead Horse." With the reproduction of the sketch from the Illustrated London News of the past century was the explanation of its meaning. "Much to many a naval officers regret, this old custom survives. A real ceremony was connected with the old days when the crew 'stopped working for nothing.' In the days of sail, both in the Navy and particularly in the merchant marine, seamen were permitted to draw some money in advance. In the British merchant service, it was approximately a month's advance when the sailor shipped. "After five weeks at sea or at whatever time the advance money had been worked off, the men made a horse out of canvas stuffed with old cordage and waste material or out of a cask with oakum tail and mane, and permission was requested to light it and hoist it out to the end of a boom or yard. This was done amid cheers, and marked the time that the crew started to accumulate wages 'on the books'. "The advance was usually spent in high living in the port just left. Plans could now be made for the next port. "Both watches used to sing in a chorus: 'Now, old horse your time has come And we say so, for we know so! Altho' many a race you've won. Oh! poor old man, You're going now to say goodbye. And we say so, for we know so; Poor old horse, you're going to die.' " 'J l/ 1 h •(•V. Miami Seafarer F. M. Rose of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. informs us that he won first prize for foreign coins in the Miami International Mid-Winter Coin Ccnvention on Jan. 8-11. Brother Rose, last an AB on the SS Mount Navigator (Cove Tankers) took the award with his five case exhibit of chop-marked and counterstamped coin collection titled "When Coins Got Around." Later, Jan. 15-18, the same exhibit won second prize at the 21st Annual Con­ vention of the Florida United Numismatics in St. Petersburg, Fla. Page 11 i. I.• , �For an All-Alaska Cas Pipeline Route The Uiiited States Federal Power Commission is presently considering two alternate proposals to transport natural gas from huge reserves on Alaska's North Slope to the lower 48 states. For the past several months the commission has been hearing evi­ dence and testimony from supporters of both competing plans, and a deci­ sion is expected sometime at the end of the year. Of the two proposed routes, one has received widespread support from various groups and organizations. This route, known as the all-Alaska route and sponsored by El Paso Gas Co., calls for the construction of an 809-mile gas pipeline, parallel to the Alaska oil pipeline, running to the port of Valdez. At that point the gas would be liquefied, put aboard LNG tankers, carried to the U.S. West Coast for re-gasification and distrib­ uted to consumers through existing pipelines. The alternate proposal, the Alaska Arctic Gas pipeline, would require the construction of a 5,600mile pipeline across the underdevel­ oped middle of Alaska and through Canada to the U.S. Mid-west. Various studies have shown that there are numerous factors favoring the adoption of the all-Alaska route. It would be totally under U.S. con­ trol, whereas much of the Arctic gas pipeline would cross Canadian prov­ inces, and because of that system of government would be subject not only to Federal regulation, but regu­ lation from the local provinces as well. Because it calls for the construc­ tion of less pipeline and would utilize the oil pipeline roads and right-ofway, the all-Alaska route would also take less time and money to build. There are other strong reasons as well for favoring the El Paso project. This route does not endanger a wild­ life range, whereas the Arctic gas proposal would traverse the width of the Arctic National Wildlife Range, and as such has been vehemently op­ posed by many environmental groups. Estimates have been made which show that the all-Alaska route would create approximately 24,000 U.S. jobs, compared with 12,000 jobs for the Canadian route. The all-Alaska route would generate a very favorable balance of payments and over $9 bil­ lion in U.S. Federal income taxes over the life of the project; the Ca­ nadian proposal would have an ad­ verse balance of payments of $10 Letters to the Editor THE CHARLES W MORGAN i.i STORIC PRESERVATION Compliments SiU Crew I would like to compliment the SIU sailors aboard the SS Alex Stephens for their work during Voyage 14. Under the supervision and direction of Richard Chiasson, recertified bosun, they have performed all their assigned duties in the most conscientious and expeditious manner. I would be proud and very pleased to have the opportunity of sailing with them again. Fraternally, Henry T. Lawrence, Captain SS Alex Stephens Thanks SiU Scholarship Program I wish to thank the SIU Scholarship Program for its recent contribution of scholarship aid for Vassilios Livanos of the Class of 1977. Your Union's assistance plays an important role in helping qualified stu­ dents to receive the kind of education which is so vital to their future and the future strength of our nation. During this period of rising costs, your help is especially important and is deeply appreciated by our students as well as Stevens Institute of Technology faculty and administration. Sincerely, Elton Renfroe, Asst. to the President Stephens Institute of Technology The Only Way to Co! billion and would produce only $2 billion in U.S. Federal income taxes over the life of the project. It is because of these many advan­ tages that the SIU, along with the Maritime Trades Department, which represents 43 AFL-CIO Unions and eight million workers, were among the earliest supporters of the allAlaska route. Over the past several months other organizations have stated their preference for this plan, including the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, and such environmental groups as Friends of the Earth, the Sierra Club and the National Audobon Society. Yet, with all the backing for the all-Alaska route, with so many ad­ vantages favoring its adoption, there is still a move on in certain areas to obtain approval of the Canadian route. Congressmen from some Mid­ western states are pushing hard for the Canadian route, ignoring all other factors, and concentrating only on the advantages for their section of the country. March, 1976 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Page 12 Vol. 38, No. 3 Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Joe Digiorgio Executive Vice President Cal Tanner Secretary-T reasurer Vice-President Earl Shepard Llndsey Williams Vice-President Paul Drozak Vice-President Vice-President •BAFAWKIISi^LOO 389 Marietta Homayonpoiir Seafarer Thanks USPHS I want to take this opportunity to thank the United States Public Health Service Hospital in San Francisco, the doctors and nursing staff and others for their courtesy and help to me during my time in the hospital. About a month ago, I fell on the street near by home and broke my left side hip. The doctors tell me I will soon walk around again—thanks to their good treatment. Fraternally, Albert Yip San Francisco, Calif. Legislation has been introduced in the Congress by supporters of both plans which would let Congress choose one of the routes instead of the FPC. Since many lawmakers are sharply divided on the issue. Presi­ dent Ford has proposed a bill which would allow him to select one of the proposals, and give the Congress a limited time to reject or accept his choice. Should they accept it, the bill would prohibit sub.sequent legal chalenges by any dissatisfied organiza­ tions. It will take some time before it is decided who is to have the final say in this matter, the FPC, the Congress or the President. However, it is clear to us even now that the best proposal for the gas pipeline is the TransAlaska route. The advantages, for maritime, for U.S. workers, for the surrounding environment and for the United States as a whole, are over­ whelming. We strongly urge adoption of this proposal, and we hope that whoever makes the final decision will consider all the facts. Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Jim Mele Tony Napoli Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Bill Luddy Frank Cianciotti Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published moriUily by Seaf^arers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Seafarers Log �••SEAFARERS - March, 1976 i* OfSlcUl pabUeatlM mt tha SBAPAHBIIS INTBBNATIONAL UNION•Atlaatla, OoU, l.akM muA lolaad Waters District* AFL-CIO At MTD Exec Board Meeting Focus Is on Maritime Revitalization f1 At its annual winter meet­ ing in Bal Harbour, Fla. held on Feb. 12 and 13, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department's Executive Board declared 1975 "a year of retreat and decline for the U.S. merchant marine" and adopted a nine-point pro­ gram to revitalize the industry. Taking a vocal position on many important maritime in­ dustry problems, the MTD Ex­ ecutive Board also delivered a comprehensive report on de­ veloping U.S. energy resources and enacted resolutions call­ ing for the continued mainte­ nance of the USPHS hospitals, the repeal of special low tariffs for low cost imports, a greater defense role for the U.S. mer­ chant marine, and legislation to end the use of third-flag ves­ sels in trade on the Great Lakes between Canada and the U.S. }• In addition, the Board re­ leased position statements on the threat to U.S. security posed by the expanding Soviet mer­ chant fleet, closing the Virgin Islands loophole in the Jones Act and protecting American The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department Executive Board convenes its 1976 \A/inter meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla. workers against concessions on import tariffs being granted by our government at multi­ were also addressed by four Board about the disastrous efspecial guest speakers during fects of new U.S. trade laws on lateral tracie negotiations. the busy two-day conference, his island's economy. AFL-CIO Gov. Rafael Hernandez-Colon Research Director Nat Goldof Puerto Rico told the MTD finger spoke of the failure of the Trade Act of 1974 to prevent the export of American jobs. Executive vice president of El Paso Alaska Gen. John Bennett explained the advantages of an all-Alaska natural gas pipe­ line route, and SlU General Counsel Howard Schulman described the benefits of ex­ tending the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board to U.S.-owned foreign flag vessels. m , r: ):• t k : 1 .'I •- i The meeting was chaired by SIUNA President Paul Hall who serves as president of the Department. The MTD is com­ posed of 43 national and inter­ national A.FL-C10 unions, in­ cluding the SIUNA, and rep­ resents nearly eight million, workers. MTD President Paul Hall introduces Governor Rafael Hernandez-Colon of Puerto Rico who spoke about the strong ties between Puerto Rico and the U.S. maritime industry. The Executive Board in­ cludes representatives from each member union as well as Department officers and re­ gional representatives. I.. n- 7-^ • • •• i . J I �9 Point Maritime Program Adopted An important nine-point program to stimulate the growth of the U.S. mari­ time industry and to halt "the decline in merchant marine fortunes" of 1975 was proposed and adopted by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment Executive Board at its winter meeting. Calling the nine points "minimum objectives," the Executive Board said immediate action was necessary because "implementation of the program out­ lined in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 . . . has largely come to a halt." The Board found evidence of the American Merchant Marine's decline in the fact that "44 fewer vessels flying the U.S. flag were actively engaged in ocean commerce at the end of 1975 than at the close of 1974" and that "the administration's new budget provides no funds for new ship construction because of a $449 million carryover in unspent shipbuilding appropriations from the previous buciget." Stimulate Growth Blaming President Ford's veto of the Energy Transportation Security Act, a worldwide surplus in tanker tonnage, a reduced demand for oil and the present economic recession for the depressed state of the U.S. maritime industry, the MTD Executive Board vowed to "work diligently ... to bring about as quickly as possible those measures needed to stimulate the gro\vth of the U.S. mer­ chant marine." To foster this needed growth the Board resolved to work towards imple­ menting the following nine "minimum objectives": • The creation of a single agency or Office of Maritime Affairs in the White 4*^': A The International Union of Operating Engineers' delegation to the winter meeting included (from I. to r.) Legislative Representative John Brown, President J. C. Turner,.Vice President and MTD Board member Stephen J. Leslie, and MTD Vice President Jack McDonald. steps are necessary to "guarantee an House to deal with the problems of the advantage they hold over the legitimate martime industry and to promote its U.S.-flag merchant marine and invest­ ocean transportation capability suffi­ ment tax credit for ships built with capi­ cient to serve the nation's defense needs development. in time of national emergency, adequate tal construction funds. • Enactment of oil cargo preference • Legislation to extend the provi­ to serve U.S. ocean transportation legislation. needs in the interest of the national • Development of a national cargo sions of the National Labor Relations Act to U.S.-owned foreign-flag ships. economy and equal to the task of main­ policy which would provide for exten­ • Legislation to outlaw the preda­ taining the U.S. flag presence in the sion of cargo preference legislation to tory rate cutting practices of Soviet and oceans of the world as an instrument bf imports of strategic raw materials. other state-owned fleets. this nation's international political • Strengthening of the Jones Act by • Requiring the U.S. Navy to con­ policy." applying it to the Virgin Islands; by tract for its noncombatant support ser­ applying it to transshipment from very vices from the privately-owned U.S. Even though this "ambitious pro­ large crude carriers off loading on the merchant fleet instead of sacrificing gram" may present it with a diffi­ U.S. continental shelf; by providing Navy shipbuilding resources in the con­ cult challenge, the MTD Executive new incentives for domestic shipping, struction of noncombatant support Board said it recognizes that "the attain­ and by tightening the provision for ob­ vessels. ment of these objectives is necessary to taining administrative waivers from • Development of a policy position developing a first rate merchant marine complying with the Act. in both major political parties in this of the strength necessary to maintain • Taxing in full the income of run­ presidential year which would make it the United States' position as a first away ships to reduce the competitive clear that this nation will take whatever rank world power." Resolutions Passed on Maritime Problems Tackling some of the U.S. maritime industry's most urgent problems head on, the MTD Executive Board resolved at its ann^l winter meeting to work for the continued maintenance of USPHS hospitals, the repeal of special tariff considerations for low cost im­ ports, a greater defense role for the U.S. merchant marine and legislation to end the use of third-flag vessels in trade on the Great Lakes between Canada and the United States. The Administration is again attempt­ ing to shut down the Public Health Service hospitals by urging the Depart­ ment of Health, Education and Welfare to persuade the eight communities where the hospitals are located to give their approval to closing the institutions. In a public statement the MTD •Executive Board said that these hospi­ tals "are an important part of the nation's'health care system" and that "their closure would sacrifice the qual­ ity care and the teaching and research programs which they provide." For this reason the Board resolved to support "continued operation of the USPHS hospital system and urge that a maximum effort be made to advise local and state health planning agen­ cies of the wisdom of supporting the continued operations of these facilities." Repeal Section 807 Turning its attention to a harmful loophole in our trade law, the Execu­ tive Board vowed to support legislation to repeal Section 807 of the U.S. trade law. Under this section, the MTD said. Page 14 "component parts of products such as televisions and clothing and material such as ceramics, plastics, rubber and glass have been exported abroad, as­ sembled or processed by low-wage foreign workers" and then imported back into the U.S. at special low duties. Last year more than $238 million in low tariff imports entered this country under Section 807, all at the expense of American jobs. Because many MTD member unions have been adversely affected by this loophole the Executive Board resolved to support legislation that would repeal Section 807 "so that the jobs of thou­ sands of Americans can be protected against the predatory effects of lowcost imported products assembled by low-wage foreign workers and peddled to American consumers at profiteerlevel high prices." Merchant Marine & Navy In another important resolution passed at this winter conference, the Board declared that "both the U.S. Navy and the American merchant marine would benefit through increased use of U.S. merchant marine vessels to meet Navy -noncombatant supply and support needs." Conferring on a MTD Board position paper are the Secretary-Treasurer of the International Association of Fire Fighters and Executive Board member, Frank Palumbo (I.), and president of the Fire Fighters, William H. McClennan. Efforts by the Navy to maintain both combat and non-combat forces "has meant that both fleets have been short­ changed," the MTD stated. Pointing out that inflation is shrirrkT ing the Navy's budget faster than money can be appropriated, the Executive Board questioned the value of the Navy's continued attempts "to try to build up its non-combatant fleet of vessels; all of which are available in the private U.Sr merchant fleet." In adopting this resolution the MTD stressed that using private vessels to perform support services would let the Navy concentrate its limited shipbuild­ ing funds on constructing combat ves­ sels while at the same time expanding the private U.S. fleet and providing more jobs for Americans. It would also give the merchant marine more experience in Navy support missions, improv­ ing its ability to serve as an auxiliary force in national emergencies. Another resolution passed by thie Executive Board during their two day meeting urged the governments of Canada and the U.S. "to take immedi­ ate steps—including the enactment of legislation—to reserve voyages between Canada and the U.S.A. for Canadian and U.S.A. registered vessels." A 200-year old tradition of exclusive Canadian-U.S. shipping between ports on the Great Lakes is in grave danger as vessels registered in Greece, Brazil and other foreign countries start enter­ ing this trade, displacing Canadian.and U.S. seamen. Seafarers Log �' rTTT Witk 30% Puerto Ricans Jotless, Colon Hits U.S. Trade Policy Unemployment hit 20 percent in Puerto Rico last .May and present U.S. trade policies are aggravating the situ­ ation, Gov. Rafael Hernandez-Colon of Puerto Rico told the assembled MTD Executive Board at its winter meeting. He also reported that the newly created Puerto Rican Merchant Ship­ ping Authority was now on a "firm financial footing" and would soon be able to reinvest its profits in new and even more efficient vessels. Describing the economic plight of the island, the governor said that competi­ tion from Taiwan, North Korea, Haiti, Hong Kong and Spain "has sapped our once vibrant textile industry and is destroying our shoe and leather industry." "This policy of exportation of jobs" which is encouraged by present U.S. trade laws 'is particularly costly to Puerto Rico," Gov. Hernandez-Colon told the board. Making these remarks to the MTD Executive Board, which included many representatives frmn unions also ad­ versely affected hy these laws, he warned that the U.S. "must not pursue a policy which will impoverish Puerto Rico and many areas of the mainland for quick profits for multinational cor­ porations." Turning to Puerto Rico's purchase of the three shipping lines servicing the island and the creation of the Puerto Rican Merchant Shipping Authority, Gov. Hernandez-Colon said that this would help keep the cost of moving materials to and from Puerto Rico low, and help attract new industry. As Puerto Rico is totally dependent on ocean transportation for the move­ ment of all of its goods. Gov. Hemandez-Colon remarked that "the growth and decline of our shipping to the U.S. is tied directly to the growth and decline of the Puerto Rican economy, so it is evident that we are all in this together." .•Iri closing, he thanked organized labor for its help for Puerto Rico and said that he knew he could "count on labor's support" in solving Puerto Rico's new problems. * Gov. Hernandez-Colon Scliulnian Speaks on NLRB Extension, Ridkt-to^Work Law A proposed bill which would extend National Labor Relations Board juris­ diction to American owned runawayflag ships and important litigation over right-to-work laws pending in the U.S. Supreme Court were the subjects of an address given to the MTD Executive Board by Howard Schulman, the SIU's general counsel. Schulman told the Executive Board that he would testify during the House Education and Labor Committee's oversight hearings and recommend that Congress pass specific legislation to place runaway-flag ships under the pro­ visions of the Taft-Hartley Act. Although the courts have said that the NLRB's jurisdiction does cover these ships under the present law, Schulman explained to the Board that "it should be made clear through new legislation that Congress intended that these runaway-flag ships which are American owned, operated and engaged in American trade, are U.S. employers and subject to the Taft-Hartley Act." **These American owned ships diouldnT be allowed to enjoy the advantages of American shipping with- John J. McNamara, president of the International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers and MTD Executive Board member, is pleased with the Board's resolution on revitalizing the maritime industry. March. 1976 half of the MTD-affiliated OCAW, said that the men "spend 95 percent of their time in international waters and perform no shoreside work" and there­ fore should not be subject to the rightto-work laws. If the Supreme Court upholds a lower court decision that the law does apply to the Mobil seamen, Schulman told the Executive Board that the effect "would be terrible." I-/' iil "It could," he said, "extend the rightto-work law to all maritime workers connected in any way with Texas, and other right-to-work states, including the many workers on oil drilling rigs in the Gulf." '•J'"'-' T ;( r • il - , •I t • \ w Closing his remarks to the MTD, Schulman warned against the dangerous effect on workers of many newly ap­ pointed judges "who are business oriented." T ' k- • -1 Howard Schulman the men are residents of Texas. out also taking on the obligations," But Schulman, who will argue the he toid the Board during its winter case before the Supreme Court on be­ meeting. One of the advantages of specifically placing runaway ships under the provi­ sions of the Taft-Hartley Act, Schulman J.-' • • said, would be that "these ships would fesfeSStV''' •• • be a fair target for organizing." This legislation, he pointed out, might also have an impact on stemming the export of jobs by U.S. owned cor­ porations to countries offering large I," pools of low-priced labor. Right-to-Work Law The SIU's general counsel then turned to a case before the U.S. Su­ preme Court revolving around -the Texas right-to-work law arid the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Inter­ national Union's right to represent seamen aboard Mobil Oil tankers. Mobil Oil contends that the right-towork provisions of Texas' law should apply to seamen aboard their tankers because the company is headquartered in Texas, the ships shuttle between Texas and New York, and one-half of "Seeing the pendulum of the courts swing back towards anti-labor senti­ ments under each new Administration," Schulman concluded, "workers should organize to support those who will truly represent their views and who will protect their interests." c A ;. •. 1 •I. William Winpinsinger (I.), -vice president of the Internationai Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and Executive Board member Floyd E. Smith, president of the lAMAW, compare notes during the Board's winter meeting. Page 15 I^'r �• )!' !/• 'k'^" ., . • h iV - . 1^ ail>>.1.j||l^li,»^iyg>^. ;»..«^ t• J I #. 1 ^• r-^ - 0. William Moody, administrator of the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, addresses members of MTD's Executive Board at its annual mid-winter meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla. last month. Conferring during mid-winter meeting are Anthony Scotto, presi­ dent of the Port Maritime Council of Greater New York and Vicinity (left), and Roman Gralewicz, president of the SlU of Canada, and MID Executive Board member. Charles F. Moran (left), secretary-treasurer of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, and Page Groton, assistant to the International President of that union, and Executive Board member. tk" . ^ . x« • Peter Rybka, vice president of the American Federation of Grain Millers, attended the two-day meeting. -if - '-l' L k' f if I v'-' ••• 4 '.v,. •, I..*}-V" '>'• ''C- • "'.vk' • " " * t ' * If il /f •f i'k. 11.1 1 .1 f "•» J •:k! , I f. Rohfirt J Peter<idorf fleftt secrstarv-treasurer of the international B?o.thoodtPailrS STadrand Alt E, Heaps, president of the Retail. Wholesale and Department Store Union, and • Sute Board member, participated In proceedings. 'k- Listening to a resolution on maritime goals are from (I. to r.): Executive Board member Dominic L. Carnatie, administrative f president of the Laundry Workers: Executive Board Amalgamated Meat Cutters, and Harry Pocie, exeoutive vice presidem of that unmm •"t\- II ' r '• '1 r \ J ^ JohnC.Bennett.vlcepresldent.EIPasoAlaskaCo., attended mid-winter meeting. Here, Bennett discusses the various proposals for a natural gas pipeline from Alaska to the lower 48 states. El Paso's proposed route, which would call for the construction of a pipeline from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez, where the gas would then be transported by LNG vessels for distribution throughout the country, was endorsed last year by the MTD. • ^ rtflnf^n^neST^Ime ^^ . From (I. to r.) ate: Peter Hall, secretary-treasurer. Retail Clerks; Milton Gordon, retired Executive Board member, Dolls and Toys Workers; Attorney David C. McClung; Executive Board member Lester H. Null, •^'""oiHont Pottery Dnttan/ Workers, VA/nrLrara and anH George dtanrna Barbaree, Rflrbsree. secretary-treasurer secretarv-trAflAiirar rtf that union. union. Sr., president. of that arid'^Gvo^ ?u,?nnSnn ««rrPtflrv Brotherhood of Caroeriters and Joiners Livingston, se^^ isiflndcs "looohole" in the l sten to a repo g M Sitting in as visitors on an Executive Board meeting time Council of Greater New York ^d Vicinity; Keith Terpe. secretary-treasurer, Puerto Rico Port Council; Gerald Toomey, president, Puerto Rico Merchant Marine, Inc., and Robert Murray, assistant to Toomey. JOneS nCI. •.'•v •. i-.i'' :^'r,.k. .-'"i i •' r.->: �-y-- .JtMii. Goldfinder; 1^74 Trade Act Fails to Help Unemployed AFL-CIO Research Director Nat Goldfinger told the MTD Executive Board at its winter-meeting that the Trade Act of 1974 had failed to prevent the export of jobs or to help American workers hurt by imports to recover. Attacking the multilateral trade negotiations now under way, Goldfinger expressed his fear that even though record numbers of unemployed Ameri­ cans have filed for financial relief imder provisions of the Trade Act which offers aid to workers who lose their jobs be­ cause of import competition, the U.S. is about to grant even greater trade concessions during the present nego­ tiations. In return, the U.S. wants an agree­ ment on agricultural exports to Europe and Asia which generate few jobs for Americans. In labor-intensive production areas such as textiles, clothing and manu­ facturing, the U.S. is already a large importer. Because these concessions will knock out even the small tariff protection that now exists for these U.S. industries, Goldfinger said that the American labor movement is not likely to gain any new benefits under the 1974 Trade Act. Ending on a more positive note, Goldfinger said that economists and academicians are beginning to support the labor movement's position on trade. This new support, he told the Board, is the result of mounting evidence of the growing dangers of multinational corporations and foreign investment policies, dangers organized labor has fought against for many years. Nat Goldfinger Bennett Gives Benefits of All-Alaska Gas Pipeline El Paso Alaska Company's Vice President John Bennett gave the MTD Executive Board a detailed report dur­ ing its winter meeting on the advan­ tages of an all-Alaska natural gas pipe­ line over the alternate Alaska Arctic Gas pipeline which would be under par­ tial Canadian control. John C. Bennett Executive Board members 0. L. Dennis (I), president of the Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employes, and Paul Drozak, Secretary-Treasurer of the West Gulf Ports Mari­ time Council, listen to a report on U.S. trade negotiations. Page 18 The all-Alaska route calls for the construction of an 809-mile pipeline running parallel to the oil pipeline to Valdez where the gas Would be lique­ fied, put aboard U.S.-flag LNG carriers and shipped to the U.S. West Coast. At its convention last September, the entire Maritime Trades Department en­ dorsed this proposal and announced its determination to work for its approval. The alternate Arctic Gas pipeline requires the construction of a 5,600mile pipeline through the middle of Alaska and down through Canada to the U.S. midwest. Bennett told the Executive Board that the all-Alaska route would take less time and money to build because it calls for construction of less pipeline and would follow existing oil pipeline roads and rights-of-way. As an even stronger argument for the all-Alaska route, Bennett pointed out that unlike the Arctic Gas route which would he under jmnt U.S.-Canadian control, it would he totally under U.S. regulation. The route favored by Bennett would not endanger a wildlife range that the Arctic Gas route could cut across and it would create about 24,000 jobs for U.S. workers as opposed to the esti­ mated 12,000 jobs that would be cre­ ated by the Canadian pipeline. The all-Alaska pipeline would also generate over $9 billion in income taxes for the U.S. Government and the Arctic route would bring in only $2 billion, Bennett pointed out. These advantages for the United States and its workers, Bennett con­ cluded, make it imperative that organ­ ized labor work towards ensuring approval of the all-Alaska route for the North Slope gas pipeline. MEBA Executive Vice President Ray­ mond McKay observes the proceed­ ings of the MTD Executive Board's winter meeting. •'li Executive Board member John McNamara, president, International Brother­ hood of Firemen and Oilers, confers with other participants. Seafarers Log �1 f" •MU Expanding Soviet Fleet Poses Threat The MTD Executive Board ex­ pressed its concern at the winter meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla. that the expanding Soviet merchant fleet is threatening America's merchant marine and U.S. natipnal security. In a position paper released by the Executive Board during its meeting, the Board warned that "the rapidly growing Soviet bloc merchant fleets are taking over world trade routes." Unless the United States aggressively Executive Board members William P. MacLuskle (left), vice president, Glass Bottle Blowers, and George J. Knaly, International representative. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, attended winter meetings. supports its own fleet, the MTD said, "the Russians could control a major share of U.S. to Far East and East Coast to Europe trade routes by the end of the decade." The Soviet bloc fleets have been able to make such sudden, and deep in­ roads in the U.S. liner trades by dras­ tically undercutting existing shipping rates, something they can easily do be­ cause as state-owned fleets they are free to operate without returning a profit. The Soviet bloc countries are inter­ ested in generating hard western cur­ rency and in providing work for their surplus tonnage, while at the same time strengthening their merchant fleet and their world maritime image. While conventional, profit-oriented U.S. shipping companies are unable to compete with cut-rate Communist freight prices, the Executive Board pointed out that "besides the obvious national security dangers of Soviet bloc control of U.S. shipping routes ... it must be kept in mind that today's cut­ throat competitors are tomorrow's high rate fixers." The U.S. merchant marine is not the only fleet affected by the Soviet shipping offensive. "The problem," the Execu­ tive Board reported, "is recognized by Western Europe and Japanese merchant marines as well, and statistics bear but the claim that Soviet bloc shipping threatens the existence of all privatelyoperated fleets." Already a large, modern fleet, the Soviet merchant marine is growing steadily. With their shipyards working at full capacity, the Soviet Union al­ w; ready had 2,306 flag vessels by the end of June 1974, nearly four times the number of U.S. flag ships. The MTD also pointed out that en­ couraged by their success in capturing much of the world's freight trade, the Soviets are now "engaged in a campaign to sell a range of ships constructed in their yards" to U.S. shippers. Terming these attempts to sell their vessels in the U.S. a "forerunner of what many other U.S. industries will face from state supported imports," the Executive Board said that "U.S. manu­ facturers cannot be expected to com­ pete on equal terms with Soviet indus­ tries that are state subsidized and are after political gains and hard cash more than profits." i 1• . 1 In 1975, the U.S. "experienced the largest trade surplus in more than a decade, but the unemployment rate among American workers continued at the highest level in more than 30 years," the board said in its report, "demon­ strating once again that the American worker . . , benefits very little from present U.S. trade policy." The present multilateral trade nego­ tiations are aimed towards cutting down U.S. tariffs on imports. In return, our tradirig partners would grant the U.S. tariff concessions on agricultural ex­ ports to Europe and Asia. The board termed this arrangement "a no-win proposition for American f,.:; ii f':. ' March, 1976 . • fi -.5 •i u i i' Third-Flag Bill The Board's report stated its belief that legislation, such as the third-flag bill which would prohibit below-cost rates on U.S. trade routes, is needed to meet this dangerous threat to our fleet. Their report also charged that our policy of detente with the Soviet Union gives them the greatest shipping advan­ tages, "advantages they may use to fur­ ther undermine the U.S. fleet and threaten U.S. security." "The U.S. is seeing its merchant marine weakened by a massive Soviet shipping offensive," the Executive Board warned in conclusion, which is motivated by the Soviet Union's "high regard for the economic and national security advantages of a strong mer­ chant marine." '' - 1 workers" because it would stimulate further U.S. farm production and take away even the meager tariff protection U.S. industries now have. JI Agricultural products which already make up the bulk of our exports, the board pointed out, are not labor intensive and provide few jobs for Americans. However, in production areas such as textiles, clothing and manufacturing, which are labor intensive, the U.S. is already a large importer. These new trade agreements, the executive board said, wjll further injure those industries which employ the big majority of U.S. workers. Because these multflateral negotia­ tions will have such 'an important im­ pact on American workers, the MTD suggested in its release that the nego­ tiation team in Geneva should include a labor representative. Both the indus­ trial and agricultural sectors are already represented in the negotiations. ' 11 Robert E. P. Cooney (left), vice president, Irdn Workers and Executive Board member, and Bernard PuchalskI, president. Greater Chicago and Vicinity Port Council, read over proposed MTD resolution. MTD Urges Jones Act Loopliole Closed. Claiming "the Virgin Islands , have become a refuge for oil companies seeking the competitive advantage of a U.S. refinery location not requiring the use of US-flag ships," the MTD Execu­ tive Board released a statement at its winter meeting that presented its case for closing the Jones Act loophole which exempts the Virgin Islands from the Act's provisions. Mainland refineries which must use U.S.-flag tankers and the American merchant marine are both discriminated against by this exemption according to r » ' u MTD Unhappy With Geneva Trade Talks The MTD Executive Board released a paper during its winter meeting ex­ pressing its dissatisfaction with the multilateral trade negotiations now under way in Geneva which it says offer little hope "for any progress toward diminishing unemployment and easing the plight of the American worker." - the Executive Board which urged Congress to close the loophole. The exemption has not been con­ sidered in depth by the Congress since 1933 when it extended the Virgin Islands' Jones Act waiver indefinitely. At that time little, if any, cargo originated frorti the Islands to the U.S. Today, however, the refinery on the Virgin Islands ships "over a half a mil­ lion barrels a day of oil exports to the mainland . . using almost entirely, foreign flag vessels," the MTD Board reported. . And even though the U.S. fleet has sufficient tonnage to carry all the oil generated by the Islands' refinery, the Executive Board pointed out that "the U.S. tanker fleet has been practically shut out of this trade." U.S. mainland refineries are also hurt by the Jones Act exemption be­ cause the Islands' refinery is the only facility that enjoys the advantages offered to domestic refineries ^ under U.S. law and yet does not have to comply with the Jong's Act. Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-La.) has introduced legislation to extend Jones Act coverage to the Virgin Islands and in its report on the Act, the Execu­ tive Board stated its belief that "closing this loophole through the passage of S. 2422 (Sen. Johnson's bill) would aid U.S. workers in U.S. shipyards, refin­ eries and aboard U.S-flag vessels." This bill's passage is important, the Board said in closing its position paper on the Virgin Islands loophole, because it is necessary to "return competitive equity to a vital segment of the U.S. oil trades." Page 19 4 �m i : J4V:.: .. :. 5.s»as#» <V VSEAfARERS March, 1976 Official pnbUcatian af the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION• AtUatIc, Oalf, Lakes aaS lalanS Waters District* AFL-CIO Report Given on U.S. Energy Resources During the two-day MTD Executive Board meeting, the Board released a major report on developing U.S. energy resources which recommended forming a quasi-government energy develop­ ment corporation to manage this coun­ try's resources for the American people. The Board's report charged that the government has failed to protect the public interest in energy matters, and that it "has abandoned these re­ sponsibilities to the multinational oil companies." With new sources of energy now being developed this nation has a unique opportunity "to sell our re­ sources to the highest bidder, or . . . develop a new energy policy which will give American consumers a voice in the handling of publicly-owned resources." The MTD's report suggested that this new policy "could revolve around greater government involvement in the development of new energy resources with the energy companies acting as agents to develop the resources." "Or," it continued, it could involve a partnership between the government and the nation's energy companies, with the title to these resources retained by America's people." In either case, the Board concluded, "those who won the resources, the American people, gain maximum bene­ fit from their development." The MTD report described what other nations have done to control their energy development and why the energy policies of the past are no longer viable. Own Recommendations Then, after examining present legis­ lative proposals which it felt would only "add to the energy bill Americans are paying and would only serve to keep MoUle Port Maritime, Council San Diego Poit Maritiine Council San Francisco Bay Area and Vicinity Port Maritime Council Port Maritime Couuicil of Southern Califdmia oil companies in control of the nation's energy market," the Executive Board made its own recommendations. By setting up a quasi-government energy corporation, the Board noted, America would have the tools to develop new energy sources, such as synthetic fuel and solar power, which are beyond the financial means of private companies and would be able to allocate the products as the nation's security needs required. This type of corporation would also have several other important advan­ tages. It would give the nation a realistic and reliable accounting of the energy supplies available so that a rational energy plan could be formulated. Any new methods of energy develop­ ment perfected with government funds could be sold to private companies, giving the government a return on its money while providing much needed Delaware Valley and Vicinity Port Maritime Council capital for energy research. And by retaining a greater share of the production, the corporation would have its own energy reserve and would be able to ensure that energy is avail­ able to American consumers at a rea­ sonable price. The MTD Executive Board therefore recommended during its annual winter meeting that "the development of new U.S. energy sources ... should be car­ ried out under the direction of a govern­ ment corporation that would protect the public's interest" and that would "receive a major share of the produc­ tion" from projects it sponsored. Only in this wsy, the Executive Board concluded, can the U.S. "ensure that publicly-owned natural resources are exploited for the benefit of all Americans rather than the enrichment of the multinational oil companies." Greater St. Louis Area Port Counci Buffalo Port Maritime Council West Gulf Ports Council The Haihpton Roads Port Maritime CounciL Port Maritime Council of Greater New York and Vicinity Cleveland Port Maritime Council Toledo Port Maritime Council Florida West Coast Maritime Trades Council Pordand and Vicinity Port Maritime Council Seatde-Puget Sound Port Maritime Council • ii; I Port Maritime Cohricil of Greater New Orleans and Vicinity Baltimore Port Maritime Council erto Rico Port Maritime Council Mwtime Port Council of Greater Boston and New England Area Canadian Lakehead Port Council Hamilton Port Council Detroit and Wayne County Port Maritime Council Port Maritime Council of Duluth, Minnesota, Superior, Wisconsin, Harbors and Vicinity Honcdulu Port Maritime Council St Lawrence and Tributaries Port Council of the Province of Quebec Greater Chicago and Vicinity Port Council Southern Ontario Port Council Toronto and District Branch �New SlU Ship, ST Worth Crews Up, Sails A 4 welcome given late last month to the Seafarers—some seen below—^who crewed a new SIU San Clemente class tanker, the 91,849 dwt, 894 foot ST WorthJA^ron) m the port of San Diego. The vessel sailed from the National City Docks on Feb, 19 to take on bunkers the next day in the port of Long Beach. She then headed for Singapore and Indonesia with a final destination slated for the port of Seattle as she proves her worth. The new, JP' f ™ designed and built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. Her keel was laid Dec. 7, 1974 and she was launched on July 19, 1975. The ship s draft is 49 feet and her beam is more than 105 feet. Among other amenities found aboard ship is a foam generator. I- \ M!!!k I' -, lit Taking on deck department stores are (I. to r. above): AB Nick Nagy; Recertified Bosun S. C. "Jim" Foti; Piney Point grad OS Dave Burnsworth, and AB Biil Tavella. Beiow (I. to r.) OMEDs Jan Kachel and Archie Beil try out the automated en­ gine room control console. 1 I Below, day worker QMED Ray Hart, who serves as educational director, looks over the cargo pump control board of the new vessel with an uniden­ tified, hard-hatted shipyard worker. Here's a bird's eye view looking forward from the flying bridge of the brand-new tanker. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. Know Ytur Rigirts FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SIIIPFING RIGHTS. Your shipping rig^its and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all-Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in. the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 • lOtb Street, Brooklyn. N. Y. 11215 FuIP copies of contracts as referreu to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. The« contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. Deposit in the SIU March, 1976 •.- tn": PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions arc voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt ret|uested. Blood Bank — It's Your Life Page 21 .i-. �DISPATCHERS REPORT FEB. 1-29,1976 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston , New York j Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico . . Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes • Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit ,. Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore ; Norfolk Tampa Mobile ' New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes • Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes . Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes Page 22 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 4 97 8 22 8 11 18 66 26 23 8 21 9 58 0 4 383 2 8 '1 2 3 1 3 8 1 3 1 1 0 6 0 0 40 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 6 1 1 3 15 398 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 42 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 3 58 11 18 22 11 26 23 9 13 11 12 5 59 0 4 285 3 6 1 7 3 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 3 12 3 1 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 192 17 55 29 13 31 147 53 67 26 79 17 146 0 2 879 4 20 1 8 4 2 6 15 3 5 4 9 0 14 0 0 95 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 5 0 7 292 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 3 2 24 4 1 4 46 925 2 0 1 3 0 0 1 7 102 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 5 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 73 9 17 4 5 19 50 20 22 7 18 5 54 0 1 306 2 22 3 7 2 1 5 5 4 4 4 8 1 15 0 1 84 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 50 4 14 23 11 23 19 4 18 5 12 6 47 0 2 239 4 10 6 3 4 3 6 0 2 1 3 2 3 15 6 0 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 126 14 53 20 5 29 112 51 67 26 53 17 116 0 1 694 2 48 3 13 4 1 7 25 9 15 7 20 1 28 0 1 184 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 8 0 1 9 0 4 6 28 334 3 1 2 2 0 0 0 8 92 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 0 0 5 0 2 3 14 • 253 1 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 1 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 1 3 24 1 2 4 43 737 9 1 2 5 1 1 0 19 203 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 37 7 9 3 7 10 31 9 12 7 12 6 25 0 0 176 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 8 21 9 6 14 13 3 18 3 7 2 33 0 0 177 1 17 3 9 6 3 5 3 3 1 2 3 1 12 11 1 81 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 77 9 27 15 6 19 68 19 55 12 27 17 66 0 0. 419 0 5 0 5 3 0 0 2 1 3 1 4 0 5 1 0 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 1 1 6 182 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 5 182 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 81 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 3 0 0 1 8 427 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 1 31 t) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DlGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. 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St Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Te* 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713)983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Jnncos, .Stop 20 00909 (809) 723-0002 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 35 4 11 5 7 3 77 12 12 17 3 9 11 24 17 10 1 10 6 31 0 2 172 38 12 14 5 17 6 42 16 0 285 3 3 5 27 2 8 4 52 224 1,037 101 1,138 7 0 1 3 1 0 0 12 297 421 23 444 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori — Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping at SlU ports dropped off a hit in the month o£ Febrnai^ compared to the previous month as movement of cargo on the Great Lakes remained at a standstill due to th# winter layup. However, at A&G pml^ shipping was fair to good for oinr Seniority full book members, and is sertibte future., . Seafarers L og �li New SlU Pensioners Andrew Danko, 55, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1959 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Danko sailed 22 years and is an ex-fisherman. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Toledo, Ohio, he is a resident of Chalmette, La. John W. DeVaux, 61, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1958 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother DeVaux sailed 31 years and attended a Piney Point Crews Con­ ference in 1970. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. Born in Baltimore, he is a resident there. Mont McNabb, Jr., 52, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. Brother McNabb sailed 29 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in North Carolina and is a resident of San Francisco. Lucio F. Ceperiano, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Ceperiano sailed 46 years. He was born in the Philippines and is a resident of New Orleans. Garrett A. Wile, 72, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as an AB and third mate. Brother Wile sailed 53 years. He was born in East Boston, Mass. and is a resident of Chelsea, Mass. Jack M. Syms, 53, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Savannah sailing as an AB. Brother Syms sailed 32 years. He was bora in New­ berry, S.C. and is a resident of Spar­ tanburg, S.C. John F. Latimer, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Lake Charles, La. in 1956 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Latimer sailed 27 years and was a ship's delegate. He was born in Garrison, Tex. and is a resident there. William M. Jenkins, 66, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Jenkins started sailing in 1927 and was a member of the International Seaman's Union. For the last 16 years when he stopped sailing, hewas the manager of the Headquarters cafeteria. Born in North Carolina, he is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife. Pearl. Wilson Torres, 53, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing'as a chief cook. Brother Torres sailed 32 years. He was bom in Puerto Rico and is a resident of f Brooklyn, N.Y. Virgil L. Swanson, 65, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Swanson sailed 46 years. He was born in Mississippi and is a resi­ dent of Port Arthur, Tex. Charles A. Carr, 69, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Carr sailed 32 years and received a Union Personad Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Steel Architect. He is a 1960 Piney Point upgrading grad and is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Born in Panama, he is a U.S. naturalized citizen. Sea­ farer Carr is a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Thomas A. Pradat, 65, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a bosun. Brother Pradat sailed 34 years. He was bora in Louisiana and is a resident of New Orleans. Norman A. Jefferson, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a second cook. Brother Jefferson sailed 33 years. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident there. Henry M. Connell, 66, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Tam.pa sailing as a cook and baker. Brother Connell sailed 29 years. He was born in Tampa and is a resident of Portridgeville. Mo. Antonio De Jesus, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing in the steward department. Brother De Jesus sailed 28 years and was on the Seatrain shoregang in Hoboken, N.J. from 1970 to 1973 He was on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N. Y. Harbor strike, the RMR beef and the District Council 37 strike. Born in Carolina, P.R., he is a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. March, 1976 - •J-n Flavins A. "Flem" Clary, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1967 sailing as a bosun. Brother Clary sailed 24 years. He was born in Lawrenceville, Va. and is a resi­ dent of Norfolk. L Amount YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums 21 377 129 19 3 6,367 2 139 69 26 1,907 662 22 4 11,240 3 258 88 $ 72,595.00 377.00 387.00 4,384.35 139.00 50,936.00 155.43 4,213.64 2,210.40 $ 93,759.55 1,907.00 1,986.00 4,489.34 389.00 89,920.00 547.63 7,755.03 3,916.40 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical 365 - 73 95 13 — 92 633 131 157 28 ^ 1 187 117,826.83 3,128.71 14,242.40 3,950.00 2,640.30 180,415.96 5,581.61 23,862.40 8,950.00 25.50 5,196.36 8 180 114 3 56 — ^ 14 318 196 14 106 — ^ 24,000.00 26,122.77 4,537.02 805.00 1,549.14 •45,000.00 54,413.70 7,520.08 1,572.00 2,530.67 797.97 797.97 1 2,062 1 2,100 350.00 14,625.40 350.00 16,124.00 11 19 3,693.65 6,372.77 10,204 2,444 1,557 14,205 18,120 2,472 3,075 23,667 353,667.01 601,085.00 749,652.92 $1,704,404.93 563,382.97 625,085.00 1,417,640.85 $2,606,108.82 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death • •• Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment ••• Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers v.. tionPlan Total Seafarers We.fare, Pension & Vacation •p •V- ?V *• i' Y. MONTH TO DATE • 't* Lawrence C. Melanson, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief steward. Brother Melanson sailed 28 years and up­ graded at Piney Point. A native of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, he is a resident of Bradford, Mass. Number SEAF,\RERS WELFARE PLAN ey y!' t, • Leonardus Augustus Bebm, 65, , joined the SIU in the port of Savan­ nah in 1956 sailing as a chief stew­ ard. Brother Behm sailed 28 years. He was bora in Crandon, Wise, and is a resident of Savannah. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Jan. 22"Feb. 18, 1976 •ij! YEAR TO DATE Page 23 •m I J tl �as OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE Mari­ time Overseas), January 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. La Soya; Secretary S. J. Davis; Educational Director L. Peppett; Deck Delegate R. H. Mullen. $26 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine department. Secre­ tary discussed the 47-day stay in Novorossik, Russia. The weather was on and off but the crew had transporta­ tion for touring the island of Novorossik. The staff members of the seaman's club brought the bus to the gangway of the ship for the crewmembers. A vote of thanks to the staff for their consideration. Chairman discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways), January 11—Chairman, Recertived Bosun H. B. Walters; Secretary W. J. Fitch; Steward Delegate William J. Jones. $76.60 in ship's funds. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chair­ man reported that a fact finding bulletin is to be posted on the bulletin board and if you take it down to read, please put it back up after you are through. Report to the Seafarers Log: "Thanks to the Log for responding to our questions in regard to our ship's minutes." Next port Gitmo. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), January 4—Chairman, Recertified Bostm Vernon Bryant; Secretary Mario Canalejo, Sr.; Educational Director Riley Mils. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. Chairman gave a vote of thanks to the crew and delegates for the way everybody performed on board the ship. The Seafarers Log was read by the members. A suggestion was made about obtaining a library. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a good Christmas dinner. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Digest of SlU Ships' Meetings AGUADILLA (Puerto Rico Marine Operating), January 25 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Victor Carbone; Sec­ retary W. Reid; Educational Director S. Wala. No disputed OT. The crew donated $30 and $10.50 from the ship's fund—officers donated $55 for a total of $95 to be given to the American Merchant Marine Library. Chairman" suggested that members donate to SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port San Juan. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), January 4—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun William Bushong; Secre­ tary Harvey M. Lee; Educational Direc­ tor Victor A. Cover; Deck Delegate Richard O. Spencer; Steward Delegate Herbert Allen. $130 in ship's fund and a thank you to the crew for their re­ sponse to the arrival pools. A vote of thanks to Brother Strand for the $10 donated to the movie fund. Also a vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Houston. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land Service), Januaiy 4—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. Richburg; Secretary R. Buie; Educational Director H. S. Martin; Deck Delegate M. J. LdVe; En­ gine Delegate D. Laughlin; Steward Delegate F. Rogers. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the new retirement and pension plan and on the importance of donating to SPAD. $11 in ship's fund. $70 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Next port Yokohama. GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), January 18—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Denis Manning; Secretary S. F. Schuyler; Educational Director William N. Slusser; Deck Delegate Jason S. Parker; Engine Delegate John A. Sulli­ van. $1 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman was advised that the color TV has been shipped or is on its way to Seattle so by the time we arrive back in Seattle the color TV should be there. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port Seattle. BOSTON (Sea-Land Service), Janu­ ary 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun L. E. Joseph; Secretary J. Keno; Deck Delegate Edgar Nelson; Engine Dele­ gate J. Diaz; Steward Delegate S. Bell. Chairman held a discussion on SPAD donations. No disputed OT. Report to the Seafarers Log: "The crew as a whole to go on record in giving a vote of thanks to Chief Steward James Keno and Chief Cook S. Bell and their entire staff for a wonderful and delicious Christmas and New Year dinner. And last but not least in wishing them all a Happy New Year." WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metal), January 25—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Floyd Pence; Secretary C. M. Modellas; Educational Director B. Wilhelmesen; Engine Delegate David Stauter. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers should read the Seafarers Log for a better knowledge of how our Union functions. A special discussion was held on the President's Report in the December 1975 Seafarers Log-, also on the 1974 ERISA. A vote of thanks to our officials in Washington for the job they are doing for us Seafarers. Next port, Longview. INGER (Reynolds Metal), January 8 —Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Bergeria; Secretary Duke Hall; Educa­ tional Director R. D. Holmes; Steward Delegate Richard J. Sherman. $83.03 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man asked all crewmembers to read the Seafarers Log carefully in ordei ^o know all the latest news about our Union and the maritime industry. Suggested that all members support SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Rotter­ dam. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas), January 11—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosim Arne Hovde; Secretary S. Szeibert; Engine Delegate Robert Thomas; Steward Delegate Ro­ bert Rome. No disputed OT. Chairman reported on the Alcoholism Rehabilita­ tion Center that opened in Piney Point. Advised that anyone who has a serious drinking problem should sign up for the program to help himself. Next port Antwerp. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), January 18—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Educa­ tional Director D. SusbiUa. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that all crew­ members read the December issue of the Seafarers Log as it covers thorough­ ly the Retirement Income Security Act. If you need further information see your port agent. Also discussed was the new program at Piney Point on the Alcohol Rehabilitation Center for anyone who has a serious drinking problem. Edu­ cational Director suggested that the ar­ ticle on the Coast Guard "Privacy Act Statement" should be read so that we can all determine how it affects us. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. CAROLINA (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), January 19—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun Julio Delgado; Secretary S. Berger. $5,51 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. The last Seafarers Log had stories about the new pension plan which is to be ex­ plained by the Baltimore patrolman. Also noted that upgrading courses are important for future jobs and that the alcoholic program for members has started. Advised members that SIU tankers are hauling grain to Russia which is creating many jobs. Suggested that donations to SPAD should be con­ tinued. Report to Seafarers Log: "We the crewmembers of the SS Carolina are more than grateful for the effort shown by our President Paul Hall and other officials involved in this important matter for our job security. We thank our President for a job well done." A vote of thanks to the entire deck depart­ ment for keeping the messroom and pantry clean. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port, Baltimore. NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), Jan­ uary 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. D. Christiansen; Secretary L. Crane; Educational Director A. J. Jaramillo; Deck Delegate G. C. Somerville; En­ gine Delegate A. L. Craig; Steward Del­ egate P. Paderes. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman reported that the communication on the Rus­ sian grain agreement was received and posted for all to read. The men were informed of the articles in the December issue of Seafarers Log and asked to read same. Next port Seattle. OGDEN CHAMPION (Ogden Ma­ rine), January 4—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun George Finklea; Secretary F. Di Carlp; Educational Director J. Boyce; Engine Delegate Alfred Bertrand. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. A vote of thanks to Capt. W. S. Marrow for a very en­ joyable Christmas. LONG LINES (Transoceanic Cable Ship Co.), January 25—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun H. Libby; Secretary Ira Brown; Educational Director Biss. $15.95 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Report to Sea­ farers Log: "The cableship Long Lines has finished a round the world voyage, beginning in San Diego, then Guam, Okinawa, Suez Canal, Augusta, Sicily, Southampton, England, Punta Delgado, Azores and Newark, New Jersey. Lay­ ing cable from California to Okinawa and loading cable in England for trans­ atlantic telephone cable number 6 to be finished in June of 1976." Chairman held a discussion on SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), January 17—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector David Able; Engine Delegate Michael Miller. $122 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed donations to SPAD. Secretary noted that we will get nine extra movies for next trip. Keep up the good work for RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea-Land the movie fund. A vote of thanks to the Service), January 25—Chairman, Re­ steward department for a job well done. certified Bosun Fred A. Olson; SecreNext port, Algeciras, Spain. taty Angeles Z. Deheza. $38.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. Chairman suggested i's rninutes were also received from the following vessels: SEA-LAND EXCHANGE EAMPA that the membership should take special SEA-LAND TRADE ^A-LAND GALLOWAY OGDm WILLAMETTE SUGAR ISLANDER interest in the December issue of the -SEA-LAND COMMSRGEi GOLDENDOLPHIEN O^RSEASULLA ;M0UNT^ WASHINGTON Seafarers Log. They should note the FITT^RGH J|toX:Slia«ENS\ • LOS ANGELES ROBERT E. LB® President and the Vice President's re­ NATHANEL GRlS^ OGDEN VANTAGE DEFENDER PORTMAR ports; the Ad Hoc Committee report; ST. LOUIS PHILADELPHIA PORTLAND LONGBEACBt the new Alcoholism Rehabilitation Cen­ > MASSACHUSETTS SAN FRANCISCO OVERSEAS' ALEIJTIAN •: DELTA SOD ter at Piney Point and the new Pension BRADFORD ISLAND OAKLAND GATEWAY^^CITY •• : • Plan digest. Chairman further noted JEFF DAVIS JOHN TYLER COLUMBIA:-::-^ • PANAMA that the Seafarers Log pension article SEA-LAND MARKET OVERSEAS ARCTICl POTOMAC OGDEN WABASH states the facts as pertaining to Seafarers OELTA PARAGUAY 1 DELTA MEXIiCO MOHAWK and to watch for future articles in the :|OSEPH HEWES • ' J^A-LAND ECONOMY ^ NOTRE-DAJpiVlCTtRr^ -OVERSEAS NATAUE .--i- ' Log on the full effect of the new pension SEA-LAND VENTURE . .DELTA KRASIL GEORGE WALTOS SEA-LAND-RPSOURCE: : law. A vote of thanks to the crew mess^"SEA-LAND CONSU^faR:c SAN PEDRO DELTAvMAR• ARECIBO 'man and a special vote of thanks to the PUERTO RICO .LEGIANCE: OVERSEAS JUNEAU MANHATTANoutgoing Master. Page 24 Seafarers Log �^;{ Seafarer Abel, 21, Earns High Sthool Diploma HLS English teacher Kathleen Brady helps Seafarer James Abel prepare for his GEO exam. Seafarer James Abel, 21-years old, portant aspect of the GED program at has been a member of the SIU for five the Lundeberg School is that "you work years. Brother Abel recently attended at your own pace. That is so much bet­ the Harry Lundeberg School and earned ter than the public education system." his high school diploma through the He added that, "the teachers are great, GED program. and they will give you all the personal­ Seafarer Abel dropped out of school ized attention you need." when he finished the eighth grade. He Brother Abel is now shipping out of first learned about the high school the port of New Orleans. He says that equivalency program at HLSS through he plans to go to college in the fall, now the Seafarers Log. that he's earned his high school Brother Abel said that the most im­ diploma. Moeney Is Appointed To P.R. Labor Post WASHINGTON — SIU Headquarters Representative Edward X. Mooney was nominated by AFL-CIO President George Meany to the U.S. Labor De­ partment for appointment as labor rep­ resentative to serve on the Puerto Rico Minimum Wage Industry Committee, No. 130. The committee convened Mar. 8 in San Juan, P.R. Representatives on the committee recommend what the minimum wage rates will be for the Island's workers in industry. Personals WUlie J. Kitchen Jim Kitchen requests that you con­ tact him as soon as possible at 2918 Hitchcock St., Houston, Tex. 77093, or call him at 695-8449, WffliunW.Killian Your brother John L. Killian asks that you contact him as so<m as possible c/o Bavarin, 140 Thames St., Newport, R.1.02840. Harry E. Jones, Jr. Mrs. Annie L. Jones asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 3729 Sylvan Dr., Baltimore, Md. 21207, or call her at (301) 944-6072. Jerry Cooper Harold Geise asks that you contact him as soon as possible at 9870 55th Way, North, Pinellas Park, Fla. 33565. Donald Pratt Lewis Frank Lewis requests that you con­ tact him as soon as possible at 155-20 41st Ave., Flushing, N.Y. 11354. Joseph Shima Your sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Shima asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 24915 Little Mach, St. Clair Shores, Mich, 48080. Carl Wiihelm Frisk The Consulate General of Sweden requests that you contact them as soon as possible at 825 Third Ave., 39th Floor. New York, N.Y. 10022. Mdvin Libby Miss Leona Libby asks that you con­ tact her c/o Ralph Barr, 57 Haven Rd., Portsmouth, N.H. 03801. Drugs Found; Ship Seized A 24,000-foii foreign-fli^ freight­ er was seized by the United States recently after a routine inspection by U.S. Customs Agents revealed that 112 pounds of cocaine was bidden in her prow locker area. The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New Yoik, David G. Trager, said he believed the seizure of tte Bahamian-flag Pyramid Veteran was the first such action by any United States Attorney. , i; "We're going to try to test the seizure statute so that companies wOl take more affirmative steps to guard against their carriers* trans­ porting narcotics into this country," Tri^er said. Wrapped in 224 plastic packages, the drugs have an estimated street value of $24 million. The ship was docked at a Brook­ lyn pier at the foot of Columbia Street. •f V/ I Drugs Mean Loss of Seaman's Papers . I i• If yem are CMricted of poawirioa of «iy IDcgai drmg—heroia, boiMtaratcs, qpced, LSD, or even Buuijaaaa—the U.S. Coast Gaard will leroke yoor seMMBi papers, wMMMrt appeal, FOREVER. That meuH that yea lose for the rest of year Hie the right to amke a Hvii^ by the sea. Howem, it doesal quite ead there erca if yoa recehe a •V :| '1^ You may lose yonr r%ht to vote, your right to hold pubUc ofRce or to owa agon. Yon also amy lose the oppoitonhy of ever becomfaig a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, enginMr, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardise your rf^t to hold a job where you must be liceased or boaded aad you uiay aever be able to work for the city, the couaty, or the Federal government IFs a pretty tough rap, but that's exactfy how it is and you cant do any difaig abwt U. The convicted drug user leaves a Mack mark on his reputatlM for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your rif^t to a good UveUhood, it can destroy your Ufe. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical aad heaMi, aad the personal safety of those around you. This is especially aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all lor the sale t^eradoB of tte vessd. Dout let drugs destroy your natural rfght to a good, happy, life. Stay drug bree and steer a dear course. '• • ''i *I f1 •{ -'•ii I I. -•'-•-I 1 .> Edward Zebrowski Mrs. Estelle Goldman requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 1833 Alcoy Rd., Apt. 6, Cleveland, Ohio 44112. :|1 ,;r' * -j , 4' James McCray Please call the editor of the Seafarers Log as soon as possible at (212) 499-6600, ext. 242. Biagio DiMento Mrs. Purificacion M. DiMento re­ quests that you contact her as soon as possible at #39 Bam Bang St., Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines. George E. Pickles Mrs. Sarah M. Pickles requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 4131 N. Fairhill St., Philadelphia, Penn. 19140. Politics Is PprkchofDS DotTafe to SPAD^ March, 1976 Page 25 'i �m — ^1. . Jfinal Bejwrtwresi SIU pensioner Damon A. NewSIU pensioner Edward R. Gordon, Robert P. Burton, some, 53, died of re­ 75, passed away from 62, died on Jan. 22. spiratory arrest in the pneumonia in the Brother Burton join­ Galveston USPHS South Hills Health ed the SIU in 1939 Hospital on Dec. 16. System's St. Joseph in the port of New Brother Newsome Center, Pittsburgh on Orleans sailing as joined the SIU in Dec. 23. Brother both an AB and fire1944 in the port of Gordon joined the ^ man-watertender. He New York sailing as Union in 1944 in the port of New York an AB. Brother Newsome was bom in sailed 41 years and was awarded a sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 32 Marquez, Tex. and was a resident of World War II Mariners Medal for being years and was a veteran of the U.S. the lone survivor of the torpedoed SS Franklin, Tex. Burial was in the SealeArmy in World War II. Seafarer Round-Prarie Cemetery, Robertson Samuel Jordan Kirkwood on May 8, Gordon was born in Pittsburgh and was County, Tex. Surviving are his widow, 1943. Seafarer Burton was also a a resident there. Burial was in South Juanita and a son, James of Temple, torpedo victim several other times. Side Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Surviving is Bora in Gretna, La., he was a resident Tex. there. .Surviving are his sister, Mrs. his widow, Elizabeth. Dorothy Gorbert of New Orleans and James L. ''Jimmy** Edward J. GiUies, Nicholson, 53, died his godfather, Gretna Chief of Police 77, passed away on in Methodist Hospi­ Beauregard H. Miller, Sr. Feb. 2. Brother Gil­ tal, Brooklyn, N.Y. lies joined the SIU in Jose E. Rodriguez, on Jan. 4. Brother the port of New Or­ 20, died on Dec. 24, Nicholson joined the leans in 1955 sailing 1975. Brother Ro­ SIU in 1946 in the as an OS. He sailed driguez joined the port of New York 28 years and was a SIU in 1974 follow­ sailing as a bosun crew delegate. A na­ ing his graduation since 1949. He sailed 31 years, was a tive of New Orleans, he was a resident from the HLSS and Union dispatcher in 1954 and was there. Surviving are his sister, Mrs. Rose sailed in the steward bosun mate of the Waterman shoregang Verdin and a niece, Hilda Gillies, both department. He was and upgraded at Piney Point in 1973. of New Orleans. Bora in Tennessee, he was a resident bora in Santurce, P.R. and was a resi­ of Covington, Ky. Surviving are his dent there. Burial was in Puerto Rico. SIU pensioner widow, Bette Jean of San Francisco; Surviving are his mother, Eduarfla of Frank J. Galvin, 64, Santurce; his father, Jose of Bayamon, a sister, Mrs. Melvin B. (Trenna) died of a heart attack P.R.; his sister, Nidia of Santurce and Martin of Independence, Ky. in the Galveston an aunt, Maria E. Tirado of Puerto USPHS Hospital on George H. Hart- Rico. Jan. 14. Brother ^ field, 50, died of Galvin joined the Joseph R. Robiarteriosclerosis in the Union in 1947 in the chaud Jr., 24, died in South Baltimore Gen­ port of New York Rotterdam on Dec. eral Hospital on Aug. 12. Brother Robi- sailing as a fireman-watertender. He 28, 1975. Brother chaud was a crew- sailed 29 years and participated in an Hartfield joined the member of the bulk SIU pension study in 1969. Seafarer SIU in the port of Galvin was born in California and was carrier SS Merrimac Seattle in 1959 sail­ (Ogden Marine). a resident of Galveston. He gave his ing as an OS. He was a veteran of the He joined the SIU in remains for medical' research to the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Hartfield was also a graduate of the the port of New York in 1970, graduat­ State Anatomical Board. Surviving are Andrew Furuseth Training School, ing from Piney Point in 1972 and sailing his mother, Mary; a sister, Mrs. Mary Brooklyn, N.Y. A native of Pasadena, as a chief cook and baker. Seafarer Forslund and a niece, Barbara ForsTex., he v/as a resident of Baltimore. Robichaud was bora in Gardner, Mass. lund, both of Novato, Calif. Interment was in Western Cemetery, and was a resident there. Surviving are Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. SIU pensioner Doris; his mother, Florence of Houston, Robichaud and his grandmother, Mrs, Jesus M. Granados, Lydia Foucher, all of Gardner. and his mother-in-law of Baltimore. 66, died of natural causes in the Tampa IBU pensioner Paul H. Clark, 52, General Hospital on Charles W. Adams died from cancer of Jan. 9. Brother Sr., 77, died from a the stomach in Nash­ Granados joined the cerebral hemorrhage ville Memorial Hos­ Union in the port of in the Portsmouth pital, Madison, Tenn. New York in 1951 (Va.) General Hospi­ on Jan. 8. Brother sailing as a cook. He sailed 28 years tal on Dec. 8. Broth­ Clark joined the SIU er Adams joined the and attended the HLSS. Seafarer Gran­ in the port of Jack­ SlU-affiliated union ados was born in Tampa and was a sonville in 1972 sail­ resident there. Interment was in Wooding as a fireman-watertender. He sailed in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing lawn Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving are seven years and was a U.S. Army vet­ as a barge captain for the Pennsylvania two sons, Donald of Tampa and Louis eran in World War II. Born in Rome, Railroad from 1922 to 1963. He was of Tierra Verde, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs, N.Y., he was a resident of Nashville, born in Norfolk and was a resident of Carmen Cash of Tarpon Springs, Fla. Tenn. Burial was in Forest Grove Portsmouth. Interment was in Green- and a sister, Mrs. Clara Sanchez of Cemetery, Joelton, Tenn. Surviving are lawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, Tampa. Va. Surviving are two sons, Charles of two daughters, Louise and Ann. Portsmouth, and William. Bradley J. Allen, 31, died after a long illness on Dec. 4. Brother Allen joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1969 sailing as an OS. He sailed nine years. Born in San Diego, Calif., he was a resident there. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Barbara Gorgone of San Diego and his father, J. W. Allen of El Toro, Calif. Page 26 Francis V. Huggins, 59, died on Jan. 18. Brother Huggins joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a mate for the Curtis Bay Tow­ ing Co. from 1951 to 1975. He was born in Waycross, Ga. and was a resident of Virginia Beach, Va. Surviving are his widow, Lela and his daughter, Estelle. SIU pensioner Henry Gibbs, 85, passed away on Jan. 22. Brother Gibbs joined the Union in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as a ship's carpenter. He sailed 48 years. Sea­ farer Gibbs was bora in Scotland and was a resident of Oxnard, Calif. Surviv­ ing are two sisters, Mrs. Anna S. Davis and Catherine, both of Santa Ana, Calif, and a nephew, Louis of Oxnard. m John S. Mitchell; 36, was dead on arrival at the Lake Corpus Christi Hos­ pital, San Antonio, Tex. on Nov. 16 when he apparently drowned after he fell in a river nearby. Brother Mitchell joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1969 sailing as a bosun. He sailed 12 years and grad­ uated from the Andrew Furuseth Train­ ing School in New Orleans in 1964 and the Piney Point Seniority Upgrading Program in 1969. Seafarer Mitchell was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in the postWorld War II period. Bora in Belton, Tex., he was a resident of San Antonio. Burial was in Fort Sam Houston (Tex.) National Cemetery. Surviving is his mother, Louise of San Antonio. Eugene T. McEihenny, 47, died on Jan. 18. Brother McElhenny joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1962 sail­ ing as an oiler. He sailed 29 years and was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. A native of Morea, Pa., he was a resident of Houston. Surviving is his widow, Dixie Lee. Gregory Stitt, 22, died on Jan. 7 in Balboa, the Panama Canal Zone. Brother Stitt joined the SIU in 1974 in the port of Piney Point, the year of his gradu­ ation from the HLSS. He sailed as an OS. A native of San Francisco, he was a resident there. Sur­ viving are his father, Irving of San Francisco; two sisters, one of whom is Mrs. Joan Hamilton of San Francisco; three brothers and a cousin, seaman John L. Rhodes of San Francisco. SIU pensioner Paul S. Huseby, 59, expired in a coma in the St. Claude Gen­ eral Hospital, New Orleans on Nov. 19. Brother Huseby joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 34 years, was a SIU Headquarters Stone St. veteran and attended the Edu­ cational Conference at Piney Point in 1971. Born in Minnesota, he was a resi­ dent of New Orleans. Burial was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette, La. Surviving are three brothers, Oscar of Lakewood, Calif.; Robert of Mil­ waukee, Wise, and Sydney of Vienna, Va. Robert W. Nelson, 51, died on Dec. 30. Brother Nelson join­ ed the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1956 sailing in the steward department. He was born in Montana and was a resident of Houston. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Carl Nelson of Portland, Ore. Seafarers Log �ass •^r'r-r -r - = Third Part of 1;. Socialby A.Security, Medicare, Medicaid Are for You A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director Vftor A A D»e•••• f*WVT wr ijk This is the third part in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log will be running, over the next few months, concerning Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and how these government programs affect you and your families. (This installment deals with Social Security) WHO IS COVERED? A disabled worker or self-employed person Eventually the series will be compiled into a booklet so that Seafarers can have all the information on these programs in one place. I hope this series will be an aid to you. Please let me know if you have any questions. Just write to me, care of Seafarers International Union, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232 ELIGIBLE FOR MONTHLY PAYMENTS IF: 1. Must be under 65. 2. Has a physical or mental condition which; Prevents him from doing any substantial gainful work and is expected to keep him or has kept him from such work for at least twelve months—or he has a condition expected to result in death. (Payments may be made to a person who is "temporarily" disabled if he is not ex­ pected to recover from his disability for a year or longer.) 3. He is fully insured under social security and meets the following additional requirements: A. 31 or older when disabled: If he becomes disabled before 1972, he needs credit for five years work out of the ten years preceding the date when he became disabled. The years need not be continuous or in units of full years. B. 24-30 when disabled: He needs credit for having worked half the time between 21 and the time he becarrie disabled. C. Before 24 when disabled: He needs credit for \V2 years of work in the three years period ending when his disability begins. Dependent husband of a disabled worker, etc. Same as for dependent husband of a retired worker, etc. (See January, \916 Seafarers Log) Same as for dependent husband of a retired worker, etc. Divorced widow of a deceased worker or self-employed person who was insured under social security 1. She has fulfilled the requirements foj a widow of a de­ ceased worker or self-employed person who was insured under social security (see January 1976 Seafarers Log) except that she must be unmarried. 2. If she does not^have the worker's child in her care (as previously described she must have been married to the worker for 20 years. See below for requirements of the worker's child to receive payments.) 1. A birth certificate or baptismal certificate made at or shortly after your birth. 2. Death certificate of spouse. 3. Divorce documents. 4. Medical evidence if applying as a divorced disabled widow. 5. Marriage certificate. Dependent widower of a deceased worker or selfemployed person wl^o was insured under social security I. He is age 60 or older 1. A birth certificate or baptismal certificate made at or shortly after your birth. 2. Death certificate. 3. Marriage certificate. 4. Proof of support from deceased wife. or Age 18 to 22 and a full-time student. or Age 18 or over and under disability. (Which must have begun before age 22.) 2. The child is not married. T 1. A birth certificate or baptismal certificate made at or shortly after birth. 2. Marriage certificate of parents if you are a step-child. 3. Adoption papers if child is adopted. 4. Student identification number if applying as student age 18-22. 5. Medical evidence if applying as an adult disabled child. Parent of a worker or self-employed person who died fully insured 1. Age 62 .or older. 2. Had been receiving at least Vz of his support from the worker. 3. Has not married since the worker's death. 1. A birth certificate or a baptismal certificate made at or shortly after your birth. 2. Worker's death certificate. 3. Documentation of at least one-half support from de­ ceased son or daughter. People 72 or older and not fully insured under social security 1. You reached 72 in 1968 and have % year work credit. 2. You are a resident of one of the 50 states or District of Columbia. 3. A U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for perma­ nent residence who has resided in U.S. for 5 years con­ tinually, immediately preceeding application. 4. The citizenship and residency requirements need not be met for certain male workers born 1 /1/92 or earlier and for certain female workers born 1/1/95 or earlier.. In these cases slightly more work is required than listed above. 1. A birth certificate or a baptismal certificate made at or shortly after your birth. 2. If foreign born— U.S. citizenship certificate or alien registration card. March, 1976 1 I I I Same as for wife of retired or self-employed person. 1. The child is under age 18 L:' 1. A birth certificate or a baptismal certificate made at or shortly after birth. 2. Medical evidence—your local social security district office will help you secure the proper medical report. You must provide: A. Names and addresses of doctors, hospitals or clinics from whom you received treatment. B. Dates of these services. C. Hospital or clinic cards or other identifying numbers. D. Workmen's compensation certificate of award (if applicable.) Same as for wife of a retired worker or self-employed person. (See January, 1976 Seafarers Log) or Between 50 and 60 years old and disabled. (Benefits are reduced if received before age 65.) 2. He was receiving at least one half support from his wife. • fr PROOFS NEEDED Wife of a disabled worker or selfemployed person Child of.a deceased worker or selfemployed person who was insured under social security •4' 4' • NOTE: In certain cases, other requirements and documents may be necessary. • I, 41 •J' ...1 Page 27 ^ ff �For a Better Job Today ° Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—^Any Waters. Course Requirements: Able Seaman 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman 12 Months • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting Dates: April 1, May 27, July 22. QUARTERMASTER The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and The Harry Luncieher^ also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited— Any Waters). Starting Dates: March 4, April 29, June 24. LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: March 4,18; April 1, J5, 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5. Engine Department QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as QMED—Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes instruction leading to the Coast Guard endorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: Yoii must show 3 Finish Lifeboat Class HLSS Deck Department Head Paul Allman (right) poses on the deck of the SS Zimmerman with his class of lifeboat grads of (I. to r.): John Loprete; Stephen Piatak, and Juan Toro. Did You Know... Last month 64 Seafarers up­ graded their skills, earning power and job security through the vocational courses at HLSS. The Lundeberg School has an upgrading course to meet your career needs, too! evidence of six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. Starting Dates: February 5; March 4; April 1, 29; May 27; June 24; July 22. FOWT The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements QMEDS Get Their Sheepskins Instructor In the Engine Department at Piney Point, Jack Parcel (center rear), poses for photo with six QMED graduates of his class of (I. to r.): Gene Morris: Leroy Williams; Eddie Washington; John Bishop; John McCabe, and Edwin Hagedorn. • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rat­ ing there are no requirements. Starting Dates: February 23, April 19, June 14, August 9 WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their department. Starting Dates: February 5, March 18, May 27, July 22. ADVANCED ELECTRICAL PROCEDURES The course of instruction in Advanced Electricity consist of classroom and prac­ tical on-the-job training. This includes an introduction to Electrical power sys­ tems, meters, D.C. and A.C. motors and generators as well as trouble shooting, preventive maintenance and emergency repair procedures. The practical training will include the building and testing of various D.C. and A.A. motors and their various D.C. and A.C. motors and their controllers together with the use of multi­ meters, clamp-on ammeters and the megger. Upon completion of the course a Harry Lundeberg School certificate of completion will be issued. Course Requirements: Must hold QMED-any rating. Starting Date: April 19. A College Career Is Available to YOUL One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar­ ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. Page 28 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 2. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately preceding date of ap­ plication. 3. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 A College Education For Your Cliildren Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �School Of Seamanship Steward Department Steward Department All Steward Department Courses Lead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers all phases of Steward De­ partment management and operation. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • Three years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for each program OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold HLS cer­ tificates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Starting Dates: February 5, March 18, April 29, June 10, CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the prep­ aration of soups, sauces, meats, seafoods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. Starting Dates: February 19, April 1, May 13, June 24, A ugust 5. <•) For Job Security Tomorrow COOK AND BAKER ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. The course of instruction is sbc weeks in length and students specialize ia the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candidates must have twelve months seatime in the steward department, OR three months sea­ time in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • 24 months in the steward department with six months as a 3rd cook or as­ sistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. i> '*•1 i-. v.: t-b--; Starting Dates: March 4, April 15, May 27, July 8. These Courses Will Be Start­ ing Soon: •••1, V Fi, • Diesels • Operation of Reefers Starting Dates: January 22; February 5,19; March 4,18; April 1, 15, 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8,22; August 5. I •k Watch the Seafarers Log for Starting Dates i; t' UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. >•«« . Date of Birth (Last) (First) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) . Telephone #_ Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. High School Program. Is Available to All Seafarers Do What Nearly 50 Of Your Fellow Seafarers Have Done ... (State) (City) (Zip Code) Book Number (Area Ck)de) Seniority Date Book Was Issued Port Presently .Registered In_ .Port Issued. Social Security #_ L" I . Endorsemer.t(s) Now Held. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Entry Program: From. .to. I I- Endorsement(s) Received. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: Endorsement(s) Received .to. From. (Dates Attended) "A high school diploma is something I've always wanted." Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: Williain Lopez • • • • "For the first time now, when I read a book, I really notice the punctuation. I understand math and lan­ guage much better, too. In fact, I actually enjoy math." • LNG/LPG • Diesel • Welder Thomas Maher Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and upgrading through the high school equivalency (GEO) program at the Harry Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers can tell you that it's really worth it! Interested? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port 6r write to this address: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Education Department Harry Lundeherg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to com­ plete the GEO program. REMEMBER! This test is not to see February, 1976 DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman who scores high or low. It helps HLS de­ sign a study program just for you—a pro­ gram that our teachers will help you, as an individual, to follow. So apply today. It's easy to qualify. Just make sure that you have: 1. One year of seatime. 2. Your initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues or loans, paid in full. Your classes will be small (usually just six to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GEO program opens the door to the other edu­ cational opportunities that the SIU has for you. A high school diploma is the first step towards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. ENGINE • QMED • FOWT • Dk.Mech. • • • • STEWARD Asst. Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward ADVANCED COURSES • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE I fL i- SIGNATURE DATE r RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Page 29 f: �'•(PS mam. /wr • •*»••¥» Twelve Seafarers graduated from the 32nd class of the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program this month and they now resume shipping with a much bet­ ter knowledge of their Union and the entire maritime industry. It is their re­ sponsibility to rejoin their vessels and inform the rest of the membership about the role all Seafarers must play if there is to be a future for the American mer­ chant marine. The recertified bosuns who have completed this vray important twomonth program are asserting their lead­ ership aboard all our contracted vessels. It is for this very reason that the Bosuns Recertification Program was established. The SIU must adapt to a constantly-changing industry if we wish to play a part in it in the years to come. With the battles now being fought in the Halls of Congress rather than on the waterfront, and with radical changes in vessels and manning, our entire mem­ bership must he kept informed at all times in order to insure the job security of everyone in the years ahead. This then, is the main objective of the bosuns program: better communi­ cation. And, it is the job of every mem­ ber, not only the recertified bosun. The bosun is the leader of the crew, hut only if his crew actively participates and takes an avid interest in the affairs of our Union, by attending shipboard and membership meetings, by asking ques­ tions and reading all pertinent informa­ tion, will this objective be accomplished. And, with full membership cooperation, we will he a much stronger, secure Union for many years to come. Ben Mignano Seafarer Ben Mig­ nano, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and he began shipping out as bosun in 1957. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Brother Mignano now makes his home in San Pedro, Calif. He ships from the port of Wilmington. Tom Heggarty Seafarer Tom Heggarty, 48, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and he began ship­ ping out as bosun in 1950. A native of Ireland, Brother Heggarty now makes his home in Minnesota with his wife, Grace. He ships from the port of New York. Neil Matthey Seafarer Neil "Blackie" Matthey, 46, has been sailing with the SIU since 1951, and started shipping out as bo­ sun 20 years ago. A native of San Fran­ cisco, Brother Mat­ they now makes his home in Hawaii with his wife Katsuyo. He ships from the port of Yokohama. Emilio Sierra Seafarer Emilio Sierra, 48, has been sailing with the SIU since 1944, and started shipping out as bosun in 1969. A native of Phila­ delphia, Brother Si­ erra now makes his home in Oakland, Calif, with his wife Jewel. He ships from the port of San Francisco. William Bobalek Seafarer William Bobalek, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and he began ship­ ping out as bosun in 1951. A native of Texas, he now makes his home in Dallas; Tex. Broth­ er Bobalek ships from the port of Houston. 32nd Bosuns' Class As the top unlicensed man on ship, and as the leading representative of the SIU at sea, it is the bosun's job to see that all voyages run as smoothly as pos­ sible, with of course full cooperation from the rest of the crew. The recertified bosun is also better qualified to handle the new techno­ logically-advanced equipment which is found on many of the modem ships being built today. Alejandro Ruiz James Cheshire Seafarer Alejan­ Seafarer James dro Ruiz, 47, has \ Cheshire, 52, has been a member of i been an SIU memthe SIU since 1949, I ber since 1949, and and he began ship­ \has been shipping ping out as bosun I out as a bosun since in 1956. A native of 1960. A native of San Juan, P.R., he ^Alabama, Brother ships from that port Cheshire now \and continues to makes his home in make his home there with his wife Rita. Youngstown, Fla. He ships from the port of Jacksonville. James Boland Herminio Pacheco Seafarer James Boland, 49, has Seafarer Herbeen sailing with the •minio Pacheco, 51, SIU since 1946, and has been shipping he started shipping with the SIU since out as bosun in 1947, and began 1951. A native of sailing as bosun in Philadelphia, 1970. A native of I Brother Boland now Puerto Rico, Broth­ makes his home in er Pacheco ships from the port of Fairfield, Calif, with his wife Judithann. He ships from the port of San Fran­ New York where he makes his home. cisco. Arthcr Harrington home. Gus Magoulas j" Seafarer Arthur ' Seafarer Gus Ma­ \Harrington, 47, has goulas, 61, has been \been a member of shipping with the j the SIU since 1947, SIU since 1956, and land he began shiphe began sailing as (ping out as a bosun bosun in 1968. A \in 1959. A native native of Greece, he of Massachusetts, now ships from the Brother Harrington port of New York ships from the port where he makes his of Boston where he makes his home with his wife, Mary. Harry Springfield Asa Moore Seafarer Asa Moore, 45, has been an SIU member since 1948, and be­ gan shipping out as bosun in 1965. A native of Macon, Ga., Brother Moore continues to make his home there. He ships from the port of New York Six Graduate With 'A' Book Seafarer Harry I Springfield has been [sailing in the stewI ard department I with the SIU for I seven years. A cook land baker. Brother .Springfield upgradI ed to that rating at Uhe Harry Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Brother Springfield is a native of Bridgeton, N.J. and continues to reside in that town with his wife Betty Lou and their three children. He ships out of the port of New York. The SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program has six more graduates this month, bringing the total number of Seafarers who have completed this pro­ gram to 215. These men spent two weeks at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point where they attended Union classes, reviewed the administrative procedures of the Lundeberg School and spoke to trainees during their engine, deck or steward training session. The six seniority upgraders then spent two weeks at Union Headquarters in New York. While in New York they visited all of the various departments that administer the Union's funds, keep employment records, publish the LOG and keep track of SlU-contracted ships. By going through this in-depth study of their Union's activities, both at the SIU's training facilities in Piney Point and at the administrative offices in New York, these Seafarers leave the 'A' Seniority Program with a better under* standing of their Union, its purpose, its membership, its role in the modem maritime industry and its problems. Klaus Wass Seafarer Klaus Wass first started I shipping with the I SIU in 1966. Bro­ ther Wass ships as I a chief cook, a rating he earned at the Harry Lundeberg School before at! tending the 'A' Sen­ iority Upgrading Program. A native of Finland, Brother Wa.ss now lives in New York City and ships out of that port. Daniel Taylor Seafarer Dan Taylor, an Army veteran, began sail­ ing with the SIU in 1971 after graduat­ ing from the Harry Lundeberg School. Brother Taylor re­ turned to the Piney Point school to get his third cook's endorsement, before starting the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Cleveland, Ohio, Brother Taylor ships from the port of Houston. Oscar Johnson Seafarer Oscar Johnson began sail­ ing with the SIU in 1968 from the port of Mobile. A cook and baker. Brother Johnson studied for that rating at the Harry Lundeberg School before at­ tending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Brother Johnson, a native of Mobile, now ships from the port of New Orleans and lives in that port with his wife, Evelyn and their daughter. Page 30 Bobby Hooks Seafarer Bobby Hooks started sail­ ing in the steward department after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1970. Brother Hooks re­ turned to Piney Point to get his third cook's endorsement before begin­ ning the 'A' Seniority Program. A na­ tive of South Carolina, Brother Hooks now ships from the port of New York where he lives with his wife Barbara and their son. Gerald Farrell Seafarer Gerald j Farrell has been I sailing in the stew­ ard department with the SIU since his graduation from I the Harry Lunde­ berg School in 1973. Brother FarI rell returned to Piney Point to obtain his cook and baker endorsement before starting the Seniority Upgrading Program. A na­ tive and resident of Massapequa, N.Y., Brother Farrell ships out of the port of New York. Seafarers Log �8 Graduate in Lifeboat Course J- • r-4' • 'r HLSS Lifeboat Instructor Chuck Dwyer (standing right) poses with eight graduates of the Lifeboat Course of (rear row I. to r.): Joe Evans; George Coyer; Richard Lewis, and Nathan Sumrall. Kneeling (1. to r.) are: Max Hilgren; William Coyer; Harold Wallace, and Alex Rescendez. Quartermasters Complete Class 2 Get Their Lifeboat Tickets r I •1 Five more Seafarers who have completed the HLSS Quartermaster Class are (I. to r.): Romuald Los; Virgil Dowd; Morris Tripp; Howard Lindsey, and George Prasinos. Paul Allman teaches the course. AB Gets His Certificate AB Randolph O. Boiling (left) gives us a victory smile after he received his certificate from Instructor Chuck Dwyer (right). March, 1976 The Lundeberg School awarded lifeboat tickets to (center and right) John Dunn and Eugene Hebert recently when they finished the course taught by (left) Lifeboat Instructor Chuck Dwyer. Assistant Cook Gets Diploma Assistant Cook Luis Fuentes (right) gets handshake and diploma from Head Steward Laymon Tucker of the HLSS Steward Department after graduating from the Assistant Cooks Course. Page 31 4! ' I t\ �March, 1976 OHletal pnbUcatlMi •« tiM SBAFARBRS INTBIINATIONAL UNION • AttoaCle, OnU, LAHM and laland Water* Dlstriat- AVL-CIO 1976 Could Be the Turning Point for the U.S. Merchant Marlne-SPAD Could Make the Difference At a time when our entire economy is suffering from a com­ bination of staggering inflation and devastating recession, the American people will have both the oppx^rtunity and great responsibility of choosing the', government leaders who will guide this country into the next decade. It goes without saying that those of us in the labor movement have a great stake in the outcome of the 1976 national elec­ tions. Labor has traditionally played a large role in determining the results of past elections, and indeed without labor's support many candidates find it Very difficult, it not impossible, getting elected to office. This is also a irory crudal year for those of us in maritime; •Li. H uot be cm exaggeration to state that our industry is dt the "crossroads." The hmire of the entire U.S. mcnrchcmt marine dnd all those who earn their living in it, could very well be detendmed by what occurs politically this year. ^ The one sure way to make our voice heard this year, as well ds every year, is through the support of the Seafarers Political Activities Donation fund. In order for the SIU tp succ^eciwin achieving the many goals necessary for our security in the future, the Union must have the money which is mandatory to help elect politicians who believe in a viable and prosperous U.S. merchant marine. And, in order for SPAD to fully succeed, it must have the voluntary contributions of every SRJ member. There can be no doubt that SPAD has played a me^or role in the victories of the mmitime induary over the pssi few years. Because of our meml^rs' contributions to SPAD, die SIU was qble to obtain passage of the Merchcmt Marine Act of 1970; which has meant the construction of more ships and scores of more jobs for Seafarers. SPAD also enabled the Union to get Congressional approval of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, which was eventually killed by pocket veto. What is also important to remember, however, is not only what SPAD has done in the past, but what it is doing today, and what it must do in the months and years ahead, Through SPAD, the SIU has beeri able to block repeated attemps to break the Jones Act, the strongest legislation we have to protect domes­ tic shipping. And, we have blocked the constant efforts of tlid Administration to close down the eight U.S. Public Health ServI ice Hospitals, the most vital health care facilities seamen have. There is more work to be done. A bill to curb the growings llriciiTsion of third-flag fleets whidh engage in notorious rate cutting practices which threaten to destroy the industry, anc| I legislation which would guarantee a fair share of U.S.-flag ships, s dre just two examples of what we must fight for in the future. ^ History has taught us that even once we hove obtained some4 thing beneficial to us, that does not stop our foes from trying to take it away. The best way to prevent this is by electing legist; lators who recognize the absolute necessity of protecting the{ American merchant marine and restoring it once again to the| top of the world's merchant fleets These are the many reasons why sbong support by everY| SIU member for SPAD is so important. By the end of this yeai| the entire political complexion of the government may be subl stantially changed. We must moke siire that any changes for the benefit, not the detriment, of the best way to insmo this is by t-MtL'"' J -f".!• . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource March 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MTD MAPS CHART FOR U.S. MARITIME REVITALIZATION AFL-CIO DISPUTES U.S. JOBLESS FIGURES SIU FIGHTS TO KEEP USPHS HOSPITALS OPEN AFL CIO CRITICIZES GOVERNMENT'S ECONOMIC POLICIES WILMINGTON LOOKS TO ALASKA PIPELINES TRUSTEES PREPARE TO MOVE SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR TOP COURT OKS GOVERNMENT CARGO SHIP SUBSIDY EDNEY STANDS OUT ON NLRB CONFAB WORKSHOP PANEL JACKSON NOTES NEED FOR U.S. SEAPOWER IMPROVEMENT UNION TALLYING COMMITTEE COMPLETES REPORT SEAFARERS GET HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS THROUGH PINEY POINT GED PROGRAM FOR AN ALL-ALASKA GAS PIPELINE ROUTE THE ONLY WAY TO GO FOCUS IS ON MARITIME REVITALIZATION 9 POINT MARITIME PROGRAM ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS PASSED ON MARITIME PROBLEMS WITH 20% PUERTO RICANS JOBLESS, COLON HITS U.S. TRADE POLICY SCHULMAN SPEAKS ON NLRB EXTENSION, RIGHT-TO-WORK LAW HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MID-WINTER MEETING HELD BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE AFL-CIO MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT IN BAL HARBOUR, FLORIDA, FEBRUARY 12-13 GOLDFINGER: 1974 TRADE ACT FAILS TO HELP UNEMPLOYED BENNETT GIVES BENEFITS OF ALL-ALASKA GAS PIPELINE EXPANDING SOVIET FLEET POSES THREAT MTD UNHAPPY WITH GENEVA TRADE TALKS MTD URGES JONES ACT LOOPHOLE CLOSED REPORT GIVEN ON U.S. ENERGY RESOURCES NEW SIU SHIP, ST WORTH CREWS UP, SAILS MOONEY IS APPOINTED TO P.R. LABOR POST SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, MEDICAID ARE FOR YOU 1976 COULD BE THE TURNING POINT FOR THE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE-SPAD COULD MAKE THE DIFFERENCE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 3 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/1847610fd04520f0e3f6d272fb040646.PDF bcdbf05f2a3b59f9f837840e15ba7d83 PDF Text Text -H , 7 ; f-'\. . • ii.s. r, ' •. 'i i-i i ?< • I']' • 't! 'B ?¥ • 'r m •fll . '•? . '3• J. • T'' tl •f f �Blackwell to Committee 005 Program Produces Many BeneHts He called the idea without merit, and Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell told the House Merchant Marine Sub­ committee of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee last month that the Maritime Administration's Operating Differential Subsidy (CDS) program "generates benefits in the areas-of trade, employment, and balance of payments." Blackwell, testifying at the subcom­ mittee's oversight hearings into all aspects of the U.S. maritime industry, defended MARAD's CDS program against recent criticism. He stated that "the primary basis for taxpayer support of ship operations is the need to assure a national capability to move military material and essential raw materials in wartime without heavy dependence on foreign flag vessels." The MARAD chief traced some of the changes in the CDS program, in­ cluding extension of subsidy money to bulk carriers. He said that the inclu­ sion of bulkers has made it possible to grant operating subsidies to American vessels transporting Soviet grain, and that these subsidies, he hopes, will in­ sure carriage by the U.S. of its negoti­ ated one-third Of the Soviet grain shipment. More Productive Blackwell stated that in his opinion the subsidized fleet has actually become "more modern and productive since 1970." And heestimated, that "the Gov­ ernment's contribution induces about $4 of private sector expenditure for every Government dollar. The overall impact of U.S. maritime operations on employment has been estimated at about 200,000 jobs, producing taxes of about $600 million." In his testimony, Blackwell responded to recommendations by earlier wit­ nesses that the restriction on CDS funds for American companies with foreignflag carriers as well as U.S.-flag ships be lifted. Among these recommendations on on the subsidy program was a modifica­ tion of the so-called "grandfather clause" of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. This clause stipulates that any company with both U.S. and foreignflag carriers wishing to qualify for CDS funds must make a written commitment to divest themselves of the foreign ships within 20 years. It had been recommended that the clause be modified as it affects U.S.-flag bulk carriers so that large multinational bulk shipping companies could be im­ mediately enlarge their U.S. fleets and be eligible for subsidy. A further modi­ fication was also recommended by sug­ gesting a formula for the oil companies to be able to build U.S.-flag vessels with CDS and Construction Differential Sub­ sidy (CDS) funds as long as they gave U.S. independent tonnage an equal amount of work. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Paul Han Back Pro-Maritime Candidates You don't have to like their political philosophy, foreign policies or ideo­ logical beliefs, but you have to admire the Russians for at least one thing, and that is the way they treat their merchant marine. In the past decade, the Russians have succeeded in building a merchant fleet that not only serves as a working teammate to the expanding Soviet Navy, but has given the Russians an important economic leverage over non-Communist countries, especially with regard to the United States. -•) The fact that the Russian merchant marine, operating as a third-flag fleet along with other Communist and non-Communist fleets, has captureJl nearly half of all liner cargo moving between the U.S. West Coast and the Far East should have opened a lot of eyes in the U.S. Government to the real economic and political danger posed to our nation by the Russian mari­ time expansion. It is truly unfortunate, though, that very few eyes have been opened to this danger. And it is even more unfortunate that the same 'hear no evil, see no evil' attitude on the part of the U.S. Government that has allowed the U.S. merchant fleet to slip from first to seventh place in world rankings continues to prevail in Washington, D.C. today. The real problem with this 'see no evil' attitude'is that too many people in Government and the legislature have lost sight of the true meaning of "sea power," and the indispensable role that sea power plays in the nation's econ­ omy and our national security. While admitting that the law "does need some correcting" in this respect, Blackwell said that anyone urging an outright repeal of the provision was "very wrong." The MARAD chief was also critical of a suggestion made in testimony before the subcommittee in February that Government funds be put into up­ grading the National Defense Reserve Fund (NDRF) fleet for emergency use rather than into the existing construc­ tion and operating subsidy programs. claimed it would substitute an idle, unmanned fleet for an active, fully manned fleet, available for contingency operations in a small fraction of the time required for reserve fleet activation. Blackwell's testimony concluded the third phase of the subcommittee's oversight hearings which began last year. Hearings on the next topic scheduled for consideration, the ship construction loan and mortgage insurance program, arc slated to start this month. AFL-CIO Says U.S. Jobless Report isn't True' Picture The national unemployment rate dipped slightly last month to 7.5 percent from 7.6 percent in February, accord­ ing to a report released by the U.S. Labor Department, but the AFL-CIO, in its own statement on unemployment, says that the "true" jobless figure should be put at 10.3 percent. The Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics, in its monthly report, said that 109,000 persons less were unem­ ployed during March, lowering the total number of out of work Americans to 7,027,000. The Bureau said that the number of employed rose by 375,000 during the month to a record high of 86.7 million. However, the AFL-CIO issued its own statement interpretating unem­ ployment. Federation President George Meany said: "The only good thing that can be said about this report is that unemploy­ ment at this moment is not feeding on unemployment. For despite all .the po­ litically-inspired rhetoric and optimistic predictions, unemployment remains America's Number One economic prob­ lem. "True unemployment in America re­ mains in double figures—10.3 percent with 9.7 million jobless, based on the Continued on Page 6 U.S. sea power encompasses a whole lot more than a battleship or an aircraft carrier or a submarine, because the worth of a nation's sea power is not only gauged by its ability to fight a war at sea, but by a nation's ability to service these ships at sea in time of a national emergency; a nation's ship­ building capacity, and most importantly, a nation's ability to carry its own commerce. In other words, the different segments of the nation's maritime services— Navy, merchant marine and shipbuilding—are interdependent on one another. To have a strong Navy, a nation must have a strong, viable merchant fleet capable of carrying a large percentage of all the nation's cargoes, to support that Navy. And to have a strong merchant marine, the nation must have an operating shipbuilding capacity to both keep up with the new ship needs of the functioning merchant marine and keep one step ahead of tech­ nological changes in the industry. At the present time. United States sea power leaves much to be desired for the simple reason that the U.S. Government for years left the Navy and merchant marine on the bottom of the national security priority list. This has to change—and change soon if the U.S. expects to regain any of its lost position on the high seas. As usual, though, when it comes to maritime, not much is going to be done unless the SIU leads the way. It is the SIU's position that for this nation to regain the strength of a world maritime power, the U.S. must adopt a coordinated national maritime policy, built around a basis of cargo preference and bilateral shipping agree­ ments. Only by assuring U.S.-flag vessels a fair share of all cargoes moving from our shores, can the U.S. maintain a merchant fleet capable of meeting the nation's sea power requirements in both peacetime and in. time of national emergency. Let's face it! The Russians are happy to carry all the American cargo they can get their hands on in peacetime, and reap the economic benefits that go along with this carriage. But who is going to carry our cargo in a national emergency? The Russians? Not likely I As we move closer to the national elections in November, the SIU, backed by the SIU membership in particular and the American labor movement in general, is planning to support those legislators that show insigfit into the problems of the U.S. merchant marine, and the vision to know what steps must be taken to correct them. Getting the right candidates into office will not be an easy job, but it is a vitally important one to the strength of the U.S. maritime industry and the long-term job security of Seafarers. I am confident that with the continued support of the SIU membership for the SIU's political programs, we will do a good job this year. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District. AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Ai/n Rmnkiun N Y 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVIil, No. 4, April 1976. ®' Page 2 Seafarers Log LM a .4 >*.i Jj r *> 't '%'n % .% /u U !'i * * �1 Only t Notion With No Maritime Policy' ij Ha// Urges Single^ Unified U.S. Maritime Agency SIU President Paul Hall, calling for "a single, unified U.S. maritime agency," was the opening-day luncheon speaker at the Second National Con­ ference on Domestic Shipping held in New Orleans on Mar. 9-11. Over 200 high-ranking labor, man­ agement, and Government representa­ tives fronj all segments of our nation's domestic shipping industry—deep sea, inland, and Great Lakes—attended the conference, which was sponsored by the Maritime Administration. In his introduction of Hall, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell called him "one of the most effective and articulate spokesman in the maritime industry." &cretary Blackwell went on to praise Hall for bringing the once fragmented segments of the maritime < industry together on the National Maritime Council. President Hall noted the importance of marine transportation to the history and welfare of our nation. The theme of the Conference was "Progress Through Productivity" and Hall observed that "the domestic shipping industry has made great strides toward improved productivity and the cost savings that are a result." This advance in produc­ tivity has been due just as much to the maritime worker as to technological ad­ vances, he stressed. Hall went on to discuss some of the problems that the domestic shipping industry faces and priorities for solving them. He addressed himself first to the fact that "We are the only major nation with no maritime policy." SIU President Paul Hall addresses the Second National Conference on Domestic Shipping held in Ne>w Orleans last month. Another important priority for strengthening the maritime industry, according to Hall, is the protection of the Jones Act. He noted that the indus­ try has met a number of heavy attacks on this important law. But meeting at­ tacks on the Jones Act is not enough, he said. "We should close the loophole in it, especially with regard to the Virgin Islands." Finally, Hall addressed himself to what he called "the greatest problem" which is "our inability to put our re­ sources together as human beings." Co­ operation and communication among labor, management, and Government are the solution to this problem, he as­ serted, and "We've only scratched the surface with the National Maritime Coupled with the absence of a na­ tional maritime policy, Hall observed, is the need for a single, unified U.S. agency to deal with maritime matters. "Today, the maritime industry is spliced, sliced, and cut more ways than a stick of salami in a New York deli. We are a little bit everywhere. As a result, we are not important to too many peo­ ple." He criticized the U.S. Department of Transportation for being oriented to­ ward land transportation and showing favoritism toward the railroads at the expense of water transportation. And he warned his audience that the DOT thus would not be the best agency for setting maritime policy. On Voyage, She Council." To illustrate the results which can be achieved through cooperation, he pointed to the passage by the Congress last year of the Energy Transportation Security Act, which was opposed by the huge oil lobby. Even though the Presi­ dent vetoed the bill. Hall said, "We won it where it counted, and we won it because we got together." Hal! then pointed out another im­ portant issue which will require the same kind of communication and co­ operation—the replacement of Locks and Dam No. 26 on the Mississippi River. "Time is running out," he warned. "We don't have to lose this fight, but we will if we sit back." The SIU president ended his speech on the theme of the importance of all segments of the maritime industry work-' ing together. "What we all need is a healthy American maritime industry. One segment of the industry must help another. For everything we can't agree on, there are two things we can agree on." His address was well received and many subsequent speakers referred to the speech and its major theme of co­ operation. Included in the Conference schedule were workshop sessions in which par­ ticipants broke up into small groups to discuss specific problems. SIU Vice President and IBU National Director Paul Drozak was chairman of the In­ land Waterways Training Workshop and HLSS President Hazel Brown chaired the Deep Sea Training Work­ shop. ' •KI " ,1- J .4 -/"'A I. Grain to Russia r Seafarers Man the New Tanker Zapata Patriot The SIU is continuing to expand its fleet of contracted vessels, as late last month Union Members crewed up the brand new Zapata Patriot, first of four 35,000-dwt tankers built for Zapata Bulk Transport Corp. The Zapata Patriofs sisterships, the Zapata Ranger, Zapata Rover, and Zapata Courier, are all scheduled for delivery to the com­ pany later this year. The 711-foot long vessel, which was constructed at Todd Shipyards. Corp, ern, technologically-advanced vessels in San Pedro, Calif, at a cost of approx­ which have been built over the past imately $16 million, was officially few years. launched'on Nov. 1, 1975. The ship Chief Steward Antonio Arellano will has a beam of 84 feet, a draft of 34 be in charge of one of the most modern, feet 5 inches, a brake hp of 14,000 and fully-automated galleys on any SIU a speed of 16.5 knots. ship. There will be cafeteria-style feed­ This latest SIU ship, which was ing. scheduled to load grain in Baltimore One other feature of the steward de­ and carry it to Russia on her maiden partment is the loading of stores which voyage, is another in a long line of mod- will be carried aboard ship by a mono­ rail system which will take them from the dock directly to the dry store rooms. All and all, the Zapata Patriot, and her three identical sisterships, represent the latest in technological advancement and modem comfort. Despite the pres­ ent recession, and problems in the maritime industry as well, the SIU is continuing to obtain more vessels for our members. And, with the coopera­ tion of the entire membership, the Union will he able to ensure the job security of all in the future. INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities Jones Act loophole . ...Page 9 ..Page 18 Union News President's Report Page 2 Joint survivor benefit Page 9 Piney Point meeting Page 4 Headquarter's Notes Page 7 SPAD honor roll ...... Back Page General News National unemployment .. .Page 2 Domestic shipping confab .Page 3 Sea pov\/er symposium ... Page 5 Blackwell on subsidy program Page 2 Downing on maritime Page 5 Court ruling on PRMMI ships .Page 7 Waterman subsidiy OKd .. Page 7 Zumwalt on cargo preference Page 8 Social security and you . .Page 19 Russell Stover boycott ... .Page 8 Sea Witch inquiry Page 10 April, 1976 Shipping Zapata Patriot crewed .... Page 3 Dispatchers Reports .. . . Page 22 Long Lines Pages 16-17 Falcon ships recrewed ... .Page 5 Ships' Committees Page 12 Ships' Digests Page 13 Training and Upgrading Seafarers receive GED diplomas Pages 14-15 GED requirements and application Page 29 Upgrading class schedule, . requirements and application Pages 28-29 Seafarers participate in Bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading ... Pages 26-27 Membership News Pensioner Al Oromaner . .Page 11 Determined Seafarer ... .Page 11 New SIU pensioners .Pages20-21 Final Departures Pages 24-25 •V Helping out during the crewing up of the Zapata Patriot were Wilmington Port Agent Mike Worley (left) and SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak (second left). Among the crewmembers who will sail this modern vessel are, from left; Recertified bosun Ralph Murray; Assistant Cook and Lundeberg School graduate David Johnson; QMED John Wade; QMED Ted Kulas, and Deck Engine Utility Robert Tollison who is a graduate of the Lundeberg School. Page 3 ^1 j fj • • '• .0; itli r' • Ph �Monthly Membership Meeting Held in Piney Point Mike Sacco, vice president of HLSS, served as the cnairman for the monthly membership meeting at Piney Point. Seafarer Luciano Aifeo told the membership that he tirst came to HLSS in 1973 to earn his QMED endorsement. He has upgraded three times since and recently completed the A Seniority program. > 7ach month a membership meet^ ing is held at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. for members who are attending the School. During the March meeting the re­ sults of the SIU elections were read and the membership gave the winners a standing ovation. Piney Point Port Agent Gerry Brown presented the Headquarters Report and the Report from Vice President Frank Drozak, who stressed the necessity for Sea­ farers to upgrade at HLSS. Vice Pres­ ident Drozak's report discussed the seminar on alcoholism which the SIU sponsored recently, and he encour­ aged Seafarers in nee^ of help in overcoming this disease to take ad­ vantage of the Alcoholic Rehabilita­ tion Center in Piney Point. IBU National Director Paul Dro­ zak's report was also presented. He pointed out the need for qualified personnel at the top levels aboard the boats of the towing industry. He said the educational programs at HLSS, such as the newly-instituted Vessel Operator Management and Safety Program offered an excellent oppor­ tunity for Boatmen, and he urged all members to upgrade their skills and to encourage their friends to do so also. Seaforers who addressed the memibership during the meeting were Joe San Filippo of San Francisco, Jack Dalton of Houston, Donald Pool of New Orleans, Joseph Snider of Balti­ more, Floyd Fritz of Jacksonville, Luciano Alfeo of New York, and Ronnie Echeverio of Baltimore. Many of these members addressed their remarks to the trainees who at­ tended the meeting. Brother Dalton advised the students that, "Whatever job you get, try to do a good job and we will help you." Seafarer Pool de­ scribed the Lundeberg School as "a tremendous opportunity,"and Broth­ er Alfeo added, "the more you learn, the better man you become." Seafarers who spoke at the March membership meeting listen as Port Agent Gerry Brown reads the election results, The election news brought a standing ovation from the listeners. Brother Floyd Fritz told his fellow Seafarers that, "In 31 years in the SIU, I've never seen anything like this school . . . you could never doubt the sincerity of the teachers here." During his remarks to the membership. Brother Donald """"""" • ^ o ^ rocontly completod the Bosuns Recertification Trainees and upgraders at the Lundeberg School took an active inte'fest in the monthly meeting, Program, described the Lundeberg School as, "a treand many of them participated in the meeting as speakers. . frienclous opportunity" for seafarers. Page 4 Seafarers Log . fe'W.ryrV.vJ"-S ."I-'iV.'v �Hall Scores Navy on Use of Tankers, Non-Support Speaking before a symposium jointly sponsored by the Navy League and the National Maritime Council in Balti­ more last month, SIU President Paul Hall told over 400 maritime industry and Defense Department officials that "the maritime services are fragmented where they should be coordinated and working together toward common goals." In light of the Navy's tanker construction program, President Hall pointed out that the Navy's tanker re­ quirements could easily be met by using laid-up private tanker tonnage and said "we're tired of competing with the Navy." Directing his remarks to the military representatives, Hall continued, "You are taking our cargo away. You are taking our jobs away." "The Soviet merchant marine and the Soviet Navy operate together as daily routine—they are a team," he said. "The U.S. Navy and merchant marine," Hall added, "do not have a tradition of operating together or supporting one another." Calling sea power fundamental to U.S. security. Hall told the symposium that "U.S. sea power is in trouble and both the Navy and merchant marine have been weakened" because "there have been no efforts to recognize the merchant marine as an element neces­ sary to national security." "No great power in history was able to survive for long without a superior merchant marine and a superior combat navy," he added. To rebufld ffie strength of the U.S. merchant marine and thereby protect U.S. national security, Hall suggested *'a coordinated national maritime policy built around a basis of cargo preference and hilaterial shipping agreements, and a high level maritime representative on . -V- SIU President Paul Hall addresses Baltimore seminar on sea power, jointly sponsored by the U.S. Navy League and the National Maritime Council. Seated at the dais from the left are: Thomas J. Smith, chairman of the NMC and pres­ ident of Farrell Lines; Admiral Max K. Morris, and Edwin Hood, president of the Shipbuilders Council of America. the President's staff to administer this policy." Among the other speakers at the NMC and Navy League meeting were Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs, and J. William Mittendorf, secretary of the Navy. Blackwell told the delegates that unless the Government moves to increase shipbuilding construction sub­ sidies, prospects for new ship construc­ tion in the U.S. are "bleak." If shipyards endangered by the pres­ ent slump in construction were allowed to close, Blackwell said that the remain­ ing shipyards "would not constitute an adequate mobilization base for national defense purposes." The House of Representatives has already approved a proposal to increase the construction subsidy rate and Blackwell reported, "if the measure is passed by the Senate and signed by the Presi­ dent, I am confident that new orders for American shipyards will be forth­ coming." Delivering the symposium's keynote speech, Mittendorf traced the Soviet Union's expansion of its sea power pro­ gram and the U.S. Government's plan to maintain its strength through a $34billion ship construction program. This program, Mittendorf said, calls for the construction of 111 Navy ships. Downing: Ford Lags on Maritime; Asks Cargo—Sharing Plan Rep. Thomas N. Downing (D-Va.) chairman of the House Merchant Ma­ rine Subcommittee, said that the Ford Administration has not responded ade­ quately to the problems facing the U.S. maritime industry, and called for "im­ mediate" implementation of "some kind of cargo-sharing program." He said that the form of cargo shar­ ing could differ as to bulk and liner cargoes, but affirmed that the need for such programs "is immediate and cru­ cial to the future of the privately owned U.S.-flag merchant marine." Making these remarks before a luncheon sponsored by the Propeller Club, Port of New York, last month. Rep. Downing also pointed out that the nation's present marine industrial base "would be only marginally adequate" in case of a national emergency. The long-time Virginia Congressman noted that U.S. foreign trade has been increasing "dramatically" in recent years while cargo carriage in U.S. bot­ toms is dropping, and he assessed that "the basic problem would appear to be that the United States is npt capturing bnough of this cargo to provide the shipbuilding and ship-operating base required by our national security." Rep; Downing also pointed out that as the U.S. falls behind in its maritime programs, it is not surprising that the leader in "the merchant marine race" today is the Soviet Union. He explained that the USSR now possesses 10.5 per­ cent of the aggregate world fleet with other Communist-bloc nations controll­ ing another 5 percent. Conversely, the United States controls only about 4 per­ cent of the world fleet, which Rep. Downing calls a "grave situation whose implications are very clear. The eco­ nomic sword of the Cossack is beating our brains out and something must be done." Downing reiterated that the toygh times being encountered by the U.S. maritime industry results from "one cause and one cause only—the lack of cargo for U.S.-flag vessels." He said that the U.S. merchant ma­ rine is "at a crossroads" and predicted that by the year 2000 the nation's mari­ time industry would be "either national­ ized or cargo sharing will prevail." But in the face of a recent poll which indi­ cates that most Americans would make personal sacrifices to preserve the free enterprise system. Rep. Downing said "I believe it will be cargo sharing." Rep. Downing, who has served in the U.S. Congress for nearly two decades and has been a long-time friend of the U.S. maritime industry, said he plans to S[x:uRiTY IN UNITY Page 5 retire at the end of this term. The Propeller Club is a nationwide organization established nearly 50 years ago "to promote, further and support a privately owned and operated Ameri­ can merchant marine, adequate to the economic welfare of the United States and to its national security." Seafarers Recrew Falcon Ships to be Operated by Mount Shipping Alter nearly two years of operation by the Military SeaUft Command, the four former Falcon tankers—Princess, Duchess, Lady and Countess—^will be recrewed by SIU members. Manned by the MSC since 1974, the ships had pre­ viously been operated by Iran Destiny for Fadcon Tankers. The new operating agent for the tankers will be Mount Shipping of New York City, which won a one-year con­ tract in competitive bidding with 60 other U.S. flag operators. Two of the. four 37,000-ton, fully automated tankers will be delivered to Mount Shipping and crewed by Sea­ farers this month, with the remaining two tankers to take on their SIU crews in May. After the MSC manned the ships two years ago, the vessels were renamed the USNS Columbia, Neches, Hudson and Susquehanna. Regufremeiffi Tht StVi Hoard at Tnniea Tiried lb 4^^ ind ii|e lor an fill nMiiilMHr for iiie Anniiai Cdn^ WM ctang^ ige icqnnwpetd i)«cd od^ Hro b ii«»w n Sbdl a SMfiner lud to bo The toholaidiiip fm'dcfNmdenls (hbi toan MSyem of or dnder and llbiOe yeab s^idm to be digibb dd and oBBiairied) ^ members yeab: evbt^.ieindnvthatttiiib' Seafarers Log f: •> : V " ' ' - �Drugs Mean Loss of Seaman's Papers If yoo are coayktcd of possessioa of any illegal dmg—heroin, baihitnratcs, ^eed, LSD, or even marijuana—die U^. Coast Guard wiD reyoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means diat you lose for the rest of yonr life the i%ht to make a Hying by the sea. ^ Howeyer, it docsn*t quite end there eycn if you receiye a suqiendcd sentence. You may lose your right to yote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of eyer becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to bold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may neyer be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal goyemment. It*s a pretty to^ rap, but thaPs exacdy how it is and yoo can*t do any­ thing about M. The conyicted dmg nser leaycs a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. Howeyer, drugs can not only destroy your r^t to a good liyelliood, it can destroy your Ufe. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is enpecially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe opmtkm of flie yesseL Don't let dn^ destroy your natural right to a good, hi^py, productfye Ufe. Stay dr^ free and steer a clear course. AFL-CIO Says U.S. Jobless Report isn't True' Picture Continued from Page 2 formula adopted by the AFL-CIO Ex­ ecutive Council last February, which includes those too discouraged to seek work and those forced to work parttime because full-time jobs are not available. "Tliis is a shocking waste of produc­ tive human resources that should and could be put to work building a healthy, balanced economy—an economy where recover)' is determined in human terms." Earlier this year the Federation an­ nounced it would begin issuing its own statement against the one released by the Labor Department because it said Personals the Department's report does not ac­ curately reflect the true jobless picture. The AFL-CIO cited as an example the Department's failure to compute statistics for those who say they have stopped looking for work because they are ^scouraged, and those who are em­ ployed part-time because they cannot flnd full time work. ' Although Labor Department officials hailed the slight drop in unemployment last month as the continuation of an important economic trend which has seen the unemployment rate decline for five consecutive months, they admitted that unemployment last month was "at a high level by historical standards." Herbert "Stud" HalfhiU WiHiam MacDonald Leona HalfhiU requests that you con­ Mrs. Edith Brooks requests that you tact her as soon as possible at Seattle contact her as soon as possible at 1406 address. Grant Ave., Woodlyn, Pa. 19094. William Downes Ms. Peggy McCarthy requests that Your mother Fela asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 615 West you contact her as soon as possible at 2583 41 Ave., San Francisco, Calif. 183 St., New York, N.Y. 10033. 94116. Robert G. Marrero George "Rocky" Sbiflitt J. C. Shiflitt requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 1822 Walnut Ave., Dundalk, Md. 21222. Donald Pratt Lewis Frank Lewis requests that you con­ tact him as soon as possible at 155-20 41st Ave., Flushing, N.Y. 11354. 50 Seafarers Attended HLS Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center The SlU AlcohoUc Rehabilitation Program at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is drawing an increasing number of Seafarers as time passes. To date, more than 50 SlU members have gone through the sixweek program at the AlcohoUc Reha­ bilitation Center at Piney Point. The SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program was established because the Union realized that some of our mem­ bers—like workers in every other in­ dustry—are alcoholics, and unless their disease is treated, it could be fatal. The Rehab Center, located on the HLS Valley Lee Farm, is manned by both experienced counselors who are trained in dealing with the problems of alcohoUsm—and Seafarer counselors, themselves recovered alcoholics, who are there to provide encouragement and understanding. A member who recently went through the program had these comments: "There are no locks on any doors down here. No one forces you to do anything you don't want to. The Page 6 surroundings are beautiful and the atmosphere relaxed. If you have a drinking problem, don't kid yourself anymore. Get into this program. It's SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the SIU Alco­ holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name Book No. Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) Telephone No Mail to; THE CENTER Route Boxl53-A , Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day,(301) 994-0010 (Zip) 1 doing wonders for me." One of the things the Brother said is very important to remember. The alco­ holic member must face up to his drink­ ing problem, must recognize it for what it is, and must then decide to seek help and get cured. No one will force him to recover, but at The SIU Center the counselors and the other alcoholics par­ ticipating in the program will help him recover. Any SIU member with a drinkipg problem who wishes to receive treat­ ment at the Rehab Center may call 24 hours a day at (301) 994-0010 for In­ formation, or can write to The Center by tilling in the application below. Also, a member can stop in at any Union Hall and talk to the Port Agent. He will be glad to help you apply for treatment. All records at the Center are kept strictly confidential. The goal of this program is to help the alcoholic Seafarer resume a normal life without alcohol, rebuild his mind and body, and lead a happy, produc­ tive life once again. Seafarers Log �I : STEWARDS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM Headquarters Notes by SIU Executive Vice Presidenl Frank Drozak USE LOG AT SHIPBOARD MEETINGS Just about every day of the week, something occurs whether it be on the political, economic, industrial or educational fronts—that could have an impact on the livelihoods and job security of Seafarers. No matter what the particular issue might be, though, if it is going to affect maritime jobs or the maritime industry as a whole, it is vitally important that Seafarers know not only what the issue is all about, but what the SIU is doing about it. However, the fact that nearly 80 percent of the SIU membership is at sea all the time and for the most part out of touch with everyday maritime affairs creates a serious problem in communication between the Union and the membership. A shoreside worker can pick up the daily newspaper and find out what is going on in his industry. Unfortunately, there are no daily newspapers aboard ship to keep Seafarers informed about maritime or the issues that affect it. This is where the Seafarers Log, a maritime newspaper specifically for SIU members, comes in. Pick up any issue of the Log and read through it. You'll find that each page of the Log carries some story or item that has a direct effect on your job and job security. The Log carries up-to-date stories on political and legislative issues that affect Seafarers; important developments in the labor movement; shipping reports; outlines of the educational opportunities available to Sea­ farers, and a lot more. Most importantly, though, the Log informs the member­ ship as to what the SIU is doing about these issues. In other words, the Seafarers Log is the most effective means that the Union has to keep a widespread and very mobile membership up-to-date on just what's going on in our industry. Unfortunately, many Seafarers restrict their reading of the Log to three areas —the Pensioner's Page, to see who retired; the Obituary Page, to see who of our old shipmates have passed away; and the Digest of SIU Ship's Meetings, to see who is on what ship. Of course, these are very important features in the Log because they concern our friends and shipmates—men we have worked with and lived with aboard ship for months at a time. But if this is all you read, you're missing the full story by a long shot because the articles that are carried in the Log deal with issues that are too important to let pass by without reading or understanding them. I believe that the most effective way to deal with the Log when you get it aboard ship is at the weekly membership meeting on Sunday afternoon. After the ship's delegates carry out the routine Union business at the meeting, the bosun, as chairman, could designate one of the crew to read aloud one or more articles in the Log and then hold a discussion among the crew on what the issue is all about and how it affects the job security of Seafarers. We have long recognized the need for a Steward Department Recertification Program. One of the difficulties in commencing such a Program has been the limitations placed upon the facilities and staff of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship by their use in the Bosuns Recertification and the Upgrading Programs. In order to properly implement a Steward Department Recertification Pro­ gram, the Bosuns Recertification Program will be temporarily suspended, effec­ tive upon the graduation of the class starting the program in May. With the help and cooperation of the Steward Department and the entire membership, we are sure that the Steward Department Recertification Program will be as successful as the Bosuns Recertification Program has been thus far. At the April membership meetings we asked, therefore, for membership ap­ proval and authority to work out the details of the Steward Department Recerti­ fication Program with the Harry Lundeberg School and to implement the Steward Program as soon as possible. Twelve more Seafarers graduated this month from the Bosuns Recertification program, which brings to 367 the number of SIU bosuns who have gone through the course. I am proud to say that the Bosuns Program has been one of the most success­ ful educational courses the SIU has ever conducted. This is evidenced by the important fact that our contracted ships are coming into port with a minimum of beefs, making for smoother and quicker payoffs and a lot more shoretime for Seafarers. As the new, technologically advanced ships are coming on to the modem maritime scene in increasing numbers, the skills and Coast Guard certificates that a Seafarer must have are also increasing. Firefighting is one of these needed skills. Seafarers can get their firefighting certificates by participating in a two-day course offered jointly at the Lundeberg School and at the MSC-MARAD Fire­ fighting School in Earle, N.J. If you haven't taken this course yet, do so as soon as possible. Contact the local Union hall for more information on how you can attend. April, 1976 I: •f-l \ i' LNG TRAINING T^ere are presently no U.S.-flag LNG vessels in our merchant fleet, but the day of the American-flag LNG carrier is coming, and coming soon. If you want a job on one of these sophisticated vessels when they come out, you will need the proper qualifications and Coast Guard certificates. A Seafarer can get the necessary training for LNG vessels through the Lundeberg School's excellent LNG/LPG Upgrading Program. I urge all Seafarers to take a good look at this program and participate in it when you can. Finance Committee Meets & ."iii iS- . ••i'- : 'f;- • K- ^ t: • r' Seafarers at the April New York membership meeting elected a seven-man Quarterly Financial Committee to review the Union's financial records for the last three months of 1975. Shown here signing their final report, they are, clockwise from the left: Chief Steward William Reid; Chief Electrician Jack Dixon: Chief Steward Bob Scarborough; AB Nick Damante; Chief Steward Oscar Smith; Chief Cook Jimmy Smith, and Chief Electrician Angelo Meglio. Court OKs SIU Crews for 3 PRMMI Ships Until NLRB Ruling man the ships, it does insure that the SIU will continue manning the vessels until the National Labor Relations Board makes a final ruling. The dispute began last October when the Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Au­ thority (PRMSA) transferred manage­ ment of three roll on-roll off ships—the SS Eric Holzer, Ponce de Leon and Puerto Rico—from the NMU-contracted Trqnsamerican Trailer Trans­ port to PRMMI. '•I FIREFIGHTING 'A' SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM The Boston U.S. Court of Appeals has reversed the San Juan U.S. District Court order which provided that NMU rather than SIU crews, should operate PRMMI ro-ro vessels even though PRMMI was an SIU operator. The Ap­ peals Court, however, aflBrmed the part of the District Court's injunction which restrained the NMU from picketing PRMMI's ships. Although this decision does not settie the question of which Union should T BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM If this was done just once a week, I believe that our membership would have a much clearer understanding of what our complicated industry is all about; the kinds of problems that the industry and we as workers in it are faced with; what the Union is trying to do to solve the problems, and what you as an individ­ ual can do to help solve them. To handle the Log in this way each week would take no more than 20 minutes of your time. I believe it will be time well spent. Our 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program is also moving along well as six more Seafarers this month received their full books after the month-long course. It is important that the SIU have a program like 'A' Seniority Upgrading, because each month several score of our. old line 'A' book men are retiring or passing on. The men who come through the program are both helping to fill this man­ power gap and insuring that the SIU will be able to continue supplying our contracted vessels with the qualified manpower. I urge all eligible 'B' book men, especially those in the Steward Department, to apply for this program as soon as possible. l-i PRMMI, which already operated eight SlU-manned ships, had a fleetwide contract with the SIU and eventually manned the three ships with Seafarers. The NMU then obtained a decision from the U.S. District Court in San Juan which ruled that SIU crews must get off the three ships and that the NMU should continue manning the vessels until the NLRB could settle the issue. The SIU appealed this ruling to Judge Coffin of the U.S. Court of Ap­ peals First Circuit in Boston who last October, after a series of hearings, or­ dered that the SIU should continue manning the three ships until the full three-man Boston U.S. Court of Ap­ peals could hear the appeal. It was this appeal which finally re­ versed the San Juan court's order this month and which will allow SIU crews to remain aboard the SS Eric K. Holzer, Ponce de Leon and Puerto Rico until the NLRB reaches a final decision. Page 7 �Zumwalt Backs Passage of U.5, Cargo Preference Law Retired Chief of U.S. Naval Opera­ In his remarks, Zumwalt spoke on terms of a loss of ships, the retired naval tions Adm. Elmo R. "Bud" Zumwalt the overall state of U.S. seapower— chief discussed the current problems of told a Newport News ( Va.) Propeller composed of the nation's Navy, mer­ the American merchant marine. Club meeting last month that the U.S. chant shipping, its shipbuilding; its Allowed to Decline "must have a cargo preference law flshing industry, and its knowledge in which guarantees employment for the "Our merchant marine has been al­ the field of marine science and engi­ U.S. merchant marine." lowed to decline precipitously," Zum­ neering. Adm. Zumwalt, who retired in 1975 "It is within this frame of reference walt said. "In the last 30 years it has as naval chief, the youngest man in U.S.- that the United States must face the dropped from first to eighth place naval history ever to be appointed to future if it is to remain the preeminent among the merchant fleets of the world. that position, told the audience that "to world power," Zumwalt said. "Seeing On the other hand, the stature of Soviet insure that our merchant shipping will that we have the national leadership to merchant shipping has improved dra­ represent a secure foundation upon marshal and direct the national will to matically, from 23rd to sixth place. It which to rebuild our Nation's seapower, meet this challenge is of uppermost has been able to mount a worldwide I believe we need a national policy re­ concern to me," he stated. offensive to the point where no one dis­ serving cargoes for American flag­ After describing what he said was putes the fact that the Soviets could ships." the deterioration of the U.S. Navy in block readily and effectively our Na­ tion's vital energy supplies originating in the Middle East," he continued. To rectify this situation, Zumwalt recommended that certain steps be taken, among them the passage of cargo preference legislation. He suggested that there should be a "coordination of our maritime efforts which could result in a more effective use of our merchant marine as an auxil­ iary to the Navy;" and "to bring about effective coor^nation between the Navy and our maritime industry, we need coordination at the highest levels of Government to pull together the cur­ rent diverse sub-cabinet activities in the maritime field." U.S. Buyers' Boycott, Picketing Is Launched by Candy Union unfair labor practices. The NLRB or­ A nationwide buyers' boycott and dered a new election and ruled that the picketing of thousands of retail and Against Russell Stoyer Outlets company should pay back wages plus franchise outlets selling Russell Stover Candies was launched late last month by the Bakery and Confectionary Workers International Union of Amer­ ica (BCWIUA). A month earlier, fhe AFL-CIO Executive Council, at their mid-winter meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla., endorsed this consumer boycott urging all imion members and the buying public with a sweet tooth not to purchase these prod­ ucts until the company ends a decade of "a consistent pattern of anti-union and illegal activity in resisting the legal right of its employes to become mem- bers of the BCWIUA." The union also asked the stores to buy their candy elsewhere. The boycott and the picketing, which began on Mar. 23, was launched, the AFL-CIO and Union said, because it was "a last resort effort to bring the Russell Stover management's labor re­ lations into the 20th Century" and because "of the company's delaying tactics in connection with good-faith bargaining at its Lincoln, Neb. plant, as well as the company's refusal to abide by decisions of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) at its Montrose, Colo, plant." The present rhubarb's roots go back to September 1974 when 643 eligible workers at the Lincoln plant voted 392 to 216 to join the union in an NLRB election which certified the union as bargaining agent. As we go to press, Russell Stover has failed to offer its workers an acceptable contract. In June of 1974, at the candy com­ pany's Montrose, Colo, plant, the union lost an organizing election by a vote of 101 to 133 after the firm committed 6 percent interest on increases promised by them and supported by the union. As of this date,Russell Stover has refused. Also, the company tried to force su­ pervisors there to plumb the union leanings of the workers and has shunned an NLRB order to reinstate a fired supervisor ^o refused to be intimidated by this pressure. It all began in 1966, when the union organized the Russell Stover plant in Kansas City, Mo. getting two subse­ quent contracts. In retaliation, the com­ pany closed down its operation there. 15 U.S. Multinational Oil Biggies Beat Uncle Sam on Taxes Fifteen of the largest U.S. multi­ national oil companies are avoiding their fair share of Federal taxes, ac­ cording to a recent report released by a U.S. congressman. The report shows that the 15 compa­ nies paid a startlingly low average of 7 percent of their 1974 income to the Federal Government. The average American taxpayer paid about 13.7 Waterman Gets OK For Subsidy $ WASHINGTON—An extension of the subsidy granted to the Waterman Steamship Corp. has been approved for six months on routes 12 and 22 of the Atlantic, Gulf and Far East runs by the Maritime Subsidy Board. The subsidy ran out on Nov. 7. At present, the line has appealed a ruling denying its application to MARAD for a 20-year (X)ntract for these two, eight-ship, trade routes. Waterman had also applied to the board for a construction subsidy for four new LASH ships for the Far East runs. This application depends upon the company receiving the 20-year contract for the above routes 12 and 22. Funds given in the new operating a liiiiiiber of concerning hospital care in a non- .fe too ill or badly in|ared to brave! to a Public Health Service facility,he authorization the enieigency care from the Di­ rector/Medical Officer In Charge the nearest ho^ital, t clinic or contracted subsidy for the six months will be deirasited in Waterman's capital construc­ tion fund for future ship replacement obligations. Also recently the company, in antici­ pation of finally getting an operating Subsidy for a new U.S. Atlantic Coast to Europe run, applied to the U.S. Mari­ time Subsidy Board for a 50 percent construction subsidy to build three Roll-On, Roll-Off vessels worth $60million each with an option to build a fourth. The 19,334 dwt ships would carry a crew of 37 and 1,200 containers each at 23 knots. They would replace four or five Mariners in the company's 19ship fleet. percent of his wages to the Govern­ ment. This average rate of 7 percent is ap­ proximately the same as that paid by a family with only $5,000 in taxable in­ come. The oil companies in question, on the other hand, amassed a total in­ come of $18.8-billion in 1974. The report was compiled by Rep. Charles A. Vanik (D-Ohio) from in­ formation he obtained from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The report states, among other facts, that: • Occidental Petroleum paid only 0.6 percent of its 1974 income of $785.8 million. • Mobil Oil, which made $3.7 bil­ lion in 1974, paid only 1.6 percent in taxes. • Texaco, with an income of $2.6 billion, paid taxes of 1.7 percent. Rep. Vanik, who is a member of the powerful House Ways and Means Com. mittee, in commenting on the statistics said, "Obviously, the U.S. is getting the short end of the stick from the giant oil companies. I estimate these oil compa­ nies should be paying an additional $5billion a year into the U.S. Treasury." Vanik said that two of the biggest companies, Exxon and Shell, were not included in the report because figures for them were too confusing to make accurate calculations possible. A Chip Off the Old Block thority fur the requested care and the USPHS wlU assume re^onslbUity for aU bills. Unless diis request lor author-leation is made within 48 hours of seeking treatment, the USPHS rehpse to pay for any of the the Sp coi^r niedical byrniei^i^-fi^l^^ does not Very much like his dad, Chief Steward John F. Castronover, Sr., is John F. Castronover Jr., 14, who is also "a great cook," according to his mother. Myrtle of Long Beach, Calif. She adds he's very talented playing first base and relief pitching for the local Cubs, as well as football, basketball and the alto sax for his school. Johnny's life dream is to become a fireman paramedic. Seafarers Log �.e. L Washington Activities Rep. Leonor Sullivan (D.-Mo.) announced recently that she will retire after this term. Mrs. Sullivan is chairman of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, which has jurisdiction over most of the bills affecting the maritime industry. The Chairman has served in Congress for 24 years; she took over as chair­ man just after the passage of the 1970 Merchant Marine Act. Mrs. Sullivan, in her early seventies, says she doesn't think she can keep going for 14 or 16 hour days for another term. A decision has not yet been made in the question of alternate routes for transporting natural gas from Alaska to the lower 48 states. The Interior Department is considering two proposals. One, by Arctic Gas (a consortium of 14 American and Canadian companies) would extend 6280 miles across the North Slope of Alaska to the McKenzie Delta, down through Canada and split near Calgary, with one line going through Idaho to the West Coast, the other through Montana to the Midwest. The other, proposed by El Paso Natural Gas, is an 809-mile line of 42" pipe from Prudhoe Bay to Gravina Point, south of Valdez—^paralleling the oil pipeline which is now under construction. The Federal Power Commission must certify one of the routes; following certification, the Department of Interior will grant right-of-way. The United States and Canada initialed a draft treaty in January as a step toward ratifying a jointly owned line for bringing Alaskan gas across the McKenzie Delta to market. Five bills are pending in committees—^four in the Senate and one in the House—to cover various aspects of the question. Two would require that the line be the trans-Canadian route, one requires the all-Alaska route, and two deal with a final date when a decision must be made. SIU has favored and supported the all-Alaska route because it gives the U.S. control of the line, and provides jobs for U.S. construction workers, ship­ builders and seamen. PHS Hospitals The Health, Education and Welfare Department held a hearing on Apr. 1 in Boston to permit interested parties to submit their views regarding closing the Boston hospital. SIU representatives joined with local citizens groups in presenting persuasive arguments to keep the hospitals open. In spite of strong language written by Congress to keep the hospitals open and to serve the needs of seamen, the Administration continues its efforts to close them. We believe that our support and support at the local level have overcome the Administration opposition, and we look forward to a program of repairing and enhancing the facilities at all eight locations. 200 MUe Limit Bfll The House and Senate have accepted the conference report on a bill to require foreign fishermen to get permits to fish within 200 miles of our shores. The bill was sent to the President and he is expected to sign. Provisions become eflfective Mar. 1, 1977. The issue has been debated for years. A United Nations Law of the Sea Conference in Geneva recommended that coastal states have sovereignty over a 12-mile zone and control over fishing and minerals in a 200-mile zone. Sen. Ted Stevens (R.-Alaska) said the unilateral declaration of a 200-mile fishery management and conservation zone is not intended to interfere with negotiations now underway in the Law of the Sea Conference. Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. in your (spouse) is If either of these ages is incorrect, please inforri the Plan iinJnediateiy as any error will effect the amount of your beneiK Please note that your (spouse) shall not receive any benefit unless yoi and (he/she) are married for at least one year immediately preceding th date of your death. In addition, you should be aware that if yOur (spouse dies while yOu are alive/ your mont|ily payments will not be increased. ; As of April 1, 1976 each married Seafarer who becomes eligible fc^ a pension will receive the following letter concerning his decision to accept or refect a Joint and Survivor Annuity BenefU. (This choice is required under the Employee Retirement income Security Act of 1974. For background informatiouy see the December 1975 Seafarers lAtg as weU as ike February md March 1976 Seafarers Log ) As you will notice, there are a number of blank spaces in the letter since MS;- eiKh Seafarer's case is different. The blahk spaces, of coursei will be filled in appropriately for each Seafm-et. • ^, 2. Strmi^t Life Anriuity If you complete the enclosed form and return it to us by ,yoi / vyill receive a Straight Life Annuity. This form of benefit WilTti^It m s monthly payment to you of $ per month uritil yoiir death. Yorii (spouse) will not receive any Pension benefit after your death. If yot complete the enctosed form you will have until to change yoriJ mind. However, if we do not receive notice of such a change by you will receive the Straight Life Annuity until your death and you w^j not be allowed to change the form of your benefit for any ieason; Because of the importance of this decision we urge you to take your time and consider your choice. Payment will begin immediateiy of your Pensior irii the formdf a Joint and Survivor Annuity. However, if you choose to receivi a Straight Life AririuiCy a retroactive adjustment will he mad so that you wF receive all the motiey due to you. If you have any qnestions -.fease feel fret •to'^contact, ' Page 9 April, 1976 "11^ ^11 To Protect Your The authorizing legislation for Fiscal Year 1977 passed the House on Mar. 11 by a vote of 315 to 42. The bill provides $403.7 million for operating differential subsidy and $4 million for state maritime schools. No action has been taken yet in the Senate Commerce Committee. 'J:' i ' Si Maritime Authorization ' 'i.,I' »•- Offshore DriHing At a recent meeting, representatives of the SIU and several other unions discussed the impact of offshore drilling legislation on their memberships along the East Coast. The original bill. The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1953, sets up rules for offshore drilling and bidding for offshore leases. Congress is reviewing the Act to bring it up to current needs, including environmental standards and jurisdiction. The oil companies argue that the bill, as it is now written, allows the Federal Government to explore extensively offshore and that the companies would riot receive adequate compensation if their leases are cancelled by the Government. Estimates are that 50,000 jobs will be involved in drilling off the East Coast. Many of those jobs would be available to our members. The amending legislation is pending before the House Ad Hoc Select Com­ mittee on Outer Continental Shelf. Alaska Gas Pipeline , .V 'i' T ' t Dear We are happy to inform you that your application has been approved and that you are entitled to receive a Pension effective Because you are married, you now have a choice as to the type of Pensiori benefit you will receive. 1. Joint and Survivor Armuity Unless you complete the enclosed form and return it to us by , you will receive a joint and Survivor Annuity. Tlus form of b^^ result in a riionthly pajment to you of $ i rintil your d^ your death,if your (spouse) survives you, (he/she);shallreceiye % per month until (his/her) death. These amounts are based oii records on ;file with the Plan f. Merchant Marine Oversight Hearings are continuing in the Merchant Marine Subcommittee on oversight of the maritime programs authorized by Congress. Secretary Blackwell, testifying before the Committee on Mar. 23 concerning operating differential subsidy, said that ODS is needed to assure a national capability to move military material and essential raw materials in wartime without heavy dependence on foreign-flag vessels. Chaiiman Sidlivan toRetire »' I Jones Act Leonor Sullivan, Chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, has introduced a bill to require public notice and comment prior to granting administrative waiver of the Jones Act. The bill, H.R. 12724, has been refered to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. This bill would make it more difficult for exemptions and waivers to slip by unnoticed. • Hft'. Ij-'-iiykLw.- ' 1 •' % s �Safety Board Completes Sea Witch Collision Inquiry The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a number of safety recommendations to the U.S. Coast Guard following the Board's lengthy investigation into the: collision between the SS Sea Witch and the Esso Brussels in New York Harbor in 1973. The accident occurred shortly after midnight on June 2, 1973 when the Sea Witch, an NMU-manned containership outbound in the Narrows area of New York Bay, struck the hull of the anchored foreign-flag tanker Brus­ sels. The collision and ensuing fire caused 16 deaths, one injury and exten­ sive property damage. The NTSB investigation found that the collision was caused by a mechan­ ical failure in the steering control sys­ tem of the Sea Witch. The Board found that the Coast Guard had approved the steering system of the vessel even though it was not fully in compliance with a Federal regulation requiring two separate and independent systems to guard against malfunction. The Board also found other con- IHE MRPEHTEIS' UNNH UBQ SERVES R DIVERSnED IRDUSTRY The United Brothwhooo Uf Carpenters and Joiners of America represent more than three-quarters of a million carpenters, cabinetmen, millwrights, and allied tradesmen in North America. As one of the oldest of the Building Trades, the United Brother­ hood learned early of the value of the union label as a consumer weapon. As far back as 1869. the Carpenter's Eight-Hour League of San Francisco issued a stamp to plamng mills working an eight-hour day. This stamp helped to identify work from such mills against competing ten-hour day mills. However, it was not until the turn of the Twentieth Century that the carpenters union officially adopt^ a stamp, emblem, or label vihich would be attached to products produced by its members. At the Carpenter's 11th General Convention, held in Scranton, Pa., in 1900, Cabinetmakers Local 309 of New York City presented a resolution, calling for the adoption of a standard union label for use throughout the Brotherhood. In the following year the union's General Executive Board adopted a design and directed the General Secretary to have it registered with the United States Patent Office in Washington. At that time, the Patent Office contended that the label could not be registered, and the Brotherhood then took action to have the label registered in each of the States and Provinces of North America. Today the label is officially recognized throughout the continent, and two years ago the Patent Office in Washington belatedly accepted the registration of the Brotherhood's label. In early days of the labor movement, the carpenters were directed by the AFL to lead the fight for an eight-hour work day. Pursuing this goal, the carpenters would allow no shop or mill to use the label unless its work day was eight-hours or less and unless the mill met minimum standards of pay. Today the Brotherhood issues periodically a small pocket size booklet, totaling approximately 132 pages, which is a "list of union shops and firms granted the use of the union label." This directory is updated each. year. The label can be found on furniture, in houses of worship, on desks, in the schools of America and the Halls of the Congress of the United States; even on the very rafters of the White House, as well as on all the manufactured items of the forest products industry. Buy Union tributing factors to the collision and resulting It cited the failure of properly manning the Sea Witches emergency steering station, a procedure normally not followed when vessels enter or leave a harbor; the failure to report numerous previous mechanical failures of the vessel's steering system because the Coast Guard does not require such reports when the repair costs are below $1,500; and, the lack of specific emergency procedures for the crew to follow in case steering control was lost. These factors, the Board said, plus unnecessary axial strength in the Sea Witch's bow which, although conven­ tional with other vessels, exceeds nor­ mal operating requirements, combined to cause the vessel to penetrate the tanker's hull. The Board found that elimination of any or some of these fac­ tors might have precluded the disaster. 10 Recommendations The Board then went on to make the following recommendations to the Coast Guard: • Revise its interpretation of 46CFR 58.25-55, which requires separate and independent steering controls, to pre­ vent the use of a single control path up to the steering power units as was done on the Sea Witchi • Establish a requirement for ocean­ going vessels in designated restricted , The union label of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America is made available to manufacturers in four appli­ waters such as New York Harbor to cation forms. (1) a rubber stamp is used to place an impression of have the emergency steering station the label upon miHwork and manufactured matenal, (2) a brass die is available for sinking an impression of the label in boxes, flooring, manned. This also should apply to for­ eign vessels. etc., (3) a transfer label is made up in colors, and is generally used for finished products such as fixtures and furniture, and also musical • Require all steering failures aboard instruments, including pianos and other wood instruments, and (4) U.S. oceangoing vessels to be reported a special cellophane sticker label is made for metal trim, metal doors to the Coast Guard. Such failures and sash. aboard foreign vessels also should be The Carpenter's Label appears on the following products; reported if the failure occurs in U.S. Aluminum doors, sash and windows Mobile homes waters. Awings and metal products Musical instruments • Require that the emergency gen­ Boxes u' Metal Trim, doors, partitions, etc. erator on future U.S. vessels provide Barber and beauty shop furniture, etc. V Overhead doors u* Bowling alleys, pool tables, etc. Office Furniture power to the steering gear upon loss of Boats k^ Prefabricated garages a ship's normal electric power, Cabinet Work and Cabinets Prefabricated houses Caskets • Require all U.S. oceangoing ves­ Prefabricated Houses/Modules-TriConcrete forms Trades sels to establish written emergency pro­ Church furniture k^ Plastics cedures and alarms for loss of steering w Cooling towers Plywood and veneer Doors, reg., fireproof, etc. k^ Restaurant Furniture control. Emergency drills for loss of Displays k^ Refrigeration steering control should be required Furniture k< Specialty products and logged. Hardwood floors and Hardwood k^ Screens w Insulation k^ School furniture, etc. • Include, as part of its speed limit Laboratory furniture and equipment kk* Shingles stipulations for large vessels transiting k^ Lumber k^ Stair builders products Ladders and Scafolding New York Harbor a requirement that k^ Trusses V* Millwork Venetian blinds any vessel which loses steering control The firms listed as manufacturing general mill work are engaged shall immediately stop or slow, and in the manufacture of interior trim, exterior trim, sash, doors, etc., anchor as soon as it is safe to do so. and some manufacture cabinet work. Most of all in this group will • Initiate research to develop a tech­ manufacture any wood products on order. nical guide for the design of nonpene­ The firms listed as manufacturing cabinet work are engaged in trating ships' bows. The scope of the manufacture of bar, bank, store or office fixtures and furniture, etc. protection sought as to vessel types and The firms listed as manufacturing boxes are engaged in the manu­ collision speeds should be determined facture of beer, packing or cigar boxes. by risk analysis, but should not be less The firms listed as manufacturing special wood products are en­ gaged in the manufacture of wood products not coming under any than that which would protect typical modern tankers in collisions with simi­ of the other groups. lar vessels at a speed of six knots. • Require the installation of an automatic recording device to preserve the vital navigational information aboard oceangoing tankships and containerships. • Expedite implementation of the Safety Board's 1972 recommendation to prepare emergency contingency plans to respond to catastrophic acci­ dents involving hazardous materials for those waterways which carry large quantities of these materials. The con­ tingency plan for New York Harbor should be given priority. • Expedite implementation of the Safety Board's recommendations to re­ quire each life preserver to be equipped with a battery-powered light. Hardwood flooring produced by the E. L. Bruce Co. at its piant in Center, Texas, bears the Carpenters' labei. in the picture. Brotherhood members pack parquet floor squares along the Bruce assembly line. Visitors to the 1963 AFL-CIO Union Industries Show in St. Louis, Mo., were given this miniature folding-cardboard house as a reminder that un­ ion Carpenters and Mill-Cabinetmen shouid be used in home construction. Page 10 Seafarers Log jfc- h « *- > •» V V 0 v. �ti I •e- f• Mind Over Matter os He Ploys GoH i-,; * Won't Quit/ Amputee Says—He'sCoing Bacic to Sea Most guys in his place would say the hell with it and pack it in for a disability retirement, and for good reason. But there's something deep inside of Sea­ farer Romeo Joseph Ringuette that declares over and over again in a loud and determined voice: "1 won't quit." And if you listen to him tell it, you'd know he's not kidding. Several months ago, the 53-year-old able-seaman woke up at his Los Angeles home with severe pains in his right leg. He went to a hospital in Los Angeles for emergency tests, but the results weren't good. A blood clot had formed in his leg and he was informed that the leg would have to be amputated below the knee. He was transferred to the USPHS Hospital in San Fran­ cisco where successful surgery was performed. His recovery was almost miraculous. After only a few weeks of therapy at the USPHS Hospital, Brother Ringu­ ette was ready to be fitted for a wooden leg. At that time he was in top spirits. He told the Log that it would only he a matter of time before he was back sail­ ing as AB. "It's a simple question of mind over matter," he said. "I've seen other guys with the same kind of opera­ tion who made it back to sea. I'm going to make it back, too." Brother Ringuette got his wooden leg along with some more therapy and was released from the hospital. He went back home to Los Angeles. To get used to his new limb, while at the same time strengthening his body, he played golf. If everything went just right, he could ship out again soon. But it wasn't going to be that easy for him. His leg started bothering him again. He went back to the hospital, and after tests, he was given the crushing news that another blood clot had formed and he would need an operation. At the USPHS Hospital in San Fran­ cisco, the same leg was amputated, this time just above the knee. The opera­ tion was successful. But Brother Ringu­ ette is again on the road to recovery and will have to go through many long weeks of tough, painful therapy. £ Jr SIU Representative Pat Marinelli, who visits Brother Ringuette once or twice a week, says that "Romeo is truly a remarkable person. Most guys in his place would think it was the end of the world and just give up. But Romeo has an incredible desire and will to live a full and happy life. It makes me feel good inside when I visit him. He never complains. He always has a good word. And I believe his wonderful attitude helps other patients in the same boat as him to cope better with their burdens." i| . I?: I Despite his second and more serious operation. Brother Rihgiiette still re­ fuses to give up the idea of going back to sea as an able-seaman. "If I don't make it back to sea," says a determined Seafarer with a lot of fortitude, "It won't be because I didn't try." We believe he will. Good Luck! • 1 kSeafarer Romeo Ringuette, a guy with a lot of heart, gets the In-hospital cash benefit from SIU Representative Pat Marinelli at the San Francisco USPHS Hospital. 4. -•> Pensioner Is Chief 'Cop Karate' Expert If you were in any one of 14 Euro­ pean countries recently, you may have run across this remarkable 67-year-oId SIU pensioner, who some might say looks his age from the neck up, but everyone would agree doesn't look a day over 30 from the neck down. This pensioner is San Francisco Sea­ farer A1 Oromaner who manages to keep his body in such good shape by working as chief instructor of police karate at the San Franciscp Police Academy. Ex-Recertified Bosun Oromaner, who had sailed on U.S.-flag ships for nearly 45 years before retirement a few months back, first took up this unusual kind of karate in 1936. He studied in Japan, Korea and Okinawa and worked years to achieve a 5th degree Oriental black belt diploma—the highest degree to which a Westerner can aspire. Originally from New York, Brother Oromaner also taught his craft of police karate to the New York City Police De­ partment, holding classes in Rockefeller Center. He explains that police karate is a special kind of karate. "It's by no AI Oromaner means a sport. It is strictly for selfdefense." Even though karate has been a big part of his life (he will remain an in­ structor for the S.F.P.D.), sailing has always been number one with him. In his 30 years with the SIU, he has accumulated nearly 20 years' seatime on deck, much of it as bosun. He also sailed with the old ISU back in 1936. Brother Oromaner is a graduate of the seventh class of the Bosuns Recertification Program. And in 1971, he helped represent the port of San Francisco at the SIU Educational Conference. Seafarer Oromaner accepted his first pension check at a recent San Francisco membership meeting, at which he bade farewell to his shipmates from the Bay Area. After the meeting. Brother Oromaner stayed in San Francisco only long enough to pack and go to the airport where he caught a flight to Paris. He spent his first months of "retirement" on an extended tour of 14 European countries explaining that, "as many times as I've been" to Europe on ships, all I've seen have been some of the ports, but I've never been inland. But now I have the time and I'm taking ad­ vantage of it." The SIU wishes Brother Oromaner, one of its old-time members, a long and happy retirement life. The Bradford Island Pays Off, Signs On Crew In Baltimore 7i rV", i r I Recertified Bosun Herbert O. Leake (rear left), ship's chairman of the 12 SS Bradford Island (Steuart Tankers), heads a meeting of the Ship's Committee of (front left) AB Walker LaClair, deck delegate and (right clockwise): Steward Delegate Marvin E. Howell; Engine Delegate Joseph H. Decinque, and Chief Steward Richard Hufford, secretary-reporter. At (right) the crew attends a shipboard meeting in the messroom in the port of Baltimore on Feb. 27. Later, new crewmembers were signed on as the vessel loaded on grain for delivery to Russia. April, 1976 >• Page 11 i f r| �The Committee Page Overseas Anchorage Committee Pittsburgh Committee 11. • Paying off at the Royal Petroleum Docks In Seawarren, N.J. on Mar. 9 Is the tanker the ST Overseas Anchorage (Maritime Overseas) with her Ship's Com­ mittee of (1. to r.): Steward Delegate Bert Wlnfleld; Engine Delegate John Haller; Chief, Steward A. Bell, secretary-reporter; Recertified Bosun J. R. Thompson, ship's chairman; Educational Director Lester Peppett, and Deck Delegate Albert Saxon. The ship Is carrying grain to Russia. Overseas Joyce Committee At a payoff on Mar. 23 In the port of Baltimore aboard the ST Overseas Joyce (Maritime Overseas) are the Ship's Committee of (seated front I. to r.): AB John Murphy, deck delegate; Chief Steward Vasser SzymanskI, secretaryreporter and Recertified Bosun Ravaughn Johnson, ship's chairman. Standing (I. to r.) are: Educational Director L. Flores; Engine Delegate Otto Motley, and Chief Cook Ray Fletcher, steward delegate. The ship Is on the run to Europe. Areclbo Committee " ip- Boston Committee SID Representative George Ripol (seated extreme left) talks with the Ship's Committee of the containership SS Boston (Sea-Land) In Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Mar. 16. They are (seated I. to r.) in the vessel's messroom: Chief Steward James Keno, secretary-reporter; AB Ralph Moore, deck delegate, and Chief Electrician J. Rogers, educational director. Standing (I. to r.) are: Recertified Bosun Leyal Joseph, ship's chairman; SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey, and Chief Cook David Smith, steward delegate. The ship Is on the run to Puerto Rico. Williamsburgh Committee Recertified Bosun Nicholas Bechlivanis (left) ship's chairman of the cpntainershlp SS Arecibo (Puerto Rico Marine) gets together with the Ship's Com­ mittee of (I. to r.): Chief Steward J. Gollles, secretary-reporter; AB Manuel Sanchez, deck delegate; Steward Delegate E. Albarran, and Engine Delegate Tom Conway. The ship paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Mar. 10. She's on the run to the port of San Juan. Page 12 Recertified Bosun Donald Pressley (seated 2nd right), ship's chairman of the containership SS Pittsburgh (Sea-Land) waits for a payoff on Mar. 26 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Earl Plpperis; Engine Delegate Thomas Toledo; Chief Steward Ivan Buckley, sec­ retary-reporter; Educational Director Peter Kavanos and Deck Delegate J. Carry. The vessel is on a 33-day run to the Med and back. Recertified Bosun Stephen Homka (seated right) ship's chairman of the supertanker-TT Williamsburgh (We.stchester Marine) awaits payoff in the port of Rotterdam on Jan. 25 with part of the Ship's Committee and some of the crew. They are (standing I. to r.): Cook T. Vanyi; OMED-Pumpman D. Crsini; CMED S. Mondone, engine delegate, and Steward Utility V. Acevedo, steward delegate. Seated (left) is Deck Delegate A. Sanger. The tanker, on the shuttle run from the Persian Gulf to here, laid up in Rotterdam. Seafarers Log �SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Services), February 8—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun W. M. Parker; Secretary Roy R. Thomas. No disputed OT. Chairman advised crewmembers to read the Seafarers Log to see what is going on in the Union. Also discussed the im­ portance of donating to SPAD. Next port. New Orleans. SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine Operating), February 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Robert Gorbea; Sec­ retary F. Vega. No disputed OT. Funer­ al services were held at sea in memory of the Captain's brother who died of a heart attack a few days before. All the crew were present at the service. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), February 1—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secre­ tary G. Nicholson; Educational Direc­ tor D. Susbilla; Deck Delegate J. Long; Engine Delegate Sam Rivers; Steward Delegate Charles Ratcliff. Chairman held a discussion on the pension and vacation plans and excerpts were read from the fact sheet and were discussed. The fact sheet was posted on the bul­ letin board. Donations to SPAD were also discussed. Next port, Yokohama. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), February 1—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. Richburg; Secretary R. Buie; Educational Director H. S. Martin; Deck Delegate M. J. Love; En­ gine Delegate D. Laughlin; Steward Delegate F. Rogers. $300 in movie fund. $14 in ship's fund. Ten more movies will be ordered for the next trip. No disputed OT. Chairman held a dis­ cussion on the new retirement and pen­ sion bill and also gave the crew and department delegates a vote of thanks. Next port, Oakland. MOUNT WASHINGTON (Victory Carriers), February 1—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Leo Paradise; Secretary A. De Champ; Deck Delegate C. N. Smith; Engine Delegate B. Heimer. No disputed OT. Chairman talked to crew about retirement and the pension plan. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways) February 15—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun H. B. Walters; Secretary W. J. Fitch. Some disputed OT in deck department. $76.35 in ship's fund. Crew gave an extended vote of thanks to the San Juan port agent Juan Reinosa for coming down to the ship whenever in port. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Norfolk. INGER (Reynolds Metals), February 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Bergeria; Secretary Duke Hall; Educa­ tional Director R. D. Holmes; Steward Delegate Richard J. Sherman. $104.26 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. All communications were posted. Report to the Seafarers Log: "The highest praise to Captain Lawrence Dyer for the ex­ ceptional way that he laid out Brother Beavers in a private room for viewing complete with guest book and two at­ tendants. Also for the way he conducted his burial. A funeral home ashore could not have done a better job." Chairman talked to members about the importance of having a good health check-up while ashore. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Longview, Wash. April, 1976 PONCE DE LEON (Puerto Rico Marine Management), February 22— Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Bur­ ton; Secretary C. Rice; Educational Director T. Rowe; Engine Delegate George Lindsay; Steward Delegate Rob­ ert Spencer. Some disputed OT in deck department. Motion made to have a proper gangway made for this ship be­ cause the use of ramps and hanging ladders is very unsafe. Also, provide proper lighting from gangway area to staircase to midship house. TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), February 13—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun T. A. Tolentino; Swretary J. Pitetta; Educational Director J. Peterson; Deck Delegate James Cata­ nia; Engine Delegate Ramon Bracamonte. $7 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Received a telegram on grain deal and it was discussed and posted. Chairman read the latest re­ ports from the Seafarers Log about the oil bill. -Discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department. SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand Service), February 29—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun D. Calogeros; Secretary E. Heniken; Educational Di­ rector George Ranale; Deck Delegate Edward M. Ellis; Engine Delegate Irv­ ing Futterman; Steward Delegate Julian Primiro. Chairman reported on the Al­ coholic Rehabilitation Program at Piney Point and urged everyone to read the Seafarers Log so they can keep up with the programs of the Union. $250 was collected from arrival pools to buy movie films for the trip. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Yoko­ hama. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), February 1—Chairman Lothar Reck; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director D. K. Kelly; Steward Delegate Walter Stewart. $160 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man discussed the importance of donat­ ing to SPAD. Advised that the crew should study the new agreement in the Seafarers Log. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next Dort, Seattle. SHOSHONE (Hudson Waterways), February 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun B. F. Gillain; Secretary M. Deloatch; Educational Director F. Jenkins; Deck Delegate S. Fulford; Engine Dele­ gate J. Snyeler; Steward Delegate Wil­ liam H. Hamby. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks given to the two cooks for a very wonderful job that they did caring for the crew from St. Croix to Scotland. They were short handed because they did not have a steward. The crew gave very high praise to Brother Robert L. Scott, the baker, and Brother William H. Hamby. Next port in Texas. YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine), February 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Andrew N. Boney; Secretary Dario P. Martinez; Educational Direc­ tor Charles W. Garrison; Deck Delegate James C. Brooks; Steward Delegate Curtis L. Broduax. $36 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. $85 was collected to send flowers to Mrs. Logan. Her hus­ band passed away when he was home from the last voyage. He was the bosun aboard the SS Yellowstone on voyage #44. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Karachi. Digest of SlU Ships' Meetings LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land Service), February 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Antoniou; Secretary L. Don­ nelly; Educational Director A. Dimitropoulos. $103.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. The Seafarers Log was received and was given out to the delegates. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 24—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector David Able; Engine Delegate Stan Marshall; Steward Delegate Wong Kong. $122 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. $225 was collected for the movies and nine extra movies will be bought for the next trip. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port in New Jersey. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea-Land Service), February 8—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Fred A. Olson; Secre­ tary Angeles Z. Deheza; Educational Director Robert A. Forslund. $38.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Frank Boyne, port agent, is to meet the ship in Inchon. Chairman advised that crewmembers circulate all reading materials, books, magazines, etc., rather than throw them away. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), February 29—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun William Bushong; Sec­ retary Harvey M. Lee; Educational Di­ rector Victor A. Cover; Deck Delegate Richard O. Spencer; Steward Delegate Herbert Allen. $45 in ship's fund. $150 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man reported: "A thanks to all the crew for a good trip. Everyone should remem­ ber the highly flammable cargo this ship carries every voyage and that there is to be no smoking at anytime on the main deck between the forward house and the after house due to leaking cargo tanks. For the safety of everyone smok­ ing must be strictly regulated. This is to insure the safety of the crew, ship and the cargo." Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port. Port Everglades. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), February 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Robert F. Mackert; Secretary Wm. Datzko; Educational Director P. E. Fabie; Engine Delegate Edward S. Ladimer; Steward Delegate Albert Nash. No disputed OT. Posted on the bulletin board information concerning features in the Seafarers Log. Crew asked to keep messroom and pantry clean at nights. Next port Naples. DEL RIO (Delta Steamship), Febru­ ary 22—Chairman, Maurice Kramer; Secretary R. Maldonado; Educational Director Lyle Clevenger. $971 in movie fund and ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), Feb­ ruary 29—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun E. D. Christiansen; Secretary L. Crane; Educational Director A. Jaramillo; Deck Delegate G. C. Somerville; Engine Delegate L. Craig; Steward Delegate P. Pederes. No disputed OT. Chirman suggested that all crewmem­ bers read the February issue of the Seafarers Log so that they will be better informed on the new Pension Bill. A discussion was held on the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port Seattle. • Official minutes were BISO ii " •B i from the following vessels; JCWBBSf B. WATERMAN BANNER SEA-LAND GALLOWS ANCHORAGE SANJUAN QT fJUTK ^ C- -•'Xr • MONTICELLO VICTORY OGDENCHALLENGER'-'^^MOHAWK OVERSEAS ARCTIC PANAMA SEA-LAM> TRADE SEA-LAND CONSUMER SltK^wAlJ.. JACKSON X OVERSEA^ JOYCE OVERSl^S VIVIAN COUNCTLGROVE CAROLINA SEA-LAND ECONOMY OVERSEAS NATALIE DELTANORTE I SEA-LAND EXCHANl^ OGDEN CHAMPION HOUSTON OVERSEASWA S .V I® * .v.!; : i. i V. i i• V-OAELAND: • ; MOUNT EXPLORER TRANSCOLUMBIA COLUMBIA MANHATTAN MERRIMAC ROBERTTOOMBS OVERSEAS TRAVELER HUMACAO GATEWAYCTTY EORTHOSKINS LONG BEACH ^A-I^ND RESOUROE, •CANTIGNY: ' -DELTA SUD JOHNTYLER rOELSOL . • OVERSEAS VALDEZ CARTER BRAXTCMS GALVESTON AMERICAN TXPLORER BOSTOPI SANFRANCISCO POTOMAC ULTRAMAR CHARLESTON SAM HOUSTON ALLEGIANCE, . GUAYAMA BORINQUEN • SANPEDRO ®-.IS EAGLE TRAVELER I IBERVILLE , DELTA MEXICO Page 13 •j' �•^.--''^;,V-5'Si; ';i.:<C; :.;- AT SEA •'.'^ -tr^k-uVf, , : ;3e- -::: m: m •(. L ST Manhattan Recertified Bosun Peter D. Sheldrake, ship's chairman of the supertanker, the ST Manhattan (Hudson Waterways) describes for us a basketball game played recently between the Manhattan Maniacs vs. the Ilyichevsk (Russia) Poly Red Men in the Russian's home port: "Under the lights the game started at 8 p.m.... Cheers rose as the Manhattan Maniacs of Capt. Jt^n Linton, Second Mate Patrick M. Barnett, OS John McDow­ ell, Second Pumpman R. Hutchinson, Jr., Oiler H. Bergerson, Jr., Third Cook Edward Colling and Steward Utility Jerry Desolvo rushed onto the court ready to do battle with their Russian opponents. "It was a friendly game and some rules were changed to make it run smoothly. Which it did. And after the introductions of both teams, came the liftoff. The Maniacs rushed to the Russian end of the court and scored right away. Much applause, but for the rest of the first half our opponents controlled the game. The half ended with a 22 to 6 score for the Russians. "The second half started slowly . .. The Maniacs went into action with various dashing and dazzling plays, as our boys who lacked training and had never played as a team before closed the gap in the score. But Ivan and his squad were not to be denied victory. They put on the pressure and I am sorry our team lost 42 to 24. "It was a good, clean game and I believe everyone enjoyed it. The Russians after the game shook hands all around and presented the team with a Russian sport pennant. Also a book called "Liberation".... "Who knows, next time may be our turn to win "It's not win or lose, it's how you play the game " SS Jeff Davis Recently the C4 SS Jeff Davis (Waterman) sailed from a Gulf port with a cargo of 7,500 metric tons of bagged rice for the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh. SS Lyman Hall Also recently the C4 SS Lyman Hall (Waterman) carried 7,500 metric tons of rice for unloading at the port of Chalna, Pakistan. ST Ogden Challenger sriliUP mKm-: Seafarer.Tom Curtis receives his General Educational Development diploma from the Director of Academic Education Margaret Nalen. Seafarer Curtis Learns Much at Lundeberg School Seafarer Tom Curtis graudated from the Lundeberg School as a trainee in 1968. He recently returned to HLS and completed the GED program at the school and earned his high school diploma. Brother Curtis said that he wanted to get his diploma, "because when you get older, you understand the impor­ tance of a good education. That diploma was important to me, and as an example to my kids, too." In discussing the GED program at HLSS, Brother Curtis said, "The best part of the program is the teachers. You know they care, about your progress. They're willing to give you all the help you need—even on their own time. That way, you can learn at your own speed and retain more knowledge." Brother Curtis added that, "The study program I followed was completely individual­ ized for me." Seafarer Cartis, who ships out of New York, dropped oat of high school In the tenth grade. Through the Lunde­ berg School's complete educational programs for the SIU membership, he has earned not only his high school diploma, but also his QMED en­ dorsement and certification In LNG, Welding, and Refrigerated Container Maintenance. Enroute recently from the Black Sea main port of Constanza, Roumania was the ST Ogden Challenger (Ogden Marine) with 37,000-tons of crude. ST Overseas Anchorage From the port of Corpus Christi, Tex., the ST Overseas Anchorage (Maritime Overseas) recently moved 44,000-tons of heavy grain to a port on Russia's Black Sea. ST Transeastern The ST Transeastern (Transeastern) sailed with 45,000-tons of grain from the port of New Orleans to Russia recently. SS Inger The SIU crew of the bulk carrier SS Inger (Reynolds Metals) recently gave a vote of thanks and their "highest praise" for their skipper, Capt. Lawrence Dyer "for the exceptional way that he laid out Brother Emory Beavers (who died of a heart attack at sea off Lower California on Feb. 22) in a private room (aboard ship) for a beautiful viewing complete with guest book and two attendants." Also the crew praised the way the captain conducted the burial (service). "A funeral home ashore could not have done a better job," according to ship's chairman, Recertified Bosun John Bergeria and Chief Steward Duke Hall, secretary-reporter. The Seafarers held a meeting "in respect of the final departure" of the firemanwatertender. "A good shipmate." MARITII^^ Seveiity>one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, mailing a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Page 14 Brothers Wilbur Adams (left) and Joe Diosco study for their GED exam at the Lundeberg School. Turo More Seafarers Earn High School Diplomas Two more Seafarers recently earned their high school diplomas through the Lundeberg School's GED program. Brother Wilbur Adams, who dropped out of school in the eighth grade, said that he learned of the high school equivalency program at HLSS through the Seafarers Log. "I checked into the program after I got to school," he said, "and I decided to enroll. The teachers at the school are extremely well-qualified, and they are able to tailor the program for each student. In fact, I'd say the best thing about the program Is its flexibility and the really fast pace at which you can learn." Seafarer Joe Diosco, who ships out of the port of New Orleans, also learned about the GED program through read­ ing the Seafarers Log. He said he decided to enroll "because of the chal­ lenge." He added that "education keeps people alive. I've disproved the saying that 'you can't teach an old dog new tricks.'" Brother Diosco said that he feels "the Lundeberg School motivates you to learn. The instructors and teachers are really nice—they give the opportunity for people from all ethnic and age groups to learn new skills." Now that he has earned his diploma, Seafarer Diosco says that he plans to attend college. The Lundeberg School's high school equivalency program is open to all Sea­ farers who have not completed their high school education. Seafarers Log �• .. Dropped Out of 6th Grade, Now Gets High School Diploma ASHORE •>: }• . S-7 , i- Cape Canaveral Fla. Seafarer Pat Durand gets some instructions from Social Studies Teacher Chris Morehouse at the Lundeberg School. Seafarer Pat Durand who is 24-yearsbetween the Lundeberg School and the old and has been a member of the SIU public school system. "The teachers since he was 16-years-old, dropped out have a way of building self motivation", of school in the sixth grade. He came he said. "They are really great people— to HLSS to earn his QMED endorse­ and very sincere about your learning ment and when he received this en­ and wanting to help you." dorsement, he enrolled in the school's Brother Durand added, "I'd recom­ GED program, and recently earned his mend the program to any Seafarer. If you want to get your diploma, at least high school diploma. "I felt a high school diploma was inquire about the GED program." After earning his high school necessary in my life", Seafarer Dnrand diploma. Brother Durand also received said. *'It (^ens up doors that would his lifeboat ticket at the Lundeberg otherwise be closed." According to Brother Durand, the School and is now enrolled in the LNG teachers make the big difference course. 3 Get Their QMED Diplomas MARISAT—the first commercial U.S. maritime communications satellite sys­ tem in the world—Was launched here recently. Now, instead of having to wait hours for a radio message held up by weather conditions in the ionosphere to get through from a ship, it will take seconds for the ships using it. For the first three years of the satellite's five-year life, the Ameri­ can merchant marine will have 25 percent use of the ultra high frequency system with the U.S. Navy using the rest. Imagine how this satellite will speed up rescues at sea, permit an electrocardio­ gram of a stricken Seafarer to be transmitted to a doctor on shore for diagnosis, and improve navigation. Ships in the Atlantic, Persian Gulf, the western part of the Indian Ocean, the Med, the North Sea and the Gulf will now be linked. A similar satellite for the Pacific will be launched late this month and go into operation in July. A third satellite to cover the Indian Ocean will be launched this fall. Each satellite terminal on a ship will cost $50,000. Shore stations will be in Southbury, Conn, and Santa Paula, Calif. Plans are now afoot by 40 nations for an international maritime satellite— INMARSAT—which will be ready in 1981 and replace MARISAT. It may have a first also, the Soviet Union as a user. It will cost around $200-million to build by private companies and governments. 'i i I Cleveland For the first time this year on the Lakes, utilizing data relayed via a satellite 23,000 miles out in space, vessels were able to safely ply the ice-choked waters during the winter season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NASA) satellite relayed from here detailed radar pictures of ice in the shipping lanes to vessels which mapped their courses around heavy ice or through thinner ice. It is estimated here that the NASA Lewis Research Center's "Project Icewarm" with 15 ships taking part, resulted in more than 15-million tons of additional cargo being moved on the Lakes this winter. The project used a special "side-looking" airborne radar on U.S. Coast Guard planes to discover the type, location and distribution of the ice cover on the Lakes. Flights were made over problem ice areas three or four times a week. Later the radar was coded and sent via satellite to here where it was made into a radar image. Finally, experts drew ice charts from the data and had them broadcast to facsimile recorders aboard the vessels over the MARAD VHF-FM radio network. -4. «r I' Detroit Shipments on the Lakes of grain and coal escalated last year to a total of 63,675,584 net tons compared with the 54,461,439 tons of grain and coal moved in 1974. Coal shipments for 1975 were 39,164,370 tons compared with 34,872,286 in 1974. Grain shipments were 24,511,214 tons hauled last year in contrast to the 19,589,153 tons carried the year before. Last December coal shipments amounted to 2,866,068 tons as compared with 1,190,640 tons transported for the same month in 1974. Grain shipments last December amounted to 2,924,106 tons and grain delivery in December 1974 was 2,436,446 tons. Dearborn, Mich. Displaying their QMED Certificates of Achievement are Piney, Point graduates (front I. to r.): James Sullivan and Robert Duron. At (right) is QMED grad William Mann; in the (rear) with the fedora is QMED Instructor Jack Parcel. Lifeboat Students Graduate MARAD, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. will sponsor a Great Lakes, Seaway Port and Shipper Conference here on Apr. 26-29. The confab will formulate ways and means to revitalize the Lakes and seaway port maritime and connected indus­ tries trade. Pago Pagoy American Samoa Following a two-year organizing drive by SlU-affiliated United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, Los Angeles and Vicinity District of Wilming­ ton, Calif., the union succeeded in gaining a collective bargaining agreement with one of the two biggest canneries on this Pacific island of almost 20,000 people. The organizing campaign at the second cannery was not successful at this time. Alcoholism: A Af a/or Problem Today //I" "Mi Js'. ••••• • • HLSS Lifeboat Instructor Chuck Dwyer (center) poses for photo with two of his graduating class of (left) Robert Sinden and George Smith. April, 1976 • i ' f| Alcoholism is a major problem. One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can he treated. Page 15 j: �i.: * L' ' 't- Ji f i' buLd'and^LTLwe^Nl>teX^gra-p'^ing®fSd u:^.^ stern on ® this trough-like apparatus. cable is I.,:J laid off » the ship's I Here's a front view of the Long Lines tied up at Port Elizjabeth. N.J. showing her protruding, caged bow and twn rifirk marker buovs on the Dort side. Newaifc, NJ.—At first sigfit, she looks udqae, md she is! "Hie worlds biggest cable idilp, the U-nuumed CS Long Lines (faftmtoB) ^IDfanost a lo^-aUke lor a white, ^ ^ oroise iin^, which we thoo^t pie antfl we took a second look. I "ITie wooden, Older doors; the thrMpied ctii;ed bow dieaves; her three red |und y<^ow side maikcar buoys on decl^ |upd fo^ and sit covered cable'laying insacMtteiy imtches^ gave h«p sledk lines lu nnosnal flair and atti^ distinction. ' At a jdx-monfli jpayidl by a nniiavnied parser here on a f^^^hronded 27 ntorning, we dbaobered 19 the Lines' gM^gway to meet an m'' 1 Jf fi: ifv\ '.1 A I didy, Watxildinider AB Bob Garda, I told ns tprt he mtpeided NJ. Gov^ kian Byrne and a party of ud^ kT btywigs and many ofiity viMtyis Seafarer Fisel Alshaif of the engine department rnakes a tele­ phone call from the vessel's unique public pay phone booth. of this remaikahle cable Ityer. l%e 5il4oot, i hist made^a^ id odl in JSitY, r In years after Jter ^ hofdr tuwe pi vpp she b^ in GmiD|pay for $19-niiUion. Since tten shO has laid more than 35,000 nantkal sobmacine td^hone cable in all ^eres at from 2 to 3 to 7 to 8 an honr. Her two steaia-electric plants propd her 8,500-hp twin and rudders at a craispg speed knots. I Only last October, the 17 Long Lines pdnted her prow out port of San Diego after leaving home port of Homdul# with her of 01 Seafarers to bcpn a r world v^fage to (pam; Vdkohanm; die Sues ifanal; Sicfiy; INnata De%ad^ the Azores for a 3,ti92maidical nme, $191 vkboiurd the sldp, ffirpenter terandpho 1 tour of his room, nautical itttm^cnnhold cable tanks pcnUeeaepfonr >:P«t hdd.lOO-iMintical' and hawsty hmk in ftie hrnd d^i^^" vrith Its terminos buoy is placril at the caUe end so foe can load additioiial caUe, return to ^lice and contlnne hiying imeratkms. Hm Long Lines wUI load on cabte at Soufoaai^ptOB and Calais, frimce during the next three months when needed. 9i1iai this job is finished, foe Long tAnes will lay qilde off the riiip*s stem lor the U.S. Navy finmi foe Caribbean to South America and then return to foe Pacific. In foe riiip's interior, a spedaBydestyned, 90-t6ncompiitmized machine cmitnds dm payout of die calde and 600-pouiMi anpUty rcperiers, w«wfo i| $90,000 eadh, whidi are positlimed mt' dw ocean floor tmd q^^d into foe Banwer cddc cvmy S.i aauftcaa .Briies. eOidd her traiisniHted at a time. Seathe rest jrf the Long Lines have a June deaiBine to cornlatest prmect. ly since Aiftmd, Ill-nautical buried adrfe were bdd <df tnd by the ftfeuch CS Vercors the lines from acddentp. fishing jsmadu. A dmifanr cable buried off St Riez. I•. ly, thisliB the sixfo Itiansible laid iP AT&T. Ifs bring :eqp pace with the vrinme id reen the U.S. and I^HN^ been incr^^ 30 ly in pKmit yvsn^** the says, also sdd diey ly offi ciMe now Transto bslfmce oof le we een Mm ibat rpft now bed Is inedcnhmsty maiiped oot^ a^ th( mmiftored Ity scannms hi dfo Long cost Unei' bofoim.pi^ a|^^ by satelli|h nnd sendh me^ ilndty, id we ftidk oUlrl^ e In St. Hilaire de - sages on tdet)^ foty, vre die J^mg ]Ui^ 'dedcS ''bdow when a gJassMhotlom^ Jechnicians-tc ! imbfo-fojftvahdertafcuift she .Jan. 29. J Amidship are the telephone cables and relay repeaters coming up out of the hold tanks on the Long Lines main deck. 1^. L •? •> i •r First-tripper Storekeeper Scott Kincaide of Dover, Del. lays in the groceries for the steward department. 1 56, didy 36 cdls .'.j i. f'.'. .i^ 1.1 • *. ••J •» •f. I. •ii' .i •I L S fc f-- 'i Reading the Seafarers LOG before a brilliant mosaic Chief .Steward Ira Brown (right) shows off the ganey of the ship is Chief Recertified Bosun Herb Libby in with Chief Cook Rafael Toro Jr^(iett)jvho is preparing t^he crew'sjounge. Tl^ round-the-clock cable layer An aerial shot has us looking down onto the deck of the Long Lines where we can see the fore and aft grappling the pot roast, and (center) third Cook Ahse King, has two other bosun mates. ard cable laying hatches of the vessel. Pageie ' Watchstander AB Bob Garcia of San Diego, Calif. the^^rpenter shop^^ ^ visitors to the ship. • ;| •" h• •y • welcome as he helped sign-m k- I- �•- • ' ' ' Congress: Close Virgin is. Loophole in Jones Act while admitting that using American ships would cost about $5.7 million more, testified that it would also add $61 million to the U.S. balance of payments. As for the two refineries, this exemption grants them unfair advantages which creates a great competitive inequity. Amerada Hess, with a production of 700,000 barrels of oil a day, and VIRCO's proposed 200,000 barrelsa-day plant can use foreign-flag ships to carry their products, avoid paying taxes on shipping, and receive tax and subsidy advantages from the Island government which domestic refineries do not get. Our heart does not bleed for them. The United States Senate is pres­ ently conducting hearings on one of the most important pieces of mari­ time legislation introduced in many years: a bill which would close the Virgin Islands "loophole" of the Jones Act. This "loophole" or exemption, has been used over the years by oil com­ panies to escape the provisions of the Jones Act, which prohibits foreignflag vessels from transporting cargo between U.S. domestic ports. When the Jones Act was originally adopted by Congress as part of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, American shipping trade with the Islands was insuflicient to warrant the inclusion of that territory in the pro­ visions of the Act. Today, however, there is a substantial trade between the U.S. mainland and the Islands, and because of this exemption that trade is being conducted by Ameri­ can owned foreign-flag vessels. The SIU has long been advocating the closure of this "loophole" by Con­ gressional mandate, because although the 1920 Act provides for extension of the Act's jurisdiction to the Islands by Presidential proclamation, suc­ ceeding Presidents have failed to exer­ cise this option. Late last year. Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. (D.-La.) introduced a bill (S. 2422) which would extend the provisions of the Jones Act to the Virgin Islands with respect to the transportation of crude oil, residual fuel oil and refined petroleum prod­ ucts. Since approximately 200 mil­ lion barrels of these products are shipped yearly between the Islands and the U.S., it is obvious what enact­ ment of this legislation would mean to U.S.-flag tankers. For example, according to a study taken in September, 1975 by the Maritime Administration, ex­ tending the Jones Act's provisions to the Virgin Islands with respect to crude oil and refined petroleum prod­ ucts would result in the immediate employment of 26 U.S. tankers of the 30,000 dwt class. Each year the 26 vessels would provide employment for approximately 1,400 U.S. mer­ chant seamen. > Two months ago the Merchant Marine subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee began hear­ ings on Sen. Johnston's bill. Johnston Time to Sober Him Up! It is for all these reasons that the SIU fervently supports Sen. John­ ston's bill. And, we are not alone. Virtually every segment of the U.S. maritime industry is backing this leg­ islation, including: the American Maritime Association; Maritime Trades Department; Labor-Manage­ ment Maritime Committee; Trans­ portation Institute; American Insti­ tute of Merchant Shipping, and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. It is time to put an end to this exemption which is severely hurting the entire U.S. maritime industry. We strongly urge the Congress to adopt Sen. Johnston's bill and rectify this very unfair situation. himself was one of the first to testify on the Island and hurt both the huge on behalf of his own legislation. He Hess refinery and the proposed re­ told the subcommittee of some of the finery to be built by the Virgin many advantages of closing the loop- Islands Refining Corp. (VIRCO). hole and noted that it will provide A Commerce Department official. "needed jobs in our domestic tanker industry; it will improve our balance of payments account and will bring additional tax revenues into the United States Treasury; and it will encourage construction of increased domestic refining capacity which will provide new jobs to American ship­ builders and will improve the stra­ tegic strength of the U.S." While the Administration has taken no formal position on this legis­ lation, the Department of the Interior, which has general "promotional" re­ sponsibility for the Islands, opposes • In 1972, it was tny good fortune to be awarded an SIU college scholarship!* it because it would allegedly "raise x^day,J have received the final installtiient of that awaid^ letter isjih petroleum costs to American con­ attempt to express my gratitude. sumers and . . . injure the economic ,• During the four years of the award, each installment meant a new spring health and development of the Virgin Of fresh appreciation. As the years passed, my admiration for this prograni Islands." has grown in the face of the singular freedom provided by your scholarship As might be expected, two repre­ program. Along with the financial freedom, the award aUowed freedom frbntt sentatives from the Islands' govern­ the hassels of other prograjns. College scholarship programs such as your^ ment testified against the bill claiming represent the flower of American unionism. It demon.strates a sense of vision it would severely affect employment a faith in the future that is sorely needed in this country. - '£ On a more per.sona! note, the mpnuiry of my father is well-served by the April, 1976 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of Vol. 38, No. 4 nnion grant. I am sure that he would have been" proud that his union enal North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO jtpe to attain a dream too often out of reach—a college education. - • Executive Board f My years at the University of Maryland were good onc.s. For that !' „, Paul Hall a debt of thanks. The final installment has allowed me to continue gradt^P President wdrk at the University of North Carolina. In providing me with an opportunityi Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Cal Tanner to attend school, you may be assured that the SIU has my undying,a Executive Vice President Secretary-T reastirer Vice-President "don and admiration and my heartfelt thanks. Earl Shepard Lindscy Williams Paul Drozak Vice-President TO THE EDITOR Wihnef Vice-President Vice-President •EABWEIIgl^WO Marietta Homayonpour 389 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Jim Mele Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Tony Napoli Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer ". Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. f' I would like to thank the crew and officers of the SS Fort Roskins for «.v« . kindness and consideration tdi me and ffiy children husband and father when he |rassed away suddenly, My thanks Jacksonville for being so good to us, and I thank his .shipmates that came to his funeral and all the other shipmates that would have been there had it been possible. Thank all of you again so much. '! Sincerely, jvfrs, James B. Oixon and FamlTy Lumlsle, Miss*. ' �•ourth Part of Series Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Are for You by A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director This is the fourth part in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log will e running, over the next few months, concerning Social Security, Medicare md Medicaid and how these Government programs affect you and your families. (This installment, as with the first three, deals with Social Security.) Kv A A CTYT A . Jf_. _• .ft i _ »t j _ „ f. _ ^ I.» _ _ .J. rr. _/ Eventually the series will be compiled into a booklet so that Seafarers can have all the information on these programs in one place. I hope this series will be an aid to you. Please let me know if you have any questions. Just write to me, care of Seafarers International Union, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. fC i '• LUMP SUM DEATH PAYMENT What is lump sum death payment? How much is the payment? To whom is the lump sum paid? . A single cash payment by Social Security when an insured worker dies. The payment is $255. The lump sum is paid to the surviving widow or widower of the worker if the widow or widower was living in the same household with the worker when the worker died. If there is no widow or widower who was living in the same household with the worker when he or she died, the lump sum may be put toward burial expenses as follows; 1. It may be paid to a funeral home to the extent that the burial expenses incurred by or through a funeral home are unpaid. This payment may be authorized to the funeral home by the person who assumes responsibility for paying the burial expenses. 2. When all the burial expenses incurred by or through a funeral home have been paid, the lump sum or the remainder of it will be paid to the person who paid the worker's burial expenses. When must appli­ cation be made? In all cases the application for the lump sum death payment must be filed within two years after the worker's death. PROOFS NEEDED FOR LUMP SUM DEATH CERTIFICATE 1. Death certificate of worker. 2. Marriage certificate if you are filing as the widow or widower who was living with the worker. 3. Proof of your court appointment as executor or administrator if the decedent's estate paid the burial expenses. 4. The amount of the unpaid burial expenses if yon are authorizing payment to the funeral home. 5. Itemized receipted funeral bill if you are filing as the person who paid the funeral expenses. EXAMPLES OF MONTHLY CASH PAYMENTS * X- ^ I. Average yearly earnings since 1950 $923 or less $3,000 $3,500 $4,000 $5,000 $6,000 $7,000 $8,000 $9,000 $10,000 Benefits can be paid to You, the worker • Retired at 65 93.80 194.10 210.40 228.50 264.90 299.40 335.50 372.20 393.50 412.40 ^ Under 65 and disabled 93.80 194.10 210.40 228.50 264.90 299.40 335.50 372.20 393.50 41^.40 • Retired at 62 75.10 155.30 168.40 182.80 212.00 239.60 268.40 297.80 314.80 330.00 Your wife • At 65 46.90 97.10 105.20 114.30 132.50 149.70 167.80 186.10 196.80 206.20 • At 62, with no child 35.20 72.90 78.90 85.80 99.40 112.30 125.90 139.60 147.60 154.70 • Under 65 and one child in her care 47.00 102.70 130.90 162.00 224.00 249.90 262.40 279.20 295.20 309.40 Your Widow • At 65 (if worker never received reduced retirement benefits) 93.80 194.10 210.40 228.50 264.90 299.40 335.50 372.20 393.50 412.40 • At 60 (if sole survivor) 74.90 138.80 150.50 163.40 189.50 214.10 239.90 266.20 281.40 294.90 • At 50 and disabled (if sole survivor) 56.80 97.10 105.30 114.30 132.60 149.80 167.80 186.20 196.80 206.30 • Widowed mother and one child in her care 140.80 291.20 315.60 342.80 397.40 449.20 503.40 558.40, 590.40 618.60 Maximum family payment 140.80 296.80 341.30 390.50 488.90 549.30 597.90 651.40 688.70 721.80 *A Word of Explanation: Some people think that if they've always earned the maximum amount covered by Social Security they'll get the highest benefit shown on the chart. This isn't so. Although retirement benefits as high as $412.40 a month are shown, payments this high can't be paid to a worker retiring at 65 now. The maximum retirement benefit for a man who becomes 65 in 1974 is $304.90 a month, based on average covered yearly earnings of $6,132. For some other categories, however, it could be higher as of 1974. Also, it should be remembered that benefits will increase automatically in future years as the cost of living rises. NOTE; A worker who doesn't get any benefits before 65 and delays retirement past 65 will get a special credit that can mean a larger benefit. The credit adds to a worker's benefit 1 percent for each year (Via of 1 percent for each month) from age 65 to age 72 for which he did not get benefits because of work. Th( credit applies only with respect to months after December 1970. This increase also applies only to the" worker's check and not to those of dependents o survivors. April, 1976 Page 19 I f'. �r. New SIU Pensioners Edward F. Leasgang, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Leasgang sailed 33 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Bom in Pennsylvania, he is a resident of the port of Seattle where he enjoys his hobby of playing music. Norris A. "Gus'' Bartlett, 57, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a QMED, chief electrician and bosun. Brother Bartlett sailed 37 years and upgraded to quartermaster in 1975 at the HLSS. He was born in Washington, D.C. and is a resident of Kenner, La. Domenic Di Sei, 62, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Di Sei sailed 38 years and received a Union Personal Safety Award in I960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Frances. He was bom in Roseto. Pa. and is a resident there. William H. Parker, 65, joined the .SIU in 1939 in the port of Phila­ delphia sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Parker sailed 28 years, was a ship's delegate and got his engi­ neer's license in 1968 from the Dis­ trict 2-MEBA School of Engineering in Brooklyn, N.Y. Born in Florida, he is a resident of Cleveland, Tenn. David J. Barry, 62, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Barry sailed 41 years and during the Viet­ nam War. He also attended a Piney Point Crews Conference in 1971. Seafarer Barry is a veteran of the World War II U.S. Army. Born in Massachusetts, he is a resident of the port of Seattle. Nicholas J. Wuchina, 61, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertend­ er. Brother Wuchina was bom in Pennsylvania and is a resident of Ligonier, Pa. Robert E. Crofo, 49, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a cook. Brother Croto sailed 31 years. He was born in Massachusetts and is a resident of Prairieville, La. Sung M. Hsu, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Hsu sailed 28 years and was a steward delegate. He was born in China and is a resi- dent of New York City. Leo A. Derstler, 58, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Derstler sailed 30 years. He was bom in Columbia, Pa. and is a resident there. Recertified Bosun Albert Oromaner, 67, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun for 28 years. Brother Oromaner started sailing as a deck boy in 1928 on a Hog Islander for $25 a month and was a member of the ISU in 1935. He attended a 1972 Piney Point Educational Conference, was "never logged or missed a ship" and is a karate black belt champ. Bom in New York City, he is a San Fran­ cisco resident. Freddie Baptiste, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Baptiste received a Union Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the M/V Del Campo. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Baptiste was bom in Louisi­ ana and is a resident of New Orleans. Francis P. Corcoran, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Corcoran sailed 31 years. He was bom in Philadelphia and is a resident of Bryn Mawr, Pa. Miguel L. Medina, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Medina sailed 42 years. He was bom in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Houston. Edwin L, Genfzler, 67, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a wiper. Brother Gentzler sailed 25 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in York, Pa. and is a resi­ dent there. Joseph B. Simmons, 70, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Simmons sailed 31 years. He was bom in Alabama and is a resi­ dent of Pensacola, Fla. Catalino R. Ramos, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Ramos sailed 31 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, the Robin Line beef in 1962 and a strike in 1963. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Carolina, P.R. Anacleto Delgado, 64, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Delgado sailed 32 years and walked the picket line in the 1960 Greater N.Y. Har­ bor strike. He was bom in Puerto Rico and is a resident of South Ozone Park, Queens, N.Y. • pv- AB Gets His One Gallon Pin SCHEDULE Port New York ... .. Philadelphia .. .. Baltimore .... .. Norfolk .. Jacksonville .. .. Detroit .. Houston New Orleans .... Mobile .. San Francisco . .. Wilmington .. .. Seattle .. Piney Point .. .. San Juan Columbus .... Chicago .. J*ort Arthur .. .. Buffalo .......,. St. Louis ,. Cleveland Jersey City . Page 20 Date May 3 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 6 May 10 May 10 Deep Sea ...i... 2:30 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. ... 9:30 a.m. ... 2:00 p.m. ... ... 2:30 p.m. . .. • • • ... 2:30 p.m. May 11 ... May 12 . , , 2:30 p.m. May 13 ... May 17 , , , May 21 ... ... 2:30 p.m. May 8 ... ...10:30a.m. • •' • UIW IBU ..... .. ... ..... .. ... .. .. • • ... ..... ... .. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. • • • ..,... ..,... ...... ...,.. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. • • 11 • • 1 • • 5.00 p.m. ...• • • 5:00 p.m. ... ,. 7:P0p.m. 5:00 p.m. ... 1 • • 1 • ' • .. .. ...10:30a.m. ... • * ... — 1:00 D.m. May 11 ... May 11 , May 12 ... May 13 ... May 10 ... •• 5*00 D m' •• •• .5:00p.m. ... • • •• One gallon blood donor AB William Davis (left), who ships out of the port of Baltimore, accepts achievement pin late last month from SIU Medical Director Dr. Joseph Logue at the Headquarters Clinic. Seafarers Log �\ • f. New SlU Pensioners Waller H. Harris, 68, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Harris sailed 46 years and received an SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the M/V Del Campo (Delta Line). He was born in Louisiana and is a resident of New Orleans. Jacobus J. "Jack" Green, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1955 sailing as a-deck engineer. Brother Groen sailed 31 years. He was born in The Netherlands and is a U.S. naturalized citizen. Seafarer Groen is a resident of Mobile. Francis F. Gomez, 55, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Gomez sailed 33 years and was a ship delegate. He was born in the British West Indies and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Gomez is a resident of Mobile. Oscar E. Ferguson, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1957 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Ferguson sailed during the Vietnam War. He was born in Ala­ bama and is a resident of Deer Park, Ala. Anthony J. Di Bartolomeo, 60, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief stew­ ard. Brother Di Bartolomeo sailed 34 years. He is a native of Maryland and is a resident of Baltimore. Earl J. Davis, 62, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of.Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Davis sailed 44 years. He was born in Mississippi and is a resident of Metairie, La. Dimas E. Cortez, 51, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a bosun. Brother Cortez is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Joseph F. Barron, 65, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of N^ew Or­ leans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Barron is a native of Ala­ bama and is a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Torsten J. Forsherg, 61, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Forsberg sailed 44 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Finland, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is a resident of New Orleans. Emile A. Gerich, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1962 sailing as an AB and third mate. Brother Gerich sailed 28 years and is a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Navy. He was born in Canada and is a resident of St. Petersburg, Fla. April, 1976 -> /s:.. iv 1; !•. V'. »> Paul L. Berthiaume, 59, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a bosun. Brother Berthiaume sailed 35 years. He was born in New Orleans and is a resi­ dent of Lacombe, La. Louis P. Brian!, Jr., 57, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a reefer engineer. Brother Briant sailed 31 years. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident of Metaire, La. William T. Jones, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Jones sailed 29 years and got a 1960 SIU Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free vessel, the containership 55 Wacosta (SeaLand). He is a native of Alabama and is a resident of Mobile. Major E. C. Reid, 62, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Reid sailed 33 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1962 Robin Line beef. A native of Portsmouth, Va., he is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Jose Martinez, 51, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as an AB and fireman-water­ tender. Brother Martinez sailed 27 years. He was born in Spain and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Martinez is a resident of Baltimore. Frank H. Nestor, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Nestor is a U.S. Navy vet­ eran of both World War II and after. Born in West Virginia, he is a resi­ dent of Baltimore. George A. Perdreauville, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1954 sailing as a QMED. Brother Perdreauyille sailed 30 years, is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, attended the SIUMEBA Engineering School in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. in 1966 and upgraded at Piney Point in 1974. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident there. Stanley B. Wright, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Wright sailed 25 years and was the editor for 18 months of the defunct ship newspaper, the 55 Del Norte Navigator (Delta Line). He was born in England and is a natural­ ized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Wright is a resident of New Orleans. 1£- M Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Feb. 19-Mar. 24,1976 Number Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE 9 722 164 17 2 4,626 1 137 10 35 2,629 826 39 6 15,866 4 395 98 $ 29,500.00 722.00 492.00 8,813.85 32.00 37,008.00 383.66 3,522.78 1,197.00 $123,259.55 2,629.00 2,478.00 13,303.19 421.00 126,928.00 931.29 11,277.81 5,113.40 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical 402 71 123 28 — 122 1,035 202 280 56 1 309 124,051.64 2,777.23 20,262.20 8,500.00 3,263.50 304,467.60 8,358.84 44,124.60 17,450.00 25.50 8,459.86 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment 12 146 90 12 59 — 1 26 464 286 26 165 — 6 45,000.00 17,372.02 3,918.93 3,227.00 1,557.28 90,000.00 71,785.72 11,439.01 4,799.00 4,087.95 15.00 812.97 — 2,065 1 4,16^ 14,479.60 350.00 30,603.60 15 34 6,369.65 12,742.42 8,834 2,466 745 12,045 26,954 4,938 3,820 35.712 332,465.34 626,545.00 559,125.85 $1,518,136.19 895,848.31 1,251,630.00 1,976,766.70 $4,124,245.01 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily (g $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation YEAR TO DATE # I •t , - it Page 2i J Ii| fi �DISPATCHERS REPORT MAR. 1-31, 1976 TOTAL REGISTERED AH Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea , Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth . Frankfort < Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco . Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes > 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 4 4 0 80 19 0 10 3 0 31 13 0 19 5 10 0 5 10 3 0 76 0 14 25 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 4 16 2 0 8 2 0 66 5 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 368 84 0 9 176 20 49 15 10 43 129 54 67 25 77 18 159 0 4 839 2 16 2 4 7 1 7 11 2 5 5 7 0 16 0 1 86 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 25 1 4 22 7 6 18 83 528 4 4 1 4 0 0 2 15 57 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 7 20 1 1 38 3 9 24 96 464 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 2 5 22 8 3 11 68 907 1 4 2 4 0 0 0 11 97 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 4 10 4 70 10 31 8 5 16 50 19 29 11 19 10 49 0 1 332 3 21 1 5 3 2 4 12 2 5 5 11 1 10 0 2 87 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 2 0 56 18 0 8 0 1 19 3 0 11 0 0 7 1 0 16 0 0 57 18 0 20 6 0 9 1 0 6 2 0 13 1 0 3 2 0 43 9 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 273 72 0 4 119 17 56 17 3 24 100 40 72 21 50 20 109 0 0 652 2 45 3 12 7 3 10 20 5 11 8 20 1 24 0 3 174 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 0 1 6 0 0 1 15 102 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 • 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 5 5 . 27 7 ' 1 3 55 707 10 1 3 6 1 0 1 22 196 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 4 6 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 0 0 48 25 0 3 6 0 20 10 0 6 0 5 4 2 0 7 0 1 42 14 0 13 8 0 6 0 4 3 0 0 6 2 0 6 1 0 36 18 0 0 18 0 0 1 0 203 115 0 2 73 11 23 17 5 14 63 23 48 11 25 13 66 0 0 394 2 4 0 4 1 0 0 3 0 4 1 4 0 3 1 0 27 1 1 0 0 0 '0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 6 2 0 2 10 404 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 28 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 13 4 3 25 12 4 8 69 401 J1 [ ] ' Seattle ' V Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 6 0 17 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 8 2 0 3 18 218 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 18 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 3 54 8 17 5 4 15 15 43 32 24 9 Seattle Puerto Rico 13 11 20 7 33 0 0 249 49 25 3 345 8 7 3 63 21 3 6 15 Page 22 ,10 1 1 26 3 4 3 48 251 13 0 1 3 1 0 0 18 90 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 119 1 80 12 16 6 3 46 17 16 7 Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes . 17 0 2 39 9 4 14 85 358 8 0 2 11 0 2 6 29 113 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Mobile Duluth J 46 3 12 12 2 10 29 18 24 4 10 3 26 0 0 200 New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea. Great Lakes' Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 8 1 3 4 1 4 2 2 1 2 3 0 7 0 2 42 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington REGISTERED ON BEACH 9 93 15 23 8 9 29 59 33 22 12 33 11 85 0 4 445 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 11 1 8 10 110 359 1,126 280 1,506 4 2 52 397 491 83 574 844 229 1,073 271 51 322 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 FrankUn St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ni.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616)352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fia. 3315 Liberty St 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lavnrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 2?5 S. 7 St 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713)983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, CaUf. 1311 Mission St 94103 (415)626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 723-0002 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fia. . 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 <jtast montb, shipping picked lijji by lore than IGO jobs over the previous ^onth at deep-sea ports on the Atlan­ tic and Gulf. And with the opening ^ the Great Lakes Spring shippliig i^son, nearly 300 Seafarers got jobs in Great Lakes' portii. For the most |irL' shipping; i)t-^ remains: Seafarers Log �S s Ruben Somarriba, 43, died on Jan, 8. Brother Somarriba joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 sailing as an AB. He sailed nine years, A native of Nicaragua, he was a resident of New York City, Surviving is his son, Ernesto of New York City, SIU pensioner Vernon L. Stiebig, 70, passed away on Dec. 7, Brother Stie­ big joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an engineer.He sailed 43 years. Born in Ohio, he was a resident of New Orleans, Surviving are his brother, Louis of East Lake, Ohio and his sister, Evelyn of New York City, Gnstave V. Thobe, 70, passed away on Nov, 22, Brother Thobe joined . the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 27 years and was at one time manager of Ae Union restaurant in Baltimore, A native of Germany, he was a resident of Tampa, Surviving is his widow, Elizabeth, Charles R. Wat­ son, 60, died on July 28, Brother Watson joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He sailed 28 years. Seafarer Watson was born in Vermont and was a resident of East Elmhurst, Queens, N,Y, Surviving are his widow, Frances; a son, and a daughter. Casimer Siuda, 62, died of a liver ail­ ment in the West Shore Hospital, Ma­ nistee, Mich, on Feb, 2, Brother Siuda joined the SIU in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1960 sailing as an oiler for the American Steamship Co, from 1965 to 1969 and in 1975. He sailed 26 years. Born in Mainstee, he was a resident there. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Surviving is his widow, Clara, Michael W. Oxmann, 21, died in Metairie, La, on Dec. 24, Brother Oxmann joined the SIU in the port of Piney Point in 1972 sailing as an DS when he gradu­ ated from the HLSS, He was bom in Metairie and was a resident there. Interment was in St, Louis Cemetery No. 3, New Orleans, Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Oxmann of Metairie. Roy L. Privette, 50, died of liver fail­ ure in the San Fran­ cisco USPHS Hos­ pital on Jan. 11. Brother Privette joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington in 1968 sailing as an AB. He sailed 21 years, was an HLSS quartermaster upgrader in 1974, a deck and ship's delegate and was a gunner's mate and deep sea diver for the U.S. Navy in World War II and after. He was bom in Wheatland, Wyo. and was a resident of Clear Lake, Highlands, Calif. Cremation took place in Ever­ green Cemetery, Oakland, Calif, Burial was at sea. Surviving are his widow, Bilena; two daughters, Diane and Suz­ anne; his father, Walter of Texas and his mother. Vera of Missouri, Saeed M. Nasser, 27, died in Detroit on Feb. 20, 1975. Brother Nasser joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1971 sailing as a wiper for the Erie Sand Co. in 1970 and 1973, Kinsman Marine in 1971 and the American Steamship Co. in 1972, He wsa born in Yemen and was a resident of Dearborn, Mich. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Taylor, Mich. Sur­ viving are his Seafarer brother, Abdul of Dearborn and a cousin, Mohamed Ali Mohsin of Detroit. Raymond I. Didlake, Jr., 49, died on Feb, 10. Brother Didlake joined the I SlU-affiliated IBU in [the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Marine Division from 1956 to 1976. He was a veteran of the postWorld War II U.S. Army serving as a chief cook aboard an Army vessel. Bom in Elizabeth City, N.C., he was a resident of Newport News, Va. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Isabel; three sons, William, James and Charles and a daughter, Claudia, Edwin F. Maki, 51, died on Nov, 6, Brother Maki joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sail­ ing as an AB and tug fireman for the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Co, from 1941 to 1953, Merritt, Chapman & Scott from 1953 to 1954 and for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1954 to 1975. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Sault Ste, Marie, Mich., he was a resident of Burt, Mich. Surviving is his mother, Mrs, Elaine A. McPherson, - lUchard J. Carl­ son, 51, died after a long illness on Feb, 15, Brother Carlson joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a OMED for the American Steamship Co, He sailed 31 years and was a U,S, Navy veteran of World War II. Sea­ farer Carlson was born in Winter, Wise, and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Bertha of East Chicago, Ind,; a son, Fred; a daughter. Patsy; his mother, Essie of Winter, and a sis­ ter, Mrs, Lorraine Napierala of West Allis, Wise, James P. Gleeson, 58, died of heart dis­ ease in Mercy Hospi­ tal, Benton Harbor, 111, on Dec, 20, Brother Gleeson joined the SIU in the port of Chicago in 1974 sailing as a fireman-watertender for the Great Lakes Dredge Co. in 1965 and 1967, the Great Lakes Towing Co. in 1968,^ McKee Sons from .1973 to 1974 and the American Steamship Co, from 1974 to 1975, He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II, Seafarer Gleeson was born in Illinois and was a resident of Thornton, 111. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Chicago. Surviving is a son, William of Alsip, 111. SIU pensioner Jose Saravia, 77, passed away on Feb. 14. Brother Savaria joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a deck engineer. He sailed 44 years, A native of Chile, he was a resident of Baltimore, Seafarer Saravia was a U.S. naturalized citizen. t• i• EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of ilje :!Ti Atlsntic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the memtership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreenients. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS, Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts ^tween the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Ajppeais Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS, Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. TheM contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know you', contract rightSi as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such pay.nent be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS, All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If £ contiibution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of i-e cont.:bution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. :• k: ! P If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that be has been denied bis constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 23 April, 1976 h • 'V •>'(»%«<» e* 1% H I 4" t. ft. k » k A i k V h ^ % �JtolBepartares; IBU pensioner Baijamin I. Under­ wood, 76, died of heart disease at home in Corpus Christi, Tex. on June 12. Brother Underwood joined the SlU-afiSliated union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as an oiler for the G & H Towing Co. from 1948 to 1964. He was bom in Ypsilanti, Mich. Interment was in Prarie View Cemetery, Aransas Pass, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Murl; two daughters, Mrs. Elaine Harris and Mrs. Shirley Leath and two grandchildren, Beverly and Ivan Winningham. I^ I :k P: (. Orval J. Hopkins, 73, passed way in the Detroit (Mich.) Gen­ eral Hospital on Dec. 31. Brother Hopkins joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Detroit sailing as a cook for the G. A. Tomlinson Co., Reiss Steamship Co., American Steamship Co. and the BobLo Co. Brown Lines. Seafarer Hopkins was born in Rensselaer, Ind. and was a resident of River Rogue, Mich. Surviv­ ing is a nephew, Edward Hopkins of Goodrich, Mich. August V. Nesman, 66, was lost overboard from the SS J. T. Hutchins (American Steam­ ship) in Lake Michi­ gan 3V2 miles from 'Lansing Shoal Light 'on Aug. 11. Brother Nesman joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a bosun for the company since 1974. He sailed 34 years. Born in Lanse, Pa., he was a resi­ dent there. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Alvin (Mabel) Carlson of Lanse. The ship's crew, other ships and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter, plane and heli­ copter searched the area in vain for nine hours until darkness. SIU pensioner James M. Quinn, 68, died of arteriosclero­ sis at home in Nutter Fort, W. Va. on Dec. 27. Brother Quinn joined the Union in • the port of Houston 'in 1962 sailing as a cook and baker. He sailed 32 years. Seafarer Quinn was born in Meyersdale, Pa. Burial was in Brick Church Cemetery, Lost Creek, W. Va. Surviv­ ing are a brother, John of Nutter Fort and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Thomas of Lost Creek. IBU pensioner Edward J. Pohlmann, 64, died on Jan. 21. Brother Pohlmann joined the SlU-affiliated union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand I and mate for the Penn Central Railroad Marine Depart­ ment from 1944 to 1970. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and was a resident of North Bergen, N.J. Surviving is his widow, Louise. Page 24 Philip J. Carolin, 59, died of a heart attack in the Oswego (N.Y.) Hospital on Oct. 1. Brother Caro­ lin joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. in 1956 sailing as a deckhand for the W. A. Towing Co. from 1951 to 1961 and for the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. from 1956 to 1975. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Bom in Os­ wego, he was a resident there. Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery, Oswego. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. John F. (Therese) Bonner and Mrs. Catherine Hall, both of Oswego. Recertified Bosun John W. Logan, 51, died in his sleep at home in Mobile on Jan. 28. Brother Lo­ gan joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1955 sailing as an AB and as a bosun starting in 1964. He graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program in Sep­ tember 1975, sailed for more than 24 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Bosun Logan was born in Deer Park, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Jeanette; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann and/ Hilda Faye and a grMddaughter, Jennifer Rae Reed. IBU pensioner Andrew Folasky, 74, passed away on June 22, 1974. Brother Polasky joined the SlU-affliated union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a bridgeman for the Penn Railroad in Philadelphia from 1943 to 1961 and for the line's New York Division from 1961 to 1965. He was born in Sharon, Pa. and was a resi­ dent of Asbury Park, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Mary and a sister, Mrs. Mary Wincz of Sewaren, N.J. IBU pensioner Joseph M. Saldonis, Sr., 63, died of heart disease in Under­ wood Hospital, Woodbury, N.J. on Dec. 25. Brother Sal­ donis joined the SIUaffiliat^d union in the port of Philadelphia in 1957 sailing as an assistant engineer for the Chester (Pa.) Ferries Co. from 1951 to 1974. He was a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Army. A native of Carbondale, Pa., he was a resident of Bridgeport, N.J. Burial was in the Bridgeport Meth­ odist Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Emma and a son, Joseph. Eugene K. Iverson, 47, died on Feb. 6. Brother Iverson join­ ed the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a bosun. He sailed 25 years. A native of Wiscon­ sin, he was a resident of Delevan, Wise. Surviving are his mother, Mae; and a niece. Sherry Klewin, both of Delevan. Dou^bs A. Domingne, 50, died of bronchitis outside of New Orleans on Jan. 14. Brother Domingue joined the SIU in 1947 in the poh of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender. He~saiied 30 years and was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. A native of Louisiana, he was a resident of New Orleans. Interment was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow. Ruby and his mother, Mrs. F. Domingue of New Orleans. JoscfA J. Domino, 74, passed away on Feb. 6. Brother Domino joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a chief ^ cook. He sailed 52 " years, walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike, the 1962 Robin Line strike and the RMR beef and attended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. Bom in Sarsagan, Philippine Islands, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his wid­ ow, Helen; a son, Joseph; a stepdaugh­ ter, Gloria A. Sortino and a son-in-law of Long Island, N.Y. '. . w' Ivan Usera," 51, died on Jan. 15. Brother Usera joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an OS. He saUed 33 years until 1968 and walked the picket line in the I.Y. Harbor strike. Born in Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Jenny; two sons, Ivan and Ron­ ald, who attended the HLSS in Brook­ lyn, and a daughter, Joan. Robert E. Marr, 60, died on Jan. 14. Brother Marr joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1971 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He was born in Mississippi and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving is a daughter, Ethel of Biloxi, Miss. Benford E. Harris, 44, died at home in Fort Worth, Tex. on Mar. 12, 1973. Brother Harris joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1965 sailing as an oiler. He sailed nine years and during the Vietnam War. Seafarer Harris was born in Spring Hill, Ark. Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth. Surviving are his mother, Clara of Fort Worth and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Gibbs and Mrs. Barbara Ward. SIU pensioner John C. Elliott, 65, succumbed to emphysema in the Parker Clinic, Choctaw General Hospital, Butler, Pa. on Dec. 5. Brother Elliott joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. Seafarer Elliott sailed 28 years until 1972. He was born in Gilbertown, Ala. and was a resident of Toxey, Ala. Interment was in Womach Hill (Ala.) Cemetery. Sur­ viving are his widow, Lora Lee and a daughter, Retta Ann. Robert J. Fnrman, 55, died of a per­ forated ulcer on Jan. 6. Brother Furman joined the SlU-affiliatcd IBU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a barge­ man for the Western Maryland Railway Co. from 1950 to 1975. Seafarer Furman was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was bom in Mary­ land and was a resident of Baltimore. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Lillian M. Jupitz of Baltimore. SIU pensioner Aloisios A. Hartlaub, 66, died of a cerebral stroke in the American Nursing Home, Appleton, Wise, on Dec. 11. Brother Hartlaub joined the Union in the port of Frankifort, Mich, in 1960 sailing for the Penn Dixie Co. from 1964 to 1966 and for the Petoskey (Mich.) Cement Co. Bom in Manitowac, Wise., he was a resident of Appleton. Burial was in St. Michael's Chuch Cemetery, Whitelow, Wise. Sur­ viving is a sister, Mrs. Betty Gosz of Appleton and a nephew, Marvin Hart­ laub of Manitowac. Harvey D. Hedge, 51, succumbed to cancer in the Galveston USPHS Hospi­ tal on Dec. 7. Brother Hedge joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Houston in 1974 sailing as an engineer for the G «& H Towing Co. from 1971 to 1975. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Fort Worth, Tex., he was a resident of Ingleside, Tex. Sea­ farer Hedge donated his remains to the State Anatomical Board for medical research. Surviving are three sons, Larry of Ingleside, Russell and Alan, and two daughters, Debra and Patricia. SIU pensioner Jobn W. Malcolm, 70, passed away on Jan. 9. Brother Mal­ colm joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. He sailed 33 years and was a veteran of the pre- and World War II U.S. Navy. A native of Texas, he was a resident of Jefferson, Tex. Burial was in Jefferson. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary F. Tidwell of Texarkana, Tex. and Mrs. Billie H. Tidwell of DeKalb, Tex. IBU Pensioner Robert L. Murdoch, 73, died of natural causes in the Staten Island, N.Y. USPHS Hospital on July 31. Brother Murdoch joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as floatman for the Standard Oil Co. from 1926 to 1928 and for the PennCentral Railroad Marine Division from 1928 to 1962. He was born in Hoboken, N.J. and was a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Cremation took place in the Garden State Crematory, North Bergen, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Jeanette; three daughters, Roberta Murdoch of New Jersey, Mrs. Ruth J. Smith of Pennsylvania and Mrs. Janet A. Kelley of Kansas; two brothers, and three sis­ ters. IBU pensioner Russell R. Delaune, 64, expired from a heart attack in the Galveston (Tex.) USPHS Hospital on Jan. 7. Brother Delaune joined the SIUafiiliated union in the port of St. Louis in 1964 sailing as a chief engineer for the Inland Tug Co. from 1964 to 1970 and for the Commercial Transport Co. from 1947 to 1964. He was born in Labadieville, Kitchrich, La. and was a resident of Pasadetla, Tex. Burial was in Grandview Cemetery, Pasadena. Sur­ viving are his widow, Ray Elizabeth and a son, Gary. Seafarers Log �I jTmal Beparturesi SIU pensioner Ray R. Austria, 79,' died of arteriosclero­ sis on Feb. 10 in Car­ son, Calif. Brother Austria joined the Union in the port of Wilmington in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 49 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1918 to 1945. Born in Manila, he was a resi­ dent of Carson. Burial was in Green Hills Memorial Park, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Mienko and a son, James. Joseph D. Sutero, 65, died on Feb. 21. Brother Sutero joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a mate and tug dispatcher at Pier H, Jersey City, N.J. for the Penn-Central Railroad from 1929 to 1976. He was born in Italy and was a U.S. naturalized citizen. Seafarer Sutero was a resident of Metuchen, N.J. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Shuster of Fords, N.J. and Mrs. Irene Klausmen. • SIU pensioner John Fancutt, 72, passed away on Feb. 4. Brother Fancutt joined the Union in 1942 in the port (rf New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 29 years, was a preWorld War II veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. Born in Massachusetts, he was a resi­ dent of Fall River, Mass. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Annie E. Hearle of Rutherford, N.J. Joseph V. John­ son, 73, died of can­ cer in the Galveston USPHS Hospital on Feb. 4. Brother John­ son joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1969 sailing in both the engine and steward departments. He sailed 21 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Tupelo, Miss., he was a resident of Shepherd, Tex. Interment was in Cleveland City (Tex.) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Roberta, and his mother, Ethie of Okolona, Miss. IBU pensioner Anthony Paris, 74, died of heart failure on Feb. 6 in the Bergen Pines County Hospital, Paramus, N.J. Brother Paris joined the SlU-affiliated union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a floatman and dock supervisor for the PennCentral Railroad from 1929 to 1966. A native of Jersey City, N.J., he was a resident of Palisades Park, N.J. Burial was in Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Louis (Carrie) Filosa of Palisades Park and Anna of Jersey City. April, 1976 Lewis L. Henry, 45, died on Feb. 27. Brother Henry joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as both a cook and baker and an AB. He sailed 24 years and was a vet­ eran of the post-World War II U.S. Navy. A native of Amite, La., he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow. Lady; a son, Leslie, and his mother, Mary of Amite. James H. Bales, 49, died on Feb. 8. Brother Bales joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He sailed 33 years and was a ship's delegate. A native of Browntown, Ind., he was a resident of Owensboro, Ky. Surviving are his mother, Lillie and a sister, Mrs. Roberta Brown, both of Owensboro and a brother, Jo­ seph of New Orleans. Enrique M. Cas­ tro, 36, was electro­ cuted while at work in the Hafa Adai I Cinema, Tamuning, Guam on Jan. 12. He was dead on arrival at the Guam (Ta­ muning) Memorial Hospital. Brother Castro joined the SIU in the port of Yokohama in 1970 sail­ ing as a bosun. He was born in Agana, Guam, and was a resident of Nimitz Hill, Guam. Interment was in Taguag (Agana) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Rosita; four sons, Ricky, Charles, Reginald and John; two daugh­ ters, Suzanette and Clarina, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Castro. Recertified Bosun James B. Dixon, 49, died aboard the ST Cantigny (Cities Service) on Mar. 14. Brother Dixon joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Mobile. He sailed 31 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Mobile, he was a resident of Lucedale, Miss. Sur­ viving are his widow, Mary; two sons, Carl and James and a daughter, Linda. SIU pensioner Felix G. Quinonez, 64, passed away from natural causes on Feb. 13 in the Long Island (N.Y.) Col­ lege Hospital. Bother Quinonez joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. He sailed 28 years and was a delegate to a Piney Point conference. A native of Manati, Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery, Linden, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn of Durban, South Africa; two sons, Felix and Tyrone; two brothers, Ramon and Pepe, both of Brooklyn; two sisters, Lydia and Mrs. Amparo Lopez, both also of Brooklyn, and two cousins, Angelo Cartagena of Brooklyn and Carmen Cartagena of Utuado, Puerto Rico. Emory A. Beav­ ers, 58, died of heart attack in his sleep while a crewmember aboard the bulkcarrier SS Inger (Rey­ nolds Metals) at sea off Longview, Wash, on Feb. 22. Brother Beavers joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1967 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He sailed 26 years and during the Vietnam Conflict. Seafarer Beavers was a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Army. Born in Bandy, Va., he was a resident of the port of Norfolk. Burial was at sea. Surviving are his widow, Ina; his mother, Mrs. Rena Shepherd of Blacksburg, Va. and a brother, Thurman of Norfolk. SIU pensioner Herbert R. Krentz, 70, passed away in January in the port of Tampa. Brother Kreutz joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer. He sailed 30 years and was a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Army. Bom in Marcus, Iowa, he was a resident of Tampa. Surviving are his widow, Georgia of New Orleans and a brother, Emanuel of Davenport, Iowa. ' SIU pensioner Joseph Isaac McCants, 74, died of -heart and lung failure |in the Twin Oaks I {Nursing Home, Mo•bile on Feb. 2, Brother McCants joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 36 years and was on the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line strike. A native of Ala­ bama, he was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Catholic Cemetery, Mo­ bile. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Margaret McCray of Montclair, N.J. and two sisters, Mrs. Vivian Abramson of New York City and Mrs. Alice Thompson of Prichard, Ala. SIU pensioner Karl Karstens, 74, passed away on Feb. 11. Brother Karstens joined the Union in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as an AB. He sailed 45 " - years. Born in Ger­ many, he was a resident of Hoboken, N.J. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Victoria Sessler of Hoboken and Mrs. Christine Ermer of Brooklyn, N.Y., and a nephew, Joseph Ermer, Jr. of Bethpage, L.I., N.Y. IBU pensioner Harold G. Donahue, 74, died on Mar. 2. Brother Donahue joined the SlU-affiliated union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a flatbridge motorman and floatman for the Penn-Central Rail­ road from 1921 to 1966. He was born in New York City and was a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Surviving is a daughter, Charlotte of New York City. Joseph B. Thomassen, 55, died on Mar. 12. Brother Thomassen joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. He sailed 35 years. A native of Missouri, he was a resident of Bay Minette, Ala. Surviving is his widow, Dell and a son, Joseph. U'. t SIU pensioner Maiden D. Hibbs, 65, died on Mar. 14. Brother Hibbs joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Tampa sailing as an AB. He sailed 24 years. Born in Childers, Tex., he resident of Elberta, Ala. Survivhis widow, Mary. IBU pensioner Fred Fritz, 81, passed away on Mar. 11. Brother Fritz joined the SlU-affiliated union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a tug captain for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1917 to 1937 and from 1962 to 1963 and for the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. He was a veteran of the post-World War I and pre-World War II U.S. Navy. Sur­ viving is his widow, Elwyn and a daugh­ ter, Mrs. Beatrice Machan of Cicero, ni. PhUilpA.Knuckey, 18, died on the SS Puerto Rico (Puerto Rican Ma­ rine) on Dec. 7. Brother Knuckey was a 1974 gradu­ ate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. sail­ ing in the steward department. He was born in Baltimore and was a resident there. Surviving is his mother, Made­ line, of Baltimore; his father, William, and a brother. #. IBU pensioner Adolf Rybak passed away on Feb. 5. Brother Rybak joined the SlU-aflfiliated union in the port of Detroit in 1960. He was a U.S. natural­ ized citizen and was a resident of Belleview, Fla. when he died. Politics Is Forkehops Donate to SPAD Page 25 t; ^ �Anthony Barnes Seafarer Tony Barnes, 46, has been shipping with the SIU since 1954, and began sailing as bosun in 1962. A native of Ports­ mouth, Va., he con­ tinues to reside there. Brother Barnes ships from the port of Norfolk. Carl Francnm Seafarer Carl Francum, 48, has been sailing with the SIU since 1945, and he began shipping as bosUn in 1953. A native of North Carolina, he now ships from the port of Baltimore. The 33rd Class of Seafarers gradu­ ated from the Bosuns RecertUication Program this month, and 367 of our members have now had the opportunity to learn more about the Union and the entire maritime industry. The Bosuns Recertiflcation Program is now over two years old, and in that time the Seafarers who have spent the one month at the Harry Lundeberg School and one month at Union Head­ quarters have gained invaluahle knowl­ edge about the SIU, the problems it faces and the way it deals with them. The Bosun is the top unlicensed man on our SlU-contracted ships; he is the leader of the crew. The Seafarers who have participated in the Recertification Program are more qualified to lead their crews, are able to hold better shipboard meetings, and should he more able to answer questions by any crewmember. It is more important now than ever before that the SIU membership be an Informed membership. In order for that to happen, the members themselves must take an interest in all that affects them and their Union, from events on the waterfront to actions in the Halls of Congress. This objective was one of the main reasons for establishing this pro­ gram: to keep the SIU membership bet­ ter informed, to take the message right to the, ships, rather than only hearing it at the Union Halls. After more than two years of putting Seafarers through this program, with more and more Recertified Bosuns-lead­ ing our crews, that goal is being accom­ plished. But more work must be done. For only when that goal is completely realized, when the entire SIU member­ ship is more fully informed, will the job security of all be assured for the future. Gene Bousson Seafarer Gene Bousson, 52, began sailing with the SIU in 1964, and since then has shipped in various ratings in the deck depart­ ment. A native of New York, he ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife, Lillian. Frank Chameco Seafarer Frank Charneco, 47, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1954, and he started shipping out as bosun in 1960. A native of I Puerto Rico, Broth­ er Charneco now \ ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home with his wife, Sara. Simon Johannsson Billy Scott Tom Foster Seafarer Simon Johannsson, 64, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1944, and he began shipping out as bosun in 1945. A native of Iceland, Brother Johannsson now .Tiakes his home in Chesapeake, Va. with his wife, Geral­ dine. He ships from the port of Norfolk. Seafarer Billy Scott, 48, has been an SIU member since 1960, and he started shipping out as bosun in 1970. A native of Texas, Brother Scott now makes his home in Hawthorne, Calif, with his wife. Donna. He ships from the port of Wilmington. Seajarer Tom Foster, 54, has been shipping with the SIU since 1944, and he began sailing as bosun in 1947. A native of Baltimore, \He now makes his \home in Solomons, \Md. with his wife, Lillian. Brother Foster ships from the port of Norfolk. Luciano Alfeo Russell Caruthers John Stout Richard Kidd .Seafarer Richard Kidd, 37, has been shipping with the SIU since 1961, and he began sailing as bosun in 1974. A native of Virginia, Brother Kidd now ships from the port of Baltimore where he makes his home with his wife, Mar­ garet. Robert Meloy f, i r Seafarer Robert Meloy, 54, has been a member of the SW since 1946, and he began shipping out as bosun in1952. A native of Ohio, Brother Me­ loy now ships from the port of Seattle where he makes his home with his wife, Geraldine. c Albert Packert Seafarer Albert Packert, 54, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1944, and began shipping as bosun in 1945. A native of New York, Brother Packert ships from that port and continues to re­ Lv ;v' f, side there. Seafarer John Stout, 33, has been an SIU member since 1962, and he began sailing as bosun in 1967. A native of Georgia, Brother Stout now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home with his wife, Linda. WUIlam Jefferson Seafarer William Jefferson, 33, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1963, and began shipping out as bosun in 1969. A native of Oklahoma, Brother Jefferson now makes his home in Texas. He ships from the port of Houston. 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program 6 New Book Members Achieving their full 'A' books this month through the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program conducted at both Piney Point and Headquarters are six more Seafarers. They are Luciano Alfeo, Bernard Burge, Russ Caruthers, Ron Echeverio, Otis Eddings and Mo­ hammed Mohsin Hussein. This brings the total number of Seafarers who have completed the program to 221. The program was started to prepare our members for the innovations on the new vessels under construction and to maintain the Union's tradition of pro- viding well-trained, qualified Seafarers for all our contracted ships. Another purpose of the program is t6 give our membership a better 'under­ standing of SIU operations, as well as our problems and the best methods to deal with them. By upgrading themselves through the program, they are helping to insure the strength of this Union, a strength which rises out of a solid membership which understands their industry and their Union's role in that industry. I Seafarer Luciano Alfeo has been shipping in the en­ gine department with the SIU for six years. Before at­ tending the 'A' Sen­ iority Upgrading [Program Brother ^ Alfeo upgraded to QMED at Piney Point. Brother Alfeo is a native of Genoa, Italy and lives in New Jersey with his wife, Vera and their four children. He ships from the port of New York. Otis Eddings, Jr. Bernard Bui^ Ronald Echeverio Seafarer Bernard Burge has been sail­ ing with the SIU since 1968. A mem­ ber of the blackgang, Brother Burge received his QMED endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974. Brother Burge is a native of Carriere, Miss, and now lives in Picayune, Miss, with his wife, Margaret. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Ron Echeverio has been shipping with the SIU for four years. Sailing in the stew­ ard department as a Cook and Baker, Brother Echeverio obtained a third cook's endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. A native and resident of California, Md., Brother Echeverio ships from the port of New York. Page 26 12 More Bosuns Graduate Seafarer Otis Eddings, Jr. graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School' in 1970 and began sailing in the engine department. Before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, Brother Eddings returned to Piney Point to earn his QMED endorsement. Brother Ed­ dings is a native and resident of Bloomfield, N.J. He ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Russell Caruthers has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from the New York Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1968. A Navy vet­ eran, Brother Caru­ thers ships as an AB. Brother Caruthers, a native and resident of Middleport, Ohio, ships from the port of Seattle. Mohammed Mohsin Hussein Seafarer Moham­ med Mohsin Hus­ sein began sailing with the SIU in the steward department in 1970. Shipping as a third cook, Brother Hussein earned that en­ dorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School before attend­ ing the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. Brother Hussein ships from the port of New York and lives in Dear­ born, Mich. He is a native of Dalih, Aden in P.D.R. of Yemen. Seafarers Log �Following are the names and home ports of the 367 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program. These men have, gone aboard our contracted ships to lead the SIU unlicensed crews, and they have held informative meetings, settled beefs, answered questions and con­ tributed toward smoother voyages. Abulay, Edmund Philadelphia Adams, John, New Yorii Aguiar, JesefNew Yoih Alexander, A. 6., Houston Allen, Enos, San Francisco Allen, J. W., Seattle Altstatt, John, Houston Amat, Kasffloin, New York Anderson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Chester New York Anderson, Edgar, New York Annls, George, New Orleans Antonlou, Angelo, New York Aponte, Felix, New York Arena, Louis, New Orleans Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Backrak, Daniel, Wilmington Baker, Elmer, Houston Baker, William, Houston Bankston, Claude, New Orleans Barnes, Anthony, Norfolk Barnhill, Elmer, HoustSh Barrlal, Pablo, New Orleans Baudoln, James, Houston Beavers, Normani New Orleans Bechlivanis, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Beeching, Marlon, Houston Berger, David, Norfolk Berepia, John, Philadelphia Bergeria, Steve, Philadelphia Beye, Jan, New York Bobaiek, William, Houston Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco Boland, James, San Francisco Bonefont, Eduardo, San Juan Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Bousson, Gene, New York Bowman, Jack, Seattle Boyle, Charles, New Orleans Braunstein, Herbert, Wilmington Brendle, Mack, Houston Broadus, Ray, Mobile Broadus, Robert Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Burch, George, New Orleans Burgos, Juan, New York Burke, George, New York Burnette, Perry, Tampa Burton, Ronald, New York Busalackl, Joseph, Jacksonville Bushong, William, Seattle Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Butts, Hurmon, Houston Byrne, William, New York Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Bosun s Honor Roll at 367 Calogeros, Demetrlos. Seattle Campbell, Arthur, New Orleans Carbone, Victor, San Juan Carey, John, New York Casanueva, Michael, New Orleans Castro, Gulllermo, San Juan Charneco, Frank, New Orleans Cheshire, James, Jacksonville Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Chlasson, Richard, New Orleans ChlllnskI, Tadeusz, Wilmington Chrlstenberry, Richard, San Francisco Chrlstensen, Christian, San Francisco Christiansen, Egon, San Francisco CIsleckl, John, San Francisco Clegg, William, New York Cofone, William, Wilmington Cole, Lonnle, Norfolk Colson, James, Seattle Compton, Walter, Norfolk Cooper, Fred, Mobile Cousins, Walter, Wilmington Craddock, Edwin, New Orleans Crawford, William, Jacksonville Cross, Malcolm, Wilmington Curlew, Jack, Yokohama Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Dakin, Eugene, Boston D'AmIco, CharJes, Houston Oammeyer, Dan, New York Darvllle, Richard, Houston Davles, John, New York Davis, James, Seattle Delgado, Julio, New York Dickinson, David, Mobile Dixon, James, Mobile Donovan, Joseph, Boston Doty, Albert, New Orleans Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Drewes, Peter, New York Duet, Maurice, Houston Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Eckert, Arne, Seattle Eddlns, John, Baltimore Edelmon, Bill, Houston Engelund, Clayton, New York Falrcloth, Charles, Mobile Farhl, Israel, Houston Fell, William, New York Ferrera, Raymond, New Drieans FInklea, George, Jacksonville Flowers, Eugene, New York Foster, Floron, New Drieans Foster, James, Mobile Foster, Tom, Norfolk FotI, Sebastian, Wilmington Francum, Carl, Baltimore Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Funk, William, New York Furr, John, Houston Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Gallagher, John, Philadelphia Garner, James, New Orleans Garza, Peter, Houston Gavin, Joseph, Houston Glanglordano, Donato, Philadelphia Glannlotls, John, New York Glllaln, Robert, Jacksonville Gillikin, Leo, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Gonzalez, Callxto, San Juan Gonzalez, Jose, New York Gorbea, Robert, New York Gorman, James, New York Gosse, Fred, San Francisco Green, John, Baltimore Greenwood, Perry, Seattle Grima, Vincent, New York Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Gustavson, Walter, New York Hager, Bertll, New York Hale, William, New Orleans Hanback, Burt New York Hanstvedt, Alfred, New York Harrington, Arthur, Boston Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans Hawkins, Tom, Seattle Hazel, John, New Orleans Heggarty, Tom, New York Hellman, Karl, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Hllburn, Thomas, Mobile HIM, Charles, Houston HIrsh, Burton, Baltimore Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Holt, Tom, New York Homka, Stephen, New York Hovde, Ame, Philadelphia HuntH.C., Houston Hunter, John, Mobile lp>3n, Oria, New York James, Calvain, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Japper, John, New York Jefferson, William Houston Johannsson, Simon, Norfolk Johnson, Fred, Mobile Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Jordan, Clifton, New Orleans Joseph, Loyal, Philadelphia Joyner, William, Houston Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Kadzlola, Stefan, New York Karatzas, Tom, Baltimore Karlsson, Bo, New York Kelsey, Tom, San Francisco Kerageorglou, Antolne, New Orleans Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore Kldd, Richard, Baltimore KIngsley, Jack, San Francisco Klelmola, William, New York Knight, Bruce, Norfolk Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Koen, John, Mobile Konis, Perry, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore KrawczynskI, Stanley, Jacksonville La France, Dave, New York Lambert, Reldus, New Orleans Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasnansky, Andrew, San Francisco La Soya, Ellgio, Houston Lasso, Robert, San Juan Latapie, Jean, New Orleans Lavolne, Raymond, Baltimore Lawton, Woodrow, Baltimore Leake, Herbert, Baltimore LeClaIr, Walter W., New York Lee, Hans,.Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Lewis, Jesse, Seattle LIbby, George, New Orleans LIbby, Herbert, New York LIneberry, Carl, Mobile Logan, John, Mobile Lolk, Peter, Baltimore Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Magoulas, Gus, New York Maldonado, Basllo, Baltlmoro Manning, Denis, Seattle Martlneau, Tom, Seattio Matthey, Nell, Yokohama Mattloll, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Drieans McCollom, John, Boston McCorvey, Durell, Jacksonville McDonald, John, New Drieans McGarry, Frank, Philadelphia McGlnnIs, Arthur, New Orleans McHale,J. J„ New York McKlnney, Melville, Philadelphia Mears, Ferlton, New York Meehan, William, Norfolk Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Meloy, Robert, Seattle Mendoza, DImas, San Juan Merrill, Charles, Mobile MIcbael, Joseph, Baltimore MIgnano, Ben, Wilmington Miller, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, William, Jacksonville MIze, Cyril, San Francisco Mladonlch, Ernest, New Orleans Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Moore, Asa, New York Moore, John, Houston Morales, Esteban, New York Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Morris, William, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mollis, James, Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Francisco Myrex, Luther, Mobile Nash, Walter, New York Nelson, Jack, Jacksonville Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn, New York Northcutt, James, San Francisco Nuckols, Billy, New York O'Brien, William, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Ohannaslan, John, Jacksonville Olbrantz, Leonard, Jacksonville Olesen, Carl, San Francisco Olson, Fred, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco O'Rourke, Robert, Houston Owen, Burton, Houston Owens, Clarence, New Orleans Pacbeco, Hermlnio, New York Packert, Albert, New York Palino, Anthony, New York Palmer, Nick, San Francisco Paradise, Leo, New York Parker, James, Houston Parker, William, New Orleans Pate, Luther, New York Peavoy, Floyd, New Orleans Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Pierce, Jobn, Phlladelpbia Polanco, Luis, New York Pollanen, VIekko, New Orleans Poulsen, Vemer, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New York Price, Blllle, Norfolk Pryor, Clarence, Mobile PuchalskI, Kaslmir, San Francisco Pugllsl, Joseph, New York Pulllam, James, San Francisco Radlcb, Anthony, New Drieans Rains, Horace, Houston Rallo, Salvador, New Orleans Reeves, William, Mobile RIchburg, Joseph, Mobile Rlhn, Ewing, New Orleans Riley, William, San Francisco RInguette, Albert, San Francisco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Robinson, William, Seattle Rodrlgues, Lancelot, San Juan Rodriguez, Frank, New York Rodriguez, Ovidio, New York Ruiz, Alejandro, San Juan Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York Sanford, Tommie, Houston Sawyer, Alfred, Norfolk Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Scott, Billy, Wilmington Self, Thomas, Baltimore Sellx, Floyd, San Francisco Sernyk, Peter, New York Sheets, James, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Shorten, James, San Francisco Showers, William, San Francisco Sierra, Emillo, San Francisco SIpsey, Robert San Francisco Smith, Lester, Norfolk Smith, Vertis, Tampa Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonvlllo Spuron, John, San Francisco Stanford, Glen, New Orleans Stockmarr, Sven, New York Stout, John, New Orleans Suchockl, Leonard, San Francisco Swearlngen, Barney, Jacksonville SwIderskI, John, New York Tetl, Frank, New York Theiss, Roy, Mobile Tbomas, Lloyd, San Francisco Thompson, Carl, Houston Thompson, Cla^on, New Orleans Thompson, J. R., Houston Thrasher, Julius, New Orleans TIcer, Dan, San Francisco Tillman, William, San Francisco TIrelll, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Tolentino, Ted, San Francisco Troche, Gregory, Mobile Turner, Paul, New Orleans Uccl, Peter, San Francisco Velazquez, William, New York Walker, Fred, Baltimore Walker, Tom, Houston Wallace, Edward, New York Wallace, Ward, Jaeksonvnie Wallace, William, Mobile Walters, Herwood, New York Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Ware, Dick, Houston Waters, Aubrey, Seattle Weaver, Harold, Houston Welch, Macon, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York WIngfleld, P. 6., Jacksonville Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco Workman, Homer, New Orleans Worley, John, San Francisco Wymbs, Luke, New York Zaragoza, Roberto, New York Zeloy, Joseph, New Orleans lii'i \"r. • 'A' Seniority Honor Roll Now Seafarers wiuf have completed the'A\Sei}i<Fi^ Mpgrv^ing Pt'ogratn ing them good, informed Union menders. These nim ate take theWegate^s fob aboard :JI|aiRI^|iliMN^:BMdl' Dflkarl, David, Deck Damithen. Francis, Engine CaimUters, Russell, Deck Da$tM^phen,Deck ftiimid,Bte,DMk Amos, Allan, Deck tMsflai«h^Jid»ea,Deek jtndmpmt P. Jo EafiRV Diarfc, Barrett, Deck JMtitoiDaniel; Colanieio, Joseph, Deck Cenife, Kevin, Engine Aiimid, Deck J^ Eng^ Doitill. Nul, Engine Cosentinej Dominic. Deck jlirtot Themss,Deck Ceyik> IW<^hj«l, EngM Sfbiter, AM, Engine Canningbam, Robert^ Beck fean,P.t..De6R Curran, John,Deck Beau^ Arthur, Engnt Daniel, WadsvMirth, Engne Be]iiapr/WiHliffl.$tim Otvls, WHllam, Deck s, WIHIam, Deck Day, John, Engino Derke, Michael, Englho JIackiok, Richard, Engbw Blasquez, Srsgoiy, EnMn. Deskins, William, Steward Bohanmn, Christnpher, Engine DIsIng, Maximo, Engine Doblouf, James, Engine Bolen, James. Deck Dukebart, David, Engiiie Bolen, Timothy, Deck Ecbeverlo, Ronald, Steward Boles, John, Engne Eddlngs, Oils, Jr., Engine Srackbill, Russell, Deck Edgell, Pat, Engine Brooke, George, Engine Egeiand, Ralph, Deck Bruschini, Mario, Steward Elliott, Byron, Engine Buiiie, Bernard, Engine Escudero, Tomas, Engine. Burke, Lee Roy, Engne Esposlto, Gennaro, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck EwIng, Larry, Steward Burnette, Barney, Steward Farmer, William, Deck B«'tsh, Rlchaiiil, Engine Farragut, John, Deck ; Demmuso, Frank. Deck April, 1976 iMrett; Gerald, GteMrd flbii,Mrioii, Deck foinflHe, James, fogine iyk,DM,D««k FreMium, Michael, Beck Frhd, Peter, Engino Frost, Stephen, Deck Galka, Thomas, Ettgne GalbiherrPatrM, Beck GaWano, Marco, Oe^ Garay,Stephen, Beck ; GOicia, Robert, Deck Gnilam, Robert, Steward 6etay,Raul, Steward ^ Bower, David, Engine '•••V Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes. M. Ro Deck Grisham, Steve, Deck Haipr,ken, Deck Hale, Earnest, Deck Halter, John, Engine Harris, Natiiantel, Engine Hanks, Fletcher, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Hoick, Carroll, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Hooks, Bobby, Steward Humason, Jon, Deck Hummarick, James, Jr., Steward Hussein, Mohammed, Steward HutcMnsbn, Richm'd, Jr., Eiwl lllson, James,Engne Jvey, D.E.,fifglne Joe, William, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Johnson, Oscar, Steward Jones, Loggette, Dojrit Jones, Nelson Cory, Steward Jentoi, Carson, Deck Xanavos, Panagirtis, EiqifaM Kognoy, Thomas, Englnor iiteite, Robert, Deck lloy, John, Deck !ly, John, Deck |Korney,Pahl, Engine iJtlrirsey, Charies, Engno ^lttteson,LB..Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Kenetes, Johnnie, Dock ' Kune. Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Lamphere, Thomas, Engino Lancr, Ronnie, Engne Lang, Gary, Deck Lauibiin, Douglas, Engine LeClair, Lester, Steward^ Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lentsch, Robert. Deck Lesko, Samuel, Deck Long, Alton, Engine Lundeman, Louis, Deck' Makarewicz, Richard, Engine MallDry.Artbnr, Dock itennliqf, Henry, SMumd MMsiad, MlMoif. SMinrd rfltooMM.AHlteok-v ••-:^•;: • £Mdtedrew, Alartin, fogno McCahe, John, Engine NMabe,T.J.,Eii^ MctMten^ J«m^ MillGl, Robert, Dock Minlx,R.G., Jr., Engine Mirantb, John,Engino tlMe^ Engino "A' : put this new knowledge to Stevens, Btiane,^BMi Jl«Mnw.Bott,BigiiM IteMim, tehn. MlM ltlptey,«Nlliam,Oock Rivors,Smn,&Bgteo RoB^ James, Deck Ret^ez, Charles, EMM RodrMbZ'Hvbter, Emjjne Rtecers. Gooifn, Engine Ri^SBiye,i«iM BiM^Baldwett, Jt^, Eteftee^ SMte]^ RobOil, Jr., EiigiW Sanders, Carry. Eiqjhp BiiiNieiv Alfred,Deck Meete,C.M.,OoGk Sha^ Moore, George, Deck Sisnr, Luclen, Deck Moore, James, EnMne Shaw, Ronald,Engine Meore, Peter, Engtee Mlfast, Geeife, Deck Moore, William, Deck SImonetti, Joseph, Steward Mortier, WIHIam. Dtek Simpson, Spnrgeen, Engine Mouton, Terry, Engine SIsk, Keith, Deck Nohla. Mickey, Deck Smith, D. 6., Stewed Nuotio, Ken, Deck Smith, Robert, Deck Dsteander, Duane, Deck Snyder, John, Engine Pointer, Philip, Engine . Spelt, Gary, Engino Paioumbis, Nikolaos. Engine Papageorgiou, Dimitrios, Engine Spell. Joseph, Deck Spencer, Craig, Engine Parker, Jason, Deck Spencer, H. 0., Engine Perkins, Cy, Deck . Springfield, Harry, Steward Petrick, L., Engine • Stanfleld, Pete, Deck Poletti, Pierangeio, Deck Stauter, David, Engine Prasinos. George, Deck . Mew», Ntek" SvMtea, Kvetoslav, EngM Sxeihert. RtewarB^ Tanner, Leroy, EMib Ttqte^Bwieii Stewed Teii, George, EnMne Thomas, RnhertEREiite Thomas, Timettj^ DoMtr^ Traiecr, Robert, Dc«k Trott, UewoRyn, Englno^p lltterhack.Urry.Deck s; Vain, 'Miomas, DeiA Vaiten, Sidn^, Engine t Vanyl, Thomas, Stewardji VaMMez, Jose, EM«e -I V«ios,G^,EnMne Venus, Steve, Steward > Vukmlf, George, Deck » Walker, Marvin, Engine Wambacb, Albert, Deck Wass, KSaus, Steward Waugaman, Jerry, Engino Wayman, Lee, Deck Wliheim, Mark, Engine Wilson, Richard, Steward Wilson, Robert, Engine Wolfe, John, Deck Woodcock, Wayne, Steward Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Wright, Charlie. Engine Zukier, Hans, Engine , Page 27 • •' Fu J HI �For a Better Job Today I t ! I Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—Any Waters. Course Requirements: Able Seaman 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seamarr 12 Months • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting Dates: May 27, September 2. QUARTERMASTER The course of instruction certification as Quartermaster Basic Navigation instruction ..^adar; Loran; Fathometer; leading to consists of to include RDF; and The Harry Lixncieherg' also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited— Any Waters). Starting Dates: April 29, August 2. LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: April 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 2, 16, 30; October 14, 28. Engine Department QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as QMED—Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes instruction leading to the Coast Guard endorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: You must show Graduates Get Lifeboat Ticket Instructor Chuck Dwyer (left) is here with his Lifeboat Course grads recently of (I. to r.)r Robert Benson; John Bishop; Nirgilo Rivera; Angel Ortiz, and Mohamed Hussein. Did You Know... Last month 38 Seafarers up­ graded their skills, earning power and job security through the vocational courses at HLSS. The Lundeherg School has an upgrading course to meet your career needs, too! evidence of-^six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. Starting Dates: April 29; May 27; June 24; July 22. FOWT The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements 6 ABs Get Their Sheepskins Piney Point Instructor Chuck Dwyer (extreme left) stand by on Dec. 23 with his AB graduates of (kneeling I. to r.): John Quirke and Tom Russell and (standing I. to r.): Tom Dreyling; Eddie Hendrix, and Wilbur "Doc" Adams. Not shown in the photo is Paul Brittingham. • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rat­ ing there are no requirements. Starting Dates: July 12. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their department. Starting Dates: May 27, October !. ADVANCED ELECTRICAL PROCEDURES The course of instruction in Advanced Electricity consist of classroom and prac­ tical on-the-job training. This includes an introduction to Electrical power sys­ tems, meters, D.C. and A.C. motors and generators as well as trouble shooting, preventive maintenance and emergency repair procedures. The practical training will include the building and testing of various D.C. and A.A. motors and their various D.C. and A.C. motors and their controllers together with the use of multi­ meters, clamp-on ammeters and the megger. Upon completion of the course a Harry Lundeberg School certificate of completion will be issued. Course Requirements: Must hold QMED-any rating. Starting Date: May 3. A College Career Is Available to Yon One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. I ;• 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may Application requirements are geared develop a trade or skill which would im­ for the man who has been out of school prove your performance aboard ship as several years, so you will only be com­ well as help you obtain a better paying peting with other seamen with similar job when you are ashore. educational backgrounds. The awards are Eligibility requirements are as follows: granted in April, but you should begin 1. Have not less than two years of your application process now. actual employment on vessels of These are the scholarships offered: companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 1. Four-year college degree scholar-, 2. Have one day of employment on'a ship. This award is in the amount vessel in the sixth-month period of $10,000. Page 28 immediately preceding date of ap­ plication. 3. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 A College Ediicatloii For Your Cliilciren Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �":x' For Job Security Tomorrow Scliool Of Steward Department Steward Department All Steward Department Courses Lead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers ali phases of Steward De­ partment management and operation. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • Three years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for each program OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold HLS cer­ tificates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Starting Dates: April 29; June 10; July 22; September 2; October 14. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the prep­ aration of soups, sauces, meats, seafoods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. Starting Dates: Starting Dates: May 13; June 24; August 5; September 16; October 28. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Do What Nearly 50 Of Your Fellow Seafarers Have Done ... COOK AND BAKER ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candidates must have twelve months seatime in the steward department. OR three months sea­ time in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • 24 months in the steward department with six months as a 3rd cook or as­ sistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. e. X -- Starting Dates: May 27; July 8; August 19; September 30. These Courses Will Be Start­ ing Soon: • Diesels • Operation of Reefers Starting Dates: April 29; May 13, 27; June 10. 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 2, 16, 30; October 14, 28. Watch the Seafarers Log for Starting Dates UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. Date of Birth __ (Last) (Middle) (First) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) . Telephone #_ (City) (Zip Code) (State) Book Number (Area Code) Seniority Date Book Was Issued Port Presently .Registered In_ .Port Issued. Endorsement(s) Now Held. Social Security #. .-^<1 Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Entry Program: From. .to. 'I. i Endorsement(s) Received (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: From. , Endorsement(s) Received .to. (Dates Attended) "A high school diploma is something I've always wanted." Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: William Lopez • • • • "For the first time now, when I read a book, I really notice the punctuation. I understand math and lan­ guage much better, too. In fact, I actually enjoy math." • LNG/LPG • Diesel • Welder Thomas Maher Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and upgrading through the high . school equivalency (GEO) program at the Harry Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers can tell you that it's really worth it! Interested? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port or write to this address: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Education Department Harry Lundeherg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to com­ plete the GED program. REMEMBER! This test is not to see April, 1976 DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman who scores high or low. It helps HLS de­ sign a study program just for you—a pro­ gram that our teachers will help you, as an individual, to follow. So apply today. It's easy to qualify. Just make sure that you have: 1. One year of seatime. 2. Your initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues or loans, paid in full. Your classes will be small (usually just six to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GED program opens the door to the other edu­ cational opportunities that the SIU has for you. A.high school diploma is the first step towards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. STEWARD • Asst. Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward ENGINE • QMED • FOWT • Dk. Mech. ADVANCED COURSES • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 • "-I'I I Page 29 �'='^. 'V) ^ f' I r . A. "A 8 FOWTs Finish Course Eight more of the fireman-watertenders who finished the Lundeberg School course recently pose with Instructor Greg Stabrylla (2nd left). They are (front I. to r.); Eugene Desnoyers; Leonard McArthy; William Sullivan, and Don Smith. In the background (I. to r.), on the deck of the training ship Sonny Simmons, are: Mike Derrange; Mike Patton; Robert Scotten, and Ray Sims. ABs Complete HLSS Class Head of the Piney Point Deck Department Paul Allman (left) proudly stands with his latest graduating class of ABs of (front I. to r.): Max Hilgren; Heine Morales, and Richard Lewis. In the back row (I. to r.) are: George Coyer; Daniel James; William Coyer; Nathan Sumrall, and Mark Davis. Lifeboaters Get Sheepskins ® Instructor Tom Doyle (front center) is glad to take a photo with his class of lifeboat graduates of (front I. to r.): Joe Kastner, and Ray Sims. Eugene Des­ noyers; Al Burns, Jr., and Joseph Shuler are in the rear of the picture. 6 Welders Piney Point Crads The six new welder graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. pose for a photo with Instructor Greg Stabrylla (rear 2nd left). They are (front I. to r.): Robert Benson; Charles Reis, and Peter Moore. Rear (I. to r.) are: Eric Sager; Juan Ration, and Bob Gajewski. Page 30 Congrafulates Cooks . .. . , ... ,, ......... • - "-Jt.' : . HLSS Vice President Mike Sacco (extreme right) extends a congratulatory handshake to Assistant Cook grad John Loprete recently. Other new assistant cooks who got the gladhand for completing the course are (I. to r.): Ahmed Alammari; Juan Toro; Joe Evans, and Carlos Arboledo. 5 Graduate As QMEDs In the front row (I. to r.) are QMED grads Lloyd Shaw; Willis E. Miller, and George Bermeo as they wound up their schooling at the Piney Point school. In the rear row (I. to r.) are: David McGarrity; Engine Department Instructor Jack Parcel, and John Algina. Seafarers Log �m 1 w Strong in Peace and War f Whv America! I IMeeds a Merchant Marine < ^ I f I i ' •1 f The U.S. merchant marine is essen­ tial to this country's security and eco­ nomic well-being and yet few Ameri­ cans outside of the industry realize the importance of maintaining a mod­ ern, viable American fleet. In fact, many Americans know little about our merchant marine beyond a few fuzzy misconceptions about tramp steamers calling on exotic ports, and some even believe that the merchant marine is actually another branch of the Armed Services. During World War II, and again during the Korean and Vietnam con­ flicts, Americans were given dramatic proof of the necessity of maintaining a fleet that is capable of meeting a national emergency. pose almost half of our total fleet the most efficient in the world. Not only does the American mer­ chant marine provide an energyefficient method of moving cargo, but it also has taken the initiative to protact our fragile marine environment by developing and using double bot­ toms on tankers, ballast separation systems, sophisticated navigation equipment end other pollution-abate­ ment devices. These devices are backed up by the American seaman who is uni­ versally acknowledged to be one of the best trained seafarers and who has helped the U.S. fleet maintain one of the world's best maritime safety records. There are also intangible, but nevertheless important, advantages that the U.S. would gain by com­ mitting itself to supporting a mer­ chant fleet comparable with our position as a major world power. The Soviet Union has already rec­ ognized the value of a large modern fleet in making its presence felt throughout the world and in enhanc­ ing its prestige as a great world power. Great Sacrifice In all three cases, only through great sacrifice and at great cost, could American shipbuilders meet the sudden demand for new cargo tonnage. And even then, manning these ships with enough experienced, trained sailors was impossible and many sailed with dangerously small or untrained crews. But just as the public and some Government officials forgot the les­ son of World War II and of the Korean War, the fact that 95 percent of the cargo moved across the oceans to Vietnam during the war years was carried by merchant ships, is being quickly forgotten. Some Americans believe that the U.S. merchant marine is too expen­ sive to maintain, and yet there is little oppdsitidn to funding large Army and National Guard reserves. Considered in this light, the Ameri­ can merchant marine is a real bar­ gain. It provides the U.S. with the flexibility to meet sudden national security emergencies just as the Na­ tional Guard and Army Reserve do, and yet pays it own way instead of being paid. Vital Economic Role reminded of the sharp increase in oil product prices that OPEC could de­ mand because of the world's depend­ ence on their oil. Yet how many realize that Amer­ ica, as the world's largest importer and exporter, depends on ships to carry 99 percent of its intercontinental foreign trade. The sharp, sudden increase in OPEC oil prices should serve as an example of what could happen if we do not maintain a healthy American merchant marine to assure that the freight rates for our exports and the delivered price of our imports are not solely determine by foreign carriers or foreign govenments and that we are never cut off from vital raw materials. Contributes to Growth But not only does our merchant marine protect our economy from ad­ verse foreign influences, it also makes many important contributions to the growth of that economy. Considered in terms of jobs, it em­ ploys 67,000 Americans in seafaring jobs and 88,000 in shipyard jobs, all generating Federal, state and local The American fleet also plays a vital, constructive role in protecting this country's economic well-being and security. Few Americans need be told of the disastrous effects of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries' (OPEC) decision to raise oil prices. Every time they put gas in their car or pay their utility bill, Americans are taxes, and is also a major consumer of U.S. produced goods and services. Without a U.S.-flag fleet, the dollars paid for freight import and export would all be exported from the U.S., draining billions of dollars from our economy over the course of years and contributing significantly to a deficit in our balance of payments. Domestically, the U.S". merchant marine carries 27 percent of the na­ tion's total domestic commerce, pro­ viding the most economical and most energy efficient mode of transporting freight. Innovations in hull and power plant design are making this segment Of our fleets even more efficient, helping to keep consumer costs on the prodducts they carry down and further conserving our limited energy sup­ plies. Leads in Technology The U.S. deep sea fleet has also led the world in technological innovation, designing and constructing the first container and barge-carrying ships, as well as other new vessels and cargo handling concepts that have made the modern ships which com­ Plays Vital Role The U.S. merchant marine has played a vital part in the first 200 years of America's existence and, as Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) told Congress, "We are making a disas­ trous and tragic blunder if we allow our position on the sea lanes and port areas of the world to be further weak­ ened and eroded while the Red bloc naval and merchant fleets grow in numbers, might and pride." Whether the American i^ople know it or not, they need the U.S. merchant marine. They need it to fall back on in times of war and to train men in peacetime for the contingen­ cies of war. They need it to insure that U.S. business has unhampered access ta world markets and to pro­ tect our economy from foreign manip­ ulation. They need it to keep the cost of moving domestic goods down by conserving energy and to provide the best protection available for our marine environment. And they need a strong, healthy merchant marine to strengthen our position in the eyes of the rest of the world as a great global pov/er. 2 r 'V t' 'I Page 31 April, 1976 •: ? f| , ** li t, H aOi >> ,I. •« >, •« '• •» • . % t V < -J "k -i I, } 4 I. .|i I' * » « » �'•J • • .. }'• :. ;r-V^-> ^. • .• • - ,• . aa« laiaadWatars Diatrlat * APL-GIO uncial iMiliUaatiMi af tkaSBAPAMBmS IMTBKNATIONAL UNION*Atlaatia, Oalf, It I i The following Seafarers and other concerned fs8 ih m, have m in parfii^dHng m political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and pur social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1976, (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc,, for political activities. The m&^ effective way the trade unionist can take part in politicsU ihroughvoluntary political contribjudwns,) Seven fww important it is to the SlU's voice be hm the Halls of CPrigre0 have contributed $200, one has contributed $$00, md one $600, For the rest of the year the LOG wiU be ru^lng the^^D hono>r rotts because tha Unio^ in the upcoming because of the 1976 eleetipns^ur be protected. . SPAD Honor Roll ,V. A]^bia,X AUCHJ J. |Aiiial,K. AwoyOjS. Atk&i80D,D. A* 5 •- , •'«t 1.1, Belltoger,W# BergenasJ, BeiiisteiH, A. J^ornssoii, A. Blanton, M. r: i re,C. ;,7 ': KowHowitch, W. KottvardaSyJ. Laf^atcejBC ,|Lc^iL: FunkjW* Garay,^ Garda^ILE '.f B* J|^d|%IS8£,R. ^itin,T.X ft|avdoBe5& McGartoeyj G, McCIintoa,!*!. McElroy,E.L. Jftondo,C. Rny,B. Moj?iis,E.W. NasiljW. $1100 Honor Roll HoinkOfS. $300 Honor Roll Psdadhio^Fy Paradise, L« Pattoa,&M.' Payne, 0» 1 Pefali^,R.E. Peiez, J. Peth,C.L. PdlliyEK y^* Christenberry,R. A. $600 Honor Roll Pomerlane, R. S Conley, MMsgr. Aposfleship of the Sea myy-: $200 Honor Roll Kas^ia, A. f : Kt«e,B.W; .M . Book No.. State .Zip Code SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union ' concepts. In conhKtlon with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politlcial candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contributiorr may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or P' .condition of rnembership in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD) or of employ® contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers or SPAD at the above address, certified mail within thirty days of the contribution for Investigation and appropr ale action and refund, if Involuntary. Support SPAD to protect end further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, O.C.) f T. h \0^ i 0 I• r, P '\ Signature of Solicitor No.: >• 1 1 >. [ •;. i,E.. VSlltel®. City V' Sholaf,E.?|^ Sigkr,Mi Siim'SXy SiichoiKK, Address \ Scsng^uh^B^ X ^^eda,}^. S.S. No.. Contributor's Name . 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Title A name given to the resource April 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ODS PROGRAM PRODUCES MANY BENEFITS AFL-CIO SAYS U.S. JOBLESS REPORT ISN'T 'TRUE' PICTURE HALL URGES SINGLE, UNIFIED U.S. MARITIME AGENCY SEAFARERS MAN THE NEW TANKER ZAPATA PATRIOT MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING HELD IN PINEY POINT HALL SCORES NAVY ON USE OF TANKERS, NON-SUPPORT DOWNING: FORD LAGS ON MARITIME; ASKS CARGO-SHARING PLAN SEAFARERS RECREW FALCON SHIPS TO BE OPERATED BY MOUNT SHIPPING 50 SEAFARERS ATTENDED HLS ALCOHOLIC REHABILITATION CENTER COURT OKS SIU CREWS FOR 3 PRMMI SHIPS UNTIL NLRB ZUMWALT BACKS PASSAGE OF U.S. CARGO PREFERENCE LAW U.S. BUYERS' BOYCOTT, PICKETING IS LAUNCHED BY CANDY UNION AGAINST RUSSELL STOVER OUTLETS 15 U.S. MULTINATIONAL OIL BIGGIES BEAT UNCLE SAM ON TAXES WATERMAN GETS OK FOR SUBSIDY $ JOINT AND SURVIVOR ANNUITY BENEFIT OFFERED IN PENSION PLAN SAFETY BOARD COMPLETES SEA WITCH COLLISION INQUIRY THE CARPENTERS' UNION LABEL SERVES A DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRY 'WON'T QUIT,' AMPUTEE SAYS - HE'S GOING BACK TO SEA PENSIONER IS CHIEF 'COP KARATE' EXPERT SEAFARER CURTIS LEARNS MUCH AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL TWO MORE SEAFARERS EARN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS DROPPED OUT OF 6TH GRADE, NOW GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA LONG LINES LAYS CABLE TO LINK THE WORLD CONGRESS: CLOSE VIRGIN IS. LOOPHOLE IN JONES ACT TIME TO SOBER HIM UP! WHY AMERICA NEEDS A MERCHANT MARINE 188 HAVE DONATED $100 OR MORE TO SPAD SINCE BEGINNING OF 1976 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 4 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f2b388ed031853229cf7ceb18058b2e9.PDF c8a1e942b34250b481db6a8a46cf72c9 PDF Text Text J:i V f • T-"- ; '. U^, i' ' . -r';. 4v?? ..... ,..,. . '" v., -,r I t- , ..Jri.-'V' Lundeber^dhool • LNG "J 'f| 1 / V'.^:- \- •/• • • .., . i,. 5:^ j; rs>if-.r;,.'''-,i 'y^-:''-^f-'.< I :sc..;,,fe.!"-,....^ '.":i.\- , I;..-. ': ^.v/?.:..^r.'-i.:: . r -S ri;:-SK.'- I /"' •'•V ;:V3K 'V SM r?-5i't- .i ", " i /.•••>.-. I' m "fe- f , • J^ /• ' ' f. I I, KJ •1 .*.' :'w * j.i j-^ I'iyy.:' •-J ...Ai-' . - » -4 ' ,v;*i!T;>!fS -^tnrnmr, •' - '• . » J'....) .. • • 4 �^z~^.T:Txr With Communify Support Win Latest Fight to Keep USPHS Hospitals Open The fight to defeat the latest efforts by the Department of Health, Educa­ tion and Welfare to close the eight remaining USPHS hospitals has been won as a result of united and wide­ spread opposition to these plans by the SIU, members of Congress and the eight individual Comprehensive Health Planning Agencies monitoring all health programs for the communities in which the PHS hospitals are located. The victory marked the second time in three years that the SIU has spear­ headed opposition to HEW's attempts to close the hospitals. In 1973, the closure attempts were squashed when Congress passed into law the 1974 Military Procurement Authorization Act, which contained an SlU-backed amendment guaranteeing appropria­ tions of $98 million for operational expenses and $18 million for modern­ ization and upgrading. 1977 F'idget Lacking It became apparent several months ago that HEW was renewing its efforts to close the PHS hospitals when the Department released terms for its fiscal year 1977 budget. The budget called for funds to cover only contract care for PHS primary beneficiaries, which in­ clude merchant seamen. Coast Guard personnel. Public Health Service of­ ficers and ej»ploye ;s of the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administra­ tion. However, the budget request for the PHS system was $25 million short of the funds needed to keep the eight hospitals open and operating. Local HPC's Oppose Action Following up on its "streamlined" budget request, HEW sent letters out to each of the eight local Health Plan­ ning Councils requesting the Councils' approval to either close or transfer the USPHS hospital under their jurisdiction to community control. The response to HEW's request was the same in eight out of eight cases— the USPHS hospital in their area was vital to the overall community health program, and consequently, no support would be given to the proposal to close the hospitals. This dealt a heavy blow to HEW's closure plans since HEW needed the approval of these local Health Plan­ ning Councils before it could go ahead the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Paul Hail Yf orking Together For a Better Life The history of the American maritime labor movement is a bittersweet chronicle marked by some monumental victories for better wages and con­ ditions, yet marred by some heartbreaking setbacks of broken unions and goals not realized. From the formation of the very first union for merchant seamen before the turn of the century, right up until the present day, maritime unions have been faced with a literal horde of problems and obstacles. The early unions had to contend with very powerful, unyielding shipping companies and an industry-oriented Government that played ball with the companies. As a result, some of the early unions, although they made gains and were able to publicize the plight of American seamen, eventually fell by the wayside. Moving into the late 1930's, which saw the founding of the SIU, maritime unions made a tremendous comeback. We gradually won better wages; im­ proved working and living conditions; job security, and many important fringe benefits. Along with these gains, we made huge strides in organizing previously unorg^ized companies—a step which brought the protection of solid unionism to hundreds of American seamen in need of it. By 1950, U.S. maritime unions had entrenched themselves as an integral part of the American labor movement. However, 1950 was a long time ago, and since then, the U.S. maritime industry has undergone more changes than a sunbathed chameleon. For the past 10 years, our industry has been in the midst of revolutionary technological advancements in ship size, design and operation. The huge new ships of today can carry five times and more the cargo of their predecessors at two or three times the speed, which is resulting in a shrinking U.S. mer­ chant marine and a shrinking job market for American seiimen. In addition, today's U.S. maritime industry is faced with tremendous competition from foreign-flag and third-flag fleets whose rate cutting practices have stolen millions of cargo tons from U.S.-flag, U.S.-manned ships. This unfair com­ petitive edge held by rate-cutting foreigners over U.S. ships has hurt the with its scheme. USPHS will ask Congress to appro­ priate the extra $25 million to keep the hospitals open. At this time. Congress is expected to pass the appropriations. grams for Staten Island college students and others in such fields as nursing, medical technology, X-ray technology and paramedics. Public Hearings Held Osims Undcratiljzation For years HEW has based its request to close the hospitals on the claim that the hospitals are underutilized. Congressman John Murphy (DN.Y.), whose district houses the Staten Island PHS hospital, the largest of the eight facilities, refuted HEW's "underutilization" claim. Murphy noted that in addition to primary beneficiaries, the Staten Island PHS hospital serves military personnel. Federal employees and Medicare pa­ tients as well as residents of the borrough's Willowbrook Development Center. He further noted that the facility handles about 150,000 out­ patient cases each year, and that about 10 percent of the hospital's inpatient residents are referred from other hos­ pitals because of overcrowding. Murphy also noted that the closure of the Staten Island facility would mean the elimination of many training pro­ On Apr. 1, the proposed closure of the USPHS system was the subject of public hearings, sponsored by the local Health Planning Agency, in Boston, which houses one of the eight remain­ ing PHS hospitals. Among those testify­ ing against HEW's plans were commu­ nity residents, hospital employees, pa­ tients, veterans groups and active duty servicemen. Ed Riley, SIU port agent in Boston, testified on behalf of the SIU and presented the Union's position that, instead of closing the hospitals, a 5-10 year plan should be developed for maintaining and upgrading the hospi­ tals so that these facilities would not only serve their primary beneficiaries but would become even more involved in fulfilling community health needs. At similar hearings in Galveston, 11 persons including County Judge Ray Holbrook and Dr. Edward Brandt, dean of Medicine at the University of Continued on Page 28 U.S. maritime industry's ability to compete on a global basis, which in turn has squeezed the job market for American seamen even tighter. Some American maritime unions have been hit a lot harder by the squeeze than others. As a result, some of those unions are undergoing serious prob­ lems of an internal nature. The SIU is not one of these unions. As a matter of fact, the SIU is in good shape today in all areas, despite the troubles of the U.S. maritime industry as a whole. And we are in good shape in the most important category—employment opportunities for SIU members. We did not achieve security for ourselves and our Union by luck or cir­ cumstance. Nor did we achieve it by blaming others for problems of our own making. We are where we are today because the SIU membership, over the years, has not only confronted its problejns but has continued to display the same indispensable ingredient that made the SIU a success to begin with—and that is a high degree of internal unity. However, internal unity encompasses a whole lot more than simply standing blindly together on an issue. We are all individuals with individual viewpoints and individual likes and dislikes. But when an important Issue involving the future of the organization comes up, Seafarers have tradi­ tionally been able to shed personal likes or dislikes and work together intel­ ligently toward a goal that will benefit the largest amount of Seafarers for the longest period of time. A recent example of what internal unity can do for our organization was displayed just last yearwhen66 Seafarers from ports throughout the country met at the Harry Lundeberg School to discuss demands for our contract. These men made legitimate and realistic suggestions for improvements in the contract. As a result of this fine display of cooperation we wound up with one of the best contracts in our history. It was a gratifying victory for all of us. To find another, and probably the most important example of internal unity among Seafarers, just look at the back page of this month's Log, which carries the names of those Seafarers who have already voluntarily given $100 or more to SPAD in the first four months of this year alone. Year after year. Seafarers have come through for the good of our organ­ ization by supporting SPAD. And with SPAD, the SIU has been able to push for new maritime programs, such as the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and others which are helping our industry make a comeback, while at the same time keeping our Union a strong and viable organization representing American seamen. The SIU's history is filled with examples of internal unity and hard work among our members. It had to be this way or we would never iiave gotten off first base as a union. And it has to continue to be this way if our Union is to remain a viable force in the U.S. maritime industry. I am confident that the Seafarer of today, and for that matter the Seafarer of tomorrow, will, continue the tradition of our oldtimers by settling our differences intelligently while at the same time working together for a better industry and a better life for all of us. Chanaa of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Published monthly."Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVIII, No. 5, May 1976. Seafarers Log Page 2 X �Five Percent Wage Hike Starts on June 16 Seafarers will get an average 5 per­ cent wage boost in their monthly basepay on June 16 under the terms of the three-year freightship and tanker con­ tracts negotiated and signed last year"'^ between the SIU and its contracted companies. There will also be a 5 percent in­ crease in premium, overtime, and pen­ alty pay rates this year. (See copies of the New Standard Freightship and Tanker Agreements for more details.) In the first year—June 16, 1975 to June 16, 1976—of the new contracts, Seafarers received an approximate llVi percent wage hike. With a 5 percent raise this year, starting on June 16 and with another 5 percent increase due on June 16, 1977, a total pay increase of almost 22V2 percent over the three years of the contract will be reached. Some average highlights of the new monthly base wage, premium and over­ time rate increases include: • In the deck department on con­ ventional freightships bosuns will get a base-pay rai.se to $950.86 a month, an $8.28 hourly premium rate and $5.29 hourly overtime rate. (SL-7, SL-180-1, Mariner and LASH bosuns, chief elec­ tricians and chief stewards will get slightly higher base and premium pay hikes.) ABs base pay goes up to $723.93, $6.31 in premium pay and a $4.06 overtime rate. Ordinary sea­ men will now get $565.87 base pay, $4.95 premium rate and $3.22 overtime rate. On tankers (over 25,000 dwt) bosuns will get $1,014.01 base pay, $9.33 premium rate and a $5.29 overtime rate. Chief stewards and bosuns on ships built since 1970 get more base and premium pay. ABs will get $732.43 base pay, $6.40 premium rate and $4.06 overtime rate. Ordinary seamen will get $580.79 base pay, $5.09 premi­ um rate and $3.22 for overtime. • In the engine department on con­ ventional freightships, base pay of chief electricians goes up to $1,118.61 with a premium rate of $9.72 and overtime of $5.29. OMEDs will get $1,075.08 base pay, $9.25 premium rate and $5.29 for overtime. Oilers will get $723.93 base pay, a $6.31 premium rate and $4.06 for overtime. Wipers will get $672.46 base pay, $5.88 premium rate and $3.22 for overtime. On tankers, QMEDs will get $1,118.61 base pay, $9.72 premium rate and $5.29 for overtime. Chief pumpmen will get $1,023.28 base pay, $8.91 premium rate and $5.29 for over­ time. Oilers will get $732.43 base pay, $6.40 premium rate and $4.06 for over­ time. Wipers will get $672.49 base pay, $5.88 premium rate and $3.22 for over­ time. • In the steward department on con­ ventional freightships, chief stewards will get $950.86 base pay, $8.28 pre­ mium rate and $5.29 for overtime. Cook and baker base pay goes to $823.78, premium rate to $7.19 and overtime to $5.29. Messmen will get $561.46 base pay, $4.93 premium rate and $3.22 for overtime. On tankers, chief stewards (on ships over 25,000 dwt) get $1,018.05 base pay, $8.87 premium rate and $5.29 for overtime. Chief cooks will get $879.70 base pay, $7.67 premium rate and $5.29 for overtime. Cook and bakers will get $858.95 base pay, $7.25 pre­ mium pay and $5.29 for overtime. Messmen will get $561.45 base pay, $4.93 premium rate and $3.22 for over­ time. At Tulane University Foram tr Hall toCongress: Probe Coast Guard in Oil Rig Loss SIU President Paul Hall has called for a Congressional investigation into the Coast Guard's enforcement, or lack of enforcement, of safety and manning standards in the offshore oil drilling in­ dustry. Last month, 13 men lost their lives as an oil rig under tow capsized and sank during a storm in the Gulf of Mexico. Making this announcement as he addressed a session of the week-long 27th Annual Institute on Foreign Trans­ portation and Port Operations, spon­ sored by the Tulane University Gradu­ ate School of Business Administration in New Orleans, President Hall said "we suspect a cozy arrangement be­ tween the Coast Guard and oil com­ panies whereby rules aren't being enforced." Hall pointed out that "a number of retired Coast Guard men secure posi­ tions in the oil industry's corporate structure. These men then represent the companies in appearances before Coast Guard tribunals." As a result, said Hall, "the oil companies are taking advantage of their relationship with the Coast Guard to get concessions they don't need." To support this charge, President Hall pointed out a recent Coast Guard ruling which eliminates all unlicensed black gang jobs on Stand­ ard Oil of California's new tankers. He also noted that the SIU wants an investigation into any differences be­ SIU President aul Hall, right, Is joined by Father David Boileau of Loyola University School of Human Relations, at the dais during wrap-up luncheon of the week-long Institute of Foreign Transportation and Port Relations, spon­ sored by Tulane University School of Business Administration this month. The luncheon was held at the SIU hall in New Orleans. INDEX Legislative News 200-mile fishing bill Page 10 Washington Activities ..... Page 9 Union News Wage increases .... .Page3 President's Report Page 2 Dues assessment clarified . Page 5 Headquarters Notes ......Page 7 Detroit membership meeting Page 4 May, 1976 SPAD honor roll Back page Alcoholic rehab program .Page 14 Genera/ News PHS hospital fight won Page 2 National unehnployment ... Page 5 Foreign Transportation confab Page 3 Cffshore oil rigs Page 20 Russell Stover boycott .. .Page 12 NMEBA affiliates with MTD . Page 5 TWU strike Page 10 Emergency hospital care .. Page 8 tween exams given for identical mari­ time ratings in different states. "We think the examination records will indi­ cate there is a difference and if and when it exists it is for the benefit of the oil companies." A Unified Agency In further remarks at the annual Tulane maritime confab. President Hall called for a major effort to get maritime affairs "under a single maritime agency with Cabinet level representation." Presently, maritime issues are handled by a number of unrelated Federal agencies. Hall also urged ship operators to quit associations like the American In­ stitute of Merchant Shipping and the Pacific Maritime Assn., charging that these associations have failed to take stands on issues vital to U.S.-flag oper­ ators, like cargo preference, because "the oil companies have tremendous influence in the associations." As an alternative. Hall suggested the establishment of a single assocaition for U.S. flag operators only. Tribute to Logan Before concluding his remarks, Presisident Hall delivered a moving tribute to the late Charles H. Logan, a longContinued on Page 28 SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams chats with Mrs. Charles H. Logan, widow of the late Charlie Logan, a long-time friend of the SIU, who passed away last December. At wrap-up luncheon of the Tulane University confab, SIU presi­ dent Paul Hall paid tribute to the late Mr. Logan and announced that the SIU would name its college scholarship fund after him. Lessening porpoise mortality Maritime day Gibson letter Page 8 Page 8 Page 8 Shipping Beaver State crews up ...Page 11 Fitting out on Great Lakes .Pages 24-25 Dispatchers Reports Page 23 Ships' Committees Page 6 Ships' Digests Page 19 Training and Upgrading LNG Classes at HLS..Pages 15-18 Upgrading class schedule, requirements & application Pages 30-31 Seafarers participate in Bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading .,,Page 29 GED requirements and application Page 31 Membership News New SIU pensioners Page 22 Final Departures ... .Pages26-27 Pages Ml �wmm Chairing the April membership meeting, Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt (center) reads his shipping report. Roy Boudreau (left) acted as the meeting's record­ ing secretary and Jack Allen (right) as reading clerk. Waiting for the Detroit meeting to begin are, (from I. to r.). Great Lakes Sea­ farers Mohammed Abdallah El-Janny, Mike Sheriff and Mohammed Sharin. April Meeting Full as Lakes Start Fit Out ITH the Great Lakes' fleet be­ ginning preparations for a new shipping season, Seafarers in the De­ troit area turned out in full force for their April membership meeting. During the course of the Union meeting, the 100 or so Seafarers present heard the minutes from the April membership meeting held at SlU Headquarters in New York which included information about new ships, upgrading programs at the Harry Lundebei^ School, the Sabine Tanker organizing drive and the election of a Quarterly Financial Committee. Of special interest to Detroit Sea­ farers was a report given during the meeting on construction of a new Union Hall on the St. Clair River in Algonac. Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt, serving as the meeting chairman, also gave a report on the spring fitting out and notified the members at the meeting that the vessels of the SHJcontracted Kinsman Marine, AmeriSeafarer Fred Wolf makes a point during Good and Welfare. Steamship Co. and Erie Sand En^"tli^eetog ' I %"• 1-J: >Mr.~ Lakes Seafarer H. Hassan throws in for an AB's job on the Shipping) at a job call after the meeting: As spring fit out gets under way on the Great Lakes, Detroit Seafarers turn out in full force for their April membership meeting. Page 4 Seafarers Log �II Joblessness Tops 6% in 130 Out of 150 Key Cities Sharp Unemployment(10.3^o) Hangs On in the U.S, WASHINGTON—Notwithstanding the U.S. Labor Department's claim that the national jobless rate in April re­ mained unchanged at a recession level of 7.5 percent with 7,040,000 unem­ ployed, "substantial joblessness" hung over most of the country as the agency reported that 130 out of 150 major cities—near 90 percent of job centers— had jobless rates anywhere from 6 per­ cent to a record-breaking 20.2 percent. The Labor Dept. also pointed out that there was a 707,000 April job rise. However, on learning of these figures early this month, AFL-CIO President George Meany declared, "Despite the pickup in employment, there is no solid foundation for the President's electionyear optimism about the American • economy." Meany argued that "America still has double-digit unemployment." The true jobless rate, according to Meany, is 10.3 percent or 9.7-million without work (19.9 percent teenagers) taking into account the 3.2-million persons working parttime involuntarily — of course listed by the Government as em­ ployed—and the 1.2-million in despair who have given up looking for work. Last month Des Moines, Iowa and Tulsa, Okla. were added to the 130 cities afflicted with persistent and "sub­ stantial" unemployment. Thirty-two smaller areas also made the list. The Labor Department said there are now 1,252 areas—130 main and 1,122 smaller job centers—listed as areas of substantial or persistent joblessness. The highest jobless rates are mostly in the industrial states. Ponce, Puerto Rico has a 20.2 percent rate, Kenosha, Wise. 17.7 percent, Atlantic City, N.J. 14.8 percent. New Bedford, Mass. 13.5 percent, Jersey City, N.J. 13.2 percent and Utica-Rome, N.Y. 12.2 percent. 'Working Dues' Assessment Clarified Since going into effect on Oct. 1, 1975 by order of a membership-passed constitutional amendment, the new working dues assessments and how a Seafarer pays these assessments have caused some confusion among the membership. Though the system has been working very smoothly it has been found that there are basically two misconceptions about the working dues assessments: (1) some members are confused as to how these assessments are computed; and (2) some members are under the impression that working dues are de­ ducted from the Seafarer's regular vaca­ tion pay check, which is not true. First of all, a Seafarer's working dues. —^which are paid in excess of the regu­ lar $200 annual membership dues— are computed solely according to the number of days the Seafarer works. However, no working dues are assessed until the Seafarer accumulates at least 90 days of employment on SIU ships. A Seafarer who has accumulated at least 90 days of seatime and is eligible; for vacation benefits, pays his working dues when he files for his vacation check. According to the SIU's latest threeyear contract, which went into effect June 16, 1975, a Seafarer's vacation pay, based on one year of seatime is: • $2,200 for Group I (an increase of $800 over the old contract). • $1,800 for Group II (an increase of $600 over the old contract). • $1,400 for Group III (an increase of $400 over the old contract). Dues Increase Was Needed was accepted by the membership, it was I for exactly 90 days. When he goes to felt that some sort of dues increase was pick up his vacation benefits, he is given needed for the Union to maintain top his normal vacation check of approxi­ facilities and services for the member­ mately $550 (minus taxes) which is ship throughout the country. As out­ based on the $2,200 yearly rate for lined in a subsequently passed constitu­ Group I as outlined in the contract. This Seafarer also receives a check tional amendment, the dues increase would take the form of a working dues amounting to approximately $25 which reflects the approximate differential assessment. To enable the membership to cover after the working dues and all taxes the working dues assessments without have been deducted. So under the program of assessing having to reach into their own pockets, the Union was able to obtain agree­ ment from the operators for an addi­ tional increase in vacation benefits amounting to $350 per man, per year When throwing in for work dur­ regardless of whether he sails in Group ing a job call at any SIU Hiring I, II or III. Hall, members must produce the The actual working dues assessments following: amount to $50 per 90 days of employ­ ment. So if a Seafarer accumulates one • membership certificate year of employment, based on 90 days per quarter, his dues assessments for • registration card that year amount to $200. • clinic card But since the Union was able to get the additional $350 in vacation pay • semnan's papers through the renegotiation, the member who works a full year is actually receiv­ In addition, when assigning a ing $150 (minus Federal, state and other job the dispatcher will comply taxes) over and above his normal vaca­ with die following Section 5, Sub-^ tion benefits as outlined in the contract. So now when a Seafarer picks up his vacation benefits, he is actually given two checks. One check, the larger of the two, covers the total amount of nor­ mal vacation benefits due the member as outlined in the contract. The second check, the smaller of the two, reflects the differential between the agreed upon additional vacation pay and your working dues assessments which will have already been deducted. For the second year in a row, the For example, a Seafarer sails Group However, shortly after the contract Seafarers Log has won the First Award in General Excellence in the Interna­ tional Labor Press Associations' Jour­ nalistic Awards Contest. This ILPA award is the highest the Seafarers Log can win in its category, which is international union publica­ tions of newspaper format with less than 100,000 circulation. The Seafarers Log also won an The National Marine Engineers Award of Merit in the ILPA's 1976 Beneficial Association has joined the Journalistic Contest for a Unique Per­ formance in the Best Feature Story SIUNA and 42 other AFL-CIO category. maritime related unions by affiliating Entered in the ILPA's contest for the itself with the AFL-CIO Maritime first time, the Harry Lundeberg School's Trades Department. The Skipfack was cited in three cate­ The largest licensed marine of­ gories—an Award of Merit for General ficers union to be affiliated with the Excellence in a Regional Publication, MTD, members of the NMEBA are an Award of Merit for Best Feature now among the nearly eight million Story, and an Award of Honor for Best workers represented by the depart­ Use of Graphics. ment. The MTD is headed by SIUNA The editor-in-chief of the Seafarers President Paul Hall. Log is Marietta Homayonpour and Jesse Calhoon, president of the managing editor is James Gannon. As­ sistant editors are Ray Bourdiiis and NMEBA, will serve as that union's Jim Mele. Frank Cianciotti is chief representative on the MTD's Execu­ photographer and Dennis Lundy is as­ Jesse Calhoon tive Board. sociate photographer. George J. Vana working dues, the Seafarer not only doesn't lose anything, he actually gains a few dollars. Many Seafarers have chosen to donate this extra money to the SIU's voluntary programs including the Log Fund and SPAD. If you have any questions at all about the assessment of working dues, con­ tact the local Union hall or write the SIU Vacation Plan at Headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Hoti€e lo Members On Shippmg Proiedere ^' section 7 of the SIU Shaping Rules: '^Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating ^obs shall be given to all seamen who possess LIfeboatman endorsement by thei; United States Coast Guard. The| Seafiirers Appeals Board maj^waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of ther Board, undue hardship will result! or extenuating circumstwc^ rant such waiver." LOG Wins ILPA 1st Prize 2nd Year in Row; Takes a Feature Plaque Marine Engineers Union Affiliates With MTD May, 1976 Marietta Homayonpour is production/art director, Frank Evers, cartoonist and Marie Kosciusko, admin­ istrative assistant. In 1975 the Seafarers Log staff also included Bill Luddy, who served as chief photographer and Anthony Napoli, an assistant editor. The awards, which cover 1975 publi­ cations, will be presented at the ILPA's St. Louis Conference on June 5 and 6. I LABOR PRESS AFL-CIO CLC Page 5 �The Committee Page Heches Committee Overseas Vivian Comrhittee Back in the S!U fold after two years under the MSG, Is the MV Neches (Mount Shipping), formerly the Falcon Duchess. Ship's Chairman, Recertified Bosun Eugene Flowers (seated right) talks to the rest of the Ship's Committee of, (seated center) Chief Steward John C. Reed, secretary-reporter and (standing i to r.):AB S. Lesko, deck delegate; Chief Pumpman John Rose, educational director; Utility Joe R. Roberts, steward delegate, and QMED I. Solomons, engine delegate. SlU Patrolman Steve Papuchls (seated left) holds the report he Is making on the crewlng-up of the tanker in the port of Norfolk on Apr. 28. The Ship's Committee of the tanker ST Overseas Vivian (Maritime Overseas) posed for this photo following a run from the Far East late last month at a payoff at the Howard Oil Co. Dock in Bayonne, N.J. At the payoff on Apr. 26 are, (seated I. to r.): Bosun Pete Gorza, ship's chairman; Second Pumpman Tony Novak, engine delegate; Deck Maintenance Dick Mason, deck delegate; Chief Pumpman Clarence Crowder, educational director, and Chief Steward Orestes Vola, secretary reporter. The last member of the committee Is (stand­ ing right) Cook and Baker'Charles C. Williams, steward delegate. Also (standing I. to r.) are Crew Messman Don Dokulil and OS G. Ortiz. Sam Houston Committee Borinquen Committee I Recertified Bosun Irwin Moen (front center) ship's chairman of the LASH SS Sam Housion (Waterman) relaxes with a cup of java at a payoff late last month at Brooklyn's Pier 7 In the port of New York. With him Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Joseph Simpson; Engflie Delegate E. E. Douglas, and Deck Delegate Gordon L. Davis after the vessel returned from the voyage to the Mideast. Zapata Patriot Committee Here's part of a happy Ship's Committee of the new tanker ST Zapata Patriot (Zapata) of Recertified Bosun Ralph Murry (right). si..,, s chairman and (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Bob Hirsch; Chief Steward Tony Arrellano, secre­ tary-reporter, and Engine Delegate Gene Morris. The ship, carrying refined petroleum, paid off In the port of Baltimore on Apr. 26. Page 6 With most of her Ship's Committee sporting moustaches. Recertified Bosun Callxto Gonzalez (2nd right) ship's chairman of the contalnership SS Borin­ quen (Puerto RIcan Marine) waits for a payoff In the port of New York early last month after a run to the port of San Juan. Without the face adornment Is Educational Director Billy Waddell (left), and (I, to r.): Deck Delegate Erik Hemlla; Steward Delegate Jose Fernandez; Gonzalez, and Engine Delegate Leonard Dllllng. Anchorage Committee Recertified Bosun Esteban Morales (right), ship's chairman of the container ship SS Anchorage (Sea-Land) with part of the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Chief Steward C. L. White, secretary-reporter; Third Cook Fernando Salgado, steward delegate, and Deck Maintenance J. D. Poston, deck delegate. The ship paid off In the port of New York on Apr. 21. She's on the coastwise run. Seafarers Log �Headquarters Notes by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak After an absence of nearly two years, SIU crews are again going aboard the former Falcon tankers Duchess, Princess, Lady and Countess, now renamed the USNS Columbia, Neches, Hudson and Susquehanna. Although one of our contracted operators, Mount Shipping, was the success­ ful bidder for the one-year Military Sealift Command contract to operate the four automated tankers, the MSG has reserved the right to inspect the vessels every six months and to review their operations. If after the first year the MSG is satisfied that the ships are being properly maintained and running smoothly it has the option to extend the contract for another 30 months. If, however, the MSG is not satisfied, the contract can be terminated at almost anytime. All of the 60 operators who originally entered bids are still eager to take over the operations of these vessels. This means that if we are to protect our jobs on the four tankers the SIU crews aboard them must cooperate with one another and work together to insure smooth sailing. I ask the men aboard these ships to remember that they are not just protect­ ing their own job—that AB's job aboard the Neches or QMED's job aboard the Columbia belongs to every man in this Union. And not only are these jobs generating each man's wages, but they are also contributing to the maintenance of the SIU's Welfare and Pension Plan. They are helping to make each SIU member's pension and welfare benefits secure. I am sure that the Seafarers aboard these tankers, realizing the importance of their work, will act responsibly and with the unity Seafarers always show when there is a difficult job to be done. The SIU crew aboard the first of the four MSG tankers to be manned, the USNS Neches, has already set an example of seafaring excellence by preparing their ship for loading in eight hours less time than her previous crews had been able to do. I congratulate these men and urge other SIU members who take jobs on the Neches, Columbia, Hudson or Susquehanna to also show the MSG that there is not a bette'r or more efficient sailor in the world than a Seafarer. In other areas, SIU members are also contributing to the welfare and job Is# Tripper^ an HL55 Crad First tripper Don Dokulil, crew messman on the ST Overseas Vivian (Maritime Overseas) at work late last month in the port of New York following his gradua­ tion from the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. early in March. The vessel is on the run to the Far East. May, 1976 security of the entire membership by upgrading and sharpening their profes­ sional skills. This month, 12 more bosuns have graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program, bringing to 379 the number of Seafarers who have gone through this course. This Bosuns Program has been one of the most successful educational courses the SIU has ever conducted. The bosuns who have graduated are passing along what they have learned during their two months in Piney Point and New York, helping to create a better informed membership and keeping beefs which arise out of misunderstandings to a minimum aboard their ships. Our "A" Seniority Upgrading Program has also been moving along well as six more Seafarers received their full Union membership this month. This brings the total number of SIU members to get their "A" books through this program to 227. After two weeks in Piney Point and two weeks in Headquarters, the men who have passed through this course are ready to help fill the gap left by Seafarers who are getting their well-deserved pension or who have passed away. I urge all eligible "B" book men to apply for this program as soon as possible. A new upgrading program, the Steward Department Recertification Program, is now in the planning stages and as soon as the details are worked out with the Harry Lundeberg School, the membership will be notified. In order to properly implement the program, the Bosuns Recertification Program will be temporarily suspended after the graduation of the class begin­ ning the program this month. This Union is also involved in helping its members prepare for the future by upgrading specific professional skills. The two-day Firefighfing Course jointly offered at the Lundeberg School and at the MSG-MARAD Firefighting School in Earle, N.J. enables any SIU mem­ ber to get a firefighting certificate, a certificate which the Coast Guard will some day require all seamen to have. If you would like to attend the program and get your firefighting certificate, see your port agent. LNG tankers will soon be entering the American-flag merchant fleet and seamen taking jobs aboard these vessels will be required to have special train­ ing and Coast Guard certificates. Seafarers can prepare for these ships through the Lundeberg School's excel­ lent LNG/LPG Upgrading Program. For more information about this program see the special LNG supplement in this issue of the Seafarers Log. I urge interested members in all departments to contact the Lundeberg School and to arrange to attend the next LNG class which is scheduled to begin on Sept. 20. (See Lundeberg School application on Page 31) Engineer Praises QMEDs A testimonial comes with this watch as QMED Tony Garza and Third Asst. Engineer Forrest C. King check the control panel aboard the LASH Stonewall Jackson. Brother King, an ex- Seafarer who upgraded, took an opportunity during a recent payoff in Brooklyn to tell a Log reporter that "I'm very pleased with the quality and efficiency of the QMED's coming out of your school, and I speak for all the engineers on the Jackson." Page 7 �•*X' ' •X*' • U.S. Tuna Fishermen Greatly Reduce Porpoise Mortality American tuna fishermen have suc­ ceeded in drastically reducing incidents of porpoise mortality in their tuna catches as a result of major improve­ ments and modifications of equipment and techniques. According to the National Marine and Fisheries Service, which has been monitoring progress in the tuna indus­ try, the porpoise mortality rate has plunged more than 30 percent in the first four months of this year alone. And the NMFS said it expects even further improvements in the last two thirds of 1976. The tuna industry's most important breakthrough in combating inadvertent porpoise mortalities came with the de­ velopment of the medina panel net. The revolutionary medina panel features a much finer meshing than in the old nets. This fine meshing prevents the porpoise from getting his snout entangled in the mesh, which was the major cause of porpoise deaths in the old wider meshed nets. Today's improved tuna nets also in­ clude a bold contender system, which gently forces the porpoise, which always swims near the surface, over the cart line via a long finely meshed apron shute. As a further precaution against por­ poise mortality, two speed boats, manned with fishermen carrying por­ poise grabbers, carefully follow the nets as they are dragged toward the fishing vessel during back down. The porpoise grabbed, a long pole shaped like a shep- Below is a reprint of the Maritime Day Proclamation issued by^rasi^§e0BeraidR0ord last month. THE WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL MARITIME DAY, 1976 BY THE PRESIDEl^ OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION ' . Maritime enterprise is one of the keystones upon which America's ecbriomic strength has developed. The spirit and vitality of this great Nation has been linked with the sea for more ban 200 years. As we celebrate this Bicenv tennial year, all Americans shpidd be aware of our proud maritime heritage. A^r winning independence^ die Founding Fathers considered shipping and trade so-crucial to the survival of the new Nation that five of the initial acts passed by the first Congre^ were desired to foster American trade maritime development. Over the years, in war and peace, the American merchant marine ha^ served the Nation. Today, in its position of world leadership, the United Stat continues to rely on its maritime industries. Shipping, shipbuilding, and vast flow of trade through our ports contribute to the Nation's economic devel<^>ment and security. To promote public awareness of our marine heritage, the Congress, in 1933 (48 Stat. 73, 36 U.S.C, 145) designated the anniversary of the first transAtlantic voyage by a steamship, the SS SAVANNAH, on May 22, 1819, as National Maritime Day, and requested the President to issue a prociamation annually in observance of that day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD^ President Of the Uhil^ States of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our American merchant marine on May 22, 1976, by displaying the flag of ,the United States at their homes and other suitable places, and I request t|i|t i all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day. I:, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the hadepeodence of the United States of America the two hundredth, ' LOG Reader SPAD Giver or-: 'A'}./ ' - . LOG reader Ismael Wala, general utility aboard the containership SS Charles­ ton (Sea-Land) gets a $20 SPAD receipt from SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski in the middle of last month. The ship, on the coastwise run, paid off in the port of New York at Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Apr. 29. Pages herd's crook, is used to gently pull the surface swimming porpoise over the corks and to freedom. As the nets are drawn nearer the fish­ ing vessel, it is common for five or six men to jump in the water and help any remaining porpoises over the top of the net. This is often a dangerous process since the nets pull in a number of sharks along with the tuna catch. Jim Bozzo, secretary-treasurer of the SIUNA-affiliated Fishermen's Union of Atlantic, Pacific and Caribbean, said that "the men are working very hard to prevent as many porpoise mortalities as humanly possible." Bozzo pointed oqt that "the safety of porpoise schools is vital to the tuna in­ dustry because porpoise run with the tuna, and when the boats sight surface swimming porpoises they know tuna are below. So if there is no porpoise popula­ tion, there is no tuna fishing industry, either." He also noted that "the tuna industry has invested a lot of money into im­ provements and modifications to reduce porpoise mortalities. And the industry is now experimenting with other means of cutting the death rate." Bozzo concluded "our goal In the tuna Industry Is a zero porpoise mortal­ ity rate, and we have already done much to help achieve this goal.** Gibson Writes About Merchant Marine—Navy Cooperation The following letter appeared in the April 1976 edition of Sea Power maga­ zine, the official publication of the Navy League of the United States. Written by Andrew Gibson who was Assistant Sec­ retary of Commerce for Maritime Af­ fairs from 1970 to 1972, the letter deals with pertinent issues brought up in an interview held with SIU President Paul Hall and published in the February 1976 edition of Sea Power. small numbers to be indicative of the stature of either the military officers as a group or those in the merchant ma­ rine. To single out any given individual or incident and use that as a basis for future naval policy is not only ridiculous but harmful to the best interests of the nation. Your magazine could serve a great purpose in bringing this issue out in the open. Either the U.S. merchant marine can be counted on to serve as the "Fourth Arm of Defense" as it was characterized by President Eisenhower, or it can't. The country and the industry are entitled to know. In your recent excellent interview with Paul Hall you raised two questions which I continue to find most disturb­ ing. Both questions were presented in the form of factual statements, to which Very truly yours, you asked Mr. Hall's comment. The first was that, "many senior Navy of­ ficers though — those who served in Andrew E. Gibson World War II, particularly—recall that v^'" • V during the war a number of merchant Ax V mm marine captains just didn't want to co­ operate with the Navy." The other was the assertion that, "the Department of Defense sometimes says they can't count on United States flag ships being avail­ able at all times—they are referring to Inquiries have been made vea possibility of a strike." ccnd^ by a bl Seafarers Both statements are closely related conceiving hffispifai car^ si a iiottand they indicate a state of mind pe­ UJSPHS facility. If a Seaferer is culiar to many senior naval officers which I believe precludes any real co­ too ill or badiy.|ii|ured to travel to operation with the merchant marine. a Public Heirith Servlee facilli^ he In part it appears to stem from a deepor sonumne acting m his be^i^ seated distrust of any civilian-run es­ Wust anthoriaHSU^ tablishment. To address myself to the the emeigency cise front the Bisecond statement first, I have been as­ rector/Medical Officer in Charge sociated with the U.S. maritime industry of the nearest USjPHS hOKSFital, for more years than I care to remember I^U^tlent clinic or coOiiot^d and was directly involved in various pil^itiui. Ihls request nti^ be capacities in World War II, the Korean niade by telephone or War and the Vietnam War. I cannot When the Medical Officer in recall one single instance of a strike ever directly or indirectly affecting any Clharge is satisfled that the seaman vessel carrying Department of Defense eli|g^ble condttlon Is a cargoes. While I can recall some welleineig^cyv he wU publicized accounts of sabotage by iri^ for- thO'r^ care'hhd'; ship's crews on naval vessels during the ;^thc USPHS will assume responsi­ Vietnam War, I am aware of nothing bility for aU bills. similar happening on board a merchant Unless this request for authorship. In all fairness if the Navy has some ^Izatioii is made within 48 hours of basis for questioning the reliability of tseeking treatment, the USPHS union crews they should say so. I think may refuse to pay for any of the that it's time to "put up or shut up." medical services rendered. As to the cooperation of merchant jSeafarers should also note that ships' captains during World War II, I can only speak as oiie of those captains. SiU Welfare Plan does riot I never heard of an instance, although ir; in^uyicd they may well have occurred, when the by members eligible for USPHES military establishment received less . M the than full cooperation. I encountered merchant marine officers during the war who I considered less than compe­ tent, but I certainly had the same ex­ perience with those in the military. I have never regarded these relatively Seafarers Log �Third'Flag Bill Washington Activities By B. Rocker Also in the Merchant Marine Committee, this-bHT'<!iKBKc.s minimum rates for foreign-flag carriers and protects U.S.-flag ships from being cut out of the market. Water Pollution The Senate Subcommittee on Water Resources is scheduled to hold hearings on water pollution liability. The bill would reduce the liability on spillages from $5 million to $50,000 for the first accident, with a schedule of payment for further occurrences. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Oversight The Merchant Marine Subcommittee is continuing to hold hearings on Title XI guarantees to promote financing or refinancing of U.S.-flag ships built in U.S. shipyards with materials produced in the United States. The hearings have covered the entire maritime program and have taken almost a year. Since the Title XI program began in 1938, 1,235 vessels and 2,831 lighters have been financed under its provisions. There have been only 10 defaults. It is likely that Title XI has made it possible to build many ships which could not have been built if private funding had to be found. Ocean Mining Hearings are scheduled in the House Interior and Senate Commerce Com­ mittees this month to consider promotion and regulation of mining in the deepsea bed. At the present time, the United States is the only country with the necessary technology, and equipment is extremely costly. However, West German com­ panies are running a close second and France and Japan are next—neither of the last two is in a U.S. consortium. For the protection of our nation's interest in the future, we must begin now to formulate policy. 200 Mile Limit The President has signed into law a bill requiring foreign fishermen to get permits to fish within 200 miles of our shores. The bill is an attempt to protect our firshermen from raids by foreign ships, particularly those which come into U.S. coastal waters to catch and process large quantities of fish in their float­ ing factories. SIU has been watchful and alert to laws which cover our industry, and our representatives have monitored new maritime bills in Congress for many years. We read the bills and review progress of the bills as they move throu^ the legislative process. We help educate congressmen and their staff members to the effects specific pieces of legislation have on Seafarers. Now it has come to our attention that some of the gains we have made through the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and other legislation are being eroded by action or inaction of the Coast Guard. For that reason, we have started to gather information and are meeting with Coast Guard representatives to discuss manning scales, enforcement of regu­ lations and other problem areas. We are particularly concerned about any changes in working conditions for our members which would affect safety standards, especially in the area of reduced manning. International Transport Federation SIU hosted delegates of the International Transport Federation this month at the Harry Lundeberg School, Piney Point, Md. ITF, the free-world labor federation, includes within its membership dele­ gates from Great Britain, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, India and the United States. SIU has advisory membership within ITF, with official recognition from the State Department. We keep up with all developments as they apply to the U.S. maritime in­ dustry and contribute our views or rally support for proposals which will im­ prove Seafarers' working conditions, as well as the working standards for all Americans. During the meeting at Piney Point, the group prepared a draft of a manning scale to be presented to the seafaring section of ITF. They also discussed standards of training and watch-standing. It's Family Day at the C/Znic To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SFAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Larger Vessels Needed For New Great Lakes Era It was weekly Family Day at the Headquarters Medical Clinic early last month as pediatrician Dr. A. Koutras (center) listens with his stethoscope to the little ticker of Michael Adam (right) as his mother. Mrs. John (Julie) Adams lends her moral support. Daddy ships as deck maintenance. May, 1976 In a projected new era of Great Lakes shipping, new, larger vessels must be built to carry the millions of additional tons of iron ore and low sulphur West­ ern coal which will be required, says a shipping specialist. To take care of the increased move­ ment on the Lakes, new ships will have to be longer, wider and be able to carry enormous quantities of cargo. In 1974, the combined Great Lakes iron ore and coal fleets worked to full capacity. Now the American Iron and Steel Institute reports that by 1980 the U.S. steel industry will need another 25-million tons of steelmaking ability. This would mean that an additional 31million tons of iron ore a year plus coal would be needed by then. Both these factors would result in a considerable amount of new cargo for the Lakes. • Since 1970, the size of the average Great Lakes ship has gone up more than 2,000-tons to 17,868-tons. By 1995, the expert sees the U.S. dry bulk fleet on the Lakes having 10 selfimloaders of 861-feet to 1,000-feet long; 12 self-unloaders from 768-feet to 869feet long and 25 self-unloaders of 700 to 767-feet long. Today, the Great Lakes fleet has only two self-unloaders in the jumbo class, one self-unloader in the second category and 14 self-imloaders in the last class. For the year 2020, 315-million tons of cargo are expected to be shipped on the Lakes. For this, 29 jumbo ships, 40 self-unloaders in the medium class and 60 in the last category are projected. The vessels will be 1,300-feet by 140feet and capable of carrying a cargo of 125,000-gross tons. Page 9 �Bill Extends U.S. Fishing Rights to 200 Miles Offshore President Ford signed a bill into law last month which extends U.S:A/ffslBSfc control over fishing rights to 200 miles until an international agreement is adopted by the United Nation's Law of the Sea Conference. American fishing organizations, in­ cluding the SlU-affiliated New Bedford Fishermen's Union, called for the 200 mile limit because Soviet and other for­ eign fishing fleets are decimating fishing grounds off the U.S. coast with "floating factories" which take large catches and ignore good fishery conservation prac­ tices. After March 1,1977 the law requires permits for all fishing vessels operating within the 200 mile limit except for I LP A Urges Enactment of Postal Service Subsidy Bill The International Labor Press As­ sociation (ILPA) fearing that the con­ stitutional right of free speech and free expression of ideas will soon be priced out of the reach of many Americans, is urging the U.S. Senate to approve a bill which would provide a Federal subsidy for the U.S. Postal Service and to in­ clude an amendment in the bill which would set a percentage ceiling on postal rates for non-profit second class mail. Almost all union publications, in­ cluding the Seafarers Log, are distrib­ uted at the non-profit second class postage rate. Calling these non-profit second ciass* publications "an endangered species," ILPA Sec.-Treas. Allen Y. Zack warned, "if continued increases in postal rates force more publications to fold, freedom of expression will become a luxury for only those who can af­ ford it." Introduced by Sen. Gale McGee (DWyo.), the postal bill supported by the ILPA and AFL-CIO provides for a public service subsidy of approximately $3 billion ovei' the next three years for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). It would also create a commission to sys­ tematically study the current problems of the USPS. The amendment proposed by the ILPA would require that the non-profit postage rate not exceed 50 percent of the commercial second class rate. The ILPA feels this amendment is vital to the continuation of a free labor press because non-profit users of second class mail have been hit with the largest increases in postal rates. Further increases in these rates, the ILPA says, would force many union papers to cease publication and greatly hinder the free expression of ideas guaranteed by the First Amendment. and aircraft patrols to cover the new re­ stricted fishing zone. Observation satel­ lites and electronic identity devices called transponders aboard ^1 foreign fishing vessels with permits will aug­ ment the Coast Guard patrols as the U.S. begins this program to conserve and manage this vital natural resource. A Dozen QMEDs Graduate Wearing fedora on a blustery day, QMED Instructor Jack Parcel (center rear) is with 12 of his graduating class of QMEDs of, (I. to r. front): Ruben Rodri­ guez; Oscar Bird; Orlando Guerrero; Kenneth Linah, and Joseph Diosco. In the middle (I. to r.) are: John Gammon; Felix Durand; Robert Benson; Gary Westerholm, and Eric Sager. Bringing up the rear are (I. to r.): William Kenney; Parcell, and Fletcher Hanks. Textile Workers Study Consumer Boycott Against J. P. Stevens A dnve to organize employees of J.P. Stevens & Co., the second largest textile manufacturer in the U.S. and the "worst" anti-union employer here. IS I Because of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (often referred to as the Pension Reform Act) it3is extremely 1^ that the latest correct address of each member be On fik. If the Seafar Plans have your latest address, you will be able to receive all the neces­ sary and vital rnaterial which is fequb^ to be sent to you under the It is also very important that the Plans be aware of your marital statud Therefore, you are strongly urged td0 in the form below and send it to: Claims Department, Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plmts^ if5 20tf St.,Broolclyn, N.Y. 11215. ^afarers WeUore and PensitniFlaas • 8IU fleets follov^ing highly migratory species such as tuna. American fishermen will be given preferred treatment in obtaining the permits which will be limited in order to protect U.S. spawning and fishing grounds. The Coast Guard will expand its ship shifting into high gear witii a possible nationwide consumer boycott, now un­ der study, of the company's products by the AFL-CIO and the Textile Work­ ers Union of America (TWUA). Triggering the mammoth drive is the company's disregard of a clear National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) elec­ tion victory won by the TWUA in August 1974 and its refusal to bargain collectively with the union for a con­ tract for 3;600 Stevens workers at a seven-textile mill complex in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. TWUA says Stevens has stalled 20 negotiating sessions in Roanoke City for almost two years by not agreeing to sign a contract. The union has filed unfair labor practices with the NLRB to break the deadlock. The company has been found guilty by the NLRB of unfair labor practices 13 times since 1963. Eleven of these decisions were upheld by the higher courts. Workers lUegaUy Fired Stevens had to pay $1.3-million in backpay and reinstate 289 workers illegally fired for union activities. The company had to pay TWUA $50,000 in 1973 for illegally tapping union organizers telephones during a drive at the Stevens mill of 500 employees in Wallace, S.C. The TWUA has filed other charges with the NLRB on the company's closing its Statesboro, Ga. mill instead of bargaining with the union as the labor board and the courts ordered. Stevens has 46,000 other employes at 89 other plants in the U.S. And there are 700,000 unorganized textile work­ ers in the South. Stevens had record-breaking profits of $93.4 million in 1974 on sales of $1.25 billion. SIC/ Official on T.V. piBU 'Name LastN^e Fmt First Name Number and Street J, Middle Initial ' City State •••S ZlipCode ! 1 Mu / Day / Year Year of Employmeni MS 9 j.^anie rlnt , Last Name , First Name " ^ Middle Initial Permanent Print Number and Street Year Page 10 City State Zip Code SIU Atlantic Coast Vice President Earl "Bull" Shepard (2nd left) appearing on TV Channel 13 "What's Next Baltimore" Show on May 1 listens to the show's moderator (right) Richard Shrer ask "What do you feel is Baltimore's future as a major port in the foreign market?" Other members of the panel were (I. to r.): Ray Halpin of the Maryland Port Administration; U.S. Lines' George Maier, and Atlantic Container Lines' Robert Hays. Seafarers Log �New Tanker Beaver State Crews Up, Sails continues to man new ships giving jobs to our membership with the crewing up on Apr. 13 of the new San Clemente B class tanker, the 91,849 J. ^t m Heaver Slate (Westchester Marine) as the refined petroleum carrier (25-minion gallons) sailed for Singapore (ETA Mav 5) from the port of San Diego. The 894-foot vessel—a sistership of the SlU-contracted ST Worth (WM)—was built in the National Steel and Shiphiiilding Co. Shipyard in San f delivered to the company in February. She does 17 knots, draws 49 feet and her beam is more than 105 — IFori/i, the Beaver State Joins three other tankers launched by the company during the past two years and manned by SlU crews, the ST Golden Monarch, Golden Dolphin and Golden Endeavor. On the left, PIney Point upgrader and Day/QMED Mark Wllhelm, educational director, looks over the ST Beaver State's cargo pump controls. Top, a close shot of the tanker's bulbous, smilin' prow. Below, looking aft from the foscle head. Note the ship's bell in the foreground and the San Diego Bay Bridge (rear). Right, Recertified Bosun Ben Miggnano, ship's chairman, secures the tension wire rope in the windlass on the fantail. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The F.xecutive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances, llie constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested, "rhe proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Cbalnnan, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20tb Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. II215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all limes, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available iii all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. May, 1976 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given fur same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize thenrselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SiU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of ^afarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because*bf force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he been denied his constitutional right of access to Unktii records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 11 �AT SEA Rusself Stover Boycotted Where to Buy Your Union-Made Candy 55 Boston Capt. A. Svensson and Chief Officer E. Powell of the containership SS Boston (Sea-Land) while at sea on Apr. 4 on a coastwise run wrote the following letter to the ship's chairman, Recertified Bosun Leyal E. Joseph on the heroic action of a Seafarer crewmember in saving the life of a shipmate: "In recognition of Samuel A. Sotomayor's intrepid actions on Apr. 2 in rescuing a fellow crewmember, please cause the following log entry to be read at your \next meeting and to be included in the minutes thereof as a permanent record. "Log entry, SS Boston, Apr. 2, 7 p.m. Houston, Tex. "3rd Cook Victor Silva fell into the water at vessel's berth. City Dock No. 16, this port. "The seaman was returning to the vessel from shore when he apparently caught his foot in a hole or recess on the dock, at the gangway approach, and fell (into the water) between the inner and outer stringpiece of the dock. "The incident was observed from the poop deck by several of the vessel's crewmembers. "Upon noticing the plight of Silva, Messman Samuel A. Sotomayor, with complete disregard for his own safety and wellbeing, dove into the water from the vessel's fantail and supported Silva until a ladder and rescue lines were brought by ship's crew and others. "Both men were helped from the water. An ambulance was summoned and Silva left the vessel at 7:50 p.m., this date, for medical attention. "Other details of this incident as per separate reports and witness' statements. "For the record, it is herewith entered that, in the opinion of all present, Samuel A. Sotomayor, through his unhesitating and unselfish acions, saved the life of Victor Silva." The ship docked in the port of New York on Apr. 8. ST Ogden Yukon ". , . Seafarer crew was a great help in fighting the blaze (which charred her stem) on the ship," telephoned a crewmember of the ST Ogden Yukon (Ogden Marine) to Headquarters late last month when the grain ship was threatened at night by an intense dockside fire fueled by gasoline and propane which com­ pletely destroyed a wholesale lumber complex warehouse alongside in the port of Rensselaer, near Albany, N.Y. The vessel had just passed through the port of New York after delivering grain to Russia and had sailed up the Hudson River to a payoff in the port of Albany berthing at the Rensselaer Dock on Apr. 19 to load on com for the U.S.S.R., when the two-hour blaze empted in the Shephard and Morse Lumber Co. Ware­ house off Riverside Avenue. The fire began about 8:30 p.m. in the warehouse's old dock igniting the company's main office building and nearby gasoline and propane gas fuel tanks shooting heavy smoke, searing heat and flames soaring hundreds of feet into the atmosphere to menace firefighters and the stern of the Ogden Yukon. Led by the ship's chairman. Recertified Bosun Donato Giangiordano, the deck gang snuffed out the flames on the smoking stern as the vessel was swiftly man­ euvered out to midstream before serious damage or injury resulted. 55 Great Land A story in the "Seattle Audubon Notes" by Dorothy Siewers of the city's Wild Bird Clinic mentions two unnamed Seafarers of the Ro-Ro SS Great Land (Inter Ocean) who came to the aid of one of our feathered friends recently on a mn from Alaska. The story read: "The most colorful patient we've had in a long time is 'Muffin the Puffin,' who came tumbling out of a stiff gale and onto the deck of the SS Great Land in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Fortunately, the ship was inbound to Seattle, and—also fortunately—two seamen volunteed to take charge of the bird, who was dis­ abled by a wing injury. The young men notified the clinic (in the Joshua Green Building at 33rd South) of the emergency, and 'Muffin' was soon under our care. He is an agreeable convalescent and is now thriving on a diet of smelt and clams. Since he's the first puffin we've ever had, we do tend to fuss over him a little." its employes to become members of the Bakery and Confectionery Work­ ers' International Union of America. "As a last resort effort to bring the Russell Stover management's labor re­ lations into the 20th Century, the Bak­ ery and Confectionery Workers have called a nationwide boycott against Russell Stover Candies. "The AFL-CIO Executive Council endorses this product boycott and urges all union members and concerned con­ sumers to refuse to buy Russell Stover Candies until the company rejects its patently anti-labor policfes." The BCWIUA urges consumers to buy their candy at these union-made companies: Following up a continuing U.S. con­ sumers boycott campaign and na­ tionwide picketing of Russell Stover Candies stores, the Bakery and Confec­ tionery Workers International Union of America (BCWIUA) has, in a state­ ment, renewed its appeal to the buying public not to purchase the non-union products and issued a list of firms man­ ufacturing union-made candy. The actions came after Russell Sto­ ver refused to bargain collectively with» the union. The union's statement declared: "Russell Stover Candies, Inc. has followed a consistent pattern of anti­ union activity in resisting the right of Cable Car Candy Co. Barricini Candies, Inc. 22-19 41st Ave. Long Island City, N.Y. 11101 700 West Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, Calif. 90806 Boyer Brothers, Inc. Box 1232 Altoona, Pa. 16601 Cardinet Candy Co., Inc. (West Coast only) P.O. Box 5277 Concord, Calif. 94520 PaulF. Belch Co. West Front Street Bloomington, 111. Hooper's Confections, Inc. 4632 Telegraph Ave. Oakland, Calif. 94609 Price Candy Co. 718 Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19106 Standard Specialty Co. 1028 44th Ave. Oakland, Calif. 94601 Brown and Haley (Northwest only) 1940E. 11th St. Tacoma, Wash. 98401 Hershey Foods Corp. 19 E. Chocolate Aye. Hershey, Pa. 17033 Societe Candy Co. (Northwest only) 800 Western Ave. Seattle, Wash. 98104 Candy Cupboard Brand Candy New England Confectionery Co. 254 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, Mass. 02139 Barton's Candy Corp. 80 DeKalb Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201 Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. 1111 139th Ave. San Leandro, Calif. 94578 Whitman's Chocolates Division of Pet, Inc. P.O. Box 6070 Philadelphia, Pa. 11914 James P. Linette, Inc. Front and Washington Sts. Reading, Pa. 19601 Rogers Candy Co. (West Coast only) 315 West Mercer St. Seattle, Wash. 98119 529 Main St. Boston, Mass. 02129 Vemells' Fine Candies (Northwest only) 1825 Westlake North Seattle, Wash. 98109 Planters/Curtiss Confectionery Division of Standard Brands, Inc. 3638 North Broadway Chicago, 111. 60613 Bunte Candies, Inc. 129 E. California Oklahoma City, Okla. 73104 See's Candy Shops, Inc. 3423 South LaCienega Blvd. Los Angeles, Calif. 90016 Schrafft Candy Co. ! ccirtft weweiy doUiriqp^ vessels; in this country, making a very snbstanthil cimfrilNiflion to tihe national ktdaiRce of payments and to the nation's economy. ST Eagle Traveler Departing one or two Gulf ports on May 12 was the ST Eagle Traveler (Sea Transport) carrying 31,000-tons of bulk wheat to the port of Alexandria, Egypt or Port Said, Egypt. 55 George Walton From the Gulf on May 13, the C4 SS George Walton (Waterman) hauled 1,500-tons of bulk brown rice to the port of Pusan, Korea. . ^ J ST Mount Navigator ' .'.fi ."-rv-.* ;Ji. .. .--.i . Transporting 31,000-tons of heavy grains to a Russian Black Sea port on May 1 was the ST Mount Navigator (Cove Tankers). -it 57 Overseas Aleutian On May 1 the 57 Overseas Aleutian (Maritime Overseas) traveled to aU.S.S.R. Black Sea port with 33,000-tons of heavy grains. Page 12 '"SI UseU.S.. can shipper, and America. i , ' -w ....... yihe Amerfefl' Seafarers Log �Don'f Buy Lever Brothers Produefs, ICWU Asks as Apr. 10 Strike Continues The Lever Brothers Co. Council of the International Chemical Workers Union has issued an appeal to the American consumer not to buy any of the company's following products until the firm's 2,600-employees end their Apr. 10 strike against the soap-pro­ ducing giant. Heading the Don't Buy List are household-word products which are made in four plants in Edgewater, N.J., Baltimore, St. Louis and Los Angeles. The products are liquid deter­ gents and fabric softeners: Wisk, Swan, All, Lux, Dove and Final Touch. Pow­ dered detergents are: Breeze, All, Drive, Rinso, dishwasher All and Silver Dust. Bar soaps are: Lux, Lifebuoy, Dove, Phase III and Caress. Tooth­ pastes are: Aim, Close-Up and Peposodent. Edible products are: Imperial and Imperial Soft Blend, Good Luck, Prom­ ise and Autumn margarines; Spry Shortening and Mrs. Butterworth's Syrup. Early this month, the union said, there were no meetings scheduled with Lever Brothers representatives and the company appears to be preparing for limited production, using office and supervisory personnel. Job Security Paramount So the ICWU believes this may be a long strike. The main issue, job secur- ity, is critical for the entire labor move­ ment, the ICWU notes. The union is effectively picketing the company's plants and is extending picketing to public warehouses which have con­ tracted with T^ever Brothers to do the striking worker's jobs. The Lever Brothers workers voted to reject the company's final offer by a vast majority. They say the company has announced plans which would re­ sult in the loss of many jobs in the four plants and is unwilling to guarantee any type of job security or to work toward a settlement which would give the workers the right to transfer to the other plants or to ease the pain of worker dislocation from the company after years of employment. Instead, the chemical workers claim, the company wants a three-year con­ tract so they can make the many changes they want unimpeded by eco­ nomic pressure. The ICWU has never had a three-year agreement with Lever Brothers in 30 years of collective bar­ gaining with them and they assert this does not seem to be the opportune time for them to do so. Lever Brothers is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Unilever, a gigantic multi­ national corporation with over 500 sub­ sidiaries administered from London, England and Rotterdam, The Nether­ lands. For Seafarers and Kin Under 65 You Can Get Medicare Insurance for a Permanent Kidney Failure Condition Seafarers and their dependents under 65 with permanent kidney failure are eligible for Medicare health insurance which provides continuous, life-saving dialysis treatments or a kidney trans­ plant, according to the U.S. Department of Health Education and Welfare, Social Security Administration. The new provisions of the health law coverage resulted from changes incorporiited in the 1972 amendments. To­ day, about 23,000 persons in the U.S. with permanent kidney failure are re­ ceiving dialysis treatments paid for by Medicare. / You are eligible for this coverage if: • You have worked long enough to be insured under Social Security or the Railroad Retirement System. • You are already getting monthly Social Security or railroad retirement benefits. • You are the husband, wife or de­ pendent child of someone insured or getting benefits under Social Security or 5ie Railroad Retirement System. You can apply for Medicare at any Social Security office or if you can't visit the office, a representative can visit you to take your application. If you are eligible, you doni pay a monthly premium for Medicare hospital insurance. For the voluntary Medicare medical insurance, you now pay a basic monthly rate of $6.70 and on July 1, $7.20 a month. The medical insurance pays for the outpatient maintenance dialysis, doc­ tors' and surgeons' fees, self-dialysis training and home dialysis equipment and supplies. The hospital insurance pays for kidney transplant surgery and related inpatient hospital services. For Medicare payment of this treat­ ment, hospitals must meet special health, safety and professional stand­ ards. Your doctor or the hospital can tell you if they are approved. When you start dialysis, your Medi­ care payments begin the first day of the third month after starting. When you enter a hospital for transplant your Medicare coverage starts. This total coverage ends 12 months after the month you either no longer require dialysis or you receive a trans­ plant. Your coverage would continue if dialysis had to be started again or an­ other transplant was needed during the 12-month period following transplant surgery. The medical insurance cover­ age stops if you don't pay premiums or cancel. A Government pamphlet, "Medicare for People Under 65 With Permanent Kidney Failure" can be picked up at any Social Security office. If you have permanent kidney faUnre and find yon are not covered under Medicare or cannot meet the Medicare medical insurance payment, contact SIU Welfare Director A! Bernstein to find out about other coverage, including the SIU Welfare Plan. Broffier Bern­ stein Can be reached at Union Head­ quarters, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. SECURITY IN May, 1976 Y ASHORE Staten Is. (N.Y.) USPHS Hospital A makeshift, several-thousand-mile communications network using ship-toshore radio-telephones, ham radio operator sets and the ordinary telephone, used by a Florida ham radio buff, helped to save the life of a heart attack victim stricken aboard the SS Tamara Guilden (Transport Commercial) last month. The victim, the bulk carrier's radio operator, Horten E. Whaley, 50, of Warington, Fla., was stricken as the freighter was 250 miles southeast of the port of Philadelphia early on the afternoon of Apr. 14 following a run to the Med. As none of the Seafarer crew knew how to operate the ship's radio-telephone on the normal emergency frequencies, Capt. James F, Caylor, master of the vessel, was able to raise an unknown ham operator in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. who in turn notified the U.S. Coast Guard Base at Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, N.Y. via telephone of the crisis. Simultaneously, a New Jersey ham was monitoring the radio transmissions between the Florida ham and the ship. "They were in contact with the ship through their radios," reported the Coast Guard, "and we were able to pass messages to the ship via radio-telephone." A special, long-range Coast Guard medical evacuation helicopter was dis­ patched from Brooklyn at 2:30 p.m. and lifted Whaley from the Tamara Guilden at sea. Set down at Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, N.Y., he was speeded by ambulance to the USPHS Hospital here in Clifton where he received medical treatment at 6 p.m. On May 3, the hospital said the stricken seaman had been released to go home. Morebead City, N.C. "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; "These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep. "For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof. "They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble. "They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wit's end. "Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. "He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. "Then are they glad because they be quiet: so he bringeth them unto their desired haven." Psalms 107:23-30 Spreading the above good word of the Bible here is a 1966 SIU scholarship winner who also won an art prize in the 1960-1 Union's Safety Program poster contest. Shipboard chaplain, the Rev. Bernard A. "Bernie" Maret, 38, joined the SIU in 1958 in Florida sailing five years in both the deck and steward departments, serving in between two years in the U.S. Army before retiring his book in the ports of Mobile in 1961 and in New York in 1963. The Bellmore, L.I., N.Y.-bom minister wrote to the Log to tell us that he and his wife. Norma now serve the spiritual needs of the American merchant seaman and their families. "I have a burden on my heart for seamen. I know personally how they think and how they live," wrote Rev. Maret. "I feel there is today a great need on American ships concerning the spiritual aspect of the life of the seaman ... As I minister on the ships, I know the very heartbeat of these men, not as one looking from the outside, but as one who has been down the same road. In closing. Rev. Maret said, "The ministry covers a wide scope: Bible studies, preaching services, personally counseling the men concerning emotional, domestic, and spiritual problems and ministering to the needs of their families when possible. "I believe the answer to all the problems one has is through a right relationship with God. When this is established there is a change in one's values, outlook on life and attitudes toward those he works with." Gives $1100 to SPAD Recertified Bosun Richard A. "Chris" Christenberry shows the 50 $20 SPAD receipts, totaling $1,000, which he bought last month in the port of San Francisco. He had also contributed $100 to SPAD earlier this year. Brother Christenberr> declared "I know that we must remjin in the political arena and elect people who are friendly to the maritime industry. Purchasing $1,000 of SPAD is a type of 'insurance policy' to protect my job." Page 13 �SlU Alcoholic Rehab Center Seafarer Writes About His Experiences in Program X •|ly y ;-;l1 this program has meant to him. Brother Sullivan said he hopes that by publishing these articles, other Seafarers who have the same problem he had, will seek help and come to the Alcoholic Rehab Center. (The Log wishes to thank Brother Sullivan for submitting these well written articles for publication.) This Is the Place to Do Something About Solving Your Problem I' •:S ' 1 van had that desire and is now on the road to a new life. Carried on this page are two pieces written by Brother Sullivan. One, en­ titled "The Road Back," poetically describes the inner turmoil of a man trying to make the decision to take the step to seek help. The other piece vividly describes what goes on at the SlU Rehabilitation Center and what 'niiere is no shame attached to ^^mg through the SlU's Alcoholic cohoUsm.... The shame is not doing ^^^abilitation Program in Piney something about it." Point. These are the words of John A. The road to recovery from alcohol­ Sullivan, a long-time SlU member ism is not an easy one. It takes time, from Seattle. John was—like so many work, a lot of help from others, and millions of Americans are—an alco­ most importantly, desire—the desire holic. Unlike so many millions of to break from a lifestyle dominated Americans, though, John decided to by alcohol and return to the main­ do something about it. He is now stream of society. Brother John Sulli­ By John A. Sullivan and if you have been drinking as heavy as I was, you're going to have the shakes. Your nerves are going to seem to jump out of your skin. We have all had these symptoms if we have ever gotten sober at times. The first two or three days are the worst you will ever experience, believe me. But we all come out of it in time. It's rough I know. The movies you will see here on al­ coholism are very interesting and enr lightening. You will honestly be sur­ prised at what you will see. By this I mean the movies show what alcoholism is and what it can and will do to you. You also listen to tapes on alcohol­ ism. Some are terrific, some others not so good. But mostly you will find it very informative. At the rap session later on in the day, you are asked to relate what you hear and see to yourself, and invariably if you are honest with your­ self you will find yourself somewhere along the line. To those who don't know what the S IU alcoholic rehab program is all about I'd like to tell you. I'm going through it now, and I'm glad I am. For those of you who have an alcoholic problem and want to do something about it, then my friend this is the place to do it. First, there are no iron bars, there are no locked doors. There are no chains to hold you here once you come. You can leave anytime you want, if you want to. But if you put in a week or two, then you will put in the whole five weeks. You know there is no shame attached to alcoholism. Some people think there is, but I think the shame is not doing something about it. That's why the SIU has undertaken this program of alcohol rehabilitation. I'm here because some­ body, a friend, knew I had a problem with alcohol and thought I was worth saving. Each one of us is a potential alco­ holic, whether we start with beer, wine A.A. Meetings or an occasional cocktail. The danger is there and the danger is real. You will be asked to attend A.A. When you first come to the Center, meetings while you are here. You might The Rood Rotii "Xv'v It's like coming out of a dark tunnel and now it's liglit. ^ -f Idiere's a path that leads up a small hill. .?. ' • I can see a fence at the top of the hill, -1: ^ , It's pretty high, and something is telling me to go up and climb this fence, I'm afraid of what's up there. What will I find on the other side? I shake off my fear and climb the hill. Now I'm at the bottom of ^e fence. It's high. I look up. I see the sun. It's warm as it caresses my face, I start climbing up and up. The sun gets warmer, the day gets brighter. Now Tm at the top, I straddle the fence. ) I can look in both directions. What a view! I look down at the path I've just come up—rocky, gravel, bumpy—the grass on either side has died, Utter has been thrown all about. I see people a little way off, I hear tnem laugh. even like them, I know I do. The stories you hear at these meetings are true. We have nil lived through it. You might think that when you ask a question that it is stupid or silly or embarassing, but don't think that way, it isn't. The ques­ tion you ask just might save your life, just might help you stay on the sober side of life. The rap sessions are what I like the best. Each man gets to express his own thoughts, his own ideas, his own way of thinking. And we all listen until he is done. Then we all kick it around. We give our opinions on what you haVe said, and maybe somebody in the group comes up with the answer you have been looking for all along. It's really great. Like Boarding House Before I came here I was told I had to work on the farm, pick peas etc. Well don't believe it, it isn't so. This isn't a hospital or an institution, nor is it a jail. To me it's like a boarding house for men only. Oh yes, we all help to keep it clean the same way you do your focsle on board ship or the way you do at home. Hell, I can't cook, but I cook breakfast for everyone and they are getting fat. You end up having a very personal relationship with everyone here. It's what I like to call brotherhood. Your major concern here is to clear your mind and body of the poison you have been drinking, and alcohol is a poison and it kills. We have all known someone in our travels, a friend, a family member, or whatever who has died from alcohol­ ism. Thank God alcrdioiism today isn't a dirty word. It's recognized for what it is, a disease. It has to he treated just like any other iUness. You wouldn't let a broken leg go untreated would you? It's the same with alcoholism. It must and has to be treated by people who know how. Many of the counselors here are exalcoholics. They have lived through the same experience we have. They are not here to censure you, they are not here to cram any religion down your throat. They are only here to help you, and 1 mean you, to get over your alcoholic problem. And it works, it's been proven. They remind me of a doctor. They take the whole man, take him apart and put him back together again in what they hope will be a healthier frame of mind and body. I believe, there is only one major requirement you need before coming here—that is a desire to stop drinking. If you have this desire you will be able to reach the goals you set for yourself in life. And that's what this is all aboiit, my life, your life. Alcoholism Is a major problem. One ont of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can be treated. in . Get off the fence, fef come down! I sit trying to make up my mind, then I look the other way. There's a path. It's long and straight apd it looks like a bridle path for horses,. but I don't see any. ' On each side the grass is soft and green. The smell of clover is in the air, the flowers are in full bloom. There's a house and people in the distance. They're waving at me tod. ^ Which way to go? That's what I must d^ide. I look back and die people are having fun. It looks like a great time. I look the other way.—it's peaceful and quiet. The people I see are waving for me to come that way. What to do? What to do? I decide. I climb down off the fence. Somebody is there to meet me. ' We shake hands, the grass, the clover and flowers smell so good, " He asked rad why tfielence and why didn't I come in the door. It { swings both ways, he said. I I can push the dipdr open anytime,I said. He takes myjarm and we slowly walk up the path. , The people are still waving at roe. ^ By John A. SI j I I SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the SIU Alco- j holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly I confidential, and that no records or Information about me will be kept j anywhere except at The Center. I I I Name Book No I I Address (Street or RFD) j I I I (City) (State) (Zip) j I Telephone No Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Boxl53-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call. 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 I j } \ Seafarers Log Page 14 ... �'I ^ OHldal pvbUeatiM t th« SBAFARBIIS 3NTBIINAT10NAL UNION• Atlaatte, Oolf, LakM mmA lalaaB Waters District* AFL-CIO HLS Looks to Secure Future With LNG Training For upgraders at the Harry Lundeberg School, training to man LNG tankers involves both classroom instruction and field trips. In photo to the left, Thomas Gaston (I.) and Ron Laner review LNG loading pro'cedures as they prepare for their final exam. Pictured right a firefighting class learns how to handle a fog nozzle at the MSC-MARAD Firefighting School in Earle, N.J. All Seafarers going through the LNG program are required to attend the firefighting school. Natural gas is an important energy source for the United States and is quickly becoming even more import­ ant because of its clean burning properties which contribute little pol­ lution to our air. Unfortunately, America's supply of this fuel is limited. Other countries, such as Algeria and Indonesia, have huge natural reserves of gas which they would like to export. .Until re­ cently, however, there has been no practical method of getting this much needed fuel to the U.S. Liquid natural gas, or LNG, is simply natural gas which has been turned into a liquid by cooling it to 260 degrees F. In this liquid state it occupies only 1/600 of the space needed to hold the same amount of product in its gaseous state, making it a practical way to transport vast amounts of natural gas. As the technology for transporting large quantities of natural gas by LNG carrier nears perfection, gas sup­ pliers and consumers, terminal op­ erators, shippers and the Coast Guard are all turning their attention towards the training and qualifica­ tions which crews aboard these highly sosphisticated vessels will need to insure their safe operation. Their concern is well founded as it is estimated that by 1980—in just four years—-the U.S. will need 30 to 35 LNG ships to meet its natural gas im­ port needs. national regulations. They will re­ quire crews trained from top to bot­ tom in operating the new and differ­ ent ships, and in handling their unusual cargo. When thp first U.S.-flag LNG tank­ ers start operations next year there will be Seafarers from all departments ready to man these carriers because the SIU has had the foresight to set up an LNG training program at the Harry Lundeberg School, a program which will assure that Seafarers will be among the best trained and most safety conscious sailors ready to board these energy carriers of the future. This program, begun in 1975, is designed to give members of the stew­ ard, deck and engine departments two weeks of general instruction and, for those men who will actually be responsible for the cargo, more de­ tailed instruction in all aspects of LNG movement. During the first two weeks. Sea­ farers learn the basics they will need to sail aboard an LNG tanker, even if they have nothing to do with the cargo. They become acquainted with the characteristics of LNG cargoes and handling procedures, both load­ ing and once underway. Special stress is placed on the Familiar With Construction NATURAL GAS TANKS 'ity of each tank is 72,500 barrels or the equivalent ^ 250of gas. Complex Ships These carriers are complex vessels which have been carefully designed to provide safe transportation of this important fuel and which will have to meet new Coast Guard and inter- May, 1976 unique safety features of these tank­ ers and their special firefighting sys­ tems during this introduction to liquid gas carriers. The men are also introduced to the metric system which will be used aboard LNG tankers and many other new ships now under constructi.on. After the first two weeks, steward department members have a good basic knowledge of LNG carriage by. tanker and as under most circum­ stances they will not be involved in cargo handling, are ready to take a job aboard one of these vessels. During the next week of the pro­ gram, deck and black gang members study in depth all aspects of LNG tanker operations. In its liquid form, energy consumers will be able to transport-and store huge amounts of natural gas in compact storage and cargo tanks. They become familiar with tank construction, as well as with the con­ struction of the many special cargo handling systems, including vapor compressors, gas heaters, vaporizers and boil-off systems. Cargo loading and discharging op­ erations are then covered in great de­ tail, as are loaded and unloaded voyage operations. The special safety and firefighting system, and emergency procedures introduced in the first two weeks are then reviewed in more detail as the Seafarers who will be responsible for th safety of the entire crew and ship leam how to operate COj and foam firefighting systems, gas detectors, re­ mote cargo consoles and nitrogen gas systems. Seafarers in the program then leam about LNG liquefaction plants where the gas is supercooled into a liquid Continued on Page 18 Page 15 �w JJisiS I -.-p-.-v/'J - A JL"'' £••- • -fc. ^ f, 'pi: ' Seafarer Eric Sager makes sure he's ready for his finai exam and for a job on an LNG tanker. I 'Pr-[ ^ : rtii' .'-=--5 V: v.! ;; i ^ 1-" < "''"•%' • y-V 'li-'j "tr. ^'1 : 'i MM : - H' '"-x- A large part of the LNG course at the Lundeberg School is spent in the classroom learning about LNG chemical properties, handling and movement. Shown here reviewing for their final exam are, from left to right above, Seafarers Bill Burke and Joseph Diosco, and from left to right beiow, Lloyd Shaw, Allen Hooper and John Algina. In this sequence of photos Seafarers in the LNG Program learn how to approach and extinguish an extremely hot oil fire at the MSC-MARAD Firefighting School in Earle, N.J. With one team using a nozzle extension to cool off the area around the tank, the other team is able to get close enough to direct a high pressure hose with a fog nozzle at the base of the fire and extinguish it. 4. I ? 't i P V ' » y •;- I SgSfe % »v i' ( .' • : ••1-5 11 i /'i % J 'i!|l m I' '} •' . a.;, . -I I t, -; ^ iP^ • j.fiC' i-fr ' i 'if: -v 1 ••-•m't;: " '1 IP • " If' % h )>• ,jf5l 'V- i; r 5:' •r •. • ' . y ^ A I , " "'A-y'-- m -•-J. ' 'lit ^ yiT f«;.... y'p<- :| ; r'"' •I • 1 ,. f y-7' t! <•1 ty-fniblOl «"!? "b! B U ¥ 1 , .jl', ••i-'t m-. ;.;V-. 4; xm. . . .•niw.i.BejOooihJbfis?? cbMkil )>M(lw<»«via9 ^ : INtt pM flfwlwii lop VMIfi . «M> Inick m ; ••'i. ' li. FIRE feOUIPMENT ^ " r;, ;• ; '"•y'f ... 'H? t M' : •P* -•. During the Lundeberg School's LNG Program the men take a field trip to a "peak shaving" LNG plant in Baltimore. To the left is a pre-treatment system which prepares natural gas for the supercooling process needed to convert it to its liquid form. Above is (bottom) an automatic chemical firdfiqhting system which will help protect the plant in the event of a gas fire and (top) the central station which monitors and controls the entire plant. Page 16 Thfi Iji«st field trio taken bv the LNG classes is a tour of the Cove Point LNG Terminal in Maryland where LNG tankers will off-load liquid gas from Algeria. The terminal is Sil under conduction and is expected to be in operation by August of 1977. Shown clockwise from top left is the offshore dockmg P'atform for the l^G vessels- a tSd where the LNG fs stored until it is ready to be regasified; Terminal Manager Jim Markham showing an LNG class a model of the LNG pipe tunnel^ich leads from under the docking platform to the LNG tanks, and workers laying glass insulation on the floor of one of the LNG storage tanks. Page 17 �HI SEAFARERS ^ mb - LOG Offlelal pnbUeatlMi mi thm SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAI. UNION • Aclaatic, OnU, LakM mmA talaad Waters DlstHat* APL-GIO HLS Looks to Secure Future With LNG Training Continued from Page15 for trctnsportation and LNG terminals where it is off-loaded and regasified, roimding out their knowledge of the product from wellhead to consumer. Speeded Engine Rooms Deck department members test out of the course after the third week and black gang members devote the final week of the program to studying the special engine room plants found aboard these vessels. Because liquid gas is continually retiiming to its gaseous state as the supercooled LNG heats up in its tanks, most LNG vessels are designed to use this "boil-off" for propulsion, and en­ gine department Seafarers participat­ ing in the LNG program must learn how to operate specialized plants which bum both natural gas and fuel oil. Take Field Trips The four-week program is not just limited to classroom instruction. Sea­ farers in the LNG course take field trips to the MSC-MARAD firefighting school, an operating LNG storage plant in Baltimore and an off-shore LNG terminal which will be in opera­ Through the facilities of the Harry Lundeberg School, Seafarers like those in the LNG Upgrading Program pictured above will be ready to take their places aboard the LNG tankers when these energy carriers of the future —looking like the artist's rendition tion by the summer of 1977. , At the firefighting school in Earle, below—slip down the ways next year. N.J., participants in the LNG program, along with all those who attend the firefighting school, learn how to con­ tain and extinguish ship fires by using foam, COj and water. This field trip is an important part of the program because it insures that all of the men will graduate with a firefighting endorsement which every crewmember aboard an LNG vessel will be required by the Coast Guard to have. Baltimore LNG Plant The Baltimore LNG facility visited by Lvindeberg classes is a "peak shaving plant." This means that the Baltimore utility company liquefies large amoimts of gas for compact storage and stock piling during the summer when gas consumption is low and regasifies the LNG during the peak consumption months of winter. A field trip to this facility gives the LNG upgraders their first actual con­ tact with the liquid gas and is han­ dling, as well as an opportunity to examine the special LNG storage tanks and a working liquefaction plant. Cove Point Facdlity ) The last field trip is to Maryland's Cove Point LNG Receiving Center which is being constmcted by the Columbia LNG Corp. as an off-load­ ing terminal for liquid gas carried from Algeria aboard El Paso LNG tankers. This plant, when completed, will handle 650 million cu. ft. of natural Page 18 gas each day. The LNG will be vm- special equipment and futuristic facili­ loaded from tankers at an off-shore ties where they will load and unload platform which can handle two ves­ their LNG cargo. sels and pumped into storage tanks The Lundeberg School's LNG tanker through an imderground pipeline. training program does not end with The LNG will then be returned to its four week course. When the first its gaseous state at this terminal and LNG tankers are ready to be manned, put directly into the area's naural gas crews will spend a few weeks aboard pipelines. the ships learning the specific opera­ A tour of the unique terminal, even tions of their vessel and reviewing the though it is tinder construction, gives solid, basic LNG education they re­ the upgraders a first hand look at the > ceived at Piney Point before taking on their first cargo of LNG. Ready for Future LNG tankers have been called the energy carriers of the future. That fu­ ture is almost here and Seafarers will be among the few professional sea­ men ready for it because they have a facility like Lundeberg School to help them keep their skills up-to-date and their jobs secure. Seafarers Log �' TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), March 14—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun T. Tolentino; Secretary J. Pitetta; Educational Director J. Peter­ son; Engine Delegate Bruce D. Wright. Chairman advised the crew on filling out beneficiary cards and that the young men aboard should take advantage of Piney Point and upgrade themselves. A discussion was held on the importance of donating to SPAD. Everything run­ ning smoothly. SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), March 28Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. Mitch­ ell; Secretary Angel Maldonado; Edu­ cational Director Christopher Bobbe; Deck Delegate W. Hammock; Engine Delegate Joseph C. Cyr; Steward Dele­ gate Eddie Hernandez. $67.55 in ship's fund. Chairman reported that the chief engineer passed away a few hours after departing Algeciras, Spain. Ship was re­ turned to Algeciras and he was put ashore so his body could be flown home. All of the crew donated for flowers for the widow and a radiogram of sym­ pathy was sent. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. INGER (Reynolds Metal), March 21 —Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Bergeria; Secretary Duke Hall; Educa­ tional Director R. D. Holmes; Deck Delegate William Eckler; Steward Dele­ gate Richard J. Sherman. $84 in ship's fund. Twenty dollars worth of second­ hand books and magazines was pur­ chased in Longview. When anyone is finished with any book or magazine he is asked to please bring it back to the recreation room. Chairman held a dis­ cussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. JOSEPH HEWES (Waterman Steam­ ship), March 21—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun R. Ferrera; Secretary Robert A. Clarke; Educational Director Charles A. Henley; Deck Delegate Raymond C. Steele; Engine Delegate Bernard D. Burns; Steward Delegate Sherman Phil­ lips. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port, Yokohama. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial), March 14—Chairman, Recertified Bosun P. Sernyk; Secretary N. Hatgimisios; Educational Director VANTAGE DEFENDER (National R. Neilson; Engine Delegate John H. Transport), March 14—Chairman, Re­ Nettles; Steward Delegate John Hoggie. certified Bosun C. Faircloth; Secretary $9.80 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. L. Santa Ana; Educational Director All communications received were read R. K. Breeden; Deck Delegate D. Hood; and posted. A vote of thanks to the Engine Delegate F. Rivera; Steward steward department for a job well done. Delegate H. Cross. Chairman thankedARECIBO (Puerto Rico Marine the whole crew for making this a very Mgt.), March 7—Chairman, Recertified pleasant trip. Discussed the importance Bosun N. Bechlivanis; Secretary J. G. of donating to SPAD and suggested Guilles; Engine Delegate Thomas P. members upgrade themselves at Piney Conway. $6 in ship's fund. Some dis­ Point. A vote of thanks to the whole puted OT in deck department. Chair­ crew for keeping the recreation room man reminded all crewmembers about and messhalls clean at all times and to the importance of donating to SPAD. the steward department for a job well Secretary thanked all crewmembers for done. Next port in the Gulf. their cooperation and a job well done JEFFERSON DAVIS (Waterman in all departments. Everything running Steamship), March 11—Chairman, Re­ smoothly. Bosun G. Annis; Secretary A. certified ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Serv­ Rudnicki; Educational Director N. Palice), March 14—Chairman, Recertified oumbis; Deck Delegate Paul E. HolBosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George loway; Steward Delegate Francis B. W. Gibbons; Educational Director Howard. Chairman reported that the David Able; Deck Delegate Frank J. Seafarers Log was received in Karachi Balasia; Engine Delegate Stan Marshall; and Chittagong. Talked about benefits Steward Delegate Wong Kong. $122 in and retirement requirements and sug­ ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman gested all members read the Seafarers held a discussion on the importance of Log more fully. Posted on the bulletin donating to SPAD. Secretary requested the crew to donate to the movie fund so board suggestions on items of interest in the Log. Next port, Colombo. that new movies can be obtained for the DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steamship), SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Corp.), next trip. A vote of thanks to the stew­ March 7—Chairman, Recertified Bosun March 28 — Chairman, Recertified ard department for good food and serv­ E. A. Rihn; Secretary B. Guarino; Edu­ Bosun Billy G. Edelmon; Secretary ice. Next port, Leghorn, Italy. cational Director Hugh Wells, Jr.,; En­ SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Thomas Lyle; Educational Director gine Delegate Juan Cruz. $75 in ship's Gary Lee Fairall; Deck Delegate Gor­ Service), March 21—Chairman, Recer­ fund. Chairman thanked everyone for don Davis; Engine Delegate Alan T. tified Bosun F. H. Johnson; Secretary their cooperation in making a smooth Baxter; Steward Delegate Derrell G. L. Nicholas; Educational Director H. and easy trip. Discussed the importance Reynolds. $68 in movie fund. Some dis­ DuHadaway; Deck Delegate B. Jarrat; of donating to SPAD. Members want to puted OT in engine department. Chair­ Engine Delegate E. Kent; Steward Dele­ know if it is possible to have movies on man held a discussion on safety while gate S. Morris. No disputed OT. Chair­ the ships especially on the African run. operating the crane. A vote of thanks to man discussed the need for more safety A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ the steward department for a job well meetings and the importance of donat­ ment for a job well done and especially done. Observed one minute of silence ing to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the to the baker for the pizza served this steward department for continuous good in memory of our departed brothers. food and service. Next port. New trip. They were almost as good as Shakey's. Observed one minute of si­ MAYAGUEZ (Puerto Rico Marine Orleans. lence in memory of our departed Mgt.), March 14—Chairman, Recerti­ brothers. AQUADILLA (Puerto Rico Marine fied Bosun M. Landron; Secretary B. SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land McNally; Educational Director R. Han- Mgt.), March 8—Chairman, Recertified Service), March 7—Chairman, Recerti- . Victor Carbone; Secretary W. Bosun non. No disputed OT. Our next port is fied Bosun W. M. Parker; Secretary Roy Reid; Educational Director S. Wala; San Juan and chairman suggested that R. Thomas; Engine Delegate Milton A. Deck Delegate Earl R. Smith. Some dis­ all members should try to donate to SPAD on arrival. Everything running puted OT in deck and steward depart­ Haveris. Chairman discussed the im­ portance of donating to SPAD. No dis­ ments. Chairman asked Brother Stefan smoothly. Kadziola to give his appraisal of his puted OT. The chief steward thanked upgrading at Piney Point. Brother Kad­ the crew for a great trip. Next port. New ziola said "It was the only way to go Orleans. DELTA SUD (DeltsTj Steamship), for upgrading; it was worth the time to March 1-—Chairman, Recertified Bosun see what our Union is doing there. It is a wonderful place." Chairman also Homer O. Workman; Secretary R. M. advised all crewmembers to remember Boyd; Educational Director J. C. Dile; to register to vote and suggested they Deck Delegate Angelo Urti; Engine Delegate Richard Busby; Steward Dele­ support SPAD. gate Albert M. Blazio. No disputed OT. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land) The Seafarers Log was received in Rio. Service), March 7—Chairman, Recerti­ Secretary suggested that all members fied Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secretary O. read the Log and find out about the re­ Frezza; Educational Director D. Sus- tirement and how it affects each mem­ billa. No disputed OT. Joe Sacco, ber. Observed one minute of silence in patrolman in San Francisco advised memory of our departed brothers. OGDEN WILLIAMETTE (Ogden anyone who thinks he needs help with his drinking problem to see his port Marine), March 7—Chairman, Recer­ agent. All the literature that was left on tified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary board by Joe Sacco is posted for all to R. M. Kennedy; Educational Director read. A discussion was held on the ar­ A. Escote; Deck Delegate Carlos Spina. ticle that appeared in the Seafarers Log Chairman held a discussion on alcohol­ on sea power. It was suggested that all ism and the Pension Plan. No disputed support SPAD and read the Log. Next OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. port, Yokohama. May, 1976 Digest of SlU Ships' Meetings SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (SeaLand Service), March 21—Chairman, Recertified Bosun K. Hellman; Secre­ tary Raymond P. Taylor; Educational Director L. V. Thompson. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the articles that appeared in the Seafarers Log on: alcoholism; the Joint and Survivor An­ nuity Benefit; SPAD in 1976; the USPHS hospitals and the Headquarters report. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port New York. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels;] TBERVILLE SEA-LAND MAlteT ROBERT CONRAD jBRADFORD ISLAND ^ OGDEN CHALLEN^R . muTAmR BALTIMORE ROSTON ERICK.HOLZER OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE SEA-LAND RESOURCE OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN SEATTLE . ALLEGIANCE SEA-LAND MCLEAN ^ SUGAR ISLANDER , " NLWAKK OVERSEAS ULLA OAKLAND % GUAYAMA ~ DELTA ARGENTINA -L i ULTRASEA . , V]| SAN FRANCISCO CHARLESTON .POTOMAC SEA-LAND COMMERCE OVERSEAS TRAVELER EAGLE VOYAGER "' SEA-LAND CONSUhffiR ? JPCMFINI^NN BANNER CimUMBIA SEA-LAND TRADE HUMACAO 5 MC»mCELLd VI^KDrY GALVESTON ULTRAMAR YEILOWSV^^ SAN PEDRO IPGDENWABASH OGDEN YUKON OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas), March 21—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun W. Baker; Secretary C. Shirah; Educational Director C. Durden; Deck Delegate D. Dickinson; En­ gine Delegate E. Elloit; Steward Dele­ gate C. Kreiss. $6 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chair­ man held a discussion on members going to Piney Point to upgrade and suggested that all members donate to SPAD. A suggestion was made that a better gang­ way be put on this ship and a section of handrails be fixed so that they can be removed for dumping garbage. Next port Jacksonville. Page 19 �m It Offshore Oil Rigs Must Be US. Built, U.S. Manned—and Safe The U.S. offshore oil driliing industry is on the verge of a tremendous expansion which will include the construction and operation of literally hundreds of floating oil rigs for drilling in the Atlantic, Gulf, Pacific and Gulf of Alaska. However, before this expansion takes place, two Dancing to His Tune May, 1976 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Vol. 38, No. 5 Executive Board Paul Hal! President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Cal Tanner Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Vice-President Earl Shepard Lindsay Williams Paul Drozak Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President SEAFAHBBSi^IiOO Marietta Homayonpour Editor-in-Chief 389 James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Jim Male Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. John Meo Paul Francis Gordon Your son Robert Paul Gordon re­ quests that you contact him at 1080 68th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11219, or call him at (212) 238-4136. Lionel Lester Shaw, Jr. Please call the editor of the Seafarers Log as soon as possible at (212) 4996600, ext. 242. Robert Leyva Please call the editor of the Seafarers Log as soon as possible at (212) 4996600, ext. 242. Dnrward D. Storey ^ Your daughter Mrs. A1 Langsew requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 4748 Bloomington St., Minneapolis, Minn. 55407. Page 20 Please contact Red Campbell at Union Headquarters. James Lee Camp James B. Camp requests that you contact him as soon as possible at Route 3, Box 230, Gaffney, S.C. 29340. Steven Dawnes Ms. Peggy McCarthy requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 2583 41st Ave., San Francisco, Calif. 94116. John Patrick Hall Your father Cliff Hall asks that you contact him at 7 Parnell St., Elsternwick, Melbourne, Australia. Thurston Lewis Percy Klauber asks that you contact him at P.O. Box 30644, Lafayette Square, New Orleans, La. 70190. very important issues must be re­ solved. The first issue involves the question of who will build, assemble and man these rigs. At the present time, there are no restrictions on the nationality of the equipment or on the vast ma­ jority of the men who work the rigs on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf beyond the three-mile limit. Under the existing structure, foreign-built rigs and platforms could be erected to handle the development of the At­ lantic Continental Shelf and could be manned by foreign workers. In fact, a Canadian rig is currently working off the coast of New England. An SlU-backed amendment to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments Bill, which will soon be acted on by the House, would change this situation. The amendment, which will be brought up during floor con­ sideration of the bill, would ensure that only American built, assembled and manned rigs, platforms and other devices are used on the nation's Outer Continental Shelf for oil and gas ex­ ploration. America's growing offshore oil in­ dustry has the potential to provide thousands of jobs for Americans in the construction of the rigs, and thou­ sands more in the manning and supplying of the rigs. It would he criminal negligence to allow foreign workers to grah these johs especially when over nine million Americans are on the unemployment lines. How­ ever, foreign workers will get these johs imless Congress acts favorably on the SlU-hacked amendment. We urge Congress to do so promptly. The second issue involving off­ shore drilling that must be resolved —and resolved soon—is the Coast Guard's lax and illogical attitude to­ ward the training and experience re­ quirements necessary to get a license for a marine job on a mobile rig. In a recent position paper covering the minimum service and experience required to qualify a man for licens­ ing on an offshore rig, the Coast Guard stated that to be licensed as master an applicant needed four years (two years for mate) service as • roustabout, helper roughneck, roust­ about pusher, derrickman, crane op­ erator, deck watchstander, or the equivalent of these positions in the drilling or deck marine crews of the industry. Incredibly, though, the Coast Guard stated that up to half of the service time required could have been spent in working a landbased oil rig. To top this, the Coast Guard noted that since the usual work day on an oil rig was 12 hours, a man working the rig would be credited with W2 days service time toward getting a license. This is totally contradictory to the Coast Guard's regulations for U.S.-flag vessels. Under present rules, no matter how long a seafarer works beyond eight hours in a day, he still gets credit for only one day seatime in accumulating time toward upgrad­ ing or licensing. We feel that the Coast Guard, which continues to play the oil in­ dustry's song in matters concerning offshore drilling, is way off base with these lax regulations. We cannot see how the Coast Guard can justify applying double standards to training qualifications for seamen. Working at sea, whether it is on a mobile rig or on a merchant vessel, can be a dangerous business. The tragic sinking last month of an oil rig under tow in the Gulf of Mex­ ico in which 13 men lost their lives attests to this fact. The key issue here is safety. And a high degree of safety can never he achieved on these offshore rigs by adherring to the Coast Guard's pres­ ent training requirements. In light of last month's tragic oil rig accident, we believe the Coast Guard must toughen, not ease up on qualifica­ tions for marine johs on mobile rigs. In the true interest of safety, we strongly urge the Coast Guard to abandon this double standard. Postal Service Changes Needed No one will deny that our postal service is a mess—it's expensive, in­ efficient and every day seems to bring another announcement of new cuts in service. The biggest problem is the Govern­ ment's insistence that the Postal Service be run as some type of selfsufficient business. The Big Business managers brought in to run this "business" have run it into the ground with expensive piecemeal solutions and hastily put together, untested programs. Sen. Gale McGee, chairman of the Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee, has introduced a bill which would provide the Postal Service with a three-year subsidy. We support this bill. The subsidy would prevent any further cut backs in this vital service and would give the USPS a chance to systematically reorganize its operations. The one change we would like to see in this bill would be the inclusion of an amendment proposed by the International Labor Press Associ­ ation to place a ceiling on second class postage rates for non-profit publications, publications that in­ clude almost all trade union papers. These rates have climbed higher than any others in the past few years and they are threatening to price ourconstitutional rights of freedom of speech and expression out of the reach of many unions. We urge the Senate to act quickly on Sen. McGee's bill and the ILPA's amendment. They offer a chance to find real solutions to the problems which are pulling our Postal Service apart and threatening our rights to freedom of speech, press, and ex­ pression. Seafarers Log �CHABLtS W MORGAN usKc iiiL HISTORIC PRESERVATION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks Union for Award ,This June I will be graduating from the Polytechnic Institute of New York. I would like to thank the Seafarers International Union for making it possible. Through my 1972 SlU Scholarship Award, I will earn a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. In conjunction with other scholarship awards, I have been able to set aside funds to use in the future when I plan to attend graduate school. Without this award, it would have been financially unfeasible. With this award, I was assured of a good education, as well as a future means of support. It served as a means of securing me in a position where I could concentrate on my studies without financial worries. The award has given me an opportunity to have a happy and secure life for which I shall always be indebted to the Seafarers International Union. I cannot tell you how grateful I am to the SlU. I hope that many more Seafarers and their dependents make use of this extremely generous benefit that the SIU has to offer and go on to rewarding careers. Sincerely yours, Steven Kong Wong Brooklyn, N.Y. 'A Word' to His Brothers A word or two to tell all my Union Brothers what a wonderful spring we are having in New Hampshire. Is this newsworthy in itself? I think so, especially since I am recovering from open-heart surgery and I could perhaps have missed all of this. To whom do I owe this new option on seasons? There are, of course, the 'PHS hospitals of Boston and Baltimore. And there is the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Md. with special kudos going to Drs. Watson, Newman, Kastl "and Dixson for their excellent skill and care. I am also grateful to the entire riursing staff which is second to none in the quality of services rendered. I also wish to thank Mr. T. P. Grannis, the claims adjuster for Sea-Land for the expediency with which he processed my claims while awaiting for the final disposition of my case. The total impression is one of pride at having been a Union member for 31 years and of being able to enjoy such benefits. Fraternally, WUfredJ.Moore Somersworth, N.H. A record 16.5 tons of raw opium, which translates into®® 550,000,000 heroin "fixes" of undetermined street vdue, was seized last year in mountainous Afghanistan, a major producer of illegal opium. The raw opium would have been illegally carried overland out of Afghanistan, which is landlocked by Pakistan, Iran and Russia, and then smuggled by air or merchant vessel to various destinations for processing into heroin or morphine. Much of it would probably have wound up in the United States. . The huge opium haul was carried out by a special squad of the Afghan Police Force, which is funded by the United Nations Fund for Drug Abuse Control. This special United Nations agency, which was set up in 1971, has helped in the arrest and prosecution of over 100 narcotic cases in the last year alone. Sentences have been heavy. This U.N. agency is just one of many world-wide agencies and organizations that have been established in recent years to crack down on the trafficking of illegal drugs. The increasing amounts of drug smuggling arrests at airports and at marine port facilities overseas and in the U.S. indicates that these new law enforcement agencies are doing a better job at stopping the illegal drug traffic. Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Loss of Seaman's Papers 'Best Bet Is Still in Washington' I believe there is a movement in the U.S. to defeat the organized labor move­ ment in our country. The Readers Digest gleefully reports of the breaking of a union affiliated with the West Coast Longshoremen. There seems to be a set pattern and here's how it works. Firs; a labor dispute occurs. The company fails to bargain in good faith which forces strike action. Then the company tries to scab the jobs. An ultimatum is given the workers and scabs are hired from other areas and under police escort replace the union workers. I think this depression we are going through is a planned thing. If it wasn't, why is nothing being done to end it? People out of work with huge payments to meet are easy prey to these scoundrels. As I write this we are tied up at the Panama Canal due to strike action. On the Armed Forces TV, the governor gave the military side of the beef and the inevitable ultimatum. Now 700 people left their jobs and no one does this without a good reason. No one representing the workers got a chance to air their side of the disagreement. We know they were threatened with a wage cut and loss of fringe benefits and the only way they could get any action was to lose their daily wage and perhaps their jobs as well [through a strike]. The military has always been anti-labor. You never see them cut their own pay. We must know that there are plenty of people in Congress who are anti-labor and are doing all they can to destroy our Union. The best gains Seafarers ever made was by Andrew Furseth in Washington. One man in one little room and I believe our best bet is still in Washington. The National Assn. of Manufac­ turers and all other powerful groups in the U.S. know this too. I believe in SPAD. Some of the money may be wasted. However, some of it is effective and we need all the help we can get. Many young people don't know what it is to be without a union and I hope they never find out. Finally, be aware who the enemies of labor are and who our friends are. We should give our friends all the help we can. Sincerely, H.McAleer,M477 May, 1976 If yoD aic convicted of possession of any illegal dn^—heroin, baifoitnlates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, wMraut appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of yonr life the right to make a living by die sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suqiended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold puhlk office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never he able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. Ifs a pretty tough rap, but that*s exacdy how it is and you cant do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for die rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear mfaids and quick refiexes are essential at aD times for the safe operation of the vessel. D(m*t let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Page 21 t'- �New SIU Pensioners Jesus B. Fernandez, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Fer­ nandez sailed 32 years and walked the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line strike. He is a native of the Philippines and is a U.S. citizen. Sea­ farer Fernandez is a resident of Daly City, Calif. Theodore J. "Ted" Hansen, 67, joined the SIU in the port of Buffalo in 1962 sailing as a second cook for Kinsman Marine and Boland and Cornelius Steamship Companies. Brother Hansen was born in Ger­ many and is a resident of Toledo, Ohio. John Kroski, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Kro­ ski sailed 43 years. He was born in Weaver, Pa. and is a resident of Lo­ rain, Ohio. Felix Muniz, 64, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing last as a bosun. Brother Muniz sailed 32 years and walked the picket lines in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and the District Council 37 beef. He was born in Rincoh, Puerto Rico and is a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Bernard M. "Whitey" Moye, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing last as bosun. Brother Moye sailed 48 years. He was born in Canada and is a resident of Marrero, La. Cleophas "Butch" Wright, 51, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing last as a bosun. Brother Wright sailed 34 years and received a SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free-ship, the SS Del Alba. He was born in Mississippi and is a resident of Drew, Miss. Lewis T. Fitton, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1951 sailing as a bosun. Brother Fitton sailed 31 years. He was born in Wales and is a resident of Seattle where he will practice his hobby as a musician. /• Harold J. Grady, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Grady sailed 40 years and during World War II. He had a sec­ ond assistant engineer's license and is a pre-World War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Born in Butte, Mont., he is a resident of Seattle. y/t • l' I i i' Ho Joeng Yjoe, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing 19 years in the steward de­ partment. Brother Yjoe walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Har­ bor strike in 1961 and in the 1965 District Council 37 beef. He was bom in China and is a resident of New York City. i r# • n Page 22 Kenneth G. Huller, 64, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing in the engine department for 41 years. Brother Huller was born in Decatur, Ala. and is a resident of New Orleans. Russell N. Boyette, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as an AB. Brother Boyett sailed 38 years. He was born in Dallas, Tex. and is a resident of Loranger, La. Recertified Bosun Stanley "Stash" Bojko, 55, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Philadelphia sailing last as a bosun. He was with the Sea-Land shoregang in 1969. Brother Bojko is i; a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. He was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of Hay. ward, Calif. Otha Bryars, 56, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Bry­ ars sailed 32 years. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of Perdido, Ala. Leoncio Calderon, 62, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York . f last sailing as a chief steward. He •^1 was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico and is a resident of Carolina, Puerto Rico. Recertified Bosun William A. "BUI" Wallace, 66, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Mobile sailing last as a bosun. Brother Wallace graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program in July 1974. He is a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Navy. Born in Gasden, Ala., he is a resident of Mobile. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank- Roy Boyd, 60, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in''l954 sailing last as a third cook. Brother Boyd sailed 27 years and is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was bora in Georgia and is a resident of Silsbee, Tex. It's Your Life Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Flans Cash Benefits Paid Mar. 25-Apr. 21,1976 CPACADCDC WCTCADTJ m AM SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums Number MONTH TO DATE Amount YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 5 442 Ill 14 1 • 5j835 1 136 4 40 3,071 937 5? 7 21,701 5 531 102 $ 25,000.00 442.00 333.00 1,280.90 60.00 46,680.00 426.00 4,196.42 434.70 $148,259.55 3,071.00 2,811.00 14,584.09 481.00 173,608.00 1,357.29 15,474.23 5,548.10 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical 445 86 107 17 — 121 1,480 288 387 73 1 430 107,564.42 3,809.15 14,708.43 6,000.00 — 3,575.88 412,032.02 12,167.99 58,833.03 23,450.00 25.50 12,035.74 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment 12 165 100 16 58 1 2 38 629 386 42 223 1 8 44,493.30 21,793.68 4,877.53 4,052.00 1,649.00 258.00 313.32 134,493.30 93,579>40 16,316.54 8,851.00 5,736.95 258.00 1,126.29 3 2,063 4 6,228 546.00 14,656.00 896.00 45,259.60 13 47 7,012.75 19,755.17 9,758 2,492 900 13,150 36,712 7,430 4,720 48,862 314,162.48 627,728.21 489,515.87 $1,431,406.56 1,210,010.79 1,879,358.21 2,466,282.57 $5,555,651.57 Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Seafarers Log �DISPATCHERS REPORT APR. 1-30,1976 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston ; Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth ; Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort • Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston •' New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort • Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes ••• Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes May, 1976 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C >nunen » Union IfUand Bofttmea's yj, ' DECK DEPARTMENT 5 83 7 26 19 4 15 66 42 21 15 29 8 57 0 4 401 3 8 2 5 6 0 1 11 5 3 1 3 1 8 0 1 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 73 5 11 7 1 12 77 31 19 19 33 5 57 0 3 358 3 42 3 4 10 0 0 25 8 2 0 6 0 18 5 0 126 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 163 23 55 23 9 44 114 60 58 16 61 19 136 0 5 796 4 5 3 6 8 1 6 10 4 7 4 4 1 13 0 2 78 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 19 4 34 32 31 12 23 155 556 1 0 8 5 1 1 3 19 77 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 3 25 15 34 80 41 22 31 248 606 14 6 19 15 6 7 8 75 201 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 5 5 11 0 10 8 3 0 9 41 837 0 1 7 1 0 1 1 11 89 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 6 11 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 1 2 0 61 25 0 5 2 0 11 4 0 3 7 0 2 2 0 2 4 0 21 51 0 8 19 0 1 24 0 10 1 0 6 28 0 1 7 0 18 48 0 0 7 0 1 1 0 106 277 4 115 19 5022 4 31 95 37 55 17 38 18 100 0 1 606 4 43 4 14 7 2 7 14 6 12 7 19 2 26 0 3 170 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 4 17 3 1 3 34 640 • 7 1 2 2 2 3 1 18 198 0 2 0 3 3 0 0 8 10 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 2 2 0 28 51 0 4 4 0 8 7 0 8 11 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 21 48 1 11 12 0 1 15 2 1 8 9 0 26 0 2 4 28 2 35 0 11 0 0 0 0 137 224 4 1 63 7 18 17 7 20 55 33 44 10 19 12 60 0 0 366 1 3 0 3 2 0 0 2 1 3 1 3 0 2 0 1 22 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 6 2 0 1 9 375 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 23 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 6 149 16 33 19 4 29 78 36 43 18 52 18 84 0 4 589 6 23 0 3 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 39 19 4 7 10 1 2 0 43 632 859 73 932 9 13 3 48 13 2 13 101 140 45 116 161 3 76 6 22 18 2 13 52 23 19 12 21 10 52 0 2 331 3 17 3 6 2 0 2 10 3 4 3 7 1 13 0 0 74 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 3 16 26 11 3 12 76 407 3 1 2 1 3 4 0 14 88 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 4 5 0 33 2 10 7 3 9 25 20 17 5 14 6 27 0 0 178 0 1 0 1 5 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 1 15 2 0 5 4 3 0 4 18 196 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 25 35 15 3 18 105 382 3 2 10 20 8 4 11 58 282 7 1 4 9 2 2 0 25 131 0 0 0 2 3 3 0 8 145 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 2 25 5 21 3 6 8 31 11 15 2 12 6 19 0 2 168 18 14 3 8 53 25 14 8 30 8 40 21 2 336 1 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 19 3 10 18 36 9 13 18 107 275 1,078 356 1,434 18 5 17 10 9 9 6 74 410 483 108 S91 6 8 3 14 9 1 11 52 71 ~ 20 59 79 8 75 P 859 411 1,270 369 108 477 4 5 9 PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DlGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsay Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216E.Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. 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LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori _ Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 The spring shipping srason on tie Great Lakes got kto fail swing last month as more than 500 Seafarers shipped from SIU halls on the Lakes. At the deep sea ports, shipping pick^ up by more than 100 jobs over fte previous month for the second month In a row. In all, 1,756 Seafarers on the deep sea and Oreat Lakes shipped last month, of which 1,270 were fidl book men. . ^ Page 23 �' ' - • . • « •: • . '-'i- l' •'","-w " SfniiJK^ Seafarer Ali Ataifa, sailing as wiper, sweeps up metal shavings and other small debris which have accumulated during fit out of the SS John T. Hutchinson engine room in Toledo, Ohio. The ice is gone and steam whistles are blowing again all over the Great Lakes, calling Seafarers back to their ships for the annual spring fitting out and It's dusk in Toledo, Ohio and the long decks and towering deckhouse of the SlU-manned self unloader Abam E.Cornelius seem to dwarf the distant eerie span of the Anthony Wayne Memorial Bridge. ^ shipping sea- son. In Duluth, Milwaukee and Alpena, in Detroit, Toledo and Buffalo, in Chicago, Cleveland and Bay City the ships that laid quietly in their ice-bound ports all winter are now belching smoke from-their stacks as the boilers are fired for the first time in months and burners are ad­ justed. Their hulls and decks are ring­ ing as men chip and scrape the winter-old rust away and the air is crackling with sound of arc welders as cargo holds are read- t « •/ Seated comfortably over the side between deck and water level with paint brush in hand, Ordinary Seamen Richard Roussin (top) and Charlie Richard­ son apply fresh coat of paint to name of their ship, the Adam E. Cornelius. On the SS Seorge Gobel, operated by Kinsman Marine, Seafarers Yahia Saeed (left) and Ali Nasser raise ladder to reach stack which is due for a paint job. Page24 Seafarers Log .* .• .• ' * 7 ) f f \ r ? ; • • �.v--r .V Seajane/is k ^hetfi Shifii Belching water, the SlU-manned John T. Hutchinson is ready to leave Toledo Ohio on her first voyage of the 1976 shipping season. M/:: 'ij-- • . -• . t .> A' i.,.. • Rustling up some grub for breakfast on the John T. Hutchinson is Seafarer Harry Petersen, sailing as second cook. ied for the concrete, ore, coal and other products they'll carry until the next winter's freeze. In the galleys, pantries that lay hare all winter are filling up with the staples that will help keep the crews well fed and happy as grill, ovens and boxes are scrubbed down in prepara­ tion for a long shipping season. People along the Lakes shore are happy to see these straightdeckers and self-unloaders manned by Seafarers moving out of their winter berths. Not only • is it as sure a sign of spring as the arrival of the first robin, but it also means that after the win­ ter's inactivity, the bulk cargoes so vital to the area's agriculture and industry will again be mov­ ing on the efficient and econom- Seafarer Francis Buttas stamps out flange on damper that was stripped and needed a new thread. Buttas sails as fireical ships of the Great Lakes fleet, man aboard the John T. Hutchinson. Fittino^oLrt each busy time for Seafarers on the Great Lakes as they ready ships, which have laid idle for the winter, for a long shipping season. In aboye Xtos SeSr Hizan Alzankari, (left) removes latches on cargo hold covers on the SS John A. Kting; (center) Jack'M.kolajczyk, ordinary, is ready for a day of plintin^^^^ the Adam E. Cornelius, and (photo right), Al Wobser, conveyor engineer, splices a new conveyor belt with an impact wrench aboard XheSSJohnA.KIing. May, 1976 Page 25 ' �1 Jfinal departures! Leslie I. Jennings, 68, died on Feb. 1. Brother Jennings joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 sailing as an AB. He sailed 30 years and was a veteran of the preWorld War II U.S. Navy and the postWorld War II U.S. Air Force. Seafarer Jennings was born in Oglethrope, Ga., and was a resident of Tampa. Surviving is a brother, John of Tampa. WUbert A. Hardin, 30, died on Dec. 29. Brother Hardin join­ ed the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Toledo in 1972 sail­ ing as an oiler for the Huron Cement Co., Alpena, Mich. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Toledo, he was a resident there. Surviving are three sons, Donald of Toledo, Dale and William, and a daughter, Diane. SIU pensioner Joao De Madeiros, 71, died of natural causes in the Wil­ liamsburg General Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y. on Jan. 7. Brother De Madeiros joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an oiler. He sailed 41 years and was on the picket line in the Robin Line strike of 1962. Seafarer De Madeiros was bom in Portugal and was a resident of Brooklyn. Interment was in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn. Robert G. Farrar Sr., 44, died in the port of San Francisco Lawrence A. Horon Mar. 29. Brother ton, 46, died of an Farrar joined the SIU apparent heart attack in the port of New aboard the SS Erna Orleans in 1960 sail­ Elizabeth (Hudson ing as an AB. He sailWaterways) off St. . ed 20 years and was Croix, Virgin Islands a post-World War II Army veteran. Sea­ on Mar. 21. Seafarer farer Farrar was born in Dallas, Tex. Horton joined the and was a resident of Auburn, Me. In­ terment was in Mississippi. Surviving SIU in the port of Mobile in 1969 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. He was are his widow, Lourdes; a son, Robert, a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. and grandmother, b6th of Picayune, Army. Brother Horton was scheduled Charles A. Jones, Jr., 32, died in Miss.; a daughter, Mrs. Carla Fawn to upgrade to QMED at Piney Point Mayfield, Ky., on Mar. 31. Brother Ash; his father, Leo of Oxford, Me., in July. He was a native of Alabama Jones joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in and a sister, Mrs. Ruth Donkus of and was a resident of Mobile. Surviving the port of Paducah, Ky. in 1975 sailing- Auburn. are his widow, Delores, and three sons, as a deckhand for the Inland Tug Co., Lawrence, Steven and Victor. Orgulf Transportation Co. and for the WUIiam Willis, 52, American Barge Line Co. of Jeffersondied in San Francisco ville, Ind. Born in Cairo, 111., he was a on Feb. 21. Brother resident there. Interment was in the Willis joined the SIU SIU pensioner Wickliffe, Ky. Cemetery. Surviving are in the port of San Salomon M. Rosa, his mother, Margaret of Cairo and his Francisco in 1962 69, passed away at father, Amuel. sailing as an AB. He home on Jan. 14. sailed 18 years and Brother Rosa joined Robert J. Nehl, Sr., 37, died on Apr. was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World the Union in the port 7. Brother Nehl joined the SIU-aflBliWar II. A native of Kentucky, he was of New York in 1959 ated IBU in the port of St. Louis sailing a resident of San Francisccvat his death. sailing as a wiper. He for the American Barge Co. and for Burial was in Ashland, Ky. Surviving sailed 24 years and Eagle Marine Industries. He was a resi­ are three sons, Larry Lee of Miamis- was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces dent of Belleville, 111. Surviving are his burg, Ohio, and Michael and Timothy; in World War II. Born in Puerto Rico, widow, Sharon; three sons, Robert, a brother, Carl of Fairborn, Ohio, and he was a resident of Aguadilla, P.R. Daniel and Shane, and a daughter, a sister, Mrs. Thelma Walden of Bur­ Burial was in Puerto Rico. Surviving is Elene. lington, Wash. his widow, Margarita. IBU pensioner Ellen E. Gaines, 68, passed away on Mar. 9. Sister Gaines join­ ed the union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. She was born in Munising, Mich, and was a resident of Elberta, Mich. Surviving are her mother, R. June of Elberta and a broth­ er, Floyd of Prudenville, Mich. SIU pensioner WUIiam V. H. Suslkarl, 80, died of diabetes in Suomi, Finland on Feb. 8. Brother Susikari joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as an AB. He sailed 52 years and was on the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line beef. Bora in Kuru, Finland, whe was a resi­ dent of Suomi. Surviving are his widow, Martta Katrina, and three daughters, Mimi, Tuovi and Mitra, all of Helsinici, Finland. IBU pensioner Eric Yorke Scott, 68, died in the Tampa V.A. Hospital of a central nervous sys­ tem ailment on Feb. 5. Brother Scott joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1953 sailing as a captain for the Pilot Service Co., Mobile. He sailed 42 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard from 1931 to 1952. Seafarer Scott was born in Cayman Brae, the Cayman Islands, B.W.I, and was a resi­ dent there. Burial was in West End Cemetery, Cayman Brae. Surviving is his widow, Cynthia. IBU pensioner Neil Stewart, 82, passed away on Mar. .19. Brother Stewart joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1962 sailing as a line­ man for the Great Lakes Towing Co. and the Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Co. in 1964. He was born in Scotland and was a resident of Toledo, Ohio. Seafarer Stewart was a U.S. naturalized citizen. Surviving is his widow, Mintie Marie. Lifeboaters Complete Class Port New York ... .. Philadelphia .. .. Baltimore .. Norfolk .. Jacksonville .. .. Detroit Houston .. New Orleans .... Mobile .. San Francisco . .. Wilmington .. .. Seattle .. Piney Point ... . San Juan .. Columbus .. Chicago .. Port Arthur ... . . Buffalo . St Louis' . Cleveland Jersey City .... . Page 26 Date June June June June June 7 8 9 10 10 Deep Sea -., ...I... ... ....... ... 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. June 14 ... • « * June 14 ... 2:30 p.m. June 15 ... ... 2:30 p.m. June 16 ... June 17 ...'... 2:30 p.m. June 21 ... June 25 ... June 12 ... .. .I0:30a.m. June 10 ... ... 2:30 p.m. June 19 ... June 15 ... June 19 ... June 16 ... , , June 17 ... June 17 ... June 14 ... IBU .. ... ..... ..... ..... .. • • • • 5:00 p.m. . • • • • 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. •. * •. UIW 7.00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. ... •• « • ... 5:00 p.m. • • • •. ..... 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. . • • • • ... 5:00 p.m. • • • • • — .. • • • • 99 "• — ...10:30 a.m. • • • • . .• •• • • ••• . •• •• • ... 5:00 p.m. • • • • • " ... 5:00 p.m. »• • ScOO p.m* • • • • • . e. 5:00 p.m. • • • • • Displaying their graduation diplomas with Lifeboat Instructor Paul Allman (right) are four more successful lifeboat candidates. From left are: Jorge Bermeo; Enriqueo Gonzales; Leslie Bryant, and Luis Almodovar. Seafarers Log �John M.Beyer, 38, died on Apr. 15. Brother Beyer joined the SIU in the port of Chicago in 1970 sail­ ing as an AB and deck maintenance for Kinsman Marine and American Steamship Cos. He sailed 18 years and was a vet­ eran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. Seafarer Beyer was born in Chi­ cago, 111. and was a resident there. Surviving are his mother, Mildred of Chicago and his father, Michael. IBU pensioner Mayo Brasseaux, 74, died of a heart attack in Nederland, Tex. on Feb. 25. Brother Brasseaux joined the SlU-affiliated Union in Port Arthur in 1963 sailing as a cook for the Sabine Towing and Trans­ portation Co. from 1948 to 1964. He attended a Piney Point Pensioners Con­ ference in 1970. Seafarer Brasseaux was born in Carencro, Tex. and was a resi­ dent of Nederland. Interment was in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Port Arthur. Surviving are his widow, Marie, and a sister, Mrs. Albert Faulk of Port Arthur. Edward F. Farrell Jr., 48, died on Apr. 13. Brother Farrell joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New York in 1963 sailing last as a mate for the Erie-Lacka­ wanna Railroad from 1946 to 1976. He was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. Born in Bayonne, N.J., he was a resident' of Cliffwood Beach, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Doris; t\vo sons, Edward and Albert, and six daughters, Beverly, Linda, Ethel, Alberta, Mary and Audrey. Eugene E. Gore, 49, died in Bellevue Hospital, New York City, on Apr. 18. Brother Gore joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1962 sailing last as a QMED. He sailed 28 years, was a member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific from 1953 to 1962 and upgraded at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md., in 1972. Seafarer Gore was born ia Bremerton, Wash, and was a resi­ dent of the port of Norfolk. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. John S. Dennis of Norfolk and a niece, Nancy Patterson of Buflfalo, N.Y. SIU pensioner Millard B. ElUotf, 59, died on Jan. 14. Brother Elliott joined Union in 1946 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing as a chief stew­ ard. He sailed 30 ' • years. Born in Knoxville, Tenn., he was a resident of Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Mary and four daughters, Deborah, Frankie Mae, Linda and Patricia. May, 1976 Harold E. "Ace" g Aiiinghaus, 47, died of a heart attack ^ aboard the SS James (Ogden Marine) off Guam on Aug. 7. Brother Arlinghaus was dead on arrival at the Giiam Memo­ rial Hospital. He joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore last sailing as a bosun. Seafarer Arlinghaus sailed 31 years and during the Vietnam War. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a resi­ dent of Wilmington, Calif. Burial was at sea. Surviving are his widow, Mozelle; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley L. Gray of Wil­ mington; his father, Edward; his mother, Mrs. Arthur Weiss of Cincinnati; a brother, Edward of Cincinnati; a sister, Larain of Columbus, Ohio, and a niece, Toni Gale Arlinghaus of Cincinnati. Robert M. Kirkwood, 60, died of multiple injuries after being struck by a car in the port of Phila­ delphia on Feb. 24. Brother Kirkwood joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as an AB. He attended a Piney Point Crews Conference in 1970 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Kirkwood was born in Glasgow, Scotland and was a resident of Philadelphia. He was a nat­ uralized U.S. citizen. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Sarah Coles; a brother, William, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Kelly, all of Philadelphia. SIU pensioner Ethan M. Mercer, 66, died on Apr. 15. Brother Mercer joined the Union in the port of Mobile in ^ 1952 sailing last as a •• chief electrician. He HA ^^BH sailed 27 years. Born in Oklahoma City, Okla., he was a resi­ dent of Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Bessie and a son, Richard. Sherman E. Miller, 62, passed away on Apr. 13. Brother Miller joined the SIU in 1945 in Port Ar­ thur sailing last as a chief electrican. He ^ sailed 30 years and : was a wounded vet­ eran of the U.S. Air Forces in World War 11. A native of Nacodogoces, Tex., he was a resident of the port of Hous­ ton. Surviving are his widow, Camille; a brother, Frank of Houston; a sister, Mrs. W. P. Mitchell of Shreveport, La., and a nephew, Jackie I. Miller. Lawrence Parker, 53, died on Mar. 23. Brother Parker joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1969 sail­ ing as an AB. He sail­ ed almost eight years, upgraded at Piney Point in July 1974 and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and after. Born in Los Angeles, he was a resident of Gold Beach, Ore. Surviving are his widow, Lois, and a son, Lawrence Jr. Fiavio C. Perez, 50, died of a heart at­ tack in River Ridge, La. on Dec. 5. Broth­ er Perez joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1964 sailing as an AB. He sailed 14 years and was in the Colombia Navy from 1941 to 1949. Born in Tunja, Colombia, he was a resident of Harahan, La. Seafarer Perez was a naturalized American citi­ zen. Burial was in the Garden of Mem­ ories Cemetery, Metairie, La. Surviving is his mother, Silvia of Bogota, Colom­ bia. IBU pensioner Marcus D. Gaskins, 59, died on Mar. 13. Brother Gaskins joined the SlU-affili­ ated union in the port of Norfolk in 1971 sailing as a captain for 14 years and for the Allied Towing Co. from 1956 to 1974. He was born in New Bern, N.C. and was a resident there. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Polly Griffin of New Bern. Andreas P. Papadimafis, 61, passed away in Greece on Mar. 12. Brother Papadimatis joined the SIU in the port of ^ New York in 1968 sailing as a chief stewHlk 7 B^H ^rd. He was bom in Greece and was a U.S. naturalized citi­ zen. Seafarer Papadimatis was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. and a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Sur­ viving is his widow, Kyriaki of Piraeus, Greece. SIU pensioner Daniel I. Butts, 67, died on Mar. 29 in California. Brother Butts joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 46 years, was Puerto Rico port agent for five years and was an AB and lifeboat Jnstructor at Piney Point from 1961 to 1971. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., he was a resident of Colma, Calif. Burial was in New York. Surviving are his widow, Maria of Brentwood, L.I., N.Y.; a son, Daniel; a daughter, Anna; his mother, Lena, and a son-in-law, Ed­ mund J. Rodriguez, both of Brentwood. SIU pensioner Morris Riechelson, 77, passed away on Mar. 9. Brother Rie­ chelson joined the Union in 1940 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed -34 years, walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was a wounded veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 1. Seafarer Riechelson was born in Lithuania and was a resident of North Miami Beach, Fla. He was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Surviving are his widow, Ella; three sons, Sidney, Eugene and Benjamin and his mother, Anna of Camden, N.J. Robert E. McNatt, 51, was taken off the SS Lyman Hall (Wa­ terman) to a hospital in Djibouti, French Somaliland, East Af­ rica, where he died , .on Mar. 31. Brother McNatt joined the SIU in in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watcrtender. He sailed 30 years. Seafarer McNatt was born in Moulton, Iowa and was a res­ ident of Florence, Miss. Surviving is his mother. Pearl of Florence. Charles R. Ran­ som, 43, was found dead aboard the SS Transeastern (Hud­ son Waterways) on Feb. 19 on the way to the port of Odessa, Russia. Brother Ransom joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as a cook. He sailed nine years and was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1955. Seafarer Ransom was born in New Orleans and was a resident there. Burial was in the U.S.A. Surviving are his widow, Anna, and his mother, Sarah of New Orleans. James A. Reid, 22, died on Apr. 3. Brother Reid joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1974 sail­ ing as a wiper. He was born in Mc­ Gregor, Minn, and was a resident there. Surviving is his mother, Wilma of Mc­ Gregor. SIU pensioner Joseph M. Cash, 71, died of pneumonia in Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City, N.C. on Mar. 3. Brother Cash joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1953 sailing 43 years. He was born in Pulas­ ki, Va. and was a resident of South Mills, N.C. Cremation took place in the Princess Ann Memorial Park Ceme­ tery, Virginia.Beach, Va. Surviving arc his widow, Olgaritte; a stepson, Harry Shaw, and two daughters, Elaine and Audrey. Charles L. Fishel, 42, died aboard the SS Arthur Middleton (Waterman) on Mar. 29 between the ports of Bremerhaven, West Germany and Murmansk, Russia. Brother Fishel joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a chief steward. He was on the picket line in the 1963 Puerto Rico Lighterage beef, attended the Piney Point Crews Conference No. 9, and the 1965 Stewards Recertification Program. He was a veteran of the postWorld War II U.S. Army. Seafarer Fishel was born in Ohio and was a resident of Youngstpwn, Ohio. Surviv­ ing arc his'mother, Mrs. Charlotte Davis and a brother, A. H. Coles, both of Youngstown. Page 27 w% �Hall to Congress: Probe Coast Guard in Oil Rig Loss Continued from Page 3 time friend of the SIU, who served as consultant to the SIU's Plan's Board of Trustees and was instrumental in build­ ing up the SIU Scholarship Fund and Welfare Programs. Hall renewed his personal and the SIU's sincere regret at the passing of the genial 75-year-old New Orleans resident last December, and said that the Union would name its Scholarship Fund after Logan. Other Speakers In addition to President Hall, other top maritime leaders participating at the Tulane meeting were: Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secretary of com­ merce for maritime affairs; Rear Adm. Sam H. Moore, commander of the Military Sealift Command; Capt. J. W. Clark, president of Delta Steamship Co., and Anthony Scotto, president of New York Local 1814 of the Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Assn. Robert Blackwell announced that the latest sale of grain to the Soviet Union, amounting to two ^nillion tons, will mean an additional five sailings per month for U.S.-flag ships until Septem­ ber. Presently, American ships number 10 sailings per month to the Soviet Union. Blackwell predicted the slump in the world tanker market would continue through 1980 when the present world tanker surplus will be worked off. How­ ever, Blackwell looked optimistically to the growth of a U.S. fleet of liquified natural gas carriers "if the Federal Power Commission approves an El Paso Gas Co. application to construct an Alaskan Gas Pipeline." Transport Policy Rear Adm. Sam H. Moore stated that the U.S. needs a strong and viable merchant marine and Navy to meet Keep Hospitals Open Continued from Page 2 Texas, vehemently opposed the pro­ posed closings. The hearings In Boston and Galves­ ton reflect the general feelings of all the communities where PHS hospitals are located. Community residents rec­ ognize the value and potential of the hospitals and want them to remain open. In all ports where PHS hospitals are located, SIU officials participated in hearings or in contacting the heads of local Health Planning Agencies to present the SIU's position on the PHS controversy. economic and defense requirements, and he called for "an overall transporta­ tion policy" to accomplish this goal. "We need more than a policy," said the MSC chief, "we need a cooperative, stronger day-to-day working relation­ ship." Moore pointed out that the Soviet Union now operates a merchant fleet that exceeds ours in numbers. "Profit is not their motivation. Penetration of world trade markets and the position of political influence they can gain are more important." 'Skimming the Cream' Capt. J. W. Clark, also keying his talk on Soviet merchant shipping, said that the Russians are "skimming the cream" of the cargo and reducing rates in every direction." Clark charged that "East-West trade is nothing but quicksand—the fiction of detente." He stated that the best approach to fight "the menace of Soviet shipping is the bilateral agreement, which commits most of the cargo on a trade route to ships of one of the two trading partners." Clark charged "otherwise, we're go­ ing to be on the outside and are going to be deluged by foreign ships we can't rely upon in times of national need." Attacks Mlnibridge Anthony Scotto said that the ILA is fighting the joint rail-water rate known as minibridge, which is moving cargo out of New York by rail to the West Coast for sea shipment. Scotto said that minibridge was con­ tributing to the fact that "work in the port of New York has fallen from 40 million man-hours to 21 million manhours per year." Scotto called minibridge false intermodalism with the steamship operators subsidizing the railroads and "the land portion not paying its own way." Piney Pointers Give to SPAD In another area concerning the PHS hospitals, the SIU is fighting to get the Galveston PHS facility moved from its present site into the modern Space Cen­ ter Memorial Hospital in Nassau Bay. This facility, which • is owned by the Federal Government, is presently closed. The proposed move, which has re­ ceived widespread support in Texas, makes economic sense because it would cost the Government less to move the hospital than to refurbish the present facility. Transcolumbia and Ea^|es .,1 ^... 7 Two recent graduates of the Lundeberg School In PIney Point, (I. to r.) John Martin and Don Dokulll, are handed their $20 SPAD receipts from SIU Patrol­ man Teddy BabkowskI at a payoff aboard the ST Overseas Vivian (Maritime Overseas) late last month at the Howard ON Co. Dock In Bayonne, N.J. Change of Address Or New Subscriber Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Print information) NAME ADDRESS CITY With snow on the ground, Seafarers of the 04 SS Transcolumbia (Hudson Waterways) feed scraps by hand (rear left) to 35 American bald eagles from the Adak, Alaska Game Preserve on the dock of the U.S. Naval Station. Chief Steward Tom Ullsse, who took the photo, says they were "lined up like sea­ gulls waiting to be fed" aboard the ship and on the dock. He said they had "rough seas and smooth spirits" on their four-month voyage with a deck cargo of a gasoline truck, helicopters, landing craft, and bulldozers for delivery to Honolulu, Wake Is., Subic Ba\{, P.I., Sattahip, Thailand, Pusan, S. Korea, Adak, U.S., the West Coast, Gulf, and finally, the port of Beaumont, Tex. Early this year the Transcolumbia sailed to the Mideast and In May was on a run to the Far East again. Page 28 STATE ZIP. .^. SIU-IBU members please give: Soc. Sec. # Bk# -/• TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old suhscriher and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issne received. ADDR]^ CITY STATE. ZIP. Seafarers Log �Stephen CanSeafarer Stephen Carr, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1941 and he began shipping out as a bosun in 1946. A native of Cambridge, Mass., Brother Carr makes -- — his home in Staten Island, N.Y. He ships out of the port of New York. Sal Sbriglio Seafarer Sal Sbriglio, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1952 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1959. A native of Boston, Mass., Brother Sbriglio makes his home in the port of Wilmington with his wife, Dorothea. He ships out of that port. Jack M. Dalton Seafarer Jack M. Dalton, 50, has been a member of the SW since 1944 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1956. A native of Washington, Pa., Brother Dalton makes his home in Galena Park, Tex. He ships out of the port of Houston. 12 More Bosuns Graduate Another group of Seafarers gradu­ ated from the SIU's Bosuns Recertification Program this month and have rejoined their ships with a greater knowledge of their Union and its history, and the state of the entire mari­ time industry. In the nearly three years since it was instituted, the Bosuns Recertihcation Program has made great strides in educating the many Seafarers who have participated in it. These men, the lead­ ers of the unlicensed crews on SIUcontracted ships, have spent two months learning about the SIU, its past, where it stands today and where it will go in the future, and the present state and future of the U.S. maritime industry. The first four weeks of the program are spent at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Here the men partake in classes on Union education and Union history, and also study the SIU contract, constitution, and benefit plans. They learn about the maritime industry and the new ships being con­ structed; they take firefighting and first aid courses, and also get a taste of politics with visits to Washington. The second month of the program is spent at Union Headquarters in New York. It is here that the bosuns see the operation of their Union in action. They visit all the departments, includ­ ing records, claims, data center, the control room and the LOG. The men also assist in paying off vessels coming into New York; in registering men for shipping, and paying visits to the USPHS hospital in the area. After completing both phases of this program the Recertified Bosun is much better qualified in all the aspects of his job. He is more familiar with the tech­ nological advances of the new vessels which have been built, he can hold more informative shipboard meetings and is better able to answer questions and settle beefs. The main goal and objective of this program has been better communi­ cation. Though programs such as this one and the 'A* Seniority Upgrading Program, that goal is being accom­ plished. Donald Pool Joseph Snyder Seafarer Donald Pool, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1944 and he began shipping out as a bosun in 1956. A native of Frankfort, III., Brother Pool makes his home there. He ships out of the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Joseph "Andy" Snyder, 64, has been shipping with the SIU since 1946, and he started sailing as bosun the same year. A native , of Altoona, Pa., he now lives in Mary' land and ships from the port of Baltimore. Carrol Quinnt Floyd Fritz Joseph San FHippo Seafarer Joseph M San FHippo, 49, has ^ been a member of • the SIU since 1950 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1960. A native of Boston, Mass., Brother San FHippo ships out of the port of San Francisco where he makes his home with his wife, Marjorie. A' Book Program With the successful completion by six more members this month, the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program has now graduated 227 Seafarers with full 'A' book status. The six graduates this month are Luis Fuentes, Archie Bligen, Jose Perez, William Stark, Jose Calo and Edward Wilisch. The purpose of this program is to give new full book members a chance to sharpen their seafaring skills and at the same time gain a better understand­ ing of our Union's operations, functions and goals.' Not only does the 'A* Seniority Pro­ gram benefit the new full book member who will have greater shipping oppor­ tunities with his *A' book, but it also benefits tbe entire membership. The brothers who graduate from this pro­ gram are valuable additions to our Union's membership because they are well prepared to take on the responsi­ bilities and obligations of a full 'A' book member, thereby increasing the SIU's strength and unity. May, 1976 Anthony Hanna Seafarer Anthony Hanna, 55, has been a member of the SIU since 1947 and he began shipping out as a bosun in 1960. A native of nearby Scranion. Pa., Brother Hanna makes his home in the port of Baltimore from which he ships out. Charles Dawson Seafarer Charles Dawson, 48, has been a member of the SIU since 1951, • and he began shipI ping out as bosun in 1956. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he now makes his home in Lynnwood, Wash, with his wife Maxine. Brother Dawson ships from the port of Seattle. John Frazier Seafarer John Frazier, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1965, and he began ship­ ping out as bosun in 1969. A native of Louisiana, Brother Frazier now ships • from the port of Houston where he makes his home. James Corder Seafarer Carrol Quinnt, 55, has been a member of the SIU since 1940 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1942. A native of Baltimore, Brother Quinnt makes his home in Portland, Ore. He ships out of the port of Seattle, home. Luis Fuentes Seafarer Luis Fu­ entes has been sail­ ing with the SIU in the steward depart­ ment since 1968. Before starting the 'A' Seniority Up­ grading Program, Brother Fuentes upSsP graded to assistant cook at the Harry Lundeberg School. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Fu­ entes now lives in New York City and ships from that port. William Stark Seafarer William Stark started sailing with the SIU after his graduation from the Lundeberg School in 1972. Brother Stark re­ turned to Piney Point to study for his AB's ticket be­ fore attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. A native and resident of New York City, Brother Stark ships out of that port. Archie Bligen Seafarer Archie Bligen has been sail­ ing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School trainee program in 1973. Shipping as a QMED, Brother I Bligen earned that rating at Piney Point before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Brother Bligen is a native and resident of Charleston, S.C. He ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Floyd Fritz, 50, has been shipping with the SIU since 1945, and he began sailing as a bosun in 1952. A native of Ohio, he now ships from the port of Jacksonville where he makes his Jose Perez Seafarer Jose Pe­ rez has been sailing with the SIU since 1966. A member of the black gang. Brother Perez earned his FOWT endrosement at the \ New York Andrew Furuseth Training School. Brother Perez, a native of Puerto Rico, ships from the port of New York and lives in Jersey City, N.J. with his wife Aida and their three children. Seafarer James Corder, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1951 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1964. A native of South Carolina, Brother Corder makes his home there with his wife, Bonita. He ships out of the port of Jacksonville. Jose Calo Seafarer Jose Calo began sailing with the SIU in 1967 after graduat­ ing from the New York A ndrew Furu­ seth Training School. Before start­ ing the 'A' Seniority Program, Brother Calo obtained his QMED endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School. A na­ tive of Spain, Brother Calo now lives in Harrison, N.J. with his wife Helen and their three children. He ships from the port of New York. Edward Wilisch Seafarer Edward Wilisch has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Wilisch returned to Piney Point to study for his AB ticket be­ fore attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. Living in Rockville, Md., Brother Wilisch is a native of New York City and ships from that port. Page 29 �For a Better Job Today Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Abie Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim, ited—Any Waters. Course Requirements: Able Seaman 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seafime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman 12 Months • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting Dates: May 27, September 2. QUARTERMASTER The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and Tlie Harry LrmdlelDerg' also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and. Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited— Any Waters). Starting Dates: April 29, August 2. LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: April 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 2, 16, 30; October 14, 28. Engine Department QMED-Any Hating The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as QMED—Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes instruction leading to the Coast Guard endorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: You must show QMED Hopeful Graduates On a bright day, QMED Instructor Jack Parcel (right) poses on the deck of the training ship SS Zimmerman with one of his latest course graduates, Joseph Vain holding diploma at the HLSS, Piney Point, Md. Did You Know... Last month 64 Seafarers up­ graded their skills, earning power and job security through the vocational courses at HLSS. The Lundeberg School has an upgrading course to meet your career needs, too! evidence of six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. Starting Dates: April 29; May 27; June 24; July 22. FOWT The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements Five FOWTs Get Diplomas On a dark day, FOWT Instructor Greg Stabryiia ( 2nd left) stands still for a graduation day class photo of (I. to r.): Mike Martin; Herbert Brandt; Aian Garoner; Greg Winquist, and Alan Cooper. • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rat­ ing there are no requirements. Starting Dates: July 12. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their department. Starting Dates: May 27, October 1. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS '1 he course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as Refrigerated Container Me­ chanic consists of both classroom and on-the-job training that includes the fol­ lowing: instruction covering all units on refrigeration, electrical and engine tune-up on gasoline and diesel units, operation, maintenance and trouble shooting on all refrigeration units, instruction of funda­ mentals of operation and servicing and diagnostic procedures used with electrical circuitry. Course Requirements: Applicants must hold Coast Guard endorsements as Elec­ trician and Refrigerating Engineer or QMED-Any Rating. Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting Date: June 14. A College Career Is Availalble to You One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar­ ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. Page 30 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to ,Seafarers Welfare Plan. 2. Have one day of employiqent on a vessel in the sixth-month ' period immediately preceding date of ap­ plication. 3. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 A College Education For Your Children Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �For Job Security Tomorrow Scliool Of Seamanstiip • Steward Department Steward Department All Steward Department Courses bead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers all phases of Steward De­ partment management and operation. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following; • Three years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for each program OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold HLS cer­ tificates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Starting Dates: April 29; June 10; July 22; September 2; October 14. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the prep­ aration of soups, sauces, meats, seafoods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. Starting Dates: Starting Dates: May 13; June 24; August 5; September 16; October 28. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Do What Over 50 Of Your Fellow Seafarers Have Done.,. COOK AND BAKER ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. The course of instruction is sbt weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candidates must have twelve months seatime in the steward department, OR three months sea­ time in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • 24 months in the steward department with six months as a 3rd cook or as­ sistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. Starting Dates: May 27; July 8; August 19; September 30. These Courses Will Be Start­ ing Soon: • Diesels • LNG/LPG Starting Dates: April 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 2, 16, 30; October 14, 28. Watch the Seafarers Log for Starting Dates UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. Date of Birth . (Last) (First) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) , Telephone #_ (City) (State) (Zip Code) Book Number (Area Code) Seniority Date Book Was Issued Port Presently Registered In_ .Port Issued. Social Security #. . Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Piney Point Graduate: • Yes Entry Program: From, No • (if so, fill in below) to Endorsement(s) Received. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: From. "In most cases, a solid vocational and academic education will mean the difference between just any job and a good job." , Endorsement(s) Received • to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: Dates Available for Training • Yes • No • I Am Interested In: Wayne Champine • • • • "I wanted to better myself as a person and one sure way to do that, was to better my education." DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman • LNG/LPG • Diesel • Welder Exequiel Liwag Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and upgrading through the high school equivalency (GED) program at the Harry Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers can tell you that it's really worth it! Interested? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port or write to this address: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Ediication Department Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to com-' plete the GED program. REMEMBER! This test is not to see May, 1976 who scores high or low. It helps HLS de­ sign a study program just for you—a pro­ gram that our teachers will help you, as an individual, to follow. So apply today. It's easy to qualify. Just make sure that you have: 1. One year of seatime. 2. Your initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues or loans, paid in full. Your classes will be small (usually just six to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GED program opens the door to the other edu­ cational- opportunities that the SIU has for you. A high school diploma is the first step towards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. ENGINE • QMED • FOWT • Dk.Mech. • • • • STEWARD Asst. Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward ADVANCED COURSES • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Page 31 �f •^ ^ . P • fSIU; • \ Ofn«iat paMteattoa at tiM SBAFAABRS mTBRMAnONAL tINlON• Attoatte, Mff, l4ikM mmk latoiiB W«t«ra Dtatrtet- ATL-OIO Bled $14N BeffiiHiii The following Seafare legislative activities whi^ the Seafarers Political Actn dues, initiation fees, etc., for contributi^k) Ten who have r^ one has ^mtjjf^ed $300, one $60l feels that itrtfl^in^ming months—^ Seafarers are td^^fotMCted. AcevedOyV. Loml r,A. FarnenJp^ Malens Faosf,y3^ ]Vfarciis,M.^ Martin, T. J. Fay, J. Ferrara, A. tson, J. rdone, S. Foster, J. ink Jr., S. ,G. |tes,II. McC||IH,J.L McElr#^^^ McKay, Mears,F. J. Mellndez, A. brd, H. Wi |[n all, have demonstrated an aJ •)ur social and economic welfa beginning of 1976. (The law way the trade unionist can tak he SIU's voice be heard in th the year the LOG will be runn elections—our political roU r,v/. p,R. Sapp,C. Schawbland, J. Scott, C. Seabron, S. Seagord, E. Seizor, S. Seizor, R. Sengelaab,B. J. Sand Sanger,: Titical and more to mey, such as intary political ^ntributed $200, because the Union the livelihoods of rw. r,H.c. ice,B.R. i,E.S. plegel, H. $1,100 Honor Roll Christenberry, R. A. ,C. Steams, B. Stephens, C. StoTons, W. Stabblefield, P. Soiiiyan, W. J. Siinrick,R. Tanner, C. Taylor, G. Telegadas, Q TireUI,E. Troy, S.^ Tnrac Unc Vj rc. Bellinger, W. Bergeria, J. Bernstein, A. Bjorasson, A. Blanton, M. J. Blnitt,J. Bobalch,W. J. Bbnser,L. Bondreau, R. J. Bonsson, E. HaU,M. Hall,M.K. Hall,L. HaU,W. Harris, J. Hassan, H. Hassen,B. Hebert, T. Hendrick,R.G. Morrison, J. Mnrray, R. Nash,W. Newberry, J. Nielsen, V. Northcatt,J. 1 Okrogly,H.A. Olesen, C. Olson, F. HidmVA.A lex, F. '^rez, J. Peth,C.L. Polk,E. Prentice, R.^ Prevas^ Conhi >,A. ios, J. ckey,W. riorgio, J. Dolgen,D. Dmgazis, A. DrozakyFj Drozak,: DiiBoIs,N. Dwyer, J. Eddiiis,J. fj.R. I, A. [endrick, D. Piver, E. Kerr,R. A. ^<fi^ee,A. Kingsley, J. ^^iOninnonez, R. Kitchens, Qninter,J. ^ Kizzire; Reck,L. Klei|LA Reinosa. KWn|witcb,W. Relile, s,J. Rei ice,M. ,K. Lelonek, L. Leo, A. Lescovkh, Lokas, mm $600 Honor Roll $300 Honor Roll Ponierlane,R. Conley, M., Msgr. Apostleship of the Sea $200 Honor Roll Bergeria, S. Echeyarria, R. Ilan,P. ai Foster, W. Lesnansky,A. Maher, T. McCnllogh, L. Nielsen, K. Richonx,!. Teipe, K. INinON y. 11232 •78 FOURTH AVENUE IS. NoJ Dat« 'uflMaVocei limiteino in •trine tntpolmctl, toclil Ind furthering oSthe American Merchant Marlm •the advancemeA of trade union concepts. Irlbutes to polltlllaf candidates for elective o< I be solicited or \ceived because of force, duct, or as a cdklitlon of membership In butlon It made bgJuson of the above Improj Ibove address, cerMMull within thirty days and refund, ^•nivolunltDL Support SP/ kl Interests, AnRPan trade ilmiAMMMMi'l'IB' S< Jsport Is filed with the Federal Ion, Washington, D.C.) Commlsl Signature of solicitor No w lade Your SRAD |^agner,M. Walters, H. ite,F. ^umjR. !,L. ims, L. >n, C.W. lingfield, P. G. ^Worl Wilson, Wright, A. Yarmola, J. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource May 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: WIN LATEST FIGHT TO KEEP USPHS HOSPITALS OPEN WORKING TOGETHER FOR A BETTER LIFE FIVE PERCENT WAGE HIKE STARTS ON JUNE 16 HALL TO CONGRESS: PROBE COAST GUARD IN OIL RIG LOSS APRIL MEETING FULL AS LAKES START FIT OUT SHARP UNEMPLOYMENT HANGS ON IN THE U.S. 'WORKING DUES' ASSESSMENT CLARIFIED U.S. TUNA FISHERMEN GREATLY REDUCE PORPOISE MORTALITY GIBSON WWRITES ABOUT MERCHANT MARINE - NAVY COOPERATION LARGER VESSELS NEEDED FOR NEW GREAT LAKES ERA BILL EXTENDS U.S. FISHING RIGHTS TO 200 MILES OFFSHORE ILPA URGES ENACTMENT OF POSTAL SERVICE SUBSIDY BILL TEXTILE WORKERS STUDY CONSUMER BOYCOTT AGAINST J.P. STEVENS NEW TANKER BEAVER STATE CREWS UP, SAILS WHERE TO BUY YOUR UNION-MADE CANDY DON'T BUY LEVER BROTHERS PRODUCTS, ICWU ASKS AS APR. 10 STRIKE CONTINUES YOU CAN GET MEDICARE INSURANCE FOR A PERMANENT KIDNEY FAILURE CONDITION THIS IS THE PLACE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT SOLVING YOUR PROBLEM HLS LOOKS TO SECURE FUTURE WITH LNG TRAINING LNG CLASSROOM FIREFIGHTING BALTIMORE COVE POINT MUST BE U.S. BUILT, U.S. MANNED - AND SAFE POSTAL SERVICE CHANGES NEEDED 16.5 TONS OF OPIUM SEIZED 12 MORE BOSUNS GRADUATE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 5 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/6042159aa54c66ae92ae5113b39e15ec.PDF 379ed37e798072abad001a720f9bd869 PDF Text Text , V-' fl"™ • ' .- " .' •* I ' .r 1 '^.•.•^V:.^.;/-rf:'' ;4''"|^ i , ' •••' -. -•-: •iSt^ ifcl ^ J • 1 ;V" .-•-v.'-f.-.hA Iltf-/ Uk"k,l:----' Ir:''-' --• .-irfcss#'-? • -.'- v.- Se^er Page 3 , gfe r. •ij','-;- V;.-,"-:'.;;. • .^VVv:yiS'^ 'i-,^1-/ •k. .J^^:l>-' •; :-^v;p:;.;^,.';.. In the Port o§ San Juan SM PagM 15-17 IF"-'' J 1 i 4 •• •" 17 :.;#^S-il .¥1 Democratic Platform Committee Adopts Maritime Plank SeePogeS See Page 5 'vS;,.;;' '• • V. Li • L. :-x y •.it-n , J' H. 'i •',->•:•> .:'•, Carter Makes Maritime Pledge , '-•••r '•,-.^"i"• •^ ,i''-i. v; • . • -,,, ti :, <'• '- '-" '7< :•• ".f-,- •-•• V " .4 ,' �Af June Membership Meetings Resolution to Merge SIU;iBU Is Introduced At the general membership meeting in New York held Jupe 7, 1976, SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio in­ troduced a resolution on behalf of the Executive Board to merge the Inland Boatmen's Union into the Atlantic and Gulf District. Talks of merger had been going on for some time between the Executive Boards ofboth unions. The merger was recommended for' many reasons. Most important was the fact ^at joining together into one tinit would result in a stronger trade union that would be better able not only to protect the rights of both memberships, but would have greater ability to pro­ vide all of the membership services that are required. The merger would also eliminate duplication and bring about a decrease in rapidly rising costs of administration. These economies would make it possi­ ble for the new unit to- vigorously engage in activities to promote the best interest of all of its members. The merger Resolution and Consti­ tutional Amendments were imaniniously accepted at the New York membership meeting and they were referred for memebership action at the monthly meetings in other ports. ' rights of the membership of the IBU, as well as the A&G, would be guar­ anteed. The seniority and Shipping Rules of both unions would also be maintained. ' According to the Agreement, the members of both unions would have equal voting rights on virtually all is­ sues, but when contracts are voted upon, only those members who aire^ affected by (he contract would be per­ mitted to vote. JSince the proposed Resolution has been approved at the membership iheetings of the A&G District around the country by h vote of 1,355^ to 4 (1,359 members were present), the next step,, as provided in the SIU Con­ stitution, is the election of a Consti­ tutional Committee at a special meeting to be held at Headquarters .on June 21, 1976. • This Committee will consider the proposed amendments and will present their recommendations at the July, 1976 A&G membership meetings. If the Committee recommends the adoption of the amendments and their report is accepted by the membership of the A&G District at the July meet­ ings, the members of both unions will then vote on the merger by secret ballot. Job Rights Guaranteed Voting Starts Aug. 16 If the merger j^ari is accepted by the membership, the long established job The vote will begin on Aug. 16,1976 and will end on Sept. 15, 1976. The the PRESiOEHT'S REPORT: Paul Hall SiU-IRU Merger for MoreClout Right now the SIU apd our affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union are just about as closely linked in essence as two organizations can be without actually being one. We are linked from the grassroots of our organizations-^ur menibers who sail oh the seas and rivers—right up through our structures, organiza­ tional operations, and political and philosophical beliefs. But most importantly, the SIU and IBU, two unions representing workers in the Ahierican merchant marine, share the same Jong-term goals for our members—a secure future for them and their families in a secure and viable U.S. maritime industry. However, long-term security for ourselves and our industry is not some­ thing that will be handed to us on a silver platter. Security must be achieved and then protected on a day-to-day basis. Just talk to any one of the eightmillion Americans walking the unemployment lines and he or she will prob­ ably tell you the same thing—that a few years ago they felt secure in their jobs and didn't have a worry in the world. It's unfortunate, but times change quickly, economies change arid industries change. And the ones that are usually hurt most by these unforeseen changes are those Mo can least afford it—the workers. ' ' Right now the SIU is the strongest trade union for unlicensed deep-sea sailors in the U.S. Md our affiliated IBU is the strongest American trade^ union representing inland boatmen. For many years the SIU and lBU have worked closely together oh many issues involving maritime, which in turn has benefited both organizations and both memberships. Today, as a result of these close relations, both the SIU and IBU memberships enjoy good shipping; share the same Union hallS; secret ballot vote will be conducted by mail and all ballots must be postmarked no later than Sept. 15, 1976. In order that all members may have an opportunity to rfeview the terms of the merger, copies of the proposed Merger Agreement and the amend­ ments to the A&G Constitution will be available at A&G and IBU. Head­ quarters, as well as in all ports, no later than Aug. 6,1976. Also, th& tog will continue to pub­ lish coraI)lete details concerning the merger. The members of both unions must vote in favor of the merger and the proposed Constitutional Amendments for the plan to be put in effect. ' Naflohal JobleHs Rate of Over 10 Percen# Proves Slump WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO Presi­ dent Gedrge Meany has again declared that the "ttue" national unemployment rate is still above 10.1 percent as con­ trasted with the Administration's claims of an economic recovery upturn and the Government's report of the U.S. jobless figures falling two-tenths of 1 percent last month to 7.3 percent. "While the unemployment rate re­ ported by the Government has im­ proved somewhat from the dismal levels of .a year ago, it still remains higher than at any time from 1958 to 1975," the labor leader pointed out. The AFL-CIO estimates that there are 9.6 million persons without jobs today figured on a formula which counts as unemployed those who have des­ paired of looking for work because of disappointing searches for positions and those who have to work p^rt-time be­ cause they can't get full time jobs. "Despite the Administration's official optimism, the nation must not be misled into believing that the economy is in good shape," Meany admonished. The U,S.,l!abor Department's Bureau of Statistics also reported that again l30 out of 150 key working areas in this country that it checks out monthly still had "substantial" unemployment last month meaning a jobless rate of six percent or more that is projected to last for at least two more months. The Bureau also reported that 23 non-major work areas were added to the substantial joblessness category in May, bringing, a total of such smaller areas to 1,275. The AFL-CIO also said that con­ struction jobs still were at 700,000 un­ der the pre-recession peak while mahuContinued on Page 27 benefit from the same Pension and Welfare Plans, and,shai:e the same facili­ ties for training and upgrading at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point. However, the .StU and IBU, as separate organizations, still do not share total urtityr—and it is only a high degree of unity on a continuous basis that will enable us to achieve our goal of long-term security for all our members. That is why I believe that the time has come for the SIU and,IBU to become totally united through a merger. The propokl for such a merger has already been introduced tO the deep sea member, at the general June membership meetings in each port. The reaction to such a merger so far has been overwhelmingly in favor. But, of course, no merger wijl take place unless a majority of both the SIU. and IBU membership vote for it in a .secret ballot. Merger W strength and unity is nothing new to the SIU. In 1972, the membership voted to merge the Great Lakes district into the A&G. This merger did not change the Union's job structure. ,Great Lakes Seafarers still maintained their own jobs and seniority system, as did A&G members. However, the Great Lakes merger made the SIU a much stronger Union by placing it in a stronger position with respect to politics, collective bar­ gaining and organizing. A merger of the SlU and IBU would create much the same effect. IBU members would maintain their own job structure and seniority system as w^uld SlU members. But a unified SIU^—a merged SlU^would enable the Union to work from a position of increased strength on the kinds of maritinie programs pertaining to both deep sea and inland waters, that will enable us to achieve our goals of long-term job and financial security for oiir members. Looking at it from a historical point of view, a merger between the SIU and IBU is a replay of one of the most basic concepts of the American labor movement:—strength through unification. The early unions found it difficult to maintain a base of strength against the powerful companies. As a fesujt, they merged into a federation, the old AFL. Another group of unions found strength by merging into a different federation, the oTd CIO. And in 1955, the AFL and CIO merged into one huge federation, the AFL-CIO, which today represents over 13-million American workers. The concept of merger in the labor movement is not hew, but it has proven effective. .^ We must face the fact that there are many problems confronting our industry, both in the deep-sea area and the inland waters. And we must face the fact that it is the SIU—a unified SIU—that must face the challenge these problems create. A merger will not guarantee that we will win all our fights for a better life and a better industry. But a merger will make us a stronger organiza­ tion better able to cope with the problems of a,changing, complex industry. . Changa of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Cuff, Lakes and Inland waters District, AFL-CIO, 678 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N,.Y. 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. ¥. Vol. XXXVIII, No, D| JUn§ 1976» , N Seafarers Log ii �A 1st, 2 SlU Members Get $5G Grants Dependents^ Seafarers Win Scholarships The SIU's Annual Scholarship Pro­ more of the winners are unable to ac­ gram has this year awarded five $10,000 cept. grants, four to dependents of eligible First Two-Year Awards members and one to an active Seafarer, and, for the first time, two additional The two-year scholarships were $5,000 two-year scholarships to two awarded for the first time this year. active Seafarers. The award, limited to active Seafarers This brings to 117 the number of who wish to pursue two-year programs four-year scholarships awarded by the of advanced technical or academic SIU's program since its inception in training, was set up in 1975 but there 1953, with 29 received by Seafarers and were no applicants in its first year. This year's winners are 22-year-old 88 by dependents of Seafarers. Current­ Seafarer Michael Derive who submitted ly 34 Seafarers and dependents are re­ ceiving money from the scholarship separate applications for both scholar­ ship awards, and 34-year-old Seafarer program. Pierangelo Poletti who received his This year's winners of the four-year high school diploma through the Lunde­ scholarships are: Seafarer William Lo­ berg School's OED Program. pez, 23, of Mehlville, Mo. and a gradu­ Seafarers Derke and Poletti will re­ ate of the Lundeberg School's GEO Program; Sean Carlin, 17, son of Sea­ ceive their $5,000 grants over two years farer Michael Carlin of Surf City, N.J.; and can use the money to study at any Nicholas Livanos, 18, son of Seafarer accredited junior college, community John Livanos of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Pat college, or post-secondary trade or vo­ Monardo, 18, son of Seafarer Sylvester cational training school. The five winners of the four-year Monardo of New Orleans, La., and Sheila Sidnner, 18, daughter of Seafarer Russell Skinner of Pasadena, Tex. Three alternates for the $10,000 award—Maren Dwyer, 18, daughter of Inland Boatman Robert Dwyer of Homewood, 111.; Elizabeth Harrington, 17, daughter of Seafarer Recertified Bosun Arthur Harrington of Charlestown, Mass., and Seafarer Michael Derke, winner of a two-year scholar­ ship—were also chosen and will receive Sea&rer Seafarer the four-year scholarships if one or John Livanos RnsseU Skinner awards will receive their $10,000 grants over four years and can use the money to participate in any course of study at any accredited college or university in the United States or its territories. Chosen by Committee The winners of all seyen grants were, as in the past, chosen by the SIU Schol­ arship Selection Committee, an impar­ tial panel of reputable educators. This year the committee met at the Transportation Institute in Washington, D.C. and, as specified in the guidelines for the awards, based their selections on the individual's scholastic ability as shown by high school grades and Col­ lege Boards or American College Test scores, and the individual's character as reflected by letters of recommenda­ tion and participation in extracurricu­ lar activities. This year's Selection Committee members were: Dr. Charles Lyons, re­ tired dean of admissions at Favetteville Seafarer Sylvester Monardo Seafarer Michael Carlin State University, Fayetteville, S.C.; Miss Edna Newby, retired officer of Douglass College, New Brunswick, N.J.; Charles D. O'Donnell, director of admissions at the University of Chicago, Chicago, 111.; Dr. Bernard Ireland, a retired official of the College Boards; Dr. Elwood Kastner, dean of registration at New York University, N.Y., N.Y.; Professor R. M. Keefe, Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey, 111., and Professor Donald Maley, University of Maryland, College Park, Md. Seafarer Lopez Seafarer William Lopez, winner of a $10,000 scholarship, graduated from the Hairy Lundeberg School's General Educational Development Program last November, achieving exceptionally high scores on the high school equivalency tests. He dropped out of school in 1^68 "because family needs were pressing," and within months had begun sailing with the SIU. Now, after spending seven years sailing. Brother Lopez says that during this time he has "learned about the world, people and their customs, seafaring and much about myself." Feeling that through the SIU he has "evolved from an irresponsible adoles­ cent to a purposeful adult," Brother Lopez will use his scholarship to study political science with an eye towards Continued on Page 22 Win Case AgainstMobil's Anti-UnionTactic A monumental five-year case involv­ ing the application of controversial right-to-work laws ended this month when the U.S. Supreme Court over­ turned the decisions of two lower courts which would have allowed a transporta­ tion division of Mobil Oil to bust a labor agreement it held with a Texasbased local union. The Maritime Trades Department and the AFL-CIO, both of which came into the case at the Supreme Court level, played significant roles in helping to win the court fight. The events surrounding the case date back to 1969 when Mobil and Local 8-801 of the Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union, repre­ senting 289 unlicensed seamen on eight Mobil tankers running between Texas INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities Page 9 Union News Proposed A&G, IBU merger Page 2 President's Report Page 2 SIU scholarship winners ..Page 3 Union hall's responsibilities Page 6 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Port of San Juan Pages 15-17 SPAD honor roll Back page General News National unemployment ... Page 2 Win Mobile case Page 3 Carter's maritime support. .Page5 Democratic maritime plank.Page 5 Mobile oil rigs Page 11 Rubber Workers strike .. .Page 12 ERISA clarifications Page 8 Maritime Day Pages 20-21 and the Atlantic Coast, entered into a collective bargaining agreement con­ taining an "agency shop" clause.. This kind of clause, common to many collective bargaining agreements in right-to-work law states, provides that all workers in a union-protected shop pay the equivalent of union dues to the union whether they belong to the imion or not. This clause protects dues paying union members in the shop, and the union itself, from being ripped-off by workers taking a "free-ride," or ben­ efiting from union-gained wages and benefits without paying union dues. The collective bargaining agreement between Mobil and Local 8-801 stood for two years. But in 1971, Mobil filed charges in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas claiming Shipping 33 Maryland Page 5 Dispatchers Reports Page 25 Ships' Committees Page 4 Ships' Digests Page 26 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements & application ...... Page 31 Seafarers participate in Bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 28-29 GED requirements and application Page 31 Membership News Seafarer Harry Dengate . . Page 13 New SIU pensioners Page 23 Final Departures ....... Page 24 Special Features Overweight, obesity Page 14 What Is the MID ...... .Page 10 Sailors labor history Page 18 that the "agency shop" clause was il­ laws to a given employment relation­ legal under Texas' right-to-work laws, ship, the disposition of this case is clear. which provide that "no one can be Because most of the employees' work denied employment because of failure is done on the high seas, outside the to pay any fee, assessment or sum of territorial bounds of the State of Texas, money whatsoever" to a union. Texas' right-to-work laws cannot gov­ Mobil argued that since its transpor­ ern the validity of the 'agency shop' tation division was located in Beau­ provision at issue here. It is immaterial mont, Tex., the majority of the seamen that Texas may have more contacts lived in Texas, and the paychecks were than any other State with the employ­ sent from Beaumont, that Texas' right- ment relationship in this case, since to-work laws should apply and the there is no reason to conclude under "agency shop" clause be nullified. 14(b) that in every employment situa­ Union's Position tion some State or Territory's law, with The Union's position, on the other respect to union security agreements, hand, was that since the vast majority must be applicable. Federal policy fa­ of the seamen's work time was spent at vors permitting such agreements unless sea and not in Texas, the state's right- a State or Territory with a sufficient in­ to-work laws should not apply. In fact, terest in the reationship expresses a it was determined by the court that "no contrary policy via right-to-work laws. more than 10 to 20 percent of the sea­ It is therefore fully consistent with na­ men's work time is spent within the tional labor policy to conclude, if the territorial bounds of Texas." predominant job situs is outside the The Eastern District Court, however, boundary of any State, that no State has ruled in favor of Mobil and stated that a sufficient interest in the employment "the agency shop provision is therefore relationship and that no State's rightvoid and unenforceable." to-work laws can apply." The Union appealed the decision, The Supreme Court's decision in this and in a dramatic reversal, a threemember division of the U.S. Court of matter was a critical one since it seems Appeals for the Fifth District overruled that Mobil's true purpose for filing the the decision, ruling in favor of the suit was to break the Union outright, Union. However, the full Court of Ap­ because whether or not a woricer pays peals by an 8-6 vote vacated the divi­ dues to a union could not possibly idsion opinion and reaffirmed the judge­ fect the company. Mobil apparently felt that breaking the "agency shop" ment of the District Court. clause would eventually cut the Union's The Union then took the case to the revenues along with Its abflity to repre­ U.S. Supreme Court which overturned sent the workers from a position of the decision of both lower courts. With strength. The Supreme Court decision, then, only two members dissenting, the Su­ preme Court ruled: "Having concluded is an important one not only for Local that predominant job situs is the con­ 8-801 and its members, but for all mari­ trolling factor in determining whether, time unions holding collective bargain­ under Section 14(b), (Taft-Hartley ing agreements with companies in rightAct), a State can apply its right to work to-work law states. Pages June, 1976 m r..L i -T'y: f% " t .1 w ¥ J �The Committee Page Transindiana Committee Arecibo Committee • •{•''/'. ... .,-1.» '1 / 1 v.. Late last month at a payoff In Port Elizabeth, N.J. are veteran SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated right) checking a Seafarers book and the Ship's Committee of the SS Arecibo (Puerto Rico Marine) of (seated left) Deck Dele­ gate M. Sanchez signing the Patrolman's Report and (standing I. to r.): Cook and Baker Jose Colls; Engine Delegate Raoul M. Aguilar; Steward Delegate E. Albarran, and Recertified Bosun Herminio Pacheco, ship's chairman. In the port of Weehawken, N.J., Recertified Bosun Herwood B. Walters (2nd right), ship's chairman of the SS Transindiana (Seatrain), poses with the Ship's Committee as they collect their mail. On the committee at a payoff last month are (I. to r.): Deck Delegate Jose Cortez; Engine Delegate Jose Rivera; Chief Electrician Joey Shuler, educational director; Chief Steward W. J. Fitch, secretary-reporter; Walters, and Steward Delegate Jose Cubano. John Penn Committee Eric K. Holzer Committee Recertified Bosun Sylvester Monardo (seated left rear), ship's chairman of the SS John Penn (Waterman), leads a happy Ship's Committee at a payoff last month at Pier 7 in Brooklyn, N.Y. The committee consists of (seated I. to r.); Baker Charles Ussin, steward delegate; Monardo; Engine Delegate W. York, and Chief Electrician Victor Brunell, educational director. Standing (I. to r.) are in the snazzy chapeau. Chief Steward R. P. Marion, secretaryreporter, and Pantryman William Gonzalez. Recertified Bosun Dimas Mendoza (left) poses for photo last month with members of the Ship's Committee of the SS Eric K. Hoizer (Puerto Rico Marine) of (standing I. to r.): Chief Steward Harold Strauss, secretaryreporter; Educational Director Stanley Gondzar; Deck Delegate Frank Buhl, and Steward Delegate John Niennera. Seated (I. to r.) at the payoff of the roll-on roll-off vessel in Puerto Rico are SlU San Juan Port Agent Juan Reinosa and Engine Delegate Joe Vasquez. Mayaguez Committee Boston Committee At a payoff in the port of Baltimore recently is the Ship's Committee of the SS Mayaguez (Puerto Rico Marine) of (seated I. to r.): Recertified Bosun Manuel Landron, ship's chairman; Steward Delegate S. A. Simsuangco, and Engine Delegate Luis Santiago Medina. Standing (I. to r.) are: Chief Elec­ trician Richard Hannon, educational director; Chief Steward B. J. McNally, secretary-reporter, and Deck Delegate N. Bryant. (Sea-Land) last month are (I. to mon^ HW S lif George Ripoll making out his report and SlU Patrolt^emln ® 0"® 'h® Ship's Committhe Shm'^rnm^ • D . e? ^'ewatd delegate. The rest of <«Lnrd lim N.J. are (standing I. to r.): Chief iSart Z' ®®"®'®'y-™POrter; smilin' Deck. Maintenance Man Rich Everhart dec^ delegate; Crew Messman Steve Cracco in the dark olasses and last but not least, Rectified Bosun Leyal Joseph. ® Page4 . / i • / • I / i ). i r' i i I Seafarers Log �f ,s J :WHM *"'•;•,•• '-C Carter Pledges Shipping Aid Democratic Platform Committee Jimmy Carter, who is likely to be by Congress and approved by the Presi­ the Democratic candidate for Presi­ dent remain unspent." Adopts Maritime Plank dent, has come out in favor of a revitalized U.S. merchant marine and has also called for a fair deal for American ships carrying international cargo. Carter's position was outlined in a letter to Jesse M. Calhcon, president of the National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association which has en­ dorsed the candidate. In the letter dated May 25, the former governor of Georgia expressed concern over America's loss of seapower status since the end of World Warn. "Our merchant marine declined from first to eighth place since the end of World War II," Carter noted. "During this same period, the Soviet merchant marine has risen from 23rd to sixth place. The Soviets have made clear their expectation to become the number one merchant marine by 1980." Despite this trend, Carter pointed out that funds slotted for ship construc­ tion are sitting idle. "In 1970, the U.S. Congress enacted a 10-year program to construct for U.S. flag operation a total of 300 merchant ships," he said. "I regret to note that now, just six years later, only 58 ships have been contracted for construction. For the first time in recent history, the present Administration has not requested any funds for merchant ship construction, and funds which have been approved 4-Point Program He outlined his approach for re­ building the U.S. merchant fleet. • Assure continuing presidential at­ tention to the objective of having our nation achieve and maintain the desired U.S.-flag merchant marine. • Dedicate ourselves to a program which would result in a U.S.-flag merchant marine with ships that are competitive with foreign-flag ships in original cost, operating cost and productivity. • Enact and develop a national cargo policy which would assure our U.S.-flag merchant marine a fair share of all types of cargo. • Continue to enforce our American cabotage laws, such as the Jones Act, which require that U.S.-flag ships trade between our U.S. domestic ports. "... This program to achieve and maintain an adequate U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine would provide a great number of productive jobs, increase our economic base which would return ' many tax benefits, to all levels of gov­ ernment, result in stimulating private capital investment and improve our nation's balance of payments," Carter noted. "We must attain the seapower status we need in order to meet our commitments to domestic and interna­ tional security." Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD The Democratic Party has incorpo­ rated a three-point plank calling for a national maritime policy in its 1976 presidential election platform. This plank, committing the Democrats to building a strong and competitive U.S. merchant fleet, was developed and proposed by the Committee for a New Marifime Program, a unified industry organization composed of over sixty maritime unions, companies and as­ sociations. The joint Committee's three-point proposal was presented to the Demo­ cratic Platform Committee on May 20 by SIU President Paul Hall and James R. Barker, chairman and chief ex­ ecutive officer of Moore-McCormack Resources. The plank proposals called for: 1. A commitment to higher level coordination of the diverse sub-cabinet activities involved in maritime policy through appointment of a Maritime Affairs Advisor to the President. 2. Continued commitment to the program set forth by the Merchant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970 and to their objectives. 3. A commitment to develop a na­ tional cargo policy to assure the American-flag fleet access to a fair share of all types of cargo in the Ameri­ can trades. maritime plank, the Democratic Party's 153-member Platform Committee re­ leased their entire platform on June 14. The unanimously approved mari­ time plank, which was included in the international relations segment of the Democratic Platform, reads: "The Democratic Party is committed to a strong and competitive merchant fleet, built in the United States and manned by American seameh, as an instrument of international relations and national security. In order to re­ vitalize our merchant fleet, the party pledges itself to a higher level of co­ ordination of maritime policy, reaffir­ mation of the objectives of the Merchant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970, and the development of a national cargo policy which assures the U.S. fleet a fair par­ ticipation in all U.S. trade." tr: u..;; 1 ' •- 'i'i I'' Democratic Convention Over 3,000 Democratic Convention delegates from around the country will meet in New York City from July 12 to 15 to nominate the party's presiden­ tial and vice-presidential candidates. Several hundred of these delegates are affiliated with organized labor, in­ cluding SIU Special Counsel Carolyn Gentile, who also served on the Demo­ cratic Platform Committee; Ralph Quinnonez, Atlantic Coast Area Direc­ As we go to press, the same platform tor of the SlU-affiliated United Indus­ proposals are being submitted by Hall trial Workers; SIU Philadelphia Port and Barker to the Republican Party's Agent John Fay, and Dave Dolgen, Platform Committee. executive director of the Maritime Trades Department's Port Council of New York. Incorporates Each Point Forty-three of organized labor's delegates to the Convention were elec­ Incorporating each of the New Mari­ ted through the Labor Committee for time Program Committee's three care­ fully developed proposals in their Political Action in New York. •X More Jobs for Seafarers The 5S Maryland Is Set to Be Launched in July Another new SlU-contracted VLCC, the 265,000 dwt SS Maryland (Inter­ national Ocean Transport) which is a sistership of the SlU-manned SS Mas­ sachusetts and the SS New York, is now under construction at Bethlehem Steel's Shipyard in Sparrow's Point, Md. and is tentatively scheduled to be launched around July 30. The 2-million barrel modern super­ tanker—which, with her sisterships, are the largest tankers built in the Western Hemisphere—will be crewed by Seafarers giving the rank and file more jobs and job security. She will be 1,100-feet long, have a 178-foot beam, 35,000 hp, single turbine-screw, and a speed of 1514 knots. She will also have 19 cargo tanks and two clean ballast tanks. The Maryland will have a sophisti­ cated system of preventing oil and other pollutant spillage into the seas. A load-on-top principle halts oil from spilling. And cargo ballast tanks to be discharged in or near a cargo loading port are cleaned' first of all oil via the high-pressure, high-velocity sea water jets from fixed tank cleaning machines. June, 1976 tI Page 5 V.' V n V ^ i S . .V-. • �The Responsibility of Union Hails to SlU Members It's a nice place to go to meet old shipmates and shoot the breeze. It's the right place to go if you need help in any area involving the SIU. And it's the only place to go for a Seafarer to secure employment on SIU—con­ tracted ships. The "place" is any one of the SIU's Union halls within the Union's network of hiring hall facilities lo­ cated in major port-cities on the East, Gulf and West Coasts, the Great Lakes, Puerto Rico and Yokohama. Through these Union halls and the SIU port agents and Union represen­ tatives who man them, Seafarers are provided with a wide range of im­ portant services from help in filing welfare claims to getting a job or set­ tling shipboard beefs. The main function of the local Union hall is to see that jobs are dis­ patched promptly and fairly to SIU members registered on the beach in that port. To insure the most democratic means of filling jobs, it is the duty of the port agent, or whoever is dis­ patching Jobs, to see that the SIU's Shipping Rules are strictly enforced. To help the agent in this area, a Seafarer, when registering, should be sure to have on hand his Union book or membership certificate, clinic card, and seaman's papers. A Sea­ farer cannot be registered without these documents. Similarly, when throwing in for a job, a Seafarer must produce these same documents along with his regis­ tration card. Seafarers should also be aware of the following provisions, as quoted in the Shipping Rules, for preferential shipping: • "Within each class of seniority rating in every department, priority for Entry Rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard...." o "Within each class of seniority rating in the Deck Department, priority for the job of bosun shall be given to those seamen .possessing a certificate of recertification as bosun from the Deck Department Recerti­ fication Program " • "Within each class of,seniority rating in the Deck Department, priority for the job of quartermaster shall be given to those seamen posses­ sing a certificate of satisfactory com­ pletion of the advanced course of training by the Lundeberg School for the rating of quartennaster " • "Within each class of seniority rating in the Engine Department, priority for the job of QMED shall be given to those'seamen possessing a certificate of satisfactory comple­ tion of the advanced course of train­ ing by the Lundeberg School for the rating of.QMED " Union Services In addition to the job aspect of the Union hall, SIU representatives use the facility as a base of operation for providing many other Union services for the membership. Union officials are present at virtually every payoff of an SIU ship, whqre any and all beefs, no matter Page 6 you should give proper notice, espe­ cially on a weekend, of your inten­ tions to quit so that the SIU agent can arrange for your replacement and the ship will not sail short. In the Union hall itself. Union of­ ficials are available to help members fill out welfare, vacation or dependent claims. The member himself should request this help so that his claim is not delayed at the Plans' offices in New York because of lack of infor­ mation. The assisting Union official will see that all pertinent information and documents, such as a member's Social Security number, and doctor's and hospital bills are included in your correspondence. This will ensure prompt payment of all claims. V J ^ U SIU members can get help in filling out claim forms from SIU representatives. Above, Baitimore Patrolman Ed Smith helps Seafarer Frank Allen fill out vacation application. what the issue, can be discussed. To assist the SIU patrolman in making payoffs a quick procedure, delegates are asked to submit any disputed overtime on separate sheets along with the crewmember's name, rating and whether or not he is a watchstander. Local SIU officials are also sent to a ship, whether it is a payoff or not, if the ship's chairman wires ahead to the port office that there is a problem, such as a contested firing. In a case like this, the chairman is requested to wire ahead that a man is contesting the firing so that a replacement is not sent out until the beef is settled. In addition, if you are quitting. In the port, of Seattle, Port Agent Harvey Mesford, right, registers Seafarer John Skogiund for shipping. Handling shipboard beefs is another of the SIU official's duties. Here, aboard the Great Lakes vessel, Paul Townsend, SIU Patrolman John McClinton of Alpena, talks it over with crewmembers Gene Nokland, Joe Baker, and Ed Kihn. Many Functions Union officials routinely visit Sea­ farers confined in the marine hospi­ tals, first to deliver by hand the member's in-patient benefits, and secondly just to check if the member is receiving proper and courteous care. Union officials also get involved in local organizing campaigns to bring the benefits of the SIU to work­ ers with unorganized companies. SIU officials prepare the agenda for, and conduct a monthly member­ ship meeting at which Seafarers are brought up-to-date on the Union's activities on both a national and local level. An SIU representative will also spend a good deal of time talking on a one-to-one basis with various mem­ bers to encourage them to take advantage of the upgrading oppor­ tunities at the Lundeberg School. In addition to servicing the mem­ bership on ships, in the Union hall and at the hospital, SIU officials in the ports are intimately involved in the port's political activities. They work with the Maritime Trades Department's local Port Maritime Council. They also work with the AFL-CIO state and county federa­ tions in their area. And they work to convince local congressmen and their state's senators of the value of a strong merchant marine to the econ­ omy and security of the United States. Often times, an SIU official's poli­ tical activities has made the differ­ ence between a legislator voting for or against an important piece of maritime legislation. Many SIU officials are also in­ volved in community action groups and services for" the general better­ ment of the communities surrounding the Union hall. The SIU's network of port Union halls is the basis of the SIU's strength as an international Union representing seamen. The strategic positioning of halls enables all mem­ bers to easily and conveniently take advantage of all services provided by the Union. And through these halls, the membership is kept aware of all the Union's activities on their behalf. In other words, the local Union hall is a vital and indispensable link in communication between the Union and its membership. Seafarers Log �a«BiB&'agiim"3aa^g3rga!1SSIS»a>iaii^^ \ Headquarters Notes by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak If you are ready to ship out, need help applying for benefits, are interested in attending a membership meeting or just want to meet old shipmt^tes, you'll head for your local Union hall. These halls, maintained in major ports throughout-the country, are essential to the excellent job security and services SIU members enjoy. They are the key to the SIU's rotary shipping system which gives the SIU control over its own jobs and is one of the most democratic methods of filling jobs, making allowances for how long a man has been on the beach, his training and his standing as a Union member. Local halls and rotary shipping also help guarantee that all jobs aboard SlU-contracted vessels belong to all Seafarers, and it is every member and official's responsibility to protect each of these jobs. This means that a Seafarer quitting without giving the local Union hall sufficient notice and causing a ship to sail" short is not just depriving one man of that job. He is jeopardizing a shipboard position that, belongs to and benefits every Seafarer. Many welfare or vacation claims are delayed because of incorrectly filed applications which lack either supporting documents or important information, causing unnecessary hardships for some members. At your local hdl. Union officials are always available to explain the proper procedures for filing a claim and to make sure you've included all the necessary documents and information needed to insure prompt payment. • Union halls are also a place to get information about training and upgrading at the Harry Lundeberg School, as well as about the activities of your Union in national, local and internal affairs. And they are a pleasant place to play a friendly game of cards or dominos, talk with old friends, or just sit and read a paper while waiting for a job call. The SIU Union hall system was established for the benefit of all Seafarers. Take advantage of the important services offered you at your local hall and ".i do your part by informing the hall when you want to leave a ship, by bringing the proper documents when you want to register or throw in for a job, and by attending your port's monthly membership meeting. (For more details, see Page 6.) 'i 7 Seafarers are also participating in other important SIU programs and ac­ tivities that contribute to the welfare and job security of the entire membership. The 34th class of the Bosuns Recertification Program graduated this month, bringing to 391 the number of Seafarers who have completed this important course. The .35th class which will graduate at the July membership meeting in N.Y., represents the final class in this phase of the Bosuns Recertification Program. This program has helped greatly to reduce shipboard beefs which arise due to misunderstanding and to improve communication between members aboard our ships and Headquarters. The Lundeberg School is ^till working on establishing a curriculum for the Steward Department Recertification Program which will begin later this year. The 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program has also been progressing well, with six more Seafarers receiving their full Union books through the program this month. The 233 Seafarers who have earned their full books through this program are helping to fill the m^power gap left by the many members either going out on pension or passing on every month. If you are eligibTe for the program and have not already applied, I urge you to do so immediately. Firefighting training is becoming more and more important in today's mari­ time industry. And sooner or later, the Coast Guard will require that all seamen possess a firefighting certificate as a prerequisite to employment on U.S. flag ships. Seafaters can get their certificate by attending the Firefighting Course offered at the Lundeberg School and at the MSC-MARAD Firefighting School in Earle, N.J. If you would like to attend the Firefighting Course, see your port agent. LNG/LPG tankers will soon be an important part of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. To get a job on one of these ships, a Seafarer will be required to have special training. A Seafarer can get this training through the Lundeberg School's LNG/LPG Upgrading Program. I urge interested members in all departments to contact the Lundeberg School and to arrange to attend the next LNG class on Sept. 20. (See Lundeberg School application on page 31.) ,1. f. -< NLRB Judge Rules for SIU in Manning of All PRMMI Ships An administrative law judge for the National Labor Relations Board ruled last month that the SIU represents the unlicensed crews aboard all Puerto paydi«^ aboard the wdric pei^ he^ tlnldh Rico Marine Management, Inc. (PRMMI) ships including their three Ro-Ro ships, the SS Eric Holier, Ponce de Leon and Puerto Rico. The judge found the NMU guilty of conducting a recognitional strike in their picketing of PRMMI terminals last year, that is, trying to force an employer to recognize the NMU as a bargaining agent when the employer already has a valid contract with another union, in this case the SIU. It is expected that the NMU will appeal the judge's decision to the NLRB in Washington, D.C. History of Dispute '.213 The dispute began last October when the Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Authority (PRMSA) transferred man­ agement of the three Ro-Ro vessels frorti the NMU-contracted Transamerican Trailer Transport to PRMMI. PRMMI, which already operated eight SlU-manned ships, had a fleetwide contract with the SIU and manned the three ships with Seafarers. When the NMU struck PRMMI and PRMSA, the NLRB in San Juan moved for and obtained an injunction against the NMU's picketing from the U.S. District Court in San Juan which also ordered SIU crews off the three ships and NMU crews aboard the vessels, until the NLRB could settle the issue. From the U.S. Court of Appeals First Circuit in Boston, the SIU applied for a stay of the judge's ruling ordering the SIU off the vessels until a full threeman Court of Appeals could hear an appeal on the issue. Chief Circuit Judge Coffin granted the stay pending the full appeal. In April the United States Court of Appeals First Circuit affirmed the Dis­ trict Court's injunction against the NMU but it reversed the San Juan U.S. District Court's ruling ordering SIU crews off the ships, thereby effectively leaving SIU members aboard the ships until final disposition of this matter. Financial Committee Meets Ross Named Chief Off N.Y. Labor Unit • v;' Philip Ross has been appointed by Gov. Hugh L. Carey of New York as state industrial commissioner and head of the State Labor Department. Ross succeeds Louis L. Levine who resigned to join the Group Health In­ surance Co. of New York City. He had been state industrial commissioner since 1971. Levine is now chairman of a U.S. Mediation and Conciliation Service board of inquiry panel set up May 31 in New York City to assist in the con­ tract negotiation impasses between the League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes and District 1199, National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employes, which has a membership of 40,000 hospital workers. Their contract expires the end of this month. Commissioner Ross was recently pro­ fessor of industrial relations at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. and was re- June, 1976 • i H • Philip Roiss gional director and international repre­ sentative for the United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International Union, AFL-CIO from 1955 to 1958. SIU Quarterly Finance Committee Chairman Frank Teti, recertified bosun, (4th right) explains a point on how to check out the Union's records and bills to a member of the elected committee, Oscar B. Smith (standing) of the steward department. Other members of the committee which met this month at Headquarters are (I. to r.): Carroll Dwyer, engine department; Recertified Bosun John Hale; Recertified Bosun Frank Rodriguez; and John Sweeney, deck department, watching Warren Cassidy of the steward department doing some figuring. Page! �Coast Guard May Have Outlived Its Usefulness With the vast changes in maritime technology and with the changing atti­ tudes toward the human factor in work situations, the U.S. Coast Guard may have outlived its usefulness. This issue has come into sharp focus over the past year because of the Occu­ pational Safety and Health Act which has given the U.S. Department of Labor jurisdiction over safety in maritime matters including safety aboard ship. The Coast Guard is contesting this situation and is seeking to retain its jurisdiction over maritime safety. There are some who support the Coast Guard and feel that their traditional role should be maintained. There are others, both among labor and management, who feel that OSHA could do a better job. Long Time Problem The Coast Guard problem has been cumulative. Its roots go back 20 years or more during which time the Guard has failed to upgrade its organi­ zation or adapt properly to the human factors. Fundamentally a police organization, the Coast Guard has not taken an ap­ propriate sociological view to the work­ ers over which it has jurisdiction. Its police force thinking can be seen in a mid-195Qs Coast Guard proposal which became known as the "profile" system. The purpose of the system was to draw a "profile" on each seaman as a means of eliminating those who the Coast Guard felt shouldn't go to sea. Among the areas to be examined were: home upbringing; speech or smell defects; attitudes toward sex; religious and ethical attitudes; work history, in­ cluding any record as a "beefer" or "complainer" aboard ship; lack of edu­ cational advantages. Many people felt that it was ex­ tremely dangerous for a police enforce­ ment agency to have control over the employment of a seaman. The SIU was among those who vigor­ ously opposed this extension of the Coast Guard's authority and the "pro­ file" plan was eventually scuttled. Not Properly Equipped The problem is that the Coast Guard is not equipped, in terms of personnel or experience, to deal with the many complex social and psychological prob­ lems resulting from the impact on the individual worker of faster and larger ships, increased overtime, loss of ade­ quate port time, and the resulting feel­ ing of isolation and alienation that grow from these new experiences. The Coast Guard has not become aware that while the development of sophisticated electronic tools provide the seafarer with more control over , his shipboard environment, they sometimes leave him feeling powerless over his own life. In other areas, the Coast Guard is rooted in the past. Today a merchant seaman can be permanently deprived of his right to a livelihood for various drug violations which have been sub­ stantially modified in our society. Again, the Coast Guard's approach is that of a policing agency, out of touch with changing social and legal concepts, enforcing its own out-dated rules on workers whose rights are already se­ verely restricted. Register but there is no effort on the part of the Guard to maintain a con­ tinuous dialogue with those who are affected by those rules. In promulgating these directives— which directly affect the safety of crewmembers—the Coast Guard will, at times, consult only with management without seeking the advice and guid­ ance of maritime unions which repre­ sent the workers involved. Two recent examples illustrate this point. In setting manning scales for Chevron tankers on the West Coast, the Coast Guard has decided that un­ licensed qrewmembers are not needed in the engine rooms of these vessels despite"exprience which has shown that continued maintenance is necessary to the safe operation of this type of ship. Another example is the Coast Guard's proposal to eliminate the use of tankermen aboard barges on the in­ land waterways. Again, this proposal files in the face of experience which has demonstrated the ne«l for riding tank­ ermen to promote the safety of the vessels and their crews. This brings up another problem— the workers' situation cannot be en­ hanced by the fact that many Coast Guard oflicers go into industry when they retire from the Guard. In attempting to assess why the Coast Guard cannot cope with the many com­ plex problems of today's rapidly ex­ panding industry, we can infer that one reason is its military-oriented structure and another is that the Guard is an ex­ tension of the Department of Transpor­ tation which has shown a consistent hostility to the maritime industry. Whatever the reasons, however, the fact is that the Coast Guard has demon­ strated an unwillingness to deal with these problems realistically. New standards have to be set which take into account the real problems of the health, safety and welfare of mari­ time workers. There is a widespread feeling that OSHA can play an effective role in this area. Certainly, the prob­ lems cannot be left to the unilateral decision-making of the Coast Guard which has a lack of experience and facilities to deal with them. prodncetbe iQir lor iii ' wlio' pOiieip: UWitcd Another critical argument on the part of both management and labor is that the Coast Guard does not consult with those in the maritime industry. The Guard's proposed rules and reg­ ulations are printed in the Federal • Appeals;'' Pension Reform Act of 1974 Some Points Clarified on ERISA Requirements On May 26, the Seafarers' Pensicm Plan, Welfare Plan, Vacation Plan and Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship, as well as the UIW Welfare Plan and Pension Plan, and the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan notified all participants that, under the &nployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the various plans' documents would be available for examination and, in some cases, for sale to their par­ ticipants. Plan participants include active em­ ployees, pensicHiers and any person who has vesting credit of 10 years service without a break. Unfortunately these letters have caused some misunderstandings among members. In order to clear up these misunderstandings and to update the information contained in those letters, the Seafarers Log will present and answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the notices. • Win those already on pen^n be affected by tills law? No—pensioners will continue receiv­ ing the same benefits. If you are already on pension, the law will not decrease or change your benefits in ary way. All pensioners were sent notices because under ERISA they are considered par­ ticipants and must be notified about changes in the Plans. Once again, pensioners already re­ ceiving benefits need not worry about changes in their retirement benefits. • What Plan documents are avalldile to participants and what will tiiey Pages cost? All participants will automatically be mailed, free of charge, a summary description of each Plan and a summary of each Plan's financial report. The Plan descriptions will be ready by the summer of 1977 and the finan­ cial reports by early 1977. There will be a charge of approximately $.10 per page for additional copies of either summary. The following documents will be available for inspection at every Unicm hall and for saJe from Union Head­ quarters for approximately $.10 per page: 1. Each Plan's ESB-1 form. This is an oflScial form which each Plan mu^t file with the Department of Labor de­ scribing the Plan. It runs about 15 pages and will be available sometime this summer. 2. The full annual report for each Plan. This is the entire financial report which each participant will receive in sununary form free of charge. The full report wUl run about 20 pages and will be available at the end of each year. 3. Collective bargaining agreements under which each Plan is established. These agreements, or contracts, include the provisions for funding the Plans. Since these documents are usually quite long and since the contract provisions regulating wages and working condi­ tions are already available, participants will be able to purchase the one or two pages which specifically deal with the Plans. These pages are available now. 4. Trust documents and regulations for each Plan. A Trust Document de­ scribes how a Plan is administered. They will be available by the end of July, 1976 and will run approximately 25 pages. Trust regulations list all the rules concerning eligibility for, and the amounts of, benefits under a Plan and contain the information which each participant receives in a shorter form in his summary Plan description. The trust regulations are about 50 pages long and will be available by the end of July, 1976. You may inspect any of these above documents at a Union hall. You will not be able to photocopy documents at the Union hall. To purchase any of the documents, contact the Welfare Plan office, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 and you will be told exactly how much the desired documents will cost. Upon re­ ceipt of your payment, you will be sent the requested document. When request­ ing a document please include your So­ cial Security number and your present or latest employer, • Is seatime accumalated before ERISA went into effect counted towards vesting? The best way to answer this question is to review the new vesting and breakin-service provisions. Remember these provisions only ap­ ply to the normal pension. For every year you work 125 days or more, you receive one year of vesting credit. When you have accumulated 10 years of credit you are vested, that is you have a legal right to receive the portion of the normal pension you have earned when you turn 65 and can no longer have a break-in-service in regard to your pension. If you work less than 125 days in any year but more than 62V4 days, you do not get credit for a year's service but you do not have a break-in-service. If you work less than 62Vi days in a year, you have a break-in-service. If you have a number of consecutive breaks that equal the total number of years of credit you have earned, you lose all of that credit. The 125-day requirement only ap­ plies to earning vesting credit for a normal pension. Each and every day worked for a company signatory to our Plan will count towards the total number of days needed to qualify for a pension even if they were accumulated in a year for which you did not receive vesting credit. (Hd Break Roles Seatime compiled before Dec. 31, 1975 can be counted towards vesting credit. You will receive one year's vest­ ing credit for each year you worked 125 days or more provided you did not have a break-in-service under the old break rules. Under the old break rules, you lost credit for all previous seatime if you sailed less than 90 days in each of three consecutive years. Seafarers Log V . �i»e^;jB#sMife'ii<ri''*'»<a#»F/jrj,'^i^^n^feSS This is another important area that we have to keep our eyes on if we are going to protect these jobs for Americans. Congressman John Murphy (DN.Y.), who is chairman of the select House Committee on the Outer Conti­ nental Shelf, has introduced legislation which would require that all rigs and vessels used in exploration and mining on the shelf off U.S. coastlines be American built—and that all rigs and vessels be manned by American crews. We have already held meetings with all unions involved in this industry, and we have come up with an agreement that would protect this industry for American workers. Meanwhile, our Washington office sent a staff representa­ tive to San Francisco to attend the National Offshore Advisory Committee meeting there which was held by the Coast Guard. And we are also inviting oil companies and other industry representatives to a meeting in Washington later this month to get them to approve the agreement we have worked out with labor organizations. Washington Activities BjrSRockcr ALASKA NATURAL GAS PIPELINE Hearings on proposals to transport Alaskan natural gas to the lower 48 states are continuing in Washington. The House Interstate and Foreign Com­ merce Committee heard testimony earlier this month from the Federal Power Commission's environmental task force. This group singled out two proposals which they say would have less impact on the environment than other pro­ posed routes. One proposal is to pipe the gas through Canada to northwestern Minnesota. The other-developed by El Paso—would string a pipeline through Alaska, paralleling the oil pipeline, to an LNG terminal at Starichof. The gas would then be carried by American-flag LNG vessels to Oxnard, Calif. We have a real stake in the final selection of this pipeline, and our staff in Washington is putting a lot of effort into convincing Congress and the Federal Power Commission that the all-Alaska route—with the use of U.S.-flag LNG tankers—^is the soundest proposal in terms of natural defense, economy and preservation of the environment. WAR RISK INSURANCE The Senate Commerce Committee will hold further hearings on War Risk Insurance. Transportation Institute, a Washington-based research and edu­ cational organization, has prepared background materials for our staff at the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department to oppose insurance protection for foreign-flag vessels which are owned or under charter to American operators. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Our representatives at the Maritime Trades Department met with legislative representatives from the AFL-CIO and a number of national and international labor organizations this month to get their support for our position on pro­ tecting the job rights of American workers on the rigs and supply vessels work­ ing the outer continental shelf. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE HOSPITALS The House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries has begun hearings on the status of Public Health Service Hospitals. The SIU and the Maritime Trades Department will attend the hearings to present testimony in support of adequate funding for the maintenance of existing hospitals and for improving the quality of care at these hospitals. Our Washington representatives have been working with the U.S. Maritime Administration—which supports our position on the hospitals—and with Rep. Leonor Sullivan (D-Mo.), chair­ woman of the House Committee on Merchant Marine who is a strong supporter of the Public Health Service Hospitals. OTOER HEARINGS In addition to hearings on War Risk Insurance, Public Health Hospitals and the Outer Continental Shelf, Congress will also be holding hearings in a num­ ber of other areas important to us—^including law of the sea; common carriers; water resources developments; pension plans; oil spills; and ocean mining. The staff at Transportation Institute and our representatives at the Maritime Trades Department are working with our friends in Congress in all of these areas to make sure that the jobs and job security of this membership are pro­ tected. It is important that we continue a maximum effort in Washington to protect our jobs. We not only have to fight the powerful oil lobby, but we also have to fight the Administration in Washington—and that means the State Department, Treasury, the Department of Transportation, and—not least of all —^the Coast Guard. It's a big job, and we have to be on our toes every single day. Our Washington staff has to know what is going on—not only in Con­ gress—^but also what is developing in all of the many Federal agencies that affect our industry. It's a never-ending job but one that is essential to vour continued job security. '4 '''"t ,H Is, '# i t • » 41 To Protect Your Becatf^Sff the Employee Retirement Income SecuHiy Act of U (often referred to as the Pension Reform Act) it is extremely imf that the latetA correct address of each member be on file. // the Se Plans have ypUr latest address, you wUt he able to receive all the sary a,id vital material which is required to be sent to you under , new taw. ' It is qbo very important thai the Plans be aware of your marital Thej^ore, you are strongly urged to 01In the form below md send fifj to: Claims department, Seafarers Welfare and Pension PUms, 27S St„ Brooklyn, N.Y. U215, . .m, smt Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to conMbute to SPAD. it is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Top Lakes Pension Check n JBtil't.SM--- . I ^ After logging over 10,000 days of seatime, 64-year-old ex-Oiler John Kroski (left) gets congratulatory handshake from SIU Cleveland Port Agent George Telegadas last month for receiving the biggest pension check benefit— $395 a month—ever paid on the Great Lakes to date. Seafarer Kroski's last ship was the M/V Diamond Alkali (American Steamship). He sailed 43 years. Page 9 June, 1976 •••• • • •• i'..!;j-'-y' ' • ,• • ^ It..: �The Maritime Trades Department How MTD Membership Affects You^ the Seafarer The MTD holds biennial conventions to map out two-year programs of action, in above photo, Paul Hail, MTD president, addresses the 1975 Biennial Convention held last September in San Francisco. Passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 marked one of the most important legislative vic­ tories ever won for the U.S. maritime industry hecause it formed the base of a long-term program for the revitalization of the U.S. merchant marine. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department was instrumental in achieving this victory. In December 1974, the U.S. Senate gave final Congressional approval to the Energy Transporta­ tion Security Act, which brought to a successful close one of the most ambitious legislative fights in the history of the American labor moverrient. Again, it was the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment which proved to be one of the major forces in fostering this victory. The fights tor the 1970 Merchant Marine Act and the 1974 Oil Cargo Preference Bill (later vetoed) are just two instances in a long line of legislative struggles in which the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department has demonstrated its indispensable value to Seafarers and the maritime industry as a whole. Much of the MTD's effectiveness as a Constir tutional Department of the AFL-CIO can be attributed to a nurhber of important factors, such as its size and working structure; thediversity of the member unions it represents, and the way in which its policies are carried out on both the national and local levels. The main function of the MTD, founded 30 years ago and in the establishment of which the SIU played a primary leadership role, has always been to give maritime labor a greater .say in Washington on issues that would have an impact on the U.S. maritime and related industries, and the men and women that work in them. Presently, the MTD is comprised of 43 national and. international AFL-CIO unions, including the SIUNA, representing nearly eight million Amer­ ican workers. Not allof the'MTD's affiliated unions are of a maritime^ture nor are they all located in major port-cities. But the affiliation of these diverse unions gives the MTD political strength in all" re­ gional areas df he U.S. . MTD Executive Boaid The policies and programs of the MTD are formulated by the organization's executive board, which includes a top ranking representative from each of the'MTD's 43 affiliated unions. The three top officers of the MTD are, Paul Hall, who serves as MTD president; Jack McDonald, , vice presi­ dent, and O. William Moody, administrator. The MTD executive board meets regularly to discuss contemporary issues affecting the maritime industry and the steps that must be taken to deal properly and swiftly with them. Every two years, the Department holds a con- Page 10 . J t I > r t ^ vention immediately preceding the AFL-CIO con­ vention, at which time the affiliates review the progress of the maritime industry in.the previous two years and map out a chart of action for the next two years. At the MTD's 1975 Biennial Convention, held last September, the Department resolved to work, among many others things, for; • A bill that would close the loophole in the z conventions, depends heavily on the actions of the MiD's network of 27 Port Maritime Councils. These Councils," located in strategic port-cities throughout the U.S., in Canada and Puerto Rico, work politically on the local levels, and have been instrumental in enabling the MTD to achieve its national goals. An example of the Port Cduncil's effectiveness can be seen in the 1974 fight for the Energy Trans­ portation Security Act. Members of the Councils worked tirelessly to convince Congressmen and Senators from their districts and states to vote for the bill. The result was an overwhelming vote for the bill in the House of Representatives, and a closer—but still—a majority vote in the Senate. In addition to their work on the political front, the MTD's Port Maritime Councils have also been instrumental in increasing the awareness of citi­ zens throughout the country to the importance of a strong U.S. merchant marine to the general wel-. fare of the nation. On the national level, MTD headquarters, which , is located in the AFL-CIO building in Washing­ ton, D.C., works closely with the national AFLCIO and its affiliates to gain further support for its programs. The national office of the MTD also works closely with representatives of AFL-CIO state federations and local central bodies of the AFL-CIO; In brief, then, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department has been and will continue to be an effective organization for its member unions, es­ pecially with regard to the SIU and Seaforers. In future issues of the.Log we will continue to outline other organizations with which the SIU is connected and describe how tjhese groups affect Seafarers' welfare and livelihoods. 43 MTD Affiliates / Below is a list of < the 43 affiliates of the Maritim&Trades Departrhent. /, 1. The Journeymen Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmetolo^ts' International Union of America , 2. International Brotherhood of Boflermakers, Iron Ship Bnilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers 3. Boot and %oe Workers' Union 4. International Union of Bricklayers arid Allied Craftsmen ' 5. United Brofheriiood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Jones Act which exempts the Virgin Islands from 6. United Cement, Line and Gypsum Workers the provisions of the law. This bill will be marked International Union up in the Senate this month. 7* Communications Workers of America • A bill to extend U.S. control of fishing rights 8. Distillery, Rectifying, Wine and AlUed Workers' to 200 miles offshore. (This bill was passed in International Union of America both Houses of Congress and signed into law in 9. International Union of Dolls, Toys, Playthings, April of this yeir. The law becomes effective Mar. Noveltim and Allied Products of the Unlt^ 1, 1977.) States and Canada, AFL-CIO • A bill to curb and then cut back the incursion : 10. Intematfonal Brotiieriiood of EJectrical Workers of third-flag fleets into the U.S. foreign trades. The 11. International Union "of Elevator Constnmtors call for this bill was prompted by the fact that the 12. International Unhm of Operating Engineers Russian fleet, operating as a third-flag carrier, along with other third-flag fleets, how control more 13. Iiitemational Association of Fire Fighters than half of the c'^age of all waterborne trade 14. Imemational Brotherhood of Firemen and Offers 15. Glass Bottle Blowmrs' Association of die tJnited between the U.S. West Coast and the Far East, States and Canada (This bill is now under consideration by the House 15. Anierican Federation of Grain Millers Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee.) 17. Graphioi Arts International Union • A program first to end the U;S. Government's wasteful policy of running in competition with the 18,Hotel and Restaurant Employees' and Bar­ tenders'International Unioii private shipping industry and then return the U.S. 19. International Ai»ociation of Bridge, Structural merchant marine to its proper role as an auxiliary and Ornamental iron Workers of the U.S. Navy. 20, LahornS' Intematiorral Union of Nordi America In addition to iffiese and odier maritime Issues, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Inhanathe 1975 MTD Convention also vowed to fight for 21.. AFL-CIO tioqal Union, bills and programs for all American woihers, su^h 22. International Leather Goods, Plastics and Nov­ as: an Increased minimum wage; organlring unelty Workers Unimi olganized worio^rs; Import quotas; a national en­ 23. hrtemadonal Association of ergy policy; unemployment insurance extensions, Aerospace Workers and trade refonn. • 24. Industrial IJnion of Marine and ShlpbrrUding Success of the MTD's policies and programs, • Workers of America established by the executive board tind at MTD . Continued ori Page 11 CIO Seafarers Log ' �SSBsassse®- ,1 ilj- :r——-'a i-.'i.Ti"- .^. \ 25. National Marine Engineen* Beneficial Associatkm 26. Amalgamated Meat Ciitters and Botcher Work­ men of North America 27. OflSce and Professional Employees International Union 28. Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union 29. International Brotheihood of Painters and Allied Trades 30. United Papenvoikers International Unhm 31. Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association of the United States and Canada 32. United Association of Journeymen and Appren­ tices of the Plnmbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada 33. International Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers 34. Brotherhood of Railway, Aiiiine and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employees 35. Retail Clerks International Aswciation 36. Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union 37. United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America 38. Seafarers International Union of North America 39. Sheet Metal Workers International Association 40. American Federation of State, County and Mimicipal Employees 41. United Telegraph Workers 42. United Textile Workers of America 43. American Guild of Variety Artists Marine Skills Needed on Mobile Oil Rigs for Safety Safety on the mobile drill rigs, which pointed out that even the contractors operate offshore ."exploring for oil and involved in exploring for offshore re­ natural gas, is a prime concern of the sources defined the rigs as ships. He SIU. The Union is urging the Coast quoted John Drewry, counsel to the Guard to adopt stricter regulations over National Ocean Industries Association, these units which navigate in our har­ who has stated, "these rigs are not, as bors and coastal waters. many people think, fixed structures On May 25, at a hearing in San Fran­ built offshore in the form of an oil der­ cisco held by the National Offshore rick. But rather, they are indeed vessels Operations Industry Advisory Commit­ and are recognized as such and docu­ tee, Lindsey Williams, SlU-vice-presi- mented under the laws of the United dent in charge of the Gulf: Coast, out­ States..." lined the Union's views on mobile drill However, Williams objected, "the unit licensing regulations. majority of mobile rigs are currently While speaking before the gathered not regulated, or their crews licensed to industry and Coast Guard representa­ the same full standards as U.S. ocean­ tives, he stressed the need for marine going ships and their crews. The Seaskills aboard the mobile rigs which "are Jarers Union is convinced this is neither vessels that must operate in a hazardous a safe nor an acceptable standard for industry and environment." the U.S. rigs to be allowed to maintain. He then sharply criticized the off­ During his testimony, Williams shore exploration industry's draft pro­ posals for new Coast Guard regulations that were being discussed at the hearing. "We strongjly disagree with the con­ cept inherent in the draft proposal that industrial employees can perform ma­ rine skills without the proper experience and education required of ocean going seamen," the SIU vice-president de­ clared. "Such shortcuts to creating sea­ men in the longrun jeopardize the safety of everyone involved in rig operations." He continued, "Based on our obser­ vations of offshore activities, it appears to us that the offshore industry is intent upon obtaining for itself a special set of operating and safety rules that would not be acceptable in other U.S. marine industries." After carefully studying the situation, the SIU developed its own proposed regulations that would cover those members of the mobile rig crew work­ ing on marine related tasks. At the hearing, Williams outlined the Union's major points, while noting "our standards would not apply to the indus­ trial skills aboard the rig, primarily the drilling crew, because these matters should be decided by the contractor." First, he stated, "A minimum man­ ning level must be set for each type of U.S. drilling rig that will assure the safe operation of the rig in all conditions and which will provide an adequate ma­ rine crew to maintain the rig in a safe and sanitary condition. While the minimum crew standard would take into account the size of the rig and its equipment, it would estab- •%. Continued on Page 27 f Foreign Countries Mean Business In Dealing With • Canada—^Possession of narcotics (including marijuana) up to 7 years in jail at the discretion of the court. Up to life imprisonment, but not less than 7 Persons arrested on drug charges are years for importation of drugs into the country. not eligible for bail. • France — Possession, sentences vary, but are less than for trafficking. Minimum of 3 to 4 months pre-trail confinement. Trafficking, 1 to 5 years. Drug Violators Drug laws in the U.S. can be tough for sale or trafficking of large amounts of drugs, but for simple possession and use they're not so hard. Some states' laws for possession and use could even be considered lenient. However, this is by no means the case in foreign countries. It is important that a seaman, who would be visiting a lot of foreign coun­ tries, at least be aware of what these drug laws are, because if you get caught "over there" for possession or sale of even small amounts of drugs, you could be staying "over there" for quite awhile. As a matter of fact, there are ap­ proximately 700 Americans in foreign jails right now for various drug offenses, and there's really very little anyone stateside can do for them but wait pa­ tiently for their return. Below are some of the drug laws in various countries that a Seafarer might visit: • Mexico—Possession, 2 to 9 years in jail plus fine. Trafficking, 3 to 10 years plus fine. Illegal import or export of drugs, 6 to 15 years plus fine. Per­ sons arrested oil drug charge can expect a minimum of 6 to 12 months pre-trial confinement. • Greece—Possession, minimum of 2 years in jail. TraflScking, 5 to 20 years plus fine. • England—^Possessions of heroin or LSD, 7 years or a fine of $1,000 or both.' Possession of codein or cannabis, 5 years in jail. • Germany — Possession, 3 years. Germany is expected to change this law making jail terms stiffer. • Japan—Sentences are based on the amount of drugs found. A recent case involved 600 grams of hashish and the person was sentencad to 2 years in jail. • Italy — Possession or attemptedsale, 3 years. Trafficking, 3 to 8 years. June, 1976 • Turkey—^possession, 3 to 15 years. Trafficking, 10 years to life. It's no fun being stock In a jafl cell, but even less fun If tbat jail cell is In a foreign country. Be smart! Don't use dmgs. Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Loss of Seaman's Papers If yon are convicted of possessimi of any illegal dmg—heroin, barbitnrates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, widmut appeal, FOREVER. Tbat means ttat yon lose for die rest of your life die r^t to make a living by the sea. However, it doesnT quite end there even if you receive a suspended soitence. You may lose your r^bt to vote, your right to bold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dmitist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your r^ht to hold a job wbereyou must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to woric for the cHy, the county, or the Federal government It*8 a pretty tough rap, but duFs cxacdy how it is and yon cant do anydiing about it The ctmvkted drug user leaves a black marie on his rqiutatkm lor die rest (rf his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your r^t to a good livelfliood, it can destroy your life. Dmg idinse presents a serkms threat to both your physical and mental healdi, and die personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard diip uime clear mfaids and qiuck reflexes are essential at all times for the safe (qperathm of die vessel. Dont let dn^ destroy your natural r%ht to a gOod, luqppy, prodnctive Ufe. Stay dmg free and steer a clear course. Page 11 I i I t M �8 Finish Welding Course 1 AT SEA SS Cove Communicator The operators of the SlU-manned SS Cove Communicator (Cove Tankers) early last month applied to the U.S. Maritime Subsidy Board in Washington, D.C. for an operating subsidy to run the 31,900-dwt tanker on the Russian grain run. SS Translndiana Shipboard services Nvere conducted aboard this SlU-contracted ship for our departed brother. Seafarer Herbert M. "Frenchy" De Boissiere, 46, who died in the USPHS Hospital in Staten Island, N.Y. on Apr. 2. He had sailed 30 years. Ship Chairman, Recertified Bosun Herwood B. Walters and Chief Steward W. J. Fitch, secretary-reporter paid high tribute in turn to the departed seaman: "As Herbert De Boissiere, better known as 'Frenchy', was a personal friend of mine, it was his desire to sail with me abord this ship. Although 'Frenchy' did not make it, in his physical being, his wish and desire were fulfilled, for I shall always remember, 'He did make his last voyage with me.' " "I have sailed with Brother Herbert De Boissiere many times. His happy ways and outlook on life will be missed by all who knew him." The bosun and the rest of the crew said: "We wish to give an overextended vote of thanks to Capt. Gene Laski (master of the Transindiana) for the most proficient and descriptive eulogy he gave, so befitting to our departed Brother Herbert De Boissiere." Capt. Laski's ceremonial eulogy at the services included these hallowed words: "We are gathered here this day, the 17th of May 1976, on the deck of the SS Transindiana, to pay our respects to our departed brother, Herbert Michael De Boissiere, who passed away on the 2nd day of April 1976 ... He was 46 years of age. "At a time when it seemed that Herbert was conquering his illness, he was making plans to return to sea on this vessel... This was not to be, and when he realized that he would not be standing any more watches, he requested that his final journey be made with us "In making this request, Herbert is reminding us of the unique and special family relationship that we share with one another.... We are many races and we are many religions—^yet we are brothers-and-the sea is our home-and-the sea is our blood.... "Herbert, thank you for the message.... We understand it In your mem­ ory, I now recite a poem that reflects the ideology of men who follow the sea...: INVICTUS " 'Out of the night that covers me. Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of w/ath and tears Looms but the horror of the shade, ^ And yet the menace of the years, Finds, and shall find me unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the Master of my fate I am the captain of my soul.' ' "There is one among us who knew Herbert better than I... It is only fitting that Herwood Walters, our bosun, stand by my side and assist me in seeing Herbert on his final and everlasting journey ... "Brother Herbert Michael De Boissiere—you have returned home—at 10:40 a.m. this 17th of May 1976—in the latitude of 27 degrees and 24 minutes North and longitude 74 degrees and 34 minutes West... you are now and forever returned to the sea—you cannot be forgotten for you shall forever be with us.... We pay our respects to you, each in his own manner, with our thoughts and prayers and with the vessel's engines stopped and with a moment of silence." Instructor Bill Eglinton of Piney Point's Welding Course (2nd left rear) is in a happy mood with his latest class of graduates, proudly displaying their diplomas, of (I. to r. front): Robert Wilson Albert Schwartz: William Joslin, and David Daily. In the rear (I. to r.) are: LeRoy Cope; Eglinton; James Darden; Robert Zientak, and Robert Smith. Rubber Workers Boycott Firestone Tire A nationwide consumers boycott and letter writing campaign aimed at Fire­ stone tires has been called for by the 70,000 United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America Union (URW), an AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department affiliate which has been on strike since Apr. 21 at 47 plants of the Big Four tire makers, Firestone, Goodyear, Goodrich and Uniroyal. The boycott has the support of both the SIU and the AFL-CIO. URW President Peter Bommarito has asked the public and union mem­ bers not to buy the following 37 brandname tires: Firestone, Atlas, Caravelle, CBI, Coast-to-Coast, Cordovan, Fal­ con, Fruehauf, Getty, Lancer, MultiMile, O.K. Tires, Shell, Triumph, Union 76, J.C. Penney and Mont­ gomery Ward. Other Firestone subsidiary-made tires consumers are asked not to pur­ chase are these by Seiberling: Award, Holiday, Buck Monroe, Portage, Roger Ward, Sterling and Zenith. And those made by Dayton: Argyle, Carnegie, Co-op, Cornell, Dean, Duralon, Road King, Schenuit, Super Traction (trucks) Western Auto and White. Bommarito also called for a letterwriting campaign by union members and the general public directed to Fire­ stone's president, Richard D. Riley, 1200 Firestone Pky., Akron, Ohio 44301 asking for a reasonable approach at the bargaining table with the United Rubber Workers negotiators. To implement the boycott, a "Don't Buy Firestone" campaign via picketing and handbilling at high volume Fire­ SS Robert E. Lee On July 4, the SS Robert E. Lee (Waterman) will sail from the Gulf to Karachi, Pakistan with 6,340-metric tons of bagged phosphate for overland transshipment to Afghanistan. ^ Model for Others The union is seeking a contract with Firestone that could serve as a model for an agreement with the other three of the Big Four. At issue is a strong cost-of-living allowance asked for by the union. Since Firestone tire prices have soared to 35 percent more in just two years, the union asked the company for a first-year catch-up wage hike of $1.65 an hour, substantial pension improvements and a cost-of-living allowance (COLA) that would add a penny to wages for every 0.3 point increase in the Con­ sumer Price Index (CPI) projected to rise 7 percent a year. Firestone offered $1.10 an hour over three years—5 cents less than its previ­ ous offer—a three-year pension boost of $1.50 for future service, and a costof-living formula geared to the CPI but offset in part by wage increases in the second and third years of the contract. Bommarito rejected the offer because he said the company's COLA Program would net the worker only 25 cents in three years at projected rates of inflation while the URW's formula would net 95 cents. This is the union's key issue. t cents of every dottar spent in shipping on . remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the' balance of paymenh; and to the nation's economy. SS Mohawk The SlU-contracted SS Mohawk (Ogden Marine) which went aground off the coast of California on the morning of May 20, was refloated the next day with tug assistance. The ship went on with her cargo of 9,500-tons of rice to an unloading in Stockton. stone retail outlets and independent stores is contemplated. In the middle of this month, URW and Firestone negotiators resumed their contract talks in Cleveland after two days of federally-mediated discussions with the head of the U.S. Mediation and Conciliation Service James F. Scearce in Washington failed to make any headway in their dispute. ^ -T , ^ ' V'.' .: "m SS Potomac On July 15, the SS Potomac (Hudson Waterways) will sail from the Gulf of Indonesia with 21,SCO-tons of wheat. Page 12 ^ J . . , ^ • •.? t ' • » I * •# V y > t •) i I •* f.« / 1 ?- / { > . • i t • \ ' V. 7t--.ILJ Use U.S.-llag ships. R's good for the American maritime ittdiiKstry, tlm AiRieii> Seafarers Log �5il^_ "t ••J New of Life ASHORE Seafarer Tells How He Dealt With Alcoholism Problem For the best part of his adult life, his shipmates called him "old heave-a-head Harry," because Harry Dengate, a 56year-old Seafarer from Charleston, S.C., could drink with the best of them, and then some, Harry Dengate is not afraid or ashamed to admit that he was an alco­ holic for many years—and he shouldn't be—because this remarkable Seafarer did what so many millions of people in this country can't do, and that is kick the alcohol habit completely. But what's more remarkable is the way he kicked the habit. You might say he wheeled himself back to the mainstream of so­ ciety because he did it with a bicycle. Brother Dengate had his first drink when he was 17-years-old after finishing basic training in the Navy. He continued to drink steadily throughout his fouryear hitch in the Navy, which ended in 1941. He entered the merchant marine the next year shipping in the black gang. He recalls with amusement that back then the motto in some of the ports he visited was, "dogs and sailors keep off the grass." Seafarer Dengate's drinking prob­ lems continued throughout the early 40's, and in 1943 he spent time drying out at the U.S. Seamen's Service Center in Bayridge, Md. He tried Alcoholics Anonymous in 1950 but he kept right on drinking "simply because I didn't want to stop." Brother Dengate lived and shipped out of Yokohama for 16 years. He met a girl there and married, but after 12 years his wife divorced him because of his drinking. About the divorce, Harry said: "I guess I don't really blame her." During his years of sailing and drink­ ing E>engate recalls the terrible days when he secluded himself in the en­ gine room shaft alley so his shipmates wouldn't see him doubled over from stomach cramps and a sickness that prompted him to say in retrospect, "I really felt like dying." For many years Seafarer Dengate pcetty much followed the same pat­ tern. Outside of shoreside expenses he worked and spent what he made on al­ cohol. He recalls being on the Persian Gulf run for eight years "and never saving a penny." Turnabout Came Suddenly The turnabout in his life came sud­ denly three years ago this month. He got off a ship in San Francisco and went on a four-day binge, waking up sick in a hotel in Atlanta, Ga. From there he went back to his hometown of Charles­ ton, S.C., for the first time in 32 years. It hit him like a ton pf bricks when he realized that for him nothing had changed in all that time. He was drink­ ing heavy when he left, and he was still drinking. He decided it was time to quit. The next day he found an apartment, and recalling the advice of an old ship­ mate of his, he bought a 10-speed bike and started riding. "I was a bit shakey at first, but it felt good. 1 found that the more I rode, the less I thought about alcohol. Every day, I would get up early and bike out to the suburbs. I believe the physical strain and freedom of June, 1976 Harry Dengate movement I felt cleared my mind and I began seeing things, beautiful things, like trees, grass, flowers, kids playing and so many of the simple things in life, really for the first time. As I cleared my mind, I also cleared my body and I felt like a new man. I'll never be rich as far as money is concerned because I never saved anything when I was drinking. But I feel very rich in another way—rich in a new appreciation for life and Uving." After several months in Charleston, he went back to the West Coast and stayed with his brother in Pasadena for a while. There he continued his bicycle trips traveling as much as 30 miles a day. His body became stronger, and the grip the alcohol once had on him was gone. He had won. Today, Seafarer Dengate usually ships seven months a year and when he is on the beach, he bikes at least 20 miles a day. He has hiked in the Far East and in New Zealand and Austra­ lia. Now he is looking to catch a ship for the Med so he can do some biking in Europe. "Biking is a beautiful way to see a country," he says. His shipmates have long since stopped calling him "heave-a-head," but Dengate notes with a laugh: "You know how seamen are. They have a nickname for everything. Now they call me TO-speed Harry' and I don't mind a bit." Brother Dengate went to Piney Point last year and Is very proud of the QMED endorsement he received there. He didn't get a chance to see the SIU's Alcohol Rehabilitation Center since it was only in the planning stages at that time. But he believes "the Alcohol Center down there is truly a wonderful thing. There has never been such a pro­ gram for i^eamen before, and believe me, it was needed. I think the program will be a great help to a lot of guys, because there are a lot of guys out there with drinking problems like I used to have." Seafarer Dengate said he hoped his story would encourage others to seek help to kick the alcohol habit. He says, "I hesitated at first to have the story printed, but T believe that if only one guy who reads it, seeks and gets help, then I will have accomplished some­ thing important." . * -SJ t:|: Washington, D.C. Out of the 17 U.S. high school students who won voyages on American ships and cash in the Propeller Club's 1976 Harold Harding Memorial National Mari­ time Essay Contest, three winners received their prizes from SlU-contracted companies on Maritime Day, May 22. Grand national winner in the 40-year-old contest,, Taimi Louise Heikken of Bogalusa, La. received a $100 cash prize from the Maritime Overseas Corp. at the New Orleans Propeller Club. She also won a cruise to the Med and back from another company. National winner Lisa Morrison of Le Grand, Calif, was awarded a voyage by Sea-Land Service from Seattle to Oakland at The Golden Gate Propeller Club in California. And national winner Glenn Wright of Miami, Fla. won a trip from the Gulf to a north Brazil port and a return trip from Delta Line at the Miami club. The contest is sponsored by the club's 14,000 members in 60 U.S. ports, 15 foreign ports and at 15 colleges to broaden the education of teenagers and to stress the need for a strong American merchant marine for national security and eco­ nomic prosperity. It is named for Harold J. Harding, national secretary-treasurer of the club from 1931 to 1952. The club's U.S. president, Capt. C. Ray North said, "The many companies that have made these prize voyages available are to be commended for their public spirited generosity as are the Propeller Clubs that worked so hard to sponsor the contest locally, the many teachers who supervised the preparation of essays and the students who participated." •life 1• Saugerfies,N.Y. A widow, Mrs. Edith C. Anderson, of an old sea captain here, who "passed the bar" writes: "I am sorry to inform you that my husband reticed Capt. Hilimar G. Anderson died in St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, N.Y. the 21st of April and was buried in Woodstock Cemetery the 23rd of April. "My husband always enjoyed reading the Seafarers LOG and read about the men and ships he had known in his many years on the sea." .5- «|i: ' •-M:.' J- Old Bridge, N.J. Ever hear of someone making ships models out of bones? Chief Steward Jacinto G. Guiles, 53, who last shipped out on the containership SS Arecibo (Puerto Rican Marine) in March does. He has no bone of contention with his hobby of carving model schooners out of bones of turkeys, ducks and chickens. Seafarer Guiles, who was bom in Manila and makes his home in Old Bridge, joined the SIU in 1956. He explains that it takes him two or three months aboard ship in his offtime hours on the run from Port Elizabeth, N.J. to the port of San Juan to carve a scale model of a clipper ship, with penknife and glue, using backbones, breast­ bones and wing bones of the roasted birds. Brother Guilles follows no set plan. His latest creation, a model of a threemasted schooner which he first saw on a matchbook cover, was made as a wedding anniversary gift for his wife, Lillian. It all started^—carving bones into ships models—in 1963 in the port of Long Beach wlien a brother aboard ship with the chief steward told him that he knew of someone who carved turkey bones into ship models. It was a challenge, GmUes said, he couldn't ignore. 1 SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the SIU Alco­ V holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name Book No. I I Address (Street or RED) (City) (State) Telephone No (Zip) I I r Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 I '1' Page 13 II .V �At Sea, Ashore: Watch Your Diet \ ' Overweight, Obesity Can Mean a Shorter Life tables, fresh milk and other dairy products, and a By Dr. Joseph P. Logue variety of better quality meats and poultry as stand­ SIU Medical Director ard on SIU contracted ships. By improving your diet, you and your shipmates Duane S. ships with the SIU. Every year he must no longer need suffer scurvy, beriberi and other have a physical before he is issued a shipping card from the medical department. Two years ago, after vitamin deficiencies; and Duane S. and many of an eight-year steady climb of 10 to 15 pounds a your other shipmates would not be alive today. The year he took. heed. That physical showed that his diabetic complication, and the hypertension would blood pressure was 190 systolic, 110 diastolic; he have taken their lives on such a poor diet as re­ had a four-plus rating on sugar in his urine, an counted above. Unfortunately obesity is usually not the only indication of diabetes; and he weighed 268. problem to worry about. More often than not, fol­ At 47-years-of-age, supposedly in the prime of lowing the obesity are diabetes, hypertension, vari­ life, he felt dreadful. Going up and down stairs, or any exertion, left him out of breath. For his 5 feet, ous cardiac conditions, varicosities and many other 9 inches, he was quite overweight. His normal major and minor maladies that can be avoided. Duane S. did nicely on his diet. Some weeks he weight for age, height and structure was approxi­ lost a pound, other weeks VA or Vz a pound. mately 175 pounds. Last year's full physical showed Duane down 46 Following is a selection he chose from a ship's pounds. The other day when Duane came to the menu. Anyone can see he did not starve; he learned clinic for his annual physical he had lost an addi­ to watch what he ate. Breakfast tional 40 pounds. Due to his 86 pound loss, his orange juice other physical findings were really good. Blood assorted dry cereal with milk pressure readings revealed 150 systolic, 80 dias­ combeef hash tolic; his diabetes had been controlled by diet alone coffee —no need for injections or pills; and he stated he had not felt so great in years. Lunch . If Duane had shipped in the bygone, so-called vegetable soup romantic age of tall sailing ships, there would have pot roast been no union clinic or ship company that cared boiled potato about his health and well-being. Instead of learning string beans about a diet, and being medically directed, he small roll or slice of bread with butter would have had the allowed quota according to tea or coffee "The Rules for the Regulation of the Navy of the cling peaches United Colonies". Dinner There shall be allowed to each man serving on grilled pork chop board the ships in the service of the thirteen United steamed rice Colonies, a daily proportion of provisions, accord­ carrots • • ing as is expressed in the following table, viz. cauliflower Sunday, 1 lb. bread, 1 lb. beef, 1 lb. potatoes or slice of bread with butter turnips. applesauce Monday, 1 lb. bread, 1 lb. beef, 1 lb. potatoes or iced tea turnips, arid pudding. Nighttime snack Tuesday, 1 lb. bread, 1 lb. beef, 1 lb. potatoes or apple turnips, and pudding. glass of milk Wednesday, 1 lb. bread, two oz. butter, four oz. cheese, and 1/2 pint of rice. In a 1976 medical survey of several hundred Thursday, 1 lb. bread, I lb. pork, and 1/2 pint of men, overweight and/or obesity was the most prev­ peas. alent single health problem in the SIU membership. Friday, 1 lb. bread, 1 lb. beef, 1 lb. potatoes or Overweight (exceeding one's normal weight by 10 turnips, and pudding. percent to 15 percent) or obesity (exceeding one's Saturday, 1 lb. bread,""/ lb. pork, 1/2 pint peas normal weight by more than 15 percent) can pose and four oz. cheese. serious complications and impairments on an in­ Half a pint of rum per man per day, and dis­ dividual. cretionary allowance on extra duty and in time of Of those surveyed, all cases of obesity were engagement. exogenous in nature. Exogenous obesity is caused A pint and a half of vinegar for six men per by excessive food intake. Endogenous obesity, or week. overweight is caused by some abnormality within the body, such as an endocrine imbalance, a faulty Better-Food Today salt and water metabolism or such things as a cen­ However, due to the efforts of your Union, great tral nervous lesion. achievements were made back in the 1950s to Exogenous obesity is our prime concern. Fad • • place items such as fresh fruit, fresh frozen vege­ and crash diets fill books and volumes pf maga­ Port Date New York July 6 Philadelphia .... July 6 Baltimore July. 7 Norfolk July 8 Jacksonville .... July 8 Detroit July 9 July 12 Houston July 12.. New Orleans — . July 13 Page 14 Deep Sea 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. — 2:30p.m. 2:30 p.m. IBU 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Port Mobile San Francisco . .. Wilmington . . .. Seattle .. Piney Point .. .. San Juan .. Columbus .... .. Chicago .. Port Arthur .. .. Buffalo .. St. Louis .. Cleveland .. Jersey City ... .. zines. They are not the answer; neither are pills. They only provide for a quick weight loss, which is almost never a permanent weight loss. Education about the four basic food groups is imperative. The four basic food groups are; a) milk and milk products b) meat, fish and poultry c) fruits and vegetables d) breads and cereals Selection from these food groups and adjusting the total food intake to the number of calories to reduce weight is the only sane way to diet. In addi­ tion to dieting, some form of exercise must also be instituted, the kind and amount dependent on your physical condition. If you have a problem with overweight or obesity your SIU Clinic or the U.S. Public Health Service can give you a diet you can live with, and the" kind of exercise regime you can safely employ, depend­ ent on your present physical condition. Ultimately you will feel better physically than you have in a long time, and you will be prolonging your life. Statistically it has been proven that the greater the weight excess your heart and other organs must carry around, the greater the death rate proportion is. In summary, the greater the obesity, the higher the death rate. Pick up something as heavy as you are over­ weight. This is the added burden your heart, an organ the size of your clenched fist, has to deal with 24 hours everyday. If you hope to live a long productive life, you can help yourself. Only you can do it, no one can do it for you. Medically you can be helped, but only if and when you decide you want to live and enjoy life can you do something positive. "There are no pockets in a shroud, but you can take it with you, and at an earlier date if you are overweight." Let's Face If, Qui^ey, Ya Gotta Lose Weight! Date Deep Sea 2:30 p.m. luly 15 ........ 2:30 p.m, July 19 , . , , 2:30 p.m. July-23..-.. 2:30 p.m. July 10 ...10:30a.m. July 8 .... 2:30 p.m. July 17 July 13 .... July 13 .... July 14 July 15 .... July 15 .... July 12 .... I •*• • • mu UIW ..... 5:00 p.m. .. • • • .. • • • .. .. .. .10:30 a.m. .. 1:00 p.m. ... 5:00 p.m. ... .. . ... ... 5:00p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.rn. 5:00 p.m. Seafarers Log �. J. Seafarers Meef in Puerto Rico Union Hall ITH the island of Puerto Rico move much of the containerized operate most of the harbor's docking dependent on waterborne trans­ cargo brought into San Juan and boats. portation for much of hs cargo car­ : , - /s:. I riage, ^farers play an important part in the commonwealth's econ­ r' J. omy. Sailing aboard more than a dozen Sea-Land and Puerto Rican Marine ships like tiie Eric K. Hoher, Mayaque»f Ponce de Leon, Humacao, Tampa and JackaonviUe, SlU mem­ bers carry containerized general cargo from Charleston, Baltimore, New York and other East Coast ports to San Juan. (See photos on following two pages). From San Juan, with its efficient, modem cargo-handling facilities, the catgo is tracked to its yarious desti­ nations or put aboard feeder ships v piltg the SlU-manned Panama or Oak-< land and shipped to the Virgin Is­ San Juan Port Agent Juan Reinosa (center) chairs the May membership lands or Dominican Republic. meeting in that port while Seafarer Bill Doak (I.) serves as reading clerk and •Seafarer Alphonso Rivera acts as recording secretary. SlU-affiliated IBU members also W Although the SIU ships usually pay-off in their East Coast ports, the SIU maintains a hall in Santurce, near San Juan. From this hall, Puerto Rico. Port Agent Juan Reinosa regularly visits all of the ships calling on -San Juan, settling beefs, holding shipboard meetings and generally seeing that Seafarers get the Union services to which fliey are entitled. Seafarers who live in Puerto Rico can also register in Santurce and, as in all other Union halls, they hold membership or informational meet­ ings every month, as shown in the photos on this page. With IBU activity rapidly e^anding in Puerto Rico, the Santurce Hall also provides the same services for area Boatmen aboard Caribe of Puerto Rico boats operating in San Juan and aboard ffie seven Caribe tugs regularly delivering tows from the U.S. Gulf Coast. i» 'iS ''I }.. > i' '- . »>! V .. < - it,;'. ; • "4 i)Z-'•V- i'm'- SIU Representative Ed Morris talks to Santurce SIU members about the extension of the Jones Act to cover the Virgin Islands. Seafarers A. Santiago (I.) and Diego Hatch get in a quick game of eight ball in the San Juan hall before She membership meeting begins. J- i v' Seafarer Pablo Pacheco, an AS, waits for a job call after the San Juan meeting. At the May meeting, San Juan area Seafarers heard reports frorh SIU Headquarters, acted on Union business and expressed their views on Union activities. June, 1976 Page 15 �^ , r, .»• • e „ h.on'e Harhnr Formerlv owned by The SS Mayaquez (Puerto Rican Marine) unloads containerized cargo from Baltimore in San Juan s Harbor. For y Hudson Waterways, she was obtained by PRM last year, From left to right in the /Wavfln/<pzengine room are Second Engineer Pictured left is Piney Point graduate Alvin Robinson who is making his first trip as assistant cook aboard the Mayaquez. On the right is ^ j^a^non and SlU member JacK the Mayagt/ez's chief steward, B. J. McNally. a leer Micndiu _ ^ . t' i'-'- f-A v ' V w'-f . )'i' li -A • '• f f- A.m • 1]'. ;^ i: ] 'If ! ii? !v V I'f -, 11 , ^ '"J- :• \' •s,-. • '•* h, l> I)' cr%ew.r^,o,d.S.rauss,,., watches COOK and BaKer Addu Ases prepare dinner A^.Ta^^s'^an^r for hungry tr/c Ho/zer crew. u « / Page 17 Page 16 ;• -t.. , . ,v ' ' • •. • ' ; « I » i , t • < I ./ \ • i ' f •< i. i. i l.i.. , .• i;'. •' :'f" •••'•v.c / ••• ' : . A<, ,," ^1 , �Pages from the History of the American Seamen^s Labor Movement the hardest-worked, poorest paid, most-abused class of men on the face of the earth, the grandest achieve- . ment that has ever been attempted for the elevation of the seamen, hop­ ing yet to see the day when, in co-. . operation with other unions of a like . nature, they will be able to raise themselves to such a standing as to receive that respect due them, which they are not permitted to receive at present. "They were looked upon by others as tools in the hands of a master to do his bidding at once under such arbitrary rulings as their, dictators may suggest. He hoped that some of these bloodhounds in hu­ man shape would soon be compelled to listen to the demands of the seamen, and respect them the more for their bold stand in defense of their rights, which every other working man will hail with delight, and wel- , come them with brotherly greeting to the front ranks, as they have al-. ways been the leaders in the march of civilization throughout the Chris­ tian world, more especially of the Western hemisphere, now known as America. Loud and hearty applause followed these remarks. The Seafarers Historical Research Department is compiling a history of the American seamen's labor move­ ment from files of newspapers, maga­ zines, libraries and other sources all over the country, the first such at­ tempt made to gather a complete his­ tory of the maritime unions. This is the first of a series in the Seafarers Log in which will be chron­ icled the story of the seamen's move­ ment in articles contemporary loith the sectman's struggle for better wages, better living conditions and, strange as it may seem today, for basic human rights. This article reviews the early mar­ itime labor movement, pioneered by a number of unions lohich had very brief histories: Probably the first of any real impact xuas the Lake Seamens Union, founded in 187,S. The "Alta California", a daily newspaper published in San Fran­ cisco, tells about another • seamens union in its issue of Feb. 1,1878. SEAMENS PROTECTIVE UNION "Pursuant to a call made by J. F. Harrison, a large number of seamen assembled at Number 13^2 Steuart Street for the purpose of organizing a Protective Union for the better protection of the. seamen of this Coast. The meeting was called to order by J. F. Harrison, who stated briefly the objects and introduced Col. Heath as the first speaker, who made a stirring appeal to the audi­ ence on the necessity of thorough or­ ganization with a determination to work for the common good of all members. The frequent applause during the speaking indicated that the hearts of the audience were a unit to carry out the design of the meeting. Short addresses were also made by Mr. Harrison, J. J. Merritt and others, after which the roll was presented for signatures, which was signed by oyer 90 names. The Union then proceeded to elect temporary officers, as follows: George Ball, Pres­ ident; O.Svenkeson, Secretary. After some promiscuous speaking for the good pf the Order, the meeting ad­ journed to meet next Monday night at the same place at half-past seven o'clock. A vote of thanks to the pro­ prietors of the hall for its use free was responded to by three rousing cheers, and after three more for the future success of the Union, the crowd dispersed." The shipping news in the "Alta California" for Feb. 1 of 1878 showed the American ship Western Shore, and the French bark Nemeris all loaded and waiting for a tug to tow them out to sea "if weather permits." The full-rigged ships Amana and Continental were topping off loads of grain for England, along with the ships Agenor, Argomenon, CentaUr, Woosungznd Pilgrim. Perhaps half a hundred other ves­ sels, ranging from full rigged ships, barks and schooners to coastwise steamers and trans-Pacific liners, were loadingor unloading on coastal and foreign voyages. Life Adiwe The gin mills, the cribs and the "parlor houses' of the Barbary Coast were busy raking in every dollar, penny and pound that they could from sailors just ashore from in­ bound ships and eager to quench their thirst knd to romance the girls after months of cramped-up, monot­ onous and dangerous life aboard a windjammer. If they had any monejf left after a night on the Barbery Coast, it would soon be siphoned/off by the boarding house runners and the crimps who preyed on sailors looking for a ship. To get a job in those days, the sailor almost always had to apply through a boarding house keeper, who was in no big hurry to ship him out because the longer he stayed ashore and the more he ate and drank the bigger advance the board­ ing house could demand, by law, against the seaman's pay when he was finally dumped aboard an out­ ward-bounder. Deposit in the SIU Page 18 In addition to fleecing the sailor for board, room and drink, the boarding house otvner and his run­ ners also demanded so much a head (often $50 or more) from the ship captain for each body they furnished to a vessel needing a crew. The cap­ tain who didn't cooperate didn't get a cre^v, or at best would get only the dregs of the tvaterfront, shanghaied off the streets and out of the dives. And so it was with these and other problems in mind that the Seamens Protective Union held its second meeting on Feb. 8,1878. The "Alta California", recorded the meeting in this historic account: "A meeting of the Seamens Pro­ tective Union was held at the West­ ern House on Steuart Street, Thurs­ day evening. The meeting was called to order by the President, George Ball, Avho delivered an address and in conclusion stated that he hoped to see the Union one of the most suc­ cessful of the kind ever organized. "J. F. Harrison addressed the meeting at length upon the advis­ ability of every member of the Union exerting himself to his ut­ most in trying to make this longlooked-for movenaent, composed of "The Committee appointed at a previous meeting to wait on board­ ing house keepers, and request their attendance, was given until the next meeting to bring in a report. "The Committee on Constitution and bylaws reported the same, which were adopted after a few amend­ ments. "Fred Clarke submitted an antiChinese resolution,setting forth that no seamen ship on a vessel where such a vessel had a Chinese cook or steward. The gentleman followed with a few remarks, stating that he had men, stopping in his house who were good cooks, and he could not , get them a change on account of the pestilential horde who by degrees were eating us out of house and home. "Prolonged applause followed, but as the gentleman was hot a mem­ ber, the matter was laid over until the next meeting. "The President then appointed a , committee of three on halls; also a committee of three on printing, both to report at the next meeting. "The Chair then asked all those here to attend the next meeting as the election of permanent officers would take place and business of great importance to the welfare of this body would have to be done. "The meeting then adjourned, amid three cheers to meet at the same next Thursday evening at 8 p.m. More stories detailing the origin, and, development of the sailors movement, as chronicled in nexuspaper articles of the.time, xuill folloxv in future issues. * t9 Bank — It's Your Life Seafarers Log �Unified Stand Sets '76 Political Wheels in Motion As part of its platform for the 1976 presidential elections, the Democratic Party has adopted a plank calling for a national maritime policy which would revitalize the U.S. merchant marine. In the near future, the same plank will be presented to the Republican plat­ form committee. Calling for a higher level of coordi­ nation of maritime policy, reatlirmation of the objectives of the Merchant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970, and development of a national cargo policy, this plank is a solid, positive step to­ wards realizing the SIU's goajs of unity and renewed strength for the U.S. mari­ time industry. (Sec story on Page 5.) It means that the objectives the SIU has long held to be the keys to revitaliz­ ing our merchant fleet will now become the objectives of at least one of Ameri­ ca's major political parties. And, if adopted by the Republicans, it will mean that both major political parties have renewed their interest in our industry and' are again beginning to realize the importance of the U.S. merchant marine to our national secu­ rity, our national unemployment prob­ lems and our international trade. But perhaps the most important thing about the proposals contained in this plank is that they were Jointly developed by over 60 maritime unions, companies and associations, and pre­ June 1976 ' sented as a unified maritime industry proposal. Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Vo| 33 No 6 ' For the first time all segments of the maritime industry have worked together to prepare a solution to the problems. The result is a comprehensive merchant marine program which has broad-based industry support and which has now become part of the Democratic Party's plans for this country's future. The separate segments of the indus­ try, which so often have been at odds with one another, have finally realized the importance of putting personal and historical differences aside in order to work together to combat the problems which threaten us all in the maritime industry—both worker and manage­ ment, shipper and manufacturer, mer­ chant and consumer. Now that the Democratic Party has adopted this maritime plank, we must not lose sight of the fact that a platform is a campaign promise and that without our continued support, these programs stand little chance of implementation. The maritime industry has learned a valuable lesson in the past few months by participating in the joint maritime committee that helped produce this plank. Let us hope that every member of the entire maritime industry has continued to heed this lesson and that the issues of personality are finally behind us. If they are, we will be free to fight for the revitalization of our industry and, in our unified stance, will stand an excellent chance of seeing our joint maritime proposals implemented. President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Cal Tanner Secretary-Treosurer Vice-President Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Paul Drozak Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President . .. a•AFAeees^^HLOO <!BWIg«*Klgg> Marietta Homayonpour James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Jim Mele Ruth Sherefl Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CiO. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. William Andersson Jack Otte asks that you contact him as soon as possible at 4700 Ocean Beach Blvd., Cocoa Beach, Fla. 32931, or call him at (305) 784-2648. , ^ y '' v'-s-.K.v. • ;Thomas Thlu Your son David P. Thlu asks that you contact him as soon as possible at 937 Louisa St., New Orleans, La. 70117. Calvin "Hut" Raulerson John Wagnitz asks that you contact him as soon as possible at P.O. Box 1268, Sonoma, Calif. 95476, or call him collect at <707) 996-8458. June, 1976 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Sam £. Richardson James W. Richardson asks that you contact him as soon as possible at 515 A Street S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003. Richard Daly Hope Daly asks that you call her as soon as possible at (713) 926-5792. Douglas Heller Mary Heller asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 13942 Mont­ rose, Detroit, Mich. 48227. WUIiam Knuckey Bud Knuckey asks that you contact him as soon as possible at Knuckey Road, Brooksville, Fla. 33512, Elbert Williams Mrs. Mack Williams asks that you Call her as soon as possible at (615) 623-5830. ' V •; . i .V LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 389 Editor-in-Chief • -• #• THE CHARLZSW MORGAN Paul Hall Executive Vice President 3 Thanks SIU Plans No words can ever express my gratitude to the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans for their help in the 13 years since my retirement. I am grateful not only for my pension benefits, but for the Plans' payments of all my excess medical bills. The SIU's Plans have made my retirement years a pleasant period of my life. Fraternally, William Minkler Edgewater, N J. Gratitude to SS Columbia Crew I wish to express my thanks to everyone on the SS Columbia. Our youngest son passed away recently, and Captain Scott made all the arrangements for my husband to get back home for the funeral. I also wish to thank the crewinembers for their kind donations. • Respectfully, Alida Backrack Arlington, Calif. Scholarship Winner Doing Well Our son, Danny McDonald, just completed his junior year at the University of Iowa. It was his first year at Iowa and his first year under the SIU scholarship program. Last month, we attended an Honors Convocation at the college where Danny was one of those honored. It was a happy day for his dad and myself. We are very grateful to the SIU for selecting Danny for the Scholarship. Dan's greatest desire is to continue his education and to obtain a law degree. Without your help it would be almost impossible. I hope you will accept a very simple thank you as words can never express our gratitude. Sincerely, Mrs. Dale McDonald Page 19 i I . �U.S. Celebrates SlU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak (left) with NMU SecretaryTreasurer Mel Barisic (center) and ILA President Teddy Gleason prepare to cast a memorial floral wreath honoring U.S. maritime dead onto the waters of N.Y. Harbor on National Maritime Day off the Coast Guard vessel Saw/c. As President Gerald R. Ford pro­ claimed National Maritime Day to be marked on May 22, noting that . . Americans should he aware of our proud maritime heritage..memorial service ceremonies to honor those thou­ sands of U.S. mariners who lost their lives at sea during the last 200 years were held hy the SIU, other maritime unions, shipping companies and Gov­ ernment agencies on Governor's Is., JV.Y., In Washington, D.C. and In the ports of Boston, Chicago, San Fran­ cisco, and many others around the na­ tion. In a tribute to the American mer­ chant marine, Congress In 1933 com­ memorated the first transatlantic cross­ ing hy a U.S. steamship, the Savannah on May 22, 1819 with the anniversary designated National Maritime Day. On May 19 in our nation's capl^ on the west side the Capitol steps at a noontime merchant marine memorial service, SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak In a speech to an audi­ ence of politicians, businessmen, mili­ tary and the latest class of the Union's recertified bosuns declared: "On behalf of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union and all of Its members, 1 want to express our appreciation to die National Maritime CouncM and the Maritime Administration for conduct­ ing this memorial to the men who have lost their lives at sea. "This Is the first time that recognition of this kind has been given to the men who crew American-flag ships in war and in peace. Nothing can be said that could he more impressive than the actual event that Is taking place here today. This tribute from people whh responsibility for the American mer­ chant marine Is heartwarming. "Perhaps the best way to keep faith with those who have given their lives at sea, is to make sure that we preserve their memory hy keeping America's flag on the high seas. Today is a good day to recommit ourselves to that goal." Other tributes to the American mer­ chant marine on Maritime Day there were given hy Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) of the Commerce Com- Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-NY) speaks at Maritime Day ceremonies (left) at Coast Guard Headquarters on Governor's Is., N.Y. At center, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, L.I., N.Y., cadet color guard in the Bicentennial year 1976 leads a full-dress parade, and the regimental band on the island's parade ground. And at right. Coast Guard bugler blows taps as three memorial wreaths are cast onto the harbor's waters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SIliPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak^ Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 » 20tb Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1I2I5 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts arc available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. Page 20 EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc,, as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportutfities for seamen and the advancement of trade' union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American traide union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that be has been denied bis constitutional rigbt of access to Union records or Information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log �National Maritime D mittee; Assistant Secretary of Com­ merce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell; Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (DMo.), chairwoman of the Merchant Ma­ rine and Fisheries Committee, and Rep. PhUip E. Ruppe (R-Mich.) of the same committee. Also participating in the ceremonies were NMEBA President JesseCalhoon and NMU VP Peter Bocker. NMC Executive Committee Chairman James Barker and hoard chairman of MooreMcCormack Resources, Inc. gave the introduction. On May 21 before rites at the Coast Guard's 3rd District Atlantic Area Headquarters on Governor's Is. in N.Y. Harbor, Drozak, NMU Secretary-Treas­ urer Mel Barisic, ILA's President Teddy Gleason, James P. McAllister, chairman of McAllister Bros, tugs, the Coast Guard's iocal commander, Vice Adm. William F. Rea HI, U.S. Merchant Ma­ rine Academy head, Adm. William Engel, and U.S. Navy chaplain Cmdr. Eli Takesian aboard the Coast Guard tug Sauk cast three floral wreaths onto harbor waters in memory of the dead seamen as taps blew. Following an ecumenicalchurch serv­ ice, Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-NY) of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee in a main speech in ceremonies on the island's parade ground warned that .. failure to reach agreement in the next two negotiating sessions (of the International Law of the Sea Confer­ ence on undersea resources develop­ ment) could mean that the oceans—the woiid's last frontier—will he the new battleground of national sovereignty." A high point of the ceremonies was a full-dress Bicentennial parade of the Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy midshipmen and regimental hand de­ picting maritime history for the past 250 years. Again on May 19 in the port of San Francisco, a morning memorial service was held aboard the schooner C. A. Thayer berthed at the foot of Hyde St. in Maritime State Paric as SIU Port Agent Steve Troy cast a floral wreath onto the hay for departed seafarers. Federal Maritime Commission head Karl Bakke was principal speaker there on Maritime Day. ;^ , I V SIU Executive Vice-President Frank Drozak at the speaker's rostrum on the steps of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on National Maritime Day. '4. VSpeaking out in favor of a strong maritime industry is Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) at the cerernonies in the nation's capital. ;. .J! Kings Point cadets of the Merchant Marine Academy march off while dignataries, Piney Point upgraders and entry trainees and the latest class of Recertified Bosuns look on. San Francisco Port Agent Steve Troy (left) with the floral wreath he ^ast i^nto the bay for Center is the sohooner C./1. Thayer on whioh the memorial.services were held. On the right is the day's principal speaker. Federal Maritime Commissioner Karl Bakke. June, 1976 Page 21 I . �Dependents^ Seafarers Win Scholarships Continued from Page 3 obtaining a degree in law "so that I may contribute to the welfare of Sea­ farers and the Chicano community." This scholarship, Seafarer Lopez says, will "provide the financial base I need to achieve these educational and personal goals." Seafarer Derire Seafarer Michael Derke, a graduate ofthe SIU's training program at Piney Point, plans to use his two-year scholar­ ship to begin studying at Lawrence Col­ lege in Appleton, Wise, where he hopes to eventually major in economics or business administration. Graduating from the Lundeberg School in 1972, Brother Derke said he found himself "with both an immediate job skill and an agreeable outlook for future vocational advancement." Find­ ing seafaring much to his liking, he re­ peatedly returned to the school to up­ grade until he held a QMED rating and full 'A' Seniority in the SIU. Given great satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment by this new career and rapid advancement. Brother Derke said he developed the ability "to stretch towards realization of potentials within myself, to demand of myself concrete achievement, and was provided with the stimulus to consider continuing his for­ mal education." Seafarer Poletti Seafarer Pierangelo Poletti, who is planning to use his two-year scholarship to study industrial electronics at Delgado Junior College in New Orleans, is another graduate of the Lundeberg School's GED Program. He had dropped out of school at the age of 13 in his native Italy to begin sailing, and in 1967 began shipping out with the SIU. After attending a quartermasters course and the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program at the Lundeberg School, Bfother Poletti received the encourage­ ment he needed to return and enroll in the GED Program. Scoring exceptionally high marks on his GED tests, he then began consider­ ing junior college and advanced techni­ cal training in electronics, a long-time interest. Now, through the SIU's new two-year scholarship Program, Seafarer Poletti will be able to continue his education and his vocational training. Sean Carlin Four-year scholarship winner Sean Carlin is the son of a former SIU schol­ arship winner. Seafarer Michael Carlin. Sean is graduating from Regis High School in New York this month and plans to attend the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsyl­ vania where he will major in business administration. Ranked in the top 20 percent of his graduating class and in the top 1 percent of all students taking the College En­ trance Examination Boards tests, Sean was also praised by his teachers for his extracurricular activities which included volunteer work at Bellevue Hospital, New York City. Sean's father Michael Carlin, sailing with the SIU since 1949, also won the scholarship award in 1958 and used the money to earn a B.A. cum lande from New York University and to attend NYU*;? Graduate School where he stud­ ied economics. Brother Carlin has also sailed with the IBU aboard Interstate Oil Transport boats. Nicholas Livanos Nicholas Livanos, who will graduate from Fort Hamilton High School this month, is ranked 13th out of a class of 867 and has been praised by his school's National Honor Society director as "one of the best scholars in our school." Nicholas' brother Vassilios won an SIU scholarship in 1973, and like his brother, Nicholas will use the $10,000 award to study engineering at either Columbia University or the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn in New York. Active as news editor of his school's paper and an officer of the National Honor Society, Nicholas also found time to participate in the Greek Orthodox Youth of America. Nicholas' father. Seafarer John Liv­ anos, was born in Greece and began sailing in 1930. He has been shipping with the SIU in the deck department since 1947. Pat Monardo Although he chose an accelerated program of studies at Jesuit High School in New Orleans, scholarship winner Pat Monardo is a straight 'A' student and achieved excellent scores on the College Boards tests. "Having a strong interest in applied mathematics, calculus and physics," Pat said he wants to eventually earn a doctorate and will use the $10,000 to study at Tulane University, New Or­ leans. The senior counselor at Pat's high school said "all of Pat's time is not spent on his academics however. During his five years at Jesuit ... he has been a member of the Chess Club, the Christian Life Community, the Math League, the On-Sets Team and Mu Alpha Theata." Pat's father, 51-year-old Sylvester Monardo, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, sailing in the deck de­ partment. He has recently completed the Bosun's Recertification Program. Sheila Skinner Ranked first in her class of 586 at Milby Senior High School in Houston, Sheila Skinner will use her $10,000 award to study psychology at Texas A & M University, College Station. Sheila says she wants to study psy­ chology because, "I want to accept its challenge. I want to explore the depths and dimensions of the human mind." A member of the National Honor So­ ciety, the Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theata and the Student Council, Sheila was highly commended by her principal who said, "Not only has Sheila proved capable in her leadership quali­ ties, but she has maintained a high de­ gree of academic excellence with a straight 'A' average." Russell Skinner, Sheila's father, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1944 and sails in the deck depart­ ment. Seafarer Skinner was born in South America 53 years ago. The SIU Scholarship Program has been called one of the best "no strings attached" programs in the country. Al­ ways recognizing the importance of edu­ cation, the SIU was the first maritime union to begin a scholarship program and it has reaffirmed that commitment by setting up the new two-year awards for active members. The SIU extends congratulations from all its members to the 1976 scholarship winners and their families, and hopes that they will be successful in pursuing their educational goals. He Sailed Thirfy Years Former SIU Scholarship Winner is to Practice Law After 30 years on the sea, SIU mem­ ber Edward Skorupski passed the Cali­ fornia Bar exam and wUl settle down to practice law starting June 24. The 47-year-old former wiper, electrician, third assistant engineer and chief engi­ neer, who studied at the Hastings School of Law in San Francisco, Calif., has accepted the offer of a full partnership with the firm of Smith and Kurlander, also in San Francisco. When Skorupski first shipped out, he did not even have a high school di­ ploma. He advanced his education through the years with help and en­ couragement from the SIU leadership. In 1957, he won the SIU four-year scholarship which enabled him to attend New York University while shipping out in the summer and working at Union Headquarters part-time. In June 1976 he wrote SIU President Hall to thank him for his help and en­ closed a $100 contribution to SPAD. "The SIU under your leadership, has been a front runner in furthering Amer­ ican trade union concepts, and in help­ ing the American seaman, collectively and individually," he noted. Today, Seafarers have even more ed-. acationd opportunities than when Brother Skorupski first sailed. In the 1950s there was no Lundeberg School High School Equivalency Program and he had to plan his shipping schedule Page 22 U J IM I I J ' ' Uif J - i i i il.i j ill! M I *!:i 1111; i - r r IJ •• Edward Skorupski around the exam given once a year in Connecticut, where he lived. "I asked the editor of the Log whether an equivalency diploma was good enough to apply for the SIU scholarship," Seafarer Skorupski re­ membered. "He told me it was. I didn't win in '56 when I first applied, but I, did win in '57." "It would not be impossible for a Seafarer to go through college on his own, but it would be highly improbable. You need someone to help you put things together. The SIU and the sea have been good to me." After graduating NYU, Skorupski shipped out again, and gradually up­ graded to chief engineer. Using his sav­ ings from seatime, he went to NYU Graduate School and later to law school. He shipped out as late as 1975 on the Transoneida while waiting for the results of his bar exam. Brother Skorupski, who visited all the major ports of the world except those in Australia, intends to maintain his SIU membership. "I probably won't ship out again, but I wouldn't rule it out. I will always consider myself an SIU member," he said. "You get nos­ talgic for the men you sailed with as much as for the sea." When the Log asked him about changes in shipping he had seen during thp past 30 years, he noted, "I guess in the old days you got to know the guys better. Now the guys have their own separate rooms and you don't have all the bull sessions anymore." Eventually, he hopes to get into labor law, which Is not surprising. "My first ship wasn't unionized and conditions were terrible," he remembered. There­ fore, in 1947 he participated in an SIU organizing drive. He also belonged to MEBA District 2 and worked briefly for Local 1814 of the International Longshoremen's Association. "I don't know how to say this," the soft-spoken Seafarer explained to the Log. "Law is a challenge, but I also chose to study law because I hoped I would partially be able to repay all the people who have helped me." Right now, however, he thinks learning the ropes around the California courts and beginning his actual practice of law will take most of his time. Commenting that it is highly unusual for a new member of the Bar to be offered a full partnership in a law firm, Skorupski's partner, Robert E. Mann told the Log that "Ed will bring to our firm an in-depth knowledge of the whole maritime industry . . . His sincere and strong desire to help the members of his brotherhood by providing them with competent and reasonably priced legal services creates a great deal of admira­ tion for this man. He clearly has not let success go to his head . .." Seafarers Log �-i_s juiiiSidSi'&^'lSEaaSiltiJSsa^, -jiss(|,- - '• - New SIU Pensioners William G. Dyal, 58, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Dydl attended an SIUMEBA District 2 Engineer Upgrad­ ing Program in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1967. He was bom in Lottie, Ala. and is a resident of Mobile. Charles B. Brady, 68, joined the SIU in the port of Cleveland in 1966 sailing as a cook for 21 years. Brother Brady is a veteran of both the U.S. Army and the U.S. NaVy in World War II. He was born in Statesboro, Pa. and is a /resident of Ormond Beach, Fla. WiUiam Gonzalez, 55, joiped the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Gonz lez sailed 36 years and was on the p: ket line in the 1965 District Council 37 beef. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident' of Camden, N.J. James M. Byers, Sr., 54, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Byers sailed 31 years and for the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of Seattle. James P. Balderston, 83, joined the SIU in 1946 in Port Arthur sail­ ing 35 years as a cook, chief steward and the last 13 years as a baker. Brother BrJderston's life was profiled ^ in the Ldg in March 1973 in a story headlined, "Eighty Years Young and Still Sailing." One of the oldest Sea­ farers sailing today, he was "never logged or fired," attended the Union's Chief Steward Certification Program, sailed during the Vietnam War and . was > a ship's delegate. Seafarer Balderston quit Princeton University • where he was an English major in 1917 at the start of World War I to join the U.S. Navy's Camouflage Squad "Circus Poster Boys" at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and became an ensign. At the start of World War II and at age 48, he joined the U.S. Military Sea Transport Service com­ ing under Nazi U-Boat torpedo at-. tack in 1943. He was born in Bucks County, Pa. and is a resident of San Francisco. Beside being an author, floral decorator (1920-40), and art designer, he's been an African big game hunter, saw Zulu encampments in the Valley of a Thousand Hills, played rbulette at Monte Carlo, had tea in 1954 at Okinawa's Teahouse of the August Moon, dropped the anchor in Japan more than a hundred times and was bn top of Table Moun­ tain, Cape Town, South Africa when the first snowfall in 40 years fell there. Anthony R. Brania, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New ^ York in 1962 sailing as a pumpman. Brother Brania sailed 30 years, walked the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line beef and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was born in Chicago and is a resident of New York City. William G. Heater, 49, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Charles­ ton, S.C. sailing last as a QMBD. Brother Heater sailed 32 years in all departments and was a HLSS upgrader in7972. He walked the picket lines in both the 1963 Rotobroil and 1965 District Council 37 strikes. Bora in Oklahoma City, Okla., he is a resident of Miami, Fla. August Charous, 74, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a pumpman and machinist. Brother Charous sailed 34 years, was on the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor and 1962 Robin Line .strikes and in 1964 attended a Mari­ time Advancement Program. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Bora in the U.S.A., he is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Protasio Herrera, 68, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing last as a chief cook. Brother Herrera sailed 40 years and served in the U.S. Navy from 1927 to 1947. He was born in Cavite, y^ i Philippine Islands and is a natural­ ized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Herrera is a resident of Philadelphia. John F. Hester, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sail­ ing as a cook. Brother Hester sailed 29 years and attended the Piney Point Crews Conference No. 9 iI>^ 1970. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Scranton, Pa., he is a resident of Baltimore. V Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid . • •v -•% •. \ Apr. 22 - May 26,1976 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Antonio Ibarra, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port erf New Orleans sailing in the engine department for '32 years. Brother Ibarra hit the bricks in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor, 1962 Robin Line and the 1965 Dis­ trict Council 37 beefs. He was bora in Puerto Rico and is a resident of New York City. ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 • Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment ..; V Optical «....< Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ Gerald L. Kersey, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Tampa sailing la^t as a bosun. Brother Ker­ sey sailed 44 years. He was born in Florida and is a resident of Orlando, Fla. DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Wong Kong joined the SIU in the port of New York sailing last as a chief steward. Brother Kong attended a Piney Point Educational,Confer­ ence in 1971. His son, Steven, was a 1972 Union Scholarship Program winner who graduated with a B.S. degree in ^ectrical Engineering from the Brooklyn (N.Y.) Polytechnic In­ stitute this June. PENSIONERS A DEPENDENTS Death ............................... Hospital & Hospital Extras .............. Doctors* Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. , Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions ...4................ Special EqUipmetit Dental' .....**. Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ Stephen B. Kutzer, 56, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Kutzer sailed 33 years and was awarded a 1960 Personal Safety prize by the Union for sailing aboard an accidentfree vessel, the SS Wacoita, He WM bora in Excelsior, Pa. and is a resi­ dent of Shamokin, Pa. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Wdfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan ....;..;.... Total Seafarer^ Vacation Plan Total Seafaren Welfare, Pension & Vacation Number Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE 19 231 450 14 4 4,903. — 109 59 59 3,302 1,387 67 11 26,604 ^ 640 J 61 $ 57,500.00 231.00 1,350.00 624.25 .279.00 39,224.00 — 3,416.32 1,731.70 $205,759.55 3,302.00 4,161.00 15,208.34 760.00 212,832.00 . 1,357.29 18,890.55 7,279.80 479 103 123 19 5 121 1,959 391 510 92 6 551 141,419.79 3,890.61 21,574.98 8,600.00 346.50 3,538.70 553,451.81 16,058.60 80,408.01 32,050.00 372.00 15,574.44 50 796 498 61 279 1 • 8 46,000.00 35,834.39 . 4,694.27 3,992.00 1,558.27 180,493.30 129,413.79 21,010.81 12,843.00 7,295.22 258.00 1,126.29 12 167 112 19 56 —-• — ' YEAR TO DATE ; 5/ 8,283 260.00 14,193.50 1,156.00 59,453.10 16 63 3,245.56 23,000.73 9,077 2,509 1,618 13,204 45,789 9,939 6,338 62,066 393,504.84 631,430.38 ; 740,666.91 $1,765,602.13 1,603,515.63 2,510,788.59 3,206,949.48 $7,321,253.70 1 2,055 Page 23 June, 1976 . v '• • i Jjf �JosefStrecock, 64, died of head in­ juries in a fall on Jan. 13. Brother Strecock joined the SIU in the port of Toledo in 1965 sailing as a firemanwatertender. When he passed away Brother Strecock had been sailing 30 years. He sailed on the SS John A. Klin from 1969 to 1975, the SS Reiss from 1965 to 1966 and on the SS Gartland from 1966 to 1969. Born in Milwaukee, he was a resident of Rockford, 111. Interment was in Cherry Valley Cemetery, Cherry Valley, 111. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Anna Jean McKinney of Cherry Valley. McAndrew Tbomas, 46, was found dead in his bunk on the super­ tanker SS Massa­ chusetts on Apr. 30. Brother Thomas joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1953 sailing as a QMED. He was a 1974 HLSS upgrader and was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. A native of Kentucky, he was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving are his son, McAndrew and his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Chadwick both of Baltimore. Robert J. ''Red'* Morgan, 51, was killed in a fall on the SS Panama, in Balboa, Canal Zone on Apr. 28. Brother Morgan joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sail­ ing as a bosun. He sailed 34 years. Bom in New York, he was a resident of Largo, Fla. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Beatrice Suthard of Largol Thomas Williams Jr., 32 was lost overboard off the SS Delta Sud (Delta Line) while at sea on May 1. Brother Williams joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1972 sailing as an OS and in the stew­ ard department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. A native of New Orleans, he was a resident Gretna, La. Surviving are his widow, Vera; a son, Tom; a daughter, Dana and an aunt, Mrs. Earline Johnson of Gretna. SIU pensioner Norman La Flaunt, 60, passed away on May 16. Brother La Flaunt joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as firemanwatertender^ for the Erie Sand and Gravel Co. He sailed 19 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Detour, Mich., he was a resident of Cheboygan, Mich. Surviving are his brother, Fred, and a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Carlson of Detroit. Jonh R. Lessnau, 60, drowned acci­ '• """a dentally in Lake ' 1 Michigan's Little Bay de Noc off h• , Gladstone, Mich, on Apr. 18. Brother Lessnau joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a dCckhand-lineman for th6 Hannah In­ land Towing Co. from 1974-5 and for the Dunbar and Sullivan Dredging Co. from 1961 to 1976. A native of Detroit, he was a resident there. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Detroit. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Eleanor; three sons, Edward, Daniel and James and four daughters, Lois, Mary Jo, Nora and Ellen. Luttrell W. Feniler, 56, died from chest injuries fol­ lowing a fall off a ladder onto a ship dock in Green Bay, Wise, on Apr. 9. Brother Fender joined the SIU in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1963 sailing as a deckhand and in the stew­ ard department for the Huron Cement Co. He sailed 24 years. Born in Arkan­ sas, he was a resident of Rogers City, Mich. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Rogers City. Surviving are his widow, Irma; a daughter, Deborah, and his father, Vernon of Rogers City. IBU pensioner Elmer P. Cleveland, 75, died of cancer at St. Mary's Hos­ pital, Port Arthur, Tex. on Apr. 6. Brother Cleveland joined the SlU-affiliated union in Port Arthur in 1963 sailing as a captain for the Sabine Towing and Transportation Co. from 1928 to 1968. He was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Rockport, Tex., he was a resi­ dent of Port Arthur. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Port Arthur. Surviving are his widow, Louise Gussie; a son, Sidney and a brother, S. P. Cleveland. SIU pensioner James Francisco, 60, died on May 17. Brother Fran­ cisco joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Boston sailing in the stew­ ard department. He sailed 28 years. A native of Massachu­ setts, he was a resident of Canton, Mass. Surviving are two sons, James and Vin­ cent and his mother, Mrs. Catherine Parker of Canton. Orville G. C<dlins, 60, passed away on Apr. 21. Brother Collins joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1962 sail­ ing as a bosiin. He sailed 39 years.Sea­ farer Collins was born in West Virginia and was a resident of Houston. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Margie and a son, Charles. 1 SIU pensioner Leonard F. "Whlley" Lewis, 67, died of heart failure in Merritt Hospital, Oakland, Calif, on Apr. 6. Brother Lewis joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He sailed 42 years. Born in New York City, he was a resident of San Francisco. Cremation took place in the Skyview Crematory, Vallejo, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Adla and a daughter, Mrs. Shirley J. McAllister of Sequim, Wash. IBU pensioner Clarence A. Lott Sr., 84, passed away on May 15. Brother Lott joined the union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 32 years and was on the Alcoa Shoregang in Mobile from 1945 to 1960. A native of Mobile, he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Corrine; a son, Clarence of Prichard, Ala. and a dau^ter, Mrs. Lolette Rus­ sell of Mobile. IBU pensioner Daniel McCoUick, Francis D. Hil75, died of a heart Ifard, 59, died on attack in Philadel­ May 17. Brother phia on Mar. 14. Hilliard joined the Brother McCollick SlU-affiliated IBU joined the union in in the port of the port of Philadel­ Frankfort, Mich, in phia in 1961 sailing 1955 sailing as . an as a captain for the Atlantic Reef Co. OS. He sailed 22 from 1920 to 1927 and for the P. F. Martin Co. as a mate from 1927 to years and from 1964 to 1975 for the 1972. He was born in New Jersey and Ann Arbor (Mich.) Railroad Car Ferry was a resident of Philadelphia. Burial Co. Seafarer Hilliard was born in Mich­ was in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Philadel­ igan and was a resident of Brethren, phia. Surviving are two sons, Augustus Mich. Surviving is his mother,. Mrs. Hattie Larsen of Brethren. and Albert of Philadelphia. SIU pensioner John K. Glass Sr., 61, died of pneu­ monia on Apr. 23. Brother Glass join­ ed the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer and pumpman. He sailed 33 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the pre-World War II period. Born in Uniontown, Pa., he was a resident of Dunbar, Pa. Surviving are his widow, Helen; four sons, John, George, Gary and Brian and a daughter, Denise. SIU pensioner WailamJ.Blakdey, 63, succumbed to pneumonia in the Boston USPHS Hospital on Jan. 29. Brother Blakeley . «, joined the Union in \ :/ . 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a hrem^-watertender. He sailed 26 years and walked the picket line in the 1965 District Council 37 beef. Seafarer Blakeley was born in Boston and was a resident of Allston, Mass. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Boston. Surviving is his widow, Mary. SIU pensioner Arthor Brleiho, 53, died of a heart at­ tack on Feb. 13. Brother Botelho joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as an OS. He attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews Conference No. 9. Born in Fall River, Mass., he was a resident of Boston. Internment was in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Botelho; a brother, Armand and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Pestana and Helen, all of Fall River. Herbert M. "Frenchy" De Boissiere, 46, died of natural causes in the Staten Island (N.Y.) USPHS Hos­ pital on Apr. 2. Brother De Bois­ siere joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington in 1967 sail­ ing as deck maintenance. He sailed 30 years and during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Seafarer De Boissiere walked the picket line in the 1946 Baltimore strike and was a deck dele­ gate. Born in New York City, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. His ashes were buried at sea. Surviving are his four brothers, Robert of Staten Island, N.Y, Charles of Florida, Falvain of Yonkers, N.Y. and his twin, SIU Chief Steward Rudy P. 'Tony" De Boissiere of Brooklyn. SIU pensioner Domlnick Dl Gio­ vanni, 71, suc­ cumbed due to a collapsed lung in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Feb. 22. Brother Di Giovanni joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1955 as a chief steward. He was born in Diaball, Tex. and was a resident of, Westwego, La. Internment was in Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, La. Surviv­ ing is his widow, Katie. Arnold J. Evard, 59, died on Dec. 19, 1975. Brother Evard joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Chi­ cago in 1961 sail­ ing as a firemanwatertender. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in preWorld War 11. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident of Manitowoc, Wise. Surviving arc. his widow, Angeline and a daughter, Mary Ann. Seafafers Log Page 24 1 • �MAY 1-31,1976 Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes DISPATCHERS REPORTTOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C ] i] Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep-Sea Great Lakes Alpena BuffaloCleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes 6 82 14 35 15 8 21 66 40 30 6 28 9 76 0 2 438 3 9 7 3 4 0 5 6 5 1 0 1 0 8 0 2 54 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 279 12 41 14 10 10 46 26 25 8 24 8 29 0 5 339 1 23 7 15 9 1 6 17 5 12 1 4 2 5 4 3 115 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 155 24 50 24 6 48 115 66 60 11 60 19 165 0 4 821 5 5 3 3 9 1 6 9 4 3 2 5 0 15 0 1 71 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 2 0 3 11 6 5 1 28 466 3 0 1 3 1 1 0 9 63 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 5 13 3 8 29 4 10 3 70 409 12 2 4 14 1 .7 1 42 157 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 3 7 0 8 7 7 0 7 36 857 1 1 7 2 0 1 1 13 84 0 0 0 2 2 0 3 7 14 2 69 11 18 16 4 13 39 26 23 6 21 6 47 0 5 306 2 16 2 5 4 0 4 14 3 7 0 7 0 15 0 2 81 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 2 1 0 27 54 0 5 11 0 10 42 0 8 9 0 0 3 0 7 7 0 19 48 0 8 21 0 3 17 0 0 1 0 5 12 0 3 5 0 17 7 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 107 249 5 124 15 31 28 7 32 75 35 61 18 36 13 110 0 5 587 4 29 3 9 5 2 7 20 6 13 6 20 0 28 0 3 155 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 2 6 2 3 3 19 325 7 0 1 2 1 1 0 12 93 0 1 0 1 1 0 2 5 7 3 14 2 1 3 26 613 8 0 1 2 3 2 1 17 172 0 2 0 3 4 0 2 11 14 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 50 0 14 6 0 4 25 6 0 10 0 8 0 7 2 6 0 5 35 0 11 14 0 11 18 5 0 1 0 2 6 5 0 12 0 4 18 9 0 0 9 0 0 1 2 210 96 1 3 55 9 21 17 4 23 50 28 43 6 18 10 74 0 1 362 2 3 1 2 2 1 0 2 1 3 4 2 1 4 0 1 29 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 2 0 1 7 369 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 8 34 6 16 2 15 6 21 0 1 178 2 45 16 26 21 5 7 47 29 13 2 18 9 45 14 4 303 I 1 1 60 11 21 1 11 1 2 1 23 1 58 1 1"! 1 29 t 7 1 22 1 15 1 33 1 0 1 1 1 308 8 131 24 32 21 7 19 82 41 29 16 48 17 95 0 5 575 3 26 0 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 38 4 2 1 19 4 8 4 42 220 1.120 96 1,216 11 2 3 13 1 6 2 38 341 453 50 503 1 2 10 5 5 7 2 1 1 31 606 830 61 891 8 18 3 50 18 1 5 115 153 49 134 183 2 31 10 20 10 4 8 28 12 18 3 7 5 36 0 1 198 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 2 1 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0 1 0 7 205 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston .......................... Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena ••• Buffalo Cleveland Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All De^s. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea A Great Lakes June, 1976 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class 0 Class C 4 0 6 10 4 4 2 30 279 5 0 1 17 0 1 1 25 235 7 0 2 4 0 1 0 14 121 9 0 1 2 0 2 0 14 110 0. 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 u 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 37 8 16 a 1 1 1 E 1 1 5 3 24 5 5 9 1 55 798 125 923 318 70 388 1 4 5 363 2,078 124 2,202 PRESIDENT Paul Hall V SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Aye., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 B(»TON, Mass. 215 Essex St 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, m.. .9383 S. Ewing Are. 60617 (312) SA1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Are. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn. 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich. P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St 94103 (415) 626-6793 I SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 723-0002 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla.. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813)870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Smnmit St 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaHf. 510 N.Broad St 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan. . Yokohama Port P.O. ... P.O. Box 429 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 at most Iwt noBfli as more dun 1,300 jAipped from StU UBjoHi The exact %iires that 1,117 djipiNd from deqpi-fiea ports 199 shipped on the Great Neaiiy 4HM of the jolM to *8* smiiority mea^ is peeled to r^iuitt staMe £e f« mm • / Page 25 ih sw / �NEWARK (Sea-Land Services), April TRANSlNDIANA (Hudson Water­ LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land Service), 18—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. D. April 18—Chairman, Recertified Bosun ways), April 25—Chairman, Recertified Christiansen; Secretary L. Crane; Edu­ A. Antoniou; Secretary R. Donnelly; Bosun H. B. Walters; Secretary Walter cational Director R. P. Coleman; Deck Educational Director P. Shaughnessy. J. Fitch; Deck Delegate J. Carter; Stew­ Delegate E. F. Klopp; Engine Delegate $103.^0 in ship's fund. Some disputed ard Delegate G. Rios. $74.45 in ship's L. Craig; Steward Delegate P. Pederes. OT in deck and engine department. The fund. Some disputed OT in engine de­ $28.11 in ship's fund. This money will Seafarers Log was received and passed partment. Report to the Seafarers Log: be used to buy extra pots for coffee ma­ around for all to read. Chairman to "A commendation to the Log staff for chines. Chairman held a discussion on see about getting some new books for doing such a good job in keeping us the importance of donating to SPAD the ship. A vote of thanks to the stew­ posted in all maritime news." Observed ^d to keep better informed on what is ard department for a job well done. one minute of silence in memory of our going on by reading the Seafarers Log. departed brothers. Next port, Seattle. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea-Land Steamship), April 11—Chairman, Re­ SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land certified Bosun Arthur McGinnis; Sec­ Service), April 18—Chairman, Recerti; fied Bosun Enos E. Allen; Secretary Service), April 25—Chairman, Recerti­ retary John H. Ratliff; Educational A. Deheza; Educational Director Rob­ Director U. H. Sanders Jr.; Engine fied Bosun William Bushong; Secretary ert A. Forslund; Engine Delegate R. Hmvey M. Lee; Educational Director Delegate Paul Thomas Jr.; Steward Basa; Steward Delegate R. Singleton. Victor A. Cover; Deck Delegate Ralph Ddegate J. E. Bill. Chairman discussed H. Dougherty. $45 in ship's fund. $50 the benefit of supporting SPAD. Movies $18.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. in movie fund. A vote of thanks was are being shown every trip thanks to Educational director distributed litera-. ture on alcoholism which will be re­ extended to the delegates and the whole donations from the crew and officers. viewed and circulated among the crew­ Next port, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, West crew. A vote of thanks to the steward members. Last month's Seafarers Log department for a job well done. Ob­ Africa. was received and read. served one minute of silence in memory OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime of our departed brothers. Next port. Overseas), April 25—Chairman, Re­ SHOSHONE (Hudson Waterways), Port Everglades, Fla. certified Bosun J. Colson; Secretary April 18—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Thomas Bolton; Educational Director Joe 1. Justus; Secretary M. Deloatch; FLOR (Altair Steamship), April 25 J. Rounds. No disputed OT. All com- Educational Director F. Jenkins; Stew­ —Chairman, Recertified Bosun Dick munic^ions received were read and ard Delegate Robert L. Scott. No dis­ Ware; Secretary D. E. Edwards; Edu­ then posted on the bulletin board. As puted OT. Chairman held a discussion cational Director William Bilger; Deck reported on repair list, winch used for on the importance of donating to SPAD. Delegate Gerald Edwards; Steward handling cargo lines and gangway is not A vote of thanks from all to the master Delegate Joe Clark. $21 in ship's fund. for handling these loads. This winch will for running a smooth ship. Next port in Some disputed OT in deck department. not shut off at times, also the brake does Texas. Educational director .suggested that not hold at times, therefore resulting in DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steamship), everyone should be careful and leave a man running the winch and the man April 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun no doors swinging. Use caution in going Official ship's minutes were also ^| heaving on the runner on three differ­ Luis Guadamud; Secretary B. Guarino; up and down ladders and men working , received from the following Vessels? ent occasions. The gangway has been Educational Director Hugh Wells Jr.; on open deck should be furnished hard GEORGE WALTON dropped when the winch failed to hold Deck Delegate D. Ramirez; Engine hats. A vote of thanks to the steward TRANSCOLORADO this weight. When this gangway is taken Delegate Juan Cniz. $95 in ship's fund. department for a job well done. V v-S^i NECHES • from rack men are around and under $383.66 in movie fund. No disputed • sr. LOUIS gangway. If the winch fails it could OT. Chairman advised everyone to take TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport SEATTLE ^ cause an accident. This situation was advantage of the upgrading school in Commercial), April 11—Chairman, GATEWAY CITY reported in the Seattle and Philadelphia Piney Point and to try and get the fire- Recertified Bosim Peter Sernyk; Secre­ POTOMAC fighting endorsement as soon as possible. tary N. Hatgimisios; Educational Direc-, Union Hall. A vote of thanks to the MAYAGUEZ ; ' steward department for good food and A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ tor R. Neilsen; Deck Delegate Romolo BOSTON service. Next port, Jacksonville. ment for a job well done. Observed one DeVirgileo; Engine Delegate Johnny MOBILE ^ minute of silence in memory of our Nettles; Steward Delegate John HogOVERSEAS ULLiir BORINQUEN (Puerto Rico Marine departed brothers. gie. $9.80 in ship's fund. Some disputed SUGAR ISLANDER Mgt.), April 4—Chairman, Recertified OT in engine department. A vote of WORTH Bosun Calixo Gonzalez; Secretary J. A, OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ thanks to the steward department for a lACKSONYILLE Fernandez; Educational Director B. time Overseas), April 18—Chairman job well done. HUMACAO Waddell. No disputed OT. Chairman Recertified Bosun Ame Hovde; Secre­ -TRANSCOLUMBIA reported the following: "Held a discus­ tary S. Szeibert; Educational Director ROBERT E. LEE SEA.LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land sion on the importance of donating to J. Sheaffer; Deck Delegate W. Gregory; Service), April 10—Chairman, Recerti­ SEA-LAND TRADE Engine Delegate C. M. King. Some dis­ fied Bosun J. Pulliam; Secretary O. SPAD. Also, members should read the OAKLAND puted OT in engine department. Chair­ Frezza; Educational Director D. Sus- Seafarers Log for a better knowldege of FUtSBURGH man suggested that all crewmembers billa. No disputed OT. Fact sheet that our Union functions. We thank our >OGD£N YUKON-;^;|^ should read the Seafarers Log. He was left by patrolman was read and dis­ President Paul Hall and other officials ^ERIC;K.HOtZERSp pointed out one article about the cussed. Weather doors on all levels aft on the job well done concerning the BALTIMORE USPHS report. The HEW Department are not watertight and in any weather public health facilities to keep these hos­ STONEWALL lACKSON'^., is trying again to close all USPHS Hos­ at all they leak water and it is doing pitals open for our needs. Also, there MONMCELLO VICTIMIY pitals down and all seamen should write damage to the inside passageways, decks has been cooperation among the mem­ ^A-LAND ECONOM^;^r;M to their congressmen and urge them to and bulkheads. With this water all over bers of the crew to maintain a happy BRADFORD ISLAND veto the HEW Department's new at­ the passageways and stairways it is caus­ crew and a good name ship.'' Chief NOTRE DAME VICTOR^l Sfel^ tempts. A vote of thanks to the steward ing a safety hazard to all. Next port, steward thanked the whole, crew for AREcmo UM their cooperation and in return the crew department for a job well done. Next Yokohama. • '"> SEA-LAND McLEAN gave a vote of thanks to the steward port, Philadelphia. SEA-LAND. COMMERCE:: department for a job well done. Next ft; PORTMAR WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metals), port. Port Elizabeth, N.J. ^:":!:v.^AGUADILLA ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Ser­ April 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun SEA-LAND GALLOWAl vice), April 10—Chairman, Recertified F. Pence; Secretary C. M. Modellas; INGER (Reynolds Metal), April 11 , CHARLESTON Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George Educational Director B. Welhelmesen. — Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. OGDEN CHAMPION till W. Gibbons; Educational Director No disputed OT. Chairman held a dis­ D'Amico, Jr.; Secretary Duke Hall; SEA-LAND RESOURCE David Able; Steward Delegate Wong cussion on the Jones Act, Public Health Educational Director R. D. Holmes; GUAYAMA Kong. Ship's fund has $117.00. $260 Hospitals and on various issues that Steward Delegate Richard J. Sherman; MlNTYl^B in movie fund. Chairman discussed the appeared in the Seafarers Log. Observed Deck Delegate William Eckles. $59.11 TAMPA importance of donating to SPAD. Some one minute of silence in memory of our in ship's fund. Purchased a new basket­ K \ \ CHARLESTON disputed OT in engine department. departed brothers. Next port. Corpus ball, net and playing cards. No disputed MERRIMAC Next port, Algeciras. Christi. OT. Chairman urged all crewmembers TEX to read the Seafarers Log and the pam­ ALLEGIANCE phlets left on board by the previous JEFF DAVIS BosUn from Piney Point recertification JOHN PENN •i /v class as they contain matter that we all T. EAGLE VOYAGER should know and understand. Discussed Alcoholisiii is a major problem. JOHN B. WATERMAN the importance of donating to SPAD. CAROLINA.,- ' Vf One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ DELTA PARAGUAY: ^ ment for a job well done. Observed one IWH:,, DELTANCmTE drinking problem. V minute of silence in memory of our de­ FORTHOSKINS t Alcoholism is a disease. It can be treated. parted brothers. Next port, Longview,. • tv' DELSOL.-tii:i^:-::i|1 Wash. :iii m' ® Page 26 Seafarers Log •t..i- :\ �Computerized Simulator Shows Direction of Future A $12 million computerized mari­ time simulator designed "to conduct navigational experiments to enhance the safety, productivity and competitiveness of the American merchant marine," was unveiled last month by the U.S. Mari­ time Administration. Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs, dedicated the im­ pressive facility, known as the Compu­ ter Aided Operations Research Facility (CAORF), located on the grounds of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. The CAORF simulator, which is con­ sidered the most sophisticated of its kind in the world, will be utilized pri­ marily for research projects to improve vessel operation safety on the high seas and in port situations. Presently, the simulator is being pro­ grammed for a study of collision avoid­ ance at sea. The facility also plans to conduct a study of port operations in Valdez, Alaska with the intention of developing a better traffic control sys­ tem to handle the projected increase in vessel traffic for the port once the Alaska pipeline is finished. At the request of the Japane.se Gov­ ernment, CAORF may also conduct a study of the navigational problems in, the Malacca Straits, which has been the site of several terrible tanker col­ lisions in recent years, resulting in loss of life and heavy pollution. As a result of these collisions, the Malaysian Gov­ ernment has placed restrictions on the movement of Japanese tankers through the straits. Simulate Traffic Situations The CAORF simulator operates with a full scale bridge mock-up and a com­ puter set-up that can simulate, through sight and sound, a wide range of navi­ gational and vessel traffic situations; environmental conditions such as fog, wind, currents and water depth, and local landmarks such as the Verrazano Bridge or the downtown skyline in the port of New York. The computers can also simulate the ship handling charac­ teristics of any type or size of vessel used in the U.S. merchant marine from small harbor craft to VLCC's, LASH ships or huge containerships. At a demonstration during the dedi­ cation ceremonies, CAORF was pro-, grammed to simulate bridge conditions inside an 80,000-ton tanker entering the port of New. York from Ambrose Light to the Verrazano Bridge. The tanker's bridge was manned by a Port of New York licensed pilot, a Coast Guard captain and a helmsman. The simulated conditions of the harbor, complete with landmarks and simulated ship move­ ments, could be seen in color in a very realistic 240 degree radius. The condi­ tions were so realistic that a simulated collision occurred between the CAORF tanker and a containership which was programmed to lose its steering. - \ I Play Accident Back The accident was only a demonstra­ tion to show the realism that could be achieved by the CAORF simulator. But according to Tom Mara, project manager for CAORF, if an accident occurs during actual research maneu­ vers, the computers could play the ac­ cident back on tape over and over again until a board of inquiry could determine the cause of the accident, whether it be due to natural causes or human error. Mara pointed out that nearly 85 percent of all marine accidents are due to hu­ man error. Scholarship Committee Meets SlU Vice-President Lindsey Williams empfiasizes the need for stricter safety regulations over mobile drill rigs. He presented the Union's position at a meet­ ing of the National Offshore Operations Industry Advisory Committee in San Francisco, May 25. V i-' - i Skills on Mobile Oil Rigs Continued from Page 11 temporarily stationary does not reduce lish a floor on manpower requirements the need for a marine crew to maintain beyond which an operator could not stability, perform maintenance on ma­ go." A minimum of 43 crewmembers, rine gear, to stand watch and to be avail­ including the master, mates, licensed able for emergencies." engineers and unlicensed seamen was recommended. Lax on Safety Second, "That except for the purely In addition, Williams criticized lax industrial functions aboard the rig as­ sociated with drilling operations, the safety standards on board the rigs and remainder of the crCw, including the mentioned the Union's proposal that all marine support and operating crew, members of the steward department should be experienced marine personnel should have lifeboatinan and firefighting licensed or certified by the Coast Guard certificates. Referring to the recent tragic acci­ to the same standards as are crews on dent in the Gulf of Mexico, when 13 U.S.-flag ocean ships." men lost their lives as an oil rig under Third, "A drilling rig should carry a tow capsized and sank during a storm, full marine crew whenever it is in oper­ ation, whether anchored or underway, Williams noted that seamen on U.S. to ensure the safety of the crew, the rig merchant marine ships are certified in and of navigation in the area adjacent safety skills needed to "escape a ship to the rig. The fact that a mobile rig is or prevent a disaster. The SlU Scholarship Selecfion Committee, seated around the table, meet at the Transportation Institute in Washington, D.C, to go over applications for the $10,000 and $5,000 awards. They are, from the left: Professor R. M. Keefe; Dr. Elwood Kastner; Miss Edna Newby; Professor Donald Maley: Dr. Bernard Ireland, and' Dr. Charles Lyons. Not shown is the seventh member of the committee, Charles D. O'Connell. Standing behind the committee is, from the left: Margaret Nalen, director of academic education at the Lundeberg School; Jack Sheehan, assistant SlU claims director; Al Jenson, assistant deputy administrator of the Union Plans, and Herb Brand, president of the Transporta­ tion Institute. (See story on Page 3) Change of Address Or New Subscriber Editor, SEAFARERS LOG 675 Fourth Ave., BrooUyn, N.Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Prim /n/ormallon.) NAME National Jobless Rate of Over 10 Percent Proves Slump Continued from Page 2 facturing jobs were some 1.5 million below earlier levels. Students Graduating "Moreover," Meany added, "four million students are now graduating from high school and college. The econ­ omy must provide job opportunities for young people entering the labor force. June, 1976 as well as for the nearly 10 million al­ ready unemployed." BLS noted that teenagers and blacks had the hardest time in locating jobs. The rate for teenagers without work last month was 18.5 percent; for blacks it was 12.2 percent. Joblessness for adult men rose from 5.4 percent to 5.6 percent last month. For married men, it went from 3.9 per­ cent to 4 percent in May. 1 ADDRESS CITY .STATE. ZIP. SIU-IBU members please give: Bk# Soc. Sec. # ./. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issue received. ill m �Following are the names and home pbrts of the 391 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program. These men have gone aboard our contracted ships to lead the SIU unlicensed crews, and they have held informative meetings, settled beefs, answered questions and con­ tributed toward smoother voyages. f •• •• ^ ^ Adans, John, New York Aeular, Jose, New York Alexander, A. 6., Houston Allen, Enes, San Francisco Allen, J. W., Seattle Altstatt, John, Houston Amat, Kasmoln, New York Anderson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Chester New York Anderson, Edgar, New York Annis, George, New Orleans Antonlou, Angelo, New York Aponte, Felbc, New York Arena, Louis, New Orleans Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Backrak, Daniel, Wilmington Baker, Elmer, Houston Baker, William, Houston Bankston, Claude, New Orleans Barnes, Anthony, Norfolk Barnhlll, Elmer, Houston Barrial, Pablo, New Orleans Baudoln, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orleans Bechllvanis, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Beeching, Marlon, Houston Barger, David, Norfolk Beregria, John, Philadelphia Bergeria, Steve, Philadelphia Beye, Jan, New York Bobaiek, William, Houston Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco Boland, James, San Francisco Bonefont, Eduardo, San Juan Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgeois, Joseph L., New York Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Bousson, Gene, New York Bowman, Jack, Seattle Boyle, Charles, New Orleans Braunstein, Herbert, Wilmington Brendle, Mack, Houston Broadus, Ray, Mobile Broadus, Robert, Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Burch, George, New Orleans Burgos, Juan, New York Burke, George, New York Burnette, Periy, Tampa Burton, Ronald, New York Busalacki, Joseph, Jacksonville Bushong, William, Seattle Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Butts, Hurmon, Houston Byrne, WlUlam, New York Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Calogeros, Demetrlos, Seattle Campbell, Arthur, New Orleans Bosun s Honor Roll at 391 Carr, Stephen, New York Gallagher, John, Philadelphia Casanueva, Michael, New Orleans Gamer, James, New Orleans Castro, Gulllermo, San Juan Garza, Peter, Houston Charneco, Frank, New Orleans Gavin, Joseph, Houston Cheshire, James, Jacksonville Glanglordano, Donate, Philadelphia Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Glannlotis, John, New York Chlasson, Richard, New Orleans Gillain, Robert, Jacksonville ChlllnskI, Tadeusz, Wilmington Gilllkin, Leo, San Francisco Chrlstenberry, Richard, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Chrlstensen, Christian, San Francisco Gonzalez, Callxto, San Juan Christiansen, Egon, San Francisco Gonzalez, Jose, NewYork Clsieckl, John, San Francisco Gorbea, Robert, New York Clegg, William, NewYork Gorman, James, New York Gosse, Fred, San Francisco Cofone, William, Wilmington Cole, Lonnie, Norfolk Granger, Eual, Houston Colson, James, Seattle Green, John, Baltimore Compton, Walter, Norfolk Greenwood, Perry, Seattle Cooper, Fred, Mobile Grima, Vincent, New York Corder, James, Jacksonville Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Cousins, Waiter, Wilmington Gustavson, Walter, New York Hager,Bertil, New York Craddock, Edwin, New Orleans Crawford, William, Jacksonville Hale, William, New Orleans * Cross, Malcolm, Wilmington Hanhack, Buii New.York Curlew, Jack, Yokohama Hanna, Anthony, Baltimore Hanstvedt, Alfred, New York Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Dakin, Eugene, Boston Harrington, Arthur, Boston Dalton, Jack M., Houston Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans D'Amico, Charles, Houston Hawkins, Tom, Seattle Dammeyer, Dan, New York Hazel, John, New Orleans Darville, Richard, Houston Heggarty, Tom, New York Davies, John, New York Hellman, Karl, Seattle Davis, James, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Dawson, Charles, Seattle Hilburn, Thomas, Mobile Delgado, Julio, New York Hill, Charles, Houston Dickinson, David, Mobile HIrsh, Burton, Baltimore Dixon, James, Mobile Hodges, Raymond, Mohile Donovan, Joseph, Boston Hodges, Raymond W., Baitimoro Doty, Albert, New Orleans Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore DrMrn, Woodrow, Seattle Holt, Tom, New York Drewes, Peter, New York Homka, Stephen, New York Duet, Maurice, Houston Hovde, Arne, Philadelphia Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Hunt, H. C., Houston Eckert, Arne, Seattle Hunter, John, Mohile Eddins, John, Baltimore Ipsen, Oria, New York Edelmon, Bill, Houston James, Calvain, New York Engelund, Clayton, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York Falrcloth, Charles, Mobile Jansson, Sven, New York Farhl, Israel, Houston Japper, John, New York Fell, William, New York Jefferson, William Houston Ferrera, Raymond, New Orleans Johannsson, Simon, Norfolk Finklea, George, Jacksonville Johnson, Fred, Mohile Fleming, Don, Jacksonville Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Flowers, Eugene, New York Jordan, Clifton, New Orleans Foster, Floron, New Orleans Joseph, Leyal, Philadelphia Foster, James, Mobile Joyner, William, Houston Foster, Tom, Norfolk Justus, Joe, Jacksonville FotI, Sebastian, Wilmington Kadziola, Stefan, NewYork Francum, Carl, Baltimore Karatzas, Tom, Baltimore Frazier, John, Houston Karlsson, Bo, New York Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Kelsey, Tom, San Francisco Fritz, Floyd, Jacksonville Kerageorgiou, Antoine, New Orleans Funk, William, New York Keragood, Morton, Baltimore Furr, John, Houston KIdd, Richard, Baltimore Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston King, George, Seattle KIngsley, Jack, San Francisco Kleimola, William, New York Knight, Bruce, Norfolk Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Koen, John, Mohile Konis, Perry, NewYork Koza, Leo, Baltimore KrawczynskI, Stanley, Jacksonville Kuhl, Vincent, Norfolk La France, Dave, New York Lambert, Reldus, New Orleans Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasnansky, Andrew, San Francisco La Soya, Eligio, Houston Lasso, Robert, San Juan Latapie, Jean, New Orleans Lavolne, Raymond, Baltimore Lawton, Woodrow, Baltimore Leake, Herbert, Baltimore LeClair, Walter W., New Yerk Lee, Hans, Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Lewis, Jesse, Seattle Libby, George, New Orleans Libby, Herbert, New Yerk Lineberry, Carl, Mobile Logan, Jobn, Mobile Lolk, Peter, Baltimore Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Magoulas, Gus, New York Maldonado, Basllo, Baltimore Manning, Denis, Seattle Martlneau, Tom, Seattle Matthey, Neil, Yokohama Mattieli,Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Drieans McCollom. John, Boston MeCorvey, Durell, Jacksenvllle McDonald, John, New Orleans McGarry, Frank, Philadelphia McGinnis, Arthur, New Orleans McHale,J. J. NewYork McKlnney, Melville, Philadelphia Mears, Ferlton, New York Meehan, William, Norfolk Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Meloy, Robert, Seattle Mendoza, Dimas, San Juan Merrill, Charles, Mobile Michael, Joseph, Baltimore MIgnano, Ben, Wilmington Miller, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, William, Jacksonville Mize, Cyril, San Franclsce Mladonlch, Ernest, New Orleans Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Moore, Asa, New York Moore, John, Houston . Morales, Esteban, New York Morris. Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Morris, William, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd,Ervin, Mobile Mollis, James, Mobile Muriy, Ralph, San Francisco Myrex, Luther, Mobile Nash, Walter, New York Nelson, Jack, Jacksonville Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn, New York Northcutt, James, San Francisco Nuckols, Billy, New York O'Brien, William, NewYork O'Connor, William, Seattle Ohannaslan, John, Jacksonville Olbrantz, Leonard, Jacksonville Olesen, Carl, San Francisco Olsen, Fred, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco O'Rourke, Robert, Houston Owen, Burton, Houston Owens, Clarence, New Orleans Pacheco, Hermlnio, New York Packert, Albert, NewYork Peline, Anthony, New Yerk Palmer, Nick, San Francisco Paradise, Leo, NewYork Parker, James, Houston Parker, William, New Orleans Pate, Luther, NewYork Peavoy, Floyd, New Orleans Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehler, Frederick, Mohile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Pickle, Claude, Houston Pierce, John, Philadelphia Polanco, Luis, NewYork Pollanen, VIekko, New Orleans Pool, Donald, New Orleans Poulsen, Vomer, Seattle Pressly, Donald, NewYork Price, Billie, Norfolk Piyor, Clarence, Mobile PuchalskI, Kaslmir, San Francisco Pugllsl, Joseph, NewYork Pulllam, James, San Francisco Quinnt, Carrol, Seattle Radich, Anthony, New Orleans Rains, Horace, Houston Rallo, Salvador, New Orleans Reck, Lothar, Seattle Reeves, William, Mobile RIchburg, Joseph, Mobile Rlhn, Ewing, New Orleans Riley, William, San Francisco RInguette, Albert, San Francisco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Robinson, William, Seattle Rodrlgues, Lancelot, San Juan Rodriguez, Frank, New York Rodriguez, Ovidio, New York Rood, Donald, New York Ruiz, Alejandro, San Juan Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York San Flllppo, Joseph, San Franclsce Sanford, Tommie, Houston Sawyer, Alfred, Norfolk SbrlgHo, Sal, Wilmington Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Scott, Billy, Wilmington Self, Thomas, Baltimore Sellx, Floyd, San Francisco Sernyk, Peter, New York Sheets, James, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Shorten, James, Sdh Francisco Showers, William, San Francisco Sierra, Emillo, San Francisco SIpsey, Robert, San Francisco Smith, Lester, Norfolk Smith, Vertis, Tampa Snyder, Joseph, Baltimore Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonville Spuron, John, San Francisco Stanford, Glen, New Orleans Stockmarr, Sven, New Yerk Stout, John, New Orleans Sucheckl, Leonard, San Franclsce Swearlngen, Barney, Jacksonville SwIderskI, John, New York Tamiln, George, New York Tetl, Frank, New York Theiss, Roy, Mohile Thomas, Lloyd, San Francisco Thompson, Carl, Houston Thompson, Clayton, New Orleans Thompson, J. R., Houston Thrasher, Julius, New Orleans TIcer, Dan, San Franclseo Tillman, William, San Franclscr Tirelll, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Telentino, Ted, San Francisco Troche, Gregory, Mobile Tumor, Paul, New Orleans UccI, Peter, San Francisco Vega, Juan, New York Velazquez, William, New York Walker, Fred, Baltimore Walker, Tom, Houston Wallace, Edward, New York Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobile Walters, Herwood, New York Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Ware, Dick, Houston Waters, Aubrey, Seattle Weaver, Eugene A., Jacksonville Weaver, Harold,4louston Welch, Macon, Houston Whitmer, Alan, NewYork WIngfield, P. G., Jacksonville Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco Workman, Homer, New Orleans Worley, Jobn, San Francisco Wymbs, Luke, New York Zaragoza, Roberto, New York Zeloy, Joseph, New Orleans ^A' Seniority Honor Roll Now Numbers 233 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program have had the opportunity to learn about their Union and its activities, mak­ ing them well, informed Union members. These men are encouraged to take the delegate's job aboard ship and put this new knowledge to work. Following are the names and departments of the 233 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Adams, Francis, Deck Alfeo, Luciano, Engine Allen, Lawrence, Engine Allison, Murphy, Engine Ahmad, Bin, Deck Ames, Allan, Deck Andrepont, P. J., Engine ArmK^ead, Daniel, Engine Arnold, Mott, Deck Barnett, Jay, Engine Bartol, Thomas, Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean, P. L., Deck Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Berulls, William, Deck Biletz, John, Engine Blacklok, Richard, Engine Blasquez, Gregory, Engine Bligen, Archie, Engine Bohannon, Christopher, Engine Bolen, James, Deck Bolen, Timothy, Deck Boles, John, Engine Brackbill, Russell, Deck Brooke, George, Engine BruschinI, Mario, Steward Surge, Bernard, Engine Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck burnette, Barney, Steward Butch, Richard, Engine Calo, Jose, Engine Cammuso, Frank, Deck Page 28 Gaiihart, David, Deck Caiyuthers, Francis, Engine Caruthers, Russell, Deck Castle, Stephen, Deck Cavanaugh,Jackson, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck Colangelo, Joseph, Deck Conkiln, Kevin, Engine Correll, Paul, Engine Cosentino, Dominic, Deck Coyle, Michael, Engine Cunningham. Robert, Deck Curran, John, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, William, Deck Day, John, Engine Derke, Michael, Engine Desklns, William, Steward DIsing, Maximo, Engine Dobloug, James, Engine Douroudous, Emanuel, Steward Dukehart, David, Engine Echeverlo, Ronald, Steward Eddlngs, Otis, Jr., Engine Edgell, Pat, Engine Egeland, Ralph, Deck Elliott, Byron, Engine Escudero, Tomas, Engine Esposlto, Gennaro, Engine EwIng, Larry, Steward Farmer, William, Deck Farragut, John, Deck Farrell, Gerald, Steward Flla, Marlon, Deck Fonville, James, Engine Frak, Stan, Deck Freeburn, Michael, Deck Fried, Peter, Engine Frost Stephen, Deck Fuentes, Luis, Steward Galka, Thomas, Engine Gallagjier, Patrick, Deck Galliano, Marco, Deck Garay, Stephen, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gotay, Raul, Steward Gower, David, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M. R., Deck Grisham, Steve, Deck Hapr, Ken, Deck Hale, Earnest, Deck Haller, John, Engino Harris, Nathaniel, Engine Hanks, Fletcher, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Hooks, Bobby, Steward Humason, Jon, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Hussein, Mohammed, Steward Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine lllson, James, Engine Ivey, D. E., Engine Joe, William, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Johnson, Oscar, Steward Jones, Leggette, Deck Jones, Nelson Cory, Steward Jordan, Carson, Deck Kanavos, Pana^rtls, Engine Kegney, Thomas, Engine Keith, Rohert, Deck Kelley, John, Deck Kelly, John, Deck Keraey, Paul, Engine Kirksey, Charles, Engine Kittleson, L. Q., Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Knoles, Donald, Steward Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Lamphere, Thomas, Engine Laner, Ronnie, Engine Lang, Gary, Dtck Laughlln, Douglas, Engine LeClaIr, Lester, Steward Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lentsch, Robert, Deck Lesko, Samuel, Deck Long, Alton, Engine Lundeman, Louis, Deck Mahaffey, J.C., Steward Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Mallory, Arthur, Deck Manning, Henry, Steward Maurstad, Mitchell, Steward Ripley, William, Deck Mamu, M. A., Deck McAudrew, Martin, Engine Rivers, Sam, Engine McCabe, John, Engine Roback, James, Deck McCabe, T. J., Engine Redriguez, Charles, Engine McCauley, Roy, Engine Rodriguez, Hector, Engine McMullin, Clarence, Steward Rodriguez, Robert, Engine McPariand, James, Engine Rogers, George, Engine Milici, Robert, Deck Ruiz, Steve, Engine Minix, R. G., Jr., Engine Sabb, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Miranda, John, Engine Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Sanders, Darry, Engine Moore, C. M., Deck Sanger, Alfred, Deck Moore, George, Deck Shaw, Lex, Deck Moore, James, Engine Shaw, Luclen, Deck Moore, Peter, Engine Shaw, Ronald, Engine Moore, William, Deck Silfast, Georp, Deck Simonetti, Joseph, Steward Mortler, William, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine Simpson, Spurgeon, Engine Noble, Mickey, Deck Sisk, Keith, Deck Nuotio, Ken, Deck Smith, D. B., Steward Ostrander, Duane, Deck Smith, Rohert, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Snyder, John, Engine Paloumbis, NIkolaos, Engine Spell, Gary, Engine Papageorglou, Dimltrlos, Engine spell, Joseph, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Spencer, Craig, Engine Parr, Steven, Deck Spencer, H. D., Engine Perez, Jose, Engine Springfield, Harry, Steward Perkins, Cy, Deck Stanfleld, Pete, Deck Petrick, L., Engine Stark, William, Deck PIckford, Albert, Deck Stauter, David, Engine PolettI, Plerangelo, Deck Stevens, Duane, Deck Praslnos, George, Deck Strauss, Gregory, Engine Reamey, Bert, Engine Svoboda, Kvetoslav, Engine Restaino, John, Engine Szelbert, Stephen, Steward Tanner, Leroy, Engine Taylor, Daniel, Steward Tell, George, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Trainer, Robert, Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Utterback, Larry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Vanyi, Thomas, Steward Vazpez, Jose, Engine Venus, Guy, Engine Venus, Steve, Steward Vukmir, George, DeOk Walker, Marvin, Engine Wambach, Albert, Deck Wass, Klaus, Steward Waupman, Jerry, Engine Wayman, Lee, Deck Wllhelm, Mark, Engine Wllisch, Edward, Deck Wilson, Richard, Steward Wilson, Robert, Engine Wolfe, John, Deck Woodcock, Wayne, Steward Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Wright, Charlie, Engine Zukler, Hans, Engine Seafarers Log X- �IT George King Seafarer George King, 58, has been a member of the SIU since 1943 and he began shipping out as a bosun in 1944. A native of Memphis, Tenn., Brother King ships out of the port of Seattle, He makes his home in Portland, Ore. with his wife, Florence. Vincent Kuhl Seafarer Vincent Kuhl, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1945 and he began shipping out as a bosun in 1948. A native of Norfolk, Brother Kuhl ships out of the port of Norfolk. He makes his home in Norfolk with his wife, Margaret. 3Sth Bosuns' Class Seafarers who graduated from the 35th class of the SIU Bosuns Recertifiication Program this month have now resumed shipping with a much better knowledge of their Union and the entire maritime industry. It is their responsi­ bility to rejoin their vessels and inform the rest of the membership about the role al! Seafarers must play if there is to be a future for the American mer­ chant marine. The recertified bosuns who have completed this very important twomonth program are asserting their lead­ ership aboard all our contracted vessels. As the top licensed man on ship, and as the leading representative of the SIU at sea, it is the bosun's Job to see that all voyages run as smoothly as pos­ sible, with of course full cooperation from the rest of the crew. The recertified hosun is also better qualified to handle the new techno­ logically-advanced equipment which is found on many of the modem ships heing built today. It is for this very reason that the Bosuns Recertification Program was established. The SIU must adapt to a constantly-changing industry if we wish to play a part in it in the years to come. With the battles now being fought in the Halls of Congress rather than on Gene A. Weaver Seafarer Gene A. Weaver, 46, has been a member of the SIU since 1965 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1968. A native of Georgia, Brother Weaver ships out of ci the port of Jackson­ Joseph L. Bourgeois ville. He makes his home in Jackson­ Seafarer Joseph ville. L. Bourgeois, 52, Claude Pickle has been a member Seafarer Claude of the SIU since Pickle, 49, has been 1942 and he began a member of the shipping out as a SIU since 1945 and bosun in 1948. A native of Salem, he began shipping Mass., Brother out as a bosun in Bourgeois ships out 1955. A native of I northeast Mississip- of the port of New York. He makes his ' pi. Brother Pickle home in Acton, Me. with his daughter, ships out of the port Michelle. of Houston. He ma^es his home in Houston with his wife, Annal Marie. the waterfront, and with radical changes in vessels and manning, our entire mem­ bership must he kept informed at all times in order to insure the job security of everyone in the years ahead. This then, is the main objective of the bosuns program: better communi­ cation. And, it is the job of every mem­ ber, not only the recertified bosun. The bosun is the leader of the crew, but only if his crew actively participates and takes an avid interest in the affairs of our Union, by attending shipboard and membership meetings, by asking ques­ tions and reading all pertinent informa­ tion, will this objective be accomplished. And, with full membership cooperation, we will be a much stronger, secure Union for many years to come. Donald Fleming Seafarer Donald Fleming, 51, has been a member of the SIU since 1967 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1970, A native of Nebraska, Brother Fleming ships out of the port of Jackson­ ville. He makes his home in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. with his wife, Margie. Eual Granger Seafarer Eual Granger, 61, has been a member of the SIU since 1953 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1966. A native of Lake Charles, La., Brother Granger ships out of the port of Houston. He makes his home in Lake Charles with his wife, Sadie and he has 10 grandchildren. Lothar Reck Seafarer Lothar Reck, 39, has been a member of the SIU since 1966 and he began shipping out as a bosun in 1972. A native of Germany, Brother Reck ships out of the port of Seattle. He makes his home in Seattle. Juan Vega Seafarer Juan Vega, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1946 and he began shipping out as a bosun in 1950. A native of Puerto Rico, Broth­ er Vega ships out of the port of New York. He makes nis home in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife, Sol Angel. 'i i * "t Donald Rood Seafarer Donald Rood, 56, has been a member of the SIU since 1945 and he began shipping out as a bosun in 1947. A native of Omaha, Neb.," ^ \ t \ j Brother Rood ships * '\ out of the port of New York. He makeS his home in Elysburg, Pa. with his wife, June and his two children. George Tamlin Seafarer George Tamlin, 40, has been a member of the SIU since 1961 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1971. A native of Middleport, N.Y., Brother Tamlin ships out of the port of New York. He makes his home in Middleport. 'A Seniority Upgrading Program Steven Parr Seafarer Steven Parr has been sail­ ing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in November of 1972. Shipping in the engine depart­ ment, Brother Parr earned his QMED endorsement atPiney Point before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Carlinville, III., Brother Parr ships out of Houston. Donald J^oles Seafarer Don Knoles started sail­ ing with the SIU after his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Before starting the 'A' Se­ niority Program, Brother Knoles up­ graded to third cook at Piney Point. Brother Knoles lives in Inglewood, Calif, and ships from the port of Wilmington. Six New 'A' Book Members This month six more Seafarers joined the ranks of the SIU full *A' book mem­ bers by participating in and graduating from the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. This brings the number of Sea­ farers who have earned their 'A' books through this program to 233. Before graduating from the program, these new 'A' book members were given the opportunity to sharpen their sea­ faring skills by learning about the latest innovations in the maritime industry. The *A' Seniority Program also pro­ vided these Seafarers with a thorough working knowledge of the SIU's history, functions, operations and goals. This two-pronged approach used to upgrade these Seafarers into full 'A' book status insures that the SIU will always have a solid membership that can participate in Union activities with an understanding of the modem mari­ time industry and their Union's role in that industry. Roy McCauley Albert Pickford Seafarer Roy Mc­ Cauley has been sailing with the SIU in the engine de­ partment for sixV ik and-a-half years. Before attending Seniority Upgrading Pro»V gram. Brother Mc­ Cauley earned his high school diploma at the Lundeberg School as well as his QMED endorsement. Brother McCauley lives in Selma, Ala. and ships out of the port of Baltimore. Seafarer Al Pickford began sailing with the SIU eight years ago. Brother Pickford, who sails in the deck depart­ ment, studied for his AB's ticket at the Harry Lunde­ berg School in New U.S. Navy veteran. York in 1971. A Brother Pickford ships from the port of New York and lives in Patchogue, N.Y. with his wife Joyce and their four children. Emanuel Douroudous Seafarer Emanu­ el Douroudous be­ gan sailing with the SIU in the steward department in 1970. Shipping as a cook and baker, Brother Douroudous ob­ tained that rating at the Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Senior­ ity Upgrading Program. Brother Dou­ roudous lives in New York and ships from that port. He is a native of Greece. J.C. Mahaifey Seafarer J.C. Mahaffey has been sailing with the SIU since 1970. A mem­ ber of the steward department. Broth­ er Mahaffey com­ pleted the Third Cook's Program at the Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Senior­ ity Upgrading Program. A native of Chesnee, €.C., Brother Mahaffey now lives in Seattle and ships from that port. "•'I June,1976 Page 29 " . I �For a Better Job Today -I Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —^Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—^Any Waters. Course Requirements: Able Seaman 12 Months—^Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman 12 Months • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting Dates; May 27, September 2. QUARTERMASTER The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and Tlxe Harry Luncietierg also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requiremeuls: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited— Any Waters). Starting Dates: April 29, August 2. LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: April 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 2, 16, 30; October 14, 28. Engine QMED Hopeful Graduates Piney Point QMED Instructor Charles Nalen (left) presents Certificate of Achievement and Coast Guard endorsement card to recent graduate Edward Jordan. Department These Courses Will Be Start­ ing Soon: QMED-Any Rating • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • LNG/LPG Watch the Seafarers Log for Starting Dates The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as QMED—Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes instruction leading to the Coast Guard endorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: You must show evidence of six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. Starting Dates: April 29; May 27; June 24; July 22. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their department. Starting Dates: May 27, October 1. FOWT The cour^ is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements 7 Complete Liteboaf Class Here's seven new graduates of the HLSS Lifeboat Course with their diplomas and Instructor Tom Doyle (left). The grads are (I. to r.): Frederick Vogler; John Wolkoski; Jose Ferreira; Joseph Diosco; Benigno Santos; Elbert Polk, and Isidore Ostroff. • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rat­ ing there are no requirements. Starting Dates: July 12. DIESELS The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity, and refrigeration; basic fire fight-: ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not, interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. r Starting date: August 9. \ A College Career Is Available to You One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the map who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1, Four-year college degree scholar­ ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. Page 30 2, Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 2. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately preceding date of ap­ plication. 3. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships " 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 A College Educatloii For Your Clilld.ren Four scholarships are awarded to de- - have three years sea time, encourage your pendents of Seafarers. These four-year children to apply. They should request scholarships are.for $10,000 each at any the Dependents Application from the accredited college or university. If you above address. Seafarers Log �For ,70b Security Tombrrow Scliool Of Seamansliip Steward Department Steward Department All Steward Department Courses Lead To Certification By HLSS. CraEP' STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers all phases of Steward De­ partment management and operation. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • Three years seatinie in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook- and baker, sbc months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for each program OR • 12 months seatirne as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold HLS cer­ tificates of completion for the cook • and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3fd cook or assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS i ,V certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Starting Dates: • April 29; June 10; July 22; September 2; October 14. pHIEP COOK f . Starting Dales: Starting Dates: May 13; June 24; August 5; September 16; October 28. Do What Over 750 Of Your Fellow Seafarers Have Done... The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. , Course Requirements: Ail candidates must have twelve months seatime in the steward department, OR three months sea­ time in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Starting Dates: May 27; July 8; August 19; September 30. I I I I I . • (Last) (First) 1-- r: Last month 38 Seafarers up­ graded their skills^ earning power and job security through the vocational courses at HLI^. The Lundeberg School has an upgrading course to meet your career needs, too! I I I I UPGRADING APPLICATION % , Name •_ 3-:. I] . • Did You Know... Starting Dates: April 29; May 13. 27; June 10. 24; July 8. 22; August 5. 19; September 2. 16, 30; October 14, 28. Date of Birth _ (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) | I I . Telephone #_ (State) (City) Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted In the LOG. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers ASSISTANT COOK Course Requirements:' All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of-the following: • 12 months, seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • 24 months in the steward department with six months as a 3rd cook or as­ sistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. ^ The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the prep­ aration of soups, sauces, meats, seafoods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and"six months as cook and baker OR . . • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR , • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. COOK AND BAKER (Zip Code) (Area C^ode) Seniority Book Number. Date Book Was Issued Port Presently Registered In_ . Endorsement(s) Now Held _ .Port Issued.: Social Security #_ .i A j Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Endorsement(s) Received. Entry Program: Frorn. .to. (Dates Attended) M • Upgrading Program: "It's a very ^ood program. I'm glad I went through it. The teachers give plenty of individual instruction, and they answer all questions you may have." .to. From. . Endorsement(s) Received. (Dates AttenO^d) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes ,• No; Fire Fighting: • Y^s • No Dates Available for Training - . ^ I Am Interested In: John Ruiz • • • • , "I felt limited without it [a high school diploma]. Among other things, it's a prerequisite for all col­ lege courses." ' " DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboafman • LNG/LPG • Diesel • Welder Horace Jones Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and upgradingthrough the high school equivalency (GEp) program at the Harrji Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers can tell you that it's really worth it! Intereated? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port or write to this address: ^ Margaret Naicn, Director Academic Education Department Harry Lundeberg Schdol Piney Point, Maryland 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and giv.e you an estimate, of the length of time you'll need to com­ plete tha GEO program. June, 1976. REMEMBER! This test is not to see Who scores high or low. It helps HLS de­ sign a study program just for you—a pro­ gram that our teachers will help you, as an individual, to follow. So apply today. It's easy to qualify, lust make sure that you'have: , 1. One.year of seatime. 2. Are a member of the Union in . good standing. Your classes will be small (usually just sik to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GED program opens the door to the other edu­ cational opportunities that the SIU has for yoii. A high school diploma is the first step towards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. STEWARD . • Asst. Cook • • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward , ENGINE • QMED • FOWT • Dk.Mech. ADVANCED COURSES • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POlDVT, MD. 20674 •Page 31 V •• �s7nm »9nwniini«i[ sannns POUIKU mam DOIUIION r$' inoMtt™, «.». iim S.S.I Datt. Contributor's Nam*. Addrass A® A® kZfP City ar^^ilM^urthar Is obJacU and pntposM Its? .... ponniti. abciahdndlettwbic Intaiifahjfeiaafarar saanian. ilta SPAD is a saparata sai including, but not limited to ^ tha pras'ervation and furthering ^the"S|erican Merchant Marina with Improved fwopiiit nPPhrtMKlM for seamen and tha advancement of Bade union concepts. In connection JIth such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politlclal c%dldatas for elective office. All contrprtlons are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or receit^ because of force. Job discrlmliMon, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a conditlMkof membership in the Union QWA AttlWO) or or employ­ ment. If a contribution Is made by reasc^ of the above improper condmp notify tha Saafarars Union or SPAD at tha above address, certified mM%ithin thirty dajn of tha cgMhutlon for Investigation and appropriate action and refund, if invqtuiPPsJtapport SPAD to prjIdQjilpd further your economic, political and social Interests, American uniorr«^[ps and r (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Emission and is l^ailable from tha Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) K ToflT Signature of Sotlcltor No. ^ Seti^ concerned iye acidities wh^ vitaTf/i h/Hh Wifrs PciUtieid Act^ in xeidlintv and o tiM ^ginning of 1976. (l^^knvpi 0 Eleven Lfdeas^F* Lomas, Aa Lombardo, I. bkdendEy, G, jMniunir^- J. H. BrOvni,|« Brown, li Byrne, E. Bryant,B. Blantdny^. J. Illllliia $1,100 Honor Roll Christenberry, R. A. $600 Honor Roll Pomerlane, R. •W. 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Title A name given to the resource June 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: RESOLUTION TO MERGE SIU, IBU IS INTRODUCED NATIONAL JOBLESS RATE OF OVER 10 PERCENT PROVES SLUMP DEPENDENTS, SEAFARERS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS WIN CASE AGAINST MOBIL'S ANTI-UNION TACTIC CARTER PLEDGES SHIPPING AID DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM COMMITTEE ADOPTS MARITIME PLANK THE SS MARYLAND IS SET TO BE LAUNCHED IN JULY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF UNION HALLS TO SIU MEMBERS NLRB JUDGE RULES FOR SIU IN MANNING ALL PRMMI SHIPS ROSS NAMED CHIEF OF N.Y. LABOR UNIT COAST GUARD MAY HAVE OUTLIVED ITS USEFULNESS SOME POINTS CLARIFIED ON ERISA REQUIREMENTS HOW MTD MEMBERSHIP AFFECTS YOU, THE SEAFARER 43 MTD AFFILIATES MARINE SKILLS NEEDED ON MOBILE OIL RIGS FOR SAFETY FOREIGN COUNTRIES MEAN BUSINESS IN DEALING WITH DRUG VIOLATORS RUBBER WORKERS BOYCOTT FIRESTONE TIRE SEAFARER TELLS HOW HE DEALT WITH ALCOHOLISM OVERWEIGHT, OBESITY CAN MEAN A SHORTER LIFE SEAFARERS MEET IN PUERTO RICO UNION HALL MODERN SAN JUAN HARBOR - A MAJOR PORT FOR SEAFARERS AND INLAND BOATMEN AS THEY PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE IN PUERTO RICO ECONOMY PAGES FROM THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SEAMEN'S LABOR MOVEMENT UNITED STAND SETS '76 POLITICAL WHEELS IN MOTION U.S. CELEBRATES NATIONAL MARITIME DAY FORMER SIU SCHOLARSHIP WINNER IS TO PRACTICE LAW COMPUTERIZED SIMULATOR SHOWS DIRECTION OF FUTURE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 6 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log